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2016 ICOD Proceedings PROCEEDINGS of the Illinois Council of Deliberation ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE NORTHERN MASONIC JURISDICTION UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF ILLINOIS at its ONE HUNDRED FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING HELD AT THE WYNDHAM SPRINGFIELD CITY CENTER VALLEY OF FREEPORT, HOST SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2016 BENNY L. GRISHAM, M.S.A., 33° Ill ∴Commander-in-Chief and Deputy for Illinois BARRY D. WEER, 33° Secretary Created by Order of the Council 2016 © 2017 Illinois Council of Deliberation 302 E. Jefferson Street Bloomington, Illinois 61701 Photos were provided by and used with the permission of Ill∴William J. Shaner, 33° Illinois Council of Deliberation Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry NORTHERN MASONIC JURISDICTION, U.S.A. Ill∴Benny L. Grisham, M.S.A., 33° Deputy for Illinois 6512 Carlisle Bend Springfield, IL 62711-6794 May 1, 2016 To the Officers and Members of the Illinois Council of Deliberation, A∴A∴S∴R∴ Dear Brethren: In accordance with the provisions of Articles 200 to 209 inclusive of the Constitutions of the Supreme Council, you are notified that the One Hundred Forty-Seventh Convocation of the Illinois Council of Deliberation will be held in Springfield, Illinois, Saturday, June 25, 2016, at 1:00 P.M. for the transaction of business concerning the welfare of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry in the State of Illinois. MEMBERS Article 200 of the Constitutions of the Supreme Council defines those who are enti- tled to seats in the Council of Deliberation as follows: “The Active, Emeriti, and Honorary Members of the Supreme Council accredited to each State; The Past First and Past Second Lieutenant Commanders of the Council of Deliberation; the Past Commanders-in-Chief of Consistories; the Past Most Wise Masters of Chapters of Rose Croix; the Past Sovereign Princes of Councils of Jerusalem; the Past Thrice Potent Masters of Lodges of Perfection; those members of Subordinate Bodes in the State who have received the Meritorious Service Award from the Council of Deliberation of such State, and the first three elected officers together with such other officers as are duly elected by a Subordinate Body and designated to be a member of the Council of Deliberation for that State of which the Deputy for that State shall be ex-offi- cio Illustrious Commander-in-Chief.” 1 2PROCEEDINGS OF THE [June, PROXIES Article 201 of the Constitutions of the Supreme Council defines the use of proxies as follows: “Any officer of a Subordinate Body of the rite who is entitled to a seat in the Council of Deliberation from his State, but is unable to be present at any session of such Council, may appoint as his proxy to act in his stead any member of such Subordinate Body, pro- vided, however, that such proxy shall not represent more than one member of such Council.” Presiding Officers are expected to attend in person. Any officer who is unable to attend may give a written authority to another member to act. The person so appointed must present his authority, in writing, to the Secretary of the Council, signed by the offi- cer whom he represents. The wearing of caps and jewels of office, both past and present, is requested. Fraternally yours, , M.S.A., 33° Illustrious Commander-in-Chief Deputy for Illinois Attest: , 33° Secretary 2016]ILLINOIS COUNCIL OF DELIBERATION 3 Agenda SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2016 9:00 A.M. Actives, Emeriti and Deputy Representatives’ Meeting 9:00 A.M. Valley Secretaties Meeting 10:00 A.M. Valley Membership Chairmen Meeting 10:30 A.M. Scholarship Fund Board of Directors Meeting 11:30 A.M.. Ladies’ Luncheon and Program 12:00 P.M. Men’s Luncheon 1:00 P.M. General Business Session • Formal Opening • Reception and Remarks of Distinguished Guests • Welcome by the Commander-in-Chief, Valley of Freeport • Announcement of the 2017 Council of Deliberation • Address of the Illustrious Commander-in-Chief • Membership Presentation • Acceptance of the Proceedings of the 2015 Annual Meeting • Committee Reports • Annual Meeting of the Illinois Scottish Rite Scholarship Fund • Installation of Officers 4:00 P.M. Adjournment of the Council of Deliberation 4:00 P.M. Joint Hospitality Room Open 6:00 P.M. Social Hour (no-host bar) 6:30 P.M. Banquet • Introduction of MSA Designees and Ladies • Presentation of Distinguished Service Award • Conferral of the MSA on 2016 Recipients • Announcement of the 2017 Nominees • Photo Session for 2016 Recipients 9:00 P.M> Joint Hospitality Room Open 4PROCEEDINGS OF THE [June, Ill∴JOHN W. M CNAUGHTON, 33° Ill∴BENNY L. GRISHAM, M.S.A., 33° Sovereign Grand Commander Deputy for Illinois Northern Masonic Jurisdiction Ill∴JAMES L. TUNGATE, 33° Ill∴JOHN T. PHILLIPs, 33° Grand Secretary General, Active for Illinois Supreme Council, NMJ and Active for Illinois Ill∴Gregory L. Clark, 33° Active for Illinois 2016]ILLINOIS COUNCIL OF DELIBERATION 5 Ill∴NORMAN R. BUECKER, M.S.A., 33° Ill∴PHILLIP C. KENNEY, M.S.A., 33° Active Emeriti for Illinois Active Emeriti for Illinois Ill∴LAWRENCE D. INGLIS, 33° Ill∴LEE B. LOCKWOOD, 33° Honorary Sovereign Active Emeriti for Illinois Grand Commander and Active Emeriti for Illinois Ill∴RICHARD L. SWANEY, 33° Active Emeriti for Illinois 6PROCEEDINGS OF THE [June, Illinois Council of Deliberation OFFICERS, 2015–2016 Ill∴Benny L. Grisham, M.S.A., 33° . Commander-in-Chief Springfield Ill∴James L. Tungate, 33° . First Lieutenant Commander Danville Ill∴John T. Phillips, 33° . Second Lieutenant Commander Chicago Ill∴Gregory L. Clark, 33° . Minister of State Southern Illinois Ill∴Norman R. Buecker, M.S.A., 33° . Active Emeritus Springfield Ill∴Phillip C. Kenney, M.S.A., 33° . Active Emeritus Peoria Ill∴Lawrence D. Inglis, 33° . Active Emeritus Chicago Ill∴Lee B. Lockwood, 33° . Active Emeritus Freeport ll∴Richard L. Swaney, 33° . Active Emeritus Chicago Ill∴David MacDonna III, 32° . Deputy’s Representative Springfield Ill∴G. Nick Graff, M.S.A., 33° . Deputy’s Representative Peoria Ill∴Joseph A. Diliberto , 33°. Deputy’s Representative Southern Illinois Ill∴Jeffrey W. Miller, 33° . Deputy’s Representative Freeport Ill∴Robert L. Millikan, M.S.A., 33°. Deputy’s Representative Moline Ill∴Michael B. Myers, 33° . Deputy’s Representative Quincy Ill∴Andrew S. Bender, 33°. Orator Bloomington Ill∴Stephen R. Taylor, M.S.A., 33°. Chancellor Southern Illinois Ill∴Marvin L. Selock, 33° . Treasurer Chicago Ill∴Barry D. Weer, 33° . Secretary Bloomington Bro. Joseph H. Eby, 32°, . Prior Springfield Ill∴John W. Bracken, 33° . Hospitaler Freeport Ill∴William J. Farris, 33°. Engineer & Architect Freeport Ill∴Lauren L. Crawford, M.S.A., 33° . Master of Ceremonies Moline Ill∴Bruce W. Rhinehart, 33°. Seneschal Danville Ill∴Gerry L. Williams, M.S.A., 33° . Standard Bearer Springfield Ill∴Richard E. Hummel, M.S.A., 33°,. Captain of The Guard Peoria Ill∴Frank E. Baumgartner, M.S.A., 33° . Sentinel Quincy Bro. John W. Quinn, 32° . Outer Guard Chicago 2016]ILLINOIS COUNCIL OF DELIBERATION 7 ILLINOIS COUNCIL OF DELIBERATION ONE HUNDRED FORTY-SEVENTH SESSION Saturday, June 25, 2016 1:00 p.m. FORMAL OPENING Ill∴Benny L. Grisham, M.S.A., 33°, Commander-in-Chief: This looks like the Presbyterian Church. The whole section here is empty, with every- body there in the back; why is that? Good afternoon Brethren. It certainly is a pleasure and honor to welcome you to our 147th Council of Deliberation here in the State of Illinois. If you will now please rise and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag. Audience: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. [Pledge was given] Ill∴Benny L. Grisham, M.S.A., 33°, Commander-in-Chief: To the glory of the Grand Architect of the universe in the name and under the aus- pices of the Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the 33rd and last degree of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America and by virtue of the authority upon me conferred, I declare this 147th Council of Deliberation open for business. After I’ve seated you, again I will now ask you to rise and I’ll ask Brother Joe Eby to lead us in prayer. I apologize Brothers. Brother Joseph H. Eby, 32°, Prior: Let us pray. Supreme Architect of the Universe, we reverently invoke Your blessing at this time. Fill this place with the spirit of friendship and brotherly love. May the proceedings of this Council assist in the work of our Valleys, so the work of our Valleys may give You glory and serve Your people. Amen. Audience: So mote it be. Bro. Joseph H. Eby, Prior INTRODUCTION OF EAST Ill∴Benny L. Grisham, M.S.A., 33°, Commander-in-Chief: Now you can stay seated for a while. Brethren I know there’s probably not a real need to introduce everybody but I think the Active and the Emeritus members on the stage certainly deserve an introduction any time that we’re in a meeting. So it’s now my pleasure to introduce to you or present to 8PROCEEDINGS OF THE [June, you Ill∴Bro. Philip C. Kenny, 33°, Active Emeritus member, Past Deputy of Illinois, and a Medal of Honor recipient from our Supreme Council. Ill∴Bro. Lee B. Lockwood, 33°, Active Emeritus member, and Past Deputy for Illinois. Brothers, it’s always a pleasure and honor to have you come back and make me nervous when I’m conducting this meeting. [Laughs] It is a pleas- ure to have you and thank you for taking the time to be us.
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