2018 Proceedings of the

York Rite Grand Bodies

Of Freemasonry

Of

OKLAHOMA

Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma, at Midwest City, April 27, 2018 Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma, at Midwest City, April 27, 2018 Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Oklahoma, at Midwest City, April 28, 2018

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MASONIC CALENDAR

Ancient Craft Masons: Commence their era with the creation of the world, calling it Anno Lucis (A.L), “in the year of light”.

Royal Arch Masons: Date from the year the second temple was commenced by Zerubbabel. Anno Inventionis (A.L.),” in the year of discovery”.

Order of High Priesthood: Date from the year of blessing of Abram by the High Priest Melchizedek, Anno Benefacionis (A.B.), “in the year of blessing”.

Royal and Select Masters: Date from the year in which the temple of Solomon was completed, Anno Depositionis (A.Dep.), “in the year of deposit”.

Knight Templar: Commence their era with the organization of their Order, Anno Ordinis (A.O.), “in the year of the Order”.

Scottish Rite: Same as Ancient Craft, except that the Jewish chronology is used, Anno Mundi (A.M.), “in the year of the world”.

RULES FOR MASONIC DATES

Ancient Craft Masons: Add 4,000 years to the Common Era: Thus, 2004 plus 4,000 = 6004.

Royal Arch Masons: Add 530 years to the Common Era: Thus, 2004 plus 530 = 2534.

Order of High Priesthood: Add 1,913 Years to the Common Era: Thus, 2004plus 1,913 = 3917.

Royal and Select Masters: Add 1,000 years to the Common Era: Thus, 2004 plus 1,000 = 3004.

Knights Templar: Subtract 1,118 years from the Common Era: Thus, 2004 minus 1,118 = 886.

Scottish Rite: Add 3,760 years to the Common Era: Thus, 2004 plus 3,760 = 5764.

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SPECIAL EVENTS PRIOR TO GRAND SESSION

PAST GRAND HIGH PRIEST’S ASSOCIATION CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS JANUARY 1, 2017 TO DECEMBER 31, 2017 Cash on deposit, RCB Pioneer, Ponca City, OK – January 1, 2017 $ 8,057.18 DEPOSITS: Checking Account Interest $ 2.80 1st Clearing 8,063.63 Income $ 8,066.43

DISBURSEMENTS: Charles L. Stuckey 110.00 Rainbow 2,000.00 RARA 1,000.00 DeMolay 2,000.00 Wells Fargo 7,998.11 Total Disbursements $13,108.11 Cash on Deposit, RCB Pioneer Ponca City, OK – December 31, 2017 $ 3,015.50

PAST GRAND HIGH PRIEST’S ASSOCIATION OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA ASSETS AND FUND EQUITY AS OF JANUARY 1, 2018 CASH: RCB-Pioneer, Ponca City, January 1, 2018 Account No. 55-1192 $ 3,015.50 INVESTMENTS: Wells Fargo, Ponca City, Account No. 4995-7445 Cash $ 938.54

Quantity Cost NAV Yield ISHARES Trust S&P USPFD Stock Index 1,914 61,923.67 72,865.98 5.59% Reality Income Corp, REIT 133 7,998.11 7,583.66 4.47% Suburban Propane 279 12,790.64 6,757.38 9.90% Vanguard Natural Resources 212 6,134.75 1.85 NA Welltower Inc 84 4,991.95 5,356.68 5.45% IVY FDS Inc. 1,165.635 10,169.89 8,812.20 6.22% Eaton Vance Tax Managed Global 453 7,611.96 9,220.54 9.72% First Trust Specialty 1,235 12,299.47 7,582.90 11.40%

Total Equities $123,920.44 $118,181.19

Total Assets $121,226.69 Estimated Income for 2018 - $7,684.00 Investments: January 1, 2017 $110,695.00 Cash Withdrawn 8,063.63 12 month yield 13.8%

Investment January 26, 2017 - $ 7,998.11 3 OKLAHOMA PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS’ ASSOCIATION MINUTES April 26, 2018

CALL TO ORDER: Tim Israel, President Prayer: Kenton Israel, MEGHP MEMBERS PRESENT: Elwood M. Isaacs*, David A. Ray*, Newell K. Barker, Bobby L. Carter*, Timothy P. Israel*, Donnie G. Higginbotham, John E. King, Robert R. Rolseth(VP), Donald G. Jones, Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. Guests: Kenton M. Israel, Current Grand High Priest President Tim Israel called the meeting to order at 1:38 pm to allow members who were still at the registration table to attend. President Israel proposed making the following donations: $1,000 to RARA $1,500 to Rainbow $1,500 to DeMolay $110 to Charles Stuckey Donnie Higginbotham moved to amend the proposal to make a one-time donation in the amount of $500 to Jobs Daughters, based on a conversation with Toni Tomlinson, the adult leader for OK JDI who assured him that they had a leadership program and would comply with our requirement to report back to us how the money was spent. That Motion was seconded by John E. King. A vote was taken on the combined donation proposal and passed. The total donations approved now total $4,610. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 2018-2020 (2 year term) President Israel explained that we advance our officers, who serve two year terms and that Charles Stuckey was willing to again serve as our Secretary. We advanced Ron Carr and Robert Rolseth and retained Charles Stuckey. Nominations were opened for the office of 2nd Vice President. Questions were asked and answers given about who could be elected and whether there was a requirement that the president be chosen from the most recent couple of Past Grand High Priests. Then nominations were opened and the only nomination was Donnie Higginbotham who was promptly elected. The list of newly elected officers is as follows: President: Ron Carr

1st Vice President: Robert Rolseth

2nd Vice President: Donnie Higginbotham Secretary: Charles Stuckey. Tim Israel announced that the Financial Report of Past Grand High Priests’ Association is in the Pre-Print on pages 46 - 47. President Israel reported the following current balances. Investment Account as of March 31, Balance is $115,894. The bank balance as of April 12 is $5,489.74. Proposed Distributions now total $4,610.00 Tim Israel installed the officers present. Ron Carr was not present due to health conditions. Tim Israel, in the absence of President Carr, declared the meeting closed. Respectfully submitted, Tim Israel (Past President) 4 IN MEMORY OF

OUR BELOVED COMPANIONS

AND SIR KNIGHTS

Who have touched His hand and Risen to the glory of God

during the past year.

DIVINE AND MEMORIAL SERVICE

TO HONOR THE DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE YORK RITE MASONIC BODIES OF OKLAHOMA

129th Annual Convocation Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons

124th Annual Assembly Grand Council of Cryptic Masons

123rd Annual Conclave Grand Commandery of Knights Templar

April 28, 2018 Sheraton, Midwest City, Oklahoma

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Services were conducted by Companion Timothy P. Israel, Excellent Grand Chaplain, R.A.M. Companion B.F. Rowland, Jr., Illustrious Grand Chaplain, G.C. Sir Knight Richard L. Hargrave, III, Eminent Grand Prelate, K.T.

Welcome by Companion B. F. Rowland, Jr. Eulogy by Companion Timothy P. Israel

NECROLOGY

During this closing York Rite year, through 30 March 2018, “the allotted course on earth” ended for fifty (50) of our Companions and Sir Knights. Included are Companions and Sir Knights: Wendall F. Harris, Geary T James & Troy F Wood , Altus & Elk City York Rite, Don L Turley, PGC, Ardmore York Rite, Richard M Cortner & James R Wood, Bartlesville York Rite, Richard C Kershman, George H Powers, PGM, Billy J Smith & William A Young, Capitol Hill York Rite, Warren L McConnell, Guthrie York Rite, Henry D Hinch & Jack W Japp, Lawton York Rite, Albert A Alexander, Donald J Goodspeed, L R Grubbs, Cecil Hewitt, Charles Reamy & Troy E Shipman, PGIM, McAlester York Rite, Carl D Denton & Sam H Scully, Muskogee York Rite, Theordore J Elgin, Sr., Norman York Rite, John T Baldwin, Earl L Berryman, Jr., PGIM, Todd W Clark, Richard E Gray, David W Kirk, Sturat M Kirk, Anthony M Leonhard, Claud E Siner & Raymond F Stoll, Oklahoma City York Rite, Charles F Gillentine, PGHP, George M Savage & Edgar D Snyder, PGIM, Ponca City York Rite, Joseph DeStefano, Norris E. Holbrock & Eric G Stone, Stillwater York Rite, Wesley C Farabough, Ralph K Harris, PGS, Richard B Link, John J Livingston, Eldon W Parker, III, , Clifton L Richards, Jr., , Glenn Tuttle, Clinton L Warnock, Albert A Yeager, Tulsa York Rite, Robert L Bender, , Alfred L Cox & Kerry S Mouser, Woodward York Rite.

LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES: by Companion Kenton M. Israel, Most Excellent Grand High Priest Companion William J. Cloud, Most Illustrious Grand Master Sir Knight Donnie G. Higgimbotham, Right Eminent Grand Commander

OFFERING

The box of fraternal assistance was passed. Proceeds split between the Royal Arch Research Assistance, the Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation, and the Knights Templar Holy Land Pilgrimage fund.

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JOINT BANQUET ACTIVITIES 27 April 2018

The following Companions, Sir Knights, and Ladies were honored during the banquet ceremonies and other events noted as follows:

GRAND CHAPTER

The Joseph Samuel Murrow award was presented to John D. Holman, Cyrus Chapter No. 7 and Harvey C. Johnson Jr., Muskogee Chapter No. 3. (These awards were presented at the Grand Chapter Session.)

General Grand Chapter Bronze Medal award was presented to James D. Nobles, Cyrus Chapter No. 7, Oklahoma City, OK.

The General Grand Chapter Ephraim Kirby award for exemplary service to Freemasonry was presented to Glenn H. Kinsley, Woodward Chapter No. 72, Woodward, OK.

Companion Kenton M. Israel was presented a plaque and jewel for his service as Grand High Priest.

GRAND COUNCIL

General Grand Council Adult Leadership award was presented to Jaymie B. Jordan, Stillwater Council No. 50.

General Grand Council Cryptic Mason of the Year award was presented to Brian A. Buswell, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City, OK.

Companion William J. Cloud was presented a plaque and jewel for his service as Grand Illustrious Master.

GRAND COMMANDERY

Knights Templar Cross of Honor award was presented to Ernest W. Key, Muskogee Commandery No. 2, Muskogee, OK.

Knight Commander of the Temple Award was presented to Sir Knight Donnie G. Higginbotham, McAlester Commandery No. 1 of McAlester, OK and Sir Knight Bradley S. Rickelman, St. John's Commandery No.8 of Stillwater, OK.

Sir Knight Donnie G. Higginbotham was presented a plaque and jewel for his service as Grand Commander.

7 GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA

ONE HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHTH ANNUAL CONVOCATION NORMAN, OKLAHOMA

APRIL 27TH

A.D. 2018 A.I. 2548

8 9 KENTON M. ISRAEL GRAND HIGH PRIEST 10 KENTON M. ISRAEL GRAND HIGH PRIEST 2017-18

Kent Israel was born to Timothy and Jan Israel in Elk City on August 20, 1984. He and his two brothers, Kirk and Kyle, were very active in starting W.O.W. (Way Out West) Chapter, Order of DeMolay in Elk City. All three went on to receive the Chevalier. Kent petitioned the Elk City Masonic Lodge No.182 in the Fall of 2004 while he was in college. He received his Master Mason degree the week before Oklahoma International Order of Rainbow Girls's Grand Assembly in May 2005. Kent would later marry Dana Ebert, Past Grand Worthy Advisor for the Oklahoma Order of Rainbow Girls. At the end of this Capitular year, Kent and Dana have three beautiful children, Blake (5), Beckham (3), and Brenna (3 weeks). They are very active in their church, the United Methodist Church of the Servant in OKC. While attending Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, he played catcher on the baseball team. He was named a Team Captain his Senior season. Kent also served on the Student Government Organization and was elected Junior Class President and then his senior year, elected as Senior Class President. After receiving his Bachelor's degree in business from Oklahoma Wesleyan University in 2007, Kent immediately went to work for Conoco Phillips in Bartlesville as an accountant. In 2011, he moved to the OKC area to work for Chesapeake Energy as a Landman. He would later move into their Natural Gas and Crude Oil Marketing group, before returning to Phillips 66 in 2015 as a Lease Crude Oil Supply Rep in their OKC office. While in OKC, Kent also earned his MBA from the University of Oklahoma in 2015. Kent received his Master Mason degree in Elk City Masonic Lodge No. 182 on May 23, 2005. He later affiliated with Guildhall Masonic Lodge No. 553 in Oklahoma City in 2014, where he is currently serving as Senior Warden. Before receiving the York Rite degrees and while still an active DeMolay, Kent was awarded the York Rite DeMolay of the Year Award at DeMolay’s York Rite Workshop in January 2004. This is a very coveted award, and the recipient is given a regulation Commandery sword engraved with his name. Kent received the Chapter degrees in Elk City on January 7, 2006, the Council degrees on June 17, 2006, and the Commandery Orders on July 15, 2006. He has served as Junior Warden for Elk City Commandery No.22 for most years since 2013. He was an active member of Bartlesville York Rite from 2009-2011, serving multiple positions in all three bodies, including High Priest of Bartlesville Chapter No. 55 in 2011. Upon moving to OKC, Kent has become very active in the OKC York Rite bodies, serving as High Priest of Cyrus Chapter No. 7 in 2015, Illustrious Master of Alpha Council No. 18 in 2014, and Commander of Oklahoma Commandery No. 3 in 2014. His other Masonic affiliations are as follows: Member of the Valley of Guthrie Scottish Rite since the Fall of 2005, Past Sovereign Master of Paul T. Million Council and James C. Taylor Council Allied Masonic Degrees, member of Prince of Peace Conclave of Red Cross of Constantine, Oklahoma York Rite College, Joseph S. Lewis Council of Knight Masons, USA, Plinth Court of the Masonic Order of Athelstan, President of the Order of High Priesthood, member of Order of the Sword and Trowel, and the Oklahoma Past Commander’s Association. In 2011, Kent received the Grand Cross of Color from the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls.

11 GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA GRAND OFFICERS FOR 2017-2018 CAPITULAR YEAR

Kenton M. Israel (7) Dana Most Excellent Grand High Priest 624 Ellsworth Ave. Yukon, OK 73099-5973 (918) 914-1448 (C) [email protected]

John L. Logan (72) Diane Right Excellent Grand King 13913 Kirkland Ridge Edmond, OK 73013-7080 (405) 435-0318 (C) (405) 348-7500 (O) [email protected]

Bradley S. Rickelman (14) Jean Right Excellent Grand Scribe 3308 Bristol Road Ave Stillwater, OK 74074 (405) 473-7814 (C) (405) 624-7182 (H) [email protected]

Michael J. Megeath (52) Right Excellent Grand Treasurer 6815 E. 99th St. Tulsa, OK 74133-5936 (918) 853-4819 (C) [email protected]

Gary A. Davis (81), HPGHP Nellie Right Excellent Grand Secretary P.O. Box 1223 Drumright, OK 74030-1223 (918) 352-2382 (H) (918) 352-4622 (O) [email protected]

John R. Christopher (6) Patricia Right Excellent Grand Captain of 3675 N. Horseshoe Dr. the Host Guthrie, OK 73044-7827 (405) 706-2796 (C) (405) 260-0424 (H) [email protected]

John F. Carter (11) Pam Excellent Grand Principal Sojourner 804 W. Taliaferro St. Madill, OK 73446-2653 (580) 795-4684 (C) [email protected]

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Don Wolford (60) Sharon Excellent Grand Royal Arch Captain 912 Polk St Altus, OK 73521 (580) 477-3008 (H) (580) 481-0113 (C)

Brian Buswell (7) Excellent Grand Master of the 3rd Veil 4528 N Classen Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 590-8616 (C) [email protected]

Robert Caleb Finch (103) Debra Excellent Grand Master of the 2nd Veil 408 Timber Ridge Lane Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 209-1551 (C) [email protected]

Kim D. Crissler (3) Melanie Excellent Grand Master of the 1st Veil 445 Keats Pl. Muskogee, OK 74403 (918) 348-6518 (C) [email protected]

Kevin P. Bardy (14) Kim Excellent Grand Sentinel 104 S Haven Hill Dr Drumright, OK 74030 (918) 894-2243 (C) [email protected]

Timothy P. Israel (50) Jan Excellent Grand Chaplain 2018 W 7th Pl Elk City, OK 73644 (580) 799-0566 (C) [email protected]

HONORARY AND EMERITUS MEMBERS

Elwood M. Isaacs Grand Treasurer Emeritus (Elected 2017)

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GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND HIGH PRIESTS AND DISTRICTS FOR THE 2017 – 2018 CAPITULAR YEAR

DISTRICT 1 Kim D. Crissler (3) Indian Chapter No. 1 445 Keats Pl Muskogee Chapter No. 3 Muskogee, OK 74403 (918) 348-6518 [email protected]

DISTRICT 2 Brian Buswell (7) Guthrie Chapter No. 6 4528 N Classen Boulevard Cyrus Chapter No. 7 Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 590-8616 [email protected]

DISTRICT 3 John F. Carter (11) Ardmore Chapter No. 11 804 W. Taliaferro St. Texoma Chapter No. 28 Madill, OK 73446-2653 (580) 795-4684 [email protected]

DISTRICT 4 Kevin P. Bardy (14) Stillwater Chapter No. 14 104 S. Haven Hill Dr. Olivet Chapter No. 25 Drumright, OK 74030 (918) 894-2243 [email protected]

DISTRICT 5 Robert C. Finch (103) Norman Chapter No. 24 408 Timber Ridge Lane Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101 Edmond, OK 73034 Veritas Chapter No. 103 (405) 209-1551 [email protected]

DISTRICT 6 Don Wolford (60) Lawton Chapter No. 44 912 Polk Street Altus Chapter No. 60 Altus, OK 73521 (580) 477-3008 (H) (580) 481-0113 (C) [email protected]

14 GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA STANDING & SPECIAL COMMITTEES FOR 2017-2018 CAPITULAR YEAR STANDING COMMITTEES [Established by Constitution, Law, or Resolution]

CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS

Robert G. Davis (14) - Chmn. - 411 E Noble, Guthrie, OK 73044 (405-282-2037) Timothy P. Israel (50) - 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644 (580-799-0566) John R. Christopher (6) - 3675 N. Horseshoe Dr., Guthrie, OK 73044 (405-706-2796) Brian Buswell (7) - 4528 N Classen Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405-590-8616) WORK AND RETURNS

Gary A. Davis (14) - Chmn. - 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-4622) Don Wolford (60) - 912 Polk Street, Altus, OK 73521 (580-477-3008) Steve Smith (52) - 7304 S 1st St., Broken Arrow, OK 74011 (918-455-6823) Kim D. Crissler (3) - 445 Keats Pl, Muskogee, OK 74403 (918-348-6518)

CREDENTIALS

Robert D. Cundiff (101) - Chmn. - 516 Leslie Dr., Del City, OK 73115 (405-670-4258) Blaine McKnight (28) – 610 Montgomery # 242, Durant OK 74701 (580-380-9784) Gary A. Odendahl (14) - 338744 E. 840 Rd., Carney, OK 74832 (405-650-0864)

CUSTODIANS OF THE WORK

Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - Chmn. - P.O. Box 11423, Okla. City, OK 73136 (405-427-3388) Timothy P. Israel (50) - 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644 (580-799-0566) James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) - 128 W 135th Pl N, Skiatook, OK 74070 (918-630-9523)

FINANCE

John L. Logan (72) - Chmn. -13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-435-0318) Bradley S. Rickelman (14) - 3308 Bristol Road Avenue, Stillwater, OK 74074 (405-473-7814) John F. Carter (11) - 804 W. Taliaferro St., Madill, OK 73446 (580-795-4684) John R. Christopher (6) - 3675 N. Horseshoe Dr., Guthrie, OK 73044 (405-706-2796)

INVESTMENTS

2017-20 (Chapter) Charles L. Stuckey (25) - 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-762-2804) FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE

Jason E. Marshall (103) - 2917 Summit Terrace Dr., Norman, OK 73071 (405-361-0782)

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JURISPRUDENCE

Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - Chmn. - P.O. Box 11423, Okla. City, OK 73136 (405-427-3388) James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) - Sec. - 128 W 135th Pl N, Skiatook, OK 74070 (918-630-9523) All Past Grand High Priests

MEMBERSHIP

CHAIRMAN - Robert R. Rolseth (52) - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-894- 3309) CENTRAL - Bryan Shackelford (6) - 125 S Choctaw Rd, Guthrie, OK 73044 (405-922-9164) N. CENTRAL - Bradley S. Rickelman (14) - 3308 Bristol Road Avenue, Stillwater, OK 74074 (405-473-7814) S. CENTRAL - John F. Carter (11) - 804 W. Taliaferro St., Madill, OK 73446 (580-795-4684) N. EASTERN - Kevin P. Bardy (14) - 104 S Haven Hill Dr, Drumright, OK 74030 (918-894- 2243) S.EASTERN - Blaine McKnight (28) - 610 Montgomery #242, Durant, OK 74701 (580-380- 9784) N. WESTERN - Timothy P. Israel (50) –2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644 (580-799- 0566) S. WESTERN - Don Wolford (60) –912 Polk Street, Altus, OK 73521 (580-477-3008)

TRIENNIAL

Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - Chmn. - P.O. Box 11423, Okla. City, OK 73136 (405-427-3388) Robert G. Davis (14) - 411 E Noble, Guthrie, OK 73044 (405-282-2037) Timothy P. Israel (50) - 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644 (580-799-0566)

YORK RITE COORDINATION

Kenton M. Israel (7) - Chmn. - 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK 73099 (918-914-1448) John L. Logan (72) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-435-0318) Bradley S. Rickelman (14) - 3308 Bristol Rd Ave, Stillwater, OK 74074 (405-473-7814) John R. Christopher (6) - 3675 N. Horseshoe Dr., Guthrie, OK 73044 (405-706-2796)

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

CLARENCE BRAIN CHAPTER AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Kenton M. Israel (7) - Chmn. - 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK 73099 (918-914-1448) John L. Logan (72) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-435-0318) Bradley S. Rickelman (14) - 3308 Bristol Road Avenue, Stillwater, OK 74074 (405-473-7814) John R. Christopher (6) - 3675 N. Horseshoe Dr., Guthrie, OK 73044 (405-706-2796)

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MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT

John L. Logan (72) - Chmn. -13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-435-0318) John D. Allford (1) - P.O. Box 3361, McAlester, OK 74502 (918-424-7766) Matthew D. McGee (25) - 228 Westbury Dr., Ponca City, OK 74601 (580-761-6782)

GRAND MASTER’S FESTIVAL

Bradley S. Rickelman (14) – Chmn. - 3308 Bristol Road Avenue, Stillwater, OK 74074 (405- 473-7814) Kevin P. Bardy (14) - 104 S. Haven Hill Dr., Drumright, OK 74030 (918-894-2243) Curtis K. Schuermann (52) – 22949 County Rd 554, Colcord, OK 74338 (479-238-4640)

EDUCATION

Robert G. Davis (14) - Chmn. - 411 E Noble, Guthrie, OK 73044 (405-282-2037) Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - P.O. Box 11423, Okla. City, OK 73136 (405-427-3388) Timothy P. Israel (50) - 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644 (580-799-0566) Jason E. Marshall (103) - 2917 Summit Terrace Dr., Norman, OK 73071 (405-361-0782)

REGIONAL DEGREE FESTIVALS

John R. Christopher (6) - STATE CHAIRMAN - 3675 N. Horseshoe Dr., Guthrie, OK 73044 (405-706-2796) Brian Buswell (7) - CENTRAL REGION - 4528 N Classen Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405-590-8616) Kevin P. Bardy (14) - N.CENT. REGION - 104 S. Haven Hill Dr., Drumright, OK 74030 (918- 894-2243) George Ratliff (52) - N.E. REGION - 12412 E 83rd St N, Owasso, OK 74055 (918-671-1462) John F. Carter (11) - S.CENT. REGION - 804 W. Taliaferro St., Madill, OK 73446 (580-795- 4684) Kim D. Crissler (3) - S.E. REGION - 445 Keats Pl, Muskogee, OK 74403 (918-348-6518) Don Wolford (60) - WESTERN REGION- 912 Polk Street, Altus, OK 73521 (580-477-3008)

ASSISTANT CUSTODIANS OF THE WORK

Donnie G. Higginbotham (1) - 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580-919-7769) Glenn H. Kinsley (72) - 711 S. Laird St., Mooreland, OK 73852 (580-994-5488) Robert R. Rolseth (52) - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-894-3309) Charles L. Stuckey (25) - 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-762-2804) Robert C. Finch (103) - 408 Timber Ridge Road, Edmond, OK 73034 (405-209-1551)

MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION

2015-18 (Chapter) David A. Ray (24) - 11921 Maple Valley Dr., Okla. City, OK 73170 (405- 735-1028)

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ROYAL ARCH RESEARCH ASSISTANCE

George Ratliff (52) - Chmn. – 12412 E 83rd St N, Owasso, OK 74055 (918-671-1462) L. Erik Stuckey (25) - 703 W. 35th Place, Sand Springs, OK 74063 (918-241-2356 Timothy P. Israel (50) - 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644 (580-799-0566) William R. Newell (7) – 111 Woodbridge Cir, Edmond, OK 73012 (405-590-8616)

MURROW AWARD

John L. Logan (72) - Chmn. -13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-435-0318) Bradley S. Rickelman (14) - 3308 Bristol Road Avenue, Stillwater, OK 74074 (405-473-7814) John F. Carter (11) - 804 W. Taliaferro St., Madill, OK 73446 (580-795-4684) Gary A. Davis (14) - 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-4622) John R. Christopher (6) - 3675 N. Horseshoe Dr., Guthrie, OK 73044 (405-706-2796)

BRONZE MEDAL – MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD

Kenton M. Israel (7) - Chmn. - 624 Ellsworth Ave., Yukon, OK 73099 (918-914-1448) John L. Logan (72) - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-435-0318) Bradley S. Rickelman (14) - 3308 Bristol Rd Ave, Stillwater, OK 74074 (405-473-7814) Gary A. Davis (14) - 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-4622)

DEMOLAY

Gary A. Davis (14) - Chmn. - 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-4622) Timothy P. Israel (50) - 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644 (580-799-0566) Kyle T. Israel (50) – about to move, Tulsa area, OK 73644 (405-778-9291)

YOUTH AMBASSADOR

Stuart Lough (52) - Chmn. - 205 S Redbud Pl, Broken Arrow, OK 74012 (918-259-9822) Shannon H. Nault (7) – 208 N. Fretz Ave., Edmond, OK 73003 (405-696-9689) Bryan Shackelford (6) – 125 S Choctaw Rd, Guthrie, OK 73044 (405-922-9164)

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES COMMITTEE

John R. Christopher (6) - Chmn. - 3675 N. Horseshoe Dr., Guthrie, OK 73044 (405-706-2796) Robert W. McLeod (52) - 4001 S. Date Pl., Broken Arrow, OK 74011 (918-810-0243)

NECROLOGY

Timothy P. Israel (50) - 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644 (580-799-0566)

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COMMITTEE ON PLACE

Jay A. Wall (1) – Chmn. - 4503 Hollycrest Lane, Edmond, OK 73025 (405-210-6974) Matthew D. McGee (25) - 228 Westbury Dr., Ponca City, OK 74601 (580-761-6782) Curtis K. Schuermann (52) – 22949 County Rd 554, Colcord, OK 74338 (479-238-4640) John L. Logan (72) - Ex-Officio – 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-435-0318)

COMMITTEE ON APPRECIATION

James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) - Chmn. - 128 W 135th Pl N, Skiatook, OK 74070 (918-630-9523) Donald G. Jones (24) - 157 Stonebridge Rd, Apt 2117, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-513-4544) Newell K. Barker (55) - 5620 E Pl, Bartlesville, OK 74006 (918-333-1889)

REGIONAL & DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE

John L. Logan (72) - Chmn. -13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-435-0318) John D. Allford (1) - P.O. Box 609, McAlester, OK 74502 (918-424-7766) Matthew D. McGee (25) - 228 Westbury Dr., Ponca City, OK 74601 (580-761-6782)

PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS ASSOCIATION

Timothy P. Israel (50) - Pres. - 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644 (580-799-0566) Ronald L. Carr (25) - 1st V.P. - 3001 El Camino St., Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-761-6616) Robert R. Rolseth (52) - 2nd V.P. - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-894- 3309) Charles L. Stuckey (25) - Sec. - 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-762-2804)

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER

OF

ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA

One Hundred Twenty Ninth Annual Convocation

Held In The

SheratonHotel, Reed Center

Midwest City, Oklahoma

April 27, 2018

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA At The One Hundred Twenty Ninth Annual Convocation Held at Midwest City, Oklahoma April 27, 2018

There being a constitutional number of Chapters represented to form a quorum, the One- Hundred-Twenty Ninth Annual Convocation of The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma was opened in due form at the Reed Conference Center, Sheraton Hotel, Midwest City, Oklahoma at 8:00 a.m., Friday, April 27, 2018, with Companion Kenton M. Israel, Jr., M∴E∴ Grand High Priest, presiding. The following officers were in their respective stations and places:

Most Excellent Grand High Priest...... Kenton M. Israel Right Excellent Grand King...... John L. Logan Right Excellent Grand Scribe...... Bradley S. Rickelman Right Excellent Grand Treasurer...... Michael J. Megeath Right Excellent Grand Secretary…………….………………Gary A. Davis Right Excellent Grand Capt Of Host...... ……...... John Christopher Excellent Grand Principal Sojourner...... John F. Carter Excellent Grand Royal Arch Captain..………...... John D. Church for Don Wolford Excellent Grand Master Of The 3rd Veil...... Brian Buswell Excellent Grand Master Of The 2nd Veil……………………Robert Caleb Finch Excellent Grand Master Of The 1st Veil...... Kim D. Crissler Excellent Grand Sentinel...... …………………….Kevin P. Bardy Excellent Grand Chaplain……..…………...……………….Timothy P. Israel The Grand Chapter was opened in ample form, and the Companions present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Lord's Prayer was led by the Most Excellent Grand High Priest. All the Officers were present except as noted above. The Grand High Priest appointed Companions James Nobles, Mark McFadden, and Matthew Turner as tellers. Distinguished members were asked to retire and the following were introduced and received in proper form: Companions Mark Wright. Grand Representative for Oklahoma Near the District of Columbia, E. William "Bill" Whittaker, Grand Representative for Oklahoma near New York, James R. Taylor, Jr., Past Grand High Priest and General Grand Ambassador for Oklahoma, Kenneth Cooley, Grand Secretary/Recorder for Texas, Elwood M. Isaacs, Past Grand High Priest, Past Grand Illustrious Master , Honorary Past Grand Commander, Grand Treasurer Emeritus, of Oklahoma and current Grand Governor for Oklahoma, York Rite College of North America, W. Scott Vincent, Grand Marshal of the M∴ W∴ Grand Lodge A.F. & A. M. of Oklahoma, C. David Williams, III, Past Grand High Priest and Past Illustrious Grand Master of Kansas, Carle L. Jackson, Regional Deputy General Grand Master, South Central Region, General Grand Council, Jamie Carwell, Grand Sentinel and Grand Generalissimo of Kansas, Rodney Middleton, Most Illustrious Grand Master Grand Council Cryptic Masons of Kansas, John L. Belanger, General Grand Captain of the Guard, General Grand Council Cryptic Masons, Int., William Gene "Bill" Snyder, Right Puissant General Grand Principal Conductor of the Work, and Personal Representative for David A. Grindle, Most Puissant General Grand Master, General Grand Council Cryptic Masons, Int., James H. Hodge, Most Excellent General Grand High Priest, General Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons,

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International, Frank DuTreil, Jr., R∴E∴ Department Commander, South Central Department, Grand Encampment Knights Templar, USA, Bobby B. Simmons, R∴E∴ Grand Treasurer and Personal Representative of Sir Knight Duane L. Vaught, Most Eminent Grand Master of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar, USA, Clarence W. Grigsby, Jr., M∴W∴ Grand Master of the M∴ W∴ Grand Lodge of Oklahoma A.F. & A. M..

GRAND HIGH PRIESTS PRESENT

Elwood M. Isaacs 1996-97 David A. Ray 1997-98 Newell K. Barker 2003-04 Bobby L. Carter 2006-07 Glenn H. Kinsley 2007-08 Timothy P. Israel 2008-09 Donnie G. Higginbotham 2009-10 John E. King 2011-12 Robert R. Rolseth 2012-13 Donald G. Jones 2013-14 Robert G. Davis 2014-15 Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. 2015-16 James R. Taylor, Jr. 2016-17

The Most Excellent Grand High Priest welcomed all the above Past Grand High Priests and thanked them for their support.

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND HIGH PRIESTS PRESENT

Kim D. Crissler - District No. 1 ` Brian Buswell - District No. 2 John F. Carter - District No. 3 Kevin P. Bardy - District No. 4 Robert C. Finch - District No. 5 Absent - District No. 6 Absent - District No. 7 Steven M. Smith – District No. 8

The Most Excellent Grand High Priest welcomed the District Deputies and thanked them for their service.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

It was announced that the registration credentials would be used to verify the attendance of the Grand Representatives and it was asked if any of those present had any communications with their respective Jurisdictions. No comments.

CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS REPRESENTED

The Grand High Priest requested a roll call of the Constituent Chapters. He extended a cordial welcome to them. Out of 18 Chapters, 14 were represented by the High Priest, King, or Scribe. They are as follows:

Indian No. 1 Muskogee No. 3 Guthrie No. 6 Cyrus No. 7 Ardmore No. 11 Stillwater No. 14 Norman No. 24 Lawton No. 44 Elk City No. 50 Tulsa No. 52 Altus No. 60 Capitol Hill No. 101 Veritas No. 103

22 APPROVE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL CONVOCATION

A motion was made and seconded to approve the proceedings with corrections noted. Motion prevailed.

GRAND HIGH PRIEST ADDRESS To the Officers and Members of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma, Distinguished Guests, and Companions All. It is my distinct privilege to welcome you to this 129th Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma. To our Grand Master M.˙.W.˙. Corky Grigsby, thank you so much for being here today. I have greatly enjoyed serving with you as our terms have overlapped. It is a joy to think back to the days we took our York Rite Degrees together. I greatly appreciate the support both you and your predecessor M.˙.W.˙. Rick Allison have shown for Royal Arch Masonry and the York Rite in general. To our General Grand High Priest M.˙.E.˙. James Hodge, it is truly an honor to have you at your Grand Convocation. I have enjoyed getting to know you the last few years. It has been wonderful to have you and your lovely wife Darlene at so many of Grand Sessions. To our Regional Deputy General Grand High Priest M.˙.E.˙. Clyde Schoolfield, you are doing a fantastic job. We are very proud of what you have already accomplished in your short time in this job. Even though you have been very busy, thank you for taking the time to assist me every time I have called upon you. To our distinguished visitors from other jurisdictions, I welcome you and thank you very much for traveling to be here with us. We are honored by your company and I sincerely hope you enjoy your time with us. To Companion Jim Cloud, Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma and Sir Knight Donnie Higginbotham, Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knight Templar of Oklahoma, it has been a joy to serve with you both this year. I have enjoyed our times together at York Rite functions and seeing you both as we have traveled and brought greetings across the state. Most importantly, to the High Priests, Kings, and Scribes of our Constituent Chapters, thank you for being here and for your work this year. It has been a joy to be able to visit with all of you this year. Thank you for your hospitality this last year and for listening to me talk a little about Royal Arch Masonry and about the Past Grand High Priests from your Chapters. The information you shared about these men was very insightful and something I will always remember. Thank you each for making the time to be here today. Grand Officers A special thank you goes to the Grand Officers of your Grand Chapter. It was a great joy to work with them over the years. I have continued to grow closer to each of them this year. The time we spent traveling together this year has been enormously valuable to me, as I have learned so much from each of you. It has truly been a great joy to get to know each of you better and it has been wonderful to have so many Grand Officers at every event this year. I appreciate all your hard work for the good of our Order and I believe the Grand Chapter will be in great hands for years to come. Necrology Since our last Annual Convocation, we have lost many great Companions. They

23 made our Chapters better and mentored us, thereby making us better men. Let us remember their virtues and imitate their worthy examples. May we be reminded of the shortness of life and the uncertainty of its continuance. While their time on earth may have been short, we are certain we will see them again. Dispensations and Other Actions May 12, 2017 – Letter of Dispensation for the formation of a new Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in Owasso, Oklahoma. This Chapter shall be known as James E. Smyrl Chapter of Royal Arch Masons (Under Dispensation). With this letter, I granted these letters of dispensation to the Companions listed on the said letter to authorize them to assemble, open, and hold a Chapter of Royal Arch Masons and do other such things as enumerated in the letter. For the governance of this Chapter, I made the following appointments to the officers listed here, High Priest (U.D.) James R. Taylor, Jr., King (U.D.) Curtis John Spence, and Scribe (U.D.) Christopher Fredrick Hougland. These Letters of Dispensation are valid until from the date listed above until 30 days prior to the next Grand Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma. July 29, 2017 Per the request from Brother Richard H. Fontaine, it was my decision to allow Brother Fontaine to petition our Grand Chapter and attend our Grand Master’s Festival on August 5, 2017. He is an American living in Mexico and could not find an English speaking York Rite in Mexico to be able to receive the degrees. He joined Norman Chapter No. 24. This waived the residency timeline because he had no other way to receive the lessons of the Capitular degrees. October 30, 2017 In accordance with Article 2, Section 1 © of the General Laws of the Grand Chapter of Oklahoma, I issued a dispensation to Tulsa Chapter No. 52 to allow Tulsa Chapter to hold its annual election of Officers on November 20, 2017 in lieu of December 10, 2017. January 5, 2018 I approved the By-Law changes of Muskogee Chapter No. 3, which had been approved at its previous stated convocation. Grand Representatives I believe this can be a worthwhile venture. It does not require much work on the part of each companion who has been appointed to one of these positions. I know some companions who have never reached out to their counterpart, or who have never heard back, but some have started lifelong friendships or been able to share valuable projects which have aided one jurisdiction or the other. I have written and mailed two letters and sent an email to my counterpart in South Dakota, but have still not heard anything back. I hope next year to be able to give a better report on my correspondence and will hopefully read about great ideas that another jurisdiction has shared with you that might improve Oklahoma. Below are the companions that I appointed and hope will have great information to share with us all during this next year. Brazil Blaine McKnight Florida Jim Nobles Maine George Ratliff New Mexico Adam Taylor Ontario Kyle Israel Queensland, Australia Jon Greene Vermont Brain Buswell

On June 3rd, 2017, I was pleased to approve the recommendation by Ronald J. Coates, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Tennessee, of Companion Michael Ray 24 Byrd as the representative for Oklahoma near the Grand Chapter of Tennessee. Awards The Grand Chapter and General Grand Chapter present several awards to Companions, who have distinguished themselves in service. The Grand Chapter awards the Joseph Samuel Murrow Award of Merit, which recognizes a Companion who has given of their time and talents above and beyond the call of duty. This award has been presented by the Grand Chapter since 1956. I am pleased to announce that two worthy Companions will receive the Murrow Award this year. The General Grand Chapter presents two awards every year, the Bronze Medal and the Ephraim Kirby Award. They also present the Silver Medal, one every triennial in each region. See Triennial below to see our recipient of that prestigious award. The Bronze Medal is awarded to a Companion of this Grand jurisdiction in recognition of his meritorious service to Royal Arch Masonry. The Bronze Medal was established by the Grand Chapter in 1951 and presented for the first time in 1952. This year’s recipient will be announced at the Grand Banquet. The Ephraim Kirby Award recognizes special Companions who have attained past presiding rank in their Grand York Rite bodies and who have then gone on to continue their work and commitment to service even beyond the term of their office or beyond the normal boundaries of dedication. This is a rather new award and this year’s recipient will be announced at the Grand Banquet. The Clarence Brain Chapter Award of Excellence is in its second year and will be presented to four deserving Chapters, including one Under Dispensation, during this morning session of our Grand Convocation. I am very proud of our four Chapters and want to thank them for their hard work this year. I wish to congratulate the deserving recipients of this year’s awards. They each make a major difference in Masonry. Membership Recognitions I want to thank Jim Cloud for his push to have our long-standing members recognized. I also appreciate the local Secretaries for sending in the names and dates of their 50 and 60 year members and for our Grand Secretary for completing the paperwork so that we can recognize these members. I had the privilege of handing one of these pins and certificates to Excellent Companion Bob Creason at the Elk City Inspection. Unfortunately, I was unable to physically give the pins and certificates to, all those members, but their local secretary told me they would pass them on. I greatly enjoyed the stories of these men, told to me by their chapters and regret I did not have the opportunity to physically give it to them and get to know those companions. Visitations and Travel This year, I was able to visit all 17 Chapters and the one Under Dispensation. At all the local Chapters, they opened in ritualistic form and I was officially received. I want to thank all of you for your hard work and dedication for being prepared for the visits. I greatly enjoyed my time visiting with each of you. Tuesday, April 11th: Was honored to visit Bethany Lodge, as they presented a check for 15k to Autism Speaks. Saturday, April 29th: The Grand Installation was performed by three Past Grand High Priests. I was very honored to be installed by my dad, Timothy Israel, also Ike Isaacs, and Clyde Schoolfield. These men have meant so much to me during my time in the York Rite. I also received a handmade gavel by Cecil Walker. Dana was instrumental in getting him to make the gavel for me. I have really enjoyed getting to know Cecil through Rainbow. During the installation I had the distinct privilege to install my dad, Tim Israel, as my Grand Chaplin. 25 A nice reception followed. Wednesday, May 3rd: Introduced at my lodge, Guildhall Lodge No. 553 in OKC. It is an honor to sit in lodge each month with such great men. Saturday, May 6th: Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons and families participated in the PieceWalk in Downtown OKC. More information on this event is listed under "Grand High Priest Activitiy" in this address. Wednesday, May 10th: Grand High Priest visit to Cyrus Chapter No. 7. They had a cake with the Grand Chapter logo and words welcoming me by name. Such a nice gesture. Wonderful first visit. Companions Logan, Christopher, Carter, Wolford, Buswell & M.E. Schoolfield and Timothy Israel, all PGHPs were present. I appreciate the great welcome from the guys at home. I also want to thank the companions at Cyrus Chapter for my beautiful GHP Apron. I will always think of you companions and the friendship I have with each of you as I look at my apron. I appreciate your continuous support. Friday, May 12th: I issued a Letter of Dispensation for the Formation of a New Chapter of Royal Arch Masons to James E. Smyrl Chapter located in Owasso. Saturday, May 20th: Attended the Summer Assembly for Prince of Peace Conclave of Red Cross of Constantine in Stillwater and was recognized as Grand High Priest. These are an incredible group of York Rite leaders. Thursday, May 25th: Brought greetings to Grand Amaranth in Oklahoma City. It was a warm welcome. Sunday, May 28th: Enjoyed the banquet and then brought greetings at “Our Wonderful World of Rainbow” Grand Assembly and presented a check to I.O.R.G. for their Leadership Camp/Training. Rainbow holds a special place in my heart, as my mom, mother-in-law, and wife are all former Rainbow Girls. I am proud of my wife and her continued dedication to Rainbow as a director. Tuesday, June 6th: Institution for James E. Smyrl Chapter located in Owasso. Jim was a big part of my Masonic journey, especially in the York Rite. He always had an encouraging word and a smile. It was a wonderful honor to name this new Chapter after him. He was a Past Grand High Priest from that area. We had a wonderful turnout from Grand Officers, but what was even better, was the excitement you could feel in the room. These companions in Owasso, mostly new companions, are very excited to start a Chapter. I believe they will succeed and have a wonderful time together. Friday, June 9th: Enjoyed the banquet and then brought greetings to Oklahoma Job’s Daughters at their Grand Session. It was wonderful to be there to show support from the York Rite to one of the Youth Orders. I hope they continue to thrive. Tuesday, June 20th: Grand High Priest visit to Elk City Chapter No. 50. It was so wonderful to be “home.” This is where my Masonic journey started, in every sense. It began as I watched men I admired marching around with swords, while I had my plastic Mickey Mouse sword. It grew as those men took interest in me and talked to me. Then I first knelt at the alter when I joined DeMolay at 16years old and then again as I joined the Blue Lodge at 21 years old. Once more as I joined the York Rite. I am so thankful for those men who stood there and led me through the degrees. You all hold a special place in my heart. I also want to thank you for my beautiful GHP Apron. I will always think of you companions and the friendship I have with each of you as I look at my apron. I appreciate your continuous support. Monday, June 26th: I attended the Rainbow, District 2 Friends Night in Moore with my wife Dana Ebert Israel, Past Grand Worthy Advisor (2005-2006). and I was introduced as the newly elected Grand High Priest. Saturday, July 8th: Was introduced and presented a check for Leadership Activities to the 26 Oklahoma DeMolay Association. We also enjoyed the receptions and watching the public ceremony for the Legion of Honor. Our own Grand Master of the 2nd Veil, Companion Caleb Finch, received the Legion of Honor. Wednesday, July 12th: Grand High Priest visit to Muskogee Chapter No. 3. They had a large number of companions present. Their growth is outstanding, and they have a FUN time. I was given one of their awesome quasquicentennial (125 year) celebration coins for their Commandery. They always seem to have a good time when the meet. I believe this is part of the reason they draw so many of their members to their meetings. Tuesday, August 1st: Was introduced as Grand High Priest by the Grand Commander at Elk City’s annual inspection. I had the honor of presenting Companion Bob Creason with his 50 year pin. Saturday, August 5th: Grand Master’s Festival in honor of our Grand Master, Most Worshipful Rick Allison held in Norman. We exalted 47 new Companions by the end of the morning. The degree teams, from Guthrie, Tulsa, Ardmore, and Central Oklahoma, did an outstanding job. R∴.E∴ Companion Rickleman did a wonderful job as the Chairman for the Festival. I greatly appreciate his, Curtis Schuermann, and Kevin Bardy’s hard work and dedication to ensure we had a successful event. Tuesday, August 8th: Grand High Priest visit to Olivet Chapter No. 50. All of the elected Grand Officers were present and we had an enjoyable meeting and evening. Ponca City Chapter and Lodge have been a major hub of Masonic activity for many years. Saturday, August 19th: The Chair Degrees were performed at Norman Chapter. In the Order of High Priesthood, I was honored to be elected Most Excellent President. For this meeting, I served in the East in honor of Companion Shipman who is very sick and unable to be with us that day. Companion Shipman passed away about a week later, but not before ME Companion Donnie Higginbotham was able to present him with his Past Most Excellent President jewel. Sunday, August 27th – Tuesday, August 29th: It was an amazing honor to be the sitting Grand High Priest from Oklahoma when we attended the Triennial in Portland. I was privileged to carry the Oklahoma Flag into the convocation. The flag ceremony was beautiful and enjoyable, even for my wife and two young boys. It was a neat experience to be able to vote and really be apart of the General Grand Chapter meeting on Tuesday. The Awards Banquet was also nice, but was improved when Clyde Schoolfield was awarded the Silver Medal, which I speak more about in my portion about the Triennial below. On a side note, Oklahoma has had two Gold Medal recipients, Roy Clark and Boots Adams. At the Triennial, we had a great Oklahoma delegation and it was truly an honor to be there representing Oklahoma. Monday, September 11th: Grand High Priest visit to Ardmore Chapter No. 11. Had a wonderful visit and meal with a very active Chapter. It was an honor to be with you. Ardmore Chapter has been one of the State’s shining jewels the last couple of years. Friday, September 15th: South-Central York Rite Conference in St. Louis, MO. Spoke on the state of the Grand Chapter of Oklahoma. They had multiple great speakers at this conference, including many of our own such as Clyde Schoolfield, Robert Davis, and John Logan. I traveled with my family, Mom, Dad, Dana, Blake, & Beckham. It was a geat trip and enjoyed seeing some of St. Louis. I really enjoy this conference when it is set up well, like this time. It is a great way to learn about what other jurisdictions are doing such as what is working for them and what is not working. I also enjoy meeting the leaders from the States surrounding us. These are very high quality men. Tuesday, September 26th: Grand High Priest visit to Lawton Chapter No. 44. It was more 27 exciting than I expected. Ike Isaacs and I had a fairly smooth drive down to Lawton in the heavy rain, but as we arrived my low oil light came on and their High Priest, Dennis Plunkett, took me to the parts store in his truck to get more oil. After the meeting, Brian Ragain, went out and put the oil in my car and made sure it appeared safe to drive home. I greatly appreciate your help! Wednesday, September 27th: Inspection of Oklahoma Commandery No. 3. I was introduced as Grand High Priest by the Right Eminent Grand Commander Donnie Higginbotham at the annual inspection where I was fulfilling my position of Junior Warden for Oklahoma Commandery No. 3. Thursday, September 28th: Grand High Priest visit to Texoma Chapter No. 28. This was a visit I had really been looking forward to. The visit did not disappoint me. These Companions enjoy the Chapter degrees and education. I appreciate the gift of one of their very unique wooden Chapter Pennies. Even though Companion Mike Ketchersid is not a “Grand” officer, he is “grandpa” to my children. I enjoyed our conversations on our drive to Colbert. Saturday, September 30th: I was introduced during the Opening Ceremonies of the Tulsa Scottish Rite. It was an honor to be there. I enjoyed being able to see and experience the Scottish Rite degrees up close and personal. The degrees were very well done. Saturday, October 7th: I was introduced during the Opening Ceremonies of the Guthrie Scottish Rite. It was an honor to be there and to be introduced in my home Valley. My mom, Jan Israel, was there for my introduction because my father was finishing his year as Master of Kadosh. It was wonderful to have my mom there. Wednesday, October 11th: Grand High Priest visit to Stillwater Chapter No. 14. It was wonderful to have so many Grand Officers at this visit. We had a delightful visit with the Companions of Stillwater Chapter. Saturday, October 21st: Was introduced during the Opening Ceremonies of the McAlester Scottish Rite. It was an honor to be there. It is wonderful to see Companions as I travel to masonic events all over Oklahoma. Monday, October 23rd: Grand High Priest visit to Indian Chapter No. 1 in McAlester. We had an amazing meal of homemade chili and cornbread. The Companions here were great hosts and I enjoyed our conversations about the early PGHPs that were from Chapter No. 1. Saturday, October 28th: I was introduced during the York Rite College meeting during All Masonic Day in Edmond. Saturday, November 4th: I was introduced during our meeting of Prince of Peace Conclave of Red Cross of Constantine in Bartlesville, OK. It is an enormous honor to be a member of this group and with these men. Thursday, November 9th: Grand High Priest visit to Guthrie Chapter No. 6. There are many great Companions from Guthrie Chapter that I have had the privilege of getting to know better the last few years. I had a wonderful time at dinner and at the meeting. Thank you for the hospitality. Friday/Saturday, November 10-11th: I was introduced and had the opportunity to bring greetings from the Oklahoma York Rite to our Grand Lodge. It was truly an honor to be able to speak to the brothers of Oklahoma about the York Rite. I also had the privilege of sitting in the East with the Past Grand Masters during events that took place at Grand Lodge. I had the opportunity to visit with Neal Leech, the oldest living PGHP as he received the Medal of Honor from the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. Saturday, December 9th: Grand High Priest visit to Veritas Chapter No. 103. I appreciate the warm welcome and the very unique Chapter penny. The communication leading up to the meeting by the High Priest Adam Taylor, was very good. It was an honor to install the officers 28 of Veritas Chapter after the meeting. Wednesday, December 13th: I was honored to install the officers of Cyrus Chapter No. 7, Alpha Council No. 18, and Oklahoma Commandery No. 3. This was the largest number of Companions I have ever seen installed into the three bodies, as many of the companions were only installed in one or two of the lines. Monday, January 15th: Grand High Priest visit to Tulsa Chapter No. 52. The visits to Tulsa Chapter are always enjoyable. So many great Past Grand High Priest have come from Tulsa Chapter. It was wonderful to see so many at this visit and be able to visit with them. Like usual, they had a large number of members present at their meeting. Thursday, January 18th: Grand High Priest visit to Altus Chapter No. 60. I greatly enjoyed my visit with the Altus Companions, many of which I have known for a very long time. I appreciate your hard work and dedication to keep this Chapter going. Friday, January 19th: Grand High Priest visit to Capital Hill Chapter No. 101. We had good discussions over dinner and during the meeting. It was wonderful to discuss their PGHP, M∴E∴ Companion Vincent Juliano. Saturday, February 3rd: It was an enormous honor to bring greetings at DeMolay Winterfest. I remember all of my trips to DeMolay’s York Rite Workshop, former name, when I was in DeMolay. I was excited to see so many red jackets, as the DeMolays who have completed the PMC-MSA are entitled to wear a red jacket. I also greatly enjoyed being in the line to give the "sword award" to the outstanding DeMolay of the Year. This year, it was a very deserving young man from my former Chapter, W.O.W. Chapter in Elk City. Dakota Davis is an exceptional young man with a great future in Masonry and life in general. The young men in DeMolay are doing an exceptional job of recruiting and retaining members, and they have a great time while doing it. Saturday, February 3rd: Attended the Central Oklahoma Regional Chapter and Council Festival in Oklahoma City and was received and introduced. The degrees of the Chapter were exemplified to 6 candidates. With the opportunity to speak to the new Companions, I encouraged them to become active in their local York Rite. I opened and closed Cyrus Chapter No. 7 in ample form. Thursday, February 8th: Grand High Priest visit to Norman Chapter No. 24. They may have had the youngest average of their members present at the meetings I have attended. They are working to keep everything moving smoothly and recruit more members. It was nice to see a large nucleus of Companions that are so young. Monday, February 12th: Grand High Priest visit to Bartlesville Chapter No. 55. It was wonderful to sit in the East in the Red room, where I first served as High Priest. But it was more wonderful to visit with the companions of Bartlesville Chapter. These men helped guide and direct me as I was first looking at getting into the Grand Line as an appointed man. I will never forget their dedication to me and for helping me grow in the York Rite and as a man. Their examples and words of wisdom are things that I will always hold on to. I cannot thank them enough for all they have done for me. It is also very exciting to see their membership increase this year. This year was a very pivotal year and they came out in the positive for membership and attendance at their meetings. Saturday, February 3rd: Attended the Northeast Oklahoma Regional Chapter and Council Festival in Tulsa. There were 11 new Companions who joined at this regional festival. I was formally received and with the opportunity to speak to the new Companions. I encouraged them to become active in their local York Rite. It is worth pointing out that James E. Smyrl Chapter U.D. put on the Mark Master Degree and did an outstanding job. I closed Tulsa Chapter No. 52 in ample form. 29

Tuesday, March 6th: The Grand High Priest, Grand Officers, Custodians of the Work, and the committee on Charters and Dispensations attended the last meeting of James E. Smyrl Chapter U.D. They opened and closed in full ritualistic form, almost completely by memory. These Companions are all rather new to the York Rite and joined only because they hoped to have a Chapter closer to their homes. As I mentioned earlier, they also performed the Mark Master Degree at the Northeast Regional Degree Festival. During this meeting, they handed out parts for other degrees they are going to perform at upcoming conferrals. This group of local men have had the excitement and energy, along with the leadership needed, to really make a new Chapter grow. I am excited to see what all they will accomplish. Congratulations on earning the Clarence Brain Chapter Award of Excellence this year as a Chapter Under Dispensation. Saturday, March 24th: Quarterly Meeting at Myrtle Lodge. We had great discussions about upcoming Grand Sessions, the Grand Master’s Field Day, which will be held at OKC York Rite in June, and other topics as we finished this capitular year and looked forward the next one. Tuesday, April 3rd: My daughter, Brenna, was born. Even though she was delivered by a Rainbow Past Grand Worthy Advisor and then directly handed to another Past Grand Worthy Advisor, no one at the hospital cared that I was the Grand High Priest. I have changed many diapers since. State of the Craft In general, I would consider the state of Royal Arch Masonry in Oklahoma as stable to improving. Many new programs, events, and festivals over the last few years have truly helped and continue to improve our state. As I attend large multi-jurisdiction events, I see where other States are copying some of the items that have worked for Oklahoma, and I think that is great. It means we are moving in the right direction. We cannot let up or slow down now. As I finish my duties as Grand High Priest and make way for my successors, I do so with much faith in the leadership abilities of the incoming Grand Chapter team of Officers. I know they will continue to build upon what has worked for this Grand Chapter, and yet compliment those programs with their own new ideas of how to make the Grand Chapter more successful. Below are my observations of how the programs are working and recommendations for the Grand Chapter. Membership After a couple years of gains in membership, this year we lost 10 members total or about 1%. This is not a huge loss, but is disappointing following the growth we have recently experienced. This leaves us with 1415 Chapter members for all of Oklahoma. The only Chapter with double digit growth this year was Ardmore Chapter No. 11. Ardmore has continued to grow the last few years and be a strong presence with degree teams and other events across the State. Bartlesville has worked hard to recruit new York Rite members; they have exalted seven (7) new Companions in 2017. When we made our visit to Bartlesville Chapter, there was an excitement that has not been seen in years. Membership is vital to our long term survival. I believe only having two (2) Regional Festivals hurt our overall numbers. I hope that next year, we might see all six (6) regions put on a festival at some point during this next year. I realize that it takes a lot of hard work to put on these regional degree festivals, but please remember, it is very important to be contacting your local Blue Lodges members, as those are your potential candidates. All our Chapter members are recruiters, so please keep thinking and talking about the York Rite. Grand Master’s Festival At the Grand Master’s Festival in August, forty-seven (47) new Companions were 30 exalted. The York Rite has had wonderful relationships with the Grand Masters and this year was no different. We appreciate Most Worshipful Rick Allison and his support of the Rites in Oklahoma. I enjoyed getting to know him better throughout this year. He was an outstanding Grand Master. Keeping with the administrative structure designed a few years ago, the Grand Scribe, along with the Grand Principle Conductor of the Work (from the Grand Council), and the Grand Generalissimo (from the Grand Commandery) were appointed to serve on this committee. It appears to be working very well to have the Grand Master’s Festival administered by these men. The Grand Master’s Festival is a very large event and should be shouldered as evenly as possible between these three Companions. Special thanks should go to this year’s committee; Grand Scribe Brad Rickelman (Stillwater Chapter No. 14), Kevin Bardy (Stillwater Chapter No. 14), and Curtis Schuermann (Tulsa Chapter No. 52) and to Norman Chapter No. 24 for hosting the event. It was their hard work that made this year’s Festival a success. Regional Degree Conferrals We had grown over-dependent on the one-day degree festivals, and the regional degree conferrals have greatly assisted. Last year, nearly half of all exaltations were thru the regional conferrals. This year unfortunately was much lower. The West, South-Central, and Southeast Regions did not put on regional degree festivals, but I strongly hope they will either do so in this late fall or early next spring. I also hope that the North-Central region will continue to look at holding a Regional Festival in their area. At the Northeast Regional Conferral there were eleven (11) new Companions exalted and at the Central Regional Conferral there were six (6). Although our number of candidates and festivals were down, I believe this has been a positive thing for our State and will continue to be. We have seen many new degree teams pop up from all over the State, which has been very exciting. A special thanks goes to our Grand Captain of the Host, John Christopher, as State Chairman for the Regional Degree Festivals Committee and to our District Deputy Grand High Priests and George Ratliff, who all served their regions. I also know a lot of work was put in by Cyrus and Tulsa Chapters as hosts for their regions. Ritual Proficiency During this Capitular year, the Custodians of the Work have continued to travel and put on Schools of Instruction. As I traveled this year, I often heard that Clyde, Tim, or Jim had recently been to their Chapter and had helped them with a School of Instruction. I cannot express enough appreciation to these men for all of the work they have done to assist other companions on the proper way to open, close, receive visitors, and even instruction on a degree they are preparing for an upcoming conferral. I have seen big improvements by the local Chapters with their opening, closing, and receiving visitors. I believe this is because of the increased desire of the local chapters, the instruction from the Custodians of the Work, and the clear excerpts of the Ritual booklet. This year there were more companions that had memorized their parts than in years past and I strongly hope that trend will continue. We have also seen enormous growth in the number of degree teams we have available from across the state. I believe this is because we have moved past the need to relearn opening and closing every year and can focus on the degree work. I also strongly believe it is because of the Regional Degree Festivals that have been held across the state the last few years. More Chapters have stepped up to learn a degree or additional degrees. I am very thankful for this. The quality from these new degrees teams has been outstanding. Please keep up the good work. 31

Education Education is extremely important for Royal Arch Masonry and we no longer have any excuses for why we would not have education at our meetings. I am so grateful for our wonderful Education Committee and our Grand Chapter is exceeding blessed because of them. We now have the Capitular Masonry Education Course, the Lessons on Capitular Masonry, the Chapter Degree prologues, a Table Chapter Ritual, and the republished book “History of Free Masonry in Oklahoma.” Most of these items are unique to Oklahoma and are top notch. This year I have encourage the current High Priest and King to use any number or all of these resources for education at their meetings. They are designed to be easy to use, yet still very thought provoking. I have yet to have a High Priest, a Chapter, or their members tell me that the education they did on their meetings nights was a waste of their time,and most have told me it was easier than they thought. I encourage you again, please do education at your Chapter meetings, you have the resources. Digital Technologies Having a good web presence today is a must and having a poor one might be worse than not having one at all. Our website www.okyorkrite.org is excellent. We do not yet have videos on our website, but we have everything else you need. If you preregistered to come to this Grand Convocation, you probably did it through our website. Another wonderful thing on the website is the very up-to-date calendar. The committee has done an outstanding job this year of keeping the calendar in great shape. One will also find the Grand York Rite Bodies on Facebook. This year I have enjoyed being invited to many of the local Chapter’s Facebook pages and being able to see their fervor of activity. I n this digital age, we need to be able to reach our companions whichever way is most convenient for them. A great website does not come easily, special recognition goes to the Webmaster and our Grand Captain of the Host John Christopher and his team, including Robert McCloud and Jon Greene. both of Tulsa Chapter No. 52. They have all done an outstanding job. Having a professional online presence is important and we have one of the best Grand York Rite websites out there. Royal Arch Research Assistance Royal Arch Research Assistance has some issues with the way it is run overall, but the cause they support is very respectable. We made a conscious decision to try to bring some recognition to our philanthropy this year. Many of the other philanthropies of the York Rite are more well-known and supported. I believe most of this is because we physically see the difference those philanthropies are making, either through testimonies of people coming back to talk about their great experiences, or through well designed slideshows and videos. I hope that RARA will work on this area. Grand High Priest Activity Since there is not an officially sponsored AutismSpeaks event held in Oklahoma and we were unable to assist in getting one here, we participated in Autism Oklahoma’s PieceWalk. It was a walk and 5k held in Downtown Oklahoma City on May 6th, 2017. I was joined by 3 companions and their families, totaling 10 people representing the Grand Chapter either financially or by walking. We raised $110 for Autism Oklahoma. Excellent Companion Brian Buswell and Companion Kyle Israel and his family, joined my wife, boys, mom, and myself in the Walk. Companion George Ratliff donated and planned to run in the 5k. Another exciting part of the day was running into the Yukon Rainbow Assembly at the Walk. They were volunteering with the inflatable's and giving out stickers. It was great to see another Masonic group out giving themselves in service. Those of us who attended the walk had a 32 wonderful time and enjoyed getting to be able to participate in a hands-on way. Triennial The Triennial was held in Portland, Oregon from August 27-29. It was a great experience. During the Opening Ceremonies, I had the honor of carrying in the Oklahoma flag. Since the opening ceremonies were open, my little boys, Blake and Beckham could watch me carry in the flag. They told me that they thought it was really neat and they loved seeing all the flags. It was a stunning event. It was great to have such a wonderful Oklahoma delegation at the Triennial which included John Logan, Grand King and his lady Diane, Clyde Schoolfield PGHP, Robert Davis PGHP and his lady Sharon, Tim Israel PGHP and his lady Jan, Ken Lowmiller PGHP, Jim Cloud MIGM, Daniel Hanttula PIGM and myself with my wife Dana and our two boys. During the banquet, Clyde Schoolfield received the Silver Medal. The Silver Medal is awarded to one companion in each region during each Triennial. Before Schoolfield, Oklahoma has had 4 recipients. This award was well deserved. No one has done more for Capitular Masonry in the last few years than Clyde has done. I enjoyed the whole experience of the Triennial. It was wonderful to meet so many Royal Arch Masons from all over the world and to see so many other companions that I have met at other masonic functions. Many I had met when they came to our Grand Sessions or I had met at one of the Regional Conferences during the last few years. After the Triennial was over, we were able to see some of my family in the Northwest and to see some beautiful sights. South-Central Regional Conference The South-Central Regional Conference was held in St. Louis and was the first regional conference for the newly elected and appointed General Grand Officers. It came off wonderfully. With our own PGHP Clyde Schoolfield serving as Deputy General Grand High Priest, it was well organized and well run. The speakers were outstanding and happened to be from Oklahoma. I had the opportunity as GHP to give a presentation on the state of the Chapter in Oklahoma. It was an honor to give a positive report and talk about some of the things we are doing and give some explanation of the fantastic items our Education Committee has worked on the last few years. Again, I enjoyed the opportunity to take my family. The boys had a great time but couldn’t wait until Saturday afternoon when we could go to the St. Louis Zoo and ride up in the Arch. Appreciation I would like to thank the Grand Officers for being such an integral part of this wonderful year. There truly is a bond that exists within a Grand Officer group. I have greatly enjoyed getting to know each of you better and for your suggestions, thoughts, and all of your travel and hard work throughout this year. Jim and Donnie, It has been wonderful to serve with you both this year. It has been a very enjoyable year. I also want to congratulate you both on a very successful year. I have enjoyed getting to know you both better and the bonds of friendships we have formed. I will miss seeing you both as often and wish you both the best in your next adventures! Even living in the middle of the main body of the State, there is still a lot of time on the road. I rarely had to make a trip alone. Thank you for the companions that rode with me and let me ride with them. I enjoyed our conversations. Whether we were talking about masonry and how to help the chapters, or just about life, I appreciate your words of wisdom and encouragement. Speaking of travel, I would like to thank Linda Issacs for allowing Ike (who has more than served his due) to travel so often with me this year. Ike and Linda have been very important to Dana and me since our time together in Bartlesville. The Past Grand High Priests have also been irreplaceable. Always there to help 33 when I had questions, but never directing me and dictating to me what I had to do. My travel companion Ike, and my unofficial committee of Schoolfield, Davis, and Israel have meant more to me this year than you will ever know. I wish to also thank our Grand Secretary Gary Davis, HPGHP, for his continued watch over the Grand Chapter and his attention to details. I have enjoyed getting to know you better this year and for helping me every time I had a question. Dad, even though we did not get to serve together, as we once thought we would, I have greatly enjoyed having more of your time and having you on my team. It is hard to believe this Grand Chaplin appointment it is your first appointed position in the Grand York Rite bodies. Mom and Dad, thanks for constantly encouraging me, even from a young age, to always dream big. Dad, thank you for traveling with me and listening to me. Mom, thank you for letting him be away again this year, and especially for coming and being with Dana and the boys some evenings and Saturdays. They enjoyed the time with you. I would be remiss if I didn’t also thank Dana’s mom Susan and Mike for having her and the boys at their house for dinner and the evenings some nights while I was traveling. To my beautiful wife, Dana, you have been my rock this year. Your encouragement, even on weeks when you didn’t see me much, meant so much to me. You knew when I started this line that it would take a lot of time and dedication, but with two (2) rambunctious little boys and a girl that will be born before Grand Sessions, it was a lot of dedication on your part. I love you more than I can express! Blake and Beckham, thank you for understanding the best you could for me not being home some evenings and Saturdays. I look forward to spending more time playing at the park, playing catch, and just wrestling on the floor. You will never understand the joy that you bring to my life. I love you both so much! Brenna, welcome to this crazy Masonic family. You have more people watching out for you than you will ever know. I love you too baby girl! Thank you to the companions of Oklahoma! It has been an honor to serve you this year. I always felt welcomed as I traveled to your Chapters or visited with you at other Masonic events across the State. I pray that the work, which I have presented for your inspection, shall be pronounced to be good work, true work, square work and entitles me to the wages of a well spent year. God bless all of you and may God continue to bless this Grand Chapter.

Fraternally, Kenton M. Israel Grand High Priest 2017-18

GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT

The following tabulation reflects the status of investments in each of our Grand Chapter accounts and the status of our perpetual membership. If any member desires additional information, I will be happy to provide it.

Respectfully submitted: Michael J. Megeath (52) Grand Treasurer

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Grand Chaper Investment Account General Fund

Beginning Balance, January 1, 2018 $190,845.29 Withdrawals (2,113.64) Dividend/Interest Earned 6,735.87 Appreciation 18,683.98 Ending Balance, December 31, 2018 $214,151.50

Grand Chaper Investment Account Perpetual Membership

Beginning Balance, January 1, 2018 $136,235.01 Withdrawals (9,572.98) Cash Deposits 5,445.00 Dividend/Interest Earned 4,974.30 Appreciation 9,706.88 Ending Balance, December 31, 2018 $146,788.21

Grand Chaper Investment Account Joint Account-Membership Development

Beginning Balance, January 1, 2018 $59,452.42 Withdrawals (2,645.95) Cash Deposits - Dividend/Interest Earned 2,094.57 Appreciation 5,816.56 Ending Balance, December 31, 2018 $64,717.60

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292.14 420.30 615.05 403.36 240.99 455.40 421.80 685.53 739.80 223.44 298.44 350.12 258.66 8388.53 1536.41 1447.08 73.54 Local 3.23% 158.31 941.40 274.14 353.16 226.96 974.91 226.08 208.87 299.52 246.94 135.30 116.48 176.78 127.71 8,388.53 4,540.11 Total to to Total Chapters 55.44 33.97 74.61 79.58 Living 4,540.11 504.49 103.14 190.05 111.76 724.27 170.28 139.23 236.82 171.34 111.33 101.61 4,540.11 Chapter 2,807.93 To Local $8,388.53 $3,848.41 1,732.18 55.80 60.69 69.64 62.70 75.60 36.90 39.57 65.45 26.10 102.87 436.91 171.00 163.11 115.20 250.65 Chapter To Local Deceased

" * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 88.14 2.73% 229.32 595.01 472.17 212.93 181.96 Grand 173.34 146.16 130.95 386.01 167.45 492.86 261.89 133.83 176.40 Total to Total 3,848.41 Chapter Retained in Fund in Retained Pd to Chapters Pd Pd to Grand Chapter to Grand Pd 64.26 60.03 50.13 Living 3,848.41 193.32 362.06 359.33 157.77 147.76 104.03 122.67 112.95 323.79 394.76 162.14 108.90 Chapter 2,723.89 To Grand 36.00 55.16 34.20 63.42 50.67 81.90 18.00 62.22 98.10 28.11 99.76 83.70 67.50 $131.64 232.95 112.83 8,388.53 Chapter Deceased 1,124.52 To Grand $8,520.17 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Total Total 5.96% 455.40 421.80 298.44 350.12 420.30 258.66 685.53 240.99 739.80 223.44 615.05 292.14 403.36 1,536.41 1,447.08 8,388.53 Distributed Div/Interest Dues Total 526.00 519.00 343.40 400.00 527.00 331.00 498.90 260.50 702.00 240.60 681.15 324.60 448.18 1,639.45 1,689.00 9,130.78 Distributed in 2018 in Distributed Div/Int earned in 2017 Fund in Retained Total 6.00% 7,890.00 7,795.00 5,184.00 6,105.41 8,055.00 4,971.00 7,486.50 4,016.50 3,724.00 4,869.00 6,722.70 25,891.75 25,468.00 12,330.00 10,250.91 Investment 140,759.77 28 28 82 73 28 27 23 24 39 22 54 11 35 13 21 857 508 Living 7 6 9 18 64 37 11 17 28 21 22 25 34 28 22 349 Dead 35 46 39 44 51 30 60 44 79 20 69 41 43 146 110 790 857 Total Members $8,520.17 Total Perpetual Members Grand Chapter, RAM Oklahoma of Chapter, Members Grand Perpetual Total 1 3 1 1 3 1 2 2 1 15 New IN 2017 IN Members 15 Name 8/15/2018 16:55 8/15/2018 Interest Earned in 2017 As of 12/31/2017 of As No.Altus 60 inPercentage making calculations: used As of 31 December of As 2017 Cyrus (OKC), No.Cyrus 7 72 No. Woodward, Capitol Hill (OKC), No. 101 3 No. Muskogee, 25 No. City), (Ponca Olivet No. 52 Tulsa, Ardmore, No. 11 No. Ardmore, 50 No. City Elk 44 No. Lawton, 24 No. Norman, Bartlesville, No. 55 Stillwater, No. 14 Guthrie, No. 6 Guthrie, Indian (McAlester), No. 1

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REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY

Please see the attached statement of income and expenses for the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma. The Grand Treasurer’s report depicts the investment holdings and performance for the year.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership: 1 January 2017 1425 Gains: Exaltations 74 Admissions 37 Reinstatements 10 Adjustments 0 Total Gains 121

Losses: Deaths 46 Suspensions/Withdrawals 42 Dimitted 43 Adjustments 0 Total Losses 131

Membership: 31 December 2017 1,415

Net Membership Loss: -10

We had a loss of 10 members compared to a loss of 9 last year. We had deaths of 46 members compared to 48 last year. Exaltations and Reinstatements of 84 compared to 91 last year, Suspensions/withdrawals were 42 compared to 58 last year. All Chapters have submitted quarterly reports for Year 2017. We had 23 members reported on the Annual Reports who are unable to pay their dues. Same as last year. Perpetual memberships showed a gain of 18, with an ending total of 509 living and 351 deceased. Approximately 36% of our active members are perpetual members. All Chapters be aware that perpetual fees are 15 times your yearly dues. If your Chapter's yearly dues are not equal to or more than the per-capita, then you will not recover your dues for that member. Example: at the present time, if your Per-capita is $14.25 per member and your dues are $28.50 you will get 50% of the dividends and interest. Less dues will be proportionately less and more will be proportionately more. All computations are based on the time the perpetual was purchased. See Article 11, Section 21 of the Constitution and General Laws. As a reminder, per-capita will be $14.25 for 2018 based on the increase in General Grand Chapter.

Respectfully submitted, GARY A. DAVIS, Grand Secretary

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GRAND CHAPTER ANNUAL RETURNS FOR 2017

2016 Net Gain 2017 No. Name Members Exalted Adm. Reinst. Dem. Died Adj. S/W or (Loss) Members P/M N/P 1 Indian 122 7 1 0 0 5 0 3 0 122 38 0 3 Muskogee 132 6 1 2 2 2 0 4 1 133 53 0 6 Guthrie 80 2 1 0 1 1 0 7 (6) 74 22 0 7 Cyrus 129 11 2 0 1 9 0 5 (2) 127 25 3 11 Ardmore 48 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 53 11 0 14 Stillwater 46 2 29 0 0 3 0 2 26 72 21 3 24 Norman 118 4 0 1 2 1 0 0 2 120 35 0 25 Olivet 53 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 (2) 51 27 1 28 Texoma 29 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 30 0 0 44 Lawton 87 3 0 2 1 2 0 10 (8) 79 21 4 50 Elk City 58 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 59 26 4 52 Tulsa 208 21 3 1 4 8 0 7 6 214 70 7 55 Bartlesville 41 7 0 0 0 2 0 0 5 46 13 2 60 Altus 63 1 0 0 2 2 0 0 (3) 60 27 0 72 Woodward 47 0 0 0 0 3 0 4 (7) 40 21 0 81 Cimarron Valley 29 0 0 1 30 0 0 0 (29) 0 101 Capitol Hill 118 3 0 1 0 5 0 0 (1) 117 82 1 103 Veritas 17 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 18 0 0 Totals 1425 74 37 10 43 46 0 42 (10) 1415 492 25 Net P/M No. Name P/M N/P Dues Fees DeMolay P/C L/M RARA Amount P/C TOTAL 1 Indian 38 0 $15.00 $50.00 $21.00 $840.00 $168.00 $84.00 $1,113.00 $154.76 $1,267.76 3 Muskogee 53 0 $25.00 $50.00 $20.00 $800.00 $150.00 $80.00 $1,050.00 $289.21 $1,339.21 6 Guthrie 22 0 $22.00 $50.00 $13.00 $520.00 $100.00 $52.00 $685.00 $77.48 $762.48 7 Cyrus 25 3 $20.00 $55.00 $24.75 $990.00 $184.00 $99.00 $1,297.75 $127.05 $1,424.80 11 Ardmore 11 0 $24.00 $55.00 $10.50 $420.00 $74.00 $42.00 $546.50 $52.15 $598.65 14 Stillwater 21 3 $20.00 $65.00 $12.00 $480.00 $92.00 $48.00 $632.00 $104.37 $736.37 24 Norman 35 0 $16.00 $50.00 $21.25 $850.00 $166.00 $85.00 $1,122.25 $154.95 $1,277.20 25 Olivet 27 1 $13.00 $30.00 $5.75 $230.00 $46.00 $23.00 $304.75 $107.66 $412.41 28 Texoma 0 0 $0.00 $0.00 $7.50 $300.00 $58.00 $30.00 $395.50 $0.00 $395.50 44 Lawton 21 4 $22.50 $50.00 $13.50 $540.00 $108.00 $54.00 $715.50 $86.48 $801.98 50 Elk City 26 4 $18.00 $60.00 $7.25 $290.00 $4.00 $29.00 $330.25 $102.56 $432.81 52 Tulsa 70 7 $32.00 $50.00 $34.25 $1,370.00 $258.00 $137.00 $1,799.25 $279.37 $2,078.62 55 Bartlesville 13 2 $16.50 $50.00 $7.75 $310.00 $4.00 $31.00 $352.75 $79.18 $431.93 60 Altus 27 0 $20.00 $75.00 $8.25 $330.00 $64.00 $33.00 $435.25 $135.68 $570.93 72 Woodward 21 0 $25.50 $45.00 $4.75 $190.00 $36.00 $19.00 $249.75 $99.07 $348.82 81 Cimarron Valley 101 Capitol Hill 82 1 $19.00 $50.00 $8.50 $340.00 $62.00 $34.00 $444.50 $352.05 $796.55 103 Veritas 0 0 $50.00 $200.00 $4.50 $180.00 $34.00 $18.00 $236.50 $0.00 $236.50 Totals 492 25 $224.50 $8,980.00 $1,608.00 $898.00 $11,710.50 $2,202.02 $13,912.52

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GRAND CHAPTER BUDGET 2017 VERSES ACTUAL 2017

Beginning Cash on hand $3,053.00

Estimated Income: BUDGET 2017 ACTUAL 2017 VARIATION Per Capita $10,114.00 $10,114.00 $0.00 Perpetual Members $3,875.00 $3,875.00 $0.00 Fees $720.00 $1,434.00 -$714.00 Dues Cards $535.00 $446.00 -$89.00 Rituals, codes, & regulations $400.00 $750.00 -$350.00 Interest/Investments $10,490.00 $10,490.00 $0.00 Life Members Gen Grand $1,514.00 $1,514.00 $0.00 Meals (Grand Master's Festival) $500.00 $1,045.00 -$545.00 Grand Sessions $0.00 $318.00 -$318.00 Miscellaneous $200.00 $125.00 $75.00 Total $28,348.00 $30,111.00 -$1,763.00

Estimated Expenditures: Salary-Grand Secretary $4,500.00 $4,500.00 $0.00 Payroll Taxes $385.00 $376.00 -$9.00 Grand High Priest Allowance $1,250.00 $1,250.00 $0.00 GHP Grand Session Expense $250.00 $248.00 -$2.00 Grand Secretary's Travel Expense $200.00 $124.00 -$76.00 Grand Treasurer's Allowance $200.00 $0.00 -$200.00 Per Capita - General Grand Chapter $1,595.00 $1,526.00 -$69.00 RARA $1,500.00 $1,518.00 $18.00 Rent/Utilities $1,400.00 $1,200.00 -$200.00 Telephone $500.00 $412.00 -$88.00 Office Supplies $300.00 $521.00 $221.00 Printing & Stationary $1,000.00 $460.00 -$540.00 Postage $300.00 $387.00 $87.00 Fidelity Bond Premium $132.00 $132.00 $0.00 Office Equipment Account $200.00 $65.00 -$135.00 Office Equipment Repairs $100.00 $0.00 -$100.00 Past Grand High Priest Jewel $280.00 $0.00 -$280.00 Triennial $342.00 $342.00 $0.00 Host Expense $200.00 $219.00 $19.00 Headquarters Expense - Grand Sessions $1,000.00 $248.00 -$752.00 Southwest Conference $50.00 $0.00 -$50.00 Murrow Award $20.00 $0.00 -$20.00 Clarence Brain Award $200.00 $182.00 -$18.00 DeMolay Donation $300.00 $300.00 $0.00 Dues Cards $535.00 $496.00 -$39.00 Meals (Grand Master's Festival) $500.00 $1,087.00 $587.00 Rituals $2,000.00 $1,786.00 -$214.00 Regalia $2,400.00 $1,144.00 -$1,256.00 Miscellaneous $200.00 $44.00 -$156.00 Total Estimated Expenses $21,839.00 $18,567.00 -$3,272.00 Net Income/Loss $6,509.00 $11,544.00

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 2016 Estimated Income: Membership Development Interest $ 1,200.00 $ 1,200.00 $0.00 Misc Income $ - $ 1,260.00 $1,260.00 TOTAL $ 1,200.00 $2,460.00 $1,260.00

Estimated Expense: DeMolay Sword $ 200.00 $ - -$200.00 Membership Development $ 1,000.00 $ 1,178.00 $178.00 TOTAL $ 1,200.00 $ 1,178.00 -$22.00 Net Income/Loss $0 $1,282

Ending Cash on Hand $4,317.00

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RESOLUTION NO. 1

WHEREAS, currently the recipient of the Joseph Samuel Murrow Award is not provided a medal, and

WHEREAS, the recipient of this distinguished award should have the opportunity to be recognized by the wearing of a medal,

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that Article 7, Section 1. Awards. Joseph Samuel Murrow Award. 6, which now reads:

"The Award shall consist of a certificate or plaque, suitably engraved, bearing thereupon a likeness of Father Joseph Samuel Murrow, to be approximately 8 ½ by 11 inches in size, under the seal of the Grand Chapter with the signatures of the Grand High Priest and the Grand Secretary affixed thereto. The following wording for the certificate is suggested: “The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma, in recognition of the exceptional and meritorious service by Companion (his name) does hereby present the JOSEPH SAMUEL MURROW AWARD OF MERIT. In testimony thereof we have enrolled his name as a recipient thereof and recommend him to the fraternal fellowship of the Royal Craft, wherever dispersed”. The certificate is to bear the date of presentation. We also recommend that a small card, similar in size to the regular tiling card, bearing the above wording, be presented to the recipient of the award.”

Be amended to read: “The Award shall consist of a certificate or plaque, suitably engraved, bearing thereupon a likeness of Father Joseph Samuel Murrow, to be approximately 8 ½ by 11 inches in size, under the seal of the Grand Chapter with the signatures of the Grand High Priest and the Grand Secretary affixed thereto. The following wording for the certificate is suggested: “The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma, in recognition of the exceptional and meritorious service by Companion (his name) does hereby present the JOSEPH SAMUEL MURROW AWARD OF MERIT. In testimony thereof we have enrolled his name as a recipient thereof and recommend him to the fraternal fellowship of the Royal Craft, wherever dispersed”. The certificate is to bear the date of presentation. We also recommend that a small card, similar in size to the regular tiling card, bearing the above wording, be presented to the recipient of the award. medal bearing the name MURROW AWARD.

Respectfully submitted, John L. Logan (72)

RESOLUTION PASSED

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CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE

There are 13 Grand Officers present with no votes, 14 Past Grand High Priests present with no votes, 51 Past High Priests present with 51 votes, 7 High Priests present with 7 votes, 9 Kings present with 9 votes, 6 Scribes present with 6 votes and 14 proxies for a total of 87 votes. There were 14 out of 17 Chapters represented by Dias Officers.

Submitted by: Robert D. Cundiff, Chairman, Gary Odendahl, and John Church

JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE

The Jurisprudence Committee of this Grand Chapter met on Thursday, April 26th, 2018, at the Reed Conference Center in Midwest City, Oklahoma. The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr., Chairman. The Past Grand High Priests of Oklahoma commend Most Excellent Companion Israel for his leadership and dedication to the progress of Royal Arch Masonry during this past year. We are pleased to note that he was able to make official visits to every one of our constituent Chapters during his term and we are certain that his visits were most welcome. Additionally, at these visits he was able to officially recognize many of our members with fifty or more years of service. The recognition of these long-standing members has been neglected for many years. We also express our appreciation for his diligence in representing this Grand Chapter at regional and international meetings and before the other bodies and youth groups that comprise the family of Freemasonry in Oklahoma. We commend him for his unwavering promotion of all of the programs which have been adopted by this Grand Chapter in recent years; in particular, (i) ritual proficiency, (ii) membership recruitment, (iii) regional degree conferrals, and (iv) member and candidate education. We are thrilled to note his initiative to foster a relationship between this Grand Chapter and the organization Autism Oklahoma. This will be an important local adjunct to our support of Royal Arch Research Assistance and will be a most welcome addition to the programs of this Grand Chapter. We encourage his successors to continue to foster this relationship. The committee also reviewed that portion of the Annual Report submitted by the Grand High Priest enumerating his official acts during the recess of this Grand Chapter, along with other of his acts and recommendations. We found that (i) the letter of dispensation for the formation (under dispensation) of a new Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in Owasso, (ii) the dispensation issued to Tulsa Chapter No. 52 to move the date of its annual elections, and (iii) the approval of changes to the by-laws of Muskogee Chapter No. 3 to all be in conformity with accepted law and practice and well within his power. However, there is one item in the Annual Report of the Grand High Priest with which the members of the committee are concerned. In July of 2017, a Master Mason living in Mexico made a special request to receive the degrees and orders of the York Rite here in Oklahoma. In response, the Grand High Priest waived the six months residency requirement for petitioners, as required by Article 11, Section 2 of the General Laws of this Grand Chapter. The Grand High Priest did not report whether he sought the consent of the appropriate Grand High Priest in Mexico to waive their jurisdiction over the petitioner, as required by Article 11, Section 1(c) of the General Laws of this Grand Chapter. The petitioner then went on the receive the four Chapter degrees at the Grand Master’s Festival in Norman in August of 2017. While we recognize that this was quite a unique situation and are confident that the Grand High Priest believed he was making this exception, as he states, “in the best interest of York Rite Masonry,” the committee is concerned that this Grand Chapter currently has no policy to guide Grand High Priests when this sort of situation arises. Furthermore, it would appear that Article 11, Section 2 of our General Laws, which requires petitioners to have resided in Oklahoma for at least six months, and Article 11, Section 1(c) of our General Laws, which allows non-residents to petition under certain circumstances are in fact contradictory. 41

Therefore, we urge the incoming Grand High Priest, in conjunction with the Jurisprudence Committee, to address this issue during the recess of this Grand Chapter and, if necessary, to return with an appropriate amendment to our General Laws or a Standing Resolution that this Grand Chapter may consider at its next Annual Convocation in 2019. Finally, Resolution No. 1 is in proper form and we recommend its adoption. In conclusion, we applaud our Grand High Priest for a job well done and look forward to his many, many years of continued service to this Grand Chapter.

Respectfully submitted, Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr., Chairman, James R. Taylor, Jr., Secretary, Elwood M. “Ike” Isaacs, David A. Ray, Newell K. Barker, Bobby L. Carter, Timothy P. Israel, Donnie G. Higginbotham, John E. King, Robert R. Rolseth, Donald G. Jones

NECROLOGY REPORT

It is with sadness that we remember those who have completed life's journey here on earth. While we are saddened by their physical absence, we are gladdened by the fact that that we had the opportunity to know them and were able to share in their joys and sorrows as well as labor in the vineyards with them in their service to fellow man. Today, we are gathered to celebrate the lives of, and to pay tribute to, our departed Companions. We list forty-eight Companions who have made the journey to “that undiscovered country from whose bourn no traveler returns.” Albert A Alexander, John T Baldwin, Robert L Bender, Earl L Berryman, Jr., Todd W Clark, Richard M Cortner, Alfred L Cox, Carl D Denton, Joseph DeStefano, Theordore J Elgin, Sr., Wesley C Farabough, Charles F Gillentine, Donald J Goodspeed, Richard E Gray, L R Grubbs, Ralph K Harris, PGS, Cecil Hewitt, Henry D Hinch, Norris E. Holbrock, Geary T James, Jack W Japp, Richard C Kershman, Sturat M Kirk, David W Kirk, Anthony M Leonhard, Richard B Link, John J Livingston, Warren L McConnell, Kerry S Mouser, Eldon W Parker, III, George H Powers, Charles Reamy, Clifton L Richards, Jr., George M Savage, Sam H Scully, Troy E Shipman, Claud E Siner, Billy J Smith, Edgar D Snyder, Raymond F Stoll, Eric G Stone, Don L Turley, Glenn Tuttle, Clinton L Warnock, James R Wood, Troy F Wood, Albert A Yeager, William A Young, We extend our sympathy to all the families and friends of the departed Knights. We extend our gratitude to these families for letting us share the good work and dedication of those Companions who labored in the quarries of Masonry. We shall always cherish and treasure their memory. Three of these Companions had served this Grand Chapter as elected officers and as such deserve special mention. They are Ralph K Harris, who served as Grand Secretary; Charles F Gillentine, who served as Grand High Priest; and Glenn Tuttle, who also served as Grand High Priest. There is also George H Powers who served our Grand Lodge as Grand Master in 1978. The Holy Bible, that perfect rule and guide of the Faith and Practice of every Freemason, assures us that “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.” That is a precious thought frequently made use of by us and our late Companions, while doing Masonic work. Our belief in God and Immortality intertwines with that idea of blessedness in death. Consequently when we compile the year’s record and make reference to the departed, we do it in a spirit of joy, mingled with our sorrow; with elation instead of despondent grief; with a confident hope that the farewell to the Companions is simply an Au Revoir. Tim Israel, Grand Chaplain 42

CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS

The Charters and Dispensations Committee has received and reviewed the request from James E Smyrl Chapter, U.D. to become a Charter Chapter of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma. The Grand Chapter was opened on the Royal Arch Degree in ample form by Most Excellent Grand High Priest Kent Israel on June 6, 2017. The James E Smyrl Chapter received a dispensation as requested, and its officers were installed by the M∴E∴ Grand High Priest. The Chapter U.D. met regularly in stated communication throughout the ensuing year, adding to its member rolls through participation in the regional/statewide York Rite festivals wherein the Chapter also conferred the Mark Master Degree. By-laws for the Chapter have been adopted and quarterly reports of the Chapter U.D. were filed in a timely manner. The elected and appointed officers demonstrated and successfully passed proficiency in opening and closing on the Royal Arch Degree, receiving visitors, etc., before the Board of Custodians in March, 2018. The Charters and Dispensation Committee is pleased to recommend to the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma that the James E. Smyrl Chapter U.D. be Chartered by a favorable vote of its delegates at this time. There were no other requests submitted to the Committee during the year.

Respectfully submitted: Robert G. Davis (14), Chairman, Timothy P. Israel (50), John Christopher (6), Brian Buswell (7)

Motion and second was made to grant Charter to James E. Smyrl Chapter and the motion was approved.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Finance Committee met in Drumright, OK on February 19, 2018 and examined the check register provided by the Grand Secretary for the Grand Chapter Operating Account and we find it to be in order and in agreement with the statements provided by the financial institution holding the assets of this account. We have also examined the statement of revenue and expenses provided by the Grand Secretary and find them to be in order. The Committee has also examined the financial statements provided by the financial institution for the Grand Chapter General Fund, the Grand Chapter Perpetual Membership Fund, and the Membership Promotion Fund, and we find them to be in order. The Grand Treasurer did not provide any statements related to these accounts for the Committee to examine. The following proposed budget for the Grand Chapter for 2018 is recommended for approval by the Grand Chapter.

Fraternally submitted, John L. Logan (72), Bradley S. Rickelman (14), John F. Carter (11), John R. Christopher (6)

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GRAND CHAPTER BUDGET 2018

Beginning Cash on Hand $4,317.00

Estimated Income: BUDGET 2018 Per Capita $10,000.00 Perpetual Members $3,848.00 Fees $1,000.00 Dues Cards $500.00 Rituals, codes, & regulations $700.00 Interest/Investments $6,735.00 Per Capita General Grand Chapter $1,644.00 Meals (Grand Master's Festival) $1,100.00 Miscellaneous $200.00 Total $25,727.00 Estimated Expenditures: Salary-Grand Secretary $4,500.00 Payroll Taxes $376.00 Grand High Priest Allowance $1,250.00 GHP Grand Session Expense $250.00 Grand Secretary's Travel Expense $200.00 Grand Treasurer's Allowance $200.00 Per Capita - General Grand Chapter $1,644.00 RARA $1,415.00 Rent/Utilities $1,400.00 Telephone $500.00 Office Supplies $400.00 Printing & Stationary $1,000.00 Postage $300.00 Fidelity Bond Premium $132.00 Office Equipment Account $200.00 Office Equipment Repairs $100.00 Past Grand High Priest Jewel $300.00 Triennial $0.00 Host Expense $200.00 Headquarters Expense - Grand Sessions $1,000.00 Southwest Conference $50.00 Murrow Award $1,500.00 Clarence Brain Award $200.00 DeMolay Donation $300.00 Dues Cards $535.00 Meals (Grand Master's Festival) $1,100.00 Rituals $0.00 Regalia $2,600.00 Miscellaneous $200.00 Total Estimated Expenses $21,852.00

Net Income/Loss $3,875.00

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MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 2018 Estimated Income: Membership Development Interest $ 698.00 Donations $ - TOTAL $ 698.00

Estimated Expense: DeMolay Sword $ 400.00 Membership Development $ 798.00 Increased by vote of Craft TOTAL $ 1,198.00

Net Income/Loss ($500)

WORK AND RETURNS

You will find most of the information concerning items relative to this report in the Grand Secretary's report, including the Return Statistics for each Chapter. There are continual problems with completion of the annual return forms and this office has decided to prepare page 4 of the returns and send them to each constituent Chapter for their inclusion with the other appropriate pages of the return. The figures on page four will be based on the database information as of December 31st of the reporting year. If there are any questions or concerns about those figures, they should be brought to the immediate attention of the Grand Secretary. As a continual reminder, these reports are due into the Grand Secretary by 15 January of the reporting year, along with the appropriate funds. This allows at least 10 calendar days for each Constituent Chapter to complete pages 1-3, obtain signatures, and send in the completed forms. These are essential in for the necessary reporting requirements of the Grand Secretary. Fourth quarter reports are also due by the 15th of January. A list of new officers are due as soon as they are known.

Respectfully submitted, Gary A. Davis, Grand Secretary

REPORT OF THE MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION

The Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma met last January and elected officers for 2018. The elected officers are as follows: Elwood Isaacs, president, Jim Cloud, 1st vice- president, Neil Stitt, 2nd vice-president, Gary Davis, Treasurer. Robert G. Davis, Secretary, and John Logan, assistant secretary. These fine officers reflect their third and final year to serve the Foundation in these elected positions and the Masons of Oklahoma in an exemplary manner. Masons across Oklahoma should be very proud of its charity foundation. The programs that are sponsored directly and indirectly benefit a wide variety of recognized needs across the state. The officers and board members continue to enhance the value of the Masonic Charity Foundation which exceeded $100m for the first time. The Masonic Fraternity needs to identify Masons that need assistance through the 45 various programs that the Charity Foundation sponsors. Brothers and Lodges sometimes are reluctant to report needs of brothers and members of the Eastern Star to the Lodge and Chapter respectively and the appropriate action taken. These organizations need to take a more active role in identifying needy Masons, wives, widows, Members of the Eastern Star etc. Our great Fraternity was founded on helping those members of the Masonic Family In conclusion, I would like to express my appreciation to the members of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma for allowing me to represent them on the Masonic Charity Foundation Board of Directors. I continue to serve the foundation with membership on the executive and matching funds committees.

David Ray, Grand Chapter Representative

TRIENNIAL COMMITTEE

The 70th Triennial Convocation of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International was held August 28th-29th, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. The Grand Chapter of Oklahoma was well represented by our Grand High Priest Kenton M. Israel and our Grand King John L. Logan. Also in attendance were four of our Past Grand High Priests: Kenneth L. Lowmiller (1991), Timothy P. Israel (2008), Robert G. Davis (2014), and Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (2015), along with a number of other Past High Priests. The event was kicked off by the traditional “Parade of Flags.” This is a most impressive ceremony during which the flags of each of the states and foreign jurisdictions which are members of the General Grand Chapter enter the hall in procession. Our Grand High Priest Kenton M. Israel brought forth the Oklahoma flag. The Triennial Banquet was held the evening before the General Grand Chapter Convocation. The Banquet was very well attended and included the presentation of various awards by both the General Grand Chapter and the General Grand Council. At the Banquet, Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. was awarded the General Grand Chapter Silver Medal for distinguished service by General Grand High Priest Louis E. Bartrand. He becomes only the fifth Oklahoman to be so honored. The following morning saw the opening of the General Grand Chapter. Much of the Convocation was taken up by routine business. One result that is of general interest is that the fee for a Perpetual Life Membership in the General Grand Chapter was raised to $100.00, effective immediately. The General Grand Chapter officers elected for the ensuing Triennium (2017-2020) were: General Grand High Priest James H. Hodge (Indiana), General Grand King Steven G. Tiner (Arkansas), General Grand Scribe Teko A. Foly (District of Columbia), General Grand Treasurer Roderick W. Anderson (Wisconsin), and General Grand Secretary Larry E. Gray (Indiana). Two Oklahomans were appointed to General Grand Chapter offices: Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. as Deputy General Grand High Priest for the South-Central Region and James R. Taylor, Jr. as Ambassador to Oklahoma. The 71st Triennial Convocation of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International is scheduled to be held September 28th-29th, 2020 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Fraternally submitted, Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7), Chairman, Robert G. Davis (14). Timothy P. Israel (50),

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RARA COMMITTEE

No report.

INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD

The Investment Advisory Committee was not contacted by the Grand Treasurer at anytime during the year.

Charles Stuckey (25)

DeMOLAY COMMITTEE

The DeMolay workshop, honoring York Rite Masonry, was held in Del City from 26-28 Jan 2018 and was well attended. Several new members were initiated and several Advisors trained at this workshop. The Twenty-Second York Rite SWORD, honoring the “York Rite Outstanding DeMolay, for Ritual, Community Work, Leadership, and Scholastics, was presented to Dakota Davis, W.O.W. Chapter, Elk City, OK, at the award ceremonies. This award, a regulation York Rite Sword, is engraved with the recipient's name on the blade and his initials on the handle. This is indeed a cherished and sought after award by all DeMolays. We continue to hope that these young men will join Masonry and the York Rite to further their character building and their Masonic careers. Stillwater Chapter was named DeMolay Chapter of the Year for Oklahoma DeMolay. The Grand High Priest presented the Grand Chapter donation to the Oklahoma DeMolay Association at the Awards presentation. The awards ceremony was well attended by all three Grand York Rite bodies. I extend my appreciation to the heads of all three bodies for their support and efforts to attain attendance from their Officers.

Respectfully submitted, Gary A. Davis (81), Timothy P. Israel (50), Kyle T. Israel (7)

FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE COMMITTEE

No report. YORK RITE COORDINATION COMMITTEE

The committee on York Rite Coordination meets during the regularly scheduled Grand York Rite Officers Quarterly Meetings. The quarterly meetings are used to coordinate the activities of the Grand York Rite. Some of the items discussed during the meetings include regional and statewide festivals, membership and retention programs, use of the Grand York Rite website, benefits of the electronic membership database, and any other issue which may need to be discussed. In addition to these meetings, we have worked diligently with the Digital Technologies Committee to ensure accurate and timely information is listed on the Grand York Rite website. The ability to meet jointly in an organized manner has led to stronger and more effective actions and thereby increases the York Rite influence in Oklahoma.

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Respectfully Submitted, Kent Israel (7) – Chmn., John L. Logan (72), Bradly S. Rickelman (14), and John Christopher (6)

CUSTODIANS OF THE WORK

We, your Custodians of the Work, are pleased to make the following report to the Grand Convocation. Over the past twelve months, Schools of Instruction, each under the direction of one of the Custodians or Assistant Custodians of the Work, were held in most of our constituent Chapters. At these Schools, we concentrated our instruction on the ritual for the opening and closing of a Chapter and the reception of visitors. The officers of the Chapters involved were quite receptive to the instruction and are making very good progress. In a few of the Chapters, the Companions requested that we also provide instruction in the ritual of one or more of the Chapter degrees. This renewed interest in degree conferrals appears to be a pleasant outgrowth of the recent emphasis on regional degree festivals. Over the next twelve months, we again plan to hold Schools in as many of our constituent Chapters as possible. It is our hope that, in the future, we will be able to hold a School of Instruction in each constituent Chapter at least once every two years. At the request of James E. Smyrl Chapter, U.D., the Custodians of the Work attended their Stated Convocation on March 6th, 2018. Their officers opened the Chapter in full form, from memory, and demonstrated balloting and receiving dignitaries. The work was exceptionally good for a Chapter under dispensation. It should also be noted that James E. Smyrl Chapter, U.D., conferred the Mark Master degree at the Northeast Regional Festival on February 24th, 2018 and is scheduled to confer that same degree at the Grand Master’s Festival on June 23rd, 2018. The Companions of this, our newest Chapter, are to be commended for their proficiency in and dedication to our adopted Ritual.

Fraternally submitted, Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7), Timothy P. Israel (50), James R. Taylor, Jr. (52)

YOUTH AMBASSADOR

No report.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT

Verbal report given. No written report received.

MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE

The mission of Royal Arch Masonry is to support and promote a way of life that binds like-minded men in a worldwide brotherhood furthering and expanding the Light of Freemasonry. The General Grand Chapter achieves this as a support and service organization utilizing a partnership effort between its members. A better understanding of the history, symbolism, and esoteric nature of the Capitular degrees will result in an improved education of our membership. These combined efforts will not only improve fellowship but 48

lead to a greater compassion and concern for all Masons. If you are motivated to make your Chapter a successful one, please allow me to share with you a list of some tools that will make you a better informed, better educated and better- prepared leader. The authority and regulations that govern your Chapter: 1. Constitution and Standing Regulations of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, Int. 2. Constitution and General Laws of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma 3. Operations & Training Manual for Chapter Officers by Marcus Trelaine, Editor. Published by the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International 4. Emerging Leaders Training Program, co-sponsored by the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International, presented at South-Central Regional Conferences

History and symbolism of the Chapter: 1. Capitular Masonry Education Course, Piers Vaughan, Principal Author, and Robert G. Davis, Contributing Author 2. Lessons on Capitular Masonry, published by the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma 3. Companion Adept of the Temple Program, a correspondence course offered through the York Rite Sovereign College, N. A.

Ritual and degree work: 1. The Ritual of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma 2. The Committee on Custodians of the Work 3. Regional festivals

Special Events: 1. Table Chapter 2. Member recognitions 3. Reception of Grand Chapter officers 4. Royal Arch Research Assistance Fundraiser 5. Community or charity projects outside the Chapter

Respectfully submitted, John L. Logan (72, 6)

GRAND MASTER’S FESTIVAL COMMITTEE

The Grand Master Festival was held on August 5th in Norman Lodge #38 and resulted in 47 Master Masons taking the Chapter, Council and Commandry degrees.

Some thoughts/recommendations from the event: 1. One lodge room worked fine for the degrees, however, it slowed the process of transitioning from one degree to the next (already a slow enough process). 2. It is very helpful if the lodge has all the different degree regalia and equipment for degrees. Otherwise, the teams need to bring items, and that slows the process.

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3. The committee was worried about being able to serve everyone lunch, since it was difficult to come up with a good count, but actually, it worked out fine to have a BBQ caterer supply everything. 4. We should increase the registration fee for attending the event to cover doughnuts, coffee, and other incidentals incurred beyond the lunch. 5. Organizing the festival through the three Chapter, Council and Commandry officers, plus one person at Norman meant the committee was a bit light to cover all the details that needed handling, especially since only the Norman Lodge contact actually lived in/near Norman. We wish to thank all of the Chapters, Councils and Commandries who participated in the Grand Master Festival as degree teams for their hard work and the good example they provide to our new York Rite Masons. Also to those York Rite Masons who brought candidates to the event – thank you! Particular thanks to John and Matthew Turner, who worked diligently as our Norman area contacts and arrangers for the festival.

Respectfully, R E Grand Scribe, Bradley S. Rickelman R I Grand Principal Conductor of the Work, Kevin P. Bardy Grand∴ ∴ Generalissimo, Curtis K. Schuermann ∴ ∴ REGIONAL DEGREE FESTIVALS COMMITTEE

During the 2017–2018 Capitular year, only the Central Oklahoma and Northeast Regions were able to hold a Festival. The Western Region was cancelled due to lack of candidates, and the South-Central Region postponed until later in the year. Central Oklahoma Exalted 6 new companions and Northeast Exalted 11 companions for a total of 17 new Royal Arch Masons These festivals have provided the incentives for our chapters in each of the regions to put together new degree teams, including our newest Chapter, James E. Smyrl, U.D. in Owasso, who contributed by fielding a Mark Master team. Our thanks to all of the chapters that contributed assistance and degree work.

Respectfully submitted: John R. Christopher (6) - Chairman; Brian Buswell (7) – Central; Kevin P. Bardy (14) – North Central; George Ratliff (52) – North East; John F. Carter (11) – South Central; Kim D. Crissler (3) – South East; Don Wolford (60) – Western

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON REGIONAL CONFERENCES

The Sixtieth Annual South-Central Regional Conference was held on Friday, September 15th, 2017 at the Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri. Due to a lack of participation from the General Grand Council, the presentations in the morning session were all delivered by members of the Grand Chapter of Oklahoma. A presentation by Robert G. Davis titled “How American Culture Today Favors the Resurgence of Freemasonry” opened the conference. Clyde H. Schoolfield followed with the presentation “Innovations in Membership Recruitment.” John L. Logan followed with “Degree Conferrals & Festivals.” The final morning presentation was titled “Making Education a Part of 50 the York Rite Experience” which was presented by M.E. Companions Davis and Schoolfield. The Sixty-First Annual South-Central Regional Conference is scheduled for Friday, September 21st, 2018, at the Holiday Inn Airport, 77 NE Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas, 78216. Telephone (210) 349-9900.

Respectfully submitted: John L. Logan (72), Chairman, John D Allford (1), Matthew D. McgEE (25)

COMMITTEE ON MEMBERSHIP

Though several attempts were made, due to schedule conflicts, the committee on membership failed to meet as a team. Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation goes out to Most Illustrious Grand Master, William J. Cloud in seeing that the invitations to the Grand Masters Festival in August of 2017 were mailed out. Over 700 potential candidates who were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason in the past 3 years received petitions. We must continue to reach out to these Brothers and meet with them in their home districts and lodges. We need to visit with these Brothers in their comfort zone and invite them to join us and not expect them to find us because of a couple of movies or books that have been published in the past couple of years. We must do a better job of making our presence known and create meaningful relationships with the Companions and Sir Knights that have joined our ranks to make sure that the York Rite in Oklahoma continues to flourish.

Respectfully submitted: Robert R. Rolseth (52), Chairman

CLARENCE BRAIN CHAPTER AWARD OF EXCELLENCE COMMITTEE

This is only the second year the Clarence Brain Chapter Award of Excellence has been given. Clarence Brain served this Grand Chapter as Grand High Priest in 1941-1942. He was also a member of Cyrus Chapter No. 7. As a noted and respected Masonic Scholar, his imprint on Capitular Masonry in Oklahoma can still be seen today, as he was instrumental in writing the ritual that we use in this Grand Chapter. To qualify for the award, a Chapter must have completed four of the six categories, submitted with appropriate documentation listed on the application form. The categories are: Administration, Chapter Participation, Ritualistic Proficiency, Education, Membership Recruitment, and Degree Conferrals or Exemplifications. The Clarence Brain Chapters of Excellence for this Capitular year are: Muskogee Chapter No. 3, Cyrus Chapter No. 7, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, and James E. Smyrl Chapter U.D. The committee would like to congratulate the Chapters for their hard work this year. We are thrilled that James E. Smyrl Chapter U.D. stepped out there and worked so hard to not only work on getting a new Chapter set up, but all of their excellent work to be able to qualify for this award. They have done outstanding work and we are ecstatic with everything they have accomplished this year.

Respectfully Submitted,Kent Israel (7), John L. Logan (72), Bradly S. Rickelman (14), and John Christopher (6)

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EPHRAIM KIRBY AWARD

This prestigious award serves as an opportunity to recognize special Companions who have attained past presiding rank in their Grand York Rite bodies (Lodge, Chapter, Council, Commandery) and who have then gone on to continue their work and commitment to service even beyond the term of their office, or beyond the normal boundaries of dedication. A Custodian, appointed for each constituent Grand Chapter, selects and nominates candidates whom they determine merit this award. The recipients must be Royal Arch Masons in good standing.

Custodian 2014 – 2017 Elwood M. Isaacs 2017 - Present John L. Logan

Ephraim Kirby Award Recipients 2013 Elwood M. Isaacs 2014 Gary A. Davis, Robert G. Davis, John L. Logan 2015 Timothy P. Israel, Clyde S. Schoolfield, Jr. 2016 David A. Ray 2017 Donald G. Jones 2018 Glenn H. Kinsley

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES COMMITTEE

During 2017, emphasis was placed on securing the website and making the website easier to manage. We moved the website to a commercial hosting provider at a reduced cost, and then implemented website protocols that prevent information on the website being sent over a clear connection. The tools available to the development platform we are using were leveraged to further enhance our security. In addition to the implementing a secure protocol (https), enhancements included a calendar with upcoming events that appears on all pages of the website. Secure online registration for Grand Sessions including payment through PayPal was begun, and for the first year almost 50% of the registrants utilized this method. During 2017, the website averaged 61 views per day including views from all over the world. Our Facebook page continues to be active and serves as an excellent source to publicize upcoming events.

Respectfully Submitted, John R. Christopher – Chairman, Jon Greene, Bob McLeod

TIME AND PLACE COMMITTEE

The time and place for the next Grand Convocation was tabled until the committee could meet and decide on the location.

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APPRECIATION COMMITTEE

We are very pleased with the arrangements for our Annual Sessions and commend the Time and Place Committee, the Grand Secretary, and all who helped for their hard work and planning to make this a successful meeting. The hotel staff has been very cooperative and helpful to meet our needs and to them we extend our thanks and appreciation. To those hosting the hospitality room and providing the refreshments, we certainly thank you. To our Most Excellent Grand High Priest whose responsibility it is to plan our Grand Sessions, in cooperation with the other presiding Grand Officers, we commend you on a job well done. We thank you for this Grand Session.

Fraternally submitted, James R. Taylor, Jr., P.G.H.P (52) Chairman, Donald G. Jones, P.G.H.P. (24), Newell K. Barker, P.G.H.P. (55)

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Companion John L. Logan was nominated for the office of Grand High Priest and was elected by acclamation. Companion Bradley S. Rickelman was nominated for the office of Grand King and was elected by acclamation. Companion John R. Christopher was nominated for the office of Grand Scribe and was elected by acclamation. Companion Kenton M. Israel was nominated for the office of Grand Treasurer and was elected by acclamation. Companion Gary A. Davis was nominated for the office of Grand Secretary and was elected by acclamation. The name of Companion John F. Carter was nominated for the office of Captain of the Host and was elected by acclamation. The following is the list of Officers for 2018-2019 and those appointed along with committees:

GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA GRAND OFFICERS FOR 2018-2019 CAPITULAR YEAR

John L. Logan (72) Diane Most Excellent Grand High Priest 13913 Kirkland Ridge Edmond, OK 73013-7080 (405) 435-0318 (C) (405) 348-7500 (O) [email protected]

Bradley S. Rickelman (14) Jean Right Excellent Grand King 3308 Bristol Road Ave Stillwater, OK 74074 (405) 473-7814 (C) (405) 624-7182 (H) [email protected]

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John R. Christopher (6) Patricia Right Excellent Grand Scribe 3675 N. Horseshoe Dr. Guthrie, OK 73044-7827 (405) 706-2796 (C) (405) 260-0424 (H) [email protected]

Kenton M. Israel (7) Dana Right Excellent Grand Treasurer 624 Ellsworth Ave. Yukon, OK 73099-5973 (918) 914-1448 (C) [email protected]

Gary A. Davis (81), HPGHP Nellie Right Excellent Grand Secretary P.O. Box 1223 Drumright, OK 74030-1223 (918) 352-2382 (H) (918) 352-4622 (O) [email protected]

John F. Carter (11) Pam Right Excellent Grand Captain of 804 W. Taliaferro St. the Host Madill, OK 73446-2653 (580) 795-4684 (C) [email protected]

Don Wolford (60) Sharon Excellent Grand Principal Sojourner 912 Polk St Altus, OK 73521 (580) 477-3008 (H) (580) 481-0113 (C) [email protected]

Brian Buswell (7) Excellent Grand Royal Arch Captain 4528 N Classen Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405) 590-8616 (C) [email protected]

Robert Caleb Finch (103) Debra Excellent Grand Master of the 3rd Veil 408 Timber Ridge Lane Edmond, OK 73034 (405) 209-1551 (C) [email protected]

Blaine C. McKnight (28) Excellent Grand Master of the 2nd Veil 610 Montgomery #242 Durant, OK 74701 (580) 380-9784 [email protected]

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George W. Ratliff Ruth Excellent Grand Master of the 1st 12412 E 83rd St. N. Veil Owasso, OK 74055 918-671-1462 [email protected]

Joshua A. Logan (72) Excellent Grand Sentinel 1600 Oxford Lane Oklahoma City, OK 73 (405) 788-1645 [email protected]

William J. Cloud (101) Excellent Grand Chaplain PO Box 651 Blanchard, OK 73010 (405) 401-3879 [email protected]

HONORARY AND EMERITUS MEMBERS

Elwood M. Isaacs Grand Treasurer Emeritus (Elected 2017)

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND HIGH PRIESTS AND DISTRICTS FOR THE 2018 – 2019 CAPITULAR YEAR

DISTRICT 1 Marshall M. Clayton (3) Indian Chapter No. 1 Muskogee Chapter No. 3

DISTRICT 2 Brian Buswell (7) Guthrie Chapter No. 6 Cyrus Chapter No. 7

DISTRICT 3 Charles L. Cook (11) Ardmore Chapter No. 11 Texoma Chapter No. 28

DISTRICT 4 Jim Stines (14) Stillwater Chapter No. 14 Olivet Chapter No. 25

DISTRICT 5 Robert Caleb Finch (103) Norman Chapter No. 24 Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101 Veritas Chapter No. 103

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DISTRICT 6 Don Wolford (60) Lawton Chapter No. 44 Altus Chapter No. 60

DISTRICT 7 Troy L. Collier (72) Elk City Chapter No. 50 Woodward Chapter No. 72

DISTRICT 8 George W. Ratliff (52) Tulsa Chapter No. 52 Bartlesville Chapter No. 55 James E. Smyrl Chapter No. 104

STANDING COMMITTEES [Established by Constitution, Law, or Resolution]

JURISPRUDENCE James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) – Chmn - 128 W 135th Place N, Skiatook, OK 74070 (918)-630-9523 Kenton M. Israel (7) – Sec. – 624 Ellsworth Avenue, Yukon, OK 73099 (918) 914-1488 All Past Grand High Priests

CREDENTIALS Robert D. Cundiff (101) - Chmn - 516 Leslie Drive, Del City, OK 73115 (405)-670-4258 Jon B. Greene (52) - 4851 S. 70th East Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74112 (918)-639-8320 Gary A. Odendahl (14) - PO Box 265, Carney, OK 74832 (405)-650-0864

FINANCE Bradley S. Rickelman (14) – Chmn - 3308 Bristol Road Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074 (405)-473- 7814 John F. Carter (11) - 804 W. Taliaferro Street, Madill, OK 73446 (580)-795-4684 Donald E. Wolford (60) - 912 Polk Street, Altus, OK 73521(580) 481-0113 (C) R.E. Grand Scribe ex officio

INVESTMENTS 2015-18 Brian A. Buswell (7) (KT) – 720 Howard Court, Edmond, OK 73003 (405)-562-0341 2016-19 Elwood M. Isaacs (41) (CM) – 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405)-364-0215 2017-2020 Charles L. Stuckey (25) (RAM) - 132 Road Runner Dr, Ponca City, OK 74604 (580)-762-2804

CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS David A. Ray (24) – Chmn. - 11921 Maple Valley Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73170 (405)-735- 1028 Robert G. Davis (14) - 411 E Noble, Guthrie, OK 73044 (405)-826-1492 Timothy P. Israel (50) –- 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644 (580)-799-0566 R.E. Grand Captain of the Host ex officio

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WORK AND RETURNS Gary A. Davis (14) - Chmn. - 620 W. Cherry Street, Drumright, OK 74030 (918)-352-4622 Don Wolford (60) - 912 Polk Street, Altus, OK 73521 (580)-477-3008 Steve Smith (52) - 7304 S 1st Street, Broken Arrow, OK 74011 (918)-455-6823 R.E. Grand Captain of the Host ex officio

FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE Jason E. Marshall (103) - 2917 Summit Terrace Drive, Norman, OK 73071 (405)-361-0782

TRIENNIAL Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) – Chmn. - P.O. Box 11423, Okla. City, OK 73136 (405)-427-3388 Robert G. Davis (14) - 411 E Noble, Guthrie, OK 73044 (405)-282-2037 Timothy P. Israel (50) – 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644 (580)-799-0566

YORK RITE COORDINATION John L. Logan (72) – Chmn. - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405)-435-0318 Bradley S. Rickelman (14) - 3308 Bristol Road Avenue, Stillwater, OK 74074 (405)-473-7814 John R. Christopher (6) - 3675 N. Horseshoe Drive, Guthrie, OK 73044 (405)-706-2796 John F. Carter (11) – 804 W. Taliaferro Street, Madill, OK 73446 (580)-795-4684

CUSTODIANS OF THE WORK Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - Chmn. - P.O. Box 11423, Okla. City, OK 73136 (405)-427-3388 Timothy P. Israel (50) - 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644 (580)-799-0566 James R. Taylor, Jr. (52) - 128 W 135th Place N, Skiatook, OK 74070 (918)-630-9523

MEMBERSHIP Wm. James Cloud (101) - Chairman- PO Box 651, Blanchard, OK 73010 (405) 401-3879 [email protected] Matthew Turner (6) - Central – 12720 Burr Road, Newalla, OK 74857 (405) 415-5969 [email protected] Bradley S. Rickelman (14) – N. Central - 3308 Bristol Road Ave, Stillwater, OK 74074 (405)- 473-7814 [email protected] John F. Carter (11) – S. Central - 804 W. Taliaferro Street, Madill, OK 73446 (580)-795-4684 [email protected] Robert R. Rolseth (52) – Northeast - 7818 N. 154th E. Avenue, Owasso, OK 74055 (918)- 894-3309 [email protected] Blaine McKnight (28) - Southeast – 610 Montgomery Drive #242, Durant, OK 14501 (580) 380-9784 [email protected] Timothy P. Israel (50) – Northwest - 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644 (580)-799-0566 [email protected] Glen A. Chaney (60) – Southwest – 7203 NW Willow Creek Drive, Lawton, OK 73505 (580)- 583-3430 [email protected]

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SPECIAL COMMITTEES EDUCATION Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (7) - Chmn. - P.O. Box 11423, Okla. City, OK 73136 (405)-427-3388 Timothy P. Israel (50) - 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644 (580)-799-0566 Jason E. Marshall (103) - 2917 Summit Terrace Drive, Norman, OK 73071 (405)-361-0782 Robert G. Davis (14) - 411 E Noble, Guthrie, OK 73044 (405)-282-2037

MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT Bradley S. Rickelman (14) - 3308 Bristol Road Avenue, Stillwater, OK 74074 (405)-473-7814 Kevin P. Bardy (14) - 104 S. Haven Hill Drive, Drumright, OK 74030 (918)-894-2243) Curtis K. Schuermann (52) – 22949 County Road 554, Colcord, OK 74338 (479)-238-4640

GRAND MASTER’S FESTIVAL John R. Christopher (6) – (RAM) - 3675 N. Horseshoe Drive, Guthrie, OK 73044 (405)-706- 2796 John D. Church (60) – (CM) - PO Box 70, Guthrie, OK 73044 (405)-282-1281 Gary A. Odendahl (14) – (KT) - PO Box 265, Carney, OK 74832 (405)-650-0864

REGIONAL DEGREE FESTIVALS John F. Carter (11) – Chairman- 804 W. Taliaferro Street, Madill, OK 73446 (580)-795-4684 Brian A. Buswell (7) – Central – 720 Howard Court, Edmond, OK 73003 (405) 562-0341 Bradley S. Rickelman (14) – N. Central - 3308 Bristol Road Ave, Stillwater, OK 74074 (405)- 473-7814 George Ratliff (52) - Northeast - 12412 E 83rd Street N, Owasso, OK 74055 (918)-671-1462 Timothy P. Israel (50) – Northwest – 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644 (580) 799-0566 John F. Carter (11) – S. Central - 804 W. Taliaferro Street, Madill, OK 73446 (580)-795-4684 Mark K. McFadden (3) Southeast – 457 Keats Street, Muskogee, OK 74403 (918)-869-6240 Donald E. Wolford (60) - Southwest - 912 Polk Street, Altus, OK 73521 (580)-477-3008

REGIONAL & DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE Bradley S. Rickelman (14) – (RAM) - 3308 Bristol Road Avenue, Stillwater, OK 74074 (405)- 473-7814 Kevin P. Bardy (14) – (CM) - 104 S. Haven Hill Drive, Drumright, OK 74030 (918)-894-2243 Curtis K. Schuermann (52) – (KT) - 22949 County Road 554, Colcord, OK 74338 (479)-238- 4640

ASSISTANT CUSTODIANS OF THE WORK Blaine C. McKnight (1, 28) 610 Montgomery #242, Durant, OK 74701 (580) 380-9784 Glenn H. Kinsley (72) - 711 S. Laird Street, Mooreland, OK 73852 (580)-994-5488 Rocco K. Eastridge (52) – 5320 N. 31st Street, Broken Arrow, OK 74014 (720) 217-7291 Charles L. Stuckey (25) - 132 Road Runner Drive, Ponca City, OK 74604 (580)-762-2804 R. Caleb Finch (103) - 408 Timber Ridge Road, Edmond, OK 73034 (405)-209-1551

CLARENCE BRAIN CHAPTER AWARD OF EXCELLENCE John L. Logan (72) – Chmn. - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405)-435-0318 Bradley S. Rickelman (14) - 3308 Bristol Road Avenue, Stillwater, OK 74074 (405)-473-7814 John R. Christopher (6) - 3675 N. Horseshoe Dr., Guthrie, OK 73044 (405)-706-2796 John F. Carter (11) - 804 W. Taliaferro Street, Madill, OK 73446 (580)-795-4684 58

MURROW AWARD Bradley S. Rickelman (14) – Chmn. - 3308 Bristol Road Avenue, Stillwater, OK 74074 (405)- 473-7814 John R. Christopher (6) - 3675 N. Horseshoe Drive, Guthrie, OK 73044 (405)-706-2796 John F. Carter (11) - 804 W. Taliaferro Street, Madill, OK 73446 (580)-795-4684 Gary A. Davis (14) - 620 W. Cherry Street, Drumright, OK 74030 (918)-352-4622

BRONZE MEDAL – MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD John L. Logan (72) – Chmn. - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405)-435-0318 Bradley S. Rickelman (14) - 3308 Bristol Road Avenue, Stillwater, OK 74074 (405)-473-7814 John R. Christopher (6) - 3675 N. Horseshoe Drive, Guthrie, OK 73044 (405)-706-2796 Gary A. Davis (14) - 620 W. Cherry Street, Drumright, OK 74030 (918)-352-4622

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES COMMITTEE Jon B. Greene (52) - Chmn. - 4851 S. 70th East Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74112 (918)-639-8320 Robert W. McLeod (52) - 4001 S. Date Place, Broken Arrow, OK 74011 (918)-810-0243 John R. Christopher (6) - 3675 N. Horseshoe Drive, Guthrie, OK 73044 (405)-706-2796

NECROLOGY Wm. James Cloud (101) – PO Box 651, Blanchard, OK 73010 (405)-401-3879

ROYAL ARCH RESEARCH ASSISTANCE John R. Christopher (6) - 3675 N. Horseshoe Drive, Guthrie, OK 73044 (405)-706-2796 William R. Newell (7) – 111 Woolbridge Circle, Edmond, OK 73012 (405)-590-8616 Kenton M. Israel (7) 624 Ellsworth Avenue, Yukon, OK 73099 (918) 914-1448

MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION 2016-19 (CM) John D. Allford (1) - P.O. Box 3361, McAlester, OK 74502 (918)-424-7766 2017-20 (KT) Elwood M. Isaacs (55) - 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405)-255-7044 2018-21 (RAM) David A. Ray (24) - 11921 Maple Valley Dr., Okla. City, OK 73170 (405)-735- 1028

COMMITTEE ON PLACE Jay A. Wall (1) – Chmn. - 4503 Hollycrest Lane, Edmond, OK 73025 (405)-210-6974 David A. Ray (24) – 11921 Maple Valley Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73170 (405) 735-1028 Brian A. Buswell (7) – 720 Howard Court, Edmond, OK 73003 (405) 562-0341 (C) M.E. Grand High Priest ex officio

COMMITTEE ON APPRECIATION Donald G. Jones (24) – 157 Stonebridge Blvd Apt 2117, Edmond, OK 73013 (405)-513-4544 Newell K. Barker (55) – 5620 East Place, Bartlesville, OK 74006 (918)-333-1889 Elwood M. Isaacs (55) – 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405) 364-0215

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PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS ASSOCIATION Ronald L. Carr (25) - 3001 El Camino Street, Ponca City, OK 74604 (580)-761-6616 Robert R. Rolseth (52) - 1st V.P. - 7818 N. 154th E. Avenue, Owasso, OK 74055 (918)-894- 3309 Donnie G. Higginbotham (1) - 2nd V.P. – 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580) 919-7769 Charles L. Stuckey (25) - Sec. - 132 Road Runner Drive, Ponca City, OK 74604 (580)-762- 2804

CLOSING REMARKS AND GREETINGS FROM DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

Remarks and greetings were received from Companion James Hodge, M∴E∴ General Grand High Priest, General Grand Chapter, R.A.M., International.

PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS – OKLAHOMA

*1890 Joseph Samuel Murrow – Oklahoma #2, Atoka *1890-91 Edmond Henry Doyle – Indian #1, McAlester *1891-92 Robert William Hill – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1892-93 DeForest DeFrancis Leach – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City *1893 Walter Noel Evans – Tahlequah #5, Tahlequah *1893-94 Leo Edmond Bennett – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1894-95 Selwyn Douglas – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City *1895-96 Zachary Taylor Walrond – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1896-97 Napoleon Bonaparte Maxey – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1897-98 George Henry Bruce – Ardmore #11, Ardmore *1898-99 Philip Colfax Rosenbaum – Guthrie #6, Guthrie *1898-1900 George William Spencer – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City *1900-01 Jonas Altizer Lee – Rush Springs #16, Rush Springs *1901-02 William Lemuel Eagleton – Tyrian #20, *1902-03 Ira Brown Kirkland – Purcell #10, Purcell *1903-04 Herbert Johnston Evans – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1904-05 John Coyle – Rush Springs #16, Rush Springs *1905-06 Eugene Hamilton – Chickasha #17, Chickasha *1906-07 William Henry Essex – Indian #1, McAlester *1907-08 Robert Y. Morrison – Oklahoma #2, Atoka *1908-09 Daniel Morris Hailey – Indian #1, McAlester *1909-10 Isham Hamilton Goss Hulme – Weatherford #31, Weatherford *1910-11 Beauregard Benjamin Pollock – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City *1911-12 Christopher Springer – Indian #1, McAlester *1912-13 Milo Arthur Nelson – Lawton #44, Lawton *1913-14 Henry Kimball Ricker – Keystone #9, *1914-15 Charles Worman Tedrowe – Elk City #50, Elk City *1915-16 Edgar A. Cook – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City *1916-17 James A. Scott – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1917-18 Bert Duncan Ashbrook – Blackwell #43, Blackwell *1918-19 Jabez Holmes Mann – Indian #1, McAlester 60

*1919-20 J. Angus Gillis – Frederick #41, Frederick *1920-21 Harold Bliss Downing – Oklahoma #2, Atoka *1921-22 Eugene P. McMahon – Lawton #44, Lawton *1922-23 Ernest L. Wilson – Tulsa #52, Tulsa *1923-24 Edward Payson Gallup – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City *1924-25 Thomas Jefferson Wells – Enid #27, Enid *1925-26 Charles E. Creager – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1926-27 Emerson Burns – Poteau #77, Poteau *1927-28 Elisha W. Townsend – Shawnee #32, Shawnee *1928-29 Thomas Buford Frensley – Ardmore #11, Ardmore *1929-30 Frank Smith – Indian #1, McAlester *1930-31 John William Rackley – Alfalfa #66, *1931-32 Leslie Herbert Swan – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City *1932-33 Charles Granville Watson – Keystone #9, *1933-34 Walter Moore Rainey – Oklahoma #2, Atoka *1934-35 Edson Angus McMillan – Ada #26, Ada *1935-36 Edward Milton Washington – Holdenville #71, Holdenville *1936-37 Benjamin Hersey Frohock – Blackwell #43, Blackwell *1937-38 Joseph Lee Rodgers – Hugo #84, Hugo *1938-39 Rupert Jennings Daugherty – Bartlesville #55, Bartlesville *1939-40 Newton Arrie Lale – Shawnee #32, Shawnee *1940-41 Charles Neal Cutter – Woodward #72, Woodward *1941-42 Clarence Brain – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City *1942-43 Hayward Homa Skaggs, Sr. – Enid #27, Enid *1943-44 Ralph W. Driskill – Pauls Valley #82, Pauls Valley *1944-45 Jesse A. Todd – Oklahoma City #91. Bethany *1945-46 Daniel Washington Swaffar – Ada #26, Ada *1946-47 Richard Enos Newhouse – Tulsa #52, Tulsa *1947-48 Carl Frederick Hansen – Hugo #84, Hugo *1948-49 Orin C. Darling – Lawton #44, Lawton *1949-50 Fridtiof Maurice Lumbard – Muskogee #3 *1950-51 Roy R. Russel – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City *1951-52 William H. Powell – Ada #26, Ada *1952-53 James W. Greathouse – Enid #27, Enid *1953-54 W. King Larimore – Oklahoma City #91, Bethany *1954-55 Andy Elmer Anderson – Elk City #50, Elk City *1955-56 Glenn Baylor Young – Tulsa #52, Tulsa *1956-57 Robert H. Jelley – Lawton #44, Lawton *1957-58 James Riley Finney – Hugo #84, Hugo *1958-59 Shade Durrett Neely – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1959-60 Lewis Hurst Wheeler – Olivet #25, Ponca City *1960-61 Walter Brittain – Ardmore #11, Ardmore *1961-62 Wilbert B. Boggs – Bartlesville #55, Bartlesville *1962-63 George W. Evans – Oklahoma City #91, Bethany *1963-64 Raymond Jack Freeman – Okmulgee #39, Okmulgee *1964-64 Robbins Frank Kendall – Duncan #21, Duncan *1964-65 Norman Eugene Earl Angel – Tulsa #52 *1965-66 M. Ross Hardin – Muskogee #3, Muskogee 61

*1966-67 Raymond Shultz – Hobart #37, Hobart *1967-68 George W. Wright – Optima #70, Optima *1968-69 Cleo A. Walton – Pauls Valley #82, Pauls Valley *1969-70 Norman P Bullock – Oklahoma City #91, Bethany *1970-71 Aix B. Harrison – Stillwater #14, Stillwater *1971-72 Ben F. Mandlebaum – Bartlesville #55, Bartlesville *1972-73 Robert L. Taylor – Tulsa #52, Tulsa 1973-74 Neal D. Leech – Shawnee #32, Shawnee *1974-75 John C. Shanklin – Stillwater #14, Stillwater 1975-76 Charles L. Stuckey – Olivet #25, Ponca City *1976-77 Carl R. Burrows – Keystone #102, *1977-78 Robert H. Bibb – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1978-79 Seymour B. Ingerson – Okmulgee #39, Okmulgee *1979-80 C. W. Epperson – Shawnee #32, Shawnee *1980-81 Robert E. Fielden – Norman #24, Norman *1981-82 Kenneth D. Buckley, Okmulgee #39, Okmulgee *1982-83 Allen E. Isselhart – Shawnee #32, Shawnee *1983-84 Donald W. Rimmer – Norman #24, Norman *1984-85 Eugene Fields – Tulsa #52, Tulsa 1985-86 John J. Petrik – Grant County #99, *1986-87 Vincent S. Juliano – Capitol Hill #101, Midwest City *1987-88 Robert B. Russell – Lawton #44, Lawton *1988-89 John A. Spencer – Norman #24, Norman *1989-90 Ellis Sappington – Muskogee #3, Muskogee *1990-91 Glenn Tuttle – Tulsa #52, Tulsa 1991-92 Kenneth L. Lowmiller – Lawton #44, Lawton *1992-93 C. Dean Ford – Norman #24, Norman *1993-94 Rex L. Bowen – Cimarron Valley #81, Drumright *1994-95 Paul G. Watkins – Tulsa #52, Tulsa *1995-96 Donald M. Keiser – Lawton #44, Lawton 1996-97 Elwood M. Isaacs – Bartlesville #55, Bartlesville 1997-98 David A. Ray – Shawnee #32, Shawnee *1998-99 Donald W. Askins – Shawnee #32, Shawnee *1999-00 Jesse H. Burns – Tulsa #52, Tulsa *2000 William J. “Bill” Cloud – Oklahoma City #91, Bethany *2000-01 Jimmie R. Dooley – Cimarron Valley #81, Drumright 2001-02 William D. Bowie – Shawnee #32, Shawnee *2002-03 Charles F. Gillentine – Olivet #25, Ponca City 2003-04 Newell K. Barker – Bartlesville #55, Bartlesville 2004-05 Joseph M. Lusk – Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City *2005-06 James E. Smyrl – Tulsa #52, Tulsa 2006-07 Bobby L. Carter – Shawnee #32, Shawnee 2007-08 Glenn H. Kinsley – Woodward #72, Woodward 2008-09 Timothy P. Israel – Elk City #50, Elk City 2009-10 Donnie G. Higginbotham – McAlester # 1, McAlester 2010-11 Ronald L. Carr – Olivet #25, Ponca City 2011-12 John E. King – Altus #60, Altus 2012-13 Robert R. Rolseth - Tulsa #52, Tulsa 62

2013-14 Donald G. Jones - Norman #24, Norman 2014-15 Robert G. Davis – Stillwater # 14, Stillwater 2015-16 Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. - Cyrus # 7, Oklahoma City 2016-17 James R. Taylor, Jr. - Tulsa #52, Tulsa 2017-18 Kenton M. Israel - Cyrus #7, Oklahoma City * Deceased

JOSEPH SAMUEL MURROW AWARD

HARVEY C. JOHNSON, JR.

Companion Harvey Johnson has been instrumental in the survival and growth of Muskogee Chapter No. 3. Companion Johnson has served his Chapter this year as King while at the same time assisting with the duties of the Chapter Secretary. Companion Harvey has been instrumental in keeping the records of our various York Rite Bodies up to date. In a time when our beloved Chapter was facing the loss of its Charter Companion Johnson worked diligently to see our Chapter not only survive, but flourish! He worked tirelessly to get many of the older inactive members to start participating again. He also was instrumental in getting many of our Master Masons to consider joining the York Rite. This I can attest to personally! Companion Johnson is not only a key member of our York Rite Bodies but is also a very active member of his church as well as the community. He has been very active through the years in his Blue Lodge. As a matter of fact he served his first term as Worshipful Master for Muskogee Lodge No. 28 this year. A year in which he also received his 50 year membership award!!! Companion Harvey also served as the Deputy Master of Muskogee Council No. 2 and Treasurer of Oriental Lodge No. 430 where he is a plural member. He has also served as a member of the Masonic Building Association and was instrumental in getting our Building on the Nation Register of Historic Places. Companion Johnson is also an active member of the Scottish Rite and works diligently as an officer of the Muskogee County Scottish Rite Society. His efforts within the Scottish Rite were recognized a couple of years ago when he was awarded the honor of receiving his KCCH. Companion Johnson has also served at many different levels within the Shrine. He is a Past Potentate of Bedouin Shrine where he also served for many years as their Recorder. Companion Johnson was appointed to the Board of Governor’s for the Shreveport Shriners Hospital. During his term he was instrumental in that hospitals survival and continued success. Companion Johnson impacted the lives of many area children during his years as an educator and some were so impressed with him that they have even followed in his footsteps by joining the Lodge and York Rite. Yet as active and generous as Companion Johnson is, he continues to shy away from any form of recognition. He would be the first to put others in the spotlight ahead of himself, even when it is largely through his efforts and generosity that we continue to not only survive but thrive!

JOHN D. HOLMAN

Companion Holman was exalted in 1976. He served Cyrus Chapter No. 7, R.A.M., as it's High Priest in 1979. He went on to serve Alpha Council No. 18, C.M., 63 as it's Illustrious Master in 1981 and to serve Oklahoma City Lodge No. 36, A.F. & A.M., as it's Worshipful Master in 1982. In addition to his more than forty years of service to his own Lodge and Chapter, Companion Holman can routinely be found selflessly serving his Brethren and Companions in many ways, such as holding Schools of Instruction prior to stated communications of India Lodge No. 551, A.F. & A.M., arriving before dawn to cook breakfast prior to stated communications of Day Lodge No. 547, A.F. & A.M., and conducting Masonic funeral services for our departed Brethren and Companions. It is clear that Companion Holman has for many, many years given of his time and talents "without the hope of fee or reward and over and above the call of duty." His meritorious record of service to Oklahoma Capitular Masonry, and the Masonic Fraternity in general, make a compelling statement as to his worthiness to be recognized with this significant award.

JOSEPH SAMUEL MURROW AWARD RECIPIENTS

1956 Herman A. Vaughan, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton 1959 George M. Beal, Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101, R.A.M., OKC 1964 David M. McCain, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee 1965 Herschel W. Anderson, Hobart Chapter No. 37, R.A.M., Hobart 1966 Aix B. Harrison, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater Hugh T. Richardson, Clinton Chapter No. 69, R.A.M., Clinton 1969 J. W. Thomas, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater 1970 Claude Wentworth, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa Russell Weeks, Guymon Chapter No. 70, R.A.M., Guymon Henry L. Hardin, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee 1971 Henry Jess Berline, Grant County Chapter No. 99, R.A.M., Medford Joseph Hill Cummings, Cyrus Chapter No. 7, R.A.M., OKC 1972 Charles H. Thompson, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater Vernon C. Tollison, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee 1974 Don M. Coulter, Miami Chapter No. 93, R.A.M., Miami John E. Harvey, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater 1975 L. D. Clark, Cyrus Chapter No. 7, R.A.M., Oklahoma City J. D. Edmonson, Grant County Chapter No. 99, R.A.M., Medford Irl Brewer Ream, Hobart Chapter No. 37, R.A.M., Hobart 1977 George C. Ward, Miami Chapter No. 99, R.A.M., Miami Floyd Bernard Cottrell, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 1978 Darrel Winston Hughes, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee Ivan Hart Routon, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton William Oscar Woodall, Miami Chapter No. 93, R.A.M., Miami 1979 Grant Leopold, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee John L. Francis, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., OKC Don Roberts Chance, Miami Chapter No. 93, R.A.M., Miami William Walter Merryman, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City 1980 Curtis A. Mackey, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City Robert O. Tupper, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., OKC Albert L. Page, Keystone Chapter No. 102, R.A.M., Tipton

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1981 Carl Woodrow Brown, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee James Carl Martin, Keystone Chapter No. 102, R.A.M., Tipton 1982 Donald Mark Keiser, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton 1983 Bill Marvin Witt, Keystone Chapter No. 102, R.A.M., Tipton William B. McBride, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa Clyde E. Farley, Miami Chapter No. 93, R.A.M., Miami Donald Ray Reuber, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City 1984 Walter A. Crook, Ada Chapter No. 26, R.A.M., Ada Charles J. Engle, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville Harold Rea, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City John H. Whippey, Miami Chapter No. 93, R.A.M., Miami 1985 Cecil C. Adcox, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee Carl L. Fox, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton Maurice L. Lashbrook, Ada Chapter No. 26, R.A.M., Ada 1986 Lester T. Craft, Ada Chapter No. 26, R.A.M., Ada Robert B. Christman, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa T. Earl Curb, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., OKC Everette M. Baldwin, Miami Chapter No. 93, R.A.M., Miami 1987 Fred Samuel Ball, Jr., Norman Chapter No. 24, R.A.M., Norman Glenn Dewey Murrell, Keystone No. 102, R.A.M., Tipton John Stallings Woodward, Jr., Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton 1988 Raymond Hollis Dickens, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa Russell Jennings Long, Chickasha Chapter No. 17, R.A.M., Chickasha 1989 Stephen William Spleth, Grant County Chapter No. 99, R.A.M., Medford Elwood Murl Isaacs, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville 1990 Howard Elton Ridgway, Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101, R.A.M., Midwest City Andrew J. Vloedman, Woodward Chapter No. 72, R.A.M., Woodward 1991 James Viele, Jr., Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City Fred R. Whitehead, Keystone Chapter No. 102, R.A.M., Tipton 1992 William Edward Wickliffe, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa Amos Grant Robison, Norman Chapter No. 24, R.A.M., Norman 1993 Joseph Edwin Post, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee William L. Campbell, Cimarron Valley Chapter No. 81, R.A.M., Drumright 1994 John D. Miller, Jr., Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 1995 Robert D. Mitchell, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton Ira F. Elledge, Chickasha Chapter No. 17, R.A.M., Chickasha William Hall, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee James D. Walker, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville 1996 Chester R. Cowen, Chickasha Chapter No. 17, R.A.M., Chickasha William A. Baines, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee Willard E. Phillips, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City Barry Spradling, Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101, R.A.M., Midwest City 1997 Larry Don Horton, Chickasha Chapter No. 17, R.A.M., Chickasha Virgil Everett Morse, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 1998 Harold Marion Tolle, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee Rufus Charles Hughes, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee 1999 Charles Newton Haley, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Broken Arrow 2000 Richard Dunaway, Cimarron Valley Chapter No. 81, R.A.M., Drumright 65

2001 John Wade Vaughan, Jr., Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Broken Arrow 2002 William D. Frasier, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater 2003 Dale Matthew Braden, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Broken Arrow 2004 Alfred D. Fryman, Elk City Chapter No. 50, R.A.M., Elk City Robert E. Goode, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville 2005 Andrew Buryl Palmer, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 2006 Robert Richard Rolseth, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 2007 Anthony Morris Leonhard, Cyrus Chapter No. 7, R.A.M., OKC 2008 Joe H. Britton, Elk City Chapter No. 50, R.A.M., Elk City 2009 James Roy Taylor, Jr., Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 2010 Harvey W. Kaylor, Altus Chapter No. 60, R.A.M., Altus 2011 Mike W. Sexton, Indian Chapter No. 1, R.A.M., McAlester 2012 Robert D. Cundiff, Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101, R.A.M., Midwest City 2013 Truman B. Burns, Guthrie Chapter No. 6, Guthrie 2014 Tommy M. Johnston, Guthrie Chapter No. 6, Guthrie 2015 Blaine McKnight, Texoma Chapter No. 28, Colbert Robert Caleb Finch, Veritas Chapter No. 103, Norman 2016 Tommy Childs, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, Tulsa Donald E. Wolford, Altus Chapter No. 60, Altus 2017 Harvey C. Johnson, Jr., Muskogee Chapter No. 3, Muskogee John D. Holman, Cyrus Chapter No. 7, Oklahoma City

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE BRONZE MEDAL AWARD

JAMES D. NOBLES

This award is given to the Royal Arch Mason who is considered worthy based on exceptional and meritorious service to Capitular Masonry above and beyond the call of duty.

Companion Nobles was exalted in 2009 and has served Cyrus Chapter as High Priest in 2014 and is a member of the Holy Order of High Priesthood of Oklahoma. Companion Nobles' constant attention to the affairs of the Chapter, the mentoring he provides to new members and officers, and the example of selfless service he provides has made an incalculable contribution to Cyrus Chapter. He served Siloam Lodge No. 276 as Worshipful Master in 2007. In 2013 and 2014, he served the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of the State of Oklahoma as District Deputy Grand Master for District No. 21. He also served for many years as the Secretary of District No. 21 and currently serves the Grand Lodge as Chairman of the Investment Policy Committee and as a member of the Publicity and Public Relations Committee. Companion Nobles served Alpha Council No. 18 as Illustrious Master in 2015 and is a member of the Order of the Sword and Trowel of Oklahoma, which he currently serves as Sentinel. He served Oklahoma Commandery No. 3 as Commander in 2015 and is a member of the Oklahoma Past Commanders Association. In addition, he is also serving the Grand Council as District Deputy Master for District No. 2. He is a member of the Guthrie Valley of the A. & A.S.R., where he has been invested with the rank of Knight Commander of the Court of Honour. He is also a member of Oklahoma Priory No. 9, Knights of the York Cross of Honor and a member of Father Murrow Council No. ten, Allied Masonic Degrees. 66

Companion Nobles' meritorious record of service to Oklahoma Capitular Masonry and the Masonic Fraternity in general make a compelling statement as to his worthiness to be recognized with this significant award.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE BRONZE MEDAL AWARD RECIPIENTS

In 1951 the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons established the Distinguished Service Bronze Medal to be awarded each year to a Royal Arch Mason in each Grand Chapter affiliated with the General Grand Chapter. Each Grand Chapter nominates the Companion to receive the Award for his Distinguished Service; the award is made in the name of the General Grand Chapter; the only provision being that a Grand or Past Grand Officer of the Grand Chapter shall not be eligible for the same. The following have been the recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal in Oklahoma. * 1952 Joseph S. Lewis, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City * 1953 Edward B. Hampton, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville * 1954 Ansel M. Crowder, Perry Chapter No. 15, R.A.M., Perry * 1955 W. S. Durst, Guymon Chapter No. 70, R.A.M., Guymon * 1956 Dryden George Shelton, Hobart Chapter No. 37, R.A.M., Hobart * 1957 Percy G. Howes, Murrow Chapter No. 2, R.A.M., Atoka * 1958 Kenneth S. Adams, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville * 1959 George G. Duff, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City * 1960 Raymond Shultz, Hobart Chapter No. 37, R.A.M., Hobart * 1961 Anson P. Shuman, Ardmore Chapter No. 11, R.A.M., Ardmore * 1962 Frank E. Eldred, Drumright Chapter No. 83, R.A.M., Drumright * 1963 Jess P. Whitaker, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., Oklahoma City * 1964 Delbert Pidgeon, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville * 1965 John Wesley Raley, Sr., Shawnee Chapter No. 32, Shawnee * 1966 Oliver S. Wilham, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater * 1967 Ben F. Mandlebaum, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville * 1968 John Willis Steward, Pauls Valley Chap No. 82, R.A.M., Pauls Valley * 1969 Doctor Lewellen Cooley, Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101, R.A.M., Oklahoma City * 1971 James Jefferson Thorne, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater *1972 Chester L. Moffett, Shawnee Chapter No. 32, R.A.M., Shawnee * 1973 Russell L. Maxwell, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa * 1974 Everett H. Carbaugh, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., Oklahoma City * 1975 John R. F. Millican, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa * 1976 Nelson Alfred Shepherd, Olivet Chapter No. 25, R.A.M., Ponca City * 1977 F. Carley Bryant, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa * 1978 James C. Taylor, Elk City Chapter No. 50, R.A.M. Elk City * 1979 Chester M. Cowen, Chickasha Chapter No. 17, R.A.M., Chickasha * 1980 Fred J. Smith, Shawnee Chapter No. 32, R.A.M., Shawnee * 1981 Donald W. Rimmer, Norman Chapter No. 24, R.A.M., Norman * 1982 Darrel W. Hughes, Okmulgee Chapter No. 39, R.A.M., Okmulgee 1984 Barry C. Spradling, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., Oklahoma City * 1985 John L. Francis, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., Oklahoma City * 1986 Howard G. Parker, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa * 1987 T. Earl Curb, Oklahoma City Chapter No. 91, R.A.M., Oklahoma City 1988 James O. Rust, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee 67

* 1989 Melvin M. Jennings, Jr., Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton * 1990 Arthur A. Farrington, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton * 1991 Charles Emmitt Williams, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater 1992 Elwood M. Isaacs, Bartlesville Chapter No. 55, R.A.M., Bartlesville * 1993 William L. Keeling, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee * 1994 L. D. Clark, Cyrus Chapter No. 7, R.A.M., Oklahoma City 1995 Ronald Jack Chambers, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa * 1996 Rufus Charles Hughes, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, R.A.M., Muskogee * 1997 Paul A. Fitch, Ardmore Chapter No. 11, R.A.M., Ardmore * 1998 Albert Wild, Shawnee Chapter No. 32, R.A.M., Shawnee 1999 Orlan R. Harrington, Cyrus Chapter No. 7, R.A.M., Oklahoma City 2000 Lanny Sander, Woodward Chapter No. 72, R.A.M., Woodward 2001 Robert T. Shipe, Capitol Hill Chapter No. 101, R.A.M., Midwest City * 2002 Charles Moss, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 2003 Bobby J. Stalnaker, Lawton Chapter No. 44, R.A.M., Lawton 2004 Timothy Peter Israel, Elk City Chapter No. 50, RAM, Elk City 2005 Bobby L. Laws, Altus Chapter No. 60, R.A.M., Altus 2006 Harvey W. Kaylor, Altus Chapter No. 60, R.A.M., Altus * 2007 Joseph C. Tannehill, Indian Chapter No. 1, R.A.M., McAlester 2008 Edwin C. Womack, Elk City Chapter No. 50, R.A.M., Elk City 2009 Rocco Keith Eastridge, Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 2010 Gary A. Odendahl, Stillwater Chapter No. 14, R.A.M., Stillwater 2011 Monte Gene Hendrix, Indian Chapter No. 1, R.A.M., McAlester 2012 Anthony Wayne Keck. Tulsa Chapter No. 52, R.A.M., Tulsa 2013 Tommy M. Johnston, Guthrie Chapter No. 6, Guthrie 2014 Mark A. Critchfield, Guthrie Chapter No. 6, Guthrie 2015 James E. Halbrook, Olivet Chapter No. 25, Ponca City 2016 Marshall M. Clayton, Muskogee Chapter No. 3, Muskogee 2017 James D. Nobles, Cyrus Chapter No. 7, Oklahoma City

EPHRAIM KIRBY AWARD

This prestigious award serves as an opportunity to recognize special Companions who have attained past presiding rank in their Grand York Rite bodies (Lodge, Chapter, Council, Commandery) and who have then gone on to continue their work and commitment to service even beyond the term of their office, or beyond the normal boundaries of dedication. The following individuals are recipients of this award:

2013 - Elwood M. Isaacs 2014 - John L. Logan 2016 - David A. Ray 2014 - Gary A. Davis 2015 - Timothy P. Israel 2017 - Donald G. Jones 2014 - Robert G. Davis 2015 - Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. 2018 - Glenn H. Kinsley

GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER SILVER MEDAL

Recipients shall be limited to one each Triennium for each Royal Arch Region, and four at-large medals. The Deputy General Grand High Priest reviews the recommendations and sends it to the General Grand High Priest for his approval.

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RECIPIENTS FROM OKLAHOMA

*F. M. Lumbard 1975 * Bernard F. Mandlebaum 1993 *Kenneth D. Buckley 2008 Elwood M. Isaacs 2011 Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. 2017 *Deceased

GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER GOLD MEDAL

Recipients shall be selected when the following qualifications are met: The recipient must be a Royal Arch Mason and must qualify for the following reasons: One Medal is to be presented for outstanding activity in PUBLIC SERVICE; One Medal for outstanding contributions in the field of ARTS AND SCIENCES; and One Medal for outstanding BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENTS. Recommendations are sent directly to the General Grand High Priest, who in turn, will consult with the Dias General Grand Officers regarding his final decision. RECIPIENTS FROM OKLAHOMA

*Kenneth S. Adams 1960 Roy Clark 1993 *Deceased

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GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA — 2018 GRAND REP GRAND REP JURISDICTION GRAND SECRETARY IN OKLAHOMA OTHER JURISDICTION Alabama Hiram O. Williams, Jr. Bobby L. Carter Joseph D. Owen Alaska Dennis Oakland Jon J. Giddings George Watt Arizona George E. Weil Glen H. Kinsley Oscar D. Sims Arkansas Dick E. Browning Johnny D. Allford Jerry Whorton California Philip A. Hardiman David J. Williams Charles Swedblom Colorado Roy A. Snyder John R. Christopher George E. West Connecticut Charles B. Fowler John D. Church Robert A. Colbourn Delaware Mark E. Irwin Gary A. Odendahl Franklin R. Townsend District of Columbia Teko A. Folly David A. Ray Maurice R. Minner, Jr. Florida John R. Miller James D. Nobles C. Allen Pattison Georgia Wade C. Smith James R. Taylor, Jr. Van Melder Hawaii Keith N. Isaacson William J. Cloud George N. Kahopea, Sr. Idaho Norman C. Lane James T. Bunce Illinois Berry D. Weer Kim D. Crissler Indiana Richard A. Lochner Lewis A. Hullum Mark A. Kester,Sr. Iowa Rusty L. Hill William R. Kauten Kansas Allan D. Jackson John J. Petrik Ernest M. Griffiths Kentucky James H. King, Jr. Kenneth Lowmiller Jimmy Lones Louisiana Ed L. Horton Kevin P. Bardy Edwin L. Horton, Jr. Maine Harold E. Birt, Jr. George W. Ratliff John Nomleggi Maryland Vernon H. Huebschman Robert T. Shipe Donald J. Hawkins Massachusetts and Robert C. Corr Michael E. Hampton David L. Riley Michigan Donald L. Galway Ronald J. Chambers John Hoyt Minnesota Gary A. Odegard O. Ray Harrington Lewis D. Seely Mississippi Floyd Tomas Jones Donnie Higgingbotham Edward G. Holland Missouri Kevin B. Sample Ronald L. Carr Mrvin Painter Montana Roger E. Cathel Kish L. Thomas Vernon A. Nenetz Nebraska Dennis A. Newman John F. Carter Steven C. Smith, I Nevada Michael E. Reinhardt Bradley S. Rickelman G. Michael Urso New Hampshire Dennis A. Sheridan Joe R. Manning, Jr. Leonard S. Sousa New Jersey Scharles R. Johnson Alvin L. Zach New Mexico Dennis R. Detrow Adam R. Taylor Jesse O. Martindale New York Michael T. Dunn William D. Bowie, Jr. E. William Whittaker North Carolina D. Allen Surratt Charles L. Stuckey Timothy A. Dahlman North Dakota Curtis Stofferahn Robert O. Tupper Clifford A. Cranna Ohio Dale G. Ray, Jr. Ralph K. Harris Curtis M. Jackson Oregon Dalvin L. Hollaway Timothy P. Israel Thomas L. Crowder Pennsylvania George R. Haynes Matthew D. McGee George W. Young Rhode Island John A. Larson III John E. King James M. Fogarty South Carolina Gary B. "Buck" Jolley Elwood M. Isaacs Phillip G. Russell South Dakota George E. Bauder Kenton M. Israel Donald R. Salmon Tennessee Rick Hoover John D. Miller, Jr. Michael R. Byrd Texas Orville L. O'Neill John L. Logan W. David Melear Utah Charles E. Warren Daniel Christopher John L. Elwell, Jr. Vermont Bruce R. Howard Brian Buswell Wendell H. Chaffee Virginia Gordon H. Sprigg, Jr. William A. Nation Charles Edwin Cave Washington Robert R. Benish Steven P. Guerrero, Jr. Ross Brabley Othus West Virginia Larry T. Bates Bartis M. Kent Arthur J. Davison Wisconsin Brian J. Hudy Robert R. Rolseth Eugene R. Kuhnwald Wyoming Kenneth M. Badget Donald E. Wolford Stanley N. McIrvin

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GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA — 2018 GRAND REP GRAND REP JURISDICTION GRAND SECRETARY IN OKLAHOMA OTHER JURISDICTION Argentina Miguel Bogado George Saruba Austria Gunter G. Steurer Austrailia-New South Wales Ezra Ron Duckworth Michael A. Davis Stephen Brown Australia-Queensland John F. Frank Jon B. Greene Donald H. Long Australia-South Michael Olive David Hoard John E. Acland Australia-Victoria W. L. Smith George H. Turpin Australia-West Barry A. Nugent A. Dean Monroe Norman Barry Carter Belgium Klaus Greitmann Glen A. Scheid Brazil Paulo Roberto Curi Blaine McKnight Canada-Alberta Marvyn R. Rogers Canada-British Columbia Canada-New Brunswick Eric J. Johnson Robert G. Davis Ambry G. Newman Canada-Manitoba Neil McMillan Canada-Nova Scotia, Frederick W. Richard Michael G. Aston Timothy R. Outerbridge Canada-Newfoundland Gordon J. Abbott Gary A. Davis Lawrence Bentley & Labrador, Canada Canada-Ontario Richard James Jackson Kyle T. Israel Shane Eldridge Canada-Quebec John E. Leide Neal D. Leach Charles D. McCormack Canada-Saskatchewan Richard JJ. Gutfriend Curtis K. Schuermann William F. Leipert Croatia Goran Kniewald Finland Antti Piirto Patrick D. Couch Juha Viitala France Francis Monni, La Guilloliere Jon J. Giddings R. Young Greece Athanasios Nikolaidis Garry D. Odom Nicolaos Stravropoulos India S. Krishnan Robert C. Finch B.C. Ray Ireland D. Barry Lyons Robert G. Davis Herbert Knowles Israel Eitan Ayalon L. Erik Stuckey Robert Mannheimer Italy Almerindo Duranti Matthew T. Cargill Glouanna Smojur Mexico US Eduardo Velasco Briceno Netherlands Peter G. Kok Robert E. Goode A.E. Dodokvanhell New Zealand Alan Hart Marshall M. Clayton H.L. Allen Panama Alexander Lopez Paraguay Odilon F. Ayala Alegre Philippines Danio C. Datu, Sr. Franklin J. Demonteverde Portugal Miguel Caetano Colaco Jose Salgado Braz Romania Traian Popescu Scotland Grahame J. Smith Kenneth L. Lowmiller George MacLeod Spain Jordi Rodriques Togo Herve Eric Awide Pana Venezuela Alberto Olgado Martinez Julio Serrano Keisten

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2017 DIRECTORY OF CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS OF OKLAHOMA

NO. NAME & LOCATION HIGH PRIEST SECRETARY MEETING DAY CHARTER

1 INDIAN Christopher A. Botts Monte Gene Hendrix 4th Monday 21 Feb 1878 2d & Adams P.O. Box 3335 7:00 pm McAlester 74501 McAlester 74502-3335 918-423-6360 (H)918-423-6249

3 MUSKOGEE Mark K. McFadden Marshall M. Clayton 2nd Wed 6 Nov 1890 121 S. 6th St. PO Box 1037 6:00 p.m. Muskogee 74402 Muskogee 74402 918-682-0251 (H)918-616-8032

6 GUTHRIE Bryan C. Shackelford Tommy M. Johnston 2nd Thurs 6 Nov 1890 1419 N. Walnut 2808 Ashe Brooke Place 7:30 pm Guthrie 73044 Edmond 73034 (H)405-341-1081

7 CYRUS Brian A. Buswell Clyde Schoolfield, Jr 2d & 4th Weds 9 Sep 1890 2935 W. Britton Rd. PO Box 11423 7:00 pm Oklahoma City 73112 Oklahoma City 73136 (C) 405-427-3388

11 ARDMORE Ronald Jones John Carter 2d Monday 10 Aug 1893 1032 Cherry P.O. Box 14 7:30 pm Ardmore 73401 Ardmore 73402-0014 580-223-239 (C)580-795-4684

14 STILLWATER John Turner Gary Odendahl 2d & 4th Wed 10 Aug 1895 322 W. Miller 338744 E. 840 Rd. 7:30 pm Stillwater 74074 Camey 74832 405-372-7520 (C) 405-650-0864

24 NORMAN Matthew A. Turner Louis Khoury 2nd Thurs 26-Sep-1928 1700 N. Porter 7:30 pm Norman 73071 405-321-7310 (C)405-990-1676

25 OLIVET Justin McGee James E. Halbrook 2nd Tuesday 3 Sep 1928 1200 W. Grand 1602 E. Woodland Rd. Chap & Coun 7:00pm Ponca City 74601 Ponca City 74604 4th Tuesday (H)580-762-8955 Commandery 7:00 pm

28 TEXOMA John E. King, Jr. Blaine McKnight 4th Thurs 23 Apr 2010 103 S. Burney St. 610 Montgomery #242 7:30 pm Colbert, OK 74733 Durant, OK 74701 580-380-9784

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44 LAWTON Dennis Plunkett Robert Shady 4th Tuesday 18-Apr-1905 702 SW C St. 702 SW “C” Ave Chap & Coun 7:00 pm Lawton 73505 Lawton, OK 73505 1St Tuesday 580-353-4606 (C)580-355-2545 Commandery 7:00 pm

50 ELK CITY Paul T. Currell Timothy P. Israel 1st & 3rd Tues 9-Apr-1906 102½ N. Jefferson 2018 W 7th Pl 7:30 pm Elk City 73644 Elk City 73644 580-225-0484 (C) 580-928-5715

52 TULSA Paul G. Wickberg Craig Bowman 3rd Monday 27-Apr-1907 5925 E. 9th 16947 S 87th E Pl Chap & Coun 7:00 p.m. Tulsa 74112 Bixby 74008 4th Monday (C)918-706-0686 Commandery 7:00 pm\

55 BARTLESVILLE Harold E. Watt, Jr. Robert Goode 2nd Monday 16-Apr-1907 610 NE Washington Blvd. 610 N.E. Washington Blvd Bartlesville 74006-8722 Bartlesville 74006 918-331-3831 (H)918-333-3703

60 ALTUS B. F. Rowland, Jr. Bobby L. Laws 3rd Thursday 9 Apr-2005 1120 N. Hudson 1202 N. Hudson 7:00 p.m. Altus 73521 Altus 73521 580-482-5301 (C)580-471-3105

72 WOODWARD Robert A. Freerksen Ray L. Bell 4th Thurs(Jan-Oct) 16-Apr-1912 819½ Main St. PO Box 434 2nd Thurs(Nov-Dec) Woodward 73801 Woodward 73802 7:00 p.m. 580-256-5240 806-292-3014

81 CIMARRON VALLEY James H. Rogers Gary A. Davis 1s & 3rd Weds 17-Apr-1917 212 N. Ohio P.O. Box 15 7:00 p. m. Drumright 74030 Drumright 74030-0015 918-352-4622 (H)918-352-2382 (O)918-352-4622

101 CAPITOL HILL Donald P. Spencer Robert Cundiff 3rd Friday 3-Apr-1957 14 N. Key Blvd. 516 Leslie Dr. 7:00 p.m. Midwest City 73110 Del City 73145 405-732-2034 (H)405-670-4258

103 Veritas Adam R. Taylor Jason E. Marshall Qrtly 2nd Sat 23-Apr-2010 Norman Lodge No.38 2917 Summit Terrace Dr. Last Month each Qtr 1700 N. Porter Norman, OK 73071 10:30 a.m. Norman, OK 405-321-6538

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Holy Order of the High Priesthood of Oklahoma held at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma August 19, 2017

OFFICERS PRESENT Kenton Israel Vice President & President (Protem) Daniel D. Hanttula Chaplin John E. King Recorder/Treasurer Robert R. Rolseth Master of Ceremonies Protem) James Taylor Conductor Clyde H. Schoolfield Herald John Logan Steward

CANDIDATES Brian Mathew Ragain Lawton No. 44 Steven Lee Saunders Muskogee No. 3 Donald Eugene Wolford Altus No. 60 Mark Kendell McFadden Muskogee No. 3 Bedford Forrest Rowland, Jr. Altus No. 60 Adam Robertson Taylor Veritas No. 103 Paul Gordon Wickberg Tulsa No. 52 Justin Matthew McGee Olivet No. 25 John Edwin King, Jr. Texoma No. 28 Brian Albert Buswell Cyrus No. 7 Donald Paul Spencer Capitol Hill No. 101 Johnny Dale Allford Indian No. 1 Mathew Aaron Turner Norman No. 24 William Gerald Henry Tulsa No. 24 Jonathan Annis Norman No. 21

THE OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2018-2019 President Kenton M. Israel Vice President Daniel D. Hanttula Chaplin Clyde H. Schoolfield Recorder/Treasurer John E. King Master of Ceremonies James R. Taylor Jr. Conductor John F. Carter Herald Bradley S. Rickelman Steward R. Caleb Finch Sentinel Brian Buswell

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THE GRAND COUNCIL OF

CRYPTIC MASONS

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124th Annual Assembly

Held in Norman, Oklahoma April 27 A.Dep. 3018

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WILLIAM J. CLOUD GRAND ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER 2017-18

William J. “Jim” Cloud separated from the United States Air Force after seven years of service and moved to Blanchard, Oklahoma on April 1, 1978. He has four daughters, Christie, Kimberley, Brandy and Alicia. After serving in the Air Force, he joined the Oklahoma Air National Guard as an Accountant and Budget Officer for fifteen years. He retired in 1999 after twenty-two year of Military service.

SYMBOLIC MASONRY Jim began his Masonic career by petitioning Blanchard Masonic Lodge #395 and was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on November 22, 1981. Jim was elected Worshipful Master of Blanchard Masonic Lodge #395 and served in that position in 1985. The Lodge has called him to serve in other offices and has served as Treasurer from 2010 to the present. Brother Cloud affiliated with Willow Lodge #433 in December, 1986, Pontotoc Lodge #136 in 1989, Mangum Lodge #61 in June, 1991 and Guildhall Lodge #553 in March 2014, serving as Chaplin in 2015. On joining Masonry, Jim found a love for the Masonic ritual. He earned his “C” Lecturer’s Card in the Masonic lecture in January, 1982. He continued to enhance his ritual credentials by earning his “A” Lecturer’s Card in October, 1983. Jim received his 25 year “A” Certificate in 2013. District #21 Certificate Lecturer’s Training Association elected Jim a member in 1982 and he served as Secretary from 1984 – 1987. Joining the State Certificate Lectures Association in 1982, he was elected President and served in that capacity in 1991. District #30 Masonic Association elected Jim to the office of President and served during the Masonic year of 1985. Brother Cloud’s Oklahoma Grand Lodge service includes Senior Grand Steward in 1986 – 1987, Junior Grand Deacon in 1988 and Senior Grand Deacon in 1989. Grand Lodge Committees served are Marking Graves in 1992, Ambassador’s Committee – 2000, Credentials Committee – 2003, Military Donations – 2003 and the Pillar Club – 2006. Jim was elected to as a Board Member of the Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma in 2000 and has served to the present time. He was elected to the office of 1st Vice President in 2016 and is currently serving in that capacity.

CONCORDANT BODIES

ANCIENT ARABIC ORDER OF THE NOBLES OF THE MYSTIC SHRINE Jim joined and became a member of India Temple in Oklahoma City on July 7, 1986.

SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY Jim was a candidate in the Jack N. Tresner Memorial Class on October 1, 1982. He has been on several different degree teams and now is the current Orator on the 18th Degree Team which he has performed for 32 years. The General Secretary of the Valley asked Jim to organize a new organization in 1983 which became the Innkeepers and served as the Charter Venerable Master in 1984. Jim was knighted Knight Commander of the Court of Honor in 2001 and received the 33rd Degree in 2011. He was elected and installed as Master of

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Kadosh and served in that capacity in 2012. Jim was instrumental in forming the Blanchard Scottish Rite Club in 2014 and is currently serving as Secretary/Treasurer. He served as McClain County Membership Chairman from 1987 – 1992.

YORK RITE OF FREEMASONRY Capitular Masonry His involvement with the York Rite of Freemasonry began when he was Exalted in Oklahoma City Chapter #91 on October 29, 1988. He served as High Priest in 1993 and secretary from 2002 – 2005. Companion Cloud affiliated with Capitol Hill Chapter #101 on January 21, 2005 and served as High Priest in 2014. Jim is also a member of the Holy Order of High Priesthood since 2011. In the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, he is serving as Grand Chaplin and Chairman of the State Membership Committee for 2018 – 2019.

Cryptic Masonry Jim was Greeted a Cryptic Mason on October 29, 1988 in Circle Council #56 in Oklahoma City. He served as Illustrious Master in 1992 and Recorder in 2002 – 2005. He affiliated with Capitol Hill Council #59 on January 21, 2005 and served as Illustrious Master in 2014. Jim joined the Oklahoma Council of Thrice Illustrious Masters on August 20, 2011 and is currently serving as Thrice Illustrious Master for 2017 – 2018. Jim served the Grand Council of Oklahoma on the Committee on Finance in 2016 – 2017 and is the current State Membership Committee Chairman in 2018 – 2019. He served as Grand Chaplin in 2014 and capped off his service in the Grand Council by being elected Grand Illustrious Master in 2017 - 2018. The Grand Council of Cryptic Masonry, International elected Jim to the College of Preservation on April 27, 2018.

Chivalric Masonry Jim was Knighted on October 28, 1988 in Bethlehem Commandery #45 and served as Commander in 1992. He served as Recorder in 2002 – 2005. Jim is a Charter member of Capitol Hill Commandery #53. He served as Commander in 2015. Jim was elected a member of the Oklahoma Past Commander’s Association on August 19, 2017 and is serving as Knight Warder in 2018-2019. Serving in the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Oklahoma, he was appointed Chairman of the Finance & Appropriations Committee from 2009 – 2017. He is currently serving as Chairman of the State Membership Committee for 2018 – 2019. Jim was awarded the Knight Templar Cross of Honor on April 29, 2017. The Sovereign Order of Knights Preceptor elected Jim a member on February 11, 2017.

OTHER MASONIC BODIES Companion Cloud is a member of several invitational Masonic Orders. Oklahoma Priory #9, Knights of the York Cross of Honor – May 16, 2015, Oklahoma York Rite College #75 – May 7, 2011, the Masonic Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis, a Frater XII°, Oklahoma College – November 5, 2011, Father Murrow Council #10, Allied Masonic Degrees of the U.S.A., May 5, 2012, served as Sovereign Master, 2014 – 2015, Clarence Brain Council #551, October 28, 2017, currently serving as Sovereign Master, 2017 – 2018, Knight Commander of the Red Branch of Eri – February 11, 2017, Royal Order of Masonic Knights of the Scarlet Cord, 4th Grade – February 11, 2018, Joseph S. Lewis Council #66, Order of Knight Masons of the U.S.A. – May 7, 2011, currently serving as Conductor, 2017 – 2018, St Omer Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine – April 20, 2013, Royal Order of Scotland – June 13, 2013, Tinker Chapter #43, National Sojourners – May 23, 2001, Charter Member of Cross 79

Timbers Forest #204, Tall Cedars of Lebanon – May 12, 2006 and became a Member at Large in 2010, Order of the Bath – February 11, 2017, Grand College of Rites of the U.S.A. – January 18, 2017. Jim received the Honorary Legion of Honor from DeMolay International on July 14, 2018.

ANDROGYNOUS BODIES Blanchard Chapter #237, Order of the Eastern Star – October 1, 1982, served as Worthy Patron in 1986 and 1992 and other officers including Treasurer – 1985 – 1987. Jim served on several Grand Chapter Committees. Oklahoma City Shrine #21, Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem – October 17, 1986. He affiliated with Mizpah Shrine #4 in 2008. He then affiliated with Tulsa Shrine #8 – 2011.

MASONIC RESEARCH BODIES Scottish Rite Research Society, 1999 - Present Oklahoma Lodge of Research, 1986 – 1991, 2017 – Present

GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA GRAND OFFICERS FOR 2017-2018

William J. Cloud (59) M∴I∴ Grand Master PO Box 651 Blanchard, OK 73010 405-401-3879 E-mail: [email protected]

John D. Allford (3) Brenda R∴I∴ Deputy Grand Master PO Box 609 McAlester, OK 74502 919-424-7766 (C) 918-622-6360 (O) E-mail: [email protected]

Kevin P. Bardy (44) Kim R∴I∴ Grand P.C.W. 104 S. Haven Hill Dr. Drumright, OK 74030 918-894-2243 E-mail: [email protected]

Michael (Mickey) J. Megeath (22) R∴I∴ Grand Treasurer 6815 E 99th St Tulsa, OK 74133-5936 918-853-4819 [email protected]

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Gary A. Davis (44) Nellie R∴I∴ Grand Recorder PO Box 1223 Drumright, OK 74030 918-352-2382 (H) 918-352-4622 (O) & (FAX) E-mail: [email protected]

John D. Church (33) R∴I∴ Grand Captain of the 14454 Leaning Willow Guard Edmond, OK 73025 580-471-3670 (C) E-mail: [email protected]

Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (18) Illustrious Grand Conductor of PO Box 11423 Council Oklahoma City, OK 73136 405-427-3388 E-mail: [email protected]

James D. Noble (18) Debbie Illustrious Grand Marshall 6608 N Stanley Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73132 405-728-3937 [email protected]

Matthew Cargill (48) Ashley Illustrious Grand Steward 14191 S Kingston Ave Bixby, OK 74008 580-370-0843 E-mail: [email protected]

Tommy W. Childs, Jr. (22) Illustrious Grand Sentinel 3603 S Toledo Ave Tulsa, OK 74135 918-747-2429 E-mail: [email protected]

B. F. Rowland, Jr. (33) Marcia Illustrious Grand Chaplain 1104 Canterbury Rd Altus, OK 73521 580-471-8202 E-mail: [email protected]

HONORARY AND EMERITUS MEMBERS

Elwood M. Isaacs Grand Treasurer Emeritus (Elected 2017)

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GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA DISTRICT DEPUTIES FOR 2017-2018

DISTRICT NO. 1 Mark McFadden (2) Muskogee Council No. 2 457 Keats St Union Council No. 3 Muskogee, OK 74403 Ardmore Council No. 11 918-869-6240 [email protected]

DISTRICT NO. 2 Trasen S. Akers (18) Alpha Council No. 18 11700 Rocky Way Guthrie Council No. 48 Oklahoma City, OK 73162 918-342-9654 [email protected]

DISTRICT NO. 3 Kevin P. Bardy (50) Bernard Council No. 43 104 S Haven Hill Dr Stillwater Council No. 50 Drumright, OK 74030 918-894-2243 [email protected]

DISTRICT NO. 4 Matthew A. Turner (27) Norman Council No. 27 12720 Burr Oak Rd Capitol Hill Council No.59 Newalla, OK 74857 Mysterious Nine Council U.D. 405-386-2853

DISTRICT NO. 5 Brian Ragain (21) Lawton Council No.21 1520 S 19th St . Altus Council No. 33 Chickasha, OK 73018 405-863-2939 [email protected]

DISTRICT NO. 6 Troy Collier (52) Elk City Council No. 25 7556 State Hwy 34 Woodward Council No. 52 Woodward, OK 74055 580-571-2686 [email protected]

DISTRICT NO. 7 Robert R. Rolseth (22) Tulsa Council No. 22 7818 N 154th E Ave Bartlesville Council No. 41 Owasso, OK 74030 918-894-3309 [email protected]

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GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA STANDING & SPECIAL COMMITTEES FOR 2017-2018 CAPITULAR YEAR

STANDING COMMITTEES [Established by Constitution, Law, or Resolution]

JURISPRUDENCE

Larry D. White (22) – Chmn - 4943 E. 27th St., Tulsa, OK 74114 (918-744-6732) Daniel D. Hanttula (27) -- Recorder - 2013 Hallbrooke Dr, Norman, OK 73071 (405-321-6538) All Past Grand Illustrious Masters

CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS

Charles L. Stuckey (43) – Chmn - 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-762-2804) Bobby L. Carter (27) – PO Box 326, Tecumseh, OK 74873 (405-613-4215) John L. Logan (52) – 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-435-0318) Kevin P. Bardy (50) - (ex-officio) 104 S Haven Hill Dr, Drumright, OK 74030 (918-894-2243)

CREDENTIALS

Robert D. Cundiff (59) – Chmn. – 516 Leslie Dr., Del City, OK 73115 (405-670-4258) John D. Church (33) – 14454 Leaning Willow, Edmond, OK 73025(580-471-3670) Gary A. Odendahl (50) – 338744 E. 840 Rd., Carney, OK 74832 (405-650-0864) Kyle T. Israel (25) - 12125 SW 13th St, Yukon, OK 73099 (405-778-9291) Blaine McKnight (3) - 610 Montgomery #242, Durant, OK 74701 (580-380-9784)

WORK AND RETURNS

Gary A. Davis 44 – Chmn. – 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-4622) William J. Cloud (59) – PO Box 651, Blanchard, OK 73010 (405-401-3879) John D. Allford (3) –PO Box 609, McAlester, OK 74502 (918-622-6360) John D. Church (33) – (ex-officio) 14454 Leaning Willow, Edmond, OK 73025(580-471-3670)

CUSTODIANS OF THE WORK

Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (18) – Chmn. – P.O. Box 11423, Okla. City, OK 73136 (405-427-3388) John L. Logan (52) – 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-435-0318) James R. Taylor, Jr. (22) – 128 W. 135th Place N., Skiatook, OK 74070 (918-630-9523)

ASSISTANT CUSTODIANS OF THE WORK

Donnie G. Higginbotham (3) – 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580-919-7769) Timothy P. Israel (25) – 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644 (580-799-0566) Robert R. Rolseth (22) – 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-894-3309) Charles L. Stuckey (43) – 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-762-2804) John T. Turner (27) - 12720 Burr Oak Rd, Newalla, OK 74857 (405-227-2688)

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FINANCE

John D. Allford (3) (ex-officio) – PO Box 609, McAlester, OK 74502 (918-622-6360) Donnie G. Higginbotham (3) – 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580-399-5320) Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (18) - P.O. Box 11423, Okla. City, OK 73136 (405-427-3388) Kevin P. Bardy (50) - 104 S Haven Hill Dr, Drumright, OK 74030 (918-894-2243)

INVESTMENTS

2016-19 (Council) Elwood M. Isaacs (55) - 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405-364- 0215)

FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE

B. F. Rowland, Jr. (33) - 1104 Canterbury Rd, Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-8202)

EDUCATION

Robert G. Davis (48) - 411 E Noble, Guthrie, Ok 73044 (405-826-1462) Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (18) – PO Box 11423, Okla. City, OK 73136 (405-427-3388) Timothy P. Israel (25) – 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644 (580-799-0566) Jason E. Marshall (25) - 2917 Summit Terrace Dr, Norman, OK 73071 (405-

MEMBERSHIP

Robert R. Rolseth (22) - Chmn - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-894-3309) Bryan Shackelford (27) – CENTRAL REGION – 902 Hardin Dr, Norman, OK 73072 (931-510- 2809) Bradley S. Rickelman (14) – N.CENT. REGION – 5216 W. 2nd Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074 (405-473-7814) Jim Parham (22) - N. EAST REGION - 3897 E 72nd St, Tulsa, OK 74136 (918-694-3401) John F. Carter (11) – S.CENT. REGION – 804 W. Taliaferro St., Madill, OK 73446 (580-795- 4684) Blaine McKnight (3) – S.E. REGION – 610 Montgomery #242, Durant, OK 74701 (580-380- 9784) Timothy P. Israel (25) – N. WEST. REGION – 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644 (580- 799-0566) Donald E. Wolford (33) - S. WEST REGION - 912 Polk St, Altus, OK 73521 (580-481-0113)

TRIENNIAL

Larry D. White (22) – Chmn - 4943 E. 27th St., Tulsa, OK 74114 (918-744-6732) John L. Logan (72) – 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-435-0318) Daniel D. Hanttula (27) – 2013 Hallbrooke Dr., Norman, OK 73071 (405-321-6538)

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YORK RITE COORDINATION

John D. Allford (3) – PO Box 609, McAlester, OK 74502 (918-622-6360) Kevin P. Bardy (50) – 104 S Haven Hill Dr, Drumright, OK 74030 (918-894-2243) John D. Church (33) – 14454 Leaning Willow, Edmond, OK 73025(580-471-3670)

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT

John D. Allford (3) – Chmn - PO Box 609, McAlester, OK 74502 (918-622-6360) John L. Logan (72) – 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-435-0318) Matthew McGee (25) - 228 Westbury Rd, Ponca City, OK 74601 (580-761-6782)

GRAND MASTER’S FESTIVAL

Kevin P. Bardy (50) – Chmn - 104 S Haven Hill Dr, Drumright, OK 74030 (918-894-2243) Bradley S. Rickelman (14) – 5216 W. 2nd Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074 (405-473-7814) Curtis K. Schuermann (22) - 22949 County Rd 554, Colcord, OK 74338 (479-238-4640)

REGIONAL DEGREE FESTIVALS

John D. Church (33) – State Chmn – 14454 Leaning Willow, Edmond, OK 73025(580-471- 3670) Trasen S. Akers (18) – CENTRAL REGION – 11700 Rocky Way, OKC 73162 (918-348-9654) Matthew A. Turner (27) - CENTRAL REGION – 12720 Burr Oak Rd, Newalla, OK 74857 (405- 386-2853) Kevin P. Bardy (50) – N.CENT. REGION – 104 S Haven Hill Dr, Drumright, OK 74030 (918- 894-2243) Thomas W. Childs, Jr. (22) – N.E. REGION – 3603 S Toledo Ave, Tulsa, OK 74070 (918-747- 2429) John F. Carter (11) – S.CENT. REGION – 804 W Taliaferro St, Madill, OK 73446 (580-795- 4684) Mark McFadden (2) – S.E. REGION – 457 Keats St., Muskogee, OK 74403 (918-869-6240) Brian M. Ragain (21) – WESTERN REGION – 1520 S 19th St, Chickasha, OK 73018 (405- 863-2930)

MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION

2016-19 (Council) John D. Allford (3) – P.O. Box 609, McAlester, OK 74502 (918-424-7766)

CRYPTIC MASON MEDICAL RESEARCH

John L. Logan (72) – Chmn - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-435-0318) John D. Allford (3) – PO Box 609, McAlester, OK 74502 (918-622-6360) Kevin P. Bardy (50) – 104 S Haven Hill Dr, Drumright, OK 74030 (918-894-2243)

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CRYPTIC MASON of the YEAR MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD

William J. Cloud (59) – PO Box 651, Blanchard, OK 73010 (405-401-3879) John D. Allford (3) – PO Box 609, McAlester, OK 74502 (918-622-6360) Kevin P. Bardy (50) – 104 S Haven Hill Dr, Drumright, OK 74030 (918-894-2243) Gary A. Davis (44) – 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-4622)

D EM O L AY

Gary A. Davis (44) – Chmn. – 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-4622) Timothy P. Israel (25) – 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644 (580-799-0566) Bradley S. Rickelman (14) – 5216 W. 2nd Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074 (405-473-7814)

YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD

William J. Cloud (59) – PO Box 651, Blanchard, OK 73010 (405-401-3879) John D. Allford (3) – PO Box 609, McAlester, OK 74502 (918-622-6360) Kevin P. Bardy (50) – 104 S Haven Hill Dr, Drumright, OK 74030 (918-894-2243) Gary A. Davis (44) – 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-4622)

REGIONAL & DEPARTMENT CONFERENCES

John D. Allford (3) – Chmn - PO Box 609, McAlester, OK 74502 (918-622-6360) John L. Logan (72) –13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-435-0318) Matthew McGee (25) - 228 Westbury Rd, Ponca City, OK 74601 (580-761-6782)

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

John R. Christopher (48) – 3675 N. Horseshoe Dr., Guthrie, OK 73044 (405-706-2796) Robert W. McLeod (22) - 4001 S Date Pl, Broken Arrow, OK 74011 (918-810-0243)

NECROLOGY

B. F. Rowland, Jr. (33) - 1104 Canterbury Rd, Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-8202)

COMMITTEE ON TIME AND PLACE

Jay A. Wall (48) Chmn - 4503 Hollycrest Lane, Edmond, OK 73025 (405-210-6974) Matthew McGee (25) - 228 Westbury Rd, Ponca City, OK 74601 (580-761-6782) Curtis K. Schuermann (22) - 22949 County Rd 554, Colcord, OK 74338 (479-238-4640) John D. Allford (3) – PO Box 609, McAlester, OK 74502 (918-622-6360)

COMMITTEE ON APPRECIATION

James R. Taylor, Jr. (22) – 128 W. 135th Place N., Skiatook, OK 74070 (918-630-9523)

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PROCEEDINGS

OF

THE GRAND COUNCIL

OF

CRYPTIC MASONS

OF OKLAHOMA

At Its

124th Annual Assembly

Held In Norman, Oklahoma APRIL 27, 2018

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ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER’S ADDRESS

Most of you know that I get very emotional when I talk about my family and close friends. So, today, I am not going to read some of the parts of this address that I really should because you don’t want to see me crying like a baby. I am going to read some parts that I don’t want to so it will make us even. To the Officers and Members of the 124th Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma: Greetings and welcome to our Grand Session. I want to express my gratitude for your attendance. Hopefully, you will enjoy your experience with us this weekend. To our visitors: We extend a warm and hearty welcome to every one of you. We hope your stay with us is to your liking and you find many new Companion friends. Thank you for attending, and we hope you enjoy your experience with us. We Oklahomans have pride in welcoming our visitors and hope you will join us again. Thanks to Donnie and Kent: Most Excellent Kent and Right Eminent Donnie: I have enjoyed working with the two of you for the last several years. Thank you for your advice and counsel. Hopefully, I have served you well. It has been a pleasure serving with both of you.

Grand Master My Masonic traveling started in 1981 and by 2016; I had already been in 287 different Lodges in Oklahoma. I was appointed Senior Grand Steward in 1986 and advanced up the appointed Grand line. What that means is that I have known all the Grand Masters pretty well since 1982. I knew many Grand Masters before that but I was not a Mason when they served in that office. What can I say about Most Worshipful Rick Allison? I have heard him speak many times. Take my word for it; he has been one of the best. I would like to thank him for supporting York Rite Masonry. He has mentioned the York Rite in many of his talks at non- York Rite events. I was very pleased to support and honor him with this year’s Grand Master Festival. Most Worshipful Corky Grigsby: Although we have only served together for a few months, I thank you for your counsel. It has been a pleasure serving with you.

Capitol Hill Council #59 On January 18, 1989, I became associated with Capitol Hill York Rite Bodies as I became a Charter Member of Capitol Hill Commandery. In 2005, my mother York Rite Bodies consolidated with Capitol Hill. They have accepted me as a member in every way, and I thank them for all the support they have given me over the years. They are a great bunch of guys and I enjoy being with them. Here’s upward and onward with Capitol Hill York Rite Bodies.

Blanchard Masonic Lodge #395 To my beloved Brothers of Blanchard Masonic Lodge #395: You guys are the heart and soul of my Masonic life. It has now been over thirty-seven years since I knocked on that first door to gain admission to the most wonderful Masonic Lodge possible. Your love and friendship mean everything to me. I hope I have represented you and our lodge with the utmost dignity. Thank you for letting me be absent at times when I should have been keeping up my responsibilities that you have given me. I promise to make up in the future for my time away.

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Necrology When you have had as long a Masonic career and traveled the Masonic miles as much as I have, you have the opportunity to meet so many friends and Brothers. A friend once told me that one of the problems a person has is that the older you get, the more funerals you will attend. He is correct; I have lost countless friends and Brothers over the years. As some of you know, I am a “pack rat” and have kept most of the funeral programs that I have attended. From time to time I look through the stack and remember those that have been friends that I would not have met except for our love of Masonry. As of this writing, we have lost forty-seven (47) friends and Companions in this Cryptic year. They are gone from our midst but not from our hearts and minds. I still miss them all. On June 23, 2017, we lost Most Illustrious Grand Master E. David Snyder (2008 – 2009) to the Grand Council above. We miss him. On September 3, 2017, Most Illustrious Grand Master Troy E. Shipman (2010 — 2011) passed to the Celestial Grand Council above. All will miss Troy. On January 2,2018, Earl Lewis Berryman, Jr. passed to the Grand Council above at the age of 92. Earl served our Grand Council as Illustrious Grand Master in 1997—1998. Those of us who were around him knew him for the character he was. He loved the York Rite and always put his heart and soul into everything he did. I miss him.

Dispensations In accordance with Article 9, Section 1 of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma General Law, I issued a letter of Dispensation to Companions Steven R. Holekamp, J. Dennis Smith and Michael S. Wright and fourteen others to meet and be known as the Mysterious Nine Council of Cryptic Masons (Under Dispensation). Their meetings will be held at the Norman Masonic Lodge Building in Norman, Oklahoma. This Dispensation was issued on May 31, 2017. In accordance with Article 2, Sectrion 1(C) of the General Law of the Grand Council of Oklahoma, I issued a letter of Dispensation to Tulsa Council No. 22 on October 30, 2017. This Dispensation was to allow Tulsa Council to hold its annual election of Officers on November 20, 2017 in lieu of December 10, 2017.

Decisions Decision No. 1: Upon the request of Brother Richard H. Fontaine, I decided to allow Brother Fontaine to petition our Grand Council and attend our Grand Master's festival on August 5, 2017. This decision is based on the fact that there are no English speaking York Rite Bodies near this candidate. He is an American citizen and a member of a Lodge in Mexico recognized by our Grand Lodge of Oklahoma. Elk City York Rite Bodies have agreed to accept his petition. Although our Laws and Regulations address Jurisdictional and Residency issues, I find it in the best interest of York Rite Masonry to allow Brother Fontaine to join our Oklahoma York Rite. On the advice of our Grand Recorder, I approved this request on July 29, 2017.

Grand Representatives In accordance with Article 5, Section 1 of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma General Law,I appointed Companion Ivan “Merle” Iverson as the Grand Representative of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma Near the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Washington on June 3, 2017. On April 10, 2018, I appointed Companion John A. Ames as the Grand 89

Representative of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma Near the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Michigan On August 1, 2017, it was my pleasure to recommend the following Companions as Grand Representatives near the Grand Council of Oklahoma and to present their commissions when received from the Grand Councils they represent. Australia – South Kenneth R. House Delaware Daniel D. Hanttula England and Wales Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. Greece Glen Chaney Hawaii William J. “Jim” Cloud Idaho Mathew Turner Illinois Robert R. Rolseth Indiana Caleb Finch Kansas James Taylor Kentucky John Carter Louisiana Kevin Bardy Maryland Matthew T. Cargill Michigan John Turner Minnesota Mike Wright Montana Blaine McKnight New Jersey Marshall Clayton Ohio Kenton M. Israel Portugal John M. Espen, III South Dakota James Nobles Tennessee John D. Church Washington Jason E. Marshall Wisconsin Mike Sexton

Appointment of Committees Several years ago, the three heads of the York Rite Bodies in unison, instituted the idea of appointing three committees to solve some problems, and the idea has worked exceedingly well. Therefore, I continued this practice and appointed Grand King John L. Logan, Deputy Grand Master John Allford and Deputy Grand Commander Matt McGee to the Membership Enhancement Committee. I appointed Grand Scribe Brad Rickelman, Principal Conductor of the Work Kevin Bardy and Grand Generalissimo Curt Schuermann to the Grand Master’s Festival Committee. I appointed Grand Captain of the Host John Christopher, Grand Captain of the Guard John Church and Grand Captain General Gary Odendahl to the Regional Degree Festival Committee. On August 24, 2017, I appointed Companion Jon Greene to the Digital Technologies Committee. Grand Master’s Festival The annual Festival which honored our Grand Master, Richard Allison, was held on August 5, 2017, at the Norman Masonic Lodge Building. Forty-four or our Masonic Brothers joined our ranks and became York Rite Masons. We thank the men who tirelessly performed the Degrees and Orders, took care of our props and regalia, fed us and then cleaned up after us. We thank Norman Lodge for letting us use their building for this wonderful event. Without all of you, it could not have happened. Most of all, we thank our new Companions for taking a look at Cryptic Masonry and joining us in that search for further Masonic Light. 90

Regional Degree Festivals I believe the lifeblood of the York Rite lies in the hands of our Regional Degree Festivals. Since this concept has been formed and put into action, we have had as many or more new companions join with us as in the Grand Master’s Festival. Before these Festivals, men had only one opportunity to join the York Rite every year. Now, several dates are offered. I believe that we now get men to join who would not before because of the travel to Oklahoma City. They are much more prone to join in their local region. Another benefit is that we now have more Degree Teams to perform the Degrees. We must continue to make these Festivals happen….and in fact….we should expand the Festival to more regions….which I believe means more candidates and more Degree Teams. When the District Deputy Grand Masters were appointed, I asked each of them to become involved in the Regional Degree Festivals. Is should not be the just the responsibility of the hosting Council to make these Festivals happen. They shouldn’t have to do it all by themselves. After all, all Councils in that region receive the benefit of bringing their candidates. The DDGMs should help with scheduling, planning, Degree Teams and feeding the troops. This new challenge to the DDGMs should take a little pressure away from the hosting Council. South Central Regional Conference The Oklahoma Delegation represented our Grand York Rite Bodies at the South Central Regional Conference. The morning session featured four wonderful talks. Companion Robert G. Davis enlightened us with a talk on “How the American Culture Today Favors the Resurgence of Freemasonry.” Companion Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. talk was on the subject, “Innovations in Membership Recruitment.” MIGM John L. Logan informed the group on the benefits of “Degree Conferrals and Festivals.” The last subject was “Making Education a Part of the York Rite Experience.” I am very proud to be a York Rite Mason and to have a working relationship with these fine Companions. The Council members broke out into a separate group for the afternoon session. We received information on other ideas that might be helpful to our own Grand Body. A section on the “Good, Bad and Ugly” from each state was then held. A presentation was given on the Cryptic Mason Medical Research Foundation. I attended the Emerging Leadership Training on Saturday with several other Oklahoma Companions. I urge all who can to attend the Conference, especially all Grand Officers.

Prince Hall Americanism Day Church Service On September 18, 2017, I attended the Prince Hall Americanism Day Church Service. It was so cool to see the Prince Hall Masons decked out in all of their regalia. The Church was full of Masons and their wives; it was a great event.

Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation The appointment of John L. Logan as Chairman of the CMMRF was a no-brainer. Most Illustrious John has that “go-get-em” attitude that few others have. Although all of our Masonic Charities are worthy of our efforts and donations, I believe that CMMRF is the one Charity that could affect all of us…you and me…the most. Heart disease, circulatory disease, diabetes, and others are the diseases that affect our aging membership and our families. All of us want cures for these illnesses. Our contributions will hopefully make these cures happen. Together we plotted and planned a way to challenge all of our Councils to contribute 91 to this most worthy Charity. Two new awards have been created to assist in this effort. Companion John’s report to this Grand Body will explain these new awards. Hopefully, the men who follow me in this office will continue these awards and honor those Councils that excel in this endeavor. The winner of these new awards for 2018 is Woodward Council #52. We thank Woodward Council for going above and beyond with their contribution to CMMRF.

Education Committee This Education Committee was outstanding. Anything I have asked of them, they have produced. After I saw the prologs that were created for the Royal Arch Degrees, I asked them if they could put together a package for the Council Degrees. They accepted and last year we were able to use them. They are fantastic and have enhanced our degrees tremendously. Last year I asked if they would put together a Cryptic Masonry Education package like the one that was written for the Royal Arch. Companion Robert Davis accepted and has written a great education course. Mission accomplished and again, this course is fantastic. Thank you, Companion Bob, (and some help from Companion Clyde Schoolfield) for helping educate our Council Companions with this effort. The book, “A History of the Cryptic Rite of Freemasonry in Oklahoma” written by Charles E. Creager and published in 1925 has long been out of print. Companion Clyde Schoolfield has had the book reprinted and published in its original form. What’s more, all the profits from this reprint are being donated to the Grand Council Treasury. Thank you, Companion Clyde, for your hard work and dedication to this effort. I want to personally thank Robert G. Davis, Chairman, Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr., Timothy P. Israel and Jason E. Marshall for accepting this Committee Appointment and the continued enlightenment that they provide.

Membership Committee Early on, Most Excellent Kent Israel, Grand Commander Donnie Higginbotham and I agreed to appoint the same members to all three Grand Bodies’ Membership Committee. We agreed to appoint Robert R. Rolseth as the Committee Chairman and ask for his advice for the Committee Members. Our goals were to have a mailing go out to all Master Masons that had been raised in the last three years. The packet that was put out was similar to the ones that were mailed in the last several years. 776 of these packets were mailed on June 8, 2017, approximately sixty days before the Grand Master’s Festival.

Grand Custodians of the Work I am starting to see the results from the Grand Custodians of the Work coming to fruition. Visiting the Councils as I have, I see improvement in the ritual. These men have held Council Schools in every Council…every year. I thank you Companions Schoolfield, Logan and Taylor for the hard work and travel that you that you have performed for the benefit of the Oklahoma Grand Council.

Visitation and Travel May 6, 2017 I attended Father Murrow Council #10 Allied Masonic Degrees, Joseph S. Lewis Council No. 66, Knight Masons and Oklahoma York Rite College No. 75. I was introduced by Sovereign Master Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr., Excellent Chief Daniel D. Hanttula and Preeminent Governor James R. Taylor. 92

May 20, 2017 I traveled to Stillwater, Oklahoma for the meeting of Oklahoma Priory No. 9, Knight York Cross of Honor. Prior Mark Critchfield presented me with a certificate stating that I was now entitled to wear the KYCH jewel with one quadrant. May 20, 2017 I attended Prince of Peace Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine. Puissant Sovereign Newell Barker was kind enough to introduce me as MIGM to the group. May 25, 2017 The Grand Court of the Order of the Amaranth of Oklahoma met at the Wyndham Hotel in Oklahoma City. I was escorted into the meeting room where I was introduced by Grand Royal Matron Katy M. Berryhill. They invited me to bring greetings to their group. May 28, 2017 The Oklahoma Grand Assembly of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls met at the University of Oklahoma in Norman. I was introduced at the General banquet. We then adjourned to the Catlett Music Center where I brought greetings to a large crowd. I witness the Rainbow Girls perform Drills and receive scholarships. June 6, 2017 I traveled to Owasso, Oklahoma for an event that hasn’t happened for several years. James E. Smyrl Royal Arch Chapter Under Dispensation was opened and Instituted. Most Excellent Past High Priest James Taylor introduced me as MIGM and thanked me for attending. June 7, 2017 I attended Guildhall Lodge #553 Festive Board at the Quail Creek Country Club in Oklahoma City where Worshipful Master David Tennyson introduced me in front of the group of attendees. June 9, 2017 I had a great time at the 2017 Rally Session Formal Opening Banquet of the Job’s Daughters International held at the Reed Center in Midwest City, Oklahoma. One of the young ladies escorted me into the room and I was introduced to the gathering. Bringing greetings to this group of young ladies was truly my pleasure. June 10, 2017 I was invited to attend Aequitas Council No. 546, Allied Masonic Degrees in Norman, Oklahoma Sovereign Master Adam Taylor introduced me and I enjoyed a good meeting and Degree presentation. June 10, 2017 I attended Veritas Chapter No. 103. I was happy to see that they have started the Chapter Education Program that Most Excellent Robert G. Davis wrote a couple of years ago. I was introduced by Excellent High Priest Adam Taylor introduced me to the Companions. June 10, 2017 I called a meeting in Norman, Oklahoma of the Mysterious Nine Council to order and asked that my May 31, 2017 letter of Dispensation be read. I opened the Mysterious Nine Council Under Dispensation in ample form and called Most Illustrious Daniel D. Hanttula to the East to Institute this Council of Cryptic Masons. After the officers assumed their stations and places, Michael Wright presented an excellent paper. Discussions were held about how to tackle the challenges in future meetings with the goal of being chartered at the next Grand Council Meeting. The Council was closed in ample form. June 15, 2 017 I was driven to the top of Pike’s Peak in Colorado Springs, Colorado. At the top of the mountain is a time capsule that was laid in 1899 by a Kansas Council of Cryptic Masons. The Grand Council of Kansas removed, reviewed, added to and replaced the capsule in 1999. All Cryptic Masons should visit this little monument on the mountain. June 16, 2017 Visiting a new Blue Lodge is always a great pleasure. I visited Manitou Lodge No 68 in Colorado Springs and was introduced to the craft. Most of these Brethren are York Rite Masons and were very gracious in awarding me with honors as MIGM in Oklahoma. June 17, 2017 I traveled to Delta, Colorado to attend the “Festival at the Fort”. My purpose for attending this meeting was to observe and learn the performance of the SEM Degree This meeting was hosted by Telluride Council No. 10. In this meeting, the Royal Master, Select 93

Master and Super Excellent Master Degrees were performed in an outdoor setting inside the confines of the fort. In this wonderful setting, 10 new Companions received the Degrees and were greeted as Cryptic Masons. June 24, 2017 Right Illustrious John Church and I traveled to Hays Kansas, to witness the Council Degrees performed by three Degree Teams from different States. This event is called the Three State Rendezvous. I met the MIGMs from Wyoming, Colorado and Kansas and was able to bring greetings from Oklahoma. The Wyoming Royal Master Degree Team, Colorado Select Master Degree Team and the Kansas Super Excellent Master Degree Team performed for over seventy-five members and 15 candidates. Again, my purpose in attending was to learn and observe the SEM Degree. June 28, 2017 Alpha Council No. 18 received the Grand Council Officer at their Stated Meeting. Their kindness was greatly appreciated. I presented eight Fifty Year awards to their Council for presentation at a later date. July 8, 2017 I was very happy to attend the 2017 DeMolay Conclave in Stillwater. Attending the reception for Grand Master of DeMolay, Ron Minshall, was a highlight. I was introduced later that evening at the Sweetheart Pageant and witnessed the talent show and scholarship awards. July 20. 2017 I attended Altus Council #33 and was received with the Grand Council Officers present. July 24, 2017 I attended Union Council #3 and was received with the Grand Council Officers. July 26, 2017 I attended the Oklahoma City York Rite Festive Board to greet their Candidates for the Grand Master’s Festival. August 4, 2017 I attended the Grand Master’s Festival where I opened Alpha Council #18 where 44 Companions received the Cryptic Degrees. It was a great event performed by many Oklahoma Companions. I closed Alpha Council in Ample form. August 5, 2017 A Grand Officer’s Quarterly Meeting was held August 10, 2017 I attended Norman Council #27 where the Grand Council Officers and myself were received. August 19, 2017 I attended the Order of the Sword ad Trowel and was introduced. August 24-29, 2017 I attended the General Grand Council Session in Portland Oregon. September 15-16, 2017 I attended the South Central Regional Conference which was held in St. Louis, Missouri. September 17, 2017 I attended the Prince Hall Americanism day in Oklahoma City, OK September 18, 2017 The Grand Council Officers were received in Tulsa Council #22. It was a very enjoyable meeting. September 30, 2017 I was introduced to the Candidates and Members of the Tulsa Scottish Rite Valley at their fall Reunion. October 7, 2017 I was introduced to the Candidates and Members of the Guthrie Scottish Rite Valley at their fall Reunion. October 9, 2017 The Grand Council Officer were received in Ardmore Council #11. October 11, 2017 The Grand Council Officers were received in Muskogee Council #2. October 20, 2017 The Grand Council Officers were received in Capitol Hill Council #59. October 21, 2017 I was introduced to the Candidates and Members of the McAlester Scottish Rite. October 28, 2017. I attended All Masonic Day where I was introduced at Father Murrow Council #10, AMD, Joseph S. Lewis Council No. 66, Knight Masons and Oklahoma York Rite College No. 75. A long and enjoyable day. November 1, 2017 I attended the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma where I was introduced to the 94

Craft. November 14, 2017 The Grand Council Officers were received in Bernard Council #43. December 8-9, 2017. I attended the Grand Council of Texas annual meeting where I was introduced and brought greetings from Oklahoma. January 10, 2018 The Grand Officers were received in Stillwater Council #50. January 20. 2018 I attended the Grand Officer’s Quarterly Meeting. January 23, 2018 The Grand Officers were received in Lawton Council #21. January 25, 2018 The Grand Officers were received in Woodward Council #42. January 21, 2018 I drove to Tulsa, Oklahoma to witness the practice and thank the members of the Northeast Oklahoma SEM Degree Team. January 28, 2018 I attended the DeMolay Winterfest in Midwest City, OK. January 28, 2018 I attended the Western Oklahoma SEM Degree Team practice and thanked them for helping the Grand Council get this degree performed. January 29, 2018 I attended the South Central SEM Degree practice and thanked them for their part in accepting these new roles in the Degree. February 3, 2018 I opened Alpha Council #18 in Ample Form for the Central Oklahoma Regional Festival. For the first time in several years, the Super Excellent Master Degree was performed in full form. 74 Candidates received this degree. I closed in Ample form. February 17, 2018 I attended and was introduced at the Central Oklahoma Commandery Festival. February 20, 2018 I was received in Elk City Council #25. February 24, 2018 I attended and was recived at the Northeast Regional Festival in Tulsa. March 12, 2018 The Grand Council Officers were received in Bartlesville Council #41. April 6, 2018 I was introduced at the Guthrie Scottish Rite Reunion. April 11, 2018 I traveled to Muskogee Council #2 and presented a 50 year pin. April 14, 2018 I was introduced at the McAlester Scottish Rite Reunion April 21, 2018 I was introduced at the Tulsa Scottish Rite Reunion.

2017 – 2018 Fifty Year Presentations It was an honor to present Certificates and Pins to these Brethren who have been faithful to Cryptic Masonry and have paid their dues for fifty years. Some have been active in their Council endeavors throughout these years and others have not. We need each and every one of them. I was so honored to present some of these awards. I was not so lucky with others. Those were my loss.

June 28, 2017 Clyde D. Nelson Alpha Council No. 18 June 28, 2017 Gerald K. Hornung Alpha Council No. 18 June 28, 2017 Kenneth R. Brewster Alpha Council No. 18 June 28, 2017 Thomas A. Scott Alpha Council No. 18 June 28, 2017 Richard E. Gray Alpha Council No. 18 June 28, 2017 Robert C. Hope Alpha Council No. 18 June 28, 2017 Audie W. Price Alpha Council No. 18 June 28, 2017 M. Stuart Kirk Alpha Council No. 18 June 28, 2017 Earl L. Berryman, Jr. Alpha Council No. 18 June 28, 2017 Nathan T. Young Alpha Council No. 18 July 20, 2017 Grover Knight Altus Council No. 33 September 18, 2017 James Raymond Kester Tulsa Council No. 22 September 18, 2017 Robert Eugene Lavender Tulsa Council No. 22 95

September 18, 2017 Kenneth Fowler Tulsa Council No. 22 September 18, 2017 Gary Wayne Gilstrap Tulsa Council No. 22 September 18, 2017 Richard Alan Schaefer Tulsa Council No. 22 September 18, 2017 Kenneth Layell Lewis Tulsa Council No 22 September 18, 2017 Charles B. Kietzman Tulsa Council No. 22 September 18, 2017 James M. Casey Tulsa Council No. 22 September 18, 2017 Clifton Lorine Richards, Jr. Tulsa Council No. 22 October 11, 2017 Lynn D. Nolen Muskogee Council No. 2 October 20, 2017 Mark Allen Akins Capitol Hill Council No. 59 October 20, 2017 Cordell C. Brown Capitol Hill Council No. 59 November 14, 2017 Donald R. Reuber Bernard Council No. 43 January 11, 2018 Benjamin W. McGee Guthrie Council No. 48 February 20, 2018 Dr. William Bedford Griffin Elk City Council No. 25 February 20, 2018 James Robert Creason Elk City Council No. 25 March 12, 2018 Samuel Robert May Bartlesville Council No. 41 March 12, 2018 John Edmond Chouteau Bartlesville Council No. 41 March 12, 2018 Ronnie Lee Breshears Bartlesville Council No. 41 March 12, 2018 Ervin W. Brant Bartlesville Council No. 41

State of the Craft and Recommendations Over the last several years, Oklahoma York Rite has seen a gradual increase in membership. That is until this Cryptic term. The Grand Master’s Festival new candidate numbers were average but our regional Festival candidates were down. Part of this is because the raisings of new Master Masons are down. But I believe most of this is because we didn’t pursue the Master Masons that we already had. There are large numbers of men who ought to be our Companions. We need to make those contacts and bring them into the fold. I take the blame, and I apologize for letting you down. Follow up….Follow up….Follow up. There are approximately 20,000 Oklahoma Masons…but only 1,300 plus Oklahoma York Rite Masons. Why is that? Although we feel that some success is achieved by the annual Grand Master’s Festival mailing, there is more to be done. The Grand Council can mail information to prospective Candidates but without personal contacts, most of these invitations go unused. Every one of us knows Blue Lodge Masons who are not York Rite Masons. That is our fault. Only we can solve that. We face a dilemma concerning Candidates joining us at our Festivals. If the petition arrives at the local York Rite Body in time, those petitions are voted on at that time, and the petitioner joins us at the Festival. The problem happens when the petition and petitioner arrive at our Festival without being voted on by the local Bodies. We are having men join without a vote. Without going into details, this is a concern. Our Law does not address this. This Grand Body needs to find a solution to this problem. I suggest that a Committee is appointed to look into this matter and hopefully come up with a solution.

Special Thanks I want to thank a few men who have been close to me these long years. Thank you Most Worshipful Joe R. Manning, Jr. for helping me these last several years. You have been a great sounding board for me. Your help has been greatly appreciated. Robert G. Davis has been a wonderful influence on me. He has helped in many ways, and I cannot thank him enough. John L. Logan has also been a great sounding board. We have discussed many issues as we’ve traveled the road. John Church has been a great York Rite traveling partner. 96

Thanks John. Hopefully, I have made the correct choices and I make all of you proud. I met Worshipful Kenneth Ray House in 1983. He has been my traveling partner for thirty-four years. I would wager that we have traveled over a half million miles together. We have studied together, learned together, traveled together and argued together. He has been the one who has tried to keep me grounded and tried to keep me from getting “big-headed.” I thank him most of all or being my friend.

Masonic Mentors As I have stated before, most of us have had a Masonic Mentor to help us along the Masonic trail. I am luckier than most. It took three men to pound what little knowledge I have into this idiot’s brain. My father, Most Excellent William J. “Bill” Cloud, was number one. He guided, tutored and helped me in those early years. Most Worshipful Ray Keith Babb, Jr. was an inspiration in a confusing world. He taught me so much about Masonry but more especially about life. Worshipful Raymond Henry Brown taught me much of my Blue lodge work. To these three loving men do I owe for what is good in me. I miss them.

Conclusion Companions, this York Rite Mason has had the most fun traveling along the Grand Council trail these last several years. To those of you who have pushed me forward, I say thank you for your good counsel. Without your help, this year would not have been the great year that I had. To the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma, I thank you for your patience, your good counsel, your tolerance, your much-appreciated help, your kindness and most importantly, your friendship. Thank you so much. Please let me leave you with this quote from Johnna Kaye’s book, “Token (The Casdan Chronicles Introduction)”: “Many people come and go through one’s lifetime; friends, lovers, acquaintances, teachers, bosses… Many leave their fingerprints, many leave a mess, but there are some who leave a lasting impression. Those who stay are the ones who make life worth leaving.” "While I won’t mention the ones who’ve left a mess, I would like to thank those who have helped make a difference in my life.”

Companions, more appropriately, please let me thank those that have helped me through my travels in the Masonic world.

William J. Cloud Most Illustrious Grand Master

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA April 27, 2018

There being a constitutional number of Councils represented to form a quorum, the One- Hundred Twenty-fourth Annual Assembly of The Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma was opened in the Sheridan Hotel, Midwest City, Norman, Oklahoma at 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 27, 2018. Companion William J. Cloud, M∴ I∴ Grand Master, presiding.

MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER...... …...... WILLIAM J. CLOUD RIGHT ILLUSTRIOUS DEPUTY GRAND MASTER……...... JOHN D. ALLFORD R.I. GRAND P.C.W…………...... ………..………...... … KEVIN P. BARDY R.I. GRAND TREASURER...... MICHAEL J. MEGEATH R.I. GRAND RECORDER……………….……..………….……...... GARY A. DAVIS R.I. GRAND CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD…...... Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. for JOHN D. CHURCH ILL GRND CONDUCTOR OF COUNCIL..Timothy P. Israel for CLYDE H. SCHOOLFIELD, JR. ILL GRAND MARSHALL...... JAMES D. NOBLE ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND STEWARD...... Matthew McGee for JOHN T. TURNER ILL GRAND SENTINEL...... Matthew Turner for TOMMY W. CHILDS, JR. ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND CHAPLAIN…………………………………….…....B. F. ROWLAND, JR.

The Invocation was given by Companion B. F. Rowland, Jr., Grand Chaplain. Distinguished Guests were received: during the opening ceremonies of the Grand Chapter. The Grand Master appointed Companions John L. Logan, Bob Cundiff, and Jon B. Greene as the Teller Committee.

PAST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTERS PRESENT

Donald H. Haralson 1993-94 Bobby L. Carter 2001-03 Elwood M. Isaacs 2003-04 Donald G. Jones 2004-05 Andrew B. Palmer 2011-12 William H. Pearce 2012-13 John L. Logan 2013-14 Marvin L. Chamberlin 2014-15 Larry D. White 2015-16 Daniel D. Hanttula 2016-17

The Most Illustrious Grand Master welcomed all the above Past Illustrious Grand Masters and thanked them for their support.

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS PRESENT Mark McFadden District No. 1 Absent District No. 2 Keven P. Bardy District No. 3 Matthew A. Turner District No. 4 Brian Ragain District No. 5 Troy Collier District No. 6 Robert R. Rolseth District No. 7

The M∴ I∴ Grand Master welcomed the District Deputies and thanked them for their service.

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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

It was announced that the registration credentials would be used to verify the attendance of the Grand Representatives, and it was asked if any of those present had any communications with their respective Jurisdictions. None were noted.

CONSTITUENT COUNCILS REPRESENTED

The roll call of the Constituent Councils of Oklahoma was called, and the following were present:

Muskogee Council No. 2 Union Council No. 3 Ardmore Council No. 18 Alpha Council No. 18 Lawton No. 21 Tulsa Council No. 22 Norman Council No. 27 Altus Council No. 33 Bernard Council No. 43 Guthrie Council No. 48 Stillwater Council No. 50 Capitol Hill Council No. 59

PROCEEDINGS OF THE ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL ASSEMBLY A motion was made and seconded to approve the printed proceedings of the 123rd annual assembly.

GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT

The following tabulation reflects the status of investments in each of our Grand Council accounts and our perpetual membership status. If any member desires additional information, I will be happy to provide it.

Respectfully submitted: Michael J. Megeath (22) Grand Treasurer

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Grand Council Investment Account General Fund

Beginning Balance, January 1, 2018 $60,901.36 Withdrawals (674.63) Dividend/Interest Earned 2,153.10 Appreciation 5,979.86 Ending Balance, December 31, 2018 $68,359.69

Grand Council Investment Account Perpetual Membership

Beginning Balance, January 1, 2018 $104,776.90 Withdrawals (6,370.93) Cash Deposits 5,516.86 Dividend/Interest Earned 3,889.20 Appreciation 7,537.11 Ending Balance, December 31, 2018 $115,349.14

Joint Account -Membership Development

Beginning Balance, January 1, 2018 $59,452.42 Withdrawals (2,645.95) Cash Deposits - Dividend/Interest Earned 2,094.57 Appreciation 5,816.56 Ending Balance, December 31, 2018 $64,717.60

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1.48% 87.98 99.20 78.19 64.55 44.68 84.31 63.63 54.73 Local 340.04 137.97 110.76 109.42 277.59 122.65 109.61 3,866.11 1785.31 Total to Total Councils 67.61 49.89 79.02 69.04 46.27 48.67 50.15 29.32 27.22 34.65 72.05 85.85 40.81 Living 252.71 140.51 Council 1,785.31 $3,866.11 $1,785.31 1093.75 To LocalTo $2,080.80 20.38 49.32 87.33 58.95 41.72 63.15 29.52 14.40 15.36 57.09 28.98 50.61 23.76 13.92 137.08 691.56 Council To LocalTo Deceased * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 1.73% 92.35 77.78 88.37 71.00 96.99 68.18 45.49 175.34 304.18 141.05 253.56 297.81 114.07 116.47 138.15 Grand Total to Total 2,080.80 Council Pd to Councils Pd to Gd Council Council to Gd Pd 59.59 94.51 40.13 66.05 62.84 82.59 28.78 31.91 85.63 16.08 Living 150.86 247.81 203.12 191.76 108.63 Council 1,470.29 2,080.80 To Grand To 8.16 24.48 56.37 32.76 46.54 50.44 37.65 22.32 14.40 39.40 13.58 28.43 29.52 106.06 100.39 610.51 $23.09 Council 3,866.11 To Grand To $3,889.20 Deceased * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 3.21% Total Total 263.33 644.22 191.56 279.02 364.32 187.20 135.55 166.56 575.41 141.66 152.49 109.12 236.72 226.08 192.88 3,866.11 Interest Distributed Total Dues 407.25 397.08 575.15 639.00 427.00 324.00 365.00 306.60 317.50 220.70 545.00 227.00 491.00 1171.40 1,313.50 7,727.18 Total 6108.75 4765.25 5,986.20 8,719.41 6,525.00 4,866.00 5,475.00 4,637.00 3,410.00 8,185.00 3,417.50 7,365.00 21,316.73 11,385.00 18,266.50 Investment Div/Int earned on 2017 Div/Int Retained in Fund 120,428.34 Distributed in 2018 38 71 21 37 52 24 24 27 79 29 13 11 28 21 27 502 848 Living 59.2% 6 9 6 18 37 23 34 26 28 17 62 10 28 19 23 346 Dead 3.20% 40.8% 44 56 44 71 78 30 52 44 39 41 20 47 33 108 141 848 780 Total Members $3,889.20 Total Perpetual Members Grand Council, CM of Oklahoma of CM Council, Grand Members Perpetual Total 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 3 1 14 New in 2017 in Members 15 Name 10/24/2018 13:06 As of 12/31/2017 Woodw 52 ard, No. Union (McAlester),Union 3 No. Tulsa, No. 22 No. Tulsa, Stilllw ater, No. 50 Norman, No. 27 No. Norman, Muskogee, No. 2 No. Muskogee, Guthrie, No. 48 No. Guthrie, Law 21 ton, No. Elk City, No. 25 No. City, Elk Capitol (OKC), Hill No. 59 Bernard (Ponca City), No. 43 Bernard City), No. (Ponca Bartlesville, No. 41 Bartlesville, No. Ardmore, No. 11 Ardmore, No. Alpha (OKC), No. 18 No. Alpha (OKC), Interest/Dividends Earned in 2017 Altus 33 No. As of 31 DecemberAs 2017 calculations: usedPercentage making in 101

REPORT OF THE GRAND RECORDER

Please see the attached statement of income and expenses for the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Oklahoma. The Grand Treasurer’s report depicts the investment holdings and performance for the year.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership: 1 January 2017 1375 Gains: • Greeted 74 • Admissions 37 • Reinstatements 7 • Adjustments 0 Total Gains 118

Losses: • Deaths 46 • Suspensions/Withdrawals 43 • Demitted 43 • Adjustments 0 Total Losses 132

Membership: 31 December 2017 1,361

Net Membership Loss: 14

We had a loss of 14 members compared to a loss of 5 last year. Greetings of 74 compared to 87 last year, Suspensions/withdrawals were 43 compared to 38 last year. All Councils have submitted quarterly reports for Year 2017. We had 25 members reported on the Annual Reports who are unable to pay their dues. There were 19 new perpetual memberships, with an ending total of 5O5 living and 347 deceased members. 37% of our members are perpetual members.

GARY A. DAVIS Grand Recorder

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RETURNS FOR CONSTITUENT COUNCILS 2017

2016 Net Gain 2017 No. Name Members Greeted Adm. Reinst. Dem. Died Adj S/W or (Loss) Members Dues Fees 2 Muskogee 132 6 1 2 2 2 0 4 1 133 $25.00 $50.00 3 Union 126 8 0 0 0 5 0 4 (1) 125 $15.00 $50.00 11 Ardmore 49 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 54 $22.00 $45.00 18 Alpha 129 12 2 0 1 9 0 5 (1) 128 $20.00 $45.00 21 Lawton 87 3 0 2 1 2 0 10 (8) 79 $22.50 $50.00 22 Tulsa 200 20 3 0 4 8 0 7 4 204 $28.00 $40.00 25 Elk City 58 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 59 $18.00 $40.00 27 Norman 120 4 0 1 2 1 0 0 2 122 $14.00 $40.00 33 Altus 63 1 0 0 2 2 0 0 (3) 60 $20.00 $50.00 41 Bartlesville 41 7 0 0 0 2 0 0 5 46 $16.50 $50.00 43 Bernard 54 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 (3) 51 $14.00 $30.00 44 Cimarron Valley 29 0 0 1 30 0 0 0 (29) 0 48 Guthrie 80 3 1 0 1 1 0 7 (5) 75 $21.00 $50.00 50 Stillwater 46 2 29 0 0 3 0 2 26 72 $20.00 $35.00 52 Woodward 46 0 0 0 0 3 0 4 (7) 39 $20.50 $45.00 59 Capitol Hill 115 3 1 0 0 5 0 0 (1) 114 $19.00 $40.00 Totals 1375 74 37 7 43 46 0 43 -14 1361

Net PEM P/M N/P DeMOLAY P/C L/M CMMRF Amount P/C TOTAL 53 0 $20.00 $800.00 $187.50 $80.00 $1,087.50 $253.56 $1,341.06 37 0 $22.00 $880.00 $222.50 $88.00 $1,212.50 $133.82 $1,346.32 11 0 $10.75 $430.00 $105.00 $43.00 $588.75 $45.49 $634.24 25 3 $25.00 $1,000.00 $240.00 $100.00 $1,365.00 $114.07 $1,479.07 22 4 $13.25 $530.00 $142.50 $53.00 $738.75 $77.78 $816.53 68 7 $32.25 $1,290.00 $317.50 $129.00 $1,768.75 $304.18 $2,072.93 26 4 $7.25 $290.00 $25.00 $29.00 $351.25 $88.37 $439.62 35 0 $21.75 $870.00 $202.50 $87.00 $1,181.25 $141.05 $1,322.30 26 0 $8.50 $340.00 $85.00 $34.00 $467.50 $116.47 $583.97 13 2 $7.75 $310.00 $22.50 $31.00 $371.25 $68.18 $439.43 28 1 $5.50 $220.00 $57.50 $22.00 $305.00 $96.86 $401.86 22 0 $13.25 $530.00 $125.00 $53.00 $721.25 $71.00 $792.25 21 3 $12.00 $480.00 $117.50 $48.00 $657.50 $92.35 $749.85 21 0 $4.50 $180.00 $42.50 $18.00 $245.00 $81.51 $326.51 80 1 $8.25 $330.00 $80.00 $33.00 $451.25 $297.81 $749.06 488 25 $212.00 $8,480.00 $1,972.50 $848.00 $11,512.50 $1,982.50 $13,495.00 103

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RESOLUTION NO. 1

TO THE MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER, AND MEMBERS OF THE GRAND COUNCIL, CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA:

WHEREAS, Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation (CMMRF) is a philanthropy of the General Grand Council, Cryptic Masons International, whose mission is to promote research that improves the quality of life for all mankind, and

WHEREAS, the Grand Council of Oklahoma has supported the efforts of the CMMRF since its formation in 1986; and

WHEREAS, the Grand Council has not yet established a permanent program for recognition of our councils who support that mission;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that recognition of local councils who financially support the CMMRF be established by the Grand Council of Oklahoma, to be presented at the awards banquet of the Annual Sessions or another suitable occasion in the following manner:

Under Article 7, add the following:

Section 5. CMMRF Award RECOGNITION FOR THE LARGEST TOTAL CONTRIBUTION The Bernard F. Mandlebaum Award recognizes the local Council which is credited for the largest dollar contribution in the preceding calendar year. Most Puissant Companion Mandlebaum was Grand Illustrious Master of the Grand Council of Oklahoma in 1962-1963. He served as General Grand Master of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, International from 1984-1987; and RECOGNITION FOR THE LARGEST AVERAGE CONTRIBUTION PER MEMBER The Robert W. Hill Award recognizes the local Council which is credited for the largest average contribution per member in the preceding calendar year. Most Illustrious Companion Hill was first Grand Illustrious Master of Indian Territory, serving in 1895-1896. He was a member of Oklahoma Council No. 1, Atoka, Indian Territory.

Respectfully submitted, John L. Logan, PGIM, (52, 48)

RESOLUTION PASSED

JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE

The Grand Council of Cryptic Mason’s Jurisprudence Committee met in executive session in the Reed Center Conference Room in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Thursday afternoon, April 26, 2018. Chairman Larry D. White called the meeting to order at 2:45pm. The Past Grand Illustrious Masters present were asked to sign in. A list of those in attendance is recorded below. Resolution No. 1 was reviewed and found to be in proper order. The Dispensations 105 issued by the Grand Illustrious Master were found to be in proper order. In July 2017, the Grand Illustrious Master made the decision to admit a Master Mason living in a foreign jurisdiction to receive the Cryptic degrees, waiving the residency requirements required by Article 11, Section 2 of the General Laws of this Grand Council; a power which is not explicitly granted by our Grand Laws. The Grand Illustrious Master also did not report whether he obtained the consent of the Grand Illustrious Master of the foreign jurisdiction or the constituent council within whose jurisdiction the petitioner resided, as required by Article 11, Section 1(c) of the General Laws of this Grand Council. We recommend the incoming Grand Illustrious Master, in conjunction with the Jurisprudence Committee and corresponding representatives from the Grand Chapter, consider this issue during the recess of this Grand Council and, if necessary, to return with an appropriate amendment to our General Laws or a Standing Resolution that this Grand Council may consider at its next Annual Convocation in 2019. The committee would like to compliment Most Illustrious Companion Cloud on an excellent year and thank him for his dedication to Cryptic Masonry.

Respectfully submitted: Larry D. White (22) Chairman, Daniel D. Hanttula (27) Secretary, Elwood M. Issacs (41), Don G. Jones (27), Bobby L. Carter (27), Marvin L. Chamberlin (30), William H. Pearce (22)

CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE

There were 8 Grand Officers present with no votes, 11 Past Illustrious Grand Masters present with no votes 56 Past Illustrious Masters present with 56 votes, 9 Illustrious Masters present with 9 votes, 8 Deputy Masters present with 8 votes, 8 Principal Conductor of the Council present with 8 votes and 11 proxies for a total of 92 votes. There were 13 out of 15 Councils represented by Dais Officers.

Submitted by: Robert D. Cundiff (59), Chairman, Gary A. Odendahl (8), & John Church (33), Kyle T. Israel (25), & Blaine McKnight (3)

CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS

We have received a request for a Charter from the members of the “Mysterious Nine Council U.D.” situated in Norman, Oklahoma. We have considered their application and we recommend this Grand Council vote on their request. However, we have the following concerns: We are unaware of their ability to confer the degrees or whether they even have the equipment to do so. One of our Past Illustrious Masters attempted to visit this council but was unable to gain access to the meeting. Consequently, we refer the approval of this Charter request to this Grand Council.

Fraternally, Charles L. Stuckey (43) – Chairman, Bobby L. Carter (27), John L. Logan (52), Kevin P. Brady (50) – Ex-Officio

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WORK AND RETURNS COMMITTEE

You will find most of the information concerning items relative to this report in the Grand Recorder's report, including the Return Statistics for each Council. There are continual problems with completion of the annual return forms. This year, the Recorder's office prepared page 4 of the returns and sent them to each constituent Council for their inclusion with the other appropriate pages of the return. The figures on page four were based on the database information as of December 31st of the reporting year with the exception of those members listed as unable to pay. There were still some Councils that were late in submitting their returns. As a reminder, these reports are due into the Grand Recorder by 15 January of the reporting year, along with the appropriate funds. This allows at least 10 calendar days for each Constituent Council to complete pages 1-3, obtain signatures, and send in the completed form. From those, the Grand Recorder send an invoice for the totals shown on the returns, which should be returned timely.. These are essential in for the necessary reporting requirements of the Grand Recorder as well as providing funds for necessary expenses. A list of new officers and 4th quarter reports are also due by the 15th of January, which has been a problem with some of our Councils. Please consider these in future preparations.

Respectfully submitted, Gary A. Davis (44), William J. Cloud (59), John D. Allford (3), John D. Church (33)

TRIENNIAL

The 46th Triennial Assembly of General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International was held on August 29, 2017 at the Red Lion Hotel On the River - Jantzen Beach of Portland Oregon. Attending from the Grand Council of Oklahoma were the following: Companion William J. Cloud, M∴I∴ Grand Master, Companions John Logan, PGIM and Daniel Hanttula PIGM. At the General Grand Council assembly, it was announced that 370 men were in attendance from 22 different countries, and representing 45 States of the USA.

MATTERS OF BUSINESS RPC Sid Roberts and RPC Ronald Guthrie, both of whom were forced to resign from service to the General Grand Council were elected to receive the title of Honorary Past General Grand Master with all the rights of the title. The GGC 3-year budget 2017-2020, was approved without modification. The Jurisprudence Committee reported that no resolutions to amend the By-Laws were submitted. The ritual committee announced 27 major corrections and 31 minor corrections to be made to the twenty-sixth edition of the Royal and Select Master Degrees. The revision will be referred to a hand-picked subcommittee prior to publishing.

GENERAL GRAND OFFICER ELECTIONS The election of officers was held with David A. Grindle elected General Grand Master,

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Monty J. Glover was elected Deputy General Grand Master, William G. Snyder was elected General Grand Principle Conductor of the Work, Charles L. Hollinger was elected General Grand Treasurer and Bryan D. Bechler was elected General Grand Recorder. Companion Hanttula was honored to serve as nominator for Monty J. Glover before the General Grand Council Assembly. The next Triennial will be held in Louisville, Kentucky Sept 23-30, 2020.

Fraternally Submitted, Larry White (22), John L. Logan (52), Daniel Hanttula (27)

FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Finance Committee has examined the check register provided by the Grand Recorder for the Grand Council Operating Account and we find it to be in order and in agreement with the statements provided by the financial institution holding the assets of this account. We have also examined the statement of revenue and expenses provided by the Grand Recorder and find it to be in order. The Committee has also examined the financial statements provided by the financial institution for the Grand Council General Fund and the Grand Council Perpetual Membership Fund and we find them to be in order. The Grand Treasurer did not provide any statements related to these accounts for the Committee to examine. Also accompanying this report is our proposed budget for the Grand Council for 2018. We recommend its approval by the Grand Council.

Fraternally submitted, John D. Allford (3), Kevin P. Bardy (50), Donnie G. Higginbotham (3). Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (18)

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ESTIMATED GRAND COUNCIL BUDGET 2018

Beginning Cash on Hand $2,370.00

Income: Budget 18 Per Capita $9,439.00 Perpetual Members $2,080.00 Fees $870.00 Rituals, codes, & regulations $300.00 Interest/Investments $2,153.00 Per Capita Gen Grand Council $2,020.00 Grand Session Income $9,000.00 Miscellaneous $200.00 Total $26,062.00

Expenditures: Salary-Grand Recorder $4,500.00 Payroll Taxes $375.00 Grand Illustrious Master's Allowance $1,250.00 GIM Grand Session Expense $250.00 Grand Treasurer's Expense $200.00 Grand Recorder's Expense $200.00 CMMRF $1,361.00 Per Capita - General Grand Council $2,190.00 DeMolay Contribution $300.00 Rent/Utilities $1,400.00 Telephone/Computer $500.00 Office Supplies $500.00 Printing & Stationary $700.00 Postage $250.00 Fidelity Bond Premium $131.00 Office Equipment Account $100.00 Office & Equipment Repair Account $100.00 Past Grand Illustrious Master Jewel $0.00 Triennial $0.00 Awards $100.00 Host Expense $200.00 Headquarters Expense - Grand Sessio $500.00 Southwest Conference $50.00 Grand Session Expense $9,000.00 Transfer to General Fund $0.00 Miscellaneous $200.00 Total Estimated Expenses $24,357.00

Net Income/Loss $1,705.00

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Estimated Income: Membership Development Interest $698.00 Donations $0.00 Total Income $698.00

Estimated Expenses: DeMolay Sword $400.00 Membership Development $798.00 Increased $500 by vote of craft Total Expense $1,198.00

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FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE

I did not receive any official correspondence from York Rite in other states, however I did search for information from surrounding states Grand York Rite events. I made the following list of their Grand Sessions:

Texas Grand York Rite held five events including their Grand session in Ft. Worth, TX April 30 Kansas Grand York Rite Grand Session in Topeka May 5 Arkansas Grand York Rite Session in Little Rock March 5 New Mexico Grand York Rite Session in Albuquerque April 19 through 21 Missouri Grand York Rite Session in Jefferson City June 6 through 10

Respectfully Submitted, B. F. Rowland, Jr., Chairman

CUSTODIANS OF THE WORK

We, your Custodians of the Work, are pleased to make the following report to the Grand Assembly. Over the past twelve months, Schools of Instruction, each under the direction of one of the Custodians or Assistant Custodians of the Work, were held in most of our constituent Councils. At these Schools, we concentrated our instruction on the ritual for the opening and closing of a Council and the reception of visitors. The officers of the Councils involved were quite receptive to the instruction and are making good progress. In a few of the Councils, the Companions requested that we also provide instruction in the ritual of one or more of the Council degrees. This renewed interest in degree conferrals appears to be a pleasant outgrowth of the recent emphasis on regional degree festivals. Over the next twelve months, we again plan to hold Schools in as many of our constituent Councils as possible. It is our hope that, in the future, we will be able to hold a School of Instruction in each constituent Council at least once every two years.

Fraternally submitted, Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (18), John L. Logan (48, 52), James R. Taylor, Jr. (22)

YORK RITE COORDINATION

Nothing significant to report.

John D. Allford (3), Chairman, Kevin P. Bardy (50), John D. Church (33)

REIONAL AND DEPARTMENT CONFERENCES

Nothing significant to report.

John D. Allford (3), Chairman, John L. Logan (72), Matthew McGee (25)

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MEMERSHIP ENHANCEMENT

I would direct your attention to the Grand Chapter report on this issue.. John D. Allford (3), Chairman, John L. Logan (72), Matthew McGee (25)

DEMOLAY COMMITTEE

The DeMolay workshop, honoring York Rite Masonry, was held in Del City from 26-28 Jan 2018 and was well attended. Several new members were initiated and several Advisors trained at this workshop. The Twenty-Second York Rite SWORD, honoring the “York Rite Outstanding DeMolay, for Ritual, Community Work, Leadership, and Scholastics, was presented to Dakota Davis, W.O.W. Chapter, Elk City, OK, at the award ceremonies. This award, a regulation York Rite Sword, is engraved with the recipient's name on the blade and his initials on the handle. This is indeed a cherished and sought after award by all DeMolays. We continue to hope that these young men will join Masonry and the York Rite to further their character building and their Masonic careers. Stillwater Chapter was named DeMolay Chapter of the Year for Oklahoma DeMolay. The Grand Illustrious Master presented the Grand Council donation to the Oklahoma DeMolay Association at the Awards presentation. The awards ceremony was well attended by all three Grand York Rite bodies. I extend my appreciation to the heads of all three bodies for their support and efforts to attain attendance from their Officers.

Respectfully submitted, Gary A. Davis (22), Timothy P. Israel (25), Bradley S. Rickelman (14)

MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION REPORT

The Masonic Charity Foundation continues to be a visible charitable activity of the Oklahoma Masonic Family and continues to provide financial assistance for charitable and educational activities throughout the state. The Foundation is a "not for profit" corporation dedicated to providing funds for educational and charitable activities in harmony with Masonry in Oklahoma. A board of directors directs the activities of the Foundation along with a full time staff. The Foundation works with other organizations to achieve worthwhile goals, such as partnering with the Area Agencies on Aging, by providing funds to be dispersed to those in need. The Matching Funds and the Promises Matter Programs are still very active and more Lodges are encouraged to participate and use these funds for their local communities. Many other programs are still in place and active, such as the Student of Today, Teacher of the Year, Partners to Vizavance (formerly Prevention of Blindness), Essay Contest, assisting our Masonic youth organizations and others, all of which are important to our Masonic activities. Your continued support to the Masonic Charity Foundation is very important if we are to continue our charitable and educational support and the relief of those in need in our communities.

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CRYPTIC MASON MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (CMMRF)

The Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation (CMMRF) incorporated on March 6, 1986, through the efforts of then General Grand Master Ben Mandlebaum (OK). The CMMRF funds research at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis through the Indiana Center for Vascular Biology and Medicine (ICVBM) and the Richard Roudebush Veteran's Administration Medical Center. The CMMRF Executive Director since 2012 is Gary G. Wyne, PMIGM of Indiana. The ICVBM is committed to being a leader in basic as well as applied research in understanding vascular wellness and disease, and the development of leading-edge medical therapies to improve the care of patients with vascular problems. Because blood vessels are very important in maintaining the health of and repairing almost all tissues, nearly all diseases turn out to have a vascular component involved in their origin or tissue repair. Studies testing the use of adult stem cells from body fat, or adipose tissue, in restoring circulation in the body's lower limbs are currently being conducted, along with studies related to heart disease, diabetes, blindness, COPD, wound healing, erectile dysfunction, arthritis, and stroke. Nationally, donations made to CMMRF in 2017 totaled $220,541.46, an increase of $52,070 over the prior year. Oklahoma’s giving of $3,574.00 was an increase $1,888.00 over the prior year. Donations made by Oklahoma Companions ranked 21st in comparison to other jurisdictions. M.:I.: Grand Master Cloud directed that a Council recognition for contributions to CMMRF be created in the categories of largest total contribution and largest average contribution per member. The committee’s recommendation for each is as follows: The Bernard F. Mandlebaum Award recognizes the local Council which is credited for the largest dollar contribution in the preceding calendar year. Most Puissant Companion Mandlebaum was Grand Illustrious Master of the Grand Council of Oklahoma in 1962-1963. He served as General Grand Master of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, International from 1984-1987. Woodward Council 52’s $936.00 donation was the largest dollar contribution in 2017 The Robert W. Hill Award recognizes the local Council which is credited for the largest average contribution per member in the preceding calendar year. Most Illustrious Companion Hill was first Grand Illustrious Master of Indian Territory, serving in 1895-1896. He was a member of Oklahoma Council No. 1, Atoka, Indian Territory. Woodward Council 52’s $24.00 per member contribution was the largest in 2017. Each Oklahoma Council is urged to hold at least one fundraising event each year for the benefit of this worthy philanthropy.

Fraternally submitted, John L. Logan (52, 48), John D. Allford (3), Kevin P. Bardy (14)

REGIONAL DEGREE FESTIVALS

Since last Grand session we have had two Regional Festivals. The Central Oklahoma Region, hosted by Cyrus Chapter #7 and Alpha Council #18; and the Northeast Oklahoma region hosted by Tulsa Chapter #52 and Tulsa Council #22. Through these festivals 17 new Companions have joined our ranks. The Committee would like to thank all of the companions who played a part in the planning, and executing of these field days. As an added bonus, at the Central Oklahoma Regional Festival, the Super Excellent Master degree 112 was conferred. Teams from all four regions came together and each performed a portion of the degree. It was great to make this degree available for those who had never received it. We would encourage our members to keep these Regional Festivals going. For the past several years these festivals have proven to be a great opportunity for the York Rite to bring in new members. We must continue to actively promote these Regional festivals and work to develop degree teams in every region. It is up to every member of the York Rite to talk to our new Master Masons and let them know what the York Rite has to offer.

Respectfully submitted: John D. Church (33) – State Chairman, Trasen S. Akers (18) – Central Region, Matthew A. Turner (27) - Central Region, Kevin P. Bardy (50) – North Central Region, Thomas W. Childs, Jr. (22) – North East Region, John F. Carter (11) – South Central Region, Mark McFadden (2) – South East Region, Brian M. Ragain (21) – Western Region

GRAND MASTER’S FESTIVAL COMMITTEE

The Grand Master Festival was held on August 5th in Norman Lodge #38 and resulted in 42 Master Masons taking the Chapter, Council and Commandery degrees.

Some thoughts/recommendations from the event: • One lodge room worked fine for the degrees, however, it slowed the process of transitioning from one degree to the next (already a slow enough process). • It is very helpful if the lodge has all the different degree regalia and equipment for degrees. Otherwise, the teams need to bring items, and that slows the process. • The committee was worried about how many would be at lunch making it difficult to come up with a good count, but actually, it worked out fine to have a BBQ caterer supply everything. • We should increase the registration fee to cover doughnuts, coffee, and other incidentals incurred beyond the lunch. • Organizing the festival through the three Chapter, Council and Commandery Officers, plus one person at Norman York Rite, meant the committee was a bit light to cover all the details that needed handling, especially since only the Norman Lodge contact actually lived in or near Norman. We wish to thank all of the Chapters, Councils and Commandries, who participated in the Grand Master Festival, for their degree teams, for their hard work, and the good example they provide to our new York Rite Masons. Also, to those York Rite Masons who brought candidates to the event, thank you! Particular thanks to John and Matt Turner, who worked diligently as our Norman area contacts and arraigners for the festival.

Respectfully, Kevin P. Bardy (50), Chairman. Bradley S. Rickelman (14), Curtis K. Schuermann (22)

EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT

Verbal report given. No written report received.

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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES COMMITTEE During 2017, emphasis was placed on securing the website and making the website easier to manage. We moved the website to a commercial hosting provider at a reduced cost, and then implemented website protocols that prevent information on the website being sent over a clear connection. The tools available to the development platform we are using were leveraged to further enhance our security. In addition to the implementing a secure protocol (https), enhancements included a calendar with upcoming events that appears on all pages of the website. Secure online registration for Grand Sessions including payment through PayPal was begun, and for the first year almost 50% of the registrants utilized this method. During 2017, the website averaged 61 views per day including views from all over the world. Our Facebook page continues to be active and serves as an excellent source to publicize upcoming events.

Respectfully Submitted, John R. Christopher – Chairman, Jon Greene, Bob McLeod

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Though several attempts were made, due to schedule conflicts, the committee on membership failed to meet as a team. Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation goes out to Most Illustrious Grand Master, William J. Cloud in seeing that the invitations to the Grand Masters Festival in August of 2017 were mailed out. Over 700 potential candidates who were raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason in the past 3 years received petitions. We must continue to reach out to these Brothers and meet with them in their home districts and lodges. We need to visit with these Brothers in their comfort zone and invite them to join us and not expect them to find us because of a couple of movies or books that have been published in the past couple of years. We must do a better job of making our presence known and create meaningful relationships with the Companions and Sir Knights that have joined our ranks to make sure that the York Rite in Oklahoma continues to flourish.

Respectfully submitted: Robert R. Rolseth (22), Chairman

NECROLOGY REPORT

During this annual grand assembly, we gathered to pay tribute to the following forty- eight Companions who have laid down the working tools of life and entered into the Grand Council above:

ALBERT A.ALEXANDER, JOHN T. BALDWIN, ROBERT L. BENDER, EARL L. BERRYMAN, JR., TODD W. CLARK, RICHARD M. COTNER, ALFRED COX, CARL D. DENTON, JOSEPH DE STEFANO, THEODORE J. ELGIN, SR., WESLEY C. FARABOUGH, CHARLES I. GILLENTINE, DONALD J. GOODSPEED, RICHARD E. GRAY, L. R. GRUBBS, RALPH K. HARRIS, CECIL HEWITT, HENRY D. HINCH, NORRIS E. HOLBROCK, GEARY T. JAMES, JACK W. JAPP, RICHARD C. KERSHMAN, DAVID W. KIRK, STURAT M. KIRK, ANTHONY 114

M. LEONHARD, RICHARD B. LINK, JOHN J. LIVINGSTON, WARREN MC CONNEL, KERRY S. MOUSER, ELDON W. PARKER, III, GEORGE H. POWERS, CHARLES REAMY, CLIFTON L. RICHARDS, JR., GEORGE M. SAVAGE, SAM H. SCULLY, TROY E. SHIPMAN, CLAUDE E. SINER, BILLY J. SMOITH, EDGAR D. SNYDER, RAYMOND F. STOOL, ERIC G. STONE, GLENN TUTTLE, DON L. TURLEY, CLINTON L. WARNOCK, JAMES R. WOOD, TROY F. WOOD, ALBERT A. YEAGER, and WILLIAM A. YOUNG

Our departed companions, having been summoned by the Great Architect of the Universe, the Master of us all, into his glorious presence, are now forever at peace. Their passing from our midst causes sorrow and grief, which only time can ease. We shall always miss them, though we will never forget them. They still live on in our hearts. The following poetic tribute is offered to honor their memory:

Tribute To A Mason Author Unknown

“Why wear the apron?” the young mason said, As mourners so silently bowed every head.

The prayer was perfection,-ceremony profound, Not one single person uttered a sound. The minister spoke, all telling with love,

That our brother had passed to the lodge up above. That his life here below was not easy for sure And many the sorrow he'd had to endure.

This man dedicated to helping his race, Unconscious of background or color of face.

With a life dedicated to sharing of time While supporting a friend with a comforting rhyme.

Who brought out in others the “best” of the best, Without criticizing, or putting to test.

That the life he had lived, as a mason and friend, Was a lifetime of sharing, right up to the end.

The lambskin was placed with all loving care A release from the labour on earth he did bear

The evergreen sprig shows the faith we all hold That the Soul is immortal and none can control

It's reign o'er the grave, so that death has no power For ever and ever or even this hour.

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We commit to the ground, these earthly remains And cherish the memory, suffer the pains.

While we trust his spirit to God who did give it This was his life and the way he did live it.

And so we account for our time here on earth That our tasks ever after may be of Thy worth.

Now go with the Father in his gracious keeping, And leave him to be, our brother-just sleeping.

So you see there's a reason that all men are born That's the reason I guess that the apron is worn.

Respectfully Submitted, B. F. Rowland, Jr. (33), Grand Chaplain Chairman, Necrology Committee

TIME AND PLACE COMMITTEE

The committee reported that the time and place for our next Grand Assembly will be determined at a later date.

COMMITTEE ON APPRECIATION

We are very pleased with the arrangements for our Annual Sessions and commend the Time and Place Committee, the Grand Secretary, and all who helped for their hard work and planning to make this a successful meeting. The hotel staff has been very cooperative and helpful to meet our needs and to them we extend our thanks and appreciation. To those hosting the hospitality room and providing the refreshments, we certainly thank you. To our Most Illustrious Grand Master whose responsibility it is to plan our Grand Sessions, in cooperation with the other presiding Grand Officers, we commend you on a job well done. We thank you for this Grand Session.

Fraternally submitted, James R. Taylor, Jr. (22) Chairman

VISITING DIGNITARIES

The following dignitaries were present for recognition and remarks: Companions Kenneth Cooley, R∴I∴ Grand Recorder, Texas, Jamie Carwell, I∴ Grand Sentinel, Kansas, Rodney Middleton, Past Illustrious Grand Master, Kansas, C. David Williams, Past Illustrious Grand Master, Kansas, E. William "Bill" Whittaker, Past Illustrious Grand Master and Grand Representative of Oklahoma near New York, Carle L. Jackson, 116

Regional Deputy General Grand Master, South Central Division, General Grand Council Cryptic Masons, Int., John L. Balanger, Past Illustrious Grand Master and General Grand Captain of the Guard, General Grand Council Cryptic Masons, Int., William Gene "Bill" Snyder, Right Puissant General Grand Principal Conductor of the Work, General Grand Council Cryptic Masons, Int., and Personal Representative for David A. Grindle, Most Puissant General Illustrious Grand Master of the General Grand Council Cryptic Masons International.

PRESENTATIONS Companion William E. Snyder, Right Puissant General Grand Principal Conductor of the Work, presented the "Cryptic Mason of the Year" award to Brian A. Buswell, and the "Youth Leadership" award to Jamie B. Jordan.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS Companion John Allford was nominated for the office of Illustrious Grand Master and was elected by acclamation. Companion Kevin P. Bardy was nominated for the office of Deputy Grand Master and was elected by acclamation. Companion John D. Church was nominated for the office of Grand Principal Conductor of the Work was elected by acclamation. Companion Kenton M. Israel was nominated for the office of Grand Treasurer and was elected by acclamation. Companion Gary A. Davis was nominated for the office of Grand Recorder and was elected by acclamation. Companion Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. was nominated for the office of Grand Captain of the Guard was elected by acclamation. The following is the list of Officers for 2018-2019 and those appointed along with committees:

GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA GRAND OFFICERS FOR 2018-2019

Johnny D. Allford (3) Brenda M∴I∴ Grand Master PO Box 3361 McAlester, OK 74502-3361 (919) 424-7766 (C) (918) 622-6360 (O) [email protected]

Kevin P. Bardy (50) Kim R∴I∴ Deputy Grand Master 104 S. Haven Hill Dr. Drumright, OK 74030-5820 (918) 894-2243 [email protected]

John D. Church (33) R∴I∴ Grand P.C.W. 12005 Cantle Rd Oklahoma City, OK 73120-8029 (580) 471-3670 (C) [email protected]

Kenton M. Israel (18) (25) Dana R∴I∴ Grand Treasurer 624 Ellsworth Ave. Yukon, OK 73099-5973 117

(918) 914-1448 (C) [email protected] Gary A. Davis (22) (50) Nellie R∴I∴ Grand Recorder PO Box 1223 Drumright, OK 74030-2416 (918) 630-3587 (C) (918) 352-4622 (O) & (FAX) [email protected]

Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (18) R∴I∴ Grand Captain of the 3509 N Evans Dr Guard Oklahoma City, OK 73121-2221 (405) 427-3388 [email protected]

Timothy P. Israel (25) Jan Illustrious Grand Conductor 2018 W. 7th Pl. of the Council Elk City, OK 73644-5909 (580) 799-0566 [email protected]

Robert G. Davis (48) Sharon Illustrious Grand Marshall 411 E. Noble Guthrie, OK 73044-3312 (405) 282-2037 [email protected]

James R. Taylor, Jr. (22) Gage Illustrious Grand Steward 128 W. 135th Pl N. Skiatook, OK 74070-3530 (918) 630-9523 [email protected]

Mark K. McFadden (2) Donna Illustrious Grand Sentinel 457 Keats St. Muskogee, OK 74403-8342 (918) 869-6240 [email protected]

Robert L. Padgett (3) Illustrious Grand Chaplain 74 Goodspeed Rd. McAlester, OK 74501-5595

HONORARY AND EMERITUS MEMBERS

Elwood M. Isaacs - Grand Treasurer Emeritus (Elected 2017)

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GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA DISTRICT DEPUTIES FOR 2018-2019

DISTRICT NO. 1 Mark McFadden (2) Muskogee Council No. 2 457 Keats St Union Council No. 3 Muskogee, OK 74403-8342 Ardmore Council No. 11 918-869-6240 [email protected]

DISTRICT NO. 2

Trasen S. Akers (18) Alpha Council No. 18 11700 Rocky Way Guthrie Council No. 48 Oklahoma City, OK 73162-1631 918-342-9654 [email protected]

DISTRICT NO. 3 Kevin P. Bardy (50) Bernard Council No. 43 104 S Haven Hill Dr Stillwater Council No. 50 Drumright, OK 74030-5820 918-894-2243 [email protected]

DISTRICT NO. 4 Matthew A. Turner (27) Norman Council No. 27 8525 NW 88th St Capitol Hill Council No.59 Oklahoma City, OK 73132-3153 Mysterious Nine Council U.D. 405-386-2853

DISTRICT NO. 5 Brian Ragain (21) Lawton Council No.21 1520 S 19th St . Altus Council No. 33 Chickasha, OK 73018-5316 405-863-2939 [email protected]

DISTRICT NO. 6 Troy Collier (52) Elk City Council No. 25 7556 State Hwy 34 Woodward Council No. 52 Woodward, OK 74055-6075 580-571-2686 [email protected]

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DISTRICT NO. 7 Robert R. Rolseth (22) Tulsa Council No. 22 7818 N 154th E Ave Bartlesville Council No. 41 Owasso, OK 74030-7050 918-894-3309 [email protected]

GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA STANDING & SPECIAL COMMITTEES FOR 2018-2019 CAPITULAR YEAR

STANDING COMMITTEES [Established by Constitution, Law, or Resolution]

JURISPRUDENCE

Daniel D. Hanttula (27) – Chmn - 2013 Hallbrooke Dr, Norman, OK 73071 (405-321-6538) William J. Cloud (59) -- Recorder - PO Box 651, Blanchard, OK 73010 (405-401-3879) All Past Grand Illustrious Masters

CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS

Charles L. Stuckey (43) – Chmn - 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-762-2804) John D. Church (33) – 14454 Leaning Willow, Edmond, OK 73025(580-471-3670) John L. Logan (52) – 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-435-0318) Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (18) - (ex-officio) P.O. Box 11423, Okla. City, OK 73136 (405-427- 3388)

CREDENTIALS

Robert D. Cundiff (59) – Chmn. – 516 Leslie Dr., Del City, OK 73115 (405-670-4258) John D. Church (33) – 14454 Leaning Willow, Edmond, OK 73025(580-471-3670) Gary A. Odendahl (50) – 338744 E. 840 Rd., Carney, OK 74832 (405-650-0864) Blaine McKnight (3) - 610 Montgomery #242, Durant, OK 74701 (580-380-9784)

WORK AND RETURNS

Gary A. Davis 44 – Chmn. – 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-4622) John D. Church (33) – (ex-officio) 14454 Leaning Willow, Edmond, OK 73025(580-471-3670) Kevin P. Bardy (50) - 104 S Haven Hill Dr, Drumright, OK 74030 (918-894-2243) Donnie G. Higginbotham (3) – 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580-919-7769) Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (18) - (ex-officio) P.O. Box 11423, Okla. City, OK 73136 (405-427- 3388)

120 CUSTODIANS OF THE WORK

Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (18) – Chmn. – P.O. Box 11423, Okla. City, OK 73136 (405-427- 3388) John L. Logan (52) – 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-435-0318) James R. Taylor, Jr. (22) – 128 W. 135th Place N., Skiatook, OK 74070 (918-630-9523)

ASSISTANT CUSTODIANS OF THE WORK

Donnie G. Higginbotham (3) – 13447 CR 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580-919-7769) Timothy P. Israel (25) – 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644 (580-799-0566) Robert R. Rolseth (22) – 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918-894-3309) Charles L. Stuckey (43) – 132 Road Runner Dr., Ponca City, OK 74604 (580-762-2804) John T. Turner (27) - 12720 Burr Oak Rd, Newalla, OK 74857 (405-227-2688)

FINANCE

Kevin P. Bardy (50) - Chmn. - 104 S Haven Hill Dr, Drumright, OK 74030 (918-894-2243) John D. Church (33) – 14454 Leaning Willow, Edmond, OK 73025(580-471-3670) Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (18) - P.O. Box 11423, Okla. City, OK 73136 (405-427-3388) Timothy P. Israel (25) – 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644 (580-799-0566)

INVESTMENTS

2016-19 (Council) Elwood M. Isaacs (55) - 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405-364- 0215)

FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE

B. F. Rowland, Jr. (33) - 1104 Canterbury Rd, Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-8202)

EDUCATION

Robert G. Davis (48) - 411 E Noble, Guthrie, Ok 73044 (405-826-1462) Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (18) – PO Box 11423, Okla. City, OK 73136 (405-427-3388) Timothy P. Israel (25) – 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644 (580-799-0566) Jason E. Marshall (25) - 2917 Summit Terrace Dr, Norman, OK 73071 (405-

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MEMBERSHIP

William J. Cloud (59) – State Chmn. - PO Box 651, Blanchard, OK 73010 (405-401-3879) Matthew A. Turner (27) - CENTRAL REGION – 12720 Burr Oak Rd, Newalla, OK 74857 (405- 386-2853) Bradley S. Rickelman (14) – N.CENT. REGION – 5216 W. 2nd Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074 (405-473-7814) Robert R. Rolseth (22) - N. EAST REGION - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918- 894-3309) John F. Carter (11) – S.CENT. REGION – 804 W. Taliaferro St., Madill, OK 73446 (580-795- 4684) Blaine McKnight (3) – S.E. REGION – 610 Montgomery #242, Durant, OK 74701 (580-380- 9784) Timothy P. Israel (25) – N. WEST. REGION – 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644 (580- 799-0566) Glen A. Chaney (21) - S. WEST REGION - 7203 NW Willow Creek Dr., Lawton, OK 73505 (580-583-3430)

TRIENNIAL

Larry D. White (22) – Chmn - 4943 E. 27th St., Tulsa, OK 74114 (918-744-6732) John L. Logan (72) – 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-435-0318) Daniel D. Hanttula (27) – 2013 Hallbrooke Dr., Norman, OK 73071 (405-321-6538)

YORK RITE COORDINATION

John D. Allford (3) – PO Box 609, McAlester, OK 74502 (918-622-6360) Kevin P. Bardy (50) – 104 S Haven Hill Dr, Drumright, OK 74030 (918-894-2243) John D. Church (33) – 14454 Leaning Willow, Edmond, OK 73025(580-471-3670) Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (18) - P.O. Box 11423, Okla. City, OK 73136 (405-427-3388)

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT

Kevin P. Bardy (C.M.) - 104 S. Haven Hill Drive, Drumright, OK 74030 (918)-894-2243) Bradley S. Rickelman (R.A.M.) - 3308 Bristol Road Avenue, Stillwater, OK 74074 (405)-473- 7814 Curtis K. Schuermann (K.T.) – 22949 County Road 554, Colcord, OK 74338 (479)-238-4640

GRAND MASTER’S FESTIVAL

John D. Church (CM) - PO Box 70, Guthrie, OK 73044 (405)-282-1281 John R. Christopher (RAM) - 3675 N. Horseshoe Drive, Guthrie, OK 73044 (405)-706-2796 Gary A. Odendahl (KT) - PO Box 265, Carney, OK 74832 (405)-650-0864

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REGIONAL DEGREE FESTIVALS

Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. (18) – State Chmn – PO Box 11423, Okla. City, OK 73136 (405)-427- 3388 James D. Noble (18) - CENTRAL REGION – 6608 N. Stanley Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405)-728-3937 Justin M. McGee (43) – N.CENT. REGION – 228 Westbury Rd, Ponca City, OK 74601 (580- 761-6782) James R. Taylor, Jr. (22) – N.E. REGION – 128 W. 135th Place N., Skiatook, OK 74070 (918- 630-9523) Troy L. Collier (52) - NW REGION - 7556 State Hwy 34, Woodward, OK 73801(580)-571-2686 John E. King, Jr. (3) – S.CENT. REGION – 520 W Georgia St, Durant, OK 745701 [email protected] Michael W. Sexton (3) – S.E. REGION – 440 S. Polk St., Kiowa, OK 74553 (918)-470-5986 B. F. Rowland, Jr. (33) – S.W. REGION – 1104 Canterbury Rd, Altus, OK 73521 (580)-471- 8202

MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION

2016-19 (Council) John D. Allford (3) – P.O. Box 609, McAlester, OK 74502 (918-424-7766)

CRYPTIC MASON MEDICAL RESEARCH

John L. Logan (52) – Chmn - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-435-0318) William J. Cloud (59) – PO Box 651, Blanchard, OK 73010 (405-401-3879) Kevin P. Bardy (50) – 104 S Haven Hill Dr, Drumright, OK 74030 (918-894-2243)

CRYPTIC MASON of the YEAR MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD

John D. Allford (3) – PO Box 609, McAlester, OK 74502 (918-622-6360) Kevin P. Bardy (50) – 104 S Haven Hill Dr, Drumright, OK 74030 (918-894-2243) John D. Church (33) – 14454 Leaning Willow, Edmond, OK 73025(580-471-3670) Gary A. Davis (44) – 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-4622)

D EM O L AY

Gary A. Davis (44) – Chmn. – 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-4622) Timothy P. Israel (25) – 2018 W. 7th Place, Elk City, OK 73644 (580-799-0566) Bradley S. Rickelman (14) – 5216 W. 2nd Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074 (405-473-7814)

YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD

John D. Allford (3) – PO Box 609, McAlester, OK 74502 (918-622-6360) Kevin P. Bardy (50) – 104 S Haven Hill Dr, Drumright, OK 74030 (918-894-2243) John D. Church (33) – 14454 Leaning Willow, Edmond, OK 73025(580-471-3670) Gary A. Davis (44) – 620 W. Cherry St., Drumright, OK 74030 (918-352-4622)

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REGIONAL & DEPARTMENT CONFERENCES Kevin P. Bardy (50) – 104 S Haven Hill Dr, Drumright, OK 74030 (918-894-2243)

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

John R. Christopher (48) – 3675 N. Horseshoe Dr., Guthrie, OK 73044 (405-706-2796) Robert W. McLeod (22) - 4001 S Date Pl, Broken Arrow, OK 74011 (918-810-0243) Jon B. Greene (52) - Chmn. - 4851 S. 70th East Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74112 (918)-639-8320

NECROLOGY

B. F. Rowland, Jr. (33) - 1104 Canterbury Rd, Altus, OK 73521 (580-471-8202) COMMITTEE ON TIME AND PLACE

Jay A. Wall (48) Chmn - 4503 Hollycrest Lane, Edmond, OK 73025 (405-210-6974) John L. Logan (52) – 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405-435-0318)

COMMITTEE ON APPRECIATION

James R. Taylor, Jr. (22) – 128 W. 135th Place N., Skiatook, OK 74070 (918-630-9523)

CLOSING REMARKS

Companion Cloud announced that the installation of Officers of all three York Rite Bodies would be held immediately following closing iof the Grand Council assembly. Companion Cloud thanked all his Officers for their hard work during the year and thanked all those in attendance for taking time to attend our Grand Assembly. There being no further business, the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons for the State of Oklahoma was closed in ample form.

ADULT LEADERSHIP AWARD

JAYMI BRIT JORDAN

This award is given to a Companion for their Adult Leadership for contributions and work in the Masonic Youth Bodies, Order of Rainbow, Job’s Daughters, and Order of DeMolay. Companion Jordan is a member of Frontier Lodge No. 48 and a member of Stillwater Chapter No. 14, Stillwater Council No. 50, and St. Johns Commandery No. 8. Companion Jordan's youth service is primarily with the Stillwater DeMolay Chapter where he has been instrumental in winning the "Chapter of the Year" award for four straight years and working on the fifth. For the last three years, Stillwater Chapter has had the highest number of of new DeMolays in the State and Three current DeMolays has gone on to join the Masons.

PAST ADULT LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS

1991 Gary A. Davis, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa * 1992 James L. Fisher, Cimarron Valley Council No. 44, Drumright 1993 1994 Everet Keith Liles, Guthrie Council No. 2, Guthrie

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1995 Curtis Gimlin, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa * 1996 Willis L. Emerson, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa * 1997 Gary D. Rodriguez, Norman Council No. 27, Norman 1998 Robert T. Shipe, Capitol Hill Council No. 59, Midwest City 1999 Nellie N. Davis, Drumright 2000 Lanny R. Sander, Woodward Council No. 52, Woodward * 2001 Gary D. Rodriguez, Norman Council No. 27, Norman 2002 Timothy P. Israel, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City 2003 David E. Brooks, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City 2004 Patrick D. Couch, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa 2005 Jimmey G. McKinney, Guthrie Council No. 22, Guthrie 2006 Ronald Keith Duffield, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City 2007 Donnie G. Higginbotham, Union Council No. 3, McAlester 2008 Paul T. Currell, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City 2009 Stephen Oneal Singleton, Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater 2010 Michael Branson, Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater 2011 Troy E. Shipman, Union Council No. 3, McAlester 2012 Paul D. Gilliam, Capitol Hill Council No. 59, Midwest City 2013 Ronald J. Minshall, Guthrie Council No. 48, Guthrie 2014 Marvin E. Fletcher II, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa 2015 Dudley Ridge Smith, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City 2016 Bryan C. Schakelford, Guthrie Council No. 48, Guthrie 2017 Jaymi B. Jordan, Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater

*Deceased

CRYPTIC MASON OF THE YEAR AWARD

BRIAN A. BUSWELL

Companion Buswell was greeted in 2013. He served Alpha Council as Illustrious Master in 2016 and is a member of the Order of the Sword and Trowel of Oklahoma. Companion Buswell's constant attention to the affairs of the Council, the mentoring he provides to new members and officers, and the example of selfless service he provides, has made an incalculable contribution to Alpha Council. He is currently serving as Worshipful Master of Oklahoma City Lodge No. 36. He served Cyrus Chapter No. 7 as High Priest in 2017 and is a member of the Holy Order of High Priesthood of Oklahoma, which he currently serves as Sentinel. He served Oklahoma Commandery No. 3 as Commander in 2016 and is a member of the Oklahoma Past Commander's Association. Companion Buswell is serving the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma as the Grand Master of the Third Veil and as the District Deputy Grand High Priest for District No. 2. He is also currently serving the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Oklahoma as their representative on the York Rite Investment Advisory Board. He is Chairman of the Central Regional Degree Festival Committee for the Grand Chapter and has taken the lead in organizing that event for all three Bodies of the York Rite. Companion Buswell's meritorious record of service to Oklahoma Cryptic Masonry, and the Masonic Fraternity in general, make a compelling statement as to his worthiness to be recognized with this significant award.

125 PAST CRYPTIC MASON OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS

* 1975 F. Carley Bryant, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa * 1976 Allen J. Larson, Ardmore Council No. 1, Ardmore * 1977 D. L. “Pat” Patton, Clinton Council No. 49, Clinton * 1978 George W. Evans, Circle Council No. 56, Oklahoma City * 1979 William Hensley, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville * 1980 John Willis Steward, Norman Council No. 27, Norman * 1981 Charles S. Forbes, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City * 1982 Raymond E. Bivert, Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater 1983 Orlan R. “Ray” Harrington, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City * 1984 Robert B. Russell, Lawton Council No. 21, Lawton * 1985 John C. Shanklin, Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater * 1986 Frederick Samuel Sloan, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City * 1987 James A. Hogue, Sr., Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa 1988 Donald H. Haralson, Norman Council No. 27, Norman * 1989 Russell J. Long, Chickasha Council No. 4, Chickasha * 1990 Andrew J. Vloedman, Woodward Council No. 452, Woodward * 1991 Hilden J. Smith, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville * 1992 Vincent S. Julliano, Capitol Hill Council No. 59, Midwest City 1993 Michael G. Aston, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa * 1994 Amos G. Robison, Norman Council No. 27, Norman * 1995 Dewey A. Coldiron, Guymon Council No. 51, Guymon 1996 Herbert Louis Niles, Woodward Council No. 52, Woodward * 1997 Ronald P. Meir, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa * 1998 Forrest T. Smith, Guthrie Council No. 48, Guthrie 2000 Robert E. Goode, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville 2001 Robert T. Shipe, Capitol Hill Council No.59, Midwest City * 2002 Charles F. Moss, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa * 2003 Charles N. Haley, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa * 2004 Hollis O. Edgar, Cimarron Valley Council No. 44, Drumright 2005 David A. Ray, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee 2006 Bobby L. Laws, Altus Council No. 33, Altus 2007 Edwin C. Womack, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City * 2008 James C. Taylor, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City 2009 Timothy P. Israel, Elk City Council No. 25, Elk City 2010 Glenn H. Kinsley, Woodward Council No. 52, Woodward 2011 Albert A. Alexander, Union Council No. 3, McAlester 2012 James N. Rossi, Capitol Hill No. 59, Midwest City 2013 Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr., Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City 2014 Marshall Clayton, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee 2015 John D. Church, Altus Council No. 33, Altus 2016 Kevin P. Bardy, Stillwater Council No. 50 2017 Brian A. Buswell, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City

* Deceased

GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL COLUMBIAN AWARD

A medal awarded to an outstanding Cryptic Mason for service to Masonry. There is One medal for each of the ten Regions, and not more than three medals at-large per Triennium. Nominations are made to the Regional Deputies on the form and selection by the elective officers. These nominations must be sent to the General Grand Recorder by Dec 31st of year nominated 126

. PAST COLUMBIAN AWARD RECIPIENTS

2014 Robert G. Davis, Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater

PAST GRAND ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS

*1895-86 Robert W. Hill, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Atoka, I.T. *1896-97 Edmond H. Doyle, Union Council No. 3, McAlester, I.T. *1897-98 Zachary T. Walrond, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee, I.T. *1898-99 Julius Haas, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Atoka, I.T. *1899-1900 John Coyle, Chickasha Council No. 4, Chickasha, I.T. *1900-01 Eugene Hamilton, Chickasha Council No. 4, Chickasha, I.T. *1901-02 Daniel M. Hailey, Union Council No. 3, McAlester, I.T. *1902-03 Herbert J. Evans, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee, I.T. *1903-04 Joseph S. Murrow, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Atoka, I.T. *1904-05 William L. Eagleton, Norman Council No. 27, Norman, I.T. *1905-06 William H. Essex, Union Council No. 3, McAlester, I.T. *1906-07 Charles C. Kneisly, Guthrie Council No. 7, Guthrie, I.T. *1907-08 Robert Y. Morrison, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Atoka, I.T. *1908-09 Robert H. Henry, Ardmore Council No. 11, Ardmore, OK *1909-10 James A. Scott, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee *1910-11 Thomas J. Sexton, Durant Council No. 12, Durant *1911-12 Jabez H. Mann, Union Council No. 3, McAlester *1912-13 Isham H. G. Hulme, Weatherford Council No. 15, Weatherford *1913-14 John A. Gillis, Frederick Council No. 14, Frederick *1914-15 Christopher Springer, Union Council No. 3, McAlester *1915-16 Richard M. Thorp, Eldorado Council No. 19, Eldorado *1916-17 Frederick H. Smith, Okmulgee Council No. 17, Okmulgee *1917-18 William J. Schaefer, Union Council No. 3, McAlester *1918-19 Charles W. Tedrowe, Elk City Council No. 25, ElkCity *1919-20 Sydnor H. Lester, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee *1920-21 Charles E. Creager, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee *1921-22 Robert Hodgson, Altus Council No. 33, Altus *1922-23 Edward P. Gallup, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1923-24 Edson A. MacMillan, Ada Council No. 10, Ada *1924-25 Bert D. Ashbrook, Reno Council No. 13, El Reno *1925-26 John A. Walker, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1926-27 William Noble, Union Council No. 3, McAlester *1927-28 Rupert J. Daugherty, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville *1928-29 Daniel W. Swaffar, Ada Council No. 10, Ada *1929-30 Thomas B. Frensley, Ardmore Council No. 11, Ardmore *1930-31 Clarence Brain, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1931-32 Layton S. Chilcutt, Ada Council No. 10, Ada *1932-33 Fred R. Kirby, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City *1933-34 George E. Dole, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1934-35 Leslie H. Swan, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1935-36 Ed M.Washington, Union Council No. 3, McAlester *1936-37 Thomas J. Wells, Enid Council No. 34, Enid *1937-38 Wilbur P. Lee, Ada Council No. 10, Ada *1938-39 Robert H. Phinney, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee *1939-40 Richard E. Newhouse, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1940-41 Walter M. Rainey, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Hugo *1941-42 Charles G. Wattson, Reno Council No. 13, El Reno 127

*1942-43 Haywood H. Skaggs, Enid Council No. 34, Enid *1943-44 William C. Allison, Union Council No. 3, McAlester *1944-45 Oliver B. Miller, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1945-46 Seth L. Mapes, Norman Council No. 27, Norman *1946-47 Glenn B. Young, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1947-48 Wayne Wheelock, Ada Council No. 10, Ada *1948-49 William E. Crowe, Enid Council No. 34, Enid *1949-50 William H. Powell, Ada Council No. 10, Ada *1950-51 Ben F. Frohock, Goodsend Council No. 46, Blackwell *1951-52 A. E. Anderson, Elk City Council No. 25, ElkCity *1952-53 Fridtiof M. Lumbard, Muskogee Council No. 2, Muskogee *1953-54 Robert H. Jelley, Lawton Council No. 21, Lawton *1954-55 Carl F. Hansen, Oklahoma Council No. 1, Hugo *1955-56 George G. Duff, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City *1956-57 Austin R. Stough, Union Council No. 3, McAlester *1957-58 Ferrel B. Morrow, Hobart Council No. 32, Hobart *1958-59 W. King Larimore, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1959-60 Chester M. Cowen, Chickasha Council No. 4, Chickasha *1960-61 George W. Wright, Guymon Council No. 51, Guymon *1961-62 John H. White, Union Council No. 3, McAlester *1962-63 Ben F. Mandlebaum, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville *1963-64 Thomas L. Townley, Sr., Norman Council No. 27, Norman *1964-65 Luther M. Deatherage, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee *1965-66 O. Kenneth Taylor, Okmulgee Council No. 17, Okmulgee *1966-67 John C. Barnard, Guthrie Council No. 48, Guthrie *1967-68 Percy G. Howes, Murrow Council No. 55, Atoka *1968-69 Kenneth M. Blakley, Woodward Council No. 52, Woodward *1969-70 Robert H. Bibb, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1970-71 Lorenzo S. Eales, Hobart Council No. 32, Hobart *1971-72 Seymour B. Ingerson, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville *1972-73 Robert E. Fielden, Norman Council No. 27, Norman *1973-74 D. L. Cooley, capitol Hill Council No. 59, Oklahoma City *1974-75 Loren L. Jones, Guthrie Council No. 48, Guthrie *1975-76 John T. West, Ada Council No. 10, Ada *1976-77 Herbert O. Nelson, Hobart Council No. 32, Hobart *1977-78 Eugene Fields, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1978-79 Charles H. Warner, Sr., Norman Council No. 27, Norman *1979-80 Allen J. Larson, Ardmore Council No. 11, Ardmore 1980-81 Neal D. Leech, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee *1981-82 Walter L. Harmon, Stillwater Council No. 50, Stillwater *1982-83 L. D. Clark, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1983-84 Carl Burrows, Hobart Council No. 32, Hobart *1984-85 Paul A. Fitch, Ardmore Council No. 11, Ardmore *1985-86 George A. Hill, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City 1986-87 William A. Nation, Norman Council No. 27, Norman *1987-88 Donald M. Keiser, Lawton Council No.21, Lawton *1988-89 C. W. Epperson, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee *1989-90 William R. Hudson, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City 1990-91 J. O. Rust, Jr., Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa 1991-92 John J. Petrik, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City *1992-93 James A. Hogue, Sr., Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa 1993-94 Donald H. Haralson, Norman Council No. 27, Norman 1994-95 Lewis A. Hullum, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee 128

1995-96 Joseph M. Lusk, Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1996-97 Bill B. Perkins, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa *1997-98 Earl L. Berryman, Jr., Alpha Council No. 18, Oklahoma City *1998-99 Rex L. Bowen, Cimarron Valley Council No. 44, Drumright *1999-00 Glenn Tuttle, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa 2000-01 Monte G. Hendrix, Union Council No. 3, McAlester * 2001-02 Gary D. Rodriquez, Norman Council No. 27, Norman 2002-03 Bobby L. Carter, Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee 2003-04 Elwood M. Isaacs, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville 2004-05 Donald G. Jones, Union Council No. 3, McAlester 2005-06 Charles L. Stuckey, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City 2006-07 William D. Bowie, Jr., Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee 2007-08 Raymond J. Lutomski, Jr., Shawnee Council No. 26, Shawnee *2008-09 E. David Snyder, Bernard Council No. 43, Ponca City *2009-10 Jim W. Mahan, Bartlesville Council No. 41, Bartlesville * 2010-11 Troy E. Shipman, Union Council No. 3, McAlester 2011-12 Andrew B. Palmer, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa 2012-13 William H. Pearce, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa 2013-14 John L. Logan, Woodward Council No. 72, Woodward 2014-15 Marvin L. Chamberlin, Union Council No. 3, McAlester 2015-16 Larry D. White, Tulsa Council No. 22, Tulsa 2016-17 William J."Jim" Cloud, Capitol Hill Council No. 59, Midwest City

*Deceased

GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA 2017 GRAND REP GRAND REP JURISDICTION GRAND RECORDER IN OKLAHOMA OTHER JURISDICTION Alabama Hirsm O. Williams I. Dwayne Dixon Dean L. Lilja Alaska David A. Hunt Kish L. Thomas George Watt Arizona George E. Weil William A. Nation Efrain Sanchez Arkansas Robert L. Jackson Bobby G. Gower Australia-South I.R. (Bob) Baker Kenneth R. House Australia-Victoria J.P. Battye Robert E. Goode Richard Louis Elkington California Kenneth G. Hope Patrick D. Couch Phillip D. Gibson Canada, Eastern John R. Dollimount O. Ray Harrington Lawrence George Moss Canada, Western Edward Wilson Gary A. Davis Kenneth J. McKenzie Colorado Robert F. Gregory David A. Ray Howard R. Caldwell Connecticut Charles B. Fowler, Jr. Richard C. Dunaway Michael E. Seamon Delaware Mark E. Irwin Daniel D. Hanttula Jay C. Bergstrom District of Columbia Howard F. Coleman Bradley S. Rickelman Roger E. Cundiff England and Wales John Brackley Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. Richard Ludwik Gan Florida Howard H. Gardner Lewis Hullum George W. McCool France Yves Cesso Harvey Kaylor Georgia Wade C. Smith Newell K. Barker Dannie L. Reed Greece Constantinos N. Korontzis Glenn A. Chaney George Ivos' Hawaii Richard W. Chadwick William J. Cloud Idaho David A. Grindle Matthew T. Turner Lee W. Hamilton Illinois Dick J. Carroll Robert R. Rolseth Bradley L. Baker Indiana Charles D. Wood, Jr. Robert Caleb Finch John V. Stevens Iowa Rusty L. Hill Glenn H. Kinsley Charles D. Yates Israel Sasson Naim Dewayne R. Hendricks Italy Francesco Mancuso Donald G. Jones Kansas Allan D. Jackson James R. Taylor, Jr. Ernest M Griffiths

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GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA 2017 GRAND REP GRAND REP JURISDICTION GRAND RECORDER IN OKLAHOMA OTHER JURISDICTION Kentucky James H. King, Jr. John F. Carter James V. Jones Louisiana Ed L. Horton Kevin P. Bardy Edwin L. Horton, Jr. Maine Thomas A. Emery Ron Carr Kenneth C. Carlin Maryland Richard D. Naegele Matthew T. Cargill Donald J. Hawkins Massachusetts S. Wesley Lindsey Don Turley Frank G. Holt III Michigan Anthony M. Chamberlin John T. Turner Minnesota Hugh C. Swift, Jr. Michael S. Wright Harlan Heidecker Mississippi Mickey P. McMahan William D. Bowie, Jr. George E. Frazier Missouri Kevin B. Sample Don H. Whitman Ralph P. Bunnell Montana Roger E. Cathel Blaine McKnight Jack O. Morris Nebraska Bruce T. Anderson Rick E. Harris Nevada Russell M. Wilde Herbert L. Niles Jerry Blevans New Hampshire Dennis A. Sheridan Matthew D. McGee Gerald F. Buehrer New Jersey John J. Corrigan Marshall M. Clayton Richard G. Robins, Sr. New Mexico Dennis R. Detrow Elwood M. Isaacs Dickerson R. Watkins New York Francis E. Powley, Jr. Bobby L. Carter E. William Whittaker New Zealand A.N. French, J.P. North Carolina Robert A. Schafer Paul T. Currell Kolen Flack North Dakota Merle L. Huhner Joseph M. Lusk James K. Well Ohio Bobby G. Campbell Kenton M. Israel Dennis L. Wilhelm, Sr. Oregon Dalvin L. Hollaway John J. Petrik Norman Hoard Panama Alexander Lopez Robert D. Cundiff Pennsylvania Freeman Z. Frey III Robert T. Shipe P. Franklin Hartzel Philippines Crispulo M. Fernandez, Jr. Tim Israel Antonio F. Josin, Jr. Portugal Alcides Alberto Neves de Matos Rhode Island and John A. Larson III John E. King Robert A. Palazzo Providence Plantations . Romania Dragos Boranda Eric D. Blackwood Scotland Grahame J. Smith Robert G. Davis William S. Dick South Carolina Johnnie T. Morris Gary B. Hinson South Dakota George E. Bauder James D. Nobles Tennessee David T. Hart John D. Church Bobby Gene Pollard Texas Orville L. O'Neill Charles L. Stuckey Orville L. O'Neill Utah Charles E. Warren, Sr. L. Erik Stuckey John L. Elwell, Jr. Vermont Bruce R. Howard Monte G. Hendrix Edward J. Jehle Washington Bryan D. Bechler Jason E. Marshall Ivan "Merle" Iverson Wisconsin Charles Olson Michael W. Sexton Douglas B. Hoffman Wyoming Kenneth M. Badget John L. Logan Martin I. Eggert

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2017 COUNCIL DIRECTORY OF OKLAHOMA CRYPTIC MASONS

NO. NAME-LOCATION ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER RECORDER MEETING CHARTER DATE

2 MUSKOGEE Mark K. McFadden Marshall M. Clayton 3rd Thurs 24 Aug 1894 121 S. 6th St. PO Box 1037 6:00 pm Muskogee 74402 Muskogee 74402 918-682-0251 (H)918-616-8032

3 UNION Christopher A. Botts Monte G. Hendrix 4th Mon 28 May 1878 2d & Adams P.O. Box 3335 7:00 pm Scottish Rite Temple McAlester 74502-3335 McAlester 74501 (H)918-423-6249 918-423-6360

11 ARDMORE Charles L. Cook John Carter 2nd Mon 18 Apr 1906 I.T. 1032 Cherry St. PO Box 14 7:30 pm Ardmore 73401 Ardmore 73402-0014 580-223-2396 (H) 580-795-4684

18 ALPHA Stephen W. Shockey Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. 2d & 4th Wed 11 Aug 1892 2935 W. Britton Rd 3509 Evans Dr Oklahoma City 73120 Oklahoma City, OK 73121 405-755-0036 405-427-3388

21 LAWTON Robert Shady Brian M.. Ragain 4th Tues 19-Apr-11 702 SW C Ave. 702 “C” Ave SW 7:00 pm Lawton 73501 Lawton 73501 (H)405-863-2930

22 TULSA George W. Ratliff Craig Bowman 3rd Mon 20-Apr-11 5925 E. 9th 16947 S 87th E Pl 7:00 pm Tulsa 74112 Bixby 74008 918-258-5768 (C)918-706-0686

25 ELK CITY Gerald Stegall Timothy P. Israel 1st & 3rd Tues 1-Apr-13 102½ N. Jefferson P.O. Box 1596 7:30 pm Elk City 73644 Elk City 73648 580-225-0484 (H)580-225-5080

27 NORMAN Matthew Turner Louis Khoury 2nd Thurs 14-Apr-14 1700 N. Porter 1100 Summerhill Dr 7:30 pm Norman 73069 Moore, OK 73072 405-321-7310 (H) 405-237-9418

33 ALTUS John D. Church John A. Downs 3rd Thurs 31-Mar-2006 1120 N. Hudson St 1120 N. Hudson St. 7:00 pm Altus 73521 Altus 73521 580-482-5301 (H)580-482-5301

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NO. NAME-LOCATION ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER RECORDER MEETING CHARTER DATE

41 BARTLESVILLE Jack Fleharty Robert E. Goode 2nd Monday 23-Apr-08 610 NE Washington Blvd. 1025 Swan Dr. Apt 243 Bartlesville 74006-8722 Bartlesville 74006 918-331-3831 (H) 918-333-3703

43 BERNARD Tyler Evans James E. Halbrook 2nd Tues 15-Apr-24 1200 . Grand 1602 E. Woodland Rd. 7:00 pm Ponca City 74601 Ponca City 74604 580-765-4128 (H) 580-762-8917

44 CIMARRON James H. Rogers Gary A. Davis 1st & 3rd Mon 15-Apr-25 VALLEY P.O. Box 15 7:00 pm 220 N. Ohio Drumright 74030-0015 Drumright 74030 (H) 918-352-2382 918-352-4622 (O)918-352-4622

48 GUTHRIE Bryan C. Shackelford Tommy M. Johnston 2nd Thurs 6-Oct-45 1419 N. Walnut St. 2808 Ashebrooke Pl. 7:30 pm Guthrie 73044 Edmond 73034 (H) 405-341-1081 (O)405-348-7500

50 STILLWATER Richard Dunaway Gary Odendahl 2d & 4th Wed 14-Apr-49 322 W. Miller 338744 E. 840 Rd 7:30 pm Stillwater 74074 Carney 74832 405-372-7520 405-650-0864

52 WOODWARD Robert A. Freersksen Ray L. Bell 4th Thurs (Jan-Oct) 2- Apr-51 819½ Main St. PO Box 1661 2nd Thurs (Nov-Dec) Woodward 73801 Woodward, OK 73802 7:00 pm 580-256-5240 (H) 580-273-4442

59 CAPITOL HILL Keith Ballard Robert Cundiff 3rd Friday 3-Apr-57 814 N. Key Blvd. 516 Leslie Dr. 7:00 pm Midwest City 73110 Del City 73145 405-732-2034 (H) 405-670-4258

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OKLAHOMA COUNCIL OF THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS Annual Meeting held at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma August 19, 2017

OFFICERS

James R. Taylor, Jr. Thrice Illustrious Master William J. Cloud TI Sr. Warden William H. Pearce TI Jr. Warden John E. King Registrar/Treasurer Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. TI Stewart Larry D. White TI Sentinel

CANDIDATES

Steven Lee Saunders Muskogee No. 2 Donald Eugene Wolford Altus No. 33 Donald Lee Faulkner Bartlesville No. 41 Bedford Rowland, Jr. Altus No. 33 Donald Paul Spencer Capital Hill No. 59 Kieth Ballard Capital Hill No. 59 Mark Kendall McFadden Muskogee No. 2 Brian Matthew Regain Lawton No. 21 Johnny Dale Allford Union No. 3 Mathew Aaron Turner Norman No. 27 William Gerald Henry Tulsa No. 22 Jonathan Annis Norman No. 27

OFFICERS FOR 2017-2018

William J. Cloud Thrice Illustrious Master William H. Pearce TI Sr. Warden Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr TI Jr. Warden John E. King TI Registrar/Treasurer Larry D. White TI Steward James D. Noble TI Sentinel

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PROCEEDINGS

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Midwest City, Oklahoma

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DONNIE G. HIGGINBOTHAM GRAND COMMANDER 2017-2018

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DONNIE G. HIGGINBOTHAM GRAND COMMANDER 2017-18

Donnie Higginbotham was born Aug 17 1959 to Donald Keith (deceased) and Linda Marie Higginbotham. He was raised with his four younger siblings in the Lightning Ridge Oklahoma Community, on a dairy farm owned by his stepdad Wylie Webster (deceased). He graduated from Vanoss High School in 1977 where he was active in FFA, Student Council, and Boy Scouts. He attended Murray State in Tishomingo and Oklahoma City Community College majoring in Computer Science. His employers and contracts over the years have included: The State of Oklahoma, McDonald Douglas, Merriam Merrill Dow Pharmaceuticals, Acxiom and USAble Systems. He is the current owner operator of MT&C LLC, which services and installs various computer, audio, and video equipment nationwide. He was married to the former Linda Lee Childers of Choctaw and they have 2 children together, Angela Marie and Donnie G. Higginbotham II. Angela received the Grand Cross of Colors from Rainbow and Donnie II has received the Chevalier Degree from DeMolay. Donnie II is also a Past Master of Roff #169. Donnie’s Son Shane Nault is also a Sr DeMolay of Norman Chapter and Past Commander of Oklahoma No.3 Commandery. Donnie was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in Amity Lodge #473 on July 15 1986. In October he received the 32nd Degree in the fall of 1986 at Guthrie Valley Scottish Rite as a courtesy to McAlester Valley Scottish Rite. In February 1987, he received the degrees and orders of the York Rite at a Tulsa Field Day. His Masonic Carreer includes the following: Past Master of Roff Lodge No.169 AF&AM, Roff OK. and the Oklahoma Lodge of Research Past High Priest Indian Chapter, Royal Arch Masons Past Illustrious Master Union Council, Royal & Select Masters Past Commander McAlester Commandery No. 9, Knights Templar of Oklahoma Past Sovereign Master Paul T. Million Jr. Council Allied Masonic Degrees Past State President DeMolay Advisors Association. Past District Governor Arapaho District DeMolay Past Governor Oklahoma York Rite College Past Master Masonic Order of Athelstan Past Grand High Priest RAM Okla 2008-09 Donnie is also a member of the following Masonic Bodies: Nareme Chapter Order of the Eastern Star India Temple, Ancient and Arabic Nobles of the Mystic Shrine The Philalethes Society Joseph S Lewis Council Knight Masons The Royal Order of Scotland Knight York Cross of Honor Oklahoma Priory No. 9 Ardmore Order of the Amaranth White Shrine of Jerusalem Prophet at Large Grotto Knights Preceptor Grand College of Rites Oklahoma College MSRICF

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Sir Knight Higginbotham has received the following Honors: Grand Cross of Colors (Rainbow) Honorary Legion of Honor (DeMolay) The Grand Cross of Honor (DeMolay) Knight Commander Red Branch of Eri (Allied Masonic Degrees) Knight Commander of the Court of Honor (McAlester AASR) Knight York Grand Cross of Honor Oklahoma Priory No.9 (2 quadrants) Order of the Purple Cross Knight Commander of the Temple In the community Donnie has served on the board of the AACES, a homeless service organization,, as Treasurer. He has served as President of the Board of the Ada Salvation Army. He currently serves as a member of the District Republican National Committee. Donnie was elected as Grand Warder and served this Grand Commandery through the line, and was elected Grand Commander in 2017.

GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF OKLAHOMA OFFICERS FOR 2017-2018

Donnie G. Higginbotham (6) Grand Commander 13447 CR 1560 Ada, OK 74820 (580) 919-7769 (C) E-mail: [email protected]

Matt McGee (14) Deputy Grand Commander 228 Westbury Rd. Ponca City, OK 74601 (580) 761-6782 (C) E-mail: [email protected]

Curtis K. Schuermann (20) Dawn Grand Generalissimo 22949 County Rd 554 Colcord, OK 74338-4770 (918) 422-4196 (H) (479) 238-4640 (C) E-mail: [email protected]

Gary A. Odendahl (8) Judith Grand Captain General 338744 E. 840 Rd Carney, OK 74832 (405) 650-0864 (C) E-mail: [email protected]

Richard L. Hargrave, III (22) Mary Grand Prelate 2348 S Evanston Ave Tulsa, OK 74114 (918) 743-8051 [email protected] 138

Michael J. Megeath Grand Treasurer 6815 E 99th St Tulsa, OK 74133 918-853-4819 [email protected]

Gary A. Davis (20) (42) Nellie Grand Recorder PO Box 1223 Drumright, OK 74030 (918) 352-2382 (H) (918) 352-4622 (O) E-mail: [email protected]

Robert R. Rolseth (20) Marilyn Grand Senior Warden 7818 N. 154th E. Ave. Owasso, OK 74055 (918) 894-3309 (C) E-mail: [email protected]

David D. Clayton (2) Debbie Grand Junior Warden 7405 NW 118th St Oklahoma City, OK 73162 (501-428-6684) [email protected]

James R. Taylor, Jr. (20) Gage Grand Standard Bearer 128 W 135th Pl N Skiatook, OK 74070 (918-630-9523) [email protected]

John E. King (22) Vicki Grand Sword Bearer 1128 N. Lee Altus, OK 73521 (580) 477-0892 (H) (580) 471-0636 (C) E-mail: [email protected]

Glen A. Chaney (18) Patti Grand Warder 7203 NW Willow Creek Dr Lawton, OK 73505 (580-583-3430) [email protected]

John T. Turner (8) (38) Grand Sentinal 12720 Burr Oak Rd Newalla, OK 74857 (405) 227-2688 (C) (405) 386-2853 (H) [email protected]

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HONORARY AND EMERITUS MEMBERS

Elwood M. Isaacs Grand Treasurer Emeritus (Elected 2017)

AREA ASSIGNMENTS for 2017-2018

Area 1 Gary A. Odendahl (405) 650-0864 Lawton Commandery No. 18, K.T. 702 SW “C" Ave., Lawton, OK 73505 Trinity Commandery No. 20, K.T. 5925 E. 9th St. Tulsa, OK 74112

Area 2 Robert R. Rolseth (918) 894-3309 Elk City Commandery No. 22, K.T. 102 ½ N. Jefferson Ave., Elk City, OK 73644 Norman Commandery No. 38, K.T. 1700 N. Porter, Norman, OK 73071

Area 3 David D. Clayton (501) 428-6684 Muskogee Commandery No. 2, K.T. 121 S. 6th St., Muskogee, OK 74402 Ben Hur Commandery No. 14, K.T. 1200 W. Grand Ave., Ponca City, OK 74601

AREA 4 James R. Taylor, Jr. (918) 630-9523 Guthrie Commandery No.1, K.T. 102 S. Broad, Guthrie, OK 73044 St. Aumer Commandery No. 29, K.T. 819 ½ Main St., Woodward, OK 73801

AREA 5 John E. King (580) 471-0636 Oklahoma Commandery No. 3, K.T. 2935 W. Britton Rd., Oklahoma City, OK 73120 St. John’s Commandery No. 8, K.T. 322 W. Miller St., Stillwater, OK

AREA 6 Glen A. Chaney (580-583-3430) McAlester Commandery No. 9, K.T. 1st & Adams, McAlester, OK Capitol Hill Commandery No. 53, K.T. 814 N. Key Blvd., Midwest City, OK 73110

AREA 7 Curtis K. Schuermann (479) 238-4640 Ardmore Commandery No. 9, K.T. John T. Turner (405) 227-2688 1032 Cherry St. N.W., Ardmore, OK 73401 Calvary Commandery No. 26, K.T. 610 NE Washington Blvd., Bartlesville, OK 74006

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THE GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF OKLAHOMA 2017-2018 STANDING COMMITTEES per ARTICLE IV

CREDENTIALS: Section 2. (a) Robert D. Cundiff (53) Chmn - 516 Leslie Dr., Del City, OK 73115 (405) 670-4258 John D. Church (22) - 14454 Leaning Willow, Edmond, OK 73025(580-471-3670) Kyle T. Israel (22) - 12125 SW 13th St, Yukon, OK 73099 (405) 778-9291 Gary A. Odendahl (8) - Hon Mbr - 338744 E 840 Rd, Carney, OK 74832 (405) 650-0864

FINANCE: Section 2. (b) Matthew D. McGee (14) Chmn. - 228 Westbury Rd, Ponca City, OK 74601 (580) 761-6782 John F. Carter (9) - 804 W Taliaferro St, Madill, OK 73446 (580) 795-4684 Donnie G. Higginbotham (6) - 13447 County Rd 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580) 919-7769

TEMPLAR JURISPRUDENCE: Section 2. (c) Paul T. Currell (22) Chmn - PO Box 683, Elk City, OK 73648 (580) 225-1941 Timothy P. Israel (22) Recorder - 2018 W. 7th Street, Elk City, OK 73644 (580) 799-0566 All Past Grand Commanders

WORK AND TACTICS: Section 2. (d) Paul T. Currell (22) Chmn - PO Box 683, Elk City, OK 73648 (580) 225-1941 Glenn H. Kinsley (29) - 711 S. Laird St., Mooreland, OK 73852-8937 (580) 515-0090 James R. Creason (22) - 1442 Pine Ave., Weatherford, OK 73096 (918) 623-7409

TRIENNIAL MATTERS: (appointed after Triennial Conclave) Section 2. (e) (3 year term) Matthew D. McGee (14) Chmn - 228 Westbury Rd, Ponca City, OK 74601 (580) 761-6782 L. Erik Stuckey (14) - 703 W. 35th Pl., Sand Springs, OK 74063 (918) 241-2356 Gary A. Davis (20) (42) - PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030 (918) 630-3587

GENERAL MATTERS: Section 2. (f) Matthew D. McGee (14) Chmn - 228 Westbury Rd, Ponca City, OK 74601 (580) 761-6782 John T. Turner (38) - 12720 Burr Oak Rd, Newalla, OK 74857 (405) 227-2688 Jay A. Wall (1) - 4503 Hollycrest Lane, Edmond, OK 73025 (405) 210-6974

NECROLOGY: Section 2. (g) Richard L. Hargrave, III (20) - 2348 S Evanston Ave, Tulsa, OK 74115 (918) 743-8051

MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION: Section 2. (h) 2017 - 2020 – Elwood M. Isaacs (26) - 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405) 364-0215

YORK RITE COORDINATION: Section 2. (i) Donnie G. Higginbotham (6) - 13447 County Rd 1560, Ada, OK 74820 (580) 919-7769 Matthew D. McGee (14) - 228 Westbury Rd, Ponca City, OK 74601 (580) 761-6782 Curtis K. Schuermann (20) - 22949 County Rd 554, Colcord, OK 74338 (479) 238-4640 Gary A. Odendahl (8) - 338744 E 840 Rd, Carney, OK 74832 (405) 650-0864

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KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION: Section 2. (j) Robert R. Rolseth (20) - 7818 N 154th E Ave, Owasso, OK 74055 (918) 894-3309 All Grand Commandery Officers

MEMBERSHIP: Section 2. (k) CHAIRMAN: Robert R. Rolseth (20) - 7818 N 154th E Ave, Owasso, OK 74055 (918) 894-3309 CENTRAL - Bryan Shackelford (1) - 125 S Choctaw Rd, Guthrie, OK 73044 (405) 922-9164 N CENTRAL- Bradley S. Rickelman (8) - 3308 Bristol Rd Ave, Stillwater, OK 74074 (405) 473- 7814 N EASTERN - Kevin P. Bardy (8) - 104 S Haven Hill Dr, Drumright, OK 74030 (918) 894- 2243 S CENTRAL - John Carter (9) 804 W Taliaferro St, Madill, OK 73446 (580) 795-4684 S EASTERN - Blaine McKnight (6) - 610 Montgomery #242. Durant, OK 74701 (580) 380-9784 WESTERN - Timothy P. Israel (22) - 2018 W. 7th Street, Elk City, OK 73644 (580) 799-0566

SPECIAL COMMITTEES per ARTICLE V

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION: Section 2. (a) (appointed) SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS: Section 2. (d) (elected) 2017 - Andrew B. Palmer (20) - 401 W Charleston, BA, OK 74011 (918) 286-6390 2018 - Timothy P. Israel (22) - 2018 W. 7th Street, Elk City, OK 73644 (580) 799-0566 2019 - Paul T. Currell (22) Chmn - P.O. Box 683, Elk City, OK 73648 (580) 225-1941 2020 - Robert R. Rolseth (20) - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918) 894-3309 2021 - Eldon L. Burns, Jr. (3 & 53) - 11309 Stansbury Pl, OKC, OK 73162 (979) 885-9449 Sec. / Treas. - Gary A. Davis (20) (42) - PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030 (918) 630-3587

PRINTING: Section 2. (b) Paul T. Currell (22) Chmn - PO Box 683, Elk City, OK 73648 (580) 225-1941 Timothy P. Israel (22) - 2018 W. 7th Street, Elk City, OK 73644 (580) 799-0566 Gary A. Davis (20) - PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030 (918) 352-4622

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE: Section 2. (c) Curtis K. Schuermann (20) - Chmn - 22949 County Rd. 554, Colcord, OK 74338 (479) 238-4640 Paul T. Currell (22) Chmn - PO Box 683, Elk City, OK 73648 (580) 225-1941 Mark A. Critchfield (1) 1928 N Broadway Ave, Shawnee, OK 74804 (405) 365-2835

EDUCATION LOAN FOUNDATION AUDIT: John L. Logan (29) - Chmn - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 435-0318 Mark A. Critchfield (1) - 1928 N Broadway Ave, Shawnee, OK 74804 (405) 365-2835 David A. Ray (38) - 11921 Maple Valley Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73170 (405) 735-1028

COMMITTEES BY STANDING RESOLUTION DeMOLAY: Gary A. Davis (20) - Chmn - 620 W. Cherry, Drumright, OK 74030-2416 (918) 630-3587 Timothy P. Israel (22) - 2018 W. 7th Street, Elk City, OK 73644 (580) 799-0566 Jamie Jordan (8) - 606 E Redbud Dr, Apt 158R, Stillwater, OK 74075 Gary A. Odendahl (8) - 338744 E 840 Rd, Carney, OK 74832 (405) 650-0864

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INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD: (elected 3 years 2016-17 (KT) Brian Buswell (3) - 4528 N Classan Blvd, OKC 73118 (405) 590-8616

SPECIAL COMMITTEES (Not in Constitution Laws and Regulations)

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MAGAZINE: John E. King (22) - Editor - 1128 N. Lee, Altus, OK 73521(580) 471-0636 Brian Ragain (18) - 1520 S 19th St, Chickasha, OK 73018 (405) 863-2930

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY: John R. Christopher (1) - 3675 N. Horseshoe Dr., Guthrie, OK 73044 (405) 706-2796 Robert W. McLeod (20) - 4001 S Date Pl, Broken Arrow, OK 74011 (918-810-0243) Jon B. Greene (20) - 4851 S 70th E Ave, Tulsa, OK 74145 (918-639-8320)

TEMPLE REVIEW (Fraternal Correspondence): Jay A. Wall (1) - Chmn - 4503 Hollycrest Lane, Edmond, OK 73025 (405) 210-6974 Robert G. Davis (1) - PO Box 70, Guthrie, OK 73044-0070 (405) 282-2037 L. Erik Stuckey (14) - 703 W. 35th Pl., Sand Springs, OK 74063-2838 (918) 241-2356

TIME AND PLACE: Jay A. Wall (1) - Chmn - 4503 Hollycrest Lane, Edmond, OK 73025 (405) 210-6974 Matthew D. McGee (14) - 228 Westbury Rd, Ponca City, OK 74601 (580) 761-6782 Grand King (Grand Chapter) & Deputy Grand Master (Grand Council)

APPRECIATION: Mark A. Critchfield (1) Chmn - 1928 N Broadway Ave, Shawnee, OK 74804 (405) 365-2835

KNIGHTS of the HOLY LAND: (formed 25 April 2015) John L. Logan (29) - Chmn - 13913 Kirkland Ridge, Edmond, OK 73013 (405) 435-0318 Matthew D. McGee (14) - 228 Westbury Rd, Ponca City, OK 74601 (580) 761-6782 William J. Cloud (53) - PO Box 651, Blanchard, OK 73010 (405) 401-3879

MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT: (formed 25 April 2015) Matthew D. McGee (14) Chmn - 228 Westbury Rd, Ponca City, OK 74601 (580) 761-6782 Grand King (Grand Chapter) & Deputy Grand Master (Grand Council)

GRAND MASTER’S FESTIVAL: (FIELD DAY) (formed 25 April 2015) (Commandery) Grand Generalissimo - Curtis K. Schuermann (20) (479) 238-4640

REGIONAL DEGREE FESTIVALS John R. Christopher (1) - STATE CHAIRMAN - 3675 N. Horseshoe Dr., Guthrie, OK 73044 (405-706-2796) Brian Buswell (3) - CENTRAL REGION - 4528 N Classen Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73118 (405-590-8616) Kevin P. Bardy (8) - N.CENT. REGION - 104 S. Haven Hill Dr., Drumright, OK 74030 (918- 894-2243) George Ratliff (20) - N.E. REGION - 12412 E 83rd St N, Owasso, OK 74055 (918-671-1462) 143

John F. Carter (9) - S.CENT. REGION - 804 W. Taliaferro St., Madill, OK 73446 (580-795- 4684) Kim D. Crissler (2) - S.E. REGION - 445 Keats Pl, Muskogee, OK 74403 (918-348-6518) Don Wolford (22) - WESTERN REGION- 912 Polk Street, Altus, OK 73521 (580-477-3008)

SOUTHWEST / SOUTH CENTRAL CONFERENCE: (Rotation every 6 Years) (Arkansas – Kansas – Louisiana – Missouri – Oklahoma – Texas) Currently - David D. Clayton (2) Host 2023

PATRIOTIC AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES (Formed 23 April 2016) Gary A. Odendahl (8) - 338744 E 840 Rd, Carney, OK 74832 (405) 650-0864 David D. Clayton (2) - 7405 NW 118th St, OKC, OK 73162 (502) 428-6684 Glen A. Chaney (18) - 7203 NW Willow Creek Dr, Lawton, OK 73505 (580) 583-3430

RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES: (Formed 23 April 2016) Robert R. Rolseth (20) - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918) 894-3309 Matthew D. McGee (14) - 228 Westbury Rd., Ponca City, OK 74601 (580) 761-6782 John E. King (22) - 1128 N Lee, Altus, OK 73521 (580) 471-0636 Richard L. Hargrave, III (20) - 2348 S Evanston Ave, Tulsa, OK 74115 (918) 743-8051

LONG RANGE PLANNING (Formed 23 April 2016) Curtis K. Schuermann (20) - 22949 County Rd. 554, Colcord, OK 74338 (479) 238-4640 Gary A. Odendahl (8) - 338744 E 840 Rd, Carney, OK 74832 (405) 650-0864 Robert R. Rolseth (20) - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918) 894-3309

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF OKLAHOMA At The One Hundred Twenty-Third Annual Convocation Held at Midwest City, Oklahoma April 28, 2018

There being a constitutional number of Commanderies represented to form a quorum, the One-Hundred-Twenty-Third Annual Conclave of The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Oklahoma was reconvened in the Reed Conference Center, Sheraton Hotel, Midwest City, Oklahoma, Saturday, 8:00 a.m. with Sir Knight Donnie G. Higginbotham, Grand Commander, presiding. Pledge allegiance was led by the Grand Commander. Opening prayer was given by Sir Knight Richard L. Hargrave, III, Eminent Grand Prelate. The following officers were in their respective stations and places:

RIGHT EMINENT GRAND COMMANDER...... DONNIE G. HIGGINBOTHAM VERY EMINENT DEPUTY GRAND COMMANDER...... MATTHEW D. McGEE EMINENT GRAND GENERALISSIMO...... CURTIS K. SCHUERMANN EMINENT GRAND CAPTAIN GENERAL...... GARY A. ODENDAHL EMINENT GRAND PRELATE...... RICHARD L. HARGRAVE, III EMINENT GRAND TREASURER...... MICHAEL M. MEGEATH EMINENT GRAND RECORDER ……...... GARY A. DAVIS EMINENT GRAND SENIOR WARDEN...... ROBERT R. ROLSETH EMINENT GRAND JUNIOR WARDEN...... ……………...... DAVID D. CLAYTON EMINENT GRAND STANDARD BEARER...... JAMES R. TAYLOR, JR. EMINENT GRAND SWORD BEARER...... JOHN E. KING EMINENT GRAND WARDER...... GLEN A. CHANEY EMINENT GRAND SENTINEL...... Shannon Nault for JOHN T, TURNER

RECEIVED AND INTRODUCED VISITING DIGNITARIES

In addition to those previously introduced on Friday, the lines were formed and the following were received: Sir Knight Jamie Carwell, Grand Generalissimo, Kansas and Sir Knight John T. Staton, Deputy Grand Commander, Kansas, Sir Knight Frank N. duTreil, R∴E∴ Past Grand Commander of Louisiana, South Central Department Commander of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, USA, Sir Knight Bobby B. Simmons, R∴E∴ Grand Grand Treasurer, Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, USA and Personal Representative for Sir Knight Duane L. Vaught, Most Eminent Grand Master of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar of the USA.

The Grand Commander presented Sir Knight Robert R. Rolseth with his Representative appointment to the Grand Commandery of Illinois.

The Grand Commander appointed Sir Knights Timothy P. Israel, Justin McGee and Mark McFadden as Tellers.

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PAST GRAND COMMANDERS PRESENT

JAMES R. CREASON 1995-96 LEWIS A. HULLUM 2009-10 O. RAY HARRINGTON 1998-99 I. DWAYNE DIXON 2010-11 GARY A. DAVIS 2004-05 MARK A. CRITCHFIELD 2012-13 ROBERT G. DAVIS 2005-06 PAUL T. CURRELL 2015-16 JOHN L. LOGAN 2007-08 TIMOTHY P. ISRAEL 2016-17

The Right Eminent Grand Commander welcomed all the above Past Grand Commanders and thanked them for their support.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

It was announced that the registration credentials would be used to verify the attendance of the Grand Representatives, and it was asked if any of those present had any communications with their respective Jurisdictions. SK John Ling reported on visit to Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

CONSTITUENT COMMANDERIES REPRESENTED

The Grand Commander requested a roll call of the Constituent Commanderies. He extended a cordial welcome to them. Out of fourteen (14) Commanderies, ten (10) were represented by either the Commander, Generalissimo, or Captain General. They are as follows:

Guthrie No 1 Muskogee No. 2 Oklahoma No. 3 St. John’s No. 8 Ardmore No.9 Ben Hur No. 14 Lawton No. 18 Trinity No. 20 Norman No. 38 Capitol Hill No. 53

APPROVE PROCEEDINGS

A motion was made and seconded to approve the proceedings of the One Hundred Twenty-Second annual convocation. Motion prevailed.

GRAND COMMANDER'S ADDRESS

To the officers and members of the Grand Commandery of Oklahoma, distinguished Guest, and Sir Knights All; I am honored and privileged to welcome you to the 123rd Annual Assembly of this Grand Body. To all of our Distinguished Guest, I hope your stay here in Oklahoma is enjoyable, and when you journey home, you will leave with pleasant memories of your stay with us. To Companions Kent Israel, M∴E∴ Grand High Priest, and Jim Cloud, M∴I∴ Grand Master; I have enjoyed this year with each of you and look forward to all that you will do in the future. 146

Sir Knights of Oklahoma, this is your Grand Session. I sincerely desire your active participation in today’s activities, and if you have a vote, be careful of your ballot, and cast it for the good of The Order. To my Grand Committeemen; thank you for serving with me this year. Your commitment and devotion to the Order has been reinforced by all that you have done this year. To Sir Knights Gary Davis, R∴E∴Grand Recorder, and Mickey Megeath, R∴E∴Grand Treasurer; gentlemen you are a big part of the engine that drives this train. The work that you perform is immeasurable and impossible to compensate. Gary, I want to thank you for sharing your knowledge, wisdom and experience with me. As always when I need to know something you have it right there for me. Mickey, you have strived to do your job and I must say well done my friend. Best wishes on your future endeavors. . To the Eminent Sir Knights following, I have the upmost confidence in you and believe that the judgment of this Grand Body is sound in electing you to the offices you hold and will hold in the future. I look forward to serving you in any capacity you wish when your time is at hand. Sir Knight Matt McGee, V∴ E∴ Deputy Grand Commander, I am here for you and you have my phone number anytime I can be of assistance.

Necrology We lost several good members this year. Sir Knight Don Turley, R∴ E∴ Past Grand Commander, returned to that House made not with hands. The Grand Commandery with the assistance of several Sir Knights performed Honor Guards at the funerals of Sir Knight Don Turley and Sir Knight Troy Shipman, Past Grand Illustrious Master. Numerous other Sir Knights are enjoying their wages of a well spent life. They were remembered at our memorial service performed by our Grand Prelate on Friday.

Proclamation Governor Marry Fallon declared Friday October 13, 2017 as "Knight Templar Day in Oklahoma".

Dispensations I issued the following Dispensation upon proper request and just reason: Trinity Commandery #20 to hold election out of time to avoid a conflict with Christmas Day.

General Orders I issued the following General Orders: GO-1 List of elected and appointed Officers, Officers in Charge, and Committee assignments. GO-2 Schedule of Inspections. GO-3 Granted permission to wear Youth Group Honors when at their functions while in uniform.

Decisions

Allowed Muskogee Commandery No. 2 to elevate Harvey Johnson to the rank of Honorary Past Commander

Awards

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I tasked my Officers in Charge with the duty of collecting the award nomination forms for the Knight Templar Cross of Honor. They were to have the nomination forms in their hands no later than 12 midnight Dec 31 or else they were to contact the Commander and find out where and when to meet them to obtain the nomination form. Because of this, we had several deserving individuals nominated. The recipient was announced at the General Banquet last night.

Perpetual Members I wish to thank all of the Sir Knights who thought of their Commandery's future by purchasing Perpetual Memberships.

Inspections I have visited all of the Commanderies this year for their annual inspection. At each Commandery, I was treated with the honor and respect due the office of Grand Commander. It is my opinion that having the Inspections in the summer has been a blessing by giving the new officers more time to become proficient as a team before their official inspection. The winners were announced at the banquet last night.

COMMANDERY CITY DATE INSPECTOR OIC

CLASS “A”

*Trinity No. 20 Tulsa, OK Aug 26 Creason/White Gary A. Odendahl

CLASS “A” INSPECTED AS CLASS “B”

*Guthrie No. 1 Guthrie Aug 10 Kinsley/Currell James R. Taylor *Muskogee No. 2 Muskogee Sept 13 Dixon/White David D. Clayton *Oklahoma No. 3 Oklahoma City Sept 27 Dixon/Wall John E. King *McAlester No. 6 McAlester Sept 25 Logan/Creason Glen A. Chaney *Lawton No. 18 Lawton Sept 5 Dixon/Israel Gary A. Odendahl *Elk City No. 22 Elk City Aug 1 Kinsley/Creason Robert R. Rolseth *Norman No. 38 Norman Sept 21 Creason/Critchfield Robert Rolseth *Capitol Hill No. 53 Midwest City Aug 18 Kinsley/Critchfield Glen A. Chaney

CLASS “B”

*St. John’s No. 8 Stillwater Aug 9 Dixon/Taylor John E. King *Ardmore No. 9 Ardmore Aug 14 Logan/Currell John T. Turner *Ben Hur No. 14 Ponca City July 25 Kinsley/Taylor David D. Clayton *Calvary No. 26 Bartlesville July 10 Logan/Schuermann John T. Turner *St. Aumer No. 29 Woodward July 27 Creason/Israel James R. Taylor

Field Days and Other Order Performances I was able to attend all the Commandery Region Festivals in the State, including the Grand Master's Festival. I was impressed with the ritual teams and also the number of candidates at each regional festival.

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Other Travel It was my honor to attend the following activities where I was introduced, spoke or brought greetings on behalf of the Grand Commandery of Oklahoma: May 20 2017 Knight York Cross of Honor - Introduced May 28 2017 Rainbow Grand Assembly - Introduced May 25 2017 Grand Amaranth Sessions - Brought Greetings June 9 2017 Jobs Daughter Grand Bethel - Brought Greetings June 25 2017 Supreme Amaranth Session - Brought Greetings July 8 2017 DeMolay Conclave - Introduced Aug 19 2017 Past High Priest, Past Illustrious Master and Past Commanders Meetings - Introduced Sept 16 2017 Attended the South Central Conference at St Louis, MO Oct 15 2017 Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star - Gave Opening Prayer and Greetings Nov 4 20147 Guthrie Fall Reunion AASR - Introduced Oct 21 2017 McAlester Fall Reunion AASR - Introduced Sept 30 2017 Tulsa Fall Reunion AASR - Introduced Nov 4 20147 KCCH Investiture - Introduced Jan 20 2018 Work and Tactics - Spoke Jan 28 2018 DeMolay Workshop - Spoke April 21 2018 Tulsa Spring Reunion AASR - Introduced Apr 6 2018 Guthrie Spring Reunion AASR - Introduced Apr 14 2018 McAlester Spring Reunion AASR - Introduced

Holy Land Pilgrimage Once again Oklahoma was able to send a Minister to the Holy Lands. We only had one minister nominated. I had hoped for more nominations and encouraged each Commandery to nominate a minister. R. Dean Stone minister from Ada First Freewill Baptist was chosen. He posted a daily journal on Facebook of his travels and I shared it on the Oklahoma York Rite Facebook page. He also invited the Commandery of Oklahoma to join him at his church for Easter Services. This was well attended. We are continuing to raise more money for the Holy Land Endowment Fund aka "Knights of the Holy Land" through the generous contributions of members. Your foresight in helping this cause is certainly appreciated. I was able to establish an additional fundraiser this year through the sale of pins and coins and the funds raised by this effort were used to purchase a memorial membership in that endowment for Sir Knight Joe Warriner, Past Grand Commander, who passed away in 2016.

Grand Representatives

I made the following appointments for Grand Reresentatives Arizona - Shane Nault, Mass & Rhode Island - John King, Philippines - Donnie G Higginbotham II. Illinois - Robert R Rolseth, California - Daniel Hanttula, Alabama - Jim Taylor, Washington DC - Matthew Cargill, New Mexico - Glen Chaney, Hawaii - Matt MeGee, Maine - David Clayton

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Service Awards During the year, your Grand Commandery, along with the Grand Chapter and Grand Council made a push to give out 50 year pins. Each Commandery Recorder is responsible for notifying the Grand Recorder of any pins to be presented. It was an honor for me to commission and present Sir Knight Dr. Bartis Kent, R∴ E∴ Past Grand Commander, with a 70 year jewel.

State of the Craft I believe that the state of the Order is strong and gaining strength. Over the last few years we have seen growth in membership and more Commanderies are able to stand inspection. We have more teams learning the Order of Red Cross for conferral.

Recommendations As we age, death is with us more often. Therefore, each region should put together a funeral team of Sir Knights to serve as an Honor Guard and escort for the caskets. These Sir Knights need to practice together and all have Class A uniforms. We need to become more active with the Grand Lodge. I have spoken with MW Grigsby and RW Dixon. They would love to have an honor guard of Knights in uniform present at all cornerstone ceremonies. We need to make this happen. I have personally been at two cornerstones and it was well received by the public and the Grand Officers.

Thank you, May our Heavenly Father bless you and yours.

I remain your faithful Servant,

Donnie G. Higginbotham Grand Commander Knights Templar of Oklahoma 2017-18

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NAMES OF PAST GRAND COMMANDERS JURISDICTION OF OKLAHOMA

PAST GRAND COM M ANDERS OF INDIAN TERRITORY

Grand Deputy Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Commander Commander Generalissimo Captain General Treasurer Recorder 1895 *Robert W. Hill *James E.Humphrey *Edmond H. Doyle *Patrick J.Byrne *J. J. McAlester *Leo Bennett 1896 *James E. Humphrey *Edmond H. Doyle *Patrick J.Byrne *Ira B. Kirkland *J. J. McAlester *Leo Bennett 1897 *Edmond H. Doyle *Patrick J.Byrne *Ira B. Kirkland *Z. T. Walrond *G. H. Williams *Joseph S. Murrow 1898 *Patrick J.Byrne ***Robert F. Scoffern *Ira B. Kirkland *Z. T. Walrond *G. H. Williams *Joseph S. Murrow 1899 ***Robert F. Scoffern *Ira B. Kirkland *Z. T. Walrond *Daniel M. Hailey *G. H. Williams *Joseph S. Murrow 1900 *Ira B. Kirkland *Z. T. Walrond *Daniel M. Hailey *John Coyle *G. H. Williams *Joseph S. Murrow 1901 *Z. T. Walrond *Daniel M. Hailey *John Coyle *Eugene Hamilton *H. L. Jarboe, Jr. *Joseph S. Murrow 1902 *Daniel M. Hailey *D. M. Williams *Herbert J. Evans ***A. V. Francis *Ira B. Kirkland *Joseph S. Murrow 1903 *Herbert J. Evans *William F. Bow man *John Coyle *Eugene Hamilton *Ira B. Kirkland *Joseph S. Murrow 1904 *William F. Bow man *John Coyle *Eugene Hamilton *Frank Smith *Ira B. Kirkland *Joseph S. Murrow 1905 *John Coyle *Frank Smith *James Elliott *John W. Speak *Ira B. Kirkland *Joseph S. Murrow 1906 *Frank Smith *James Elliott *John W. Speak ***R. Stephens *Ira B. Kirkland *Joseph S. Murrow 1907 *James Elliott *John W. Speak ***R. Stephens *Christ. Springer *Ira B. Kirkland *Joseph S. Murrow 1908 *John W. Speak *Christ. Springer *Ira McNair *Roy D. Fuller *Ira B. Kirkland *Joseph S. Murrow 1909 *Christ. Springer *Roy D. Fuller *Ira McNair *Robert W. Henry *Ira B. Kirkland *Edmond H. Doyle 1910 *Roy D. Fuller *Ira McNair *Robert W. Henry *William H. Essex *Ira B. Kirkland *Edmond H. Doyle 1911 *Ira McNair *Robert W. Henry *William H. Essex *James A. Scott *Ira B. Kirkland *Eugene Hamilton

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PAST GRAND COM M ANDERS OF OKLAHOM A TERRITORY Grand Deputy Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Commander Commander Generalissimo Captain General Treasurer Recorder 1896 *C.M. Barnes *DeDorest D. Leach *Otto A. Shuttee *W. S. Spencer *Luke Ellison *H. S. Cunningham 1897 *DeDorest D. Leach *Otto A. Shuttee *W. S. Spencer *B. E. Binns *Luke Ellison *H. S. Cunningham 1898 *Otto A. Shuttee *W. S. Spencer *B. E. Binns *Julius C. Cross *Luke Ellison *H. S. Cunningham 1899 *W. S. Spencer *H. S. Cunningham *Julius C. Cross *Henry E. Hand *Luke Ellison *DeDorest D. Leach 1900 *H. S. Cunningham *Julius C. Cross *Henry E. Hand *Enoch M. Bamford *Luke Ellison *DeDorest D. Leach 1901 *Julius C. Cross *Henry E. Hand *Enoch M. Bamford *C. A. Morris *Luke Ellison *DeDorest D. Leach 1902 *Henry E. Hand *Enoch M. Bamford *C. A. Morris *W. J. Pettee *.W. S. Spencer *H. S. Cunningham 1903 *Enoch M. Bamford *C. A. Morris *W. J. Pettee *John C. Hughes *.W. S. Spencer *H. S. Cunningham 1904 *C. A. Morris *W. J. Pettee *John C. Hughes *C. P. Wickmiller *.W. S. Spencer *H. S. Cunningham 1905 *W. J. Pettee *John C. Hughes *C. P. Wickmiller *Henry K. Ricker *Otto A. Shuttee *George W. Spencer 1906 *C. P. Wickmiller *Henry K. Ricker *W. L. Eagleton *John C. Fleming *Otto A. Shuttee *George W. Spencer 1907 *Henry K. Ricker *W. L. Eagleton *John C. Fleming *E. P. Gallup *Otto A. Shuttee *George W. Spencer 1908 *W. L. Eagleton *John C. Fleming *E. P. Gallup *John R. Hamill *Otto A. Shuttee *George W. Spencer 1909 *John C. Fleming *E. P. Gallup *John R. Hamill **Guy W. Bohannon *Otto A. Shuttee *George W. Spencer 1910 *Edw ard P. Gallup *John R. Hamill **Guy W. Bohannon *J. Angus Gillis *Otto A. Shuttee *George W. Spencer 1911 *John R. Hamill **Guy W. Bohannon *J. Angus Gillis *James Q. Loutham *Otto A. Shuttee *George W. Spencer

PAST GRAND OFFICERS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY OF OKLAHOMA Grand Deputy Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Commander Commander Generalissimo Captain General Treasurer Recorder 1911 *Robert H. Henry **Guy W. Bohannon *William H. Essex *J. Angus Gillis *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1912 **Guy W. Bohannon *William H. Essex *J. Angus Gillis *James A. Scott *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1913 *William H. Essex *J. Angus Gillis *James A. Scott *J. Q. Louthan *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1914 *J. Angus Gillis *James A. Scott *J. Q. Louthan *F. H. Smith *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1915 *James A. Scott *J. Q. Louthan *F. H. Smith *E. P. McMahon *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1916 *James Q. Louthan *E. P. McMahon *Fred H. Clark *C. S. Highsmith *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1917 *Eugene P. McMahon *Fred H. Clark *C. S. Highsmith *Milton C. Hale *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1918 *C. S. Highsmith *Fred H. Clark *Milton C. Hale *Harold B. Downing *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1919 *Fred H. Clark *Milton C. Hale *Harold B. Downing *Orin Ashton *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1920 *Milton C. Hale *Harold B. Downing *Orin Ashton *W. Clark Tucker *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1921 *Harold B. Downing *Orin Ashton *W. Clark Tucker *C. W. Tedrowe *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1922 *Orin Ashton *W. Clark Tucker *C. W. Tedrowe *Sydnor H. Lester *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1923 *W. Clark Tucker *C. W. Tedrowe *Sydnor H. Lester **W. R. Lence *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1924 *C. W. Tedrowe *Sydnor H. Lester **W. R. Lence *Bert D. Ashbrook *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1925 *Sydnor H. Lester **W. R. Lence *Bert D. Ashbrook *J. C. Johnson *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1926 **W. R. Lence *Bert D. Ashbrook *J. C. Johnson *Leslie H. Swan *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1927 *Bert D. Ashbrook *J. C. Johnson *Leslie H. Swan *R. V. Downing *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1928 *James C. Johnson *Leslie H. Swan *R. V. Downing *Gilbert Presnell *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1929 *Leslie H. Swan *R. V. Downing *Gilbert Presnell *E. Burns *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1930 *Ralph V. Downing *Gilbert Presnell *E. Burns *W. M. Rainey *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1931 *Gilbert Presnell *E. Burns *W. M. Rainey *R. H. Phinney *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1932 *E. Burns *W. M. Rainey *R. H. Phinney *Layton S. Chilcutt *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer 1933 *Walter M. Rainey *R. H. Phinney *Layton S. Chilcutt *Harold G. Durnell *Ira B. Kirkland *George W. Spencer

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Grand Deputy Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Commander Commander Generalissimo Captain General Treasurer Recorder 1934 *R. H. Phinney *Layton S. Chilcutt *Harold G. Durnell *Merl P. Long *Ira B. Kirkland *J. A. Latham 1935 *Layton S. Chilcutt *Harold G. Durnell *Merl P. Long *R. E. New house *Ralph V. Dow ning *J. A. Latham 1936 *Harold G. Durnell *Merl P. Long *R. E. New house *John I. Taylor *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham 1937 *Merl P. Long *R. E. New house *John I. Taylor *W. E. Crow e *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham 1938 *R. E. New house *John I. Taylor *W. E. Crow e *E. C. Lambert *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham 1939 *John I. Taylor *W. E. Crow e *E. C. Lambert *Harry M. House *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham 1940 *W. E. Crow e *E. C. Lambert *Harry M. House *Hal F. Rambo *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham 1941 *E. C. Lambert *Harry M. House *Hal F. Rambo *Marvin A. Wilson *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham 1942 *Harry M. House *Hal F. Rambo *Marvin A. Wilson *John J. Moffatt *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham 1943 *Hal F. Rambo *Marvin A. Wilson *John J. Moffatt *V. G. Heller *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham 1944 *Marvin A. Wilson *John J. Moffatt *V. G. Heller *Wilbur P. Lee *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham 1945 *John J. Moffatt *V. G. Heller *Wilbur P. Lee *P. O. Creason *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham 1946 *V. G. Heller *Wilbur P. Lee *P. O. Creason *J. A. Sinex *W. Clark Tucker *J. A. Latham 1947 *Wilbur P. Lee *P. O. Creason *J. A. Sinex *L. A. Maphet *Ralph L. Dunkle *J. A. Latham 1948 *P. O. Creason *L. A. Maphet *W. H. King *G. B. Young *Ralph L. Dunkle *J. A. Latham 1949 *L. A. Maphet *W. H. King *G. B. Young *J. R. Holmes *Ralph L. Dunkle *J. A. Latham 1950 *W. H. King *G. B. Young *C. C. Ly nc h *C. C. Warriner *Ralph L. Dunkle *J. A. Latham 1951 *G. B. Young *C. C. Ly nc h *C. C. Warriner *A. M. Crow der *Ralph L. Dunkle *J. A. Latham 1952 *C. C. Ly nc h *C. C. Warriner *A. M. Crow der *R. L. Moore *Ralph L. Dunkle *J. A. Latham 1953 *C. C. Warriner *A. M. Crow der *R. L. Moore *G. E. Schutz *Ralph L. Dunkle *J. A. Latham 1954 *A. M. Crow der *R. L. Moore *G. E. Schutz *O. S. Willham *Ralph L. Dunkle *J. A. Latham 1955 *R. L. Moore *G. E. Schutz *O. S. Willham *W. R. Pearson *Ralph L. Dunkle *J. A. Latham 1956 *G. E. Schutz *O. S. Willham *W. R. Pearson *J. M. McCullough *W. H. King *J. A. Latham 1957 *O. S. Willham *W. R. Pearson *J. M. McCullough *D. G. Emrick *W. H. King *J. A. Latham 1958 *W. R. Pearson *J. M. McCullough *D. G. Emrick *C. F. Hansen *W. H. King *J. A. Latham 1959 *J. M. McCullough *D. G. Emrick *C. F. Hansen *E. T. Ross *W. H. King *J. A. Latham 1960 *C. F. Hansen *E. T. Ross *E. T. Ross *R. W. Rogers *W. H. King *J. A. Latham 1961 *Ernest T. Ross *Irvin Cecil *R. W. Rogers *R. D. Burc h *W. H. King *J. A. Latham 1962 *Irvin Cecil *R. W. Rogers *R. D. Burc h *P. W. Alexander *W. H. King *J. A. Latham 1963 *R. W. Rogers *R. D. Burc h *P. W. Alexander *R. H. Jelley *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard 1964 *R. D. Burc h *P. W. Alexander *R. H. Jelley *F. J. Smith *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard 1965 *P. W. Alexander *R. H. Jelley *F. J. Smith *J. J. Thorne *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard 1966 *F. J. Smith *J. J. Thorne *W. H. Gorey *C. S. Heckrodt *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard 1967 *J. J. Thorne *W. H. Gorey *C. S. Heckrodt *L. E. Tryon *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard 1968 *W. H. Gorey *C. S. Heckrodt *L. E. Tryon *A. S. Johnson *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard 1969 *C. S. Heckrodt *L. E. Tryon *A. S. Johnson *Jack Freeman *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard 1970 *A. S. Johnson *L. E. Tryon *Jack Freeman C. W. Rees e *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard 1971 *Jack Freeman C. W. Rees e *J. C. Abernathy *James C. Taylor *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard 1972 C. W. Rees e *J. C. Abernathy *James C. Taylor *W. L. Harmon *W. H. King *F. M. Lumbard 1973 *J. C. Abernathy *James C. Taylor *W. L. Harmon *Odie E. Earnest *A. S. Johnson *F. M. Lumbard 1974 *James C. Taylor *W. L. Harmon *Odie E. Earnest *N. P. Bullock *A. S. Johnson *F. M. Lumbard 1975 *Walter L. Harmon *Odie E. Earnest *N. P. Bullock *O. Kenneth Taylor *A. S. Johnson *F. M. Lumbard 1976 *Odie E. Earnest *N. P. Bullock *O. Kenneth Taylor *H. A. Skillings *A. S. Johnson *F. M. Lumbard 1977 *Norman P. Bullock *O. Kenneth Taylor *H. A. Skillings *Robert L. Taylor *James C. Abernathy *F. M. Lumbard 1978 *O. Kenneth Taylor *H. A. Skillings *Robert L. Taylor Donald J. Cink *James C. Abernathy *F. M. Lumbard 1979 *H. A. Skillings *Robert L. Taylor Donald J. Cink *John C. Shanklin *James C. Abernathy *F. M. Lumbard 1980 *Robert L. Taylor Donald J. Cink *John C. Shanklin *Lilburn M. Pierce *James C. Abernathy *F. M. Lumbard 1981 Donald J. Cink *John C. Shanklin *Lilburn Pierce Cecil E. Johnson *James C. Abernathy Robert E. Fielden 1982 *John C. Shanklin *Lilburn M. Pierce *Ellis Sappington Cecil E. Johnson *James C. Abernathy Robert E. Fielden 1983 *Lilburn Pearce *Ellis Sappington *Darrel W. Hughes *Joe F. Warriner *James C. Abernathy Robert E. Fielden 1984 *Ellis Sappington *Darrel W. Hughes *Joe F. Warriner *Leon A. Anderson *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink 1985 *Darrel W. Hughes *Joe F. Warriner *Leon A. Anderson Charles H. Warner *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink 1986 *Joe F. Warriner *Leon A. Anderson **Daniel C. Pryor *Kenneth D. Buckley *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink 153

Grand Deputy Grand Grand Grand Grand Grand Commander Commander Generalissimo Captain General Treasurer Recorder 1987 *Leon A. Anderson **Daniel C. Pryor *Kenneth D. Buckley *Eugene Smith *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink 1988 **Daniel C. Pryor *Kenneth D. Buckley *Eugene Smith Bartis M. Kent *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink 1989 *Kenneth D. Buckley *Eugene Smith Bartis M. Kent *Calvin E. Mettee *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink 1990 *Eugene Smith Bartis M. Kent *Calvin E. Mettee *Rex L. Eutsler *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink 1991 Bartis M. Kent *Calvin E. Mettee *Rex L. Eutsler *Don L. Turley *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink 1992 *Calvin E. Mettee *Rex L. Eutsler *Don L. Turley James R. Creason *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink 1993 *Rex L. Eutsler *Don L. Turley James R. Creason William A. Nation *James C. Abernathy Donald J. Cink 1994 *Don L. Turley James R. Creason William A. Nation Edward W. Hart Kish L. Thomas Donald J. Cink 1995 James R. Creason William A. Nation Edward W. Hart O. Ray Harrington Kish L. Thomas Donald J. Cink 1996 William A. Nation Edward W. Hart O. Ray Harrington Jon J. Giddings Kish L. Thomas Donald J. Cink 1997 Edward W. Hart O. Ray Harrington Jon J. Giddings Charles L. Stuckey Kish L. Thomas Donald H. Haralson 1998 O. Ray Harrington Jon J. Giddings Charles L. Stuckey *Paul A. Fitch Kish L. Thomas David A. Ray 1999 Jon J. Giddings Charles L. Stuckey Bartis M. Kent *John Schrawger, Jr Kish L. Thomas Ralph K. Harris 2000 Charles L. Stuckey *John Schrawger, Jr *William H. Pierce Glenn H. Kinsley Kish L. Thomas Ralph K. Harris 2001 *John Schrawger, Jr *William H. Pierce Glenn H. Kinsley Gary A. Davis Kish L. Thomas Ralph K. Harris 2002 *William H. Pierce Glenn H. Kinsley Gary A. Davis Robert G. Davis Kish L. Thomas John D. Miller, Jr. 2003 Glenn H. Kinsley Gary A. Davis Robert G. Davis *Willis L. Emerson Kish L. Thomas John D. Miller, Jr. 2004 Gary A. Davis Robert G. Davis *Willis L. Emerson John L. Logan Elwood M. Isaacs John D. Miller, Jr. 2005 Robert G. Davis *Willis L. Emerson John L. Logan Michael E. Hampton Elwood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis 2006 *Willis L. Emerson John L. Logan Michael E. Hampton Lewis A. Hullum Elwood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis 2007 John L. Logan Michael E. Hampton Lewis A. Hullum I. Dwayne Dixon Elwood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis 2008 Michael E. Hampton Lewis A. Hullum I. Dwayne Dixon Richard C. Dunaway Elwood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis 2009 Lewis A. Hullum I. Dwayne Dixon Richard C. Dunaway Mark A. Critchfield Elwood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis 2010 I. Dwayne Dixon Richard C. Dunaway Mark A. Critchfield L. Erik Stuckey Elwood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis 2011 Richard C. Dunaway Mark A. Critchfield L. Erik Stuckey *Edward C. Becerra Elwood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis 2012 Mark A. Critchfield L. Erik Stuckey *Edward C. Becerra Paul T. Currell Elwood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis 2013 L. Erik Stuckey *Edward C. Becerra Paul T. Currell *James E. Smyrl Elwood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis 2014 *Edward C. Becerra Paul T. Currell *James E. Smyrl Timothy P. Israel Elwood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis 2015 Paul T. Currell Timothy P. Israel Donnie G. Higginbotham Matt McGee Elwood M. Isaacs Gary A. Davis 2016 Timothy P. Israel Donnie G. Higginbotham Matt McGee Curtis K. Schuermann Michael J. Megeath Gary A. Davis 2017 Donnie G. Higginbotham Matt McGee Curtis K. Schuermann Gary A. Odendahl Michael J. Megeath Gary A. Davis * Deceased ** Dimitted *** Lost Membership

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GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT

The following reflects the status of investments in each of our Grand Commandery accounts and the status of our perpetual membership. If any member desires additional information, I will be happy to provide it. Respectfully submitted: Michael J. Megeath (20). Grand Treasurer

Grand Commandery Investment Account General Fund Beginning Balance, January 1, 2018 $65,887.97 Withdrawals (729.89) Dividend/Interest Earned 2,330.46 Appreciation 6,483.00 Ending Balance, December 31, 2018 $73,971.54

Grand Commandery Investment Account Perpetual Membership Beginning Balance, January 1, 2018 $231,357.57 Withdrawals (14,039.83) Cash Deposits 8,760.00 Dividend/Interest Earned 8,520.17 Appreciation 16,524.12 Ending Balance, December 31, 2018 $251,122.03

Grand Commandery Investment Account Holyland Pilgram Beginning Balance, January 1, 2018 $3,987.01 Withdrawals (3,440.54) Cash Deposits 8,107.00 Dividend/Interest Earned 305.67 Appreciation 561.39 Ending Balance, December 31, 2018 $9,520.53

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Grand Commandery Investment Account Holyland Pilgram-Endowed Beginning Balance, January 1, 2018 $17,609.00 Withdrawals (1,250.07) Cash Deposits 19,445.00 Dividend/Interest Earned 1,037.22 Appreciation 1,695.42 Ending Balance, December 31, 2018 $38,536.57

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1.73% 62.50 Local 328.00 250.97 164.69 731.62 220.64 236.71 847.65 224.73 112.48 108.32 225.81 250.04 361.37 Total to Total 4,125.53 8,449.50 Commanderies 17.57 63.98 74.44 87.64 39.60 55.65 Living 162.66 141.08 483.46 173.00 349.96 117.84 192.29 192.32 To LocalTo 4,125.53 $4,125.53 $8,449.50 2,151.48 $4,323.97 Commandery 68.73 47.64 24.84 44.93 57.75 165.34 162.27 497.69 106.89 109.89 100.71 248.16 170.16 169.04 To LocalTo 1,974.04 Deceased Commandery * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 1.82% Grand 105.71 248.22 177.15 706.74 307.53 165.08 258.33 264.02 181.76 205.75 485.18 157.59 416.81 644.11 Total to Total 4,323.97 Commandery Pd to Commanderies Pd Pd to Grand Commandery to Grand Commandery Pd 80.12 92.31 Living 217.74 117.75 504.30 191.98 220.19 132.91 152.74 402.86 254.04 149.96 363.62 551.80 4,367.75 To Grand To 3,432.31 Commandery $70.67 25.60 30.48 59.40 66.35 43.83 44.93 82.32 53.49 15.12 65.28 53.19 92.32 202.44 100.71 935.44 To Grand To Deceased $8,520.17 $8,449.50 Commandery * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Total 3.55% 214.04 468.86 514.98 244.26 370.44 413.86 532.26 277.56 383.40 666.85 586.32 1554.39 1216.80 1005.48 8,449.50 Div/Interest Distributed 366.00 858.67 454.00 685.34 666.40 588.00 750.00 854.20 Total Dues 2,761.50 1,057.00 2,369.10 1,065.00 1,559.00 1,080.74 15,114.95 Retained in Fund in Retained Distributed in 2018 in Distributed Div/Int earned 2017 in Div/Int 5,945.50 7,160.00 8,820.00 Total 13,714.00 15,865.00 35,930.00 43,732.50 10,290.10 16,405.00 11,550.00 27,930.00 16,286.78 11,496.00 12,810.00 237,934.88 Investment 11 28 29 21 21 67 817 12 79 37 23 22 37 52 34 473 Living 3.60% $8,520.17 5 19 22 10 10 65 22 36 25 21 30 19 28 32 344 Dead Total Perpetual Members Grand Commandery, KT of Oklahoma KT of Commandery, Grand Members Perpetual Total 7 21 38 48 43 37 43 58 28 52 56 80 66 144 103 817 Total:

Members 1 3 2 1 3 2 2 1 15 New in 2017 in Members 14 Name 7/8/2018 19:06 As of 12/31/2017 9 Ardmore, No. 1 City), No. (Ponca Hur Ben 3. No. Oklahoma AumurSt (Woodw ard), 29 No. 20 (Tulsa),Trinity No. Calvary 26 (B'ville), No. Capitol (OKC), Hill No. 53 JohnsSt (Stillw ater), 8 No. of DecemberAs 31, 2017 calculations: usedPercentage making in Elk City, No. 22 No. City, Elk 1 No. Guthrie, Law 18 ton, No. 2017 in Interest Earned Dividends and McAlester, 6 No. 2 No. Muskogee, 38 No. Norman,

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REPORT OF THE GRAND RECORDER

Please see the attached financial statement reflecting the Budget data for 2017 and the Actual data for 2017 for the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Oklahoma. The Grand Treasurer’s report depicts the investment holdings and performance for the year.

Membership: 1 January 2017 1,351 Gains: • Knightings 69 • Admissions 37 • Reinstatements 7 • Adjustments 0 Total Gains 113

Losses: • Deaths 45 • Suspensions/Withdrawals 43 • Demitted 42 • Adjustments 0 Total Losses -130

Membership: 31 December 2017 1,334

Net Membership Loss: 17

We had a loss of 17 members compared to a gain of 12 last year. Knightings of 69 compared to 82 last year, Suspensions/withdrawals/demits were 43 compared to 28 last year. Deaths were 45 compared to 47 last year. All Commanderies have submitted monthly and quarterly reports for Year 2017. There were a few having trouble with reporting and we will do all we can to see that they will be able to complete reporting timely next year. We had 25 members reported on the Annual Reports who are unable to pay their dues. Three more than last year. Perpetual memberships showed a gain of 19, with an ending total of 476 living and 344 deceased perpetual members. Almost 36% of our active members are perpetual members. It has been a busy year for our Grand Commandery and I wish to acknowledge and thank our Grand Commander for all his efforts and hard work to accomplish the tasks associated with his office.

Respectfully submitted, GARY A. DAVIS Grand Recorder

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CONSTITUENT COMMANDERY RETURNS - 2017

2016 Net Gain 2017 No. Name Members Knighted Adm. Reinst. Dem. Died Adj. S/W or (Loss) Members Dues Fees 1 Guthrie 80 3 1 0 1 1 0 7 (5) 75 $37.00 $75.00 2 Muskogee 131 6 1 2 2 2 0 4 1 132 $25.00 $75.00 3 Oklahoma 127 12 2 0 1 9 0 5 (1) 126 $35.00 $75.00 6 McAlester 124 9 0 0 0 5 0 4 0 124 $30.00 $75.00 8 St. John's 49 2 29 0 0 3 0 2 26 75 $36.00 $75.00 9 Ardmore 49 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 53 $34.00 $75.00 14 Ben Hur 53 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 (2) 51 $44.00 $115.00 18 Lawton 86 3 0 2 1 2 0 10 (8) 78 $30.00 $75.00 20 Trinity 197 16 3 0 4 8 0 6 1 198 $48.00 $100.00 22 Elk City 107 1 0 0 1 2 0 1 (3) 104 $36.00 $100.00 26 Calvary 42 6 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 46 $40.00 $60.00 29 St. Aumer 46 0 0 0 0 3 0 4 (7) 39 $35.00 $85.00 38 Norman 116 5 0 1 2 1 0 0 3 119 $34.00 $75.00 42 Cimarron Valley 29 0 0 1 30 0 0 0 (29) 0 53 Capitol Hill 115 3 1 0 0 5 0 0 (1) 114 $37.00 $85.00 Totals 1351 69 37 7 42 45 0 43 -17 1334

Land KT Net PEM No. Name P/M N/P DeMolay P/C KTEF Pilgrimage Magazine Amount P/C TOTAL 1 Guthrie 21 0 $13.50 $810.00 $47.00 $150.00 $486.00 $1,506.50 $165.62 $1,672.12 2 Muskogee 53 0 $19.75 $1,185.00 $71.00 $264.00 $711.00 $2,250.75 $649.51 $2,900.26 3 Oklahoma 26 3 $24.25 $1,455.00 $86.00 $252.00 $900.00 $2,717.25 $272.66 $2,989.91 6 McAlester 36 0 $22.00 $1,320.00 $8.00 $248.00 $792.00 $2,390.00 $319.61 $2,709.61 8 St. John's 21 3 $12.75 $765.00 $44.00 $150.00 $486.00 $1,457.75 $207.91 $1,665.66 9 Ardmore 11 0 $10.50 $630.00 $35.00 $106.00 $378.00 $1,159.50 $106.25 $1,265.75 14 Ben Hur 27 1 $5.75 $345.00 $21.00 $102.00 $216.00 $689.75 $258.18 $947.93 18 Lawton 20 4 $13.50 $810.00 $48.00 $156.00 $522.00 $1,549.50 $157.59 $1,707.09 20 Trinity 64 7 $31.75 $1,905.00 $99.00 $396.00 $1,206.00 $3,637.75 $492.74 $4,130.49 22 Elk City 34 4 $16.50 $990.00 $60.00 $208.00 $630.00 $1,904.50 $309.15 $2,213.65 26 Calvary 12 2 $8.00 $480.00 $29.00 $92.00 $306.00 $915.00 $177.15 $1,092.15 29 St. Aumer 21 0 $4.50 $270.00 $9.00 $78.00 $162.00 $523.50 $185.00 $708.50 38 Norman 34 0 $21.25 $1,275.00 $67.00 $238.00 $765.00 $2,366.25 $261.03 $2,627.28 42 Cimarron Valley 53 Capitol Hill 78 1 $8.75 $525.00 $29.00 $228.00 $324.00 $1,114.75 $710.43 $1,825.18 Totals 458 25 $212.75 $12,765.00 $653.00 $2,668.00 $7,884.00 $24,182.75 $4,272.83 $28,455.58

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COMMANDERY BUDGET VERSES ACTUAL - 2017

Beginning Cash on Hand $6,112.00

Estimated Income Budget 2017 Actual 20017 Variation Annual Report $20,282.00 $21,689.00 $1,407.00 Perpetual Membership $3,390.00 $6,320.00 $2,930.00 Fees $1,000.00 $1,600.00 $600.00 Rituals, codes, & regulations $850.00 $909.00 $59.00 Interest/Investments $3,928.00 $3,928.00 $0.00 Awards $100.00 $100.00 $0.00 Festival Meals $500.00 $0.00 )$500.00 ( Miscellaneous $300.00 $30.00 )$270.00 ( Total $30,350.00 $34,576.00 $4,226.00

Estimated Expenditures Salary-Grand Recorder $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $0.00 Payroll Taxes $502.00 $501.00 $1.00 Grand Commander's Allowance $1,250.00 $1,250.00 $0.00 GC Grand Session Expense $250.00 $250.00 $0.00 Grand Treasurer's Allowance $200.00 $0.00 $200.00 Grand Recorder's Allowance $200.00 $124.00 $76.00 KTEF Contribution $865.00 $1,351.00 )$486.00 ( Grand Encampment Per Capita & Magazine $12,267.00 $12,159.00 $108.00 DeMolay Contribution $300.00 $300.00 $0.00 Rent/Utilities $1,400.00 $1,300.00 $100.00 Telephone $500.00 $403.00 $97.00 Office Supplies $225.00 $355.00 )$130.00 ( Printing & Stationary $700.00 $2,325.00 )$1,625.00 ( Postage $250.00 $203.00 $47.00 Fidelity Bond Premium $132.00 $132.00 $0.00 Office Equipment Account $100.00 $0.00 $100.00 Office Equipment Repairs $100.00 $65.00 $35.00 Past Commander's Jewel $350.00 $0.00 $350.00 Rituals $0.00 $628.00 )$628.00 ( Awards $100.00 $200.00 )$100.00 ( Triennial $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Host Expense $200.00 $219.00 )$19.00 ( Headquarters Expense - Grand Sessions $1,000.00 $532.00 $468.00 Southwest Conference $50.00 $0.00 $50.00 Festival Meals $500.00 $0.00 $500.00 Miscellaneous $300.00 $44.00 $256.00 Total Estimated Expenses $27,741.00 $28,341.00 $600.00-

Net Income/Loss $2,609.00 $6,235.00

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MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Membership Development Income: Budget 2017 Actual 2017 Variance Membership Development Interest $1,200.00 $1,200.00 $0.00 Misc Donations $0.00 $325.00 $325.00 Total Income $1,200.00 $1,525.00 $325.00

Membership Promotion Expense: DeMolay Sword $200.00 $0.00 $200.00 Membership Promotion Expense $1,000.00 $660.00 ($460.00) Total Expense $1,200.00 $660.00 $340.00

Net Income/Loss $0.00 $865.00 HOLYLAND PILGRIMAGE Holyland Pilgrimage Donations: Holyland Pilgrimage Interest $215.00 $215.00 $0.00 Withrawal General Fund $3,475.00 $4,463.00 $988.00 Holyland Pilgrimage Donations(Commander $2,726.00 $2,702.00 ($24.00) Raffe Sales $0.00 $14,040.00 Other Donations $100.00 $193.00 $93.00 Total Income $6,516.00 $21,613.00 $15,097.00

Holyland Pilgrimage Expenses: Exp for Mail-out Raffle Notices $0.00 $715.00 ($715.00) Deposits Teansferred to Investment Account $2,826.00 $16,935.00 ($14,109.00) Holyland Pilgrimage Minister Expense $3,190.00 $3,290.00 ($100.00) Airfare to New York $500.00 $358.00 $142.00 Total Expense $3,690.00 $21,298.00 ($17,608.00) Net Income/Loss $2,826.00 $315.00

Ending Cash on Hand $7,595.00

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RESOLUTION No. 1 (Constitution)

WHEREAS, the current Constitution of the Grand Commandery of Oklahoma provides that the only proxies to be recognized are those held by the Commander, Generalissimo or Captain General of a constituent Commandery, and

WHEREAS, the CONSTITUTION, STATUTES, DISCIPLINARY RULES, STANDING RESOLUTIONS, CEREMONIES, FORMS AND APPROVED DECISIONS OF THE Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, Section 38 provides that “Each member of the Grand Commandery present in person or by proxy, if proxies are lawful, shall be entitled to one vote, except that the presiding officer shall vote only in case of a tie, when he shall decide the issue”, and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid CONSTITUTION at Section 40, provides, “Each Grand Commandery shall determine whether or not proxy representation shall be permitted, and if it shall be allowed, the Grand Commandery shall prescribe the rules governing the same.”, and

WHEREAS, the Constitution of the Oklahoma Grand Commandery is in violation of the Constitution, et al, of the Grand Encampment and should be amended to provide in a suitable manner for the presence and voting of a member of the Grand Commandery by virtue of a proxy, now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that Article III, Membership, Section 3, of the Constitution of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Oklahoma which reads:

"Section 3. There shall be no proxies recognized except those held by the Commander, Generalissimo or Captain General."

Be amended to read:

"Section 3. There shall be no proxies recognized except those granted by the Commander, Generalissimo or Captain General and held by a member of the same Commandery who is not otherwise entitled to vote at a regular or special Conclave of this Grand Commandery."

Respectfully submitted: Timothy P. Israel (22) Past Commander

RESOLUTION PASSED

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CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE

There are 12 Grand Officers present with no votes, 10 Past Grand Commanders present with no votes, 56 Past Commanders present with 56 votes, 7 Commanders present with 7 votes, 4 Generalissimos present with 4 votes, 2 Captain Generals present with 2 votes, and 0 proxies with 0 votes, making a total of 69 votes. There were 10 out of 14 Commanderies represented by Dais Officers.

Submitted by: Robert Cundiff (53), Chmn, John Church (22), Gary A. Odendahl (8)

REPORT OF THE JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE

The Jurisprudence Committee of this Grand Commandery met on Thursday, April 26th, 2018, at the Reed Conference Center in Midwest City, Oklahoma. The meeting was called to order by Paul T. Currell, Chairman, at 3:33 pm. The committee wishes to commend Sir Knight Higginbotham on a productive, successful year. We believe that he has been an effective leader and has encouraged the Knights of Oklahoma. One of the unique items accomplished was the declaration by the Governor of Oklahoma of Friday, October 13, 2017 as “Knight Templar Day in Oklahoma.” It was a great effort to recognize a significant date in our history, October 13, 1307, when the mass arrest of the Knights Templar was made. Following the review of the reported acts of the Grand Commander & Grand Officers, as well as the committees, based upon our review of the items in the pre-print as well as the Grand Commander’s Address, this committee believes the following items should be addressed and included in an amended GC Address. Honorary Past Commander Title; the Decision by the Grand Commander to allow Muskogee Commandery to grant the title of Honorary Past Commander to Harvey Johnson was within the scope of his powers granted by Grand Encampment pursuant to Section 237(a) (b) of the Constitution, Statutes and Decisions. However, in addition to being listed in the Grand Commander’s Address, a separate written decision should be entered with copies furnished to both the Commandery in question and the Grand Recorder. Attendance at Inspections; this committee commends the Grand Commander for his attendance at all the Inspections held during his term. We also request that the dates, times and locations of each Inspection be listed out in the Grand Commander’s Address. Appointment of Personal Representatives; we were pleased that vacancies in the Personal Representatives from Oklahoma were filled, giving Oklahoma better representation with our sister Jurisdictions. In addition, we would request that the names of the personal representatives, along with the jurisdictions where appointed and dates of the same be included in the Grand Commander’s Address. All other items listed in the above documentation were within the scope of his authority. NOTE: There was discussion in the Jurisprudence reports of both Grand Chapter and Grand Council about the decision to allow an US citizen residing in Mexico to join at the Grand Master’s Festival. In this case, Grand Encampment WAS consulted and indicated that we would be able to allow this due to the current status of the Templar Body in Mexico. Proposed Resolution No. 1 (Constitution) The Constitution provides as follows: ARTICLE VIII - AMENDMENT AND REPEAL Section 1. This Constitution may be amended at a Stated Conclave upon concurrence of three-fourths of the members present, provided that such proposed amendment has been introduced, in writing, at a previous Stated Conclave 163 and has been referred, at the Conclave at which it was introduced, to the Committee on Templar Jurisprudence This resolution was found to be in proper form one year ago and was introduced in writing at the previous Annual Conclave. It has now laid OVER for consideration at this Conclave. FINDINGS: This resolution is now ready to be voted upon at this Annual Conclave.

Fraternally submitted: Tim Israel, Secretary, Paul Currell, Chairman, Gary A. Davis, I.. Dwayne Dixon, Mark A. Critchfield, Elwood M. Isaacs, Honorary PGC

GENERAL MATTERS

The General Maters Committee has had no activity concerning neither Charters nor Dispensations to create new a Commandery. However, Cimarron Valley Commandery No. 42 consolidated with St. John's Commandery No. 8 on 16 February 2017. We have reviewed the General Orders and dispensations issued by the Grand Commander and find them to be within his powers and prerogatives to do so. We would like to commend the Grand Commander for a job well done. Thank you for the opportunity to serve this Grand Commandery in this capacity. It has been a pleasure and honor.

Respectfully submitted: Donnie G Higginbotham (6) John L. Logan (29), Jay A. Wall (1)

FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT

The finance committee met at the Drumright Masonic Lodge on February 19, 2018 and examined all books and financial statements provided by the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer. The Committee examined the check register provided by the Grand Secretary and found that the Grand Commandery operating account is in proper form. All monies were properly accounted for. We thank the Grand Recorder and Grand Treasurer for their diligence in keeping funds safely invested and accounted for. The following 2018 budget for the Grand Commandery is recommended for approval.

Fraternally Submitted, Matt McGee, Chairman (14), John Carter (9), Donnie Higginbotham (6)

Motion was made and seconded to add $500.00 to the Membership Development Expense for additional expenses. Motion prevailed.

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Estimated Commandery Budget 2018

Beginning Cash on Hand $7,595.00

Estimated Income Budget 2018 Annual Report $21,305.00 Perpetual Membership $4,325.00 Fees $1,200.00 Rituals, codes, & regulations $850.00 Interest/Investments $2,330.00 Awards $200.00 Miscellaneous $300.00 Total $30,510.00

Estimated Expenditures Salary-Grand Recorder $6,000.00 Payroll Taxes $502.00 Grand Commander's Allowance $1,250.00 GC Grand Session Expense $250.00 Grand Treasurer's Allowance $200.00 Grand Recorder's Allowance $200.00 KTEF Contribution $864.00 Grand Encampment Per Capita & Magazine $12,005.00 DeMolay Contribution $300.00 Rent/Utilities $1,400.00 Telephone $500.00 Office Supplies $225.00 Printing & Stationary $700.00 Postage $250.00 Fidelity Bond Premium $132.00 Office Equipment Account $100.00 Office Equipment Repairs $100.00 Past Commander's Jewel $350.00 Rituals $300.00 Awards $100.00 Triennial $608.00 Host Expense $200.00 Headquarters Expense - Grand Sessions $1,000.00 Southwest Conference $50.00 Miscellaneous $300.00 Total Estimated Expenses $27,886.00

Net Income/Loss $2,624.00

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MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Membership Development Income: Budget 2018 Membership Development Interest $698.00 Misc Donations $400.00 Total Income $1,098.00

Membership Promotion Expense: DeMolay Sword $400.00 Membership Promotion Expense $698.00 Increased $500 by vote of the Craft Total Expense $1,098.00

Net Income/Loss $0.00

HOLYLAND PILGRIMAGE Holyland Pilgrimage Donations: Holyland Pilgrimage Interest $305.00 Withrawal General Fund $3,740.00 Holyland Pilgrimage Donations(Commanderies) $2,688.00 Raffe Sales Other Donations $100.00 Total Income $6,833.00

Holyland Pilgrimage Expenses: Exp for Mail-out Raffle Notices Deposits Teansferred to Investment Account $2,788.00 Holyland Pilgrimage Minister Expense $3,290.00 Airfare to New York $500.00 Total Expense $6,578.00

Net Income/Loss $255.00

GENERAL MATTERS

The General Matters Committee has no activity concerning charters or dispensations. General orders and dispensations by the Grand Commander have been reviewed and have found them to be within his prerogatives and powers.

Respectfully Submitted, Matt McGee, Chairman (14), John T. Turner (38), Jay Wall (1)

PRINTING COMMITTEE

The 2017 proceedings were printed by Cowan Printing at a cost of $1,198.93 for 50 copies. ($23.98 per copy) $400.00 for Commander portion. We need to consider alternatives.

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MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE

One of the things that we hope to accomplish this Templar year is to follow up and keep new members active. We are doing an excellent job at regional festivals and Grand Masters Field Day. However, we need to underscore when local Commanderies meet and make sure new members attend and participate. Also, give them a position to fill. Remember, they have a lot of degree work to digest, so try not to confuse them with too much instruction at once. Assign them a future position, if possible, inside the Commandery, not outside the door. Remember to have patience - some of you have been doing this work for years, so explain the smallest detail that seems obvious to you. Make them feel included and welcomed to our Christian Order. The membership numbers are shown in the Grand Recorder's report.

Fraternally Submitted, Matt McGee, Chairman (14)

TRIENNIAL COMMITTEE REPORT

The LXVII (67th) Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America will be held from Saturday August 18th to Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 at Indianapolis, Indiana. The headquarters hotel will be the Marriott Indianapolis Downtown Hotel, 350 West Maryland St, Indianapolis, IN. 46225. Triennial reservations for the conclave can be accomplished by going to the Grand Encampment website, filling out and printing form. Send form along with a check for $275.00 made payable to: Knights Templar 67th Triennial Corporation Mail to: Rodney A. Mann, 902 Oak Park Drive, Shelbyville, IN. 46176 Check must be received by June 1, 2018 E-mail: [email protected] The committee would also like to remind all the Sir Knights that they are welcome to attend.

Fraternally Submitted. Matt McGee (14) Chairman, Eric Stuckey (14), Gary A. Davis (20) (8)

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES COMMITTEE

During 2017, emphasis was placed on securing the website and making the website easier to manage. We moved the website to a commercial hosting provider at a reduced cost, and then implemented website protocols that prevent information on the website being sent over a clear connection. The tools available to the development platform we are using were leveraged to further enhance our security. In addition to the implementing a secure protocol (https), enhancements included a calendar with upcoming events that appears on all pages of the website. Secure online registration for Grand Sessions including payment through PayPal was begun, and for the first year almost 50% of the registrants utilized this method. During 2017, the website averaged 61 views per day including views from all over the world. Our Facebook page continues to be active and serves as an excellent source to 167 publicize upcoming events.

Respectfully Submitted, John R. Christopher (1), Chairman, Jon Greene (20), Bob McLeod (20)

MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION

The Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma is an Oklahoma not for profit corporation formed on July 9, 1930, to encourage charity, benevolence, education, and philanthropy. It was created so that the institutional giving of Oklahoma Freemasonry could be better focused and coordinated. The activities of the Foundation do not replace those of the individual Masons; they merely serve to supplement them. MANAGEMENT The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of twenty-two members. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the State of Oklahoma elects fifteen of the Directors, three each year, for a five-year term. There are also three Directors representing the Scottish Rite, one from each Valley, three Directors representing the York Rite, one from each Grand Body, and one Director from the Order of the Eastern Star. Board members receive no monetary compensation of any kind. The Foundation has a full-time staff working in the Edmond office, under the direction of John L. Logan, Executive Director. The following officers were elected to serve for 2018:

President Elwood M. Isaacs 1st VP William J. Cloud 2nd VP Neil A. Stitt Treasurer Gary A. Davis Secretary Robert G. Davis Ass’t Sec. John L. Logan

FINANCIAL The Foundation 12/31/17 preliminary consolidated financial report reflects total assets of $100,784,802. The 2018 consolidated budget projects expenditures of $4,521,672. LODGE MATCHING FUNDS This program was established in 1983 and designed to encourage and support local Lodges in the area of charity by matching local Lodge monetary contributions in the areas of scholarships, local disasters, local charitable causes and local community services. In 2017, 215 Lodges used the program in the amount of $1,685,048. Since the beginning of the Matching Funds program, the Foundation has contributed $28,860,703 in support of local charitable or educational projects, and with the local lodges created a minimum of $57,721,406 of support for local community needs. PROMISES MATTER The Foundation stands ready to assist those Lodges and OES Chapters in caring for their needy members through matching funds or direct grants. Each Lodge or Chapter is in the best position to know which of its members need assistance. Lodges may use their entire $12,500 allotment of matching funds for Promises Matter activities. In 2017, 19 different Lodges and 4 OES Chapters participated with grants totaling $91,507. The average grant was $3,660.

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PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS The Foundation works with other organizations to achieve worthwhile goals and make Masonic charity more visible across the State of Oklahoma.

Partners in Prevention is a partnership with Vizavance, formerly known as Prevent Blindness Oklahoma. Lodges statewide sponsor vision and glaucoma screenings, targeting the young and the elderly. The Foundation provided $180,000 in 2016 and has budgeted $180,000 for 2017 to support the ongoing costs of the program. In February of this year, the 4-millionth child was screened through this partnership. The Foundation has provided $3,646,790 in support of this important work.

Oklahoma Educational Television Authority-Better known as OETA received in 2017 a combined total of $42,595 from 143 lodges. Our contribution allows us to sponsor four of the most popular programs on public television, the OETA Movie Club, the World of National Geographic, This Old House and Antiques Road Show. In October of 2016, the Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma was recognized as OETA’s first one million dollar donor.

Senior Essay Contest – The Senior Essay Contest was launched in 1966 in support of education. Writing has been found to teach critical thinking skills. The essay contest is open to all seniors in Oklahoma public schools. It is sponsored by the Masonic Fraternity in Oklahoma as part of its continuing commitments to education and the young people of our state. Cash prizes in both the Men’s and Women’s division range from $2,000 for 1st place to $100 for 10th place.

For the 2017 – 2018 contests, there were 1,072 seniors who entered the contest. A total of $13,700 was awarded to the 20 statewide winners of the contest, and $5,000.00 grants to the schools of each of the statewide first place winners. Certificates for presentation to the local division winners of 111 high schools sponsored by 91 Lodges will be provided to the local Lodge.

The Oklahoma State Department of Education-Our support for public education was demonstrated in five statewide programs. 1. The Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year program honors teachers who make outstanding contributions to the public education of our youth. The State Teacher of the Year is awarded a check for $5,000, the State Teacher of the Year’s school district receives $5,000, each of the eleven finalists receives a check for $1,000 and each of the Rising Star award recipients receives $500. Each local Teacher of the Year receives a framed certificate of appreciation. 2. The Student of Today Award is a program that encourages outstanding performance in students of all grade levels by recognizing exemplary students. Each recipient receives a certificate, usually by a local Mason, at their school's awards assembly or some Lodges host banquets for the winners. In 2017, the Foundation prepared 2,843 certificates for presentation by 186 participating Lodges. 3. The Teacher of Today Award program is used by Freemasonry in Oklahoma to say "thanks" to those hundreds of teachers across our state that makes a daily difference in the lives of our children. Each teacher receives a certificate presented by the local Lodge. It is a small token to express our appreciation to these men and women who

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carry the burden of the future on their shoulders. In 2017, the Foundation prepared 931 certificates for presentation by 178 participating Lodges. 4. The State Superintendent’s Awards for Arts Excellence honor the Fifty top high school seniors in the visual and performing arts in our state. Also, the top school administrators and school board members are honored during a prestigious formal reception at the Guthrie Scottish Rite Temple. The students are presented medals by the Grand Master and State Superintendent of Education. 5. Higher Education Endowments of $50,000 at Seminole State College and $50,000 at Western Oklahoma State College were established in 2018.

The Payne Education Center is a non-profit organization established in 1984. Since 1996 the Foundation has supported the Payne Education Center’s Reading Readiness program designed to train kindergarten and transitional 1st-grade teachers by providing scholarships for enhanced reading techniques. For 2018, the Foundation budgeted $42,500 for this program.

Senior Assistance Program-Through an agreement with the Oklahoma Area Agencies on Aging, a division of the Department of Human Services, $736,671 was given in December 2017 to assist needy Oklahomans aged 55 and over with services not covered by existing government programs during the calendar year 2018. Since the inception of this program in 2007, the Foundation has donated a total of $8,624,048 in the name of the Masonic Fraternity of Oklahoma to enhance the lives of seniors in our communities. These eleven agencies can be accessed by calling 1-800-211-2116 or at www.okdhs.org.

Masonry in Action Award This program began in 2013 with the purpose of recognizing lodges which do an outstanding job in utilizing the Foundation programs. The Foundation allows each winning lodge the opportunity to specify a worthy non-profit in their community to receive a $5,000.00 grant. In 2017 Pilot 367was the small lodge category winner and Owasso 545 won the large lodge class. Congratulations to both lodges!

Foundation Activities A report of the Foundation activities including its audited financial statements is made annually to the MW Grand Lodge of Oklahoma and is printed in its annual proceedings. Additional information can also be found at the Foundation’s website www.mcfok.org. It has been a great honor to serve as the Foundation President, and I thank the members for the opportunity to serve in this important work.

Respectfully submitted, Elwood M. Isaacs, (38)

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NECROLOGY REPORT

During this annual grand assembly, we have gathered to pay tribute to the following 47 Sir Knights who have laid down their swords and have entered into the Celestial Asylum above:

Albert A. Alexander; John T. Baldwin; Robert L. Bender; Earl L. Berryman, Jr.; Todd W. Clark; Richard M. Cortner; Alfred L. Cox; Carl D. Denton; Joseph DeStefano; Theodore J. Elgin, Sr.; Wesley C. Farabough; Charles F. Gillentine; Donald J. Goodspeed; Richard E. Gray; L. R. Grubbs; Ralph K. Harris; Cecil Hewitt; Henry D. Hinch; Norris E. Holbrock; Geary T. James; Jack W. Japp; Richard C. Kershman; David W. Kirk; Sturat M. Kirk; Anthony M. Leonhard; Richard B. Link; John J. Livingston; Kerry S. Mouser; Eldon W. Parker, III; George H. Powers; Charles Reamy; Clifton L. Richards, Jr.; George M. Savage; Sam H. Scully; Troy E. Shipman; Claud E. Siner; Billy J. Smith; Edgar D. Snyder; Raymond F. Stoll; Eric G. Stone; Don L. Turley, PGC; Glenn Tuttle; Clinton L. Warnock; James R. Wood; Troy F. Wood; Albert A. Yeager; and, William A. Young.

Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. He cometh forth like a flower and is cut down: He fleeth also as a shadow and continueth not. In the mist of life we are in death; of whom may we seek for succor but of Thee, O Lord, who for our sins art justly displeased! Yet O Lord God, most holy, O Lord most mighty, O holy and most merciful Savior, deliver us not into the bitter pains of eternal death. And a voice from heaven said unto me: Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them. Our departed Sir Knights, having been summoned by the Supreme Grand Commander of the Universe into his glorious presence, are now forevermore at perpetual rest and peace. They now behold that divine foundation stone, upon which rests Eternal Truth. The following poetic tribute is given in loving memory of our fallen Brothers in Arms:

Templars’ Field I layeth down my sword and shield and pray forgiveness from my Lord for sins I carried since my birth I wish redemption though sword was cast into my hand to cut down those with devilish plans and shield protected me their ills bless me Lord in Templars’ field In visions that thou gavest me I kept my word of charity and helped the weak and poor go free from slavish masters and when the bounty came my way I proved to give it all away 171

and now before you naked say in Templars’ field I wish to stay

In Templars field I seekest home where other Knights reduced to bone lay buried pure but not alone my only brothers they too like I sought saviours dove we carried flags of holy words and nailed the crucifix to shield pray bless me Lord in Templars’ field.

– By Gerard de Charney (AKA: Sir Knight of Words)

Respectfully Submitted, Richard L. Hargrave, III, Grand Chaplain Chairman, Necrology Committee

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION

The Education Scholarship committee reviewed the scholarship applications to select the recipients for the Knights Templar Scholarships. The committee consists of Paul T. Currell, chairman, Robert R. Rolseth, Timothy P. Israel, Andrew B. Palmer, Eldon L. Burns, Jr., and Gary A. Davis, Sec.-Treas. Four scholarships were offered. The criteria for scholarships were based on need, academic record, extracurricular activities, and worthy goals. There were several applications this year. We had 7 Male and 8 Females apply. The four recipients for scholarships in 2018 are Kirby E. Lough, Noah T. Estes, Rachel E. Cook and Raegan Kennedy. They will each receive $1,200.00 scholarships.

Respectfully submitted, Paul T. Currell (22), Chairman, Andrew B. Palmer (20), Timothy P. Israel (22), Robert R. Rolseth (20), Eldon L. Burns, Jr. (3 & 53) and Secretary-Treasurer Gary A. Davis (8 & 20)

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HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE COMMITTEE REPORT

The members of the of the Holy Land Pilgrimage Committee would like to report that after our very successful year last year, with numerous qualified candidates, we had a less successful year this year. We actively requested Commanderies to submit their recommendation for the Holy Land Pilgrimage and failed to receive a single submission. The REGC was quite helpful and provided us with a last minute submission which we were able approve. We hope that all constituent Commanderies will assist in addressing this in the future and make their respective submissions in a timely manner and thereby giving the Committee the many qualified candidates that exist throughout the state to choose from.

Respectfully Submitted Curtis K. Schuermann (20) - Chairman, Mark A. Critchfield (1), Paul T. Currell (22)

REPORT OF THE KNIGHTS OF THE HOLY LAND COMMITTEE

At the 2015 session of this Grand Commandery, a permanent Holy Land Pilgrimage Endowment was established as a separate, segregated account within the Grand Commandery of Oklahoma. The purpose was to create an investment pool of funds whose earnings would be used solely for the benefit of the Oklahoma Holy Land Pilgrimage program. On behalf of the committee, I thank the following twenty-eight Sir Knights whose contribution to this worthy project demonstrated their leadership and dedication to the ideals of Templary: John L. Logan Paul T. Currell Larry D. White W. James Cloud Matthew D. McGee Trasen S. Akers Gary A. Davis Elwood M. Isaacs Matthew T. Cargill Gary A. Odendahl Robert G. Davis Edward J. Becerra Curtis Schuermann Joshua A. Logan Glenn H. Kinsley Timothy P. Israel Mark A. Critchfield Daniel D. Hanttula Elmo L. Lawson Donnie G. Higginbotham Newell Barker Brian M. Ragain L. Erik Stuckey John D. Church Tommy Childs, Jr. Marshall M. Clayton David D. Clayton John M. Espen III Also, four Sir Knights are enrolled in a payment plan. Donations have been received from Plinth Court 91, Masonic Order of Athelstan, Trinity Commandery 20, KT, and Prince of Peace Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine. In 2017, a raffle featuring a Henry Golden Boy Masonic edition .22 long rifle caliber lever-action rifle created $9,828.00 for the endowment. During this year, Grand Commander Higginbotham has raised funds for a memorial in the name of S.K. Joe F. Warriner, PGC 1986. The Grand Commander personally presented the Knight of the Holy Land jewel to every Sir Knight, who fulfilled his $1,000.00 pledge. We urge every Sir Knight to enroll in the Knight of the Holy Land program and help us reach our $100,000.00 goal.

Respectfully submitted: John L. Logan (29), Chairman, Matthew D. McGee (14), William J. Cloud (53)

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KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION AUDIT COMMITTEE

The committee on the Knight Templar Educational Foundation met and reviewed the 2017 checking and investment accounts held by the Grand Recorder. All the accounts are in proper order and administered correctly.

Checking Account: Opening balance, January 1, 2017 $1,428.66

Income: Received from Investment Account , 6/27/2017 $4,800.00 Expenses: Scholarships $4800..00 Bond expense 0.00 Banquet meals 0.00 Grand Commandery Committee 639.53 Bank Charge (wire fee) 0.00 Total Expenses $5,439.53

Checking Account and Bank Statement, December 31, 2017 $789.13

Investment Account, held at Edward Jones: Opening Balance, January 1, 2017 $126,335.07 Dividend/Interest received in 2017 5,741.34 Withdrawal to checking account, <4,800.00> Fee for withdrawal <9.00> Unrealized Gain 7,539.93

Closing balance in Investment Account, December 31, 2017 $134,807.34

TOTAL ASSETS: $135.596.47

In accordance a motion that was made and seconded at the 2017 Grand Assembly, this account was transferred to the Grand Encampment Education Foundation in February 2018. $4,800 was withheld from the total funds to accommodate four (4) scholarships proposed to be awarded this year. Future scholarships will be funded by the Grand Encampment Education Foundation Committee.

Respectfully submitted, John L. Logan (29) Chairman, Mark A. Critchfield (1), David A. Ray (38)

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DEMOLAY COMMITTEE

The DeMolay workshop, honoring York Rite Masonry, was held in Del City from 26-28 Jan 2017 and was well attended. Several new members were initiated and several Advisors trained at this workshop. The Twenty-second York Rite SWORD, honoring the “York Rite Outstanding DeMolay, for Ritual, Community Work, Leadership, and Scholastics, was presented to Dakota Davis, W.O.W. Chapter, Elk City, OK, at the award ceremonies. This award, a regulation York Rite Sword, is engraved with the recipient's name on the blade and his initials on the handle. This is indeed a cherished and sought after award by all DeMolays. We continue to hope that these young men will join Masonry and the York Rite to further their character building and their Masonic careers. Stillwater Chapter was named DeMolay Chapter of the Year for Oklahoma DeMolay. The Grand Commander presented the Grand Commandery donation to the Oklahoma DeMolay Association at the Awards presentation. The awards ceremony was well attended by all three Grand York Rite bodies. I extend my appreciation to the heads of all three bodies for their support and efforts to attain attendance from their Officers.

Respectfully submitted, Gary A. Davis, Chairman, Timothy P. Israel, Gary A. Odendahl

REPORT OF WORK AND TACTICS COMMITTEE

ARTICLE IV, Section 2, (d) The Committee on Work and Tactics shall consider and report all matters and things relating to Asylum Ceremonies and Field Drills, and Competitions therein; also on all matters relating to the interpretation of the Rituals, Manuals, and Drill Regulations; the formation of Drill Corps, and Rules and Regulations Governing them; Inspectors of Constituent Commanderies; and the regulation uniform of this Grand Commandery. It shall prescribe, with the approval of the Grand Commander or this Grand Commandery, Rules and Regulations governing the Inspection of Constituent Commanderies, competitions in Asylum Ceremonies and Field Drills, and it shall award all prizes for proficiency. Such Rules and Regulations shall, when approved by the Grand Commander or this Grand Commandery, have the effect of Rules and Regulations of this Grand Commandery and be in force after such approval.

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2017 INSPECTIONS The Annual Inspections were conducted in accordance with General Order No. 3 and under the supervision of the Work and Tactics Committee with the following results:

CLASS “A”

Trinity No. 20 83.87

CLASS “A” INSPECTED AS CLASS “B”

Guthrie No. 1 91.24 Muskogee No. 2 94.75 Oklahoma No. 3 92.01 McAlester No. 6 52.29 Lawton No. 18 93.08 Elk City No. 22 94.07 Norman No. 38 84.79 Capitol Hill No. 53 94.46

CLASS “B”

St. Johns No. 8 93.23 Ardmore No. 9 58.37 Ben Hur No. 14 91.53 Calvary No. 26 No Score St. Aumer No. 29 No Score

McAlester No. 6 and Ardmore No. 9 opened and received the Grand Commander, but did not exemplify the Order of the Temple. Calvary No. 26 and St. Aumer No. 29 met with the Inspector but did no work. A date bar for their plaque will be awarded to Trinity Commandery No. 20 for first place in Class A. The W. A. Perry trophy was awarded to Muskogee Commandery No. 2 for having the highest score in Class A inspected as Class B. The James A. Latham Class B trophy was awarded to St Johns Commandery No. 8 for having the highest score in Class B. The Committee was assisted in these inspections by Sir Knight Dwayne Dixon, PGC, Sir Knight John Logan, PGC and several trainees. We wish to thank all of you for your assistance.

CLASSIFICATION The Work & Tactics Committee will categorize the Commanderies based on the total membership of the Commandery as reported on the annual report in three (3) classes. Those Commanderies of over 150 members will be Class A, 76-150 members will be Class A inspected as Class B and those of 75 members or less will be Class B.

The Annual Returns dated December 31, 2017, reflected membership changes, which resulted in a change in an inspection classification for Guthrie No. 1 to Class B from Class A.

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CLASS COMMANDERY MEMBERS 2017-18 2018-19 12/31/2017 CLASS CLASS A Trinity No. 20 198 A A

A as B Muskogee No. 2 132 A A Oklahoma No. 3 126 A A McAlester No. 6 124 A A Norman No. 38 119 A A Capitol Hill No. 53 114 A A Elk City No. 22 104 A A Lawton No. 18 78 A A

B Guthrie No. 1 75 A B St. Johns No. 8 75 B B Ardmore No. 9 53 B B Ben Hur No. 14 51 B B Calvary No. 26 46 B B St. Aumer No. 29 39 B B

WORK & TACTICS SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION On Saturday, July 1, 2017 a School of instruction for inspectors was held in order that we might train more inspectors and create more continuity in the scoring among all inspectors. This class was well received with almost 20 in attendance. The Annual School of Instruction was held Saturday, January 20, 2018. Both schools were held at the Masonic Temple, 1026 N. Blvd., Edmond, Oklahoma. The Committee offers its thanks and appreciation to Edmond Masonic Lodge No. 37 for hosting these schools and for their hospitality in making them successful.

CONCLUSION The committee extends its thanks to the Grand Commander for the opportunity to serve our Grand Commandery.

Respectively submitted, Paul T. Currell, PGC (22), Chairman Glenn H. Kinsley, PGC (29) James R. Creason, PGC (22)

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KNIGHT TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION REPORT

With the 49th annual KTEF campaign that ended May 15, 2017, Oklahoma donated a total of $11,608.00, a $4489.20 increase over last year. The two plaques presented at Grand Sessions, the F.M. “Fritz” Lombard award for the largest total contribution, and the Ned D. Prator award for the largest per-capita contributions this year are going to one Commandery this year. The winner of the F.M. “Fritz” Lombard plaque goes to: Trinity Commandery No. 20 (Tulsa), with total donations of $4,455.00 The winner of the Ned D. Prator plaque goes to: Trinity Commandery No. 20 (Tulsa), with largest per-capita donations of $22.34 The 50th annual campaign does not end until May 15, 2018 so keep those donations coming in. Knight Templar Eye Foundation Life Sponsors 2018 The goal of the Knight Templar Eye Foundation is to have every Sir Knight of every Commandery to be a Life Sponsor of the Knight Templar Eye Foundation. At our Grand Sessions in 2016 we witnessed the awarding of a $55,000 research grant to a doctor here in Oklahoma, and this is not the first time this has happened. We get to see that the donations we make to our Charity come back to us. We are not a donor state but a recipient state. The donations of other Sir Knights from other jurisdictions have come to Oklahoma. We have lost a little ground in attaining the goal of 100% participation. Last year I reported that we were at 32.6% and this year we are at 31.4% participation, the drop is due to the deaths of our Sir Knights who were Life Sponsors. As part of our dues structure $1 from our annual dues goes to the Knight Templar Eye Foundation, but by purchasing a Life Sponsorship for $30 you have purchased a lifetime investment into the Knight Templar Eye Foundation and that $1 is deducted from your annual dues. I strongly encourage each Commandery to consider having the degree fees charged the candidate to include a purchase of a Life Sponsor in the Knight Templar Eye Foundation. Currently McAlester Commandery No. 6 leads the state at 89.9% of its membership are Life Sponsors in the KTEF, followed by St. Aumer Commandery No.29 (Woodward) at 47.5% and Trinity Commandery No. 20 (Tulsa) at 41.2% of its membership are Life Sponsors. If you are interested in purchasing a Life Sponsor membership see your local recorder or any Grand Commandery Officer for more information.

Respectfully Submitted, Robert R. Rolseth KTEF State Chairman

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GRAND MASTER FESTIVAL COMMITTEE

The Grand Master Festival was held on August 5th in Norman Lodge #38 and resulted in 47 Master Masons taking the Chapter, Council and Commandery degrees.

Some thoughts/recommendations from the event: 1. One lodge room worked fine for the degrees, however, it slowed the process of transitioning from one degree to the next (already a slow enough process). 2. It is very helpful if the lodge has all the different degree regalia and equipment for degrees. Otherwise, the teams need to bring items, and that slows the process. 3. The committee was worried about being able to serve everyone lunch, since it was difficult to come up with a good count, but actually, it worked out fine to have a BBQ caterer supply everything. 4. We should increase the registration fee for attending the event to cover doughnuts, coffee, and other incidentals incurred beyond the lunch. 5. Organizing the festival through the three Chapter, Council and Commandry officers, plus one person at Norman meant the committee was a bit light to cover all the details that needed handling, especially since only the Norman Lodge contact actually lived in/near Norman.

We wish to thank all of the Chapters, Councils and Commandries who participated in the Grand Master Festival as degree teams for their hard work and the good example they provide to our new York Rite Masons. Also to those York Rite Masons who brought candidates to the event – thank you! Particular thanks to John and Matthew Turner, who worked diligently as our Norman area contacts and arrangers for the festival.

Respectfully, Eminent Grand Generalissimo, Curtis K. Schuermann R E Grand Scribe, Bradley S. Rickelman R I Grand Principal Conductor of the Work, Kevin P. Bardy ∴ ∴ ∴ ∴ COMMITTEE ON APPRECIATION

The Committee on Appreciation would like to express its gratitude to all those responsible for the planning, arranging, and executing of another successful Grand Session. From hotel registration, meals, meetings, and the hospitality room; all worked seamlessly. The committee would also like to thank all Sir Knights and their families who gave their valuable time in participating in these important decision-making sessions that are vital to our continued growth and existence. We furthermore acknowledge and appreciate the numerous out-of- State dignitaries that have travelled great distances to share the experiences of Oklahoma’s Grand Sessions. Special thanks go out to Sir Knight Donnie Higginbotham REGC and his Grand Officers for their dedication and tireless efforts to motivate our members, and continuously move our institution to greater heights. We have all benefited from and applaud your leadership.

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TIME AND PLACE COMMITTEE

The 2018 Grand York Rite Sessions were held April 26-28, 2018 at the Sheraton Midwest City Hotel at the Reed Conference Center in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Attendance at this year’s event was up slightly from last year, with 119 registered attendees and out-of-state dignitaries. The food was excellent and the facility satisfactory, although there was some slight disruption due to another group event taking place upstairs. However, all things considered the event was successful. At the general session, the matter of the location for the 2019 sessions was discussed. While there is general consent that it would be advantageous to have a multi-year contract for the sessions, this is probably not possible under our current bylaws as the heads of the bodies only have signatory authority for the year that they serve. A motion was put forth by myself for approval to allow some additional time after this session for a more thorough review of available locations and that a recommendation be presented to the heads of the grand bodies for their consideration and approval. The motion was approved and accepted. The time and place for the 2019 sessions will be announced later this year.

Fraternally submitted, Jay Wall, Chairman

No reports for the following committees: Temple Review, Knights Templar Magazine (Verbal), Investment Advisory Board, York Rite Coordination, Southwest/South Central Conferences, Patriotic & Civic Activities, Religious Activities, Long Range Planning, and Regional Degree Festivals.

OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS

The Grand Commander presented a Representative Commission to Sir Knight Robert R. Rolseth from the Grand Commandery of Illinois.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Matthew D. McGee was nominated for the office of Grand Commander and was elected by acclamation. Curtis K. Schuermann was nominated for Deputy Grand Commander and was elected by acclamation. Gary A. Odendahl was nominated for Grand Generalissimo and was elected by acclamation. Robert R. Rolseth was nominated for Grand Captain General and was elected by acclamation. Kenton M. Israel was nominated for Grand Treasurer and was elected by acclamation. Gary A. Davis was nominated for Grand Recorder and was elected by acclamation. David D. Clayton was nominated for Senior Grand Warden and was elected by acclamation. James R. Taylor, Jr. was nominated for Junior Grand Warden and was elected by acclamation. John E. King was nominated for Grand Standard Bearer and was elected by acclamation. Glen A. Chaney was nominated for Grand Sword Bearer elected by acclamation. John T. Turner was nominated for Grand Warder and was elected by acclamation. Brian Ragain was nominated for Grand Sentinel and was elected by acclamation. The following is the list of elected and appointed Officers for 2017-2018 and committees: 180

GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF OKLAHOMA OFFICERS FOR 2018-2019

Matthew D. McGee (14) Grand Commander 228 Westbury Rd. Ponca City OK, 74601-7431 (580) 761-6782 (C) (580) 765-2636 (W) E-mail: [email protected]

Curtis K. Schuermann (20) Dawn Deputy Grand Commander 22949 County Rd. 554 Colcord, OK 74338-4770 (918) 422-4196 (H) (479) 238-4640 (C) E-mail: [email protected]

Gary A. Odendahl (8) Judith Grand Generalissimo PO Box 265 Carney, OK 74832-0265 (405) 650-0864 (C) E-mail: [email protected]

Robert R. Rolseth (20) Marilyn Grand Captain General 7818 N. 154th E. Ave. Owasso, OK 74055-7050 (918) 894-3309 (C) E-mail: [email protected]

Charles L. Stuckey (14) Glenda Grand Prelate 132 Roadrunner Dr. Ponca City, OK 74604-5118 (580) 762-2804 (H) (580) 761-4077 (C) E-mail: [email protected]

Kent M. Israel (22) Dana Grand Treasurer 624 Ellsworth Ave. Yukon, OK 73099-5973 918-914-1448 (C) E-mail: [email protected]

Gary A. Davis (20) Nellie Grand Recorder PO Box 1223 Drumright, OK 74030-2416 (918) 352-2382 (H) (918) 352-4622 (O) E-mail: [email protected]

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David D. Clayton (2) Debbie Grand Senior Warden 7300 NW 11th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73162-1510 (501) 428-6684 (C) E-mail: [email protected]

James R. Taylor, Jr. (20) Gage Grand Junior Warden 128 W 135th Pl N Skiatook, OK 74070-3530 (918) 630-9523 (H) E-mail: [email protected]

John E. King (22) Vicki Grand Standard Bearer 1128 N. Lee Altus, OK 73521-3042 (580) 477-0892 (H) (580) 471- 0636 (C) E-mail: [email protected]

Glen A. Chaney (18) Grand Sword Bearer 3101 NW Atlanta Ave Lawton, OK 73505-3865 (580) 583-3430 (C) E-mail: [email protected]

John T. Turner (38) Grand Warder 12720 Burr Oak Rd, Newalla, OK 74857-9307 (405) 227-2688 (C) (40) 386-2853 (H) E-mail: [email protected]

Brian M. Ragain (18) Grand Sentinel 1520 S 19th St. Chickasha, OK 73018-5316 (405) 863-2930 E-mail: [email protected]

HONORARY AND EMERITUS MEMBERS

Elwood M. Isaacs Grand Treasurer Emeritus (Elected 2017)

AREA ASSIGNMENTS for 2018-2019

AREA 1 Gary A. Odendahl (405) 650-0864 Ben Hur Commandery No. 14, K.T. 1200 W. Grand Ave. Ponca City, OK 74601 St. John Commandery No. 8, K.T. 322 W Miller St. Stillwater, OK

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AREA 2 Robert R. Rolseth (918) 894-3309 Calvary Commandery No. 26, K.T. 610 NE Washington Blvd., Bartlesvillie, OK 74006 James R. Taylor, Jr. (918) 630-9523 Trinity Commandery No. 20 K.T. 5925 E. 9th St. Tulsa, OK 74112

AREA 3 David D. Clayton (501) 428-6684 Muskogee Commandery No. 2, K.T. 121 S. 6th St. Muskogee, OK 74402 Guthrie Commandery No. 1, K.T. 102 S. Broad, Guthrie OK, 73044

AREA 4 John E. King (580) 471-0636 Capitol Hill Commandery No. 53, K.T. 814 N. Key Blvd, Midwest City, OK 73110 St. Aumer Commandery No. 29, K.T. 819 ½ Main St. Woodward, OK 73801

AREA 5 Glen A. Chaney (580-583-3430) Lawton Commandery No. 18, K.T. 702 SW “C” Ave. Lawton, OK 73505 Elk City Commandery No. 22 K.T. 102 ½ N. Jefferson Ave. Elf City, OK 73644

AREA 6 John T. Turner (405) 227-2688 Norman Commandery No. 38, K.T. 1700 N. Porter, Norman, OK 73071 Oklahoma Commandery No. 3, K.T. 2935 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK 73120

AREA 7 Brian M. Ragain (405) 863-2930 McAlester Commandery No. 6, K.T. 1st & Adams, McAlester, OK Ardmore Commandery No. 9, K.T. 1032 Cherry St. N.W. Ardmore, OK 74402

STANDING COMMITTEES Per ARTICLE IV

CREDENTIALS: Section 2. (a) Robert D. Cundiff (53) Chm - 516 Leslie Dr. Del City, OK 73115 (405) 670-4258 Jon B. Greene (20) - 4851 S 70th East Ave, Tulsa, OK 74145-5926 (918) 639-8320 Gary A. Odendahl (8) - 338744 E. 840 Rd. Carney, OK 74832 (405) 650- 0864

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FINANCE: Section 2. (b) Curtis K. Schuermann (20) Chm - 22949 County Road 554, Colcord, OK 74338-4770 (479) 238-4640 John F. Carter (9) - 804 W Taliaferro St, Madill, OK 73446-2653 (580) 795-4684 Donnie G. Higginbotham (6) - 13447 County Road 1560, ADA, OK 74820-0844 (580) 919- 7769

TEMPLAR JURISPRUDENCE: Section 2. (c) Timothy P. Israel (22) Chm - PO Box 1596, Elk City, OK 73648-1596 (580) 799-0566 Dommie G. Higginbotham (6) - 13447 County Road 1560, ADA, OK 74820-0844 (580) 919- 7769 All Past Grand Commanders

WORK AND TACTICS: Section 2. (d) Paul T. Currell (22) Chm - PO Box 683, Elk City, OK 73648-0683 (580) 225-1941 Glenn H. Kinsley (29) - 711 S Laird St, Mooreland, OK 73852-8937 (580) 515-0090 James R. Creaseon (22) - 1442 Pine Ave, Weatherford, OK 73096-2428 (918) 623-7409

TRIENNIAL MATTERS: Section 2. (e) Robert R. Rolseth (20) Chm - 7818 N 154th East Ave, Owasso, OK 74055-7050 (918) 894- 3309 David D. Clayton (2) - 7405 NW 118th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73162-1510 (501) 428-6684 James R. Taylor Jr. (20) - 128 W 135th Pl N, Skiatook, OK 74070-3530 (918) 630-9523

GENERAL MATTERS: Section 2. (f) Curtis K. Schuermann (20) Chm - 22949 County Road 554, Colcord, OK 74338-4770 (479) 238-4640 Glen A. Chaney (18) - 7203 NW Willow Creek Dr, Lawton, OK 73505-4218 (580) 583-3430 Timothy P. Israel (22) - PO Box 1596, Elk City, OK 73648-1596 (580) 799-0566

NECROLOGY: Section 2. (g) Charles L. Stuckey (14) - 132 Road Runner Dr, Ponca City, OK 74604-5118 (580) 761-4077

MASONIC CHARITY FOUNDATION: 2018 - 2020 Section 2. (h) 2016-19 C.M. John D. Allford (6) - PO Box 3361, McAlester, OK 74502-3361 (918) 424-7766 2017-20 K.T. Elwood M. Isaacs (26) - 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071-4115 (405) 255- 7044 2018-21 R.A.M. David Ray (38) - 11921 Maple Valley Dr Oklahoma City, OK 73170 (405) 273- 1533

YORK RITE COORDINATION: Section 2. (i) Matthew D. McGee (14) - 228 Westbury Rd, Ponca City, OK 74601-7431 (580) 761-6782 Curtis K. Schuermann (20) - 22949 County Road 554, Colcord, OK 74338-4770 (479) 238- 4640 Gary A. Odendahl (8) - 338744 E. 840 Rd. Carney, OK 74832 (405) 650- 0864 Robert R. Rolseth (20) - 7818 N 154th East Ave, Owasso, OK 74055-7050 (918) 894-3309

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KNIGHT TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION: Section 2. (j) Robert R. Rolseth (20) - 7818 N 154th East Ave, Owasso, OK 74055-7050 (918) 894-3309 All Grand Commandery Officer

MEMBERSHIP: Section 2. (k) Chairman: William J. Cloud (53) - PO Box 651, Blanchard, OK 73010-0651 (405) 401-3849 CENTRAL: Matthew A. Turner (38) - 12720 Burr Oak Rd, Newalla, OK 74857-9307 (405) 386- 2853 N CENTRAL: Bradley S. Rickelman (8) - 3308 Bristol Road Ave, Stillwater, OK 74074 (405) 473-7814 N EASTERN: Robert R. Rolseth (20) - 7818 N 154th East Ave, Owasso, OK 74055 (918) 894-3309 S CENTRAL: John F. Carter (9) - 804 W Taliaferro St, Madill, OK 73446-2653 (580) 795-4684 S EASTERN: Blaine McKnight (6) - 610 Montgomery Dr Apt 242, Durant, OK 74701 (580) 380-9784 N WESTERN: Timothy P. Israel (22) - PO Box 1596, Elk City, OK 73648-1596 (580) 799-0566 S WESTERN: Glen A. Chaney (18) - 7203 NW Willow Creek Dr, Lawton, OK 73505 (580) 583-3430

SPECIAL COMMITTEES per ARTICLE V

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION: Section 2. (a) (appointed) /SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS: Timothy P. Israel (22) Chm - PO Box 1596, Elk City, OK 73648-1596 (580) 799-0566 Paul T. Currell (22) - PO Box 683, Elk City, OK 73648-0683 (580) 225-1941 Andrew B. Palmer (20) - 401 W Charleston, BA, OK 74011 (918) 286-6390 Robert R. Rolseth (20) - 7818 N. 154th E. Ave., Owasso, OK 74055 (918) 894-3309 David D. Clayron (2) - 7405 NW 118th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73162 (501) 428-6684 Sec. / Treas. – Gary A. Davis (20) - PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030 (918) 352-4622

EDUCATION LOAN FOUNDATION AUDIT: Elwood M. Issacs (26) Chm - 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071-4115 (405) 255-7044 John L. Logan (29) - 13913 Kirkland Rdg, Edmond, OK 73013-7080 (405) 435-0318 David A. Ray (38) - 1921 Maple Valley Dr Oklahoma City, OK 73170-2650 (405) 273-1533

PRINTING: Section 2. (b) Matthew D. McGee (14) - 228 Westbury Rd. Ponca City, OK 74601 (580) 761-6782 Dommie G. Higginbotham (6) - 13447 County Road 1560, Ada, OK 74820-0844 (580) 919- 7769 Gary A. Davis (20) - PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030 (918) 352-4622

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE: Section 2. (c) Curtis K. Schuermann (20) Chm - 22949 County Road 554, Colcord, OK 74338-4770 (479) 238-4640 Mark A. Critchfield (1) - 1928 N Broadway Ave, Shawnee, OK 74804-3722 (405) 426-7084 Paul T. Currell (22) - PO Box 683, Elk City, OK 73648-0683 (580) 225-1941 185

COMMITTEES BY STANDING RESOLUTION

DeMOLAY: Gary A. Davis (20) Chm - PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030 (918) 630-3587 Timothy P. Israel (22) - PO Box 1596, Elk City, OK 73648-1596 (580) 799-0566 Jaymie B. Jordan (8) - 4208 SE 50th Ter, Oklahoma City, OK 73135-2140

INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD: (Investment Policies, Pg. 25) (elected 3 years) 2015-2018: Brain A. Buswell (7) K.T. 720 Howard Court, Edmond, OK 73003 (405) 562- 0341 2016-2019: Elwood M. Isaacs (41) C.M. 412 Summit Way, Norman, OK 73071 (405) 364- 0215 2017-2020: Charles L. Stuckey (25) R.AM. 132 Roadrunner Dr. Ponca City, OK 74604 (580) 762-2804

SPECIAL COMMITTEES (Not in Constitution Laws and Regulations)

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MAGAZINE: John E. King (22) Chm - 1128 N. Lee. Altus, OK 73521 (580) 471-0636

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES: Jon B. Greene (20) Chm - 4851 S 70th East Ave, Tulsa, OK 74145-5926 (918) 639-8320 John R. Christopher (1) - 3675 N Horseshoe Dr, Guthrie, OK 73044-7827 (405) 706-2796

TEMPLE REVIEW (Fraternal Correspondence): Robert G. Davis (8) - 411 E Noble Ave, Guthrie, OK 73044-3312 (405) 826-1462

KNIGHTS of the HOLY LAND: (Formed 25 April 2015) John L. Logan (29) Chm - 13913 Kirkland Rdg, Edmond, OK 73013-7080 (405) 435-0318 Curtis K. Schuermann (20) - 22949 County Road 554, Colcord, OK 74338-4770 (479) 238- 4640 William J. Cloud (53) - PO Box 651, Blanchard, OK 73010-0651 (405) 401-3849

MEMBERSHIP ENHANCEMENT: (Formed 25 April 2015) (Chapter) Grand King - Bradley S. Rickelman (8) (405) 473-7814 (Council) Deputy Grand Master - Kevin P. Bardy (8) (918) 894-2243 (Commandery) Deputy Grand Commander - Curtis K. Schuermann (20) (479) 238-4640

GRAND MASTER’S FESTIVAL: (FIELD DAY) (Formed 25 April 2015) (Chapter) Grand Scribe - John F. Carter (11) (580) 795-4684 (Council) Grand Principal Conductor of the Work - John D. Church (1) (580) 471-3670 (Commandery) Grand Generalissimo - Gary A. Odendahl (8) (405) 650-0864

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REGIONAL DEGREE FESTIVALS: Robert R. Rolseth (20), State Chairman, 7818 N 154th E Ave, Owasso, OK 74055 (918-894-3309) Shannon Nault (3), Central Region, 2825 Warwick Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405-696-9689) John T. Turner (38), N Central Region, 12720 Burr Oak Rd, Newalla, OK 74857 (405-386-2853) Curtis K. Schuermann (20), NE Region, 22949 County Rd 554, Colcord, OK 74338 479-238- 4640) Glen Chaney (18), S Central Region, 7203 NW Willow Cr Dr, Lawton, OK (580-583-3430) Davis D. Clayton (2), SE Region, 7300 NW 11th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73162 (501-428-6684) Brian Ragain (18), SW Region, 1520 S 19th St, Chickasha, OK 73018 (405-863-2930) Paul Currell (22). NW Region, PO Box 683, Elk City, OK 73648 (580-225-1941)

SOUTHWEST / SOUTH CENTRAL CONFERNCE: (Arkansas – Kansas – Louisiana – Missouri – Oklahoma – Texas) (Commandery) Robert R. Rolseth (918) 894-3309

PATRIOTIC AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES: (Formed 23 April 2016) Gary A. Odendahl (8) Chm - 338744 E. 840 Rd. Carney, OK 74832 (405) 650-0864 John E. King (22) - 1128 N. Lee. Altus, OK 73521 (580) 471-0636 Glen A. Chaney (18) - 7203 Nw Willow Creek Dr, Lawton, OK 73505-4218 (580) 583-3430

RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES: (Formed 23 April 2016) Charles L. Stuckey (14) - 132 Road Runner Dr, Ponca City, OK 74604-5118 (580) 761-4077 Brain M. Ragain`(18) - 1520 S 19th St., Chickasha, OK 73018 (405) 863-2930 Robert R. Rolseth (20) - 7818 N 154th East Ave, Owasso, OK 74055-7050 (918) 894-3309

LONG RANGE PLANNING: (Formed 23 April 2016) Robert R. Rolseth (20) Chm - 7818 N 154th East Ave, Owasso, OK 74055-7050 (918) 894- 3309 David D. Clayton (2) - 7405 NW 118th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73162-1510 (501) 428- 6684 James R. Taylor Jr. (20) - 128 W 135th Pl N, Skiatook, OK 74070-3530 (918) 630-9523

DRILL AND TACTICS INNOVATION: (Sub-Committee of Work and Tactics) James R. Taylor Jr. (20) Chm - 128 W 135th Pl N, Skiatook, OK 74070-3530 (918) 630-9523 Curtis K. Schuermann (20) - 22949 County Road 554, Colcord, OK 74338-4770 (479) 238- 4640 Robert R. Rolseth (20) - 7818 N 154th East Ave, Owasso, OK 74055-7050 (918) 894-3309 APPRECIATION: John T. Turner (38) Chm - 12720 Burr Oak Rd, Newalla, OK 74857-9307 (405) 227-2688 Gary D. Odendahl (8) - 338744 E 840 Rd, Carney, OK 74832-9660 (405) 650-0864

TIME AND PLACE: Jay A. Wall (1) Chm - 4503 Hollycrest Ln, Edmond, OK 73025-1190 (405) 210-6974 David A. Ray (38) - 11921 Maple Valley Dr Oklahoma City, OK 73170-2650 (405) 273-1533 Brain A. Buswell (7) - 720 Howard Court, Edmond, OK 73003 (405) 562-0341

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KNIGHT TEMPLAR CROSS OF HONOR

ERNEST WELDON KEY

SK Weldon Key has been instrumental in the survival and growth of Muskogee Commandery No. 2. SK Key is a Past Commander serving as Commander in 1982. He also served for well over two decades as the Commandery’s Captain General. In a time when our beloved Commandery was facing the loss of its Charter, SK Key worked diligently to see our Commandery not only survive, but flourish! He worked tirelessly to get many of the older inactive members to start participating again. He was also instrumental in getting many of our Master Masons to consider joining the York Rite. This, I can attest to personally! SK Key was instrumental in assisting us this year as we prepared for inspection with a Commandery made up of many new Sir Knights who had never witnessed an "Order of the Temple" other than their own, and through his and others efforts, Muskogee Commandery No. 2 was able to put on the "Order of the Temple" twice in 2017 and on both occasions did a splendid job. As a matter of fact, when I was faced with the resignation of my sitting Captain General, SK Key stepped right in and filled the vacancy for us and did an outstanding job as usual. SK Key is not only a key member of our York Rite Bodies but is also a very active member of his church as well as the community. He has been very active through the years in the Lions Club, and other various civic organizations. All the while exhibiting all of the traits we so lovingly associate with a Knight. SK Key is a respected member of the business community in Muskogee as well. He takes a deep and personal interest in dealing with families who come to his monument company during a very troubling and emotional time. He truly exemplifies the traits of Knighthood each and every day of his life! Yet, as active and generous as SK Key is, he continues to shy away from any form of recognition. He would be the first to put others in the spotlight ahead of himself, even when it is largely through his efforts and generosity that we continue to not only survive but thrive! It is with great pleasure and honor that Muskogee Commandery No. 2 nominates Sir Knight Weldon Key for the Knights Templar Cross Of Honor!

KNIGHT TEMPLAR CROSS OF HONOR

The Knight Templar Cross of Honor Award was created at the 49th Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment held in 1946 at Philadelphia. We quote, in part, from the General Order No. 5 of the Grand Encampment: “The Knight Templar Cross of Honor shall be awarded only for exceptional and meritorious service rendered to the Order of Knights Templar far beyond the service usually expected of an Officer or member.” In Oklahoma, the Grand Commander can select only one nomination from the Sir Knights of his Grand Commandery during any one Templar year. The following are the recipients since the inception of the award:

*1965 – Alfred S. Bryan, DeMolay Commandery No. 7, Chickasha 1966 - None *1967 – Olin V. Homes, Muskogee Commandery No. 2, Muskogee *1968 – William A. Perry, Gethsemane Commandery No. 25, Okmulgee *1969 – Ivan Saye, Trinity Commandery No. 20, Tulsa 188

*1970 – Leroy Hudson, Miami Commandery No. 49, Miami *1971 – G. T. Hayes, Elk City Commandery No. 22, Elk City *1972 – Myrl S. Kirk, Enid Commandery No. 13, Enid *1973 – Chester L. Moffett, Shawnee Commandery No. 36, Shawnee *1974 – Everett Carbaugh, Bethlehem Commandery No. 45, Oklahoma City *1975 – Edwin A. Lane, Ben Hur Commandery No. 14, Ponca City *1976 – Dennis H. Clay, Cushing Commandery No. 42, Cushing *1977 – Ralph L. Barnhart, Gethsemane Commandery No. 25, Okmulgee *1978 – Robert H. Bibb, Muskogee Commandery No. 2, Muskogee *1979 – Russell L. Maxwell, Trinity Commandery No. 20, Tulsa *1980 – Allan J. Larson, Ardmore Commandery No. 9, Ardmore *1981 – Joseph S. Lewis, Ben Hur Commandery No. 14, Ponca City *1982 – Henry J. Berline, Emmanuel Commandery No. 23. Blackwell *1983 – A. B. Harrison, St. John’s Commandery No. 8, Stillwater *1984 – Guy Bowman, Enid Commandery No. 13, Enid *1985 – William McBride, Trinity Commandery No. 20, Tulsa *1986 – L. D. Clark, Oklahoma Commandery No. 3, Oklahoma City *1987 – Chester M. Cowen, DeMolay Commandery No. 7, Chickasha *1988 – Melvin M. Jennings, Lawton Commandery No. 18, Lawton *1989 – Charles J. Engle, Bartlesville Commandery No. 26, Bartlesville *1990 – Kurt Schutz, Lawton Commandery No. 18, Lawton 1991 – Robert E. Goode, Bartlesville Commandery No. 26, Bartlesville *1992 – Andrew J. Vloedman, St. Aumer Commandery No. 29, Woodward *1993 – William L. Keeling, Muskogee Commandery No. 2, Muskogee *1994 – Donald W. Rimmer, Norman Commandery No. 38, Norman *1995 – Carl Randall Burrows, Lawton Commandery No. 18, Lawton *1996 – Frederick Samuel Sloan, Elk City Commandery No. 22, Elk City *1997 – James Harvey Lasley, Ardmore Commandery No. 9, Ardmore *1998 – Forrest T. Smith, Guthrie Commandery No. 1, Guthrie 1999 – Earl J. Berryman, Jr., Oklahoma No. 3, Oklahoma City *2000 – James E. Smyrl, Trinity No. 20, Tulsa *2001 – Gene D. Harper, Ardmore No. 9, Ardmore 2002 – Robert T. Shipe, Capitol Hill Commandery No. 53, Midwest City 2003 - 2004 – William W. Williams, Guthrie Commandery No. 1, Guthrie *2005 – Hollis O. Edgar, Cimarron Valley Commandery No. 42, Drumright 2006 – Edwin C. Womack, Elk City Commandery No. 22, Elk City 2007 – Paul T. Currell, Elk City Commandery No. 22, Elk City 2008 – Timothy P. Israel, Elk City Commandery No. 22, Elk City 2009 – Trasen S. Akers, Norman Commandery No. 38, Norman 2010 – Alfred Douglas Fryman, Jr., Elk City Commandery No. 22, Elk City 2011 – James Nicholas Rossi, Capitol Hill Commandery No. 53, Midwest City 2012 - Jay A. Wall, Guthrie Commandery No. 1, Guthrie 2013 - Bradley S. Rickelman, Stillwater Commandery No. 8, Stillwater 2014 – Larry D. White, Trinity Commandery No. 20, Tulsa 2015 – Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr., Oklahoma Commandery No. 3, OKC 2016 - William J. Cloud, Capitol Hill Commandery No. 53, Midwest City 2017 - Ernest Weldon Key, Muskogee Commandery No. 2, Muskogee 189

KNIGHT COMMANDER OF THE TEMPLE

DONNIE G. HIGGINBOTHAM Donnie Higginbotham was married to the former Linda Lee Childers of Choctaw and they have 2 children together, Angela Marie and Donnie G. Higginbotham II.. Donnie was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in Amity Lodge #473 on July 15 1986. In October he received the 32nd Degree in the fall of 1986 at Guthrie Valley Scottish Rite, as a courtesy to McAlester McAlester Valley Scottish Rite. In February 1987, he received the degrees and orders of the York Rite at a Tulsa Field Day. His Masonic Carreer includes the following: Past Master of Roff Lodge No.169 AF&AM, Roff OK. and the Oklahoma Lodge of Research Past High Priest Indian Chapter, Royal Arch Masons Past Illustrious Master Union Council, Royal & Select Masters Past Commander McAlester Commandery No. 9, Knights Templar of Oklahoma Past Sovereign Master Paul T. Million Jr. Council Allied Masonic Degrees Past State President DeMolay Advisors Association. Past District Governor Arapaho District DeMolay Past Governor Oklahoma York Rite College Past Master Masonic Order of Athelstan Past Grand High Priest RAM Okla 2008-09 Donnie is also a member of the following Masonic Bodies: Nareme Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, India Temple, Ancient and Arabic Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, The Philalethes Society, Joseph S Lewis Council Knight Masons, The Royal Order of Scotland, Knight York Cross of Honor Oklahoma Priory No. 9, Ardmore Order of the Amaranth, White Shrine of Jerusalem, Prophet at Large Grotto, Knights Preceptor, Grand College of Rites, Oklahoma College MSRICF. Sir Knight Higginbotham has received the following Honors: Grand Cross of Colors (Rainbow), Honorary Legion of Honor (DeMolay), The Grand Cross of Honor (DeMolay), Knight Commander Red Branch of Eri (Allied Masonic Degrees), Knight Commander of the Court of Honor (McAlester AASR), Knight York Grand Cross of Honor, Oklahoma Priory No.9 (2 quadrants), Order of the Purple Cross. In the community Donnie has served on the board of the AACES, a homeless service organization,, as Treasurer. He has served as President of the Board of the Ada Salvation Army. He currently serves as a member of the District Republican National Committee. Donnie was elected as Grand Warder and served this Grand Commandery through the line, and was elected Grand Commander in 2017.

BRADLEY S. RICKELMAN Brad Rickelman joined the York Rite in 2002 and first served as Commander of St. John’s Commandery in Stillwater, Oklahoma in 2009. He has subsequently served as Commander of Cimarron Valley Commandery and St John’s Commandery. He served as Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of AF&AM of the State of Oklahoma in 2013 and is currently the Right Excellent Grand King of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Oklahoma. He is also a member of numerous other Masonic Orders. Brad Rickelman's occupation is as Assistant Director at Meridian Technology Center in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Brad has a Bachelors in Business Management, and Master’s degree in Philosophy, both from Texas A&M University. He lives in Stillwater with his wife, Dr. Jean VanDelinder. 190

The following living active members have received this award:

Bartis Kent Ed Hart Charles Stuckey Glenn Kinsley Gary Davis Robert Davis O. Ray Harrington John Logan William Nation Mike Hampton I. Dwayne Dixon Richard Dunaway Mark Critchfield Joe R. Manning, Jr. Robert Shipe Lanny Sander Bobby Laws Garry Odom Don H. Haralson Neal Leech Elwood Isaacs David Ray Donald Jones Timothy Israel Ronald Chambers James R. Creason Paul T. Currell L. Erik Stuckey Donnie Higginbotham Bradley S. Rickelman

LADIES OF THE TEMPLE This award is comparable to the “Knight Commander of the Temple” award given to Sir Knights for outstanding service and dedication to Freemasonry. Current living recipients are as follows:

Nellie Davis – 2000 Linda Isaacs - 2010 Glenda R. Stuckey –2003 Arlene Harrington – 2002 Earlene J. Taylor –2003 Judy Dixon - 2012 Jan Israel - 2016

REMARKS BY GRAND COMMANDER ELECT

Sir Knight Matthew McGee greeted the Commandery and announced that S.K. Charles L. Stuckey would be the Grand Prelate. Other appointments would be forthcoming.

CLOSING REMARKS AND GREETINGS FROM GRAND ENCAMPMENT OFFICERS

Greetings were brought by Sir Knight Mark Wright, Representative for OK near Washington D.C., Sir Knight E. William Whittaker, Representative of OK near New York, Sir Knight Frank DuTreil, Jr., R∴E∴ Past Grand Commander of Louisiana and South Central Department Commander of the Grand Encampment USA, Sir Knight Bobby B. Simmons, Past Grand Commaner of Georgia, Grand Treasurer of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar USA and personal representative of S.K. Duane L. Vaught, M∴E∴ Grand Master of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar USA. Sir Knight Donnie G. Higginbotham, Right Eminent Grand Commander, announced that the installation of officers for all bodies would begin at 1:30 p.m. this afternoon. Sir Knight Higginbotham thanked all the Officers for being here along with all the other Sir Knights. There being no further business, the Grand Commandery was adjourned by Sir Knight Donnie G. Higginbotham.

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OKLAHOMA PAST COMMANDERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONCLAVE April 28th, 2017

The Forty-Fifth Annual Conclave of the Oklahoma Past Commanders Association was held in Norman, Oklahoma on April 22nd, 2016. The Conclave was opened at 4:30 p.m. with the following officers in their respective stations:

Knight Commander Stephen P. Guerrero, Jr. (Absent) Knight First Lieutenant Bradley S. Rickelman Knight Second Lieutenant Truman B. Burns (Absent) Knight Recorder-Treasurer Robert R. Rolseth, PKC Knight Warder Knight Sentinel Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. Knight Prelate Timothy P. Israel

There were 26 members present, per the Knight Sentinel’s Register. Kt. First Lieutenant Bradley S. Rickelman led the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag, followed by Kt. Prelate Tim Israel giving the invocation. The following Past Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma were introduced: Joe R. Manning, Jr, Charles Stuckey, and Gary A. Davis, also introduced was Timothy P. Israel, the R∴E∴ Grand Commander of Knights Templar of Oklahoma. The passing of the following members was noted: Aix B. Harrison and Joe F. Warriner. The minutes of the April 24th, 2015 Annual Conclave and August 15th, 2015 Special Conclave were approved. The Annual Membership and Financial Report were also approved. The report of the Audit Committee was presented and accepted. A motion was made, seconded and approved to authorize the Knight Recorder’s necessary expenses for the ensuing year. The following Past Commanders were elected to membership in this Association:

NOMINEE COMMANDERY YEAR NOMINATOR Brian A. Buswell Oklahoma No. 3 2016 Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. John E. King Elk City No. 22 2015 Timothy P. Israel Daniel Hendrickson Norman No. 38 2015 Daniel Hanttula John Annis Norman No. 38 2016 Daniel Hanttula Gerald E. Hammond Cimarron Valley No. 42 2013 Gary A. Davis Kevin P. Bardy Cimarron Valley No. 42 2016 Gary A. Davis William James Cloud Capitol Hill No. 53 2015 Dwayne Dixon

After unanimous consent to wave the Constitution and By-Laws as outlined in Article III, Section 5, the following qualified names were also added to the ballot for consideration for membership into the Past Commander Association.

NOMINEE COMMANDERY YEAR NOMINATOR LaVerne Ragain Lawton No. 18 2016 Clyde H. Schoolfield Jr. Robert Shady Lawton No. 18 2015 Clyde H. Schoolfield Jr. John Christopher Guthrie No. 1 2016 Clyde H. Schoolfield Jr. 192

The Nominating Committee presented a slate of officers and the following members were elected to serve for the ensuing year:

Knight Commander Bradley S. Rickelman Knight First Lieutenant Truman B. Burns Knight Second Lieutenant Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. Knight Recorder-Treasurer Robert R. Rolseth, P.K.C. Knight Warder Marshall Clayton Knight Sentinel Kent Israel

The Knight Commander Elect appointed Timothy P. Israel to be Knight Prelate. The new officers were installed by Charles Stuckey. The Knight Recorder announced that the Ceremony of Reception will be held at a Special Conclave, which is set for August 17th, 2017 at Norman Commandery No. 38 in Norman, Oklahoma. Kt. Prelate Tim Israel gave the benediction. The Conclave was closed at 5:00 p.m.

Bradley S. Rickelman Robert R. Rolseth Knight Commander Knight Recorder

OKLAHOMA PAST COMMANDERS ASSOCIATION SPECIAL CONCLAVE August 19th, 2017

A Special Conclave of the Oklahoma Past Commanders Association was held at Norman Lodge No. 38 in Norman, Oklahoma on August 19th, 2017. The Conclave was opened at 1:30 p.m. with the following officers present:

Knight Commander Bradley S. Rickelman Knight First Lieutenant Daniel D. Hanttula Knight Second Lieutenant Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. Knight Recorder-Treasurer Robert R. Rolseth, P.K.C. Knight Warder Marshall Clayton Knight Sentinel Kenton Israel Knight Prelate Timothy P. Israel

There were 25 members and 8 candidates present, per the Kt. Sentinel’s Register. Kt. Commander Bradley S. Rickelman led the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag, followed by Kt. Prelate Tim Israel giving the invocation. The Kt. Recorder reported that the following eight candidates had accepted the invitation to become members of the Association and were in waiting for the Ceremony of Reception:

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CANDIDATE COMMANDERY John R. Christopher Guthrie No. 1 Brian A. Buswell Oklahoma No. 3 Truman Lavern Ragain, Jr. Lawton No. 18 John E. King Elk City No. 22 Jonathan Annis Norman No. 38 Daniel J. Hendrickson Norman No. 38 Kevin P. Bardy Cimarron Valley No. 42 William J. Cloud Capitol Hill No. 52

The Kt. Recorder reported that the following candidates, who were elected at the 2017 Annual Conclave, were unable to attend:

CANDIDATE COMMANDERY Robert C. Shady Lawton No. 18 Gerald E. Hammond Cimarron Valley No. 42

The Ceremony of Reception was conferred by the following team:

Knight Commander Bradley S. Rickelman Knight First Lieutenant Daniel Hanttula, P.K.C. Knight Second Lieutenant Clyde H. Schoolfield, Jr. Knight Recorder-Treasurer Robert R. Rolseth, P.K.C. Knight Warder Marshall Clayton Knight Sentinel Kenton Israel Knight Prelate Timothy P. Israel Lecture No. 1 Gary Odendahl Lecture No. 2 Andy Palmer Lecture No. 3 Trasen Akers Lecture No. 4 Robert R. Rolseth P.K.C. Lecture No. 5 Gary Odendahl Lecture No. 6 David Clayton Lecture No. 7 James R. Taylor, Jr. Lecture No. 8 Gary A. Davis Lecture No. 9 Daniel Hanttula P.K.C. Lecture No. 10 Matt McGee Lecture No. 11 John Carter Lecture No. 12 Donnie G. Higginbotham P.K.C.

Each of the new members was presented the official jewel of the Association, along with a certificate and lifetime membership card, by the Kt. Commander and Lieutenants. The new members were given the opportunity to speak and all expressed their appreciation of the Ceremony of Reception and that they were proud to be members of the Oklahoma Past Commanders Association. Sir Knight Donnie G. Higginbotham, R.·. E.·. Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Oklahoma was introduced and he, in turn, introduced his officers and the Past Grand Commanders who were present. The benediction was given by Kt. Prelate Tim Israel. 194

The Special Conclave was closed by Kt. Commander Bradley S. Rickelman at 2:30 p.m.

Robert R. Rolseth, P.K.C. Knight Recorder

OKLAHOMA PAST COMMANDERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP AND FINANCIAL REPORT April 1st, 2016 – March 31st, 2017

The Kt. Recorder-Treasurer’s report for the Fiscal Year April 1st, 2016 through March 31st, 2017 is as follows:

MEMBERSHIP Total inducted members as of April 1st, 2016: 460 Members received on August 19th, 2017: 8 Reported deaths, withdrawals, suspensions, and revocations through March 31st, 2018: 332 Total members believed to be living as of March 31st, 2018: 128

FINANCIAL 04/01/2017 – Opening Balance Checking Account #2343701 $3,053.09 Receipts: 08/30/2016 – Membership Fees 400.00 Interest from Certificate of Deposit #150006 5.25 Total Receipts 405.25 Disbursements: 08/29/2017 – Withdraw – New Checks 25.00 08/23/2017 – $53 cashier’s check – Norman Lodge No. 38 53.00 Total Disbursements 78.00 03/31/2018 – Ending Balance Checking Account #2343701 $3,380.34 03/31/2017 – Ending Balance Certificate of Deposit #150006 $3,000.00 03/31/2015 – Total Financial Assets $6,380.34

Robert R. Rolseth Knight Recorder-Treasurer

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1973 Ned E. Prater * 1994 Larry D. Horton * 1974 G. Stewart Rinehart * 1995 William R. Hudson * 1975 Myrl S. Kirk * 1996 James O. Rust, Jr. 1976 Carl R. Burrows * 1997 Paul G. Watkins * 1977 Herbert O. Nelson * 1998 David A. Ray 1978 L.D. Clark * 1999 William D. Bowie, Jr. 1979 J.W. Thomas * 2000 Elwood M. Isaacs 1980 Doctor L. Cooley * 2000 Donald H. Haralson (hon.) 1981 George T. Hayes * 2001 Forrest T. Smith * 1982 Eugene Smith* 2002 Jack L. Sterett * 1983 Aix B. Harrison * 2003 Bobby L. Carter 1984 Neal D. Leech 2004 Jimmie R. Dooley * 1985 Lester T. Mimms * 2005 Hollis O. Edgar * 1986 William A. Nation 2006 John D. Miller, Jr. 1987 Charles E. Williams * 2007 Earl L. Berryman, Jr. * 1988 John J. Petrik 2008 Ronald L. Carr 1989 Robert N. Skillings (hon.) * 2009 James E. Smyrl * 1989 O. Ray Harrington 2010 Robert D. Cundiff, Jr. 1990 Donald M. Kiser * 2011 E. David Snyder * 1991 Chester R. Cowen * 2012 Troy E. Shipman * 1992 Rex L. Bowen * 2013 Donnie G. Higginbotham 1993 Paul A. Fitch * 2014 Robert R. Rolseth 2015 Daniel D. Hanttula 2016 Stephen P. Guerrero, Jr. 2017 Bradley S. Rickelman

* deceased

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GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF OKLAHOMA — 2017-18 GRAND REPRESENTATIVE GRAND REPS JURISDICTION GRAND RECORDER IN OKLAHOMA OTHER Alabama Hiram O. Williams, Jr. James R. Taylor, Jr. Erskine K. Smith Alaska Dennis N. Oakland James N. Rossi Arizona George E. Weil Shannon Naught Efrain Sanchez Arkansas Dick Browning Bobby J. Stalnaker J.R. Mote California Phillip A. Hardiman Daniel D. Hanttula Honesto R. Castaneda Colorado Matthew A. Raia Michael E. Hampton Wilson C. Moulton Connecticut Vincent A. Cowie Edward W. Hart Ronald L. Miller Delaware Mark E. Irwin Glenn H. Kinsley Henry Cotton District of Columbia Gerald A. Peeters Mark A. Wright Florida L. Edward Villiaume III Lewis Hullum Eric W. Kleinbach Georgia Wade C. Smith John L. Logan Lee D. Holcomb Hawaii Keith N Isaacson Matthew D, McGee Idaho Norman Lane Theodore Fujiki Illinois H. Wayne Hoffman Robert R. Rolseth Wendell E. Walch Indiana George Ingles Trasen S. Akers Irvin L. Bitting Iowa Rusty L. Hill E. David Snyder Forrest C. Peck, Jr. Italy Tixiano Casellino I. Dwayne Dixon Kansas Alan D. Jackson Rodney Clark E. Mack Griffiths Kentucky Jim H. King, Jr. William A. Nation Jimmy Moore Louisiana Allan K. Bean John J. Petrik Harold Young Maine Thomas A. Emery David D. Clayton Douglas B. Taylor Maryland Thomas G. Heimiller Matthew T. Cargill Milton R. Wheatly, Sr. Massachusetts and Ronald C. Corr John E. King David E. Potter Rhode Island Mexico Miguel David Rojas L. Erik Stuckey Michigan Loren A. Winn John D. Miller, Jr. John E. Rollins Minnesota Thomas Hendrickson Donnie Higgingbotham Alden Johnson Mississippi Floyd T. Jones Raymond J. Lutomski, Jr. Jack Hourguettes, Jr. Missouri Russell S. Hanson Paul T. Currell Lionel J. Goede Montana Roger E. Cathel James R. Creason Perry E. Langston Nebraska Dennis A. Newman Bobby L. Carter Harry W. Gordon Nevada Michael E. Reinhardt Joseph M. Rough Frank Woodliff New Hampshire Dennis A. Sheridan Bartis M. Kent Norris L. Provencher New Jersey Dennis L. Stewart Charles L. Stuckey Ference S. Schubert New Mexico Dion Newhouse Glen A. Chaney Richard Corn, Jr. New York Steven Wing Neal D. Leech E. William Whittaker North Carolina D. Allen Surratt Elwood M. Isaacs William Brunk North Dakota Curtis W. Stofferahn Garry Odom James K. Well Ohio Alfred Johnson William D. Bowie, Jr. Bruce D. Basil Oregon Dalvin L. Hollaway David A. Ray Arlie Thomason Pennsylvania Douglas M Rowe Robert G. Davis Donald S. Gray Philippines Danilo C. Datu, Sr. Robert R. Rolseth Rhoumel A. Yadao Portugal Jose Rafael Jesuita Timothy P. Israel South Carolina Gary B. "Buck" Jolley Gary A. Davis Sam L. Grant, Jr. South Dakota George Bauder Robert D. Cundiff, Jr. Norman Herren Tennessee Jerry Dean Tucker Robert C. Shady Terry L. Plemons Texas Jerry N. Kirby Utah David J. Read, Jr. William R. Phillips John L. Elwell, Jr. Vermont Bruce R. Howard O. Ray Harrington James O. Fendley Virginia Jay L. Cotner William D. Williams Jimmy Dale "JD" Davis Washington Michael A. Smitson Mark Critchfield Ivan "Merle" Iverson West Virginia F. Paul Baker Kenneth Lowmiller Wisconsin Brian Hudy Barry Spradling Ralph L. Behlke Wyoming James L. Sturdevant Robert D. King Gary Skillern

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2017 DIRECTORY OF COMMANDERIES OF OKLAHOMA NO. NAME-LOCATION COMMANDER RECORDER STATED CHARTER CONCLAVE DATE 1 GUTHRIE John R. Christopher Tommy M. Johnston 2nd Thurs 11-Aug-1892 1419 N. Walnut St. P.O. Box 303 7:30 pm Guthrie 73044 Guthrie 73044-0303 (H) 405-722-7790

2 MUSKOGEE Mark K. McFadden Marshall M. Clayton 2d Wed 12-Aug-1892 121 S. 6th St PO. Box 1037 6:30 p.m. Muskogee 74402 Muskogee 74402-1037 918-682-0251 (H) 918-616-8032 n

3 OKLAHOMA CITY Shannon Nault Clyde Schoolfield, Jr. 2nd & 4th 11-Aug-1892 2935 W. Britton Rd. 3509 Evans Dr. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. OKC 73120 Oklahoma City 73121 405-755-0036 405-427-3388

6 McALESTER Greg J. Steidley Monte G. Hendrix 4th Monday 1-Feb-1897 Scottish Rite Temple P.O. Box 3335 7:00 pm 918-423-6360 McAlester 74502-3335 (H) 918-423-6249

8 ST JOHN'S Kevin Bardy Gary Odendahl 2nd & 4th Wed 1-Feb-1897 322 W. Miller 338744 E. 840 Rd. 7:00 p.m. Stillwater 74059 Carney 74832 405-372-7520 (H) 405-865-3036

9 ARDMORE Charles L. Cook John Carter 2d Monday 2- Nov- 1897 1032 Cherry St PO Box 14 7:30 p.m. Ardmore 73401 Ardmore 73402-0014 580-223-2396 (H) 580-795-4684

14 BEN HUR Tyler Evans James E. Halbrook 4th Tues 13-Sep-1928 1200 W. Grand 1602 E. Woodland Rd. 7:00 pm Ponca City 74601 Ponca City 74604 580-765-4128 (H) 580-762-8955

18 LAWTON Glen A. Chaney Robert Shady 1st Tuesday 1906 702 SW C Ave. 702 SW “C” Ave. 7:30 p.m. Lawton 73501 Lawton 7505 580-353-4603 (H) 580-355-2545

20 TRINITY George W. Ratliff Craig Bowman 4th Monday 17-Apr-1906 5925 E. 9th St. 16947 S 87th E Pl. 7:00 p.m. Tulsa 74112 Bixby 74008 918-258-5768 (H) 918-706-0686

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22 ELK CITY John E. King Timothy Israel 1st & 3rd Tuesday 20-May-1912 102½ N. Jefferson P.O. Box 1596 7:30 pm Elk City 73644 Elk City 73648 580-225-0484 580-928-5715

26 CALVARY Jim Ellis Robert E. Goode 2d Monday 23-Apr-1908 610 NE Washington Blvd. 1025 Swan Dr. Apt 243 7:30 P.M. Bartlesville 74006 Bartlesville 74006 918-331-3831 (H) 918-333-3703

29 ST. AUMER Troy L. Collier Ray L. Bell 4th Thur(Jan-Oct) 8-Mar-1910 819½ Main St. PO Box 1661 2nd Thur(Nov-Dec) Woodward 73801 Woodward 73802 7:30 P.M. 580-256-5240 (C) 580-256-2710

38 NORMAN John T. Turner Louis Khoury 3rd Thurs 14-Apr-1914 1700 N. Porter 1100 Summerhill Dr 7:30 P.M. Norman 73069 Normaan 73160 405-321-7310 (H) 405-237-9418

53 CAPITOL HILL John M. Espen, III Robert D. Cundiff, Jr. 3d Friday 8-May-1989 814 N. Key Blvd. 516 Leslie Dr.. 7:00 p.m. Midwest City 73110 Del City 73115 405-732-2034 (H) 405-670-4258

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MASONIC YEAR 2017-2018

GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF OKLAHOMA

M∴E∴ Kenton M. Israel ….... ……..…………..…………..……….……..Grand High Priest

R∴E∴ Gary A. Davis …….……….…………………………………..…...... Grand Secretary PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030 918-352-4622

GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF OKLAHOMA

M∴I∴ William J. Cloud .……………………………….……………..………...Grand Master

R∴I∴ Gary A. Davis ……………..……………………………………...... Grand Recorder PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030 918-352-4622

GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF OKLAHOMA

R∴E∴ Donnie G. Higginbotham ....…………….…………………….…Grand Commander

R∴E∴ Gary A. Davis …………………………………………………...... Grand Recorder PO Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030 918-352-4622

MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA

M∴W∴ Richard L. Allison .. ……...……………………….…………………..Grand Master

R ∴W∴ Bobby L. Laws……………..………..……….……………………..Grand Secretary PO Box 1019, Guthrie, OK 73044 580-623-0035 200