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Proceedings Grand Lodge of Kentucky PROCEEDINGS Of The GRAND LODGE OF KENTUCKY F. & A.M. THE TWO HUNDRED SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION held at THE GALT HOUSE 140 North Fourth Street Louisville, Kentucky 40202 JEFFERSON COUNTY OCTOBER 30, 31, 2006 PATTON R. HART Junior Past Grand Master BIOGRAPHY OF PATTON R. HART Most Worshipful Grand Master Grand Lodge of KY 2005-2006 MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER, RIGHT WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OFFICERS, MOST WORSHIPFUL PAST GRAND MASTERS, WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE APPOINTED OFFICERS, WORSHIPFUL DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS, PRESENT AND PAST, MASTERS, PRESENT AND PAST, LODGE DELEGATES, AND MY FELLOW MASONIC BRETHREN, DISTIN- GUISHED AND HONORED QUESTS: Patton R. Hart of the Louisa area was installed as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, Free and Accepted Masons, on October 18, 2005 in Louisville, Kentucky for the 2005-2006 Masonic year. Selecting the theme, "Soar New Horizons," the Grand Master has been bringing his professional and fraternal experience as well as his enthusiasm to Kentucky's premier Masonic office. Born in Louisa, Kentucky, Hart graduated from the University of Kentucky with degrees in Secondary Education and Health Sciences with an emphasis in Health Care Administration. He is employed by Three Rivers Medical Center as the Director of Human Resources. He serves on the hospital administrative staff where he also oversees Marketing and Community Relations. He was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason with Apperson Lodge No. 195 in January 1981 and served the lodge as its Master in 1993. He served the Grand Lodge of Kentucky as District Deputy Grand Master for District 37 in 1995-96. He has also served as Chairman of the Youth Activities Committee, elected Grand Junior Warden in October 2002 and progressed steadily through the elected line as Grand Senior Warden, Deputy Grand Master and until his election as Grand Master. During his year of service as Grand Master, the National Masonic Renewal Committee asked Brother Hart to serve a three year term as a member with the committee as it supports the mission of the Conference of Grand Masters of North America. Hart has provided service and leadership within the family of Freemasonry by his involvement and contributions in York Rite, Scottish Rite, Order of the Eastern Star, the Shrine and the Order of DeMolay. In addition to his service to the Masonic lodge, he is a member and Past High Priest of the Louisa Chapter No. 95, R.A.M. serving the Grand Chapter of KY, R.A.M. as Grand Master of the First Veil; Everett Council No. 65, R. & S.M. serving the Grand Council of KY, R. & S.M. with the Youth Committee; Ashland Commandery No. 28, K.T. serving the Grand Commandery as the Knights Templar Eye Foundation State Finance Coordinator; St. Bernard Conclave, Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine, Royal Order of Scotland and an Officer in the Divan with El Hasa Shrine in Ashland. Through his involvement with the Scottish Rite, Hart is active with the Valley of Covington in the Delta Lodge of Perfection as Senior Warden. He received his 33rd Degree in November 2005. Hart has served the Grand Chapter of Kentucky, Order of the Eastern Star as Worthy Grand Patron during the year 1999-2000 and recently completed his term of service as a member of the Board of Governors serving as Chairman in 2004-2005. He is currently a General Grand Chapter Committee Member as Kentucky's Visioneer for the General Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Hart has a distinguished background of service to the Order of DeMolay. He is a Senior DeMolay and Past Master Councilor of Owen R. Meadors Chapter in Ashland, Kentucky. He is a Past State Master Councilor of Kentucky, Past Grand Commander of the H. Pell Brown Memorial Court of Chevaliers and Past Dean of the Cecil S. Hume Preceptory. Hart has served Owen R. Meadors as Chapter Advisor and is currently serv- ing as Chairman of the Advisory Council. He has been honored with the Degree of Chevalier, Kentucky DeMolay of the Year, the Cross of Honor, the Legion of Honor and the Guild of the Leather Apron as Advisor of the Year for Kentucky DeMolay. He has served Kentucky DeMolay as State Athletic Director, State Conclave Director and cur- rently serves as the Associate Executive Officer for Programs and Operations. Hart is serving as an Active Member of DeMolay International in the office of Grand Senior Councilor. He has held membership or leadership positions on various International Committees including Alumni, Convention Planning, Congress and Ritual, Regalia, Honors & Awards. He is also a Frank S. Land Fellow for DeMolay International. Hart and his family attend the Buchanan Chapel United Methodist Church. He has also been active as a volunteer and leader in his community with American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Lawrence County Septemberfest Board, United Way and Rotary International as a Past Assistant District Governor of District 6740. He presently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Community and Technical College Foundation of Ashland, Inc. Respectfully submitted, Paul R. Daniels Committee on Biography OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF KENTUCKY 2005-2006 Front row left to right:V irgil T. Larimore, Jr. (638), Grand Treasu rer; Herman M. Forrester (73), Grand Junior Warden; Gregory C. Powell (926), Deputy Grand Master; Patton R. Hart (195), Grand Master; Keith Dreier (607), Grand Senior Warden; Joseph R. Conway, PGM (4), Grand Secretary; and Reggie Paschal (942), Gra nd Chaplain. Back row left to right: James E. Boucher (73), Assistant Grand Secretary; Bobby L. Baker (124), Assistant Grand Secretary; Joe A. Hart (195) , Grand Senior Deacon; Joe Ed Tracy (449), Gran d Junior Deacon; Richard Ballinger (740), Grand Marshal; Billy C. Evans (682), Grand Sword Bearer; James R. Mu llins (195), Grand Pursuivant; Fred Bryant (808), Grand Tiler; and Mickey Mo ore (603) Assistant Grand Tiler. GREGORY C. POWELL Grand Master 2006-2007 OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF KENTUCKY 2006-2007 Front row left to right: Joseph R. Conway, PGM, Grand Secretary; L. Todd Eastham (89), Grand Junior Warden; Keith Dreier (607), Deputy Grand Master; Gregory C. Powell (926), Grand Master; Herman M. Forrester (73), Grand Senior Warden; Virgil T. Larimore, Jr. (638), Grand Treasurer Middle Row left to right: Bill Ryan (155/586), Grand Marshal; James E. Boucher (73), Assistant Grand Secretary; Ed (Doc) Anderson (924), Grand Sword Bearer; Bobby L. Baker (124), Assistant Grand Secretary; Melvin Kinser (159/264/478/926), Grand Chaplain Back Row left to right: Bobby H. Hayes (37/875), Grand Pursuivant; Garry C. Kelly (926/304), Grand Senior Deacon; Chris Baughman (456),Grand Junior Deacon; Forest Caldwell (472), Assistant Grand Tiler; J. C. Brewer (924), Grand Tiler OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF KENTUCKY, F.&A.M. 2006-2007 GRAND LODGE OFFICERS Gregory C. Powell (926) (Nancy) . Grand Master 2096 Angela Court; Villa Hills, KY 41017 270-590-6206 (C); [email protected] Keith Dreier (607) (Debbie) . Deputy Grand Master 241 Colony Drive; Edgewood, KY 41017 859-331-7240 (H); 513-607-3876 (C); [email protected] Herman M. Forrester (73) (Patty) . Grand Senior Warden 264 Hill Top Trail; Bowling Green, KY 42101 270-782-2576 (H); [email protected] L. Todd Eastham (89) (Angie) . Grand Junior Warden 145 Hazelwood Court, Greenup, KY 41144 606-473-5820 (H); [email protected] Virgil T. Larimore, Jr. (638) (Pat) . Grand Treasurer 1007 Juniper Springs Drive; Louisville, KY 40242 502-339-7640 (H); [email protected] Joseph R. Conway, PGM (4) (Peg) . Grand Secretary 300 Masonic Home Drive; Masonic Home, KY 40041-9999 502-893-0192 (O); [email protected] James E. Boucher (73) (Maxine) . Assistant Grand Secretary 3026 Smallhouse Road; Bowling Green, KY 42104; 270-843-9918 (H) Bobby L. Baker (124) (Donna) . Assistant Grand Secretary 801 N. Hoskins Avenue; Campbellsville, KY 42718; 270-465-7895 (H) Robert M. Kinser (159-264-478-926) . Grand Chaplain 3480 Meadowlark Drive; Edgewood, KY 41018; 859-331-5799 (H) Garry Clinton Kelly (926-304) (Susan) . Grand Senior Deacon 11791 Taylor Mill Road; Independence, KY 41051; 859-356-2022 (H) Christopher David Baughman (456) (Shari) . Grand Junior Deacon 4605 Wolfspring Drive; Louisville, KY 40241 502-228-9943 (H); 502-645-5140 (C); [email protected] James William Ryan (155-586) (Sandra) . Grand Marshal 1198 Old Preston Highway North; Louisville, KY 40229 502-955-7926 (H); 502-955-7926 (C) Edward Grant Anderson (956) . Grand Sword Bearer 319 Audubon Street; Henderson, KY 42420 270-827-0205 (H); 270-316-7490 (C); [email protected] Bobby Hiram Hayes (37-875) (Patricia A.) . Grand Pursuivant 511 Pyle Lane; Hopkinsville, KY 42240 270-886-1694 (H); [email protected] J. C. Brewer (924) (Gladys) . .Grand Tiler PO Box 492; Dwarf, KY 41739 606-378-3401 (H); 606-438-5738 (C); [email protected] Forrest Elbert Cardwell (472) (Victoria M.) . Assistant Grand Tiler 1102 Letcher Aveune; Frankfort, KY 400601 502-875-1449 (H); [email protected] PAST GRAND SECRETARIES James W. Elam, PGM (311) (Maureen) . 1964-1965 965 Prestonsburg Street; West Liberty, KY 41472 Mel Mullins (915-955) (Helen) . 1981-1982 6514 Lovers Lane; Louisville, KY 40291, 502-231-2618 * * * * 2006 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF KENTUCKY 15 P R O C E E D I N G S of the G R A N D L O D G E O F K E N T U C K Y F.&A. M. The Two Hundred-Seventh Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, Free and Accepted Masons was called to order by the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Brother Patton R. Hart on Monday, October 30, 2006 at 8:45 A.M.
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