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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 2009 GRAND YORK RITE OF IDAHO DIVINE SERVICES Divine Services this year began at 5:15 p.m., April 17, 2009, at the Idaho Falls Masonic Temple. Pastor Cynthia Roberts of the United Methodist Churches of Grangeville, White Bird, and Nez Perce, ID, made a presentation on her Pilgrimage to the Holyland. After Pastor Roberts’ presentation, the report of the Necrology and Broken Triangle Committee was conducted by Sir Knights James Lloyd Curtis, KCT, PGC. After the services, a delicious dinner was prepared by Henrietta Chapter #21 of the Order of the Eastern Star, and served the 70 Sir Knights, Ladies, and guests. A full report of the Necrology and Broken Triangle Committee is included in the section “Joint Grand York Rite Bodies". 2 GRAND YORK RITE SESSIONS BANQUET The annual banquet of the 2009 Grand York Rite Sessions was held on Saturday evening, April 18th, at the Red Lion on the Falls, Idaho Falls, ID, with Companion and Sir Knight Richard C. Broemeling as the Master of Ceremonies (MC). MC Broemeling offered a few opening remarks and introduced the following distinguished guests: Sir Knight James C. Herndon, Right Eminent Northwest Department Commander, representing Sir Knight William Howard Koon II, Most Eminent Grand Master of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the USA, and Junior Past Grand Illustrious Master; Companion Robert L. Elsloo, Right Puissant Northwest Regional Deputy General Grand Master of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, International; Companion Jay A. Leonard, Right Excellent Northwest Regional Deputy General Grand High Priest, representing Emory J. “Smoky” Ferguson, Most Excellent General Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International; and Brother Richard E. Kaiser, Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Idaho, A.F. & A. M. MC Broemeling asked the attendees to raise and follow him in pledging allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. MC Broemeling then asked Sir Knight and Companion Ernest I. Teter to offer the blessing. After dinner and during dessert, MC Broemeling began the awards portion of the evening. First, MC Broemeling turned the podium over to Companion Johnny A. Willis, Junior Past Grand High Priest, who in turn asked Companion Jay Leonard to join him and give some background on the awards from the General Grand Chapter. They then proceeded to announce that Companion Vincent A. Zito of Keystone Chapter #29 was the 2009 Recipient of the General Grand Chapter Bronze Service Medal. Companion Zito was not present to receive that award and Companion David A. Grindle, Most Excellent Grand High Priest, was asked to present it to him on his upcoming visitation to Northern Idaho. Companion Leonard then presented Companion Willis with his Past Grand High Priest’s Certificate, the Lapel Pin, and his Permanent Membership Card in the General Grand Chapter. Companions Willis and Leonard relinquished the podium to MC Broemeling. MC Broemeling introduced Companion James C. Herndon, Junior Past 3 Grand Illustrious Master, and asked him to come to the podium. Companion Herndon then asked Companions Elsloo and Grindle 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 Rowe asked that Ms. Karen L. Musselman be brought to the podium. Ms. Musselman was recognized for her many years of service with the Jobs Daughters of Idaho. She was presented with a Medal and a lapel pin. The next award was the Cryptic Mason of the Year Award. Companion Herndon asked that Companion Richard R. Crossler join them at the podium. Companion Crossler was recognized for his years of keeping the Moscow York Rite Bodies alive and growing; he was presented with a medal and a lapel pin. Companions Herndon and Grindle then presented their wives, Tommye and Karen, with Lady of the Council Jewels. Companions Elsloo and Grindle then presented Companion Herndon with his plaque, certificate, lapel pin, and card certifying that he was now recognized as Past Grand Illustrious Master and permanent member of the General Grand Council. Companion Herndon then returned the podium to MC Broemeling. MC Broemeling introduced Sir Knight Milton A. “Jock” Slavin, Junior Past Grand Commander, who in turn requested Sir Knight James C. Herndon, Right Eminent Northwest Department Commander, to join him at the podium to present the Grand Commandery Awards. Sir Knight Slavin introduced Sir Knight G. Arthur Shoemaker, Idaho Knight Templar Eye Foundation Chairman, who announced the recipient of a plaque recognizing Dr Adam C Reynolds, MD, of Intermountain Eye Care for his assistance on Knights Templar Eye Foundation cases from the Boise area. Dr Reynolds works through Eagle Eye Care and Overton Stiff Anesthelogist which were recognized for their assistance to the KTEF program in 2008. Although they were unable to attend the Grand York Session banquet, they were recognized. The award plaque for Dr. Adam C Reynolds, MD, will be presented at a later date. Sir Knight Slavin asked Sir Knight LaBruyere to find the Sir Knight selected for receipt of the Knights Templar Cross of Honor (KTCH) and to bring him and his wife to the podium. Sir Knight LaBruyere found Sir Knight Kent R. McCandless and his wife, Rosalyn, and brought them to the podium. Sir Knight McCandless was presented the KTCH and lapel pin for his extensive service to Templary and the York Rite. Sir Knight Herndon then presented Sir Knight Slavin with his Past Grand Commander’s Plaque. The podium was then returned to MC Broemeling. MC Broemeling then called on Brother, Companion, and Sir Knight Richard E. Kaiser, Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Idaho, A.F.& A.M. Brother Kaiser presented the status of the Grand Master and made a few remarks on the state of the craft. After his remarks, he relinquished the mike to MC Broemeling. MC Broemeling thanked all for their attendance, pronounced the benediction, and then adjourned the banquet in peace and harmony. 4 This page intentionally left blank 5th Annual Joint Grand York Rite Session Idaho Falls, Idaho 16-18 April 2009 This Page Intentionally Left Blank GRAND YORK RITE OF IDAHO PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF THE STATE OF IDAHO FIFTH ANNUAL JOINT SESSION Idaho 5Falls, Idaho April 17, 2009 Johnny A. Willis Most Excellent Grand High Priest Presiding David A. Grindle Grand Secretary/Recorder 2642 N Sweetwood Ave Meridian, ID 83642-8840 2 FIFTH § JOINT SESSION This Page Intentionally Left Blank GRAND YORK RITE OF IDAHO 3 A Joint Session of the Grand York Rite Bodies of Idaho was called to order by the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Companion Johnny A. Wil- lis, for the purpose of introductions and remarks by the distinguished guests. An invocation was offered by the Excellent Grand Chaplain, Companion Stanley E. Barker. The Pledge of Allegiance of the Flag of the United States was offered as a tribute to Old Glory. The Public Portion of the Fifth Annual Joint Session of the Grand York Rite of Idaho was adjourned at 9:05 A.M. The Joint Business Session of the Fifth Annual Joint Session of the Grand York of Idaho was opened at 9:35 A.M. A Roll Call of the Constitu- ents Bodies of the Grand York Rite was made with the following results: All 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, and seconded, to approve the minutes of the 4th Annual Joint Session 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 the Report of the Necrology and Broken Triangle Commit- tee, be approved as printed. The motion carried. The following are the reports printed in the Advanced Proceedings: PRELIMINARY REPORT OF GRAND YORK RITE COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL REVIEW To The Most Excellent Grand High Priest and Companions of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons Of Idaho; The Most Illustrious Grand Master and Companions of the Grand Council Cryptic Masons of Idaho; and the Right Eminent Grand Commander and Sir Knights of the Grand Command- ery Knights Templar of Idaho: We your Joint Committee on Financial Review beg to report the follow- ing: We have examined the Grand York Rite Books, Balance Sheets and Ledger Sheets and find no apparent irregularities. The combined spreadsheet for all three bodies, along with the individual Ledger Sheets are in general agreement. The formulas used for rounding are similar to actual calculated values. As reported the past two-years, the books are being well kept; how- ever, a more professional manner exists with accounting software that is 4 FIFTH § JOINT SESSION readily available. Since the transferred over to the software already owned by the Grand Bodies. This professional grade software has the capability of producing the necessary cash flow, expense and income reports generated directly from the entries. This ultimately allows the Bodies the ability to track directly the expenditures and income and make real time changes based upon trends and up to date data. Although the heads of the three York Rite Bodies agreed to donate money to the Idaho Historical Library, the expense should properly have been approved by the Finance Committee prior to the expenditure being made. To our knowledge no documented request was forwarded through the Finance Committee for its concurrence and approval. We commend the Grand Secretary/Recorder/Treasurer for diligence on behalf of the Grand York Rite of Idaho.