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SMOTJ Vol 1 Issue 1 the Victor Balgonie Castle, Scotland http://www.grandprioryofthescots.org/ Newsletter Jan 2013 Vol. 1 Issue 1. The Supreme Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem This Issue is Dedicated to: “SMOTJ 2011-2012” in Retrospect... INVESTITURE – SCOTLAND 2013 - By Dame Patricia Tennyson, Bell , GCTJ, GMTJ, Executive Officer – Grand Bailiwick BALGONIE CASTLE – AUGUST 5, 2013 RSVP to H. E. Dame Patricia Tennyson Bell, CGTJ, Every four years since 1997, H. E. Chev. Raymond GMTJ, by April 30, 2013 if you plan on attending either the Morris, GCTJ, our Grand Prior, has held an investiture at Investiture and dinner, Balgonie Castle, Fife, Scotland. August 5, 2013, is the or just the Investiture, next scheduled visit. and let her know how many will be in your The ceremony will take place at 3:30 p.m. and will be party. The cut off followed by dinner in the Great Hall at 6:00 p.m. Dress is number is 45 for both formal and mantles are required in order to participate in the chapel and the the procession. great Hall. There is a daily train service from Waverly Station in Edinburgh to Markinch, but I don’t know the actual time, except in the past it did arrive in Markinch at about 2:00 2984 Siskiyou Blvd. p.m. Travel time driving from Edinburgh to Markinch is Medford, OR 97504 about 30 minutes if there is no construction. You should 541-690-1871 really allow at least an hour if you are driving from either dublincol- Perth or Edinburgh. [email protected] Dinner arrangements will be served by a local caterer, which means the cost will be somewhat less than four years ago. Wine is not included in this amount, but you Please do not hesi- tate to call Patricia if can purchase red and/or white wine from the caterer at the H. E. Dame Patricia Tennyson Bell, dinner if you so wish. The menu is as follows: you have any ques- CGTJ, GMTJ, tions. Potato Leek Soup ptb: 12/07/12 Angus Beef Steak Pie Roast Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables In this issue... Banoffee Pie & Cream Investiture - Scotland - Dame Patricia Bell COTJ,GMTJ Tea/Coffee Minnesota Investiture - Priory of St. Columba The Grand Bailiwick of the Scots - Privy Council The price is $35.00 per person. If you would like a Legacy of Honor - Chev.Edward G. Ries, KTJ vegetarian entrée, please let me know. 2012 Convent - Priory of St. Columba The chapel is 14th century and the only difference be- Stuart & Kelly marriage announcement tween that time and now, is the placement of pews. It is Investiture - Priory of Robert the Bruce well worth a visit and our Grand Prior, his lady and their Calendar - Priory of Robert the Bruce son are very gracious hosts. The Devil and Dundee - Chev. Todd Wilkinson KCTJ Editors Column The Victor The Supreme Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem Page 2 A Minnesota Investiture - 2012 by the Priory of St. Columba The 2012 Investiture for the Priory of St. Columba had its’ be- sumed! Thank you Preceptory of Ballantradoch. ginning in a land far away for the first time: a place called “Ten We are proud of the Postulants Thousand Lakes” or in Minnesota. being invested. In brief, the Pos- At the Board Meeting of the Priory of St. Columba on March tulants attending the Reception 12, 2011, at Hardecke House, in Springfield, Missouri, the Minne- were: John Burroughs, T.J and sota Investiture of 2012 was chiseled in stone. Members of the Nicole Smith with their newborn Priory of St. Columba received the Invitation from Chev. Mark C. son Gabriel. He is so precious O’Dell, GOTJ BMTJ–Prior, requesting our presence to a Solemn and he was happy! And, the Pos- Investiture of the Supreme Military Order of the Temple of Jeru- tulants Dan and Anita Philbrick salem [SMOTJ]. It took place on Saturday April 14, 2012 at Barb/Bob Buie who were waiting impatiently dur- 3:30PM–Minnesota Masonic Home Chapel. ing the Reception for any word from their daughter, then in labor, The first wave of Chevaliers and Dames were up early on giving birth to their grandson, Euan. The Postulant Xerxes Thursday morning, April 12th, and we were already packed “light”. Herrington was due in on Fri- Some of us drove our vehicles; others boarded an airliner and day late evening. It was an headed towards Minne-so-ta. I remembered Chev Mac O’Dell evening of new beginnings! saying recently, “It really isn’t a bad drive!” I agree Mac! Oh, the By the way, we did make it weather was perfect though – it is springtime! Chev Neil says, back to the hotel. “Now you know what a ten hour trip feels like!” So many thanks The next morning at 10:00 go to the Minnesota gang for traveling to SW Missouri many AM, Saturday the 14th, the times for Investitures and Convents. Board of the Priory of St. A small group of Scottish Knights Templars [SMOTJ], along Columba met together and was involved discussing the with two Postulants, arrived at the Hilton Garden Inn, Blooming- M. O’Dell, C Ryder, A O’Dell ton, MN on Thursday afternoon, April 12. Of course, such mem- business of the Priory and SMOTJ. bers made contact with each other. Most of us took over the 3rd The Board was fortunate and honored to have H.E. Dame floor of the hotel. The Thursday group shared an evening meal Patricia Tennyson Bell, GCTJ, GMTJ–Executive Officer, Grand together getting reacquainted with one another. Bailiwick, in our presence. It was a very constructive and produc- The morning of Friday the 13th [grin] of April, seven of the eight tive meeting for our Priory and Order. Templars of the evening before, took the 10:30AM shuttle from Saturday afternoon, 2:30PM, the day of the Priory’s Investi- the hotel to the Mall of America –“shop until drop.” There is an ture, all Knights, Dames and Postulants ventured to the Minne- experience to be had at the world’s largest indoor Mall. More fun! sota Masonic Home Chapel. We again followed someone who It was about 2PM when calling the front desk and asked if any should know… where? Turning onto Masonic Home Drive one is Templars have checked in recently, etc. The answer: “There is immediately impressed with manicured landscaping, matured one gentleman sitting in the trees, spring flowers, and the beautiful brick architecture dating lobby!” It was Chev. Neil John- back to possibly 1920’s for the son, Preceptor of Ballantra- buildings–it was a huge com- doch. After chatting about this plex. It was better than good! and that for a few minutes, it After some general instruc- seemed like a flood gate was tions from Dame Patricia Bell, opened with the SMOTJ mem- Chev. Mark O’Dell, Chev. Chris bers arriving from the Mall and Jessen and also from Dame also others arriving from a Adele O’Dell, the Investiture day’s journey – a lot of hand- Ceremonial Opening began. C. Jessen, M. O’Dell, D/B Wiese, R. Ryder shakes along with hugs. It was M O’Dell and P Bell so great to be together again!! And, the delightful Dame Janey Brewen DTJ was there with her camera in hand. Excellent! Those being invested: John R. Burroughs, Xerxes Zeno Herrington II, Dr. Anita Scott Philbrick, Harrison Dan Philbrick, We all met down in the hotel lobby to create a convoy of vehi- Dr. Nicole Rae Smith and Thomas John Smith. cles in hopes to arrive at Chev. Bob & Barb Buie’s home for the Postulants Reception. After several miles of going here and The Entrance Procession began at 3:30PM exactly. The pro- there, the charming and most respectable Dame Patricia Bell cession was as follows Sword Bearer: Chev. J.R. Bigelow, KTJ. who was in the back seat of our car, asked: “Robert, are ye tak- Standard Bearer: Chev. Neil Johnson, KTJ. Marshalls: Dame ing note of the streets… so ye knows how to get back to the ho- Marilyn O’Dell, DTJ, and Dame Beth Wiese, DTJ, BMTJ. Senti- tel?” My answer: “I have no clue, my Lady!” Though, I did have nel: Chev. James Brewen, KTJ. Chaplain: Dame Adele O’Dell, written directions: “Take a left, then a left; then another left, and DCTJ, BMTJ. Herald: Chev. R. then another left… What!! Where??” Mac O’Dell, KTJ. Protocol Officer: Chev. Chris Jessen, KCTJ, BMTJ. Arriving at the Buie’s home, we were all impressed [we made Chancellor: Chev. Robert [Bob] it!] at such a beautiful home. “Thank you so much!!” Gotta Buie, KCTJ. Prior: Chev. Mark love Barb being barefoot and in her kitchen! [grin]. At the peak of O’Dell, GOTJ, BMTJ. Executive the Postulants Reception there were 24 people in house. The Officer: H.E. Dame Patricia Tenny- table was full of different delicious foods and drinks to be con- son Bell, GCTJ, GMTJ. Cont’ p.3 The Victor The Supreme Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem Page 3 Continued - Minnesota Investiture 2012 Chev. Mark O’Dell, Prior, exclaimed “Let the Candidates come [USA] lobby was inundated with SMOTJ of the Priory of St. forward.” One by one the Postulants were invested into our no- Columba dressed formally-6PM for cocktails, etc. At 6:30PM, ble order. attendees of our Order filtered into the banquet room for the In- The Postulants being in- vestiture dinner. The pipers were alerted by Chev. Mark and ducted are exceptional people. began piping as the officers entered the banquet room and cir- We are so very humbled to have cled the room with members and guests clapping to the tune in them in our presence… “it is just celebration of our Order.
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