PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER

OF

ROYAL ARCH MASONS

STATE OF OHIO

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HELD AT Mason, Ohio October 4 – 5, A.D. 2006 A.I. 2536

One Hundred and Ninetieth Annual Convocation

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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 Companions to come to order and give their attention to Rt. Ex. Companion F. Raymond Sharritts, Grand Chaplain, who offered the following invocation:

INVOCATION “Companions, let us pray. Grand High Priest of the Universe, we come before you, men of little power and of mean estate. As we have experienced this year, we have seen troubles, conflicts, fighting without, and fears within, since we assembled last. We come lifing up heart and voice to you as we affirm your greatness and the mysteries of your mighty power. Bless us as we meet in your name and may we experience your abiding love and your peace. Be with us in our work this day. We thank you for the gifts of communication, of organization, of motivation and of planning that have brought us to this day. As we have labored together, we now celebrate the results of these gifts. For the Brothers who have become Companions; for the sharing Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 7 of the great Light of our Fraternity; and the opportunity to be caring, upright men, we give you thanks. May we remember our obligations. Take our feet and make them swift to do your bidding; take our mouth and make it eloquent in the testimony of your love. Make this day’s work a little part of your Kingdom. For this we ask in your name. Amen”

PRESENTATION OF COLORS The flag of the United States of America was presented by Sir Knights of the Third Division, Knights Templar of Ohio. The tribute to the Flag of the U.S.A. was given. Grand High Priest Zimmerman thanked the Sir Knights for their assistance in the opening festivities, and they retired.

INTRODUCTIONS

Distinguished Masons and guests were then presented in groups, each group being accorded a hearty welcome and the Grand Honors of Masonry.

Past Grand High Priests of Ohio were presented by Grand Marshal Terry J. Margeson: Robert M. Huntzinger 1978 William M. Berry 1980 Charles Karth 1983 Joe E. Worthington 1988 Dale G. Ray, Jr. 1993 Jerry C. Crawford 1994 JohnW.Purdy 1995 Arthur E. Ross 1996 WayneS.Dill 1997 Robert D. Crabbs 1999 Charles J. McCarty 2000 Chester W. Hammond 2001 Alan D. Hart 2002 John R. Gartrell 2003 Steven A. Duncan 2004 Jean W. Justus 2005

District Deputies Grand High Priests were presented by Right Excellent Companion Terry J. Margeson, Grand Marshal: District 1 Kenneth L. Crouch District 10 Robert D. Blankenhorn, Jr.* 2 Ronald L. Craft 11 Stephen F. Miller 3 H. Jeffery Shaw . Raymond J. McMahon Ire H. Saxton 13 Larry E. Byrd JamesM.Frazier 14 WilliamE.Channell 4 Richard D. Hall 15 Richard A. Swoyer Wing Fun Chow 16 Robert J. Trigg Robert F. Benton Jeffrey L. Addis 5 R. Keith O’Dell 17 Irvin F. Miner 8 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

6 John R.Hartsock 18 Glenn R. Greenamye 7 David A. Young 19 Thomas Tupper 8 James E. Barnes, Jr. 20 Robert Y. Cornell 9 John W. Hooper * Excused due to the death of his son.

District Education Officers were presented by Most Excellent Companion Wayne S. Dill, Chairman of the Education committee: District 1 Joey E. Kidd District 10 Darrell R. Porter 2 Bernard J. Gehle 11 John Spoff 3 JohnC.Watkins 11 DonaldM.Lynne 3 James C. Stephens, Jr 13 Richard A. Roe 3 David W. Slusher 14 David A. Mourer 4 John Donahoo 15 Jean L. Davis 4 L. Allen Kidwell 16 Kenneth Hershman 4 Darrell L. Dincan 16 Henry W. Rees 5 David W. Fouch, Jr. 17 George W. King, Jr. 6 J. Erick Bails 18 Richard \P. Snider, Sr. 7 Lynn L. Basinger 19 Randal E. Davis 8 David T. Harold 20 Mark A. Raupach 9 Larry R. Hess

Officers of the Grand Council, Royal and Select Masons of Ohio were introduced by Most Excellent Companion John R. Gartrell: M. Ill. Companion James V. Parker IV Grand Master Rt. Ill. Companion Bobby G. Campbell Deputy Grand Master Rt. Ill. Companion Fred A. Boggs Grand Principal Conductor of the Work M. Ill. Companion Merlyn E. Meredith, Grand Recorder, Past Grand Master Rt. Ill. Companion William E. Laughlin Grand Captain of the Guard Rt. Ill. Companion Douglas Habegger Grand Steward Rt. Ill. Companion William R. Eagle Grand Marshal Rt. Ill. Companion Leonard Johnson Grand Sentinel Rt. Ill. Companion John R. Sowards Grand Chaplain Rt. Ill. Companion Burke Cumbie Associate Grand Chaplain Rt.Ill.CompanionPaulM.Dunkle GrandMusician Rt. Ill. Companion Norman Lincoln Grand Historian Ill. Companion James Richards Grand Aide Rt. Ill. Companion Q.V. Reese Grand Photographer Rt. Ill. Companion Lynn B. Alexander Inspector of the 3rd Arch Ill. Companion Earl E. Johns 3rd Arch Adjutant Ill. Companion Donald R. Lutz 5th Arch Adjutant Ill. Companion Al McCann 7th Arch Adjutant Ill. Companion David Decker 8th Arch Adjustant M. Ill. Companion Howard Lambert (Immediate) Past Grand Master M. Ill. Companion Beecher W. Vaughn Past Grand Master M. Ill. Companion Robert Rettig Past Grand Master M. Ill. Companion Ronald E. Pool Past Grand Master

Officers of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Ohio were introduced by Most Excellent Companion Alan D. Hart: Sir Knight Franklin C. Boner Rt. Eminent Department Commander, East Central Deptm’t Gr. Encampment Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 9

Sir Kt. David Snyder, Sr. Right Eminent Grand Commander Sir Kt. Bruce D. Basil Very Eminent Dep. Grand Commander Sir Kt. Burch E. Zehner Eminent Grand Generalissimo Sir Kt. Richard Holcomb Eminent Grand Captain General Sir Kt. Wilfrid A. Grose Past Grand Commander Sir Kt. Paul Dunkle Eminent Grand Musician Sir Kt. Robert Oldfather Deputy Division Commander, 2nd Div. Sir Kt. Jerry Pugh Deputy Division Commander, 4th Div.

Officers of Ohio Priory No. 18, Knights York Cross of Honor were presented by Most Excellent Companion Arthur E. Ross: Knight Vernon Rinehart Eminent Prior Knight Alan D. Hart Deputy Prior Knight Robert A. Wise Prelate Knight James H. Foreman Registrar Knight Ronald W. Sears Sentinel Knight Dennis Wilhelm 1st District Deputy Prior Knight Lynn Chadbourne 2nd District Deputy Prior Knight Dan C. Arnold 4th District Deputy Prior Knight Paul Dunkle Organist Knight Merlyn Meredith Past Eminent Prior Knight Alfred Johnson Past Eminent Prior Knight Edward Howard Past Eminent Prior Knight Richard Groves (Immediate) Past Eminent Prior

Representative of the Sovereign York Rite College of North America was presented by Most Excellent Companion Jean W. Justus, Jr.: Rt. Eminently Distinguished Brother Louis S. Van Slyck Grand Governor in Ohio

Officers of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio were introduced by Most Excellent Companion Joe E. Worthington: Rt. Worshipful Brother Norman J. Mick Dist. Deputy Grand Master, 1st Dist. Rt. Worshipful Brother Cloyce Treece Dist. Deputy Grand Master, 10th Dist. Rt. Worshipful Brother Darrell Porter Dist. Deputy Grand Master, 20th Dist.

Representative of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite in Ohio was introduced by Most Excellent Companion Steven A. Duncan: Illustrious Brother Neil M. Smalley, 33rd Active Member, Supreme Council; Deputy for Ohio; Past Grand Master

The Companions of the Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand Chapter of the State of Ohio were presented by Most Excellent Companion Chester W. Hammond:

M. Ex. Comp. George W. King Grand High Priest Rt. Ex. Comp. Charles V. Williams, III Deputy Grand High Priest Rt. Ex. Comp. Arper Tentman, Jr. Grand Scribe Rt. Ex. Comp. Arlin Jackson Grand Secretary

Most Excellent Companion Robert D. Crabbs presented the following out-of-state visitors: 10 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

Georgia Rt. Ex. Comp. Andrea E. Lovas Grand Secretary M. Ex. Comp. Joe. E. Turner Past Grand High Priest

Illinois M. Ex. Comp. J. Donald Satterlee, Sr. Past Grand High Priest

Indiana M. Ex. Comp. John D. Swick Grand High Priest

Kentucky M. Ex. Comp. John C. Williams Grand High Priest Rt. Ex. Comp. Donald L. Powell Grand King Rt. Ex. Comp. James G. Hogue Grand Captain of the Host M. Ex. Comp. Ronnie Skipper Past Grand High Priest M. Ex. Comp. Richard W. Seekman, Jr. Past Grand High Priest

Michigan M. Ex. Comp. Harry Walbridge Grand High Priest Rt. Ex. Comp. Howard J. Little Grand King Rt. Ex. Comp. Paul Williams Grand Scribe M. Ex. Comp. Paul Howell Past Gr. High Priest, Grand Secretary M. Ex. Comp. Jan Beaderstadt Past Grand High Priest Rt. Ex. Comp. Larry A. Inscho Grand Principal Sojourner M. Ex. Comp. James J. “Jerry” Vann Past Grand High Priest Rt. Ex. Comp. Joe Medved District Dep. Instructor, Dist. 11 Rt. Ex. Comp. Leonard Teague District Dep. Instructor

New Hampshire M. Ex. Comp. Robert D. Steel Grand High Priest

New Jersey M. Ex. Comp. Herbert R. Wood Grand High Priest

New York M. Ex. Comp. Alan J. Morgan Grand High Priest M. Ex. Comp. David F. Stoy Past Grand High Priest

Ontario M. Ex. Comp. George H. Gifford Grand First Principal Rt. Ex. Robert H. McKelvie Grand Representative of Ohio

Pennsylvania M. Ex. Comp. Howard E. Dobmeier Grand High Priest

Quebec M. Ex. Comp. Bertrand Poirier Past Grand First Principal

Virginia M. Ex. Comp. Wayne S. Flora Grand High Priest Rt. Ex. Comp. Clyde Perry Grand Marshal Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 11

Washington Rt. Ex. Comp. Herbert N. Weaver Grand Scribe; Grand Rep. of Ohio

West Virginia M. Ex. Comp. John B. Arbuckle, Jr. Grand High Priest

Officers of the General Grand Chapter International were then introduced by Most Excellent Companion Charles E. Karth.

M. Ex. Comp. Larry E. Gray General Grand High Priest Past Grand High Priest – Indiana M. Ex. Comp. J. B. Hitt, II General Grand Treasurer Past Grand High Priest – Kentucky M. Ex. Comp. James H. Hodge Deputy Gen. Grand High Priest – East Central Region Past Grand High Priest – Indiana M. Ex. Comp. James B. Wall Executive Director – R.A.R.A. Past Grand High Priest – Kentucky

Reception of Right Worshipful Brother Ronald L. Winnett, Senior Grand Warden – Grand Lodge of Ohio

Most Excellent Companion Jean W. Justus then presented Companion Ronald L. Winnett, Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Ohio who was representing Most Worshipful Brother James M. Williamson, Grand Master of Masons. Right Worshipful Brother Winnett was conducted to the East, extended Grand Honors and given a seat of honor next to the Grand High Priest.

SINGING OF OUR NATIONAL ANTHEM and O’ CANADA

Most Excellent Companion Zimmerman called upon Most Excellent Companion William Berry to lead the Companions in paying tribute to the United States and to our Canadian neighbors with the singing of the “Star Spangled Banner” and “O’Canada.”

GRAND CHAPTER CALLED TO RECESS

Most Excellent Companion Zimmerman directed Grand Scribe Garis Pugh to call the Grand Chapter from Labor to recess.

ADDRESS OF WELCOME

Ms. Debbie Pendl, Director of Sales for the Warren County Convention and Business Bureau was conducted to the podium where she gave the address of welcome.

“Good morning. On behalf the Warren County Convention Bureau and Visitors Bureau, I welcome you, the Royal Arch Masons, to our area. Some of you may have noticed the water tower. If you were coming from the south it says: “Warren County, Ohio's largest playground.” The reason we are now called that is because tourism is the 12 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter largest industry here in Warren County. Kings Island, which is right across the street, is one of the top rated amusement parks in the world. By way, we also have the number one rated public golf course in the state of Ohio - Shaker Run and we have numerous historic sites. We have outdoors the national scenic River and many options to explore nature in our area. Now, I know that this is a working meeting for you this time, but I really hope that you have an opportunity to extend your stay and enjoy some of our special events that are going on this weekend. We have the Renaissance Festival in Harveysburg. We have Fear Fest at Kings Island, and just thirty minutes south along the banks of the Ohio River we have Tall Stacks this week. Now Tall Stacks only comes once every three years and is a huge festival. There's a front page article in the local papers and if you get a chance, its really worth seeing. I did bring some visitor guides, so if you would like some details on these events, or would like to plan to come back and see us, please stop and see us. These will be at the ladies table. Enjoy your stay. And thank you so much for coming.”

Ms. Pendl’s comments were received with a warm round of applause.

Response by Grand King James McDonald

“I won’t let such a lovely lady get away – I know you’d rather look at her than you would at me! Right Worshipful Brother Winnett, Illustrious Brother Neil Smalley, Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Distinguished Guests and Companions – Debbie - Thank you for coming this morning and for your kind welcome to Warren County at our 190th session of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio. We are very happy to be here in the Kings Island area and at the conference center being right across the road. Now, already, she's taken away part of what I want to say. I wrote down a couple of quick facts about Warren County. When I was doing a little research, what I found out was that Warren County is populated by 196,000 individuals; that the county has grown 24% - almost one quarter since the year 2000. 26% of the population is between the ages of nineteen and thirty; High school graduation rate is 86%.; home ownership is better than 79% in this county. A few other things as I was looking, I saw some names and I started to read through and there's a list about this long. Some of the important inhabitants that have been in Warren County are our Neil Armstrong; Congressman Clarence Brown, Jr.; the founder of the Ohio Grange, Seth Ellis. Actor Woody Harrelson; Secretary of State for us old people, Cordell Hall who attended school here in Lebanon; Congressman Don Lucas and Governor Jeremiah Moreau. Masonic leader J. Kelly O'Neill and sportscaster Dan Patrick. Now, the one thing I was hunting for when I saw these names as I searched the web and was going over and over these things and every time I dealt with Warren County, the town of Blanchester came right to the top of the list. I thought there might be some Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 13 significance to that. So I explored and I didn't find anything significant at all. (Laughter from the Companions). Now Companions, just a minute! This is an error and we must address this here. Debbie, you are in a position that you can take care of this for Most Excellent Companion Kermit Zimmerman is a resident of this county and his name should be on those websites. Do you think it possible that you could take care of this? Once again, thank every much for your warm welcome and I am sure that we will have a very fruitful and enjoyable time here in Warren County.

The welcoming address and response were both received with a warm round of applause. (Most Excellent Companion Zimmerman then commented that he actually lived in Clinton County).

Grand Chapter called from Recess to Labor

Most Excellent Companion Zimmerman directed the Grand Scribe to call the 190th Grand Convocation from recess to Labor. Once back in session, he called upon Senior Grand Warden Ronald L. Winnett for comments.

GREETINGS – RIGHT WORSHIPFUL BROTHER RONALD L. WINNETT Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Ohio

“Most Excellent Grand High Priest, I bring you the greetings of our Grand Master James M. Williamson. Today he is at the Grand Lodge of Delaware, the reason he is not here. He is attending with the Grand Secretary. You know, Brethren, Masonry binds men together more strongly in Brotherhood than any other organization. It does great good for our country and state because it was founded on good, moral principles, devoid of religion and politics. It enriches our minds and elevates them to a higher standard of morality. It teaches us to honor the Supreme Architect of the Universe; to love our neighbors as ourselves; and to avoid excess; to care for the needy and our distressed Brethren and widows. It is universal throughout the civilized world where brother can meet brother and assistance can be rendered in strange cities and in foreign lands that would be impossible to obtain in other ways. We abide by these teachings that our cities, states, and country may be brighter and more conducive of the good of all. That at last we may receive that welcome invitation, ‘Well done. Enter into the kingdom prepared for you.’ As I was driving down here today from Columbus, I was wondering what sort of image appears in the minds of most non-Masons when Masonry is mentioned. Is it one of a secret organization that its members go to a Lodge Hall and do things that they cannot talk about or is it one created by their imagination because of our failure to inform the public about our fraternity. As Masons, what sort of image do we impart? Since the 1800s Masonry has enjoyed a position of great respect in the public's eye. This is because of activities of individual members, lodges, and Masonry as a whole. But 14 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter too few people know what we stand for or what we do. I know one story about a person who was invited to a reception. He saw the various awards being given by the Grand Master given to DeMolay, the Jobs, and college scholarships. He later said it was the first time he knew that the Masons did anything besides go to a lodge hall and do degree work. He later asked for a petition and is now an officer of that lodge. Brethren, we need to rebuild our image - an image in the mind of the public. That Freemasonry is a great institution; a valuable asset to our communities; and an influence for public good; and above all, an institution of dignity, quality, and substance. Each of us should be ready to stress the dignity, quality, and substance of Masonic order and most of all, do not hesitate to not talk about Freemasonry. When someone asks what we do at our meetings - tell them some of the things we do. Don't just tell them it's a secret. Tell them we have serious, ritualistic ceremonies that portray many precepts of ethical and good moral conduct in our lives. Tell them our meetings provide opportunity for friendly, sincere conversations with other members concerning many things. Remember, the public gets its image of Freemasonry from you and me; from our appearances in public; in our parades and funerals; our public installations, cornerstone laying and dedications; and to our charitable contributions. In the last couple years, your Grand Lodge has been doing things to rebuild our image. We have put spot ads in movie theaters showing who we are and what we do. We have been matching funds for articles that the lodges put into newspapers. Masonry today, like a lot of other institution, is at a crossroads. We can take the easy path and do nothing about it or we can accept the challenge as our founders did. Our mission is the same today as it was in 1808 - service to God and service to mankind. Basically the image of Freemasonry comes down to you and me to show the pride to have in Masonry. Let your friends, your relatives, and your communities know what Freemasonry stands for; what we do for humanity, and most of all, let them know that you are proud to be a Mason. Your Grand Lodge officers are committed to rebuilding this image, but we need all of you also. As all of you know, the Grand Lodge of Ohio will be celebrating its bicentennial so a lot of events are in the planning stages starting with celebration dinners being held in all twenty-five districts in January of 2008. On June 21, 2008 your Grand Lodge will be rededicating with a cornerstone laying at the state Capitol in Columbus. We’re going to have a huge parade that day with all the bodies of Freemasonry and finish with a picnic at the Aladdin Shrine complex. Masonic home day that year will be held in September – the Sunday after Labor Day, with all the districts invited to include items pertinent to their districts to be put into a time capsule which will be located at the home. Leading up to this anniversary, the Grand Lodge is asking all Masons in the state of Ohio to show their proud to be a Mason by displaying a magnet that says ‘Ohio Freemasonry’. We are the largest jurisdiction in the United States – let’s show it! Let all 120,000 Masons in Ohio get into public-relations. Last summer I had a call from a widow in the Akron area who said she was out shopping and came up behind a car that had one of the magnets on it. She called Grand Lodge and asked if she could get one. She ended up buying four - one for her and three Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 15 for three other widows that she knew. This tells me that Masonry is a family affair, even if the brother has passed on. Brethren, Masonry is has been a sleeping giant for the last fifty years, content with its status quo. It's time to change things around, and what is a better time than now. Brethren, the past with its sunlight and clouds are gone forever with all our victories and defeats, joys and sorrows is now completed. The past - you cannot change; the future lies before you. Cherish the memories of the days gone by, as lessons to teach wisdom and inspiration to nobler needs. The future for promise beckons you to Masonic prosperity. Lucky for you and lucky for me we have the greatest vehicle for service to all mankind in America - Freemasonry. Thank you.”

Right Worshipful Brother Winnett’s comments were received with a hearty round of applause.

COMMENTS FROM GEORGE W. KING Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand Chapter of Ohio

“Most Excellent Companion Zimmerman and also the representative of the Grand Master of Masons in Ohio. I bring you the greetings from the Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the state of Ohio. I was thrilled to be invited. I appreciate and thank you for all the amenities you have afforded me since I've been here. We probably have a few things to give you tonight. We look forward to having many of you to visit with us this spring at our Grand Convocation. It will be in the Cleveland area but I'm not sure exactly the exact spot at this moment, but my Companions are working on this. Thank you again for your kindnesses and warm welcome that I've received from many of you, from many of the companions I've met out there. I look forward to working with you and doing the things that impact us that you (Sr. Gr. Warden Winnett) just told us about. We are trying to do the same things ourselves. Thank you again.”

Most Excellent Companion Kings comments were received with a round of applause.

EXPLANATION OF BALLOT

At this time, Most Excellent Companion Zimmerman directed all tellers to report to their Chairman. Rt. Excellent Companion Terry Margeson, Grand Marshal, explained the voting procedure to the delegates. Grand High Priest Zimmerman then declared the ballot open for election of officers

REPORT OF THE OHIO MASONIC HOME Dale G. Ray, President of the Board of Trustees 16 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

“Thank you Most Excellent. I'm going to have a very brief report for the Ohio Masonic Home committee, because we have the chief executive officer here and I'm sure you'd much rather hear from him. I do want to say this that these are exciting times at the Ohio Masonic Home. Many things are happening -many positive things are happening at the Home and I urge you to visit the homes whenever you can. One thing that's happened is that we have formed a new corporation to administer the financial assistance program. That new corporation will see that we meet our long-time mission which is to take care of our indigent brothers, widows, and families of Masons. Second, we formed a new corporation for the Masonic Senior Services program, which I'm sure you're starting to become familiar with. Their mission is to develop in-home health services so that companions and brothers can stay in their homes longer. New product development and the exciting new I-care program which you will hear more of today at the Kings and Scribes school. We have consolidated operations at Springfield, which formerly had two operating divisions - Masonic Healthcare and Masonic Retirement Village. We have consolidated those operations into one company. We think that will allow was enable us to provide nursing care, assisting living, and retirement community services in a much better and efficient fashion. All these things should let us be better enabled to provide services at all our campuses and fill up some empty facilities that we have. Without further ado, allow me to introduce Worshipful Brother W. David Bannerman, the CEO of the Ohio Masonic Home who will give you his report. Most Excellent, I give you Worshipful Brother Bannerman.”

Companion David Bannerman was conducted to the East, greeted by Grand High Priest Zimmerman and made the following comments:

COMMENTS FROM DAVID BANNERMAN C.E.O. of the Ohio Masonic Home

“Right Worshipful Brother Winnett, Most Excellent Grand High Priest Zimmerman, Illustrious and Most Worshipful Brother Smalley; Most Excellent Past Grand High Priests, Right Excellent Companion's, Excellent Companions, Companions, Brothers all. How many of you look forward to retirement? How many of you are over the age of sixty-seven - please raise your hands. A fairly substantial number. If you think about it, you are the only folks, if you're over age 67, who might have heard or been around at the beginning of the concept of penicillin. Before the early 1940s there were only sulfa drugs to treat the infection. \ How many of you are retired? How many of you look forward to living in a nursing home? Just as I figured - not that many. Well, that's to be expected. We know that most of you do not want to live in a nursing home. Statistics have shown us that less than 5% of the general population live in a nursing home at any given time. Less than 15% of those over age 65 ever live in a retirement community. Now those are general population Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 17 statistics. If those statistics are also true of Masons, then 85% of you are missing out on our services, and we are working on a variety ways to bring our services to you. My father paid someone to mow his grass. He used to drive me and my sister crazy. We would drive four hours to visit him in Elyria and we would find the grass half mowed or the guy just sitting and talking to my Dad. And guess what? My dad didn't care if the grass got mowed! He wanted companionship; he wanted someone to help him and his wife run to the store; running some kind of errand; do some chore around the house. My stepmother was just as bad. She hired a beautician to do her hair. Now I know she wanted to look nice even if she never left the house. She had beautician come and do all those things that she could not do - things that her children were not close enough to help with. My father died in a nursing home surrounded by his family. Even the staff came by and held my stepmother’s face in their hands and told her that they loved her and they missed Doc. And a week later, my stepmother died. Three months later my mother died in a nursing home with her family around her. With an exceptional amount of support from local community services, she was able to stay at home with her cats and her things until her cancer affected her ability to stay and she had to move into a nursing home. That was in 2001. Today the Ohio Masonic Home has more choices than my parents had – we have villas, apartments, assisted living services, nursing home services and something else. Right now we have the Masonic Senior Services program. Our service coordinators are located in the Toledo area, the Cleveland-Akron area, the Dayton area, the Springfield area, in the Cincinnati area, and in three weeks we will have a coordinator in the Columbus area. The coordinators are available to help you connect to the services that you need. To help those coordinators, we’re looking for Lodges, Chapters, Councils, and Commanderys to sponsor care committees who can help their Brothers and extend the reach of the coordinators. I’m sure we know of someone who can use our help. Right Excellent Companion Garis Pugh, would you please approach the podium. As has been said by that well known Texan Dr. Phil – ‘What the heck were you thinking?’ I understand that you've invited some ladies to be with us today and that you might have a story to tell us about senior services.” The following comments were given by Right Excellent Companion Garis Pugh, Grand King: “The grand family was privileged in August to have a presentation from the I-care program giving comments about what their program is about. I’d like to read to you from a Masonic Senior Services 2006 bulletin. It starts out by saying - Stay home! For over 100 years the Ohio Masonic Home has been a place to come. For generation after generation, Ohio Masons and their widows have known that there would always be a place for them at Home on the Hill. We are proud to continue this tradition, and we're working hard to make sure that the tradition of giving care, concern, and compassion continues to future generations of Masons. But today you can still come to the Home or stay at your home. It's now a choice. The Masonic Senior Services is a new and innovative program designed to meet the needs of aging Masons and their widows so they may stay at home as long as possible. 18 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

Specifically I'm talking about the I-care program – Independence, Coordinate, Assist, Refer, and Educate. A new statewide program that enables Masons to serve elders and adults with disabilities in their communities. Their mission is to link seniors with services in their community that will allow them to me to remain healthy, safe and independent in her own homes. This is accomplished by linking seniors with services in the community, advocating, providing education about services and key topics, and assisting in benefit programs and applications. I'm a member of Bellefontaine Lodge No. 209 in Bellefontaine, Ohio, and we received a letter a number of months ago from a widow of one of our Brethren in the state of New York who was in very destitute conditions. She was asking for any kind of financial or medical relief she could receive from our organization. Unfortunately, there was nothing that I could really do for her in New York. I couldn't even locate her. I contacted the Grand Lodge of New York and a few other people and even the Eastern Star Grand Chapter, and we couldn’t find the lady. I know she existed because we had her letter. The I-care ladies couldn't say that they could help out in state of Ohio, but they could find representatives in the state of New York that would do something for this lady. This organization does work! This afternoon you will hear from these ladies in the kings and scribes school, and they will also have a table in the hallway before the day is over with brochures and other information. Thank you Companions.” Worshipful Brother Bannerman then continued: “Close to home. I was struggling with how, as I got older, that if God wanted me to touch my toes, he would have put them on my knees. I started out with nothing and still have most of it. And there's those days when I think about the hereafter and walk into the room and wonder what I’m here after. It's alright if you have keys; it is not all right if you forget what key are for. You will have available to you outside at the Ohio Masonic Home booth - there is a Masonic Senior Services update, which is a newsletter if you're interested about what Masonic Senior Services can do for you. You know, the Ohio Masonic Home has not just an employee who can stand up in front of you and give you a talk, but we have a lot of volunteers who help us out. Among us today are several of our forty board members who represent our parent and subsidiary boards. Would those board members please rise. I even have the father of a board member - would you please rise. And I have the husband of a board member. There are over forty Brethren and Companions who help us out. All of you who helped us at the Ohio Masonic Home by serving on the board - we thank you! Most Excellent Grand High Priest, I want to thank you for allowing me to offer a few words on behalf of the Masonic Home. I want to thank you for the courtesies extended to me and my lady Anita at this Grand Chapter session. And I wish you continued success.

Companion Bannerman’s comments were received with a hearty round of applause. Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 19

Ballot declared closed All Companions, having cast ballots, Most Excellent Companion Zimmerman declared the ballot closed and the tellers were instructed to count the ballots and report forthwith.

ROLL CALL of GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

The roll of the Grand Representatives of other Jurisdictions, near the Grand Chapter of Ohio was called. They formed lines west of the Altar and received Grand Honors and the thanks of Grand High Priest Zimmerman. He asked each representative to convey his fraternal greetings and his best wishes to the jurisdictions they each represent. All representatives were present (or excused) with the exception of: Alabama, Belgium, California, Germany, Greece, Israel, Mississippi, New Zealand, Portugal, Rhode Island, South Australia, and South Carolina. Grand Representatives of the Grand Chapter of Ohio to other Jurisdictions, being in attendance that morning were recognized and asked to join the other to receive Grand Honors: Comp. Robert McKelvie Grand Chapter of Canada in Ontatrio M. Ex. Comp. J. B. Hitt, II Grand Chapter of Kentucky M. Ex. Comp. Joe E. Turner Grand Chapter of Georgia Rt. Ex. Comp. Herbert Weaver Grand Chapter of Washingtion

COMMENTS FROM JOHN B. ARBUCKLE Most Excellent Grand High Priest – Grand Chapter of West Virginia

“Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Right Worshipful Brother Senior Grand Warden, and my wonderful Companions. I bring you greetings from your 4800 Companions across the river in West Virginia, as well as from your Companions from your sister jurisdictions represented here today. I am afraid that maybe your Most Excellent Grand High Priest has been disseminating a little incorrect information. It seems like half the people I met here today, all say that “you're the troublemaker’. I'm not exactly sure how I got that reputation. I decided after I heard that that I didn't want to speak from that mic because I didn’t want to turn my back on anybody. I've got some really good news yesterday and I'm delighted to tell you that we still have 4800 Capitular Masons in the state of West Virginia. I was talking to our grand secretary yesterday morning and I asked him if he had the figures and what the loss was for this past year. He said, ‘Well, I don't have the figures in front of me but I believe we had a gain of fifty-two’. I said, ‘you want to tell me that again’, as I was feeling pretty good with a loss was fifty-two as we've been losing about 250 members a year. He said, ‘I’m pretty sure we had a gain of fifty-two’. First, I want to tell you that I'm really happy about that, but I'm not taking any credit for it because it's nothing that I did. I don't know what, what to attribute it to - perhaps some of those books on the bestseller list about 20 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

Freemasonry that we've been reading lately or the fact that that we have a very progressive Grand Master in West Virginia this year, who has undertaken, I think, new and innovative programs, but I hope that we are seeing a resurgence of Freemasonry in this country because I can tell you that there are a lot of good men out there who do not know about the fun we have and the friendships that we make in our various Masonic organizations. I hope that we are all going to work a little harder to communicate this to these good men. Most Excellent, on behalf of the Companions who are here from out of state we certainly want to convey to you and Sue are deep appreciation for the many courtesies and the hospitality that has been extended to us. We have had a great time, or we are having a great time, and I can tell you that one of the highlights this past year is the fact that I've been able to travel to other jurisdictions and of the many wonderful friendships I've made to this past year and I'm sure that many of these friendships are not friendships that will end in three weeks when I go out of office. I know you are short-term, Kermit, and I'm not too far behind you. I also want to tell you Kermit, I'm sure you feel like a frog right now, and last night, you kind’a looked like a frog. But let me assure you that after the installation tomorrow somebody's gonna kiss you and turn you back into a prince. I'd like to leave you with a little story this morning Companions. Zeek and Effie lived up at holler in West Virginia and they had to cross a creek to get to their house. Now there are probably some of you in here who don't know about hollars and creeks. But I know the companions from Kentucky know about those things. Needless to say, this was not the easiest place to get to the world and they did not have a paved driveway. They had had a pretty good life together and had been married for over fifty years but Effie was a very demanding woman. One morning Zeke wakes up and Effie is not moving. He checks a little bit and determines that she has passed on to her final reward. He goes into the living room and calls the undertaker and the undertaker prepares to go out in the hearse and pick up Effie. He knows how hard it is to get to their house so he secures the services of six of the stoutest boys he could find, and they head up the holler. They get up to the house and have a pine box there and they put Effie in the pine box and the six boys are carrying the casket back to the hearse. They get about halfway across the creek and one of them slips on a slick rock, the casket falls into the creek. the lid falls off and Effie sit bolt upright. They get back up to the house. About three years later the same thing happens – Zeke wakes up one morning and Effie is not moving. So he goes and calls the undertaker again and soon he’s out there with six stout men. They go up to the house, put Effie in the casket and are walking down to the creek when they get to the edge of the creek Zeke is standing there and says in rather loud voice “Steady boys! Steady!’ I'm sure some of you in here have heard those terms before. Most Excellent, .thank you again, particularly for your friendship and for your warm hospitality. I know that you've done a great job as a Grand High Priest of Ohio and the Companions are proud and we’re proud of you too. Thank you.” Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 21

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

It was duly moved and seconded that the minutes of the One Hundred Eighty Nineth Annual Convocation, held in Wilmington, Ohio on October 5 & 6, 2005 be approved as printed and distributed. The motion was approved by voice vote.

ANNUAL ADDRESS of the MOST EXCELLENT GRAND HIGH PRIEST October 4, 2006

My Companions: Isn’t it remarkable how, as we live life in the moment, the passage of time seems slow and almost imperceptible? But upon reaching a destination, when pausing to reflect back on the journey taken, it now seems time has passed by so quickly that it leaves the senses reeling? Just one fleeting year ago you, the Companions of this Grand Chapter, bestowed on me the highest honor possible in Capitular Masonry by electing me your Grand High Priest. It has been a year filled with experiences that I’ll never forget. Your confidence and trust in me is what has made all of this possible, and for that, I am eternally grateful. At that time, I pledged to you my very best effort in accepting this tremendous responsibility and promised to work side by side with you to take on the challenges ahead. My tenure has been a labor of love and I thank you for the opportunity to serve. It is now a privilege and an honor for me to welcome each and everyone to the 4th Capitular District, to the Kings Island Resort and Convention Center and the 190th Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio. I genuinely appreciate your participation and attendance here today. I trust that this Grand Convocation will be enjoyable for you and your lady, if she is here, and that you will profit in some way from the experience. Our committees stand ready to assist you in any way to make your stay with us as rewarding as possible. A very special welcome is extended to our distinguished visitors from within the State of Ohio and from our sister jurisdictions. You honor us with your presence and your friendship. I wish for each of you a personally fulfilling experience through your service and safe journeys as you travel while representing your respective bodies. As I sojourned throughout our wonderful State this year, spreading the message of my theme, “Prime the Pump of Capitular Masonry”, I was universally impressed and encouraged by the enthusiastic dedication for Royal Arch Masonry by the Companions I encountered. I truly appreciate the hospitality and friendship extended my wife, Sue, and I during our visits. I am especially grateful for the positive energy that always came to me through you, buoying me up when I needed it the most and allowing me to continually press on. Now, my Companions, as with all of those who have preceded me in this office, the time has come for me to give an accounting of my stewardship in the administration of the affairs of this Grand Chapter. 22 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

Each year we are saddened by the loss of those who have completed their labors in the quarries and have gone on to receive the wages of the faithful Craftsman. As we pause for a moment in our deliberations, let us remember with brotherly love and affection the 680 Companions in this Grand Jurisdiction who have passed on to that more glorious world, from whose borne no traveler ever returns. In particular, may we all pour out a special blessing on the memory of a truly dedicated and hard working servant of this Grand Chapter, Right Excellent Companion Marvin D. Rader, District Deputy Grand High Priest of the 19th Capitular District. We will all miss his smiling face, his timely words of wit and wisdom, the firm and friendly clasp of his hand in ours. I will miss my friend. In this solemn moment, may we also remember the families and loved ones of the deceased with deep and tender sympathy. May those who grieve find comfort in God’s promise of a blessed immortality. Now let us give our reverent attention to Right Excellent Companion, Reverend F. Raymond Sharritts, Grand Chaplain and Necrologist

REPORT OF NECROLOGIST Rt. Ex. Comp. Raymond Sharritts, Grand Chaplain

“Companions, let us pray. Dear Father, in the silence of our hearts and of our minds, we realize that life is a gift and that we must learn to trust you. And in this moment of remembrance of dear friends - men that we have worked with and that we have loved and learned from. We learn to trust you and we learn to share that gift of life. Be with us now in this time of remembrance. Amen. Out in a dusty wasteland of our country, neighboring close to a desert town, a note was written with a stub of a pencil on an old piece of wrapping paper. The note was put into a baking-powder can and the can was wired to an old pump. This is what it said, ‘Under the white rock, I buried a bottle of water out of the sun, cork end up. There's enough water in it to prime this pump, but not enough if you drink some first. Pour about one fourth and let soak to wet the leather. Then pour the rest, medium fast, and pump … you'll get water. The well has never run dry. Have faith. When you get watered up, fill the bottle and put it back like you found it for the next fellar.’ Signed - Desert Pete. Now our Grand High Priest has shared this with us across the state of Ohio all year long. It was kind of fun for me when I heard Kermit talking about this because my bishop, who had ordained me, told the story, some, almost 50 years ago. He served Grace Methodist Church in Dayton, who also served as Grand Chaplain of our Grand Blue Lodge here in Ohio. He found this, too, a fascinating story though you might think that it is funny to talk about this when we come to honor those who have died this past year. The more I thought about what should be said this year, this is appropriate. It really is based upon Matthew, the 10th Chapter, the 39th verse – ‘He that finds his life shall lose it, and he that loses his life for my sake, shall find it’. It really is one of the most profound concepts about who and what we are, as we develop our character and our relationship with God and with each other. Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 23

The heart of this little story is getting our hearts fixed to give. I think it's one of the most difficult things that we do – getting our hearts fixed to give. That really is how we develop our own character - to learn to love with something greater than ourselves, greater for the things that control us, finding a part of life that we really can attach ourselves to and learn to grow and make a difference in our community. Its how your heart is fixed - whether you're going to prime the pump or not. You can go ahead and drink the water, be refreshed and go on and leave nothing there for those who follow you. It's interesting as we age, we’ve listened to all of this this morning. You start to think about what have I left for all the people who are coming behind me? We retired five years ago. I went back into a community where my wife had taught for eighteen years. It's been an interesting experience because my wife has constantly been confronted, in a loving way, by former students calling, stopping by when we’re in a restaurant, and students saying. ‘You know you were my favorite teacher.’ ‘You did this, or you did that.’ ‘I loved that project.’ ‘You made this impact on my life.’ That's part of what it means to be a Royal Arch Mason and these men that we honor this day - fixing their hearts on the larger meaning of self - not just living for ourselves but to give yourself of something that is bigger than what we are and what you have always been. This year we honor the men who have died and as we tell the stories in our Chapter and we recall it painfully, and sometime we laugh as we tell the stories of what they did and what we did with them, we start to understand this unique fellowship. It takes us places we would never go if it were not for the Chapter; offers us an opportunity to become different types of men. The one thing about our fraternity that we forget, too often, is that it really is a philosophy of life. We get caught up in raising money and projects and all the other things that are popular today, but if you go back and look at the beginning of masonry. It is a philosophy of life and desert he had something special gift to your hearts fixed on giving - the giving of yourself and of your life. I found an interesting story from the Second World War. In Australia there was a drifter by the name of Tom Ellis - someone who had never done anything. In his rambling around he found an old discarded newspaper that had an article about a correspondence course given in electricity. It was from America. But he gambled and sent a letter to the person offering this course. He said, ‘I have no money and no prospect of any money but I really would like to take your course.’ Somehow the guy in America paid attention. His name was Fenton Howard. He was head of the school in the United States. He took a gamble and sent him the material. Ellis took the course and became an electrician. During the Second World War, both men were in the Navy and Howard's ship had been attacked. All the electricity was gone because of damage to this ship being bombarded. They sent out a signal and an Australian ship was near and they sent their electrician over to see what he could do because Howard needed an operation immediately to save his life. Tom Ellis was the electrician that was sent to the ship. Set your heart to give. Howard’s gift came back and saved his life. Think of the lives that you are touching. Think of the lives of our friends who have died this year; in what they have done for you; and how they have touched your life and the difference they have made. We celebrate them because they chose to improve 24 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter themselves and to be truly upright and just men; to have a claim upon each one of us; to change the way that we live and to truly be Royal Arch Masons. That is a precious gift that they have given us. You and I have a heritage and a responsibility as we honor them, not just with words but by the way that we live and the commitments that we make. God bless each of us as we remember each of them and carry them in our hearts, and in our minds, and in our actions. Amen.”

IN MEMORIAM 2005-2006

Other Jurisdictions

Kansas Phillip W. Keffer PGHP 1998-1999, Died December 11, 2005 Michigan Richard N. Miller PGHP 2002, Died December 14, 2005 South Carolina Alfred Allsbrook, Hon. PGHP 2002, Hon. PGIM 2002., PGM 1993-1995,PGC 1983, Died March 13, 2006 David S. Hucks, Jr., PGHP 1982, Died May 23, 2005

In Memoriam – Ohio

Marvin D, Rader, District Deputy Grand High Priest, 19th Dist.

Appointments

After being installed as the Grand High Priest, in accordance with the requirements of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Chapter, I made the following appointments of Grand Chapter Officers: Grand Chaplain and Necrologist R.E.C. F. Raymond Sharritts Grand Guard R.E.C. Donald W. Owens Grand Guard Emeritus R.E.C. Dewey A. McClure Grand Marshal R.E.C. Terry J. Margeson Grand Historian R.E.C. Norman G. Lincoln Grand Fraternal Correspondent R.E.C. Glen L. Opp Grand Musician R.E.C. Robert L. Jordan Grand Parliamentarian R.E.C. George Hall As prescribed by Section 25.01 of the Grand Chapter By-Laws, I appointed the required standing committees and other committees to serve our Grand Chapter. I appointed twenty-five District Deputy Grand High Priests to represent me in the 19 Capitular Districts and twenty-five District Education Officers to also serve in their respective Capitular Districts. A complete listing of the District Deputy Grand High Priests, District Education Officers, and Committees was included in Bulletin No. 1 and Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 25 are to be included in the printed proceedings of the Annual Communication of this Grand Chapter. In addition, I appointed E.C. Jerry K. Ross and C. Kenneth L. Snider as Grand Aides to the Grand High Priest.

Grand Representatives I did accept the resignation of three Grand Representatives this year. I would like to thank these Companions for their service to the Grand Chapter and for their many years of service to Capitular Masonry. I do wish them well in their new pursuits. They are as follows: Kermit V. Zimmerman District of Columbia Russell W. Toll New York J. Michael Smith France This year I had the pleasure to appoint the following Grand Representatives of the Grand Chapter of Ohio near our Sister Grand Jurisdictions, upon recommendation by their Grand High Priest. They are as follows: Robert H. McKelvie Ontario Roland Verhelst Belgium Robert Livingston South Dakota It was my pleasure to recommend the following Grand Representatives from Sister Grand Jurisdictions near the Grand Chapter of Ohio. Some of these recommendations were approved and some are being considered. They are as follows: Larry E. Byrd District of Columbia Kermit V. Zimmerman New York Richard D. Hall France

Depositories North Akron Savings Bank was designated as the depository for the General Funds and other funds for the Grand Chapter pursuant to sections 11.02 and 11.03 of the Grand Chapter By-Laws.

Surety Bonds In conformance to Sections 11.01 and 13.02 of the By-Laws of this Grand Chapter, surety bonds for the Grand Secretary and the Grand Treasurer are in force with the Ohio Casualty Insurance Company in the amount of $25,000.00 each. This same policy provides coverage for the elected Secretaries and Treasures of our constituent Chapters in the amount of $10,000.00 each.

Safety Deposit Box The safety deposit box at First Merit Bank, Barberton Branch, was examined on July 12, 2006 and a listing made of all certificate of deposits contained therein. These conformed to the list in the records of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer. The box also contained the original handwritten and typewritten ritual, microfilmed copies of Annual Returns, three P.G.H.P. jewels, one old style P.G.H.P. jewel, and records of the 26 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

Grand Chapter. This action conforms to the requirements of section 11.03 of the By- Laws of this Grand Chapter.

Dispensations A listing of the dispensations granted to Chapters during this year appears in “Appendix A” in the proceedings.

By-Laws Approved The following chapters submitted changes to their By-Laws this year and were approved by the Grand High Priest. They are as follows:

DATE PURPOSE Dec. 16, 2005 To Adoniram Chapter No. 73 amendment to by-laws; change in stated meeting date. Jan. 20, 2006 To Clyde Chapter No. 90 amendments to by-laws: change in stated meeting night and place. May 8, 2006 To McCutcheon Chapter No. 96 amendment to by-laws; change in annual dues. June 15, 2006 To Wakeman Chapter No. 177 complete by-laws change.

Proxies Issued I authorized the following Companions to represent the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio in my name at various functions that I could not attend. Feb. 27, 2006 To EC John C. Watkins, DEO 3rd District, to bring fraternal greetings to the Grand Chapter of North Carolina at their Annual Convocation, March 21, 2006. Mar. 6, 2006 To EC Nelson C. McLarkey, to bring fraternal greetings to the Grand Chapter of Germany at their Annual Convocation, May 6, 2006. Mar. 12, 2006 To REC Louis Van Slyck, to bring fraternal greetings to the Grand Chapter of North Dakota at their Annual Convocation, March 23-25, 2006. Mar. 31, 2006 To REC Robert A. Wise, PDDGHP 10th District, to bring fraternal greetings to the Grand Chapter of Missouri at their Annual Convocation, May 18-19, 2006 July 24, 2006 To REC Larry E. Byrd, DDGHP 13th District, to bring fraternal greetings to the Grand Chapter of Iowa at their Annual Convocation, August 17-19, 2006.

Correspondence I thoroughly enjoyed corresponding with Companions and Chapters throughout the State and from other Grand Jurisdictions on a variety of issues and concerns that did not Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 27 require a dispensation. They were handled in a manner for the betterment of Capitular Masonry. Many of these correspondences were handled by e-mail, but most by standard mail and are too numerous to include in this proceeding. However, they have been placed on file for future reference.

Chapter Mergers and Consolidations The loss of a Chapter through merger or consolidation is something that none of us desire, especially this Grand High Priest. One of the goals set for this year was to have no loss of Chapters. To that end, the District Deputies were instructed to get directly involved at the first mention of a possible merger and work with the Chapter, the Regional Officers and other Grand Officers to see if the Chapter might be saved. I am very pleased to report that most Chapters who were considering consolidation were able, with dedication, commitment and hard work, to remain viable. Unfortunately, three Chapters were not able to avoid this fate. The following are the mergers completed this Capitular year: Feb. 1, 2006 Alvin G. Myrice Chapter No. 229 to Fort Meigs Chapter No. 29 March 1, 2006 Fort Industry Chapter No. 208 to Fort Meigs Chapter No. 29. May 15, 2006 Acacia Chapter No. 195 to Norwood Chapter No. 193.

Dedications and Re-Dedications This was a banner year for Chapters to celebrate significant historical anniversaries. The Grand Officers traveled many hours, covering many miles to participate in the Ceremonies of Rededication for 8 Chapters throughout the State and to dedicate the new apartments of 2 other Chapters to Capitular use. I join the Grand Chapter officers in thanking the Grand Marshal, Right Excellent Companion Terry J. Margeson, and the Companions of these Chapters for their time and effort in planning and organizing these celebration events. The Grand Officers and their ladies are also to be commended for going above and beyond the call of duty by attending all of these special occasions and performing at an impressive level of proficiency. Your commitment and dedication to this Grand Chapter is very much appreciated. The following is a list of Chapters who celebrated an anniversary:

November 6, 2005 Wilmington Chapter No. 63 150 years January 29, 2006 Star Chapter No. 126 Dedication April 2, 2006 Morrow Chapter No. 146 125 years April23,2006 LaGrangeChapterNo.68 150years April 30, 2006 Circleville Chapter No. 20 175 years May7,2006 AdoniramChapterNo.73 150years May13,2006 TwinValleyChapterNo.240 50years May21,2006 SanduskyCityChapterNo.72 150years June18,2006 NewLisbonChapterNo.92 Dedication June 25, 2006 Silvercreek Chapter No. 144 125 Years 28 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

I would like to extend special congratulations and best wishes to the Officers and Companions of Star Chapter #126 and New Lisbon Chapter No. 92 as they move into their new Apartments. May your Chapters continue to thrive!

Grand Officers Meetings The Grand Chapter Officers met four times this Capitular year to review the activities of the Grand Chapter, allow the various committees to meet, distribute materials, conduct business, and address any issues or problems presented. I would like to thank the Grand Officers, Past Grand High Priests, and District Deputies for their attendance and participation in these very important meetings. The Grand Officers’ Meetings held are as follows: October 15, 2005 Holiday Inn Express - Milford February 18, 2006 Putman Elementary School - Blanchester May 7, 2006 London Masonic Temple August 12, 2006 Delaware Masonic Temple

Youth Organizations One of the most enjoyable and rewarding experiences for me this year has been attending the Grand Sessions of all of our Masonic youth organizations. Taking the opportunity to attend local installations and activities was inspiring as well. As a high school science teacher for 31 years, it was refreshing to me to “catch kids doing something good”. In my program for the year, all Companions were encouraged to support DeMolay, Jobs Daughters and Rainbow for Girls at some level with their time, talent or financial support. It remains critically important that we continue to offer the youth of today the opportunity to, “take that road less traveled by”, through participation in our youth groups and allow the lessons taught to “make all the difference” in their lives. As we have all seen, too many times, if we do not affect some influence in the lives of today’s sons and daughters, someone or something else will, often with undesirable results. I would like to thank the Grand Chapter for the contributions made to the DeMolay, Rainbow For Girls and the Jobs Daughters. A special thank you and congratulations goes out to Right Excellent Companion H. Jeffery Shaw, Executive Director of Ohio DeMolay, for his dedication and service to the young men of our State Conclave.

Service Awards Presenting service awards has been another one of the highlights of this past year. I have had the honor of presenting 50, 60, and 65-year pins to several Companions throughout the State and even a 70 YEAR CERTIFICATE! What a joy it was listening to these Companions recollect their years in Masonry. In addition, I attended and took part in several special service and awards nights planned by Chapters and Districts. I extend a hardy thank those Chapters and Districts, their secretaries and officers for the extra effort they put into honoring these well-deserving Companions. Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 29

Royal Arch Charities As part of my program, the Grand Chapter, was once again, charged with supporting our three “official charities: the Ohio Masonic Homes, Royal Arch Research Assistance and the Royal Arch Foundation.

Ohio Masonic Homes The Ohio Masonic Home System has been and should continue to be the first charity in the hearts of all Masons. We are blessed to have such an outstanding network of facilities in Ohio that do so many wonderful things. Over the last two years, it has been my pleasure to attend the quarterly meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Ohio Masonic Homes, by invitation. It is amazing to me and reassuring as I watch the Board of Trustees in action, spending endless hours reviewing issues and discussing plans and strategies for the future. The professional staffs of all of the facilities are second to none in the ability and expertise they bring to the operation of our “Masonic Home”. It was my pleasure to reappoint Most Excellent Companion Dale G. Ray, Jr. to another three-year term as a Trustee. His capable service as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees has been invaluable.

Royal Arch Foundation The Royal Arch Foundation was established in 2002 as a means of identifying and supporting worthy charities in Ohio. Thus began our partnership with the “Adopt America Network”. The goal of Adopt America is to find permanent homes for hard to place children. Over the past few years, I have met several of the families and the children that have been united through the Adopt America Network. My heart fills with pride when I witness all of the good done by the participation of our Royal Arch Foundation. I encourage each of you to continue to “Prime the Pump” of this philanthropy and to “give of yourself” before your worthy to receive.

Royal Arch Research Assistance The Royal Arch Research Assistance (R.A.R.A.) program began in Ohio and since its inception, Ohio has remained a major contributor. I have pledged to the General Grand Chapter our continuing support of this philanthropy as it remains as one of the few ties that we have with them. It is a tie that, I firmly believe, should not be severed. Although it isn’t one of our “official charities”, I have continued to urge every Companion throughout the State, if not already, to become a TISSUE/ORGAN DONOR. It’s just a simple matter of checking the appropriate box when renewing your driver’s license. This small act may mean the gift of life to someone in need. My good friend, Right Excellent Companion Hank Dodson is still with us today because of the gift of a donated heart. Excellent Companion Steve Shafer has recently returned home after a double lung transplant. And there are countless other stories. Please consider donating this gift of life. Your reward will be in knowing that you have given the greatest gift of all. 30 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

Visitations At the onset of this year, I planned an aggressive and comprehensive schedule of visitations. I have always felt that it is incumbent on the office of Grand High Priest to meet and visit with as many Companions as possible. It goes with the job. So, during the 46,119 miles that I traveled this year and the 234 events I attended: I was out 225 days, visited each of the 19 Districts throughout the State at least 4 times, represented the Grand Chapter of Ohio in 10 other Grand Jurisdictions, attended 72 Inspections, and witnessed or took part in 84 Degrees. Congratulations on a successful year to Most Worshipful Brother, James M. Williamson, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, Most Illustrious Companion Howard W. Lambert, Grand Master of Royal and Select Masons of Ohio, Right Eminent Sir Knight David M. Snyder, Sr., Grand Commander of Knights Templar of Ohio and Knight Verne R. Rinehart, Eminent Prior of Ohio Priory No. 18, K.Y.C.H. It has been an honor for me to serve along side these Brethren throughout the year. Our paths have crossed many times during our travels and it has always been an enjoyable and rewarding moment when we have the opportunity to share our experiences and concerns. Sue and I have been blessed with the friendships we have forged with these Brethren and their Ladies. We look forward to many years of continuing association with each of you. There is a complete list of my visitations included in Appendix B.

Recommendations 1. The formation of a Grand Chapter Long Range Planning Committee to work in conjunction with the York Rite Cooperation Committee. 2. Establish a set of guidelines to encourage and facilitate donations to the Grand Chapter Benevolent Fund. 3. Continue encouraging the Companions to participate in the Endowed Membership Program. 4. Increase the support of our “official” Grand Chapter philanthropies; the Ohio Masonic Home, Royal Arch Foundation and Royal Arch Research Assistance. 5. Continue the improvement and use of the Grand Chapter web site. 6. Increase the support, participation and involvement with the Masonic Youth organizations. 7. Appoint a Grand Chapter committee to look into promoting, obtaining and portraying Ritualistic excellence in each of the degrees. 8. Maintain the appointed Grand Chapter Committee charged with planning and organizing the observance of the 200th Anniversary of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio in the year 2016. 9. Empower the Office of the Grand Secretary with the resources and manpower to publish 2 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter per year until they are up to date. 10. Continue to encourage the Companions to participate in the Tissue/Organ Donor Program. Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 31

Appreciation It has been written that “no man is an island”. This statement couldn’t be more true than it is with the office of Grand High Priest. It is a job that no man can do alone, but one that requires the commitment, dedication and cooperation of many working toward a common goal. Therefore, there are many people that I must thank for their support and encouragement. Although I can’t personally thank him today, I am certain that my dad, Brother Carl E. Zimmerman, is looking down on me right about now and is very pleased with what he sees. My dad, many uncles and cousins were or are members of the Fraternity. It was the example they set before me at an early age that prompted me to become an active Mason. Dad Harold Eddy, an Advisor for the New Haven Chapter of DeMolay, was instrumental in helping me learn the significance of the 7 Cardinal virtues of that order. He helped me to survive the treacherous teenage years and to lay down a firm foundation upon which to grow into manhood. When my father died way back in 1980, the man who stepped in to fill a huge void in my life was my great friend and mentor, Most Excellent Companion Otis Y. Perkins, Past Grand High Priest, who has had the most influence on me and where I am today. Early on he saw something in me that I had not recognized my self. It was through his constant vigilance and encouragement that I was able to grow and develop and accomplish things I never thought possible. I miss him profoundly. Without the friendship, dedication and support of the Companions of my Chapter, Blanchester #153, I couldn’t have accomplished very much this year or any other year. They have always been ready, willing and able to take on the challenges that have been placed before them. They have supported me financially, fraternally and spiritually. I am extremely proud to call each and every one of our members my friend and Companion. A special thank you goes out to Excellent Companion George M. West for agreeing to serve Blanchester Chapter as its High Priest this year and, for the second time, to open the Annual Communication of this Grand Chapter. Many thanks to Most Excellent Companion Terry B. Meyers, Past Grand High Priest, and his lady Bev for their guidance, encouragement and, most especially, friendship over the years. Your assistance has been invaluable. To the officers and Companions of the Friendly Fourth District, none of this would have been possible without your willingness to make it happen. From working on fundraising projects to serving on the various committees of this Annual Communication, you Companions can always be counted on to get the job done right. I thank you for that from the bottom of my heart. I want to personally thank Excellent Companion John H. Donohoo, Past President of the Fourth District, and his lovely wife Patti for setting the tone for this whole year by planning, arranging and hosting the finest reception I’ve ever attended. Your hard work and attention to details really paid off. Thank you for a wonderful evening that Sue and I will never forget. A HUGE THANK YOU to Most Excellent Companion Dale G. Ray, Jr., Grand Secretary and Jackie. This year would have been impossible without your knowledge, aid and assistance. On behalf of the Grand Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of 32 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

Royal Arch Masons of the State of Ohio I want to thank both of you for all that you do. We are blessed to have you in our service. Thank you to my Masonic Heroes, the Past Grand High Priests of the Grand Chapter of Ohio. You have all been mentors to me in every sense of the word. I’ve never been at a loss for good and timely council whispered in my ear. Your continuing involvement in the operation of this Grand Chapter is a testimony to the successes we have enjoyed in this jurisdiction. I look forward to being counted among your number. I’ve said it many times before and I will continue saying it, now with even more conviction than before, that you will never find a better group of dedicated, committed, hard-working Grand Officers than what we have serving the Grand Chapter of Ohio. If I had to pick my own officer corps, I would choose every one of them, every day of the week, and twice on Sunday. This year they’ve all gone way above and beyond what is normally expected of a Grand Officer. There is not a single thing that I’ve asked them to do that they have not done. And on top of it all, we truly enjoy being together. What a joy. We are all blessed to have them in our service. I look forward to working with all of you well into the future. To my District Deputies and District Education Officers, you have done an outstanding job for this Grand High Priest and this Grand Chapter. It was a great privilege for me to appoint each of you and an even greater honor to serve with you. I wish you all well as you continue work in the quarries of Capitular Masonry. I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the tremendous support and contributions of my Grand Aides, Excellent Companion Jerry K. Ross, Companion Kenneth L. Snider, my Grand Marshal, Right Excellent Companion Terry J. Margeson and my Grand Guard Donald W. Owens. In one combination or another, these friends and Companions traveled with me all throughout the year. I can count on one hand the number of times I went anywhere by myself. They shared driving time, alternated use of vehicles, bought gas, provided “Combos” and “Diet Rite”, picked up meal tickets, kept me awake when necessary and most importantly, put up with me the whole time. And we had a good time, too! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Without you guys, I might have given up at some point in time. To my darling wife Sue, I couldn’t have made it through this year as Grand High Priest without your love, support and understanding. It has been your sacrifice that has allowed me to follow my passion, Royal Arch Masonry. It has been your understanding that has allowed me to be away from home so much. It has been your love that has made me want to be a better man. I would not have completed this journey had it not been for you by my side. It’s always been just you and me, for better or worse. Thank you for being my companion through life, my confidant, critic, cheerleader, lover and best friend. Thank you for giving me life. I dedicate this year to you. Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 33

Conclusion You’ve got to PRIME THE PUMP, you must have faith and believe. You’ve got to give of yourself before you’re worthy to receive. Drink all the water you can hold, wash your face, cool you feet. But LEAVE A BOTTLE FULL FOR OTHERS. thank you kindly, Desert Pete.

It is the sentiment behind this last stanza of the old folk song, “Desert Pete” that has been the central message of my theme this year. It is a sentiment that calls us to action; that reminds us that we have to give before we get. And the time for action is now because that pump in the song is analogous to our fraternity. For in far too many instances, Capitular Masonry, like that pump, either through misuse or disuse doesn’t work as well as it once did. So now, it is necessary for each of us to put a little something back in so that all of us may receive so much more in return. But perhaps the more significant and meaningful portion of my theme is the concept of “LEAVING THE BOTTLE FULL FOR OTHERS’, that is, leaving a legacy of Capitular Masonry for future generations of Companions to enjoy. As I traveled the State, I presented 298 “Mason Jar” lapel pins to those Companions who have distinguished themselves by consistently doing “those things” that will leave this fraternity a little better than they found it; a legacy for future generations following behind. Now that my tenure is over, and a new Grand High Priest, with a new theme and program, will be elected and installed to take my place, it is my hope that at some time in the future, something will remind you of the spirit of my theme. And will cause you to re- commit yourself, once again to the task at hand, for it is something that we all must continue to do, Companions. We must all work together to “PRIME THE PUMP OF CAPITULAR MASONRY”. We must have “faith and believe” that what we are doing is good and is right. We must continue to “give of ourselves before we are worthy to receive”. And once the cool, refreshing rewards of our labors begin to flow, we owe it to ourselves to become totally immersed in what Masonry has given us: to “drink all the water we can hold”, to “wash our faces and cool our feet”, making sure to “LEAVE THE BOTTLE FULL FOR OTHERS”, a legacy of Capitular Masonry for those who will follow behind. Thank you, once again, for the opportunity and the honor of serving as your Grand High Priest. May God continue to bless each and everyone.

Respectfully submitted, Kermit V. Zimmerman

Kermit V. Zimmerman Grand High Priest 34 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

The report of the Grand High Priest was received with a standing ovation. A motion was made and seconded that the report be accepted, approved, and referred to the Committee on Topical Reference for division and reference. The motion passed by voice vote.

APPENDIX A Dispensations Granted 2005 – 2006

DATE PURPOSE Oct.9,2005 ToNewLisbonChapterNo.92toholdmeetingsintheir new apartments until Ceremonies of Dedication may be performed. Oct. 9, 2005 To Cumminsville Chapter No. 158 to hold a special election and installation of a new Principal Sojourner on Oct. 21, 2005. Oct. 9, 2005 To Delta Chapter No. 179 to hold a special election and installation of a new Secretary on Feb. 15, 2006. Oct. 21, 2005 To Batavia Chapter No. 112 to hold a Special Convocation in the apartments of Loveland Chapter #211 for the purpose of their Annual Inspection as part of an All Degree Day on Nov. 19, 2005. Oct.21,2005 To Milford Chapter No. 35 to hold a Special Convocation in the apartments of Loveland Chapter #211 for the purpose of their Annual Inspection as part of an All Degree Day on Nov. 19, 2005. Oct. 21, 2005 To Morrow Chapter No. 143 to hold a Special Convocation in the apartments of Loveland Chapter #211 for the purpose of their Annual Inspection as part of an All Degree Day on Nov. 19, 2005. Oct. 22, 2005 To Corwin-Webb Chapter No. 205 to hold all Stated and Special Convocations in the apartments of the Cleveland Masonic Center. Oct. 22, 2005 To P.B. Morgan Chapter No. 223 to hold a Joint Inspection in the apartments of Wakeman Chapter #177 as part of an All Degree Day on Nov. 12, 2005. Nov. 12, 2005 To North Bend Mark Lodge No. 1 to hold their Stated Meeting a week earlier, Nov. 17, 2005, due to Thanksgiving Day, in the apartments of Wyoming Chapter #146. Nov. 16, 2005 To Wyoming Chapter No. 146 to hold a special election and installation of a new High Priest on Nov. 17, 2005, due to the death of E.C. Richard L. Brown. Dec. 16, 2005 To Hamilton Chapter No. 21 to hold a special election and installation of officers on January 9, 2006. Jan. 9, 2006 To Franklin Chapter #24 to hold a special election and installation of officers on Jan. 24, 2006. Jan 19, 2006 To King Cyrus Chapter No. 207, to hold their Stated Convocation on March 8, 2006 in the apartments of Ashland Chapter #67 for the purpose of jointly portraying the Royal Arch Degree. Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 35

Jan. 19, 2006 To Crestline Chapter No. 88 to hold it Stated Convocation in the apartments of Galion Chapter#142 on Feb. 8, 2006 for the purpose of jointly portraying the Royal Arch Degree. Jan.20,2006 To Twin Valley Chapter No. 240 to hold a Special Convocation on May 13, 2006 for the purpose of reconsecrating their apartments to Capitular use in commemoration of their 50th Anniversary. Feb.19,2006 ToNorthwestChapterNo.45tohostand,withanyother Ohio Chapters, to participate in their Annual Tri-State York Rite Festival, together with Chapters from Indiana and Michigan, on Feb. 25, 2006. Mar. 23, 2006 To All Chapters of the 10th District to participate in the Annual Northwest York Rite Festival to be held in the apartments of Findlay Chapter #58 on May 6, 2006. Apr.10,2006 To All Chapter in Districts 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 & 10 to participate in the Annual Northwest York Rite Festival to be held in the apartments of Findlay Chapter #58 on May 6, 2006. Apr. 28, 2006 To All Chapters of the 4th District to participate in the Annual York Rite Festival to be held in the apartments of Norwood Chapter #193 on April 29, 2006. May1,1006 ToAllChaptersofthe15thDistricttoparticipateinthe Annual One Day York Rite Festival to be held in the apartments of Union Chapter #15 on May 6, 2006. May 13, 2006 To All Chapters of the 3rd District to participate in the Annual Joint Installation of Officers in the apartments of Middletown Chapter #87 on June 24, 2006. May21,2006 ToGrandRiverChapterNo.104tohostandconferthe Annual Outdoor Mark Master Degree at 4838 Bean Road, Ashtabula County, Ohio on June 3, 2006. June 1, 2006 To Fremont Chapter No. 64 to hold its Convocations in the apartments of Green Springs Masonic Temple until a new temple can be completed and dedicated to Capitular use. June 1, 2006 To Fort Miami-Calumet Chapter No. 191 to Open a Chapter of Royal Arch Masons on June 17, 2006 in the apartments of Wakeman Lodge #552 for the purpose of hosting the Ohio Chapter of Research. June 18, 2006 To West Park Chapter No. 214 to participate in the Annual 4th of July Parade in Cleveland, Ohio while wearing the aprons of Royal Arch masonry. June28,2006 ToGoldenRuleChapterNo.167toparticipateonafloat in parades in Greenwich & Willard, Ohio on July 1, 2006; in Norwalk, Ohio on July 4, 2006; in Shilo, Ohio on July 29, 2006; in Plymouth, Ohio on Aug. 5, 2006; in New London, Ohio on Sept. 2, 2006. 36 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

June30,2006 ToSilverCreekChapterNo.144tohostandAllofthe Companions of the 17th District to participate in the Annual Outdoor Mark Master Degree on Sept. 16, 2006 on the grounds of the MacLearie Farms in Shalersville, Ohio. July 10, 2006 To Marshall Chapter No. 47 to hold its Convocations in the apartments of Elyria Lodge #787 until said apartments are dedicated to Capitular purposes. Aug. 8, 2006 To Blanchester Chapter No. 153 to hold a Special Convocation on Wednesday on October 4, 2006 for the purpose of opening the 190th Annual Convocation of The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Ohio at the Kings Island Resort & Convention Center.

Appendix B Visitations

October 2005 4,5,6 GrandChapterofOhio Wilmington 6,7,8 Grand Commandery of Ohio Columbus 11 Stated Meetingg.Blanchester Chapter & Council Blanchester 15 Grand Family Meeting--Holiday Express Milford 4th District GHP Reception Loveland 16 33rd Degree Club Dinner West Chester 18 Inspection--Price Hill #164 Cleves 20,21,22 GrandLodge,F.&A.M.ofOhio Columbus 23 4thDistrictReaffirmationDay Wyoming#146 24 R.A. Assn. Meeting--4th District Milford 25 Inspection--Silvercreek #144 Garrettsville 26 Miami Valley York Rite College Lebanon 29 Inspection--Trowel #70 Jackson Gr.Master's Reception--8th District Wilmington 30 H.O. Auburn K.Y.C.H. Club Cincinnatti 31 Harry E. Sark Council #186, A.M.D. Blanchester November 2005 1 Blanchester Lodge #191 F. & A. M. Blanchester 2 13th District-- Royal Arch School Lancaster 3 Inspection – Salem #94 Salem 4 Inspection-Community #227 Columbus 5 Statewide D.E.O. School--Ohio Masonic Home Springfield Ohio Priory #18, K.Y.C.H. Bellefontaine 6 Rededication-Wilmington#63 Wilmington 7 Inspection--Clinton #26 Mt. Vernon 8 Stated Mtg.--Blanchester Chapter & Council Blanchester 9 Inspection--Chagrin Falls #152 Chagrin Falls Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 37

10 Inspection--Hillsboro #40 Hillsboro 14 Inspection-- Crestline #88 Crestline 15 Inspection--East Palestine #204 Columbiana 16 2006 Grand Chapter Mtg. Kings Island 16 Inspection--Blanchester Council #114, R.&S.M. Blanchester 17 Inspection--Wooster #27 W Wooster(Canadian Visit) 18 Inspection--Cumminsville #158 Cincinnati 19 3rd District--Royal Arch School West Carrollton Inspection --Loveland #211 Loveland Grand Commander's Reception Akron 21 F.M.D.O.A.Meeting Linwood 25 Inspection--McArthur #102 McArthur 28 Inspection--Jefferson #141 Jefferson 29 Inspection--Spencerville #169 Spencerville 30 Inspection-- Eaton #22 Eaton December 2005 1 Cary Chapter #221, O.E.S. Blanchester 2 Inspection--Ashland #67 Ashland 3 Royal Arch School--19th Dist. Columbiana Inspection--Marion #62 Marion 4 White Hat Ceremony--Bob Crabbs Shelby 5 St. Columba R.C.C. Cincinnati 6,7,8,9 Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania- Philadelphia 10 Inspection--Hicksville #188 Hicksville Inspection--LaFayette #60 Bellefontaine 12 Inspection--Martins Ferry #173 Martins Ferry 13 Inspection--Fremont #64 Fremont 14 Inspection Rabboni #232 Fairborn 20 Seven Hils Council #118, AMD Norwood 21 4 Grand’s Meeting West Chester January 2006 3 70 & 50 Year Awards--13th District Logan 4 Royal Arch School--13th District Marietta 5 Royal Arch School--7th District Marion 6 Inspection--Ashlar #213 Poland 7 Inspection--Union #15 Steubenville 9 Inspection--Toledo #161 Toledo 10 Inspection--Nugen #124 Newcomerstown 11 Inspection--Canton #84 Canton 12 Inspection--Acacia #195 Cincinnati 13 Inspection--Carey#159 Carey 14 Inspection--Circleville #20 Circleville G.H.P. Reception--20th District Chardon 15 Winter Mtg.--6th District Springfield 17 Inspection--H.W.Wright #226 Worthington 18 Inspection--Painesville #46 Painesville 19 Inspection--York Temple #155 Westerville 20 Inspection--Wadsworth #243 Wadsworth 23 R.A. Assn. Meeting--4th District Cincinnati 24 Inspection--Urbana #34 Urbana 25 Inspection--Bellaire #107 Bellaire 38 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

26 R.A. School--14th District Newcomerstown 29 Dedication--Star #126 Mechanicsburg 31 Inspection--Oriental #128 West Salem February 2006 1 Inspection--Greenville #77 Greenville 2 Inspection--H.O. Auburn Council #140 Cincinnati 3 Installation--Rainbow Assembly #135 Mason 4 E.A. Degree--Blanchester Lodge #191 Blanchester 6 Inspection--Ada #138 Ada 7 Inspection--Hiram #18 Hiram 9 Inspection--Cincinnati #2 Cincinnati 10 Inspection--Cincinnati Council #1 Cincinnati 11 Mk Master Degree--Blanchester #153 Blanchester 13 Inspection--Corwin-Webb #205 Cleveland 14 Stated Mtg. Blanchester Chapter & Council Blanchester 15 Inspection--Wellsville #55 Wellsville 16 Inspection--Ohio #12 Bexley 18 Grand Family Mgt.--Putman School Blanchester Inspection--Blanchester #153 Blanchester 20 Inspection--Friendship #245 West Carrollton 21 Funeral--R.E.C. Don Poland Springfield Inspection--Bellevue#113 Bellevue 22 Inspection--Star #126 Mechanicsburg 23 Inspection--Oak Harbor #162 Oak Harbor 24 Reception--3rd Arch for MIC Lambert Middletown 25 Tri-State York Rite Festival Bryan Royal Arch Ball--16th District Cleveland 27 OMH Board Mtg.--Browning Complex Waterville Inspection--Mt. Moriah #230 Dayton 28 Inspection--Unity #16 Dayton March 2006 2,3,4 Grand Chapter of New York Albany, N.Y. 7 Royal Arch School--7th District Findlay 8 Inspection--Alliance #83 Alliance 9 Inspection--Willoughby #231 Willoughby 11 Ohio Priory #18, KYCH Lima 12 Reception--MEGGHP Larry Gray Indianapolis 13 Inspection--Oberlin #219 Oberlin 14 Inspection--Ft. Meigs #29 Toledo 16 Inspection--J.A. Meacham #135 Milan 17 Masonic Service--Ed Reed Blanchester 18 Inspection--North Bend Mark Lodge #1 Cleves 19,20,21 Grand Chapter of Tennessee Nashville Inspection--Wapakoneta #183 Wapakoneta 22 Inspection--Warehime Mk.Lodge #3 Pleasant City 23 Inspection--Lima #49 Lima 25 All Degree Day--14th District Newark 26 Leadership Meeting--4th District Cincinnati 27 Inspection--Berea #134 Berea 30 Inspection--Sr. Demolay Mk. Lodge #2 Cleveland Visit--R.E.C. Marvin Rader Delaware Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 39

31 Inspection--Edenton Lodge #332 Edenton April 2006 1 Inspection--Clarksville Lodge #323 Clarksville Inspection--Blanchester Lodge #191 Blanchester 2 Rededication--Morrow #143 Morrow 6,7,8 Grand Chapter of Canada in Ontario St. Catharines, Ontario Visitation--R.E.C. Marvin Rader Mineral Ridge 15 G.H.P. Reception--19th District Youngstown 16 Easter Sunrise Service--Warren Com. #39 Warren 18 Inspection--Norwood #193 Norwood 19 S.E.M. Review--Blanchester #114 Blanchester 20 MiamiValleyYorkRiteCollege#193 Middletown 21 Spring Reunion--A.A.S.R.--Valley of Cincinnati Cincinnati G.H.P. Reception--18th District Massillon 22 Grand Chapter of Prince Hall Dayton G.H.P. Reception--11th District Columbus 23 Rededication--LaGrange #68 Ironton 24 R.A. School--2nd District Spencerville 25,26 Grand Chapter of Indiana Indianapolis, Indiana 28 G.H.P. Reception--10th District Wooster 29 York Rite Fest.--4th District Norwood 30 Rededication--Circleville #20 Circleville G.H.P. Reception--5th District Circleville May 2006 3 G.H.P. Reception--13th District Athens 5 Gr. Master's Reception--6th District Owensville 6 NW Ohio York Rite Festival Findlay Gr. Master's Reception--1st District West Chester 7 Gr. Chapter Finance Committee Meeting London Royal Arch Foundation Meeting London Elected Grand Officer's Meeting London Rededication--Adoniram #73 London G.H.P. Reception--6th District London 8 Stated Convocation--Horeb #3 Westerville 9 Annual Meeting--1st District Bryan 10,11,12 Grand Chapter of Canada in Quebec Quebec 13 Rededication--Twin Valley #240 Germantown G.H.P. Reception--3rd District Hamilton 18 Amaranth Grand Court of Ohio West Chester 20 York Rite Fest.--11th District Columbus G.H.P. Reception--7th District Tiffin 21 Rededication--Sandusky City #72 Sandusky G.H.P. Reception--9th District Wakeman 22 R.A. Association--4th District Hyde Park OMH Board Meeting Springfield 23 SevenHillsCouncil#118,A.M.D. Norwood 25 R.A. School--14th District Newcomerstown 26 G.H.P. Reception--14th District Zanesville 27 G.H.P. Reception--15th District Toronto 30 Grand Chapter 2006 Committee Meeting Loveland June 2006 40 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

1 Grand Chapter 2006 Com. Meeting. Kings Island 2,3 Ohio Council of Deliberation Toledo G.H.P. Reception--17th District Wadsworth 4 OhioMasonicHomeDay Springfield H.O. Auburn K.Y.C.H. Club Cincinnati 9 33rd Degree Club Annual Mtg. Aurora, Indiana 10 Grand King's School--4th District Norwood Ohio Priory #18, K.Y.C.H. Middletown 11,12,13,14 Grand Chapter of Vermont Colchester, Vermont 15 Ohio Jobs Daughters Grand Session Cleveland 16 G.H.P.Reception--2nd District St. Marys 17 G.H.P. Reception--1st & 8th Districts Waterville Ohio Chapter of Research Waterville G.H.P. Fishing Trip with M.E.C. Dill Lake Erie 18 Dedication--New Lisbon #92 Lisbon 19 Visitation--E.C. Larry Winchester Cleves 20 R.A. School--2nd District Wapakoneta 21 OMH Scholarship Committee Mtg. Springfield 24 Joint Installation--3rd District Middletown 25 Rededication--Silvercreek #144 Garrettsville 26 R.A. Assn. Annual Mtg.--4th District Blanchester Grand Chapter 2006 Committee Meeting 30 Reception--Barb Ross--J.B.Covert Lodge July 2006 4 Blanchester Lodge #191 Blanchester 6 Rainbow Grand Assembly Gambier 11 Stated Mtg.--Blanchester Chapter & Council Blanchester 12 Meeting with Grand Secretary Barberton 15 DeMolay Installation of Officers Hamilton 16 Hog Roast--7th District Findlay 22 York Rite Festival Committee Mtg. Loveland 23 Picnic--3rd Dist. & 3rd Arch West Carrollton 28,29 Grand Conclave—DeMolay Bowling Green August 2006 1 Blanchester Lodge #191 Blanchester 6 York Rite Picnic--O.M.H. Springfield York Rite Cooperation Committee Springfield 8 Stated Mtg.--Blanchester Chapter & Council Blanchester 12 Grand Family Meeting Delaware 19 All Masons Family Day--Gr.American Ballpark Cincinnati 21 O.M.H. Board Mtg.--Western Reserve Medina 24,25 Grand Chapter of Michigan Grand Rapids, Michigan 26,27,28,29 Supreme Grand Council 33rd Degree Chicago, Illinois September 2006 2 Grand Chapter 2006 Committee Meeting Loveland Ohio Chapter of Research Norwood 5 Blanchester Lodge #191 Blanchester 6, 7, 8 Grand Chapter of Kentucky Louisville, Kentucky 10 Shrine Fair Cincinnati 12 Stated Mtg. Blanchester Chapter & Council Blanchester 14 Annual Meeting--17th District Cuyahoga Falls Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 41

22 Grand Chapter of Eastern Star Dayton 23 Renaissance Fair--Western.Reserve.Mas.Com. Medina 27 Grand Assembly—Beauceant Columbus 30 Red Cross of Constantine--O.M.H. Springfield 25th Anniversary--Browning Masonic Complex Waterville October 2006 1, 2, 3 Grand Council Dayton 3, 4, 5 Grand Chapter Kings Island

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TOPICAL REFERENCE

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio: Your Committee on Topical Reference to which was referred the address of the Most Excellent Grand High Priest for division and reference respectfully recommends: 1. That the portion of the report of the Grand High Priest that refers to deceased Companions be referred to the Necrologist. 2. That those portions of the report which refer to Appointments, Safety Deposit Box , Surety Bond, State of the Rite and Visitation be approved. 3. That the portion of the report on the Grand Officers and Deputies be approved. 4. That the portion of the report dealing with Dedications and Re-Consecrations be approved. 5. That the portion of the report on Youth Organizations be referred to the Committee on Youth Organizations. 6. That those portions of the Report on the Ohio Masonic Home, Royal Arch Research and the Royal Arch Foundation be referred to the Committee on Charity and Benevolence. 7. That the portion of the report on Recommendations be referred to the Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence. 8. That the portion pertaining to Appreciation and Conclusion be approved. 9. That the portion of the report on Dispensations be referred to the Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence. 10. That the portion of the report on Proxies be approved. 11. That the portion of the report on Uniform Code of By-Laws and Amendments be referred to the Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence. 12. That those portions of the report not covered herein be referred to the appropriate Committees for consideration and action.

Respectfully submitted, Steven Oliver Gr. Royal Arch Captain,Chair. R. Keith O’Dell, DDGHP 5th Dist. Wing Fun Chow,DDGHP 4th Dist. Ire H. Saxton, DDGHP 3rd Dist. John R. Hartsock, DDGHP 6th Dist.. Ronald L. Craft, DDGHP 2nd Dist. 42 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

COMMENTS FROM MOST EXCELLENT COMPANION LARRY E. GRAY General Grand High Priest, General Grand Chapter, International

“Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Brother Senior Grand Warden, Scottish Rite Deputy, Distinguished East, Most Excellent Companions, Right Excellent Companions and Companions all. I bring the greetings of the General Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons International and I will tell you a personal note that one year ago today in Rapid City South Dakota I was installed elected and installed as General Grand High Priest - a very humbling experience. In this first year I traveled throughout the United States and even around the world in promoting York Rite Masonry and Capitular Masonry in particular. And I continue to meet so many good York Rite Masons in so many Grand Jurisdictions who are working earnestly for our fraternity. I've also represented General Grand Chapter at AMD week in Washington DC, Red Cross of Constantine, DeMolay International, Sovereign York Rite College, Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite, Grand Encampment of the Knights Templar of the United States, Convent General the Knights, York Cross of Honor, and many times in all these meetings I've seen many companions there and especially you companions from Ohio. I was very happy in the Sovereign College meeting to see some of the companions of the grand line of Ohio and other companions to receive the OPC (Order of the Purple Cross). Also at Supreme Council of Scottish Rite in Chicago your Most Excellent Grand High Priest was coroneted a thirty-third along with other members of the grand line and some past grand high priests. Scottish Rite is aware of the leadership in Ohio also. I salute you, on receiving that award. I've attended many Grand Convocations in many jurisdictions represented here today and I can say that Capitular Masonry is returning to the forefront in the Masonic world. We are making a difference in the way that Capitular Masonry is perceived. I've noted many changes to our craft, and while I believe change is good, we should always remember that change should always be for the betterment of the fraternity and not for personal gain. Royal Arch Research Assistance, one of our philanthropies, mainly of the General Grand Chapter, is now associated with the Able Kids Foundation in Fort Collins, Colorado. We've always been in Fort Collins and we are continuing with our research of auditory perception problems. We thank all the companions of Ohio for their contributions to this worthwhile cause. I might mention for many, many years we were associated with Colorado State University, however, through a change in administration and so for, we saw fit, that perhaps, we needed to make sure that our money was going to research rather than to administrative costs and at that time we became part of the Able Kids Foundation. We've enjoyed most of our travels. I would say that one year into this three-year term has been the most humbling and most enjoyable. We are on a path to upgrading for the betterment of Royal Arch Masonry. General Grand Chapter is continuing its scholarships and support of DeMolay, in supporting the George Washington Masonic Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia. And I want to mention about foreign jurisdictions. We’ve had an Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 43 opportunity to visit many foreign jurisdictions and they're working very hard for Capitular and York Rite Masonry in those particular areas. I had an opportunity to be in Romania earlier this year to dedicate a new York Rite building. Not only was this dedication of a new building one of the first, this was newsworthy enough that TV stations in Bucharest came out and did interviews on television. I happened to be interviewed myself and they speak good English there and I'm thankful for that. And there is a very nice and York Rite building dedicated that day and I had participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony. And although the people in Romania are only six years old, as far as Capitular Masonry, they are getting along very well. Many other grand jurisdictions are doing fine too. I might mention that many of the Eastern European countries are also inquiring about Royal Arch Masonry for their areas. Royal Arch Masonry in Europe and other foreign jurisdictions is moving along very well. I have to presume that Jim (McDonald) you're gonna be elected today but I can remember many years ago we were in Columbus at the Shrine Mosque at the time and Jim was elected and I looked up the line and there sits John Gartrell, Steve Duncan, Jean Justus, and Kermit Zimmerman. And I said, ‘Here they are - they all have something in common’. They all had facial hair. Of course, Jim hadn’t been able to do that yet. But I notice they all visit the same barber. Companions, it’s been a pleasure to see this line progress as they moved through the various stations. I've been coming to Ohio for twenty years or so and I've always enjoyed visitations and watching the Officers progress. I just feel honored today to be within your presence, and I just want to say that I appreciate the courtesies that you've extended to the office that I hold, and may the good Lord bless you and keep you in the palm of His hands. Thank you.”

Most Excellent Companion Gray’s comments were received with a hearty round of applause.

REPORT OF ELECTION

Rt. Excellent Companion Terry B. Margeson, Grand Marshal, reported that the balloting has resulted in the election of the following Grand Officers:

Rt. Ex. Comp. James M. McDonald Grand High Priest Rt. Ex. Comp. Garis E. Pugh Grand King Rt. Ex. Comp. Robert C. Draye Grand Scribe M. Ex. Comp. Charles McCarty Grand Treasurer M. Ex. Comp. Dale G. Ray, Jr. . Grand Secretary Rt. Ex. Comp. Donald L. Losasso Grand Captain of the Host Rt. Ex. Comp. Steven J. Oliver Grand Principal Sojourner Rt. Ex. Comp. James W. Himmelright Grand Royal Arch Captain Rt. Ex. Comp. George M. Shell Grand Master of the Third Veil Rt. Ex. Comp. Robert W. Thomas Grand Master of the Second Veil Rt. Ex. Comp. Donald W. Owens Grand Master of the First Veil 44 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

ACCEPTANCE OF ELECTION – James M. McDonald

Rt. Excellent Companion James M. McDonald accepted the election to the position of Grand High Priest with the following remarks:

“Worshipful Brother Winnett, Illustrious Brother Smalley, Most Excellent Grand High Priest Zimmerman: Nine years ago - October 7, 1998, it sounds just like yesterday, but I'm not nearly that old. Actually I was sitting among the Companions in this very room and was trying to file everything away for recollection. That morning went by and I wondered why I, of all people, had been selected as the Grand Officer’s choice to stand as Grand Master of First Veil. Looking toward the dais, I wondered what it would be like to stand at this podium speaking to a room full of companion Royal Arch Masons. It seemed like a very long way off, but as time would have its way, the past nine years have flown by and that day is here now. Companions you make me very humbled by your vote, your support, your confidence, and your enthusiasm. It is with this assurance that I go forth as your Grand High Priest for the Capitular year. Harmony is our support and the keystone of our future. We have many opportunities and much to accomplish. Each of us is a piece within the puzzle of Freemasonry. We each have a role to play - in our own home chapters, in our districts, and in our Grand Chapter. Excellence in our work and harmony within our Masonic family is surely a must for us. We need each and every one of you in 2006 and 2007 to succeed for succeeding for our future is a must. As we keep working harmoniously together, the fruits of our labor, I know, will surely show. To all the Companions, I thank you for giving me your trust and with God's help it is my honor to serve this Grand Chapter and its Companions to the best of my abilities in the coming year. Most Excellent Companion's Zimmerman, it is a pleasure for me to accept the position of Grand High Priest of this of this Grand Chapter. Thank you.”

With the permission of the Grand High Priest, Rt. Excellent Companion McDonald received a delegation of Companions from the7th Capitular district, who approached the East. Ex. Companion Thomas Zeigler then made the following comments:

“Excellent Companion McDonald, on behalf of the Companions of the seventh district, we would like to congratulate you on your election to the office of Grand High Priest. Companion McDonald is an excellent representative of McCutcheon Chapter 196 of Upper Sandusky, of the seventh Capitular district, and I know you'll be an excellent representative for the Grand Chapter of Ohio. He also represents several tons of sausage. And on behalf of the Companions of the seventh district, and from a large group of heroic swine, we would like to present you with a token of our labors for you to use during this upcoming year. The companions made such an excellent choice last year of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 45 what we would invest this in that our investment has increased by 50%, but I suggest you fill your tank before you leave town. On behalf of the seventh district would like to invite everyone here to a reception on December 9 in Tiffin, Ohio at Camden Falls for a reception in honor of our newly elected Grand High Priest. Forms are available today. The first 400 applicants will be received as it's first come - first serve!”

Rt. Ex. Companion McDonald expressed his deep appreciation for their gift and for the support of the Companions of McCutcheon Chapter and the seventh district.

Rt. Ex. Companion McDonald announced his appointments for the following year: R.E.C. Raymond Sharritts, Grand Chaplain & Necrologist E.C. Michael A. Ralph, Grand Guard R.E.C. Dewey A. McClure, Grand Guard, Emeritus E.C. Lynn L. Bassinger, Grand Marshal R.E.C. Norman G. Lincoln, Grand Historian R.E.C. Glen L. Opp, Grand Fraternal Correspondent R.E.C. Robert L. Jordon, Grand Musician E.C. Christian A. King, Grand Musician E.C. George Hall, Grand Parliamentarian

Right Excellent Companion McDonald announced the installation of Grand Officers would take place on Thursday morning at 10:00 A.M. with the ladies present.

COMMENTS FROM ILLUSTRIOUS BROTHER NEIL M. SMALLEY Deputy for Ohio, Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite

“Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Right Worshipful Brother Winnett, Grand Chapter Officers, Companions, and distinguished guests. I thank you for the privilege of joining with you this morning. I know that we are all very much aware of the very catchy theme of our Grand High Priest – ‘Prime the Pump of Capitular Masonry’. My hope is that this attracted your special attention because Capitular is a somewhat obscure word unless you are a Royal Arch Mason or you are too young to know why old pumps had to be primed. Capitular has to do with membership in a Chapter or a formal group. You join the group and you become a capitularist. In a Masonic sense you become a part of a movement. Priming a pump is better understood in times past when pumps were powered by hand. Look at me and you know I am from times past. Pumps create a vacuum to draw fluids. To get them working easily and to get them to work you had to pour some water or fluid into the pump. Engine powered pumps have taken all the work out of it now, and we don't need to go into that. What we are concerned with about as Masons is how to draw people into our pump so that their talents can be used inside the fraternity but especially for the welfare of the larger outside community. How can we create whatever is needed to be the priming mechanism? 46 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

A philosopher once said that ‘nothing is more dangerous than an idea when you only have one’. To me, that means there must be many ways to prime our pump or our outreach will fail. An organization has to be fun for its members but it also must have goals congruent with the desires and beliefs of its members or potential members. In short, the primers are the leaders who understand what perspective members want and are creative enough to craft those wants or energies into the flow of civic endeavor, generosity, fun, and fellowship. The history of our fraternity shows how the term service became a key part of Masonry. What that means to our various chapters or valleys is up to you. In Dayton and throughout the state, we have achieved great satisfaction from attacking the problem of dyslexia. But that's just one thing. Be aware, as the wise philosopher once advised, of just one idea. Our job is to demonstrate for those who become armed comrades in service, whatever it might be or wherever you are, is happiness. And I can tell you that some pumps were hard to prime! Let me quote some words from Franklin Roosevelt that may offer us a little inspiration for the job - “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. Let us move forward with strong and active faith.” Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Willa Jean and I would like to thank you and this Grand Chapter for all the courtesies extended to us and for the very warm and gracious hospitality. Thank you.”

Companion Smalley’s comments were received with a very warm round of applause.

HONORARY MEMBERSHIPS AWARDED

Most Excellent Companion Dale G. Ray, Grand Secretary announced that several visiting current and past Grand High Priests of other jurisdictions, being in attendance should be accorded honorary membership in our Grand Chapter. A motion was made, seconded and unanimously approved by the Companions to present honorary memberships to: M. Ex. Comp. John B. Arbuckle, Grand High Priest, West Virginia M. Ex. Comp. Wayne S. Flora, Grand High Priest, Virginia M. Ex. Comp. Alan J. Morgan, Grand High Priest, New York M. Ex. Comp. George H. Gifford, Grand First Principal, Ontario M. Ex. Comp. Bertrand Poirier, Past Grand First Principal, Quebec M. Ex. Comp. John C. Williams, Grand High Priest, Kentucky M. Ex. Comp. J. B. Hitt, II, Past Grand High Priest, Kentucky M. Ex. Comp. John D. Swick, Grand High Priest, Indiana M. Ex. Comp. James H. Hodge, Past Grand High Priest, Indiana M. Ex. Comp. Robert D. Steel, Grand High Priest, New Hampshire M. Ex. Comp. Joe E. Turner, Past Grand High Priest, Georgia M. Ex. Comp. Harry A. Walbridge, Grand High Priest, Michigan M. Ex. Comp. Herbert R. Wood, Grand High Priest, New Jersey Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 47

These Companions were escorted west of the Altar and presented certificates acknowledging this honor by Grand High Priest Zimmerman assisted by Grand Secretary Dale G. Ray.

PRESENTATION BY MOST EXCELLENT COMPANION ALAN J. MORGAN Grand High Priest – New York

“Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Distinguished Visitors and Companions, good morning. The first thing they teach you in New York, especially if you're been a Grand Lodge Officer is to take 10 to 15 minutes for what normally takes two minutes to speak as you've probably seen from guys like Ted Harris and David Stoy. Right now, you have an address that was passed out last night by Grand High Priest - it's wrong! You have a registry book that was passed out by the secretary - it's wrong! You gave some grand honors this morning to some grand representatives that didn't really deserve it! You have a letter or a speech that was submitted by your Grand High Priest for approval. I hope that wasn't approved yet, because it was wrong too, but I'm here to rectify that, if that's okay. John you think I should rectify the situation? Bob? Howard? Bert? Okay. Most Excellent, would you join me here at the podium please? It is indeed an honor and a privilege for me to be able to present this in person to you. (The following is then read). Grand Chapter -State of New York Royal Arch Masons. To all companions of all Royal Arch Masonry throughout the globe; more especially to the Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Ohio - Greetings. Be it known that reposing trust and confidence in our most beloved Companion Kermit V. Zimmerman, do, by these presence, nominate, consecrate and appoint our Companion, Kermit V. Zimmerman as the Grand Representative of the Grand Chapter of the state of New York with full power, warrant, and authority to act and appear for us in the said Grand Chapter of Ohio and all the laudable efforts to promote the harmony, integrity, and purity of this most honorable order. In testimony whereof, we have caused the seal of the Grand Chapter of New York to be hereunto affixed and signed the same in Utica on this date and signed by our Grand Secretary and myself as Grand High Priest.

Most Excellent Companion Zimmerman expressed his sincere appreciation for this appointment and pledged his support and effort as their Grand Representative.

FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT

Most Excellent Companion John W. Purdy, Past Grand High Priest and Chairman of the Finance committee, becoming ill, asked that Most Excellent Companion Dale Ray present the Finance Committee report. He reported that expenditures approximately $17,000 less than budgeted for 2005 – 2006, resulting in a very nice under-expenditure to the budget. He commented that few Deputies submitted expense reports, thus providing 48 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter the Grand Chapter with significant savings (he expressed his appreciation to the deputies for their donation) He presented the following budget for 2006 - 2007 and moved for its adoption and the acceptance of the Finance Committee report. The motion was supported and approved by the voting delegates.

BUDGET FOR 2006-2007

THIS BUDGET INFORMATION OF THE GRAND CHAPTER

IS NOT INCLUDED FOR PUBLICATION ON THIS WEBSITE.

SHOULD YOU WISH INFORMATION CONCERNING THE

2006 – 2007 BUDGET, PLEASE CONTACT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE

FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE GRAND TREASURER OR GRAND

SECRETARY AS LISTED IN THESE PROCEEDINGS Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 49

GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT

THE REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER IS NOT

INCLUDED FOR PUBLICATION ON THIS WEBSITE.

SHOULD YOU WISH INFORMATION CONCERNING THE

2005 – 2006 GRAND TREASURERS REPORT, PLEASE CONTACT THE

CHAIRMAN OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE GRAND TREASURER,

OR THE GRAND SECRETARY AS LISTED IN THESE PROCEEDINGS 50 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio: Working in the Grand Secretary’s Office is still a challenge. Our schedule continues to be seven days a week and eight to ten hours a day. Some of the work is becoming easier and more organized. Unfortunately, health problems slowed us down this year. Your Grand Secretary learned that Shingles is not fun. The work is still enjoyable, though. New challenges continue to come across our desks daily. Jacqueline and I hope that the sixth year will be a charm and that the operation will smooth out. We hope that the sixth year will also be fruitful in getting caught up on Annual Proceedings. Work has started on this major project and we are confident that this will be the year to make a major impact on this project.

Annual Returns We again printed all Annual Returns in the office, once the information was received from the constituent chapter secretaries. This year nine Chapters were fined for late returns or late payment of fees. The Committee on Constituent Returns levied the fines. As badly as the Grand Chapter needs funds, we do not want to get it this way. It makes us very sad to collect these fines and we encourage the Secretaries to get their returns in early next year. Dues Dues cards were again printed in the Grand Secretary's office. Constituent Chapter Secretaries must give us accurate names, etc. to put on the cards. We again added "Past High Priest" on the dues cards of our Past High Priests.

Membership (154 Chapters reporting) 2005 2006 Membership at beginning of year 21,447 20,386 Exalted 370 353 Admitted 57 74 Reinstated 51 42 Withdrawn 208 206 Died 773 684 Suspended or Expelled 558 456 Membership at end of year 20,386 19,509 NET LOSS 1,061 877 (by percent) 4.94% 4 .20% Chapters showing gain 16 Chapters showing loss 127 Chapters showing no change 11 Chapters having no exaltations 40 Chapters having no reinstatements 110 Chapters having no suspensions 59 Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 51

Exalted most candidates: Pomeroy #80 21 York-Temple #155 13 American Union #1 10 Mt. Vernon #23 10 Ft.Meigs#29 10 Showing largest numerical gain: Pomeroy #80 19 Star #126 4 Morrow #143 4 Showing10.0%ormorenetgain: None Pomeroy #80 9.135% Star#126 7.273% Suspended 20 or more members: None Hamilton#21 19 Horace W. Wright #226 19 Mt Moriah #230 17 Showing greatest loss: Middletown #87 41 Ft.Meigs#29 34 Showing greatest % loss: Tyrian #91 20.83% Haly#136 13.79% Huron #7 12.90% District with Gain None District with greatest loss: Dist. #3 -153 District with Gain %: None District with greatest % loss: Dist. #2 - 7.14%

Receipts, General Fund and Permanent Fund

THE INFORMATION CONCERNING RECIPTS TO THE

GENERAL FUND AND PERMANENT FUND ARE NOT INCLUDED

FOR PUBLICATION ON THIS WEBSITE.

SHOULD YOU REQUIRE THIS INFORMATION, CONTACT THE

GRAND SECRETARY AS LISTED IN THESE PROCEEDINGS.

Note: This is a decrease of $7,285.49 from 2004-2005. This is largely the result of the loss in membership. However, by keeping expenses under tight control and due to our per capita increase of two years ago, this is the second year in a row that the Grand Chapter ended the year with a net gain rather than a net loss. We continue to regain the losses of the previous years. 52 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

Ohio Masonic Home Your Grand Chapter contributed twenty-five cents per member to the operating funds of our Ohio Masonic Home as specified by our Code, amounting to $5,096.50. In addition, as in each of the last 26 years, your Grand Chapter donated $1500.00 over and above its legal requirement to the operating funds of the Home. Your Grand Chapter continues to strongly endorse and support our Masonic Home, encouraging our individual members to do the same.

Royal Arch Research Assistance Contributions to Royal Arch Research Assistance in Ohio from Aug. 1, 2005 through July 31, 2006 totaled $6,224.39. Money forwarded since that time will be reported next year. Total money contributed from Ohio since the inception of the philanthropy according to our figures is $461,895. We are pleased to note that 22 Chapters earned 100% Certificates by contributing at least $1.00 per member during the year, and we warmly congratulate these Chapters. They are listed in the report of the RARA Chairman. We strongly urge continued support to this very worthwhile endeavor, and ask that chapters continue to send their contributions through the Grand Secretary's office (checks made out to Royal Arch Research Assistance) so that we can assist in seeing proper credit is given to our Chapters and Companions for their efforts.

Audit The report of the review of our financial records by Tenney, Bailey & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, of Marietta, Ohio is at the desk of the Grand Secretary for viewing by anyone who may wish to examine it in detail. This review includes the records of both the Grand Treasurer and the Grand Secretary for the year 2005-2006.

50, 60 and 65 Year Pins One hundred seventy 50-year pins were reported presented during the 2005-2006 year. As of Sept. 1 another 264 pins have been sent out over the last 2-3 years for which no report of presentation has been received. 462 other Companions are shown by our records to now be eligible, including the ones during the 2006-2007 year. We urge our Secretaries and our District Deputies to follow up on this and try to get these awards to the Companions deserving them. Thirty 60-year pins were reported presented during the year. As of Sept. 1 another sixty-five are out, not yet reported. 140 more companions are eligible. Five 65-year pins were reported presented during the year. As of Sept. 1 another eight are out, not yet reported. Thirty-five more companions are eligible. The procedure for requesting presentation of any of these pins is as follows: The local Secretary must initiate the request, since he has the best chance of knowing the location and status of the Companion. Just a note or call to the Grand Secretary's office giving us the name and location of the Companion is all that is needed. If our records confirm his eligibility, and he lives in the local area of his Chapter, we send the pin promptly to the District Deputy, along with the report sheet to be completed and returned to the Grand Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 53

Secretary's office. A presentation card signed by the Grand High Priest accompanies the pins. If the Companion lives out of the state or area, and assistance is needed in arranging a presentation, we must have the Companion's address so that we can send it to him or make arrangements with Royal Arch Masons in that area. Up-to-date address is very important.

Available from Grand Secretary's Office The following materials are available for the use of our constituent chapters: 1. Chapter Management Manuals, 1998 version. Every Chapter should have at least three copies. Price is $8.00 each. 2. The excellent promotional film Saga of the Holy Royal Arch. This is available at no cost other than return postage. Advance reservations are needed. The film is now also available in video, and the videos can be purchased for $15.00 each including shipping from the General Grand Secretary's office, PO Box 489, Danville, KY 40423-0489. The phone is 606-236-0757. 3. An Unheard Cry is a new video about R.A.R.A., also available from the General Grand Secretary's office for $23.00 each including shipping. They also still have The Lonely World, in both 16 mm film and video, explaining the research work of Royal Arch Research Assistance. 4. Musical tapes for use with the Most Excellent Master Degree, produced by Apollo Dramatic Chapter. These can be borrowed for a $10.00 deposit (and you are permitted to make your own copy), or purchased for $10.00. 5. Manual of Suggestions for Chapter Officers, 1984 edition. Every Chapter officer should have one. Price is $1.00 each. 6. Codes. Up-to-date copies of our Grand Chapter Code are available at $10.50 each, cover included; or for $7.00 each for contents only. Postage is extra. 7. Many educational pamphlets. See the Price List your Secretary has. 8. The excellent 2-volume Selby-Walker history of the first 150 years of our Grand Chapter. 9. Back issues of Proceedings of the Ohio Chapter of Research (containing Masonic papers and articles). 10. Various forms for chapter use. 11. York Rite materials, including petitions for degrees (every Chapter should be using these), promotional leaflets, The York Rite of Freemasonry by Speidel, York Rite passports. Price lists have again been sent to all Chapter Secretaries.

Appreciation Thanks again to the secretaries of the Chapters of this state for the many hours of dedicated effort they spend in maintaining the records and operating the monetary and membership business of their chapters. For most there is little "pay" except for the knowledge that they are doing something worthwhile that needs doing. We appreciate 54 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter their cooperation with our office. Thanks also to Jacqueline for her devotion to our order and the effort “above and beyond” the call of duty.

Fraternally submitted, Dale G. Ray, Jr., Grand Secretary

REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio: Your committee on Masonic Education is pleased to submit the following report for the Capitular year 2005 -2006:

COMMITTEE MEETINGS: 1. October 15, 2005 - A general committee meeting was in conjunction with the Grand Officers meeting in Milford, Ohio. The committee reviewed previous activities and began the planning for the Education Program for 2005 –2006. 2. November 5, 2005 - Ohio Masonic Home, Springfield, Ohio The 14th annual District Education Officers School of Instruction was held with twenty of the twenty-six D.E.O.’s in attendance. The usual mileage allocation was allowed by Grand High Priest Zimmerman. Attendance suffered slightly due to the Ohio Priory meeting being held the same day in Bellefontaine. Overall, attendance was still very good with an additional number of District Deputies, Grand Officers and interested Companions joining in the session. This school is held to instruct the District Education Officers on their duties; to provide them the necessary tools to be successful; and to review the policies and programs of the Grand Chapter’s Education Committee. All members of the Education Committee took an active part and provided instruction on various topics. Special thanks are extended to Grand High Priest Kermit Zimmerman, not only for attending but also for his participation. The Ohio Masonic Home and staff provided outstanding facilities, excellent luncheon, and a guided tour of the home. The DEO’s and other attendees were all very pleased with the visit to our “Home on the Hill”. 3. February 18, 2006 - A general committee meeting held in conjunction with the spring meeting of the Grand Officers and District Deputes. The primary topic of discussion for the committee was the "Seminar of Masonic Instruction" held in previous years. Suggestions for improvement included holding "mini" seminars in different areas of the state; hold seminars through out the entire year, rather than just in the summer; revise course content and homework/research requirements; etc. Unfortunately, no firm consensus was arrived at and additional considerations will have to be made. OFFICERS SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION: This portion of the Education Committee report dealing with Officer's Schools of Instruction is virtually the same as the past two reports. Each year the District Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 55

Deputies Grand High Priest organizing an Officers School of Instruction. Held during the months of June through September, they may be conducted as a district school, or as is more often the case, as a regional school. The Grand King generally attends that day to present his program for the upcoming year. As was reported in both the 2004 and 2005 reports, there continues to be a decline in both school attendance and in the course content. Deputy’s reports show that, on average, only 2/3rds of their Chapters attend the school. It seems that the perception is that only "new" officers need to attend. Junior officers and High Priest going back in for a second or third term, tend not to attend. There is always opportunity to gain knowledge and to become a better officer, no matter your status in Chapter - old or new! The Education committee section of the Chapter Management Manual defines the minimum course content to be presented at the schools. If just the minimum requirements were followed, instruction sessions would take a minimum of 4 hours. If each recommended topic were covered, the time required would be closer to 8 hours. The sessions again this past year were, on average, only 3 hours (actually a little less than in 2004) with about one hour of that time being dedicated to the Grand Kings program. Topics being covered were at a minimum. Once again, we seem to have changed the focus of this Officers School of Instruction from that of providing the tools and information our constituent officers need to be successful to more of that of hosting the Grand King. Not all deputies submitted their reports, in spite of distributing the report form on several occasions. This oversight was addressed at the Deputies School of Instruction held in August and we trust that next year all reports will be submitted in a timely manner. We commend Right Excellent Glenn Greenamyer, Deputy for District 18, for having conducted not just one school, but three separate schools this past Capitular year.

RESOURCE COURSE: The resource course is a series of questions on Capitular Code, protocol, bylaws, procedures and other related Capitular topics. Answers are gleaned from the Grand Chapter code, Chapter Management Manual, Officer manual and other reference books. As the code and other sources of information are updates or modified, the resource course must be modified as well to reflect current information. This was accomplished in 2004 with each District Deputy, the administrator of the course, being provided complete new course material for use within their districts. Each year we encourage our Chapter officers (and any interested Companion) to complete the course. The committee was very pleased to provide certificates to the following Companions for efforts in having successfully completed Series I and / or Series II: David Fouch Circleville 20 Series I & II Gerald Newman Hillsboro 40 Series I & II Les Bower Hillsboro 40 Series I Don Wise Hillsboro 40 Series I & II Charles Sanders Hillsboro 40 Series I Richard Smith Manchester 129 Series I & II 56 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

LewFleege Wooster27 SeriesI&I Carl Zemancik Oriental 128 Series I & II ThomasMStrong Mansfield28 SeriesI&I Wilbur Ritzhaupt Mansfield 28 Series I & II Charles Bonecutter Shelby 178 Series I & II Devlin Stermer Wooster 27 Series I & II Darrell Porter Shelby 178 Series I & II James Zemancik Oriental 128 Series I & II Alva Bishop Shelby 128 Series I & II Robert Blankenhorn Mansfield 28 Series I & II Dennis VanHoosier Bucyrus 160 Series II Charles Mille Bucyrus 160 Series II Ricky Hilty Wooster 27 Series II J. Keith Green Oak Harbor 162 Series I Stephen Kaiser Lebanon 5 Series I David Slusher Lebanon 5 Series I Richard Grimes Wilmington 63 Series I Michael Bailey Portage 202 Series I Marshall Hunt Cumminsville 158 Series I & II Robert Storrer Willis 131 Series I & II David Headley Cumminsville 158 Series I & II David DeMoss Batavia 112 Series I & II Wing Fun Chow Cumminsville 158 Series I & II David Schroder Zanesville 9 Series I & II Darrell Duncan Norwood 193 Series I & II Walter Fischer Milford 35 Series I & II Jeffrey Crocker Norwood 193 Series I & II John Disney Batavia 112 Series I & II Bruce Holloway Norwood 193 Series I & II Robert May Milford 35 Series I & II ScottMcCollum Delta179 SeriesI&II Allan Kidwell Delta 179 Series I & II ThomasWilliams Willis131 SeriesI&II Joel Shnider Norwood 193 Series I & II

ROYAL ARCH SCHOOLS: Each Capitular year our District Education Officers (DEO) are to conduct a series of Royal Arch Schools. The format for the schools is detailed in the Chapter Management Manual. In short, the schools may be eight sessions conducted within one year or four sessions over a two-year period. The topics to be covered for the school are established by the education committee, however, deviations to the recommended curriculum is allowed to enable qualified speakers to take part. Companions who attend all 8 sessions are awarded a pocket card acknowledging their participation. It has been suggested that an additional form of recognition be given to those Companions who have completed a Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 57 second complete series of schools. This new award will be available this next year. A review of the “Summary Reports of Royal Arch Schools” from the District Education Officers is as follows: District 1: No report District 2: No report (2nd year) District 3: 4 Sessions Average time: 1 hr- 10 min Total attendance: 72 District 4: No report District 5: 2 Sessions w/2 present. Avg time: 50 min Total attendance: 36 District 6: 1 Session w/4 presentations Average time: 30 min per session Total attendance: 10 District 7: 4 Sessions Average time: 55 minutes Total attendance: 62 District 8: 8 Sessions Average time: 22 minutes Total attendance: 108 District 9: No report District 10: No report District 11: No report District 13: 4 Sessions Average time: 1 hour Total attendance: 59  Unfortunately, the DEO in District 13 was unable to fulfill his responsibilities and DDGHP Larry Byrd handled both positions. As always, REC Byrd's reports are very detailed and comprehensive. District 14: No report District 15: 8 Sessions Average time: 2 hours Total attendance: 85 All sessions held in 2005 District 16: 3 Sessions Average time: 35 minutes Total attendance: 55 District 17: 1 Session Average time: 1 hr,35 min Total attendance: 24 District 18: 2 Sessions Average time: 2 hours Total attendance: 30 District 19: 1 Session Average time: 45 minutes Total attendance: 17 w/ 4 classes District 20: 1 Session Average time: 15 min per class Total attendance: 26 w/ 5 classes The following Companions, reported by the D. E. O. to have successfully attended all 8 sessions of the Royal Arch School, were presented pocket cards: John Watkins Trinity 44 James Stephens Hamilton 21 Robert Jones Chillicothe 4 Donald Wise Hillsboro 40 Wayne Henderson Toronto 221 Richard Allen Toronto 221 Donald Moore Toronto 221 William Henderson Cadiz 171 James O'Neal Cadiz 171 * Other Companions may have been presented with pocket cards for attending 8 sessions, however, their names were not provided by the DEO, therefore, could not be included with this report. 58 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

INSPECTION REPORTS: A total of 126 (of the 162 possible) Chapter Education Officer reports were submitted by the District Education Officers. A fine response from the Education Officers! These reports detail the educational activities of the constituent Chapters and are to be completed at the annual inspection convocation. Information gleaned from the 126 reports is as follows: 1. As with the past several reports, most Chapters use just one candidate counselor, although several report 3 or 4 counselors. In most cases, the Education Officer (CEO) serves in both capacities. 2. Candidate counselors have the necessary handbook (although we recommend using the flip charts). 3. Candidates are usually counseled prior to degrees with a slight increase in the number reported being counseled following the degree conferrals. 4. Almost every Chapter presents Bible markers. (This has been a very worthwhile program put into place some 15 years ago. More than several thousand sets have been printed and distributed.) 5. The CEO short talk booklet, distributed in 2005 has helped the CEO's in making short talks at each stated Convocation. We again recommend that each High Priest 2 -3 minutes for education at each of convocations. 6. Education nights continue to be reported as being planned; fewer report actually holding the education night. 7. Almost every Chapter reports that “Candidate Counseling Flip-charts” are being used, however, it goes without saying that there must be candidates in order to counsel. One deficiency on the DEO report form report was no requirement for the DEO to actually see the flip charts. This requirement was added with a revision to the form in October 2005. In spite of a revised RAE3 report form being distributed to the DEO's last year, many reports were submitted on outdated forms. Hopefully, this will be addressed at the next DEO instructional seminar. We again commend each District Education Officer for his hard work and efforts on behalf of the Education Committee; for conducting the Royal Arch Schools; attending inspections and for visiting the Chapters and providing our members with additional “Light and Knowledge.” You are the backbone of the education program in Ohio. We conclude this report on a sad note, acknowledging the loss of fellow committee members Ron Libbee and Marvin Rader. Right Excellent Companion Libbee, first appointed in 2005, was never able to take an active part due to his illness. Right Excellent Companion Rader served on the education committee from his appointment in October, 2002 as a District Education Officer for the 19th District until his death earlier this year. He took an active part in the District Education Officer schools of Instruction, assisted with the revision to the resource courses; made presentations at the Seminars of Masonic instruction, and most importantly, took the lead in developing the booklet of short talks for Chapter Education Officers. Both Right Excellent Companion Rader and Right Excellent Companion Libbee were good men and dedicated Masons. They will be missed. Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 59

Fraternally submitted, Wayne S. Dill, PGHP, Chairman James E. Barnes, Jr., DDGHP, 8th Dist. Lawrence Cullifer, D.D.G.H.P. 19th Dist. Henry A. Dodson, P.D.D.G.H.P. 3rd Dist. Thomas H. Tupper, P.D.D.G.H.P. 19th Dist. Kermit V. Zimmerman, Grand Scribe Norman J. Lincoln, Grand Historian Glen L. Opp, Grand Fraternal Correspondent

COMMENTS FROM MOST EXCELLENT COMPANION WAYNE S. DILL Chairman – Royal Arch Foundation

Most Excellent Companion Zimmerman called upon M. Ex. Comp. Wayne S. Dill, Chairman of the Royal Arch Foundation, to give the report of the Royal Arch Foundation. He made the following comments:

“Most Excellent, the report of the Royal Arch Foundation is contained on pages 39 to 45 in the proceedings and I would encourage every companion to read, with interest, the report of the Foundation and the activities therein and see what we been able to accomplish this last year. Now, for the very first time, and I believe everybody is aware of it, we will be holding a silent auction with the funds going to the Royal Arch Foundation in support, actually, to build the endowment to be able to provide special needs kids with scholarships. It will be set up in the registration area with all the items to be auctioned off. This is a silent auction beginning at four o'clock. Please stop by and see what we have to offer and then bid high and bid often. Remember what this money is going for is to support the endowment of the Royal Arch Foundation. We've had questions about Edieann Didham and her health. Edieann will be at the banquet tonight, her and her husband Jim, to share in the activities of our grand banquet. Her health is holding up and she' and Jim are doing a lot of traveling right now. I'm sure she's looking forward to seeing each of you. Our new CEO for the Adopt American Network is Wendy Spoerl. Wendy will be here tonight with an Adopt American family. Many children that this family has adopted will be part of our grand banquet and, Most Excellent, I know that you have them on your agenda for a few comments. I would remind everybody that the Adopt American Network will hold their annual charity auction on Friday, October 13 at the Great Hall of the Toledo Masonic Complex in Toledo. If you're interested, and we would encourage you to come, it is an outstanding event and generates thousands and thousands of dollars in support of Adopt America. Unfortunately, on a very sad note, our secretary-treasurer, Right Excellent Companion Robert Blankenhorn suffered the loss of his son in a car accident yesterday. With that in mind. he has the records for the pin presentations and certificates. So if you were expecting your lapel pin to be presented tomorrow morning at Grand Chapter, we would ask that you bear with us during this difficult time as Bob goes through this. We certainly don't want to try and second-guess his records and who was and wasn't eligible to receive pins. We will make arrangements for certificates to be mailed, and the lapel pins to be 60 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter presented at a later date. We ask your indulgence with that and further ask that you offer your thoughts and prayers for Companion Blankenhorn and his lady Pam as they go through this most tragic situation. Most Excellent, that is the report of your committee on the Royal Arch Foundation. I move for the acceptance of this report.

REPORT OF THE ROYAL ARCH FOUNDATION

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio: Your Royal Arch Foundation is pleased to submit the following report for the 2005 – 2006 Capitular Year: At the Grand Chapter session in 2005, a resolution was presented to the Board of Directors to better define the procedure for appointment of trustees to the foundation. The Code of Regulations, in their original form, was ambiguous and did not clearly define the procedure/policy. The resolution, as listed below, which mirrors the procedure used by the Ohio Masonic Home, now better defines the board policy:

“BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL ARCH FOUNDATION, that the Grand High Priest, and each of his successors, immediately following his installation into office, appoint three (3) trustees to serve on the Royal Arch Foundation board for period of three (3) years. Be it further resolved that the Board of Trustees recommend to the Grand High Priest the following Companions to serve on the board, effective October 6, 2005, for the specified period of time: M. E. C. Jerry Crawford Three (3) years(Terms to expire in October, 2008) M. E. C. Robert D. Crabbs Three (3) years R. E. C. Garis Pugh Three (3) years M. E. C. Jean W. Justus Two (2) year (Terms to expire in October, 2007) R. E. C. Jim McDonald Two (2) years R. E. C. Robert Wise Two (2) years M. E. C. Wayne S. Dill One (1) year (Terms to expire in October, 2006) R. E. C. Kermit Zimmerman One (1) year R. E. C. Robert Draye One (1) year Selection of officers, filling of vacancies and other related issues shall conform to Article IV of the Code of Regulations of Royal Arch Foundation, Inc.”

Sections of the Code of Regulations, dealing with Trustees, were then amended to conform to the above resolution. In March, 2006, the Royal Arch Foundation fact sheet was updated. It answers a number of questions about the Foundation, awards, and the Adopt America Network. Although this document has been distributed to a number of Companions, it is worthy of being included in this report: Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 61

ROYAL ARCH FOUNDATION Information Sheet March, 2006

Is the Royal Arch Foundation incorporated and does it have 501( c )(3) status? Yes! The Royal Arch Foundation, having being approved by Grand Chapter in 2002, Jurisprudence Chairman George Hall submitted Articles of Incorporation to the State of Ohio and our Secretary filed the necessary forms to the IRS for approval. We are incorporated and were granted 501 ( c )(3) status by the IRS in September, 2003. Can I deduct contributions to the Foundation on my income tax? Yes! Now that we have 501( c )(3) status with the IRS, all contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible as allowed by the IRS. As with any charitable contribution, always check with your tax advisor. Will my donations be documented? The Foundation’s secretary / treasurer maintains an extensive database that tracks all donations. With a contribution of $10, or more, the Foundation sends a letter acknowledging your contribution. For your tax records, the IRS only requires you to have a statement confirming contributions of cash or by check for amounts of $500.00 or more from a charitable organization. Will I be recognized for my contributions? Absolutely! The Foundation will recognize an individual, a Chapter, or an outside group’s contributions. Depending on the size of a donation, a certificate, or in some cases, a lapel pin will be presented to acknowledge your support of the Foundation. Please ensure your donations, made payable to the “Royal Arch Foundation”, are sent directly to the Foundation at: PO Box 511, Shelby, Oh 44875. Do not send to the Grand Secretary’s office. What are the awards being given? A Chapter donating an amount equivalent to $1.00 per member will receive a certificate for 100% participation; an individual, Chapter or District donating $100.00 will receive a silver certificate; a $250.00 contribution will be recognized with at gold certificate. $500.00 will be a lapel pin with a Sapphire; $1500 an Amethyst; $2500 a Ruby and at the $3500 level, the stone will be a diamond. Unlike some other charities where awards are based upon an annual donation, all contributions to the RAF will accumulate and your award will keep upgrading to the next level. What about R.A.R.A.? Have we dropped them as a Charity? Royal Arch Research Assistance is still the charity of the General Grand Chapter International and we encourage your continuing support of this fine organization. The Royal Arch Foundation was formed to meet the needs of Ohio Royal Arch Masons but not at the exclusion of a charity that we have supported for so many years. Remember, all RARA donations are to be sent to the Grand Secretary’s office. He will then forward them on to RARA. The Foundation does ask that for any current or future giving, you consider making the Foundation your charity of choice. The Foundation has selected the Adopt America Network as the recipient of its support. Who is in charge of the Foundation and how are they elected? The initial trustees for Board of Directors were selected from active Royal Arch Masons in Ohio. Each year, three of these trustees will have their terms expire. The Grand High Priest then has the option of re-appointing him / them 62 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

or securing a new trustee(s). The Grand High Priest, Grand King and Grand Scribe will serve as “ex officio” members of the board. Does all of my donation go to Adopt America? No. A small percentage of your donations will be held by the foundation to pay for administrative expenses – this includes postage, the certificates and lap pins, brochures, etc. No salary or expenses are paid to any of the board members. What is the status of the “Limited Edition Plaques?” A few of the Limited Edition Plaques, provided by Adopt America, are still available. As you know, it takes $1000.00 to obtain one of these special plaques. If you, your Chapter, or your district are interested in obtaining one, contact Wayne Dill, Foundation President, or Robert Blankenhorn, Foundation Secretary and also DDGHP – District 10, to see which plaques may still available. What does the Adopt America Network expect from Royal Arch Masonry? Well, our financial support for sure. However, our contributions are a small part of their overall operating budget. More importantly, AAN wants Royal Arch Masons to share the message of special needs adoption within our communities, churches, and other civic groups. Further, they hope that concerned Royal Arch Masons can help locate new adoptive parents who are willing to fill this most vital role. What does Adopt America really do? Adopt America’s goal is to find permanent homes for hard to place children that are currently in the foster care system. These are the children most difficult to place – older children, minority and mixed race, children with physical or emotional problems. They believe that every child is entitled to a permanent loving home. They utilize a network of volunteer adoption specialists, who are themselves adoptive parents, to recruit and match families with waiting children. 257 children were placed in 2005 – an all time high! The goal is to increase this number each year. With our support, they will achieve this goal. How much does it cost to adopt a child? The adoptive parents pay nothing. Adopt America provides family services including training, home studies, referrals for support services, and matching with children in foster care. All of this adds up to about $3500.00 per child. Because they utilize volunteer adoption specialists, they can save taxpayers $20,000 to $30,000 in costs usually associated in the normal adoption process. The Royal Arch Foundation is using $3500.00, the cost of placing a child, as its target for special recognition – the diamond lapel pin. How do we expect to get the message out? For one, ensure that the pamphlets, distributed to each Chapter secretary, are included with the dues notices. The Adopt America Network provides speakers who will come in and present a program, however, if you ask them to do this, make it worth their while. (They shouldn’t have to drive a hundred or two hundred miles to speak to only three people!) Each of the quarterly news letters distributed by AAN feature an article, including photos, about the Royal Arch Masons and our support of AAN. (Contact them to be added to the mailing list.) Don’t forget to refer friends to the AAN website – www.adoptamericanetwork.org - it’s a great source of information on adoption. Notice that they include the Royal Arch Mason Keystone right on their home page! Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 63

What can we do right now? Continue sharing the message of the Royal Arch Foundation and its connection and support of Adopt America. Work on a fund raising projects. Consider attending any of the several AAN sponsored events, namely their annual Family Recruitment Day, held in Toledo (usually in July). Their main fund raising event is the annual Dinner Auction, also held in Toledo in October each year. You might want to consider donating an item to support this event. AAN also conducts an “Adoption Carnival” for prospective adoption families and special needs kids. Gary LaRoche, a Past District Deputy Grand High Priest, and AAN Board member, has acted as carnival chairman for several years. Companions from Districts 7 & 8 have been taking active parts in the carnival, was well as helping at the annual AAN Christmas party. When is the next Adopt America Network Annual Auction? Adopt America Network’s is already preparing for the 21st Annual Dinner Auction to be held on October 13, 2006. Companies or individuals interested in sponsorship packages ranging from $1250 to $10,000 are welcome. Donations of items for the auction are also welcome. Can my Chapter sponsor an adoption event? Absolutely!! Adopt America Network has adoption specialists working around the state of Ohio recruiting families and matching them with children who wait in foster care. A Chapter can sponsor an adoption fair and family recruitment celebration. Adopt America will assist with you in setting up the event. As a sponsor, you help Adopt America Network cover the costs of carnival games, toys, prizes, refreshments and all the other items needed to bring families together to support adoption. It’s a great opportunity for Masonry, the public and Adopt America to come together in your community! If I have additional questions, who do I call? Contact Foundation Chairman Wayne Dill at 734-782-5204. He can handle your questions about the foundation and forward any questions about the Adopt America Network on to their staff in Toledo. In the future, you might want to check out the Grand Chapter’s web-site at OhioGrandChapter.Org. There is a page dedicated to the Grand Chapter Charities. *** A focus for the Foundation this past year was to further the goal of creating an endowment fund. As most of the funds coming into the foundation are forwarded on to Adopt America, a different revenue stream needed to be developed. Having seen the success of the annual charity auction held by the Adopt America Network each year, the board has agreed to try a similar approach at Grand Chapter. Earlier this year flyers were sent to each Chapter announcing the first ever Royal Arch Foundation Charity Auction. We have borrowed on the successes of AAN and are utilizing their ideas and suggestions to provide a quality event. As this report is being written, the success of this auction is uncertain. I am positive that the Companions of Ohio will continue their support. We will know on Thursday, October 5th how well this initiative was received. We are pleased to announce that our contributions to the Adopt America Network exceeded $20,000.00 again this year. Adopt America has listed us as one of their premier sponsors with the Royal Arch Keystone prominently featured on their website and in their newsletters and other publications. 64 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

I am proud that Royal Arch Masons, in addition to the financial support this past year, assisted Adopt America at a number of their events. This working together promotes a closer relationship between our two groups.  Served dinner, set up/clean up, and helped Santa pass out gifts to the kids at the annual Christmas party, held in December in Toledo.  Hosted 25 AAN kids and adults at a Mudhens baseball game in June, 2006.  Manned games and craft tables at the annual AAN adoption carnival held August 6, 2006 in Bowling Green.  A group of volunteers, Companions and ladies from the 8th district, sorted clothing and household items at the AAN headquarters on September 23, 2006 for distribution to adoptive families.  7th district hosted a group from AAN, including the Nusum family with over 20 adopted children, at their annual Hog Roast.  AAN, in turn, attended the annual Browning Masonic Community summer event with a fine display on special needs adoption. The Foundation is again sponsoring a table for Adopt America representatives and guests at the Grand Chapter banquet. Their message on adoption of special needs children is always heart warming and impressive. Listen carefully - the message is very simple – every child deserves to be wanted, needed, loved and cared for by a permanent family. Every child deserves a home! The Royal Arch Foundation and the Royal Arch Masons in Ohio can be proud of our partnership with the Adopt America Network as they continue their mission of placing special needs kids, sibling groups, older kids, minority kids, into loving and caring homes. These children deserve no less. Fraternally submitted, Wayne S. Dill, President – Royal Arch Foundation

ROYAL ARCH FOUNDATION FINANCIAL REPORT August 13, 2006 Beginning Balance 8/13/05 $7,912.99 Income Donations $16,407.04 Total Income $16,407.04

Expenses Adopt America $5,000.00 Awards $1,320.00 Advertising (Brochures) $750.00 Grand High Priest Reception $200.00 Insurance $400.00 Office Expense $116.10 Total Expense $7,786.10

Balance On Hand 8/13/06 $15,533.93 Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 65

REPORT of COMMITTEE on CHARTERS & DISPENSATIONS

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio: There were three mergers in this Grand Jurisdiction this year as follow:

DATE MERGING CHAPTER MERGED INT DIST February 1, 2006 Alvin G. Myrice # 229 Fort Meigs # 29 8 March 1, 2006 Fort Industry # 208 Fort Meigs # 29 8 May15,2006 Acacia#195 Norwood#193 4

We wish that much success will come out of the mergers of these Chapters. There are several other Chapters contemplating mergers. This committee believes we must look to the needs of the future. We believe only a few Chapters can be more effective in promoting Royal Arch Masonry by merging than where they now are. Please remember that this committee should be informed as soon as the first steps to merge are taken.

Respectfully submitted, Chester W. Hammond, PGHP, Chairman Robert F. Benton, DDGHP 4th Dist. Robert M. Huntzinger, PGHP James M. Frazier, DDGHP 3rd Dist. Robert W. Thomas, GM 1st Veil Stephen F. Miller, DDGHP, 11th Dist.

Most Excellent Companion Hammond, having given the report of the Committee on Charters and Dispensations, then made the following comments:

“In addition to this report, in August of this past year we received a request for a new Mark Lodge to be started in Jeffersonville, Ohio. I have examined the proposed by-laws and the petition requesting a dispensation to form this new Mark Lodge. All appears to be at order. I concur that this would be an asset to Royal Arch Masonry and I move that the Grand Chapter proceed with the formation of this new Mark Master Lodge in Jefferson . The request has been signed by nineteen companions from Xenia Chapter and from Hillsboro Chapter. Most Excellent, all appears in order.”

The motion was approved by the Companions and Grand High Priest Zimmerman announced dispensation would be granted. The Companions, who had signed the request to form this Lodge of Mark Masters were then directed to approach the East where he presented them Dispensation empowering them to open and hold a regular Lodge of Mark Master, to be called Fayette Lodge of Mark Masters in Jeffersonville, Ohio with Companion Ronald W. Sears as Right Worshipful Master; Larry E. Allen as Senior Warden and Mark D. Hoppes as Junior Warden.. The officers and Companion of Fayette Mark Master Lodge then received a hearty round of applause from the Companions. 66 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Grand High Priest Zimmerman announced the school for Kings, Scribes and Companions would be held at 2:00PM under the direction of Grand King James McDonald and Grand Scribe Garis Pugh. He further announced that the Order of High Priesthood would be conferred beginning at 2:30P.M. All current and Past High Priests, not yet members, were encouraged to submit a petition and receive this most impressive work. Our out-of-state visitors were invited to attend. The Grand Secretary announced the names of seven Chapters that had not yet registered and suggested that the deputies contact a representative of the Chapter to ensure their attendance on Thursday.

Recess at the Close of the First Day Most Excellent Companion Zimmerman called the Grand Chapter from Labor to Refreshment until 8:30A.M. on Thursday, October 5, 2006.

Benediction by Rt. Ex. Companion Raymond Sharritts “Companions, let us pray. Heavenly Father, as we pause in the midst of this day for a time of refreshment, we ask your blessing on us and our fellowship and upon the food that we shall eat. We ask that you would be with us as we take this time to prepare for the rest of the day and the acts that are to come this evening. Be with us now as we go in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.”

GRAND CHAPTER BANQUET

Approximately 425 Royal Arch Masons and their ladies attended the Annual Banquet on Wednesday evening. Among those attending were Miss Many Lee Spellman, Grand Worthy Advisor of Rainbow in Ohio, accompanied by her mother; Mrs, Janince F. Morris, Supreme Deputy for Rainbow and her husband Paul; Miss Ashley Mann, Miss Ohio Jobs Daughter; Miss Katherayne Houck, Grand Bethel Honored Queen, Job’s Daughters of Ohio accompanied by her mother; Mrs. Elly Meyers, Grand Guardian and her husband Richard; Craig A. Loose, State Master Councilor of Ohio DeMolay accompanied by Jacob Wrihesman, State Scribe; H. Jeffery Shaw, Executive Officer of DeMolay in Ohio and his wife Pam; Bonnie G. Youngblood, Worthy Grand Matron, Order of the Eastern Star and her husband John; Barry R. Metzger, Worthy Grand Patron of OES in Ohio; and Merlyn E. Meredith, Grand Recorder of the Grand Council, R. & S.M. of Ohio and his wife Jane; and many other Ohio and out-of-state guests.

EARL C. GIFFORD DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

Most Excellent Companion Zimmerman, at the Grand Banquet, presented the Earl C. Gifford Distinguished Service Award to the following deserving Companions: Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 67

Robert W. Case, born October 11, 1919 and Wyandot County, Ohio was a dairy and grain farmer from 1937 to 1972, and also worked for the Upper Sandusky school system as a supervisor of buildings, grounds and transportation. Robert is a past master and current treasurer of Enterprise Lodge No. 579; Past High Priest of McCutcheon Chapter No. 96 (two times0; Past District Deputy Grand High Priest in 1989-1991; Past Illustrious Master of Upper Sandusky Council No. 98; Past Commander of Marion Commandery No. 36. He received his KYCH in 1980 in Ohio Priory No. 18 He also is a member of Aladdin Shrine, past president of Wyandot Country Club; Tall Cedars of Lebanon; Allied Masonic Degrees (Past Sovereign Master) and the Valley of Toledo, AASR, where he received the Meritorious Service Award in 2000. Robert is a DeMolay Alumni Charter Member and served on the advisory board for Rainbow. Robert is also active in the Farm Bureau, Grange, VFW, and AMVETS. He is a member of the United Church of Christ in Sycamore, Ohio. His chapter recommended him for his continued service to many Masonic organizations. Donald E. Flor, born May 20, 1925 in Akron, Ohio, is retired. Donald is a Past Master of Shelby Lodge No. 350 (three times); and Past High Priest of Shelby Chapter No. 178. He is a member of the Valley of Columbus and Al Koran Shrine. He served as president of the Shelby shrine club. Donald is a Past Worthy Patron of the Order of Eastern Star (seven times). He served several terms as president of the Shelby Temple Company and has conducted or participated in nearly 100 Masonic funerals. He has spent many hours working on maintenance and improvement projects for the local Masonic Temple. Donald served in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific during World War II. In his community, he has participated in the organization of local civic parades on national holidays. He and his wife are members of the First Presbyterian Church of Shelby where Donald has served on the Board of Trustees and served in various other capacities including participating in several major maintenance projects. He is a frequent visitor to area hospitals, care centers, and nursing homes to give support to those in need. Clarence M. Martin, born November 19, 1926 in Worcester Ohio is a retired office manager for auto dealerships. He is a Past Master of Cuyahoga Falls Lodge No 735 (3 times); Past High Priest and current Treasurer of Cuyahoga Falls Chapter No 225; Past District Education Officer for the 17th Capitular district; Past Illustrious Master and current Treasurer of Cuyahoga Falls Council No 144; and Past Commander of Cuyahoga Falls Commandery No. 83. He received his KYCH in 2002 in Ohio Priory No. 18. Clarence is a member of the Valley of Indianapolis. He is also a member of Tadmor Shrine and the Royal Order of Scotland. Clarence served in the United States Marines during World War II. He has dedicated himself to serving mankind through his church and Masonry. For the Shrine he drives patients to the Shrine Hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania. He served the First Christian Church of Cuyahoga Falls as congregation chairman, elder, deacon, and treasurer. He and his poodle Brandy are frequent visitors to hospitals and nursing homes. His nominators point out that he is always available to serve when needed. 68 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

John A. McCollum, born November 15, 1918 in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a retired production supervisor for the Ford Motor Company Erie. He is a Past Master of Edenton Lodge 332 (3 times); Past High Priest of Blanchester Chapter No 153; Past Illustrious Master of Blanchester Council No. 114; and a member of Wilmington Commandery No. 37. He is also a life member of the Valley of Cincinnati, AASR, and a Past Patron of Edenton Chapter, OES, (seven times). He is a tireless worker for all his Masonic bodies, including for the past twenty-five years as Royal Arch Captain for his chapter. He and his wife Nancy are members of the Stonelick Church of the Brethren, where he has served as an usher and on several committees. He also served as a Wayne Township trustee. John served the United States Army Air Corps in England during World War II. He serves the future of his community by providing a scholarship each year to a deserving graduate of Clermont Northeastern High School.

TH URSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2006

The Grand Chapter was called from Recess to Labor by Grand High Priest Kermit V. Zimmerman at 8:30A.M. at the Kings Island Conference Center.

Invocation by Rt. Excellent Companion Raymond Sharritts “Companions, let us pray. Eternal God, in your name we have assembled and in your name we desire to proceed in all our doings. We thank you for a night of refreshment and renewed energy. For time to enjoy old friendships and to prepare for this new day. We ask your blessing upon those who pass the mantel of responsibility to new leadership and pray your blessing - ‘Well done good and faithful servant.’ You alone are the custodian of our future; we depend on your grace. Blend our thoughts with your thoughts. Leaven this lump of creation we call our existence so that our work together will reflect your gifts of splendor. Amen”

REPORT OF THE AWARDS COMMITTEE

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio: Recognizing and rewarding Companions who “go the extra mile” is right in line with Most Excellent Companion Kermit V. Zimmerman’s theme this year “PRIME THE PUMP OF CAPITULAR MASONRY”. It has been the pleasure of this committee to serve our Grand Chapter this year and we thank you for the opportunity. Singling out the Companions most deserving of the District Awards is in the hands of the District Deputies Grand High Priest. We thank you for the timely manner in which you do your reports and all you do for our Grand Chapter. Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 69

Grand Chapter Awards

District Outstanding High Priest Outstanding Chapter 1 Hicksville # 188 2 Jack Hollman # 51 Spencerville # 169 3 Richard A. Grimes # 63 Eaton # 22 4 JohnDDisney#112 Norwood#193 5 Richard D. Smith # 129 6 Jerry K. Carlson # 34 Adoniram # 73 7 J. Avery Evinger # 58 Carey Chapter # 159 8 J. Thomas Foor, Jr. # 29 Oak Harbor # 162 9 Charles Lough # 23 Sandusky City # 72 10 Charles Bonecutter # 178 Shelby # 178 11 David Percival # 12 Horace W. Wright # 226 13 JohnDuck#108 Pomeroy#80 14 Allen L. French # 9 Zanesville # 9 15 Ben M. Moxley # 15 Tronoto # 221 16 Chagrin Falls # 152 17 Robert J. Keifer, Jr. # 243 Wadsworth # 243 18 Jack Butler # 86 Canton # 84 19 ElmerFordvary#213 Youngstown#93 20 Thomas R. Johnson # 231 Painesville # 46

District Most Improved Chapter Sojourners Award 1 Hicksville # 188 Lee Kausen # 188 2 Wapakoneta # 183 Lester Dicke # 51 3 Franklin # 24 Xenia # 36 4 Mariemont #234 Norwood Chapter # 193 5 Trowel # 70 Hillsboro Chapter #40 6 Star # 126 Lafayette Chapter # 60 7 Marion Chapter # 62 J. Avery Evinger # 58 8 Fort Industry # 208 Fort Meigs # 29 9 P. B. Morgan # 233 Roy F. Oswalt # 177 10 Ashland # 67 Wilbur F. Ritzhaupt # 28 11 Clinton # 26 Clinton # 26 13 McArthur # 102 14 Zanesville # 9 David E. Schroder # 9 15 Martins Ferry # 173 Gerald C. Hasley # 15 16 Cunningham # 187 17 Wadsworth # 243 Cuyahoga Falls # 225 18 Minerva # 123 19 Randal Davis # 223 20 Geneva#147 PainesvilleChapter#46 70 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

District District Workhorse 1 Christian A. King # 111 2 Ronald E. Yoakam # 169 3 James Stephens, Jr. # 21 4 John H. Donohoo # 35 5 David W. Fouch, Jr. # 20 6 Richard W. Stewart # 237 7 Ronald E. Pool # 96 8 David Kevorkian # 208 9 Earl Workman # 177 10 Darrell R. Porter # 178 11 Edwin E. Jackson # 26 13 John E. Winnett # 39 14 David Mourer # 53 15 Riley S. Cassell # 171 16 David Weimer # 206 17 Jessie L. Moore, Jr. # 202 18 Jack Temsey # 18 19 Carol E. Monday, Jr. # 100 20 Ronald L. Ensell # 8

The “Earl C. Gifford Distinguished Service Award” is the highest award given to a Companion by our Grand Chapter. Eleven nominations were received this year and our committee will evaluate them and make our recommendations to the Grand High Priest. The following criteria is being used in our selection process: 1. Age 2. Masonic Service 3. Community Service 4. Service to our Country 5. Religious Service 6. Presentation of application

Respectfully submitted, Terry J. Margeson, Grand Marshal, Chairman Donald W. Owens, Grand Guard Norman LoBell, PDDGHP, 4th District William D. Williams, Past Grand Marshal Norman R. Neely, PDDGHP, 4th District

PRESENTATION OF STAR AWARDS AND AWARDS OF DISTINCTION

Star Awards (for 3% or more net gain) Chapter Gain % Pomeroy #80 19 9.14% Star#126 4 7.27% Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 71

Morrow #143 4 6.90% Clyde #90 3 6.67% P. B. Morgan #233 4 4.49% Alliance#83 3 3.49% Mark Lodges North Bend #1 32 16.50% Dwight Warehime #3 3 4.05%

York Rite Plaque Awards (Presented for obtaining 5 petitions in Chapter, Council & Commandery) No names were submitted at the time of the Grand Convocation

Awards of Distinction (Presented for a gain or no loss in membership) Chapter Members Gain Years District Pomeroy #80 227 19 1 13 Star#126 59 4 1 6 Morrow #143 62 4 2 4 P. B. Morgan #233 93 4 1 9 Allaince#83 90 3 1 18 Clyde #90 48 3 2 9 Batavia #112 132 2 1 4 Chagrin Falls #152 85 2 1 16 Heights#206 85 2 1 16 Niles#223 117 2 1 19 Cincinnati #4 120 1 1 4 Union#15 101 1 2 15 Trowel #70 58 1 4 5 Salem#94 81 1 2 19 Nugen#124 63 1 1 14 Hicksville#188 57 1 1 1 Fremont #64 55 0 1 8 Bellaire #107 123 0 1 15 Wauseon #111 64 0 1 1 Manchester #129 42 0 1 5 Berea #134 95 0 2 16 James Ames Meecham #135 44 0 1 9 Jefferson #141 62 0 1 20 Wakeman #177 80 0 6 9 Toronto #221 91 0 1 15 Mariemont #234 116 0 1 4 Friendship #245 87 0 1 3 Mark Lodges North Bend Mark Lodge #1 226 32 9 4 Dwight Warehime #3 77 3 1 14 72 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

INTRODUCTION AND RECOGNITION OF THE RECIPIENTS of the EARL C. GIFFORD DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

Most Excellent Companion Zimmerman read the names of the Companions who had received the Earl C. Gifford Distinguished Service Award at the grand banquet the previous evening (Robert W. Case, Clarence M. Martin, Donald E. Flor, and John A. McCollum). He asked each to present themselves west of the Altar where he gave the following comments. “Last evening, when these awards were presented, to a man each of them said, ‘I don’t why I am receiving this - there are people who are so much more deserving of this honor’. Well, nothing could be more further from the truth. Congratulations to each one of you”. They were then accorded the Grand Honors of Masonry by the Companions with all previous recipients of this award also being asked to come forth and join them at the Altar.

PRESENTATION FOR CHARITABLE DONATIONS to the OHIO MASONIC HOME

Most Excellent Companion Zimmerman announced that at the beginning of his year as Grand High Priest, he would recognize any Companion donating $100.00 or more or to any Chapter donating an amount exceeding $1.00 per member to the Ohio Masonic Home. Because of tracking difficulties, most donation being made directly to the Home without going through the Grand Secretary’s office, there was no way to identify individuals with the request. Those Chapters that were identified were asked to gather west of the Altar and there presented a certificate by M. Ex. Comp. Zimmerman: Horeb Chapter 3 Urbana Chapter 34 Galion Chapter 142 Blanchester Chapter 153 WalnutChapter172 Mt.OliveChapter189 Victory Chapter 210 Toronto Chapter 221 Horace W. Wright Chapter 226

COMMENTS FROM RT. EX. COMPANION NORMAN G. LINCOLN Grand Historian

“Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Companions and/or friends, good morning. This is historic event. I know that because after they are over, all events become historic. I can tell that many of you believe the sooner that this event is over, the better. Well, you have been subjected to two Normans in a row - how bad can that be? For this you get to praise or blame our beloved future Past Grand High Priest Kermit Carpenter. As a historian I keep thinking in German. (laughter from the Companions). I was asked, or ordered, to give a few words about her upcoming bicentennial. We have had a number of bicentennials in the past one-third of a century - the Declaration of Independence; U.S. Constitution; Ohio becoming a state. Just last summer, Eaton, my hometown, celebrated 200 years of existence. We erected a statue of our founder William Bruce, which really pleased the pigeons. Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 73

In 2008 we will experience two centuries of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, while sometimes it seems like ten centuries instead. In 2006 was also the tri-centennial of the birth of brother Benjamin Franklin and next year will be the quadra-centennial of the founding of the Jamestown colony. I know that because, because I'm historian. Now, understand, I wasn't around for those events. I'm sure all of you know that on October 24, 1816, the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio was formed in Worthington and ten years from now we will be celebrating that truly historic event. Had it not been for Samuel Hoit, Chester Griswold, David Embree, and all the others that followed them, we would not be sitting here today, though I prophesize that one of you, here today, will be on this platform in 2016, presiding over that memorable ceremony. Most Excellent Companion Zimmerman has appointed a committee to prepare plans for those gala festivities in that year. Are their names, in alphabetical order, are Jeffrey Addis of Streetsboro, District Deputy Grand High Priest of the sixteenth district; James Frazer of Trenton, District Deputy Grand High Priest of the third Capitular district; Glenn Greenamyer from Canton, District Deputy Grand High Priest of the eighteenth district; Garis Pugh from Huntsville, current Grand Scribe; and Robert Thomas of Chardon, currently Grand Master of the First Veil. This is a fine group of Right Excellent Companions who have the advantage of being young enough to probably be living another ten years! If any of you have ideas about the bicentennial that you would like to present or if you would like to participate, I hope to be back in ten years, contact any of the committee. Finally speaking as the grand historian, if your chapter has not completed or updated its history, you only have ten years to do as we plan on issuing the third volume of the Grand Chapter history, which ended in 1966. Now I do remember that! Most Excellent. I move for the adoption of the Grand Historian’s report.”

REPORT OF THE GRAND HISTORIAN

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio: We were all historians before we were made Masons. As children we looked forward to Christmas and the Fourth of July. At school we had to memorize dates for battles and learn about the lives of famous men and women. As we matured, we had to remember birthdays and anniversaries and job interviews and utility payments. Then we petitioned the Lodge and were obligated and told we had to pass an examination. Some of us found the answers to the questions puzzling. We wondered if Freemasonry really existed in ancient times. We discovered that other Masons before us had engaged in research on such problems. We learned that some had written books dealing with the history of the various Grand Lodges. Reading these volumes made us curious about the history of our own Lodge and Chapter. Here many of us ran into problems. When we asked about local history, we were 74 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter met with a shrug of the shoulders or a blank stare. Every Lodge and Chapter has a history, written or not. Talk to a senior member. He can tell you how it was years ago. Memory is not history. Most of us are hard pressed to explain what happened yesterday, let alone last week or last year. Today's students have never been without cell phones and computers and compact discs. Most have never used a typewriter or traveled on a train or heard of Milton Berle. Many of today's High Priests never met Oliver Ormiston or Ed Selby. Most of them have never heard of Burleigh Cartmell or Roscoe Walcutt. History continues. Unless it is preserved, people forget. Every year we have Chapters that celebrate 50 or 100 or 150 years of activity. Our ancestors created and preserved the Royal Arch system we enjoy today. It is important that we continue to write and record what is happening at the present, so that our descendants will not have to wonder what life was like in the old days. The Grand Chapter would like to congratulate the following Chapters for turning in current histories during the last year: Circleville No. 20, Milford No. 35, Hillsboro No. 40, Adoniram No. 73, Chagrin Falls No. 152 and West Park No. 214. Has your Chapter updated its history? We recommend histories be updated every ten years. In 2008 the Grand Lodge will commemorate 200 years of existence. Make sure your Lodge is ready for this important milestone. Update your Lodge history. The Grand Chapter of Ohio will reach 200 years in 2016. Plans for updating our history are now underway. Don't be left out! Get your Chapter history done soon. Fraternally, Norman G. Lincoln

REPORT OF APOLLO DRAMATIC CHAPTER, TABERNACLE #1

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio: Greetings Companions, Tabernacle No. 1 slowed down just a bit with no new projects undertaken this past year, however, 10 York Rite displays were completed and distributed around the state- nicely done by our High Priest James Sutherin. Cost of doing this project was shared by Tabernacles No. 2 and No. 3. We thank them for their financial support in this project. If you attended the “classic car cruise-in” at Browning Masonic Community this summer, there was one prominently displayed in the Masonic tent. It provides great visibility for the York Rite of Masonry! I am sure the displays have been used at other Masonic events around the state. If not! Why? They are available for your use. Somehow, in spite of our close relationships and cooperative efforts with our other Companions, we have developed an on-going rivalry (friendly, of course, with the Companions of Tabernacle No. 2 from Southwest Ohio. We developed a makeup kit – they then produced make-up kits and gave them away; they donated $500 to help print the education flip charts – we donated $501, etc.,etc., well, earlier this year, they offered us a challenge – who can produce a low-cost “Fire from Heaven” prop that can be produced for use in the MEM degree? With increased restrictions on open flames; the Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 75 increased problems in obtaining the old shower tubes, etc., there is a need. Rules have been established: must be easily produced, easy to operate, cost cannot exceed $100, must be safe (no open flames) and a working model must be presented for judging at Grand Chapter in October! Tabernacle No. 2 has not accepted the challenge but our winning display will be presented during Grand Chapter. That’s why we’re No.1. Elected to serve for 2007 were: High Priest John W. Purdy (District 2) King Tim Betts (District 1) Scribe James Barnes (District 8) COH Harold Stimmel (District 7) Prin Soj. Ben Gehle (District 2) Sec/Trea Wayne Dill These new officers and our members are always seeking projects that will assist Chapters in the ritualistic work of the 4 Capitular degrees-areas dealing with music, lighting, make-up, props, staging, etc. Let us know your needs-the Tabernacles are here to help. Respectfully submitted, Wayne Dill, Sec. / Trea.

REPORT OF APOLLO DRAMATIC CHAPTER, TABERNACLE #2

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio: Apollo Dramatic Chapter Tabernacle No. 2 has had a very successful 2005-2006 year. The Tabernacle has come up with some very exciting projects and has put together several long range planning committees. These committees will be presenting updates as they progress and the projects should be coming out to the Chapters within the next 1 to 5 years. Tabernacle No. 2 consists of Districts 3, 4, 5, and 6. We meet in September, January and May. Meetings for the upcoming year are tentatively scheduled in Districts 4, 5, and 6. Officers for the ensuing year are: High Priest Henry Dodson 3rd District King Herb Clonch 6th District Scribe Wing Fun Chow 4th District Secretary / Treasurer Steven Duncan 3rd District Special projects this year: 2 Chapters have been incorporated into Tabernacle No. 2. We would like to welcome these 2 Chapters and invite them to participate in our meetings. Make-up kits were completed and distributed to these 2 Chapters, LaGrange Chapter No. 68, Ironton, Ohio and Trowell Chapter No. 70, Jackson, Ohio. Each Chapter in the Tabernacle No. 2 area should now have a makeup kit. Using these supplies makes the work much more interesting for all, but particularly for the Candidates. Several Chapters throughout the State have requested items that they were in need of for their Chapters. Tabernacle No. 2 was able to locate and contribute these items this past year. The participation this year has been great and we encourage the Companions to 76 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter attend the meetings. Several of the meetings have also included the Ladies with special speakers, entertainment, and demonstrations. The Music CD project was completed and CDs were available for each Chapter to pick up at Grand Chapter last fall. While the previous music CD’s provided background music for work in the Chapter Degrees, we have now undertaken a new project to make CDs to provide sound effects and music specific to each of the degrees. We know that this will be a complex task. However, under the direction of Brian Vance, from Hillsboro, who is a sound engineer and with the additional musical expertise provided by Ed Howard from the Cincinnati area, we think that it can be accomplished in the next three or four years. At the same time, we are working on a new project, requested by many, to provide some new ideas for the “Fire From Heaven” scene. Our goal is to provide a solution that is as realistic as possible, while making it both safe to use and inexpensive. If anyone has any special items or projects that they would like to present or any questions regarding Apollo Dramatic Chapter Tabernacle No. 2, contact any of the Officers or Trustees. Your support of Apollo Dramatic Chapter not only supports Capitular Masonry, but Masonry in general. If you are not a member or live in a part of the State that does not have a Tabernacle, do not hesitate to call for information on meetings or starting a Tabernacle. I am certain that, under the direction of our new leader, REC Hank Dodson, and the continued help and support you have given to me, this will be an even more successful and productive year. Respectfully submitted, Larry V. Hill, High Priest Steven A. Duncan, Secretary / Treasurer

REPORT OF APOLLO DRAMATIC CHAPTER, TABERNACLE #3

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio: (On March 31, 2003, Tabernacle #3 was formed in Northeast Ohio and is comprised of Districts 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 19, & 20.) On June 17, 2006 the following officers were elected. High Priest Edwin Herrick King Jim Parker Scribe Ed O’Brien Sec/Treasurer Robert Blankenhorn Trustee Don Starr (Any Companion that joined Tabernacle #3 by October 31, 2003 is a Charter Member. Currently our membership stands at 66. As a first project, Tabernacle #3 decided is going to investigate and publish information on standard ways for handling the fire in the MEM degree. Ed O’Brien was appointed chairman. Larry Palmer and James Parker will be on the committee. Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 77

Another project of the Tabernacle is the formulation of a Degree Team list of all Chapters by District in Tabernacle #3. John Hooper was appointed chairman. The Tabernacle has also undertaken the job of putting together a list of surplus equipment and robes. This list will be mailed to all the Royal Arch chapters in the Tabernacle. In addition the Tabernacle is taking over the current surplus equipment and robes; and will store, inventory, advertise, and distribute the items upon written request. Robert Blankenhorn was appointed chairman. Also, the Tabernacle is looking into a presentation of how to use and apply make up. This presentation would be videoed and edited, and then made available. Terry Mate was appointed chairman. Respectfully submitted, Edwin Herrick, High Priest Robert Blankenhorn, Sec/Treas.

THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE REPORTS THAT HAD NOT YET BEEN PRESENTED VERBALLY BY THEIR CHAIRMEN, WERE THEN APPROVED AS PRINTED:

COMMITTEE ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio: Having examined the Proceedings of the Grand Chapter of Ohio for the last Convocation, we your Committee on Unfinished Business find there is nothing to report under Unfinished Business from the last Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Ohio. Respectfully submitted, Jerry C. Crawford, PGHP, Chairman Alan D. Hart, PGHP William M. Berry, PGHP Arthur E. Ross, PGHP Chester W. Hammond, PGHP

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUENT RETURNS

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio: The records concerning the Annual returns of our Chapters have been reviewed and are as follows: Two Chapters (2) (Mt.Vernon Chapter #23 and Adoniram Chapter #73) submitted their annual reports and/or per capita after the July 1 deadline as per Section 106.03 of the Code. Even though there was a financial loss to these two (2) Chapters due to their lateness, we thanked them for their attention to the Code. As of July 11, 2006, six (6) Chapters have not submitted their annual returns or per capita. These Chapters are Huron Chapter #7, Franklin Chapter #24, Marion Chapter #62, Crystal Chapter #157, Oberlin Chapter #219 and Wadsworth Chapter #243. Garfield Chapter #150 did file an annual return, but they did not send the per capita 78 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter payment with the return. Therefore, these Chapters must be fined $50.00 as prescribed by the Code. The Committee wishes to thank those secretaries that submitted their returns on time and appreciates their efforts in getting their reports to the Grand Secretary on time. Fraternally submitted, Donald L. Losasso, GRAC, Chm. George M. Shell, GM 1st Veil Dale G. Ray, Jr., PGHP, Gr. Secretary Robert J. Trigg, DDGHP, 16th Dist. Garis E. Pugh, GCOH Glenn R. Greenamyer, DDGHP, 18th Dist.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MASONIC JURISPRUDENCE

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio Another Capitular year has come to an end relative to the activities of the Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence. Even though the curtain is drawn on the Committee’s activities for the 2005-2006 capitular year, a number of exciting and meaningful activities were, in fact, undertaken. The duties of this committee which have devolved upon its Members is a Committee which functions on a regular basis throughout the Capitular year. It is a conduit between it and the Grand Officers. There was a substantial amount of in-person dialogue which took place with many of the District Deputies and Officers of the respective Chapters. In addition thereto, the Chair was required to consult with Chapter members, especially District Deputies and Officers who required some general and legal interpretation of some aspects of the Code of Capitular Masonic Jurisprudence. This involved certain concerns of those requesting consultation, advice and direction. Fortunately, these consultations resulted in resolving some anxieties of those requesting advice and guidance. The end result was a smooth resolution of matters having to do with Masonic Jurisprudence. For that, the committee applauds those who sought those consultations, demonstrated their concern as well as a further enhancement of an understanding of the Code and the Constitution. In essence, the Committee congratulates all of those who in one manner or another, came into contact with either the Chair or the Committee as a whole. They all demonstrated a deep sense of understanding, responsibility, and dedication to Capitular Masonry. Typically, throughout the Capitular year, this Committee becomes involved in reviewing Dispensation Requests. Additionally, it is called upon to review changes in Chapter By-Laws. Also, it is annually unfortunate that consolidations of Chapters become a requirement. This is a matter which over the years has become chronic, but ultimately they do result in the furtherance of the philosophy of the fraternity. Even though the Committee became somewhat involved in reviewing reasons for consolidations those consolidations certainly benefited the Chapters who went through the exercise of consolidations. No proposed amendments to the Code or the Constitution were submitted for approval by the Committee. This can be translated into a better and deeper understanding Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 79 of the Code and the Constitution by the District Deputies and the Officers of the respective Chapters. This report is presented and approved by members of the Jurisprudence Committee. George Hall, Chairman #28 Jay F. Huss, #178 James E. Zemancik, #128 Steven L. Smiseck, #227

REPORT OF THE CHARITY AND BENEVOLENCE COMMITTEE

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio: Once again the Committee on Charity and Benevolence recommends our continued support for those philanthropies heretofore adopted and established throughout the years to be worthy of our charitableness and generosity. These include our Ohio Masonic Home Communities located in Springfield, Toledo, and Medina, Ohio, Royal Arch Research Assistance and the Adopt America Network philanthropies. The Committee wishes to thank all Masons for their continued support for our various charities through their generous contributions, charitableness and generosity through their continued good works and financial support on behalf of all our philanthropies. Fraternally submitted, William M. Berry, Chairman F. Raymond Sharritts, Grand Chaplain Arthur T. Reeves, PGHP Irvin F. Minor, DDGHP 17th Dist Steven J. Oliver, GRAC

REPORT of the COMMITTEE ON YORK RITE COOPERATION

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio: The Committee on York Rite Cooperation met twice this past year, on January 7, 2006 at the Luther B. Turner Masonic Temple and August 6, 2006 at the Masonic Home in Springfield. Both meetings were reasonably attended. The January 7 meeting was called to order by M.E.C. Kermit V. Zimmerman. The first topic of discussion was membership recruitment in which numerous ideas were advanced. Long Range Planning was discussed with the idea of possibly altering the current arrangement. More discussion to follow. The General Grand Chapter East Central Regional Conference was announced. M.E.C. Jean W. Justus has been appointed Ambassador for the Grand Chapter. All Officers were invited to attend. The planning Calendars given to Lodge Masters have had distribution problems. More to follow. The August 7 meeting was moved up from the original date of the 6 due to scheduling problems. M.I.C. Howard L. Lambert called the meeting to order. The production of a York Rite DVD was discussed. More to follow. 80 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

The rotation of the York Rite Picnic/Tea at the three Ohio Masonic Homes was discussed. More study is required. It was decided to continue the York Rite Calendars given to the Worshipful Masters for the time being. R.E.C. James McDonald discussed the upcoming “possible” Grand Masters Class. Respectfully submitted, Robert J. Draye, Grand COH, Chairman Dale G. Ray, Jr., PGHP, Grand Secretary James M. McDonald, Grand King Donald L. Losasso, Grand Prin. Sojourner Garis E. Pugh, Grand Scribe

REPORT of the ROYAL ARCH MASON MAGAZINE COMMITTEE

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio: The committee on the Royal Arch Mason Magazine believes that it is a very useful educational tool as well as an informative publication for all the Companions. It should be vigorously promoted, not only as an educational tool for the District Education Officers and the District Deputy Grand High Priests, but also as a publication for each Companion in the state. The magazine is truly a bargain at $5.00 for one year, $15.00 for 3 years, $23.00 for 5 years and only $ 50.00 for a life-time subscription. I suggest that each Chapter gives a one-year subscription to each newly exalted Royal Arch Mason for his reading enjoyment. He will enjoy the articles and learn a great deal about Masonry. We want to thank all the Companions who now subscribe to the Royal Arch Magazine and ask them to continue their support. We would also ask that they encourage their fellow Companions to subscribe to this fine magazine. . Fraternally, Steve Oliver, Gr. Master of the 3rd Veil, Chairman Wing Fun Chow, DDGHP 4th Dist. Johnny F.. Manis, DDGHP 16th Dist. Robert W. Thomas, DDGHP 20th Dist. Floyd E. Wymer, DDGHP 14th Dist.

REPORT of the PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio: The routine publications printed by the Grand Secretary’s office, including the Code, Bulletin #1, Red Roster, Annual Proceedings and the various and sundry forms, bulletins and notices, continue to be done by organizing the necessary materials into a camera- ready form then, depending on the size and or cost of the project printed in house or turned over to a professional printer for printing or duplication.. As has been the case for many years, the Richardson Printing Corporation of Marietta, Ohio, stands ready to meet or exceed our professional printing needs when necessary. Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 81

The Publications Committee remains ready and willing to assist the Grand Secretary’s office in any way necessary. The Committee will continue to look for and recommend new and better ways to be used by the Grand Secretary in his duties. Respectfully submitted, Robert W. Thomas, Gr. Master 1st Veil, Chairman Kenneth Crouch, DDGHP 1st Dist. Dale G. Ray, Jr., P.G.H.P., Grand Secretary Stephen F. Miller, D.D.G.H.P., 11th Dist. James W. Himmelright, Grand Master 3rd Veil

REPORT of the YORK RITE LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio: Under the direction of MEC Jean Justus and MEC Kermit Zimmerman this committee has functioned for the past two years. We have made many suggestions that we believe would be beneficial to the York Rite Bodies in general. This committee had no power to enact any of our suggestions; we could only hope that the various bodies would implement them on their own. To summarize the ideas of the Committee we looked at the following ideas: we suggested having only one secretary/recorder for all York Rite Bodies, one treasurer for all three, having all three bodies meet in the same city each year, having only one Grand Banquet for all three, having only one roster of officers printed, putting all of the Annual reports on a CD and many more smaller items that would save each body money. We discussed the membership problems of each body. We were encouraged by the fact that in 2007 we will be allowed to confer the Mark Master Degree at the Grand Master’s One Day Class. We must work to make this successful! We encourage each body to have festivals, work together to give the candidates the best possible Degree. We may see in the future the use of Degree Teams to travel to the various Chapters and Councils to confer the Degree, as some are having trouble getting enough people to confer the larger Degrees. We have presented ways to retain or reinstate members that would work for all bodies. The MOST important is personal contact with the member. This committee was disbanded at a combined meeting with the York Rite Unity Committee in Springfield on August 6, 2006. We can only hope that they will retain some of the ideas that we believe would be beneficial to all of the York Rite Bodies. As chairman, I wish to thank all of the Companions and Sir Knights who have served on this committee. Your thoughts and ideas were greatly appreciated. Respectfully submitted, Alan D. Hart, PGHP-Chairman Bobby G. Campbell, Gr.PCW, R&S.M. Wayne S. Dill, PGHP Roger C. Gaul PGIM, R&SM Robert D. Crabbs, PGHP Jim J. Buckingham PGIM. R&SM Robert W. Thomas Gr. Master,1st Veil S.Thomas Ramsey,Gr.Warder,Gr.Commandery Donald W. Owens, Grand Guard Richard L. Speer, HPGC Gr. Commandery

REPORT of SYMBOLIC LODGE LIAISON COMMITTEE 82 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers, and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio: Your Committee on Symbolic Lodge Liaison recommends that each Capitular Mason of this Grand Jurisdiction support the Symbolic Lodges in their local geographical area. That each Capitular Mason strive to aid and assist or be part of the officer line of their own Symbolic Lodge. The Committee recommends that due to the plans of the Deputy Grand Master that every effort is made to support the upcoming Grand Master’s one-day class in 2007, and to support the efforts of this Grand Chapter to promote and present the Mark Master Degree as part of the one-day class. The Committee further recommends that every effort is made, with the support of the Worshipful Masters in the State of Ohio, to promote the lessons and ideals of the York Rite to our Symbolic Lodge Brethren. We do remind each Capitular Mason “that all we need to do is ask.” Respectfully submitted, Garis E. Pugh, Grand Scribe, Chairman Wing Fun Chow, DDGHP, 4th Dist. John W. Hooper, DDGHP, 9th Dist. Marvin D. Rader, DDGHP, 19th Dist. Ire H. Saxton,, DGHP, 3rd Dist. David A. Young, DDGHP, 7th Dist.

REPORT of the MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers, and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio: Your committee on Membership Development officially submits the following report for 2006. Our membership continues to decline at an alarming rate. The Grand Chapter membership dropped from 20,386 to 19,509. This is a loss of 877 or —4.20%. In 2005 there were 370 exalted. In 2006, there were 353 exaltations or 17 less than in 2005. Please refer to the Red Roster for 2006 to get a break-down of losses and exaltations by Chapter and District. There are over 100,000 Symbolic Lodge members that are not Royal Arch Masons. We must continue to look at ALL Master Masons as potential Royal Arch Masons. We must have personal contact with these Master Masons by attending Symbolic Lodge and speaking on be-half of Royal Arch Masonry and by visiting Brothers that do not regularly attend their Symbolic Lodge. Too many of our Symbolic Lodge Brothers do not know what Capitular Masonry is about. We must get more aggressive in telling our story. Writing letters and telephone calls are not the answer. PERSONAL CONTACT is the only way that we can communicate the story of Capitular Masonry to nonmembers. We must all remember that the exalting of a candidate is only the beginning of the journey. Getting the new Companion involved with the activities of the Chapter and District is the only way that he will understand and appreciate Royal Arch Masonry. Only in this way will the new Companion understand why we are Royal Arch Masons. In 2007 there will again be a Grand Master’s class. This time the York Rite will be actively participating and will have the opportunity to tell its story to the new candidates. Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 83

A golden opportunity is being given the Grand Chapter of Ohio to obtain new members. Let us try to take the best advantage of it that we can. Respectfully submitted, Committee on Membership Development

REPORT of the YOUTH COMMITTEE

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal arch Masons of Ohio: The Ohio Youth Groups are working hard to grow their individual organizations. This past year Ohio JOBS Daughter increased the publicity for their Statewide Initiation and had one of the largest number of initiates ever at a Statewide Initiation. Their statewide initiation was held at the Grand Lodge building was very well attended by the various Grand Bodies of Ohio. They were able to witness the initiation of thirteen you ladies done by the Grand Bethel Officers. Their Statewide Initiation this next year will be February 3rd at 2:00 pm at the Aladdin Shrine Temple in Columbus. This will also be the time that the Supreme Family along with the Grand Guardian and Associate Grand Guardian will be honored with a reception. Their next Ohio Grand Session will be held at Kent State University, June 20-24, 2007. Ohio Rainbow for Girls just held a year-long celebration in honor of their 75th Anniversary for Ohio Rainbow. Their outgoing Grand Worthy Advisor, Whitney Truthan, served them well for more than 20 months and their new Grand Worthy Advisor is Mandy Spellman. Ohio Rainbow this past year worked hard at raising funds for their chosen charity, Miracle Flights, and raised several thousand dollars which will be used to help send kids who need expensive treatments to the specific locations to receive the treatments. In this past year, Ohio DeMolay presented the Charter to a new Chapter in Ironton Ohio and will soon be presenting Letters Temporary to North Baltimore (Black Swamp Chapter) and Van Wert as new DeMolay Chapters for Ohio DeMolay. Two other Chapters which were close to being closed have been revitalized. The new State Master Councilor is putting on a push to help Ohio DeMolay gain new members but also to reenergize the existing membership. Mock Trial. All three organizations participated in this very educational and fun activity. They were able to actually use the real courtroom with an actual judge and lawyers assisting them in the procedures. The State Master Councilor for DeMolay served as the Judge while the Ohio Miss Jobs Daughters and Grand Worthy Advisor each served as lead Attorney’s. Everyone learned that a “real” court is much different than anything that you would see on TV. Working together the Youth Groups of Ohio can and will continue to strengthen and prosper but a major issue for all the Youth Organizations is the need for dedicated adults to help. While they need the support of the adults at the various meetings of the Youth Organizations, teaching leadership skills to the members of the Youth Organizations is the only way they will learn. There is a major need for Advisors who are willing to set down with the young men and ladies and help them create term plans, plan membership 84 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter drives, help them to implement successful fun raising activities, and in general, help them become leaders. H. Jeffery Shaw, Chairman Robert W. Thomas, Grand Master, 1st Veil F. Raymond Sharritts, Grand Chaplain Robert L. Jordan, Grand. Musician R. Keith O’ Dell, DDGHP, District 5

REPORT of COMMITTEE ON GRIEVANCES

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio: Thank you for the opportunity of serving this Grand Chapter. This committee took no action nor was any action needed this year by the Grievance Committee. Fraternally submitted Terrry B. Meyers, PGHP, Chairman John W. Hooper, DDGHP, 9th Dist. John.Hartsock, DDGHP, 6th Dist. Raymond J. McMahon, DDGHP,11th Dist. Robert D. Blankenhorn, DDGHP 10th Dist. Robert Y. Cornell,DDGHP, 20th Dist.. . COMMITTEE ON ENDOWED MEMBERSHIP PLAN

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio: Our membership is currently a little over 20,000. We have 241 companions signed up for the endowed membership. This just a bit over 1%. With all the charitable work that we do, why not consider a gift to your chapter, if not to yourself. The Endowed Membership Committee strongly recommends the Companions of the State strongly consider the purchase of an Endowed Membership. It is a great lifetime gift to your Chapter. Respectfully submitted, Robert J. Draye, Grand COH, Chairman Dale G. Ray, Jr., PGHP, Grand Secretary Charles J. McCarty, PGHP, Grand Treasurer George M. Shell, Grand Master 1st Veil

REPORT OF THE ROYAL ARCH RESEARCH ASSISTANCE COMMITTEE

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter R.A.M. of Ohio: Companions, these are exciting times at Able Kids Foundation in Fort Collins, Colorado. They have finished an audio PowerPoint CD presentation on Royal Arch Research Assistance, the Central Auditory Research Center and central processing disorders in children and adults and is ready for distribution. They have converted this audio CD to a VHS format that can be played on a standard VHS player with a TV or monitor. This presentation is available through the Grand Secretary’s Office and can be used at Chapter meetings, educational presentations and for individual viewings. Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 85

The Able Kids Foundation website is continually being updated with even more information. This website has been modified to be very user friendly and easily manageable for updates. It includes information on Central Auditory processing disorders in children and adults. Please visit the website at www.ablekidsfoundation.org. Several individuals and chapters have made contributions to Royal Arch Research Assistance in memory of certain individuals, which is a very fine way to remember a good friend or companion. Blanchester Chapter #153, Shawnee Chapter #237, Walnut Chapter #172, 1st Capitular District and the 1st Capitular District (Memorial) each contributed at least $100.00 to R.A.R.A. to which this committee is thankful. Also, we are appreciative of the fine contributions made by the P.G.H.P. wives and this Grand Chapter. This committee thanks the following chapters which have contributed at least $1.00 per member, with the number of years they have done this in parenthesis: Mahoning#10 Galion#142 Chagrin Falls #152 Bellaire #107 Valley #240 Haley #136 (8 years) Martins Ferry #173 Ada #138 Hamilton #21 Wakeman #177 (2 years) Cambridge #53 (20 years) Toronto #221 (6 years) New Lisbon #92 (10 Years) Rabboni #232 Youngstown #93 (10 years) P.B. Morgan #233 (2 years) Salem #94 (14 years) Twin Valley#240 (22 years) East Liverpool #100 (6 years) Companions, the Research Center is still receiving many requests for central auditory processing disorder evaluations. They can be contacted at Able Planet, Inc., Suite 3B, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525. Their telephone number is 970-282-7777. Our Grand King, Right Excellent Companion James M. McDonald, during his presentation at the regional Schools this summer reaffirmed what our Grand High Priest, Most Excellent Companion Kermit V. Zimmerman said last year. That “R.A.R.A. remains one of the few ties that we have to the General Grand Chapter. It is a tie that I firmly believe should not be severed.” Companions, if we are to continue supporting R.A.R.A., let u s do it in a fashion that will make this Grand Chapter proud to be a leader in the fight to win the battle against Central Auditory Processing Disorders. This committee believes that as long as individuals are being identified and evaluated as having central auditory processing disorders, this Grand Chapter needs to continue to support R.A.R.A. and help these individuals lead more normal-like lives. John R. Gartrell, PHHP Glenn R. Greenamyer, DDGHP 18th Dist. Arthur T. Reeves, PGHP Irvin F. Miner, DDGHP, 17th Dist. R. Keith O’Dell, DDGHP, 5th Dist 86 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC RELATIONS

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio: The Public Relations Committee wishes to issue a blanket, "THANK YOU" for all who have, in any way, assisted this Capitular year. We are all in this together. Every Chapter Member is connected and responsible for Public Relations. A Table is provided by the Committee for the use of exhibiting items, as well as serving the needs of the Membership at Grand Chapter. Some of the items will include information for membership for: Ohio Lodge of Research, Membership in Ohio Chapter of Research and Petitions for each of the Apollo Dramatic Chapters, plus any other material to fit membership needs. This table will be manned by any number of members from any of the mentioned Masonic Bodies. I have invited Rt. Ex. Comp. Terry Margeson to receive pictures and information for the total Grand Chapter year. He will oversee the completion of an appropriate Scrapbook, showing an eye sketch of the History of this 2006 year. It will be his responsibility to see its presentation to the Grand High Priest, during the Grand Chapter. The Committee maintains a current list of Masonic e-mails. You may stop at the Table and register yours, if you have not done so. This list will be maintained on the Web-site. Public Relation also furnished Certificates to the Grand High Priest, to present to each of the distinguished Service Awardees. We have been most pleased with the labor of our Webmaster, Excellent Companion Joel Shnider. I have invited him to inform all of you, about his efforts this year. The Website of the Ohio Grand Chapter: www.ohiograndchapter.org I took over the responsibilities as the Webmaster in December, 2005. One of the first things I did was go to many of the Masonic sites on the internet to see what I thought made one site better than another, or more enjoyable. I look at the website as one form of advertising to non-members for our fraternity, and yet wanted to create a site that companions will want to go to for information and more. Currently I have divided the site into: . Officers -- Pictures and information of the current Grand Officers, Past High Priests, District Deputies Grand High Priests, and District Education Officers. It also has thoughts from the Grand High Priest. . District - Information about the state districts with inspection schedules and chapter locations. . Education - This currently offers the ability to download or print both parts of the Resource Course to fill in and give to your DDGHP, and the Guidelines for OHIO Education Program. I look to add much more to this area. . Information -- I have added informational articles here, and will add more from around the internet and/or submissions from companions. I also have the information about the GHP Reception there. . Pictures -I have setup a photo album from MEC Kermit V. Zimmerman's travels. This could eventually be a place to add pictures from visitors and companions. . Charities -- This has information about the charities supported by the Grand Chapter. . Links -- Presently this only has links to Masonic web sites. Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 87

Any companions that would like to participate in the updating of the site are welcome. I am open to suggestions from all companions of what they would like to see on the site. I could see polls to vote on issues, calendars that could be filled by individuals, forms and information offered and many other things. Some of these ideas mean people would have to log in to secure areas, so we don't have some of the smut and spam problems that occurred before. Other ideas just need to be set according to priorities and policies. Mostly I look forward to input from you. I hope you find the site interesting and useful. I have another site for my chapter at www.royal-arch.com . That site offers some other ideas that could be used on the Grand Chapter's site, but I look forward to your ideas. ******* We all thank Excellent Companion Joel and wish his talent to continue for a long time. Please, remember to visit our Table at Grand Chapter. Now last of all, thanks to each of the Committee Members, you made Glen look good! Respectfully submitted, Glen L. Opp, Grand Fraternal Correspondent, Chairman

REAFFIRMATION SUNDAY REPORT

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio: To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Right Excellent Companions, Excellent Companions and Companions. Each year we gather to celebrate Reaffirmation Day to remember our Faith and to demonstrate our accountability of our concern for our fellowman. The following is a report of our stewardship: Dist Numbers Chapters Offering Cause 1 12 3 $45.00 Adopt America 2 24 6 $17.00 R.A.R.A. 3 56 14 $87.00 Royal Arch Foundation 4 44 10 $105.00 RoyalArchFoundation 5 54 5 $150.00 RARA.50.00-RAF50.00 OMH $50 6 72 10 $110.00 RAF-$50 MH $60 7 25 8 $66.00 Adopt America 8 30 8 $86.00 Adopt America 9 38 8 $33.00 RARA16.90MH16.90 10 39 9 $123.00 Royal Arch Foundation 11 56 9 $171.00 AdoptAmerica 13 46 6 $65.00 RoyalArchFoundation. 14 27 6 $60.00 R.A.R.A. 15 12 4 $30.00 RARA$15AdoptAm15. 16 45 8 $52.50 Royal Arch Foundation 17 20 3 $20.00 RARA 18 22 6 $80.00 Adopt America 88 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

19 No report due to death of DDGHP 20 29 7 $140.00 AdoptAmerica Total: 651 130 $1441.30

Report submitted by the Rev. F. Raymond Sharritts, Grand Chaplain

REPORT of COMMITTEE on RITUAL

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio: The Ritual Committee continues to meet and review the current ritual. Unfortunately, few suggestions or comments have been turned in to this committee from the Companions. Changes and recommendations will be presented in the coming year. Companions of the State are still encouraged to submit suggestions to the Committee. Respectfully submitted, Robert J. Draye, Gr. Captain Host, Chairman F. Raymond Sharritts, Gr. Chaplain Donald L. Losasso, Gr. Prin. Soj. James E. Barnes, DDGHP 8th Dist. Steven A. Duncan, PGHP Joseph J. Orosz, PDDGHP 16th Dist.

OHIO CHAPTER OF RESEARCH REPORT

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio: The first meeting of the Ohio Chapter of Research in this Capitular Year was a Second Joint Meeting with the Thomas Smith Webb Chapter of Research No.1798 of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of New York. As was our first joint meeting, this meeting was very successful and provided many opportunities for interstate Masonic fellowship and education. This meeting, held on July 9, 2005, in Lyndhurst, Ohio, was hosted by Heights Chapter #206. Four papers were scheduled, two by Ohio Companions and two by Companions from New York. While the papers were being presented, an excellent Ladies Program was conducted by Mrs. Doris Crawford, wife of our Captain of the Host, MEC Jerry C. Crawford. A fellowship hour and dinner at a nearby restaurant followed. Many thanks are due MEC Jean W. Justus, Jr., Grand High Priest, for serving as Master of Ceremonies at this meeting, and to REC Robert Draye, Grand Principal Sojourner, for his yeoman efforts as Chairman of Local Arrangements. The second meeting of the Ohio Chapter of Research was held on September 10, 2005, in Cleves, Ohio. The Host Chapter was Price Hill Chapter No.164, with local arrangements handled very efficiently by REC Edward F. Howard, assisted by EC Michael A. Himes, Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio. The featured presentation was an excellent paper entitled “Speculative Masonry: A View from the Scaffolding by an Operative Mason”, by REC Steven J. Oliver, Grand Master of the Third Veil of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 89

Ohio. Prior to becoming a Minister, REC Oliver worked for many years as an operative mason. He illustrated his talk by showing examples of the tools used by operative masons, and their methods of use. The interest of the audience in his talk was shown by the long discussion period that followed his presentation. Following this, our High Priest, REC Curtis M. Jackson, showed a 30-minute video documentary of Freemasons Hall on Great Queen Street, London, the headquarters of The United Grand Lodge of England. The beautiful scenes of the Lodge Rooms and the information on the United Grand Lodge were appreciated by all. The Annual Meeting of the Ohio Chapter of Research was held at The Ohio Masonic Home in Springfield, Ohio, on March 25, 2006. The Annual Reports of the Secretary, Treasurer, and appropriate committees were read, voted on, and approved. The following Companions were elected as officers for the 2006-2007 term: High Priest Glen L. Opp King Theodore M. Graybill Scribe Jerry C. Crawford Treasurer Louis S. VanSlyck Secretary Dale G. Ray, Jr. Captain of the Host Paschal A. King Principal Sojourner Kermit V. Zimmerman All but RECs Opp and VanSlyck, and MEC Zimmerman, who were unable to be present, were installed into their offices by REC Curtis M. Jackson. Our fourth meeting of this Capitular Year was held at the Browning Masonic Community in Waterville, Ohio, on June 17, 2006. The Host Chapter, Fort Miami- Calumet Chapter #191, opened a Chapter of Royal Arch Masons for us in a most commendable manner. The officers of the Ohio Chapter of Research then took their stations, and the Chapter was called from Labor to Refreshment by our High Priest, REC Glen L. Opp. The Ladies, who were having a Fellowship Time together, then entered to hear the talks. Two interesting papers were presented, as follows: “Ill. Harry S. Truman, 33rd President”, by EC David T. Harold, District Education Officer of the Eighth Capitular District “The Ohio - Michigan War: The Battle that Never Was”, by MEC Wayne S. Dill, PGHP. Both of these papers were very interesting and evoked numerous questions and discussion. The establishment of the Library of the Ohio Chapter of Research at The Ohio Masonic Home in Springfield moved forward again this year. EC Richard D. Snow studied the room where our library will be situated and prepared an engineering drawing of a proposed floor plan for the location of our bookcases. He took into consideration adequate space between shelves for the safe movement of those using our library, as well as room for reading tables and chairs. The Active Members present at the Annual Meeting on March 25, 2006 visited the library room, viewed the shelves, and unanimously approved the shelf locations shown in the drawing of EC Snow. The next step is for Maintenance Personnel of the Ohio Masonic Home to move the shelves into position, with EC Snow and EC Timothy B. Strawn, an executive at The Ohio Masonic Home, present to supervise the work. As soon as this is accomplished, REC Norman G. 90 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

Lincoln will be in a position to organize and place our books, Proceedings, and journals on the shelves as authorized earlier by a vote of the Active Members. All Companions are reminded that they are welcome to attend our convocations, which are held at locations around the state, whether or not they are members of the Ohio Chapter of Research. When a meeting is held at a location that is convenient to you, please feel free to join us. You will be most welcome. We actively solicit papers on Masonic topics for presentation at our meetings and for inclusion in our Proceedings. Please contact any officer of the Chapter of Research if you have any questions regarding paper preparation or presentation. We need your paper! Assistance in formulating your paper is available. Your cooperation in preparing papers will be most welcome and will do much to increase the extent to which this Chapter can expand its effectiveness in the important task of promoting further light in Freemasonry! Respectfully submitted, Curtis M. Jackson, PDDGHP High Priest 2004-2006

REPORT OF THE GRAND FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENT Glen L. Opp

This is my twelfth opportunity to bring to you many of the Masonic activities from around the world and the news next door. I also bring my thinking and observations from what I have gleaned from over all. I have noticed a dramatic drop in the number of Grand Jurisdictions not sending any Proceedings. This has reasoning that I have read from past Proceedings. If a Grand Jurisdiction does not receive a set of Proceedings, they will not send a copy. If a person in a Grand jurisdiction wishes for a set of Proceedings, you must send a letter of request. Some are not publishing but are sending a CD, as this has a fine savings on finances. Next, I noticed a very huge shift in the style of writing a report to the Grand Chapter by Committee Chairman. We are becoming progressively negative and lax in our ability to report. I have noticed, all too many times, “No Report Available!" listed as a response, to a Chairman being invited to present. My Companions, this is not acceptable, right? If we are responsible for a Grand Chapter activity, privilege, pride, and performance is expected. Anything less is unacceptable! If I am correct, and I think I am, these LEADERS possess seven traits, and they are shared equally. 1...Make others feel important. 2...Promote a vision. 3...Follow the Golden Rule. 4...Admit mistakes. 5...Criticize others only in private. 6...Stay close to the action. 7...Make a game of competition. I thank all who have in any small way assisted in this Grand Chapter Report. There is a Louis S. VanSlyck paragraph I wish to copy at this time and I am sure your reading it will explain itself. "Most of you know, but new readers of this report need to Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 91 be informed: The Grand Chapter of Ohio currently recognizes eighty-three other Grand Jurisdictions with which we exchange Grand Representatives. The Grand Fraternal Correspondent's primary responsibility is to report on their activities with items of interest or significance, although other Masonic news is not to be excluded. Not all Jurisdictions publish Proceedings on an Annual basis. Some do not publish at all and delays in printing or for other reasons make information irregularly available from a few. Additional material comes from various news letters, Proceedings of Grand Councils, Grand Commanderys, Grand Representatives near Ohio, and various other Masonic publications." Again, I thank you, Louis. We must grab every opportunity that shows possibilities. I want to tell you about Luke. He loved Emily, the girl of his dreams. They spent the entire day together. As they walked home down the country road from the park, Luke thought he would take a chance and kiss Emily. There was one problem: Luke was about five feet tall; Emily was six-one in her bare feet. Luke was unable to reach her ruby red lips. Luke's heart was breaking until he saw a tree stump ahead. Pulling the heavy stump out of the ground, he pushed it over to Emily, stood on it, and gave her a long, wet kiss. They then walked on toward Emil's home. Arriving a half hour late, Luke said, Can I kiss you again?" Emily said, "Well I don't know. I mean-" Luke said, "If I don't have a chance, tell me. I'm tired of carrying this here stump!" Opportunity, yes take this opportunity to look over my labor of Masonic love, and have a better understanding of what is happening in the Chapter world. Believe it, my Companions, I have done the best that I can, and I wish for you to enjoy Glen's Masonic: Gems, Jewels, Tools, and Rules! Remember, "Motivation is what gets you started, Habit is what keeps you going." BRITISH COLUMBIA AND YUKON: This is their 87th Grand Convocation. Their Grand High Priest, M.W.B. George Walter Eaton, attended Ohio State University from 1955 to 1959. He received his Doctor Degree in Horticulture, and was a Professor at the University of British Columbia, 1963 - 1995. He retired from Education and from the Military Reserves as a Major. This was held in the Convention Center in Penticton, B.C., September, 2005. In the Treasurers Report it was noted this Grand Jurisdiction received favorable money above expected by Budget. This was from higher than planned per capita receipts and a greater return on investments. They have 36 Chapters with a total of 2,043 Companions, 05. They will be changing Secretary Persons and also moving the Grand Office. This is a favorable move to save money and expenses. This Grand Jurisdiction sells advertising on their Web Page. They are doing quite well on this. No CHARTERS were lifted in this year. Many Grand Officers are Railroad men and they have a fun Degree they illustrate for a fun day. They increased their Rail Membership by 103 Members. After the Degree and Tall Tails, the Brothers and Sisters retired to the Rail road banquet room for a delicious repast of Hobo soup, sandwiches and cake (railroad motif). As a result of this fun and fellowship, a check for $300.00 was presented to the Royal Arch Masonic Home. They also gave the final Donation from the day's fun to the Royal Arch Bursary 92 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

Fund. This amount was $427.78, a fine day's fun and will continue to work Masonic wonders for years. In the Report of the Foreign Correspondence it was noted a couple requests had been made to change Grand Representatives. It was found it was not the recognized Grand Jurisdiction, no action taken. What was noticed by letter was the Supreme Royal Arch Chapters of both Ireland and Scotland had been duped by the spurious Grand Chapter. Our P.G.H.P. Alan D. Hart is the Grand Representative near Ohio to this Grand Jurisdiction. The Credentials Committee reported a total vote possible of 215. GEORGIA: This is always an exciting Report for me, as I get a most informative letter from P.G.H.P., Arthur Ross. He is the Grand Representative to Georgia near the Grand Chapter of Ohio. His happenings are, at the least, direct, humorous and only happening to him. This was the 184th Annual Convocation held in Macon, Georgia. This is also a total York Rite Gathering, Grand Chapter was May 1 and 2, 2006 Grand Chapter lost 416 by death, was Reported by the Grand High Priest. We all have a loss when such numbers are found. He adds that his high honor, this year was attending and having the pleasure of the Georgia Grand Chapter, Opening the General Grand Chapter in Rapid City, South Dakota. This was the final time for General Grand Chapter Grand High Priest, J. Benny Allen from Georgia. This was enjoyed by all Companions in Georgia. G.H.P. Hugh F. Watson had the honor to appoint 7 Grand Representatives this year. He also looks with pride as having seen the Grand Lodge Building having new repairs. He attended Festivals and District Conventions having from 5 to 50 Candidates. Grand Secretary Reports only two Chapters, of the total 79 Chapter, had not paid their per capita. They have a total of 8,900 Companions as of December 31, 2005. In the Foreign Correspondents Report I found a listing I wish to share with you all. A grand Officer made this observation, “Nothing is going on great in my Jurisdiction, we are doing a lot of the same mistakes that other states have been doing in the respect of combining Chapters, they're not working either, so this reinforces what everyone has been saying." We were sorry to hear of the poor health of our P.G.H.P., Arthur Ross, late last fall. He is doing well at this time and I am pleased he shares the Grand Report with me. INDIANA: This was the One Hundred Sixty First Grand Convocation. It was held in Indianapolis with many Ohio Grand Officers in attendance. The Grand Secretary for Indiana is, P.G.H.P. Larry E. Gray. He is serving at this time as the General Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, International. What a most busy and qualified Mason he is. This Grand Jurisdiction has not only talked of a plan for the future, they willingly show it so all can observe progress to Goals. Their Strategic Plan has been mapped for 2006 - 2010. They have listed 9 Strategy Steps for this success. After each listing of Strategy is found, the way each will be accomplished and yearly updated. They also list Priorities for the 2006 - 2007 Year. Every Chapter is planning along the same Strategies. They have implemented a training program for Chapter Leaders. Time and Place has listed, Wednesday April 25, 2007 as the date for the next Grand Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 93

Convocation. It will be the same Marriott Inn, located at 21st and Shadeland Avenue, in Indianapolis. (Ohio, place the date.) This Grand Jurisdiction has 60 Chapters with one U.D. Membership as of January 01, 2006 is 5,810 Companions. Indiana has a great number of fine Leaders serving in all areas of International Masonry. They also have a rich history of Masonic scholars and authors, past and present. Something good is happening in Indiana’s Masonic Life - others need to watch and observe closely as you may find your answer to a problem. NEW JERSEY: The Grand High Priest stated, "No Grand Representatives were appointed this year. The Grand Secretary has updated the outdated prior list, and I will leave this matter in the capable hands of my successor." Only once in all my travels did I have the honor of presenting a 50 year Award. Strange Appointment: "Rt. Ex. Comp. Fredrick Schlosser's appointment came as a surprise to both of us! When I visited his Chapter, my Marshal for the evening wasn't certain how to introduce him; we learned then that none of my worthy predecessors have ever appointed him to anything. Such an oversight cried out for immediate correction." He is now our Grand Chaplain; he was installed by me that very evening. The Grand High Priest recommends the set up of an administrative Handbook and given to each High Priest and Secretary of the constituent Chapters. The Grand Historian's Report had nothing but The Grand Convocation people and activity with time and place.” RARA: Due to administrative personnel changes at Colorado State University, the Board of Directors of the General Grand Chapter has decided to redirect support to a Research organization known as, 'Able Kids Foundation', with Dr, Joan Burleigh, as Chief Researcher. At this Center in depth testing of the central auditory nervous system functions are continually being done by certified audiologists. They are certified by the American Speech Language-Hearing Association. The centers goal is to provide comprehensive central auditory processing information and individual management." In the Report of the Ritual Committee, they thanked all Members assisting in the Festival One Day. It produced 66 New Companions. This is the Grand Jurisdiction assigned to Ohio's Rt. Ex. Comp. Randall "with two L's" B. Craven. He always assists me with the Report, thank you Companion. They have 28 Chapters with a total Membership of 2,282 Companions. This was the One Hundred and Forty-Eighth Annual Convocation. NORTH CAROLINA: They have 29 Chapters with a Membership of 4,532 Companions. This was at the start of 2006 year. This was the 184th Grand Convocation. Grand High Priest said, “The York Rite continues to actually strengthen since we are no longer a run-through organization for the Shrine." He notices greater attention to duty of Office and Officers. There were Ten Candidates to receive the Degree of High Priesthood. The Credentials Committee shows a possible vote of 142. Those Ohio Companions visiting were: Steven A. Duncan, P.G.H.P., Ohio and John A. Busic, Deputy Governor, York Rite College #192 of Ohio. In the remarks of Grand Master, Gene T. Jernigan, mentioned Dr. and Ill. Bro. Norman Vincent Peale, had been asked, “Why he was a Mason?" He said, "Simply because I am proud to be a man who wants to keep the moral standards of life to a high level and leave something behind so 94 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter other people will benefit; and only as I personally become better, can I help others to do the same.” OKLAHOMA: This was the 116th Annual Convocation held in Oklahoma City. Grand High Priest, M. E. Comp. Joseph M. Lusk, served as Worshipful Master of Oberlin Lodge #380, Oberlin, Ohio in 1983 - 1984 and again in 1986 - 1987. He was High Priest of Wellington Chapter # 109 RAM, Wellington, Ohio from 1979 - 1981. He also served as Eminent Commander of Elyria Commandery # 60. KT, in 1975 - 1976. He was the Illustrious Master of Elyria Council # 86, R & SM, Elyria, Ohio, from 1987 - 1988. He was President of the Past Commander's Association, 7th Division of Ohio. He received his Holy Order of High Priesthood in October 1979 at the Annual Convocation in Toledo, Ohio. The Grand Secretary stated they only had a loss of TWO (2) Companions from previous year. They had 14 of the 21 Chapters represented at Grand Chapter. They show a total membership of 1,836 Companions as of 31 December 2004. Perpetual Memberships showed a gain of 17, with an ending total of 148 living and 120 deceased perpetual members. The Credentials Committee stated they had a possible vote total of 91 Votes. They raised their Per-capita from $4.00 to $6.00 and assessed each member $1.00 for R.A.R.A. They Assessed $.25 cents for each member for Donation to DeMolay. This all Passed. Visiting from Ohio and Representing the Ohio Grand High Priest, was Rt. Ex. Comp. Curtis M. Jackson, P.D.D.G.H.P. His name is listed in all the functions of these Grand Sessions as he personally represented all the York Rite of Ohio in his visit. Rt. Ex. Comp. Jackson has become a Shaker and a Mover among the Oklahoma dignitaries. He has been our Grand Representative for many years and frequently visits with his Counter Part. I am so pleased; Comp. Jackson shares his knowledge and material for my Position. PENNSYLVANIA: This is the 209th year for Proceedings. This Grand Jurisdiction meets twice a year. June 12th Meeting was held in York. They had 68 Companions and 4 visitors Representing 32 Chapters it was noted that on October 2nd, the Grand Master is having a One Day 'Man to Mason' class. As a result of this Class, The York Rite will have a One Day Class on October 30. This should be the month, “The Light Was Shared" and the Fraternity reborn. On December 2, 2004 there were 114 Companions and 21 visitors, representing 53 Chapters. It was noted that the One Day York Rite Class received a total of 345 Blue Lodge Members as Candidates. This Grand Jurisdiction has 99 Chapters with a total membership of 12,006 Companions, 2004. They list M. E. Comp. N. Emerson Taylor as the Grand Representative to this Grand Jurisdiction near Ohio. SCOTLAND: They have Four Meetings per year. The year end Meeting is in February. This was from the meetings in 2005. They have a very broad and expansive Benevolent Fund. The Committee Members of the Charities Accounts has a special complete set of Regulations to follow for each Charity. This is no small task and of great length of voluntary time. They confirmed the formation of the District Grand Chapter of Bolivia. As I have read many of the Grand Jurisdiction Reports I find Ohio is never Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 95 listed as sending a set of Proceedings. It is most notable in the 'Sister Proceedings' Section of the Grand Reports LEBANON: A new M. Ex. Companion was installed as the Grand Superintendent of the FIVE (5) Chapters in LEBANON. This was in September 2005. In the Half-Year Meeting, held December, 2005 it is notes that, "Complaints had been received that the nomination form for Grand Superintendent from a Lebanon Chapter had been signed by the three Principals at an unconstitutional meeting. On investigation, this was found to be the case. The Committee reprimanded the three Principals, and deemed the nomination form invalid. There were now an equal number of nominations for each of the M.E. Companions standing for Grand Superintendent. Grand Scribe Ezra was instructed to invite the two Nominees to Scotland to discuss the governance of the Lebanon District. Province of GLASGOW: They have 24 Chapters, 8 Lodges and Councils and 5 Cryptic Councils. He reports there has been an aggressive membership drive and they have increased exaltations and membership. They have increased visitor participation showing a very large increase in average attendance. Surprisingly they have seen a general increase in Chapter Funds. SINGAPORE: They have two Chapters, and doing very well. They have been doing Degree work every meeting. Their future looks most promising as the Lodges are most active in Initiating New Members. NEW ZEALAND (North Island): The Report stated, the year started by sorting out financial problems with Grand Chapter. Grand Chapter had all the Chapters money, from this Jurisdiction in one account. It took the Grand Superintendent four months, a barrage of e-mail rocketing back and forth, to separate correctly. In the final, the District gave each Chapter $1,200.00. Each Chapter now has their own separate account. Annual returns are payable at the Annual Meeting. SIERRA LEONE: A Chapter of Remembrance (Chapter of Sorrow) was held and there were 94 names on the Roll Call of deceased Companions. This was the very first time this ceremony was held in this Grand Jurisdiction. Some Chapters now work the Extended Mark Degree at one Meeting to be followed by the Excellent Master and the Exaltation. Others do the Shorter Mark and the Excellent Master the same night, followed by the Exaltation at another Meeting. Exaltation Ceremonies are now being marked by most Chapters and at times up to 4 candidates are received. This is a new observation Glen has never read any prior time, “Attendance at meetings has shown some improvements. Unfortunately a number of members in both Chapters and Councils will only attend the ceremonies and skip the Harmony Board afterwards." This reflects the state of the economy, making dinner not affordable. The currency continues to lose its purchasing power. ZIMBABWE: The report given by the Grand Superintendent states, “It has not been easy to discharge my duties as the economy and security in this Grand Jurisdiction has further deteriorated, and some Companions have decided to leave the country. The 96 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter support by the Sister Constitutions, English and Irish, has been outstanding and difficult to comprehend by anyone who is not living in this Masonic environment of a country which is going through a rough time. WISCONSIN: M. E. Companion John F. Sigafus is the Grand High Priest. His education consisted of attending a one-room school of 8 grades. Hardship and no school buses at the time prevented him from further education. The Committee on Charity reported ten scholarships. These are for $600.00 each and are being presented to nurses. If each does well, each will receive a scholarship each year to completion. All the scholarships issued each year go only to nurses or the medical field. In the Report of the Grand Secretary he states, “All Chapters have filed their Annual Return Forms in and on time." They have 43 Chapters with a membership of 2,309 Companions. The meeting for the High Priesthood had a very good meeting. They received 8 new members. The final report of the Credentials Committee listed all Chapters present minus three. They show a possible vote by delegate as 126. This was the 155th Annual Convocation. ISRAEL: In my readings as the Grand Fraternal Correspondent, I am occasioned, from time to time, to receive material from, "Outside Hands." I enjoy this welcome change, and invite it willingly. My Lodge has a Junior Warden, which is a product of the M.W.B. Thomas Reynolds, ONE DAY CLASS. He has never given up his thirst in search for more LIGHT. He is a member of Holy Land Lodge No. 50. (Dual Member) He shared the Book, which it turns out, is a publication of the Lecture during the Jubilee Communication. It is a verbal pictorial of the 50 Masonic years, just completed. This was delivered at the 50th Anniversary of the Grand Lodge of the State of ISRAEL, on October 20, 2003. I will print the FOREWARD, you may write for a copy on your own. At any rate please enjoy, as I have. “The Grand Lodge of the State of ISRAEL of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons was consecrated on the 20th of October, 1953, whereby all Freemasons in Israel were unified under the auspices of one Grand Lodge. On the 20th of October, 2003, the Jubilee was celebrated in a Festive Working held in the Convention Centre of the Dan Panorama Hotel in Tel Aviv. Among the many participants were 223 foreign Brethren representing 26 countries, including 13 Grand Masters. In all - more than 700 Brethren attended. Central to the Agenda of the Meeting was the Lecture, 'Freemasonry in the Holy Land' which M. W. Bro. Ephraim Fuchs prepared and delivered upon request. The Lecture was divided into four sections as follows: a) An introduction which stressed the importance of historical research of Freemasonry. b) The connection between King Solomon and the Temple in Jerusalem to Masonic traditions and symbolism. c) The Order of Knights in Jerusalem established in 1118 C.E. and its connection to the origins of Freemasonry d) "The Modern Era". The first working in the modern times was held by "Reclamation" Lodge in Zedekiah's Cave, (King Solomon's Quarries) Jerusalem, in 1868. A number of Lodges were subsequently founded under various foreign auspices. The National Grand Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 97

Lodge of Palestine was founded on the 9th of January, 1933, but suffered many drawbacks. Finally all the existing Lodges were unified under The Grand Lodge of the State of Israel on October 20th, 1953. The lecture was delivered in Hebrew. An English translation had been prepared and was given to our foreign visitors for their convenience. Since then, there has been a substantial demand for copies in both Hebrew and English." I thank our Brother, Richard Dean Elder, for his generous offer. I know many of you will receive much enjoyment, as I have, in reading the total historic lecture. NEW YORK: I received this letter from a Masonic friend of mine and he wanted to share it with me. I think it is something that needs to be shared with all. Had my friend, Rt. Ex. Comp. Frank Gordnier, not been moved by his Company, a few years back, we would address him as M.E.C. Frank Gordnier. These are sacrifices made in a Masonic life of "GOOD" people. This Masonic Compact was sent to each Grand Lodge Member in New York State. M. W. Neal I. Bidnick, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge in 2006. He wanted this Compact to be a two way bind of Masonic understanding. Please read and enjoy, my Companions. Because I am a Freemason I believe that freedom of religion is an inalienable human right and tolerance an indispensable trait of human character; therefore, I will stand in my Lodge with Brothers of all faiths, and respect their beliefs as they respect mine, and I will demonstrate the spirit of Brotherhood in all aspects of my life. I know that education and the rational use of the mind are the keys to facing the problems of humanity; therefore, I will bring my questions and my ideas to my Lodge, and strive to advance the growth of my mind alongside my Brothers. I know hat the rich tradition of Freemasonry and its framework of Ritual are important platforms for growth and learning; therefore, I vow to stand upon these platforms to improve myself as a human being, and I vow to help in the mission of the Craft to provide tools, atmosphere, challenges and motivation to help each Brother do the same. I know that charity is the distinguishing human virtue, and that personal, community service is the best demonstration of one's commitment to humanity; 1 acknowledge that words without deeds are meaningless, and 1 vow to work with my Lodge to provide service to the community, and to promote charity, friendship, morality, harmony, integrity, fidelity and love. I know that my obligation to community extends beyond my local sphere and is partly fulfilled in my patriotism: love of my country, obedience to its laws and celebration of the freedoms and opportunities it symbolizes. I know that leadership is best demonstrated by commitment to serving others; I will therefore participate in, and help work at improving individual leadership skills, and serve the Brothers of my Lodge to the best of my ability. I know that friendship, fidelity and family are the foundations of a well-lived life; I therefore vow to be a friend to my Brothers,- as I expect my Lodge to respect my personal obligations, and to treat my family as though my family were their own. 98 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

I know that the last great lesson of Freemasonry -- the value of personal integrity and the sanctity of one's word -- is a lesson for a people in all times; I therefore vow to be a man of my word. I know that Masonry’s power is best exercised when its Light is shared with the world at large; I therefore vow to bring the best of myself to my Lodge, in order that my growth might be fostered and nurtured, and to present myself to the world as a working Freemason, on the path to building a more perfect temple. Because I am a Freemason, these values and aspirations are guideposts for my progress through life.

In bringing this twelfth Grand Fraternal Correspondent's Report to a close, I have a story I wish to relate. I am not different than many of you boys, and I place myself in a frustrated situation easily. A young man, new to town, walked into a hotel barbershop and asked for the works. As he was being shaved, he tried to make time with the manicurist. He suggested dinner and dancing. The manicurist said, "I don't think I should. I'm married." The young man laughed. "Ask your husband. He wouldn't mind." "Ask him yourself. He's shaving you!" So, before I close and not mention people would be an error on my part. I wish to thank: Most Excellent Companions Bill Purdy, Arthur Ross, Wayne Dill, Terry Meyers, Robert Crabbs, Charles McCarty, Chester Hammond, Alan D. Hart, John R. Gartrell, Steven A. Duncan, Jean Justus and Kermit V. Zimmerman, Grand High Priests for the appointment to this Grand Position and to all the Companions in the Ohio Grand Jurisdiction, I thank you for the Title of Right Excellent! I wish to bring attention to the couple that does the silent work, bringing efficient, swift and accurate needs to our finger tips across all Ohio on a moments notice. I speak of Most Excellent Companion, Dale G. Ray, Jr. and his very attractive bride, Jacqueline, our Grand Secretary couple. At no time has the "Gentle Capitular Craft" been neglected, as they are both committed to success. They have made the office a pleasure to visit, and congenial to customer satisfaction. All of this is completed in an atmosphere of "User Friendly" Record Keeping. We all thank you both, and wish for you to continue your health, happiness and vigilant attention to Duty. I always try to close my report speaking to my buddies, but this year will be a change. We, as a nation, are settling in for a major military struggle. You boys remember a time such as this in our past. Well, I have been through a lot with all of you, my buddies, so let's be kind to me now. Keep working hard, Companions! OHIO GRAND CHAPTER, I applaud you! Glen L. Opp, Grand Fraternal Correspondent

REPORT OF CHARITY AUCTION FOR the ROYAL ARCH FOUNCATION

Most Excellent Companion Kermit Zimmerman announced that the first ever charity silent auction, held on Wednesday evening following the Grand Banquet in support of the Royal Arch Foundation, had generated $2980.00 for the Foundation. He further Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 99 announced that the Companions of the 4th Capitular District donated an additional $345.00 from the sale of hats and that the wives of our past and current Grand Officers had donated an additional $165.00. M. Ex. Comp. Zimmerman thanked Most Excellent Companions Dill and Crabbs, and all the Companions and ladies who worked with them, for the efforts on behalf of the auction.

REPORT OF TIME & PLACE COMMITTEE

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio: Your Committee on Time and Place recommends that the 191st Grand Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Ohio be convened in Columbus, Ohio on October 3rd and 4th, 2007 at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites at Fort Rapids Water Park (Holiday Inn East 170) 170, exit 107 (Hamilton Rd), 4560 Hilton Corporate Dr., Columbus, OH 43232.. This recommendation is made in view of the invitation received from the District Deputies Grand High Priest and the Companions of the 7th and 11th Capitular Districts. Respectfully submitted, James M. McDonald, Grand King Charles J McCarty, PGHP, Gr. Treasurer Dale G. Ray, Jr., PGHP, Gr. Secretary Garis E. Pugh, Grand Scribe John W. Purdy, PGHP

CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE, Final Report

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio: Your Committee on Credentials herewith submits its final report for this 190th Annual Convocation: Grand Officers……………………………………………………………..... 18 Past Grand High Priests……………………………………………………....17 District Deputies Grand High Priest………………………………………….24 Past District Deputies Grand High Priest……………………………………..16 District Education Officers…………………………………………………....19 Voting Delegates (other than listed above)………………………………….238 Voting Past High Priests (other than listed above)…………………………..125 Distinguished Guests from Ohio …………………………………………..…33 Guests from other Jurisdictions……………………………………………… 36 Other Companions……………………………………………………….…....13 Total Companions in attendance……………………………………………..584 Chapters represented………………………………………………………....158 Mark Lodges represented…………………………………………………….…3 Chapters not represented (4) ………………....Scioto #119, Martins Ferry #173, Cunningham #187 and Fort Miami-Calumet #191 100 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

Respectfully submitted, Norman Lobell, Jr, PDDGHP, 4th Dist. Chairman Terry Margeson, Grand Marshal Donald W. Owens, Grand Guard Barrie R. Owen, PDDGHP, 4th Dist. David W. Conley, PHP, Loveland Chapter #211 Kenneth L. Snider, Aide to GHP

SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY FRIENDSHIP CHAPTER No 245

Right Excellent Companion Donald Wilcox and a delegation from Friendship Chapter No 245 then presented Most Excellent Companion Kermit Zimmerman an old-fashioned hand pump with the following comments: “Most Excellent Companion Zimmerman, I think we have learned here today that the Companions of the state of Ohio have followed your lead and have primed the pump of Masonry in Ohio. The only difference between the other Chapters and Friendship Chapter is, we brought the pump! We would like to present this to you as a memento of your year as Grand High Priest and thank you for all the efforts you have put forth. You notice, we even brought the frog”

GRAND MUSICIAN – ROBERT L. JORDAN

Right Excellent Companion James M. McDonald, Grand King, announced that Grand Musician Robert Jordon, due to health, was retiring. Rt. Ex. Companion McDonald requested that Right Excellent Companion Robert Jordon be conducted west of the Altar where he was thanked for his many years of service to the Grand Chapter. The Companions then extended Grand Honors to their retiring Grand Musician.

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

The Grand Chapter was called from Labor to Recess at 10:00 a.m. to prepare for the open Installation of the Grand Officers.

The ladies and guests were invited to enter. The Grand Chapter was called to order by Most Excellent Companion Wayne S. Dill, installing Officer. Most Excellent Companion Dill then installed the newly elected and appointed Grand Officers into their respective stations in ample form. He was assisted during the installation by Most Excellent Companion Joe E. Worthington, installing Marshal; Most Excellent Companion Robert D. Crabbs, installing Secretary; and Most Excellent Companion Terry B. Meyers as installing Chaplain. Most Excellent Companion McDonald thanked the installing team for their fine work and the ladies of the Grand Chapter for the support given their husbands.

PRESENTATION OF GRAND HIGH PRIEST APRON & PAST GRAND HIGH PRIEST JEWEL

Most Excellent Companion James M. McDonald was conducted west of the Altar and Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 101 was presented with the apron of a Grand High Priest by Most Excellent Companion Kermit V. Zimmerman. Most Excellent Companion Kermit V. Zimmerman remained west of the Altar where he was presented the jewel, formerly worn by Past Grand High Priest Dwight L. Kane, by Most Excellent Companion Terry B. Meyers, Past Grand High Priest, who made the following comments: “I waited a long time for this Kermit. You know, at the banquet the other evening, I had four members of your Chapter come up to me and say, ‘We need your help.’ I said, ‘What’s the problem?’ They said, ‘It’s Kermit! He doesn’t want to give it up. He’s going to do away with the election so that no one else can go in.’ Kermit, you’ve had a marvelous year; an enjoyable year- one that I would like to say – ‘Wow!’ You have made everyone so proud. This Grand Chapter could not have had two people represent it than you two have this year. I know that your Dad would be extremely proud. I know your second Dad, Otis Perkins, would be proud of you and Ann and the family. The members of your Chapter could not have been any better to anybody and supported anybody than they have done this year. They have been out in mass; they have been there; they have raised money for you; they’ve done everything they could; and carried these two on a pillow; that they loved you so much. The fourth district is equally proud of all you have done. All I can say, each one of us, each one of the Past Grands, think they had the best year, but I can tell you this much Kermit, you blew us all out of the water this year. We are extremely proud of what you and Sue have done for us and how you have represented us in and out of the state. Our in-state grand officers of the other bodies have been extremely proud to have served with you – I had so many come up and tell me. All I can say is when we thought about who we would put in, it was my extreme honor to recommend to the Grand Officers at that time, that they consider you as the Grand Master of the 1st Veil. Boy, you exceeded all our expectations. You came out of your shell- everybody thought he was a shy little fellow but once you get to know him, he’s an exciting man to be around. I would not think of putting this jewel around your neck and will let your wife do that and welcome you to ranks of the Past Grand High Priests.” Most Excellent Companion Zimmerman expressed his sincere appreciation for the support of the Past Grand High Priests, Grand Officers and Deputies for making his year such a success. He further expressed his love and appreciation to his lady Susan for her support the past year. Most Excellent Companion Zimmerman then received a standing ovation from the assembled Companions.

PAST DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND HIGH PRIEST JEWELS Past District Deputy Grand High Priest Jewels were presented with sincere thanks to the retiring District Deputies Grand High Priest for their hard work and efforts on behalf of the Grand Chapter. Assisting Most Excellent Companion McDonald with the presentation were Most Excellent Companions Zimmerman, Justus, and Duncan, for whom the retiring deputies had served: 102 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

District 3 ……………………………………………………...... …….. Ire H. Saxton District 4 ………………………………………………………...... Robert F. Benton District 8 …………………..…………………………………...... James E. Barnes District 9 ...... John W. Hooper District 10 ...... Robert D. Blankenhorn, Jr. District 11 ………………………………………………….… Raymond J. McMahon District 17 ………………………………………………….…...... Irvin F. Miner District 19 …………………………….………………...……...… Thomas H. Tupper

DISTRICT DEPUTIES GRAND HIGH PRIEST 2006 - 2007 District 1 Kenneth L. Crouch .……………………………………………….……...…. Bryan 2 Ronald L. Craft…………………………………………………………….…. Elida 3 H. Jeffery Shaw …………………………………………………….……… Dayton John C. Watkins……...……………………………………...……...… Miamisburg James M. Frazier …...…………………………………...………………… Trenton 4 Richard D. Hall ……………………………………………….…………. Loveland Gerald W. Hughes ………..…………………………………………….Cincinnati Wing Fun Chow ………………………………………………………... Cincinnati 5 R. Keith O’Dell……………………………………………………….. West Union 6 John R. Hartsock…...…………………………………………...…. West Jefferson 7 David A. Young………………………………………………….………….. Tiffin 8 J. Keith Green……….……………………………...…………...... ….. Graytown 9 Larry R. Hess …………………………...………………………... Sheffield Lake 10 Charles E. Bonecutter ……………………...…………...... …………… Shelby 11 Daniel S. Smith ,……………………………...... …………………...... Gahanna Stephen F. Miller ……………………………………………………...….. Powell 13 Larry E. Byrd ………………………………………………………...…… Logan 14 William E. Channell …………………………………………….…… Cambridge 15 Richard A. Swoyer ……………………………………………………..... Bellaire 16 Jeffery L. Addis…...………………………………………………..… Streetsboro Robert Trigg …………………………………………………………. Streetsboro 17 William A. Whittenberger …...……………………………...…….... Leavittsburg 18 Glenn R. Greenamyer…………………………………………………..…. Canton 19 Randal E. Davis ………...……………………………………………...… Warren 20 Robert Y. Cornell ….…………………………………………………… Jefferson They were greeted west of the Altar by Grand High Priest McDonald, assisted by Grand Secretary Ray, where they presented their proxies along with the jewels and aprons of their office.

DISTRICT EDUCATION OFFICERS 2006 - 2007 District 1 Joey E. Kidd …………………………………………………….………….. Paulding 2 Bernard J. Gehle……………………………………………………………....… Lima 3 James C. Stephens, Jr ……………………………………………………… Hamilton David W. Slusher …………………………………..………….…………….… Mason Richard A. Grimes…………………………...... ……………………… Xenia 4 Robert P. May …………………….………………………………….... West Chester Darrell L. Duncan ……………………………………………………….... Cincinnati Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 103

George W. Taylor ………………………………………………………. West Chester 5 Robert S. Jones ……...…………………………………....…………...….. Chillicothe 6 J. Erick Bails ………………………………………………………. North Lewisburg 7 Leo E. Garey ……………………………………………………...... ………. Findlay 8 Kim W. Sautter ……….……………………………………………….….. Perrysburg 9 Kenneth G. Bahl …………………………………………………...... … Elyria 10 Darrell R. Porter ………………………………………………..…………….. Shelby 11 John A. Spoff ……………………………………………………………… Columbus Donald M. Lynne ………………………………………………………..… Columbus 13 Wilson L. Browning…..………………………………………………...... …. Amanda 14 David A. Mourer …………………………………………………………. Cambridge 15 James C. Eckard ……………………………………………...... …… Toronto 16 Henry W. Rees ………………………………………….………………... Brook Park Joel A. Otis …………………………………………….…...... ….. Chagrin Falls 17 Orville E. West ………………………………………………...... … Garretsville 18 Richard P. Snider, Sr. …...………………...………….…………….…………. Canton 19 David W. Hyde ………………………….……………………………….…… Warren 20 Mark A. Raupach …………...………………………………………………... Mentor The District Education Officers were presented and extended the honors due their station.

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS, 2006 – 2007

Most Excellent Companion McDonald, in accordance with Ohio Capitular code, announced the appointment of Most Excellent Companion, Past Grand High Priest Kermit V. Zimmerman to a three year term to the Board of Trustees of the Ohio Masonic Home replacing retiring trustee Most Excellent Companion Wayne S. Dill. He then announced the following committee appointments for 2006-2007:

RITUAL Robert J. Draye, Gr. Scribe, Chairman Steven A. Duncan, PGHP Joseph Orosz, PDDDGHP, 16th District F. Raymond Sharritts, Gr. Chaplain Donald L. Losasso, Gr. Captain of the Host Jeffrey L. Addis, DDGHP, 16th Dist.

FINANCE Norman LoBell, DDGHP, 4th District, Chairman Dale G. Ray, Jr., PGHP, Gr. Secy Charles J. McCarty, PGHP, Gr. Treasurer. Garis E. Pugh, Grand King Robert J. Draye, Grand Scribe

CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS Chester W. Hammond, PGHP, Chairman Robert M. Huntzinger, PGHP Robert W. Thomas, Grand Master, 2nd Veil Stephen F. Miller, DDGHP, 11th Dist. James M. Frazier, DDGHP, 3rd District William A. Whittenberger, DDGHP, 17th Dist. 104 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

MASONIC EDUCATION Kermit Zimmerman, PGHP, Chairman Wayne S. Dill, PGHP Glen L. Opp, Grand Fraternal Correspondent Henry Dodson, PDDGHP, 3rd Dist. Thomas H. Tupper, PDDGHP, 19th District Jeffrey Addis, DDGHP, 16th Dist. Randal E. Davis, DDGHP, 19th District Donald E. Wilcox, PDDGHP, 3rd Dist.

MASONIC JURISPRUDENCE George Hall, Gr. Parliamentarian, Chairman James Zemancik, PHP, Oriental Chapter. 128 Steven Smiseck, PHP, Community Chapter 227 Jay Huss, PHP, Shelby Chapter 178

ROYAL ARCH FOUNDATION TRUSTEES (3 years) Wayne S. Dill, PGHP, Kermit V. Zimmerman, PGHP, Robert J. Draye, PGHP

ANNOUNCEMENTS / CLOSING COMMENTS

Most Excellent Companion McDonald announced the funeral arrangements for the son of Right Excellent Companion Robert Blankenhorn, Deputy for the 10th district, who was tragically killed in an auto accident the previous day. He asked that the Grand Family be there to support Right Excellent Companion Blankenhorn and his family during this most difficult time and those who could not attend, to keep the family in their prayers. He further announced plans for a reception in his honor to be held on December 9th at Camden Falls and plans for a trip to Scotland in March of 2007. Companions were invited to join him and Lady Diana for both of these special events. Most Excellent Companion McDonald announced a special ‘Grand High Priest’ award that would be presented at the next Grand Convocation to Chapters who met a minimum 8 of the 12 required tasks. He encouraged all Chapters to work to achieve this award as their Chapters would ultimately benefit.

GRAND MUSICIAN EMERITUS

Most Excellent Companion McDonald then directed the Grand Marshal to present Right Excellent Companion Robert Jordon west of the Altar where he made the following comments: “Right Excellent Companion Jordon, I couldn’t do this earlier as I had not yet been installed as Grand High Priest. It is now my pleasure to appoint you as the Grand Musician Emeritus of this Grand Chapter. I know you love this Grand Chapter as much as I do, and I know we will continue to see you at our Convocations. Thank you for all you have done.” The Companions then stood and greeted him with a hearty round of applause.

BENEDICTION and CLOSING

The benediction was offered by Right Excellent Companion F. Raymond Sharritts, Grand Chaplain: Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 105

“Most Holy and glorious Lord, God; the Great High Priest of heaven and earth. We approach You with reverence and implore your blessing on Most Excellent Companion James McDonald and the officers of this Grand Family who have been elected to preside over this Grand Chapter. Fill their hearts with your love, that their actions may promote your glory. Make them steadfast in your service; grant them firmness of mind and kindness of disposition; strengthen their endeavors to do good; teach them to govern with justice and equity and to inculcate your judgments and your laws. Bless them, O’ Lord, and bless the work of their hands. Accept us in mercy and surround us with your care and with your love. May we go forth in peace. Amen”

Most Excellent Companion James McDonald then declared Blanchester Chapter No. 153 closed in due form and the 190th Annual Convocation of he Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio closed in ample form at 11:15 a.m..

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OFFICE OF THE GRAND HIGH PRIEST

------October 10, 2005 BULLETIN NO. 1 This bulletin is to be reviewed in each constituent chapter at the first stated convocation after its receipt.

Companions: At the one hundred and eighty-ninth Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Ohio held at the Roberts Convention Centre, in Wilmington, Ohio on October 5 and 6, 2005, the following officers were elected and installed for the coming year. ELECTIVE 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 W. Owens …...... …….………………………………………. Grand Guard 2737 Orland Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45211 Home: (513) 481-8616 110 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

Dewey A. McClure (wife Martha Belle)…………………………..Grand Guard, Emeritus Ohio Masonic Home, PO Box 120, Springfield, OH 45501 Home: (937) 325-5201 Terry J. Margeson (wife Diana) …...... ……………………………………. Grand Marshal 654 Wards Corner Road, Loveland, OH 45140 Home: (513) 382-9535 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 (Emeritus) 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

NOTES ON CONVOCATION All of the 157 constituent Chapters and the 3 Mark Lodges were represented except: Springfield #48 Ensawocsa #89 New Lisbon #92 Garfield #150 Fort Industry #208 Rabboni #232 All Grand Officers were in attendance. All Past Grand High Priests were present except Louis H. Doerman, Paul Nyitray, and Arthur T. Reeves. All District Deputies Grand High Priest were present except Michael R. Zigler, DDGHP–18th District and Marvin D. Rader, DDGHP-19th District. Also present were 19 District Education officers, 48 Past District Deputies Grand High Priests, 9 out-of- state Guests, 51 Ohio Distinguished Guests, 237 voting delegates other than the above, 113 voting Past High Priests other than the above, and 17 non-voting Companions. Total number of Companions registered was 541. 116 ladies were registered. The per capita contribution to the Ohio Masonic Home for the year ending May 31, 2005 was $5096.50, plus an added voluntary contribution of $1,500.00. Contributions from Ohio to the Royal Arch Research Assistance program during the year totaled $6,178.35. This brings Ohio's total to $455,671 contributed to date. Twenty-two Chapters earned 100% Certificates for giving $1.00 or more per member. Approximately 310 Royal Arch Masons and their ladies attended the Annual Banquet on Wednesday evening. Among those attending were Miss Whitney Truthan, Grand Worthy Advisor of Rainbow in Ohio, accompanied by her mother; Mrs. Janice F. Morris, Supreme Deputy for Rainbow; Miss Jessica Schollenberger, Miss Ohio Job's Daughter and Miss Amanda Monte, Grand Bethel Honored Queen, Job's Daughters of Ohio; Mrs. Sherri Ligoti, Grand Guardian; Mr. Kelly Hoffman Associate Grand Guardian; Edward A. Jones, State Master Councilor of Ohio DeMolay; H. Jeffery Shaw, Executive Officer of DeMolay in Ohio; Joann M. Hastings Worthy Grand Matron of OES of Ohio and her husband; and Meryln E. Meredith Grand Recorder of the Grand Council, R&SM of Ohio. STATISTICS Exalted 370; Admitted 57; Reinstated 51; Withdrawn 255; Died 773; Suspended 511. Compared to last year, exaltations were down 28. The net loss for the year was 1,061 vs. 1,047 in 2004. Membership as of May 31, 2005 was 20,386 Companions. Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 111

THE EARL C. GIFFORD DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD The Earl C. Gifford Distinguished Service Award of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio was granted to: Thomas D. Branscomb, born March 14, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio is an Electrician for The Ohio State University. Thomas is a Past Master of Groveport Lodge No. 240, Past High Priest of Ohio Chapter No. 12 (5 times), Past Illustrious Master of Columbus Council No. 8 (2 times) and a Past Commander of Mt. Vernon Commandery No. 1 (2 times). He received his KYCH in 1995 in Ohio Priory No. 18. He served as President of the 11th Capitular District Officers Association and the 5th Arch Officers Association. He also is a member of Aladdin Shrine (Medical Unit), the Royal Order of Scotland, Allied Masonic Degrees, York Rite College, Knight Masons and the Valley of Columbus AASR, where he received the Special Merit Award in 1994. He served as Aide to the Grand High Priest for the 2004-2005 year. Thomas volunteers as a medical advisor for the Annual Mother’s Day Weekend Bicycle Ride from Columbus to Portsmouth. He is a member of Thurman Avenue Methodist Church where he has been active in church affairs for many years. His chapter recommended him for his continued service during difficult times and the leadership that he displayed to revitalize the chapter. He still portrays several major parts and quietly takes on many tasks without asking for recognition. James R. Burgoon, born on January 2, 1930 in Westerville, Ohio is Director of Finance at Franklin University. J. Richard is a Past Master of Blendon Lodge No. 339 (3 times), Past High Priest of Horeb Chapter No. 3, Past Illustrious Master of Zabud Council No. 99 and a member of Mount Vernon Commandery No. 1. He is a Past Commander- in-Chief of the Valley of Columbus and received the 33rd Degree in 1992. He graduated from Franklin University in 1959 with a BS in Business Administration. Richard and his wife Joanne attend The Church of The Savior, United Methodist in Westerville. He has served the church as an usher for over forty years and also serves on the Finance Committee. He was in the US Army for two years, spending most of the time in Munich Germany. He serves his brethren in any capacity asked. He volunteers his service without being asked and completes tasks in an exemplary manner. He is highly respected among his brethren because he lives up to his Masonic obligations. He has used his professional experience to help his Masonic bodies remain as financially sound as possible. His peers affectionately call him “Whispering Burgoon” because of his booming voice and ritualistic talent Harry S. McClarran, born April 18, 1948 in Wooster, Ohio. He is a Past Master of Ebenezer Lodge No. 33, Past High Priest and current Scribe of Wooster Chapter No. 27, and a member of Wooster Council No. 13 and Wooster Commandery No. 48. He is a dual member of Crawford Council and Shannon Council Knight Masons. He was a substitute teacher for one year and is retired from the City of Wooster Water Pollution Control Plant. Harry is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Wooster and a former Deacon. Harry received a BA degree in Sociology from Salem College and a MA in History from Marshall University. Harry has been heavily involved in state and national historic organizations. He has written countless articles and papers that have been published. He has been called the 112 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter driving force in his chapter, serving as an officer every year since 1981. He serves on district and regional degree teams at festivals and assists other chapters. His dedication and achievements are especially impressive since he is legally blind. Jerry K. Ross, born August 20, 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is a Past Master of Edenton Lodge No. 332 (2 times), Past High Priest of Blanchester Chapter No. 153, Past Illustrious Master of Blanchester Council No. 114 and Past Commander of Wilmington Commandery No. 37. He is also a member of the Valley of Cincinnati AASR and a Past Patron of Wilmington Chapter OES (7 times). He is a KYCH and a Past Sovereign Master of the Allied Masonic Degrees. He is a retired Welder. He and his wife Barbara are members of the Newtonsville United Methodist Church where he has served as a Trustee and Assistant Sunday School Teacher. Service has been a way of life for Jerry. He is always calling other members to remind them of meetings and provides transportation when needed. His most distinguished service has been to those most in need. He helps support the work of the Blue Creek Battered Women’s Shelter in Adams County, often hauling donated household items, clothing, toys and other items to the shelter. Last year he provided stuffed animals to the children of 85 families through his donation collection efforts. This year his efforts helped provide 58 families at Easter with Easter Baskets.

DISTINGUISHED GUESTS Distinguished Guests included Grand High Priests of Ohio-Prince Hall, and Pennsylvania, along with Past Grand High Priests from, Illinois, and Michigan (2). First time visiting Grand High Priests were granted Honorary Membership in the Grand Chapter of Ohio. Additionally, several other Grand Officers and Grand Representatives were present. Attendance from out-of-state was down somewhat due to a conflict with the General Grand Chapter Triennal. The Grand Lodge, F&AM of Ohio was represented by Most Worshipful Brother Jim S. Deyo, Grand Master and Michael J. Himes, Grand Senior Warden. The Grand Council R&SM of Ohio was represented by Most Illustrious Companion Howard L. Lambert, the new Grand Master and the Immediate Past Grand Master Robert R. Rettig. Nine other Grand Officers, 2 Arch Inspectors, 4 Arch Adjutants and 2 other Past Grand Masters were also present. The Grand Commandery K.T. of Ohio was represented by Sir Knight Arthur D. Michael, Jr., Grand Commander, along with 5 other Grand Officers, 4 Past Grand Commanders, 4 Division Commanders and 2 Deputy Division Commanders. Ohio Priory No. 18, Knights of the York Cross of Honor was represented by Eminent Prior Richard Groves, plus 5 other officers, 1 District Deputy Prior and 5 Past Priors. The Scottish Rite was represented by Most Worshipful Brother and Illustrious Brother Neil M. Smalley, Deputy for Ohio, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite. The Ohio Prince Hall Grand Royal Arch Chapter was represented by the current Grand High Priest George W. King, four other Grand Officers and 2 Past Grand High Priests. Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 113

LEGISLATION

This year one resolution was passed that renamed the Grand Chapter Distinguished Service Award to The Earl C. Gifford Distinguished Service Award. This honor was in memory of Most Excellent Companion Earl C. Gifford, Past Grand High Priest in 1980 and Grand Secretary for fourteen years. Certainly it is most fitting that this award is named in honor of one who served this Grand Chapter in such a distinguished manner.

INSPECTION DISTRICT AND REGIONAL ORGANIZATION

District Number Counties No. of Chapters

REGION A Regional Office - George M. Shell, Grand Master of the Second Veil 1 Defiance, Fulton, Henry and Williams 5 8 Lucas, Ottawa, Wood, and Fremont #64 (Sandusky) 8 9 Erie, Huron, Sandusky (except Fremont No. 64) 10 and Lorain REGION B Regional Officer - Donald L. Losasso, Grand Principal Sojourner 2 Allen, Auglaize, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam, 6 Van Wert, and Shelby 7 Hancock, Hardin, Marion, Seneca and Wyandot 8 10 Ashland, Crawford, Richland and Wayne 9 REGION C Regional Officer - Garis E. Pugh, Grand Scribe 4 Clermont, Hamilton, Clinton (except 15 Wilmington #63), Brown, and Morrow #143 in Warren, and North Bend Mark Lodge #1 5 Adams, Fayette, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, 7 Pickaway, Ross, and Scioto REGION D Regional Officer - Robert W. Thomas, Grand Master of the First Veil 3 Butler, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, 17 Lebanon No. 5 in Warren, and Wilmington No. 63 in Clinton 6 Champaign, Clark, Logan, Madison and Union 8 REGION E Regional Officer - Robert J. Draye, Grand Captain of the Host 16 Cuyahoga, Summit-Baker #74 in Summit 10 & Mark Lodge #2 17 Medina, Portage and Summit (except for 6 Summit-Baker #74) 20 Ashtabula, Geauga and Lake 7 114 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

REGION F Regional Officer - James W. Himmelright, Grand Master of the Third Veil 11Delaware, Franklin, Knox, and Morrow 9 13 Athens, Fairfield, Gallia, Hocking, Meigs, Perry, 8 Vinton, and Washington REGION G Regional Officer - Steven J. Oliver, Grand Royal Arch Captain 14 Coshocton, Guernsey, Licking, Muskingum, 6 and Nugen No. 124 (Tuscarawas Co.) & Dwight Warehime Mark Lodge No. 3 15 Belmont, Jefferson, and Harrison 5 18 Carroll, Holmes, Stark and Tuscarawas (except 6 Nugen No. 124) 19 Columbiana,MahoningandTrumbull 10

DISTRICT DEPUTIES GRAND HIGH PRIEST 2005-2006 District 1 Kenneth L. Crouch 01171 County Road 12, Bryan, OH 43506 (wife Sue) Res. (419) 633-1003 Bus. (419) 636-1064 2 Ronald L. Craft 5057 Pheasant Drive, Elida, OH 45807 (wife Carol) Res. (419) 339-8022 3 H. Jeffery Shaw 2400 Bellsburg Drive, Dayton, OH 45459 (wife Pam) Res. (937) 436-3018 Bus. (937) 235-8449 Ire H. Saxton 523 Hoskins Road, Wilmington, OH 45177 (wife Susie) Res. (937) 382-3999 James M. Frazier P. O. Box 184, Trenton, OH 45067 (wife Paula) Res. (513) 988-5171 Bus. (513) 867-1998 4 Richard D. Hall 6604 Loveland-Miamiville Road, Loveland, OH 45140-8588 (wife Marjorie) Res. (513) 683-8675 Robert F. Benton 1654 W. North Bend Road #2, Cincinnati, Ohio 45224 Res. (513) 542-1005 Wing Fun Chow 3260 Lapland Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45239 Res. (513) 923-3841Bus. (513) 721-1900 5 R. Keith O”Dell 712 Boyd Avenue, West Union, OH 45693 (wife Cindy) Res. (937) 544-7369 Bus. (740) 773-1671 6. John R. Hartsock 340 Marshall Drive, West Jefferson, OH 43162 Res.. (614) 879-9945 7 David A. Young 211 Clinton Avenue, Tiffin, OH 44883 (wife Brenda) Res. (419) 447-2622 8 James E. Barnes, Jr. 5533 Lewis Avenue #6, Toledo, OH 43612 Res. (419) 350-5414 Bus. (419) 241-8711 9 John W. Hooper 3231 Hartland Center Road,, Collins, OH 44826 Res. (419) 668-6545 Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 115

10 Robert D. Blankenhorn, Jr. 2172 Satinwood Drive. Mansfield, OH 44903 (wife Pamela) Res. (419) 589-2174 11 Stephen F. Miller 8853 Worthingwoods Place, Powell, OH 43065 (wife Margaret) Res. (614) 766-6471 Raymond J. McMahon 992 Palmer Rd., Columbus. Oh 43212 (wife Judith) Res. (614) 486-4695 Bus. (614) 294-5361 13 Larry E. Byrd 940 Walhonding Avenue, Logan OH 43138 (wife Sandy) Res. (740) 385-6139 14 WilliamE.Channell 6385SkylineDrive,Cambridge,OH43725 (wife Betty) Res. (740) 432-7212 15 Richard A. Swoyer 51450 Wegee Road, Bellaire, OH 43906 (wife Linda) Res.: (740) 686-2095 16 Jeffrey L. Addis 9285 Shady Lake Drive #L210, Streetsboro, OH 44241 Res. (330) 422-1818 Robert J. Trigg 956 E. Kensington Ln., Streetsboro, OH 44241 (wife Jean) Res. (330) 655-2263 17 Irvin F. Miner 3831 Kauffman Road, Stow, OH 44224 (wife Barbara) Res. (330) 688-5472 18 Glenn R. Greenamyer 719 Netherwood Avenue, N.W., Canton, OH 44708 (wife Sally) Res. (330) 478-1579 19 Marvin D. Rader 545 Stanton Ave., Niles, OH 44446 Res. (330)544-3714 Bus. (330) 743-8415 20 Robert Y. Cornell 145 West Jefferson Street, Jefferson, OH 44047 (wife Nancy) Res. (440) 576-5871

DISTRICT EDUCATION OFFICERS 2005 – 2006

1 JoeyE.Kidd,Sr. 14174U..S. Rt..127, Paulding,OH45879 (wife Penny) Res. (419) 399-2997 2 Bernard J. Gehle 3885 Ada Road, Lima, OH 45801-1640 (wife Paula) Res. (419) 221-0512 3 James C. Stephens, Jr. 851 Bishop Avenue, Hamilton, OH 45015 Res. (513) 894-5426 David W. Slusher 4098 Calumet Circle, Mason, OH 45040 Res. (513) 398-6534 John C. Watkins 1029 Kercher St., Miamisburg, OH 45342 Res. (937) 866-3491 4 Darrell L. Duncan 6918 Monongahela Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45244 (wife Pam) Res. (513) 271-0765 John H. Donohoo 5897 Wolfpen Pleasant Hill Road, Milford, OH 45150 Res. (513) 831-8950 L. Allen Kidwell 311 Creekside, Bethel, OH 45106 Res. (513) 734-1072 116 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

5 David W. Fouch, Jr. 269 Meadow Dr., Circleville, OH 43113 Res. (740) 477-1064 6 J. Erick Bails P. O. Box 65, North Lewisburg, OH 43060 Res. (937)-747-3940 7 Lynn L. Basinger 680 South Main St., Bluffton, OH 45817 Res. (419) 358-8351 8 David T. Harold 285 North Ridge Drive, Perrysburg OH 43551 Res. (419) 874-5218 9 Larry R. Hess 774 Westshore Blvd., Sheffield Lake, Oh 44054 Res. (440) 949-6965 10 Darrell R. Porter 72 Raymond Ave., Shelby, OH 44875 (wife Marsha) Res. (419) 347-3736 11 Donald M. Lynne 161 Colonial Way Circle, Columbus, OH 43235 (wife Joan) Res. (614) 888-6681 John A. Spoff 38 E. Beachwold Blvd., Columbus, OH 43214 (wife Leslie) Res. (614) 268-0867 13 Richard A. Roe 129 Oakwood Avenue, Marietta, Ohio 45750 Res. (740) 373-1237 14 David A. Mourrer P. O. Box 1225, Cambridge, OH 43725-6225 (wife Darlene) Res. (740) 439-4569 15 Jean L. Davis P. O. Box 105, Shadyside, OH 43947 (wife Evelyn) Res. (740) 676-1279 16 Henry W. Rees 1467 North Gallatin Blvd., Brook Park, OH 44142 (wife Sue) Res. (216) 676-5456 Kenneth R. Hershman 5514 E. 135th Street, Garfield Hts., OH 44125 Res. (216) 475-6599 17 George W. King, Jr. 1131 Washington Avenue, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223 (wife Gladys) Res. (330) 929-4141 18 Richard P. Snider, Sr. 3126 Sycamore Ave. S.E., Canton, OH 44707-1505 (wife Mary) Res.: (330) 484-6014 19 Randal E. Davis 434 Washington St. NE, Warren, OH 44483 Res. (330) 395-8330 20 Mark A. Raupach 5803 Beach Drive, Mentor, OH 44060 (wife Laura) Res. (440) 257-6064

GRAND CHAPTER COMMITTEES for 2005-2006

RITUAL Robert J. Draye, Grand Captain of the Host, Chairman Steven A. Duncan, PGHP Donald L. Losasso, Grand Principal Sojourner F. Raymond Sharritts, Grand Chaplain James E. Barnes, DDGHP 8th District Joseph J. Orosz, PDDGHP 16th District Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 117

FINANCE John W. Purdy, PGHP, Chairman James M. McDonald, Grand King Garis E. Pugh, Grand Scribe Charles J. McCarty, PGHP, Grand. Treasurer Dale G. Ray, Jr., PGHP, Grand Secretary Norman LoBell, DDGHP 4th District

CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS Chester W. Hammond, PGHP, Chairman Robert M. Huntzinger, PGHP Robert W. Thomas, Grand Master 1st Veil Robert F. Benton, DDGHP 4th District James M. Frazier, DDGHP 3rd District Stephen F. Miller, DDGHP 11th District

MASONIC EDUCATION Wayne S. Dill, PGHP, Chairman Glen L. Opp, Grand Fraternal Correspondent James E. Barnes, Jr., DDGHP 8th District Marvin D. Rader, DDGHP 19th District

Henry A. Dodson, PDDGHP 3rd District Ronald L. Libbee, PDDGHP 3rd District Thomas H. Tupper, PDDGHP 19th District

MASONIC JURISPRUDENCE George Hall, Grand Parliamentarian, Chairman Jay Huss, PHP Shelby #178 Steven Smiseck, PHP Community #227 James E. Zemancik, PHP Oriental #128

YORK RITE LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE Alan D. Hart, PGHP, Chairman Wayne S. Dill, PGHP Robert D. Crabbs, PGHP Robert W. Thomas, Grand Master of the First Veil Donald W. Owens, Grand Guard Bobby G. Campbell, Grand PCW, R.&S.M. Jim J. Buckingham, PGIM, R.&S.M Richard L. Speer, HPGC Gr. Commandery S. Thomas Ramsey, Grand Warder, Gr. Commandery Roger C. Gaul, PGIM, R.&S.M.

YORK RITE COOPERATION Robert J. Draye, Grand Capt. of the Host, Chairman James M. McDonald, Grand King Garis E. Pugh, Grand Scribe Dale G. Ray, Jr., PGHP, Grand Secretary Donald L. Losasso, Grand Principal Sojourner

PUBLIC RELATIONS Glen L. Opp, Grand Fraternal Correspondent, Chairman Donald W. Owens, Grand Guard Larry E. Byrd, DDGHP 13th District H. Jeffery Shaw, DDGHP 3rd District Richard A. Swoyer, DDGHP 15th District Robert J. Trigg, DDGHP 16th District

TOPICAL REFERENCE Steven J. Oliver, Grand R.A.C. Chairman Wing Fun Chow, DDGHP 4th District John R. Hartsock, DDGHP 6th District R. Keith O’Dell, DDGHP 5th District Ire H. Saxton, DDGHP 3th District Ronald L. Craft, DDGHP 2nd District 118 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

UNFINISHED BUSINESS Jerry C. Crawford, PGHP, Chairman William M. Berry, PGHP Chester W. Hammond, PGHP Alan D. Hart, PGHP Arthur E. Ross, PGHP

AWARDS PROGRAM Terry J. Margeson, Grand Marshal, Chairman Donald W. Owens, Grand Guard William D. Williams, Past Grand Marshal Norman LoBell, Jr., PDDGHP 4th District Norman R. Neely, PDDGHP 4th District

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT James W. Himmelright, Gr. M.3rd Veil, Chairman David T. Harold, DEO 8th District H. Jeffery Shaw, DDGHP 3rd District John H. Donohoo, DEO 4th District

ROYAL ARCH RESEARCH ASSISTANCE John R. Gartrell, PGHP, Chairman Arthur T. Reeves, PGHP Glenn R. Greenamyer, DDGHP 18th District Irvin F. Miner, DDGHP 17th District R. Keith O’Dell, DDGHP 5th District

ROYAL ARCH MASON MAGAZINE George M. Shell, Grand M. 2nd Veil, Chairman Jeffrey L. Addis, DDGHP 16th District William E. Channell, DDGHP 14th District Robert Y. Cornell, DDGHP 20th District Richard D. Hall, DDGHP 4th District

GRIEVANCE Terry B. Meyers, PGHP, Chairman Robert D. Blankenhorn, Jr., DDGHP 10th District Robert Y. Cornell, DDGHP 20th District John R. Hartsock, DDGHP 6th District John W. Hooper, DDGHP 9th District Raymond J. McMahon, DDGHP 11th District

PUBLICATIONS Robert W. Thomas, Grand M. 1st Veil, Chairman Dale G. Ray, Jr., PGHP, Gr. Secretary James W. Himmelwright, Grand M. 3rd Veil Kenneth L. Crouch, DDGHP 1st District Stephen F. Miller, DDGHP 11th District

CHARITY AND BENEVOLENCE William M. Berry, PGHP, Chairman Arthur T. Reeves, PGHP Steven J. Oliver, Grand Royal Arch Captain F. Raymond Sharritts, Grand Chaplain Irvin F. Miner, DDGHP 17th District

CONSTITUENT RETURNS Donald L. Losasso, Grand Principal Sojourner, Chairman Garis E. Pugh, Grand Scribe Dale G. Ray, Jr., PGHP, Grand Secretary Glenn R. Greenamyer, DDGHP 18th District George M. Shell, Grand M. 2nd Veil Robert J. Trigg, DDGHP 16th District Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 119

TIME AND PLACE James M. McDonald, Grand King, Chairman Garis E. Pugh, Grand Scribe Charles J. McCarty, PGHP, Grand Treasurer Dale G. Ray, Jr., PGHP, Grand Secretary John W. Purdy, PGHP

SYMBOLIC LODGE LIAISON Garis E. Pugh, Grand Scribe, Chairman Wing Fun Chow, DDGHP 4th District John W. Hooper, DDGHP 9th District Marvin D. Rader, DDGHP 19th District Ire H. Saxton, DDGHP 3rd District David A. Young, DDGHP 7th District

ENDOWED MEMBERSHIP Robert J. Draye, Gr. C. O. H., Chairman Dale G. Ray, Jr., PGHP, Grand Secretary Charles J. McCarty, PGHP, Grand Treasurer George M. Shell, Grand M. 2nd Veil

PAYROLL Charles J. McCarty, PGHP, Grand Treasurer, Chairman Jerry K. Ross, Aide to the GHP Renie Blankenship, Jr., PDDGHP 4th District Gordon W. Kahle, PDDGHP 4th District William L. Ferguson, PDDGHP 4th District

DISTINGUISHED GUESTS John W. Purdy, PGHP, Chairman Robert D. Crabbs, PGHP Steven A. Duncan, PGHP Joe E. Worthington, PGHP Arthur E. Ross, PGHP

EXAMINING VISITING COMPANIONS Arthur T. Reeves, PGHP, Chairman Jerry C. Crawford, PGHP Alan D. Hart, PGHP Jean W. Justus, Jr., PGHP Terry B. Meyers, PGHP Joe E. Worthington, PGHP

CREDENTIALS Norman LoBell, Jr., PDDGHP 4th District, Chairman Donald W. Owens, Grand Guard Terry J. Margeson, Grand Marshall Barrie R. Owen, PDDGHP 4th District David W. Conley, PHP Loveland #211 Kenneth L. Snider, Aide to the GHP

YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTEE H. Jeffery Shaw, DDGHP 3rd District, Chairman Robert L. Jordan, Grand Musician Robert W. Thomas, Grand M. 1st Veil F. Raymond Sharritts, Grand Chaplain R. Keith O’Dell, DDGHP 5th District

MASONIC HOME TRUSTEES Dale G. Ray, Jr., PGHP, Gr. Secretary, Chairman Wayne S. Dill, PGHP Richard P. Barchent, Jr. 120 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

ROYAL ARCH FOUNDATION John R. Gartrell, PGHP , Chairman Steven A. Duncan, PGHP Alan D. Hart, PGHP Jean W. Justus, Jr., PGHP Terry B. Meyers, PGHP

COMPUTER AGE TECHNOLOGY Herbert L. Clonch, DDGHP 6th District, Chairman Ire H. Saxton, DDGHP 3rd District Robert D. Blankenhorn, Jr., DDGHP 10th District L. Allen Kidwell, DEO 4th District Joel M. Bressman, Victory #210

TELLERS Donald W. Owens, Grand Guard, Chairman Dist. 1 Ensawocsa No. 89 Dist. 2 Wapakoneta No. 183 Dist. 3 Palmyra No. 235 Dist. 4 Morrow No. 143 Dist. 5 Mt. Vernon No. 23 Dist. 6 Urbana No. 34 Dist.7 SciotoNo.119 Dist. 8 Oak Harbor No. 162 Dist. 9 Marshall No. 47 Dist. 10 Oriental No. 128 Dist.11 CommunityNo.227 Dist. 13 Logan No. 75 Dist. 14 Zanesville No. 9 Dist. 15 Toronto No. 221 Dist. 16 West Park No. 214 Dist. 17 Silver Creek No. 144 Dist. 18 Millersburg No. 86 Dist. 19 Ashlar No. 213 Dist. 20 Geneva No. 147

COMMITTEES to be Appointed in Constituent Chapters The proper management of your Chapter is not just the responsibility of the High Priest, but of ALL of its Companions. Therefore it is necessary and important that the High Priest involve as many Companions as possible by appointing them to certain committees that will insure that the Chapter operates efficiently and effectively. It is also necessary that these committees be active and that they report their progress regularly. Carefully place your Companions on committees that will allow them to best utilize the talents they possess for maximum results. Your Chapter will be the beneficiary of their efforts. The following are a list of required and possible committees and/or appointments you may want to make: Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 121

Finance Committee: This committee is required by code and must be appointed the night of installation. It should consist of 3 members. Refer to section 104.05 of the Code. Welfare Committee: Appoint 3 Companions in each Constituent Chapter to make contact with those Companions who are in arrears with their dues, ascertain if they are destitute and need assistance with their dues. They should Make recommendations on those that need their dues remitted, such as those in nursing homes. Visit the sick and distressed Companions of the Chapter and let them know that we still care about them. Widows Committee: Appoint 1 Companion in each Constituent Chapter to maintain contact with the widows of deceased Companions for the express purpose of inviting them to local and state Chapter functions that involve the ladies. Charities Committee: Appoint interested Companions to speak on and promote each of the three charities that Grand Chapter supports: The Ohio Masonic Home, Grand Chapter Royal Arch Foundation (Adopt America Network) and Royal Arch Research Assistance (RARA). This committee’s main function will be to arrange a special night or event to designate the proceeds to go to one of these charities. Designate this committee to report on the charity, explain its function, how the donations are used, and distribute literature. Reinstatement Committee: Appoint a team of Companions to make personal contact with those Companions who have demitted or been suspended. A reinstatement is a reinvestment in your Chapter. Let us find out why these Companions have left, and work to reinstate them. This committee should work closely with and make recommendations to the Welfare Committee when appropriate. Keeper of the Marks: Appoint 1 Companion in each Chapter to see that not only the Mark Book is maintained but to instruct all new Mark Masters on the purpose and intent of selecting their mark and to see that it is properly recorded. If a chapter consolidation takes place, it is the duty of the Keeper of the Marks along with the Secretary of the chapter to obtain the Mark Book and all marks of the previous chapter, and keep them with the records of the surviving chapter. Publicity Committee: This committee’s purpose is to report on special events such as award nights, installations, inspections and see that the information is publicized in local newspapers, newsletters, via the Internet, the Grand Chapter web site and District web sites. All publications are to be forwarded to the Public Relations Committee of the Grand Chapter. If we are to survive, we must advertise. Membership Development: This is one of the most, if not the most, vital parts of your Chapter. Its goal is to stimulate growth in our membership. Each Chapter must appoint a membership development Chairman and that Committee must work on Social Activities, Public Relations, Petitions and Reinstatements. If your Chapter is going to survive, this Committee must be active. Have your Chairman stay in close contact with the Chairman of the Grand Chapter Membership Development Committee. This Committee is taking a very active position in membership development this year and is very enthusiastic in their pursuit. The Grand Chapter Membership Development Committee Chairman and members and phone numbers are listed in this Bulletin. 122 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

Chapter Education Officer: A Companion that is not only knowledgeable, but is committed to Masonic Education. He is responsible for short talk programs at stated and special convocations; arranges for the District Education Officer program, appoints candidate counselors, and provides information to complete the DEO inspection report. Knowledge is the foundation of our future and education is the building block to that foundation. Appoint your Chapter Education Officer with the quality and expertise to build the future. Candidate Counselor: With the newly developed flip charts, each Chapter should have a capable Companion assigned to counsel each candidate before each degree between sections, and after each degree conferral. This Counselor should place the degree in perspective and tell the candidate what to look for and how to get the most out of the degree. He should invite questions, and briefly explain the significance of the various sections of the degrees after they are conferred. Degree Directors: For proper and effective conferral of the Degrees, we must appoint a Degree director for each Degree. These Companions will insure a complete cast is prepared for each degree and that prior to conferring any Degree ample rehearsals are scheduled. Each Degree Director is to insure the Candidate is properly prepared and made to feel at ease during the conferring of degrees. He is to see that the degree starts on time, and that paraphernalia, robes, equipment, and props are ready, in good repair and set up properly. It is important that the degrees of Capitular Masonry be presented in a manner that will impress the candidate and cause him to feel that his time was well spent. Remember, the candidates that pass through our degrees will be our best salesmen as they go back to their Lodges with favorable impressions of Capitular Masonry. Chapter Historian: It is requested that each Chapter appoint a committee to research and write the history of their Chapter from its origin to the present time. The history should include such items as: circumstances under which the Chapter was formed; date of the dispensation; date of the charter; date of institution; date of consecration and dedications; list of charter members; list of Chapter Officers; location of the first meeting; and, unusual events that have occurred in the history of the Chapter. Copies of the Chapter’s history should be submitted to the Grand Secretary and the Grand Historian. The Grand Historian stands ready to help any Companion who requests help in writing the history of his Chapter.

INFORMATION

Communications It is requested that each Constituent Chapter Secretary and High Priest is prompt in answering all communications. Requests for supplies, educational materials and service awards are to be submitted directly to the Grand Secretary. Requests for approval of By-Laws must be approved by your District Deputy Grand High Priest for form and substance before mailing. Please note that changes in By-Laws which do nothing but change fees or dues, or change the specified time (or date) of stated meetings, do not need to be approved by the Grand High Priest. When approval is Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 123 needed, the request should be mailed directly to the Grand High Priest, not to the Grand Secretary. Dispensations All requests for dispensations should be forwarded to the District Deputy Grand High Priest, who will review them and if warranted will forward same to the Chairman of the Jurisprudence Committee. i.e. : George Hall,28 Park Avenue West, Mansfield, OH 44902-1692, Phone: 419-524-9811 Fax (419) 522-5758. If it is a proper request and in proper form, the Jurisprudence Committee will forward the dispensation form to the Grand High Priest for signature. Any deviation from this process will cause undue delays. Religious Re-Affirmation Sunday Every chapter is asked to participate in a DISTRICT-WIDE religious service on Sunday October 23, 2005. This service should be organized by the District Deputy Grand High Priest and he may be assisted by the District Officers Association. Why do we have a Religious Reaffirmation Sunday? Because it was instituted by the General Grand Chapter in 1797 as a day on which all Royal Arch Masons in the United States would be attending a church service at approximately the same time. This first service took place on Sunday, October 24, 1798. We, therefore as Royal Arch Masons, reaffirm our solemn vow to Almighty God on the Sunday nearest to that date in October. This observance should be a special event involving the family, and invited guests, and the whole Masonic Family. If properly planned and conducted, this can be a splendid opportunity to let the community know what Masonry, and especially Capitular Masonry, stands for. Royal Arch Schools Masonry is a teaching institution. It always has been, and its strength is in the WELL- INFORMED MASON. We are reaping the benefits of the great lessons laid by our Companions of yesterday. Our duty is to improve ourselves by those teachings and to pass our enriched experiences down to posterity. Royal Arch Schools are made available in each District to provide an opportunity for members to become masonically well informed. Every District is URGED to hold several of these schools, and each High Priest is encouraged to persuade his officers and companions to attend them. Awards All awards given in recent years will be continued this year. These awards include: Sojourner, District Work Horse, Outstanding High Priest, Outstanding Chapter in the District, Most Improved Chapter in the District, No Loss Award of Distinction, and the Star Award to Chapters with 3% or more net gain. Four recipients in the entire state will receive “The Earl C. Gifford Distinguished Service Award" from the Grand Chapter. These nominations must be submitted through your District Deputy Grand High Priest and these recommendations must be in the hands of the Grand Chapter Awards Committee (i.e. Terry J. Margeson, 654 Wards Corner Road, Loveland, OH 45140) by June 30, 2006. Christmas and Holy Week The weeks of Christmas and Easter mean a great deal to the religious community. Therefore, I am requesting that no Special Meetings be held during these two weeks, and 124 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter that the activities of Stated Meetings be held to the barest necessities. No Degree conferrals during these two weeks! Special Dates The Grand Chapter Officers will perform the Ceremony of Rededication at the following chapters: Wilmington #63 November 6, 2005, Circleville Chapter #20 April 30, 2006 with the 5th District GHP Reception following, Twin Valley #240 on May 13, 2006 with the 3rd District GHP Reception following, and Sandusky City #72 May 21, 2006. The Ceremony of Dedication will be performed for Star Chapter #126 on January 29, 2006. The 190th Grand Chapter Convocation will be held in Kings Island, Ohio on October 4th through 5th, 2006 at the Kings Island Resort & Convention Center, 5691 Kings Island Drive 45034-0906. GRAND CHAPTER Promotional Material Additional copies of the Red Roster of Chapters and the Annual Proceedings may be secured through the office of the Grand Secretary. Red Rosters are $1.00, Proceedings are $7.00 per copy (plus any shipping), while they last. A copy of Bulletin No. 1 is provided to the High Priest, King, Scribe and Secretary of each Chapter. A number of Promotional Pamphlets and congratulatory folders are available from the office of the Grand Secretary. A complete list of these may be found in the price list mailed to all Secretaries.  Videos - Saga of the Holy Royal Arch & An Unheard Cry (these videos are available from the General Grand Secretary, PO Box 489, Danville KY 40423-0489  "Long Sought Word" ($9.00 per hundred), Twenty-five Year Cards (free), Tau Cards and Triple Tau Cards (free),  Chapter Management Manual ($8.00 each)  Chapter Officer Manual ($1.00 each)  Revised Code, Ceremonies & Forms (Contents $7.00, Binder $3.50)  York Rite promotional material, petitions for degrees, York Rite Passports, etc. may also be obtained from the Grand Secretary, making all payments for this material to the Joint York Rite Cooperation Committee. York Rite Secretary-Recorders Association The York Rite Secretary-Recorders Association in Ohio serves a most welcome purpose. Here the Secretaries are given the opportunity to discuss mutual problems and exchange ideas. This exchange of ideas and presentation of valuable experiences and suggestions is of immeasurable benefit to each Constituent Chapter. Each Constituent Chapter is urged to send its Secretary to the meetings of this Association at the expense of the Constituent Chapter. The next annual meeting will be in Delaware, Ohio on August 19, 2006. Twenty Five Year Cards Constituent Chapters are encouraged to recognize their 25-year members. Twenty- five year cards are available from the Grand Secretary's office, on request, at no charge. Twenty-five year pins may be purchased from many Masonic supply houses. Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 125

50, 60 & 65-Year Emblems The Grand Secretary's office has reminded (with the Secretary's bulletin) the names of the Companions eligible for these awards. Requests for presentation must be made by the Chapter Secretary to the Grand Secretary. Do not delay this important action. If the Companion cannot get to the Temple, take it to him. If he lives out of state or is not in your geographic area, inform the Grand Secretary at the time of request, so that he may assist you in arranging for the presentation. Companions it is better to be several months early on these presentations, than it is to be one day too late! Grand Historian I highly encourage each Constituent Chapter to write or update its history. If you need any assistance, contact our Grand Historian. This year the Grand Chapter is very fortunate to have a very knowledgeable Companion with expertise, qualifications, and background in the writing and research of Royal Arch Masonry and other Masonic Bodies. He is most willing and stands ready to assist any Companions in researching and writing their Chapter history. Do not hesitate in contacting our Grand Historian, Norman G. Lincoln. Each Constituent Chapter should send a copy of the completed history to the Grand Historian and the Grand Secretary. York Rite Cooperation Please make every effort to cooperate with the other York Rite Bodies in your area. Among the positive ways to cooperate are the following: Schedule degrees so that Councils and Commanderys can conveniently arrange for their degrees and orders. Respect the other bodies' schedules. Participate in York Rite Festivals. We must sell York Rite Masonry to our Symbolic Lodge Brethren. We need to tell them that the lessons learned in the York Rite build on what they have learned in Blue Lodge. Visitations to your local Blue Lodges is a very good way to get this word to them by your example or by talking up York Rite Masonry. We must sell York Rite Masonry! Festivals It has always been my feeling that the Capitular degrees are intended to be conferred on individuals on a personal, one –on–one basis. However, I do support the purpose and need to have one-day festivals in order to meet the needs of those individuals who cannot attend weekday evening meetings. I highly recommend the continuance of using individual Chapter meetings to confer the Capitular degrees on candidates in order to convey the one–on-one personal touch and utilize the festivals when this is not an option. When scheduling a festival, I recommend that it be set up as a District–wide function, thus, obtaining the best ritualists, paraphernalia, and location available to enhance the portrayal of the degrees. Festivals can also be utilized to portray the degrees to candidates in a shorter time frame than over several months, which can be advantageous to those individuals who are desirous in completing the York Rite in a more timely manner. 126 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

Ohio Masonic Home In 1892 the cornerstone was laid for the Ohio Masonic Home. It was a way in which the Masons of Ohio dedicated themselves to the idea that care should be provided for other Masons, their wives, widows and orphans. Many changes have been made in the "Home on the Hill" since those early days, but the care, compassion and concern that has been the hallmark of the Home is as good today as it was in the beginning. Ohio Masons can be very proud of their Home. All Royal Arch Masons should support our Home to assure that it will sustain the level of excellence it now has. Be generous in your support of the Ohio Masonic Home. Royal Arch Foundation The Grand Chapter of Ohio at the 186th Convocation held in Columbus, Ohio, approved the formation of the Royal Arch Foundation. The purpose of the Foundation is to oversee the distribution of monies collected in support of the Charity that the Foundation selects. The Foundation elected to support for three years, the Adopt American Network. The Adopt America Network is a Toledo based charity that finds permanent homes for hard to place children that are currently in the foster care system. These are the children most difficult to place (older children, minority and mixed race, children with physical or emotional problems). Adopt American Network utilizes a network of volunteer adoption specialists, who are themselves adoptive parents, to recruit and match families with waiting children. Every child needs a permanent loving home and with our support, this can be achieved. The Royal Arch Foundation is a 501c(3) tax deductible organization. Royal Arch Research Assistance In 1974 the General Grand Chapter International launched this philanthropy under the leadership of our M. Ex. Comp. Edward Selby to help research Auditory Perception problems in children. Although we no longer belong to the General Grand Chapter, we still support this philanthropy. I ask that you set a goal of $1.00 per member donation to RARA. Donations may be made in honor of a deceased member. A money making project could be used just for RARA. Youth Organizations The Youth organizations are our future. We must support each of them the best way we can. If there is DeMolay, Rainbow Assembly or a Bethel of Job's Daughters in your area, please support them with your time, money and talent. You will be welcome at any of their meetings. Once again, we are requesting that each Chapter District sponsor a DeMolay, Rainbow or Job’s Daughter night. This can be a friendship night, prospect night, or an awards night. I am also asking each Grand Officer and District Deputy Grand High Priest to attend at least one youth meeting, installation or inspection during this next year. Our money support helps, but the thing they need most is our attendance and encouragement. I am asking any Companion who attends one of the Youth meetings to be my representative and to bring the greetings of the Grand Chapter. Grand Chapter Web Site The Grand Chapter Web Site is currently operational, but much needs to be done to bring it up to Grand Chapter of Ohio standards. This will be the task of our new Webmaster, EC L. Allen Kidwell and all ideas, suggestions or questions should be Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 127 directed to him There are also links on the web site to other Masonic contacts. The web site address remains as: ohiograndchapter.org. Conclusion From May through August of this year, the experience of presenting my program in the various districts throughout the State of Ohio has been most enjoyable and reinvigorating. Everywhere visits were made, I found the Companions to be supportive, enthusiastic and encouraging. I thank all of you for the courtesies extended to me, for your kindness and consideration. The genesis of my theme for the year, “Prime the Pump of Capitular Masonry” came from my great friend and mentor, MEC Otis Y. Perkins, PGHP who used to say to me, “I’ve never gotten out of Masonry what I’ve put into it because Masonry has given me so much more than I could ever hope of giving it”. I was reminded of this quite by chance when hearing an old Kingston Trio song titled, “Desert Pete” that contains the following refrain: “You’ve got to PRIME THE PUMP. You must have faith and believe, You’ve got to give of yourself, Before you’re worthy to receive. Drink all the water you can hold, Wash your face, cool your feet. But LEAVE A BOTTLE FULL FOR OTHERS, Thank you kindly, Desert Pete.” As the story of the song goes, a thirsty traveler working his way across a desert happens upon an abandoned well with an old, worn water pump. Under some rocks surrounding the pump he finds a bottle of water and a note in a can. His first impulse is to quickly drink the water down to satisfy his thirst, if only temporarily. But instead, he reads the note left with the bottle of water by a man known only as Desert Pete. The written message encourages the reader not to gulp down the water, but rather to use it to “prime the pump”. That is, to pour the water down into the pump so that it might soften the leather of the sucker washer making it possible to draw water up from underground. Then, to work the handle like there’s a fire, until the water flows sweet and cool. The note goes on to exhort the reader to have faith and give the pump a try even though its old and under-utilized; to pour the water in and pump like mad because you’ve got to give until you get. The end result is that through all of his preparation and hard work, the traveler is, at last, able to enjoy the rewards of labor as he cools and refreshes himself with the water the well has provided. The note then ends very poignantly with the reader being admonished to leave the bottle full for others, as Desert Pete signs off, “Thank you kindly!” Within my theme for the year, “PRIME THE PUMP OF CAPITULAR MASONRY’, our beloved fraternity is analogous to that water pump. For in far too many instances Capitular Masonry, like the pump, either through misuse or disuse, does not work as it once did. So now it is necessary for each of us to put a little something back into it so that all of us may receive so much more in return. But quite possibly the more significant and meaningful portion of my theme is the concept of “LEAVING A BOTTLE FULL FOR OTHERS”, that is leaving a legacy for future generations of Companions to enjoy. My father used to say, “God helps them who help themselves.” With this sentiment in mind, I am calling on all Royal Arch Masons to the task of helping ourselves by doing the hard work and smart work necessary to improve our Chapters and keep them viable. 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MASONRY”, to give of themselves so they may be worthy to receive. The task before us is not an easy one. In fact, it has been and will continue to be hard. If it were easy, anyone could do it. But they can not. You see, it is the hard that makes this task worthy of your efforts. It is the hard that makes it great. Therefore we must persevere; we must prevail; we must do all we can to preserve all that has been given to us so that ,we too, may “LEAVE THE BOTTLE FULL FOR OTHERS” a legacy for those who are to follow. I am looking forward to serving my year as Grand High Priest, buoyed with renewed vigor and enthusiasm, as together we address the challenges and opportunities that will surely come our way. It is also my hope that you, too, will re-commit yourselves to the task at hand and will embrace the spirit of my theme. Companions, we must all work together to PRIME THE PUMP OF CAPITULAR MASONRY. We must “have faith and believe” in what we are doing. We must continue “to give of ourselves before we are worthy to receive”. And once the cool refreshing reward of our labors begins to flow, we then owe it to ourselves to become totally immersed in what Masonry has given us; to “drink all the water we can hold, to wash our faces and cool our feet”. Making sure to LEAVE THE BOTTLE FULL FOR OTHERS. Thank you kindly, K.V.Z..! Given under my signature and the seal of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Ohio at Blanchester, Ohio this 10th day of October, 2005.

Fraternally, Kermit V. Zimmerman Grand High Priest Attest: Dale G. Ray, Jr. Grand Secretary ______

GRAND HIGH PRIEST Kermit V. Zimmerman 305 Bourbon Street Blanchester, Ohio 45107 Phone: Home: (937) 783-4191

GRAND SECRETARY'S OFFICE Dale G. Ray, Jr. Alexander Commons Suite 401 564 West Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton, OH 44203 (Home: 1031 Wilbur Ave., Barberton, OH 44203) Phone: Home: (330) 753-5469 Office: (with answering machine) 330-753-3670 FAX: 330-753-3673 E-mail: [email protected] Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 129

Chairman of Masonic Jurisprudence George Hall Weldon, Huston & Keyser, 8th & 9th Floors 28 Park Avenue West, Mansfield, Ohio 44902-1692 Phone: (419) 524-9811 FAX (419) 522-5758 E-mail: [email protected]

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GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF THE STATE OF OHIO BULLETIN NO. 2 Barberton, Ohio November 30, 2005

This Bulletin must be read or summarized in open Chapter at the first stated Convocation after its receipt.

To: Grand Officers, Past Grand High Priests, District Deputies and Representatives of Constituent Chapters in the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio

From Your Grand High Priest: In the eight weeks since our Grand Chapter Convocation in Wilmington, the “Grand Entourage” has traveled more than 6,370 miles making visitations to 18 inspections, 10 banquets, 1 rededication and 15 “other meetings”. While being out and about on those 40 days, sometimes making 2 or even 3 visits in one trip, any weariness that I’ve experienced has been quickly erased by the warm feelings of hospitality and true fellowship extended to me by the Companions throughout my travels. It is refreshing and reassuring to realize that wherever I have gone, the “Companions in the Red Coats” all seem to burn with the same fervency and zeal for Royal Arch Masonry and, to a man, are the most friendly, caring and outgoing group of Masons imaginable. For this, I am truly thankful and eternally indebted. If I have yet to visit your District this year, please be patient with me. I have chosen an aggressive visitation schedule and, as such, there are many nights on which several meetings have been scheduled. Deciding where to go is often a difficult choice. But I am doing my best to get into each part of this State on numerous occasions this year. So if I have not been to visit with you yet, trust me, I will be there soon. The Grand Officers have also been very busy making visits to their regions and working closely with the District Deputies, who are doing an admirable job. On November 6, 2005, the Grand Officers traveled to Wilmington Chapter #63 and performed, on the occasion of its 150th Anniversary, the “Ceremonies of Rededication”. I was pleased to see that the meeting was very well attended and that everyone had a wonderful time. The next scheduled event of this type will be the “Ceremonies of Dedication” on January 29, 2006 for Star Chapter #126, as they move their Chapter to 130 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter different apartments in Mechanicsburg, Ohio. Festivities will begin at 3:00 p.m. All are invited and encouraged to attend. Another refreshing and inspiring aspect of my travels so far this year is being able to witness, first hand, Companions are who living out the tenets of my theme for the year as they “Prime the Pump of Capitular Masonry”. These companions are putting a little something into our Fraternity so that we all may receive so much more in return. Some have been designated as one who, through past and present activities, is “Leaving the Bottle Full for Others”, that said, leaving a legacy for those who are to follow. These Companions have been presented a special, limited edition of “Mason Jar” lapel pins to recognize their continuing efforts to leave Capitular Masonry a little better that they found it, and include: Terry B. Meyers, Edward F. Howard, Harry L. Himes, Michael A. Himes, Arthur H. Kareth, Arthur Loeniger, Don Davis, Eugene Martin, Anthony Caito, Jr., Carl Palmer, Bill Owen, Clarence Martin, James Clark, Virgil Mick, II, George King, Orville West, Irv Miner, Jim Himmelright, Jerry Stephens, Bob Copeland, Curtis Jackson, Phil Furrow, Greg Houge, Ken Titon, Jack Estep, Richard Smith, Les Bowel, James Forney, Mike Stumperth, Donald Lugenheimer, Tom Tupper, Brian Madison, Ed Jackson, “Doc” Leventry, Leo Butler, Boyd McCalla, Jean Justus, Chester Hammond, William Wilson, Ron Cramblit, Gerald Newman, Neal Wheatcraft, Joel Otis, Gus Stern, Larry Moore, Johnny Manis, David Wimer, Al McCann, John Coshell, Charles McCarty, Robert Draye, Gene Toy, Charles Barnes, Leo Anatra, Paul Bck, Frank Arnett, Bob Wise, Bob Crabbs, Harley McClarren, Don Starr, Harold Hawk, Archer Purvis, Cal Frye, Jack Raff, Norm Neely, Barrie Owen, W. Fun Chow, Ed Kaucher, Gary Brown, Dan Floyd, Roy Hiser, Rhudie Koening, Jr. Paul Bartholo, Steve Hill, Don Kromer, Ray McKibben, Stanley Saunders, John Chessen, Robert Carter, Ivan Tribe, Harold Keller, George Plant, John Duck, Jerry Paul, Dan Arnold, Dave Fox, Verne Rhinehart, Hubert Burkhart, Roy Ritter, Roger Beckwith, Jimmy Wright, Howard Potter, George Patterson, Ron Ensell, Harold Potter, John McNutt, Ron Davis, Michael Stevenson, James Douglas, James Stephens and Norman Lincoln. Congratulations to one and all! I look forward to traveling in your District sometime soon and meeting with the Companions as we all work together to “Prime the Pump of Capitular Masonry”, making sure to Leave the Bottle Full for Others”. Now as we begin our celebration of the Holiday Season, Sue and I wish for each of you safe travels and enjoyable moments spent with family and friends. May Peace, Joy and Love fill your heart and home this holiday and always. Given under my signature and the seal of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Ohio at Blanchester, Ohio on this 26th day of November, 2005.

Kermit V. Zimmerman Grand High Priest

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From the Grand Chapter Charities: Ohio Masonic Home All of our homes are busy preparing for the Holiday Season. Resident parties are scheduled, decorations are in place and the festive atmosphere pervades each location. This would be a good time for all Companions to send a card to those residents from their area or better yet schedule a visit to renew old acquaintances. The residents would certainly appreciate a card, call or visit. In 2006, The Ohio Masonic Home will hold its annual “Home Day” celebration on Sunday, June 4, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All brethren and their families and guests are encouraged to attend and participate. The day includes food, Masonic vendors, musical entertainment, games clowns, face-painting, campus tours, a flea market, a car show and, of course, a parade. This day is traditionally a day for Masons to visit their brethren who are living at The Home. While the day still honors the residents of The Home, it is also a day of fun to be enjoyed by all. For more information, contact Paul Quinn, Director of Marketing and Communications for The Ohio Masonic Home, 937-525-3074 or [email protected]. Contributions to the Home should be sent through the Grand Secretary’s Office so that your chapter receives the proper credit. Checks should be made out to The Ohio Masonic Home. Royal Arch Foundation-Adopt America Network Adopt America Network is thankful to all the chapters and districts that have held fundraisers in support of the Royal Arch Foundation and AAN. Funds have been received from a wide variety of activities. These donations directly support the adoption services provided with no fees to families seeking to adopt children from the foster care systems. Adopt America Network also is partnering with districts and chapters across Ohio to hold Adoption Fairs that recruit families interested in adopting children. Holding an Adoption Fair in your lodge is a good way to involve your members, their spouses and other family members. Adopt America will provide a staff person to coordinate the event with your chairperson. For your Adoption Fair, Adopt America will send staff personnel as well as adoptive families to meet with the families who are interested in adopting. If you are interested in having an Adoption Fair in your district, contact Dr. Edieann Didham at 419-823-3346. You can also contact Edieann, if you want a speaker from Adopt America for your district event or an adoptive family to be your guest at a district or chapter event. Contributions to Adopt America should be sent to The Royal Arch Foundation, P. O. Box 511, Shelby, Ohio 44875. Checks should be made out to The Royal Arch Foundation. RARA Contributions to the RARA Foundation are coming in from many chapters. Remember that in addition to the normal contribution certificates, your chapter will receive a special certificate for 100% participation if it donates $1.00 per member. 132 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

Contributions to RARA should be sent through the Grand Secretary’s Office so that your Chapter gets proper credit. Checks should be made out to RARA.

Other Items of Interest: Corrections/Changes to the Red Roster: On page 40, the telephone number for John C. McNutt, the Secretary of Conneaut Chapter No. 76 is (440) 599-7890. On page 41, Alliance Chapter No. 83 held its Annual Election after the publication of the Red Roster. Newly elected officers are as follows: High Priest: William D. Stratton, 1175 Sweetbriar Drive, Mogadore, OH 44206; King David W. Newkirk, 2609 Williamsburg Lane #4, Canton, Ohio 44708; Scribe David A. Wiley, 610 West Street, Wadsworth, OH 44281- 1668. The Secretary information is correct. On page 53, Richard L. Brown, the High Priest of Wyoming Chapter No. 146 has passed away. We do not yet have any information on a replacement. Our sympathies certainly go out to his family. On page 54, a corrected Election Return for New Lexington Chapter No. 149 informs us that the High Priest is Harry Willey, P.O. Box 2067, Heath, Ohio 43056. On page 59, the correct phone number for Arthur H,. Long, Jr., the Secretary of Walnut Chapter No. 172, is (614) 861-8001. From the Grand Secretary: Our Grand High Priest has made membership one of the areas of emphasis this year. Last year, forty-two chapters had no exaltations. If you are part of one of those chapters, I hope you will take on the responsibility of finding new members for your chapter. Just think of the impact on our Grand Chapter if all forty-two chapters had exaltations this year while everyone else held their own or improved. As our Grand High Priest has stated it may require some “Borderline Obnoxious Persistence” to get the job done. Consider this: I never felt bad about doing a little arm twisting to get someone to attend church because I knew the benefit they would receive. I have always felt the same way about Masonry.

Dale G. Ray, Jr. Grand Secretary

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GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF THE STATE OF OHIO BULLETIN NO. 3 Barberton, Ohio February 15, 2006

This Bulletin must be read or summarized in open Chapter at the first stated Convocation after its receipt.

To: Grand Officers, Past Grand High Priests, District Deputies and Representatives of Constituent Chapters in the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio: Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 133

From Your Grand High Priest: “The wheels of the bus go ‘round and ‘round”. So goes the refrain of the popular children’s song. And so it is, too, with the “wheels of the Grand High Priest’s bus”, as it continues to travel Ohio, stopping for visits with the Companions and Chapters in the various Districts throughout the State. Only some vehicle problems and impending bad weather have kept me from making it to all of my appointed destinations. However, with good luck and clear skies, I’ll be around to visit with you soon. Throughout my recent travels, I have been very pleased to have had the honor of presenting several 50 Year Awards to well-deserving Companions. Also, I had the rare opportunity, along with Right Excellent Companions Larry E. Byrd, Terry J. Margeson and Verne E. Rinehart of traveling to Logan, Ohio for the presentation of a 70 Year Award to Companion Davis (Pat) E. McAfee. At the age of 95, Companion McAfee still enjoys good health and has a razor sharp mind. What a wonderful experience it was spending time with him and his son, Companion Jerry McAfee. I have visited many Chapters, presenting “Mason Jar” pins to over 85 Companions who have continued to do those things that are “Leaving the Bottle Full for Others”. The Grand Officers traveled to Mechanicsburg, Ohio on January 29th to join with the Companions of the 6th District and Star Chapter #126 to dedicate their new apartments to Capitular use. The event was very well attended and a good time was had by all. Thank you to Right Excellent Companion Al Johnson and his committees for an enjoyable day. We have several dedications/rededications remaining on the schedule and they include: Morrow Chapter #146 on April 2,2006, LaGrange Chapter #68 on April 23, 2006, Circleville Chapter #20 on April 30, 2006,Adoniram Chapter #73 on May 7, 2006, Twin Valley Chapter #240 on May 13, 2006, Sandusky City Chapter #72 on May 21, 2006 and New Lisbon Chapter #92 on June 18, 2006. All Companions and their ladies are invited to support these important historical events with your attendance. A “special thank you” goes out to the good Companions of the 20th District for the outstanding Grand High Priest Reception they had for my lady Sue and I on January 14, 2006. The venue was spectacular, the food was delicious and the gifts were very appropriate and most appreciated. But it is the feeling of warm hospitality and sincere Companionship given to us by all of you that is the gift that we will cherish for years to come. I look forward to being with you again soon. As I have continued to extol the tenets of my theme, “Prime the Pump of Capitular Masonry”, all across the State, a question was raised by a Companion recently who asked, “What, specifically, are some of the things that we, as individual members, can do to “Prime the Pump” as you ask?”. Anticipating this question, I had made a list of the “Top Ten Questions a Companion Can Ask Himself” to determine if he is, indeed, “Priming the Pump” I hermetically sealed the list in a Mason jar and kept it hidden until it needed to be read. So as requested, here are the Top Ten questions you should ask yourself:  Have I brought in a petition yet this year? (If so, have I brought in another?).  Have I learned a new part lately? (Or worked to improve on those done before?). 134 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

 Have I arrived early at a Stated of Special Convocation lately to help set up the room for a meeting or degree conferral?  Have I stayed after a meeting lately to help breakdown the staging and put it away?  Have I helped by providing or preparing refreshments for before or after a meeting?  Have I supported the activities of my District by attending and participating in its meeting and schools?.  Have I supported the other Chapters in my District and the surrounding area by attending their inspections or by lending a helping had whenever needed?  Have I supported the charities sponsored by the Grand Chapter with my time, talents and contributions?  Have I been living my life in a manner that reflects favorably upon our Fraternity?  Have I continued to exhibit fervency and zeal in my support of Capitular Masonry? Hopefully, you were able to answer “yes” to more than one of these questions. Of course, there are many others we might ask ourselves, but these questions are a beginning. As we all continue to work together to “Prime the Pump of Capitular Masonry”, may we also remember to do those things that will leave our Fraternity a little better than we found it, to “Leave the Bottle Full for Others”, a legacy for those who are to follow. Given under my signature and the seal of The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Ohio at Blanchester, Ohio on this 7th day of February, 2006.

Kermit V. Zimmerman Grand High Priest ______

Other items of interest: GOLF OUTING: Plans for the Grand Chapter Golf Outing this summer are being made. You do not have to be a pro to play, as the Scramble format is used. Last year the outing was won by a team from Cincinnati. They are eager for more challengers this year. Please start gathering your team now so that this popular event can be successful this year. Hopefully, all districts will be represented by at least one team or more. For more information and reservation forms, please contact MEC John W. (Bill) Purdy at 112 Wein Street, Spencerville, Ohio 45887. GRAND CHAPTER OFFICE CLOSING: The Grand Chapter Office will be closed April 22 through April 29, 2006 for vacation. If you have urgent business, please conduct it early before the vacation week.

From the Grand Chapter Charities: Ohio Masonic Home Leading the Way-Ohio Masonic Home Provides Direction for Industry Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 135

Efforts to make improvements in the long-term care business are being led by staff members from The Ohio Masonic Home. With reductions in the government budget for Medicaid, changes to the system are inevitable and necessary. Ohio Masonic Home Chief Executive Officer Brother Dave Bannerman is working with AAHSA President Larry Minnix and elected officials to explore legislation affecting organizations utilizing Medicaid. “We’re looking for ways to amend the requirements of nursing homes so staff resources can be utilized more efficiently,” Brother Bannerman said. “The emphasis should be on resident care rather than government requirements.” Brother Greg Holm, Chief Operating Officer of The Ohio Masonic Home, has been appointed by Merle Grace Kearns, the Director of the Department of Aging, to serve on the Assisted Living Stakeholders Committee. This committee was formed by Director Kearns to help with the successful implementation of a Medicaid funded assisted living waiver. The Ohio Department of Aging has been seeking a waiver from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, which would allow the use of Medicaid funds for assisted living, instead of nursing home care. Masonic Senior Services, led by Holm, is leading the charge in coordinating community-based services that allow individuals to live longer in their homes. “Not everyone wants or needs to be in a retirement community,” Brother Holm said. “Masonic Senior Services is designed to provide services to Masons in their homes.” Masonic Senior Services is expanding, with Service Coordinators currently working in the Toledo, Cleveland and Dayton/Springfield areas. Masonic Senior Services has also been working with Masons to explain Medicare Part D options. Masonic Senior Services staff monitors aging issues and is available to Masons and immediate family for consultation. Rick Hughes, Manager of Occupational Health and Safety for The Ohio Masonic Home, has been asked by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to present at seminars for long-term care facilities. The Ohio Masonic Home has initiated an innovative new ergonomic process plan, which utilizes floor and ceiling lifts to transfer residents safely. Additionally, Hughes is working with the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation to help develop a safety and ergonomics course for long-term care facilities. Brother Paul Quinn, Corporate Director of Marketing and Communications for The Home, has joined the Marketing Committee for the Association of Ohio Philanthropic Homes for the Aging (AOPHA). The committee, comprised of marketing leaders from around the state, is studying methods for improving the marketing of continuing care retirement communities. Quinn has also been elected an officer of the Public Relations Society of America, Dayton Chapter. “The long-term care community is looking to the Ohio Masonic Home for leadership,” Bannerman said. “Applying our Masonic Values to our work has earned respect for The Home and its staff. Our integrity has earned us a place at the table for determining the future of retirement living.” Contributions to the Home should be sent through the Grand Secretary’s Office so that your chapter receives the proper credit. Checks should be made out to The Ohio Masonic Home. 136 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

Royal Arch Foundation-Adopt America Network . Great News! Thanks to the Royal Arch Masons and your generous support, a record number of children, 257 of them, went home to loving parents in Ohio and across the United States during 2005. With your support we can make the difference in the future of thousands of children in the U.S. foster care system that are waiting for parents to adopt them. Send your donations to the Royal Arch Foundation and help the waiting children be united with loving parents. You truly are making a significant difference with your support. Do you want to experience the joy of these adopted children? If your chapter is interested in sending RAM volunteers to assist with the summer recruitment event in July of the Christmas party in December, please contact Steven Kiessling, the Director of Development, at Adopt America Network (phone 419-534-3350 or e-mail him at [email protected]). If you are able to donate items for the Annual Dinner Auction in October or if you wish to purchase a ticket, please contact Wendy Sowers, the Chairman for this event (phone 419-893-5756 or e-mail at [email protected]). Contributions to Adopt America should be sent to The Royal Arch Foundation, P. O. Box 511, Shelby, Ohio 44875. Checks should be made out to The Royal Arch Foundation. RARA Dr. Joan Burleigh, in her quarterly report, noted a state-of-the-art sound-proof room, manufactured by Acoustic Systems, was installed in September 2005, in the auditory laboratory. She stated that the Foundation has generated a “wish list” for additional equipment and furniture to make the auditory laboratory fully operational. The website for Able Kids Foundation is nearly finished. It is their intent to make it very informational, easy to navigate and up-to-date. The Foundation is in the process of interviewing experienced audiologists who have years of practice in diagnostic audiological assessment for clinical positions. The Grand Officers and members of the Royal Arch Research Assistance Committee urge you to continue your support to help with research at the Central Auditory Research Center at Able Kids Foundation. Contributions to RARA should be sent through the Grand Secretary’s Office so that your Chapter gets proper credit. Checks should be made out to RARA.

Special Note from the Awards Committee Companions, the Earl C. Gifford Distinguished Service Award is one of the most prestigious awards that a Companion can receive. It is time to look around, find those deserving and make your recommendations. If you have submitted a recommendation in the past, update the information and submit it again. Up to four are presented each year at the Annual Grand Convocation in October. Send your completed recommendation on the proper forms to REC Terry J. Margeson, Chairman of Awards Committee, 654 Wards Corner Road, Loveland, OH 45140 or e- mail him at [email protected]. If you need forms or additional information contact him at 513-583-9525 or e-mail at above. Deadline for entries is June 30, 2006. Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 137

News from the Grand Secretary

ATTENTION, SECRETARIES! PRICE OF DUES CARDS Dues Cards: We will print dues cards starting March Membership Cost of 22, 2006. If you have not recently given of Chapter Dues us an Update Report so we will have the May 31, 2005 Cards correct names to print on the cards, 50 or less $ 5.00 please do so immediately or your cards 51 - 80 $ 7.50 will be printed with the old names on 81 - 110 $ 9.75 them and you will have no cards for your 111 - 140 $12.25 new members. The cost has changed $14.75 141 - 170 slightly since last year, as per the table 171 - 200 $16.75 above. All cards should be shipped to 201 - 230 $18.75 $20.75 231 - 260 you by April 21. If you do not receive $22.50 yours, please let us know immediately. 261 - 290 $24.25 291 - 320 $26.00 Remember to give us any name 321 - 350 $29.00 variations desired on the dues cards, e.g. 351 - 380 $31.00 C. Robert Jones instead of Charles R. 381 - 410 $32.75 Jones. Also remember that candidates, 411 - 440 $35.00 441 - 470 $37.00 for whom you have reported to us the over 470 "minor" degrees but no Royal Arch date, will not be picked up by the computer for printing the dues cards. We will print cards only for Royal Arch Masons, and send you 15% extra "blank" cards (imprinted with your Chapter name and number) for you to use during the year for your new members. Since there are no valid dues cards without the Grand Secretary's seal on them, all Chapters will receive cards and be billed for them without having to order them. Annual Returns: By May 20, you should have received your Preliminary Annual Return (that is the listing of all members in good standing and all changes in membership reported to us since May 31, 2005). Included with this will be the needed Annual Return Forms, Election Return Forms, Ritual Receipts and various other year-end forms that you need. This Preliminary Return is very important to you. It shows what has been reported to us thus far. Entries that need to be added to update the lists to May 31, 2005, must be reported to us by an Update Report Form. Using this information, we can then complete your Return, print the final lists and send you a copy along with a bill for your per capita dues and fees. So please check the preliminary lists carefully. We have again made out the Cover Sheets of your returns for you based on the 2003 Election Returns you have given us. (The directions for doing this will be repeated with the instructions included with the Return mailing.) 138 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

This makes filing your Annual Return a very easy chore if you have followed the directions. It does require your cooperation. Service Pins: Again, you as Secretary must request the pins before they can be sent. This is so that you can tell us if the member does not live locally. Please check the address of the Companion, and then request the pin, giving us the address if he lives out of your area. Endowed Memberships: Now is the time to apply for endowed memberships. Please remember the March 31 deadline for getting applications submitted in order to get credit for the 2007 dues. Anything received after March 31 will apply to the 2008 dues (payable June, 2007). If you need more application forms, ask for them immediately.

Dale G. Ray, Jr. Grand Secretary

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GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF THE STATE OF OHIO BULLETIN NO. 4 Barberton, Ohio May 7, 2006

This Bulletin must be read or summarized in open Chapter at the first stated Convocation after its receipt.

To: Grand Officers, Past Grand High Priests, District Deputies and Representatives of Constituent Chapters in the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio

From Your Grand High Priest: Companions: There’s nothing quite like Springtime in Ohio and with it the promise of renewal that it brings to the land and to our spirits. So it is also with our individual Chapters as we put the final touches on one Capitular Year and begin to look forward to the beginning of another; another year with the promise of opportunities to do better than ever before. There are, however, many tasks yet to be completed before we begin anew. Several York Rite Festivals remain on the Statewide Schedule which need your participation and support in order to be successful. As we finish up degree work for our newest Companions, let us not forget our present membership. There isn’t anything that we can do to prevent membership loss by death. But we can reduce losses from suspension and demit with concerted hard work by our officers. Each Chapter MUST have a committee to personally contact those Companions who haven’t yet paid their dues. Phone calls and dues notices won’t get the job done. Face to face contact is the most effective way. We must make the effort. If it hasn’t already been done in your Chapter, you still have time to get your donations for R.A.R.A. sent to the Grand Secretary’s office and donations for the Royal Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 139

Arch Foundation sent to R.E.C. Robert D. Blankenhorn, Jr. Just as a reminder, at Grand Chapter I will be presenting a special “Certificate of Recognition” to those individual Companions who donate $100.00 or more and to Chapters who donate $1.00 per member or more to the Ohio Masonic Home. These gifts must be sent through the office of M.E.C. Dale G. Ray, Jr., Grand Secretary, for proper tracking and recording. Also, as I’ve been asking you to consider during my visits this year, when it’s time to renew your driver’s license, please become a participant in the Tissue/Organ Donor Program and give the gift of life. Don’t forget your nominations for the “Earl C. Gifford Distinguished Service Award”. Nomination forms are to be sent by June 1, 2006 to the Grand Marshal, R.E.C. Terry J. Margeson, 654 Wards Corner Road, Loveland, Ohio 45140. There is at least one Companion in each Chapter who is worthy to receive this award. In order to facilitate the selection process, please include as much biographical information about the nominee as possible. About half of my year has now been completed. I have already traveled over 30,000 miles spreading the message of my theme and encouraging the Companions to “Prime the Pump of Capitular Masonry”. I’ve had the wonderful opportunity of meeting with many of you and presenting “Mason Jar” lapel pins to 286 well-deserving Companions who have and continue to do those things that “leave the bottle full for others” and perpetuate the legacy of Royal Arch Masonry which has been placed in our care. I’ve seen, first hand, a great deal of pride exhibited throughout the State by the Companions who are doing the work of the several degrees and by those who are charged with successful operation of our Chapters and Districts. I applaud your efforts and encourage you to keep up the good work that you are doing. Also, I continue to be impressed with our Grand Chapter Officers and their commitment to you and this Grand Chapter, which remains in good hands. Sue and I, once again, send a sincere thank you to the good Companions of the 16th and 19th Districts for the wonderful receptions held in our honor. The true gifts that we received from you are the warm memories of true friendship which we will carry in our hearts for years to come. With 7 Chapter Rededications/Dedications scheduled to perform, 14 Grand High Priest Receptions and 34 special events yet to attend, and 11 out-of-State visits to make, I have many miles remaining to travel and many tasks still to complete. But I look forward to the second half of my journey with the same enthusiasm and commitment with which I began. I have drawn my strength and determination from you, my Companions, through your enthusiasm and encouragement. I will endeavor to persevere in giving it back to you so that we may all, together, continue to “Prime the Pump of Capitular Masonry”. May God perpetually bless you and yours and keep you safe in His protective fold until we meet again. At Grand Chapter this year, there will be two Wednesday afternoon activities for the ladies. The first is a luncheon at 10:30 a.m. The second is a bus trip/tour to Jungle Jim’s International Food Market at 12:00 noon. The Food Market is an extremely interesting market of food items from all over the world. The tour will show all of the available areas of this large internationally known market. The ladies may choose one or both of 140 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter these activities. There are two places on the meal registration form to sign up for these activities.

Given under my signature and seal of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio at Blanchester, Ohio on this 15th day of April, 2006

Kermit V. Zimmerman Grand High Priest ______

Please Read the Following Very Carefully!

190th GRAND CONVOCATION TO BE HELD IN MASON, OHIO IN OCTOBER The 190th Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Ohio will convene in the city of Mason, Ohio on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. at the Kings Island Resort and Conference Center, 5691 Kings Island Drive, Mason, Ohio 45040-9665. The Grand Chapter will reconvene for the closing session at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, October 5, 2006. The headquarters hotel will be Kings Island Resort and Conference Center and all meetings and meals will be there including the conferral of the Order of High Priesthood. All Grand Officers and Past Grand High Priests, Distinguished Guests and District Deputies will be quartered there along with most delegates. Please read carefully. All hotel and meal reservations must be made by the individual Companions, or they can be grouped as a Chapter provided that each Companion and Lady is listed individually. HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Companions should call (preferred by the Hotel), FAX or use the enclosed hotel reservation form to make room reservations. The room rate at the Kings Island Resort is $65.00 per day, plus tax. Hotel reservations must be made by September 15, 2006 to guarantee that rate. Several other motels are also located in the area. Companions should note that this is a very busy time in the area and reservations should be submitted as early as possible. MEAL RESERVATIONS: All meal reservations must be made and paid for in advance. Mail your check with the enclosed Meal Ticket Order form to: Richard D. Hall, 6604 Loveland-Miamiville Road, Loveland, Ohio 45140-8588. Make checks payable to the 2006 Fund. Cut off for meal reservations is September 22, 2006. Please note: Be sure to print or type the name and title of each Companion and the name of his Lady. Note that there are two Wednesday activities for the ladies, a luncheon and a bus trip/tour to Jungle Jim’s International Food Market. There are two places to mark attendance for the ladies at the two events. They may choose one or both activities. REGISTRATION: Registration for Companions will be at the Kings Island Resort and Conference Center on Tuesday, October 3, 2006, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and on Thursday, October 5, 2006, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Ladies Registration will be at the Hotel on Tuesday, October 3, 2006, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 141

DISTRICT HOSPITALITY ROOMS: Any District wanting to reserve a district Hospitality Room, must contact and make reservations through the Housing Chairman: Donald W. Owens, 2737 Orland Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45211, PHONE NUMBER (513) 481-8616. When requesting a hospitality room, please give YOUR District Association’s Name, the credit card number to be charged for the room, and the name, address, and telephone number of the person staying in the room.. The information and the reservation forms are sent to you now so you will have them before the summer break. The usual packet including additional meal and hotel reservation forms, proxy forms, Order of High Priesthood petitions and other details of the Grand Convocation will be included with Bulletin #5 to the new High Priests in early August (as soon as we learn who the new officers are). ______

Other items of interest: GOLF OUTING: The Grand Chapter Golf Outing will again be held at Hawthorne Hills Golf Course in Lima. The date is July 8, 2006. Please contact MEC John W. (Bill) Purdy at 112 Wein Street, Spencerville, Ohio 45887 or call him at (419) 647-0052 for additional information. GRAND KING’S SCHOOLS: James M. McDonald, the Grand King, has released the following schedule for his schools to present the program for next year: 5/13 Mt. Vernon MT (Masonic Temple) 10:00 a.m.; 5/20 Lynhurst MT, 9:00 a.m.; 6/9 Ohio Masonic Home Community Center in Springfield, 7:00 p.m.; 6/10, Norwood MT, 10:00 a.m.; 6/17 Norwalk MT, 10:00 a.m.; 6/24, Findlay Masonic Complex, 9:00 a.m.; 7/8, Logan MT, 1:00 p.m.; 7/15, Niles MT, 9:00 a.m.; 8/19 Piqua MT, 8:00 a.m. Check with your DDGHP for more details. SECRETARIES – PLEASE TAKE NOTE: Excellent Companion Dennis L. Hughes, Secretary of the York Rite Secretaries and Recorders Association, has asked that we include his letter concerning the Summer Meeting of the Association in this mailing. It includes the dues notice for the next year. He realizes that some of you may be replaced in June. If this is the case, please pass this letter on to your successor.

From the Grand Chapter Charities: Ohio Masonic Home Included in this mailing is a Key Telephone Number Card for the Ohio Masonic Homes for each Chapter Secretary. Please retain this Card as it will be very handy when you get questions concerning Home contacts from your companions. Ohio Masonic Home Day – Uniting Masons from Throughout the State Ohio Masonic Home Day will be held Sunday, June 4, 2006 at the Springfield Campus. On this day, you will find present Grand Lodge officers, Masons from all areas of the state and residents of Masonic Retirement Village and Masonic Health Care. It is a prime opportunity to enjoy a fun day with your brethren. Home Day will combine fellowship, entertainment, a Masonic Parade, Masonic vendors, a flea market, food, and campus tours. 142 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

Many Masonic bodies send a delegation to Springfield for Home Day. South Point Lodge #497 was represented by 19 members at Home Day 2005. The 17th District in southeastern Ohio is hoping to send two buses of our brethren to Home Day this year. A tentative agenda for the day follows: 11:00 a.m. – Masonic vendor booths open; entertainment and campus tours begin Noon – Introductions and remarks from Grand Lodge leaders; 2:30 p.m. – Parade For more information, contact Brett Turner at 937-525-3025 or Paul Quinn at 937-535- 3074. Royal Arch Foundation-Adopt America Network The Royal Arch Foundation and Adopt America Network will hold a Silent Charity Auction on Wednesday, October 4 at the Grand Chapter Banquet. Donations of items to Auction are requested. See the enclosed flyer and more information to follow in Bulletin #5. RARA Ohio continues to be one of the leading supporters of this charity. Chapters are encouraged to strive for the goal of $1.00 per member. This years campaign ends on July 24, 2006.

Dale G. Ray, Jr. Grand Secretary ______

GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF THE STATE OF OHIO BULLETIN NO. 5 Barberton, Ohio July 29, 2006

This Bulletin must be read or summarized in open Chapter at the first stated Convocation after its receipt.

To: Grand Officers, Past Grand High Priests, District Deputies and Representatives of Constituent Chapters in the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio

From Your Grand High Priest: It hardly seems possible, but the items on the “Grand High Priest Checklist of Things To Do” are coming close to being all marked out. There are many obligations and events remaining on my schedule, but even still, I know that every check mark of completion brings me closer to our Grand Convocation in October and to the end of an unforgettable year. There are many people to thank for helping make my year as Grand High Priest the wonderful experience that it has been. The Past Grand High Priests, to a man, have truly been mentors for me in every sense of the word. I appreciate your timely counsel and good advice. (And yes, M.E.C. Wayne Dill, you are the finest walleye fisherman I’ve Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 143 ever seen). Thank you to all of my District Deputies and District Education Officers for embracing and promoting the tenets of my theme for the year and for all of your dedicated and hard work on behalf of our Grand Chapter. A big THANK YOU goes to all of the Grand Officers and their wives who, this year, have gone above and beyond what is normally expected of them. Your commitment and support have been invaluable. To the Grand Secretary, M.E.C. Dale G. Ray, Jr. and Jackie, a thank you doesn’t quite seem to be enough for all that you have done for me with you guidance and assistance. I truly appreciate it. The Grand Chapter is blessed to have you both in its service. Special thanks goes out to all of the officers and Companions of the 4th Capitular District for all of the help and support you’ve given throughout the years, most especially this year. Also, I don’t want to forget my Companions of Blanchester Chapter #153. I’ve continually gotten you guys into trying situations, but you’ve continually risen to the occasion to bail me out, once again. I couldn’t have done any of this without your understanding and undying support. Finally, my journeys this year would not have been as extensive or as enjoyable without the companionship and true friendship of R.E.C Terry J. Margeson, Grand Marshall, R.E.C. Donald W. Owens, Grand Guard, and my Grand Aides, Ex. Comp. Jerry K. Ross and Comp. Kenneth L. Snider. What a joy it was to have them along with me, in some combination or another, on my many trips throughout this great State of ours. Each of you have my eternal thanks and gratitude. Oh yes, to my wife Sue, I give my ultimate thank you and all my love. Best wishes to R.E.C. James M. McDonald, Grand King, as he travels to each of the Districts this summer and presents his program for the upcoming year. I have full confidence that he will continue the tradition of outstanding leadership that we’ve come to expect in this Grand Jurisdiction. He deserves nothing less than our best effort and full support! I look forward to seeing all of you at the 190th Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio on October 4 – 5, 2006 at the Kings Island Resort & Convention Center. The committees have been working hard to make this one of the most enjoyable and AFFORDABLE Grand Sessions in recent years. Register early and encourage your Companions to do the same. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to “Prime the Pump of Capitular Masonry”.

Sincerely and fraternally, Kermit V. Zimmerman Grand High Priest

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Please Read the Following Very Carefully!

190th GRAND CONVOCATION TO BE HELD IN MASON, OHIO ON OCTOBER 4-5, 2006 144 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

The 190th Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Ohio will convene in the city of Mason, Ohio on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. at the Kings Island Resort and Conference Center, 5691 Kings Island Drive, Mason, Ohio. The Grand Chapter will reconvene for the closing session at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, October 5, 2006. All meetings and meals for the delegates will be at the Kings Island Resort and Conference Center. The ladies lunch will be at the resort and the trip will depart from there. The headquarters hotel will be the Kings Island Resort and Conference Center. The hotel is located just off of Exit 24 (heading north) or Exit 25 (heading south) on I71. All Grand Officers and Past Grand High Priests, Distinguished Guests and District Deputies will be quartered there along with most delegates. Please read carefully. All hotel and meal reservations must be made by the individual Companions, or they can be grouped as a Chapter provided that each Companion and Lady is listed individually. Hotel Reservations: Companions should call (preferred by the Hotel), FAX or use the enclosed hotel reservation form to make room reservations. The room rate at the Kings Island Resort is $65.00 per day, plus tax. Hotel reservations must be made by September 15, 2006 to guarantee that rate. A few other motels are also located in the area. Companions should note that reservations should be submitted as early as possible. Meal Reservations: Meal reservations must be made and paid for in advance. Mail your check with the enclosed Meal Ticket Order form to: Richard D. Hall, 6604 Loveland-Miamisville Road, Loveland, Ohio 45140-8588. Make checks payable to the 2006 Fund. Cut off for meal reservations is September 22, 2006. NOTE: Be sure to print or type the name and title of the Companion and the name of his Lady. NOTE: There are two Wednesday activities for the ladies, a luncheon and a bus trip/tour to Jungle Jim’s International Food Market. There is a reservation form for either or both of these activities enclosed. There is also a place to include this information on the meal reservation form, including a place to mark one or both of the activities. Registration: Registration for Companions will be on Tuesday from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and on Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Headquarters Hotel. Ladies Registration will be at the Headquarters Hotel on Tuesday, October 4, 2006, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Space for some District Hospitality Rooms is available. Contact Donald W. Owens, 2737 Orland Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45211, Telephone (513) 481-8616. When requesting a hospitality room, please give the name of the person staying in the adjoining room and the credit card number to be charged for the room. Breakfast for all Royal Arch Masons will be available (advance reservations only) at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday and at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday at the Headquarters Hotel at a cost of $11.00 each. There are other restaurants within driving distance but not within walking distance. Proposed Legislation: No code or by-laws revisions have been submitted as of this date. Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 145

Election and Installation: The election of Grand Officers will be held on Wednesday morning, Oct. 4. Tellers will be under the direction of Rt. Ex. Comp. Donald W. Owens, Grand Guard. A list of the Chapters appointed to provide tellers was printed in Bulletin #1 last fall. (They will be reminded of their selection by a separate letter.) The installation of officers will be held on Thursday morning. Kings and Scribes School: At 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, the Kings, Scribes and other interested Companions will have a school under the direction of our Grand King, Grand Scribe and Grand Capt. of the Host. All companions not otherwise involved are urged to attend this very informative meeting. Order of High Priesthood: The Order of High Priesthood will be conferred on Wednesday, Oct.4, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. at the Headquarters Hotel. All who have at sometime been installed as High Priest are eligible to petition for this degree. Please mail your petition with $40.00 fee to the Grand Secretary before Sept. 22 so that your Certificate can be properly prepared for you. (Last minute petitions (fee will be $50.00) can be received at the table at the Grand Chapter reservation desk until 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, but please give us your petitions ahead of time if you want your certificate to be ready for you.) Send in your petition for The Order of High Priesthood in the enclosed envelope. Delegate Cards: Attention, High Priests! Fill out the enclosed postcard immediately upon receipt showing the name of the ranking delegate from your Chapter to attend Grand Chapter, the number of days he will attend, and mail it at once to the Grand Treasurer as indicated. If you do not mail the card, the check cannot be made ready for you or your representative. Delegates who have sent in their cards to the Grand Treasurer in advance, will pick up their checks at the close of Grand Chapter at a place designated by Most Excellent Companion Charles J. McCarty, Grand Treasurer, and his Committee. The Grand Treasurer has asked us to remind you that per our Grand Chapter By-Laws, only the superior officer of the following can receive mileage and per diem for attending the Grand Convocation: the High Priest, only if present, or the King, only if the High Priest is not present, or the Scribe, if the High Priest and King are not present. If none of the Grand Council are present, then the companion carrying the proxy of the High Priest is entitled to mileage and per diem. If further definition is required, refer to Section 15.04 of our Grand Chapter By-Laws. Proxies: Blank Proxies are included with this Bulletin to each High Priest. Each High Priest, King and Scribe should sign one of them at once so that in the event he cannot, for whatever reason, attend Grand Chapter the proxy can be given to a Companion who will attend and cast the ballot. Each Chapter is entitled to three votes, but only properly executed proxies can be accepted by the Credentials Committee. Ballots will be issued to properly accredited delegates upon registration. All Chapters must be represented at Grand Chapter this year. Please note that Past High Priests who now have voting rights on their own still cannot represent their Chapter unless they carry a duly processed proxy. 146 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

Attention Committee Members: Members of the following committees will please be available and subject to call on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Kings Island Resort, or as directed by the Chairman: Jurisprudence, Charters and Dispensations, and Finance. Aprons: All Companions attending Grand Chapter will be required to wear aprons. Bring your apron with you.

Given under my signature and seal of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio at Blanchester, Ohio on this 29th day of July, 2006.

Kermit V. Zimmerman Grand High Priest

Attested: Dale G. Ray, Jr. Grand Secretary ______

Other items of interest:

Attention Secretaries: The Grand Secretary’s dedicated FAX number is 330-753-3673. We also have an e-mail address: [email protected] . Please feel free to use them. Telephone, Fax or Letters are preferred as opposed to e-mail and should definitely be used for time-critical communications. York Rite Secretary-Recorders Association to Meet in Delaware on Aug. 19, 2006: Annual meeting of the York Rite Secretary-Recorders Association of Ohio will be held at the Delaware Masonic Temple, 51 W. William Street, Delaware, OH on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006. Registration and coffee and doughnuts will be enjoyed from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. The meeting will open at 9:30 a.m. Every Chapter Secretary should make an effort to attend, and it is particularly important for new Secretaries. Urge the Secretary of your Chapter to attend, and to bring along any questions he may have for the Grand Secretary. Incidentally, if you need supplies, such as Codes, Management Manuals, forms, etc., you can buy them here without paying the expensive postage. New Grand Family Addresses: Please note the following changes to Grand Family addresses that have occurred this year: Two DDGHPs moved earlier this year. New address information for them is James E. Barnes, Jr., 10292 Desmond Place, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 and Jeffrey Addis, 9269 Shady Lake Drive #102, Streetsboro, Ohio 44241.

From the Grand Chapter Charities: Ohio Masonic Home Do not forget the York Rite Visitation to the Ohio Masonic Home at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006. The affair starts with the regular opening meeting at 2:00 p.m. in the Rickly Auditorium. The Picnic will be in the shelter house and is given by the Grand Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 147

York Rite Bodies for the residents who can attend. The Grand Council is in charge of arrangements this year. Royal Arch Foundation-Adopt America Network A Silent Charity Auction Fundraiser for Adopt America will be held at the Grand Convocation Banquet this year. Most Excellent Companion Wayne S. Dill is organizing the affair. He would be very pleased to have donations for the Auction. He can be contacted at (734) 782-5204. See the list of suggested items for the silent part of the Toledo Auction below, as they would work very well for this one as well. The Seventh District raised $500.00 for Adopt America at their Annual Hog Roast. Chapters and Districts have done a very fine job in raising funds for this worthwhile charity this year. The biggest annual fund-raiser for Adopt America Network will be held at the Stranahan Great Hall (part of the Masonic Complex) in Toledo, Ohio on October 13, 2006. You all are invited to attend. Tickets are $125.00 (with $90.00 being tax deductible). Contact Daphne at AAN headquarters for ticket information at (419) 534- 3350. In order to net the projected $115,000 for “A Very Special Evening”, that consists of an hors d’oeuvres reception, an outstanding gourmet dinner and both live and silent auctions, they need a large inventory of donated items to be successful. Every chapter or district is encouraged to donate one item for this important annual fund-raiser. Silent auction items begin at $50.00 value and live auction items at $350.00 value. Smaller items can be grouped to make one larger value item. Don’t know what to donate? See the idea list below. For more information, call Edieann at (419) 823-3346. One special item to be auctioned this year is a white oak clock made by MEC Robert D. Crabbs. Some ideas for Live Auction items include: gas grill, big screen TV, set of patio furniture, Bose radio/CD player, digital camera, laptop computer, freezer, tickets (2,4,6) to NHL, NBA, NFL sporting events, tickets to musical or theatrical shows, certificate for hotel or resort stay, your donated vacation home or boat or motor home, hot air balloon ride, quality cooking collection (e.g., Caphalon pots and pans), men or women’s clothing store certificates, cruise or airline tickets, custom deck or gazebo furniture (specific item or gift certificate). Some ideas for Silent Auction items include: gift certificates to franchisee restaurants available throughout Ohio, cappuccino machine, bread maker, quality set of knifes and knife block, seasonal and holiday decorative items (for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas), collectible teddy bears, children’s toys (especially riding toys, pedal cars, bikes); and smaller items that can be grouped into a Silent Auction Item (e.g., collections of jams, collections of boxed stationery and cards, collections of soaps and candles, collections of towels or linens). RARA It is still business as usual at the Able Planet Research Center. This Research Center offers in-depth testing of central auditory nervous system functions by audiologists certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The Center’s goal is to provide comprehensive central auditory processing information and individualized management. 148 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

The Research Center is still receiving many requests for central auditory processing evaluation from various areas in the United States and around the world. They can be contacted at Able Planet, Inc., 2900 South College, Suite 3B, Fort Collins, Colorado 80525. Their telephone number is 970-282-7777. Contributions are still being received from many chapters across the state. Your contribution should still be sent to the Grand Secretary’s office, which will see that your chapter gets proper credit for your contribution. Checks should be made payable to Royal Arch Research Assistance or RARA.

Dale G. Ray, Jr. Grand Secretary ______

OFFICERS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF THE STATE OF OHIO 2006 – 2007

James M. McDonald (wife Diana) …………………………………...…Grand High Priest 985 Winding Hollow Ln., Upper Sandusky, OH 43351 Home: (419) 294-4936 Garis E. Pugh (wife Ginny) ………………………….………………….....… Grand King 9527 Lakeshore Dr. E., Huntsville, OH 43324 Home (937) 842-3747 Robert J. Draye (wife Paula) ………………………...... …….…… Grand Scribe 1271 Worton Blvd., Mayfield Heights, OH 44124 Home (440) 442-3140 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 Donald L. Losasso (wife Theda)……….…………………..…. Grand Captain of the Host 5149 Bixford Ave., Canal Winchester, OH 43110 Home: 614-836-3412 Steven J. Oliver (wife Susan) ……………………….……...… Grand Principal Sojourner 321 E. Spring Street, New Knoxville, OH 45871 Home: (419) 942-1850 James W. Himmelright (wife Julia) ………………...………... Grand Royal Arch Captain 631 Friendship Street, Medina, OH 44256 Home: (330)722-3269 Bus: (800) 237-8246 George M. Shell (wife Sharon) ……………………..…….... Grand Master of the 3rd Veil 8006 Browns Run Road, Germantown, OH 45327 Home: (937) 620-3413 Robert W. Thomas (wife Donna) ...... Grand Master of the 2nd Veil 509 Brandon Court, Chardon, OH 44024 Home: (440) 286-5661 Donald Owens ………………………...... …. Grand Master of the 1st Veil 2737 Orland Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45211 Home: (513) 481-8616 Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 149

APPOINTIVE F. Raymond Sharritts (wife Patricia) ...... Gr. Chaplain & Necrologist 1655 Lexington Drive, Lancaster, OH 43130 Home: (740) 654-6650 Dewey A. McClure (Widower) …...... ………………………..Grand Guard, Emeritus Ohio Masonic Home, PO Box 120, Springfield, OH 45501 Home: (937) 325-5201 Michael A. Ralph (wife Deborah) …...... …………………….....…………. Grand Guard 360 Prospect, Upper Sandusky, OH 43302 Home: (740) 383-2430 Lynn Basinger (wife Betty) ...... Grand Marshal 680 S. Main Street, Bluffton, OH 45817 Home: (419) 358-8351 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 Christian King ...... Grand Musician 1001 South Defiance Street, Archbold, OH 43507 Home: (419) 445-5436 Robert L. Jordon (wife Dorothy) ...... Grand Musician, Emeritus 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

****** INSPECTION DISTRICT AND REGIONAL ORGANIZATION 2006 - 2007

District Number Counties No. of Chapters

REGION A Regional Office - Donald W. Owens, Grand Master of the First Veil 1 Defiance, Fulton, Henry and Williams 5 8 Lucas, Ottawa, Wood, and Fremont #64 (Sandusky) 6 9 Erie, Huron, Sandusky (except Fremont No. 64) 10 and Lorain

REGION B Regional Officer - Robert J. Draye, Grand Scribe 2 Allen, Auglaize, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam, 6 Van Wert, and Shelby 7 Hancock, Hardin, Marion, Seneca and Wyandot 8 10 Ashland, Crawford, Richland and Wayne 9

REGION C Regional Officer – Donald L. Losasso, Grand Captain of the Host 4 Clermont, Hamilton, Clinton (except 14 Wilmington #63), Brown, and Morrow #143 in Warren, and North Bend Mark Lodge #1 150 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

5 Adams, Fayette, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, 7 Pickaway, Ross, and Scioto

REGION D Regional Officer - James W. Himmelright, Grand Royal Arch Captain 3 Butler, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, 17 Lebanon No. 5 in Warren, and Wilmington No. 63 in Clinton 6 Champaign, Clark, Logan, Madison and Union 8

REGION E Regional Officer – Steven J. Oliver, Grand Principal Sojourner 16 Cuyahoga, Summit-Baker #74 in Summit 10 & Mark Lodge #2 17Medina,PortageandSummit(exceptfor 6 Summit-Baker #74) 20 Ashtabula, Geauga and Lake 7

REGION F Regional Officer – Robert W. Thomas, Grand Master of the Second Veil 11Delaware, Franklin, Knox, and Morrow 9 13 Athens, Fairfield, Gallia, Hocking, Meigs, Perry, 8 Vinton, and Washington

REGION G Regional Officer – George M. Shell, Grand Master of the Third Veil 14 Coshocton, Guernsey, Licking, Muskingum, 6 and Nugen No. 124 (Tuscarawas Co.) & Dwight Warehime Mark Lodge No. 3 15 Belmont, Jefferson, and Harrison 5 18 Carroll, Holmes, Stark and Tuscarawas (except 6 Nugen No. 124) 19 Columbiana,MahoningandTrumbull 10 Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 151

JAMES M. McDONALD

Grand High Priest

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BIOGRAPHY & MASONIC RECORD James M. McDonald, Grand High Priest 2006 - 2007

Most Excellent Companion McDonald was born in Salem, Ohio on July 8, 1939 to James Marshall and Katherine Louise (Shafer) McDonald. He is a graduate of Columbus North High School, holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Ohio State University. He received a Master’s degree in 1969. He continued his education at Bowling Green State University, receiving a Secondary Principal’s Certificate, and has completed other post graduate work on the Doctoral level. He and Diana (Pfeifer) were married in 1982 and have two children, four step-children and thirteen grandchildren. He has over 33 years as a Band Director, Music Teacher and Athletic Director. He retired from the Upper Sandusky Exempted Schools after 25 years of service. He served part-time on the faculties of Ohio Northern University, University of Findlay, and Ohio University and was an educational representative for Coyle Music, Ohio Pro Music, & Lentine’s Music. He returned to the Upper Sandusky Schools, acting as Athletic Director for 2 years. M. Ex. Companion McDonald and his wife are self-employed owner/operators of Storage Unlimited in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. He has multiple memberships in musical organizations including The American School Band Directors’ Assoc. (a national invitational association) and American Federation of Musicians. He has performed with the Columbus Symphony Brass Quintet, The Toledo Zoo Band, The Mansfield Symphony Orchestra, 17 years with the Lima Symphony Orchestra, and the Ohio State University Alumni Band. M.E.C. McDonald has served three terms on the Board of Governors of the Ohio State University School of Music Alumni Association and two terms on the Board of Governors of the Ohio State University Marching Band (TBDBITL) Alumni Association. At present he is the director of the Upper Sandusky Community Band. He is active in local civic organizations and has been a Deacon at St. Paul Lutheran Church.

MASONIC RECORD SYMBOLIC: Warpole Lodge #176 F&AM. raised a Master Mason March 2, 1976, Worshipful Master in 1983, Lodge Education Officer 1988 to 2000; Chaplain 2001-2002, CAPITULAR: McCutchen Chapter Royal Arch Masons # 96, Exalted a Royal Arch Mason February 22, 1977, High Priest in 1988-89 & 1999-2000. District 7 Officer 4 years, President 1989, co-chairman of Grand Chapter 1989 in Toledo. Grand Representative to Montana 1994; District Deputy Grand High Priest Seventh Capitular District October 6, 1994-1997. Elected Grand Master of the First Veil October 7, 1998. CRYPTIC: Upper Sandusky Council Royal and Select Masons #98, made a Select Master March 8, 1977, SEM March 17, 1977, Illustrious Master 1988-89; 4th Arch Adjutant 1992-93. Presently serving as Treasurer Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 153

CHILVARIC: Marion Commandery # 36, Knighted a Knight Templar May 21, 1977, Eminent Commander 1993-94; Captain General 1998 to present; President of the 5th Division CTA 1995-96. Associate Deputy Division Commander 1996-1998, dual member of DeMolay #9; DeMolay Drill Team Captain 1997 to 2002. Judge for Competitive Drill at Ohio Grand Commandery since 2003. Recipient of the Knight Commander of the Temple. ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE: Valley of Toledo November 3 and 4, 1978, Assistant Regional Membership Director 1991-96 Regional Membership Director 1996 -2006, served as director of the 11th Degree 1994 & 1998 Recipient of the Meritorious Service Award for the Valley of Toledo June 2, 1995. Coroneted a 33rd degree Mason, August, 2005. Past Most Wise Master of St Croix Chapter, 2005-2007. OHIO PRIORY: Knight of the York Cross of Honor, November 6th 1993. Wyandot County Hospitaler 2002 to present. A.A.O.N.M.S. Aladdin Shrine Temple December 10, 1977, Wyandot County President 1990. ALLIED MASONIC DEGREES: Blanchard Valley AMD No. 221, 1985, Past Sovereign Master 1998. Current Treasurer. RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE: Charlemagne Conclave order of the Red Cross of Constantine Sept. 25, 1998 HOLY ROYAL ARCH KNIGHT TEMPLAR PRIESTS: Prince of Peace Tabernacle No. 10, December 12, 1998. YORK RITE COLLEGE: Blackstone York Rite Sovereign College #195 July 11, 2002. Charter member, 2002 - 2003. Recipient of the Order of the Purple Cross, August 28 2006. DeMOLAY: Upper Sandusky DeMolay Advisory Board from 1977, Chairman of Advisory Board 2003 to present. Recipient of the Honorary Legion of Merit in 1991. ROYAL ORDER OF SCOTLAND: Royal Order of Scotland August 2, 2003 KNIGHT MASONS: Emerald Council #70 Knight Masons, 1995 TALL CEDARS OF LEMANON: Ohio Northern Forest #188 Tall Cedars of Lebanon 1993 to present. ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR: Warpole Chapter 366, O.E.S., Worthy Patron 1995-1996 & 2000-2001. APOLLO DRAMATIC CHAPTER: Charter member of Tabernacle No.1 of Apollo Dramatic Chapter, High Priest 1989 MASONIC SOCIETAS ROSICRUCIANA, IVo. 2006 154 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

LIVING PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio

Year Presided:

1969 Louis H. Doerman, 3214 Woodburn Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45207 1978 Robert M. Huntzinger, 23 Ardmore Dr., Middletown, OH 45042 1980 WilliamM. Berry, 310 N. Scott St., NewCarlisle, OH 45344 1983 Charles E. Karth, Cypress Creek, 83 Bay Lane, Lake Alfred, FL 33850 1986 Paul Nyitray, 7316 Guild Court,Sylvania, OH 43560 1987 Arthur T. Reeves, 50814 Hadley Rd., East Palestine, OH 44413 1988 Joe E. Worthington, 1009 Southernview Dr., Ada, OH 45810 1993 Dale G. Ray, 1031 Wilbur Ave., Barberton, OH 44203 1994 Jerry C. Crawford, 105 Fernwood Ave., Dayton, OH 45405 1995 John W. Purdy, 112 Wein St., Spencerville, OH 45887 1996 Arthur E. Ross, 2405 Lofton Ct., Lawrenceville, GA 30044 1997 Wayne S. Dill, 24656 Dorothy Drive, Brownstown, MI 48134 1998 Terry B. Meyers, 110 Spring St., Cleves, OH 45002 1999 Robert D. Crabbs, 1871 Rock Rd., Mansfield, OH 44903 2000 Charles J. McCarty, 24501 Glenbrook Blvd., Euclid, OH 44117 2001 Chester W. Hammond, 23 Kirkland St., Delaware, OH 43015 2002 Alan D. Hart, 516 S. River St., Newcomerstown, OH 43832 2003 John R. Gartrell, 642 Hardesty Avenue, N.W., New Philadelphia, OH 44663 2004 Steven A. Duncan, 6278 Overture Drive, Dayton, OH 45449 2005 Jean W. Justus, 20060 Commercial Point Rd., Circleville, OH 43113 2006 Kermit V. Zimmerman, 305 Bourbon Street, Blanchester, OH 45107

DECEASED PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio

Year Elected: 1816 Samuel Hoit Marietta 1817 Chester Griswold Worthington 1818–19 JohnSnow Worthington 1820 David Embree Cincinnati 1821 – 22 Phineas Ross Lebanon 1823 Joseph S. Hughes Delaware 1824 Edward King Chillicothe 1825 John Cotton Marietta 1826 Edward King Chillicothe 1827 – 28 Charles R. Sherman Lancaster 1829 Abram I. McDowell Columbus 1830 James Gates Lancaster 1831 William R. Foster Cincinnati 1832 SamuelStokley Steubenville 1833 Henry Sage Circleville 1834 William J. Reese Lancaster 1835 William B. Thrall Circleville 1836 – 38 William J. Reese Lancaster Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 155

1839 William B. Thrall Circleville 1840 – 41 Oliver M. Spencer Cincinnati 1841 – 46 William B. Hubbard Columbus 1847 George D. Hine Massillon 1848 – 50 Jacob Graff Cincinnati 1851 – 52 Jacob B. Brown Mt. Vernon 1853 – 56 Horace M. Stokes Lebanon 1857 – 59 George Rex Wooster 1860 Harvey Vanal Springfield 1861–62 JohnM.Parks Hamilton 1863 – 64 Thomas J. Larsh Eaton 1865 – 67 George Rex Wooster 1868 – 71 Charles C. Kieffer Dayton 1872 – 74 J. Kelley O’Neall Lebanon 1875 – 76 Reuben C. Lemmon Toledo 1877 – 78 James W. Underhill Canton 1879 – 80 James B. Hovey Marietta 1881 – 82 Daniel A. Scott Akron 1883 – 84 John W. Chamberlain Tiffin 1885 – 86 Jacob L”H. Long Ottawa 1887 William B. Hillman Cleveland 1888 – 90 James W. Iredell, Jr. Cincinnati 1891–92 WilliamW.Savage Wilmington 1893 Orestes A. B. Senter Columbus 1894 Gibson H. Robinson Cleveland 1895 Jacob H. Bromwell Cincinnati 1896 George D. McBride Gallipolis 1897 Grafton Molen Acklin Toledo 1898 Benton D. Babcock Canton 1899 Orion P. Sperra Ravenna 1900 William M. Cunningham Newark 1901 Levi C. Goodale Cincinnati 1902 Nelson Williams Hamilton 1903 Owen B. Hannan Canton 1904 LewisP.Schaus Columbus 1905 William A. Reiter Miamisburg 1906 WilliamT.McLean Sidney 1907 Lewis M. Lea Sandusky 1908 Edward H. Archer Columbus 1909 William T. S. O’Hara Toledo 1910 Frank Crumit Jackson 1911 Joseph Kirkup Cincinnati 1912 Thomas H. Isitt Cleveland 1913 WilliamE.Evans Chillicothe 1914 Charles L. Harrod Indianapolis 1915 Frederick J. Crane Garrettsville 1916 WilliamA.Belt Kenton 1917 John H. Baehr Cleveland 1918 Harry W. Lloyd Toledo 1919 Joseph T. Croxall East Liverpool 1920 S. Rufus Jones Dayton 156 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

1921 Frank L. Beggs Newark 1922 B. F. Perry Jefferson 1923 JohnP.Kuhns Columbus 1924 Robert E. Lee Cuyahoga 1925 Warren J. Baker Toledo 1926 Irving Stafford Cleveland 1927 Mont C. Hambright Springfield 1928 Carl W. Sperling Oak Harbor 1929 William H. Tateman Cincinnati 1930 Emmit E. Everett Lima 1931 LyleS.Evans Chillicothe 1932 Henry Gruen East Liverpool 1933 Royal A. Walkup Akron 1934 Roscoe P. Walcutt Columbus 1935 FranzK.Hall Shelby 1936 Paul G. Lutz Cleveland 1937 Burleigh E. Cartmell Delaware 1938 John B. Harshman Dayton 1939 George E. Reiff Cincinnati 1940 Chester J. Pearce Bellefountaine 1941 Burr A. Sanford Youngstown 1942 George R. Schoedinger Columbus 1943 Edward M. Selby Martins Ferry 1944 Willard T. Francis Lorain 1945 Frank DeLay Jackson 1946 James A. Gorham Sandusky 1947 Herbert T. Leyland Dayton 1948 Virgil W. Prather Cincinnati 1949 Amos H. Englebeck Akron 1950 AnthonyT.Vollman Columbus 1951 Garrett P. Trostel New Carlisle 1952 EdwardE.Gillespie Toledo 1953 Richard J. Morgan Van Wert 1954 Stuart E. Jones Marion 1955 E. Ray Jenkins Mansfield 1956 Clayton W. Vetrovsky Cleveland 1957 Carl P. Nulsen Cincinnati 1958 Oliver H. Ormiston Bartlett 1959 Homer Trantham Columbus 1960 KeithA.Porter Montpelier 1961 BenJ.Filkins NewLondon 1962 Harry E. Sark Ashville 1963 James W. Ferguson Youngstown 1964 Joseph Alexander Cleveland 1965 Clair E. Calaway Jefferson 1966 Harold S. Barnheiser Dayton 1967 Harvey Walker Worthington 1969 Ross W. Kreager Genoa 1970 Charles E. Canfield Medina 1971 Dwight L. Kane Lancaster 1972 Charles A. Fly, Jr. Deshler Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 157

1973 Cecil Bray, Jr., Cleveland 1974 James A. Getty Elyria 1975 Charles A. Noland Frazeyburg 1976 N. Emerson Taylor Pickerington 1978 WilburJ.Doren Whitehouse 1981 Vernon D. Lambert Cincinnati 1983 Howard W. Beeman Cleveland 1984 Frederick T. Williams Westerville 1988 Otis Y. Perkins Blanchester 1989 John V. Cooper, Jr. Sherwood 1990 Robert J. Maxwell South Euclid 1991 Lawrence E. Johnston Blacklick

LIST OF VACANT CHAPTER NUMBERS

Number Name Location Charter Ended

13 Washington Middlebury 1827 Moved to Akron and renumbered #25 in 1841 14 Webb Cleveland 1827 Merged with #205 1982 17 St Clairsville St Clairsville 1828 Merged with #107 1997 19 McMillan-KillwingCincinnati 1846 Mergedwith#193 2003 25 Akron-Washington Akron 1827 Merged with #225 2002 30 Medina Medina 1846 Mergedwith#2432000 32 Number never used 33 Republic Republic 1847 Arrested 1844 37 McConnelsville McConnelsville 1848 Arrested 1890 41 Orion Felicity 1849 Arrested 1896 43 Batavia Batavia 1851 Cancelled 1859 52 Georgetown Georgetown 1853 Merged with #40 2000 56 Vinton Vinton 1854 Cancelled 1885 59 Gilead Cardington 1854 Merged with #54 1998 61 Somerset Somerset 1855 Surrendered 1971 65 Western Reserve Ashtabula 1855 Resumed as #8 in 1903 66 Mahoning Warrren 1855 Resumed as #10 in 1959 69 Barnesville Barnesville 1856 Merged with #53 1995 78 Moscow Moscow 1858 Cancelled 1918 79 Gallipolis Gallipolis 1858 Mergedwith#80 2002 81 Smithfield Smithfield 1859 Dropped 1944 82 Ripley Ripley 1859 Merged with #52 1988 85 Woodsfield Woodsfield 1861 Surrendered 1891 95 Goshen Mechanicsburg 1866 Surrendered 1885 97 Kilwinning Cincinnati 1866 Mergedwith#19 1996 98 Cadiz Cadiz 1866 Surrendered 1885 101 Thatcher Cleveland 1867 Merged with #222 2004 103 Fayette Wash.Ct.House 1867 Mergedwith#40 2004 105 Delphos Delphos 1868 Mergedwith#169 1988 106 Chardon Chardon 1868 Merged with #46 1984 109 Wellington Wellington 1868 Mergedwith#219 1998 110 NewLondon NewLondon 1868 Mergedwith#7 1980 114 Cyrus Gnadenhutten 1869 Mergedwith#124 1999 158 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

115 Ottawa Ottawa 1869 Surrendered 1941 116 Cumberland Caldwell 1869 Merged with #53 2001 117 Ivanhoe Bucyrus 1869 Arrested 1889 118 Plymouth Plymouth 1869 Mergedwith#168 1940 120 Celina Celina 1870 Merged with #51 1999 121 Sawyer Wapakoneta 1870 Arrested 1885 122 Summerfield Summerfield 1870 Dropped 1896 125 Salisbury Middleport 1870 Arrested 1903 127 E. T. Carson Yellow Springs 1871 Arrested 1884 132 St. Paris St. Paris 1872 Merged with #34 1997 133 Greenfield Greenfield 1872 Merged with #40 2002 137 Coolville Coolville 1873 Arrested 1896 139 Baker Twinsburg 1874 Merged with #74 2004 140 Belmont Bridgeport 1876 Merged with #107 1889 145 Muskingum Dresden 1881 Merged with #50 1889 148 Cleveland North Olmsted 1882 Merged with #214 1995 151 WalnutHills Cincinnati 1884 Mergedwith#164 1972 154 Octavius Waters Delta 1886 Arrested 1994 156 St. Bernard Nelsonville 1888 Merged with #39 1982 163 Cardington Cardington 1896 Merged with #59 1936 165 Paulding Paulding 1897 Mergedwith#71 1999 166 Hillman Cleveland 1898 Merged with #222 1996 168 Mechanicsburg Mechanicsburg 1901 Merged with #34 1979 170 Mystic Lorain 1901 Mergedwith#2441995 174 Wellston Wellston 1903 Merged with #102 2004 175 Lyons Lyons 1903 Mergedwith#1541938 176 Pt. Lawrence Toledo 1903 Merged with #161 2005 180 WestMilton WestMilton 1906 Mergedwith#24 1994 181 McKinley Cleveland 1907 Merged with #189 1984 182 McConnelsville McConnelsville 1907 Surrendered 1935 184 Montpelier Montpelier 1908 Mergedwith#45 2003 185 West Union West Union 1909 Merged with #129 1980 186 Nevada Nevada 1910 Merged with #96 1937 190 Rising Sun Cleveland 1911 Merged with #189 1995 194 Ft.Miami Maumee 1913 Mergedwith#191 1996 195 Acacia Cincinnati 1914 Merged with #193 2006 196 Collingwood Toledo 1914 Mergedwith#229 1995 197 Glenville Cleveland 1914 Merged with #190 1988 198 Robert Wallace Cleveland 1914 Merged with #134 1990 199 Lake Erie Port Clinton 1914 Merged with #72 1978 200 York Columbus 1915 Merged with #155 2000 201 Deshler Deshler 1915 Merged with #58 1996 203 Windermere Cleveland 1915 Merged with #189 1994 208 FortIndustry Toledo 1918 Mergedwith#29 2006 209 Akron Akron 1919 Merged with #25 1995 215 Covington Covington 1920 Mergedwith#24 1993 217 Keystone Cleveland 1921 Merged with #166 1941 218 Arcanum Arcanum 1921 Arrested 1937 220 Ralph R. Rickly Columbus 1922 Merged with #155 2002 224 HarryS.Dunlop Nottingham 1923 Mergedwith#190 1988 228 Charles Norton Willoughby 1924 Arrested 1938 Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 159

229 Alvin G. Myrice Sylvania 1927 Merged with #29 2006 236 Linden Columbus 1952 Mergedwith#227 1995 238 WilliamS.Roof Franklin 1954 Mergedwith#87 1998 239 Tau Dayton 1956 Mergedwith#16 2001 241 Keystone Columbus Grove 1956 Surrendered 1976 242 Westlake Westlake 1956 Merged with #214 1991 244 Avon Lake Avon Lake 1960 Merged with #187 2003

RECIPIENTS IN OHIO General Grand Chapter Distinguished Service Medal Bronze Medal: 1952 Howard L. M. Jones(16) 1969 E. Mac Vestal (151) 1953 JohnH.Pace(227) 1970 JohnF.Wilhelm(162) 1954 Warren M. Kern (151) 1971 James H. Foreman (90) 1955 Dillon Hattery (120) 1972 Richard D. Fogle (108) 1957 Max O. Schockency (49) 1973 Howard Beeman (166) 1958 Russell T. Goerke (226) 1974 Aaron Hard (226) 1959 ElmerWolf(225) 1975 LouisC.Koehnke(179) 1960 Presdee B. Morgan (233) 1975 Ira H. Welker (83) 1962 JeanSaylor(25) 1976 AnsonL.Stratton(34) 1963 Lawrence H. Haupt (96) 1977 Benjamin J. Franklin (209) 1964 Frederick H. Albrecht (58) 1978 John R. VanScoyk (210) 1965 Howard A. Wolf (158) 1979 Alvin G. Myrice (229) 1966 Edwin A. Kenney (181) 1980 Robert Mitchell Clark (237) 1968 Harold A. Weil (19) Silver Medal: Gold Medal 1972 Oliver H. Ormiston (108) 1975 C. William O’Neill

Recipients: Ohio Distinguished Service Medal 1981 Wilmer W. Stanley (1) 1982 William A. Powell (86) Anthony J. Caito, Jr. (97) 1984 Charles L. Courtney (184) J. Clifford Conley (100) 1985 John C. Woodworth (220) Dale A. Mathys (188) Tom Moody (3) 1986 Harold Printz Shank (32) James McHenry (120) Herbert L. Snook (227) Russell L. Black (89) 1987 Sydney G. Brooks (171) Burton J. Gephart (176) Theodore Mack (128) 1988 Lewis E. Kitchen (136) Donald L. Knoop (130) Paul B. Ladd (42) James A. Schmidt, Sr. (227) 1989 Ray E. Conkle (155) A. John Dobson (55) James R. Koteles (30) John M. Worcester (162) 1990 Billy O. Eley (169) Harley Kennedy (45) Elmer R. Kurtzenberger (205) Roy S. Rinehart (102) 1991 George T. Rosendaul (45) Floyd C. Smith (160) Theodore H. Clime (172) Wilbur P. Bower (152) 1992 Irving Roth (7) Richard P. (Dick) Daniels (227) Hugh T. Rink (202) Billy E. Stutz (38) 1993 Gerald W. Beardsley, Sr. (108) Frank A. Bush (83) Alfred D. Maddox (226) Claude A. Pitman (189) 160 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

1994 Randal A. Anderson, Jr. (239) Rexford E. Frey (230) Willis E. Rader (178) Jacob A. Wallace (235) 1995 Arthur A. Buchwald (135) Ronald Focht (169) Vernon D. Freeman (200) John P. Miller (96) 1996 Dallas F. Andrew (136) Charles F. Bean (72) Richard D. Bolser (158) James N. Bowsher (60) 1997 Leo Anatra (88) Homer C. Henry, Jr. (237) Melvin R. Jeffries (25) Richard D. Snow (226) 1998 Robert V. Caldwell (146) Joseph S. Dickson (189) William V. McHenry (111) Louis J. Rice (84) 1999 Henry R. Cline (178) Raymond R. Fischer (232) Glen H. Reed (208) Thomas C. Croskey (128) 2000 Edward Brenneis (214) Paul J. Thatcher (119) Harold J. Parman (162) John E. Thomas (22) 2001 Chester A. Clime (227) Jack J. Price (63) Howard R. Watts, Jr. (6) William D. Williams (54) 2002 Carl W. Anderson (202) Harlan L. Foltz (9) Perry J. Parker (29) James E. Zemancik (128) 2003 Willimer V. Ames (38) Carl R. Deffenbaugh (92) Calvin R. Snipes (207) Carlos D. Ward (210) 2004 Paul E. Beck (88) Charles R. Cooper (245) Harold F. Haynes (55) Joseph B. “Jerry” Kuyoth (237) 2005 Thomas D. Branscomb (12) James R. Burgoon (3) Harry S. McClarran (27) Jerry K. Ross (153) 2006 Robert W. Case (96) Donald E. Flor (178) Clarence M. Martin (225) John A. McCollum (153)

GENERAL AND GRAND MASONIC BODIES

Grand Lodge F. & A. M. of Ohio M. Wor. Bro. Michael A. Himes, Cincinnati ...... …………………..… Grand Master M. Wor, Bro. George O. Braatz, Worthington……………………………Grand Secretary Convenes in the city of Columbus, October 13 & 14, 2007

General Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, International M. Excellent Comp. Larry E. Gray, Greenfield, IN ..………….....General Gr. High Priest Rt. Excellent Comp. John F. Kirby, Danville, KY………………General Grand Secretary Convenes in November, 2008

Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Ohio M. Excellent Comp. James M. McDonald, Upper Sandusky .…..…...…Grand High Priest M. Excellent Comp. Dale G. Ray, Jr., Barberton ……………………..….Grand Secretary Convenes in the city of Sandusky, October 4 & 5, 2007

Grand Council, Royal and Select Masons of Ohio M. Illustrious Comp. James B. Parker, Canfield ...... ………....………….....Grand Master M. Illustrious Comp. Merlyn E. Meredith, Euclid………………………...Grand Recorder Convenes in the city of Independence, October 1 & 2, 2007 Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 161

Grand Encampment, Knights Templar of the United States M. E. Sir Knight Kenneth Fischer, Friendswood,TX…...... …………....…..Grand Master R. E. Sir Knight Lawrence Tucker, Bellaire, TX ….……………………..Grand Recorder Convenes in August 2009

Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Ohio Sir Knight Bruce D. Basil, Van Buren ….....………….Right Eminent Grand Commander Sir Knight Richard H. Palm, Warren ………………………………….….Grand Recorder Convenes in the city of Columbus, October 5 & 6, 2007

MASONIC CALENDAR

Ancient Crafts Masons commence their era with the creation of the world, calling it ANNO LUCIS (A. L.) “in the year of light.” Add 4000 years to the common era. Thus: 2002 and 4000 = 6002 Royal Arch Masons date from the year the second temple was commenced by Zerrabul, ANNO INVENTIONIS (A. I.) “ in the year of discovery.” Add 530 years to the vulgar era. Thus: 2002 and 530 = 2532 Order of High Priesthood dates from the year of the blessing of Abraham by the High Priest Melchizedek, ANNO BENEFACIO (A. B.) “in the year of blessing.” Add 1913, the year of blessing, to the Christian era. Thus 2002 and 1913 = 3915 Royal and Select Masons date from the year in which the temple of Solomon was completed, ANNO DEPOSITONIS (A. DEP.) “in the year of deposit.” Add 1000 years to the common era. Thus: 2002 and 1000 = 3002 Knights Templar commence their era with the organization of the order, ANNO ORDINIS (A. O.) “in the year of the order.” From the Christian era, subtract 1119. Thus: 2002 less 1119 = 883 Scottish Rite is the same as Ancient Craft, except the Jewish Chronology is used, ANNO MUNDI (A. M.) “in the year of the world.” Add 3760 to the common era. Thus: 2002 and 3763 = 5765 Red Cross of Constantine dates from the year of the foundation of the Order after the battle of Saxa Rubra, October 28, 312 A.D., near Rome and the official recognition of the Christian religion by Emperor Constantine, ANNO ORDINIS “in the year of the Order.” From the Christian era, take 313 years. Thus 2002 less 313 = 1689

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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES 2006 - 2007 ALABAMA Richard E. McMasters, 1972 Kelsey Drive, Cuyahoga Falls, Oh 44221 Paul L. Allen, 1223 Halsey, Gadsden, AL 35901 ALASKA Floyd E. Wymer, 1692 Cambria Mill Rd., Granville, OH 43023 ARGENTINA Robert G. Smith, PO Box 67, Garrettsville, OH 44231 Rodolfo J. Rodriguez, Buenos Aires, Argentina, S.A. ARIZONA John L. Hutson, Box 239, Warsaw, OH 43844 Oscar T. Lyon, Jr., 712 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85007 162 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

ARKANSAS Glen L. Opp, 1045 S. Main St., Rawson, OH 45881 Johnny R. Owens, 8300 Bunch Rd., Mabelvale, AR, 72103-2823 BELGIUM Ward Weber, 2688 Brittany Oaks Blvd, Hilliard, OH 43026 Roland Verhelst, P. De Coninckstraat, 41, B-2600, Antwerpen, Belgium CALIFORNIA James L. Lambert, 2511 Coveview Dr., Toledo, OH 43611 Marvin V. Richardson, 1020 Johnstone St., Napa, CA 94558 ALBERTA, CANADA James C. Pace, 231 Ironclad Dr., Columbus, OH 43214 Mason Pound, 4506 50th Ave., Cambose, Alberta, Canada T4V 0R6 BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA Norman G. Lincoln, 204 W. Chicago St, Eaton, OH 45320 Stephen E. McVitttie, 707-950 Cambie St. Vancover, BC, Canada V6B 5X5 MANITOBA Vernon D. Freeman, 5407 Meadowood Lane, Westerville, OH 43082 Terry J. Maxwell, 110 Hawthorne Ave., Dauphin, MB, Canada R7N 3E8 NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA Steven J. Oliver, 321 E. Spring Street, New Knoxville, OH 45871 John H. Lingley, 80 Church St., Apt 121, Moncton, N.B. Canada E1C 9G1 NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR, CANADA John R. Gartrell, 642 Hardesty Ave., New Philadelphia, OH 44663 Frederick Mitchell, 1 Wareham’s Road, Corner Brook, N.F. Canada A2H 7G5 NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA J. Ralph Koffel, 2883 Opossum Hollow, N.E., Newark, OH 43055 Cecil G. Stetson, RR#, Charlottetown, P.R.I., Canada C1A 7J7 ONTARIO, CANADA James H. Foreman, 1110 Wahl Rd., Vickery, OH 43464 Robert H. McKelvie, 344 Inverness Dr., Oshawa, Ontario, Canada L1J 5T4 QUEBEC, CANADA Herbert L. Clonch, 1105 Meadow Lark Dr., Enon, OH 45323 J. R. DeCotret, 3235 Tailon St., Montreal, Quebec, Canada H1L 4K6 SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA Ralph M. Curtiss, 8198 Jug St Road, Alexandria, OH 43001 J. Robert Porter, PO Box 759, Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada S0H 1N0 COLORADO Billy P. Wright, 47 Raymond Ave., Shelby, OH 44875 Paul R. Smith, 809 W. 15th St., Pueblo, CO 81003 CONNECTICUT Wing Fun Chow, 3260 Lapland Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45239 William F. Carroll, 78 Savarese Lane, Burlington, CT 06013 DELAWARE Henry Dodson, 3901 Archmore Dr., Kettering, OH 45440 Rev. John A. Irwin, 610 Locust St., Cambridge, MD 21613 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Larry E. Byrd, 940 Walhonding Ave., Logan, OH 43138 Arthur B. Crown, 3503 S. Leisure World Blvd, 2C, Silver Springs, MD 20906 GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTERS of ENGLAND and WALES Paul M. Dunkel, 722 North Pickaway St, Circleville, OH 43113 Timothy J. Lewis, Mark Masons Hall, 86 James St., London, SW1A 1PL, Eng. Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 163

FINLAND James W. Himmelright, 631 E. Friendship St., Medina, OH 44256 Antti Talvitie, Isannantie 21, FL-60200 Seinajoki, Findland FLORIDA George W. Geeslin., PO Box 248, Xenia, OH 45385 Leroy E. Fackler, 1301 NW 112th St., Miami, FL 33167 FRANCE Richard D. Hall, 6604 Loveland-Miamiville Rd., Loveland, OH 45140 Claude Challiol-Rachlis, 18, Rue Foncet 06000, Nice, France FRANCE, GRAND MARK LODGE of Charles J. Briggs, 1067 Laurelwood Rd., Mansfield, OH 44907 Jean-Louis Nanot, LaDeveniere, 8 chemin de la Maveria F-74290 VEYRIER SUR LAC, France GEORGIA Arthur E. Ross, 2405 Lofton Ct., Lawrenceville, GA 30044 Joe E. Turner, PO Box 3226, Hampton, GA 30228 GERMANY John E. Ferguson, 2325 Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45211 Ronald R. Peterson, Bahnhofstrasse 11, 97329 Gross Langheim, Germany GREECE Robert A. Scott, 342 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, OH 43614 Fotios Kollias, 101 Grygoriou Afxentiou St., 157.72 Zografou, Greece HAWAII Donald Losasso, 5149 Bixford Ave., Canal Winchester, OH 43110 Harry T. Hagaman, 222 E> Fallen Rock Rd., Grand Junction, CO 81503 IDAHO Joe E. Worthington, 1009 Southernview Dr., Ada, OH 45810 David A. Grindle, 3549 N. Cole Rd., #205, Boise, ID 83704 ILLINOIS Jean W. Justus, 20060 Commercial Pt. Rd., Circleville, OH 43113 Gary D. Hermann, Box 1044, Tremont, IL 61568 INDIA Donald W. Owens, 1737 Orland Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45211 M. Prabhat Kumar, c/o Gem & Co, 215/216 NSC Base Rd, Chennnai 066 001 INDIANA William T. McGuire, 6676 St. Rt. 212 N.E., Mineral City, OH 44656 James F. Garland, 1225 W. Rex St., Muncie, IN 47303 IOWA S. Gene Peeper, 13351 Gilmore Rd. S.E., Port Washington, OH 43837 Rick L. Butler, 22674 280th Ave., Exline, IA 52555 IRELAND Franklin C. Boner, 62 W. Stevens St., Newark, OH 43055 Wm. J. Liggett, 17 Dillons Ave., Newton Abbey, County Atrium, N. Ireland BT370OSU ISRAEL Leonard Markowitz, 6053 Ascot Rd., Mayfield Hts., OH 44124 Daniel Doron, 11 Kharuv Street, Haifa, 34326, Israel ITALY George T. Rosendaul, 203 Glen Arbor Dr., Bryan, OH 43506 Sergio Di Lallo, Aeroporta, Civile, 50100, Firenze, Italy 164 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

KANSAS R. Keith O’Dell, 712 Boyd Ave., West Union, OH 45693 W. Dean McBride, RR1, Mayfield, KS 67103 KENTUCKY Robert M. Huntzinger, 23 Ardmore Dr., Middletown, OH 45042 J. B. Hitt, 3904 Gardenia Ct., Louisville, KY 40220 LOUISIANA Beecher Vaughn, 3681 Echo Hill Lane, Dayton, OH 43430 Benjamin F. Barron, PO Box 62, Oak Grove, LA 71263 MAINE Jerry C. Crawford, 105 Fernwood Ave., Dayton, OH 45405 John W. Moore, 35 North High St., Bridgton, ME MARYLAND James D. Rex, 629 N. Cole St., Lima, OH 45805 Gilbert N. Kinnamon, 321 State St., Annapolis, MD 21403 MASSACHUSSETTS Chester W. Hammond, 23 Kirkland Ave, Delaware, OH 43015 Peter J. Andrews, 16 Ross St., Medford, MA 02155 MEXICO Verne R. Rinehart, 61478 Curry Rd., McArthur, OH 45651 Fernando Calderon, Matires de Chicago #1697, 65550 Monteray, NL, Mexico MICHIGAN Perry J. Parker, 7450 Country Commons, Sylvania, OH 43560 Herman A. Wedemeyer, 45189 W. Nine Mile Rd, Northville, MI 48167 MINNESOTA Arthur Hightower, 8345 Brentwood Dr., Olmsted Falls, OH 44138 Hugh C. Swift, Jr., 2345 260th St. W., Farmington, MN 55024 MISSISSIPPI Johnie I. Robinson, 1218 Poe Rd., Bucyrus, OH 44820 Thomas L. Cumberland, 3405 Highway 53, Poplarville, MS 39470 MISSOURI Robert A. Wise, 4370 St. Rt. 19, Bucyrus, OH 44820 Teddy Harrison, 16421 Crackerneck Rd., Independence, MO 64055 MONTANA James M. McDonald, 985 Winding Hollow, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351 J. Clark McColly, PO Box 898, Lewistown, MT 59457 NEBRASKA H. Jeffery Shaw, 2400 Bellsburg Dr., Centerville, OH 45459 Robert C. Franklin, 716 Shamrock, Papillion, NE 68046 NETHERLANDS Howard E. Potter, 4818 Bean Road, Rome, OH 44085 J. Engel, Bavelselaan 486, 4834 TL Breda, the Netherlands NEVADA George M. Shell, 8006 Browns Run Rd., Germantown, OH 45327 David J. Guinan, 1110 Johnson Pl., Reno, NV 89509 NEW HAMPSHIRE Norman J. Mick, 83 Whippoorwill Dr., Harrison, OH 45030 Wallace F. Emerson, 12 Madison Ave., Hooksett, NH 03106 NEW JERSEY Randall B. Craven, 702 Fourth St., Brilliant, OH 43913 Edward Archbold, 94 S. Highwood Ave., Glen Rock, N.J. 07452 Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 165

NEW MEXICO Hughey G. Deal, 2530 Warrensburg Rd., Delaware, OH 43015 Charles S. Price, PO Box 4160, Albuquerque, NM 87196 NEW SOUTH WALES Edward F. Howard, 25 Ridge Ave., North Bend, OH 45042 Bernard Wm. Binge, 8 Sackville St., Ingleburn, New South Wales, AU NEW YORK Kermit V. Zimmerman, 305 Bourbon St., Blanchester, OH 45107 E. Michael Addams, Jr., 35 Catalina Dr., Rochester, NY., 14622 NEW ZEALAND Paul Nyitray, 3235 Woodbrook Rd., Toledo, OH 43617 J. G. Naylor, 7 Kelvyn Grove, Manurewa, New Zealand NORTH CAROLINA John C. Watkins, 1029 Kercer St., Miamisburg, OH 45342 M. Gene Lewellyn, 9 Scottish Rite Ct., Greensboro, NC 27407 NORTH DAKOTA Robert f. Benton, 1654 W. North Bend Road #2, Cincinnati, OH 45224 Charles A. Richter, 304 Central Ave., New Rockford, ND 58356 OHIO, PRINCE HALL GRAND CHAPTER F. Raymond Sharritts, 1655 Lexington Dr., Lancaster, OH 43130 Embie R. Bostic, 6000 Sunset Dr., Bedford Hts., OH 44146 OKLAHOMA Curtis M. Jackson, 5088 Dalmeny Ct., Columbus, OH 43220 Ralph K. Harris, 513 S. Fairfax Ave., Skiatoo, OK 74070 OREGON William M. Berry, 310 N. Scott St., New Carlisle, OH 45344 Harold Johnson, 2619 17th Place, Forest Grove, OR 97116 PENNSYLVANIA Steven A. Duncan, 6278 Overture Dr., Dayton, OH 45449 Gerald J. Hopple, 1009 Topview Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17111 PORTUGAL Paul L. Tucker, 45 W. High St. #102, Painesville, OH 44077 Nuno Alvares Pereira Maia, Rua Abilio Beca 148, 5300 Braganca, Portugal QUEENSLAND T. Jack Estep, 200 Walden Rd., Heath, OH 43056 I.C. Wylde, 12 Eleanor Ave., Underwood, 4118 Queensland, Australia REPUBLIC OF THE PHILLIPINES George Hall, 28 Park Ave. W., Mansfield, OH 44902 Samuel A. Laus, 48A San Joaquin St., San Francisco del Monte, Quezon City, Phillipines RHODE ISLAND Arthur T. Reeves, 50814 Hadley Rd., East Palestine, OH 44413 Walter C. McFarland, 23 Laura St., Tiverton, RI, 02878 SCOTLAND Robert D. Crabbs, 1871 Rock Rd., Mansfield, OH 44903 Allister David Black, 2 Hamilton Ct., 4 Dirleton Dr. Glasglow, G41 3BQ, Scot SOUTH AUSTRALIA Wendell Kemper, 2883 Pennyroyal Rd., Miamisburg, OH 45342 Harry R. Goatham, PO Box 11, St. Agnes, SA 5097, South Australia 166 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

SOUTH CAROLINA Richard P. Williams, 6013 Edgebrook Blvd., Parma Hts., OH 44130 Carl R. Truesdale, 2125 Airline Dr., Camden, SC 29020 SOUTH DAKOTA James C. Stevens, 851 Bishop Ave., Hamilton, OH 45015 Robert Livingston, 1725 Greenbriar St., Rapid City, South Dakota 57703 SWITZERLAND Robert L. Jordon, 626 W. Ohio Ave., Sebring, OH 44672 L. Ch. Schumacher, Neidertufen, Switzerland TENNESSEE Terry B. Meyers, 110 Spring St., Cleves, OH 45002 LeRoy Brewer, 2315 Hillrise Ave., Elizabethton, TN 37643 TEXAS Wayne S. Dill, 24656 Dorothy Dr., Brownstown, MI 48134 Joe O. Estlack, 1902 Ashprington, San Antonio, TX 78251 UTAH Terry J. Margeson, 654 Wards Corner Rd., Loveland, OH 45140 H. Ellison Dunlap, 1121 LaVon Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84106 VERMONT Robert J. Draye, 1271 Worton Blvd., Mayfield Hts., OH 44124 Phillip D. Goss, 22 Sumner Ave., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA Charles J. McCarty, 24501 Glenbrook Blvd., Euclid, OH 44117 Kenneth C. Mawson, PO Box 66, Cohuna\3568, Victoria, Australia VIRGINIA Robert W. Thomas, 100 Meadowland Dr., Chardon, OH 44024 Richard L. Thomas, 30 Algonquin St., Portsmouth, VA 23707 WASHINGTON William L. Ferguson, 2712 Baker Ave., Cincinnati, 45211 Herbert N. Weaver, 438C Wannacut Lake Road, Oroville, WA 98844 WESTERN AUSTRALIA Garis E. Pugh, 9527 Lakeshore Dr. East, Huntsville, OH 43324 J.E.G. Evans, 26 Pennant St., North Perth, Australia 6006 WEST VIRGINIA William D. Williams, 2484 Warrensburg Rd., Delaware, OH 43015 R. M. Cavendish, 118 Harvey Ave., Oak Hill, WVa 25901 WISCONSIN Dale G. Ray, Jr., 1031 Wilbur Ave., Barberton, OH 44203 Robert R. Traupman, 1620 N. 70th St., Wauwatosa, WI 53213 WYOMING Donald E. Wilcox, 379 Canova Lane, Riverside, OH 45431 Howard Arnold, 4466 Rd. 207, Carpenter, WY 82054 Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 167

Abstract of Returns made by Constituent Chapters of the Grand Chapter for the year ending May 31, 2006

No Name Mem 05 Exalt Adm Rein. Died WD Susp Exp Mem06 G/L 1Am.Union 384 10 0 2 15 5 9 0 367 -17 2Cincinnati 119 1 2 0 0 2 0 0 120 1 3Horeb 95 2 0 0 4 0 2 0 91-4 4 Chillicothe 353 7 1 2 13 2 13 0 335 -18 5Lebanon 298 8 0 0 8 0 2 0 296 -2 6Warren 214 7 0 0 9 0 8 0 204-10 7Huron 62 0 0 0 4 0 4 0 54-8 8 W.. Reserve 51 2 0 0 3 0 0 0 50 -1 9Zanesville 128 2 0 0 4 0 8 0 118 -10 10Mahoning 150 5 0 1 6 0 2 0 148 -2 11 Lancaster 220 3 1 0 4 8 13 0 199 -21 12Ohio 118 2 0 2 1 1 11 0 109 -9 15Union 100 4 0 0 3 0 0 0 101 1 16Unity 227 6 0 1 5 3 7 0 219 -8 18Hiram 145 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 142 -3 20Circleville 85 2 3 0 3 1 2 0 84 -1 21Hamilton 246 3 0 1 5 2 19 0 224 -22 22Eaton 126 1 1 0 5 3 0 0 120 -6 23 Mt.Vernon 232 10 2 0 12 0 2 0 230 -2 24Franklin 162 1 1 1 5 0 0 0 160 -2 26Clinton 171 1 0 0 3 0 2 0 167 -4 27Wooster 118 1 0 0 4 1 2 0 112 -6 28Mansfield 150 1 1 1 5 0 4 0 144 -6 29 FortMeigs 428 10 3 0 20 13 14 0 394 -34 31Piqua 89 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 83-6 34Urbana 235 1 0 0 6 5 0 0 225-10 35Milford 110 1 0 0 4 0 9 0 98-12 36Xenia 165 2 2 1 5 2 5 0 158 -7 38 Tuscarawas 126 1 0 0 5 0 8 0 114 -12 39Athens 220 2 0 0 6 0 1 0 215 -5 40 Hillsboro 311 1 2 0 11 2 10 0 291 -20 42Seneca 152 1 0 0 4 1 0 0 148 -4 44Trinity 160 1 0 0 4 4 1 0 152 -8 45Northwest 93 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 88 -5 46Painesville 113 3 1 0 5 0 0 0 112 -1 47Marshall 58 0 2 0 2 1 0 0 57 -1 48 Springfield 143 2 1 0 5 2 2 0 137 -6 49Lima 158 2 0 0 7 0 2 0 151 -7 50Samaritan 161 3 0 0 7 0 2 0 155 -6 51St.Marys 100 0 0 0 5 3 0 0 92 -8 53Cambridge 115 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 112 -3 54Delaware 187 2 0 0 6 1 0 0 182 -5 55Wellsville 70 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 67 -3 57N.Carlisle 133 3 0 0 2 0 2 0 132 -1 58Findlay 220 5 0 0 6 7 1 0 211 -9 60Lafayette 136 6 0 0 12 2 1 0 127 -9 62Marion 183 1 0 1 7 3 3 0 172-11 63Wilmington 86 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 83 -3 168 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

No Name Mem 05 Exalt Adm Rein. Died WD Susp Exp Mem06 G/L 64Fremont 55 0 0 0 0 55 0 0 0-55 67Ashland 83 2 0 0 2 3 4 0 76 -7 68LaGrange 197 3 0 3 8 0 11 0 184 -13 70Trowel 57 2 1 0 1 0 1 0 58 1 71VanWert 92 1 0 0 2 0 6 0 85 -7 72 Sandusky 135 1 0 0 6 1 2 0 127 -8 73Adoniram 109 5 0 0 3 0 3 0 108 -1 74Summit 95 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 93 -2 75Logan 111 2 0 0 5 0 1 0 107 -4 76Conneaut 47 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 43 -4 77Greenville 85 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 82 -3 80Pomeroy 208 21 2 4 8 0 0 0 227 19 83Alliance 87 0 11 0 5 0 3 0 90 3 84Canton 206 1 1 0 8 1 0 0 199 -7 86Millersburg 44 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 42 -2 87 Middletown 356 2 0 0 30 2 11 0 315 -41 88Crestline 68 1 0 0 4 0 2 0 63 -5 89 Ensawocsa 100 0 0 0 7 1 0 0 92 -8 90 Clyde 45 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 48 3 91Tyrian 72 0 0 0 3 3 9 0 57-15 92NewLisbon 74 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 70 -4 93Youngstown 161 6 0 1 6 2 7 0 153 -8 94Salem 80 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 81 1 96 McCutchen 123 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 118 -5 99 Marysville 59 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 56 -3 100E.Liverpool 87 1 2 0 3 0 2 0 85 -2 102McArthur 144 0 0 0 1 0 6 0 137 -7 104GrandRiver 52 0 1 0 1 1 4 0 47 -5 107Bellaire 123 3 1 0 3 1 0 0 123 0 108R.Putnam 149 0 0 0 5 1 3 0 140 -9 111Wauseon 64 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 64 0 112Batavia 130 5 0 0 2 1 0 0 132 2 113Bellevue 47 1 0 0 2 2 0 0 44 -3 119Scioto 110 2 0 0 4 3 0 0 105 -5 123Minerva 112 1 0 1 2 1 3 0 108 -4 124Nugen 62 3 1 0 3 0 0 0 63 1 126Star 55 0 7 0 2 1 0 0 59 4 128Oriental 79 0 0 0 4 3 2 0 70 -9 129 Manchester 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 42 0 130Sidney 63 1 0 0 4 2 3 0 55 -8 131Willis 79 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 77 -2 134Berea 95 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 95 0 135JAMeacham 44 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 44 0 136Haly 29 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 25-4 138Ada 66 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 63-3 141 Jefferson 62 0 3 0 2 1 0 0 62 0 142Galion 79 1 0 0 3 2 0 0 75 -4 143Morrow 58 3 3 0 2 0 0 0 62 4 144SilverCreek 72 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 69 -3 146Wyoming 139 0 0 1 2 2 4 0 132 -7 147Geneva 61 0 0 0 4 1 1 0 55 -6 Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 169

No Name Mem 05 Exalt Adm Rein. Died WD Susp Exp Mem06 G/L 149N.Lexington 89 0 0 0 2 1 5 0 81 -8 150Garfield 90 0 0 0 3 5 4 0 78-12 152ChagrinFalls 83 7 2 0 4 2 1 0 85 2 153 Blanchester 111 0 0 0 2 1 1 0 107 -4 155 YorkTemple 515 13 2 1 13 1 12 0 505 -10 157 Crystal 128 6 1 0 7 6 0 0 122 -6 158 Cumminsville 131 4 1 0 4 1 11 0 120 -11 159Carey 62 1 1 0 6 0 1 0 57 -5 160 Bucyrus 86 3 0 0 4 1 0 0 84 -2 161Toledo 240 0 0 0 14 3 3 0 220 -20 162OakHarbor 193 4 1 0 4 3 4 0 187 -6 164PriceHill 83 2 0 0 1 1 2 0 81 -2 167GoldenRule 63 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 59 -4 169Spencerville 84 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 78 -6 171Cadiz 85 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 83 -2 172Walnut 206 3 0 1 6 0 7 0 197 -9 173MartinsFerry 76 4 0 0 1 1 4 0 74 -2 177Wakeman 80 3 2 0 4 1 0 0 80 0 178Shelby 130 0 0 0 2 1 7 0 120-10 179Delta 105 1 0 1 7 1 0 0 99 -6 183Wapakoneta 49 1 0 0 2 2 0 0 46 -3 187 Cunningham 135 7 0 0 2 3 6 0 131 -4 188 Hicksville 56 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 57 1 189MountOlive 227 3 0 0 7 4 0 0 219 -8 191 FtMiami-Call 153 1 2 1 2 0 9 0 146 -7 192Kent 123 1 0 1 6 1 5 0 113-10 193Norwood 377 3 1 2 8 8 0 0 367 -10 202Portage 138 7 1 0 7 1 5 0 133 -5 204E.Palestine 88 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 86 -2 205 Corwin-Webb 101 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 99 -2 206Heights 83 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 85 2 207KingCyrus 66 1 0 0 3 0 3 0 61 -5 210Victory 246 6 1 0 4 0 7 0 242 -4 211Loveland 124 1 0 0 4 1 1 0 119 -5 212Kinsman 84 2 0 2 4 1 6 0 77 -7 213Ashlar 82 2 0 1 3 1 1 0 80 -2 214WestPark 109 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 106 -3 216WestGate 221 2 0 0 2 0 1 0 220 -1 219Oberlin 66 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 63 -3 221Toronto 91 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 91 0 222Covenant 174 6 0 1 10 4 9 0 158 -16 223Niles 115 4 0 1 3 0 0 0 117 2 Cuyahoga 225 Falls 302 1 1 0 10 4 13 0 277-25 226 H.W.Wright 180 5 0 0 3 1 19 0 162 -18 227 Community 238 3 0 0 10 4 0 0 227 -11 230 Mt.Moriah 167 4 0 1 5 3 17 0 147 -20 231Willoughby 64 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 63 -1 232Rabboni 145 0 0 1 6 4 5 0 131 -14 233P.B.Morgan 89 7 0 0 3 0 0 0 93 4 234Mariemont 116 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 116 0 170 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

No Name Mem 05 Exalt Adm Rein. Died WD Susp Exp Mem06 G/L 235Palmyra 93 1 0 0 2 0 5 0 87 -6 237 Shawnee 295 4 0 0 10 11 1 0 277 -18 240TwinValley 107 2 1 1 2 3 0 0 106 -1 243MedinaCty 197 3 0 1 6 2 2 0 191 -6 245Friendship 87 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 87 0 Mark Lodges: 301 NorthBend 194 5 38 0 4 1 6 0 226 32 302 Sr.DeMolay 247 2 1 0 5 0 21 0 224 -23 303D.Warehime 74 1 4 0 2 0 0 0 77 3 - 20386 353 74 42 684 261 456 0 19454 932

ORDER OF HIGH PRIESTHOOD

Wilmington, Ohio October 6, 2005, A. G. 3919

The Grand Council of Anointed High Priests of the State of Ohio convened in Annual Convocation and was opened in ample form at 2:00P.M. on Wednesday, October 5, 200, in the Kings Inn Resort, Mason, Ohio, with the following officers in their stations: Most Excellent President………….…Steven A. Duncan Excellent Vice-President……….………Dale G. Ray, Jr. Excellent Chaplain……………...……William M. Berry Excellent Treasurer…………….. George Shell (pro-tem) Excellent Recorder……………………... Jean W. Justus Excellent Master of Ceremonies… James M. McDonald Excellent Conductor………….………...John R. Gartrell Excellent Herald…………………...... Louis S. VanSlyck Excellent Steward………………….. Donald L. Losasso Excellent Guard……..…………...….. Curtis M. Jackson Excellent Organist……………….…….Robert L. Jordon Duet …………………Arthur Kareth and Anthony Caito Historical Lecture ...... Wayne S. Dill Servitors: Steven J. Oliver Robert A. Wise Norman R. Neely Glen L. Opp Kenneth E. Finkel James W. Himmelright Make Up.………………………...... Ralph E. Orndorf Custodian of Property….... Daryl Watkins & Larry Fisher Degree Directors ...... Donald Wilcox & Larry Fisher Committees: Petitions: Wayne Dill, Robert Crabbs, John W. Purdy Auditing: John W. Purdy, Jerry C. Crawford, Chester W. Hammond Nominating: Jerry C. Crawford, William M. Berry, William M. Berry Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 171

The minutes from the 2005 annual convocation, as printed, were approved. A motion was made Companion Robert Crabbs and seconded by Companion James McDonald to pay the bills for the annual convocation. The motion passed. Petitions for the Order of High Priesthood from 37 Companions were presented and referred to the Committee on Petitions. The Committee on Petitions, having reported favorably and there being no objections, all 37 Companions were elected to receive the Order. Thirty-seven Companions were then anointed, consecrated, and set apart to the Holy Order of High Priesthood in due and ample form. District Deputies Grand High Priest assisting in the ceremonies included: REC R. Keith O’Dell, 5th District REC James E. Barnes, 8th District REC John W. Hooper, 9th District REC David A. Young, 7th District REC John R. Hartsock, 6th District REC Larry E. Byrd, 13th District REC James M. Frazier, 3rd District REC Ire H. Saxton, 3rd District

ROSTER OF CANDIDATES – 2006 Number Chapter Name 1 American Union Charles K. Gains 4 Chillicothe Robert S. Jones 5 Lebanon Stephen Lee Kaiser * 10 Mahoning David W. Hyde 16 Unity George N. O’Bryan 21 Hamilton Robert L. Naylor, Sr. 29 Ft. Meigs Christian Beard * 31 Piqua Bruce Dunaway 40 Hillsboro L. Lester Bower * 49 Lima Thomas E. Eisenman 53 Cambridge Ronald V. Fleming 54 Delaware Scott M. Russell * 62 Marion Ira Eugene Clark 80 Pomeroy JohnnyJ.Kuhn* 87 Middletown H. Ray Hughes 96 McCutchen Bruce D. Schoenberger 99 Marysville Jeffrey Lee Andrews 129 Manchester Donald Shupert 129 Manchester Richard Smith 131 Willis JamesDavidMoore 155 York Temple David Lee Rudell 157 Crystal Jay Everett Harris 160 Bucyrus Dennis D. VanHoosier 161 Toledo James Allen Omey 162 Oak Harbor Richard L. Davis * 192 Kent Jerry L. Katzenmeyer 193 Norwood Stanley J. Anderson 205 Corwin-Webb Michael C. Whelchel 172 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

206 Heights Robert Shensa Frankel 210 Victory Carl E. Downs 216 West Gate Thomas Alan Doss * 225 Cuyahoga Falls Ross R. Black, II 232 Rabboni Andrew L. Vanderhorst, Jr. * 233 P. B. Morgan Charles E. Lough * 235 Palmyra Claude F. Seibel, Jr. 243 Wadsworth John I. Miller * Exemplar Candidate Excellent Companion Ross Black, High Priest of Cuyahoga Falls Chapter was appointed class spokesman and commented favorably on the work of the afternoon. In addition to the officers and candidates, there were over 100 members present that afternoon. The cast of officers and other workers were introduced and thanked for their excellent work by Most Excellent President Duncan. The business portion of the Convocation was then conducted with the report of the auditing committee being read by M.E.C. Jean W. Justus. A motion was made and seconded to accept the report as given. The motion passed. The report of the Nominating Committee was given by Most Excellent Companion Jerry C. Crawford. The following slate of officers was presented: Most Excellent President………….…Steven A. Duncan Excellent Vice-President……….………Dale G. Ray, Jr. Excellent Chaplain……………...……William M. Berry Excellent Treasurer……………..Kermit V. Zimmerman Excellent Recorder………………………Jean W. Justus Excellent Master of Ceremonies…...... Jim McDonald Excellent Conductor………………..…..John R. Gartrell Excellent Herald…………………...... Louis S. VanSlyck Excellent Steward…………….…….. Donald L. Losasso Excellent Sentinel…...…………...….. Curtis M. Jackson There being no nominations from the floor, they were each declared elected to their respective offices and duly installed in proper form. M. Ex. Comp. Dill introduced our out-of-state visitors. He made a motion to extend honorary memberships to the following visiting Grand Officers and guests who were not members of Ohio Council: Herbert R. Wood, New Jersey; Wayne Flora, Virginia; Clyde M. Perry, Virginia; David Stoy, New York; Don L. Powell, Kentucky; John C. Williams, Kentucky; Howard Dobmeier, Pennsylvania; Andrea Lovas, Georgia; Joe E. Turner, Georgia; James H. Hodge, Indiana; John Williams, Kentucky; Howard J Little, Michigan; and Harry Walbridge, Michigan; The motion was seconded and approved by the members. There being no further business to come before the Council, it was closed in due form at 4:30 P.M.

Jean W. Justus, Recorder Attest: Steven A. Duncan, Most Excellent President Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 173

INDEX

Abstract of Annual Return………………………………...……..……..167 - 170 Address of Grand High Priest………...………………………..…...…...21 - 33 Appointments………………………...... ………………… 24 - 25 Appreciation………………………………………………….… 31 - 32 By-Laws of Constituent Chapters, Approved…………...…...... … 26 Charities ...... 29 Conclusion…………………………………………………………... 33 Consolidations / Mergers………………………………………….… 27 Correspondence ...... 26 - 27 Dedications Re-dedications………………….…..…………....…27 - 28 Grand Officers Meetings…………………………………….…...... 28 Grand Representatives…………………………………………….… 25 Necrology………………………………………………………. 22 - 24 Proxies Issued………………………………………………...... …… 26 Recommendations…………………………………………………… 30 Safety Deposit Box, Depositories, & Surety Bonds………….… 24 - 25 Service Awards ……………………………………………………... 28 Visitations………………………………………………….…...... …30 Youth………………………………………………………….……... 28 Appendixes: “A” Dispensations granted………………………….… 34 - 36 “B” Visitations of Grand High Priest……………….… 36 - 41 Address of Welcome ….….………………………...………………....… 11 - 12 Apollo Dramatic Chapter: Tabernacle No 1 ……………...……………………………….…74 - 75 Tabernacle No 2 ………………………………………...... ……. 75 - 76 Tabernacle No 3 …………………………………...………….....76 - 77 Appointments: Appointments for 2005– 2006……….……………………….....24 – 25 Appointment of Grand Officers for 2006 – 2007...... 45

Appointments, Committees for 2005- 2006…….……….……116 - 120 Appointments, Committees for 2006 - 2007……………….... 103 – 104 Appointment of Grand Representatives……………………...……… 27 Appointment to Ohio Masonic Home ...... 103 Appointment of Royal Arch Foundation Trustees ...... 104 Awards: Distinguished Service presented at Grand Banquet………….…. 66 - 68 Distinguished Service, Grand Chapter………………….....… 159 - 160 Distinction, to Chapters………………………….………...…… 70 - 71 District Work Horse…………………………………………………. 70 Most Improved Chapter……...……………………………………… 69 Ohio Masonic Home Charitable Contribution ...... 72 174 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

Outstanding Chapter ………………………………………...... …69 Outstanding High Priest …………………………………...…………69 Sojourner ……………………………………………………….…… 69 Star Awards ……………………………………………….....… 70 - 71 Banquet: Attendees …………………………………………………………… 66 Earl C. Gifford Distinguished Service Awards announced ….… 66 - 68 Blanchester Chapter No. 153 Opening of Grand Chapter ………………………………………...…. 5 List of officers ………………………………………………………... 5 Budget for 2006 – 2007 ……………………………………...…...…………... 48 Bulletins: Number 1……………………………………………………...109 - 129 Number 2 ……………………………………………………..129 - 132 Number 3 …………………………………………………...... 122 - 138 Number 4 …………………………………………………..…138 - 142 Number 5 …………………………………………………..…142 - 148 Calendar, Masonic…...…………..………………………….…………….. …161 Chapter of Research Report ………………………….………………..… 88 - 90 Committee Reports: Awards………………………………………………………….. 68 - 70 Budget………………………………………………………...... 47 - 48 Charity and Benevolence………………………………………….… 79 Charters and Dispensations …………………………………...... … 65 Constituent Returns ..………………………………………....…77 - 78 Credentials (1st Partial) ………………………...…...... …… 6 Credentials (final) ...... 99 - 100 Endowed Membership …………………………………………….... 84 Finance …………………………………………………….....… 47 - 48 Grievance…………………………………………………………..…84 Long Range Planning …………………………………………...... 81 Masonic Education…………………………………………...... 54 - 59 Masonic Jurisprudence…………………………….…………… 78 - 79 Membership Development ………………………………...... 82 – 83 Publications……………………………………………...……… 80 - 81 Public Relations…………………………………………...…… 86 - 87 Ritual ………………………………………………………………... 88 Royal Arch Magazine………………………………………………. 80 Royal Arch Research Assistance ……………………………..... 84 - 85 Symbolic Lodge Liaison…………………………………...... … 81 - 82 Time and Place…………………………………………………….… 99 Topical Reference…...... ………………………………...... …41 York Rite Cooperation …..………………………………...... … 79 – 80 Unfinished Business ...... 77 Youth………………………………………………………...…. 83 - 84 Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 175

Committees: List of 2005 – 2006 ……...…………………………...…..…. 116 - 120 List of, 2006 – 2007 Standing committees………………...… 103 - 104 Dispensations Issued……………………………….………………….…. 34 - 36 Distinguished Guests, Introduction of………………………………...... … 7 – 11 District Deputies Grand High Priest: Present at Convocation ………………………………………….... 7 - 8 List of, 2005 – 2006………………………………….………. 114 - 115 List of, 2006 – 2007……………………………………...……....… 102 District Education Officers: Present at Convocation ……………………………………….………. 8 List of, 2005 – 2006…………………………………………. 115 - 116 List of, 2006 – 2007………...……………………………..… 102 - 103 Earl C. Gifford Ohio Distinguished Service Award: Recipients for 2006…………...... 66 – 68 Introduced in Grand Chapter ...... 72 Election, results …………………………………………………………..…... 43 Fraternal Correspondent Report ……………………………………….… 90 - 98 Grand Bodies U.S. & Ohio, List of ………………………………....… 160 - 161 Grand Chapter Officers: List of, 2005 – 2006 …………………………………………. 109 - 110 Present at Convocation ………………………………………….....…. 4 List of, 2006 – 2007…………………………………….....…. 148 - 149 Grand Convocation: Approval of Minutes, 2005 Convocation ………………...……….….21 Opening ……………………………………………………….…….…6 Presentation of Colors ...... 7 Time and Place of 2007 ………………………………...………… 99 Closing ………………………………………………………..….... 105 Grand Representatives: List of………………………………………………………….161 - 166 Roll call …………………………………………………………..… 19 Historian, Report of …………………………………………………….... 73 - 74 Honorary Memberships, Grand Chapter ……………………………....… 46 - 47 Inactive Chapter Numbers ……...……………………………………...157 – 159 Inspection, District and Regional Organization: For 2005 – 2006…………………………………………….....113 - 114 For 2006 – 2007…………………………………………..…...149 - 150 Installation of Grand Officers ………………………………………...... 100 Jewel Presentations: Past Grand High Priest ………………………………………. 101 - 102 Past District Deputy Grand High Priests ………………………..…. 102 Jordon, Robert: Appointed Grand Musician Emeritus Status ...... 104 Retired as Grand Musician ...... 100 Masonic Calendar …………………………………………………………… 161 176 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter

McDonald, James M. Response to welcome …………………………………………...12 - 13 Acceptance of Election ………………………………………...... 44 Photograph ……………………………………………………….....151 Record ……………………………………………………..… 152 - 153 Medals: List of General Grand Chapter recipients …………………………. 159 List of E.C. Gifford Distinguished Service recipients ……..…159 - 160 Memoriam, for Other Grand Bodies …………………………………….….... 24 Minutes approved ……………………………………………………..…….…21 Necrologist, Report of ……………………………………..,…………..... 22 - 24 Ohio Masonic Home: Report, Annual by OMH Chairman of the Board………….....… 15 - 16 Address by David Bannerman, CEO ……………...……………16 - 18 Order of High Priesthood: Minutes ……………………………………………………….170 - 172 List of Candidates ………………………………………..…. 171 – 172 Past Grand High Priests: Present and Introduced …………………………………………..…… 7 Jewel Presentation…………………...……………………...... ….… 101 List of Living…..…………………………………………………... 154 List of Deceased…………………………………………....…154 - 157 Photographs: District Deputy Grand High Priests 2005 – 06 ...... 108 Grand Officers 2005 – 06 ...... 106 McDonald, James M...... 151 Past Grand High Priests ...... 107 Zimmerman, Kermit V...... 2 Prayer: Opening Invocation, Wednesday…………………….……………. 6 - 7 Benediction, Wednesday …………………..………………………... 66 Invocation, Thursday……………………..…………………………. 68 Benediction, Thursday…………………………...………...… 104 - 105 Proclamations: Opening of Grand Chapter …………………………………………… 6 Proposed Legislation (none) Religious Re-affirmation Day, Report of …………………………………87 - 88 Reports of Grand Officers: Report of Grand Fraternal Correspondent …………...…….….. 90 – 98 Report of Grand High Priest ………………………………….…21 - 33 Report of Grand Historian …………………………………...… 73 - 74 Report of Grand Necrologist …………………………………... 22 - 24 Report of Grand Secretary ……………...…………………...... 50 – 54 Report of Grand Treasurer ……………………………….…...... ….. 49 Response to Address of Welcome ……………………………………...…12 - 13 Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 177

Royal Arch Foundation: Charity Auction ...... 98 – 99 Comments by RAF President ...... 59 - 60 Report ……………………………………………………..…… 60 - 64 Trustees appointed …………………………………...... ………… 103 Royal Arch Research Assistance: Report ………………………………………………………..… 84 – 85 Talks: Arbuckle, John, Grand High Priest, W.Va...... 19 - 20 Bannerman, David, CEO, Ohio Masonic Home ……...……...... 16 – 18 Gray, Larry, General Grand High Priest ...... 42 - 43 King, George, Gr. High Priest, Prince Hall Grand Chapter …...... 15 Lincoln, Norman, Grand Historian ...... 72 – 73 Morgan, Alan, Grand High Priest, New York ...... 47 Smalley, Neil M., Deputy for Ohio, AASR…………..….……... 45 - 46 Winnett, Ronald, Senior Gr. Warden, Grand Lodge of Ohio ...... 13 - 15 Time and Place, report ………………………………………………………... 99 Youth: In Grand High Priests Address…………………………………….... 28 Report of Committee …………………………………………... 83 - 84 Zimmerman, Kermit V. Comments at Close ………………………………………...... … 102 Grand High Priest address ………………………………....… 21 - 33 Photograph ………………………………...…………………………. 2 Presentation by Friendship Chapter No 245 ...... 100 Biography and Masonic Record …………………………...…...... … 3