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GRAND YORK RITE OF IDAHO PROCEEDINGS GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS 2012 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF IDAHO DIVINE SERVICES Divine Services this year began at 5:30 p.m., April 13, 2012, at the Frank Davidson Scottish Rite Center, 1407 Bannock Street, Boise, Idaho. Pastor John E. Mars of the United Methodist Church of Meridian, Idaho made a moving presentation on his Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Immediately following Pastor Mars’ presentation, the report of the Ne- crology and Broken Triangle Committee was conducted by Sir Knights James Lloyd Curtis, KCT, PGC and Johnny A. Willis Eminent Grand Prelate. After the services, a delicious dinner was prepared by Friendship Assem- bly No. 9, International Order of Rainbow for Girls, and served the 50 Sir Knights, Ladies and guests. A full report of the Necrology and Broken Triangle Committee is includ- ed in the section “Joint Grand York Rite Bodies.” 2 GRAND YORK RITE SESSIONS BANQUET The annual banquet of the 2012 Grand York Rite Sessions was held on Saturday evening, April 14th, at the Red Lion Downtowner Inn, 1800 Fair- view Avenue, Boise, ID, with Companion and Sir Knight James C. Herndon as the Master of Ceremonies (MC). MC Herndon offered a few opening re- marks and introduced the following distinguished guests: Sir Knight Lawrence E. Tucker, Right Eminent Grand Recorder, Grand Encampment Knights Templar of the USA and Personal Representative of Sir Knight William Howard Koon II, Most Eminent Grand Master of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar of the USA. Sir Knight Michael B. Johnson, Northwest Department Commander, Grand Encampment of Knights Templar USA. Companion Charles L. Hollinger, Right Puissant General Grand Treasur- er, General Grand Council Cryptic Masons International; and Personal Repre- sentative of Most Puissant Companion George C. Sellars, Most Puissant Gen- eral Grand Illustrious Master, of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Ma- sons International. Companion Brian D. Bechler, Right Puissant Regional Deputy General Grand Master Northwest Region, General Grand Council Cryptic Masons International. Companion David L. Salberg, Deputy General Grand High Priest North- west Region, General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons International. Brother, Companion and Sir Knight Jay A. Leonard, Most Worshipful Grand Master Grand Lodge A.F. & A. M. of Idaho. MC Herndon then asked the attendees to stand and follow him in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. MC Herndon then asked Sir Knight and Companion Rev Robert B. Perry to offer the blessing. Following dinner and dessert, MC Herndon began the awards portion of the evening. First, MC Herndon turned the podium over to Companion John W. Zeller, Sr., Junior Past Grand High Priest, who asked Companion David L. Salberg to join him and give some background on the awards from the Gen- eral Grand Chapter. They then proceeded to send forth a Companion to es- cort, to his great surprise, Companion James L. Curtis and his Lady Patricia 3 to the Podium. It was then announced Companion Curtis was the recipient of the 2012 General Grand Chapter Bronze Service Medal. Companion Salberg then presented Ladies Mary Burnham, Agnes R. Teter and Cathy Jo Zeller, with the General Grand Chapter Sweetheart Awards. Companion Salberg then presented Companion Zeller, Sr., with his Past Grand High Priest’s Certificate, the Lapel Pin, and his Permanent Membership Card in the General Grand Chapter. Companion Zeller, Sr., then presented a Grand Chapter of Idaho Chapter of the Year Award to Moun- tain Home Chapter No. 24 for completing the requirements of the Award. Companion Zeller then presented Companion’s James L. Kitchen and Larry E. Lathrop, Jr., each with the Grand High Priest’s award for outstanding service to Royal Arch Masonry. Companions Zeller, Sr., and Salberg then relin- quished the podium to MC Herndon. MC Herndon introduced Companion Arthur F. Easley, Junior Past Grand Illustrious Master, and asked him to come to the podium. Companion Easley then asked Companions Hollinger and Bechler to join him to present the Grand Council and General Grand Council Awards. The first award was the General Grand Council’s Adult Youth Leadership Award and Companion Easley asked that Companion Steven L. Hall be brought to the podium. Companion Hall, a member of Idaho Council No. 1 was recog- nized for his many years of service with the International Order of Rainbow for Girls. He was presented with a Medal and lapel pin. The next award was the Cryptic Mason of the Year Award. Companion Easley asked the Re- cipient be brought to the podium, and Companion Ronald M. Lowe, Idaho Council No. 1 was escorted to the Podium and presented with the medal and lapel pin. Companion Hollinger then asked Companion Easley and Compan- ion Ernest I. Teter to join him at the podium with their wives. Companion Hollinger then presented the Lady of the Council Jewels to Agnes R. Teter and Lois J. Easley and asked Companions Teter and Easley to assist in pin- ning the jewels on their wives’. Companions Hollinger and Bechler then pre- sented Companion Easley with his plaque, certificate, lapel pin, and card certi- fying that he was now recognized as Past Grand Illustrious Master and perma- nent member of the General Grand Council Cryptic Masons, International. Companions Hollinger and Bechler then turned the podium over to Past Grand Illustrious Master James L. Curtis who at the direction of Most Illustri- ous Grand Master John W. Zeller, Sr., presented Companion Easley with his Past Grand Illustrious Master’s Apron. Companion Curtis then relinquished the podium to MC Herndon. MC Herndon then introduced Sir Knight William K. Curtis, Jr., Junior Past Grand Commander; who in turn requested Sir Knight Lawrence E. Tuck- er, Grand Recorder Grand Encampment Knights Templar of the USA; and Sir 4 Knight Michael B. Johnson, Right Eminent Northwest Department Com- mander, Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the USA to join him at the podium. Sir Knight Curtis, Jr. asked Sir Knight James Curtis to find the Sir Knight selected for receipt of the Knight Templar Cross of Honour (KTCH) and bring him to the podium. Sir Knight James Curtis found Sir Knight Ronald L. Lowe, Idaho Commandery No. 1, and escorted him to the podium. Sir Knight Lowe was presented the KTCH and lapel pin for his extensive ser- vice to Templary and the York Rite. Sir Knight Tucker with the assistance of Sir Knight Johnson presented Sir Knight William K. Curtis, Jr. his Past Grand Commander’s Plaque. The podium was then relinquished to MC Herndon. MC Herndon then called on Brother, Companion and Sir Knight Jay A. Leonard, Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Idaho. Brother Leonard presented the status of the Grand Master and made a few remarks about membership and the state of the craft. After his remarks he relinquished the podium to MC Herndon. MC Herndon thanked all for their attendance, pronounced the benediction, and then adjourned the banquet in peace and harmony. PRESENTATIONS At the Annual Banquet the Junior Past Grand High Priest present- ed the plaque attachments for the Chapter of Excellence program to Mountain Home Chapter No. 24, Michael Keas, Excellent High Priest, accepted. Companion Zeller also presented special Grand High Priest Chapter of the Year Awards to James L. Kitchen, PHP, Lewiston Chapter No. 4 and Lawrence E. Lathrop, Jr., PHP, Lewiston Chapter No. 4. The Right Excellent Grand King presented the Thomas C. Frith Royal Arch Research Assistance Award to Mountain Home Chapter No. 24. 8th Annual Joint Grand York Rite Session Boise, Idaho 12-14 April 2012 This Page Intentionally Left Blank GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF IDAHO PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF THE STATE OF IDAHO EIGHTH ANNUAL JOINT SESSION Lewiston, Idaho April8 13, 2012 John W. Zeller, Sr. Most Excellent Grand High Priest Presiding James L. Curtis Grand Secretary/Recorder 4170 N Shamrock Boise, ID 83713-2534 2 EIGHTHB JOINT SESSION This Page Intentionally Left Blank GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF IDAHO 3 The Eighth Joint Session of the Grand York Rite Bodies of Idaho was called to order at 8:30 a.m. on April 13, 2012, by Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Companion John W. Zeller, Sr., for the purpose of introductions and remarks by the distinguished guests. An invocation was offered by Excellent Grand Chaplain Arthur D. DeLong. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was offered as tribute to Old Glory. The Public Portion of the 8th Annual Joint Session of the Grand York Rite Bodies of Idaho was adjourned at 9:05 A.M. The Joint Business Session of the Eighth Annual Joint Session was opened at 9:30 A.M. A Roll Call of the Constituent Bodies of the Grand York Rite was made with the following results: 10 of 13 Constituent Chapters were present/represented; all Seven Constituent Councils were present / represented, and all eight Constituent Commanderies were present/ represented. A motion was made to approve the minutes of the 7th Annual Joint Ses- sions of the Grand York Rite as Printed and Distributed. The motion passed. A motion was made, and seconded that the reports in the Advanced Pro- ceedings, except for the Report of the Necrology and Broken Triangle Com- mittee, Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Most Illustrious Grand Master, Right Eminent Grand Commander, and the Report of the Finance Committee, be approved as printed. The motion carried. The following are the reports