Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Washington Pre-Sessions Materials
Report of Grand High Priest Report of Grand King Report of Grand Scribe Report of Grand Secretary Report of the Grand Chaplain Draft 2020-2021 Budget Code Committee Report Report of the Representative to Idaho Necrology 2019 York Rite LLC 2019 Audit Report York Rite LLC Annual Report RAMCHF Annual Report
Proposed Resolutions Report of General Purposes Report of Finance Committee Report of Jurisprudence Committee Carryover Resolution 2019-02 Proposed Resolution 2020-001, PGHP Association Proposed Resolution 2020-002, Full Day Sessions Proposed Resolution 2020-003, Grievance and Appeals Proposed Resolution 2020-004, Additional Secretary Duties
Statements of Availability for Grand Offices REPORT OF THE GRAND HIGH PRIEST FOR CAPITULAR YEAR 2019-2020 MEC Patrick C. Stanton
OFFICIAL VISITS And MEETINGS ATTENDED:
5/10/2019 Appointed all committees and committeemen for the 2019-2020 year. (the appeals committee was not relieved of duty at Grand Sessions and is still staffed.) 5/13/2019 Received request for election out of calendar from Spokane No 2. This request was withdrawn. 5/13/2019 Signed the By-laws of Falls City Chapter 54 as they had previously gone through all required reviews. 5/17/2019 Emailed the Chair of the trial committee re: my understanding of an error in a previously sent appointment letter. "appeals" vs.. "trial". 5/21/2019 Issued edict lifting suspension of L.B. and restoring all membership rights. 5/23/2019 Attended RAMCHF quarterly meeting. 6/21/2019 Signed Grand Chapter Intl. Ritual Jewel - Tom Christie. 6/24/2019 Issued letters to disband the Appeals Committee from the previous year. 7/12/2019 Issued dispensation to appear in public dressed as Royal Arch Masons at the Grand Lodge Unity March. 7/13/2019 Attended the Summer Meeting of Immaculate Tabernacle, Knights Templar Priests 7/20/2019 Attended the Annual York Rite Picnic. 8/22/2019 Official Visit and Installation of Officers - Spokane #2. 9/11/2019 Official Visit Ellensburg #11. 9/14/2019 Granted Dispensation for Centralia #44 to hold elections and install out of schedule. 9/16/2020 Referred proposed legal action against the Grand Chapter to our D&O Insurance carrier. 10/23/2019 Official Visit to Pasco and proctor elections. 10/27/2019 Royal Arch Unity Observance - Blaine Peace Arch. 11/6/2019 Official Visit and Installation of Officers - Centralia #44. 11/19/2019 Appointed Rev. Gene Fish as a Special Deputy. 12/4/2019 Issued dispensation to hold installation out of schedule Anacortes #59. 3/12/2020 Issued communication re: the Grand Master's cancelation of all Masonic Events. 3/25/2020 Issued letter to reschedule Grand Sessions jointly with the Grand Commandery and Grand Council. APPOINTMENT OF GRAND OFFICERS For 2019-2020 GRAND CHAPLAIN MEC E. Jeffrey Craig (Jeff) GRAND LECTURER VEC David O. Anderson GRAND CAPTAIN OF HOST EC Alexander Jordan GRAND PRINCIPAL SOJOURNER EC Ron Graham GRAND ROYAL ARCH CAPTAIN VEC James C. Norton Jr. (Jimmy) GRAND MASTER OF 3RD VEIL EC William W. R. Meyring GRAND MASTER OF 2ND VEIL EC Perry Ross Meyring GRAND MASTER OF 1ST VEIL EC Andrew Caveness GRAND ORATOR EC Jay White GRAND HISTORIAN MEC Anthony Schwab (Tony) GRAND MUSICIAN EC Charles S. Wetmore (Chuck) GRAND SENTINEL EC Michael S. Palko-Dean
APPOINTMENT OF GRAND COMMITTEEMEN JURISPRUDENCE VEC Joe McIntyre (Chairman) EC Rabi Peifer EC Charlie Cunningham FINANCE VEC Roger Pankey (Chairman) EC Wayne J. Erickson EC Robert P. Guild (Bob)
TIME AND PLACE REC Robert Monroe (Grand King) REC Scott Sangster (Grand Scribe)
CHAPTER EDUCATION & TRAINING VEC David O. Anderson EC Alexander Jordan MEMBERSHIP CULTIVATION AND RETENTION MEC James T. Stephens 1 Year (3rd Appointment) VEC Alexander J. Jordon 2 Year (2nd Appointment EC Doug Stamper 3 Year (1st Appointment)
CREDENTIALS VEC Geoffrey S. Joosten EC Loren F. Franz, Jr EC John L. Hanuman CHAPTER BYLAWS EC Frank J. Schumacher IV EC Robert Coats David L Hisel
LONG RANGE PLANNING ALL ELECTED GRAND CHAPTER OFFICER. VEC Michael D. Holland
BOARD OF GEN PURPOSES MEC Frederick B. Noyes Chairman) MEC Lynn Bailey VEC Phil Woodland Comp Steve Verebi
GRAND CHAPTER CODE COMMITTEE MEC Jeff Craig MEC Jerry Whitney MEC Paul Reckamp VEC Harold Hobbs VEC Gene Fish EDITOR OF FOCUS MEC Bryan D. Bechler
APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTIES OF THE GRAND HIGH PRIEST DISTRICT # 1. VEC Gerald L. Myers DISTRICT # 2. VEC Ian C. Hyde DISTRICT # 3. VEC Don Moore DISTRICT # 4. MEC Jerry E, Whitney DISTRICT # 5. VEC Joseph McAllister DISTRICT # 6. VEC Steven W. Livingston DISTRICT # 7. VEC Ron Graham DISTRICT # 8. VEC Steven L. Kazda DISTRICT # 9. VEC Tom Hodgens REMARKS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Greetings Companions! I would like to say that it has been my pleasure and honor to serve you as Grand High Priest this Capitular year 2019-2020.
My travels this year were cut short by a medical condition in the fall, work commitments and then the Covid-19 pandemic in the spring.
For the events, meetings and Official Visits I was able to attend I was very glad to see the Companions of the Grand Chapter working well together, enjoying fraternal company, and most importantly, getting along with each-other.
To my way of thinking this is the most important lesson and goal of Freemasonry. We are the inheritors of a wonderful tradition. We do not own this tradition, we are more correctly the keepers of it, and it is our duty to honor it and ensure the survival of the Craft for future generations.
We have a wonderful opportunity with the new Mark Master for free program. It has been very productive for the Grand Chapter. The most important thing that we can do at this point is to give these new men what they came for. When they arrive at a Chapter meeting they should see men who are willing to subdue their own passions and work for the betterment of the craft. That is the foundation we need to bring them what they have actually come seeking, a continuing Masonic education.
Fraternally Submitted,
MEC Patrick C. Stanton Grand High Priest Royal Arch Masons In Washington REPORT OF THE GRAND KING GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF WASHINGTON
To the Grand High Priest and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Washington:
MEC Patrick Stanton, Grand Line Officers, and Companions of our Grand Chapter, I want to thank each and everyone of you for allowing me to serve this Grand Chapter as your Grand King. This is a position of honor and service not only to our Chapters, in particular, but to Ancient Craft Masonry, in general. I want to congratulate our Grand High Priest, MEC Patrick Stanton, for the extraordinary work he has done for our Grand Chapter this year. It truly has been a very busy year for our Grand Chapter.
I have done the following activities during this year as Grand King: 1. Attended three (3) Chapter meetings. Due to the pandemic, my visit to 5 more Chapters was stopped. 2. Attended the Northwest York Rite Conference in Boise, Idaho. I had the honor to represent our Grand Chapter and our Grand High Priest, MEC Patrick Stanton. Our regional Grand Chapters meet, report on what they are doing, their ideas and projects. This conference gives us, as Grand Chapter, the opportunity to fraternize with our counterparts, exchange ideas and discuss projects that helps our Grand Chapter and Constituent Chapters. 3. Read our Capitular ritual for memorization of different roles. I found several words misspelled. I will forward these findings to the appropriate Committee for their corrections. 4. Upon reading our Code, I found that none of the lower Grand Line Officers are appointed to any Grand Chapter Committee. It is the hope of our Constituent Chapters that a potential Grand High Priest be versed in the administrative part of our institution. Restricting the participation of our Grand Line Officers in Committees is a disservice to the Grand Chapter and the elected Grand Line Officer. Their participation in the Committees offer them an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and tools on how our Grand Chapter works. I would highly recommend to the incoming Grand High Priest to begin using his Grand Line Officers effectively in the various Grand Chapter Committees. Another area is to provide the knowledge needed to these Grand Chapter Officers to become effective Grand High Priests by providing workshops related to different Grand Chapter administrative areas, e.g. Constitution and Bylaws, Budget, Finance, etc.
Royal Arch Masonry is an unique organization whose ties with Freemasonry are historical. We will continue to have challenges in the future. How we resolve them determines our character as Royal Arch. There will always be a balance between our traditions and the solutions we take. There will be times we must adapt due to special situations such as we now confront with the COVID-19 pandemic. It has given us new paradigms we never thought of. This is the balance we try to achieve in using technology wisely without discarding our traditions. There is much we can learn from this pandemic as Freemasons. But as wise man once stated, it is how we choose to use new technology that liberates us as human beings and not become its slaves. A wise use of technology will assist us as Royal Arch Masons to better ourselves, where possible, while practicing our traditions for years to come.
My Companions, again, thank you for allowing me the honor and privilege of serving you as Grand King. I am humbled to be a part of this Grand Jurisdiction and hope to continue working and serving our Grand Chapter and all the Companions of this jurisdiction.
Fraternally submitted,
REC David A. Aponte Grand King
REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY
TO: MEC Patrick C. Stanton and the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Washington
The past year has been challenging for Royal Arch Masonry in Washington. Last year’s Grand Proceedings have been posted. Generally the affairs of the Grand Chapter are in proper order. With the help of Assistant Grand Secretary, Al Luberts, VEC Michael Holland and REC Mike Smitson, the MMS membership tracking system is about to be implemented for the Grand Chapter. While this sounds like a huge step forward (and is), it will impose a significant responsibility on Chapter Secretaries to keep these records updated via computer systems. However, there will be significant benefits including shorter annual reporting in the future. I am planning that there will be training during the next year, perhaps via Zoom for individual Chapter Secretaries.
Alas, two Chapters, Dayton #5 and University #32 have consolidated into Walla Walla #1 and Oriental #19. This has reduced the total number of Chapters to 23.
While the Grand Chapter has lost companions through NPD drops and by passing on, the Mark Master for Free program continues to be a bright spot. In fact, prior to being shut down by Covid 19, the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons British Columbia and Yukon contacted me about how our program worked. However, one issue has become a challenge – degree teams to complete the remainder of the degrees. The last few years the Grand Chapter has generally held a “Grand Master’s Class,” at which all the various degrees were performed. Otherwise it has fallen to the individual chapters to put on all the degrees. Unfortunately, it is can be difficult for some of the chapters. I recommend that the Grand Chapter continue the practice of having Royal Arch Degree festivals (regardless of whether they exalt the Grand Master).
We have also experienced some difficulties resulting from Covid 19. As most of you know, the Grand Chapter purchases a past Grand High Priest apron, collar, and case from LA Fraternal, located in California. However, after I placed the order for both Honorary PGHP Smiley and for GHP Stanton, but before the items shipped, LA Fraternal shut down operations consistent with the order of Governor Newsum. As soon as LA Fraternal reopens I (or whoever is Grand Secretary) should complete the order.
Respectfully Submitted,
Thomas W. Christie, Grand Secretary TO: M.E.C. Patrick C. Stanton 15 May 2020 Grand High Priest Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Washington
From: M.E.C. ++ E. Jeffrey Craig Excellent Grand Chaplain
Subject: Excellent Grand Chaplain’s Annual Report
Most Excellent Sir,
This year it was reported that the Supreme Architect called six of our Past Grand High Priests home to that “House Not Made With Hands”, amazingly all belonging to Research Chapter #68: MEC Charley Chapman, MEC Karl M. Forch, MEC Harold G. Rothgeb, MEC Harry B. Warnick, MEC Thurston H. Dickason, and MEC R. Dale Fluaitt. Notification was not received of the passing of any General Grand Chapter Officers or Past General Grand High Priests.
It is with a heavy heart that I must advise you of the passing of an additional 40 Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Washington reported so far this past year. The complete roll of their names and constituent Chapters is filed in the office of the Grand Secretary and was not available at the time of the writing of this report as all annual returns had yet to be filed.
All will be well and truly missed.
I had the privilege of conducting the annual Affirmation Sunday Service at the Peace Arch Park last October which was well attended by the Canadians (who outnumbered us by 2 to 1) and unfortunately not so much by our own Washington Companions. A good time was had by all and the sun shone brightly as we assembled to sing “Let There Be Peace on Earth” under the Peach Arch itself.
We were unfortunately unable to hold our annual Washington York Rite Joint Memorial Service due to the COVID- 19 pandemic meeting restrictions in place during the original May Grand Sessions date and then during the rescheduled July date. When the move was made to a shortened electronic Grand Sessions there was not time nor the appropriate format to do justice to the memory of our departed Companions. Therefore, we will call upon our successors in office to honor this years departed in the Joint Memorial Service to be held at the 2021 York Rite Grand Sessions.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the honor of having been asked to serve as your Excellent Grand Chaplain for this past Grand Chapter year.
As your extended year as Grand High Priest comes to an end, may the Blessings of our Gracious Lord go with you for your dedication to our Fraternity, and the Companions in His Service.
In His Service, Grace and Peace, ++E. Jeffrey Craig M.E.C. ++ E. Jeffrey Craig Excellent Grand Chaplain Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Washington GRAND CHAPTER ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF WASHINGTON Draft Budget 2020-2021 Short Term Capital Gain is decreased. Our holdings are such that we have had them long enough to be long term to us. The only Short Term is from within the Fund itself as reported by Edward Jones. Long Term Capital Gain is increased. The increase is directly related to the decrease in Short Term Capital gain and for similar reasons. MISC & Ritual Books is increased slightly as the $250 is generally constant and we normally get income for some strange reasons. Constitute Fees is decreased slightly. It is based on actual receipts this year plus an estimated of receipt of some unpaid fees at this writing. Dividends and Interest is up a bit from prior years. It is related to moving all funds to Edward Jones. We write checks on the Money Market fund, so it draws interest vis-à-vis previous years when we had a large sum in checking accounts not drawing any interest.
The Section 101 Expenses as stipends for the elected officers is unchanged from prior years. The Grand High Priest and Grand Secretary receive their payments in four equal amount quarterly, the Deputy Grand High Priest and Grand Treasurer receive their in two equal installments while the Grand King and Grand Scribe receive their in one single payment. The Triennial expense is booked at $300 per year. In real life it is an expense every 3rd year so we will have accumulated $900. Remember we must have a person present at the General Grand Conference, if it is held live (scheduled in the fall). The amount for the GCCRAM is the fee we pay General Grand. It is an estimated on the figure paid last year. Regalia is a figure budgeted to allow for repair and/or new Aprons & Jewels as they wear out. The Grand Master Reception is the amount we normally donate to the Grand Master’s Charity.
The Section 102 Expense for printing is an estimate for printing the information passed out at the Grand Session and is in keeping with prior year expenses. The GHP Apron & Case is the amount budgeted to purchase a Past Grand High Priest Apron, Jewel and case.. The Insurance line is a bit more problematic. Our code requires three insurance policies: General Liability, Directors & Operators and Surety. As to General Liability we use the same agent that does the insurance for Grand Lodge. Grand Chapter manages the Policy and shares the cost with Grand Council and Grand Commandery - - - total cost about $2,600 a year, split three ways. The Grand Council and Grand Commandery are names as an Additional Insureds on the policy and it (the policy) covers our Chapter, Councils and Commanderies when meeting as such. The D&O policy covers only the Grand Chapter for items not covered bye the General Liability policy. The Surety Bond required by the Code has not been purchased in recent years. That protects the Grand Chapter if one of the folks with access to the funds does a runner. The last Section 102 figures are the anticipated costs of meals and rooms for the distinguished guest sent by General Grand Chapter.
Section 103 expenses are pretty straight forward, $300 to the York Rite LLC which is matched by Grand Council and Grand Commandery and is the seed money for Grand Session each year. The pay our to Royal Arch Park is the rent on the building at that location for the storage of all the Grand Chapter equipment, not used every day.
The other line items are almost self-explanatory, Name Badges- - - we all like to get name badges. Internet is the fee we pay our WEB Master together with other miscellaneous charges which always come up in that category. Bank Charge (read Edward Jones charges) are for miscellaneous charges like new checks. The MMS charge is a carry over for the unused amount from prior years to get the Grand Chapter integrated into the MMS computer system run by the Grand Encampment. The Peace Park Permit is what is paid to use that facility. This fee alternates between us and our Canadian Companion and for the life of me I can not remember whose turn it is. Last is a new line item, LEGAL. We incurred some legal charges this year for our share of a LLC problem with the IRS. Hopefully that is a one time charge. In addition we incurred legal costs in defending an allegation from a Companion a complaint against the Grand Chapter. The Companion hired an attorney, we submitted the allegations to our D&O insurance carrier and they retained an attorney. We have self-retained (read deductible) of $2,500 on that policy, so we made a payment to our attorney. I would add our attorney’s charges were very reasonable.
The budget as presented show a net profit of $6,585 which is down from the Budget number last year of $9,345. Two thousand of that difference is for legal fees, most of the balance is from the decline in revenues.
Fraternally submitted
Merle Iverson Grand Treasurer Grand Chapter 2020-2012 Budget 2020-2021 2019-2020 Budget Budget Revenues ST Capital Gain $ 200.00 $ 2,400.00 LT Capital Gain $ 5,600.00 $ 4,200.00 MISC & Ritual Bo $ 350.00 $ 250.00
Constitute Fees $ 14,300.00 $ 15,400.00 Dividends/Interes $ 3,800.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 700.00 Total Revenue $ 24,250.00 $ 26,450.00
Expenses Section 101 Grand High Priest $ 1,700.00 $ 1,700.00 DGHP $ 850.00 $ 850.00 Grand King $ 180.00 $ 180.00 Grand Scribe $ 180.00 $ 180.00 Grand Treasurer $ 280.00 $ 280.00 Grand Secretary $ 2,800.00 $ 2,800.00 Asst Grand Secretary $ 240.00 Triennial Expense 300 $ 600.00 GCCRAM $ 2,300.00 $ 2,800.00 Regalia $ 1,400.00 $ 1,400.00 Grand Master Re $ 100.00 $ 125.00 $ 10,090.00 $ 11,155.00 Section 102 Printing $ 700.00 $ 750.00 GHP Apron & Cas $ 350.00 $ 1,200.00 Insurance $ 1,500.00 $ 1,250.00 Distinguished Gu $ 250.00 $ 400.00 Rooms Distingush $ 300.00 $ 3,100.00 $ 3,600.00 Section 103 York Rite LLc $ 300.00 $ 300.00 Royal Arch Park $ 1,200.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00
Other Name Badges $ 300.00 $ 500.00 Internet $ 300.00 $ 350.00 Bank Charges $ 50.00 MMS $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 Peace Park Permi $ 175.00 $ 200.00 Legal $ 2,000.00 $ 3,825.00 $ 2,050.00 Total Expenses $ 17,015.00 $ 18,305.00
NET $ 7,235.00 $ 8,145.00 TO: M.E.C. Patrick C. Stanton 15 May 2020 Grand High Priest Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Washington
From: M.E.C. ++ E. Jeffrey Craig, Chairman Grand Chapter Code Committee
Subject: Grand Chapter Code Committee Annual Report
Most Excellent Sir,
We your Grand Chapter Code Committee beg leave to report that this committee saw no activity during this past Capitular year as no annual proceedings were forwarded to this committee for posting to the Grand Code, and no other requests for action were received by this Committee.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the honor of having been asked to serve as your Code Committee for this past Grand Chapter year.
Fraternally, ++E. Jeffrey Craig M.E.C. ++ E. Jeffrey Craig, Chairman Committeemen: Grand Chapter Code Committee M.E.C. Jerry Whitney, HPGHP M.E.C. +Paul Reckamp, PGHP R.E.C. Gene Fish V.E.C. Harold Hobbs TO: M.E.C. Patrick C. Stanton 15 May 2020 Most Excellent Grand High Priest Most Excellent Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Washington
From: M.E.C. ++Jeff Craig, Grand Representative
Subject : Grand Representative to Idaho Annual Report
Most Excellent Sir,
I beg leave to report:
This Past year I have continued to have been privileged to have had an outstanding counterpart from Idaho to interface with, M.E.C. Johnny A. Willis. Johnny and I have had the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas and information on almost a monthly basis, keeping each other current on items of interest and happening in our respective jurisdictions.
Idaho was unable to hold their Grand Sessions in Idaho Falls, Idaho in April due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in place at that time. However, they were able to hold an electronic Grand Sessions on 18 April with a highly successful outcome. I was privileged to attend that session and was able to interface electronically with my counterpart at that time.
Capitular Masonry in Idaho is doing well, yet they continue to experience similar issues to Washington. They report a Grand Chapter membership of 297 Companions, and were again able to post a balanced budget without having to raise the $30.00 annual per capita assessment. Several resolutions were introduced and were carried over to the 2021 session due to the abbreviated electronic format used this year.
Idaho has a system of all three York Rite bodies working together on common issues, preparing common resolutions for submission to all three bodies, and doing common items in a joint session to save time. As a result their Grand Sessions normally open with the Joint session, which includes all visiting dignitary introductions, led by the lead body on Friday morning, Friday afternoon is the lead body’s session, and the other two bodies each get ½ of Saturday. Each body session includes their installation. All of the honorarium bodies hold their meetings on Thursday and Thursday night is a Knight Commander of the Temple dinner. Friday night is a dinner to benefit the Holy Land Pilgrimage Fund which is preceded by the joint bodies Memorial. The Grand Banquet is held Saturday night. Unfortunately this format was not in use this year, with each of the three grand bodies having only an hour to conduct their abbreviated business and install their new officers using the electronic meeting format.
York Rite Masonry, and Capitular Masonry are alive and well in Idaho, and despite shrinking numbers, fraternal good will and spirit are on the rise. They have ideas to try to grow the fraternity and I look forward to being able to report some of them to you next year.
Thank you for the honor of representing Washington to Idaho this past Templar year.
As your year as Grand High Priest comes to an end, may the Blessings of our Gracious Lord go with you for your dedication to our Gentle Craft, the Companions in His Service, His Son, and our Lord Himself.
In His Service, Grace and Peace, ++E. Jeffrey Craig M.E.C. ++Jeff Craig, PGHP Grand Representative to Idaho Washington Grand Chapter Necrology 2019*
Chapter Companion Date of Death Snohomish County Chapter 15 Jack Waterson 5/14/2016
Spokane Chapter 2 Robert O. Brannon, Jr. 5/09/2019 Curtis Jacob Ottmar 10/15/2019
Angles Chapter 38 Richard Abel 06/01/2019
Oriental Chapter 19 & Frank A. Cronknight unknown University Chapter 32 Michael L. Beasley 12/14/2019 William A. Short 12/14/2019 Roald Blom 12/28/2019 James Perry, Jr. 12/31/2019 Evan W. Thomas 12/20/2019
Robert B. Palmer Chapter 46 Donald Edwin Eddy 03/24/2019 Ross Bradley Othus 08/08/2019
Research Chapter 68 Charley Chapman unknown Karl M. Forch unknown James R. Hartsfield unknown Hubert J. Miller unknown Harold G. Rothgeb unknown Harry B. Warnick unknown Thurston H. Dickason unknown R. Dale Fluaitt unknown Charles D. Kilbury unknown Glenn A. Siron unknown Herbert N. Weaver unknown William Volpentest unknown Homer Beathe unknown
Triple Tau Chapter 66 Timothy F. Hurley 07/17/2019 Douglas Haughton 2018
Anacortes Chapter 59 Lloyd R. Linn unknown
Centralia Chapter 44 Marvin Thomas O’Brien 02/25/2019 Walter J. Twidwell 12/29/2019
Evergreen Chapter 10 James A. Scott 09/03/2019 Maurice Marston Fitzsimmons 08/02/2019 Olympus Chapter 27 William Uzonyi 12/15/2019 Norman Campo 12/01/2019
Pasco Chapter 33 Steven Hinze 11/24/2019 Bengt Berg 12/19/2019
Walla Walla Chapter 1 & Scott H Becker 11/06/2018 Dayton 5 Donald William Carlton 03/08/2018 William Joseph Miller 04/19/2018 James A. Scott 09/03/2018
Ellensburg Chapter 11 Neil Liebly 07/10/2019
Fellowship Chapter 61 William Henry Johnson 07/2018 Terrance Carol Kabanuck 06/2018 Manuel Jesus Zazueta 12/26/2013 Jimmy Hill Blake Unknown
Bellingham Bay Chapter 12 Gordon Grahame 02-22-2019
*Based on data submitted from Chapter annual reports for 2019 Audit of the Washington York Rite LLC 2019 Financial Records Date: July 20, 2019 Location: Royal Arch Park Attendees: Two members of the York Rite Audit Committee: John M. Brett, Chairman Kenith Cowen, Member Al Luberts, was excused for other commitments Rabi Peifer, LLC Treasurer Roger Pankey, LLC Secretary Also in attendance were: Grand High Priest, Grand Master & Grand Commander The check book and the financial statements of the York Rite LLC were found in good order with no errors or omissions. A significant discussion ensued relating to the calendar year and the fiscal year of the leadership of the York Rite body’s officers. It was eventually agreed that there was no true requirement to change the date of the IRS tax filing calendar year nor changing the York Rite Grand Session and the dates of the York Rite Grand Officer’s tenure. With no other business outstanding, the audit meeting was adjourned.
Fraternally,
John M. Brett Chairman, 2019 Audit Committee York Rite Washington LLC Annual Report for 2019-2020
Masonry in Washington has undergone some "interesting" times in the past several months. We have not been able to meet in person in several months. We have had to resort to meeting on-line thru Zoom or Skype or POTS -- plain old telephone service to stay in contact with our brothers / companions / Sir Knights. It has been a truly trying time.
The York Rite Washington LLC is charged with assisting the three York Rite grand bodies, Grand Chapter, Grand Council, and Grand Commandery, in scheduling, planning, and contracting for all the meals and meeting facilities for the annual Grand Sessions.
Unlike most Masonic lodges, chapters, councils, and commanderies, we are not a 501(c)10 tax-exempt organization. We are a Washington State-chartered limited liability company. As such we are required to file an income tax return like every one of us. The LLC has been negotiating with the Internal Revenue Service regarding several of our recent years of tax returns. We are still awaiting their adjudication for abatement of some penalties associated with our past tax returns. We hope for a favorable outcome.
First the bad news ... we have had to cancel our (physical) grand sessions for 2020. We have had to refund all monies received by the LLC from registrants for meals reservations, and cancel everyone's hotel rooms. Darn. Now the good news. We will hold a "Zoom" on-line meeting for all three grand bodies ... Grand Chapter, Grand Council, and Grand Commandery ... this year on Independence Day, July 4th, 2020, beginning at 8:00am, and hopefully concluding the much-condensed meetings, elections, and installations, ending not later than 12:30pm. We hope to "see" you there.
More good news ... Provided that this coronavirus / COVIS-19 pandemic goes and stays away, we have contracted to hold the 2021 York Rite Washington Grand Sessions where we had planned to hold the 2020 grand sessions, at the LaQuinta Hotel and Convention Center in Tacoma, WA. We were able to negotiate to have our convention reservation deposit carry- over to 2021, and did not have to pay any additional fees for a cancelled reservation. In addition, the room rental rates will be lower in 2021; only $99 per night plus taxes. The 2021 York Rite WA grand sessions will be held May 12th thru 15th, 2021, in Tacoma. Stay tuned.
The LLC is financially solvent. The members of the LLC strive throughout the year to assist the three grand YR bodies in any way possible. It is quite a bit of work, but well worth the effort we expend.
Stay home for now, stay healthy, and pray for a swift end to this pandemic, that we may meet again, in person.
Roger Pankey, Secretary York Rite WA LLC Royal Arch Masons Children’s Heart Foundation, Inc. Year End Report 2019
To the Most Excellent Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Washington and Companions all.
Greetings from Your Royal Arch Masons Children’s Heart Foundation, Inc
2019-2020 has been a very productive and interesting year for your Heart Foundation.
Provided for review is the 2019 Year to date Budget.
This provided the frame work for expenditures and require board oversight and approval for un budgeted items.
As you can see, we were under budget again !!!.
The Foundation is committed to financial transparency on what we have and how it is being used and we will always provide this information freely for all to see.
Every member of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Washington deserves our best and open exchange of information regarding the Foundations finances is a must!!!
I am very proud of the work the Team has done thus far as they have spent countless hours assembling the information needed to provide to membership detailed reports, balance sheets and a budget.
But there is more work to be done and you can help by attending our meetings, being the light within your chapter when questions are asked and being an active advocate for the foundation whenever you see an opportunity to help a child.
This year we had 18 Chapters provide returns totaling $3108.68
The foundation would like to thank each and every one of the Chapters for their continued support.
Special recognition and thanks to the companions of Issaquah #39, Centralia #4, Fellowship #61 for making a $200.00 or more contribution and to Pasco # 33 for their $1000.00 donation and Triple Tau 66 for their $500.00 donation.
In 2019 8 Chapters provided $100.00 or more to making a difference in children’s lives and from all the trustees we thank you.
Thus far this year the foundation received 29 Life memberships.
Big Shout out to the Chapters that have reached 100% Life membership in the Royal Arch Children’s Heart Foundation. That’s an awesome accomplishment and truly appreciated.
Thank you companions for your continued support and for providing Life memberships to non- mason’s as well as this is a great way to spark the interest in who we are and what we do.
This year the Foundation granted 5-$30,000.00 donations totaling $150,000.00 in making children’s lives better for pediatric heart conditions and corrections as well as $7162.71 for approved case payments.
We have more cases coming in so please keep an eye out for any opportunities that may come your way and check out the updated website !!!!!
The foundation continues to work with Washington Masonic Charities to ensure they have some of our promotion material and contact information should an opportunity arise.
Our current investments at the end of the year was $3,451,189.79 and as of 5/31/20 our investments are at $3,278,035.89. Our investments continue to do better than the average specially in these un paralleled times with the S&P down over 8% our diversification of investments only realized a 4.18% drop and continue to gain it back and more.
Your Foundation is something special and unique and we will continue to make a difference in children’s lives long into the future.
As we continue to grow your foundation please let us know if you would like someone to visit your chapter for a short presentation or to answer any questions.
This is your Foundation so making it Great is up to each and every one of us.
In closing I would like to again extend the Foundations appreciation and gratitude to all of the Grand Chapter Officers for attending our meetings and bring light to the Chapters they have visited during the year, To each of the Trustees for your guidance and support and to every companion in the State of Washington for making your foundation something to be proud of.
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Respectfully Submitted,
VEC Jimmy Norton President
VEC Mike Smitson Secretary Royal Arch Masons Children’s Heart Foundation, Inc. RAMCHF Budget EST 2019 YTD Recap Balance Open Office ADT alarm $800.00 $873.96 -$73.96 Rent $6,200.00 $5,971.82 $228.18 Internet and Phone $2,750.00 $2,678.58 $71.42 Internet Hosting $200.00 $200.00 $0.00 Insurance B&O $600.00 $500.00 $100.00 Office supplies $500.00 $500.00 $0.00 PO Box fee $150.00 $154.00 -$4.00 Postage $250.00 $25.00 $225.00 Printing $200.00 $200.00 $0.00 Utilities $600.00 $533.51 $66.49 Sec of State Fee $10.00 $10.00 $0.00 Debit card $0.00 $0.00 D&O Ins $500.00 $433.00 $67.00 2017 & 2018 paid in 2017
Trustee Expenses Donation Presentation Travel $0.00 $0.00 Pres Millage $0.00 $0.00 Sec Fee $0.00 $0.00 Sec Millage $0.00 $0.00 Flowers & Cards $0.00 $0.00 Travel and Millage combined $0.00 $0.00 (Grand Session & office Data input) $0.00 $0.00 Tustee Meeting Refreshment $750.00 $482.49 $267.51 Tax prep $1,750.00 $1,895.00 -$145.00 Leagal Fees / Doc Prep $5,000.00 $2,600.00 $2,400.00 Consultation fee's $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Receipt Reimbursement Est $2,500.00 $2,500.00 (cost for official foundation items )
Marketing Postage $250.00 $250.00 Shirts, Pens & Calendars $500.00 $500.00 TV Adds $0.00 Other Pro mo itms $500.00 $500.00
Donations & Case payments Donations $150,000.00 $150,000.00 $0.00 Case Payments $7,500.00 $337.29 $7,162.71 (Case Payments will change as cases are approved) Totals $183,010.00 $15,615.35 YTD Total expenses thru 12/08/2019 $167,394.65 Proposed Resolutions and Reports of General Purposes, Finance and Jurisprudence Committees Carryover 2019-002 – Grand Chapter Seal
Proposed Resolution 2020-001 – PGHP Association
Proposed Resolution 2020-002 – Full Day Sessions
Proposed Resolution 2020-003 – Grievance & Appeals
Proposed Resolution 2020-004 – Additional Secretary Duties The Board of General Purposes reviewed and discussed the four (4) Resolutions submitted for vote at the 2020 convocation with the following results.
As to Resolution 2020-001 We find unanimously it is NOT good for Masonry. (Comments) The Past Grand High Priest Association is an EXCLUSIVE group or Club and there is no president of any Group or Club being codified. We recognize that the Past Grand High Priest's have vast knowledge to be utilized by the sitting Grand High Priest if he desires but that is their only function other than that as stated in the second paragraph of the Resolution.
Section 3 Third Paragraph of the Resolution is contrary to the Grand Code Section #18, which states that any sitting or past High Priest of a regularly constituted Chapter may file for ANY Grand Chapter office. Any Past or sitting High Priest will file for said office and include his Statement of Availability containing resume of his service to his Chapter and to the Grand Chapter (normally including Masonic and work or community leadership positions). Section (3) Reviewing all applications and rendering a decision on who is best suited to be elected is contrary to Capitular Law and is considered to be ELECTIONEERING. Election by the Delegates at Grand Session is the inherent right of the said Delegates and not by Past Grand High Priest's or by a committee of any sort.
As to Resolution 2020-002 We find unanimously that it is Good for Masonry (Comments) As stated in the Resolution, the Grand Chapter of Washington has been rushed with only one half day. A full day will allow for more discussion of legislation, introduction of visiting Dignitaries, Election of Officers, and It could possibly allow for Installation of Officers.
As to Resolution 2020-003 We find unanimously that it is Good for Masonry (Comments) Capitular Law requires an avenue of appeal for an accused individual to present a defense, call whiteness for his defense and to receive and unbiased decision as to his Guilt or innocence.
As to Resolution 2020-004 We find unanimously that it is Good for Masonry (Comments) This Resolution is a necessity To keep the Companions up to Date as to the proceedings of Grand Chapter in a timely manner and not delay this information until 31 December following the Grand Session. To certify and report to the Companions the results of the election of Grand Officers and disposition of the Resolutions allows the Resolutions to be relevant to the operation of the individual Chapter.
Respectfully Submitted by the Board of General Purposes May 5 2020 MEC Rt. Rev. Fred Noyes (Chairman) MEC Andrew Olson (Member) EC Steven Verebi (Member) -- Report of the Finance Committee
As chair of the finance committee for Grand Chapter, 2019-2020, I and the committee have reviewed the proposed resolutions to come before grand sessions in July, 2020. The finance committee is required to review all resolutions for their financial impact to Grand Chapter. Our findings and opinions are below.
#1 -- establishing a PAST GRAND HIGH PRIEST ASSOCIATION. This should have NO financial impact.
#2 -- MAKE GRAND CHAPTER SESSION A FULL DAY MEETING, rather than the 1/2 day currently. This will have an impact financially, but perhaps not to Grand Chapter itself. Assuming we have sufficient attendance, by staying in the hotel rooms, and purchasing meals from the venue, we essentially get the meeting rooms for "free". Not really free, but included in the total expenditures. Hence the NO COST CHANGE to Grand Chapter. Attendees will see an increased cost of hotel room, meals, etc. This MAY prod the other grand bodies (Grand Council, Grand Commandery) to do likewise -- revert back to a full day meeting. We could be looking at 4 full days in the future (honoraria degrees / memorials, Grand Chapter, Grand Council, Grand Commandery -- each a day long).
Cost impact to the companions = YES, but not necessarily Grand Chapter.
#3 -- make the committee on Grievances and Appeals a STANDING COMMITTEE. This should have NO financial impact.
#4 -- REQUIRE THE GRAND SECRETARY TO PROVIDE CERTIFIED ELECTION AND RESOLUTION RESULTS (PASS/FAIL/CARRYOVER) not later than June 1st following Grand Chapter sessions. This should have NO financial impact.
VEC Roger Pankey, Chair, Grand Chapter Finance Committee, 2019-2020 and EC Robert Guild, Member, Grand Chapter Finance Committee, 2019-2020 This is the 1st report of the Committee on Jurisprudence.
The Committee on Jurisprudence has reviewed Resolutions 2020-01, 2020-02, 2020-03 & 2020-04 and find no conflict with the Code or by- laws of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Washington.
We do not offer an opinion with regards to the prudence or wisdom contained in the resolutions reviewed.
We move the acceptance of this report. ______30 May 2020
MIC Joseph W. MacIntyre, Chairman VIC Rabi K. Peifer VIC Charles Cunningham Resolution 2019-02
To the Most Excellent Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Washington;
PURPOSE: To amend the Constitution of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Washington Code to Clarify the Seal of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Washington.
WHEREAS: The Grand Code does not describe the content of the seal of the Constituent Chapters and is not clear in certain directives of this Section of the Code as show below;
GRAND CHAPTER AND CONSTITUENT CHAPTER SEALS
SEC. 2. The Seal of this Grand Chapter and the Seal of Constituent Chapters shall consist:
1. Of a devise that shall emboss the image and may be a self-inking stamp or an electronic media seal providing that the image and inscription shall not be changed from the original. 2. There shall be two (2) Seals maintained by this Grand Chapter. The Grand Secretary shall affix his to all instruments issued by or under the authority of this Grand Chapter. The Grand Chapter must approve any changes to the Seal, including devises and inscriptions. 3. The Grand High Priest shall control the second seal. He shall affix his seal to all instruments under his authority. 4. The design of the “SEAL of the Grand Chapter” is hereby revised to be a “Circle of Stars” surrounding a circle consisting of the words “Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Washington” and the date “A.I. 2414”; all of which surround a circle containing a triangle with the “Triple Tau” at its center.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That Section 2 of the Code should be amended and read as follows:
GRAND CHAPTER AND CONSTITUENT CHAPTER SEALS
SEC. 2. The Seal of this Grand Chapter and the Seal of Constituent Chapters shall consist: 1. Of a devise that shall emboss the image and may be a self-inking stamp or an electronic media seal providing that the image and inscription shall not be changed from the original. All Seals of the Constituent Chapters shall contain the name of their Chapter; may contain the date of their start in A.I. year form; and any of the icons identified with the Royal Arch Masonry, such as the “Triple Tau”, Arc of the Convent, the Keystone, etcetera. 2. There shall be two (2) Seals maintained by this Grand Chapter. The Grand Secretary shall maintain one and shall affix his seal to all instruments issued by or under the authority of this Grand Chapter. The Grand Chapter must approve any changes to the Seal, including devises and inscriptions. 3. The Grand High Priest shall control the second seal. He shall affix his seal to all instruments under his authority. 4. The design of the “SEAL of the Grand Chapter” shall contain the words “Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Washington” and the date “A.I. 2414” in a circle surrounding the seal; all of which surround a circle containing a triangle with the “Triple Tau” in it, a Keystone with the letters “H.T.W.S.S.T.K.S.”, a emblem representing the Past High Priest symbol which is the three triangles, and acacia.
(Current subparagraph 4 is replaced with the above subparagraph 4)
Sincerely and Fraternally Submitted by:
Michael A. Smitson, Past HP, Tacoma Chapter #4, Royal Arch Masons of Washington Alexander J. Jordan, Past HP, Olympus Chapter #27, Royal Arch Masons of Washington Joseph McAlister, Past HP, Tacoma Chapter #4, Royal Arch Masons of Washington David A. Aponte, Past HP, Tacoma Chapter #4, Royal Arch Masons of Washington (Chapter #56, merged with Tacoma Chapter #4)
See Current Grand Seal and Recommended Grand Seal attached just as a comparison and not part of this Resolution
Current Grand Seal of Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Washington:
Recommended Grand Seal of Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Washington
RESOLUTION 2020-002 November 1, 2019
PURPOSE: To formally establish a one-day Grand Convocation instead of a one-half day for the Grand Chapter of Washington.
WHEREAS: The Grand Chapter does not have enough time to complete its work with a one-half day Session.
WHEREAS: The Grand Chapter has not been able to formally introduce and properly recognize visitors from other jurisdictions because of the compressed time allowed in a one-half day Session.
WHEREAS: Our Grand Chapter has been hurried the past two years that has caused us to skip over necessary work.
WHEREAS: A full day will allow us time to handle a large number of Resolutions without being hurried.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: A one-day Grand Convocation will be formally established to allow sufficient time to complete the necessary work of our Grand Chapter.
THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT a sentence should be added to SECTION 79 making it a requirement to make our Grand Convocation at least one full day to be able to complete the work of our Grand Chapter.
Fraternally submitted:
/S /S
Louis E. Bartrand Lynn L. Bailey Past Grand High Priest Past Grand High Priest Proposed Resolution 2020-003
To the Most Excellent Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Washington Purpose To add the Committee on Grievances and Appeals as a Standing Committee. Whose purpose shall be to review and resolve any grievances or appeals presented to the Grand High Priest and submit to him their findings and recommendations for a final determination or decision. Whereas Due Process is a fundamental right of any individual or organization in our nation. Whereas Our Constituent Chapters and Companions have this inherent right when a grievance is submitted to the Grand Chapter or an appeal is requested. Our Constitution and Bylaws should reflect this right in any grievance or appeal. Therefore be it here resolved that, Section 93 Standing Committees be amended and a Committee on Grievances and Appeals be added as subsection 10 to investigate, resolve and submit recommendation or recommendations on any grievance or appeal submitted to the Grand High Priest and a report submitted to the Grand High Priest on their findings with their recommendation or recommendations for his final determination or decision. Section 93 10. Committee on Grievances and Appeals The purpose of this committee is to review and resolve any grievances or appeals brought before the Grand High Priest. Grievances and /or appeals brought to the attention of the Grand High Priest shall be of such a nature regarding the improper conduct or decision made by a Constituent Chapter or one of its members; or by a member of this Grand Chapter insofar as such grievances relate to Capitular Law. This committee shall consist of the Deputy Grand High Priest, who shall serve as Chairman, the Grand King and a member of the Jurisprudence Committee. Any member of the Committee who is subject to any grievance or appeal shall recused himself as a member and not participate in any of the deliberations. The Committee, with approval of the Grand High Priest, can appoint a Trial Commission to resolve any grievances or appeals on an as-needed basis. The Committee after Deputy Grand High Priest shall report is findings and recommendation of recommendations to the Grabs High Priest. The Grand High Priest shall make the final decision based on the grievance or appeal report submitted. The Committee will submit a report of their work during the Capitular year at the Annual Convocation. This Committee shall follow the Penal procedures as outlined in sections of the Grand Constitution of the Grand Chapter or the Washington and of the Washington Masonic Code. Fraternally submitted /S REC David Aponte, Grand King and Past High Priest Tacoma Chapter No. 4 RAM Proposed Resolution 2020-004
To the Most Excellent Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Washington Purpose To have the Grand Secretary certify and report to the Craft the results of the elections of the Grand Line and the resolutions presented at the Annual Convocation by June 1st. This will allow the Bylaw Committee to begin working on any amendments to the Constitution several months prior to the publication of the proceedings. In addition, if a proceeding is not published, this certification will not delay the implementation of any amendments approved by the Craft. Whereas All organizations are governed by a constitution and bylaws as their rule and guide. Whereas Constitutions and Bylaws are constantly updated and amended through resolutions to meet the challenges of an organization. Whereas We as an organization, might encounter a delay in the implementation of amendments to the Constitution due to the delay of the printing or publication of the proceedings of the Annual Convocation of the absence of the same. Therefore be it here resolved that, Section 34 Duties of the Grand Secretary be amended to add an additional subsection (29) to the duties of the Grand Secretary whereby he shall certify and report to the Craft the results of the election of the Grand Chapter Officers and the resolutions presented at the Annual Convocation by June 1st .
Grand Secretary
Section 34. Duties: The Grand Secretary shall: 29.The Grand Secretary shall certify on or before June 1st the results of the elections of the Grand Chapter and the results on the resolutions presented at Annual Convocation. A copy of such certification either by written or electronic means shall be sent to the following: elected and appointed Grand Line Officers, Grand Chapter Committees, Past Grand High Priests and Constituent Chapters through their respective Secretaries. Fraternally submitted /S REC David A. Aponte, Grand King and Past High Priest Tacoma Chapter No. 4 RAM Grand High Priest – Robert Monroe
Deputy GHP – David Aponte
Grand King – Floyd Snyder Scot P. Sageser
Grand Scribe – Floyd Snyder Al Luberts Alan Spreen John Vivian Jay White
Grand Treasurer – Merle Iverson
Grand Secretary – Michael Smitson Tom Christie Statement of Availability for Grand High Priest Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Washington
3530 NE Old Belfair Hwy#24 Belfair, WA 98528 Cell: (360) 801-2237 Email:[email protected]
Name: REC Robert Monroe Married, 2007-Present Wife: Paula P. Monroe Kids: Dominic 3 year, Lydia 11 years, Andrew 22, Alicia 25
Blue Lodge: 1. Mystic Tie Lodge #1032 Schwienfurt Germany: member EA: 2010 FC: 2011 MM: 2011 2. Hood Canal Lodge #288 Belfair, WA; a. Senior Deacon 2015-2016 b. Junior Warden 2016-2017 c. Senior Warden 2017-2018 Accomplishments: participant in bikes for books, coordinated a Easter meal for the community, “implemented a trestle board, brought a masonic learning program during meetings, had a concordant body speak at each meeting”. York Rite Washington: 1. Olympus Chapter #27 Royal Arch a. High Priest 2015-2016 b. Principle Sojourner 2016-2017 c. Secretary/Treasurer 2017-2019 Accomplishments: Prepared, Coordinated, and Conducted first table Chapter in the Chapter, enhanced the Secretary and Treasures duties. Standardized badges for the Chapter, updated the bylaws for the Chapter, created multiple trackers, lists and continuity book for the secretary/treasurer position for easier transitions, started the widow’s degree for the area. Created the Jim Stevens Ritual Award of Washington. Member of the Holy Royal order of High Priesthood. 2. Naval Council #18 Cryptic Masons a. Deputy master 2015-2016 b. Illustrious Master 2016-2017 c. Recorder/Treasurer 2017-2019
Accomplishments: Enhanced the Recorder and Treasures duties. Standardized badges for the Council, updated the bylaws for the Council, created multiple trackers, lists and continuity book for the Recorder/treasurer position for easier transitions. Supported the registration and administration of two Grand master classes that brought in over 100 new members. Member of the Thrice Illustrious Master degree. 3. Malta Commandry #18 Knights Templar a. Captain General 2015-2016 b. Commander 2016-2017 c. Secretary/Treasurer 2017-2019
Accomplishments: Started a fund-raising project. Enhanced the Secretary and Treasures duties, updated the bylaws for the Council, created multiple trackers, lists and continuity book for the scribe/treasurer position for easier transitions. Involved with implemented changed to the grand encampment ritual to add a flag retiring portion of the closing. Standardized and proposed a change to the ritual for the presentation and honors to the flag. Secretary of the Ruben W. Bear Past Commanders association. 4. Grand Chapter of Washington a. District Deputy of GHP District #5 2017-2018 b. Grand Rep for multiple Countries and States c. Grand King Grand Chapter of Washington 2018 d. Deputy Grand High Priest Grand Chapter of Washington 2019
5. National Sojourner/Heroes of “76
Pacific Northwest Area Representative Alaska Regional Representative Sinclair Inlet Chapter #80 National Sojourners: a. 2ndt Vice President 2015-2016 b. 1st Vice President 2016-2017 c. President 2017-2018 Lewis and Clark Camp a. Chief of Staff 2015-2016 b. Commander 2016-2017
6. Elected or Appointed officer in the following bodies; York Rite College, Knight Masons, St. Thomas of Acon, HRAKTP. 7. Member of the following bodies; OES, JOBES, General Grand Chapter, General Grand Council, Emirate Shrine, Legion of Honor.
January 25, 2020
TO: Grand High Priest, Grand Line and Companions of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Washington
FROM: REC David A. Aponte 3310 148th St E. Tacoma, WA 98446 253-592-4401
SUBJECT: Statement of Availability for Deputy Grand High Priest for 2020-2021
Companions,
Thank you for the opportunity to serve you over the past year as Grand King of the Grand Chapter..
I humbly submit my name for consideration for election to the position of Deputy Grand High Priest for the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Washington for 2020-2021. I will do the very best I can to serve the Companions and the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Washington. Thank you for your consideration.
My masonic resume is enclosed with this letter.
Fraternally,
REC David A. Aponte
David A. Aponte
Personal Assistant Secretary Housing Commonwealth of Puerto Rico – 1975-1976 Teacher Commonwealth of Puerto Rico – 1977-1990 Board Director – Vega Baja Credit Union / San Lorenzo Credit Union & Caguas Gasoline Coop – 1982-1990 Supervisory Committee Member & Chairman (1988) – Cooperative League of Puerto Rico 1986-1988 Board Director - Fire & Casualty Cooperative Insurance Puerto Rico 1990-1996 Member Association of Cooperative Educators – 1992-1996 Volunteer Cooperative Leader Award - 1983 Electoral Municipal Commissioner – 1986-1988 Municipal Alderman – 1986-1988 Regional Educational School Representative on Educational Reform 1986
Masonic Career BLUE LODGE
Initiated E.A. at Bros. Of Good Lodge Num. 72, Valley of San Lorenzo, P.R. A. & A. S. R., December 1988, Passed FC 1989 & Raised MM 1989. Joined Fairweather Lodge Num. 82, February 1992 (Tacoma, WA) after moving to Washington, WA. Junior Warden Fairweather Lodge Num. 82 in 1993 and 1996. Joined Floral City Lodge No. 133 in 1997 after moving to Florida. Worshipful Master of Floral City Lodge Num. 118. - 2001 Treasurer Floral City Lodge Num. 133 2003 & 2004 Joined Springs Lodge Num. 378 in 2005 Worshipful Master Springs Lodge Num. 378 GL of FL 2011 Treasurer Springs Lodge Num. 378 GL of FL 2012 Secretary Springs Lodge Num. 378 GL of FL 2013 Junior Warden Springs Lodge Num. 378 GL of FL 2015 Senior Warden Springs Lodge Num. 2016 Zone 4 Chairman Lodge Officers Workshop GL of FL 2003-2006 Zone 4 Chairman Masonic Renewal & Perpetual Membership GL of FL 2009 Zone 4 Chairman Committee on Work GL of FL 2015-2016 State Chairman Masonic Home GL of FL 100 2010 District Deputy Grand Master GL of FL 2015 Joined Fairweather Lodge again in 2016 (back in Washington State) Appointed Senior Deacon 2017 Elected Junior Warden 2018 Elected Senior Warden 2019
Scottish Rite
Initiated as a Master of the Royal Secret in the Valley of Tacoma - April 1993 Participated Degree Teams 14th as Neophyte), 18th as Senior Deacon and Conductor and 30th degrees as Senior Deacon from 199 since 1993- 1996 Joined Valley of Ocala, Orient of Florida in 1997 Charter Member of Knights of St. Andrew of the Valley of Ocala Venerable Master KSA 2011 Joined Valley of Tacoma, Orient of Washington in 2016 after moving back to Washington, WA Editor of the Valley of Tacoma Newsletter “The Trowel” since 2018. Senior Warden of the Chapter of Rose Croix in 2018 Secretary of Knights of St. Andrews Valley of Tacoma 2018-Present Valley of Tacoma Building Association 2018 – Vice President General Secretary of the Valley of Tacoma 2019
York Rite
Exalted in March 1993 in Lincoln Park Chapter Num. 56, R.A.M., Tacoma Greeted in April 1993 in Council Num. 1, R&SM, Knighted in April 1993 in Ivanhoe Commandery Num. 4, KT. Admitted into Pacific Council Num. 30 of the Allied Masonic Degrees in 1995. Excellent High Priest 1996 of Lincoln Park Chapter. Order of High Priesthood of WA state in April 1996. Generalissimo of Ivanhoe Commandery Num. 4 in 1996 Joined Ocala York Rite in 1997 after moving to Florida. Illustrious Master of Ocala Council Num. 22 in 1999 Silver Trowel - 2000 Excellent High Priest of Ocala Chapter Num. 13 in 2000. Order of High Priesthood Florida 2000 Eminent Commander of Ocala Commandery Num. 19 in 2000. Past Commander Degree - 2000 Appointed District Deputy of the Grand High Priest 2000-2001. Appointed District Deputy of the Ill. Grand Master 2001-2002. Sovereign Master of George Wolf Council 387 A.M.D. Ocala 2002 Red Branch of Eri 2003 Member of Semper Fi Council 90 Excellent Chief Knight Masons Semper Fi Council -2007 Appointed District Deputy Grand Commander - 2006 Grand Commander - Grand Commandery KT of Florida 2011-2012 Grand Prelate – Grand Commandery KT of Florida 2012-2018 Editor KT Magazine State of Florida 2010-2018 State Coordinator Grand Encampment 2012-2018 Member York Rite College – 2003 Member Tahoma College 2018 KYCH since 2002 KYGCH in 2012 Warder 2016 Member of Evergreen State since 2016 Member of SCRIF – Celebrant 2017 Member of HRAKTP – 2016 Member of the Order of Athelstan – 2019 Secretary Pacific Council No. 30, AMD - 2020
Awards Received Grand Commandery – Meritorious Service 2008, 2009, 2010 KCT 2012
Grand Chapter – Bronze Medal 2009 Gold Key Award 2001
Grand Council – Cryptic Mason of the Year 2010
Scottish Rite – Knight Commander Cross of Honor (KCCH) 2019
Grand Lodge of WA – Grand Master’s Achievement Award 2020
DeMolay – Legion of Honor – 2012 Honorary Member DeMolay – 2013 Knight Grand Cross – DeMolay Priory – 2013
VEC Floyd L Snyder Statement of Availability for Election as GRAND KING, or GRAND SCRIBE Was raised as a Master Mason in Lewis and Clark Lodge number 301 F&AM of Washington in 1982. Served as Worshipful Master three times, 1987, 1988 and 1993. Served as secretary 1994 through 1996. Also served Pasco 173 as secretary from 1998 through 2005 after the consolidation of Pasco and Lewis and Clark lodges. As a member of Benton Lodge 277 served as Master 2013 and as secretary in 2015. As a member of Richland Lodge 283 served as a support for degrees and pro tem offices. Masonic honors received: Hiram award, Grand Masters Achievement award. Became a Royal Arch Mason in Pasco Chapter #33 served as High Priest in 1997 and 1998, and served as Secretary, Treasure from 1999 to date. Served the Grand Chapter as Grand Master of the third Vail in 1998, as the Deputy to the Grand I Priest for District #9, and Grand Historian multiple times. Served as the Grand Representative from Nebraska to Washington. As a member of Zadok Council I served as Illustrious Master in 1990, 1997 and 1998 and served as Recorder, Treasure from 1999 to date. Served the Grand Council as Grand Sentinel, and Grand Conductor of the Council, and as the Grand Representative from Kansas to Washington. Served the Grand Council in the elected grand line and was Grand Master and 2009 – 2010. Served as Grand Recorder from 2012 to 2014. Honors received: Cryptic Mason of the Year As a member of Pasco Commandery #21 served as Commander in 1991 and as the Recorder, Treasure from 1999 to date. Served the Grand Commandery as Grand Sentinel, Chairman of Credentials for Grand Sessions, and served on the committee for the Knights Templar Eye Foundation as member and chairman multiple times. Honors received: Grand Masters Club from the Knights Templar Eye Foundation. Other Masonic affiliations: KYCH Evergreen prior #41 serving as Deputy Prior Kamiakin York Rite College, served as governor, Order of the purple Cross, serving as registrar Clontarf Council Knights Masons, serving as Senior Knight St Raphael Conclave Red Cross of Constantine, Served as Sovereign Master Desert Council #46 Allied Masonic Degrees Puget Sound Council #5 Royal Ark Mariners Scottish Rite Valley of Kennewick KCCH Served as Venerable Master, Wise Master, Master of Kadosh, 1st Lieut. of the Council of Kadosh. Order of Athelstan serving as Assistant Marshal Order of High Priest Hood Order of Silver Trowel Order of Bath Order of Old Saratoga AAOMS Masada Shrine, served as High Priest and Profit Richland Order Eastern Star Past Worthy Patron Artemisia Court Order of Amaranth Past Royal Patron and Grand Commissioner of Appeals White Shrine of Jerusalem, Past Watchman of Shepherds and Past Supreme 2nd Wisemen
Fraternally yours Floyd L Snyder
Scot P. Sageser 10253 Misery Pt Rd Nw Seabeck Wa 98370 360-930-1892/ [email protected] EDUCATION:
Master of Business Administration, (M.B.A.) Pacific Lutheran University Bachelor of Arts Degree- International Relations/Political Science, Western Washington University Associates of Arts Degree- Olympic College- Full Athletic Scholarship. Professional/Business Education Chartered Financial Engineering Institute, ChFE Designee, Chartered Financial Engineering Institute. Chartered College Funding Specialist, CCFS Designee, Association of Certified College Funding Specialists. Educational Loan Analyst, CLA Designee, Association of Certified College Funding Specialist. Professional/Business
Managing Director- Investors Capital Corporation: 1995 - Branch Manager Full Service Broker Dealer / Advisor Division Director- R.S. Hayward Financial Services 1997- Managed Financial Services Unit – Investments and Insurance. Partner- Bratrud-Middleton Insurance Brokers 2000- Financial Services Division. Firm Partner and Branch Manager Financial Services Division- Bremerton. Director- World Equity Group, Inc. 2007 Branch Manager in charge of Investment and Asset management. Managing Partner- Defender Financial Services Group, LLC, 2015-present, Owner and Managing Partner. Current. Community and Board Activities:
Past Board President Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce- Tacoma/PLU
Executive Board Scottish Rite Scholarship Foundation of Washington – Past Public Relations Chair, Current Chairman of Finance Committee.
Past Director, Scottish Rite Scholarship Foundation, Representing Valley of Bremerton.
Executive Board Member Early Life Speech and Language of WA.,
Chairman Finance Committee- Early Life Speech and Language.
Managing Director of Bremerton Clinic, Early Life Speech and Language.
Past Board Member ARC of Kitsap and Jefferson
Past Board Member PSNBA- Puget Sound Naval Base Association
Member Peninsula Dance Arts Theatre,
Member Klahowya Secondary School PTA
Member Supreme Council VMAP Committee, Supreme Council, Washington D.C.
Blue Lodge
Franklin Lodge No.5 F &AM of Wa. – Member in Good Standing. Past Master.
*Initiated July 29th 2009*Passed November 18th 2009*Raised May 5th 2010
*Past Master-November 2014-2015
*Current Secretary
Wm. H. Upton Naval and Military Lodge No. 206- Past Master 2016-2017
Member of Leadership Committee
Chair of PR Committee
Chair of Finance Committee
Port Angeles Lodge No. 69- Member
Lodge Alba No. 315 – Member
Grand Lodge of Washington F&AM
Junior Grand Deacon Current Year 2019-2020
Member of Public Relations Committee
Past Chairman of Arrangements Committee
Trustee, Washington Masonic Charities, 2020-2023
Co-Chair of the WAMC Development Committee- Planned Giving
Member Governance Committee – Washington Masonic Charities
Valley of Bremerton:
Class of 2011 Spring Reunion. – Member in good standing. 32nd KCCH 2015
Current VMAP Director Valley of Bremerton.
2014-2015 Venerable Master, Lodge of Perfection.
Current Board Member Supreme Council VMAP Committee, Washington D.C.,
2013 Fellow: Represented Valley at San Diego Regional Conference and Phoenix Regional
National Fellows program at Supreme Council 2012 Washington D.C.
Completed Master Craftsman II, Completed Master Craftsman III, Matriculating Master Craftsman I
2013 Re-established the Knights of St. Andrew Chapter in the Valley of Bremerton.
2013-2015 Chief of the Knights of St. Andrew
Member of- Executive, Membership, Finance, Degree, and Public Relations committee’s within Valley.
Member of Executive Board Valley of Bremerton
Degree Captain for 9, 10 and 11th Degree and 29th And 32nd Degree
Lead the Establishment of the Early Life Speech and Language Clinic in Bremerton
Publish Valley Newsletter on a Quarterly Basis. Member of the Props and Setup team under the Director of the Work.
Supreme Council Scottish Rite Washington DC
Board Member Supreme Council VMAP Committee Washington D.C.
Scottish Rite Scholarship Foundation:
Current Executive Board Member- Past Public Relations Committee Chairman/Development Director.
Current Chairman Finance Committee.
YORK RITE:
Member: Olympus Chapter #27 RAM of Wa.
Naval Council #11 Royal and Select Masters of Wa.
Malta Commandery #18 Knights Templar of Wa.
Current Grand Scribe, Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Mason’s of Washington, Elected 2019.
Past Grand Lecturer, Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters in Wa.
Past Grand Master of the 3rd Veil of the Grand Chapter of RAM in Wa.
Past Excellent High Priest, Olympus Chapter of RAM of WA.
Current Illustrious Master of Naval Council #11 RSM
Past Eminent Commander of Malta Commandery #18
Affiliated Bodies:
Member: Clontarf Council #69 Knight Masons
Member: St. Olav Conclave of the Red Cross of Constantine
Member: Tahoma York Rite College Member: Royal Order of Scotland – Thistle Clan
Member: Washington College SRICF
Member: The Worshipful Society of Free Masons: Rough Masons, Wallers, Slaters, Paviours, Plaisterers, and Bricklayers- Samuel G. Wilkeson Quarry Assemblage.
Member: The Masonic Order of Athelstan in England, Wales and its Provinces Oversea- Salish Court No. 96
Elected to receive Knight of the York Cross of Honour (KYCH) Evergreen State Priory No. 41
Past Membership Committee Chair for the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Washington. NILE Shriner’s
Current President KPSC Shrine Club
2012 President Kitsap Peninsula Shrine Club
2014 Secretary of Kitsap Peninsula Shrine Club
Member Kitsap Peninsula Shrine Club. SK Alfred J. “Al” Luberts, jr. 13305 94th Avenue East, #225 Puyallup, WA 98373 253-777-6707 January 18, 2020 Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Washington c/o REC Thomas Christie, Grand Secretary Dear REC Tom: Please accept this letter as my official statement of availability for the Office of Grand Scribe of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Washington for the year 2020-2021. I believe that I can continue the good work that has been done by my predecessors in the Grand Chapter, and provide stable and intelligent leadership through the next decade. If elected, I intend to devote my years in the Grand Chapter Line to increasing proficiency and participation within State of Washington Chapters. I humbly ask the Companions to give me the opportunity of working on this effort at a level where I can make a difference. Naturally, I fully intend to perform all of the required duties of the office I seek. Following is a résumé of my qualifications: Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Washington: Assistant Grand Secretary 2018-2020 Grand Captain of Host 2018-2019 Grand Historian 2008-2010 Deputy of the Grand High Priest District 16 2006-2008 High Priest Tacoma Chapter No. 4 2020 High Priest Enumclaw Chapter No. 42 2011 High Priest Overlake Chapter No. 67 2002, 2005, 2009 Order of High Priesthood 2002 Grand Council R&SM of Washington: Grand Illustrious Master 2011-2012 Master of Arch No. 3 2008-2009 Chairman Board of General Purposes 2018-19 Illustrious Master King Solomon Council 27 2009-2011 and 2019 Illustrious Master Adoniram Council No. 17 2013 Illustrious Master Walter F. Meier Council No. 22 2003 Thrice Illustrious Master 2003 Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Washington: Commander Seattle Commandery No. 2 2006 Commander Ivanhoe Commandery No. 4 2015 Rueben Baird Past Commanders Association Past Commander Grand Senior Warden, Grand Warder, Chairman Audit Grand Lodge F&AM of Washington: Legislative Task Force 2018-2020 Masonic Research & Education Committee Co-Chair 2006-2008 Masonic Research & Education Committee Member 2004-2006
Information Technology Committee Member 1999-2004 Grand Master’s Achievement Medal 2007 Proficiency in Lodge Management 1998 Worshipful Master of Green Lake Lodge No. 149 2000, 2008 Worshipful Master of Walter F. Meier Lodge No. 281 2006 Seattle Valley Scottish Rite: 32nd Degree Knight Commander of the Court of Honor Wise Master Chapter of Rose Croix 2001 Venerable Master Lodge of Perfection 2004 Venerable Master Chapter of Knights of St. Andrew 2004 Master of Kadosh Consistory 2007 Commander of Council of Kadosh 2008 Nile Shrine: Director of Uniform Units 2001 Trustee 1999-2001 President Nile Temple Band 1997 President Lake Ballinger Shrine Club 1999 Member of Chanters, Legion of Honor, Past Masters Other: Past Prior Evergreen State Priory Knight York Cross of Honor President VADM Homer N. Wallin Chapter No 40, National Sojourners 2004-2005 Commander Capt. William F. Gordon Camp Heroes of ’76 2006-2008 Past Sovereign. Master Pacific Council No. 30 Allied Masonic Degrees Member Tahoma York Rite College Member of Thistle Clan, Royal Order of Scotland Sincerely & fraternally, Al Luberts Al Luberts
Cc: MEC Patrick Stanton, Grand High Priest REC Robert Monroe, Deputy Grand High Priest REC David Aponte, Grand King REC Scott Sageser, Grand Scribe REC Ivan “Merle” Iverson, Grand Treasurer
Statement of Availability for Grand Scribe - 2020
Alan Tombaugh Spreen Vancouver, Washington
Royal Arch Chapter 1998 High Priest Tacoma Chapter No. 4 Grand Chapter 2006-2008 Deputy of the Grand High Priest in District No. 3 2008-2009 Grand Royal Arch Captain 2010-2012 Credentials Committee, 2011-2012 Chairman 2012-2013, 2014-2017, 2018-2019 Jurisprudence Committee 2017-2018 Grand Orator Council of Royal and Select Masters 1994 Greeted Royal and Select Master Tacoma Council No. 1 2007 Illustrious Master Tacoma Council No. 1 2012 Illustrious Master King Solomon Council No. 27 Grand Council 2010-2011 Grand Lecturer 2011-2012 Grand Captain of the Guard 2013-2015 Master of Arch No. 4 2015-2016 Membership Committee Chairman 2016-2017 Grand Master of Ceremonies 2017-2018 Grand Principal Conductor of the Work 2018-2019 Most Illustrious Grand Master 2019-2020 Chairman, Jurisprudence Committee Commandery 2011, 2017 Commander Ivanhoe Commandery No. 4 Grand Commandery 2014-2015 Grand Sword Bearer 2019-2020 Grand Captain General York Rite College 2016 Order of the Purple Cross 2018 Governor Tahoma York Rite College No. 197 Knights of the York Cross of Honor Evergreen State Priory No. 41 Blue Lodge 1997 Worshipful Master Joseph Warren Lodge No. 235 2000, 2014 Worshipful Master Steilacoom Lodge No. 2 2004 Worshipful Master Walter F. Meier Lodge of Research No. 281 Grand Lodge 2001-2003 Deputy of the Grand Master in District No. 14 2003-2006 Research and Education Committee, 2004-2006 Chairman 2008-2014 Credentials Committee 2019-2020 Grand Bible Bearer JOHN H. VIVIAN
Personal Background Married for 41 years BA – Marketing and Management - St. Martin’s University MS – Systems Management – University of Southern California Profession – Gemologist/Jewelry Appraiser for 23 years
Masonic Background Blue Lodge – Tenino #86 Raised – June 2011 Offices held Junior Warden 2X, Senior Warden 2X, Master 2X, Treasurer 2X Chairman – Membership Development Committee 2 years Member – Research and Education Committee 1 year
York Rite Participant in Grand Master’s Class in May 2016 Centralia Chapter #44 – Past High Priest, Currently Recorder/Treasurer Alpha Council #20 – Past Illustrious Master, Currently Recorder/Treasurer DeMolai Commandery #6 – Current Commander St. Olav Conclave – Red Cross of Constantine Tahoma York Rite College #197 Office of the Grand Scribe VEC Jay White
Lodge Membership Benton Lodge 277 Initiated 10-25-2006 Master Mason Proficiency 05-02-2007 Hiram Award Richland Lodge 283 04-16-2009 Hiram Award Benton Lodge 277 12-20-2018 Master of Benton Lodge December2015 to December2016 and December 2016 to December 2017 Secretary of Benton Lodge 2018 to present Other Masonic affiliations York Rite 2009 I served as High Priest of Pasco Chapter 33 in2013 and 2016 Illustrious Master of Zadok Council 23 in 2013 Commander of Pasco Commandry 2011 I have been appointed the following positions in the Grand Chapter Grand Sentinel 2015 District Deputy for district 7 2016 and 2017 Grand Orator 2018 and 2019 Member of Clontarf Council 69 Knight Masons 2017 Kamiakin York Rite College 28 2018 RAMCHF
I have been an active Trustee from 2016 And 1st VP 2019
Scottish Rite 2008 Master of Kadosh 2011 JR. Warden in the Lodge of Perfection 2019 El Katif Shrine 2008 Personal Information I have been Married for 17 years My wife is very supportive of my Masonic involvement. We have 2 children and 2 grandchildren. I spent 26 years as a Firefighter/ EMT I was also a Manager of a Towing company and Truck driver/ supervisor. My Interest in Freemasons goes back to my youth my biggest regret is not asking that critical question earlier in life. My passion so to speak has been the York Rite. My eyes have really opened going through the York degrees. I feel it made me a better Master in the blue Lodge and a better mentor as well. Consider this my statement of availability.
I Merle Iverson 33° Statement of Availability for Grand Secretary – REC Michael A. Smitson
9826 Coral Drive SW Lakewood, WA 98498 Date of Birth:28 April 1947 Cell:(253) 370-9748 Email: [email protected]
Statement of Availability for Grand Secretary 2020-2021 Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Washington Resume’ Married, 1969 – Present Wife: Dianne Children: 3 Susan, Sarah, Jon Grand Children: 5 Great Grand Children: 2 Grand Lodge Free & Accepted Masons of Washington Member of the Technology Committee 1999 – 2016 Co-Chairman 2007 Junior Grand Steward 2019 Steilacoom Lodge #2, Steilacoom, WA & Tacoma, WA EA:1991 FC:1991 MM: 1991 Life Member Master – 1994 Treasurer 1997 – 2007 Recipient of the Hiram Award, 2004 President of South Tacoma Masonic Building Association 2012 - 2015 Member of South Tacoma Masonic Building Association 2017 -2020 Grand Mound #3 Historical Lodge, Tacoma, WA Life Member Lodge Alba #315, Seattle, WA Master – 2012-2013 Senior Warden – 2010-2012 Junior Warden – 2009 -2010 Esoterika Lodge #316, Seattle, WA Member 2008 - Present Krucible Lodge #318, Tacoma, WA Charter Member 2008 - Present Chaplain 2008 – 2010 Tyler 2013 - 2017 Recipient of the Hiram Award, 2009 Royal Arch Masons Tacoma Chapter #4, Lakewood, WA – 1997 Life Member Exalted: April 5, 1997 High Priest – 2004,2005, and 2006 Secretary – 2007- 2017 Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Washington Grand Secretary 2017 – 2018 Order of the High Priesthood – 2004 Deputy of the Grand High Priest, District #3, 2008-2010 Grand Sentinel 2013-2014 Trustee, Children’s Heart Foundation 2016 - Present Royal and Select Masters Tacoma Council #1, Lakewood, WA Life Member Greeted: April 5, 1997 Illustrious Master – 2004 Recorder – 2005-2017 King Solomon Council, UD, Auburn, WA Chapter Member King Solomon Council #27, Auburn, WA Master of Ceremony – 2011 – 2016 Deputy Master – 2017 Illustrious Master – 2018 Grand Council Royal and Select Masters of Washington Thrice Illustrious Masters – 2015 Super Excellent Master - 2006 Chairman, Technology Committee, 2008-2010 Most Illustrious Grand Master, 2014 – 2015 Chairman of Various Committees 2015 – Present Grand Recorder 2019-Present Knights Templar Ivanhoe Commandery #4, Lakewood, WA Knighted: April 5, 1997 Eminent Commander, 2004 Recorder 2005-2018 Illustrious Knight of the Triangle -2016 Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Washington Grand Deputy Instructor in District 4, 2016 – 2017 Grand Sword Bearer, 2016 – 2017 Grand Deputy Instructor in District 2, 2017 – 2018 Grand Recorder, 2017 – Present Knights of the York Cross of Honor Evergreen State Priory #41 Invited and Inducted: 2006 2006 - Present York Rite College Tahoma York Rite College #197, Federal Way, WA 2006 – Present Governor – 2016 - 2017 Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction Valley of Tacoma, Orient of Washington 1999, Life Member Acting Secretary – 2004 Venerable Master – Lodge of Perfection, 2005, 2006 Wise Master – Chapter of Rose Croix, 2007, 2013 Commander – Consistory, 2014 Venerable Master – Council 2018 Knight of Saint Andrew, Valley of Tacoma 2005 Charter Member Founding Venerable Master – 2005 Knight Commander, Court of Honor Recipient – 2005 Scottish Rite Research Society 2006-Present Shriners International Afifi Shrine, Tacoma, WA 1999 – Present Chaplain – 2011 Grand Chapter of Washington, Order of the Easter Star
Faith Chapter, Lakewood, WA 1993 - Present Worthy Patron, 1995 Sentinel, 1996 Knight Masons, U.S.A. Clontarf Council #69, Bremerton, WA 2009 - Present Senior Deacon, 2015 – 2016 Junior Warden, 2016 – 2017 Senior Warden, 2017 – 2018 Worthy Chief, 2018-2019 Royal Order of Scotland Inducted - Fresno, CA - 2007
Thistle Clan - 2007- Present
Other Order of the Button Makers Degree, Yelm, WA 1997 Goose and Gridiron – Nest #0, Wenatchee, WA June 2006 Royal Ark Mariner Degree, 2006 Order of the Bathe, May 2009 Order of the Cork, Feb 2010 The Worshipful Society of Free Masons Rough Masons, Wallers, Slaters, Paviours, Plaisterers, and Bricklayers The Operative Masons Bryn Athyn Quarry Assemblage Member 2010- Present Charter Member – Samuel G. Wilkeson Quarry Assemblage – 2015 – Present Treasurer – 2015-Present Clerk 2017-Present Grade: VI° DuPont Community Presbyterian Church Designated an Elder of the Tillicum Church in 1994 Transferred from Tillicum Community Presbyterian Church – 2004 Clerk of Session and Elder 2005 – Present
Madigan Army Hospital Red Cross Volunteer 2005 – 2006 40 hours per week Thomas W. Christie 6523 California Ave, SW #444 Seattle WA 98136 509.429.3572 [email protected]
Thomas W. Christie Statement of Availability for Royal Arch Grand Secretary I am making myself available for the position of Grand Secretary for the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Washington.
The following is my significant Masonic history. Blue Lodge History Raised, 12/84, Ashlar Lodge 29, Billings, MT. Palestine 214 (Omak, WA). (WM 2010), Mark P. Waterman 177 (Burton, WA) (WM 2012, 2013, 2014) Ark 126 (Tukwila, WA), Alki 152 (West Seattle, WA) (WM 2017)
DDGM District 6, 2015-17
Charity Committee 2016- present
Honors Grand Master's Achievement Award 2013 - District 22 2018 - District 6 Hiram Award 2013 Proficiency in Lodge Management, renewed 2018 Proficiency in Standard Work, 2014
Royal Arch Okanogan 41 (Omak, WA) Oriental 19 (Seattle) (HP 2018, 2019)
Proficiency in Chapter Management 2014
Board of General Purposes 2015- 2018 Finance Committee 2016
Other Masonic History Adoniram Council
Order of the Eastern Star Okanogan Chapter 113 Amethyst Chapter 138
Proficiency in Eastern Star 2015, 2017
Scottish Rite, Valley of Tacoma
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El Katif Shrine, Spokane Board of Governors, Spokane Shriners Hospital, 2012 – present
DeMolay, Past Master Councillor, George H. Hammer Chapter, Billings, Mt. Representative DeMolay Award, Founders Membership Award, Blue Honor Key, Past Master Councillor's Meritorious Service Award, Order of Knighthood, Chevalier, Past State Scribe
Advisory Council, Rainier Chapter DeMolay 2017-present, Chairman 2019-present
Advisory Board, West Seattle Assembly #18, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, 2017-2020, Chairman 2018-2020
Member, Rainbow Dad's Scholarship Committee Member, Washington Idaho Rainbow Foundation
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