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PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS STATE OF OHIO HELD AT Mason, Ohio October 4 – 5, A.D. 2006 A.I. 2536 One Hundred and Ninetieth Annual Convocation BARBERTON, OHIO Published by order of the Grand Chapter 2006 2 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter KERMIT V. ZIMMERMAN Grand High Priest 2005-2006 Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 3 KERMIT V. ZIMMERMAN Grand High Priest 2005-2006 PERSONAL HISTORY Most Excellent Companion Zimmerman was born on April 20, 1949 in Ft. Wayne, IN the son of Carl E. and Nola (Dinger) Zimmerman. He is a graduate of New Haven High School and has a B.A from Heidelberg University with post graduate work at Xavier University, Indiana University, Wright State University and Walsh University. He married his bride Susan on June 9, 1973. He is a retired science teacher and wrestling coach. A member of Grace United Methodist Church, he has served as usher, M.Y.F. Director for 5 years and Pastor/Parish Relations committee. M.E.C. Zimmerman has served on the Blanchester Village Zoning and Planning Commission; is former Asst. Leader, Boy Scouts of America; received the Exceptional Achievement Award from the Hopewell Education Regional Resource Center. He has been inducted into the Southwest Ohio Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame and the Clinton County Sports Hall of Fame. MASONIC RECORD SYMBOLIC: Blanchester Lodge No. 191. Master Mason, 1976; Worshipful Master, 1985 CAPITULAR: Blanchester Chapter No. 153. Exalted as a Royal Arch Mason, 1977. High Priest 1981, 1983 and 2005. Secretary since 1984. Order of High Priesthood, October, 1981 and now serves Ohio Council of Anointed High Priests as Treasurer. Member of Ohio Chapter of Research; Member of Tabernacle No 2, Apollo Dramatic Chapter. Past President of the 4th District Royal Arch Association. District Deputy Grand High Priest 1995-1998. Elected Grand Master of the 1st Veil, October, 1998. Appointed Grand Representative of the Grand Chapter of the District of Columbia. CRYPTIC: Blanchester Council No.114. 1977. Illustrious Master 1982 & 2003; Council of Anointed King's 1982. CHIVALRIC: Wilmington Commandery No 37. Dual member and Past Commander of Cincinnati Commandery No. 3 ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE. Valley of Cincinnati; 6th and 32nd degree teams; 33rd degree (elect). DEMOLAY: Charter member and Past Master Counselor, New Haven Chapter of DeMolay, Active Member, Legion of Honor in 2005; Dad Advisor to Blanchester Chapter KNIGHT OF THE YORK CROSS OF HONOUR: Ohio Priory No. 18 Knight, York Cross of Honor ALLIED MASONIC DEGREES: Seven Hills Council No. 118. Sovereign Master, 2002. OTHER MASONIC MEMBERSHIPS: St. Columba Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine North Bend Mark Lodge No. 1 Carey Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star Cincinnati Forrest No. 171, Tall Cedars of Lebanon York Rite Secretaries and Recorders Association 4 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter OFFICERS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF THE STATE OF OHIO 2005 – 2006 Kermit V. Zimmerman (wife Susan) ……………………………...…...Grand High Priest 305 Bourbon St., Blanchester, OH 45107 Home: (937) 783-4191 Bus: (937) 783-2461 James M. McDonald (wife Diana) ………………………………………...…. Grand King 985 Winding Hollow Ln., Upper Sandusky, OH 43351 Home: (419) 294-4936 Garis E. Pugh (wife Ginny) ………………………….…………………...… Grand Scribe 9527 Lakeshore Dr. E., Huntsville, OH 43324 Home (937) 842-3747 Charles J. McCarty (wife Ann).................................................................. Grand Treasurer 24501Glnbrk Blvd, Euclid, OH 44117 Home: (216) 486-9499 Office: (440) 442-0666 Dale G. Ray, Jr. (wife Jacqueline)……………………………………….. Grand Secretary 564 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Suite 401, Barberton, OH 44203 Office: 330-753-3670 1031 Wilbur Ave., Barberton, OH 44203 Home: (330) 753-5469 Robert J. Draye (wife Paula) …………………………….…… Grand Captain of the Host 1271 Worton Blvd., Mayfield Heights, OH 44124 Home (440) 442-3140 Donald L. Losasso (wife Theda)……….…………………..…. Grand Principal Sojourner 5149 Bixford Ave., Canal Winchester, OH 43110 Home: 614-836-3412 Steven J. Oliver (wife Susan) ……………………….……...… Grand Royal Arch Captain 321 E. Spring Street, New Knoxville, OH 45871 Home: (419) 942-1850 James W. Himmelright (wife Julia) ………………………... Grand Master of the 3rd Veil 631 Friendship Street, Medina, OH 44256 Home: (330)722-3269 Bus: (800) 237-8246 George M. Shell (wife Sharon) ……………………..…….... Grand Master of the 2nd Veil 8006 Browns Run Road, Germantown, OH 45327 Home: (937) 620-3413 Robert W. Thomas (wife Donna) ………………………...…. Grand Master of the 1st Veil 509 Brandon Court, Chardon, OH 44024 Home: (440) 286-5661 APPOINTIVE F. Raymond Sharritts (wife Patricia) ........................................Gr. Chaplain & Necrologist 1655 Lexington Drive, Lancaster, OH 43130 Home: (740) 654-6650 Donald Owens ………………...…….………………………………………. Grand Guard 2737 Orland Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45211 Home: (513) 481-8616 Dewey A. McClure (wife Martha Belle)…………………………..Grand Guard, Emeritus Ohio Masonic Home, PO Box 120, Springfield, OH 45501 Home: (937) 325-5201 Terry Margeson (wife Diana) …...……………………………..…………. Grand Marshal 654 Wards Corner Road, Loveland OH 45140 Home: (513) 382-9525 Norman G. Lincoln………………………………………………………. Grand Historian 204 W. Chicago Street, PO Box 454, Eaton, OH 45320 Home: (937) 456-6859 Glen L. Opp (wife Nancy)..................................................Grand Fraternal Correspondent 104 S. Main St., Rawson, OH 45881 Home: (419) 963-4724 Robert L. Jordon (wife Dorothy) ................................................................Grand Musician 926 W. Ohio Ave., Sebring, OH 44672 Home: (430) 938-6254 George Hall (wife June) …………………………………..……… Grand Parliamentarian 28 Park Avenue West, Mansfield, OH 44902 H: (419)756-5696 Bus: (419) 524-9811 Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 5 PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER of ROYAL ARCH MASONS of the STATE OF OHIO At its One Hundred and Ninetieth Annual Convocation Held in the city of Mason, Ohio October 4 and 5, A.D. 2006, A.I. 2536 The Officers and Members of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Ohio assembled at the Kings Island Conference Center in Mason, Ohio on October 4th, 2006, where the One Hundred and Ninetieth Annual Convocation convened at 8:00 A.M. By Dispensation, Blanchester Chapter No. 153, Royal Arch Masons, opened a Chapter of Royal Arch Masons with the following officers in the stations: George M. West ……..………….….. High Priest Richard M. Scott ...………………….. King Daniel W. Cravens …..………..……. Scribe Jerry K. Ross ……………………...... Treasurer Lantie Wilson, Jr. ……………...…… Captain of the Host J. Davis Adams, IV .………………... Principal Sojourner John A. McCollum …...……………. Royal Arch Captain Kenneth L. Snider ….…………..…… Master of the Third Veil Thomas W. Allen ..…...……………... Master of the Second Veil Zachary J. Ison .……....…………..…. Master of the First Veil C, Kim Boyle …..……………….…… Guard The Grand Officers were received and introduced by Right Excellent Companion Terry Margeson, Grand Marshal, and accorded the Grand Honors of Masonry. Most Excellent Companion Kermit V. Zimmerman was then presented at the Altar and accorded Grand Honors and conducted to the East, where the gavel of authority was presented to him by High Priest George M. West. He thanked the officers of his home Chapter for the opening and requested the following Grand Officers to take their stations vacated by the officers of Blanchester Chapter: Kermit V. Zimmerman..……………... Grand High Priest James M. McDonald …..…..…….….. Grand King Garis E. Pugh …..………………….... Grand Scribe Charles J. McCarty…………………... Grand Treasurer Dale G. Ray, Jr. …………………...… Grand Secretary Robert C. Draye ………………...…… Grand Captain of the Host Donald L. Losasso ………………...… Grand Principal Sojourner Steven J. Oliver ……………………... Grand Royal Arch Captain James W. Himmelright ……………… Grand Master of the Third Veil George M. Shell ……………….…..… Grand Master of the Second Veil Robert W. Thomas………………….... Grand Master of the First Veil F. Raymond Sharritts……………….... Grand Chaplain and Necrologist Donald W. Owends……….….……… Grand Guard 6 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter Terry J. Margeson ………………....... Grand Marshal Norman G. Lincoln…………………... Grand Historian Glen L. Opp………………………….. Grand Fraternal Correspondent Robert L. Jordon…..…………………. Grand Musician George Hall ………………………….. Grand Parliamentarian CREDENTIALS, 1st PARTIAL REPORT The Committee on Credentials is pleased to report that there are present and registered a sufficient number of representatives from the several constituent chapters of this Grand Chapter to constitute a quorum under Article 5, Section 2 of the Constitution of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio, which is thirty (30) or more chartered chapters, and that all Grand Officers are present. There are also present at this 190th Annual Grand Convocation of the Grand Chapter a large number of distinguished representatives from this and other jurisdictions, to all of whom is extended a most cordial and fraternal welcome. Respectfully submitted, Rt. Ex. Comp. Norman LoBell, Jr., P.D.D.G.H.P., Chairman, Credentials Committee GRAND CHAPTER OPENED At the direction of the Grand High Priest, Right Excellent Companion Terry J. Margeson, Grand Marshal, made the following proclamation: "By order of the Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Ohio I now declare this 190th Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Ohio duly opened in ample form for the transaction of such business as may regularly come before it." The Grand High Priest then directed the