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PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS STATE OF OHIO HELD AT Miamisburg, Ohio October 8 – 9, A.D. 2008 A.I. 2538 One Hundred and Ninety - Second Annual Convocation BARBERTON, OHIO Published by order of the Grand Chapter 2008 2 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter GARIS E. PUGH Grand High Priest 2007-2008 Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 3 BIOGRAPHY & MASONIC RECORD Garis E. Pugh, Grand High Priest 2007 - 2008 Most Excellent Companion Pugh was born February 11, 1947 in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He attended Bowling Green State University and in 1967 joined the U.S. Army. Sent to Vietnam, he is the recipient of the Purple Heart. He is currently employed by the Logan County Water Pollution Control District where he is the General Manager. He married the former Virginia (Ginny) Williams. Garis has two children from a previous marriage – Kirsten and Joshua. All are actively involved in the Eastern Star and Masonic bodies at the Bellefontaine Masonic Center. Most Excellent Companion Pugh, for 25 years, was an active member of the National Ski Patrol. He also served as Ohio Region Ski and Toboggan training chairman. An active member of Bellefontaine First United Methodist Church, he has served on the administrative board. MASONIC RECORD SYMBOLIC: Bellefontaine Lodge No. 209 F&AM. Worshipful Master in 1991, Treasurer 2002 to present. CAPITULAR: Lafayette Chapter Royal Arch Masons No. 60, High Priest in 1990, 1993, 1997, 2000, 2002 and 2005. Treasurer 2002 to present. District Deputy Grand High Priest 1995 to 1999. Grand Representative of Western Australia to Ohio. Ohio Council, Anointed High Priests 1990; Dwight Warehime Mark Lodge No. 3. CRYPTIC: Logan Council Royal and Select Masons No. 85. Illustrious Master 1992, 1999 and 2005; Presently serving as Treasurer. Order of the Silver Trowel, 1992. CHILVARIC: Bellefontaine Commandery No. 61. Eminent Commander 1996; Treasurer 2002 to present. Knight Eminent Commander, Life Member. ANCIENT ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE: Valley of Dayton. Ambassador to Bellefontaine Lodge No. 209. Elected to receive the 33rd degree in Providence, R.I. in August, 2008. OHIO PRIORY: Knight of the York Cross of Honor. ALLIED MASONIC DEGREES: Highpoint Council No. 120, Past Sovereign Master. Recipient of the Red Branch of Eri. RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE: Charlemagne Conclave Order of the Red Cross of Constantine HOLY ROYAL ARCH KNIGHT TEMPLAR PRIESTS: Prince of Peace Tabernacle No. X. YORK RITE COLLEGE: Blackstone York Rite Sovereign College No. 195, Recipient - Order of the Purple Cross. 4 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter ROYAL ORDER OF SCOTLAND: Sir Knight in the Royal Order of Scotland. TALL CEDARS OF LEMANON: Ohio Northern Forest No. 188 Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Past Grand Tall Cedar ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR: Bellefontaine Chapter No. 459, O.E.S., Worthy Patron 1997 and 1998. APOLLO DRAMATIC CHAPTER: Member of Tabernacle No.2, Apollo Dramatic Chapter OTHERS: Angola Yeomen of York The Master High Twelve Club No. 590 Numerous Honorary memberships in Ohio Chapters and other Grand Jurisdictions _______________________________________ OFFICERS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF THE STATE OF OHIO 2007 – 2008 Garis E. Pugh (wife Ginny) …………………………………….…...… Grand High Priest 9527 Lakeshore Dr. E., Huntsville, OH 43324 Home (937) 842-3747 Robert J. Draye (wife Paula) …………………………………………….…… Grand King 1271 Worton Blvd., Mayfield Heights, OH 44124 Home (440) 442-3140 Donald L. Losasso (wife Theda)……….…………………………..…….…. Grand Scribe 5149 Bixford Ave., Canal Winchester, OH 43110 Home: 614-836-3412 Charles J. McCarty (wife Ann)...................................................................Grand Treasurer 24501Glnbrk Blvd, Euclid, OH 44117 Home: (216) 486-9499 Office: (440) 442-0666 Dale G. Ray, Jr. (wife Jacqueline)……………………………………….. Grand Secretary 564 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Suite 401, Barberton, OH 44203 Office: 330-753-3670 1031 Wilbur Ave., Barberton, OH 44203 Home: (330) 753-5469 Steven J. Oliver (wife Susan) ……………………….……...… Grand Captain of the Host 321 E. Spring Street, New Knoxville, OH 45871 Home: (419) 942-1850 James W. Himmelright (wife Julia) …………………………... Grand Principal Sojourner 631 Friendship Street, Medina, OH 44256 Home: (330)722-3269 Bus: (800) 237-8246 George M. Shell (wife Sharon) ……………………..……....... Grand Royal Arch Captain 8006 Browns Run Road, Germantown, OH 45327 Home: (937) 620-3413 Robert W. Thomas (wife Donna) ……………………….…. Grand Master of the 3rd Veil 509 Brandon Court, Chardon, OH 44024 Home: (440) 286-5661 Donald W. Owens ................................................................ Grand Master of the 2nd Veil 2737 Orland Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45211 H: (513) 481-8616 Bus: (513) 684-5110 Robert D. Blankenhorn (wife Pam) ………………………… Grand Master of the 1st Veil 2172 Satinwood Drive, Mansfield, OH 44903 Home: (419) 589-2174 Royal Arch Masons of Ohio 5 APPOINTIVE F. Raymond Sharritts (wife Patricia)........................................Gr. Chaplain & Necrologist 1655 Lexington Drive, Lancaster, OH 43130 Home: (740) 654-6650 Herbert L. Clonch (wife Margaret) .…………………...……………………. Grand Guard 1105 Meadow Lark Drive, Enon, OH 45323 Home: (937) 864-1396 David L. Vassar (wife Judy) ……….....………………………..…………. Grand Marshal 529 Oakwood Drive, Bellefontaine, OH 43311 Home: (937) 592-0793 Norman G. Lincoln………………………………………………………. Grand Historian 204 W. Chicago Street, PO Box 454, Eaton, OH 45320 Home: (937) 456-6859 Glen L. Opp (wife Nancy).................................................. Grand Fraternal Correspondent 104 S. Main St., Rawson, OH 45881 Home: (419) 963-4724 Don R. Lutz ............................................................................................... Grand Musician 1015 Montrose Avenue, Bexley, OH 43209 Home (614) 224-6105 Robert L. Jordon (wife Dorothy) ................................................ Grand Musician Emeritus 926 W. Ohio Ave., Sebring, OH 44672 Home: (430) 938-6254 George Hall (wife June) ……………………...………… Grand Parliamentarian Emeritus 28 Park Avenue West, Mansfield, OH 44902 H: (419)756-5696 Bus: (419) 524-9811 ______________________________ PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER of ROYAL ARCH MASONS of the STATE OF OHIO At its One Hundred and Ninety-Second Annual Convocation Held in the city of Miamisburg, Ohio October 8 and 9, A.D. 2008, A.I. 2538 The Officers and Members of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Ohio assembled in the ballroom of the Miamisburg Holiday Inn in Miamisburg, Ohio on October 8th, 2008, where the One Hundred and Ninety-Second Annual Convocation convened at 8:00 A.M. By Dispensation, Lafayette Chapter No.60, Royal Arch Masons, opened a Chapter of Royal Arch Masons with the following officers in the stations: Richard Kurtz ……..….………….… High Priest Charles Wood .…….……………….. King Matt Henry …..............………..……. Scribe Andy Vance. …………………...…… Captain of the Host J. Keith Bell ……....………………... Principal Sojourner Chet Kurtz ………. .......……………. Royal Arch Captain Jeremy Stallsmith ….…………..…… Master of the Third Veil Mike Dodds ......... …...……………... Master of the Second Veil Daryl Cordrey .… …....…………..…. Master of the First Veil Harold Robl ….................……….…… Guard The Grand Officers were received and introduced by Right Excellent Companion David Vassar, Grand Marshal, and accorded the Grand Honors of Masonry. Most Excellent 6 Proceedings of the Grand Chapter Companion Garis E. Pugh was then presented at the Altar and accorded Grand Honors and conducted to the East, where the gavel of authority was presented to him by High Priest Richard Kurtz. He thanked the officers of Lafayette Chapter for the opening and requested the following Grand Officers to take their stations vacated by the officers of his home Chapter: Garis E. Pugh..…………..…….…...... Grand High Priest Robert C. Draye …..…..…….…......... Grand King Donald L. Losasso…………………..... Grand Scribe Charles J. McCarty…………………... Grand Treasurer Dale G. Ray, Jr. …………………...… Grand Secretary Steven J. Oliver…………..………..… Grand Captain of the Host James W. Himmelright ……….......… Grand Principal Sojourner George M. Shell ……………………... Grand Royal Arch Captain Robert W. Thomas …………..........… Grand Master of the Third Veil Donald Owens ……...……………..… Grand Master of the Second Veil Robert D. Blankenhorn …..……...…… Grand Master of the First Veil F. Raymond Sharritts……………….... Grand Chaplain and Necrologist Herbert L. Clonch……...…….........… Grand Guard David L. Vassar ......……………....... Grand Marshal Norman G. Lincoln…………………... Grand Historian Glen L. Opp………………………….. Grand Fraternal Correspondent Don R. Lutz ……....………………..… Grand Musician Robert Jordon ………………………… Grand Musician Emeritus George Hall …………………………... Grand Parliamentarian Emeritus CREDENTIALS, 1st PARTIAL REPORT The Committee on Credentials is pleased to report that there are present and registered a sufficient number of representatives from the several constituent chapters of this Grand Chapter to constitute a quorum under Article 5, Section 2 of the Constitution of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio, which is thirty (30) or more chartered chapters, and that all Grand Officers are present. There are also present at this 192nd Annual Grand Convocation of the Grand Chapter a large number of distinguished representatives from this and other jurisdictions, to all of whom is extended a most cordial and fraternal welcome. Respectfully submitted, Rt. Ex. Comp. John R. Hartsock, P.D.D.G.H.P., Chairman, Credentials Committee GRAND CHAPTER OPENED At the direction of the Grand High Priest, Right Excellent