YORK RITE CRUSADER - York Rite Sovereign College

Volume XLVIII -- Issue 2YORK RITE CRUSADERSpring, 2012York Rite CrusaderGovernor General’s MessageTo all Companion Knights,I extend to each of yougreetings on behalf of theYork Rite Sovereign College ofNorth America. As this is mylast Crusader Article, I wouldlike to thank all theCompanion Knights andladies of our SovereignCollege.For my Masonic work, thepast two years have been,and will be, among my mostmemorable. During mytravels, I have been greeted with such fraternal hospitality, andrespect. I thank you all for your continued support andfraternal companionship.We have accomplished several things these past two years.At the Sovereign College level, we have involved moreCompanion Knights with the conferral of the Order of thePurple Cross at our General Assemblies. I hope this willcontinue, as it proved to be quite a success. From accountsfrom the Grand Governors, involvement at the College levelhas also increased, with more Companion Knights “stepping upto the plate”. We have a wealth of talent out there!!!We created a few new pieces of Regalia, the GrandGovernor Pin, General Membership Charms, and now in theearly stages of planning is a 50 Year Pin and Certificate.We have established a new award which can be given toany lady or non masonic individual for rendering outstandingand faithful service to any branch of Freemasonry. It is calledthe “Diamond Award” which is now ready for purchase. Detailsare contained in this issue on page 2.And with the help of our Education Committee, we havecompleted an “Educational Program” to be offered to anyCompanion Knight. I would like to extend my thanks to RobertG. Davis, and members of his committee. Since the start of mybiennium, they have been working very hard to complete thisprogram. Details of this program can be found in this issue onpage 6.As you know, our 55 th General Assembly is just around thecorner, August 2-4, 2012 in Toronto, Ontario. Great eventshave been planned by the capable members and their ladies ofthe colleges in Ontario. They have two tours planned, as wellas a Meet & Greet. We have continued the rearrangement ofthe schedule of events to permit some Companion Knights, whochoose, to save a day of travel and expense. This schedule willalso permit the Sovereign College Officers to attend the mostimportant workshop for Grand Governors and Deputy GrandGovernors.I would like to extend my congratulations to the membersof the 2012 Order of the Purple Cross Class. I know each of yourealize what this honor means. It is the highest honor we conferon an individual. I thank each of you for your continued serviceand look forward to greeting you in Toronto. This year’s Classwill be named in honor and memory of Past Governor GeneralDonald A. King, a great mason and gentlemen of the first order.Our very capable Sovereign College Officers are, again,stepping aside this year in the conferral of the Order of thePurple Cross. We are trying to involve more Companion Knightsin the General Assembly and a team of volunteers will conferour College’s highest honor. I look forward to their fineexemplification.During my term of Office I have come to know many newfaces and I owe a great deal of thanks to so many who havesupported me these past two years, too many to mention here.I have received advice and support from all our trusted PastGovernors General and I thank each one of them. My Officershave given their time and talent and I thank each one of them.To all the Grand Governors, Deputy Grand Governors,Committee Members and Chairman who have served thisSovereign College well during my term, I thank you. But most ofall I thank all the Companion Knights, for without their supportand their efforts we would not have this beloved York RiteSovereign College.I look forward to greeting you in Toronto, Ontario at our55th General Assembly.Fraternally,Joe R. Manning, Jr., KGCY, Governor GeneralThe York Rite Sovereign College of North Americais pleased to announce that the2012 Order of the Purple Cross Classis named in honor and in memory ofMost Preeminently DistinguishedPast Governor General, Donald A. King.The 2012 Order of the Purple Cross Class“Donald A. King Memorial Class”1

YORK RITE CRUSADERYork Rite Sovereign College presents“The Diamond Award”The Diamond Award may be granted toany lady or any non Masonic individual forrendering outstanding and faithful service to any branch ofFreemasonry.THOMAS SMITH WEBB COLLEGE NO. 192Columbus, OhioCelebrates receipt of the 2011 Spencer AwardA nomination must be formally proposed by a York RiteCollege and approved by the Grand Governor of the State orProvince.There is no restriction of the number of Diamond Awardsthat may be granted each year by a Constituent York RiteCollege.The cost of the award shall be borne by the proposingCollege and is $10.00 per award and includes a suitablecertificate for framing.Nominations can be found on our website or you mayrequest nomination forms by contacting the Detroit Office at(313) 833-1385 or email yrsc_na@yahoo.com.York Rite Sovereign CollegeOf North America500 Temple Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201Tel. (313) 833-1385 * Fax (313) 833-7735E-mail: yrsc_na@yahoo.comWebsite www.yrscna.orgOfficers 2011/2012Joe R. Manning, Jr. ............................ Governor GeneralGerald A. Ford ...................... Deputy Governor GeneralDavid G. Walker .............................. Chancellor GeneralReese L. Harrison, Jr. ......................... Treasurer GeneralD. Allen Surratt .................................. Secretary GeneralRev. Robert J. Cave ............................... Primate GeneralRonald E. Wood, Jr. ..............Associate Primate GeneralMatthew D. Dupee ............................. Preceptor GeneralDouglas L. Jordan. ............................ Seneschal GeneralVan A. Evans ....................................... Marshal GeneralW. Berry Rigdon .................................. Sentinel GeneralW. Job Parsons .......................... Grand Standard BearerBlaine H. Simons .................................... Herald GeneralRobert E. Burleson ............................... Grand HeraldErnest Berry. ......................................... Grand HeraldRichard A. Eppler ................................. Grand HeraldWilliam G. Hinton .................................. Grand OrganistPictured above receiving the plaque are Jean W. Justus, Jr., DeputyGovernor; Dan C. Arnold, Grand Governor of Ohio; Tony Bachman, PG;Donald L. Losasso, Governor; and Gary D. Shoemaker, Chancellor.Thomas Smith Webb College No. 192 was the recipient ofthe Spencer Award at the 2011 General Assembly of the YorkRite Sovereign College of North America. Many of theCompanion Knights of our college are responsible for theimpressive list of activities which were recorded on our AnnualReport, and which formed the basis for this recognition. Eachyear, our college has performed among the top group.However, during the 2010-11 year, the members decided to doeven more than they had in the past. We were pleased indeed,that our efforts made a difference, and that we were able tobring positive attention to our College.MAYFLOWER YORK RITE COLLEGE No. 105Marlborough, MassachusettsA significant mission of Mayflower College No. 105 is tobring Masonic Light and Knowledge to the brethren andCompanions of Massachusetts by installing many of the bodies.This fall the College installed eight Chapters, six Councils andfive Commanderies. One installing team consisted of VED DavidF. D’Amato (Deputy Grand Governor of Massachusetts), CouncilInstalling Ill. Master and Chapter Captain of the Host; Ex. John C.Sutterley (Past Deputy Grand Governor and Past GrandCommander), Chapter Installing High Priest and CouncilInstalling Master of Ceremonies. Grand Commander John C.Sutterley installed the Commanderies. Companion KnightsDavid F. D’Amato, PC Installing Marshal and William P. Miller,PC was Installing Chaplain for all bodies.On two evenings this team did Chapter, Council andCommandery where the three meet jointly. With the numberof Masons willing and able to work continually decreasing, it isimportant to have teams available to perform these rituals insuperb form.Charles F. Davis, Jr., Past Grand Governor/MA2

YORK RITE CRUSADERNIAGARA FRONTIER COLLEGE No. 77Buffalo, New YorkOn January 3, 2012 the Companion Knights of NiagaraFrontier No.77 York Rite College accepted an invitation toinstall the Officers of East Aurora Chapter No. 282 located inEast Aurora, New York. The Installation Team under thedirection of Preeminent Governor Jeffrey M. Williamson, PGHPNY, consisted entirely of the highly dedicated members andofficers of the local York Rite College. The ceremonies ofInstallation were performed in a truly impressive and dignifiedmanner, much to the satisfaction of the Companions present.A special thank-you is extended to Knight CompanionJames E. Sullivan, the Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodgeof the State of New York taking time from his busy schedule toassist in the Installation Ceremony.Governors! Keep in mind that if your College would liketo nominate your College Secretary for the Secretary of theYear Award, please request the nomination form from theSovereign College Office or visit the website. All nominationsforms are due back in the Sovereign College Office by July 01,2012.Should your College Secretary become sick, or otherwisedisabled, please delegate the responsibility to a pro-temappointment to ENSURE compliance with Section 110 (A) page32 “Every York Rite College shall submit concurrently to theSecretary General of the York Rite Sovereign College of NorthAmerica and to the Colleges Grand Governor its AnnualReturns, Financial Report, Activities Report, and such otherreports as may be required from time to time, in and on theforms specified, to be received in the Sovereign College Officeno later than July 1 of each year.” and Section 6 (I) page 18 “Anominee to receive the Order of the Purple Cross of York shallnot have his nomination approved by the Board of Directors ifthe Annual Return and Financial obligation of the College ofwhich he is a member are not received at the Office of theSecretary General by July 1 of that year. Failure to complynullifies your OPC nominations.”Please ensure that yourcollege complies with all the above.QUINTE YORK RITECOLLEGE No. 53Belleville, OntarioFirst Row seated (from left to right) Distinguished BrotherPaul Barrera, Jr., Past Governor & OPC, Knight CompanionJames E. Sullivan, DGM NY, Knight Companion Michael Driver,High Priest of Chapter, Preeminent Jeffrey M. Williamson,Governor, Knight Companion Richard J. Kessler, NobleSeneschal. Second Row Standing (from left to right) KnightCompanion Selom Adjogah, Preeminent Carl L. Fisher, PastGovernor, Knight Companion Leland Jones, Knight CompanionKeith Poppendeck, Distinguished Brother Bert A. Larson, PastGovernor and OPC, Knight Companion Maurice Janeczko. ThirdRow standing (from left to right) Knight Companion GeraldColeman, Knight Companion Russell Barber, DistinguishedBrother Griffith Jones III, Past Governor and OPC, KnightCompanion Lee Garrison, Noble Marshal, Knight CompanionDavid Thomason.Grand Governors WorkshopToronto, OntarioAt the workshop the forms will be discussed, and how theinformation gathered from them is tabulated and used to helpdetermine the condition of the Order. New Grand Governorsand Deputy Grand Governors will have a chance to learn theirduties and network with present and out-going GrandGovernors to better understand the Order, what is happeningin the different jurisdictions and share what works and whatdoesn’t.- This is a must attend workshopL to R: V. W. Bro. Craig Robinson, Past Governor QuinteYork Rite College No. 53 Belleville Ont.; W. Bro. Doug Stitt, PastGovernor Quinte York Rite College No. 53 Belleville Ont.;THE RECIPIENT OF THE GOLD HONOUR AWARD W. Bro. ThomasHughes; W. Bro. Jim Wilson Master of St. Andrews Lodge # 497Sharbot Lake Ontario; Rt. Wor. Bro John Beedham, Deputy GovernorQuinte York Rite College No. 53 Belleville Ont.; V. Wor.Bro. Carman Sararas, Sentinel Quinte York Rite College No. 53Belleville Ont.; Rt. W. Bro. Doug Galt D. D. G. M. Ont. Dist.; anda Past Master of this Frontenac District.V. W.Bro. Carman Sararas presented W. Bro. Hughes withthe Gold Honour Award with a fine explanation of it's meaningand that W. Bro. Hughes received this award for his diligentcontribution to York Rite Masonry, which consists of Lodge, TheHoly Royal Arch and Commandery or Preceptory.3

YORK RITE CRUSADERYORK RITE SOVEREIGN COLLEGE OF NORTH AMERICA55 th GENERAL ASSEMBLY - TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 2-4, 2012REGISTRATION FORMName:__________________________________________________ Are you a Candidate? Yes___________ No __________Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ College No. _______City: _________________________________ State/Province: _______________________ Zip/Postal Code: _____________Daytime Phone: (_________)_______________________ Lady’s Name (only if attending):___________________________Email: _______________________________________________TRANSPORTATION * PLEASE LIST DATE AND TIME OF ARRIVAL / DEPARTUREI will be arriving by: Air _________ Car _________ Train _________ Bus ________Arrival:Departure:Date:___________________________ Time: _____________________ AM or PMCarrier: ___________________________________________________ Flight Number _____________Date:___________________________ Time: _____________________ AM or PMCarrier: ___________________________________________________ Flight Number ______________Reservations with the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites? Yes__ No__ Date Reservations made ___________Reservation made with another hotel?Men’s Registration Fee (Only Candidates are exempt)Please note Hotel _____________________________________________ASSEMBLY AND MEAL REGISTRATION** Please specify if Special Dietary needs are required ______________________________________ No. Requested_________ x $30.00 _________Thursday August 2, 2012Tour: Niagara Falls (Lunch included) .................................................................................... _________ x $75.00 _________Meet & Greet .............................................................................................................................Total Amount_________ x $24.00 _________Friday August 3, 2012K.Y.C.H. Breakfast (open to all Companion Knights & Ladies) ..............................................Men’s Luncheon ........................................................................................................................._________ x $26.00 __________________ x $32.00 _________Tours: Dundurn Castle & Legends Winery Tour & Tasting (Lunch is included) ................... _________ x $75.00 _________Associate Regents’ Dinner (open to all Companion Knights & Ladies) ...................................._________ x $54.00 _________Saturday August 4, 2012Candidates’ Breakfast (men only) ..............................................................................................Men’s Luncheon (candidates only) ............................................................................................Men’s Luncheon (others) ...........................................................................................................Ladies’ Luncheon (recognizing the ladies of the 2012 OPC Candidates) .................................Annual Grand Banquet ........................................................... ..................................................._________ x $26.00 __________________ x $32.00 __________________ x $32.00 __________________ x $40.00 __________________ x $60.00 _________Late Registration: $25.00 additional per person if postmarked after June 29 (no guarantees) .Total Enclosed (US or Canadian Funds) ................................................................_________ x $25.00 _________$ _________Make Check payable to: YRSC Annual Assembly 2012 and mail to: David Hardie Email: abbadoc@rogers.com328 Brewery Ln. Telephone: (705) 259-0706Orillia, ON L3V 7H6All registration forms must be received by June 29, 2012. No refunds after July 9, 2012Make hotel reservations with Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & SuitesOnline at Hilton.com or www.toronto-apt.hilton.com or (905) 677-9900 (See hotel sheet for hotel info. & rates)4

YORK RITE CRUSADERYORK RITE SOVEREIGN COLLEGE OF NORTH AMERICA55 th GENERAL ASSEMBLY - TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 2-4, 2012SCHEDULE OF EVENTSDate - Time Event Room Floor/LevelThursday August 2, 20128:00 am - 5:00 pm YRSC Office (12:00 - 1:00 closed for lunch) Erin Mills Main9:00 am - 9:00 pm Board of Directors’ Meeting (business suit) Pearson Bdroom Conference11:00 am - 6:00 pm Registration Mississauga Foyer Main12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Hospitality Room Cawthra Room Conference8:30 am - 5:00 pm Tour: Niagara Falls (casual dress) Main Lobby Main5:00 pm Jurisdictional Dinners8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Dessert Meet & Greet (Cash Bar & special prizes) (casual dress) Vista Foyer MainImmed. after Bd. Meet Joint Meeting of YRSC Bd./US Charitable Trustees (business suit) Pearson Bdroom ConferenceFriday August 3, 20127:00 am - 9:00 am K.Y.C.H. Breakfast (business suit) Dundas Room Conference8:00 am - 5:00 pm YRSC Office (12:00 - 1:00 closed for lunch) Erin Mills Main8:00 am - 5:00 pm Hospitality Room Cawthra Room Conference8:00 am - 6:00 pm Registration Mississauga Foyer Main9:00 am - 11:30 am Grand Governors/Deputies Workshop (business suit) Mississauga A & D Main8:45 am - 3:00 pm Tour: Dundurn Castle & Legends Winery Tour (casual dress) Main Lobby Main12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Men’s Luncheon (business suit) Vista Salon Main1:30 pm - Regents’ & Grand Governors’ Meeting (business suit) Mississauga A & D MainImmed. after Reg./Gr. Gov. General Assembly (business suit) Mississauga A & D Main3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Candidate Orientation (casual dress) Vista Salon MainImmed. after Gen. Assem. U.S. Charitable Fund Meeting (business suit) Mississauga A & D Main4:00 pm - 5.00 pm Charitable Foundation of Canada Meeting (business suit) Mississauga A & D MainOrder of the Purple Cross Rehearsal Vista Foyer Main6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Social Hour Mississauga Foyer Main7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Associate Regent Dinner/Meeting (business suit) Mississauga B & C MainSaturday August 4, 2012- (Tuxedo all day)7:00 am - 8:30 am Candidates Breakfast Vista Salon Main8:00 am - 2:45 pm YRSC Office (11:30 - 1:30 closed for lunch) Erin Mills Main8:00 am - 4:00 pm Hospitality Room Cawthra Room Conference8:00 am - 1:30 pm Registration Mississauga Foyer Main9:00 am - 11:30 am General Assembly Mississauga A & D Main9:00 am - 11:30 am Candidates Preparation Vista Salon Main11:15 am - 12:00 pm Men’s Luncheon - (Candidates) Dundas Room Conference11:30 am - 1:30 pm Ladies Luncheon (dressy casual) TBA12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Men’s Luncheon - (Others) Dundas Room Conference12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Class Photo TBA1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Order of the Purple Cross Mississauga Ballroom Main3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Installation of Sovereign College Officers Mississauga Ballroom Main3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Installation of Appointments & Honors/Awards Mississauga Ballroom Main6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Social Hour Mississauga Foyer Main7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Annual Grand Banquet (white coat or tuxedo) Mississauga Ballroom Main~ Rooms and times subject to change ~5

YORK RITE CRUSADERYORK RITE SOVEREIGN COLLEGEEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMLast year, the Education Committee recommended that an“educational tool kit” be developed and administered by theSovereign College. Subsequently, we received a number ofrequests to consider developing a program similar to theSouthern Jurisdiction Scottish Rite’s Master Craftsmanprogram. For those not familiar with the Master Craftsmanprogram, it is a series of multiple choice exams and essayquestions on the degrees of the Scottish Rite. It is administeredby the House of the Temple staff in Washington, DC, and hasproven to be a very popular program for the Scottish Rite.The Education Committee agreed that a similar programshould be developed and adopted by the Sovereign College.Participation by companions and knights across North Americawill strengthen the value of every College and the York Rite ingeneral. To this end, the committee has developed a self-studyprogram through the Chapter and Council Degrees and theCommandery Orders of the York Rite.Companion Adept of the Temple is a self-study programthrough the Degrees and Orders of the York Rite ofFreemasonry administered by the Sovereign York Rite College ofNorth America. This program is offered to any York Rite Masonby enrollment through the Sovereign College office.The program offers a series of exams focused on theritualistic, philosophical, and esoteric teachings of the York Rite.The exams include a combination of multiple-choice, true-false,and essay questions pertaining to information presented in theDegrees and Orders of the Rite and/or in the resource materialswhich are recommended for purchase with the program.There are five exams included in the curriculum, The firsttwo exams will cover the Chapter Degrees and are styled “TheDegrees of the Capitular Rite.” Exam III is titled “The Degrees ofthe Cryptic Rite;” Exam IV covers “The Orders of Chivalry,” andExam V is titled “The York Rite Traditions and Freemasonry.Enrollment in the Companion Adept of the Temple will bethrough the Sovereign College office. The enrollment cost willbe $30.00, Resource materials which can be used in takingeach exam, along with ordering information, will also be listed.Enrollees can purchase these materials to use as a guide inanswering the questions provided in each exam. Theseresources include books which are readily available throughMasonic Supply catalogues or as downloadable ebooks, such asUnderstanding the Royal Arch, Guide to the Royal Arch Chapter,Some Royal Arch Terms Examined, and The Royal Arch, ItsHidden Meaning.This Program is currently available.Please contact the Detroit Officefor enrollment information.2012 CHARITABLE MEETINGS ANNOUNCEMENTSU.S. Charitable FundA Joint Meeting between the Sovereign College Board ofDirectors and the U.S. Charitable Fund Trustees will be held onThursday, August 2, 2012 immediately following the BoardMeeting in the Pearson Boardroom of the Hilton TorontoAirport Hotel, Toronto, Ontario.The U.S. Charitable Fund will meet in the MississaugaBallroom immediately following the General Assembly onFriday, August 3, 2012 at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel inToronto, Ontario.Charitable Foundation of CanadaThe York Rite Sovereign College Charitable Foundation ofCanada will meet in the Mississauga Ballroom at 3:00 pm onFriday, August 3, 2012 at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel inToronto, Ontario.2012 Annual General Meetingand “Governor General’s Luncheon”Greetings. The Board of Directors of the York RiteSovereign College Charitable Foundation of Canada encouragesyou to actively promote, support our charitable works for thebenefit of registered Canadian York Rite CharitableOrganizations.The 2012 Annual General Meeting of the York RiteSovereign College Charitable Foundation of Canada will takeplace from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, Wednesday, August 22 nd , in theErin Mills Room at the Toronto Airport Hilton Hotel, 5875Airport Road, Mississauga, Ontario. Canadian Regents,Associate Regents and Companion Knights are votingmembers of the Foundation. This event is being held inconjunction with the 77 th Annual Assembly of the GrandImperial Conclave of Canada. After last year’s successfulevent, it will again include a “Governor General’s Luncheon”for Companion Knights and their Ladies at a cost of $30.00per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance and areavailable from the Foundation Secretary, David G. Walker, 5130Elliott Sideroad, Midland, ON L4R 4K3. Cheques should bemade payable to the Foundation and marked “2012 Tickets.”With your continued support, and that of CompanionKnights of the 26 York Rite Colleges of Canada, the York RiteSovereign College Charitable Foundation of Canada madegrants in 2011 to:Cryptic Rite Charitable Foundation $2,000.00Knights Templar Charitable Found. of Canada $1,000.00Grand Imperial Conclave Char. Found. of Canada $1,000.00Total $4,000.006

YORK RITE CRUSADERILLINOIS YORK RITE COLLEGE No. 15Chicago, IllinoisWESTERN NEBRASKA COLLEGE No. 173North Platte, NebraskaWestern Nebraska York Rite College No. 173 met October8, 2011, at the Masonic Temple in North Platte for its regularmeeting. The group received Jim Lawrence as our newestmember as a Knight of York. A light lunch was enjoyed arounda round table at which many things were discussed.Continuing their mission to assist and support the York Ritebodies, Illinois College No. 15 maintains a highly proficientdegree team that periodically confers the full-form IllustriousOrder of the Red Cross and Order of Malta on candidates fromCommanderies of Knights Templar in the Greater Chicago area.Like many Colleges, Illinois No. 15 has four appointedHeralds, one each for the Blue Lodge, Royal Arch Chapter,Cryptic Council and Commandery, identifying assistance needsand coordinating officer slates. Serving as the Chivalric OrdersHerald is S.K. William E. Jegen, Very Eminent Deputy GrandCommander.The most recent conferral organized by Companion KnightJegen involved 14 candidates and was hosted by JolietCommandery No. 4 on November 12, 2011. Participantsincluded members of Ivanhoe No. 33 of Kankakee, St. BernardNo. 35 and St. Elmo No. 64 of Chicago, Bethel No. 36 ofPalatine, Mizpah No. 53 of Oak Lawn, Evanston No. 58 ofEvanston, and Trinity No. 80 of Downers Grove.Front row from left, Arthur R. Stricker, Roland Coker, Glenn R.Mulholland, candidate Right Eminently Distinguished BrotherRobert L. Williams, Grand Governor of Nebraska York RiteCollege of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America,William C. Boon. Back row from left, Mervin W. Titchen,Howard C. Gebhardt, Richard Cooper, Jim Lawrene. Photo byWalter Johnson.There are two ways of spreading light: to be thecandle or the mirror that reflects it.NOVA SCOTIAGold Honour Presentation- Edith Wharton“Most Commanderies by themselves are unable toassemble a team to confer the Red Cross and Malta in full form,which requires equipment and uniforms they may no longerhave,” said Preeminent Governor Daryl W. Selock, OPC. “OurCollege provides quality degree experiences that helprejuvenate the York Rite bodies while preparing manycandidates to receive the Order of the Temple.”The Grand Commandery of Illinois now offers subordinateCommanderies the option of conferring at their annualinspections the full-form Red Cross and Malta, which togethertake about four hours, instead of the usual Order of theTemple. Officers of those Commanderies can now use theCollege’s Red Cross and Malta conferrals to familiarizethemselves with the paraphernalia and floorwork.On Saturday, October 15, 2011 during the District Meetingfor Lunenburg-Queens District, Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia VEDBrother John Dollimount, Deputy Grand Governor for NovaScotia presented Wor. Bro. Frederick Swiminer of NorwoodLodge #135, New Ross with the Gold Honour Award for hisdedication and contributions to masonry throughout theDistrict of Lunenburg-Queen’s as well as his own Lodge. Some60 Masons were present to witness the recognition of thisdeserving mason who was quite unaware of his part in therecognition portion of the meeting.7

YORK RITE CRUSADERThursday & Friday Tours - Toronto, OntarioAll Tours will meet in the Main Lobby on the 1st floor. Lunch is included with both tours.Niagara Falls Tour - Thursday, August 2, 2012$75.00 per personWater rushes all around as you "soak" in the excitement and explore the roar of theFalls. A historical ride aboard the world-famous Maid of the Mist is a halfhour thrill of a lifetime! North America's oldest tourist attraction, millionsof visitors have enjoyed the boat tours since 1846.A powerful diesel-engine boat will take you from the Canadiandocks past the base of the American Falls, then into the basin of themagnificent Canadian Horseshoe Falls. Two 600-passenger boats, MaidsVI and VII, are each 80-feet (24m) long and have two 350-horsepowerengines that carry the vessels against the powerful current. A recyclablesouvenir raincoat is provided free with admission to help keep you dry from the mist andspray. At the end of your boat tour, you will enter the Maid of the Mist Plaza, which includesgift shops for your pleasure.The buses, provided by Coach, are air conditioned, and will provide for our comfort during our travel. They will leave thehotel at 8:30 am and return at 5:00 pm. Lunch will be served at Niagara Masonic Lodge.Informal Meet & Greet, August 2, 2012 - $24.00 per person: On Thursday evening we will behaving an informal Meet & Greet. Come enjoy desserts and renew some old acquaintances and possibly makesome new friends. Cash Bar will be available. With each ticket purchased you will receive a raffle ticket. Raffleswill be given throughout the night.Dundurn Castle & Legends Winery Tour & Tasting, August 3, 2012$75.00 per personDundurn Castle is a historic neoclassical mansion in Hamilton, Ontario. The18,000-square-foot (1,700 m 2 ) house took three years and $175,000.00 to build,and was completed in 1835. The 72 room castle featured thelatest conveniences of gas lighting and running water. The roomshave been restored to the year 1855 when its owner Sir AllanNapier MacNab, 1st Baronet, was at the height of his career.Costumed interpreters guide visitors through the home,illustrating daily life from the 1850s. Currently, the Duchess ofCornwall, Camilla Parker-Bowles is the Royal Patron of DundurnCastle.Legends Estates Winery overlooks Lake Ontario and issurrounded by estate vineyards. They extend their familial hospitality to every guest thatwalks through their doors, from the budding novice to the seasonedconnoisseur. From their first vintage in 2000, it became clear Legends Estates Winery was graced withexcellent terroir. Grape wines, fruit wines, Ice wine and rare reserves; all richly styled with quality andcare. Their wines have captured awards at Canadian and International competitions, including Best WhiteWine and Best Rosé in Ontario in 2009. Wine tasting will be an additional$5.00 charge at the winery.The buses, provided by Coach, are air conditioned and will provide for ourcomfort during our travel. They will leave the hotel at 8:45 am and return at3:00 pm. Lunch will be served at Legends Winery.8

YORK RITE CRUSADERThis years hotel for our 55 th General Assembly is theHilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites.Reservations can be made by telephone or online.Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites5875 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON L4V 1N1Telephone: (905) 677-9900York Rite Sovereign College of North AmericaAugust 2-4, 2012Group Code: YORK11Reservations: Can be made online at Hilton.com or the hotels website at www.toronto-apt.hilton.com or bycalling the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel at (905) 677-9900. To ensure you receive the group rate, please specifythat you are with the York Rite Sovereign College and our group code YORK11. All Reservations must be receivedwith a 1st night deposit or be guaranteed by a major credit card.Telephone: (905) 677-9900.Rate: $124.00 (Canadian Funds) Double or King Special room rate isavailable until June 29, 2012 or until the group block is sold-out whichevercomes first.) When making reservations by phone, please mention YorkRite Sovereign College’s Group Code YORK11 to receive the special roomrate. The special room rate is available from July 26 to August 8 for thosewishing to extend their stay.The Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel guest rooms are designed with bothcomfort and efficiency in mind. Each guest room is available in king ordouble beds, offering breathtaking views. All rooms are beautifullydecorated and contain all the comforts you would expect from this level of hotel. Room Rates are $124.00(Canadian Funds), plus applicable taxes per night.Transportation to and from Hotel: For those who are flying to the Assembly, Please utilize the Lester B.Pearson International Airport. Complimentary shuttle service to and from the hotel is provided. Shuttle bus runs24 hours. Shuttle pick up at Terminal 1 is ground level at post S5 or P3 and Terminal 3 is post C22.Take Highway 401 Westbound to Highway 409 Westbound, exit on Airport Rd. and turn left. The Hilton TorontoAirport Hotel is on your left through the second set of lights. Coming from the West: Take Highway 401Eastbound to Highway 427 North, exit on Dixon Rd. and turn left. The Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel is on yourright after the Esso gas station. Coming from the Lester B. Pearson International Airport: Follow exit signs toAirport Road. Turn right on Airport Road (eastbound). The hotel is located on your left (northside).For those who are driving complimentary parking is available.9

YORK RITE CRUSADERASHMOLE COLLEGE No. 108Montgomery, AlabamaTRI-VALLEY COLLEGE No. 178Twin Falls, IdahoOn January 13, 2012, the Companion Knights of Ashmole YorkRite College No. 108, in Montgomery, Alabama, welcomed twonew Companion Knights.(Front Left to Right: CK Pauley, CK Tackett) (Rear Left to Right:Governor Smith, Grand Governor Campbell)During the regular business meeting, the Grand Governorof Alabama, Right Eminently Distinguished Brother Arthur LeeCampbell III, presented Preeminent Companion Knight Jamie A.Smith with the Joseph D. Brackin Award for the number oneCollege in Alabama.On January 9, 2012, the Companion Knights of Tri-ValleyCollege No. 178 conferred the 1st Degree for Idaho Lodge#1. We had 22 Masons in attendance representing 9 Lodges.Pictured above: Top Row (L-R): Me, David Grindle - DeputyGrand Governor of Idaho (OPC), Jerry Parsons - Seneschal, and G.Arthur Shoemaker - Secretary & Past Governor (PG). BottomRow (L-R): Ron Berto - Grand Governor of Idaho (PG, OPC), JayLeonard - PG (OPC), Eric Shunk (the candidate), Bill Curtis -Worshipful Master of Idaho #1 and Governor of Tri-ValleyCollege #178, Stan Barker - Past Governor (OPC), and ArtEasley - Chancellor.Barry E Newell, Companion KnightTri-Valley College #178(Left to Right: Governor Smith, Grand Governor Campbell)Attention Grand Governors & SecretariesPlease ensure that all Order of the Purple CrossNominations are submitted on the correct form(dated at the bottom 2/08). Any nominationsreceived on the previous forms will be returned tothe Grand Governor.OPC Nominations will not be considered withoutan Annual Report. All OPC Nomination Forms,Service Award Nominations as well as the AnnualReturns are due in the Detroit Office by July 1, 2012.If you have any questions, please contact theSovereign College Office.LEGISLATIVE CALLToronto, Ontario - 2012The following recommendation to change theSovereign College Constitution and By-laws was receivedby the Board and was approved to refer to the Regentswith a recommendation for approval at their nextMeeting on August 3, 2012. (words underlined & boldedare to be added)To amend Article IV, Section 2, page 10 to read:“The Governor General shall appoint with himselfas chairman ex-officio and with membersassigned specific responsibilities forJurisprudence, Finance, Auditing, Nominating,Ritual, Regalia, Investment Advisory, and suchother functions as the Governor General maydesignate. All appointments of CommitteeChairman are subject to the approval of the Boardof Directors. (8/95)”10

TAHOMA YORK RITE COLLEGE No. 197Bremerton, WashingtonOn January 28, 2012, Tahoma York Rite College No. 197had a first of its type in the state of Washington. We hosted aSpecial Assembly of the Sovereign York Rite College of NorthAmerica. The purpose of the Assembly was to confer the Orderof the Purple Cross on candidate, Donald M. Wertman. Thespecial Assembly was arranged by REDB. T. H. Dickason,Regent. The Order of the Purple Cross was conferred by thefollowing Associate Regents and Regent.Governor General, REDB Charley L. Chapman; DeputyGovernor General, VEDB Robert Truesdale; Chancellor General,DB J. Rex Hartsfield; Seneschal General DB Louis E. Bartrand;Marshal General, REDB William R. Miller; Preceptor General DBJoseph W. MacIntyre; Primate General, DB James O. Wood;Treasurer General DB Jerry E. Whitney; Secretary General DBJerry Whitney; Sentinel General, DB Timothy Hurley; HearldGeneral REDB T. H. Dickason; Herald, DB Edwin T. “Skip”Sanford; Herald, DB Norman Greenly; Herald, VEDB JohnHardin.Upon completion of the conferral, newly made AssociateRegent, Donald M. Wertman was presented his jewel by RED BDickason and congratulated by all present.YORK RITE CRUSADERNORTHEAST TENNESSEE COLLEGE NO. 153Johnson City, TennesseeArcana Lodge #489 F&AM, Limestone, TN invited thedegree team of the Northeast Tennessee York Rite College No.153 to confer the Master Mason Degree (in Tuxedo) onSeptember 17, 2011. The candidate was Taylor Samples. Inthe first section Chancellor James Saults was WM and othermembers of the College filled the other stations and places. Inthe second section James Tyree, Jr. was King Solomon withother members of the college filling the other parts. After thedegree, the new brother stated how honored he was to havereceived the third degree and how impressed he was with itsconferral. He plans to be a candidate for the York Rite.Our visiting Companion Knights, REDB Ronald Berto, GrandGovernor of Idaho and VEDB David A. Grindle, Deputy GrandGovernor of Idaho were introduced and accorded the properhonors.The Special Assembly was close din due form with peaceand harmony prevailing. All then enjoyed a fine luncheon.Pictured above L to R: Danny McClellan, Daryl Millard, Von Lewis,Gary Black, Eugene Howell (Grandfather of the candidate), John Kerr(Deputy Governor), Taylor Samples (Candidate), james Tyree, Jr.,James Cosnell, James Tyree, III, Robert Beals (Master of Arcana Lodge),Gary Coates (Primate), James Saults (Chancellor), Bill Trivett, RichardBurow (Secretary) and Don Chase.On November 10, 2011 Northeast College No. 153organized and provided a Knight Templar Honor Guard for theVeterans Day Parada at the Walters State College Coliseum inMorristown, TN. Several Knights from other Tennessee YorkRite College were invited and participated. Approximately 26Knights participated. The Knights formed two lines andpresented swords as the various military unites marched thru,then the Knights marched around the coliseum at the end. Thepublic event had approximately 5,000 in attendance. TheKnights received warm welcome and many thanks from thecrowd.From Left to Right First Row: Skip Sanford, Bob Truesdale,Charley Chapman, Donald Wertman, Dick Dickason, John Hardin,Ron Berto, and Bill Miller Second Row: Jerry Whitney, Jim Stphens,Peter Dawson, David Grindle, Mike Pursey Third Row: Norm Greenly,Joe MacIntyre, Bob Wilson, Rex Hartsfield, Alex Jordan, Bob Luttrell,James O. Wood, Al Jorgensen, Louis Bartrand, and Tim Hurley11

YORK RITE CRUSADERYORK RITE SOVEREIGN COLLEGE500 TEMPLE AVENUEDETROIT, MI 48201NON-PROFITU.S. POSTAGEPAIDPermit No. 3367Detroit, MIA FEW REMINDERS FOR ALLCOLLEGE SECRETARIES & GOVERNORS...If your college receives any type of notice from the IRS,please send it directly to the Sovereign College Office. TheAuditor for the York Rite Sovereign College prepares the 990for all the Constituent Colleges - PLEASE DO NOT FILE A 990FOR YOUR COLLEGE.When submitting an article or photo for the Crusader, thiscan be done thru email or regular mail. Do not submit photoswhich have been reproduced on a copy machine or sendphotos via fax. The picture is distorted and will not printcorrectly.Orders can be sent to the Sovereign College thru email,fax, or regular mail. We ask that members contact theSecretary of your college to place an order. Please remember,due to the preparation for the General Assembly, all ordersand Gold Honour Award Nominations will be filled in dateorder, if time permits, between June 1 - August 1, 2011.All By-law amendments, must be submitted on the properforms and include the signature (approval) of the GrandGovernor of the Jurisdiction. If the amendment is not on theproper form and does not have the approval of the GrandGovernor it will be returned to the college.IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTDue to the cost of shipping over the Boarder. A limitedsupply of jewelry will be available for immediate sale atthis years General Assembly in Toronto, Ontario. Therewill be no printed materials for sale.Orders will be taken at the Assembly and will beshipped directly from Detroit, soon after the Assembly.You can pre-order your jewelry in order to have itbefore the 2012 General Assembly by contacting theDetroit Office by email: yrsc_na@yahoo.comFUTURE GENERAL ASSEMBLIESOF THE SOVEREIGN COLLEGEAugust 1-4, 2012 ........................................... Toronto, OntarioJuly 25-28, 2013 .......................................... Tampa Bay, FloridaJuly 30 - August 2, 2014 ............................... Denver, ColoradoJuly 29 - August 1, 2015 ............................ Louisville, KentuckyIf you are interested in hosting the General Assembly ofthe York Rite Sovereign College, please contact the DetroitOffice for more details.MEMO TO GRAND GOVERNORSAs Grand Governor, you are an essential member of theCommittee of the ‘Study of the Condition of the York RiteSovereign College’. The Chairman, R.E.D. Bro. David Hardiecarefully reviews your visitation reports, and your annualreports to formulate his overview.Please ensure that you have filled out and sent a copy ofyour Grand Governor Visitation Report on each College in yourjurisdiction and forwarded it directly to David P. Hardie, 328Brewery Ln., Orillia, ON L3V 7H6 as well as to the Detroitoffice, along with your written Annual Report, which will beprinted in the proceedings. IT IS OF SIGNIFICANT IMPORTANCEto all of us that your report be completed and submitted to theDetroit office on or before June 1 st .Nominations for the Order of the Purple Cross Class of2013, Secretary General’s Award and the Sovereign CollegeService Award must be in the Detroit Office by July 1, 2012,accompanied with complete justification for all nominations.Please review Section 6 of the Regulations for theGovernment of the York Rite Sovereign College of NorthAmerica in its entirety (pages 16, 17 & 18). ALSO, instruct yourCollege Secretaries to forward you a copy of their annualreturns, financial report and activities report at the same timethey send it to the Detroit office (Section 110, page 32). Thiswill eliminate incomplete, late or missing reports and avoiddisappointment of a deserving Companion Knight.12