The of

2012

of South Carolina

GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER

GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS

GRAND

MASONIC DATES

Titles of Meetings and Dates of Bodies

The ordinary Calendar, or vulgar era, is not generally used by freemasons in dating their official documents. They have one peculiar to themselves, differing according to their various Rites.

ANCIENT CRAFT MASONS in all parts of the World, add 4,000 years to the Christian Era, calling it – Year of Light; abbreviated A.L. (This fact has a symbolic reference, not because they believe Freemasonry is, but that the principles and light of the institution are coeval with the creation.) Ancient Craft Masons (Blue Lodges) hold “Communications.”

ROYAL ARCH MASONS date from the beginning date of the building of the second Temple by – 530 B.C. Their style is, therefore, Anno Inventionis – A. Inv. – in the year of discovery. Royal Arch Chapters hold “Convocations.”

ORDER OF THE HIGH PRIESTHOOD dates from the blessing of Abraham by the High Priest Melchizaedek, which occurred 1913 B.C. Their Style is Anno Benedistionis – A.B. – in the year of the Blessing. Councils of Anointed High Priest hold “Convocations.”

CRYPTIC MASONS date from the completion of Solomon’s Temple – 1000 A.Dep. (1,000 years before the Christian era) Their style is Anno Depositionsis – A. Dep. – in the year of Deposit. Royal and Select Councils hold “Assemblies.”

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR date from the organization of the Order in 1118 A.O. Their Style is, therefore, Anno Ordinis – A.O. – in the year of the Order. Knights Templar hold “Conclaves.”

SCOTTISH RITE differs from the Ancient Craft in that they use the Jewish Chronology, Anno Mundi (A.M. “In the Year of the World”.

ANCIENT CRAFT MASONS – Add 4,000 years Thus: 2012 + 4,000 =A.L. 6012 ROYAL ARCH MASONS – Add 530 years Thus: 2012 + 530 =A. I. 2542 ORDER OF HIGH PRIESTHOOD – Add 1,913 years Thus: 2012 + 1,913 = A.B. 3925 ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS – Add 1,000 years Thus: 2012 + 1,000 = A.Dep. 3012 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR – Subtract 1,118 years Thus: 2012 – 1,118 = A.O. 894 – Add 3760 years Thus 2012 + 3760 = A.M. 5772

FESTIVAL OF ST. – June 24th FESTIVAL OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST – December 27th 3 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 3

Knights Templar Religious Service

One-Hundred-Fifth Annual Conclave

GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR of SOUTH CAROLINA

Landmark Resort 1501 Ocean Boulevard Myrtle Beach, S.C.

SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2012, 5:30 p.m.

Rev. Bob Blackwell, Grand Prelate

PRELUDE

PROCESSIONAL MARCH & HYMN ...... “Onward Christian Soldiers” (Please Stand)

INVOCATION ...... Rev. Hugh J. Bickley Eminent Grand Prelate Emeritus

WORDS of WELCOME ...... S.K. Jack Holmes Right Eminent Grand Commander

SCRIPTURE LESSON (Luke 11:9-10) ...... Rev. Edward Suggs Right Illustrious Grand Chaplain

REMEMBRANCE AND PRAYER ...... Rev. Robert L. Blackwell Eminent Grand Prelate

THE LORD’S PRAYER ...... IN UNISON

HYMN OF CELEBRATION ...... “Great is Thy Faithfulness”

THE OFFERING ...... Rev. Hugh J. Bickley Stewards come forward

THE MESSAGE ...... “The Parable of the Friend at Midnight” Rev. Haywood Fowler Right Excellent Grand Chaplain

CLOSING AFFIRMATION: (All Read in Unison) We believe in God, Creator of Life We accept his calling as Christian Knights The Source of Faith and Every Blessing We live as God’s redeemed People The one who leads us through the journey of Life Ambassadors of Christ’s We believe in Jesus, the risen Christ

BENEDICTION & RECESSIONAL ...... Rev. Bob Blackwell Eminent Grand Prelate POSTLUDE

* Congregation, Please remain in your seat until the Sir Knights have retired. 4 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 4

ANNUAL GRAND YORK RITE BANQUET AND ENTERTAINMENT The Grand York Rite Banquet was attended by 183 Companions, Sir Knights, their ladies and friends in Expo Ballroom at the Landmark Resort, 1501 South Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach on Sunday Evening, March 11, 2012. M Ill Companion Joseph Parnell, M Ill Grand Master of the Grand Council, Royal & Select Masters of South Carolina served as Master of Ceremonies. After a delicious meal the three Grand Presiding Officers of the Grand York Rite Bodies of South Carolina introduced their Distinguished Guests. (See pages 9 and 10) The annual KYCH breakfast on Monday morning was well attended by our members and distinguished guests. The annual breakfast on Tuesday morning was well attended also by our members and distinguished guests. The annual ladies brunch was held Monday Morning at the hotel and was enjoyed by one and all that attended.

WELCOME TO MYRTLE BEACH SUSAN GRISSOM MEANS - MYRTLE BEACH COUNCIL Susan Grissom Means welcomed everyone to Myrtle Beach. She stated that there were many new places in and around Myrtle Beach including the sky wheel, the largest Ferris Wheel East of the Mississippi, and the Market Commons with great entertainment and restaurants. She asked that they do three things while visiting: spend lots of money, have a good lunch, and if you get into trouble call her and she would bring you some fried chicken and show you some real southern hospitality.

RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION To: The Grand York Rite Bodies of South Carolina: WHEREAS, the Companions, Knights and their Ladies of the MARION York Rite Bodies of South Carolina through the zeal and dedication of their several committees, have excelled themselves by ensuring a most comfortable and informative stay for all attendees to the Annual Grand York Rite Functions of 2012. WHEREAS, we were cordially welcomed to this thriving vacation resort of MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA by Councilwoman Susan Grissom Means and wished us success in our Annual convocation. WHEREAS, the ocean front LANDMARK RESORT HOTEL has provided us with outstanding accommodations and guest services. WHEREAS, great hospitality was extended to our Ladies and families with a dedicated program, shopping tour, gifts and luncheon, NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED that by a rising vote of thanks we express our deep appreciation to everyone who has assisted in making our stay in Myrtle Beach a most pleasant and memorable occasion.

Dana P. Rickards, Chairman, (13, 11, 9)

Adopted. W. Penn Colvin (9, 22, 7) N. Haskell Brabham (5, 5, 2) 5 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 5

STANDING RESOLUTIONS RESOLVED, that it is and shall be the policy of the Grand Body that a suitable floral or memorial offering not to exceed the sum of fifty ($50.00) dollars, shall be given following the death of a Presiding Grand Officer or Past Presiding Grand Officer, only. RESOLVED, that the Chapeau be not worn as part of dress apparel at the annual Religious Service when it is held indoors at the headquarters hotel. RESOLVED, that the Grand Commandery hereby constitute a Standing Committee of six for the purpose of instruction in ceremony and work. Said committee to be appointed annually by the Grand Commander and that the Finance Committee provide suitable mileage for such committee members within the district to which they are assigned. RESOLVED, that the Right Eminent Grand Commander shall appoint a standing committee, to be composed of at least six (6) members, to serve at his pleasure, whose duty it shall be to receive all names recommended for the title of “Honorary Past Grand Commander”. They shall carefully consider all names presented, and recommend to the Right Eminent Grand Commander for his consideration in asking the Grand Master of the Grand Encampment to approve as required by Grand Encampment Constitution Section 237 (a) the name of any whom they believe will, by being so honored, advance the cause of Templary. RESOLVED, that the Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery pay for two days hotel reservations, banquet, breakfast (KYCH & RCC) for men, and Ladies Brunch for the following: General Grand High Priest or his personal representative General Grand Master or his personal representative Grand Master of the Grand Encampment or his personal representative Southeastern Regional Deputy General Grand High Priest Southeastern Regional Deputy General Grand Master Southeastern Department Commander of the Grand Encampment The Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery will pay for banquet, breakfast (KYCH & RCC) for men, Ladies Brunch and hotel room (if their state reciprocates) for the following: M. E. Grand High Priest M. I. Grand Master R. E. Grand Commander Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter Grand Recorder of the Grand Council Grand Recorder of the Grand Commandery All other companions are invited at their own expense. ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ ↔ WHEREAS, the three Grand York Rite Bodies of South Carolina, viz: The Grand Royal Arch Chapter; The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters; and the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar plan and hold their annual meetings at the same place and two-day period with each holding a separate meeting within a specified time period; and WHEREAS, present and existing rules and procedures provide for per diem and mileage expenses be paid the certain representatives. THEREFORE, be it resolved that the following guidelines be adopted as the proper procedure of qualification and payment of expenses: 1) Payment shall be made to the Presiding Officer of a Constituent Body - or - to his legal representative if the Presiding Officer is not present at any time during the above-described meeting’s schedule. 6 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 6

STANDING RESOLUTIONS (Continued – Pg. 2)

2) No member shall be paid expenses more than once regardless of the number of Grand or Constituent Body offices he may represent. 3) No representative of the Presiding Officer shall receive expenses payment in either of the above bodies if the Presiding Officer has received payment in any capacity or any of the above bodies.      RESOLVED, that those planning the banquet consider the following guidelines: Arrange the dining and program to a two-hour limit, bearing in mind that the Most Worshipful Grand Master must be introduced last. There should be no program or introductions after he is introduced. Awards – The proper place to present all awards is considered to be at the open meeting of the appropriate body and not at the banquet. Those receiving awards and distinguished guests may in the discretion of the presiding officers, be asked to stand as a group and be recognized at the banquet. Because of the extraordinary amount of time consumed by introductions of our distinguished guests of the Grand Bodies, the Grand Secretary-Recorder should plan so that when a distinguished guest registers he is asked to list his current most important title and he should be introduced by this title only. If the presiding Marshal feels that more verbosity is needed he may add that this distinguished visitor has many Masonic achievements.      BE IT RESOLVED that beginning with these Grand York Rite meetings in the year 2010 they should be rotated as follows: Monday A.M. – Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina Monday P. M. – Grand Council of Royal and Select Master of South Carolina Tuesday A. M. – Grand Commandery Knights Templar of South Carolina and Further, each Grand Body would move up one space each year and the presiding officer of that Grand Body at the top of the list will be responsible for presiding at the consolidated meeting on Monday A.M. and the introduction of the visiting dignitaries.      BE IT RESOLVED that honorary membership be extended to all distinguished guests who have not previously received the same.

REMARKS OF THE STATE EXECUTIVE OFFICER and THE STATE MASTER COUNCILOR FOR DeMOLAY

The State Executive Officer and the State Master Councilor of DeMolay were not present to make any remarks; however SK Jack Holmes, Grand Commander; read a letter from Dick Mgredician stating that the State Master Councilor, Albert Myer’s Grandmother was quite ill and the State Senior Councilor Joshua Mgredician was in school and neither were able to attend.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MASONIC YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS IN SOUTH CAROLINA To: The Grand York Rite Bodies of South Carolina: Companions and Sir Knights, your committee on Masonic Youth Organizations in South Carolina is pleased to make the following report:  Order of DeMolay: At the present time the Palmetto DeMolay Association has five (5) Chapters in this Grand Jurisdiction. Myron Sandifer Chapter in Rock Hill has 20 members; Summerville Chapter in Summerville has 12 members; Charleston Chapter in Charleston has three (3) 7 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 7

members; Goose Creek Chapter in Goose Creek has 13 members and Chuck Hargis Memorial has 5 members. This is a total of 54 members as of January 1, 2012, which represents a net loss of six (6) over the previous year. On July 11, 2011, Walter F. Spiller retired as Executive Officer in South Carolina. Most Worshipful Brother Jay Adam Pearson recommended Brother Dean F. Tollison be appointed as Personal Representative. Brother Tollison was appointed on July 11, 2011 by DeMolay Grand Master J. Weldon Clampitte. However, due to conflicts with his work schedule, Brother Tollison resigned as Personal Representative on January 2, 2012. Currently Jeff Kitsmiller, Executive Director, DeMolay International Service and Leadership Center, is working with Most Worshipful Brother Pearson, in looking for a replacement for Brother Tollison. This committee is concerned with the activities of the Palmetto DeMolay Association. We realize that all Masonically affiliated organizations are having difficulty with membership. However, it is discouraging to see that membership in this most worthwhile organization is declining. This committee strongly recommends that the present Masonic sponsors, and those who are considering becoming a sponsor, continue their support and promote increased sponsorship. The benefits from working with the young men are too numerous to mention, but the memories and lifelong relationships, are tenfold when a young DeMolay, with whom you have worked, joins a lodge and addresses you as “Brother:” When this happens, one has touched a life and perhaps helped to guide a young man to more light.

 International Order of the Rainbow for Girls:

The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls in South Carolina is doing well under the leadership of Mrs. Dedra A. Hart. Mrs. Hart is a daughter of our Sir Knight Douglas Amyx and this committee is pleased that Dedra continues to work with an organization of which she was a very active member during her teen years. Mrs. Hart reports that Rainbow in SC has twelve (12) Assemblies with approximately one hundred fifty (150) members; seven (7) of these Assemblies sponsor Pledge Groups for girls ages 8-10 years. They also have an alumni association know as the South Carolina Association of majority members. During 2011 the Association held Mother Advisor/Adult Worker training, including a review of Youth Protection program, Geotags and Location-Based Social Networking, a Grand Officers’ Rehearsal, Irish Blessings Ball, a local Church Sunday observance (obligatory day), Masonic Youth Day and Scholarship Bowl-a-Thon (girls collect pledges for their scores to benefit the Edna D. McLaurin Scholarship Fund), Grand Assembly Session (ritualistic work, business, competitions, special banquets, installation of Grand Officers, and awards), raised and donated $2000 to Shriner Hospital Greenville Unit, a local Founder’s Day outdoor activity (obligatory day), a School of Instruction (ritualistic instruction, D.A.R.E. Drug Abuse Program presented by a Deputy of the Sumter County Sheriff’s Department, service emphasis – Keeper of the Wild in St. George, Box Tops for Education and letters to Military Personnel), a Grand Family Retreat (leadership instruction, team-building and specialized sessions for Grand Officers and Grand Representatives) and a local Grand Cross of Color Observance (obligatory day). In addition to these activities, the Grand Worthy Advisor made official visits to all four districts to observe the ritualistic work of the Assemblies in those districts and represented the Order at the Annual Communication of , Grand York Rite Banquet, Grand Chapter of Eastern Star, and Grand Court of Amaranth. 8 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 8

This committee congratulates Mrs. Dedra Hart and her staff, along with the young ladies of the Order of the Rainbow for the excellent job they are doing to promote the high standards of Rainbow which will develop good leadership that will benefit the home, community and society.  Job’s Daughters International: Job's Daughters International offers the qualities that today's young women want and need from organizations that earn their commitment: fun, friendship, helping others and the chance to learn organizational and leadership skills. Currently a Bethel is not located in South Carolina. The nearest Bethel is located in Cary, North Carolina. This committee challenges our brethren to support these youth groups in all their endeavors. The simple act of visiting one of their meetings shows that we care and by so doing, your support will lead to greater benefits for Masonry and a stronger tomorrow.

Fraternally submitted:

Robert J. Bean, Sr. (31, 13, 10) Chairman Bobby J. Sprouse (33, 19, 3) G. Kent Elkins (22, 10, 4) Adopted…

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PATRIOTISM AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES

To: The Grand York Rite Bodies of South Carolina: Companions and Sir Knights, your committee on Patriotism and Civic Activities in South Carolina is pleased to make the following report: We had several York Rite Bodies across the state that held a meeting HONORING our men and women in the Armed Forces of our great nation and also our Police Departments, Firefighters, and EMS Workers in our local communities who serve to protect us every day. The York Rite Bodies of Camden, Union, and Hampton along with the local Masonic Lodges had a program to show how much they appreciated the job they do for us. Conway and Myrtle Beach joined together to show their appreciation. Several of our Companions and Sir Knights attended and participated in “Massing of the Colors” on March 4 at the Scottish Rite Center in Greenville and upcoming “Massing of the Colors” on March 25 at Rock Hill High School and on April 22 at the Scottish Rite Center in Columbia. We, the committee, want to thank you for participating in this program. Companions and Sir Knights, we encouraged you this coming year to put together a program to show our support to our Military and local Civil Servants. Please keep the committee informed if you have a meeting, so we can show our appreciation in our report. Let’s HONOR these men and women daily with a thank you and our prayers. GOD BLESS AMERICA AND SOUTH CAROLINA

Fraternally submitted,

Michael E. Copeland (4, 7, 11), Chairman O Walt Sealy (8, 15, 15) N. Haskell Brabham (5, 5, 2) Adopted… 9 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 9

DISTINGUISHED GUESTS - OUT OF STATE ALABAMA SK Ronald Thomas, Grand Commander of Alabama MP Maurice “Bud” Himes, M. Puissant Past General Grand Master GG Council ME Emory J. Ferguson, Most Excellent Past Gen. Gr. High Priest GG Chapter RE Wayne Dee Jordan, Personal Rep Dist #25, Gr Master Gen Convent Gen KYCH

CANADA, ONTARIO RE Howard J. Gibbs, Past Grand Superintendent, District 12, Ontario, Canada

FLORIDA RP Richard Agster, RP Deputy Grand Master SE * SK David Aponte, RE Grand Commander ME Virgil Brown, Past Grand High Priest

GEORGIA ME William L. Montgomery, ME Grand High Priest ME Arthur E. Ross, Past Grand High Priest RE Jim Porter, RE Grand King ME Wilfred George Bean, Chaplain Grand Chapter of GA EG James Terry Farmer, E Grand Principal Sojourner VI Mark S. Johnson, Very Illustrious Deputy Grand Master SK Lloyd J. Leinbaugh, E Grand Senior Warden SK James E. Stevens, RE Grand Commander SK Charles R. Beasley, E Grand Sword Bearer

MARYLAND * ME Scott M. Applebee, GG Ambassador to Dist of Columbia, PGHP, PMIGM

MICHIGAN MP George C. Sellars, MP General Gr Master of Gen Gr Council NORTH CAROLINA * MI Russell E. Bridges, Most Illustrious Grand Master ME W. Francis Pugh, Past ME Grand High Priest ME Bobby Joe Kitchen, Deputy Gen Gr High Priest SE Region and PGHP RP Douglas L. Soltow, Past Deputy Gr GM, SE Region & Chief Ambassador RP Donald Bennett, PMIGM & Past Grand Marshal, GG Council, Cryptic M. SK Donald Wooster, Right Eminent Commander

OHIO RE Donald Starr, Past Dist Dep GHP Eddie Bressman, Past Grand Marshal Thomas Logan, Ass. Gr. Chaplain, Grand Rep SC near Ohio

PENNSYLVANIA * RE William Hartman, RE Grand Prelate of Grand Encampment

TENNESSEE SK Terry L. Plemons, RE Southeastern Department Commander

WASHINGTON RE Louis E. Bartrand, General Grand King of Gen Gr Chapter

WEST VIRGINIA * SK Gene Ray Baker, Grand Recorder and Past Gr Commander

WASHINGTON, DC * ME F. William Hershiser, PGHP, PMIGM Dist of Columbia

* Received Honorary Memberships 10 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 10

DISTINGUISHED MASONIC LEADERS IN SOUTH CAROLINA

Right Excellent Carl Truesdale, Past Southeast Regional Deputy General Grand High Priest, Royal Arch Masons, International; Very Eminent Preceptor of HRAKTP Most Excellent Emory J. “Smokey” Ferguson, Past General Grand High Priest, General Grand Royal Arch Masons, International Right Puissant Hal Gregory, Past Southeast Regional Deputy General Grand Master, Cryptic Masons, International Most Puissant Maurice C. “McBud” Himes, Most Puissant Past General Grand Master, General Grand Council, Cryptic Masons, International Right Puissant J. Gordon Cartrette, Grand Superintendent, Grand Council of the United States of America; Celebrant of SRICF Most Excellent Michael E. "Mike" Copeland, Ambassador, General Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons International; Most Excellent Gary Martin, ME President of Grand Council of Order of High Priesthood of SC Most Excellent Robert J. Bean, Sr., TI Master, Thrice Illustrious Master’s Council Most Excellent L. Aubrey Haynes, Knight Crusader of the East, Knight Crusaders of the Cross Sir Knight Howard “Ted” Burgess, Grand Commandery Coordinator in South Carolina

for the Grand Encampment, Knights Templar, United States of America. Sir Knight Johnnie T. Morris, Grand Governor of the York Rite Colleges in SC Most Illustrious Douglas G. Lee, Prior of Palmetto Priory #54, KYCH Sir Knight Lee Roy Bruce, Sr., Excellent Chief, Knight Masons Most Excellent Lloyd F. Christopher, Intendant General of South Carolina, Red Cross of Constantine Most Worshipful Gerald L. Carver, Past Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of South Carolina Most Worshipful D. Samuel Tennyson, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina, Past Southeast Department Commander, Grand Encampment, USA Most Worshipful Jack Marler, Grand Treasurer and Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina Right Worshipful William R. Logan, Right Worshipful Junior Grand Warden of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of SC and Ambassador, General Grand Council, Cryptic Masons, Int. Right Worshipful William B. Rogers, Right Worshipful Senior Grand Warden of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of South Carolina Right Worshipful David J. DeChant, Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of South Carolina

REMARKS BY RIGHT WORSHIPFUL BROTHER DAVID DECHANT, DEPUTY GRAND MASTER OF MASONS IN SC

R.W. Brother DeChant welcomed everyone to the Grand Assembly this year and stated that he was pleased to be here. He stated that Masonry is important to all of us in South Carolina, and we are very lucky to have the support of so many of our Past Grand Masters. 11 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 11

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

To: The Grand York Rite Bodies of South Carolina:

The following report is submitted on behalf of the Education Committee appointed to serve the Grand York Rite Bodies of South Carolina. The Annual Statewide Education Meeting of the Grand York Rite Bodies was held January 14, 2012 in the , 1518 Hampton St., Columbia, SC. The Grand Chapter was represented by 93 Companions, 13 High Priests, 7 Kings, 7 Scribes, 14 Secretaries and 45 additional Companions. Eight Past Grand High Priests were present. All Grand Chapter Elected Officers except the Grand Treasurer were present and 7 appointed Grand Officers of the Grand Chapter were present. The Grand Council was represented by 111 Companions, 17 Illustrious Masters, 9 Deputy Masters, 9 Principal Conductors of the Work, 14 Recorders and 76 additional Companions of the Councils were also present. There were 14 Past Illustrious Grand Masters. All elected Grand Officers of the Grand Council except the Grand Treasurer were present along with 10 appointed Grand Officers. The Grand Commandery was represented by 113 Sir Knights, 17 Eminent Commanders, 13 Generalissimos, 10 Captain Generals 113 Sir Knights were present with an additional 73 Sir Knights. All Elected Grand Officers were present except the Grand Treasurer. There were 10 Past Grand Commanders and 9 appointed Grand Officers. Also present were two Past Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge and our Most Worshipful Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Jay Adam Pearson who welcomed his Grand Lodge Officers present and welcomed all Companions and Sir Knights to this Annual Statewide Educational Meeting. Companions and Sir Knights, I know that many of you represent the Chapter, Council and Commandery at the same time, but when totaling up those present, roll call is taken in each body for those attending. Once again, according to critiques received all training was conducted together and we do hope that this helps all Companions and Sir Knights to further their education in our York Rite Bodies. I would add my personal thanks to the Grand High Priest, Grand Illustrious Master and Grand Commander for their taking part with instructions in all three of the Grand Bodies. This is a very big help to ensure that we do have standards to uphold in our York Rite Bodies here in South Carolina. As I step down from the Educational Committee, it is my hope that I have added some education for each of you these past many years since I have been the Chairman of this Committee. One thing we all need to worry about right now, is the recruitment of Master Masons to increase our membership in all three York Rite Bodies. Our average age is 50 plus for many of our members, myself, included. Companions and Sir Knights I encourage each of you when attending your Lodge to speak under Good of the Order about the York Rite and what it means to all Master Masons. There are numerous Master Masons under 30 years of age; these are the future life blood of our York Rite. As we keep losing members we also keep losing some of our Chapters, Councils and Commanderies; this we all need to work on. In closing I thank each of you for the Honor of having served as your Educational Chairman, and for all the help provided along the way for those who have served these past many years.

Fraternally submitted,

Lloyd F. Christopher (1, 1, 1), Chairman Grady Lanier (16, 27, 16) Buck Jolley (55, 42, 18) Doug Amyx (37, 21, 5) Marcus Burdette (7, 4, 11) Doug Knauer (33,19,3) Zeb Morgan (25, 15, 20) Glenn Greene (35, 38, 8) Dean Tollison (16, 27, 16) Gerald Burton ( 21, 32, 17) Adopted… 12 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 12

THE LUCIUS A. AND MARGARET B. TODD FUND, INC. (Formerly aka) The Grand York Rite Charities Fund of SC and The Margaret B. Todd Fund of SC Sunday, March 11, 2012

The Thirteenth (13th) Annual Meeting of the Lucius A. and Margaret B. Todd Fund, Inc. was called to order at 1:09 p.m. by the President; prayer was given by Sam Tennyson, Pledge of Allegiance was given and the President declared the meeting open for the annual business session. The following eighteen (18) were present:

Carl R. Truesdale ...... President3 Grady Lanier ...... Deputy Grand High Priest Johnnie T. Morris ...... Secretary3 Buck Jolley ...... Deputy Illustrious Grand Master Howard T. Burgess (Pro Tem) ...... Treasurer3 Doug Amyx ...... Deputy Grand Commander Sam Tennyson ...... Committee Member3 Glenn Greene ...... Member Robert J. Bean Sr...... Committee Member3 Doug Knauer ...... Member Don S. Blair ...... Committee Member3 Zeb Morgan ...... Member Jerry Owens ...... Committee Member3 Gary Martin ...... Member J. Gordon Cartrette ...... Committee Member3 Robert J. Bean Jr...... Grand High Priest+1 Joe Parnell ...... Ill. Grand Master+1 3 Jack Holmes ...... Grand Commander+1 Year(s) Committee Member +1 Year - Grand Head

The President stated that our Treasurer, Kent Elkins was not present because his wife, Linda had fallen, broken several ribs, had a fractured eye socket and had both arms in casts. The President welcomed everyone, and for the benefit of those in attendance for the first time gave a brief description of how the Grand York Rite Charities Fund of South Carolina had started in 2000 and struggled for several years until Lucius Todd gave “The Fund” $10,000.00 in 2004 as a Memorial to his wife Margaret B. Todd who had died in 2003. At the annual meeting in March 2009 the Board of Directors voted for the name change because of the generous donation in the memory of his wife and the bequeath from the estate of Lucius A. Todd which made it possible for us to get this worthy cause that has struggled since March 2000 up and going. Lucius left one-half (½) of his estate to the fund when he died in 2007. His nephew sold most of the estate in 2008 and sent us a check in the amount of $130,000.00; and we had decided to Incorporate “The Fund” and filed with the Secretary of State of South Carolina for the “Articles of Incorporation” and filed a 501 (C) (3) tax status which was granted April 24, 2009. We were unable to use the donations for the legal fees and were finally able to make contributions of $900.00 to the Royal Arch Research Assoc., $900.00 to the Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation and $900.00 to the Knights Templar Foundation. Eighty per cent (80%) of the interest of the “Funds” that are generated goes to the three (3) philanthropies and Twenty per cent (20%) is retained in the “principal” in order that the “Fund” will continue to grow. Howard T. Burgess Sr, who was acting as the pro-tem Treasurer then read the report of the Treasurer for the year 2011. Adopted…

The President stated that G. Kent Elkins, our Treasurer for the past several years has asked to resign his office as Treasurer. The President declared the office vacant and Howard T. Burgess Sr was nominated for the office. No other nominations were submitted and Howard T. Burgess was elected Treasurer. The new Treasurer then asked if he had the authority to invest a check that had come from a CD under the name of “The Grand York Rite Charities Fund of SC” and had recently matured and needed to be put back into another CD under the current name, “The Lucius A. and Margaret Todd Fund, Inc. A discussion ensued and it was approved for Sam Tennyson and Glenn Greene to draft a letter to the bank and have it signed by the first 3 elected officers and attested by the Grand Secretary/Recorder. The new Treasurer asked that the Treasurer’s books be audited by a committee. The President appointed Buck Jolley, Grady Lanier and Jerry Owens to do the audit. Sam Tennyson made a motion to donate eighty percent (80%) or no less than $500.00 of more than $900.00. This will be left to the discretion of the Treasurer after he has had an opportunity to see if we have the funds available. 13 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 13

Someone mentioned the property in Georgia that has not been sold yet. It was determined that we should not rush into trying to sell it until the market changes and we could get a better price than had been offered. The President suggested that the “Todd Fund Committee” get the “Craft Room” reinstated to raise funds for the Lucius A. and Margaret B. Todd Fund, Inc. Bob Bean suggested that we begin to more actively solicit funds for the “Todd Fund” which will help “The Todd Fund” continue to grow. Someone suggested that the Presiding Officers should “push” this issue more as they make their travels and the President also mentioned possibly doing a “Golf Tournament or some other fund raiser.” The President then closed the meeting at 1:46 p.m. Adopted… Respectfully submitted,

Carl R. Truesdale (4, 25, 12) Attest: President

Johnnie T. Morris (5, 5, 2) Secretary

THE LUCIUS A. AND MARGARET B. TODD FUND, INC.

We your Audit Committee, certify that we have examined the books and records of the Treasurer and find them to be neatly and accurately kept. All funds have been accounted for. Our report covering the calendar year January 1 through December 31, 2011 is as follows:

SAVINGS Beginning Balance Ending Balance

CD No. 41 411 119-021161: $ 16,905.44 $ 16,915.32 CD No. 9207 1,628.24 1,628.24 CD No. 10755 130.000.00 130,000.00 Total for CD’s $ 148,533.68 $ 148,543.56 Note: CD No. 41 411 119-02111611 was closed Check in Hand at time of audit for Ending Balance which includes $9.88 earned interest.

CHECKING ACCOUNT

Balance – Greenville First Bank, January 1, 2011 $ 4,740.66 Receipts: Earned Interest CD No. 9207 $ 49.74 Earned Interest CD No. 10755 1,494.99 Earned Interest Checking 8.19 $ 1,552.92 Total for which to account $ 6,293.58 Disbursements: Royal Arch Research Assistance $ 900.00 Cryptic Masons Medical Research Fund 900.00 Knights Templar Eye Foundation 900.00 Setzler & Scott, PA 365.36 Balance - Greenville First Bank, December 31, 2011 $ 3,065.36 $ 3,228.22

TOTAL FOR WHICH TO ACCOUNT FOR $ 151,771.78

Fraternally Submitted Audit Committee

Gary B. Jolley

Jerry M. Owens Grady L. Lanier Adopted… 14 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 14

THE LUCIUS A. AND MARGARET B. TODD FUND, INC. (The Grand York Rite Charities Fund of SC)

To: The Grand York Rite Bodies of South Carolina:

The following report for the year 2011 is herewith submitted to the Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of SC, the Most Illustrious Grand Council of SC, and the Right Eminent Grand Commandery of SC:

Balances as of January 1, 2011:

1. CD 41411 119-0211611 (Wells Fargo Bank); Balance as of January 1, 2011 ...... $ 16,905.44 Interest earned during 2011 ...... 9.88 Total as of December 31, 2011 ...... 16,915.32 (Interest Rate: .072) Maturity Date: 2/11/12

2. CD. No. 9207 (Greenville First Bank) Balance as of Jan 1, 2011 & Dec 31, 2011 .... $ 1,628.24 Interest during 2011 (Added to checking) ...... {49.74} Balance as of December 31, 2011 ...... 1,628.24 (Interest Rate: 2.25) Maturity Date: 3/17/12

3. CD No. 10755 (Greenville First Bank) Balance as of January 1, 2011 ...... $130,000.00 $130,000.00 Interest earned during 2011 ...... {1,503.18} Added to Checking ...... { 8.19} (Interest Rate: 2.25) Maturity Date: 12/26/11) {1,552.92}

4. Checking Account (Greenville First Bank) (Opened 9/26/07 with funds) Balance as of January 1, 2011 ...... $ 4,740.68 Interest added from CD #2 & CD #3 ...... 1,552.92 $ 6,293.58 Disbursements: RARA (Royal Arch Research Assistance) ...... $ 900.00 CMMRF (Cryptic Mason Research Foundation) ...... 900.00 KTEF (Knight Templar Eye Foundation) ...... 900.00 Legal Fees (Setzler & Scott, P.A.) ...... 356.36 Total Disbursements – 2011 ...... $(3065.36) Total in Checking Account December 31, 2011...... $ 3,228.22

Total monies to account for December 31, 2011: CD #1, Wells Fargo Bank (CD # 41411 119-0211611) ...... 16,915.32 CD #2, Greenville First Bank (CD #9207) ...... 1,628.24 CD #3, Greenville First Bank (CD # 10755) ...... 130.000.00 Checking Account, Greenville First Bank ...... $ 3,228.22

Total – December 31, 2011 ...... $151,771.78

Respectfully submitted,

G. Kent Elkins (22, 10, 4) Treasurer Adopted… 15 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 15

LIFE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF FREEMASONRY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

SECTION A – GENERAL 1. This program shall be known as “The York Rite Life Membership Fund” of the Grand York Rite Bodies of Freemasonry of South Carolina. Hereafter referred to as the FUND. 2. A “Fund Committee” shall supervise and operate the investment of all monies received. These “Funds” shall be invested in insured instruments; government certificates, certificates of deposit and other such instruments as may be most expedient and advantageous. 3. The Fund Committee shall consist of nine (9) members as follows: The first year, three members shall be appointed by each of the three Grand York Rite Bodies to serve as follows: One member from each Body to serve one year, one member to serve two years and one member to serve three years. The Grand High Priest, Grand Illustrious Master, Grand Commander, the Grand Secretary/Recorder and Grand Treasurer(s) shall serve as ex-officio members. Thereafter, at each annual meeting of the Grand Body, one member shall be appointed to serve for a three-year term. 4. Each year after the Annual meeting of the Last Grand Body, but not later than June 1st of each year, this Fund Committee shall meet and elect from its number an Executive Committee consisting of three, one from each Body, which will manage the Committee activity and coordinate and communicate with the Grand Secretary/Recorder and Grand Treasurer. The Executive Committee will meet at least twice a year and be charged with investing the “funds” in accordance with Section A, Paragraph 2. 5. Any matter that may arise which is not specifically covered by these regulations shall be disposed of at a joint meeting of the M.E. Grand High Priest, the M.I. Grand Master, and the R.E. Grand Commander along with the members of the Fund Committee. The action there taken shall be presented for the approval of the membership at the next following meeting of each Grand Body. 6. The Executive Committee charged with the investment of these funds shall be bonded in an amount approved by the presiding Grand Officers to protect these Funds. “THE FUND” will be audited by the Grand York Rite Audit Committees annually with the reports of those committees presented at each Annual Communication. (AMENDED - 2011)

SECTION B – ELIGIBILITY 1. Any constituent Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, Council of Royal & Select Masters or Commandery of Knights Templar may, by a vote of the members, and in accordance with its By-Laws, participate in the Fund, subject to the provisions here-in-after set forth. 2. Any member, who is in good standing in any participating constituent Body within this Grand Jurisdiction, may become a participant in the Fund and receive a “Life Membership Certificate” by paying into the Fund an amount which shall be determined by formula times annual dues. 3. Any Sir Knight who does not have a “Life Membership” in the Knight Templar Eye Foundation may NOT participate in the Commandery portion of the Fund. This requirement shall apply to any constituent Commandery electing to participate in the Fund, who desires to transfer their existing Life Membership Funds into the Grand York Rite Fund.

SECTION C – COST 1. The entire cost of the purchase of a Life Membership Certificate will be paid by the participating member in accordance with the formula set forth in Section C-3. 2. The formula established shall relate to the amount of annual dues in the members homebody and to that member’s age (nearest birthday) at the time of application for participation in the Fund. 16 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 16

3. The cost of a Life Membership Certificate shall be determined according to the following table:

AGE FACTOR 21-24 ...... 25 x 25-29 ...... 20 x 30-34 ...... 19 x 35-39 ...... 18 x 40-44 ...... 17 x 45-49 ...... 15 x 50-54 ...... 13 x 55-59 ...... 11 x 60-64 ...... 9 x 65 + ...... 7 x

The Constituent Body may add to the above sum an amount to make equal one Unit (or share) of twenty-five dollars, where factored amount is between a multiple of twenty- five; OR they may elect to take this sum from their treasury.

4. Upon receipt of the application for Life Membership by an individual member and payment of the proper amount, the Secretary/Recorder shall transmit to the Fund Committee Chairman the name of the applicant, date of birth and funds received. The Fund Committee Chairman shall deposit the funds received in the Fund Account. The Fund Committee Chairman shall issue the Certificate, which shall become effective on January 1st of the following year.

SECTION D – ADMINISTRATION 1. The administration of the Fund shall be vested in the Life Membership Committee and under the jurisdiction of the M.E. Grand High Priest, the M.I. Grand Master and the R.E. Grand Commander. No Constituent Body shall exercise any control over the funds generated by sales of Life Memberships. 2. Payments in to the fund by the Constituent Bodies shall be in increments of $25.00, which shall constitute one (1) “unit or share.” The investment earnings shall be remitted to the individual Bodies based upon the number of units held by each Body. The Constituent Body shall then be responsible to pay to the Grand Body all dues and assessments of the Grand Body for its members holding Life Membership Certificates. A report of the Fund activity shall be made by the Committee at least annually to each Grand Body and each Constituent Body to its membership at its annual meeting. 3. Disposal of monies from the Fund shall not be made in any other manner except as hereafter presented. 4. The Fund Committee shall be responsible for keeping the records of each individual participating member, the investment of funds and the remittance to each participating Constituent Body, the pro-rata amount of income. The committee shall present a report at each annual meeting of the grand Body and at such other times as may be deemed necessary. Said report shall disclose the number of participants, the amount of invested funds and the distribution of total income to each participating Constituent Body. 5. On of before February 1st of each year all income from investments shall be returned to the participating Constituent Bodies according to their percent of the total amount invested in the Fund. An amount not to exceed two (2) percent of interest received MAY be retained by the Committee for administration, supplies, postage, etc. 17 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 17

6. Upon the holder of a Life Membership Certificate transferring to another Constituent Body within the jurisdiction, the FUND Committee Chairman shall upon notice thereof, transfer on the books of the Fund the fees received for such Life Membership, regardless of by whom the cost of said Life Membership was paid, to the credit of the Constituent Body to whom the transfer was made. Provided that, if the dues of the affiliated Body are greater than the amount of payment from the Fund, the member may pay the difference annually or, he may pay an additional amount into the Fund according to the current formula and thus receive a Life Membership Certificate in the affiliated participating Body. 7. Upon the holder of the Life Membership Certificate demitting from this Grand Jurisdiction to any other and taking a demit from his Body, then the fee for such membership shall remain to the credit of such Body in the future, or upon the death of said member the same shall hold true. No funds shall be transferred to another Grand Jurisdiction. If a Life Member shall demit and then return to this jurisdiction, he shall regain his former paid up status subject to the provisions of Section D, Paragraph 6. 8. Any Constituent Body may, by vote, purchase from its funds a Life Membership Certificate for a member thereof, paying the fee as provided in the formula. 9. When two or more Constituent Bodies consolidate, all monies in the Fund shall be transferred to the credit of the surviving or consolidated Body. 10. Upon the dissolution of any Constituent Body, holders of Life Membership Certificates shall have membership transferred as provided in subdivision 6 of this section. The interest accruing from the Fund remaining to the credit of the dissolved Body shall at the end of the year be added to the principal of the Fund.

11. Constituent Bodies presently having a Life Membership Program may elect to join this program. However, no new Life Membership Programs shall begin.

12. Holders of Life Memberships are subject to all the laws, rules and regulations of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina, A.F.M., the Grand Body and the By-Laws of the Constituent Body and loss of membership by suspension, expulsion or exclusion shall automatically abrogate his Life Membership and any claim to any portion of any fees paid for such Life Membership; but, the Constituent Body of which he was last a member shall continue to receive the income from such funds.

13. No refunds shall be made to any participating member for any reason, except for special contributions provided for in Section E and then only in the manner provided in said section.

14. In the event of the dissolution of The York Rite Life Membership Fund, also referred to as “The Fund”, any monies remaining in “The Fund” shall be returned to the constituent bodies that purchased or owned the units (or shares) at the time of dissolution, prorated on the value at the sale of the securities. (AMEDED 2002)

SECTION E – SPECIAL CONTRIBUTIONS 1. Special contributions may be made to the Fund by individual members or Constituent Bodies above and beyond the amount necessary for the purchase of a Life Membership Certificate in order to create a greater amount of income during the start of the program. Special contributions will be accepted by the committee only in increments of $100.00. 2. Said contributions, plus interest earned, shall be returned to the contributor on request with approval of fund committee. 18 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 18

SECTION F – AMENDMENTS These regulations may be amended in the same manner and by the same process as outlined in the regular By-Laws of the Grand Body with the approval of the other Grand Bodies.

Adopted in all three Grand Bodies, March 13, 1988 Amendments Adopted in all three Grand Bodies, March 14-15, 1999; March 11, 2002; March 18, 2011…

Attest:

Johnnie T. Morris Grand Secretary/Recorder

* See inside of back cover of proceedings for table showing calculations.

INVESTMENTS - YORK RITE LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND DECEMBER 31, 2011

CIT Group, Inc. 7% (Matures 5/1/2015) ...... $ 2,666.32 CIT Group, Inc. 7% (Matures 5/1/2016) ...... 4,435.00 CIT Group, Inc. 7% (Matures 5/1/2017) ...... 6,210.00 1,285 Shrs Bank of America (Preferred Stock Series H 8.20%) ...... 28,398.50 615 Shrs ING Group (Captl Secs 8.5%) ...... 13,394.70 200 Bank of America Corp “BAC” ...... 1,112.00 152 CIT Group Inc New “CIT” ...... 5,300.24 2,166 Energy Transfer Partners LP “ETP” ...... 99,311.10 886 Hospitality Properties Trust (REIT) “HPT” ...... 20,360.28 325 Kinder Morgan Energy “KMP” ...... 27,608.75 500 SCANA Corp New “SCG” ...... 22,530.00 100 Thornburg Mortgage Inc. “THMRQ” ...... 27 88 TravelCenters America LLC ...... 374.00 41,618 Franklin Income “FCISX” 5.94% ...... 88,230.16 2,000 Nuveen Qual Pref Inc 2 “JPS” 8.42% ...... 15,660.00 2,281 Putnam Premier Income “PPT” 6.93% ...... 11,838.89 Cash Reserves ...... 110.95 BBIF Money Fund Class 2 ...... 12,235.00 5.0 Units CRE Strategic Opportunity Fund, LLC (Held by: NBSC) ...... 50,000.00

TOTAL ASSETS AS OF 12/31/2011 ...... $ 409,870.40 19 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 19

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND

To: The Grand York Rite Bodies of South Carolina:

We, your Life Membership Fund Committee submit the following report for the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011:

Beginning Cash Balance January 1, 2011 - Bank of America ...... $ 33,479.99 Income: Dues Rec’d from Members ...... $ 7,750.00 Transfer from Invstmnt A/C ...... 20,000.00 CRE Strategic Opp. Fund Earnings ...... 7,251.05 Total Income ...... $ 35,001.05

Expenses: 2010 Life Membership Payouts ... $ 23,591.75 Purchase Addt’nl Shares ...... 25,000.00 CRE Strategic Opprtnty Fund Postage ...... 18.21 Total Expenses ...... $ 48,609.96 Ending Balance December 31, 2011 ...... $ 19,871.08 Balance of Wealth Management A/C Dec.31, 2011 .... $ 359,870.40 5.0 Units CRE Strategic Opportunity Fund ...... 50,000.00 Total Fund Balance ...... $ 409,870.40

* Note that checks to the constituent bodies paid in January 2012 were a total of $24,664.15. A list of the assets held in the name of the Grand York Rite Bodies of South Carolina, Life Fund Committee is attached to and part of this report. (They are listed on the bottom of page 18. We are pleased to report there are now 1,498 participants in the program. We have added 20 new members from the previous year. The total of the cash and assets listed in the fund are $429,741.48.

Respectfully submitted,

A. Glenn Greene III (35, 38, 8), Chairman G. Kent Elkins (22, 10, 4), Secretary William R. Logan (37, 21, 5) Floyd Goff (4, 25, 12) J. Gordon Cartrette (35, 38, 10) Albert J. Wyatt (15, 8, 15) Johnnie T. Morris (5, 5, 2) Phillip Russell (1, 1, 1) H. Ted Burgess (7, 4, 11) Adopted…

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REPORT OF AUDIT - YORK RITE LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND

To: The Grand York Rite Bodies of South Carolina: We have this day, March 11, 2012, examined the books of the Chairman and Administrator of the York Rite Perpetual Life Membership Fund Committee and find them neatly and correctly kept and all funds accounted for. The balance of the Cash Account and investment Funds are as follows: Cash Account, Bank of America ...... $ 19,871.08 Investment Fund, Merrill Lynch ...... 359,870.40 Investment Fund, CRE Strategic Opportunity Fund ...... 50,000.00

Total Fund Balance, December 31, 2011 ...... $ 409,870.40

Fraternally submitted,

Douglas G. Lee, Chairman, PMIGM (55, 42, 18)

Lee Roy Bruce, PGC (41, 23, 14) G. Kent Elkins, PGHP (22, 10, 4)

Adopted…

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TIME AND PLACE

To: The Grand York Rite Bodies of South Carolina: An invitation has been received from the York Rite Bodies of Conway and Myrtle Beach to host the Grand York Rite Bodies meeting in 2013, 2014 and 2015 at the Landmark Resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Your Committee on Time and Place recommends that we accept the proposal subject to acceptable details with the Grand Secretary/Recorder Johnnie T. Morris. The meeting in 2013 will begin with the Grand Commandery Religious Service on Sunday, March 10, 2013 and end on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. The meeting in 2014 will begin with the Grand Commandery Religious Service on Sunday, March 9, 2014 and end on Tuesday, March 11, 2014. The meeting in 2015 will begin with the Grand Commandery Religious Service on Sunday, March 8, 2015 and end on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. We have been informed that the rates will remain relatively the same and with the same contract arrangements.

Fraternally submitted,

Carl Truesdale, PGHP (4, 25, 12), Chairman

Robert W. Kendrick, PMIGM (22, 10, 4) Richard Sealy, PREGC (15, 8, 15) Adopted… 21 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 21

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CONSTITUENT BODIES, PRESIDING OFFICERS AND SECRETARY/RECORDERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA CITY CHAPTER COUNCIL COMMANDERY SECRETARY-RECORDER ABBEVILLE (864) 459-8073 HESPERIAN # 17 DeSAUSSURE # 16 No ABBEVILLE 4th Monday - 3rd Mon in Dec No Recess Norman Slye Ken Hanna " William McCurry 7:30 No Refreshments 3582 Hwy 20 PO Box 1840 " 601 N Main 300 Brooks Street Due West SC 29639 McCormick SC 29835 " Abbeville SC 29620 Clinton Lodge No. 3 2nd District 864-379-8553 864-993-3714 " (864) 328-5496 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH OF BODIES RITE YORK GRAND AIKEN (803) 649-6452 KADOSHLAYAH # 41 AIKEN # 23 AIKEN # 14 AIKEN 1st Tuesday No Recess Brian A Armstrong Brian A Armstrong Jon S Majerus Gary B Hinson 8:00 Refreshments 7:15 216 Hartwell Dr 216 Hartwell Dr 750 Lanham Rd 4 Bolin Ct 443 Laurens Street Aiken SC 29803 Aiken SC 29803 Edgefield SC 29824 N Augusta SC 29841 Aiken Lodge No. 156 2nd District 803-648-2506 803-648-2506 803-279-2664 (803) 278-3236

ANDERSON (864) 225-7440 BURNING BUSH #7 WYNNE #4 ANDERSON #11 ANDERSON 4th Tuesday 3rd Mon Dec Recess Jul James W Barr James W Barr Justin C Parnell H Ted Burgess 7:30 No refreshments 106 Banabus Ln 106 Banabus Ln 116 Redwood Dr 114 Susie Road 118 1/2 E. Benson St. Anderson SC 29621 Anderson SC 29621 Belton SC 29627 Belton SC 29627 Hiram Lodge No. 68 3rd District 864-332-1611 864-332-1611 864-245-5842 (864) 338-8816

CAMDEN (803) 432-4410 RISING STAR #4 LAFAYETTE #25 CAMDEN #12 CAMDEN 3rd Tuesday No Recess Joseph G Girard Ronald L Broome Christoph Watkins Carl R Truesdale 7:30 Refreshments 6:45 1693 Green Hill Rd 701 Scout Cabin Rd 29 Bushnell Ct 2125 Airline Dr 833 John G Richards Rd Lugoff SC 29078 Kershaw SC 29067 Lugoff SC 29078 Camden SC 29020 Kershaw Lodge No. 29 5th District 803-420-4858 803-475-5314 803-438-5985 (803) 432-2539

CHARLESTON (843) 571-7587 CAROLINA #1 ENOCH #1 SOUTH CAROLINA #1 CHARLESTON 3rd Tuesday Recess Jul & Aug William F Martin II Paul A Pearson William T Corbin Lloyd F Christopher

7:30 Refreshments 6:45 115 Queensbury Cir 115 Jean Wells Dr 1001 Simmons 2931 Foxhall Rd 1285 Orange Grove Road Goose Creek SC 29445 Goose Creek SC 29445 Mt Pleasant SC 29464 Charleston SC 29414 Charleston Masonic Temple 1st District 843-571-4699 843-572-9632 843-884-0209 (843) 571-2709

CHESTER (803) 385-2628 FRANKLIN #9 JACOB T. BARRON #22 CHESTER #7 CHESTER 3rd Thursday No Recess David M Sealy M Scott Hill Leroy Broxton W Penn Colvin 7:30 No refreshments 610 Calvary Church Rd 4229 Motorcross Trl 55 Courtney Rd PO Box 211 125 Main Street Chester SC 29706 Edgemoor SC 29712 Winnsboro SC 29180 Chester SC 29706 22 Chester Lodge No. 18 4th District 803-581-5633 803-789-7707 803-635-6176 (803) 789-5247 CONSTITUENT BODIES, PRESIDING OFFICERS AND SECRETARY/RECORDERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 23

CITY CHAPTER COUNCIL COMMANDERY SECRETARY-RECORDER CHERAW No Phone EXCELSIOR #23 EXCELSIOR #9 No CHERAW 4th Tuesday Recess Jun, Jul & Aug Luke Perdue Richard R Lee " William L Wicker 7:30 Refreshments 6:30 1330 Womble Hill Rd 223 Wilson Brock Lane " 100 State Road 210 3rd Street, Cheraw Chesterfield SC 29709 Cheraw SC 29520 " Cheraw SC 29520 Cheraw Lodge No. 15 5th District 843-623-6044 none " (843) 537-3324 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH OF BODIES RITE YORK GRAND CLEMSON (864) 654-4562 LIVING ARCH #21 LIVING ARCH #32 S. MANER MARTIN #17 CLEMSON 2nd Tuesday Recess Jun & Jul Ronald L Dodson Thomas Hayden Jr James W Lyle J Frank Gilliland 7:00 Light Refreshments 210 D St 207 Holden Dr 515 Robin Hood Dr 411 S Elm St 372 College Ave Westminister SC 29693 Clemson SC 29631 Seneca SC 29678 Pendleton SC 29670 Clemson Lodge No. 254 3rd District 864-647-7123 864-654-4943 864-647-2846 (864) 646-7167

COLUMBIA (803) 256-2538 COLUMBIA #5 UNION #5 COLUMBIA #2 COLUMBIA 2nd Wednesday Recess Jul Garland R Harman Henry R Garnett James C Clifford John A Bearden 8:00 Supper 7:00 1 Hatrick Ct 119 Oak Ln 2105 Winsor Rd PO Box 7724 1518 Hampton St Columbia SC 29209 Cayce SC 29033 Cayce SC 29033 Columbia SC 29202 Hampton St. Masonic Temple 2nd District 803-783-1946 803-796-1921 803-939-1669 (803) 796-4774

CONWAY (843) 248-2952 HORRY #48 KINGSTON #36 CONWAY #25 CONWAY 4th Monday (Dec 1st Fri.) No Recess John Kirby William Young Dickran Mgrdechian Kenneth R Brackens 7:30 Dinner at 7:00 PO Box 792 1651 Sumerline Ln 6301 Dawn Ct 2742 Cultra Rd 15 Ave., Conway Mullins SC 29574 Loris SC 29569 Myrtle Beach SC 29579 Conway SC 29526 Conway Lodge No. 65 6th District 843-464-0506 843-504-4555 843-903-6848 (843) 365-5427

EASLEY No Phone PICKENS#47 PICKENS #34 EASLEY #21 EASLEY 1st Tuesday Recess Jun, Jul & Aug Robert M McLean Fred A Tompkins George T Livingston Clarence Elton Turner 7:30 Supper w/Work Only 300 Stallion Rd 304 Clemson Ave 205 King Circle 147 Summit Dr 439 NE Main St Greenville SC 29617 Greenville SC 29611 Easley SC 29640 Easley SC 29640 Bates Lodge #189 3rd District 864-294-0973 864-269-5934 864-855-0497 (864) 859-4682

FLORENCE (843) 667-6727 CAMPBELL #31 CEPHAS #13 FLORENCE #10 FLORENCE 2nd Monday No Meeting - March Thomas Knotts Ricky C Freeman Donald P Vause Robert J Bean Sr 7:30 Meal at 7:00 1725 Grant Rd 109 Fulton Rd 806 Fiesta Ln PO Box 5059 3019 S. Cashua Dr. Pamplico SC 29583 Darlington SC 29532 Florence SC 29506 Florence SC 29502

Florence Masonic Temple 6th District 843-493-5583 843-393-3365 843-669-3301 (843) 662-1643 23 24

CONSTITUENT BODIES, PRESIDING OFFICERS AND SECRETARY/RECORDERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA CITY CHAPTER COUNCIL COMMANDERY SECRETARY-RECORDER GAFFNEY (864) 487-5133 GAFFNEY #55 POTTER #42 GAFFNEY #18 GAFFNEY 1st Thursday No Recess Billy W Humphries James J Holmes James J Holmes S Todd Humphries 7:30 Refreshments 6:45 222 Plantation Dr 105 Redbud Ln 105 Redbud Ln 537 Childers Rd 219 E. Floyd Baker Blvd. Gaffney SC 29340 Gaffney SC 29340 Gaffney SC 29340 Gaffney SC 29340 Granard Lodge No. 186 4th District 864-489-2339 864-489-7022 864-489-7022 (864)812-4136 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH OF BODIES RITE YORK GRAND GEORGETOWN No Phone WINYAH #45 WINYAH #24 WINYAH #24 GEORGETOWN 4th Tuesday - 3rd Tues Dec Recess Jun, Jul & Aug Mark A Mann Michael F Evans John J Pope David Evans 8:00 Eat at 7:00 601 Loril St PO Box 323 667 Pope Rd PO Box 323 E Side Hwy 17S/2617 S Fraser St Georgetown SC 29440 Johnsonville SC 29555 Hemingway SC 29554 Johnsonville SC 29555 Winyah Lodge No. 40 1st District (843) 833-0441 843-992-2142 843-558-2820 (843) 992-2120

GREENVILLE (864) 233-4201 CYRUS #22 ALPHA #10 GREENVILLE #4 GREENVILLE 2nd Monday Recess Jun, Jul & Aug James R Humphreys Jr Roy E Noel Richard L Swecker Earl P Hudgens Jr 7:30 Supper at 6:30 3 Notchwood Ct 1236 Burns Dr 600 Hunts Br Rd #322 545 N Martin Rd 222 Howe Street Greenville SC 29611 Seneca SC 29679 Greenville SC 29617 Easley SC 29640 Walden Lodge No. 274 3rd District 864-246-4682 864-973-4829 864-294-7641 (864) 836-8985

GREENWOOD (864) 223-4553 GREENWOOD #37 MAXWELL #21 GREENWOOD #5 GREENWOOD 2nd Monday Recess Jun & Jul Thomas Hipp Jay Thompson Robert J F Elsner John W Busbin 7:30 Refreshments 7:00 134 Clifton St 113 Bedford Rd 8 Abbeville St 55 Strawberry Ln 121 Bailey Circle Greenwood SC 29649 Greenwood SC 29649 Due West SC 29639 Donalds SC 29638 Greenwood Lodge No. 91 2nd District 864-229-7170 none 864-379-2247 864-861-4677

HAMPTON No Phone DELTA #20 ALLENDALE #28 HAMPTON #23 HAMPTON 3rd Thursday No Recess Otto Haversat Craig Dopson Patrick Lerch Ronald G Winn

7:30 Supper 7:00 107 Winsor Rd PO Box 279 609 Shaw Dr 605 Shaw Dr Hwy 278, Elm Street Beaufort SC 29906 St Helena SC 29920 Hampton SC 29924 Hampton SC 29924 Evergreen Lodge No. 153 1st District 843-812-5260 843-838-3281 803-943-2065 (803) 943-2344

LANCASTER (803) 285-6806 KEYSTONE # 19 WITHERSPOON # 33 LANCASTER # 19 LANCASTER 3rd Tuesday No recess Emerson Couch Emerson Couch Carroll T Jenkins J Frank Phillips 7:30 Refreshments 6:30 1920 New Cut Rd 1920 New Cut Rd 8799 Hwy 207 3829 Mining Rd 300 W. Gay Street Lancaster SC 29720 Lancaster SC 29720 Pageland SC 29728 Kershaw SC 29067 24 Jackson Lodge No. 53 5th District 803-286-0063 803-286-0063 803-672-2343 (803) 804-7267 25

CONSTITUENT BODIES, PRESIDING OFFICERS AND SECRETARY/RECORDERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA CITY CHAPTER COUNCIL COMMANDERY SECRETARY-RECORDER LAURENS (864) 984-2011 RISING SUN # 6 ADONIRAM # 2 LAURENS # 13 LAURENS 4th Tuesday Recess June, Jul, Aug Gerry L Morgan George P Latta Dennis E Case Charlie A Chapman Jr 7:00 No refreshments 2518 W Georgia Rd 8742 Hwy 92 11 N Beaver Lane 688 W Ridgeway Rd 316 Hillcrest Dr Piedmont SC 29673 Enoree SC 29335 Greenville SC 29609 Honea Path SC 29654 Palmetto Lodge No. 19 3rd District 864-915-4484 864-384-3224 864-553-4765 (864) 444-1956 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH OF BODIES RITE YORK GRAND MARION (843) 423-1365 MARION #35 HIRAM # 38 DELPHI #8 MARION 3rd Tuesday No Recess Ed Suggs Thomas H Lee Jr Robert D Norton III Robert J Bean Jr 7:30 No Meal unless OV (7:00) 1115 Reta St 3443 Hwy 57 S 815 Bethea St 1807 Old River Rd 205 E. Godbold Street Conway SC 29526 Dillon SC 29536 Latta SC 29565 Fork SC 29543 Clinton Lodge No. 60 6th District 843-381-0156 843-774-9541 843-752-1020 (843) 464-1294

MYRTLE BEACH (843) 448-3047 MYRTLE BEACH # 64 MYRTLE BEACH # 52 MYRTLE BEACH # 22 MYRTLE BEACH 1st Wednesday No Recess Jon Harris John A Johnson Ronald T Elvis Sr Norman L Neitzel 7:30 Refreshments 7:00 260 Youpon Dr 1036 Vestry Dr 4404 Hwy 701 S 92 Dubose Loop 905 Hwy 501 Conway SC 29526 Murrells Inlet SC 29576 Conway SC 29527 Murrells Inlet SC 29576 Myrtle Beach Lodge No. 353 6th District 843-347-9567 843-450-5310 843-283-8085 (843) 651-8628

NEWBERRY (803) 321-0363 SIGNET # 18 ORIENTAL # 17 NEWBERRY # 6 NEWBERRY 2nd Monday Recess Jun, Jul & Aug James E Boozer Gerald L Carver James W Johnston Ralph F Bryan 7:30 No refreshments 330 Darron Boozer Rd 905 Ridgewood Harbor Rd 928 Bear Pt 2221 Wilson Rd 1304 Caldwell St. Prosperity SC 29127 Waterloo SC 29384 Chapin SC 29036 Newberry SC 29108 Amity Lodge No. 87 2nd District 803-364-3359 864-677-4631 803-206-8977 (803) 276-5943

ORANGEBURG (803) 536-0379 EUREKA # 13 PETROS # 11 ORANGEBURG # 9 ORANGEBURG 2nd Tuesday Possible Recess Jul & Aug Thomas Blackwood James E Evans Hugh Taylor Dana P Rickards

8:00 Supper 7:15 PO Box 60998 2345 Charleston Rd SE 231 Jasper St 5411 Bamberg Rd US Hwy 301 North N Charleston SC 29419 Orangeburg SC 29115 Orangeburg SC 29115 Cope SC 29038 Shiboleth Lodge No. 28 1st District 843-926-5788 803-516-1635 803-347-1413 (803) 536-9980

SPARTANBURG (864) 585-5135 CHICORA #33 BLAKE #19 SPARTANBURG #3 SPARTANBURG 2nd Monday - 3rd Mon in March No Recess Jerry W Hill Jr G Peters David F Ervin Jr George R Peters 7:30 No meal unless OV 145 Suffolk Rd 154 Meagan Dr PO Box 1816 PO Box 878 190 W. Main Street Spartanburg SC 29316 Moore SC 29369 Cowpens SC 29330 Duncan SC 29334 25 Spartan Lodge No. 70 4th District 864-354-5399 864-266-3679 864-463-4525 864-804-6530 26

CONSTITUENT BODIES, PRESIDING OFFICERS AND SECRETARY/RECORDERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA CITY CHAPTER COUNCIL COMMANDERY SECRETARY-RECORDER SUMTER (803) 773-9518 BEULAH #25 SEYMOUR #15 SUMTER #20 SUMTER 2nd Tuesday No Recess John E Gardenhire Lawrence W Braxton Marcell R Merolli Lawrence Craig Cagle 8:00 Refreshments 7:00 2525 McCrays Mill Rd 18 Edgewood Dr 3050 British Ln 850 Gray Fox Trail 215 Alice Drive Sumter SC 29154 Sumter SC 29150 Sumter SC 29153 Sumter SC 29154 Sumter Lodge No. 364 5th District 803-406-0022 803-773-0250 803-494-3726 (803) 968-4824 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH OF BODIES RITE YORK GRAND UNION No Phone POINSETT #16 PINCKNEY #27 UNION #16 UNION 2nd Monday No Recess Mike Lancaster James Lancaster Roger Gregory Dean Tollison 7:30 No Refreshments 279 Deepwater Rd 274 Woodhaven Dr 119 Royal Oak Dr 1957 Jonesville Hwy Hwy 176 (Duncan Bypass) Union SC 29379 Union SC 29379 Union SC 29379 Union SC 29379 Union Lodge No. 75 4th District 864-427-1634 864-427-7590 864-427-1462 (864) 427-1023

YORK No Phone MACKEY #15 ABSOLOM CODY #8 ROCK HILL #15 YORK 3rd Monday No Recess Bobby Adkins Tommy C Adams Steven D Armstrong David Richards 7:00 1503 McFarland Rd 1966 Chester Hwy 4520 Samuel Lane 2576 Filbert Hwy 91 Stoney Brook Dr, York York SC 29745 York SC 29745 Clover SC 29710 Clover SC 29710 Philanthropic Lodge No. 32 4th District 803-684-7213 803-684-5865 803-222-4500 (803) 628-5943

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PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

MOST EXCELLENT

GRAND ROYAL ARCH

CHAPTER

OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Two Hundred First Annual Convocation

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina MARCH 12, 2012, A∴I∴ 2542

OFFICIATING Robert J. Bean, Jr., M∴ E∴ Grand High Priest Johnnie T. Morris, R∴ E∴ Grand Secretary

ELECTED Grady Lee Lanier, Jr., M∴ E∴ Grand High Priest Johnnie T. Morris, R∴ E∴ Grand Secretary 28 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 28

OFFICERS OF GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SC 2011-2012

ELECTED Robert J. Bean, Jr. (31) ...... M. E. Grand High Priest 1807 Old River Rd., Fork 29543, Phone (843) 464-1294 (Kimberly) Grady Lee Lanier, Jr. (16) ...... R. E. Deputy Grand High Priest 632 Bob Little Rd., Jonesville 29353, Phone (864) 674-6561 (Brenda) Marcus L. Burdette (7) ...... R. E. Grand King 910 Old Bell Rd., Iva, SC 29655, Phone (864) 348-7080 (Susan) A. Glenn Greene, III (35) ...... R. E. Grand Scribe 815 Bethea Ext., Latta, SC 29565, Phone (843) 752-1020 (Beth) H. Ted Burgess (7) ...... R. E. Grand Treasurer 114 Susie Rd., Belton 29627, Phone (864) 338-8816 (Mary) Johnnie T. Morris (5) ...... R. E. Grand Secretary Post Office Box 7463, Columbia 29202, Phone (803) 799-9159 (Judy) Haywood Fowler (48) ...... E. Grand Chaplain 669 Wright Rd., Tabor City, NC 28463, Phone (910) 653-5795 (Darla)

APPOINTED Robert Norton (35) ...... E. Grand Captain of the Host 2366 Cooper Ct., Marion 29571, Phone (843)250-0988 (Terrie Lyn) Buster Rogers (35) ...... E. Grand Principal Sojourner 2226 Old River Rd.., Fork 29543, Phone (843) 464-9848 (Irene) Lee Duncan (47) ...... E. Grand Royal Arch Captain PO Box 1108., Easley 29641, Phone (864) 908-2523 (Michelle) S. Todd Humphries (55) ...... E. Grand Master of Third Veil 537 Childers Rd., Gaffney 29340, Phone (864)812-4136 (Jennifer) Tony Bizakis (15) ...... E. Grand Master of Second Veil 311 Stephanie Ln., Rock Hill 29730, Phone (803) 327-0621 (Marcia) Vic Phillips (31) ...... E. Grand Master of First Veil 2738 Rainier St.., Florence 29505, Phone (843) 662-8126 (Edna) Jerry O. Glenn (22) ...... E. Grand Sentinel 218 S. Wingate Rd., Greenville 29605, Phone (864) 277-2190 (Celia)

R. E. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND HIGH PRIESTS Walter Cal Disher II (13) ...... First District 174 Mims Rd., Harleyville 29448, Phone (843) 462-7248 (Laura) Joel Casey (41) ...... Second District 1913 Pisgah Rd.., N. Augusta 29841, Phone (803) 279-8419 (Sherry) Todd Rush (6) ...... Third District 305 Sweetgum St., Laurens 29360, Phone (864) 983-2014 (Melissa) Barry Bruce (15) ...... Fourth District 2390 Will Rd., York 29745, Phone (803) 684-4117 (Becky) V. Wayne Jones (25) ...... Fifth District 105 Quarter Mile Rd., Sumter 29153, Phone (803) 469-2817 Ricky C. Freeman (31) ...... Sixth District 109 Fulton Rd.., Darlington 29532, Phone (843) 393-3365 (Reecie)

OFFICERS OF GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER Edmund D. Harrison ...... M. E. General Grand High Priest PO Box 737352, Elmhurst, NY 11373, Phone (718) 592-0529 Bobby Joe Kitchen ...... R.E. S.E. Regional Deputy General Grand High Priest 83 Crown Point Rd., Hubert, NC 28539, Phone (910) 326-4911 (Crystal) Larry E. Gray ...... R.E. General Grand Secretary PO Box 128, Greenfield, IN 46140-0128, Phone (317) 467-3600 (Rita) 29 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 29

ROBERT J. BEAN, JR. M.E. GRAND HIGH PRIEST PRESIDING March 12, 2012 30 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 30

GRADY L. LANIER, JR. M.E. GRAND HIGH PRIEST ELECTED March 12, 2012 31 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 31

GRADY LEE LANIER, JR. MOST EXCELLENT GRAND HIGH PRIEST

Grady Lee Lanier, Jr. was born in Greenville, S.C. October 31, 1946. He is the son of Grady Lee Lanier, Sr. and Pauline Hicks Lanier of Union, S.C. He attended Union High School and after graduation attended Cecil’s Business College in Spartanburg, S.C. He served in the U S Army National Guard for ten years. Grady is married to the former Brenda G. Davis of Union, S.C. and they attend Mon-Aetna Baptist Church in Union, S.C. They have three children, Sandy L. Greene, Lexa L. Jones, and Susan L. Clayton. Grady has five grandchildren, Tyler and Maddox Greene, Rebecca and Davis Jones, and Elizabeth Clayton. Grady retired from AT&T after forty one years of service on September 27 2007. He was a Switching Electronics Installation Technician for the upstate of South Carolina. In October 1968, Grady was raised to the sublime Degree of Master Mason in Union Lodge 75. He served as Worshipful Master in 1998 and 2001. He served as Excellent High Priest of Poinsett Chapter No. 16 in 2005; and is a member of the Grand Convention of Anointed High Priest. Grady was appointed in 2009 as the Grand Representative of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Wisconsin. In 2004 he served as Illustrious Master of Pinckney Council No. 27. Received the Thrice Illustrious Master Degree in 2005 and was appointed to the fourth District Education in the Grand Council in 2008. Grady was elected Eminent Commander of Union Commandery No. 16 in 2003 and 2007. He is a member of the Knight Crusaders of the Cross. Grady was the Grand Commandery District Representative of the Fourth District in 2008. Grady was nominated and elected Grand Scribe of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina in 2009. Grady is a member of the Knights of the York Cross of Honor Palmetto Priory # 54; Palmetto York Rite College No.70; Past Sovereign Master of AMD Piedmont Council 440; , Palmetto Forest No. 206; Samuel HJ Womack Council No. 20 Knight Masons; Super Excellent Master; and is a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason in the Valley of Columbia, Orient of South Carolina.

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOST EXCELLENT GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA

OPENING SESSION Monday, March 12, 2012 The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina was opened in ample form at the Landmark Resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Monday, March 12, 2012, at 2:00 p. m., for the Annual Convocation, with the following officers in their stations:

ELECTED

Robert J. Bean, Jr. (31) ...... M. E. Grand High Priest Grady Lee Lanier, Jr. (16) ...... R. E. Deputy Grand High Priest Marcus L. Burdette (7) ...... R. E. Grand King A. Glenn Greene, III (35) ...... R. E. Grand Scribe H. Ted Burgess (7) ...... R. E. Grand Treasurer Johnnie T. Morris (5) ...... R. E. Grand Secretary Haywood Fowler (48) ...... E. Grand Chaplain APPOINTED

Robert Norton (35) ...... E. Grand Captain of the Host Buster Rogers (35) ...... E. Grand Principal Sojourner Lee Duncan (47) ...... E. Grand Royal Arch Captain S. Todd Humphries (55) ...... E. Grand Master of Third Veil Tony Bizakis (15) ...... E. Grand Master of Second Veil Vic Phillips (31) ...... E. Grand Master of First Veil Jerry O. Glenn (22) ...... E. Grand Sentinel

R. E. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND HIGH PRIESTS

Walter Cal Disher, II (13) ...... First District Joel Casey (41) ...... Second District Todd Rush (6) ...... Third District Barry Bruce (15) ...... Fourth District V. Wayne Jones (25) ...... Fifth District Ricky C. Freeman (31) ...... Sixth District

MOST EXCELLENT PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS

* James W. Alewine (7) L. Aubrey Haynes (4) * Robert V. Pinkston (1) Robert J. Bean, Sr. (48) * W. Jay Horne (37) J. Allen Prescott (25) * Marvin O. Burton (21) * J. C. Hubbard, Jr. (21) * Larry S. Rhodes (21) Lloyd F. Christopher (1) * Robert H. Jackson, Jr. (15) Dana P. Rickards (13) Michael E. Copeland (7) * G. Ray Marsh (7) Rawl J. Scheibler (5) * Walter P. Davis (22) Gary N. Martin (55) Charles M. Schofield (5) * V. Ronald DuBose (1) Joseph L. McGee (5)(Hon) Carl R. Truesdale (4) * G. Kent Elkins * Sam D. McJunkin (21) * Albert J. Wyatt (15) Floyd W. Goff (4) * Eric A. Meace (64)

* Absent 33 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 33

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS AND RETURNS

To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina: We find 17 Grand Officers, 12 Past Grand High Priests and 25 Representatives of Subordinate Chapters present and entitled to vote in this Annual Convocation. Fraternally submitted,

Douglas G. Lee (55), Chairman Albert J. Wyatt (15) Hal Gregory (19) Johnnie T. Morris (5) Adopted. H. Ted Burgess (7)

SUMMARY Grand Officers Present ...... 17 Past Grand High Priests Present ...... 12 Past Grand High Priests Honorary Present ...... 1 Number of Chapters ...... 27 Number of Chapters Represented ...... 25 Members, 12/31/2011 ...... 4,234 Members, 12/31/2010 ...... 4,618 Net Loss ...... -384

REPRESENTATIVES OF SUBORDINATE CHAPTERS 2012 No. Chapter City Representative 1 ...... Carolina ...... Charleston ...... William F. Martin II 4 ...... Rising Star ...... Camden ...... Joseph G. Girard 5 ...... Columbia ...... Columbia ...... Garland R. Harman 6 ...... Rising Sun ...... Laurens ...... Johnnie Bolt 7 ...... Burning Bush ...... Anderson ...... James W. Barr 9 ...... Franklin ...... Chester ...... W. Penn Colvin 13 ...... Eureka ...... Orangeburg ...... Thomas Blackwood 15 ...... Mackey ...... York ...... Bill Summerville 16 ...... Poinsett ...... Union ...... Jamie Seymore 17 ...... Hesperian ...... Abbeville ...... None 18 ...... Signet ...... Newberry ...... James E. Boozer 19 ...... Keystone ...... Lancaster ...... Frank Phillips 20 ...... Delta ...... Hampton ...... Ben Hadwin 21 ...... Living Arch ...... Clemson ...... Ronald Dodson 22 ...... Cyrus ...... Greenville ...... Terry Pruitt 23 ...... Excelsior ...... Cheraw ...... None 25 ...... Beulah ...... Sumter ...... Marcell R. Merolli 31 ...... Campbell ...... Florence ...... Thomas Knotts 33 ...... Chicora ...... Spartanburg ...... Doug Knauer 35 ...... Marion ...... Marion ...... Tom Lee 37 ...... Greenwood ...... Greenwood ...... John Busbin 41 ...... Kadoshlayah ...... Aiken ...... Brian A. Armstrong 45 ...... Winyah ...... Georgetown ...... David Evans 47 ...... Pickens ...... Easley ...... Robert McLean 48 ...... Horry ...... Conway ...... Ron Elvis 55 ...... Gaffney ...... Gaffney ...... Jack Holmes 64 ...... Myrtle Beach ...... Myrtle Beach ...... Ron Elvis 34 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 34

MOTIONS

On motion of Grady Lee Lanier, Jr., It was RESOLVED, that reading of the minutes of the last Annual Convocation be dispensed with, printed copies are in the hands of the representatives, and they be approved as printed. On motion of Marcus L. Burdette, It was RESOLVED, that all Royal Arch Masons in good standing be admitted to seats in this Grand Convocation.

PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS PRESENT WELCOMED

Twelve (12) of the twenty six living PGHP were welcomed by the M. E. Grand High Priest, and thanked for their support, advice and cooperation during the past years. The R.E. Grand Secretary read the names of the PGHP not present as noted on the bottom of page 32 and below.

ABSENCES NOTED OF PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS

R. E. Johnnie T. Morris, Grand Secretary called attention to the absence of M. E. Past Grand High Priests: James W. Alewine, Marvin O. Burton, Walter P. Davis, V. Ronald Dubose, G. Kent Elkins W. Jay Horne, J. C. Hubbard, Robert H. Jackson, Jr., G. Ray Marsh, Sam D. McJunkin, Eric A. Meace, Robert V. Pinkston, Larry S. Rhodes, and

Albert J. Wyatt.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES

To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina:

Your Committee wishes to report that no actions were received or taken by this Committee during the past year and that peace and harmony prevail in our Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery. On behalf of the Grand York Rite Bodies of South Carolina, we remain,

Respectfully submitted,

Lloyd F. Christopher (1) Chairman Don S. Blair (33) Robert D. Yonce (41) Adopted…

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON HONORARY PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS

To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina:

Your committee on Honorary Past Most Excellent Grand High Priests, after careful consideration, has determined that no recommendations for this high honor will be made. Anyone wishing to make recommendations to this committee is urged to submit your nominations as far in advance of the annual communication as possible. This request is made in order to give the committee members ample time to distribute the material and properly consider the information. The committee moves that this report be accepted.

Fraternally submitted,

G. Kent Elkins (22), Chairman G. Ray Marsh (7) Lloyd F. Christopher (1) Adopted… 35 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 35

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

The Grand Representatives were recognized and congratulated on the service that they were rendering Capitular Masonry. They were urged to keep our Grand Representatives in other Grand Jurisdictions informed of the happenings in South Carolina.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT Alaska ...... Tommy Blackwood Arizona ...... Robert J. Bean, Sr. Belgium ...... Gary N. Martin British Columbia ...... John T. Dickson Colorado ...... W. Penn Colvin Connecticut ...... Joseph L. McGee Delaware ...... D. Samuel Tennyson Florida ...... David J. DeChant Georgia ...... Charles M. Schofield ...... Lloyd F. Christopher Idaho ...... Michael E. Copeland India ...... Doug Knauer Indiana ...... Douglas L. Amyx Ireland ...... T. Henry Waldrep Israel ...... Haywood Fowler Italy ...... William R. Logan Kentucky ...... George R. Peters Maine ...... James J. Holmes Manitoba ...... Gerald L. Carver Maryland ...... Robert J. Bean, Jr. Michigan ...... Marcus Burdette Mississippi ...... Grenfell M. Leonard Missouri ...... Dean Tollison Nebraska ...... Jerry O. Glenn New Hampshire ...... J. Frank Gilliland North Dakota ...... Charles E. Mackey Nova Scotia ...... Delbert R. Hayden Ohio ...... Carl R. Truesdale Oklahoma ...... Phillip G. Russell Oregon ...... J. Sam Burton Philippines ...... Douglas G. Lee Quebec ...... Robert Elsner Queensland ...... Johnnie L. Bolt South Dakota ...... Earl P. Hudgens, Jr. Tennessee ...... Floyd W. Goff, Sr. Texas ...... Gary B. Jolley Vermont ...... A. Glenn Greene, III Virginia ...... Hugh J. Bickley West Virginia ...... L. Aubrey Haynes Wisconsin ...... Grady L. Lanier, Jr.

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2011 – 2012 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

The Grand High Priest announced the following committees for 2011-2012: APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES: Lloyd F. Christopher (1), Chairman; Don S. Blair (33) Robert D. Yonce (41)  AUDITING: G. Kent Elkins (22), Chairman; Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (41) Douglas Lee (55) * R. Henry Brown (4) BY-LAWS: Albert J. Wyatt (15), Chairman; Gerald L. Carver (37) Floyd W. Goff (4) CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS: G. Kent Elkins (22), Chairman; Floyd W. Goff (4) Gary N. Martin (55)  CREDENTIALS AND RETURNS: Douglas G. Lee (55), Chairman; Johnnie T. Morris (5) Hal Gregory (19) Albert J. Wyatt (15) H. Ted Burgess (7) Robert J. Bean, Sr. (31) * R. Henry Brown (4)  EDUCATION: Lloyd F. Christopher (1), Chairman; Grady L. Lanier Jr (16) DGHP Marcus L. Burdette (7) GK A. Glenn Greene (35) GS Walter C. Disher (13) {#1} Joel Casey (41) {#2} Todd Rush (6) {#3} Barry Bruce (15) {#4} V. Wayne Jones (25) {#5} Ricky C. Freeman (31) {#6}  FINANCE: Michael E. Copeland (7), Chairman Earl P. Hudgens, Jr. (22) Jerry M. Owens (22) FRATERNAL RELATIONS: L. Aubrey Haynes (4), Chairman; Albert J. Wyatt (15) Floyd W. Goff (4) GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER MEDAL: Lloyd F. Christopher (1), Chairman; Grady L. Lanier Jr (16) DGHP Marcus L. Burdette (7) GK A. Glenn Greene III (35) GS HONORARY PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS: G. Kent Elkins (22), Chairman; G. Ray Marsh (7) Lloyd F. Christopher (1)  JURISPRUDENCE: G. Ray Marsh (7), Chairman; * R. Henry Brown (4) Robert J. Bean, Sr. (31, 48) J. Gordon Cartrette (35, 48) Richard A. Wesner (1, 64)  LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND: A. Glenn Greene (35) GS, Chairman; G. Kent Elkins (22) Phillip G. Russell (1) Johnnie T. Morris (5) Floyd W. Goff (4) J. Gordon Cartrette (35) H. Ted Burgess (7) Albert J. Wyatt (15) William R. Logan (37)  MASONIC YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS: Robert J. Bean, Sr. (31) Chairman; G. Kent Elkins (22) Bobby J. Sprouse (33) MEMBERSHIP: Floyd W. Goff (4), Chairman;  Grady L. Lanier Jr (16) DGHP Marcus L. Burdette (7) GK A. Glenn Greene (35) GS Walter C. Disher (13) {#1} Joel Casey (41) {#2} Todd Rush (6) {#3} Barry Bruce (15) {#4} V. Wayne Jones (25) {#5} Ricky C. Freeman (31) {#6}  NECROLOGY: Haywood Fowler (48, 64), Chairman; Edward C. Suggs (48) Robert L. Blackwell (5) Johnnie T. Morris (5)  PATRIOTISM AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Mike Copeland (7), Chairman; O. Walt Sealy (15) N. Haskell Brabham (5)   RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION: Dana P. Rickards (13), Chairman; W. Penn Colvin (9) N. Haskell Brabham (5) ROYAL ARCH RESEARCH: Robert J. Bean Sr. (31, 48), Chairman; Grady L. Lanier Jr (16) DGHP Marcus L. Burdette (7) GK A. Glenn Greene (35) GS Carl R. Truesdale (4) Gary N. Martin (55) Floyd W. Goff (4)  TIME AND PLACE: Carl Truesdale (4), Chairman; Bob Kendrick (22) Richard Sealy (15) TOPICAL REFERENCE: Robert J. Bean, Sr. (31, 48), Chairman; Carl Truesdale (4) Charles M. Schofield (5) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Robert J. Bean, Sr. (31, 48), Chairman; Charles M. Schofield (5) * R. Henry Brown (4) - 1 Report for All 3 Bodies given in Joint Session  - Basically same Committee, different reports in each Body * - R. Henry Brown died November 18, 2011 37 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 37

ADDRESS OF THE GRAND HIGH PRIEST ROBERT J. BEAN, JR.

To the Grand Officers, Past Grand High Priests, Most Worshipful Grand Master, Companions all:

It is with a great deal of pleasure to welcome each of you, along with our out of state guests, to this, our Two Hundred and First Annual Grand Convocation of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina. Welcome to The Landmark Resort, the Grand Strand area of South Carolina and to Myrtle Beach. I, along with the local committee wish you the most enjoyable stay possible, and if there is anything that we can help you with, feel free to let us know. If this is your first visit with us to Myrtle Beach, I hope it is one that will make you return in the future, and if you are a return visitor, welcome back. To the Grand Officers and committeemen that have served faithfully this year, I want to personally thank you for an excellent year, it is one that I will never forget. You have helped make this Grand Jurisdiction not only one of the best in the Southeast Region, but in the nation. Your dedicated work will not be forgotten, not only by myself, but the rest of the companions of this great state. To the Past Grand Officers, if it were not for your wisdom and guidance, this Grand High Priest would still be floundering around in the quarries. I want to thank each of you lending an ear when I wanted to voice my frustrations or giving me good advice when asking about different situations. I cannot thank you enough. To Johnnie and Judy Morris, although you both stayed extremely busy, neither of you were too busy to stop what you were doing to talk. Companions, until you have been in the Grand Secretary’s office, you would never know just how hard Johnnie and Judy work. Whether you know it or not, they are the backbone of this Grand Jurisdiction. To Most Illustrious Grand Master Joe Parnell, and Sir Knight Jack Holmes, Right Eminent Grand Commander, thank you both for this past year. It has been enjoyable finding friendships in all our travels with the both of you. I could not have served with two companions that were more deserving than the both of you. To our Grand Master, Most Worshipful Jay Adam Pearson, although both of our schedules limited us to just a few common visits, I am proud to report that you treated me in a way that cannot be expressed. I want to thank you for your service to York Rite Masonry this past year, and your continued success as you prepare for the Two Hundred Seventy Fifth annual communication and the remainder of your term.

STATE OF THE CRAFT Companions, as I sojourned across this state, it is my pleasure to report to you that our Grand Jurisdiction appears to be in excellent shape. As your Grand Officers made their official visits, we were presented with Good Work, True Work and Square Work. I have noticed that most of the chapters are either performing degree work or have it in the plans to begin a class, but it is my duty to report that we have some that are struggling. Companions, some of our chapters are in need of assistance. This can be performed in many ways including receiving help from a neighboring chapter, our current Grand Officers, or our Past Grand Officers. However companions, it has to start in your local chapter. If the companions in a chapter are not willing to get out there and work to get their chapter going again, then companions, we will be fighting a losing battle. I have also noticed companions that our attendance is down at official visits. I hope that this is not the normal attendance at your regular meetings and I would be willing to bet that it is not. Companions, if it is, then we all need to sit back and reflect on what we are doing. If it is because of the lack of interest, try using the Mentor’s Manual on your Grand York Rite website that I introduced to you at our official visits. 38 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 38

Companions, NPD’s are still plaguing this Grand Jurisdiction. I know that we are beating a dead horse when talking about it, but we need to be out there at our local lodges beating the bushes looking for Quality members. Remember companions, one quality York Rite Mason will better your chapter more than ten members that were exalted and never returns to be seen again.

NECROLOGY The Supreme Grand High Priest of the Universe found it necessary to call home 181 companions this past year. Although all of our members will be missed, there will be none that I will miss more than Most Excellent Companion R. Henry Brown. Our Grand Chaplain will have more about our companions that have moved to “that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens” later this afternoon.

DUAL MEMBERSHIPS I was pleased to approve the following request to hold Dual Membership. Harold James Hodges ...... Loudoun Chapter #55(VA) - Myrtle Beach Chapter #64

DISPENSATIONS All dispensations were of a routine nature and issued in accordance with the standard procedure. Copies are on file in the Grand Secretaries office.

DECISIONS I am pleased to announce that the only decision that had to be made was to move Winyah Chapter #45 from the First District to the Sixth District. This was done on the request of the companions of Winyah Chapter, and my decision was based on the close proximity of Winyah Chapter #45 to the Sixth District and that Myrtle Beach Chapter #64, Horry Chapter #48 and Winyah Chapter #45 have been working together performing degree work. Elsewhere, peace and harmony prevails throughout the Grand Jurisdiction.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES It was my pleasure to recommend the following companions for appointments as the Grand Representative of another Grand Chapter near the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of S.C. Douglas L. Amyx ...... Indiana Marcus L. Burdette ...... Michigan Dean Tollison ...... Missouri A. Glenn Greene III ...... Vermont

I was also pleased to approve the following companions to represent the Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina near other Grand Jurisdictions: Edgar A. Gonzales ...... Mississippi Peter J. Elmer ...... Victoria Perttu Marttila ...... Daniel Clint Durham ...... Kentucky

BY-LAWS CHANGES The following Chapters By-Laws changes were approved. Rising Sun Chapter #6 ...... Laurens Marion Chapter #35 ...... Marion Pickens Chapter #47 ...... Easley Mackey Chapter #15 ...... York

THE GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER MEDAL The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina presents the General Grand Chapter Medal issued by the General Grand Chapter International, to one worthy companion at each Annual Convocation. Companions, this award is the highest honor that can bestowed in Capitular Masonry. It is awarded by the committee on the recommendations of each High Priest. It was an honor to present this year’s award to William F. Rogers at our banquet last night. Congratulations Companion Rogers. 39 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 39

THE GRAND HIGH PRIEST AWARD Companions, although the General Grand Chapter Medal is the only award traditionally presented at our Grand Convocation, I felt that an additional award be added. Although not accompanied by the jewel or prestige that the Bronze Medal holds, I feel that it was necessary to award something to a few companions that have performed outstanding work for your Grand High Priest and your Grand Chapter. I am pleased to present the following companions a lapel pin and certificate: Anthony Bizakis and Wayne Jones.

THE BURGER RING The honorable W. L. M. Burger, a union Army Officer was appointed to a judgeship in The Holy City of Charleston in 1870, five years after the war of Northern Aggression had ended (I just wanted to be sure our northern companions knew which war I was referring to). He was also a Royal Mason and presented this beautiful ring to our Grand Chapter, to be worn by the Grand High Priest during his term of office and passed on to his successor. I was honored to receive The Burger Ring, one of our Ancient Artifacts from Most Excellent Companion Charles Schofield last March. Although I did not wear The Burger Ring to all of my official visits, I was honored to wear it at some of them. When not being worn on official visits, I did keep The Burger Ring and the duplicate ring in a safe at my house. It will be an honor to pass these rings on to my successor, Right Excellent Grady Lanier, after he is installed as the Most Excellent Grand High Priest later this afternoon.

ROYAL ARCH RESEARCH ASSISTANCE Royal Arch Research Assistance went through some changes this past year that will be discussed in more detail during the RARA report this afternoon, but I am proud to announce that RARA is still supporting research in Central Auditory Perception Disorders. I continued the tradition of carrying the “P” Pot to each of our official visits this year, and I am proud to announce that the Chapters of this Grand Jurisdiction raised $2,250.00. As in the past, the monies were divided between the three philanthropies of the York Rite. A check was presented to each philanthropy chairman in the amount of $750.00. Thank you companions for your contributions...

THE GRAND CHAPTER EDUCATION PROGRAM Education is the backbone to Freemasonry, and the Chapter is no exception. I would like to thank Most Excellent Companion Lloyd F. Christopher for his long dedicated work with the Education Committee. Curly, you will never know how much your efforts are appreciated by myself and the companions. I would also like to thank Right Excellent Grady Lanier, Right Excellent Marcus Burdette and Right Excellent Glenn Greene for their hard work in preparing for this year’s meeting. The agenda for the Statewide Education Meeting in Columbia last year was such a hit, it was our plan and my hope that it continues for years to come as it seems to be the most beneficial way for each companion to receive more light in each of the bodies on the same day.

IN STATE VISITS It was an honor and a privilege to visit all twenty seven subordinate chapters this past year. I, along with the other Grand Chapter Officers were received and treated with dignity. There will always be a special place in my heart for each visit and friend made. Listed below is a summary of my visits within this Grand Jurisdiction, excluding my regular meetings in Florence, Marion and Fork. March 12-15, 2011 ...... Grand York Rite, Greenville March 17, 2011 ...... Franklin Chapter #9, Chester 40 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 40

March 26, 2011 ...... KYCH, Columbia April 5, 2011 ...... Kadoshlayah Chapter #41, Aiken April 11, 2011 ...... Cyrus Chapter #22, Greenville April 12, 2011 ...... Beulah Chapter #25, Sumter April 13, 2011 ...... Columbia Chapter #5, Columbia April 19, 2011 ...... Carolina Chapter #1, Charleston April 27-29, 2011 ...... Grand Lodge of S.C., A.F.M., Greenville May 7, 2011 ...... Palmetto York Rite College #70, Columbia May 14, 2011 ...... Super Excellent Master Degree, Aiken May 24, 2011 ...... Excelsior Chapter #23, Cheraw June 1, 2011 ...... Myrtle Beach Chapter #64, Myrtle Beach June 4, 2011 ...... Knight Mason Council #20, Columbia June 4, 2011 ...... Camden Council #148, AMD, Camden June 13, 2011 ...... Chicora Chapter #33, Spartanburg June 16, 2011 ...... Delta Chapter #20, Hampton June 20, 2011 ...... Grand Chapter OES, Spartanburg June 21, 2011 ...... Keystone Chapter #19, Lancaster June 24, 2011 ...... Grand Assembly Rainbow Girls, Columbia July 23, 2011 ...... Unity Dinner, Aiken July 25, 2011 ...... Horry Chapter #48, Conway August 4, 2011 ...... Gaffney Chapter #55, Gaffney August 6, 2011 ...... SC AMD Ingathering, Camden August 8, 2011 ...... Campbell Chapter #31, Florence August 16, 2011 ...... Rising Star Chapter #4, Camden August 20, 2011 ...... MW Jay Adam Pearson Unity Class, Spartanburg August 22, 2011 ...... Hesperian Chapter #17, Abbeville September 6, 2011 ...... Pickens Chapter #47, Easley September 12, 2011 ...... Greenwood Chapter #37, Greenwood September 13, 2011 ...... Eureka Chapter #13, Orangeburg September 27, 2011 ...... Winyah Chapter #45, Georgetown October 10, 2011 ...... Poinsett Chapter #16, Union October 11, 2011 ...... Living Arch Chapter #21, Clemson October 18, 2011 ...... Marion Chapter #35, Marion October 22, 2011 ...... Conway/MB/Georgetown Ladies Night, Hemmingway October 25, 2011 ...... Burning Bush Chapter #7, Anderson November 5, 2011 ...... All Saints Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine, Columbia November 10, 2011 ...... Funeral Services for James Duckett, Union November 12, 2011 ...... Palmetto Forest #206 TCL, Greenwood November 13, 2011 ...... Signet Chapter #18, Newberry November 21, 2011 ...... Mackey Chapter #15, York November 22, 2011 ...... Funeral Services for ME R. Henry Brown, Columbia November 22, 2011 ...... Rising Sun Chapter #6, Laurens December 3, 2011 ...... Knight Mason Council #20, Columbia December 3, 2011 ...... Palmetto York Rite College #70, Columbia December 10, 2011 ...... Camden Council #148 AMD, Camden January 7, 2012 ...... KYCH, Columbia January 7, 2012 ...... Knight Mason Council #20, Columbia January 14, 2012 ...... Statewide Educational Meeting, Columbia March 10-13, 2012 ...... Grand York Rite, Myrtle Beach 41 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 41

HONORARY MEMBERSHIPS I was presented Honorary Memberships and/or Chapter Pennies from the following twenty-three (23) Chapters in this Grand Jurisdiction. I don’t have the words to say how much I appreciate this gesture of kindness, and I will always be indebted to you for them. Carolina #1 Eureka #13 Delta #20 Winyah #45 Rising Star #4 Mackey #15 Living Arch #21 Pickens #47 Columbia #5 Poinsett #16 Excelsior #23 Horry #48 Rising Sun #6 Hesperian #17 Beulah #25 Gaffney #55 Burning Bush #7 Signet #18 Chicora #33 Myrtle Beach #64 Franklin #9 Keystone #19 Kadoshlayah #41

OUT OF STATE VISITS It was an honor to represent our Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina at the following out of state visits. It was humbling to be received in such a dignified manner at all of the visits and to receive Honorary Memberships in our sister Grand Jurisdictions.

March 20-22, 2011 ...... North Carolina Grand York Rite, Hickory, NC May 1-3, 2011 ...... Georgia Grand York Rite, Macon GA May 15-18, 2011 ...... Florida Grand York Rite, Lake Mary, FL June 10-12, 2011 ...... Southeastern York Rite Conference, Chattanooga, TN July 9-12, 2011 ...... Great Smokey Mountain Summer Assembly, Maggie Valley, NC August 27-30, 2011 ...... General Grand Chapter Int. Triennial, Raleigh, NC February 23-26, 2012 ...... Alabama Grand York Rite, Birmingham, AL

GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT FREEMASONS Companions, it was my honor to represent you at the Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina April 27-29, 2011 in Greenville. Kimberly and I were honored with an invitation to the Grand Master’s Banquet on Wednesday night before Grand Lodge. Most Worshipful Barry Rickman, Grand Master, and his wife had an enjoyable evening planned for all in attendance. Thank you, Most Worshipful Sir for the invitation and the courtesies extended to Kimberly and me.

SOUTHEASTERN YORK RITE CONFERENCE The Southeastern York Rite Conference was held in Chattanooga, Tennessee under the direction of Most Excellent Companion Wade C. Smith, Right Excellent Southeastern Deputy Grand High Priest, Most Illustrious Companion Doug L. Soltow, Right Puissant Southeastern Deputy Grand Master and hosted by Sir Knight Terry L. Plemons, Right Eminent Southeastern Departmental Commander. Companions, you should be proud, your Grand Jurisdiction was represented well as we had the most number of companions in the Chapter session. I feel that each companion present was offered good and wholesome instruction and that it was a successful meeting. Companions, whether you have been to a Southeastern Conference or not, you should make plans to attend one over the next few years.

THE GREAT SMOKEY MOUNTAIN SUMMER ASSEMBLY I have been attending the Summer Assembly sponsored by our friends in North Carolina for several years now. Not only do you get to meet and fellowship with people from around the world, but you actually get to hear some extremely knowledgeable Masons on varying subjects. This year was no different. The companions from North Carolina should be extremely proud of their efforts. Companions, if you have never been before, load up the family and enjoy yourself near one our nation’s treasures, the Great Smokey Mountains. 42 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 42

SIXTY-EIGHTH TRIENNIAL of the GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER, ROYAL ARCH MASONS, INTERNATIONAL It was my pleasure to represent you at the Sixty-Eighth Triennial of the General Grand Chapter International. The companions from South Carolina had a very good time and were presented with an excellent few days of meetings. Who knew that Raleigh would have had a steakhouse that would almost match the one we found in Indianapolis. Companions, I do not know when a Triennial meeting will be as close as it was this past year, but I encourage each of you to attend one if the opportunity arises. While at the Triennial meeting, I was afforded the honor of being appointed and installed as an Ambassador to South Carolina from the newly elected General Grand High Priest Edmund Harrison. Companions, I look forward to working with each of you over the next few years in this capacity and if there is anything I can do, please let me know.

RECOMMENDATIONS I recommend: 1. That the Grand Secretary’s office remains at 1518 Hampton Street, Columbia, unless a more suitable space is found. 2. That the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina continues to support RARA and the organizations they feel necessary to support. 3. That the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina continues to support the youth organizations as the committee’s see as appropriate. 4. That the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina continues to retain its membership in the General Grand Chapter International and encourage each member to become a life member in the General Grand Chapter, thereby reducing our per capita cost to General Grand Chapter, International. 5. That the local Chapters promote subscriptions to “The Royal Arch Mason” magazine and to the on-line newsletter. 6. That we continue fraternal relations with the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina and the other Appendant Bodies. 7. That we continue to have the State Educational Meeting in Columbia on the second Saturday of January using the same format as in the last two years, and that a District Educational meeting is held by the Right Excellent District Deputy at least once a year. 8. That each Chapter open and close at least four times a year in due form. 9. That the finance committee looks long and hard at the finances of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina and prepare for the future financial stability of our Grand Chapter as our Most Worshipful Grand Lodge has done. 10. That due to the price of gas, the Grand High Priest’s traveling expenses be increased to $2,000.00, as this will still only cover approximately half of his expenses.

CONCLUSION Companions, I don’t have the words to express how much this year has meant to me. It has been a humbling experience to be elected to serve you. I want to first thank God and my Savior Jesus Christ for allowing me the good fortune to be here today. Let me express my sincere thanks, to the Officers, elected and appointed, your support has been appreciated. I would again like to thank the Past Grand Officers for their support over this past year and I hope that there is some way I can repay them for it in the future. I want to give an extra big thanks to the Marion Militia, as dubbed by our Right Eminent Grand Commander. You three do not know how your support and what seemed 43 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 43 like endless nights mean to me. To Right Excellent Companion Glenn, together we know where we can find lots of pecans and a place or two to play a round of golf. To Right Excellent Companion Buster, you definitely made sure we were awake during our late night rides, even if you did at times get into your “Confessional” position in the backseat. To excellent Companion Robert, I am not sure how you balanced all the meetings you had this year, but I bet it had something to do with all those Diet Mountain Dews we drank while riding. Too bad none of us had stock in them before we started last March. The three of you will never know how much your friendships have meant to me. Oh, by the way Glenn, “Where do all these people live?” (I guess you would have had to been there.) To all the Companions of the Campbell and Marion York Rite Chapters: Thank you for allowing me to be away from a lot of our meetings. I am sure that you will make me make it up before long and I hope I did not let you down. To Grady, Marcus and Glenn, I hope all of you have as good a time as I did as you advance over the next couple of years. My support is here if and when you need it. To Most Illustrious Companion Joe “Purple Hat” Parnell and Sir Knight Jack “Jackie Boy” Holmes, again it has been an excellent year with you both, and I would not want to have to do it again without you. Thank you for your friendship and fellowship. To my wife Kimberly, thank you for the love and understanding over this past year. Although most nights you were playing mom and dad for the girls, the most you wanted to know was when I was going to be home and whether it was an eating meeting or not. Well, there will not be near as many eating meetings now. To Kearson and Caroline, I know I was not there for every ballgame or every party, but I promise you were always with me when I was gone. Most nights, the two of you were the topics of discussion. It won’t be long now, and we can shoot your BB guns or throw the ball some more. Again, I would like to thank each of you for giving me this opportunity to serve you. May God Bless you in everything you do.

Respectfully submitted:

Robert J. Bean Jr. Most Excellent Grand High Priest

Referred to the Committee on Topical Reference…

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TOPICAL REFERENCE

To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina:

We have reviewed the Address of the Grand High Priest and note with appreciation his dedication, fidelity and zeal for the craft.

We recommend the following matters be referred to the committees named:

1. To the Committee on Necrology, all matters pertaining to Necrology. 2. To the Committee on Membership, all matters pertaining to Membership. 3. To the Committee on Fraternal Relations, all matters pertaining to the appointments of Representatives to other Grand Jurisdictions, visitations both in and out of state, and Recommendation Nos. 4 and 6. 4. To the Committee on Jurisprudence, all matters pertaining to By-laws, Dual Memberships, Decisions and Dispensations. 5. To the Committee on Royal Arch Research, Recommendation No. 2. 6. To the Committee on Education, Recommendation Nos. 5 and 7. 7. To the Committee on Finance, Recommendation Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9 and 10. 8. To the Committee on Masonic Youth Organizations, Recommendation No. 3. 9. To the craft in general, Recommendation Nos. 5 and 8.

Fraternally submitted,

Robert J. Bean, Sr (31 & 48), Chairman Adopted… Carl R. Truesdale (4) Eric A. Meace (64)

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FRATERNAL RELATIONS

To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina: Your committee commends Most Excellent Companion Robert J. Bean, Jr. Grand High Priest, on his leadership for 2011-2012. He has represented South Carolina with dignity and honor in all his visits both in and out of state. Your committee approves and commends the following appointments of Grand Representatives to South Carolina from other Grand Jurisdictions: Edgar A. Gonzales – Mississippi Peter J. Elmer – Victoria Perttu Marttila – Finland Daniel Clint Durham - Kentucky Your committee approves and commends the following appointments of Grand Representatives from South Carolina to other Grand Jurisdictions: Douglas L. Amyx - Indiana Marcus L. Burdette - Michigan Dean Tollison – Missouri Glenn Greene, III - Vermont Your Committee approves and recommends recommendations Nos. 4 and 6 of the M.E. Grand High Priest’s Address. The Grand Chapter of South Carolina continues to be in harmony with the World of Royal Arch Masonry. Fraternally submitted

L. Aubrey Haynes (4 & 7), Chairman Adopted… Floyd W. Goff (4) Albert J. Wyatt (15) 45 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 45

REPORT OF GRAND TREASURER

To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina:

I hereby submit my annual report covering the period March 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012:

March 1, 2011 BALANCES: Wachovia Checking ...... $ 1,000.00 Wachovia Money Market ...... 44,357.85 Anderson Bros. Bank CD ...... 60,000.00 Merrill Lynch WCMA ...... 100,000.00 Total ...... $ 205,357.85 RECEIPTS Johnnie T. Morris, Grand Secretary Dues, Fees, Supplies...... $ 35,063.65 Wells Fargo Money Market Interest ...... 69.88 Merrill Lynch WCMA ...... 3,965.79 Anderson Bros. Bank CD ...... 222.82 Annual Meeting – Hotel Refund ...... 109.00 Banquet Ticket Sales ...... 2,004.33 41,435.47 Total Accounts + Receipts ...... $ 246,793.32

DISBURSEMENTS Warrants (3516-3689) ...... $ 41,443.34 Bank Charges, Wells Fargo ...... 35.12 41,478.46

Total to Account For ...... $ 205,314.86 (Accounts + Receipts – Disbursements)

February 29, 2012 BALANCES: Wells Fargo Checking ...... $ 300.00 Wells Fargo Money Market ...... 45,014.86 The Peoples Bank CD (1.4%) ...... 60,000.00 Merrill Lynch WCMA ...... 100,000.00 Total ...... $ 205,314.86

I truly appreciate the cooperation received from our Most Excellent Grand High Priest, M.E. Companion Robert J. Bean, Jr., our Right Excellent Grand Secretary, Right Excellent Companion Johnnie T. Morris, and especially from our Secretary, Judy Morris.

Fraternally submitted,

H. Ted Burgess Grand Treasurer Referred to Finance Committee and later adopted… 46 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 46

REPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY

To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina:

I hereby submit my annual report covering the period March 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012. RECEIPTS 2011 Dues ...... $ 33,912.00 Rituals and Supplies ...... 830.00 Bonds ...... 270.00 Ticket Sales ...... 2,067.00 Refund on rooms Grand York Rite ...... 109.00 Penalty ...... 58.05 Refunds on Annual Returns ...... 174.00 $37,420.05

DISBURSEMENTS Refunds Ticket Sales ...... $ 62.67 Paid Grand Treasurer (Ticket Sales) ...... 2004.33 Refunds on annual returns ...... 174.00 Bank Charges ...... 6.40 Paid Grand Treasurer Refund on rooms GYR ...... 109.00 Paid Grand Treasurer ...... 35,063.65 $37,420.05

CONDENSED STATISTICAL STATEMENT INCREASE Members, 1/1/2011 ...... 4,618 Exalted ...... 96 Affiliated ...... 8 Error ...... 7 Reinstated ...... 17 128 4,746

DECREASE Died ...... 181 Demitted ...... 20 N. P. D...... 301 Error ...... 9 Suspended or Expelled ...... 1 512 Members, 12/31/2011 ...... 4,234

Net Loss – 384

The C. J. Peterson Award this year goes to Rising Sun Chapter No. 6 for the largest percentage gain of 7%. The E. V. Hinton Award for the largest numerical gain of 5 for the year goes to Rising Sun Chapter No. 6. Hesperian #17; Signet #18 and Horry #48 had a gain of 2; no change for Delta #20. We had a net loss in the Grand Chapter of 384, bringing our total membership down to 4,234 . Fraternally submitted,

Johnnie T. Morris,

Grand Secretary Referred to Finance Committee and later adopted... STATISTICAL STATEMENT 47

Supplies & Bond

Ministers-Exempt

Life Fund Membership

40 Year Members Year 40

LOSS/GAIN

DECREASE

INCREASE

MEMBERS MEMBERS

Sus or Sus Exp or

Reinstated

Affiliated

Demitted

Exaulted GRAND Increase

Error Error

NPD

Died ROYAL DUES DUES

GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH OF CHAPTER ARCH ROYAL GRAND ARCH CHAPTER 2010 TOTAL 2011 No. Name Location 1 Carolina Charleston 291 6 1 1 8 299 5 5 34 6 50 249 -42 30.30 2,334.00 210.00 25 80 5 4 Rising Star Camden 208 3 1 4 212 11 8 19 193 -15 10.00 1,597.50 10.00 38 83 4 5 Columbia Columbia 412 3 4 7 419 10 4 22 36 383 -29 20.00 3,435.00 10.00 53 205 8 6 Rising Sun Laurens 111 12 6 18 129 10 2 1 13 116 5 10.00 835.50 130.00 37 18 4 7 Burning Bush Anderson 218 3 1 4 222 5 11 16 206 -12 16.00 1,608.00 250.00 55 87 9 Franklin Chester 110 0 110 2 1 3 107 -3 18.00 703.50 10.00 38 26 2 13 Eureka Orangeburg 162 1 1 163 2 11 13 150 -12 18.00 1,274.50 10.00 26 91 3 15 Mackey York 269 3 3 272 10 9 19 253 -16 14.00 1,954.50 10.00 63 47 5 16 Poinsett Union 123 5 1 2 8 131 5 10 15 116 -7 19.00 954.50 10.00 29 25 17 Hesperian Abbeville 68 6 6 74 3 1 4 70 2 14.00 580.50 10.00 16 2 1 18 Signet Newberry 134 10 10 144 3 5 8 136 2 10.00 1,258.00 10.00 20 92 19 Keystone Lancaster 271 2 2 273 8 12 1 21 252 -19 10.50 1,528.50 10.00 103 15 6 20 Delta Hampton 89 4 1 5 94 3 2 5 89 0 13.00 824.50 10.00 13 10 21 Living Arch Clemson 309 5 5 314 20 40 60 254 -55 14.00 1,983.50 110.00 62 103 5 22 Cyrus Greenville 308 1 1 2 310 39 2 19 60 250 -58 21.00 1,764.00 110.00 72 29 11 23 Excelsior Cheraw 44 0 44 2 3 5 39 -5 10.00 315.00 80.00 7 6 2 25 Beulah Sumter 173 5 5 178 7 1 9 17 161 -12 15.00 1,385.00 10.00 31 127 31 Campbell Florence 212 1 1 2 214 6 1 17 24 190 -22 25.00 1,232.50 10.00 74 42 33 Chicora Spartanburg 268 11 1 1 13 281 7 1 22 30 251 -17 22.00 2,049.50 10.00 61 28 35 Marion Marion 97 0 97 3 2 5 92 -5 25.00 815.50 10.00 12 11 3 37 Greenwood Greenwood 189 2 1 3 192 2 13 1 16 176 -13 19.00 1,361.50 10.00 45 23 3 41 Kadoshlayah Aiken 117 6 1 7 124 6 8 14 110 -7 23.00 948.00 10.00 23 68 45 Winyah Georgetown 79 0 79 2 14 16 63 -16 20.00 567.00 10.00 5 3 4 47 Pickens Easley 136 2 1 3 139 6 6 12 127 -9 20.00 766.50 10.00 54 119 1 48 Horry Conway 67 8 8 75 2 3 1 6 69 2 24.00 683.00 10.00 6 22 1 55 Gaffney Gaffney 112 2 2 114 1 17 18 96 -16 12.00 785.00 10.00 22 113 64 Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach 41 1 1 2 43 2 4 1 7 36 -5 30.00 367.50 10.00 23 1 47 TOTALS 4,618 96 8 17 7 128 4,746 181 20 301 1 9 512 4,234 -384 $15.57 $33,912.00 $1,100.00 990 1,498 69 48 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 48

REPORT OF AUDITING COMMITTEE

To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina:

We herewith submit our report. We have this day, March 5, 2012, examined the books of the Grand Treasurer and the Grand Secretary and find them neatly and correctly kept and all funds accounted for. The balance of the Grand Treasurer is as follows:

Wells Fargo Bank ...... $ 300.00 Wells Fargo Money Market ...... 45,014.86 The Peoples Bank ...... 60,000.00 Merrill Lynch WCMA ...... 100,000.00 Total ...... $ 205,314.86

Fraternally submitted,

G. Kent Elkins (22), Chairman Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (41) Doug Lee (55) Adopted…

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY

To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina:

During the past 12 months, God in His divine plan has chosen to call from this transitory life to the Celestial life above 181 of our companions. Among that number was R. Henry Brown, Past Grand High Priest. We mourn the passing of our brothers and companions, and our sympathies are extended to their families and friends as we consider our loss. We pray that they look to our heavenly Father for strength, guidance, and comfort in times of need. We give thanks to God for the work they have accomplished, the influence they have exerted, and the contributions they made to the world as they served God and man. For those of us who remain, let us carefully improve the various scenes of life through which we pass. Let us humbly ask for guidance to improve the time still remaining to us, so that when our labors on earth are ended that we shall have cause to thank God that grace which has enabled us to do His blessed will. Let us earnestly seek that spiritual life, which cannot be destroyed by death. Let us remember that the man, who is spiritually alive, may look at death with boldness, and bid defiance to its utmost rage. He has nothing to fear for God is with him. Angels wait to conduct him to regions of immortality. And even this perishing body will rise again, to die no more. So Companions with a strong faith, let us stand together to remember our brothers and call upon the Name that is above every name. Love one another.

Fraternally submitted,

Haywood Fowler (48), Chairman

Robert L. Blackwell (5) Edward Suggs (48, 35) Johnnie T. Morris (5) Adopted… 49 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 49

In Memoriam

RUFUS HENRY BROWN Most Excellent Grand High Priest, R. A. M. of SC 1983-1984 Most Illustrious Grand Master, R.& S.M of SC - Honorary 2003 April 27, 1919 – November 18, 2011

R. Henry Brown was born in Eastover, S.C. on April 27, 1919, the son the late Clarence Earl and Charlotte Campbell Brown. Henry was a graduate of Camden High School and attended Newberry College on a football scholarship. Henry served his Country during World War II as a Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy, serving in the Pacific theater. Henry was a member of Kilbourne Park Baptist Church, in Columbia, S.C., where he was a Deacon and was also former Chairman of the Board of Deacons of the First Baptist Church of Camden, S.C. Henry has been an active member of Kershaw Lodge #29 AFM since 1949 where he has held numerous positions. Henry is survived by his wife of 71 years, Nettie Leese Ogburn Brown, daughters: Joyce Brown Bennett and son in law Dan, of Baytown, Texas, Jean Brown Branham and son in law Buddy, of Eastover, S.C., and Jane Brown Rich of Columbia; grandchildren J.J. Bennett, and Connolly and Christopher Rich; g-granddaughter; Caitlin Connolly; Step-g-grandchildren; Steven, Daniel, Destiny, Hallel and Nathan Kammerer; sister Ann Cimino of Coral Gables, FL. Henry was predeceased by his sister, Ruth and brothers, Ted, Clyde, Fred and Carl Brown. R. Henry Brown’s Masonic career began on May 3, 1949 when he received his Entered Apprentice Degree, his Fellow Craft Degree on June 7, 1949, and he was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason on July 5, 1949. R. Henry was a Past Master in Kershaw Lodge 29 AFM and served the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons as District Deputy Grand Master of the 24th Masonic District. Henry also served Grand Lodge in many other capacities throughout his Masonic Career. R. Henry Brown was a member of the Camden York Bodies, of Camden, S.C. having been exalted a Royal Arch Mason on February 24, 1967; serving as High Priest of Rising Star Chapter #4 Royal Arch Masons, on a number of occasions. Henry was also greeted in Lafayette Council on March 17, 1967 and served as Illustrious Master of Lafayette Council #25 of Royal Select Masters. He was knighted in Camden Commandery on April 11, 1967 and also served as Commander of Camden Commandery #12, Knights Templar. Henry was also very active in the Grand York Bodies of South Carolina, having been elected Grand High Priest of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina in March 1983. Henry was also honored by the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina by being elected as an Honorary Grand Illustrious Master of the Grand Council in 2003. Henry enjoyed many years as Chairman of the Credentials Committee and the Audit Committee. Henry also was a member of many Appendant Bodies and served in many capacities. He was a member of the Scottish Rite, The Shrine, The Knights Templar Priest, The Red Cross of Constantine, The Knight Masons, The Sovereign York Rite College, in Civitatibus Foederatis, The Order of Anointed High Priest, Thrice Illustrious Masters Council of South Carolina, The Knights Crusaders of the Cross of South Carolina, Palmetto Priory of the Knights York Cross of Honor, The Super Excellent Masters Degree, Camden Council #148 Allied Masonic Degrees. Henry was also the Grand Representative to the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Indiana. We all miss you Henry!!! Carl R. Truesdale

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON (RARA) ROYAL ARCH RESEARCH ASSISTANCE To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina: Your Committee on Royal Arch Research Assistance makes the following report for the period of March 12, 2011 through March 20, 2012. Royal Arch Research Assistance (RARA) is a not for profit 501 c-3 tax exempt organization incorporated in the state of Kentucky in 1974. Recently the charity moved from support of one researcher and one office working on Central Auditory Processing Disorder to support of three organizations, all working on CAPD research with several direct researchers, together with Autism Speaks and Hearing Health offering national services and with opportunities for local involvement. RARA is expanding its research service to our country and indeed, the world. The three organizations now being supported are:  University of Connecticut – Dr. Frank E. Muslek, PhD, CCC-A, Director of Auditory Research, Professor of Audiology.  Hearing Health Foundation, New York City  Autism Speaks of New York City A new pamphlet on RARA has been produced which explains more fully the new direction our charity has taken in its support of research into CAPD. Copies of this pamphlet are available from your chairman. Companions, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the support you have shown for our philanthropy since our last Annual Convocation. As well as commending your Grand High Priest in promoting our charity. During the year the number of chapters donating through your committee chairman increased by 13% to a total of seventeen (17). Your chairman understands that other Chapters may have sent contributions directly to the Executive Director. It would be very helpful for tracking purposes, and to assure proper credit, if all chapters submitted their contributions through the chairman of the Royal Arch Research Committee. During the year, memorials totaling $90.00 (down 18%) were received in memory of Companions Grady Calvin Murray, Tommy Lee Metts, Walter E Hamilton and M. Ex. Rufus Henry Brown PGHP. Companions, Memorials are an excellent way to honor our companions that have passed on to that undiscovered country from whose borne no traveler ever returns and we urge all chapters to adopt this practice. Total donations recorded during the year decreased by 16% to a total of $5,484.66. There were twelve (12) chapters (same as last year) that earned Gold certificates for giving at the $100 or more level: Carolina No. 1, Burning Bush No. 7, Franklin No. 9, Mackey No. 15, Poinsett No. 16, Keystone No. 19, Delta No. 20, Campbell No. 31, Chicora No. 33, Marion No. 35, Kadoshlayah No. 41, and Gaffney No.55. Ten (10) chapters qualified for 100% certificates (same as last year) with donations totaling at least $1 per member: Carolina No. 1, Poinsett No. 16, Delta No. 20, Excelsior No. 23, Campbell No. 31, Chicora No. 33, Marion No. 35, Kadoshlayah No. 41, Winyah No. 45 and Gaffney No.55. This year there were no Chapters that earned one of the distinctive R.A.R.A. Lapel Pins with one diamond for making a single contribution of $500.00 or more. Chicora Chapter No. 33 in Spartanburg led the way in total contributions with $500.00. The top chapter in donations per member was also Delta No. 20 with $2.17 per member. The Lucius A. and Margaret B. Todd foundation donated $900.00, the P-Pot generated a donation of $750.00 and the Red Sock Sale netted $500.00 so far.

Fraternally submitted:

Robert J. Bean, Sr., (31 & 48) PGHP Chairman Grady L. Lanier (16) DGHP Marcus L. Burdette (7) GK A. Glenn Greene (35) GS Carl R. Truesdale (4) PGHP Gary Martin (55) PGHP Floyd W. Goff (4) PGHP Adopted… 51 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 51

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MEMBERSHIP

To the Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina:

Your committee on Membership submits the following report for the year 2011: The 27 subordinate chapters of this Grand Jurisdiction exalted 96 new companions: reinstated 17, and affiliated 8 with an error of 7, for an increase of 128. 181 were called home by the Grand Architect, 20 demitted, 1 was suspended or expelled and 301 went NPD. We had 9 errors for a total decrease of 512 and a decline of 384.

We congratulate the following chapters for having no NPD’s:

Hesperian (#17) Abbeville Delta (#20) Hampton

We also congratulate the following chapters for having a net gain:

Rising Sun (#6) Laurens +5 Hesperian (#17) Abbeville +2 Signet (#18) Newberry +2 Horry (#48) Conway +2

Companions, we are still facing a serious and continuous decline in membership. Some things we cannot control, such as deaths, but we should be able to make an honest effort to improve our statistics. This year we had 301 NPD’s. That was 100 more than last year. If these brethren think we don’t miss them or care if they are present at our meetings, they won’t want to attend. I know the economy has affected us all, some more than others. Many families have been hit hard by unemployment and house foreclosures. We need to make personal contact to see if they need our help; Even if it is only a kind word or a pat on the back. He or a close family member may be undergoing a serious medical problem. It’s a lonely world sometimes if there is no one to care. Be a friend. Encourage your brethren. Be an asset to your York Rite chapter. It needs you!

Recommendations:

1. Each chapter in each district should form an educational program and committee. This committee would contact every blue lodge in the area for permission to present its York Rite program at regular intervals to invite new members. 2. When your Blue Lodge raises a new member, be prepared to give him an application for membership in the York Rite. They may not be ready to further their education at this time but encourage him to remember us as he advances and remind him from time to time as you fellowship together. 3. Don’t let your meetings become boring and long winded. Include some fun, a joke or two, and always a bite to eat. Have good education, and times for families. 4. Be sure you don’t leave some members out of the work. They are there to learn. 5. Always open and close in long form. 6. Continue to promote life membership.

Fraternally submitted,

Floyd W. Goff, (4) Chairman

Grady L. Lanier Jr. (16) DGHP Marcus L. Burdette (7) GK A. Glenn Greene (35) GS Walter C. Disher (13){#1} Joel Casey (41) {#2} Todd Rush (6){#3} Barry Bruce (15){#4} V. Wayne Jones (25){#5} Ricky C. Freeman (31){#6}

Adopted…

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GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER MEDAL FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE

To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina: Your committee appointed to select a recipient for the General Grand Chapter Medal for Meritorious Service is pleased to announce the name of Companion William F. Rogers of Marion Chapter No. 35 to receive this distinguished honor. Companion Rogers nomination was based on total dedication to his Chapter and his York Rite Bodies in particular. He is a main stay in his Chapter and his and is more than deserving of this distinguished honor. Your committee wishes to thank those Chapters and High Priests that took the time to submit one worthy companion for this distinguished honor. Companions as Chairman of this Committee, I am most pleased to report that ten Companions were submitted this year, the most I have received since being appointed to the Chairman Ship of this committee. I thank each and every one of you and encourage each High Priest in this Grand Chapter to submit one worthy Companion from their Chapter for this distinguished honor. On behalf of the Grand Chapter of South Carolina: Respectfully submitted,

Lloyd F. Christopher, PGHP (1) Chairman Grady L. Lanier, Jr. DGHP (16) Marcus L. Burdette GK (7) A. Glenn Greene III GS (35) Adopted…

RECIPIENTS OF THE GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER SILVER MEDAL

* 1975 Hugh N. Layne (33) 2005 Johnnie T. Morris (5) 2011 Carl R. Truesdale (4)

RECIPIENTS OF THE GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER BRONZE MEDAL

* 1951 Ben T. Jones (35) * 1983 C. E. Longberry, Jr. (25)

* 1952 Victor Berry, Jr. (46) 1984 J. Frank Gilliland (21) * 1953 The above 2 were given 1953 * 1985 Johnnie P. Lucas (19) * 1954 S. Maner Martin (21) * 1986 James T. Berry (13) * 1955 A.S.J. McDowell (33) * 1987 J. W. Watts (19) * 1956 Harry Stiller (5) 1988 Ronald M. Becknell (32) * 1957 Harry R. Stevens (1) 1989 Martin H. Price (4) * 1958 R. W. Coleman (9) * 1990 Fred D. Looney (7) * 1959 Pinckney N. Abrams (18) * 1991 Walter G. Underwood (64) ** 1960 Sumter G. Bishop, Jr. (6) * 1992 Marvin N. DeYoung (54) * 1961 George H. Rodgers (1) * 1993 Russell J. Bell (25) ** 1962 Bobbie F. Ayers (13) 1994 Ronald G. Winn (20) * 1963 Frank B. McCoy (41) 1995 Joseph L. McGee (5) * 1964 Samuel H. Harden (9) 1996 Jerry A. Holt (25) * 1965 J. Erskine Thompson (19) * 1997 Edwin A. Vincent, Sr. (20) * 1966 T. H. McPherson (31) * 1998 James Dover (41) * 1967 Samuel Aiken (22) 1999 Samuel M. Willis (21) * 1968 Lemuel W. Pittman (58) 2000 Harold L. Taylor (63) * 1969 Velver E. Bentley (16) 2001 Herman L. Resch (1) * 1970 David F. Merrill (47) 2002 Wayne C. Smith, Jr. (5) * 1971 Burrell R. Wells (5) 2003 W. Eldred Johnson (48) * 1972 Lawrence H. Jones (4) 2004 Bernard J. Heavey, Jr. (64) * 1973 Joe M. Black (7) 2005 Howard C. Tucker (33) * 1974 George W. Heller, Sr. (18) 2006 Dean Tollison (16) * 1975 J. L. Kemp (37) 2007 Gary B. Jolley (55) * 1976 J.O. Cartrette (48) * 2008 Walter H. Johnson (33) * 1977 Clifford D. Parsons (45) * 2009 Jon G. Lindsey (15) * 1978 William G. Cox (21) 2010 Charles D. Snyder (1) 1979 Tommy Hardwick (35) 2011 Kenneth Brackens (48) * 1980 John N. Grice (5) 2012 William F. Rogers (35) * 1981 J. P. Jeffcoat (22) * 1982 William A. Todd (20) * Deceased ** Not Affiliated

53 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 53 REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina:

We have carefully analyzed the income and expenditures for 2011-12 and submit the following budget for the year beginning March 1, 2012 through February 28, 2013:

Estimate Spent Estimate GRAND CHAPTER 2011-2012 2011-2012 2012-2013 General Grand Chapter Dues 3,551.00 3,536.00 3,169.00

Salaries: Grand Secretary 9,100.00 9,100.00 9,500.00 Grand Treasurer 1,350.00 1,350.00 1,350.00 Secretary 8,650.00 8,650.00 9,000.00 Annual Communication Expense 1,500.00 3,171.89 * 1,500.00 Director of IRS - Social Security 1,500.00 1,461.29 1,500.00 Federal Employment Tax 170.00 111.20 170.00 S. C. Employment Tax 165.00 19.52 165.00 Bond - Chapter Officers 150.00 133.67 150.00 Office Space Expense 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 Office Furniture & Equipment & Maintenance 300.00 246.17 300.00 Telephone & Web Service 550.00 530.78 550.00 Supplies: Saleable 1,000.00 3,220.70 1,000.00 Office Consumable & Stationery For Grands 800.00 818.60 850.00 Proceedings 1,000.00 550.00 900.00 Contingent Fund 150.00 228.47 150.00 Apron & Case for M. E. Grand High Priest 325.00 325.00 325.00 Regalia & Repair for Grand Officers 300.00 0.00 300.00 M. E. Grand High Priest Travel & Misc. 1,900.00 1,900.00 1,900.00 Grand Secretary Travel & Miscellaneous 635.00 635.00 635.00 Triennial Meeting: M. E. Grand High Priest 800.00 800.00 0.00 Grand Secretary 400.00 400.00 0.00 SE Area Meeting: M. E. Grand High Priest 200.00 200.00 200.00 Deputy Grand High Priest 200.00 200.00 200.00 Grand Secretary 67.00 67.00 67.00 Grand Treasurer 67.00 0.00 67.00 Annual State-wide Educational Meeting 50.00 48.41 50.00 Waynesville Summer Assembly 50.00 50.00 50.00 Ladies Entertainment for Grand York Rite 450.00 339.64 450.00 RARA Chairman Postage 100.00 100.00 100.00 DeMolay Development & Extension 150.00 150.00 100.00 Rainbow Girls 100.00 100.00 150.00 38,730.00 41,443.34 37,848.00 * Money received from ticket sales -2,004.33 0.00 TOTALS 38,730.00 39,439.01 37,848.00 54 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 54

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

We recommend that the Grand Secretary be authorized to appropriate sufficient funds to cover the expense of purchasing consumable supplies. We recommend approval of the Annual Reports referred to this Committee by the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary. We recommend that the Grand Treasurer, Grand Secretary and Chairman of the Finance Committee be authorized to invest funds at their discretion in Government Bonds, AAA Utility Bonds and insured Savings and Loan Certificates. We recommend that if the M.E. Grand High Priest and/or the Right Excellent Deputy Grand High Priest is/are unable to attend the Southeastern York Rite Conference and the RE Grand King and/or the RE Grand Scribe do attend, that the budgeted funds be given to the RE Grand King and Scribe. We recommend continued assistance to R.A.R.A and Able Kids Foundation. We recommend the continued support of youth groups as contained in the Grand Chapter budget. We recommend that the Grand Secretary-Recorder maintain office space at 1518 Hampton Street, Columbia, S.C. for another year unless more suitable space is found at a comparable rental rate. We recommend that the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina continue to support the General Grand Chapter International. We cannot at this time support the ME Grand High Priest’s recommendation No. 10 due to insufficient funds.

Fraternally submitted,

Michael Copeland (7), Chairman Jerry M. Owens (22) Earl P. Hudgens (22) Adopted…

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS

To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina: The Committee on Charters and Dispensations wishes to make the following report. No dispensations or charters for new chapters were issued during the year. All other dispensations were of a routine nature and are on file in the Grand Secretary’s office. We recommend that these dispensations be approved. Fraternally submitted,

G. Kent Elkins (22) Chairman Floyd W. Goff (4) Eric A. Meace (64) Adopted...

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON BY-LAWS

To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina: I, as your By-Laws chairman have been in contact with each member of the committee to discuss any changes or additions that we needed to consider. None came to mind, so there will be no changes or additions for the ensuing year.

Fraternally submitted,

Albert J. Wyatt (15), Chairman G. Kent Elkins (22) Gerald L. Carver (18) Floyd W. Goff (4) Adopted…

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE

To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina:

Your Committee on Jurisprudence has studied the Grand High Priest’s address on topics related to Jurisprudence and is pleased to make the following report: Most Excellent Robert J. Bean Jr., Grand High Priest, has been a very valuable representative of this Grand Chapter during his term as our Grand High Priest. His youth and his exuberance for Royal Arch Masonry has been a big asset as he has traveled over this great state of ours as well as other jurisdictions representing this Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in a very professional manner. He is to be congratulated on a job well done! Most Excellent Companion Bean did an excellent job in making sure that the laws of this Grand Chapter were followed in all his decisions and informing the subordinate Chapters that he expected them to do likewise. We also approve of the Grand High Priest’s actions in approving the By-Law changes for the following Chapters:

Rising Sun Chapter No. 6, RAM Mackey Chapter No. 15, RAM Marion Chapter No. 35, RAM Pickens Chapter No. 47, RAM

Most of these changes had to do with dues increases. These Chapters are to be congratulated for taking this important step to help insure the future of their Chapters. Your Committee on Jurisprudence approves of Most Excellent Companion Bean granting dual memberships to the following Companions: Companion Harold James Hodges – Loudoun Chapter No. 55, RAM (VA) and Myrtle Beach Chapter No. 64, RAM. All dispensations were of a routine nature and issued in accordance with standard procedures and are on file in the office of the Grand Secretary. This Committee approves of the decision by Most Excellent Companion Bean to move Winyah Chapter No. 45, RAM from the First District to the Sixth District. We believe this move will be a boost to Royal Arch Masonry in that area. Our Grand High Priest was not called on to make any other decisions during this Masonic year. Harmony continues to prevail in our Grand Chapter. We can find nothing in the Grand High Priest’s recommendations that requires the attention of this committee. It is with much sadness that your Jurisprudence Committee makes this report without the assistance of Most Excellent Companion Rufus Henry Brown. Most Excellent Companion Henry went to serve our Lord on November 18, 2011. His devotion and leadership shall be missed by this Committee as well as by those that knew him. In closing, on behalf of the Jurisprudence Committee, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to ME Companion Robert J. Bean, Jr. for all of his hard work and dedication which made not only this Grand Chapter but Freemasonry as a whole a better .

Fraternally submitted,

G. Ray Marsh PGHP (7) Chairman J. Gordon Cartrette, (35, 48) Richard A. Wesner (1, 64) Robert J. Bean, Sr. (31) Adopted… 56 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 56

PRESENTATION BY WILLIAM LOGAN

MI Past Grand Master and Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of AFM of South Carolina Bill Logan presented a Gold Honor Award to ME Grand High Priest Robert J. Bean, Jr. dated 2/14/2012.

REMARKS OF ME BILL MONTGOMERY GRAND HIGH PRIEST OF GEORGIA

Companion Montgomery stated that we should be proud of our Grand High Priest for his dedication; every place that he’s gone, Companion Bean has been in attendance also. He stated that their banquet will be held in May and all are invited. Companion Montgomery told the assembly of the many improvements being done in their Chapter. He stated that this was one of the best conventions he had attended, and he thanked South Carolina.

REMARKS OF RE SE DGGHP BOBBY JOE KITCHEN

Companion Kitchen thanked the MEGHP, officers and members of SC York Rite for the hospitality he had received. He told the assembly that applications are available for the Southeastern Conference in Raleigh, NC on June 8 and 9, and he hopes to reciprocate the gracious hospitality extended to him in South Carolina. Companion Kitchen talked about the Emergent Leaders Program and getting the names submitted if you know of someone who would benefit from the free program. He then thanked everyone and stated that he would be looking forward to next year.

REMARKS OF RE LOUIS BARTRAND GENERAL GRAND KING RE Companion Bartrand stated that it was a pleasure to be back in SC and see the meeting conducted so well. He brought greetings from Edmund D. Harrison, General Grand High Priest who was in Louisiana. Companion Harrison wished SC the best. Companion Bartrand congratulated SC on their briefing of the Royal Arch Research Assistance program. He expanded on the information given including the number of researchers involved in furthering the efforts, information on hearing health and autism speaks. He gave staggering statistics regarding the number of people affected by autism with 1 out of 110 births having some form of autism and 1 in 70 males having autism. There are sponsored walks across the US in the coming year to increase awareness, and Companion Bartrand urged everyone to take part. He spoke about the Up and Comers Program which is designed for new members who have great potential. They are having tremendous feedback and are in the second phase of the program. He asked that recommendations be submitted. Companion Bartrand thanked Justin Parnell, who is heading the under 40’s group, for his efforts. He gave information on the Royal Arch Magazine and the work being done to improve the content and the e-version which will place information online as it comes due. He asked that information be given to Jim Hodge and challenged SC to submit an article for general publication in the magazine to disseminate information about our state to all chapters within the General Grand Chapter. Companion Bartrand challenged the chapter to have 100% participation of the line officers at the Southeastern Conference as two chapters did in the East Central Conference. He congratulated the chapter on their participation in the awards program and urged all to work hard to receive the awards. He thanked all for the courtesy and hospitality extended to him and his wife and congratulated everyone on a job well done.

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GRANDARCHROYAL CHAPTER OF CAROLINSSOUTH

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Seated (L to R) Ted Burgess, Nelson Horton, Glenn Greene, Grady Lanier, Marcus Burdette, Johnnie Morris, Rev. Haywood Fowler 7 2nd Row Michael Broome, Allen Owens, Craig Cagle, ___, Joe Grainger, Jimmy Phillips, Jerry O. Glenn 3rd Row John Pearson, John Busbin, James Barr, Roger Gregory, Grenfell Leonard, Dickrian Mgrdechian 58 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 58

ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

ELECTED

Grady L. Lanier, Jr. (16) ...... M. E. Grand High Priest Marcus L. Burdette (7) ...... R. E. Deputy Grand High Priest A. Glenn Greene, III (35) ...... R. E. Grand King Nelson D. Horton (55) ...... R. E. Grand Scribe H. Ted Burgess (7) ...... R. E. Grand Treasurer Johnnie T. Morris (5) ...... R. E. Grand Secretary Haywood Fowler (48) ...... E. Grand Chaplain

APPOINTED Michael J. Broom (5) ...... E. Grand Captain of the Host Allen Owens (16) ...... E. Grand Principal Sojourner L. Craig Cagle (25 ) ...... E. Grand Royal Arch Captain **William Frank Strickland (35) ...... E. Grand Master of Third Veil L. Joe Granger (21) ...... E. Grand Master of Second Veil Jimmy Phillips (55) ...... E. Grand Master of First Veil Jerry O. Glenn (22) ...... E. Grand Sentinel

R. E. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND HIGH PRIESTS

John H. Pearson (1) ...... First District John W. Busbin (37) ...... Second District James Barr (7) ...... Third District Roger W. Gregory (16) ...... Fourth District Grenfell M. Leonard (4) ...... Fifth District Dickran Mgrdechian (48 & 64) ...... Sixth District **Absent

ELECTION and INSTALLATION MW D. Samuel Tennyson, PGM conducted the Election of Officers after which:

ME Past Grand High Priest Dana P. Rickards, the Installing Officer, requested that ME Past Grand High Priest Michael Copeland, the Installing Marshal, to present the officers elected and appointed West of the Altar and E. Grand Rev. Haywood Fowler, the Installing Grand Chaplain, offered Prayer after which the Officers were duly installed in their respective offices. . PRESENTATION OF APRON AND CASE M. E. Companion Robert J. Bean, Jr. presented the Most Excellent Grand High Priest’s apron and carrying case to Most Excellent Companion Grady L. Lanier, Jr.

THE BURGER RING The Burger Ring, which is now 140 years old, was turned over to Most Excellent Companion Grady L. Lanier Jr. (to wear on special occasions) by the past Junior Grand High Priest Robert J. Bean, Jr.. The ring is to be placed in the safe of the Grand Lodge in charge of the Grand Secretary of the M. W. Grand Lodge of S. C. The Grand High Priest will pick up the ring with the proper receipt, to wear upon special occasions and return the ring for safe keeping to the Grand Secretary. He was also presented the substitute ring to wear.

PAST GRAND HIGH PRIEST’S JEWEL The Most Excellent Grand High Priest Jewel was presented by the Junior Past Grand High Priest Charles M. Schofield to Most Excellent Robert J. Bean, Jr. 59 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 59

R. E. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND HIGH PRIESTS FIRST DISTRICT John H. Pearson (1) ...... 2839 Nantuckett Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29420-8959 Carolina #1 – Charleston Eureka #13 – Orangeburg Delta #20 – Hampton

SECOND DISTRICT John W. Busbin (37) ...... 55 Strawberry Ln., Donalds, SC 29638-8802 Kadoshlayah #41 – Aiken Signet #18 – Newberry Hesperian #17 – Abbeville Greenwood #37 – Greenwood Columbia #5 – Columbia

THIRD DISTRICT James Barr (7) ...... 106 Banabus Ln., Anderson, SC 29621-1818 Rising Sun #6 – Laurens Living Arch #21 – Clemson Pickens #47 – Easley Burning Bush #7 – Anderson Cyrus #22 – Greenville

FOURTH DISTRICT Roger W. Gregory (16) ...... 119 Royal Oak Dr., Union, SC 29379-9710 Franklin #9 – Chester Chicora #33 – Spartanburg Poinsett #16 – Union Mackey #15 – York Gaffney #55 – Gaffney

FIFTH DISTRICT Grenfell M. Leonard (4) ...... 2007 Red Maple Rd., Kershaw, SC 29067-9459 Rising Star #4 – Camden Keystone #19 – Lancaster Beulah #25 – Sumter Excelsior #23 – Chesterfield

SIXTH DISTRICT Dickran Mgrdechian (48& 64) ...... 6301 Dawn Ct., Myrtle Beach, SC 29579-1847 Campbell #31 – Florence Marion #35 – Marion Horry #48 – Conway Myrtle Beach #64 – Myrtle Beach Winyah #45 - Georgetown

NAMES & ADDRESSES OF LIVING M. E. PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS

1966-67 Jay Horne (37) Kitty ...... 178 Highland Dr., Greenwood SC 29649 1969-70 J. C. Hubbard, Jr. (21) Margaret ...... 150 Downs Blvd., #A214, Clemson SC 29631 1972-73 James W. Alewine (7) ...... Two Broad St., Williamston SC 29697 1977-78 J. Allen Prescott (25) Frances ...... 616 Mattison Ave., Sumter SC 29150 1980-81 G. Ray Marsh (7) Mary Ann...... P. O. Box 2185, Lexington SC 29071 1985-86 G. Kent Elkins (22) Linda ...... 307 Wembley Dr., Greenville SC 29607 1988-89 V. Ronald DuBose (1) Montye ...... 41 Manchester Rd., Charleston SC 29407 1991-92 Robert J. Bean, Sr. (31) Becky ...... P.O. Box 1413, Florence SC 29503 1993-94 Robert H. Jackson, Jr. (32) Lyn ...... 295 Edenvale Rd., Rock Hill SC 29730 1994-95 Larry S. Rhodes (21) Carolyn ...... 215 Robert Grant Rd., Westminster SC 29693 1995-96 Lloyd F. Christopher (1) Joanne ...... 2931 Foxhall Rd., Charleston SC 29414 1996-97 Walter P. Davis (22) Joann ...... 37 Adger Dr., Pelzer SC 29669 1997-98 Sam D. McJunkin (21) Linda ...... 519 Seneca Dr., Seneca SC 29678 1998-99 Rawl J. Scheibler (5) Linda ...... 9552 Wilson Blvd., Blythewood SC 29016 1999-00 Carl R. Truesdale (4) Brenda ...... 2125 Airline Dr., Camden SC 29020 2001-02 Marvin O. Burton (21) ...... 105 Quail Haven Dr., Walhalla SC 29691 2002-03 Eric A. Meace (64) Betty Jean ...... 1553 Brookgreen Dr., Myrtle Beach SC 29577 2003-04 Floyd W. Goff (4) Lyllian ...... 1474 Kennedy Rd., Lugoff SC 29078 2004 * Joseph L. McGee (5) Mary ...... 1616 Upland Dr., Columbia SC 29204 2004-05 Albert J. Wyatt (15) ...... 1083 St. Paul Church Rd., Clover SC 29710 2005-06 L. Aubrey Haynes, Sr. (4) Martha ...... 225 Kingswood Dr., Winnsboro SC 29180 2006-07 Robert V. Pinkston, Sr. (1) Betty ...... 834 Ribaut Rd., Beaufort SC 29902 2007-08 Michael E. Copeland (7) Joan ...... 18 River Drive Ext., Williamston SC 29697 2008-09 Gary N. Martin (55) Lynn...... 110 Saxon Dr., Gaffney SC 29341 2009-10 Dana P. Rickards (13) Cynthia ...... 5411 Bamberg Rd., Cope SC 29038 2010-11 Charles M. Schofield (5) Connie...... 147 Dickert Drive, Lexington, SC 29073 2011-12 Robert J. Bean, Jr. (35) Kimberly ...... 1807 Old River Rd., Fork, SC 29543

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2012 – 2013 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

The Grand High Priest announced the following committees for 2012-2013:  APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES: Lloyd F. Christopher (1), Chairman; Don S. Blair (33) Robert D. Yonce (41)  AUDITING: G. Kent Elkins (22), Chairman; Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (41) Douglas Lee (55) BY-LAWS: Gerald L. Carver (37), Chairman; Albert J. Wyatt (15) Floyd W. Goff (4) CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS: G. Kent Elkins (22), Chairman; Floyd W. Goff (4) Gary N. Martin (55)  CREDENTIALS AND RETURNS: Douglas G. Lee (55), Chairman; Robert J. Bean, Jr. (35) Hal Gregory (19) Johnnie T. Morris (5) Robert J. Bean, Sr. (31) Howard T. Burgess (7)  EDUCATION: Marcus L. Burdette (7), Chairman A. Glenn Greene (35) Nelson D. Horton (55)  FINANCE: Michael E. Copeland (7), Chairman John T. Dickson (15) Jack Holmes (55) FRATERNAL RELATIONS: L. Aubrey Haynes (4), Chairman; Albert J. Wyatt (15) Floyd W. Goff (4) GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER MEDAL: Lloyd F. Christopher (1), Chairman; Marcus L. Burdette (7) A. Glenn Greene III (35) Nelson D. Horton (55) HONORARY PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS: G. Kent Elkins (22), Chairman; G. Ray Marsh (7) Lloyd F. Christopher (1)  JURISPRUDENCE: G. Ray Marsh (7), Chairman; Carl Truesdale (4) Robert J. Bean, Sr. (31, 48) J. Gordon Cartrette (35) Richard A. Wesner (1, 64)  LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND: A. Glenn Greene (35), Chairman; G. Kent Elkins (22) J. Gordon Cartrette (35) Johnnie T. Morris (5) Floyd W. Goff (4) Phillip G. Russell (1) Howard T. Burgess (7) Albert J. Wyatt (15) William R. Logan (37)  MASONIC YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS: Robert J. Bean, Sr. (31, 48) Chairman; G. Kent Elkins (22) Bobby J. Sprouse (33) MEMBERSHIP: Floyd W. Goff (4), Chairman;  Marcus L. Burdette (7) A. Glenn Greene (35) Nelson Horton (55)  NECROLOGY: Haywood Fowler (48, 64), Chairman; Edward C. Suggs (48, 35) Robert L. Blackwell (5) Johnnie T. Morris (5)  PATRIOTISM AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Mike Copeland (7), Chairman; O. Walt Sealy (15) N. Haskell Brabham (5)   RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION: Dana P. Rickards (13), Chairman; N. Haskell Brabham (5) Robert W. Kendrick (22) ROYAL ARCH RESEARCH: Robert J. Bean Sr. (31, 48), Chairman; Marcus L. Burdette (7) A. Glenn Greene (35) Nelson Horton (55) Carl R. Truesdale (4) Gary N. Martin (55) Floyd W. Goff (4)  TIME AND PLACE: Marcus Burdette (7) Chairman; A Glenn Greene (35) Nelson Horton (55) TOPICAL REFERENCE: Robert J. Bean, Sr. (31, 48), Chairman; Carl Truesdale (4) Charles M. Schofield (5) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Robert J. Bean, Sr. (31, 48), Chairman; Charles M. Schofield (5) Dana P. Rickards (13)

- 1 Report for All 3 Bodies given in Joint Session  - Mainly the same Committee, different reports in each Body 61 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 61

REMARKS OF THE M. E. GRAND HIGH PRIEST, ELECT GRADY LEE LANIER, JR.

Most Worshipful Grand Master, Most Excellent Companions, Most Illustrious Companions, Right Eminent Sir Knights, Companions and Sir Knights and to our special guests.

I consider it to be a great honor to be in the York Rite and to be elected Most Excellent Grand High Priest. With a great deal of humility I will follow in the footsteps of many great Most Excellent Grand High Priests. I want to thank all past M.E. Grand High Priests and I thank you companions for the trust you place in me to serve as Most Excellent Grand High Priest of South Carolina. I would like to thank each of the elected line officers, the appointed officers, and the Committee Men who will serve with me this year. I ask each to promote York Rite Masonry when given the chance. I want to thank my bride, Brenda, for 47 years of support and love and being there for me, and always having the yard light on. I love you! Most of all I thank God for the blessing He bestows on my family and this nation. A thank you to the ones who got me started in line. The Most Illustrious Grand Master O. Walter Sealy and Most Excellent Grand High Priest Albert Wyatt, thank you; and I will be forever in your debt. The Most Illustrious Grand Master G. Buck Jolly and Sir Knight Doug Amyx, the Right Eminent Grand Commander I’m looking forward to the coming year. Finally to the members of my home Chapter, Poinsett No. 16; a heartfelt thanks for your support and for your prayers. Thank you and may God Bless.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS

To: The Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina:

Your Committee on Unfinished Business reports that all business coming before this annual convocation has received proper consideration.

Fraternally submitted,

Robert J. Bean, Sr. (31 & 48) PGHP, Chairman Charles M. Schofield (5) PGHP Adopted…

ADJOURNMENT

This Grand Chapter was closed by order of the Grand High Priest at 5:12 pm with prayer by the Grand Chaplain until the next Annual Convocation in the City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Monday, March 11, 2013.

Grady Lee Lanier, Jr. Grand High Priest

Attest:

Johnnie T. Morris Grand Secretary

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HolmesJames J Holmes Gaffney SC 29340 105 Redbud Ln Maine Wendell E Spooner New ME 04762 Rt 1 Box 30 62 CarverGerald L Carver Waterloo SC 29384 905 Ridgewood Harbor Rd Manitoba Fred Fjeldsted Dauphin MB Canada \201 Krain R7 0A7 BondRobert J Bean Jr Fork SC 29543 1807 Old River Rd Maryland Roy C Peterson Baltimore MD 21234 3104 Orlando Ave DavisW W Davis Clinton SC 29325 Rt 3 Box1924 Massachusetts Herbert J Simpson Marlboro MA 01752 12 Evelina Dr ShortCharles W Short N Charleston SC 29406 5639 Flanders Ave Mexico Francisco Cuevas Corona Av Alemania #1469;Col Moderna 44190 Guadalajara Jal RhodesMarcus Burdette Iva SC 29655 910 Old Bell Rd Michigan David V Boggs Fairlawn OH 44333 569 Park Hill Dr Apt 7 ParrisW Ansel Parris Spartanburg SC 29305 P O Box 4635 Minnesota Donald L Hoberg Roseville MN 55113 1225 W County Rd B LeonardGrenfell M Leonard Kershaw SC 29067 2007 Red Maple Rd Mississippi James R Rosencrans Hernando MS 38632 3221 Hwy 51 South 63 63 SOUTH CAROLINA GRAND CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVES (Page 2) Near South Carolina Near Other Jurisdictions Grand Chapter Name Address Name Address ThorntonDean Tollison Union SC 29379 1957 Jonesville Hwy Missouri Clarence L Alumbaugh Buckner MO 64016 311 Park Ave

DempseyLarry Dempsey Bamberg SC 29003 PO Box 1032 Montana Carl A Magnuson Lewistown MT 59457 504 Entrance Ave CAROLINA SOUTHOF CHAPTER ARCH ROYAL GRAND GlennJerry O Glenn Greenville SC 29605 218 S Wingate Rd Nebraska Gail Axen Stanton NE 68779 P O Box 123 CollinsRobert S Collins Rock Hill SC 29730 2414 Mosstree Ct Netherlands Berend J D Alverets Rubeslaan 1 Netherlands Flat 180 3723 BM Bilthaven PriceMartin S Price Camden SC 29020 1020 Franklin St Nevada William B Berk N Las Vegas NV 89030 1005 Stanley Ave LutrellJames T Luttrell Hilton Head SC 29926 110 Gardner Dr #403 Newfoundland Wallace R Noel St John's New Foundland62 Springdale St A1C 5B2 RhodesLarry S Rhodes Westminster SC 29693 215 Robert Grant Dr New Brunswick Herman H MacDonald Campbellton New Brunswick RR2 Box 10 Site 10 E3N 3E8 GillilandJ Frank Gilliland Pendleton SC 29670 411 S Elm St New Hampshire Thomas E Larson Walpole NH 03608 PO Box 359 WaningerGeorge A Waninger Sumter SC 29154 2650 McCray's Mill Rd New Jersey Daniel J Schultz Emerson NJ 07630 167 Hasbrouck Ave MillerJ Ronald Miller Georgetown SC 29440 96 Rio Vista Ave New Mexico Fred W Kellum Hobbs NM 88824 415 E Green Acres Dr StikaKeith Stika Goose Creek SC 29445 203 Francis St New South Wales Eric S James Bondi Junction NSW Australia 1603/71 Spring St Bond 2002 BurtonMarvin O Burton Liberty SC 29657 701 Hampton Rd New York Louis Leone Farmingville NY 11738 195 Horseblock Rd JacksonRobert H Jackson Jr Rock Hill SC 29730 295 Edenvale Rd New Zealand E N B Watt New Sweden New Zealand New Plymouth 12 Melrose St GrantSam L Grant Jr Rock Hill SC 29732 1330 India Hook Rd Apt 224 North Carolina W Francis Pugh Elizabeth City NC 27909 1505 Weeksville Road MackeyCharles E Mackey Kershaw SC 29067 209 E Richland St North Dakota Alfred P Underdahl Hebron ND 58638 7540 County Rd 13 HaydenDelbert R Hayden Elgin SC 29045 242 Brookside Ln Nova Scotia J Hugh D Palmer Westville NS 1668 Porter Ln Box 273 BOK 2AO TruesdaleCarl R Truesdale Camden SC 29020 2125 Airline Dr Ohio Richard P Williams Wooster OH 44691 1536 Renwood Dr RussellPhillip G Russell Charleston SC 29405 4746 Landridge Dr Oklahoma Elwood M Isaac Norman OK 73071 412 Summit Way BurtonJ Sam Burton Liberty SC 29657 701 Hampton Rd Oregon Stanley Miller Turner OR 97392 5210 Harding Lane SE HorneW Jay Horne Greenwood SC 29649 178 Highland Dr Pennsylvania A Richard Baker Aston PA 19014 406 Garden Lane LeeDouglas G Lee Gaffney SC 29341 221 Nancy Ln Philippines Ramon D Nunez Cubao Quezon City Philippine Isle 12 St Paul St DavisJohn T Davis Sumter SC 29154 2425 Peach Orchard Rd Portugal Antonio Pereira Lisboa Portugal Rua llha dos Amores 3º Passeio ao Parque1900-121 AmickRobert Elsner Due West SC 29639 8 Abbeville St Quebec John Nimchuck Shawville Quebec PO Box 749 JOX 2YO BoltJohnnie L Bolt Laurens SC 29360 105 Sunshine Ln Queensland James M Nelson Blanchview Queensland 123 Spawater Rd 4352 McJunkinSam D McJunkin Seneca SC 29678 519 Seneca Dr Rhode Island SchofieldTodd Rush Laurens SC 29360 305 Sweetgum St Saskatchewan Doug Byers Saskatoon Saskatchewan 7 Hoeschen Cresc S7J 2S9 MeaceEric A Meace Myrtle Beach SC 29577 1553 Brookgreen Dr Lawrence Read Perth Scotland 100 Hay Street PH1 5HP SatterfieldR Butler Satterfield Laurens SC 29360 P O Box 38 South Australia L J Parsons Salisbury East South Australia 14 Coach House Dr 5109 HudgensEarl P Hudgens Jr Easley SC 29640 545 N Martin Rd South Dakota H Randy Adams Rapid City SD 57702 4804 Windsor Dr HubbardJ C Hubbard Jr Clemson SC 29631 150 Downs Blvd Apt A214 Switzerland Florian E Davatz Schweiz Switzerland Steinrieselmstrasse 76 CH-9100 Herisau GoffFloyd W Goff Sr Lugoff SC 29078 1474 Kennedy Rd Tennessee Roy C Etherton Dayton TN 37321 766 Cottonport Rd HucksGary B Jolley Gaffney SC 29340 532 Filter Plant Rd Texas Robert D Collier Arlington TX 76012 PO Box 121304 McCordThomas H McCord Abbeville SC 29620 2954 Stevenson Rd Utah David H Nelson Sandy UT 84092 3277 E English Way FincherA. Glenn Greene, III Latta SC 29565 815 Bethea Ext Vermont Bruce R Howard Rutland VT 05701 17 Tuttle Meadow Dr 63 MarshallEdward Marshall Camden SC 29020 2007 Yelton Dr Victoria Peter J Elmer Mt Waverley Victoria Australia 6/26 Ophir Rd 3149 BickleyHugh J Bickley Columbia SC 29210 120 Leyden Ln Virginia Michael Williams Richmond VA 23229 8907 Michaux Ln PruittTerry S Pruitt Greer SC 29650 107A Edwards Ave Washington Byron Gene Fish Normandy Park WA 98148 17837 1st Ave S PMB 501 HaynesL Aubrey Haynes Winnsboro SC 29180 225 Kingswood Dr West Virginia Lonnie Carpenter Ceredo WV 25507 1 Greenwood Dr DavisWalter P Davis Pelzer SC 29669 37 Adger St W Australia Stuart C Hunter Dwellingup W Australia 13 Banksiadale Rd 6213 BlackwellGrady L Lanier Jr Jonesville SC 29353 632 Bob Little Rd Wisconsin Bruce B Parkenson Two Rivers WI 54241 1518 25th St MarshG Ray Marsh Lexington SC 29071 P O Box 2185 Wyoming Donald L York Douglas WY 82633 739 E Antelope Rd 64 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 64

GRAND CHAPTER SECRETARIES (Page 1)

Grand Chapter Grand Secretary Address Gen Gr Chapter Larry E Gray Greenfield IN 46140 PO Box 128 Alabama Hiram O Williams Jr Birmingham AL 35210 PO Box 100333 Alaska David A Hunt Eagle River AK 99577 18606 Little Cape Circle Alberta Marvyn R Rogers Athabasca Alberta PO Box 1124 T9S 2A9 Argentina Miquel Bogado Presidente Peron1242 Argentina 1038 Capital Federal Arizona David G Stankow Phoenix AZ 85003 345 W Monroe St Arkansas Royce H Taylor Pine Bluff AR 71613 PO Box 1207 Belgium Alain Van Lembergen B-1030 Brussels Belgium 265 Rue Royal British Columbia Ed Wilson Abbotsford BC 35188 Spencer St V3G 2E3 California Kenneth G Hope Long Beach CA 90813 801 Elm Ave Canada Richard J Jackson Hamilton Ontario 361 King St W L8P 1B4 Colorado James E Erickson Denver CO 80202 1614 Welton St #503 Connecticut Charles B Fowler Jr Windsor CT 06095 35 Elaine Mary Dr Delaware Franklin R Townsend Wilimington DE 19808 905 Bradley Dr Dist Of Columbia Howard F Coleman King George VA 22485 10364 Cedar Hill Ln

England James Daniel London England 60 Great Queen St WC2B 5AZ Finland Jarkko Heino Helsinki Finland Kasarmikatu 16 D 00130 Florida Steve Q Steele Lake Placid FL 33862 PO Box 2740 France Y Trestournel F 92000 Neuilly-sur-Seine, France 65 Blvd Bineau Georgia Andre Lovas Macon GA 31201 811 Mulberry St Germany Christian P Thomas Wiesbaden Germany 2a Goerdelerstrasse D-65197 Greece Aetos Tzifakis Athens Greece 19 Acharnon St 10438 Hawaii Cletis M Ching Kaneohe HI 96744 45-628 Apuakea Pl Idaho David A Grindle Meridian ID 83646 2642 N Sweetwood Ave Illinois Edward E Derry Washington IL 61571 PO Box 227 India S Krishnan New Delhi India PO Box 681 110001 Indiana Richard Lochner Knox IN 46534 1635 N US Hwy 35 Iowa Robert J Seiler Camanche IA 52730 812 14th Pl Ireland D Barry Lyons Dublin 2 Ireland Freemasons Hall 17 Molesworth St Israel Eitan Ayalon Tel Aviv Israel PO Box 33698 61336 Italy Giuseppe Visicato Roma Italy Via di Vigna Murata 9 00143 Kansas Wayne H Rollf Topeka KS 66601 PO Box 1217 Kentucky William G Hinton Shelbyville KY 40065 615 Frankford Rd Louisiana Timothy J Riley Ringgold LA 71068 171 Beckham's Camp Rd Maine Robert D Chaput Hampden ME 04444 29 Hillside Dr Manitoba Ted Yorke Winnipeg ManitobaCanada 176 Kimberly Ave R2K 0X2

Maryland Vernon H. Huebschman Pasadena MD 21122 8100 Foxberry Lane Apt 1402 Massachusetts Paul W Rolston Boston MA 02111 186 Tremont St Rm 703 Mexico Oscar J Salinas Monterrey NL Mexico 916 Av Zaragoza Sur 1000 CP64000 Michigan Paul C Howell Addison MI 49220 17635 Manitou Beach Rd Minnesota Robert R Anderson Sr Belle Plaine MN 56011 PO Box 66 Mississippi Micky P McMahan Meridian MS 39302 PO Box 1030 Missouri Frederick A Troxel Jr Blue Springs MO 64029 2102 NE Colonnade Ave Montana Dean Lindahl Conrad MT 59425 PO Box 824 65 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 65 GRAND CHAPTER SECRETARIES (Page 2) Grand Chapter Grand Secretary Address Nebraska Bruce T Anderson Lincoln NE 68502 2010 S 26th St

Netherlands Peter G Kok Prinsessegracht 27 Netherlands 2514 AP Den Haag

Nevada Russell M Wilde Carson City NV 89701 2321 Meadowbrook Ln

New Brunswick Robert M Johnston Quispamsis, New Brunswick 26 Clarwood Dr E2E 4K4

New Hampshire Arnold M Ashley Dover NH 03821 PO Box 246

New Jersey William J Milligan Jr Mantua NJ 08051 334 Lansing Dr

New Mexico Paul A Brehm Albuquerque NM 87193 PO Box 66059

New South Wales John S Williams Petersham NSW2049 PO Box 134 Australia

New York Edward S Newsham Utica NY 13501 2150 Bleecker St

New Zealand Arthur N French Auckland New Zealand PO Box 38224 Howick 1705

Newfoundland & Labrador Gordon J Abbott Burin Newfoundland PO Box 290 RR#1 A0E 1E0

North Carolina Robert A Schafer Raleigh NC 27619 PO Box 17212

North Dakota Merle L Huhner Fargo ND 58106 PO Box 9544

Nova Scotia Frederick W Richard Belmont Nova Scotia RR# 1 692 Crowes Mills RdBOM 1CO

Ohio Dale G Ray Jr Barberton OH 44203 564 W Tuscarawas Ave Ste 401

Oklahoma Gary A Davis Drumright OK 74030 PO Box 1223

Oregon Dalvin L Hollaway Canyonville OR 97417 PO Box 767

Pennsylvania Richard L Evans Jr Philadelphia PA 19107 1 North Broad St

Philippine Islands Isaac F Arribas Jr Ermita Manila, Philippine Islands 1440 San Marcelino St

Portugal Antonio Gameiro Lebre 1700-248 Lisbon Portugal Rua Joao Saraiva 13-3

Quebec Charles A Braun Montreal Canada 404B-2295 St Mark St H3H 2G9

Queensland Paul W Weaver Brisbane Queensland PO Box 10272 4000

Rhode Island Kenneth M Long Pawtucket RI 02860 300 Broadway #403

Saskatchewan Lorne Kingston Swift Current, Saskatchewan 159 Weaver Cresc S9H 4B8

Scotland Grahame J Smith Edinburgh Scotland 23 St John St EH8 8DG

South Australia Noel D Fairweather Adelaide 5000 S. Australia Box 19 Rundle Mall

South Carolina Johnnie T Morris Columbia SC 29202 PO Box 7463

South Dakota Harland F Peterson Sioux Falls SD 57103 2713 E Pioneer Tr #2

Switzerland JJ D M Miller CH 3001 Bene 2 Switzerland PO Box 7204

Tennessee Rick Hoover Nashville TN 37203 100 7th Ave N #3

Texas Orville L O'Neill Waco TX 76703 PO Box 296

Utah Owen C Orton W Valley UT 84120 4220 S 4900 West

Vermont Bruce R Howard Rutland VT 05701 17 Tuttle Meadow Dr

Victoria John C Williams East Melbourne Victoria 300 Albert St 3002

Virginia Gordon Sprigg Jr Henrico VA 23223 500 Masonic Lane Suite C

Washington Louis E Bartrand Oak Harbor WA 98277 509 E Neptune Dr

West Australia Roy V Page Victoriaa Park, West Australia PO Box 405 6979

West Virginia Gregory A Riley Sr Clarksburg WV 26301 427 W Pike St

Wisconsin Milton F Gregory Dousman WI 53118 36275 Sunset Dr

Wyoming Ronald A Van Ekeren Laramie WY 82072 10712 Hidalgo Dr 66 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 66

GRAND CONVENTION OF ANOINTED HIGH PRIESTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA

A Convention of Anointed High Priests was duly opened with prayer at 10:18 a.m., February 25, 2012 at the Masonic Temple, 1518 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC, with 42 + 19 = 61 members and candidates present including the following officers: T. Henry Waldrep {3} ...... Most Excellent President Gary N. Martin {4} ...... Excellent Vice President Harvie B. Bailey {1} ...... Excellent Chaplain Johnnie T. Morris PMEP {2} ...... M. Ex. Treasurer/Recorder Hal Gregory {5} ...... Excellent Master of Ceremonies Gary Hinson {2} ...... Excellent Conductor J. Gordon Cartrette {6} ...... Excellent Herald Howard T. Burgess {3} ...... Excellent Steward John T. Dickson {4} ...... Excellent Sentinel * Pro tem Pledge of Allegiance was given. MEP Waldrep Recognized MP Joe Vale and permitted him to present the Columbian Award to Hal Gregory.

The Excellent Recorder read petitions from the following: (09) Robert William Adkins Robert E. Eberly Jr Robert Melvin McLean Brian A. Armstrong Kenneth M. Hanna (11) Justin Clark Parnell

James Whitney Barr Garland Ray Harman Gary Cleveland Sowell Dennis Eugene Case John Thomas Hipp Edward Charles Suggs Thomas E. Blackwood John Kelly Kirby Jr Stephen Moss Whitaker Ronald Lee Dodson George T. Livingston ♦ Charles T. Ware II (10) Jerry Lee Duncan Jr William F. Martin II ♦ - Not Present

A degree team consisting of the following Companions conferred the Order on the above named candidates who were present: Gerald Burton ...... President Joe Granger ...... Herald James W. Lyle ...... Vice President Steve Fields ...... Conductor Bob Bean ...... Chaplain Temp Dickson ...... Sentinel Harvie Bailey ...... M of C

MEP Waldrep asked all Past Excellent Presidents to stand. There were 6 present. MEP Waldrep asked all Past Grand High Priests to stand. There were 5 present. MEP Waldrep then recognized RW William R. Logan, JGW. Minutes of February 26, 2011 were approved as printed in the copies in the hands of the members. Adopted The Report of the Excellent Treasurer/Recorder was read. Adopted The Report of the Auditing Committee was read. Adopted Motion made and duly adopted to pay all usual bills that have been paid in the past: $50.00 to the Square and Compass, Inc., $10.00 to scgyr web site and $50.00 to RARA and all other bills found to be due and correct. Adopted 67 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 67

The Nominating Committee then proposed the following Companions be elected to serve this Convention of Anointed High Priests for the ensuing Masonic year: Gary N. Martin {4} ...... Most Excellent President Harvie B. Bailey {1} ...... Excellent Vice President Hal Gregory {5} ...... Excellent Chaplain Johnnie T. Morris PMEP ...... Most Excellent Treasurer-Recorder Gary Hinson {2} ...... Excellent Master of Ceremonies J. Gordon Cartrette {6} ...... Excellent Conductor Howard T. Burgess {3} ...... Excellent Herald John T. Dickson {4} ...... Excellent Steward Dana P. Rickards {1} ...... Excellent Sentinel The above named were elected by acclamation and installed by Lloyd F. Christopher assisted by Bob Bean as Marshal. The following Companions to serve on Committees for the ensuing year: Audit Committee: PMEP J. Frank Gilliland, Chairman; J. Gordon Cartrette Nominating Committee: PMEP Lloyd F. Christopher, Chairman; PMEP J. Frank Gilliland Installing Committee: PMEP Lloyd F. Christopher, Chairman; PMEP Bob Bean The next meeting will be held Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1518 Hampton Street, Columbia, S.C. and the same Degree Team, with a few exceptions will confer the order at that time. The Convention was then closed at 11:33 a.m. with prayer.

T. Henry Waldrep Most Excellent President, Presiding

Johnnie T. Morris, PMEP Gary N. Martin Most Excellent Treasurer-Recorder Most Excellent President, Elected

Statistical Report Members 1/1/2011 ...... 400 Candidates 2/26/2011 ...... + 11 411

Losses ...... - 18 Total Membership 12/31/2011 ...... 393

68 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 68

REPORT OF EXCELLENT TREASURER/RECORDER

To: The Grand Convention of Anointed High Priests of South Carolina: January 1, 2011: Balance, Wachovia Bank (Checking) ...... $ 2,800.49 Cash on hand ...... 67.00 Balance, 1st Citizens Bank (CD) ...... 10,000.00 Total ...... $12,867.49

RECEIPTS

Received from 11 candidates ...... $ 440.00 Jewels & Rituals ...... 48.00 Transferred to Checking account (Wachovia Bank) 321.44 Interest (Checking Acct #4047) ...... 2.58 Interest (CD #1086) ...... 99.39 911.41 Total ...... $ 13,778.90

DISBURSEMENTS #2557 Judy Morris (wine) ...... 6.56 #2562 M. Warren & Co. (jewelry) ...... 92.00 #2574 Square & Compass ...... 50.00 #2576 GYR (web site & printing & postage) ...... 35.00 # 2577 RARA (donation) ...... 50.00 # 2580 Ann Order of High Priesthood ...... 321.44 555.00 Total ...... $ 13,223.90

December 31, 2011: Balance, Wachovia Bank (Checking Act #4047) ...... $ 3,223.90 Balance, 1st Citizens Bank (CD #1086) ...... 10,000.00

Total ...... $13,223.90

Fraternally submitted,

Johnnie T. Morris Excellent Treasurer-Recorder Adopted…

REPORT OF AUDIT COMMITTEE To: The Grand Convention of Anointed High Priests of South Carolina: We herewith submit our report. We have examined the books of the Recorder and Treasurer of the Anointed High Priests of South Carolina and find them to be neatly and correctly kept and all funds accounted for. The balance of the Treasurer as of December 31, 2011 is as follows: Wachovia Bank (Checking) ...... $ 3,223.90 1st Citizens Bank (CD) ...... 10,000.00 Total ...... $ 13,223.90

Fraternally submitted,

J. Frank Gilliland, PMEP, Chairman

Adopted. J. Gordon Cartrette 69 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 69

PAST MOST EXCELLENT PRESIDENTS

* 1895 W. H. Witherow {5} * 1981 George W. Romanstine {2} * 1896-98 Jacob T. Barron {2} 1982 J. C. Hubbard, Jr. {3} * 1899-09 John R. Bellinger {3} * 1983 James C. Parris {4} * 1909 Benjamin Burr {1} * 1984 John A. Dixon {4} * 1910-12 Wm. A. Giles II {1} * 1985 T. Harry White {4} * 1913-14 James L. Michie {5} * 1986 Willard F. Bond, Jr. {2} * 1915-16 Joseph Lindsay {4} * 1987 John B. Maxey {2} * 1917 William E. Gantt {1} * 1988 Fred Batson {3} * 1918-28 James L. Michie {5} 1989 W. Jay Horne {2} * 1929-36 Wm. A. Giles II {1} 1990 J. Allen Prescott {5} * 1937-38 Robert T. Goodale {5} 1991 G. Ray Marsh {4} * 1939 John D. Lee {5} * 1992 R. Henry Brown {5} * 1940-43 L. D. Simpson {5} * 1993 Everette T. Deitz {2} * 1944-48 W. Robin Zemp {5} 1994 Richard L. Harding {4} * 1949-53 James L. Howe {4} 1995 G. Kent Elkins {3} * 1953-57 Hugh N. Layne {4} * 1996 James G. Dover {2} * 1958-60 S. H. Moody {2} * 1997 David S. Hucks, Jr. {6} * 1961-63 J. B. McGuirt {5} 1998 Joseph L. McGee {2} * 1963-65 R. Lewis Smith {3} 1999 J. Frank Gilliland {3} * 1965 V. E. Bentley {4} 2000 Lloyd F. Christopher {1} * 1966 W. N. Bradford {5} * 2001 Ford M. Thornton, Jr. {2} * 1967 Henry F. Collins {1} * 2002 Alfred Allsbrook {5} * 1968 G. Hugh Ballinger {4} 2003 J. Sam Burton {3} 1969 Thomas B. Clark, Jr. {6} 2004 Rawl J. Scheibler {2} * 1970 Samuel A. Bannister {3} 2005 Johnnie T. Morris {2} * 1971 John H. Wynn {1} 2006 Douglas G. Lee {4} * 1972 W. C. Wylie, Jr. {4} 2007 Larry S. Rhodes {3} * 1973 W. C. Sheely, Jr. {2} 2008 Carl R. Truesdale {5} * 1974 W. Gates Lanford {4} 2009 Robert J. Bean, Sr. {6} * 1975 T. Scott Godfrey {4} 2010 William R. Logan {2} * 1976 James H. Mathis {2} 2010H Eric A. Meace {6} * 1977 Robert F. Secrest {2} 2011 T. Henry Waldrep {3} * 1978 James D. Penley, Jr. {4} * 1979 Claude D. Robertson {4} 1980 Sam L. Grant, Jr. {4} H * Deceased Honorary 70 GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SOUTH CAROLINA 70

OFFICERS OF GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF SC 2012-2013

ELECTED Grady Lee Lanier, Jr. (16) ...... M. E. Grand High Priest 632 Bob Little Rd., Jonesville 29353, Phone (864) 674-6561 (Brenda) Marcus L. Burdette (7) ...... R. E. Deputy Grand High Priest 910 Old Bell Rd., Iva 29655, Phone (864) 348-7080 (Susan) A. Glenn Greene, III (35) ...... R. E. Grand King 815 Bethea Ext., Latta 29565, Phone (843) 752-1020 (Beth) Nelson D. Horton (55) ...... R. E. Grand Scribe 164 Champion Ferry Rd., Gaffney 29341, Phone (864) 489-0122 (Frances) H. Ted Burgess (7) ...... R. E. Grand Treasurer 114 Susie Rd., Belton 29627, Phone (864) 338-8816 (Mary) Johnnie T. Morris (5) ...... R. E. Grand Secretary Post Office Box 7463, Columbia 29202, Phone (803) 799-9159 (Judy) Haywood Fowler (48) ...... E. Grand Chaplain 669 Wright Rd., Tabor City, NC 28463, Phone (910) 653-5795 (Darla)

APPOINTED Michael J. Broom (5) ...... E. Grand Captain of the Host 201 N. Ridge Rd., Columbia 29223, Phone (803) 699-9435 (Susan) Allen Owens (16) ...... E. Grand Principal Sojourner 212 Glendale Rd., Union 29379, Phone (864) 429-0263 (Patricia) L. Craig Cagle (25) ...... E. Grand Royal Arch Captain 850 Gray Fox Trail, Sumter 29154, Phone (803) 773-8140 (Edwina) William Frank Strickland (35) ...... E. Grand Master of Third Veil 6798 Pig Lane. Nichols 29581, Phone (843) 392-3212 L. Joe Granger (21) ...... E. Grand Master of Second Veil 115 Allee St., Clemson 29631, Phone (864) 654-2793 (Connie) Jimmy Phillips (55) ...... E. Grand Master of First Veil 103 Ridgeway Rd., Gaffney 29340, Phone (864) 489-7885 (Raymoth) Jerry O. Glenn (22) ...... E. Grand Sentinel 218 S. Wingate Rd., Greenville 29605, Phone (864) 277-2190 (Celia)

R. E. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND HIGH PRIESTS John H. Pearson (1) ...... First District 2839 Nantuckett Ave., N. Charleston 29420, Phone (843) 817-0741 John W. Busbin (37) ...... Second District 55 Strawberry Lane, Donalds 29638, Phone (864) 861-4677 (Cathie) James Barr (7) ...... Third District 106 Banabus Ln., Anderson 29621, Phone (864) 332-1611 (Stephanie) Roger W. Gregory (16) ...... Fourth District 119 Royal Oak Dr., Union 29379, Phone (864) 427-1462 (Kathy) Grenfell M. Leonard (4) ...... Fifth District 2007 Red Maple Rd., Kershaw 29067, Phone (803) 475-3068 (Esther) Dickran Mgrdechian (48 & 64) ...... Sixth District 6301 Dawn Court, Myrtle Beach 29579, Phone (843) 903-6848 (Susan)

OFFICERS OF GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER Edmund D. Harrison ...... M. E. General Grand High Priest PO Box 737352, Elmhurst, NY 11373, Phone (718) 592-0529 Bobby Joe Kitchen ...... R.E. S.E. Regional Deputy General Grand High Priest 83 Crown Point Rd., Hubert, NC 28539, Phone (910) 326-4911 (Crystal) Larry E. Gray ...... R.E. General Grand Secretary PO Box 128, Greenfield, IN 46140-0128, Phone (317) 467-3600 (Rita) 71 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 71

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

MOST ILLUSTRIOUS

GRAND COUNCIL OF

ROYAL & SELECT MASTERS

OF SOUTH CAROLINA One Hundred Fifty Second Annual Assembly

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina MARCH 13, 2012, A Dep 3012

OFFICIATING Joe Parnell, M I Grand Master Johnnie T. Morris, M I Grand Recorder

ELECTED Gary Buck Jolley, M I Grand Master Johnnie T. Morris, M I Grand Recorder 72 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 72

2011-2012 OFFICERS OF THE GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA

ELECTED

Joe Parnell (4) ...... M. I. Grand Master 109 Edgewood Dr., Williamston 29697, Phone (864) 847-4509 (Vicky) G. Buck Jolley (42) ...... R. I. Deputy Grand Master 532 Filter Plant Rd., Gaffney 29340, Phone (864) 489-5459 (Peggy) Doug Knauer (19) ...... R. I. Grand Principal Conductor of Work 130 Chatim Ridge Ct., Lyman 29365, Phone (864) 989-0548 (Lynn) Dean Tollison (27) ...... R. I. Grand Captain of the Guard 1957 Jonesville Hwy., Union 29379, Phone (864) 427-1023 (Laura)

H. Ted Burgess (4) ...... R. I. Grand Treasurer 114 Susie Rd., Belton 29627, Phone (864) 338-8816 (Mary)

Johnnie T. Morris (5) ...... M. I. Grand Recorder Post Office Box 7463, Columbia 29202, Phone (803) 799-9159 (Judy)

Edward C. Suggs (38) ...... R. I. Grand Chaplain 1115 Reta St.., Conway 29526, Phone (843) 381-0156 (Sandy)

APPOINTED

Gary C. Sowell (33) ...... I. Grand Conductor of the Council 3516 Kershaw Camden Hwy., Kershaw 29067 Phone (803) 427-0607

Justin C. Parnell (4) ...... I. Grand Marshal 116 Redwood Dr., Belton 29627, Phone (864) 392-1330

Roger W. Gregory (27) ...... I. Grand Steward 119 Royal Oak Dr., Union 29379, Phone (864) 427-1462 (Kathy)

Jerry O. Glenn (10) ...... I. Grand Sentinel 218 S. Wingate Rd., Greenville 29605, Phone (864) 277-2190 (Celia)

R. I. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS Robert E. Eberly, Jr. (28) ...... - First District 71 Port Tack, Hilton Head 29928, Phone (843) 785-5393 (Katherine)

Rick Endler (23) ...... Second District 4023 Pheasantrun Dr.., Aiken 29803, Phone (803) 649-7697 (Linda)

J. W. “Benny” Hammond (10) ...... Third District 103 Aiken Circle, Greenville 29617, Phone (864) 246-3735 (Gladys)

Fred D. Thompson (19) ...... Fourth District 3451 Glenn Springs Rd., Spartanburg 29302, Phone (864) 585-4490 (Mickey)

Grenfell M. Leonard (25) ...... Fifth District 2007 Red Maple Rd., Kershaw 29067, Phone (803) 475-3068 (Esther)

Frank Strickland (38) ...... Sixth District PO Box 1669, Marion 29571, Phone (843) 250-2606

OFFICERS OF GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL

George Sellars ...... Most Puissant General Grand Master 25159 S. Magdalena St., Harrison Twp, MI 48045, Phone: (586) 791-3009 (Brenda)

Richard Agster ...... R. P. S.E. Regional Deputy General Grand Master 3602 West Euclid Ave., Tampa, FL 33629, Phone: (813) 281-1020 (Dianne)

David A. Grindle ...... Right Puissant General Grand Recorder PO Box 332, Meridian, Idaho 83680, Phone: (208) 870-8397 73 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 73

JOSEPH PARNELL M.I. GRAND MASTER Presiding March 13, 2012 74 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 74

G. BUCK JOLLEY M.I. GRAND MASTER Elected March 13, 2012 75 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 75

Gary Burton “Buck” Jolley Most Illustrious Grand Master

Gary Burton “Buck” Jolley was born on August 2, 1949 in Gaffney, S.C., the son of the late E. Q. and Vivian Martin Jolley. He grew up in Cherokee County where he attended public schools. After graduating from Gaffney Senior High School he attended United Electronics Institute in Charleston and Spartanburg Junior College in Spartanburg. He worked as a Detective with the Gaffney City Police and later joined the S.C. Highway Patrol and was stationed in Sumter S.C. After leaving the Highway Patrol he joined Duke Power Company where he worked as a Human Resources Manager when he retired in 2007 after thirty one (31) years. He also served as a member of the S.C. National Guard.

Buck is married to the former Marguerite “Peggy” Belk from Gastonia N.C. They have two sons, Larry and Kevin and three granddaughters, Brooke, Sidney and Jordan. Buck and Peggy are members of Limestone Presbyterian Church in Gaffney. Buck is an active volunteer with the Kings Mountain State Park keeping history alive doing Early America blacksmithing and woodworking demonstrations for school groups and the public.

Buck was initiated, passed and raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason in 1971 in Lafayette Lodge No. 330 A.F.M., Gaffney S.C. where he served as Worshipful Master in 1982 and 1990. He served Gaffney Lodge No. 186 as Secretary 2008 through 2010. Buck served The Grand Lodge of S.C. as District Deputy Grand Master of the 22nd Masonic District in 2007 and 2008 and was appointed Chairman of the Audit Committee in 2011.

Buck was exalted to the Degree of a Royal Arch Mason in Gaffney Chapter No. 55; was greeted as a Select Master in Potter Council No. 42 and knighted in Gaffney Commandery No.18 in Gaffney in 1971 and served as High Priest in 1987 and 2011, Illustrious Master in 1980 and 2011 and Eminent Commander in 1986 and 2011. He served as Secretary of the Gaffney York Rite Bodies 2001 through 2010.

Buck has served the Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of South Carolina as Grand Principal Sojourner in 2003 and District Deputy Grand High Priest of the 4th District in 2005 as well as Grand Representative to Texas. He received the General Grand Chapter Medal for Meritorious Service in 2007. He served the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of South Carolina as Grand Standard Bearer in 2004 and Grand Warder in 2007.

He is a member of Rock Hill and Columbia Valley of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite and is a Scottish Rite Master Craftsman.

“Buck” is a member of a several Appendant Bodies and Orders including: Hejaz Shrine Temple, S.H.J. Womack Council No. 20 Knight Masons U.S.A., Palmetto York Rite College No. 70, Past Sovereign Master of Gaffney Council No. 262 of the Allied Masonic Degrees and currently serves as Secretary, Palmetto Priory No. 54 KYCH and serves as Prior of the Gaffney degree team; Carolina Conclave of the Red Cross of Constantine; is an Anointed High Priest, Thrice Illustrious Master and Knight Crusader of the Cross and has received the Super Excellent Master’s Degree. He served as Worthy Patron of Queen Esther Chapter No 139 OES in 1986 and was honored to receive the Grand Cross of Color from the International Order of the Rainbow Girls in 1986. 76 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 76

PROCEEDINGS of the MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND COUNCIL of ROYAL and SELECT MASTERS of SOUTH CAROLINA

OPENING SESSION Tuesday, March 13, 2012

The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina was opened in ample form at the Landmark Resort, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at 8:30 A. M. in the Annual Assembly with the following officers at their stations:

ELECTED Joe Parnell (4) ...... M. I. Grand Master G. Buck Jolley (42) ...... R. I. Deputy Grand Master Doug Knauer (19)...... R. I. Grand Principal Conductor of Work Dean Tollison (27) ...... R. I. Grand Captain of the Guard H. Ted Burgess (4) ...... R. I. Grand Treasurer Johnnie T. Morris (5) ...... M. I. Grand Recorder Edward C. Suggs (38) ...... R. I. Grand Chaplain

APPOINTED Gary Sowell (33) ...... I. Grand Conductor of the Council Justin C. Parnell (4) ...... I. Grand Marshal Roger W. Gregory (27) ...... I. Grand Steward Jerry O. Glenn (10) ...... I. Grand Sentinel R. I. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS Robert E. Eberly, Jr. (28) ...... First District Rick Endler (23) ...... Second District J.W. “Benny” Hammond, Jr. (10) ...... Third District Fred D. Thompson (19) ...... Fourth District Grenfell M. Leonard (25) ...... Fifth District Frank Strickland (38) ...... Sixth District

MOST ILLUSTRIOUS PAST GRAND MASTERS

* Roy Alsbrooks (15) Hal Gregory (33) * G. Ray Marsh (4) (Hon) Johnnie L. Bolt (2) * Wilson C. Hardee (24) Joseph L. McGee (5) J. Gordon Cartrette (38) Gary B. Hinson (23) Johnnie T. Morris (5) (Hon) W. Penn Colvin (22) * J. C. Hubbard, Jr. (32) (Hon) Phillip G. Russell (1) * Larry Dempsey, Sr. (11) Earl P. Hudgens, Jr. (10) * John H. Scogin, (19) (Hon) John T. Dickson (8) * Robert W. Kendrick (10) O. Walt Sealy (8) * G. Kent Elkins (10) (Hon) Douglas G. Lee (42) Bobby J. Sprouse (19) Ronald T. Elvis, Sr. (36) William R. Logan (21) T. Henry Waldrep (32) J. Frank Gilliland (32) * Laland D. Lowie (4) * Robert D. Yonce (23) Charles E. Mackey (47) * Absent MOTIONS

On motion of Companion G. Buck Jolley, it was: RESOLVED, that reading of the minutes of the last Annual Assembly be dispensed with; printed copies being in the hands of the representatives, and they be approved as printed. Adopted…

On motion of Companion Doug Knauer it was: RESOLVED, that all Royal and Select Masters in good standing be admitted to seats in this Grand Assembly. Adopted… 77 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 77

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS AND RETURNS

To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina:

We find 13 Grand Officers 18 Most Illustrious Past Grand Masters and Representatives of 25 subordinate Councils present and entitled to vote and to seats in this Grand Assembly.

Fraternally submitted,

Douglas G. Lee (42), Chairman Hal Gregory (33) Johnnie T. Morris (5) Albert J. Wyatt (8) H. Ted Burgess (4) Adopted…

SUMMARY Grand Officers Present ...... 13 Past Grand Masters Present ...... 17 Past Grand Masters Honorary Present ...... 1 Number of Councils ...... 27 Number of Councils Represented ...... 25 Members, 2011 ...... 4,220 Members, 2010 ...... 4,590 Net Loss ...... -370

REPRESENTATIVES OF SUBORDINATE COUNCILS 2012 No. Council City Representative

1 ...... Enoch ...... Charleston ...... David C. Axson 2 ...... Adoniram ...... Laurens ...... George P. Latta 4 ...... Wynne ...... Anderson ...... Justin Parnell 5 ...... Union ...... Columbia ...... Rawl Scheibler 8 ...... Absolom Cody ...... York ...... Tony Bizakis 9 ...... Excelsior ...... Cheraw ...... None 10 ...... Alpha ...... Greenville ...... William B. Rogers 11 ...... Petros ...... Orangeburg ...... Tommy Blackwood 13 ...... Cephas ...... Florence ...... Ricky C. Freeman 15 ...... Seymour ...... Sumter ...... Wayne Jones 16 ...... DeSaussure ...... Abbeville ...... None 17 ...... Oriental ...... Newberry ...... Gerald L. Carver 19 ...... Blake ...... Spartanburg ...... G. Tyler Peters 21 ...... Maxwell ...... Greenwood ...... Bill Logan 22 ...... Jacob T. Barron ...... Chester ...... Penn Colvin 23 ...... Aiken ...... Aiken ...... Brian A. Armstrong 24 ...... Winyah ...... Georgetown ...... David Evans 25 ...... Lafayette ...... Camden ...... Ronald L. Broome 27 ...... Pinckney ...... Union ...... James Lancaster 28 ...... Allendale ...... Hampton ...... Ben Hadwin 32 ...... Living Arch ...... Clemson ...... Ronald L. Dodson 33 ...... Witherspoon ...... Lancaster ...... Hal Gregory 34 ...... Pickens ...... Easley ...... Robert McLean 36 ...... Kingston ...... Conway ...... Bob Bean 38 ...... Hiram ...... Marion ...... Thomas H. Lee 42 ...... Potter ...... Gaffney ...... James J. Holmes 52 ...... Myrtle Beach ...... Myrtle Beach ...... John A. Johnson 78 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 78

MOST ILLUSTRIOUS PAST GRAND MASTERS WELCOMED There were 17 M. I. Past Grand Masters and 1 Honorary M. I. Past Grand Master present at the Grand York Rite session.

ABSENCES NOTED Attention was called by the Grand Recorder to the absence of the M. I. Past Grand Masters:, Roy Alsbrooks, Larry Dempsey, Sr., G. Kent Elkins, Wilson Hardee, J. C. Hubbard, Jr., Robert Kendrick, Laland D. Lowie, G. Ray Marsh, John H. Scogin and Robert D. Yonce.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES WELCOMED The Grand Representatives were recognized and congratulated on the services they were rendering . They were urged to keep our Grand Representatives in other Grand Jurisdictions informed of the happenings in South Carolina.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT Western Canada ...... J. Frank Gilliland Colorado ...... J. Gordon Cartrette Connecticut...... Joseph L. McGee Delaware ...... Dean Tollison District of Columbia ...... John H. Pearson England & Whales ...... Justin C. Parnell France ...... Charles E. Mackey Georgia ...... George Peters Germany ...... Lloyd F. Christopher Illinois ...... Robert J. Bean Sr. Indiana ...... Johnnie T. Morris Iowa ...... William R. Logan Kansas ...... D. Samuel Tennyson Kentucky ...... Don S. Blair Maine ...... Robert Lacer Maryland ...... Gerald L. Carver Massachusetts ...... L. Craig Cagle Minnesota ...... Earl P. Hudgens, Jr. Mississippi ...... J. Sam Burton Montana ...... Michael E. Copeland Nevada...... Marcus L. Burdette New Jersey ...... Johnnie L. Bolt New Mexico ...... Jerry M. Owens New York ...... Phillip G. Russell North Dakota ...... Hal Gregory Ohio ...... Carl R. Truesdale Oklahoma ...... Gary B. Hinson Oregon ...... Dana P. Rickards Pennsylvania...... Ronald Elvis Sr. Rhode Island ...... Bobby J. Sprouse Utah ...... Douglas G. Lee Vermont ...... C. Todd Schofield Washington...... N. Haskell Brabham West Virginia ...... L. Aubrey Haynes Sr. Wisconsin ...... Tony Bizakis Wyoming ...... Joe Parnell 79 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 79

2011 – 2012 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

The Most Illustrious Grand Master announced the following appointments for 2011-2012:  APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES: Robert D. Yonce (23), Chairman Don S. Blair (19) Lloyd F. Christopher (1)  AUDITING: Douglas G. Lee (42) Chairman Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (23) G. Kent Elkins (10) * R. Henry Brown (25)  BROKEN TRIANGLE: Edward C. Suggs (36), Chairman Hugh J. Bickley (5), Emeritus H. Haywood Fowler (36, 52) Robert J. Blackwell (5) Johnnie T. Morris (5) BY-LAWS: Gary B. Hinson (23), Chairman Douglas G. Lee (42) J. Gordon Cartrette (38) Robert D. Yonce (23) William R. Logan (21)  CREDENTIALS AND RETURNS: Douglas G. Lee (42), Chairman Johnnie T. Morris (5) Hal Gregory (33) Albert J. Wyatt (8) H. Ted Burgess (4) Robert J. Bean, Sr. (13) * R. Henry Brown (25) CRYPTIC MASONS MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION: Hal Gregory (33), Chairman G. Buck Jolley (42), DGM Doug Knauer (19), GPCW Dean Tollison (27), GCG Douglas G. Lee (42) Roy Alsbrooks (15) DISPENSATIONS AND WARRANTS: Ronald Elvis (38, 36), Chairman W. Penn Colvin (22) Larry Dempsey, Sr. (11) DISTRIBUTION OF WORK: Robert D. Yonce (23), Chairman Gary B. Hinson (23) W. Penn Colvin (22)  EDUCATION: Lloyd F. Christopher (1), Chairman, G. Buck Jolley (4), DGM Doug Knauer (19), GPCW Dean Tollison (27), GCG Robert Eberly (28) {#1} Rick Endler (23) {# 2} Benny Hammond (10) {#3} Fred Thompson (19) {#4} Grenfell Leonard (25) {#5} Frank Strickland (38) {#6}  FINANCE: Earl P. Hudgens, Jr. (10), Chairman Michael E. Copeland (4) Jerry M. Owens (10) FRATERNAL RELATIONS: Gary B. Hinson (23), Chairman Robert Kendrick (10) Charles E. Mackey (25) HONORARY PAST M. I. GRAND MASTERS: Bobby J. Sprouse (19), Chairman Johnnie L. Bolt (2) Joseph L. McGee (5)  JURISPRUDENCE: J. Gordon Cartrette (38), Chairman G. Ray Marsh (4) Richard A. Wesner (52, 1) Douglas Lee (42) William Logan (21) * R. Henry Brown (25)  LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND: A. Glenn Greene III (38), Chairman; G. Kent Elkins (10) Phillip Russell (1) Johnnie T. Morris (5) Floyd W. Goff (25) J. Gordon Cartrette (38) H. Ted Burgess (4) Albert J. Wyatt (8) William R. Logan (21)  MASONIC YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS: Robert J. Bean, Sr. (13, 36), Chairman Bobby J. Sprouse (19) G. Kent Elkins (10), MEMBERSHIP: John Temp Dickson (8), Chairman G. Buck Jolley (42), DGM Doug Knauer (19), GPCW Dean Tollison (27), GCG Robert Eberly (28) {#1} Rick Endler (23) {# 2} Benny Hammond (10) {#3} Fred Thompson (19) {#4} Grenfell Leonard (25) {#5} Frank Strickland (38) {#6}  PATRIOTISM AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Michael E. Copeland (4), Chairman O. Walt Sealy (8) N. Haskell Brabham (5)  RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION: Dana P. Rickards (11), Chairman W. Penn Colvin (22) N. Haskell Brabham (5)  TIME AND PLACE: Robert Kendrick (10), Chairman Carl Truesdale (25) Richard W. Sealy (8) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: J. Gordon Cartrette (38), Chairman J. Frank Gilliland (32) O. Walt Sealy (8) - 1 Report for All 3 Bodies given in Joint Session  - Basically same Committee, different reports in each Body

* - Died November 18, 2011 80 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 80

ADDRESS OF THE MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER JOE PARNELL

To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina:

I would like to welcome all my Companions to the One Hundred Fifty- Second Grand Assembly of The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters and extend to each of you a hearty welcome. To our distinguished out of state guests: I hope your stay with us will be a good one and Thank You for coming to our Grand Assembly. To our distinguished in-state guests: Thank You for being here and the support you give to us. To The General Grand Council Officers: you honor us with you presence. To the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons of South Carolina Jay Adam Pearson: thank you sir for your support to York Rite Masonry and we are honored with your presence with us. To Most Excellent Grand High Priest Robby Bean Jr. and Right Eminent Grand Commander Jack Holmes I would like to thank you for the great time I have had serving with you this year and most of all for the friendship that we have.

STATE OF THE CRAFT As I traveled over this great state I have found peace and harmony in the York Rite Bodies. I would like to thank all the Councils for the way I was received and for all the honorary memberships that I received. It means more to me than words can express. It is important that we keep working hard so our Councils continue to grow and we need to keep supporting CMMRF with our donation.

BROKEN TRIANGLE Companions, it saddens me to report that 177 Companions have passed through the ninth arch. Let us all remember that someday we will enter the ninth arch. Please remember the families and friends of these departed Companions.

FINANCES The finances for the Grand Council are getting in better shape with the increase we had this year, which will affect next year’s budget. The treasurer will give you a full report later.

VISITATIONS WITHIN THE STATE It is my pleasure to report that I attended all of the Councils at least once this year. The following is a list of my visits:

March 12-15 ...... SC Grand York Rite, Greenville March 17 ...... Jacob T. Barron #22, Chester March 20-22 ...... NC Grand York Rite Hickory, NC March 26 ...... KYCH, Columbia April 5 ...... Aiken #23, Aiken April 11 ...... Alpha #10, Greenville April 19 ...... Enoch #1, Charleston April 27 ...... Banquet Grand Lodge of SC, Greenville April 28-29 ...... Grand Lodge of SC, Greenville May 1-3 ...... Grand York Rite of Georgia, Macon GA May 7 ...... York Rite College, Columbia May 14-18 ...... Grand York Rite of Florida Lake Mary, Florida May 21 ...... York Rite College, Greenville May 24 ...... Excelsior #9, Cheraw June 1 ...... Myrtle Beach #52, Myrtle Beach 81 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 81

June 4 ...... Knight Mason, Columbia June 10-11 ...... SE Regional Conferences Chattanooga, Tennessee June 13 ...... Blake #19, Spartanburg June 16 ...... Allendale #28, Hampton June 21 ...... Witherspoon #33, Lancaster June 24 ...... Order Rainbow Girls, Columbia July 9-12 ...... Summer Assembly Maggie Valley NC July 23 ...... Aiken Unity Dinner, Aiken July 25 ...... Kingston #36, Conway August 4 ...... Potter # 42, Gaffney August 6 ...... AMD Ingather, Camden August 8 ...... Cephas # 13, Florence August 16 ...... Lafayette # 25, Camden August 20 ...... One Day Festival, Spartanburg August 22 ...... De Saussure # 16, Abbeville August 27-30 ...... General Grand Council, Raleigh NC September 6 ...... Pickens # 34, Easley September 12 ...... Maxwell # 21, Greenwood September 13 ...... Petros # 11, Orangeburg September 17 ...... 14th District Inspirational, Anderson September 27 ...... Winyah # 24, Georgetown October 10 ...... Pinckney # 27, Union October 11 ...... Living Arch # 32, Clemson October 12 ...... Red Cross of Constantine, Spartanburg October 18 ...... Hiram # 38, Marion October 25 ...... Wynne # 4, Anderson November 14 ...... Oriental # 17, Newberry November 21 ...... Absalom Cody # 8, York November 22 ...... Adoniram #2, Laurens December 3 ...... Knight Masons and York Rite College, Columbia December 11 ...... Anderson, Clemson, Easley, Christmas Observance January 7 ...... KYCH and Knight Masons Meetings, Columbia January 14 ...... State Educational Meeting, Columbia

OUT OF STATE VISITS I had many invitations to attend other Grand Jurisdictions. While I was unable to attend all of them, I did attend the following Grand Jurisdictions:

North Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama

At all Grand Assemblies I was received with Honor and Respect and I would like to thank all the Companions for the honorary memberships that I received from your Grand Jurisdictions.

TRIENNIAL I had the honor to represent you at the Triennial in Raleigh North Carolina this year. Right Excellent Companion Marcus Burdette and Illustrious Companion Justin Parnell and I had a good time. I learned a lot, met some new friends and saw some old ones.

DISPENSATIONS Dispensations were of a routine nature, and copies are on file in the Grand Recorder’s Office. 82 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 82

BY LAWS I received and approved requests for by-law changes from the following Councils:

Adoniram #2 ...... Laurens Pickens #34 ...... Easley Hiram #38 ...... Marion Mackey #15 ...... York

GRAND REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENTS It was my pleasure to appoint the following Companions to serve as Grand Representative to other Grand Jurisdictions near the Grand Council of South Carolina:

Justin C. Parnell ...... England and Wales Michael E. Copeland ...... Montana Joe Parnell ...... Wyoming

DUAL MEMBERSHIPS Dual membership was approved for the following Companion:

Harold James Hodges - Adoniram-Zabud #2 in Washington, DC with Myrtle Beach # 52

SUPER EXCELLENT MASTER’S DEGREE I wasn’t able to attend the degree work. My wife and I were on our way to the Florida Grand York Rite Assembly in Lake Mary Florida. Right Illustrious Companion Buck Jolly attended on my behalf. I would like to thank the Aiken York Rite Body for the great job they do on this degree every year.

GREAT SMOKEY MOUNTAINS SUMMER ASSEMBLY Vicky and I attended the Smokey Mountain Assembly and what a great time we had. The fun and fellowship we had was great. The Companions from North Carolina know how to have a good time and we had some great speakers. I encourage you to attend one of these assemblies and see for yourself.

SOUTHEASTERN YORK RITE CONFERENCE The Southeastern York Rite Conference was held in Chattanooga Tennessee. Most Excellent Companion Mike Copeland and Illustrious Companion Justin Parnell accompanied me and we had a great time. We received a lot of good information. I encourage the Councils to send someone to these conferences.

ANNUAL STATEWIDE EDUCATIONAL MEETING The statewide education meeting is a very important meeting we have to educate the companions on their new offices. I would like to thank Most Excellent Companion Lloyd Christopher for the outstanding job he and his committee members do every year. My hat is off to you.

GRAND MASTER’S BANQUET The Grand Master’s Banquet was held in Greenville this year and it was my pleasure to attend with my wife Vicky. I would like to thank Most Worshipful Barry Rickman for the support he gave the Grand York Rite while he was Grand Master.

CRYPTIC MASON OF THE YEAR AWARD The Cryptic Mason of the year is the highest award that the Illustrious Grand Master can give. This year it’s my pleasure to give the award to a Companion that serves his own York Rite body and the Grand York Rite bodies as well- Companion L. Craig Cagle.

ADULT LEADERSHIP AWARD Adult leadership award is an important award given to a person who works with youth, who are the future leaders of our country. It’s my pleasure to give this award to Companion Dennis Sentell. 83 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 83

ISH SODI AWARDS Grand Elected Officer ...... Gary Buck Jolley Grand Appointed Officer ...... Justin C. Parnell Hidden Work ...... H. Ted Burgess Out of State ...... Terry Lewis Plemons

RECOMMENDATIONS 1. That the Grand Recorder office remains at 1518 Hampton Street, Columbia unless a more suitable space is found. 2. That we continue to support the CMMRF Foundation 3. That we continue to support the Perpetual Life Membership program 4. That we continue to strive to recruit new members and to help the ones that are about to go NPD. 5. That we need a Four dollar ($4.00) increase in dues.

CONCLUSION It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as the Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of South Carolina this year. I would like to thank all the Companions for their support and I hope that I served you well. I had a lot of fun traveling over this great state, and went through some small towns that I didn’t know of. I would like to thank all the Grand elective and appointed officers for their support. I would like to thank all the Companions of the Anderson York Rite bodies for their support. To Most Worshipful G. Ray Marsh and Most Illustrious J. Gordon Cartrette thank you for installing me and the other Grand Council officers. To Judy and Johnnie Morris, I want to thank you for all the hard work you do to make our Grand York Rite bodies work so well. To Johnnie, my human GPS, the ways you took me and the history that I learned from you will always be special but most of all for the friendship we have, Thank You. I want to thank the Marion Militia for the spectacular hat that you gave me. I thank God for watching over us all as we travel. God gets the glory Amen. To my loving wife I want to thank you for all the support and prayers, and words of encouragement and all the little things you do to make me look good. I love you.

Fraternally Submitted

Joseph Parnell Most Illustrious Grand Master Referred to the Committee on Distribution of Work…

MORDHURST MEDAL PRESENTED TO JOHNNIE T. MORRIS MIGM Joe Parnell called the Grand Council from “Labor to Refreshment” so that others could enter the room. Most Puissant George Sellars then requested that the Grand and General Grand Officers present to join him west of the altar; MP Sellars then asked MP Bud Himes to conduct MI Johnnie Morris before him. MP Sellars then presented Johnnie Morris with the special “Mordhurst Medal” for having served the Grand Council of South Carolina as the Grand Recorder for over fifteen (15) years. In the 160 year history of the Grand Council of South Carolina only one other Grand Recorder, O. Frank Hart, who also served as the General Grand Recorder and General Grand Master, had served that many years. MI Companion Morris thanked the General Grand Council for presenting him this award and for Judy, his bride for over 50 years, being permitted to hang the Medallion on him.

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON DISTRIBUTION OF WORK

To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina: The Committee on Distribution of Work wishes to submit the following report: Congratulations to the Most Illustrious Grand Master, Companion Joseph Parnell for his great dedication and hard work and fine leadership during the past year. We commend him on his many visits within the state, as well as a good number of visits to other Grand Jurisdictions. The Super Excellent Masters Degree was conferred on a large number of Companions, and we commend the Aiken and Columbia Councils for this fine work. The state of the Craft continues to be in very good condition. We are happy to report that some of the Subordinate Councils are doing more degree work, and many are opening the Council in full form several times during the year: We encourage all Councils to adopt this practice… The harmony which exists among our Companions of this state is so great, no decisions were required. We recommend approval of all matters not specifically assigned to Committees: Matters relating to: Broken Triangle – To the Committee on Broken Triangle… Grand Representatives and Out of State Visitations – To the Committee on Fraternal Relations... Finance and Recommendations – To the Committee on Finance... By-Laws, Decisions, Recommendations and York Rite Unity – To the Committee on Jurisprudence... Dispensations – To the Committee on Dispensations and Warrants...

Fraternally submitted,

Robert D. Yonce (23), Chairman Gary B. Hinson (23) W. Penn Colvin (22) Adopted…

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FRATERNAL RELATIONS

To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina:

Your Committee would like to commend Most Illustrious Grand Master Joe Parnell on his leadership for 2011-2012. He has represented South Carolina Cryptic Masonry well in all of his visits, and endeavors. M.I. Comp. Parnell commissioned three Grand Representatives to other Grand Jurisdictions near the Grand Council of South Carolina, and we approve, they are:

Justin C. Parnell ...... England and Wales Michael C. Copeland ...... Montana Joseph Parnell ...... Wyoming

We regret to report that NPDs are still a major concern for this Grand Jurisdiction, but we notice a slight decline in their number and are encouraged by this. The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina are in peace and harmony with the world of Cryptic Masonry.

Fraternally submitted,

Gary B. Hinson (23), Chairman Robert Kendrick (10) Charles E. Mackey (47) Adopted… 85 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 85

REPORT OF GRAND TREASURER

To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina:

I hereby submit my annual report covering the period March 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012:

March 1, 2011 BALANCES: Wachovia Checking ...... $ 1,000.00 Wachovia Money Market ...... 27,293.94 Western National Life Insurance Annuity ...... 100,000.00

Total ...... $ 128,293.94

RECEIPTS Johnnie T. Morris, Grand Recorder Dues, Fees, Supplies from Subordinate Councils ...... $ 34,873.85 Wells Fargo Money Market Interest ...... 32.70 Western National Life Insurance Annuity ...... 3,015.86 Annual Meeting – Hotel Refund ...... 109.00 Banquet Ticket Sales ...... 2,004.34 40,035.75 Total ...... $ 168,329.69

DISBURSEMENTS

Warrants (3516 - 3689) ...... $ 38,126.12 Bank Charges Wells Fargo ...... 35.13 38,161.25 Total to Account For ...... $ 130,168.44

February 29, 2012 BALANCES: Wells Fargo Checking ...... $ 300.00 Wachovia Money Market ...... 29,868.44 Western National Life Insurance (Annuity) ...... 100,000.00

Total ...... $ 130,168.44

I appreciate the cooperation received from our M.I. Grand Master, Most Illustrious Companion Joseph “Joe” Parnell; our M. I. Grand Recorder, Most Illustrious Companion Johnnie T. Morris; and especially from our Secretary, Judy Morris.

Fraternally submitted,

H. Ted Burgess Grand Treasurer Referred to the Finance Committee and later adopted… 86 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 86

REPORT OF GRAND RECORDER

To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina:

I hereby submit my annual report covering the period March 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012.

RECEIPTS 2011 Dues ...... $ 33,834.40 Rituals and Supplies ...... 719.00 Bonds ...... 270.00 Ticket Sales ...... 2,067.00 Refund on rooms Grand York Rite ...... 109.00 Penalty ...... 56.85 Refund on annual returns ...... 11.50 $37,067.75 DISBURSEMENTS Refund Ticket Sales ...... $ 62.66 Paid Grand Treasurer (Ticket Sales) ...... 2004.34 Refunds on annual returns ...... 11.50 Bank Charge ...... 6.40 Paid Grand Treasurer refund on rooms GYR ...... 109.00 Paid Grand Treasurer ...... 34,873.85 $37,067.75

CONDENSED STATISTICAL STATEMENT INCREASE Members, 1/1/2011 ...... 4,590 Greeted...... 105 Affiliated ...... 8 Error ...... 9 Reinstated ...... 17 139 4,729 DECREASE Died ...... 177 Demitted ...... 21 N. P. D...... 298 Error ...... 12 Suspended or Expelled ...... 1 509

Members, 12/31/2011 ...... 4,220

Net Loss – 370

The Velver E. Bentley Award this year goes to Adoniram No. 2 for the largest percentage gain of 7%. The Samuel Aiken Award for the largest numerical gain of 5 goes to Adoniram Council No. 2; DeSaussure #16, Oriental #17 and Kingston #36 had a net gain of 2; Allendale #28 had 0 changes for the year. We had a net loss in the Grand Council of 370, bringing our total membership down to 4,220. I would like to congratulate MI Joe Parnell, who primarily through his efforts we were able to obtain new cords, jewels, aprons and cases for the DDIGMs of the Grand Council this year. Thanks to his officers, PIGMs, Councils and others who contributed to this effort. MI Parnell has also obtained the materials and Vicky’s mother made altar cloths for all 3 of the Grand York Bodies this year. Thanks to RI Jolley who spearheaded us in acquiring banners, stands, and poles for the Grand Council and Chapter this year. Thanks also to the MIGM and his Grand Officers, PIGMs, Council and others who contributed to this effort. Thanks also to MI Gordon Cartrette for getting the Grand Council 4 Trowels and has said that he would find us a case to keep them in. Fraternally submitted,

Johnnie T. Morris, Grand Recorder Referred to the Finance Committee and later adopted. 87

STATISTICAL STATEMENT

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GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL & SELECT MASTERS OFSOUTH GRANDCAROLINACOUNCIL, ROYAL MASTERS & SELECT

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Died COUNCIL DUES DUES ROYAL & SELECT MASTERS 2010 TOTAL 2011 No. . Name Location 1 Enoch Charleston 291 6 1 1 8 299 5 5 34 6 50 249 -42 30.30 2,332.50 10.00 24 80 5 2 Adoniram Laurens 111 12 6 18 129 10 2 1 13 116 5 10.00 811.50 94.00 37 18 4 4 Wynne Anderson 218 3 1 4 222 5 11 16 206 -12 16.00 1,602.00 10.00 55 87 5 Union Columbia 413 3 4 7 420 10 4 22 36 384 -29 20.00 3,450.00 10.00 52 205 8 8 Absolom Cody York 269 3 3 272 10 9 19 253 -16 14.00 1,969.50 10.00 61 47 5 9 Excelsior Cheraw 44 0 44 2 3 5 39 -5 10.00 315.00 45.00 7 6 2 10 Alpha Greenville 303 1 1 2 305 38 2 19 59 246 -57 25.00 1,785.00 10.00 68 29 9 11 Petros Orangeburg 160 1 1 161 2 11 13 148 -12 18.50 1,262.00 110.00 26 91 2 13 Cephas Florence 212 2 1 3 215 6 1 17 1 25 190 -22 25.00 1,231.50 10.00 74 42 15 Seymour Sumter 173 5 5 178 7 1 9 17 161 -12 15.00 1,385.50 10.00 30 127 16 DeSaussure Abbeville 67 6 6 73 3 1 4 69 2 14.00 568.50 110.00 15 2 1 17 Oriental Newberry 132 10 10 142 3 5 8 134 2 10.00 1,248.50 10.00 17 92 19 Blake Spartanburg 268 11 1 1 13 281 7 1 22 30 251 -17 11.00 2,027.50 10.00 61 28 21 Maxwell Greenwood 189 1 1 2 191 2 13 3 18 173 -16 19.00 1,318.90 10.00 45 23 3 22 Jacob T. Barron Chester 109 0 109 2 1 3 106 -3 18.00 693.00 110.00 38 26 2 23 Aiken Aiken 118 6 1 7 125 6 8 14 111 -7 23.00 946.50 110.00 23 68 24 Winyah Georgetown 79 0 79 2 14 16 63 -16 20.00 567.00 10.00 5 3 4 25 Lafayette Camden 208 3 1 4 212 11 8 19 193 -15 10.00 1,591.50 10.00 38 83 4 27 Pinckney Union 123 5 1 2 8 131 5 10 15 116 -7 19.00 944.50 10.00 29 25 28 Allendale Hampton 89 4 1 5 94 3 2 5 89 0 13.00 816.50 110.00 13 10 32 Living Arch Clemson 301 5 1 6 307 17 39 1 57 250 -51 14.00 1,994.50 10.00 57 103 4 33 Witherspoon Lancaster 259 9 2 1 12 271 8 1 10 19 252 -7 10.50 1,561.50 10.00 101 15 6 34 Pickens Easley 136 2 1 3 139 6 6 12 127 -9 20.00 777.00 10.00 53 119 1 36 Kingston Conway 67 8 8 75 2 3 1 6 69 2 24.00 667.00 10.00 6 22 1 38 Hiram Marion 97 0 97 3 2 5 92 -5 25.00 808.50 10.00 12 11 3 42 Potter Gaffney 112 2 2 114 1 17 18 96 -16 12.00 781.00 10.00 22 113

52 Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach 42 1 1 2 44 2 4 1 7 37 -5 30.00 378.00 110.00 23 1 87 TOTALS 4,590 105 8 17 9 139 4,729 177 21 298 1 12 509 4,220 -370 $15.36 $33,834.40 $989.00 969 1,498 65 88 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 88

REPORT OF AUDITING COMMITTEE

To: The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina: We herewith submit our report. We have this day, March 5, 2012, examined the books of the Grand Treasurer and the Grand Recorder and find them neatly and correctly kept and all funds accounted for. The balance of the Grand Treasurer is as follows: Wells Fargo Bank ...... $ 300.00 Wells Fargo Money Market ...... 29,868.44 Funds Invested and in Savings & Loans ...... 100,000.00 Total ...... 130,168.44

Fraternally submitted,

Doug Lee (42), Chairman Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (23) G. Kent Elkins (10) Adopted…

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON DISPENSATIONS AND WARRANTS

To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina:

Your committee reports that there were no Warrants issued for the formation of new Councils. All Dispensations were of a routine nature; copies being on file in the Grand Recorder’s Office. Fraternally submitted,

Ronald T. Elvis, Sr. (36 & 52), Chairman W. Penn Colvin. (22) Larry Dempsey (11) Adopted…

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES

To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina:

This Committee is pleased to report that it has not received any notice of grievance or discord. Harmony and goodwill prevails throughout our Grand Jurisdiction.

Fraternally submitted,

Robert D. Yonce (23), Chairman Don S. Blair (19) Lloyd F. Christopher (1) Adopted…

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON HONORARY M. I. PAST GRAND MASTERS

To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina:

This committee requests that all nominations for this honor be sent to the chairman of the committee. All nominations should be in writing and sent in time for the committee to give due consideration to all nominees. Your committee on Honorary MI Past Grand Masters makes no recommendation at this time.

Fraternally submitted,

Bobby J. Sprouse (19), Chairman Joseph L. McGee (5) Johnnie L. Bolt (2) Adopted… 89 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 89

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MEMBERSHIP

To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina: We had 4 Councils which had an increase in 2011. They are: Adoniram #2, Laurens; DeSaussure #16, Abbeville; Oriental #17, Newberry; and Kingston #36, Conway. We also had 2 Councils with no NPD’s; DeSaussure #16, Abbeville and Allendale #28, Hampton. We congratulate these Councils. The Grand Master of the Universe called 177 to the Celestial Lodge above. 21 were demitted, 298 were dropped for NPD 1 was suspended or expelled with an error of 12, with a total decrease of 509. The largest problem we face in South Carolina is still our NPDS. We need to set up a program whereby each absent companion is contacted to determine if there is a problem we can help with. The economy being what it is at this time some members may not be able to pay their dues, and are too proud to ask for help. After a discussion of the problem, the Council may vote to buy a life membership or at least pay the annual dues. I believe if we work hard enough we can turn this problem around.

Fraternally submitted,

John T. Dickson (8), Chairman G. Buck Jolley (42) Doug Knauer (19) Dean Tollison (27) Robert Eberly (28) Rick Endler (23) Benny Hammond (10) Fred Thompson (19) Grenfell Leonard (25) Frank Strickland (36&38) Adopted.

COMMITTEE ON CRYPTIC MASONS MEDICAL RESEARCH To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina: Your committee on CMMRF hereby submits their report for the period of January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. We commend M. I. Grand Master Joe Parnell for his support and promotion of the Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation and the SC Life Sponsorship Program. The total contributions from South Carolina for the past year were $6,358.66. This amount was credited to 17 councils, SC Grand York Bodies and South Carolina Thrice Illustrious Masters Council and one other Masonic Body. This amount also includes the donations from the Grand Heads PASSING THE POT which I am sure that all councils contributed to. The CMMRF’s share was $922.00. The top 5 councils were: Blake #19, Living Arch #32, Allendale #28, Aiken #23 and Cephas #13. The following SC councils were credited with donations of at least $1.00 per member: Wynne #4, Cephas #13, Blake #19, Winyah #24, Allendale #28, Living Arch #32, Kingston #36, Hiram #38 and Potter #42. The CMMRF and this committee wish to thank each council, each companion, the Thrice Illustrious Masters Council, S&C Clubs and the many other people who donated to the foundation during the past year. Companions, during the coming year I would like to see each council make a donation to the CMMRF and attempt to get at least one company or corporation to make a donation. To the Councils that did not make a donation in 2011, please try to contribute in 2012. Let’s make this year better than last. Your support is needed to continue our research. Companions let’s do even more next year. Companions for the last ten years I have served as Chairman of the CMMRF Charity Committee. This year I have asked RI Companion Buck Jolley to name a new chairman. I would like to thank all of you for the assistance and donations during those ten years. I hope that each of you will continue to support this worthy cause and the new chairman as you have done with me. Masons should always remember that Charity is the perfection of every virtue.

Fraternally submitted,

Hal Gregory (33), Chairman G. Buck Jolley (42) Doug Knauer (19) Douglas G. Lee (42) Dean Tollison (27) Roy Alsbrooks (15) Adopted… 90 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 90

THE MORDHURST MEDAL 2012 Johnnie T. Morris

THE COLUMBIAN MEDAL 1993 J. Gordon Cartrette 2002 Robert D. Yonce 2011 Hal Gregory

THE LADY OF THE COUNCIL AWARD

2006 “Skeeter” Mackey 2009 Cindy Jones 2007 Judy Morris 2009 Annette Lewis

CRYPTIC MASON OF THE YEAR HONOR AWARD

The Most Ill. Grand Master announced that the recipient of the Cryptic Mason of the Year Honor Award was Companion L. Craig Cagle of Seymour #15, Sumter, SC.

RECIPIENTS OF CRYPTIC MASON OF THE YEAR HONOR AWARD 1974 * Wallace Parker Bryant (18) 1993 R. Butler Satterfield (2) 1975 * Clifford D. Parsons (1) 1994 Jerry M. Owens (10) 1976 * Woodrow W. Carnes (33) 1995 * Everette T. Deitz (23) 1977 * Mark Toney (23) 1996 Richard L. Harding (42) 1978 * James L. Jackson Sr. (22) 1997 T. Henry Waldrep (32) 1979 * J. Cecil Axon (11) 1998 * Lonnie Lloyd Watts (33) 1980 * Cammie E. Murphy (23) 1999 Larry Rhodes (32) 1981 * James E. Wilson (1) 2000 Howard C. Tucker (19) 1982 * Marvin E. Alford (52) 2001 * George L. Seyle (1) 1983 * William A. Price (19) 2002 * Lucius A. Todd (4) 1984 * Ernest Gary Matthews (18) 2003 Jerry O. Glenn (10) 1985 * LeRoy W. Wells (15) 2004 Lawrence E. Schoff (5) 1986 * Ford M. Thornton, Jr. (23) 2005 Jay Adam Pearson (19) 1987 J. C. Hubbard, Jr. (32) 2006 Don S. Blair (19) 1988 * Willard F. Bond, Jr. (23) 2007 Jack Holmes (42) 1989 * Marvin N. DeYoung (40) 2008 Doug Knauer (19) 1990 * Robert C. Hopple (5) 2009 Kenneth Brackens (36) 1991 * Charlie L. Moore (36) 2010 James Conner (8) 1992 * Mendel C. Jeanes (5) 2011 L. Craig Cagle (15)

ADULT LEADERSHIP AWARD The Most Illustrious Grand Master announced that the recipient of the Adult Leadership Award for the year was Dennis S. Sentell of Potter #42, Gaffney, SC.

RECIPIENTS OF ADULT LEADERSHIP OF THE YEAR HONOR AWARD

1983 Robert M. Jones (18) 1998 Brian Keith Williams (18) 1984 * William A. Price (19) 1999 * Troy A. Shealy (21) 1985 Thomas L. Coker (5) 2000 John R. Marcucci (5) 1986 Charles J. Saylors (10) 2001 Dedra Hart 1987 G. Kent Elkins (10) 2002 William A. Driver (23) 1988 William A. Moseley (19) 2003 Jay Adam Pearson (19) 1989 Carl R. Truesdale (25) 2004 Frances Amyx 1990 * Charlie Bullock (52) 2005 ~ Glenn R. Mosteller (21) 1991 * Aubry R. Winesett, Jr. (5) 2006 Susan Broom 1992 Walter P. Davis (49) 2007 Haywood Fowler (36) 1993 Charles E. Mackey (47) 2008 Lee Duncan (34) 1994 Robert J. Bean, Sr. (13) 2009 Walter Spiller (1) 1995 Robert W. Kendrick (10) 2010 Garland Ray Harman (5) 1996 S. E. Beckham (18) 2011 Dennis S. Sentell (42) 1997 Orland M. Owen, Jr. (1) * Deceased 91 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 91

ISH SODI AWARDS During the one hundred twenty-first Annual Assembly, it was moved and passed by the Companions present that the Most Illustrious Grand Master be given the authority to honor not more than four Companions each year with this special award.

The following awards were presented by M. I. Joe Parnell.:

Grand Officer ...... Gary Buck Jolley Appointed Grand Officer ...... Justin C. Parnell Hidden Work ...... H. Ted Burgess Out of State ...... Terry Lewis Plemons

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON BROKEN TRIANGLE

To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina:

We pause at this time in the business of these York Rite Grand Bodies to remember our Companions, 177 who have answered the call of our Heavenly Father, those who laid down the tools of their professions and the craft that may be picked up by other willing hands to carry on. For we know full well that, while autumn brings the storm and falling leaves and winter strikes the killing frost, as certainly in spring the branch buds, leaf out and brings forth fruit, only to make their memories sweeter to us. We know when they stand in front of our Supreme Grand Master he will say well done good and faithful servants, well done. We thank the families and friends for sharing their loved ones with us and to all who mourn we offer our sincere sympathy. We pray that our Heavenly Father will continue to strengthen and sustain you in the days ahead and may the work of our departed brothers remain as an everlasting tribute of lives well lived.

Fraternally submitted,

Rev. Edward C. Suggs (38), Chairman Rev. Haywood Fowler (36) Rev. Hugh J. Bickley (Emeritus) (5) Johnnie T. Morris (5) Rev. Robert Blackwell (5) Adopted…

REMARKS FOR OUT-OF-STATE GUESTS DOUGLAS L. SOLTOW RIGHT PUISSANT PAST SE REGIONAL GENERAL GRAND MASTER

Companion Soltow thanked The Grand York Rite Bodies of South Carolina for hospitality extended to the out of state guests. He said that he was speaking on be-half of all of the out-of-state guests, but that he didn’t feel like he was from out-of-state because he felt like a member here in South Carolina. He recognized Bobby Sprouse, General Grand Council’s Ambassador to South Carolina and thanked him for the wonderful job that he was doing. He again thanked South Carolina for all the courtesies that had been accorded to the out of state visitors. 92 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL & SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 92 REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina: We have carefully analyzed the income and expenditures for 2011-2012 and submit the following We have carefully analyzed the income and expenditures for 2011-12 and submit the following budget for the year beginning March 1, 2012 through February 28, 2013:

Estimate Spent Estimate GRAND COUNCIL 2011-2012 2011-2012 2012-2013 General Grand Council Dues 3,450.00 3,437.00 3,077.00 Salaries: Grand Recorder 9,100.00 9,100.00 9,500.00 Grand Treasurer 1,350.00 1,350.00 1,350.00 Secretary 8,650.00 8,650.00 9,000.00 Annual Communication Expense 1,500.00 3,171.89 * 1,500.00 Director of IRS - Social Security 1,500.00 1,461.29 1,500.00 Federal Employment Tax 170.00 111.20 170.00 S. C. Employment Tax 165.00 19.52 165.00 Bond - Council Officers 150.00 133.66 150.00 Office Space Expense 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 Office Furniture & Equipment & Maintenance 300.00 246.16 300.00 Telephone & Web Service 550.00 530.80 550.00 Supplies: Saleable 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 Office Consumable & Stationery For Grands 800.00 767.08 850.00 Proceedings 1,000.00 550.00 900.00 Contingent Fund 150.00 32.46 150.00 Apron & Case for M. I. Grand Master 325.00 325.00 325.00 Regalia & Repair for Grand Officers 300.00 250.00 300.00 M. I. Grand Master Travel & Miscellaneous 1,900.00 1,900.00 1,900.00 Grand Recorder Travel & Miscellaneous 635.00 635.00 635.00 Triennial Meeting: M. I. Grand Master 800.00 800.00 0.00 Grand Recorder 400.00 400.00 0.00 SE Area Meeting: M. I. Grand Master 200.00 200.00 200.00 Deputy Grand Master 200.00 200.00 200.00 Grand Recorder 67.00 67.00 67.00 Grand Treasurer 67.00 0.00 67.00 Annual State-wide Educational Meeting 50.00 48.41 50.00 Waynesville Summer Assembly 50.00 50.00 50.00 Ladies Entertainment for Grand York Rite 450.00 339.65 450.00 CMMRF Chairman Postage 100.00 100.00 100.00 DeMolay Development & Extension 150.00 150.00 100.00 Rainbow Girls 100.00 100.00 150.00 38,629.00 38,126.12 37,756.00 * Money received from ticket sales -2,004.34

TOTALS 38,629.00 36,121.78 37,756.00 93 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 93

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS We recommend approval of the annual reports referred to this Committee by the Grand Treasurer and Grand Recorder. We recommend that the Grand Treasurer, Grand Recorder and Chairman of the Finance Committee be authorized to invest funds at their discretion in Government Bonds, AAA Utility Bonds and insured Savings and Loan Certificates. We recommend that if the M.I. Grand Master and/or the R.I. Deputy Grand Master is/are unable to attend the Southeastern York Rite Conference and the R.I. Grand Principal Conductor of Work and/or the R.I. Grand Captain of the Guard do attend, that the budgeted funds be given to the R.I. Grand Principal Conductor of Work and the R.I. Grand Captain of the Guard. We recommend continued assistance to CMMRF. We recommend the continued support of youth groups as contained in the Grand Council budget. We recommend that the Grand Secretary - Recorder maintain office space at 1518 Hampton St., Columbia, S.C. for another year unless more suitable space is found at a comparable rental rate. We recommend that the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina continue to support the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International. The MI Grand Master’s recommendations No. 1 and No. 2 are contained in this report. We support his recommendations No. 3 and No. 4. We cannot at this time support the MI Grand Master’s recommendation No. 5, due to the four dollar increase which went into effect in 2011. We also cannot support the motion made last year concerning a two and one half percent (2.5%) increase annually rounded to the nearest dollar for the next 10 years. As written this would equate to a one dollar increase in the Council per capita per member per year for the next ten years.

Fraternally submitted,

Earl P. Hudgens (10), Chairman Michael Copeland (4) Jerry M. Owens (10) Adopted…

The following motion was made in 2011; no Unanimous Consent therefore was carried over:

To the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina:

The Companions below, being a current or Past Illustrious Master hereby propose a two and one half percent (2.5%) increase annually, rounded to the nearest dollar, for the next 10 years of the current per capita for the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina.

Constituent Councils will be assessed the increase beginning with the next ensuing calendar year after its adoption.

Respectively submitted,

Justin C. Parnell Joe Parnell Walter Davis Gordon Baillie Brown, Jr. Marcus L. Burdette

Those submitting the motion asked that the motion be withdrawn therefore no ballot... 94 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 94

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON BY-LAWS

To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina:

The Committee on By-Laws submits the following report. We have made an extensive review of the current Constitution and offer the following: ARTICLE XIII Jurisdiction Sec. II A petitioner having a lawful Masonic residence within the Jurisdiction of a council at the time his petition was received, the council does not lose jurisdiction by his removing previous to his receiving the degrees.

Sec. VI Delete in its entirety. This is verbatim of Sec. II.

This committee has been requested to examine several items of business currently in use in this Grand Council. They are as follows: Standing Committees, Duties of Committee members, Length of Appointment for Committee members. Additionally the Committee has been asked to establish guidelines and qualifications for prospective companions to begin in the elected officer line. This committee feels that given the enormous task of the aforementioned items and the amount of time required to formulate this action that it could not be achieved by this Grand Session. Therefore the committee will continue to explore these items and will seek to have them available at the next Grand Session for proposal.

Fraternally submitted,

Gary B. Hinson, (23) Chairman Douglas G. Lee (42) J. Gordon Cartrette (38) William R. Logan (21) Robert D. Yonce (23) Adopted…

REMARKS OF R. P. RICHARD AGSTER GENERAL GRAND SOUTH EASTERN DEPUTY GENERAL GRAND MASTER

R. P. Agster thanked SC for the courtesies extended to him and his wife. He brought greetings from the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International and stated that they appreciate the hard work from South Carolina in all Council endeavors. In the General Grand Council, it is an obligation to preserve our fraternity; and the preservation of the ancient landmarks is a very important task. They work very diligently as South Carolina has to accomplish this. “Congratulations to South Carolina on that great work.” The General Grand Council, in order to preserve and publicize preservation, has commissioned a limited number of caps. If you would like one, please see him. He stated that SC was doing a great job supporting CMMRF. G.M. Joe Parnell will be the new director for that function the coming year. He told Companion Parnell that a great fundraiser would be to take money to give or retire his hat. He invited all to the next Triennial in Buffalo, NY in 2014 and looks forward to seeing everyone there. He also mentioned the SE Regional Conference in Raleigh, NC on June 8th and 9th. He promised a good session with many good speakers. Flyers and registration forms are available on the registration table. The General Grand Council is supporting the leadership training class to be held at the conference for young companions in constituent councils who have been identified to increase their leadership abilities. Please submit names to Bobby Sprouse or to your Grand Recorder. He thanked South Carolina for their help and courtesies. 95 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 95

REMARKS OF MOST PUISSANT GEORGE SELLARS, GENERAL GRAND MASTER, GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL CRYPTIC MASONS, INTERNATIONAL

M. P. Sellars stated that it was a pleasure to be here in SC with his wife. He stated that he was proud to hear that there is a concerted effort in South Carolina to improve their finances. The same is being done at the General Grand Council with them increasing their portfolio by $50,000. He stated that it is important to reinvest in our corporation and this should also be done on the local level. An important part of the leadership program is finance. He mentioned the History of the Cryptic Rite which has been out of print since 1931. The General Grand Council has reprinted 250 sets which are available to anyone for $100. SC is included in the book and, and along with NC, had a great deal to do with where we are today. R.P. Agster gave out forms to order the set of books. M.P. Sellars thanked everyone for their Courtesies and Hospitability.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE

To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina: We are aware of the activities of the Most Illustrious Grand Master, Joe Parnell, during his term of office and commend him on the manner in which he has performed his duties. His travel on behalf of the Grand Council has been extensive; reflect his interest in the Craft. We are grieved by the passing of 177 of our companions through the Ninth Arch and sympathize with their family and friends. We approve of the Illustrious Grand Master’s action in approving the By-Law changes for the following Councils: Adoniram Council #2 Pickens Council #34 Hiram Council #38 Absolom Cody Council #8 We approve the dual membership for the following Companion: Harold James Hodge ...... Myrtle Beach #52 and Adoniram-Zabud #2, DC

We also approve the appointments of the following Companions to represent this Grand Council in other Grand Jurisdictions: Justin C. Parnell ...... England & Wales Michael E. Copeland ...... Montana Joe Parnell ...... Wyoming We approve the Illustrious Grand Master’s choice of the following Awards: Cryptic Mason of the Year Award ...... L. Craig Cagle Adult Leadership Award ...... Dennis Sentell Ish Sodi Awards:

Grand Elected Officer ...... Gary Buck Jolley Grand Appointed Officer ...... Justin C. Parnell Hidden Work ...... H. Ted Burgess Out of State ...... Terry L. Plemons

All dispensations were of a routine nature and issued in accordance with standard procedures and are on file in the office of the Grand Secretary. We have reviewed the Illustrious Grand Masters recommendations and found them all within the bounds of Cryptic Law.

Respectfully submitted,

J. Gordon Cartrette (38), Chairman G. Ray Marsh (4) Richard A. Wesner (1, 52) William Logan (21) Douglas G. Lee (42) Adopted…

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Seated (L - R) Ted Burgess, Robert Norton, Doug Knauer, Buck Jolley, Dean Tollison, Johnnie Morris, Rev. Ed Suggs 9

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2 Row (L - R) Rob Lacer, Tony Bizakis, Ricky Freeman, Jerry O. Glenn rd 3 Row (L - R) Tommy Blackwood, Jon Majerus, Justin Parnell, Steven Hames, Carroll Jenkins, Buster Rogers

97 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 97

ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

ELECTED G. Buck Jolley (42) ...... M. I. Grand Master Doug Knauer (19) ...... R. I. Deputy Grand Master Dean Tollison (27) ...... R. I. Grand Principal Conductor of Work Robert D. Norton, III (38) ...... R. I. Grand Captain of the Guard H. Ted Burgess (4) ...... R. I. Grand Treasurer Johnnie T. Morris (5) ...... M. I. Grand Recorder Edward C. Suggs (38) ...... R. I. Grand Chaplain

APPOINTED Rob Lacer (23) ...... I. Grand Conductor of the Council Ricky C. Freeman (13) ...... I. Grand Marshal Tony Bizakis (8) ...... I. Grand Steward Jerry O. Glenn (10) ...... I. Grand Sentinel

R. I. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS Thomas E. Blackwood (1) ...... First District Jon S. Majerus (23) ...... Second District Justin C. Parnell (4) ...... Third District Steven Hames (42) ...... Fourth District Carroll T. Jenkins (33) ...... Fifth District Buster Rogers (38) ...... Sixth District

ELECTION AND INSTALLATION MW D. Samuel Tennyson, PGM conducted the Election of Officers as shown above and the Duly Appointed Officers also shown above were the appointed by MIGM Jolley.

MP George Sellars, GGIM installed the newly elected and appointed officers with RP Doug Soltow, as Grand Marshal. RP Richard Agster was the Installing Grand Chaplain.

PRESENTATION OF APRON AND CASE The Most Illustrious Grand Master’s Apron and Case were presented to M.I. Companion G. Buck Jolley by M.I. Joe Parnell the retiring M.I. Grand Master. 98 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 98

R. I. DISTRICT DEPUTY ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTERS FIRST DISTRICT Thomas E. Blackwood (1) ...... PO Box 60998, N. Charleston, SC 29419-0998 Enoch #1- Charleston Petros #11 – Orangeburg Allendale #28 - Hampton SECOND DISTRICT Jon S. Majerus (23) ...... 750 Lanham Rd., Edgefield, SC 29824-3811 Union #5- Columbia DeSaussure #16 – Abbeville Oriental #17 – Newberry Maxwell #21 – Greenwood Aiken #23 – Aiken THIRD DISTRICT Justin C. Parnell (4) ...... 116 Redwood Dr., Belton, SC 29627-2114 Adoniram #2 – Laurens Wynne #4 - Anderson Alpha #10 – Greenville Living Arch #32 - Clemson Pickens #34 – Easley FOURTH DISTRICT Steven Hames (42) ...... 1141 North Mountain St., Blacksburg, SC 29702-6300 Absolom Cody #8 – York Blake #19 – Spartanburg Jacob T. Barron #22 – Chester Pinckney #27 – Union Potter #42 – Gaffney FIFTH DISTRICT Carroll T. Jenkins (33) ...... 8799 Hwy 207, Pageland, SC 29728-8246 Excelsior #9 – Chesterfield Seymour #15 – Sumter Lafayette #25 – Camden Witherspoon #33 – Lancaster SIXTH DISTRICT Buster Rogers (38) ...... 2226 Old River Rd., Fork, SC 29543-6014 Cephas #13 – Florence Kingston #36 – Conway Winyah #24 – Georgetown Hiram #38 – Marion Myrtle Beach #52 – Myrtle Beach

NAMES & ADDRESSES OF LIVING M. I. PAST GRAND MASTERS 1980-81 William R. Logan (21) Shirley ...... 114 Hulsey Dr., Greenwood SC 29646 1980 * John H. Scogin (19) ...... 1802 Vicksburg, Sachse TX 75048 1985-86 Wilson C. Hardee (24) Dell ...... P. O. Box 65, Johnsonville SC 29555 1986-87 J. Gordon Cartrette (38) ...... 1150 Outlook Rd., Galivants Ferry SC 29544 1987-88 J. Frank Gilliland (32) ...... 411 S. Elm St., Pendleton SC 29670 1988-89 Robert D. Yonce (23) ...... P. O. Box 338, Ridge Spring SC 29129 1991-92 T. Henry Waldrep (32) Brenda ...... 106 Waldrep Dr., Westminster SC 29693 1991 * G. Ray Marsh (4) Mary Ann ...... P. O. Box 2185, Lexington SC 29071 1991 * J.C. Hubbard, Jr., (32) Margaret ...... 150 Downs Blvd #A214, Clemson SC 29631 1992-93 Joseph L. McGee (5) Mary ...... 1616 Upland Dr., Columbia SC 29204 1993-94 Johnnie L. Bolt (2) Elizabeth ...... 105 Sunshine Ln., Laurens SC 29360 1994-95 Earl P. Hudgens, Jr. (10) Nancy ...... 545 N. Martin Rd., Easley SC 29640 1995-96 Laland D. Lowie (4) Frances ...... 204 Frampton St., Anderson SC 29624 1996-97 Douglas G. Lee (42) Sherri ...... 221 Nancy Ln., Gaffney SC 29341 1997-98 Phillip G. Russell (1) Sybil ...... 4746 Langridge Dr., Charleston SC 29405 1998-99 Charles E. Mackey (47) Skeeter ...... 209 E. Richland St. Kershaw SC 29067 1999-00 Larry Dempsey, Sr. (11) Sandra ...... P. O. Box 1032, Bamberg SC 29003 2000-01 W. Penn Colvin (22) Ann ...... P. O. Box 211, Chester SC 29706 2001-02 Hal Gregory (33) Priscilla ...... P.O. Box 246, Fort Lawn SC 29714 2002-03 Gary B. Hinson (23)...... 4 Bolin Ct., N. Augusta SC 29841 2003-04 Bobby J. Sprouse (19) ...... PO Box 409, Roebuck SC 29376 2005 * Johnnie T. Morris (5) Judy ...... PO Box 7463, Columbia SC 29202 2005-06 Robert W. Kendrick (10) Lynn ...... PO Box 102, Fountain SC 29644 2006 * G. Kent Elkins (10) Linda ...... 307 Wembley Dr., Greenville SC 29607 2006-07 Roy Alsbrooks (15) ...... 21 Loring Mill Rd, Sumter SC 29150 2007-08 John T. Dickson (8) Nancy ...... 390 Adkins Rd., York, SC 29745 2008-09 George R. Peters (19) Kimberly ...... 154 Meagan Dr., Moore, SC 29369 2009-10 Ronald T. Elvis, Sr. (36) ...... 4404 Hwy 701 S, Conway, SC 29527 2010-11 O. Walter Sealy (8) Barbara...... 3250 Pinetuck Lane, Rock Hill, SC 29730 2011-12 Joe Parnell (4) Vicky ...... 109 Edgewood Dr., Williamston, SC 29697

* HONORARY – PAST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER 99 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 99

2012 – 2013 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

The Most Illustrious Grand Master announced the following appointments for 2012-2013:  APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES: Robert D. Yonce (23), Chairman Don S. Blair (19) Lloyd Christopher (1)  AUDITING: Doug Lee (42) Chairman Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (23) G. Kent Elkins (10)  BROKEN TRIANGLE: Edward C. Suggs (36, 38), Chairman Hugh J. Bickley (5) Emeritus Haywood Fowler (36) Robert J. Blackwell (5) Johnnie T. Morris (5) BY-LAWS: Gary B. Hinson (23), Chairman Douglas G. Lee (42) J. Gordon Cartrette (38) Robert D. Yonce (23) William R. Logan (21)  CREDENTIALS AND RETURNS: Douglas G. Lee (42), Chairman Johnnie T. Morris (5) Hal Gregory (33) Robert J. Bean, Sr. (13) Howard T. Burgess (4) Robert J. Bean, Jr. (13, 38) CRYPTIC MASONS MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION: Joe Parnell (4), Chairman Doug Knauer (19), DGM Dean Tollison (27), GPCW Douglas G. Lee (42) Roy Alsbrooks (15) Hal Gregory (33) DISPENSATIONS AND WARRANTS: Ronald T. Elvis (36, 52), Chairman W. Penn Colvin (22) Larry Dempsey, Sr. (11) George R. Peters (19) DISTRIBUTION OF WORK: Robert D. Yonce (23), Chairman Gary B. Hinson (23) W. Penn Colvin (22) Ronald T. Elvis (36, 52) EDUCATION: Doug Knauer (19) DGM, Chairman, Dean Tollison (27), GPCW Robert Norton (38), GCG  FINANCE: John T. Dickson (8), Chairman Jack Holmes (42) Mike Copeland (4) FRATERNAL RELATIONS: Gary B. Hinson (23), Chairman Robert Kendrick (10) Charles E. Mackey (25) HONORARY PAST M. I. GRAND MASTERS: Bobby J. Sprouse (19), Chairman Johnnie L. Bolt (2) Joseph L. McGee (5)  JURISPRUDENCE: J. Gordon Cartrette (38), Chairman G. Ray Marsh (4) Douglas Lee (42) Richard A. Wesner (52, 1) William Logan (21)  LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND: Glenn Greene III (38), Chairman; G. Kent Elkins (10) Phillip Russell (1) Johnnie T. Morris (5) Floyd W. Goff (25) J. Gordon Cartrette (38) H. Ted Burgess (4) Albert J. Wyatt (8) William Logan (21)  MASONIC YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS: Robert J. Bean, Sr. (13, 36), Chairman G. Kent Elkins (10) Bobby J. Sprouse (19) MEMBERSHIP: John T. Dickson (8), Chairman Doug Knauer (19), DGM Dean Tollison, GPCW Robert Norton (38), GCG  PATRIOTISM AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Mike Copeland (7), Chairman; O. Walt Sealy (8) N. Haskell Brabham (5)  RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION: Dana P. Rickards (11), Chairman; Robert W. Kendrick (10) N. Haskell Brabham (5)  TIME AND PLACE: Doug Knauer (19) DGM, Chairman, Dean Tollison (27), GPCW Robert Norton (38), GCG UNFINISHED BUSINESS: J. Gordon Cartrette (38), Chairman J. Frank Gilliland (32) O. Walt Sealy (8) George R. Peters (19)

 - 1 Report for All 3 Bodies given in Joint Session  - Same Committee, Different reports in each Body 100 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 100

REMARKS OF THE M.I. GRAND MASTER, ELECTED Distinguished Guests and Companions all; Most Illustrious Past Grand Masters; Right Puissant and Most Puissant General Grand Masters; Most Worshipful Past Grand Masters and Current Grand Lodge Officers present.

The honor and privilege of being elected Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters of South Carolina is a humbling and exciting experience. I accept this responsibility knowing that with the help of God and the members of this great fraternity we can set a course for an exciting future. I want to express my thanks to all the men who have influenced my Masonic life over the past forty one years, without those positive influences I would not stand here before you today. To the Elected and Appointed Officers and those who serve on our Committees the responsibility of leadership and service which each of us has accepted will be a challenge that demands our dedication to each other but more importantly to the Royal & Select Masters of South Carolina whom we serve. I look forward to that challenge, and the privilege of serving with each of you. To ME Robby, MI Joe and RE Jack it has been a pleasure serving and traveling with you this past year. It has been a good year and we have had a lot of fun especially with MI Joe and his hat. Thank each of you. I realize that I am standing between you and your trip home so at this time I will say God bless you all and have a safe trip home. Ladies if you will leave us we will finish our business and close our session. Buck Jolley

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS

To: The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina:

Your Committee on Unfinished Business reports that all matters properly coming before this Annual Assembly have received due consideration.

Fraternally submitted,

J. Gordon Cartrette (38), Chairman J. Frank Gilliland (32) O. Walt Sealy (8) George R. Peters (19) Adopted…

ADJOURNMENT

The Grand Council closed at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, with prayer by Rev. Ed Suggs until the next Annual Assembly to be held in the City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Monday, March 11, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Gary B. Jolley (42) M. I. Grand Master

ATTEST:

Johnnie T. Morris M. I. Grand Recorder 101

SUBORDINATE COUNCILS, THEIR LOCATIONS, ETC.

NO. NAME LOCATION TIME OF MEETING I. MASTER RECORDER ADDRESS 1 Enoch Charleston Third Tuesday 7:30 Paul A Pearson Lloyd F Christopher 2931 Foxhall Rd Charleston SC 29414 CAROLINA COUNCIL,GRAND OF SOUTH MASTERS SELECT ROYAL & 2 Adoniram Laurens Second Monday 7:30 George P Latta Charlie A Chapman Jr 688 W Ridgeway Rd Honea Path SC 29654 4 Wynne Anderson Fourth Tuesday 7:30 James W Barr H Ted Burgess 114 Susie Road Belton SC 29627 5 Union Columbia Second Wednesday8:00 Henry R Garnett John A Bearden PO Box 7724 Columbia SC 29202 8 Absolom Cody York Third Monday 7:30 Tommy C Adams David Richards 2576 Filbert Hwy Clover SC 29710 9 Excelsior Cheraw Fourth Tuesday 7:30 Richard R Lee William L Wicker 100 State Road Cheraw SC 29520 10 Alpha Greenville Second Monday 7:30 Roy E Noel Earl P Hudgens Jr 545 N Martin Rd Easley SC 29640 11 Petros Orangeburg Second Tuesday 8:00 James E Evans Dana P Rickards 5411 Bamberg Rd Cope SC 29038 13 Cephas Florence Second Monday 7:30 Ricky C Freeman Robert J Bean Sr PO Box 5059 Florence SC 29502 15 Seymour Sumter Second Tuesday 8:00 Lawrence W Braxton Lawrence Craig Cagle 850 Gray Fox Trail Sumter SC 29154 16 DeSaussure Abbeville Fourth Monday 7:30 Ken Hanna William McCurry 601 N Main Abbeville SC 29620 17 Oriental Newberry Second Monday 7:30 Gerald L Carver Ralph F Bryan 2221 Wilson Rd Newberry SC 29108 19 Blake Spartanburg Second Monday 7:30 G Tyler Peters George R Peters PO Box 878 Duncan SC 29334 21 Maxwell Greenwood Second Monday 7:30 Jay Thompson John W Busbin 55 Strawberry Ln Donalds SC 29638 22 Jacob T. Barron Chester Third Thursday 7:30 M Scott Hill W Penn Colvin PO Box 211 Chester SC 29706 23 Aiken Aiken First Tuesday 8:00 Brian A Armstrong Gary B Hinson 4 Bolin Ct N Augusta SC 29841 24 Winyah Georgetown Fourth Tuesday 8:00 Michael F Evans David Evans PO Box 323 Johnsonville SC 29555 25 Lafayette Camden Third Tuesday 7:30 Ronald L Broome Carl R Truesdale 2125 Airline Dr Camden SC 29020 27 Pinckney Union Second Monday 7:30 James Lancaster Dean Tollison 1957 Jonesville Hwy Union SC 29379 28 Allendale Hampton Third Thursday 7:30 Craig Dopson Ronald G Winn 605 Shaw Dr Hampton SC 29924 32 Living Arch Clemson Second Tuesday 7:30 Thomas Hayden Jr J Frank Gilliland 411 S Elm St Pendleton SC 29670 33 Witherspoon Lancaster Third Tuesday 7:30 Emerson Couch J Frank Phillips 3829 Mining Rd Kershaw SC 29067 34 Pickens Easley First Tuesday 7:30 Fred A Tompkins Clarence Elton Turner 147 Summit Dr Easley SC 29640 36 Kingston Conway Fourth Monday 7:30 William Young Kenneth R Brackens 2742 Cultra Rd Conway SC 29526 38 Hiram Marion Third Tuesday 7:30 Thomas H Lee Jr Robert J Bean Jr 1807 Old River Rd Fork SC 29543 42 Potter Gaffney First Thursday 7:30 James J Holmes S Todd Humphries 537 Childers Rd Gaffney SC 29340 101 52 Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach First Wednesday 7:30 John A Johnson Norman L Neitzel 92 Dubose Loop Murrells Inlet SC 29576 102

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GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA OF MASTERS SELECT COUNCIL, AND GRAND ROYAL Name Address COUNCIL Name Address PJacksonRobert H Jackson Jr Rock Hill SC 29730 295 Edenvale Rd Alabama John H Hicks Sr Florence AL 35630 201 Colonial Dr WickerWilliam L Wicker Cheraw SC 29520 100 State Rd Alaska Lewis A Garrett Kodiak AK 99165 Box 2233 FowlerAubrey L Fowler Anderson SC 29625 2109 Woodside Ave Arizona Clifford L Counter Yuma AZ 85364 2681 S 22nd St MoseleyWilliam A Moseley Spartanburg SC 29302 103 Quail Dr Arkansas Sumner Brashears Huntsville AR 72740 P O Drawer B BurtonMarvin O Burton Liberty SC 29657 701 Hampton Rd California Donald C Briggs Auburn CA 95602 4050 Jay Pl HumphriesJoe Lee Humphries Gaffney SC 29341 414 Stonecrest Ln Eastern Canada John R Leadbetter Moncton NB Canada 517-960 St George Blvd E1E 3Y3 RhodesLarry S Rhodes Westminster SC 29693 215 Robert Grant Dr Ontario Canada Douglas A Dale Kingston ON Canada 325 Willingdon Ave K7L 4J3 GillilandJ Frank Gilliland Pendleton SC 29670 411 S Elm St Western Canada Harold R Horn Saskatoon SK 2121 Ewart Ave S5J 1X8 CartretteJ Gordon Cartrette Aynor SC 29511 P O Box 398 Colorado Michael L McMilland Pueblo CO 81005 56 Amherst McGeeJoseph L McGee Columbia SC 29204 1616 Upland Drive Connecticut Charles A McCollum Stratford CT 06614 1355 Huntington Rd TollisonDean Tollison Union SC 29379 1957 Jonesville Hwy Delaware John N Phillos Georgetown DE 19947 209 S Bedford St PearsonJohn H Pearson N Charleston SC 29420 2839 Nantuckett Ave Dist Of Cola Paul D Gleason Upper Marlboro MD 20772 10400 Grand Haven Ave BrownJustin C Parnell Belton SC 29627 116 Redwood Dr England & Wales Noel S Moores Esher Surrey England Knoll House Claremont AveKT10 9JE MarshG Ray Marsh Lexington SC 29071 P O Box 2185 Florida Francis L Dancy Ft Pierce FL 34954 P O Box 457 MackeyCharles E Mackey Kershaw SC 29067 209 E Richland St France PetersGeorge Peters Moore SC 29369 154 Meagan Dr Georgia Rodney A Couch Athens GA 30606 200 Dove Valley Dr ChristopherLloyd F Christopher Charleston SC 29414 2931 Foxhall Rd Germany Christian P Thomas Wiesbaden Germany 2a Goerdelerstrasse D-65197 ElkinsG Kent Elkins Greenville SC 29607 307 Wembley Dr Idaho Frank W Allen Pocatello ID 83201 P O Box 99 BeanRobert J Bean Sr Florence SC 29502 PO Box 5059 Illinois J Garrie Burr Mahomet IL 61853 104 S East St MorrisJohnnie T Morris Columbia SC 29202 PO Box 7724 Indiana Charles V Horton Munster IN 46321 8736 Monroe Ave LoganWilliam R Logan Greenwood SC 29646 114 Hulsey Dr Iowa John Harris Watts Grand Junction IA 50107 P O Box 107 TennysonD Samuel Tennyson Florence SC 29505 999 Took Place Kansas Barry G Albin Kansas City KS 66101 812 N 5th BlairDon S Blair Boiling Springs SC 29316 338 Indian Summer Ln Kentucky Clint Durham Scottsville KY 42164 1028 Lambert Rd. CableMark Ben Cable Rock Hill SC 29730 1185 Crows Nest Louisiana Clayton A Wolfe Jr Marrero LA 70072 835 Ave A LacerRobert Lacer Clarks Hill SC 29821 189 Deersprings Rd Maine David E Wigley Scarborough ME 04074 15 Old Blue Point Rd

CarverGerald L Carver Waterloo SC 29384 905 Ridgewood Harbor Rd Maryland Robert H McWilliams Cambridge MD 21613 2 Jenkins Creek Rd CagleL Craig Cagle Sumter SC 29154 850 Gray Fox Tr Massachusetts John C Sutterley Whitman MA 02382 25 Winslow Cir

WilliamsAndrew J Williams Jr Great Falls SC 29055 6226 Richburg Rd Michigan Brian K Himes Eastpointe MI 48021 24584 Laetham Ave 102 HudgensEarl P Hudgens Jr Easley SC 29640 545 N Martin Rd Minnesota Barnes A Sharitt Jr So St Paul MN 55075 434 12th Ave S 103

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GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA OF MASTERS SELECT COUNCIL, AND GRAND ROYAL Name Address COUNCIL Name Address BurtonJ Sam Burton Liberty SC 29657 701 Hampton Rd Mississippi A J Tullos Columbus MS 39702 58 Old Yorkville Rd Apt C3 WilliamsB. Keith Williams Griffin GA 30224 305 Wynterhall Dr Missouri Roy N Thomas Belton MO 64012 301 E 187th St SnipesMichael E Copeland Williamston SC 29697 18 River Dr Ext Montana Loren E Sigman Dillon MT 59725 P O Box 587 YonceRobert D Yonce Ridge Spring SC 29129 P O Box 338 Nebraska Bryan Burrows Hay Springs NE 69347 4876 400th Rd BurdetteMarcus L Burdette Iva SC 29655 910 Old Bell Rd Nevada John Feustal Las Vegas NV 89117 9513 Sunken Reef Circle GranthamChristopher Grantham Fountain Inn SC 29644 1001 Autumn Leaf Ln New Hampshire Bernard R Watkins Troy NH 03465 417 W Hill Rd BoltJohnnie L Bolt Laurens SC 29360 105 Sunshine Ln New Jersey Herman A Schmidt Union NJ 07083 1480 Gregory Ave OwensJerry M Owens Greenville SC 29611 104 Riley Rd New Mexico Carl B Berghofer Jr Santa Fe NM 87501 Rt 6 Box 507 #20 RussellPhillip G Russell Charleston SC 29405 4746 Langridge Dr New York Leon B Weinstein Bronx NY 10475 620-5 Baychester Ave KendrickRobert W Kendrick Fountain Inn SC 29644 PO Box 102 North Carolina Douglas S Moore Monroe NC 28112 420 Chambwood Dr GregoryHal Gregory Ft Lawn SC 29714 P O Box 246 North Dakota Troy D Eck Clarksville TN 37043 1026 Haggard Dr TruesdaleCarl R Truesdale Camden SC 29020 2125 Airline Drive Ohio Thomas F Logan Jr Walbridge OH 43465 5885 Ayers Rd HinsonGary B Hinson N Augusta SC 29841 4 Bolin Ct Oklahoma Rodney Clark Guthrie OK 73044 901 Birdcreek Ln RickardsDana P Rickards Cope SC 29038 5411 Bamberg Rd Oregon John H Smith North Bend OR 97459 2076 17th St ElvisRonald Elvis Sr Conway SC 29527 4404 Hwy 701 S Pennsylvania Duane C Robb Johnstown PA 15904 126 Berkey Dr DempseyLarry Dempsey Sr Bamberg SC 29003 PO Box 1032 Philippines Fernando V Pascua Jr Quezon CityPhilippine Isle 5 Miami St Cubao DavisJohn T Davis Sumter SC 29154 2425 Peach Orchard Rd Portugal SprouseBobby J Sprouse Roebuck SC 29376 P O Box 409 Rhode Island Richard A Fisher Sr Charlestown RI 02813 P O Box 817 ShaverTerry C Shaver Newberry SC 29108 2815 Belfast Rd South Dakota Larry Hofmeister Pierre SD 57501 209 N Fir MeaceEric A Meace Myrtle Beach SC 29577 1553 Brookgreen Dr Scotland Lawrence Read Perth Scotland 100 Hay Street PH1 5HP PearsonJay A Pearson Lyman SC 29365 4 Crescent St Tennessee James E Conner Maryville TN 37804 2309 Sevierville Rd GrantSam L Grant Jr Rock Hill SC 29732 1330 India Hook Rd Apt 224 Texas Thomas C Snedecor Houston TX 77058 18210 Nassau Bay Dr LeeDouglas G Lee Gaffney SC 29341 221 Nancy Ln Utah David H Nelson Sandy UT 84092 3277 E English Way SchofieldC Todd Schofield Lexington SC 29073 1146 Nazareth Rd Vermont James E Selleck Salisbury VT 05769 11 Moosalamoo Club Rd ClarkT B Clark Jr W Columbia SC 29169 4202 Exum Dr Virginia (RAM) Harry C Young Danville VA 24541 241 Lady Astor Pl Apt 3

BrabhamN Haskell Brabham Lexington SC 29073 1011 Laurel St Washington Charles P Towne Tacoma WA 98408 1674 S 46th St HaynesL Aubrey Haynes Sr Winnsboro SC 29180 225 Kingswood Dr W Va (RAM) David M Smith Kearneysville WV 25430 Rt 1 Box 159

BizakisTony Bizakis Rock Hill SC 29730 311 Stephanie Ln Wisconsin William L Kastman Kenosha WI 53142 4410 Wilson Rd 103 WaldrepJoe Parnell Williamston SC 29697 109 Edgewood Dr Wyoming Martin Cosat Cody WY 82414 2702 Big Horn Ave 104 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL and SELECT MASTERS of SOUTH CAROLINA 104 GRAND RECORDERS Grand Council Grand Recorder Address Gen Gr Council David A Grindle Meridian ID 83680 PO Box 332 Alabama Hiram O Williams Jr Birmingham AL 35210 PO Box 100333 Alaska David A Hunt Eagle River AK 99577 18606 Little Cape Circle Arizona David G Stankow Phoenix AZ 85003 345 W Monroe St Arkansas Royce H Taylor Pine Bluff AR 71613 PO Box 1207 California Kenneth G Hope Long Beach CA 90813 801 Elm Ave Canada: Eastern John R Dollimount Bridgewater NS 129 Sherbrook Ave B4V 4U4 Ontario Charles Meldrum Stirling ON 26 Tanner Dr K0K 3E0 Western Donald B Russell Calgary AB 3103 34th Ave SW T3E 0Z1 Colorado James E Erickson Denver CO 80202 1614 Welton St #503 Connecticut Charles B Fowler Jr Windsor CT 06095 35 Elaine Mary Dr Delaware Franklin R Townsend Wilimington DE 19808 905 Bradley Dr Dist Of Columbia Howard F Coleman King George VA 22485 10364 Cedar Hill Ln England & Wales T J Lewis London England, Mark Mason's Hall, 86 St James' St SW1A 1PL Florida Steve Q Steele Lake Placid FL 33862 PO Box 2740 France Jean-Claude Guichard 63000 Clermont-Ferrand France 31 Rue Blaise Pascal Georgia Andre Lovas Macon GA 31201 811 Mulberry St Germany Christian P Thomas Wiesbaden Germany 2a Goerdelerstrasse D-65197 Hawaii Cletis M Ching Kaneohe HI 96744 45-628 Apuakea Pl Idaho David A Grindle Meridian ID 83646 2642 N Sweetwood Ave Illinois Dick J Carroll Pekin IL 61554 2207 Sunset Dr Indiana Austin C Gray Jr Martinsville IN 46151 840 E Morgan St Iowa Robert J Seiler Camanche IA 52730 812 14th Pl Kansas Wayne H Rollf Topeka KS 66601 PO Box 1217 Kentucky William G Hinton Shelbyville KY 40065 615 Frankford Rd Louisiana Timothy J Riley Ringgold LA 71068 171 Beckham's Camp Rd Maine Robert D Chaput Hampden ME 04444 29 Hillside Dr Maryland Vernon H. Huebschman Pasadena MD 21122 8100 Foxberry Lane Apt 1402 Massachusetts John B McCulloch Jr Weymouth MA 02190 20 Old Forge Rd Michigan Anthony M. Chamberlin Marysville MI 48040 76 Michigan Ave Minnesota Stanley Morrill Fergus Falls MN 56538 PO Box 401 Mississippi Micky P McMahan Meridian MS 39302 PO Box 1030 Missouri Frederick A Troxel Jr Blue Springs MO 64029 2102 NE Colonnade Ave Montana Dean Lindahl Conrad MT 59425 PO Box 824 Nebraska Bruce T Anderson Lincoln NE 68502 2010 S 26th St Nevada Russell M Wilde Carson City NV 89701 2321 Meadowbrook Ln New Hampshire Arnold M Ashley Dover NH 03821 PO Box 246 New Jersey Stephen Lutz Rahway NJ 07065 1228 Kline Pl New Mexico Paul A Brehm Albuquerque NM 87193 PO Box 66059 New York Joseph P Pozefsky Albany NY 12205 Sixteen Fern Ave North Carolina Robert A Schafer Raleigh NC 27619 PO Box 17212 North Dakota Merle L Huhner Fargo ND 58106 PO Box 9544 Ohio Bobby G Campbell Bellbrook OH 45305 1787 N Belleview Dr Oklahoma Gary A Davis Drumright OK 74030 PO Box 1223 Oregon Dalvin L Hollaway Canyonville OR 97417 PO Box 767 Pennsylvania Freeman Z Frey III Harrisburg PA 17111 PO Box 4221 Philippine Islands Isaac F Arribas Jr Ermita Manila, Philippine Islands 1440 San Marcelino St Portugal Antonio Gameiro Lebre 1700-248 Lisbon Portugal Rua Joao Saraiva 13-3 Rhode Island Kenneth M Long Pawtucket RI 02860 300 Broadway #403 Scotland Grahame J Smith Edinburgh Scotland 23 St John St EH8 8DG South Carolina Johnnie T Morris Columbia SC 29202 PO Box 7463 South Dakota Harland F Peterson Sioux Falls SD 57103 2713 E Pioneer Tr #2 Tennessee Rick Hoover Nashville TN 37203 100 7th Ave N #3 Texas Orville L O'Neill Waco TX 76703 PO Box 296 Utah Owen C Orton W Valley UT 84120 4220 S 4900 West Vermont Donald C Brown Williamstown VT 05679 1232 Hebert Rd Washington Forrest A Ryan Monroe WA 98272 15006 180th Ave SE Wisconsin Milton F Gregory Dousman WI 53118 36275 Sunset Dr Wyoming Ronald A Van Ekeren Laramie WY 82072 10712 Hidalgo Dr 105 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 105

MINUTES THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER’S COUNCIL A Council of Thrice Illustrious Masters was duly opened with prayer at 11:40 a.m., Saturday, February 25 2012, at the Masonic Temple, 1518 Hampton Street, Columbia, South Carolina, with 40 + 15 = 55 members and candidates signing the registers including the following officers: Jerry O. Glenn {3} ...... T. I. Master Robert J. Bean Sr. {6} ...... T. I. Senior Warden Dana P. Rickards {1} ...... T. I. Junior Warden * Ted Burgess for Dean Tollison {4} ...... T. I. Steward Johnnie T. Morris, PTIM ...... T. I. Treasurer-Recorder * Steve Fields for L. Craig Cagle {5} ...... T. I. Sentinel * Pro Tem T. I. Treasurer-Recorder read petitions for the following: Robert William Adkins George Phillip Latta II George Tyler Peters Brian A. Armstrong George T. Livingston Gary Cleveland Sowell James Whitney Barr Robert Melvin McLean Stephen M. Whitaker Jerry Lee Duncan Jr. Roy Edward Noel ♦ Edward J. Parent (11) Robert Edward Eberly (11) Justin Clark Parnell ♦ Charles T. Ware II (10) Kenneth M. Hanna Paul Axel Pearson ♦ (Absent-carry over) (10) Year Hold-over

A degree team consisting of the following Thrice Illustrious Members conferred the Order on the above named candidates who were present:

Ronald McGonigal ...... King David Gary B. Hinson ...... Junior Warden Ronald Elvis ...... Master Ronald Elvis ...... Steward Lawrence E. Schoff ... Senior Warden Jerry O. Glenn ...... Sentinel

TIM Glenn asked that all Past Thrice Illustrious Masters (7) to stand and be recognized. He then asked his officers to stand and then asked all Past Most Illustrious Grand Masters (8) to stand and be given a hearty welcome. TIM Glenn then recognized RW William R. Logan, GJW.

Minutes of February 26, 2011 were approved - printed copies being in the hands of the members. Adopted A motion was made and duly seconded to pay all usual bills found to be due and correct. ($50.00 Square & Compass, $10.00 to scgyr web site; all monies left after all bills are paid are to be forwarded to CMMRF with the accrued interest on our invested monies) Adopted

The Report of the, PTIM Treasurer-Recorder was then read. Adopted The Report of the Audit Committee was then read. Adopted

The Nominating Committee, consisting of PTIM Joseph L. McGee and PTIM Johnnie Morris then proposed the following Companions. All were elected to serve this Thrice Illustrious Master’s Council, for the ensuing year:

Robert J. Bean Sr. {6} ...... T. I. Master Dana P. Rickards {1} ...... T. I. Senior Warden Dean Tollison {4} ...... T. I. Junior Warden L. Craig Cagle {5} ...... T. I. Steward Johnnie T. Morris, PTIM ...... T. I. Treasurer-Recorder Lee Roy Bruce {2} ...... T. I. Sentinel The above named were elected by acclamation and installed by PTIM Hal Gregory assisted by PTIM J. Gordon Cartrette as Marshal.

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T.I.M. Bean then appointed the following Companions to serve on the following Committees for the ensuing year: Audit Committee: PTIM J. Gordon Cartrette, Chairman; PTIM J. Frank Gilliland Nominating Committee: PTIM Johnnie T. Morris, Chairman; PTIM Joseph L. McGee Installing Committee: PTIM Hal Gregory, Chairman; PTIM J. Gordon Cartrette

TIM Bob Bean thanked the members of the Council for honoring him. The Thrice Illustrious Masters Council was then closed at 1:04 p.m. with prayer.

Jerry O. Glenn T. I. Master, Presiding

Johnnie T. Morris, PTIM Robert J. Bean, Sr. T.I. Treasurer-Recorder T. I. Master, Elected

PAST THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER’S OF THIS COUNCIL

* 1962-64 L. C. Ripley {1} * 1991 Alfred Allsbrook {5} * 1964 S. A. Bannister {3} 1992 J. C. Hubbard, Jr. {3} * 1965 George H. Rodgers {1} 1993 Joseph L. McGee {2} * 1966 Thomas A. Bolt {3} * 1994 Thomas F. Watkins {3} * 1967 John H. Wynn {1} * 1995 Robert C. Hopple {2} * 1968 Robert C. Thomas {1} 1996 J. Gordon Cartrette {6} * 1969 J. L. Kemp {2} 1997 Lloyd F. Christopher {1} * 1970 George W. Romanstine {2} 1998 T. Henry Waldrep {3} 1971 W. Jay Horne {2} 1999 Richard L. Harding {4} * 1972 Hugh N. Layne {4} * 2000 Everette T. Deitz {2} * 1973 William S. Tyler {1} 2001 Johnnie T. Morris {2} * 1974 Vernon A. Amick {2} * 2002 Ford M. Thornton, Jr. {2} * 1975 Claude D. Robertson {4} 2003 Phillip G. Russell {1} * 1976 W. N. Bradford {5} 2004 William R. Logan {2} * 1977 Robert F. Secrest {2} 2005 J. Frank Gilliland {3} * 1978 John B. Maxey {2} 2006 Eric A. Meace {6} * 1979 Willard F. Bond, Jr. {2} 2007 James J. Holmes {4} * 1980 J. B. McGuirt {5} 2008 Douglas G. Lee {4} * 1981 T. Scott Godfrey {4} 2009H Robert V. Pinkston {1} H * 1982 Richard C. Curry {2} 2009 Hal Gregory {5} * 1983 Andrew C. Gramling {1} 2010 Lawrence Schoff {2} * 1984 Carlen Hardy {2} 2011 Jerry O. Glenn {3} * 1985 J. D. Penley, Jr. {4) 1986 Sam L. Grant, Jr. {4} * 1987 Mendel C. Jeanes {2} * 1988 R. Henry Brown {5} * 1989 Marvin N. DeYoung {2} * 1990 William E. Fuller, Jr. {2} * Deceased H Honorary PTIM

STATISTICAL REPORT Members 1/1/2011 ...... 382 2/26/2011-Candidates ...... 18 400 Losses ...... 18 Total Membership 12/31/2011 ...... 382

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REPORT OF THE TREASURER-RECORDER Thrice Illustrious Master's Council of South Carolina

I herewith submit my report for the period of January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011: January 1, 2011 Balance: Cash on Hand ...... $ 34.42 ProEquities Acct #5EQ-475076 ...... 9,829.60 1st Reliance CD Interest CD# 020313303 ...... 157.60 Total $ 10,021.62 RECEIPTS December 31, 2011 Received from 13 Candidates ...... $ 195.00 Received from 1 candidate ...... 20.00 Jewels & Rituals ...... 167.00 ProEquities account change ...... 275.78 $ 657.78 Total ...... $ 10,679.40

DISBURSEMENTS December 31, 2011 Grand York Rite of NC Ck# 2552 ...... $ 75.00 M. Warren & Co Ck# 2562 ...... 140.50 Square & Compass ...... 50.00 GYR web site, printing & postage ck# 2576 ...... 35.00 CMMRF (donation) ...... 100.00 Interest from 1st Reliance to Pro equities acct ...... 157.60 $ 558.10 Total to Account for ...... $ 10,121.30 December 31, 2011 Balance Cash on Hand ...... $ 15.92 ProEquities Acct #5EQ-475076 ...... 10,105.38 Total ...... $ 10,121.30

Fraternally submitted,

Johnnie T. Morris, PTIM T.I. Treasurer-Recorder Adopted…

REPORT OF AUDIT COMMITTEE

Thrice Illustrious Master's Council of South Carolina To: Thrice Illustrious Master’s Council of South Carolina: We herewith submit our report. We have examined the books of the T.I. Treasurer-Recorder of the T. I. M. Council of South Carolina and find them to be neatly and correctly kept and all funds accounted for. The balance of the Treasurer-Recorder, as of December 31, 2011 is as follows: ProEquities Acct# 5EQ-475076 ...... $ 10,105.38 Cash on Hand ...... 15.92 Total ...... $10,121.30

Fraternally submitted,

J. Gordon Cartrette, Chairman J. Frank Gilliland Adopted…

108 GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA 108

2012-2013 OFFICERS OF THE GRAND COUNCIL, ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA

ELECTED

G. Buck Jolley (42) ...... M. I. Grand Master 532 Filter Plant Rd., Gaffney 29340, Phone (864) 489-5459 (Peggy) Doug Knauer (19) ...... R. I. Deputy Grand Master 130 Chatim Ridge Ct., Lyman 29365, Phone (864) 989-0548 (Lynn) Dean Tollison (27) ...... R. I. Grand Principal Conductor of Work 1957 Jonesville Hwy., Union 29379, Phone (864) 427-1023 (Laura) Robert D. Norton, III (38) ...... R. I. Grand Captain of the Guard 2366 Cooper Ct., Marion, SC 29571-6412, Phone (843) 250-0988 (Terrie Lyn)

H. Ted Burgess (4) ...... R. I. Grand Treasurer 114 Susie Rd., Belton 29627, Phone (864) 338-8816 (Mary)

Johnnie T. Morris (5) ...... M. I. Grand Recorder Post Office Box 7463, Columbia 29202, Phone (803) 799-9159 (Judy)

Edward C. Suggs (38) ...... R. I. Grand Chaplain 1115 Reta St.., Conway 29526, Phone (843) 381-0156 (Sandy)

APPOINTED

Rob Lacer (23) ...... I. Grand Conductor of the Council 189 Deer Springs Rd., Clarks Hill 29821-2101, Phone (803) 278-3732 (Jane)

Ricky C. Freeman (13) ...... I. Grand Marshal 109 Fulton Rd., Darlington 29532-2924, Phone (843) 393-3365 (Reecie)

Tony Bizakis (8) ...... I. Grand Steward 311 Stephanie Ln., Rock Hill 29730-6136, Phone (803) 327-0621 (Marcia)

Jerry O. Glenn (10) ...... I. Grand Sentinel 218 S. Wingate Rd., Greenville 29605, Phone (864) 277-2190 (Celia)

R. I. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS

Thomas E. Blackwood (1) ...... First District PO Box 60998, N. Charleston 29419-0998, Phone (843) 926-5788

Jon S. Majerus (23) ...... Second District 750 Lanham Rd., Edgefield 29824-3811, Phone (803) 279-2664 (Jewell)

Justin C. Parnell (4) ...... Third District 116 Redwood Dr., Belton 29627-2114, Phone (864) 392-1330

Steven Hames (42) ...... Fourth District 1141 North Mtn St., Blacksburg 29702-6300, Phone (864) 839-4453 (Toni)

Carroll T. Jenkins (33) ...... Fifth District 8799 Hwy 207, Pageland 29728-8246, Phone (843) 675-2343 (Robin)

Buster Rogers (38) ...... Sixth District 2226 Old River Rd., Fork 29543-6014, Phone (843) 464-9848 (Irene)

OFFICERS OF GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL

George Sellars ...... Most Puissant General Grand Master 25159 S. Magdalena St., Harrison Twp, MI 48045, Phone: (586) 791-3009 (Brenda)

Richard Agster ...... R. P. S.E. Regional Deputy General Grand Master 3602 West Euclid Ave., Tampa, FL 33629, Phone: (813) 281-020 (Dianne)

David A. Grindle ...... Right Puissant General Grand Recorder PO Box 332, Meridian, Idaho 83680, Phone: (208) 870-8397 109 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 109

PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA

ONE- HUNDRED FIFTH ANNUAL CONCLAVE

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina MARCH 11 & 12, 2012, AO 894

OFFICIATING Jack Holmes, R E Grand Commander Johnnie T. Morris, R E Grand Recorder

ELECTED Douglas L. Amyx, R E Grand Commander Johnnie T. Morris, R E Grand Recorder 110 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 110

2011-2012 OFFICERS OF GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA

ELECTED

Sir Knight Jack Holmes (18) ...... R. E. Grand Commander 105 Redbud Lane, Gaffney 29340, Phone (864) 489-7022 (Freida) Sir Knight Douglas L. Amyx (5) ...... V. E. Deputy Grand Commander 806 Old Abbeville Rd., Greenwood 29649, Phone (864) 229-2784 (Gwen) Sir Knight Zebulon V. Morgan, III (20) ...... E. Grand Generalissimo PO Box 774, White Rock 29177, Phone (803) 749-2315 (June) Sir Knight Gerald D. Burton (17) ...... E. Grand Captain General PO Box 254, LaFrance 29656, Phone (864) 879-5691 (Sue) Sir Knight H. Ted Burgess (11) ...... R. E. Grand Treasurer 114 Susie Rd., Belton 29627, Phone (864) 338-8816 (Mary) Sir Knight Johnnie T. Morris (2) ...... R. E. Grand Recorder Post Office Box 7463, Columbia 29202, Phone (803) 799-9159 (Judy)

APPOINTED

Sir Knight Nelson D. Horton (18) ...... E. Grand Senior Warden 164 Champion Ferry Rd., Gaffney 29341 Phone (864) 489-0122 (Frances)

Sir Knight James Barr (11) ...... E. Grand Junior Warden 106 Banabus Ln., Anderson 29621, Phone (864) 332-1611 (Stephanie)

Sir Knight Robert L. Blackwell (2) ...... E. Grand Prelate 1729 Woodford Rd., Columbia 29209, Phone (803) 776-1788 (Beverley)

Sir Knight Hugh J. Bickley (2) ...... E. Grand Prelate, Emeritus 120 Leyden Lane, Columbia 29210, Phone (803) 772-7482 (Dale) Sir Knight Robert L. Jordan (18) ...... E. Grand Standard Bearer 204 Buck Shoals Rd., Gaffney 29341, Phone (864) 489-0359 (Patricia)

Sir Knight Bill Driver (14) ...... E. Grand Sword Bearer 43 Suffolk Dr.., Aiken 29803, Phone (803) 648-4585 (Gloria)

Sir Knight Jimmy Phillips (18) ...... E. Grand Warder 103 Ridgeway Rd, Gaffney 29340, Phone (864) 489-7885 (Raymoth) Sir Knight Jerry O. Glenn (4) ...... E. Grand Sentinel 218 S. Wingate Rd., Greenville 29605, Phone (864) 277-2190 (Celia)

DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES Sir Knight Joe Lee Elam (23) ...... First District 18 Wood Eden Ln., Bluffton 29910, Phone (843) 757-4563 (Virginia) Sir Knight Rob Lacer (14) ...... Second District 189 Deer Springs Rd., Clark Hill 29821, Phone (803)278-3732 (Jane)

Sir Knight L. Joe Granger (17) ...... Third District 115 Allee St., Clemson 29631, Phone (864) 654-2793 (Connie)

Sir Knight James Duckett (16) ...... Fourth District PO Box 38049, Rock Hill 29732, Phone (864) 466-2736 Sir Knight L. Craig Cagle (20) ...... Fifth District 850 Gray Fox Trail, Sumter 29154, Phone (803) 773-8140 (Edwina) Sir Knight Charles Webster (25) ...... Sixth District 653 Tiger Paw Rd., Loris 29569, Phone (843) 756-3590 (Jean)

GRAND ENCAMPMENT OFFICERS Sir Knight William H. Koon, II ...... M. E. Grand Master 7200 Slabtown Rd, Columbus Grove, OH 45830-9484, Phone (419) 641-5572 Sir Knight Terry L. Plemons ...... R. E. Southeastern Department Commander PO Box 16454, Chattanooga, TN 37416, Phone (423) 802-3159 Sir Knight Lawrence E. Tucker ...... M. E. Grand Recorder 5909 W. Loop S., Suite 495, Bellaire, TX 77401-2402, Phone (713) 349-8700 111 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 111

Jack Holmes R. E. GRAND COMMANDER PRESIDING March 12, 2012

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Douglas L. Amyx R. E. GRAND COMMANDER ELECTED March 12, 2012

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DOUGLAS LEON AMYX RIGHT EMINENT GRAND COMMANDER Douglas Leon Amyx was born March 22, 1938 in his parents’ home in Union Hill community near Sanger, Texas, the only child of the late Frank Brockman “Tide” and Lois Marie Sullivan Amyx. He was educated in the Sanger public schools and graduated from Sanger High School. Doug graduated from Cook County College, Gainesville, Texas with the honor of Who’s Who Among College Students. He continued his education at the University of Texas at Arlington majoring in Business Administration. He is married to the former Frances Gwendolyn “Gwen” Mays also of the Sanger community for 54 years. They have six children: daughters, Mrs. Dedra Hart, Mrs. Desiree' Mackintosh, and Mrs. Denee' Hayes; sons, Douglas Kelvin Amyx, Darrett Lyle Amyx, and Devlin Lief Amyx, Sr. Gwen and Doug are very proud grandparents of nine grandchildren. Doug was employed by Moore Business Forms, Inc. At the time of his retirement, he was Human Resource Manager of the Greenwood South Carolina Plant. He is a Christian of the Adventist Faith. Doug was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in Bolivar Lodge No. 418 in Sanger, Texas, June 3, 1960. He served this lodge as Worshipful Master in 1967 prior to moving to Greenwood, South Carolina. He affiliated with Greenwood Lodge No. 91 in 1972 and served as Worshipful Master in 2001. He is a member of the 11th Dist. Past Master’s Club. He has served the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina as Grand Steward in 2003, District Deputy of the 11th Masonic District in 2004- 2006, and Grand Marshal, 2007-2009. Doug was constituted and appointed the Representative of the Grand Lodge of Florida near the Grand Lodge of South Carolina in 2005. He is a recipient of the Albert Gallatin Mackey Medal. During his Masonic years of service, he has assisted in the development and promotion of our Masonic Youth Organizations, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls and the Palmetto DeMolay Association. He is an active member of many appendant bodies. Doug was initiated into Mary Pinckney Ouzts Chapter No.1, Order of the Eastern Star in 1978 and in 2002 he became a member of Rose Court No.13, . In 1998, he was initiated into Hejaz Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. and is a member of the Laurens County Shrine Club. He is a Past Grand Tall Cedar, of Georgia State Forest No.181, Tall Cedars of Lebanon and is a charter member of Palmetto Forest No.206 in South Carolina. Doug is a Life Member of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Greenville and a Past Wise Master of Greenville Chapter Rose Croix. He is a Past Master Kadosh of the Greenville Consistory and was coroneted 33º Inspector General Honorary in 2005. Doug is a member of the ; Charleston Chapter No.28, National Sojourners; and a charter member of Greenwood Lodge No.56, Knights of Pythias. Doug is a Life Member of the Greenwood York Rite Bodies. He is Past Excellent High Priest of Greenwood Chapter No.37 Royal Arch Masons, 2006; Past Illustrious Master of Maxwell Council No.21 Royal and Select Masters, 2004; and Past Eminent Commander of Greenwood Commandery No.5 Knights Templar, 2005. He is a past District Representative for District Two of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar and served as District Deputy Grand High Priest for District Two. He received the Degree of Super Excellent Master in Aiken Council No.23 Royal and Select Masters in 2003. His membership and participation in other Appendant Bodies include: George D. Bell Council No.257, AMD; Palmetto York Rite College No.70; Samuel H.J. Womack Council No. 20, Knight Masons; Palmetto Priory No. 54, KYCH; Carolina Conclave, RCC; SC College Societas Rosicruciana In Civitatibus Foederatis; Cana Tabernacle No. XLIX, HRKP. 114 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 114

PROCEEDINGS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA

OPENING SESSION Monday, March 12, 2012

The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina was opened in ample form at the Landmark Resort, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at 8:30 A.M.

ELECTED Jack Holmes (18) ...... Grand Commander Douglas L. Amyx (5) ...... Deputy Grand Commander Zebulon V. Morgan, III (20) ...... Grand Generalissimo Gerald D. Burton (17) ...... Grand Captain General H. Ted Burgess, PGC (11) ...... Grand Treasurer Johnnie T. Morris, PGC (2) ...... Grand Recorder

APPOINTED

Nelson D. Horton (18)...... Grand Senior Warden James Barr (11) ...... Grand Junior Warden Robert L. Blackwell (2) ...... Grand Prelate Hugh J. Bickley (2) ...... Grand Prelate, Emeritus Robert L. Jordan (18) ...... Grand Standard Bearer Bill Driver (14) ...... Grand Sword Bearer Jimmy Phillips (18) ...... Grand Warder Jerry O. Glenn (4) ...... Grand Sentinel

DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES

Joe Lee Elam (23) ...... First District Rob Lacer (14) ...... Second District L. Joe Granger (17) ...... Third District ** James Duckett (16) ...... Fourth District L. Craig Cagle (20) ...... Fifth District Charles Webster (25) ...... Sixth District **Died November 7, 2011

PAST GRAND COMMANDERS

Harvie Bailey (1) H. Haywood Fowler (25) C. Todd Schofield (2) Don S. Blair (3) * Sam L. Grant, Jr. (7) Richard W. Sealy (15) N. Haskell Brabham (2) * Richard L. Harding (18) D. Samuel Tennyson (15) Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (14) William B. Hadwin (23) * Clarence E. Turner (21) H. Ted Burgess (11) William R. Hall (21) Glenn R. Watts (19) J. Sam Burton (17) * J. C. Hubbard, Jr. (17) (Hon) * Norman E. Wood (23) * Mark Ben Cable (15) * G. Ray Marsh (11) (Hon) Richard A. Wesner (22) * Thomas B. Clark, Jr. (10) Johnnie T. Morris (2) * John T. Davis, Sr. (20) Jerry M. Owens (4) * Leroy J. Delionbach (14) * R. Butler Satterfield (13)

* Absent 115 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 115

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS AND RETURNS

To: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina:

Your committee submits the following report.

We find there are 18 Grand Officers, 16 Right Eminent Past Grand Commanders, with no Honorary PGC and Representatives of 25 Constituent Commanderies present and entitled to vote in this Annual Conclave.

Fraternally Submitted,

Douglas G. Lee (18), Chairman Hal Gregory (19) Johnnie T. Morris (2) Albert Wyatt (15) Robert J. Beans Sr. (10, 25) H. Ted Burgess (11) L. Aubrey Haynes (12) Adopted…

SUMMARY Grand Officers Present ...... 18 Past Grand Commanders Present ...... 16 Past Grand Commanders Honorary Present ...... 0 Number of Commanderies ...... 25 Number of Commanderies Represented ...... 25 Members, 2011 ...... 4,039 Members, 2010 ...... 4,416

Net Loss ...... -377

MOTIONS

On motion of Douglas L. Amyx, DGC, It was RESOLVED, that the reading of the minutes of the last Annual Conclave be dispensed with, printed copies being in the hands of Sir Knights, and that they be approved as printed. On motion of Zebulon V. Morgan, III, GG It was RESOLVED, that all Sir Knights be invited to seats during this Conclave.

PAST GRAND COMMANDERS WELCOMED

The Grand Commander asked all Past Grand Commanders to stand and were recognized and thanked for their advice and devoted service rendered in the past.

PAST GRAND COMMANDERS ABSENCES NOTED Attention was called to the absence of Past Grand Commanders by the Grand Recorder: Mark Ben Cable; Thomas B. Clark, Jr.; John T. Davis; Leroy J. Delionbach; Sam L. Grant; Richard L. Harding; J. C. Hubbard; G. Ray Marsh, R. Butler Satterfield; Clarence E. Turner and Norman E. Wood.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES

To: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina:

No Appeals or Grievances were received during the year 2011. Therefore no action was necessary by this Committee and we are pleased to report that Peace and Harmony prevails among the craft.

Fraternally submitted,

Don S. Blair (3), Chairman Robert D. Yonce (14) Lloyd F. Christopher (1) Adopted… 116 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 116

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES WELCOMED

The Grand Representatives were officially recognized and thanked for the service they were rendering to the York Rite. They were requested to communicate and convey to their respective Grand Jurisdiction all information that would be of interest.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT

Alabama ...... D. Samuel Tennyson California ...... Robert J. Bean, Jr. Connecticut ...... Ronald G. Winn Delaware ...... Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. Florida ...... James J. Holmes Georgia ...... T. Henry Waldrep Idaho...... Glenn R. Watts Illinois ...... Lloyd F. Christopher Indiana ...... Richard W. Sealy Italy ...... Richard A. Wesner Maryland ...... Robert J. Bean, Sr. Michigan ...... Kenneth R. Brackens Mississippi...... Robert Lacer Missouri ...... Joseph Parnell Montana ...... Douglas G. Lee Nevada ...... H. Ted Burgess New Hampshire ...... David J. DeChant New York ...... O. Walt Sealy North Carolina ...... Johnnie T. Morris Oregon ...... William B. Hadwin Pennsylvania ...... Tony Bizakis Philippine Islands ...... Dana P. Rickards South Dakota ...... Gary B. Jolley Texas ...... A. Glenn Greene, III Vermont ...... Abram C. Flora IV Virginia ...... William F. Rogers, Jr. Wisconsin ...... Jerry M. Owens Wyoming ...... N. Haskell Brabham

REPRESENTATIVES OF CONSTITUENT COMMANDERIES

NO. NAME LOCATION REPRESENTATIVE

1 ...... South Carolina ...... Charleston ...... Lloyd Christopher  PAST EMINENT COMMANDERS  John H. Pearson Lloyd F. Christopher William F. Martin Harvie B. Bailey Phillip G. Russell David J. DeChant Sr James L. Chubb

2 ...... Columbia ...... Columbia ...... James C. Clifford  PAST EMINENT COMMANDERS  N. Haskell Brabham C. Todd Schofield Rev. Hugh J. Bickley Joseph L. McGee Rawl J. Scheibler Johnnie T. Morris Charles M. Schofield John R. Marcucci Michael J. Broom 117 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 117

REPRESENTATIVES OF CONSTITUENT COMMANDERIES (Cont. Pg 2) NO. NAME LOCATION REPRESENTATIVE

3 ...... Spartanburg ...... Spartanburg ...... G. Tyler Peters  PAST EMINENT COMMANDERS  Don S. Blair George R. Peters Douglas R. Knauer C. Richard Lane Bobby J. Sprouse Stephen M. Whitaker

4 ...... Greenville ...... Greenville ...... Richard L. Swecker  PAST EMINENT COMMANDERS  Jerry M. Owens Earl P. Hudgens, Jr. Jerry O. Glenn Benjamin Hammond Jr. C. Hogan Hairston Terry S. Pruitt John W. Eudy

5 ...... Greenwood ...... Greenwood ...... Robert Elsner  PAST EMINENT COMMANDERS  Doug Amyx John W. Busbin William R. Logan Jack Marler

6 ...... Newberry ...... Newberry ...... James E. Boozer  PAST EMINENT COMMANDERS  Gerald L. Carver James E. Boozer

7 ...... Chester ...... Chester ...... W. Penn Colvin  PAST EMINENT COMMANDERS  W. Penn Colvin

8 ...... Delphi ...... Marion ...... Robert D. Norton, III  PAST EMINENT COMMANDERS  A. Glenn Greene III George Newberry

9 ...... Orangeburg ...... Orangeburg ...... Tommy E. Blackwood  PAST EMINENT COMMANDERS  Walter C. Disher II Dana P. Rickards Tommy E. Blackwood

10 ...... Florence ...... Florence ...... Thomas R. Knotts  PAST EMINENT COMMANDERS  Robert J. Bean, Sr. Robert J. Bean, Jr. J. Gordon Cartrette Ricky C. Freeman William F. Rogers Jr. D. Samuel Tennyson

11 ...... Anderson ...... Anderson ...... Justin C. Parnell  PAST EMINENT COMMANDERS  James W. Barr Marcus Burdette Howard T. Burgess Michael Copeland Joe Parnell

12 ...... Camden ...... Camden ...... Joseph G. Girard  PAST EMINENT COMMANDERS  Floyd W. Goff, Sr. Delbert R. Hayden L. Aubrey Haynes Grenfell M. Leonard Carl R. Truesdale Joseph G. Girard

13 ...... Laurens ...... Laurens ...... George P. Latta  PAST EMINENT COMMANDERS  Johnnie L. Bolt James A. Scott III George P. Latta

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REPRESENTATIVES OF CONSTITUENT COMMANDERIES (Cont. Pg 3)

NO. NAME LOCATION REPRESENTATIVE

14 ...... Aiken ...... Aiken ...... Jon S. Majerus  PAST EMINENT COMMANDERS  Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. Joel Casey William Driver S. David Stroud Gary B. Hinson Rob Lacer

15 ...... Rock Hill ...... York ...... O. Walt Sealy  PAST EMINENT COMMANDERS  D. Samuel Tennyson John T. Dickson Richard W. Sealy Tony Bizakis O. Walt Sealy

16 ...... Union ...... Union ...... Roger Gregory  PAST EMINENT COMMANDERS  Grady L. Lanier, Jr. G. Allen Owens, Sr. F. Dean Tollison Roger W. Gregory

17 ...... S. Maner Martin ...... Clemson ...... James W. Lyle  PAST EMINENT COMMANDERS  J. Sam Burton T. Henry Waldrep J. Frank Gilliland L. Joe Granger Gerald Burton Tom Hayden, Jr

18 ...... Gaffney ...... Gaffney ...... James J. Holmes  PAST EMINENT COMMANDERS  Douglas G. Lee Gary N. Martin James J. Holmes Gary B. Jolley Steven D. Hames Nelson D. Horton James R. Phillips

19 ...... Lancaster ...... Lancaster ...... Carroll T. Jenkins  PAST EMINENT COMMANDERS  S. Hal Gregory Charles E. Mackey J. Frank Phillips Gary C. Sowell Glenn R. Watts

20 ...... Sumter ...... Sumter ...... Marcell R. Merolli  PAST EMINENT COMMANDERS  L. Craig Cagle V. Wayne Jones Zebulon V. Morgan, III J. Allen Prescott

21 ...... Easley ...... Easley ...... George T. Livingston  PAST EMINENT COMMANDERS  William R. Hall Robert M. McLean

22 ...... Myrtle Beach ...... Myrtle Beach ...... Richard A. Wesner  PAST EMINENT COMMANDERS  Robert J. Bean, Sr. Myron E. Creel Ronald E. McGonigal Richard A. Wesner Norman L. Neitzel H. Haywood Fowler W. Eldred Johnson John A. Johnson

23 ...... Hampton ...... Hampton ...... Ronald G. Winn  PAST EMINENT COMMANDERS  Wm. Benjamin Hadwin Ronald G. Winn

24 ...... Winyah ...... Georgetown ...... David L. Evans  PAST EMINENT COMMANDERS  Daryn L. Evans David L. Evans

25 ...... Conway ...... Conway ...... Dickran Mgrdechian  PAST EMINENT COMMANDERS  Kenneth R. Brackens Ronald T. Elvis Sr. H. Haywood Fowler J. Charles Webster 119 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 119

2011 – 2012 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

The Grand Commander announced the following committees for 2011-2012:  APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES: Don S. Blair (3), Chairman; Robert D. Yonce (14) Lloyd F. Christopher (1)  AUDITING: Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (14), Chairman; G. Kent Elkins (4) Douglas G. Lee (18) **R. Henry Brown (12) BY-LAWS: J. Sam Burton (17), Chairman; G. Ray Marsh (11) H. Ted Burgess (11) CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS: N. Haskell Brabham (2), Chairman; Don S. Blair (3) Richard A. Wesner, (22, 1)  CHRISTIAN RELATIONS: Robert L Blackwell (2), Chairman; Haywood Fowler (25, 22) Edward C. Suggs (25) Hugh J. Bickley (2), Emeritus Johnnie T. Morris (2)  CREDENTIALS AND RETURNS: Douglas G. Lee, (18), Chairman; Johnnie T. Morris (2) Hal Gregory (19) **R. Henry Brown (12) H. Ted Burgess (11) Robert J. Bean, Sr. (10, 25) Albert Wyatt (15) DOINGS OF GRAND OFFICERS: Richard W. Sealy (15), Chairman; Jerry M. Owens (4) **Ford M. Thornton, Jr. (14) John T. Davis (20)  EDUCATION: Lloyd F. Christopher (1), Chairman; Doug Amyx (5), DGC Zebulon Morgan (20), GG Gerald Burton (17), GCG Joe Lee Elam, (23) {#1} Rob Lacer (14) {#2} Joe Granger (17) {#3} **James Duckett (16) {#4} Craig Cagle (20) {#5) Charles Webster (25) {#6} EYE FOUNDATION: Richard W. Sealy (15), Chairman; Leroy J. Delionbach (14) H. Ted Burgess (11) Richard A. Wesner (22, 1)  FINANCE: Jerry M. Owens (4), Chairman; Michael E. Copeland (11) Earl P. Hudgens, Jr. (4)  HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE: Robert L. Blackwell (2), Chairman; Edward C. Suggs (25) Haywood Fowler (25, 22) Hugh J. Bickley (2), Emeritus Johnnie T. Morris (2), Treasurer HONORARY PAST GRAND COMMANDERS: H. Haywood Fowler (25, 22), Chairman D. Samuel Tennyson (15, 10) Leroy J. Delionbach (14) N. Haskell Brabham (2) INVESTMENTS: Jack Holmes (18), Grand Commander, Chairman; Jerry M. Owens (4), Chairman Finance Committee H. Ted Burgess (11) G. Treasurer Doug Amyx (5) Deputy Grand Commander Johnnie T. Morris (2), G. Recorder  JURISPRUDENCE: Richard A. Wesner (22, 1) Chairman; G. Ray Marsh (11) J. Gordon Cartrette (8, 10) Lee Roy Bruce (14) J. Sam Burton (17)  LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND: A. Glenn Greene III (8), Chairman; G. Kent Elkins (4) Phillip Russell (1) Johnnie T. Morris (2) Floyd W. Goff (12) J. Gordon Cartrette (8, 10) H. Ted Burgess (11) Albert J. Wyatt (15) William R. Logan (5)  MASONIC YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS: Robert J. Bean, Sr. (10, 25), Chairman; G. Kent Elkins (4) Bobby J. Sprouse (3) MEMBERSHIP: Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (14), Chairman; Doug Amyx (5), DGC Zebulon Morgan (20), GG Gerald Burton (17), GCG Joe Lee Elam, (23) {#1} Rob Lacer (14) {#2} Joe Granger (17) {#3} **James Duckett (16) {#4} Craig Cagle (20) {#5) Charles Webster (25) {#6}  NECROLOGY: Robert L. Blackwell (2), Chairman; Hugh J. Bickley (2), Emeritus Haywood Fowler (22, 25) Edward C. Suggs (25) Johnnie T. Morris (2)  PATRIOTISM AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Michael E. Copeland (11), Chairman; O. Walt Sealy (15) N. Haskell Brabham (2)  RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION: Dana P. Rickard (9), Chairman; N. Haskell Brabham (2) W. Penn Colvin (7) TACTICS AND UNIFORMS: John T. Davis Sr. (20), Chairman; Doug Amyx (5), DGC Zebulon Morgan (20), GG Gerald Burton (17), GCG Richard A. Wesner (22, 1) J. Sam Burton (17) C. Bud Turner (21)  TIME AND PLACE: Richard Sealy (15), Chairman; Bob Kendrick (4) Carl Truesdale (12) UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (14), Chairman; John T. Davis (20) J. Sam Burton (17) - 1 Report for All 3 Bodies given in Joint Session  - Basically Same Committee, Different reports in each Body **Deceased 120 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 120

ADDRESS OF RIGHT EMINENT GRAND COMMANDER JAMES “JACK” HOLMES

To the Grand Encampment of The United States of America, The Grand Commandery of South Carolina, distinguished out of state guest, and to all Sir Knights present, I welcome you to the 105th Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina being held here in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Please do not hesitate to call me or any member of the local committee if we can do anything to make your stay here more enjoyable. I extend a special welcome to Most Excellent Companion Robert J. Bean Jr.; the Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Most Excellent Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of South Carolina and Most Illustrious Companion Joe Parnell the Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of South Carolina. It is an Honor and a Pleasure to welcome Most Worshipful Brother Jay Adam Pearson, the Most Worshipful Grand Master of all Masons in South Carolina and his traveling party to our annual conclave. Most Worshipful Brother Jay it is a privilege to have you and the other Grand Lodge Officers with us. I would take this opportunity to thank all the Past Grand Commanders for their help, advice, and shared wisdom as I have tried to accomplish my duties as your Grand Commander this year. Most of all I thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for being with my Companions and myself as we traveled this year and for giving us protection, and safety; also for bringing us to this point today as we open our Grand York Rite Session.

STATE OF THE ORDER Peace and Harmony prevails within this Grand Jurisdiction and this Grand Commandery. The three Grand Bodies have worked closely with each other this year and unity is strong between all three bodies. We are trying to attract Brethren from all walks of life and put their individual talents to work for the good of our great fraternity.

NECROLOGY During the last year 169 Sir Knights were called home to be with the Lord. We extend our deepest sympathies to the families. We will miss these Sir Knights and we lift their families up in prayer for comfort, strength, healing and understanding.

MEMBERSHIP I was fortunate to attend the Templar Orders for several bodies this year and was granted the highest honor it is in my power to bestow as I dubbed several new Knights into our Order. Thank you for this high honor. I encouraged the Knights on every official visit to promote York Rite Masonry in their Blue Lodges. Although the NPD’s and deaths are more numerous than the new members coming in I am encouraged by the new commitment I see in our local bodies.

DUAL MEMBERSHIP It was my pleasure this year to approve dual membership for Sir Knight:

Harold James Hodges to Myrtle Beach # 22

CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS During the past year no charters for new Commanderies were issued. All dispensations were of a routine nature and are on file in the Grand Recorder’s office.

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BY LAWS CHANGES I encourage each Commandery to review their by-laws on an annual basis and submit changes. The following Commanderies requested by-law changes and I was pleased to approve them.

Laurens #13 Easley # 21 Delphi # 8 Rock Hill #15

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES It was my pleasure to approve the following Sir Knights to represent the Grand Commandery of South Carolina near their Grand Commanderies: Connecticut ...... Kenneth R. Sheldon Jr. Tennessee ...... Herbert Glenn Beck

It was my pleasure to recommend the following Sir Knights to represent other Grand Commanderies near the Grand Commandery of South Carolina:

Virginia ...... William F. “Buster” Rogers Jr. Pennsylvania ...... Tony Bizakis

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE I would like to express my thanks for all the donations made to the Holy Land Pilgrimage. I feel that the Holy Land Pilgrimage is one of the best programs we have for showing Masonry in a positive light to non masons. Rev. Joseph Stewart Whitehurst sponsored by Aiken Commandery # 14, made the Holy Land Pilgrimage in February 2012. I applaud Aiken Commandery # 14 for their support of the Holy Land Pilgrimage. I also commend Eminent Sir Knight Bob Blackwell and his committee for the work they do in support of this program.

CHRISTMAS DAY OBSERVANCE I had the pleasure of visiting several Commanderies for their Christmas Observances. Thank you for the invitations. I encourage all Commanderies to hold these observances annually and open them to the public. This is another positive way to let non-masons see the true picture of our fraternity. We as Christian Masons should take advantage of this opportunity to put Christ before the public and let them know who it is we serve.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION I am promoting 100% participation in this program. The Knights Templar Eye Foundation has changed somewhat this year with our contributions going totally toward research. This is a worthy Philanthropy. I thank each Commandery for your support and look forward to seeing all bodies at 100% participation soon. I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank my good friend Right Eminent Sir Knight Richard W. Sealy and his committee for the work they do in support of this wonderful philanthropy.

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE Due to obligations in my Church I was unable to attend the Easter Sunrise Service in Virginia. I did however attend the Sunrise Service at my home church and celebrated the Resurrection of my Lord and Savior with my family. I consider this to be the Most Holy Day for us who claim to be Christian Knights. I fully support this service and sincerely hope I can attend soon. 122 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 122

SOUTHEASTERN YORK RITE CONFERENCE I had the honor to represent South Carolina in Chattanooga Tennessee on June 10th and 11th 2011. It was good to be with the Sir Knights and Companions from NC, TN, FL, AL, MS and GA. These meetings offer an opportunity to meet with Masonic leaders from the South East and share our thoughts and plans for the future. The Sir Knights from TN went out of their way to make us feel welcome and this meeting was very educational.

GRAND LODGE Sir Knights I had the privilege of representing our Grand Commandery at the 274th Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina. I congratulate Most Worshipful Brother Barry A. Rickman for a job well done. I also congratulate Most Worshipful Brother Jay Adam Pearson on his election to the high office of Grand Master of All Masons in South Carolina.

VISITATIONS IN SOUTH CAROLINA March 17, 2011 ...... Chester #7, Chester March26 ...... KYCH, Columbia April 5 ...... Aiken #14, Aiken April 11 ...... Greenville #4, Greenville April 12 ...... Sumter #20, Sumter April 13 ...... Columbia #2, Columbia April 18 ...... Delphi #8, Marion (Helped confer the Order of the Temple April 19 ...... Charleston #1, Charleston April 28-29 ...... Grand Lodge AFM, Greenville May 14 ...... Super Excellent Masters Degree, Aiken May 21 ...... YR College #84, Greenville May 24 ...... Cheraw; Visit with Chapter #23 and Council #9 June 1 ...... Myrtle Beach #22, Myrtle Beach June 4 ...... Knight Masons (Samuel H.J. Womack Council #20, Columbia June 13 ...... Spartanburg #3, Spartanburg June 16 ...... Hampton #23, Hampton June 20 ...... Grand Chapter of SC OES 104th Session, Spartanburg June 21 ...... Lancaster #19, Lancaster July 25 ...... Conway #25, Conway August 4 ...... Gaffney #18, Gaffney August 6 ...... Camden AMD Ingathering August 8 ...... Florence #10, Florence August 16 ...... Camden #12, Camden August 20 ...... Spartanburg one day festival in honor of our GM Jay Pearson August 22 ...... Abbeville visit with Chapter #17 and Council #16 August 25 ...... Rock Hill #15, York Help confer Red Cross & Order of Malta September 6 ...... Easley #21, Easley September 12 ...... Greenwood #5, Greenwood September 13 ...... Orangeburg #9, Orangeburg September 22 ...... Rock Hill #15, York, Help confer the Order of the Temple September 27 ...... Winyah #24, Georgetown October 10 ...... Union #16, Union October 11 ...... S. Maner Martin #17, Clemson October 18 .... Delphi #8, Marion, made an honorary member of Marion Militia October 25 ...... Anderson #11, Anderson October 29 ...... Anderson #11, Help confer Order of the Temple 123 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 123

VISITATIONS IN SOUTH CAROLINA (continued)

November 14 ...... Newbery #6, Newberry November 21 ...... Rock Hill #15, York November 22 ...... Laurens #13, Laurens November 27 ...... Camden #12 Christmas Observance December 1 ...... Gaffney #18 Christmas Observance December 3 ...... Knight Masons #20 and York Rite College, Columbia December 12 ...... Florence #10 Christmas Observance December 19 ...... Rock Hill #15, York Christmas Observance January 7, 2012 ...... Columbia, KYCH & Knight Masons #20 January 14 ...... Columbia, Statewide York Rite Educational Meeting March 10 -13 ...... Myrtle Beach, Grand York Rite Session

OUT OF STATE VISITATIONS March 20 – 22, 2011 ...... North Carolina Grand York Rite, Hickory, NC May 1 - 4 ...... George Grand York Rite, Macon, Georgia June 10 - 11 ...... Chattanooga, TN, Southeastern Regional Conference February 24 - 26 ...... Alabama Grand York Rite, Birmingham, AL

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CROSS OF HONOR It was my extreme pleasure to participate in the presentation of The Knight Templar Cross of Honor to Sir Knight George Barry Newberry, Jr. of Delphi Commandery No. 8 in Marion. Thank you Sir Knight Newberry for the hard work you have done and are doing to support Templar Masonry. Congratulations on this high honor.

RECOMMENDATIONS I make the following recommendations: 1 - That the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina and each Constituent Commandery continues to support the Knight Templar Eye Foundation and promote Lifetime sponsorship. 2 - That the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina and each Constituent Commandery continues to support the Grand York Rite Charities Foundation. 3 - That the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina and each Constituent Commandery continues to support the Life Member Program. 4 - That the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina continues to financially support those Masonic youth organizations which are active and viable within this jurisdiction. 5- That the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina continue to support the Holy Land Pilgrimage and that each Constituent Commandery be encouraged to support this program. 6 - That the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina continues to support the Easter Sunrise Service in Washington D.C. 7 - That the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina continues to support the Educational Committee and the Statewide Educational meeting in Columbia each January. 8 - That the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina continues to support the Southeastern Department Conference and to encourage all elected officers to attend each year. 9 - That the Constituent Commandery hold an annual Christmas Day Observance during the Christmas Season. 124 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 124

10 - That each Constituent Commandery be prepared to receive the Grand Commander through the lines when on his official visit. 11- That each Constituent Commandery review their dues and fees and implement changes to their By-Laws that will take care of increases passed by the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina and / or the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America. 12 - That only the Grand Encampment ritual is used for ritualistic work and in the opening and closing of Constituent Commandery in full form at least three times a year. 13 - That the Grand Recorder be authorized to continue to lease office space at 1518 Hampton Street or comparable space in Columbia, S.C. 14 - That all the elected line of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina and the Education Committee Chairman attend the annual planning meeting immediately following the Annual Statewide Educational Meeting in Columbia, S.C. 15 - That the By-Laws Committee of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina be called in session to review and recommend any needed updates to the Grand Commandery Constitution and Statutes and Suggested Form for By-Laws of Constituent Commanderies and that once these changes are voted on, that the By-Laws of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina be updated and reprinted.

CONCLUSION Sir Knights this Honor has been one of the Highlights of my Masonic Career. I have been treated far above what I deserved everywhere I traveled this year. I will never forget this experience; Thank You Companions and Sir Knights. In conclusion, as a Christian Knight I would first pause to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for the blessings he has graciously shown me and the privilege of proclaiming His name through our Rite. To Most Excellent Companion Robert J. Bean Jr. and Most Illustrious Companion Joe Parnell, I thoroughly enjoyed serving with both of you this year. I will cherish our friendship forever. Companion Bean I especially want to thank you and the “Marion Militia” for the beautiful new “Chapeau” you presented me while on our official visit to my home bodies in Gaffney. I would also like to thank my home York Rite Body in Gaffney, SC for their support; both personally and financially. I would also like to thank every Sir Knight for the welcome you have shown me on my visits this year throughout our great state and out of state as well. To the elected and appointed Grand Officers both past and present THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for your faithfulness. I couldn’t have chosen a more dedicated group of Sir Knights. You served this Grand Jurisdiction well. We were all shocked at the sudden death of our good friend and 4th District Representative Eminent Sir Knight James Duckett. Please continue to remember James’s family in your prayers. To Judy Morris, words can’t express my gratitude to you for keeping Most Excellent Companion Robby, Most Illustrious Companion Joe and myself in line this past year. Thank you so much for your support and for everything you do. Right Eminent Sir Knight Johnnie Morris I thank you again for another year of service as our Grand Recorder and the excellent job you do for our Fraternity. I appreciate your dedication. Thank You!! Right Eminent Sir Knight Ted Burgess I thank you for serving as Grand Treasurer and for the fantastic job you do with the web page. This is one of the very best sites I have ever seen; Great job Sir Knight Ted. To my lifelong friend and full time chauffeur, Buck Jolley and our traveling companions Gary Martin, Nelson Horton, Jim Phillips and Bob Jordan I thank each of you for your dedication and faithfulness. Bob I’m sorry Johnnie never got you a rope! To my good friend and mentor Doug Lee; about that question you never answered for me; never mind I finally understand. 125 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 125

Thanks Doug. To Right Eminent Sir Knight Richard Harding; your support and confidence in me is greatly appreciated. Thank you for all you do and all you have done in the past. Oh yea; thanks for the belt too! Finally to the love of my life, Freida, my wife for some 46+ years. I could not have accomplished anything without your understanding, support, commitment, trust, faithfulness and LOVE. Thank You for being my Best Friend. I Love You for being YOU!!

Faithfully and Fraternally,

Jack Holmes, RE Grand Commander of SC Referred to the Committee on Doings of Grand Officers…

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON DOINGS OF GRAND OFFICERS

To: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina: Your Committee on Doings of Grand Officers presents the following report:

The address of our Right Eminent Grand Commander, SK Jack Holmes demonstrates his excellent leadership qualities and his Christian witness in his promotion of Templar Masonry during his tenure as Grand Commander. He has maintained the highest standards and led by example with the dignity and respect this high office demands. He has represented this Grand Commandery with distinction when he made official visits to all constituent Commanderies in this Grand Jurisdiction, many other instate visits and out of state visits to other Grand Jurisdictions. We commend his influence in maintaining harmony with all other and recommend that the Templar Order continue to cooperate to that end. We approve the Address of our Grand Commander and recommend approval of all matters not specifically referred to Committees. Matters referred to Committees are as follows: To the Committee on Necrology: All matters pertaining to Necrology To the Committee on Membership: All matters pertaining to Membership. To the Committee on Charters and Dispensations: All matters pertaining to Charters and Dispensations. To the Committee on Holy Land Pilgrimage: All matters pertaining to the Holy Land Pilgrimage and recommendation #5. To the Committee on Knights Templar Eye Foundation: All matters pertaining to the Committee on Knights Templar Eye Foundation and recommendation #1. To the Committee on Finance: Recommendation #13. To the Incoming Grand Commander: Statewide Educational Meeting, Recommendations #2, #3, #4, #6, #8, and #15. The Address of the Grand Commander is approved and we commend him and his corps of Officers for their promotion of York Rite Masonry and Templar in particular and their service to this Grand Commandery.

Respectfully and fraternally submitted,

Richard W. Sealy (15), Chairman Jerry M. Owens (4) John T. Davis, Sr. (20) Adopted… 126 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 126

REPORT OF GRAND TREASURER To: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina:

I hereby submit my annual report covering the period March 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012: March 1, 2011 BALANCES: Wachovia Checking ...... $ 1,000.00 Wachovia Money Market ...... 116,878.75 Community First Bank CD ...... 171,000.00 Anderson Bros. Bank CD ...... 175,000.00 Total ...... $ 463,878.75

RECEIPTS Johnnie T. Morris, Grand Recorder Dues, Fees, Supplies ...... $ 63,699.60 Wells Fargo Money Market Interest ...... 192.68 Anderson Bros. Bank CD Interest ...... 649.89 Community First Bank CD Interest ...... 2,570.30 Annual Meeting – Hotel Refund ...... 109.00 Banquet Ticket Sales ...... 2,004.33 69,225.80 Total ...... $ 533,104.55

DISBURSEMENTS Warrants (3516 - 3689) ...... $ 74,404.36 Bank Charge Wells Fargo ...... 35.12 74,439.48 Total to Account For ...... $ 458,665.07

February 29, 2012 BALANCES: Wells Fargo Checking ...... $ 300.00 Wells Fargo Money Market ...... 112,365.07 Community First Bank CDs (0.95%) ...... 70,000.00 Community First Bank CD’s (0.8%) ...... 101,000.00 The Peoples Bank CD (1.4%) ...... 175,000.00 Total ...... $ 458,665.07

I appreciate the cooperation received from our RE Grand Commander, SK Jack Holmes and our RE Grand Recorder, Sir Knight Johnnie Morris and especially from our Secretary, Judy Morris.

Fraternally submitted,

H. Ted Burgess Grand Treasurer Referred to the Finance Committee and later adopted… 127 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 127

REPORT OF GRAND RECORDER

To: The Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of South Carolina:

I hereby submit my annual report covering the period March 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012.

RECEIPTS 2011 Dues ...... $ 62,986.00 Rituals and Supplies ...... 470.00 Bonds ...... 250.00 Ticket Sales ...... 2067.00 Refund on rooms Grand York Rite ...... 109.00 Refund on annual returns ...... 153.00 $66,035.00 DISBURSEMENTS Refund Ticket Sales ...... $ 62.67 Paid Grand Treasurer (Ticket Sales) ...... 2004.33 Refunds on annual returns ...... 153.00 Bank Charge ...... 6.40 Paid Grand Treasurer refund on rooms GYR ...... 109.00 Paid Grand Treasurer ...... 63,699.60 $66,035.00

CONDENSED STATISTICAL STATEMENT INCREASE Members, 1/1/2011 ...... 4,416 Knighted ...... 106 Affiliated ...... 10 Error ...... 6 Reinstated ...... 20 142 4,558

DECREASE Died ...... 169 Demitted ...... 24 N. P. D...... 317 Error ...... 9 Suspended or Expelled ..... 0 519

Members, 12/31/2011...... 4,039

Net Loss - 377

It is a pleasure to announce that the E.I. Johnson Award this year goes to Conway Commandery No. 25 for the largest percentage gain of 18%. The Hugh N. Layne Award for the largest numerical gain of 8 goes to Conway Commandery No. 25; Delphi #8 had a gain of 4, Newberry #6 had a gain of 2 and Hampton #23 had a gain of 1. We had a net loss in the Grand Commandery of 377, bringing our total membership down to 4,039. Fraternally submitted,

Johnnie T. Morris, Grand Recorder Referred to the Finance Committee and later adopted… 128 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 128 27 56 72 13 59 90 26 86 46 87 12 51 81 41 51 35 108 203 110 170 245 149 KTEF Life Sponsors 250 382 244 2,694 * * * * * * * 3 2 3 4 4 6 1 4 1 4 8 3 2 55 Ministers-Exempt 10 3 11 91 42 87 83 18 68 47 25 15 23 10 22 80 28 29 23 92 26 103 113 127 119 Life Membership Fund 205 1,490 8 2 7 7 24 18 25 10 42 26 40 33 12 32 30 35 21 56 33 19 10 38 no no no

X-Mas Day Observance 528 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 130.00 110.00 110.00 Supplies & Bond 160.00 $720.00 738.00 956.00 855.00 1,003.00 2,274.00 3,538.00 3,091.00 2,804.00 1,603.00 1,726.00 3,652.00 1,879.00 3,711.00 1,402.00 3,928.00 2,317.00 1,652.00 1,361.00 3,802.00 5,776.00 3,796.00 3,891.00 3,501.00 2,225.00 1,505.00 DUES DUES $62,986.00

DUES 40.40 30.00 33.00 27.00 29.00 20.00 28.00 25.00 23.50 30.00 20.00 21.00 20.00 26.00 21.00 27.00 23.00 26.00 20.00 23.00 31.00 30.00 14.00 15.00 41.00 $26.83 2 4 1 8 -3 -7 -7 -5 -34 -31 -20 -61 -15 -12 -26 -12 -12 -16 -14 -49 -16 -14 -12 -10 -16

LOSS/GAIN -377 97 62 95 92 48 87 62 52 MEMBERS 250 382 244 250 219 136 149 222 203 179 110 237 116 245 243 151 108 4,039 2011 8 3 3 9 4 1 43 38 33 64 20 13 29 16 16 28 14 17 15 55 18 26 17 13 16

DECREASE 519

Error 2 5 1 1 9 Sus or Exp 0 5 1 1 7 8 9 9 7 5 1 33 22 25 20 17 11 19 11 10 10 38 17 17 14

NPD 317 5 4 1 2 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 2 Demited 24 5 7 3 3 2 1 2 8 5 9 6 8 5 8 7 6 2 2 2 10 42 10 16

Died 169 65 57 91 78 53 293 420 277 314 239 144 100 162 251 219 195 123 124 254 131 300 110 269 168 121

INCREASE 4,558 TOTAL 9 7 3 5 0 7 1 3 4 4 7 3 8 6 2 5 3 4 5 0 9 13 10 12 12

Increase 142 STATISTICAL STATEMENT Error 1 3 2 6 1 4 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1

Reinstated 20 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 Affiliated 10 6 3 4 5 1 1 3 3 6 3 5 6 2 7 5 4 8 12 10 12

Knighted 106 53 86 78 44 58 108 257 163 118 MEMBERS 284 413 264 311 234 134 100 161 248 215 191 111 117 251 123 294 4,416 2010 Location Gaffney Lancaster Sumter Easley Beach Myrtle Hampton Georgetown Conway * Life Sponsors100% to Knightthe FoundationTemplar Eye Charleston Columbia Spartanburg Greenville Greenwood Newberry Chester Marion Orangeburg Florence Anderson Camden Laurens Aiken York Union Clemson TOTALS GRAND GRAND KNIGHTS TEMPLAR COMMANDERY Name Gaffney Lancaster Sumter Easley Beach Myrtle Hampton Winyah Conway South Carolina Columbia Spartanburg Greenville Greenwood Newberry Chester Delphi Orangeburg Florence Anderson Camden Laurens Aiken Hill Rock Union S. Maner Martin

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REPORT OF AUDITING COMMITTEE

To: The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of South Carolina: We herewith submit our report. We have this day, March 5, 2012, examined the books of the Grand Treasurer and the Grand Recorder and find them neatly and correctly kept and all funds accounted for. The balance of the Grand Treasurer is as follows: Wells Fargo Bank ...... $300.00 Wells Fargo Money Market ...... 112,365.07 Community First Bank CDS (0.95%) ...... 70,000.00 Community First Bank CDS (0.8%) ...... 101,000.00 Funds Invested in Savings & Loans ...... 175,000.00 Total ...... $ 458,665.07

Fraternally submitted,

Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (14), Chairman Kent Elkins (4) Douglas Lee (18) Adopted…

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MEMBERSHIP To: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina:

Your committee on membership submits the following report for 2011. We would like to recognize the following Commanderies for having a gain this year. Conway No. 25 (+8), Delphi No. 8 (+4), Newberry No. 6 (+2) and Hampton No. 23 (+1). We congratulate Hampton No. 23 as the only Commandery with no Non-Payment of dues this year. This year we knighted 106 (50 less than 2010), affiliated 10 and reinstated 20, errors of 6, for a total increase of 142 (66 fewer than last year). We had 169 Sir Knights called home by our Heavenly Father, 24 to demit, none were suspended or expelled, errors of 9 and 317 for NPDs, a net loss of 519. Sir Knights this year we had a large decrease in membership due to NPDs. This accounted for 61.1% of our total losses. Sir Knights, membership should be a great concern to all of us. It would take the effort of each Sir Knight working in his Commandery if we are to achieve our goal of no NPDs. I am confident we can do it. Fraternally submitted,

Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (14), Chairman Doug Amyx (6), DGC Zebulon Morgan (20), GG Gerald Burton (17) GCG Joe Lee Elam (23) {#1} Rob Lacer (14) {#2} Joe Granger (17) {#3} **James Duckett (16) {#4} L. Craig Cagle (20) {#5) Charles Webster (25) {#6}

Adopted… **Deceased

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS To: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina:

We report that there have been no requests for dispensations to form new Commanderies, therefore, no petitions for charters. All dispensations were of a routine nature and are on file in the Grand Recorder’s Office.

Fraternally submitted,

N. Haskell Brabham (2), Chairman Don Blair (3) Richard A. Wesner (22) Adopted… 130 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 130

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION

To: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina:

The latest report on the volunteer campaign shows that South Carolina ranks 14th with a total cumulative contribution of $14,641.36. This amounts to a per capita giving of $3.21, which ranks 31st in the Nation. The total dollar figure ranks us at 14th. This status is relatively the same as last year’s report. We encourage all Sir Knights who are not life sponsors to consider becoming such. As I informed you last year the trustees of the Knights Templar Eye Foundation decided in 2010 that effective December 31, 2010 they would no longer be participating in direct patient care. All contributions to the Foundation would be used to support research. The primary underlying factor for that decision was the passage of the National Healthcare Act. The support given to direct patient care was mainly to cataract patients and records showed that only about 25% of the United States jurisdictions participated in the program due to varying state government programs. The Trustees further felt that research benefits everyone’s eyesight no matter where they live, whether in this country or in other countries where the Grand Encampment has Grand and Subordinate Commanderies. Your Trustees are excited about the prospects of being able to benefit more of humanity by redirecting your generosity from treating 2,000 individuals per year to benefiting untold millions in generations to come. (Reference: November 2010 Edition, Knight Templar Magazine page 21) We strongly recommend your continued support of this very worthy philanthropy.

Respectfully submitted,

Richard W. Sealy (15), Chairman Richard A. Wesner (22) Adopted… H. Ted Burgess (11) Leroy J. Delionbach (14)

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON THE HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE

To: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina: A. Holy Land Pilgrimage The Committee met at the Grand York Rite Office in Columbia on September 19, 2011 to act on applications submitted by Commanderies for the 2011-12 Holy Land Pilgrimage. The Application of Reverend Joseph Stewart Whitehurst, a priest of St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church in Aiken, was selected to be our pilgrim minister. His application was submitted and supported in full by Aiken Commandery #14 and the Commandery and Grand Prelate met on Sunday, January 22, 2012 to commission him in the presence of members of the Parish. The committee is most grateful for the generous action of Aiken Commandery because without it there would not have been sufficient funds to appoint a minister for the pilgrimage this year. Companions, here is the explanation. Although Commanderies were asked to make donations to the Fund by June 30th, when the committee met in September, the fund total, not including the Aiken money, was $2528.09. The amount required, with all expenses paid, to pay the cost for a minister to take the pilgrimage this year is $3600 so the committee faced a shortage of $1072.91 on the day of decision. But, by the end of the year, the picture was different. By December 31, 2011, the fund balance was $3786.09. Companions this is the story of a “cash flow problem.” Too bad the year end balance was not available to the committee when it was needed in September, the deadline for naming a minister for the pilgrimage. This problem will disappear when there is a concerted effort to submit donations to the HLP Fund before September. There is more you need to know. The HLP fund is composed of three parts: the balance on hand, individual donations and contributions from Commanderies. The only one of these three that can be counted on annually is Commandery gifts. The fund collected $4865.00 from 16 commanderies in

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THE HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE - CONTINUED 2011, and when you subtract the $2900.00 Aiken #14 paid for the pilgrimage trip, a total of $1965.00 remained in the fund. Companions, at this rate, it will take us two years at current prices to underwrite the Holy Land Pilgrimage for one minister. Your committee recommends: 1. Every Commandery put in its 2012 budget a donation for the Holy Land Pilgrimage Fund. The amount is at the discretion of each Commandery. One hundred per cent participation is our goal and when reached it will indicate that we are together in this endeavor 100%. 2. Purchase a Holy Land Pilgrimage Afghan. The committee, aided by MI Joe Parnell, has produced an afghan for sale. The proceeds from the sale are designated for the work of the committee and the Holy Land Pilgrimage Fund. The afghan price is $25.00 and subject to change. Contact a HLP committeeman or MI Joe to purchase this colorful item. 3. Any Commandery that is planning to fully support and sponsor a minister for the Holy Land Pilgrimage is asked to advise the Committee of its plans so that coordination and planning can be done. Information: Aiken Commandery will be presented the first Holy Land Pilgrimage plaque under the guidelines approved in The Accord that was adopted last year. It is the intention of the Committee to have future pilgrim ministers represent all areas of the State in a systematic pattern. It will attempt to make its selection with this priority in mind. B. Christmas Observance Eighty per cent of our commanderies reported they held Christmas Observances. Two reported no observance held and three made no report. The Grand Prelate attended four of these ceremonies at Camden, Sumter, Florence, and Columbia. Each was similar but each had a unique and interesting format. Congratulations to all who conducted the Christmas Observance. A total of 244 Sir Knights and 152 guests attended them for a grand total of 386 people in all. These collective numbers, Companions, are impressive. C. Other The Grand Prelate is preparing brief devotions for Easter and Ascension Day to be used by a Commandery within its Asylum. They will be mailed to recorders right after the conclusion of this Conclave. This is in keeping with a long-standing tradition in Knights Templar to observe not only Christmas but Easter and Ascension time as well. Flow Chart Mar. – Grand Conclave Apr. – Easter Devotions May – Begin HLP applications; Ascension Devotions June – HLP Fund donations Sep – Last Donation receipts; Pilgrim(s) named. Oct – Pilgrim minister trip paid Nov – HLP pilgrim orientation Dec – Christmas Observance Jan – HLP minister commissioned

Respectively Submitted,

Robert L. Blackwell (2), Chairman Hugh J. Bickley (2), Emeritus Haywood Fowler (22, 25) Edward C. Suggs (8, 25) Adopted… Johnnie T. Morris (2) (Treasurer) 132 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 132

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHRISTIAN RELATIONS

To: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina:

The committee highlights this year the support of Churches by the Knight Templars of South Carolina. We salute Knights who attend and practice the faith of their church. Many of whom are not just members of congregations but also teachers, lay preachers, lay leaders, officers, Committee Members, and ardent workers. This is a testimony to just how seriously they take their Templar vow to “defend the Christian Religion.” The committee encourages all Sir Knights to practice “Christian Relations” by attending and serving the church of their choice. There is an ancient legend dating from the time of our Lord’s Ascension into Heaven that people called out to him saying, “Lord, if you leave us, who is going to carry on your ministry?” The Lord, replied, “My disciples will.” “But Lord, what if they fail?” Jesus, paused and then declared, “They will not fail.” Sir Knights, as long as we do our best to participate and support Christ’s Church it will not fail!

Respectively Submitted,

Robert L. Blackwell (2), Chairman Hugh J. Bickley (2), Emeritus Edward C. Suggs (8, 25) Haywood Fowler (22, 25) Johnnie T. Morris (2) Adopted…

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY

To: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina:

A necrology ceremony was included in each Christmas Observance in which the Sir Knights of each Commandery who died during 2011 were remembered before God in prayer. Now, it is time for us to recognize with equal tribute of brotherly love and affection all who have fallen from our ranks statewide. Let us do this as a most solemn privilege because our departed Sir Knights stood shoulder to shoulder with us and we miss them. May this ceremony be more than a quiet, pensive, sacred act that stands out as a pause in our Conclave deliberations! Companions, let us make it more than that! Think of this as a tribute to the culmination of fifty to sixty years of Templary duty. Remember that during their lifetime these Sir Knights established, for example, the Holy Land Pilgrimage, and the Templar Eye Foundation. This, Companions, is what we are paying homage to in this ceremony, not just their passing, but also their Knightly accomplishments that make our Order worthy. With this in mind, let us pray: Almighty God, with whom the Spirits of faithful soldiers of the cross are in joy and felicity, we give you our humble and grateful thanks for their service among us. We put them in your everlasting care and pray that they may continue to go from strength to strength in the world of light, life, and love where you forever reign. Amen.

Fraternally Submitted,

Robert L. Blackwell (2), Chairman Hugh J. Bickley (2), Emeritus Edward C. Suggs (8, 25) Haywood Fowler (22, 25) Johnnie T. Morris (2) Adopted… 133 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 133

In Memoriam FORD McREE THORNTON, JR. Right Eminent Grand Commander 1982-83 February 14, 1927 - June 13, 2011 Ford M. Thornton, Jr. was born in Pelzer, S.C., February 14, 1927. He was the son of the late Lily Belle Howard Thornton and Ford M. Thornton, Sr. He was educated in the Greenwood County schools. Ford married Betty Sue (Suzie) Powell of Greenwood in 1948 and they were blessed with three daughters; Gail, Sue and Kay. Ford and Betty are of the Baptist Faith. SK Ford was a navy veteran of WW ll. Ford lived his younger years in Ware Shoals, S.C. where his first job was a large paper route. After his discharge from the service in 1946, he was employed by Riegle Textile Corp. where he worked until 1964. Ford moved to Aiken, S.C. in 1964 and was employed by Owens Corning Fiberglas until his retirement in 1988 as a maintenance supervisor with twenty-five years of service. Bro. Ford was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason on December 9, 1965 in Aiken Lodge No. 156, and served as Worshipful Master in 1976. He served the Grand Lodge of S.C. as Grand Steward in 1989. Ford was very active in the degree work and coaching in his lodge. He was exalted on February 8, 1966 in Kadoshlayah Chapter No. 41 Royal Arch Masons of Aiken, S.C., and served as Excellent High Priest in 1974. He was anointed, set apart and consecrated to the Holy Order of High Priesthood in March 1975, and served as M. Ex. President of the Grand Convention of Anointed High Priests of S.C. in 2001. He was the Grand Representative of the Grand Chapter of Missouri near the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of S.C. He was greeted on February 22, 1966, in Aiken Council No. 23, Royal and Select Masters, of Aiken, S.C. and served as Ill. Master in 1975. He received the Grade of Thrice Illustrious Master and served as T.I.M. of the Thrice Illustrious Masters Council in 2002. He was a Honorary Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council, Royal and Select Masters of S.C. He received the degree of Super Excellent Master. S.K. Ford was Knighted in Aiken Commandery No. 14 on April 12, 1966, and served as Eminent Commander in 1975. In 1982, he served as Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of S.C. He was a Past Prior of Palmetto Priory No. 54 (1993) Knights York Cross of Honor. He was a Past Knight Crusader of the East (2000) of the Knights Crusaders of the Cross of S. C., Past Sovereign of All Saint’s Conclave of the Red Cross of Constantine, and was the degree team coordinator, Past Excellent Chief of S.C. Council No. 20 Knight Masons, Past Governor of Palmetto York Rite College No. 70, Past Sovereign of Aiken Council No. 140, Allied Masonic Degree. He received the Order of the Purple Cross and was made a Knight Commander of the Temple in 1995. He was appointed the Grand Representative of Virginia near S.C. He was a Life Sponsor of the Knight Templar Eye Foundation. Ford was very active in the Masonic Fraternity and served in various committees in the Grand York Rite. Ford was a Scottish Rite Mason; he received the 4th through the 14th degrees in Aiken Lodge of Perfection and served as Venerable Master. He received the 15th through the 32nd degree in the Columbia Consistory. He was very active in the work of the degrees. He was coroneted a 33rd Degree Inspector General Honorary. Sir Knight Ford was one of the kindest, most caring persons that I have ever known. Many of us will remember him with these words, “I’m building the bridge for him” which he did for so many of us. He will be deeply missed by the Aiken York Rite Bodies and the Grand York Rite Bodies of S.C.

Memories, how they linger… Fraternally submitted, Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (14) PGC 134 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 134

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA JANUARY 1, 2011 - DECEMBER 31, 2011 JOHNNIE T. MORRIS, Secretary - Treasurer 2011 BALANCES Jan. 1 Cash on Hand First Reliance checking 3,791.65 First Reliance-CD # 2529 48,000.00 First Reliance-Interest CD# 2529 14.99 $ 51,806.64 RECEIPTS Payments - Student Loans 1,198.74 Interest - Student Loans 344.58 Interest - Investments 75.46 Transferred to CD 50,000.00 51,618.78 Total $ 103,425.42 DISBURSEMENTS Grand Encampment $ 70.78 Student Loans - Secretary-Treasurer 117.94 Secretary 117.94 Social Security & Withholding 38.24 Bond 159.00 Scholarship to Marlee McCulough 500.00 ProEquities investment acct 5EQ-492923 48,014.99 ProEquities investment acct 5EQ-492923 1,985.01 Change in ProEquities acct 5EQ-492923 5,552.63 56,556.53 Total for which to account $ 46,868.89 2011 BALANCES Dec. 31 Cash on Hand -$ First Reliance - Checking 2,421.52 ProEquities Acct 5EQ-492923 44,447.37

Total $ 46,868.89

The books and records of the Secretary - Treasurer have been audited by the audit committee and a copy of this report has been filed with the Grand Recorder of the Grand Encampment Educational Committee. The following budget for 2013 covering operational expenses was recommended and adopted.

Bond 159.00

Total $ 159.00

MEMBERS OF THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION D. Samuel Tennyson (2 years) Chairman Leroy J. Delionbach (4 years) Johnnie T. Morris, (5 years) Secretary-Treasurer H. Ted Burgess (1 year) Don S. Blair (3 years) Adopted… 135 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 135

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON HONORARY PAST GRAND COMMANDERS

To: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina:

We, the undersigned members of the committee on Honorary Past Grand Commanders have considered all business before it. We do not recommend that anyone be elevated to the rank of Honorary Past Grand Commander. We move the adoption of this report.

Fraternally submitted,

Haywood Fowler (25) Chairman N. Haskell Brabham (2) D. Samuel Tennyson (15) Leroy J. Delionbach (14) Norman E. Wood (23) Adopted…

REPORT OF GRAND COMMANDERY BY-LAWS COMMITTEE

To: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina: The By-Laws Committee has reviewed Recommendation No. 15 contained in the Address of Sir Knight James "Jack" Holmes, Right Eminent Grand Commander. It should be noted that this committee has been active in recommending changes, as has been brought to the attention of this committee by the Knights of South Carolina, for our Grand Commandery Constitution and Statutes. These changes have been voted on and approved by past Grand Conclaves. Additionally, the By-Laws Committee has made it known, through previous reports, that it is available to assist the Constituent Commanderies in their endeavors to update their respective Conclave By-Laws. Further, reprinting of our Constitution and Statutes is an issue that must be addressed by our Finance Committee since the By-Laws Committee does not have the authority to undertake such an endeavor. The Grand Commandery Constitution and Statutes have been published on the Grand York Rite website as approved by this Grand Conclave on March 10, 2009, and it includes previously approved changes. This document is considered up-to-date and is available for all who wish to view and/or print it. The By-Laws Committee asked that all Sir Knights review the current published product and recommend any changes that may be needed. Further, should any Sir Knight identify a potential revision, please communicate the recommendation to this committee. Additionally, the Officers Manual has been published on the Grand York Rite website and is available for use.

Therefore, it is the recommendation of this committee that: 1. The South Carolina Grand Commandery Constitution and Statutes, as published on the Grand York Rite website, is up-to-date, available, and we recommend it be printed by our membership for their use as required; 2. The Constituent Commanderies of South Carolina should undertake a review of their By-Laws and, if required, contact this committee for any assistance; and, 3. The Sir Knights of South Carolina may provide recommendations to this committee for suggested Constitution and/or Statutes changes that should be considered by the Grand Commandery of South Carolina.

Fraternally Submitted,

J. Sam Burton (17), PGC, Chairman G. Ray Marsh (11), PGM- HPGC H. Ted Burgess, (11) PGC Adopted… 136 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 136 REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE

To: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina:

We have carefully analyzed the income and expenditures for 2011-2012 and submit the following budget for the year beginning March 1, 2012 through February 28, 2013: Estimate Spent Estimate GRAND COMMANDERY 2011-2012 2011-2012 2012-2013 Grand Encampment Dues 39,744.00 39,744.00 36,351.00 K. T. Eye Foundation 1,476.00 1,476.00 1,345.00 Salaries: Grand Recorder 9,100.00 9,100.00 9,500.00 Grand Treasurer 1,350.00 1,350.00 1,350.00 Secretary 8,650.00 8,650.00 9,000.00 Annual Communication Expense 1,500.00 3,171.89 * 1,500.00 Director of IRS - Social Security 1,500.00 1,461.29 1,500.00 Federal Employment Tax 170.00 111.20 170.00 S. C. Employment Tax 165.00 19.52 165.00 Bond - Commandery Officers 150.00 133.67 150.00 Office Space Expense 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 Office Furniture & Equipment & Maintenance 300.00 246.17 300.00 Telephone & Web Service 550.00 530.78 550.00 Supplies: Saleable 1,000.00 0.00 1,000.00 Office Consumable & Stationery For Grands 800.00 820.17 850.00 Proceedings 1,000.00 550.00 900.00 Contingent Fund 150.00 124.62 150.00 Past Grand Commander Regalia 325.00 325.00 325.00 Grand Commander Travel & Miscellaneous 1,900.00 1,900.00 1,900.00 Grand Recorder Travel & Miscellaneous 635.00 635.00 635.00 Triennial Meeting: Grand Commander 0.00 0.00 800.00 Grand Recorder 0.00 0.00 800.00 SE Area Meeting: Grand Commander 200.00 200.00 200.00 Deputy Grand Commander 200.00 0.00 200.00 Grand Recorder 67.00 67.00 67.00 Grand Treasurer 67.00 0.00 67.00 Annual State-wide Educational Meeting 50.00 48.41 50.00 Waynesville Summer Assembly 50.00 50.00 50.00 Ladies Entertainment for Grand York Rite 450.00 339.64 450.00 Eye Foundation Chairman Postage 100.00 100.00 100.00 Ad for Amaranth Assembly Program 60.00 0.00 60.00 DeMolay Development & Extension 150.00 150.00 100.00 Rainbow Girls 100.00 100.00 150.00 74,959.00 74,404.36 73,735.00 * Money received from ticket sales -2,004.33 TOTALS 74,959.00 72,400.03 73,735.00 Adopted… 137 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 137

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

We recommend that as much as may be necessary be appropriated for the purchase of saleable supplies. We recommend approval of the reports of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Recorder as referred to this committee. We recommend that the Grand Treasurer, Grand Recorder and Chairman of the Finance Committee be authorized to invest as much of our funds as they deem best in Government Bonds, AAA Utility Bonds and/or insured Savings and Loan Associations. We recommend that if the R.E. Grand Commander and/or the V.E. Deputy Grand Commander is/are unable to attend the Southeastern York Rite Conference and the E. Grand Generalissimo and/or E. Grand Captain General does attend that the monies appropriated in our budget be given to the E. Grand Generalissimo and/or E. Grand Captain General to help with their expenses. We recommend continued assistance to KTEF, financed as usual. We recommend the continued support of the Holy Land Pilgrimage to be financed as usual. We recommend continued support of Masonic youth groups as contained in the budget. We recommend continued support of the Lucius A. and Margaret B. Todd Fund of South Carolina, Inc., financed as usual. We recommend that the Grand Secretary-Recorder maintain office space at 1518 Hampton Street, Columbia, South Carolina for another year or unless more suitable space is found at a comparable rate of rent. The Finance Committee has reviewed recommendations of the Grand Commander and all recommendations are addressed in the budget except items 1, 2, 3, 5, and 13 to be financed as usual. The expenses of Grand Commandery as addressed in this budget have exceeded our income this year. The $2.00 (two dollar) increase per member scheduled this year will put us back in the black.

Fraternally submitted,

Jerry M. Owens (4), Chairman Michael Copeland (11) Earl P. Hudgens (4) Adopted…

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TACTICS & UNIFORMS

To: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina:

The committee wishes to commend each of the constituent Commanderies for improvements in their Commandery work. We especially want to encourage each Commandery to continue to improve by applying proper tactics, wearing of proper uniform and wearing only the approved jewels and medals.

Fraternally submitted,

John T. Davis Sr. (20), Chairman Doug L. Amyx (5) Zebulon Morgan (20) Gerald Burton (17) J. Sam Burton (17) C. Bud Turner (21) Richard A. Wesner (22) Adopted… 138 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 138 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CROSS OF HONOR AWARD The Right Eminent Grand Commander announced the recipient of the Knights Templar Cross of Honor Award was SK George Barry Newberry of Delphi Commandery #8. RECIPIENTS OF THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CROSS OF HONOR AWARD * 1965-66 O. Leo Johnson (10) * 1992-93 Charlie L. Moore (22) * 1966-67 S. A. Bannister (11) * 1993-94 James Gaston Dover (14) * 1967-68 Wm. M. Richardson Sr. (9) 1994-95 Harvie Bailey (1) * 1968-69 George W. Romanstine (2) * 1995-96 C. Hulon Graves (2) * 1969-70 Walter Kirk Murray (14) * 1996-97 John L. Lane (10) 1970-71 J. C. "Mike" Hubbard (17) * 1997-98 Walter H. Johnson (3) * 1971-72 G. Mackey Salley (9) * 1998-99 Lucius A. Todd (11) * 1972-73 John N. Moore (3) ~ 1999-00 William W. Rainey (21) * 1973-74 Vernon A. Amick (2) * 2000-01 George B. Senft (2) * 1974-75 Hugh N. Layne (3) 2001-02 Dana P. Rickards (9) * 1975-76 James L. Kemp (5) * 2002-03 Robert H. Teuton (15) * 1976-77 W. Gates Lanford (3) 2003-04 John H. Pearson (1) * 1977-78 Gilbert C. Nunnery (15) 2004-05 W. Eldred Johnson (25) * 1978-79 John H. Wynn (1) ~ 2005-06 J. Allen Prescott (20) * 1979-80 John N. Grice (2) 2006-07 Bobby J. Sprouse (3) * 1980-81 W. T. Metts (21) * 1986-87 G. Fred Smith (2) 2007-08 Jerry O. Glenn (4) * 1981-82 Neal H. Brown Jr. (12) * 1987-88 C. E. Longberry Jr. (20) 2008-09 Lee Duncan (21) 1982-83 Vernon A. Bradham (2) * 1988-89 Charles A. McLees (4) 2009-10 Rev. Hugh J. Bickley (2) * 1983-84 LeRoy W. Wells (20) * 1989-90 James Edward Wilson (1) 2010-11 Terry Shaver (6) * 1984-85 David H. Minshall (22) 1990-91 J. Frank Gilliland (17) 2010-11 Nelson Horton (18) * 1985-86 Thurston B. Gramling (9) 1991-92 G. Ray Marsh (11) 2011-12 George B. Newberry (8) KNIGHTS COMMANDER OF THE TEMPLE AND COMPANIONS OF THE TEMPLE * 1993 Alfred Alsbrook, KCT 1998 T. Henry Waldrep, KCT * 2006 Ralph S. Riggs, KCT * 1993 Willard F. Bond Jr., KCT 1999 Robert J. Bean Sr., KCT * 2006 Charles O. Snyder III, KCT 1993 Richard L. Harding, KCT 1999 G. Kent Elkins, KCT * 2006 Becky Lou Snyder, CT 1993 G. Ray Marsh, KCT 1999 H. Haywood Fowler, KCT 2007 Michael E. Copeland, KCT * 1993 H. Dwight McAlister, KCT 1999 J. Allen Prescott, KCT 2007 Hal Gregory, KCT * 1993 J. B. McGuirt, KCT 2001 Gary B. Hinson, KCT 2007 L. Aubrey Haynes, KCT 1993 J. Frank Gilliland, KCT 2001 Mary Ann Marsh, CT 2007 Earl Hudgens, KCT * 1993 H. Wallace Reid, KCT 2001 Alberta Maxey, CT 2007 Delores W. Sutherland, CT 1993 D. Sam Tennyson, KCT 2001 Phillip G. Russell, KCT 2007 James W. Sutherland, KCT * 1994 Vernon A. Amick, KCT * 2001 George L. Seyle, KCT 2007 Howard C. Tucker Jr., KCT * 1994 James T. Berry, KCT * 2001 Donaleen Q. Tennyson, CT 2008 Douglas R. Knauer, KCT * 1994 Jesse C. Branham, KCT 2001 Brenda Truesdale, CT 2008 Lynnell K. Knauer, CT 1994 J. Gordon Cartrette, KCT 2001 Carl R. Truesdale, KCT 2008 Jack A. Marler, KCT * 1994 J. Maurice Day, KCT 2002 John T. Davis Sr., KCT 2008 Velma Lane Tennyson, CT * 1994 H. Gregory Hiers, KCT 2002 Kathy L. Freeman, CT 2009 Martha W. Haynes, CT * 1994 Robert C. Hopple, KCT 2002 Douglas G. Lee, KCT 2009 Elaine Sealy, CT 1994 Jerry M. Owens, KCT 2002 Joseph L. McGee, KCT 2009 Jasper B. Varn Jr., KCT 1994 Clarence E. Turner, KCT 2002 Eric A. Meace, KCT 2009 Ronald McGonigal, KCT * 1995 Everette T. Deitz, KCT 2002 Judy G. Morris, CT 2010 Joe Parnell, KCT 1995 Leroy J. Delionbach, KCT 2002 Charles D. Snyder, KCT 2010 Grenfell M. Leonard, KCT 1995 Johnnie T. Morris, KCT 2002 Albert J. Wyatt, KCT 2010 Gerald Carver, KCT * 1995 Ford M. Thornton Jr., KCT 2003 Cathy Blair, CT 2010 Esther G. Leonard, CT 1995 Norman E. Wood, KCT 2003 Jane Harding, CT 2010 Mary W. Burgess, CT 1997 Hugh J. Bickley, KCT 2003 Mary McGee, CT 1997 Don S. Blair, KCT 2003 William J. Peeples Jr., KCT 1997 Johnnie L. Bolt, KCT 2003 Larry S. Rhodes, KCT 1997 Lee Roy Bruce Sr., KCT 2003 Rawl J. Scheibler, KCT 1997 J. Sam Burton, KCT 2003 Richard W. Sealy, KCT 1997 Tom R. Clark Jr., KCT 2004 Becky Bean, CT 1997 Charles R. Everett, KCT * 2004 R. Henry Brown, KCT 1997 Robert H. Jackson, KCT 2004 David J. DeChant, KCT 1997 William R. Logan, KCT 2004 Lavoda Hiers, CT 1997 Robert V. Pinkston, KCT 2004 Robert W. Kendrick, KCT * 1997 Harold Rhodes, KCT 2005 N. Haskell Brabham, KCT 1997 Charles H. Roberts Jr., KCT 2005 Archie B. Davis, KCT 1997 Richard A. Wesner, KCT 2005 Henry E. Smoak, KCT 1997 Robert D. Yonce, KCT 2006 Samuel E. Beckham, KCT 1998 Harvie B. Bailey, KCT 2006 Howard T. Burgess Sr., KCT 1998 Lloyd F. Christopher, KCT 2006 Floyd W. Goff, KCT 1998 J. C. Hubbard Jr., KCT 2006 Wm. B. Hadwin Sr., KCT * 1998 Gilbert L. Martin, KCT 2006 Yvonne Hadwin, CT * 1998 Donnie E. Richey, KCT 2006 Jay Adam Pearson, KCT 1998 R. Butler Satterfield, KCT 2006 John H. Pearson, KCT 139 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 139

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE

To: The Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of South Carolina: We have received the Grand Commander’s report delineating his activities during the past year. We commend him on his many in and out of state visits and the splendid manner in which he represented our Grand Commandery and Templar Masonry. This Committee was not called upon for any decisions during the past year. All dispensations signed by our Grand Commander were of a routine nature and in compliance with Templar Law. Copies of these are available in the Grand Recorder’s office. Changes to the By-Laws by the following Commanderies were proper and in compliance with Templar Law:

Delphi No. 8 Laurens No. 13 Rock Hill No. 15 Easley No. 21

The granting of a dual membership to the following Sir Knight was proper and in accordance with the Constitution and Statutes of our Grand Commandery:

Harold James Hodges ...... Myrtle Beach No. 22 – Piedmont No. 20, VA

The appointment of Representatives of this Grand Commandery to other Grand Commanderies and of those of other Grand Commanderies near the Grand Commandery of South Carolina was proper and in order.

Fraternally submitted,

Richard A. Wesner (22), Chairman J. Gordon Cartrette (8 & 10) G. Ray Marsh (11) Lee Roy Bruce (14) J. Sam Burton (17) Adopted…

REMARKS BY R.W. DAVID J. DeCHANT, D.G.M. AND M.W. GERALD L. CARVER R. W. Brother DeChant stated that he brought fraternal greetings from the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons in South Carolina. He stated that Most Worshipful Brother Jay Adam Pearson, Grand Master, sent his regrets for being unable to attend due to work. Brother DeChant mentioned that our Grand Lodge in South Carolina will celebrate the 275th anniversary in April. He then asked that Most Worshipful Brother Gerald Carver, PGM, to give information regarding the celebration. M.W. Brother Carver stated that South Carolina received their charter from the Grand Lodge of England in 1736, and the celebration planned will be held in North Charleston at the Convention Center and Embassy Suites. A special church service is planned at the Circular Congregational Church which dates back to the 1600’s and a wreath laying ceremony on two Past Grand Master’s graves. They will have a complementary BBQ dinner held at the Charleston Scottish Rite Center. There will be a entry procession and public reception of Grand Masters and dignitaries with flags and banners of the various organizations. R. W. Brother DeChant then stated that it was a great honor to be here, and he was pleased that we have had a great session. 140 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 140

REMARKS OF S.K. TERRY PLEMONS SOUTHEASTERN DEPARTMENTAL COMMANDER

SK Plemons spoke of several important dates that are approaching and includes a Grand Encampment meeting where Ted Burgess will be named the new Southeastern Departmental Commander. He stated that the officers in South Carolina have represented our state well, and the unity of the state speaks well of Masonry. The Southeastern Departmental Conference will be held in Raleigh, North Carolina and planned by Bobby Kitchens. He stated that this would be the last time that he would be speaking as Departmental Commander, and he has learned so much from everyone. SK Plemons talked of the tumultuous time in Tennessee with the many tornadoes. They have seen a great deal of destruction, and he reflected on the importance of family when you are there in your hallway with a mattress on top of you with your wife and child singing Jesus Loves Me. He told how blessed we are, and we should thank God for our many blessings. At that time, he pledged himself to God. As a knight of the cross, he will try to live every day to his absolute best. He stated that he hopes that everyone has found his actions to be good and in good order and thanked everyone for their friendship. He stated that we should cherish our heritage in South Carolina Masonry as we celebrate 275 years.

REMARKS OF REV. & S.K. WILLIAM HARTMAN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE GRAND MASTER OF THE GRAND ENCAMPMENT

SK Hartman brought greetings from SK William Howard Koon, II; Grand Master of Grand Encampment. SK Hartman stated that he was not going to apologize for SK Koon being absent because it permitted him to attend and see many older friends and meet new friends. He spoke of the hospitality and kindness that he has been shown and he can only second the remarks of the Grand Prelate and Departmental Commander that this is one tremendous fraternity. He stated that we have much to offer the world, and it is certainly needed. He challenged us to give these gifts that we have. He spoke regarding the Holy Land Pilgrimage, and thanked everyone for their support in that endeavor. He said that he had been four times and told how your reading of the Bible changes after visiting the sites and following the route of Jesus. He commended support of the program and asked that we please continue. SK Hartman stated again that he was grateful to be with us and to keep up the good work. 14

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Seated (L to R) Ted Burgess, Gerald Burton, Zeb Morgan, Doug Amyx, Gary Sowell, Johnnie Morris & Bob Blackwell 14

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2 Row (L to R) Bill Martin, Cal Disher, Robert Eberly, John Marcucci, James Scott (not shown), & Jerry O. Glenn 3rd Row (L to R) Ricky Chubb, Rick Endler, Hogan Hairston, Richard Lane, Delbert Hayden & Myron Creel 142 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 142

ELECTION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

ELECTED Douglas L. Amyx (5) ...... Grand Commander Zebulon V. Morgan, III (20) ...... Deputy Grand Commander Gerald D. Burton (17) ...... Grand Generalissimo Gary C. Sowell (19) ...... Grand Captain General Ted Burgess (11) ...... Grand Treasurer Johnnie T. Morris (2) ...... Grand Recorder

APPOINTED William F. Martin (1) ...... Grand Senior Warden Walter “Cal” Disher (9) ...... Grand Junior Warden Robert L. Blackwell (2) ...... Grand Prelate Hugh J. Bickley (2) ...... Grand Prelate, Emeritus Robert E. Eberly, Jr. (23) ...... Grand Standard Bearer John R. Marcucci (2) ...... Grand Sword Bearer * James Scott (4 & 13) ...... Grand Warder Jerry O. Glenn (4) ...... Grand Sentinel * Absent

DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES The Grand Commander announced the following District Representatives for 2012-13:

FIRST DISTRICT Ricky Chubb (1), 327 Tumbler Ave., Cross, SC 29436-9167 South Carolina #1 – Charleston Hampton #23 – Hampton Orangeburg #9 – Orangeburg

SECOND DISTRICT Rick Endler (14), 4023 Pheasant Run Dr., Aiken, SC 29803-6855 Columbia #2 – Columbia Newberry #6 – Newberry Greenwood #5 – Greenwood Aiken #14 – Aiken

THIRD DISTRICT C. Hogan Hairston (4), 32 Sir Abbott St., Greenville, SC 29607-2837 Greenville #4 – Greenville S. Maner Martin #17 – Clemson Anderson #11 – Anderson Easley #21 – Easley Laurens #13 – Laurens

FOURTH DISTRICT C. Richard Lane (3), 320 Fairview Rd., Taylors, SC 29687-5306 Spartanburg #3 – Spartanburg Union #16 – Union Chester #7 – Chester Gaffney #18 – Gaffney Rock Hill #15 – Rock Hill

FIFTH DISTRICT Delbert Hayden (12), 242 Brookside Lane, Elgin, SC 29045-8998 Camden #12 – Camden Sumter #20 –Sumter Lancaster #19 - Lancaster

SIXTH DISTRICT Myron E. Creel (22), 5104 Columbia St., Conway, SC 29526-8606 Delphi #8 – Marion Florence #10 – Florence Myrtle Beach #22 – Myrtle Beach Conway #25 – Conway Winyah #24 – Georgetown

Sir Knight D. Samuel Tennyson, PSEDC, presided over the election of the above elected Officers and the Grand Commander appointed the remainder of his Officers.

Sir Knight Terry L. Plemons installed the newly elected and appointed Grand Officers assisted by Sir Knight D. Samuel Tennyson, Grand Marshall and Rev and Sir Knight William D. Hartman, Grand Chaplain offered prayer. 143 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 143

REMARKS OF SIR KNIGHT DOUGLAS L. AMYX RIGHT EMINENT GRAND COMMANDER

Sir Knights I am very pleased, honored, and humbled to be installed as your RE Grand Commander. This is a position I never imagined in my Masonic career. From my heart, I say thank you for this opportunity to serve you and this Grand Commandery. To my home Commandery, Greenwood No. 5, I appreciate your continued support. To Sir Knight Haywood Fowler, Past Grand Commander, thank you for helping me get started in the elected line of progression. To my very close friend and traveling companion, Sir Knight and Most Worshipful Gerald L. Carver, thank you for many hours of travel, conversation, consultation and advice. Thank you Lord Jesus for our safe travels! Sir Knights, our theme this year is “Let your light so shine”. Masons are seeking more light, especially from the Great Light. We York Rite Masons have additional light to offer a prospective member. We should never miss an opportunity to inform a Master Mason about our beloved York Rite and present him with a petition to gain even more Masonic Light. With this goal as our major objective, we can increase our membership to the levels we once enjoyed. If I can be of any help to your Commandery, please call on me. Thank you Sir Knights, and remember, “Let your Light so Shine”. Fraternally,

Douglas L. Amyx

SHOULDER STRAPS The Grand Commandery of South Carolina presented to retiring Grand Commander Jack Holmes, shoulder straps for a Past Grand Commander in appreciation and fraternal love for his devotion and efforts over the years. Sir Knight Douglas Amyx presented the shoulder straps to Sir Knight Holmes.

PAST GRAND COMMANDER’S JEWEL The Past Grand Commander’s jewel, which has been worn by the Junior Past Grand Commander, Sir Knight Todd Schofield for the past year, was presented to Sir Knight Jack Holmes, to be worn until the next Annual Conclave.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS To: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina: Your Committee on Unfinished Business reports that all business coming before this Annual Conclave has received proper consideration.

Fraternally submitted,

Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (14) Chairman

John T. Davis, Sr. (20) Richard W. Sealy (15) Adopted… 144 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 144

ADJOURNMENT The business of the Annual Conclave having been completed, the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of South Carolina adjourned with prayer by Sir Knight Robert L. Blackwell, E. Grand Prelate, at 1:12 p.m. to meet in the City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, March 10 and 12, 2013.

Douglas Amyx

Grand Commander

ATTEST:

Johnnie T. Morris, Grand Recorder

NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF LIVING PAST GRAND COMMANDERS

1964-65 Thomas B. Clark, Jr. (10) Thelma ...... 4202 Exum Dr., W. Columbia SC 29169 1974-75 Sam L. Grant, Jr. (7) Edith ...... 1330 India Hook Rd. Apt 224, Rock Hill SC 29732 1975-76 Clarence E. Turner (21) Margie ...... 147 Summit Dr., Easley SC 29640 1981-82 Norman E. Wood (23) Frances ...... 368 Grass Hill Rd., Estill SC 29918 1984-85 Glenn R. Watts (19) Peggy ...... 4945 Rowell Rd., Lancaster SC 29720 1985-86 Richard L. Harding (18) Jane ...... P. O. Box 937, Gaffney SC 29342 1987-88 R. Butler Satterfield (13) Betty ...... P. O. Box 38, Laurens SC 29360 1988-89 Jerry M. Owens (4) Anne ...... 104 Riley Rd., Greenville SC 29611 1990-91 D. Samuel Tennyson (15) Velma ...... 999 Took Place, Florence, SC 29505 1992-93 Leroy J. Delionbach (14) Ferris ...... 221 Hartwell Dr., Aiken SC 29803 1992 * J. C. Hubbard, Jr. (17) Margaret ...... 150 Downs Blvd., #A214, Clemson SC 29631 1992 * G. Ray Marsh (11) Mary Ann ...... P. O. Box 2185, Lexington SC 29071 1995-96 Johnnie T. Morris (2) Judy ...... 110 Holborn Ct., Columbia SC 29210 1996-97 Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (14) Anna ...... 69 Ward Cir, Aiken SC 29801 1997-98 Don S. Blair (3) Cathy ...... 338 Indian Summer Ln., Boiling Springs SC 29316 1998-99 J. Sam Burton (17) ...... 701 Hampton Rd., Liberty SC 29657 1999-00 Richard A. Wesner (22) Fran ...... 108 Morton Circle, Myrtle Beach SC 29579 2000-01 Harvie Bailey (1) Caroline ...... 102 Indian Waters Trail, Batesburg SC 29006 2001-02 John T. Davis, Sr (20) ...... 2425 Peach Orchard Rd., Sumter SC 29154 2002-03 Mark Ben Cable (15) Karen ...... 1185 Crows Nest, Rock Hill, SC 29730 2004-05 N. Haskell Brabham (2) Elinor ...... 1011 Laurel St., Lexington, SC 29073 2005-06 Richard W. Sealy (15) Elaine ...... 204 Arbor Ct., Rock Hill, SC 29732 2006-07 H. Ted Burgess (11) Mary ...... 114 Susie Rd., Belton, SC 29627 2007-08 William B. Hadwin (23) Yvonne ...... PO Box 702, Estill, SC 29918 2008-09 William R. Hall (21) Mary Ann ...... 505 Farrs Rd., Easley, SC 29640 2009-10 Haywood Fowler (25) Darla ...... 669 Wright Rd., Tabor City, NC 28463 2010-11 C. Todd Schofield (2) Julia ...... 1146 Nazareth Rd., Lexington, SC 29073 2011-12 James J. Holmes (18) Freida ...... 15 Redbud Ln., Gaffney, SC 29340

* HONORARY – PAST GRAND COMMANDER 145 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 145

2012 – 2013 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

The Grand Commander announced the following committees for 2012-2013:  APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES: Don S. Blair (3), Chairman; Robert D. Yonce (14) Lloyd F. Christopher (1)  AUDITING: Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (14), Chairman; G. Kent Elkins (4) Douglas G. Lee (18) BY-LAWS: J. Sam Burton (17), Chairman; G. Ray Marsh (11) H. Ted Burgess (11) CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS: N. Haskell Brabham (2), Chairman; Don S. Blair (3) Richard A. Wesner, (22, 1)  CHRISTIAN RELATIONS: Robert L Blackwell (2), Chairman; Haywood Fowler (25, 22) Edward C. Suggs (25, 8) Hugh J. Bickley (2), Emeritus Johnnie T. Morris (2)  CREDENTIALS AND RETURNS: Douglas G. Lee, (18), Chairman; Robert J. Bean, Sr. (10, 25) Hal Gregory, (19) H. Ted Burgess (11) Robert J. Bean, Jr. (8, 10) Johnnie T. Morris (2) DOINGS OF GRAND OFFICERS: Richard W. Sealy (15), Chairman; Jerry M. Owens (4) John T. Davis (20) EDUCATION: Zebulon Morgan (20), DGC Chairman; Gerald Burton (17), GG Gary C. Sowell (19), GCG EYE FOUNDATION: Richard W. Sealy (15), Chairman; Leroy J. Delionbach (14) H. Ted Burgess (11) Richard A. Wesner (22, 1)  FINANCE: Jack Holmes (18), Chairman; Michael E. Copeland (11) John T. Dickson (15)  HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE: Robert L. Blackwell (2), Chairman; Edward C. Suggs (25) Haywood Fowler (25, 22) Hugh J. Bickley (2), Emeritus Johnnie T. Morris (2), Treasurer HONORARY PAST GRAND COMMANDERS: H. Haywood Fowler (25, 22), Chairman D. Samuel Tennyson (15, 10) Leroy J. Delionbach (14) N. Haskell Brabham (2) INVESTMENTS: Zebulon Morgan (20), Deputy Grand Commander, Chairman; Jack Holmes (18), Chairman Finance Committee H. Ted Burgess (11) G. Treasurer Gerald D. Burton (17) Grand Generalissimo Johnnie T. Morris (2), G. Recorder  JURISPRUDENCE: Richard A. Wesner (22, 1) Chairman; G. Ray Marsh (11) J. Gordon Cartrette (8, 10) Lee Roy Bruce (14) J. Sam Burton (17)  LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND: A. Glenn Greene III (8), Chairman; G. Kent Elkins (4) J. Gordon Cartrette (8, 10) Johnnie T. Morris (2) Floyd W. Goff (12) Phillip Russell (1) H. Ted Burgess (11) Albert J. Wyatt (15) William R. Logan (5)  MASONIC YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS: Robert J. Bean, Sr. (10, 25), Chairman; G. Kent Elkins (4) Bobby J. Sprouse (3) MEMBERSHIP: Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (14), Chairman; Zebulon Morgan (20), DGC Gerald Burton (17), GG Gary Sowell (19), GCG  NECROLOGY: Robert L. Blackwell (2), Chairman; Hugh J. Bickley (2), Emeritus Haywood Fowler (22, 25) Edward C. Suggs (25, 8) Johnnie T. Morris (2)  PATRIOTISM AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES: Michael E. Copeland (11), Chairman; O. Walt Sealy (15) N. Haskell Brabham (2)  RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION: Dana P. Rickards (9), Chairman; N. Haskell Brabham (2) Robert W. Kendrick (4) TACTICS AND UNIFORMS: John T. Davis Sr. (20), Chairman; Zebulon Morgan (20), DGC Gerald Burton (17), GG Gary Sowell (19), GCG Richard A. Wesner (22, 1) J. Sam Burton (17) C. Bud Turner (21)  TIME AND PLACE: Zebulon Morgan (20), Chairman; Gerald Burton (17), GG Gary Sowell (19), GCG UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Lee Roy Bruce, Sr. (14), Chairman; John T. Davis (20) J. Sam Burton (17)

 - 1 Report for All 3 Bodies given in Joint Session  - Same Committee, Different reports in each Body CONSTITUENT COMMANDERIES, THEIR LOCATIONS, ETC. 146

No. NAME LOCATION TIME OF MEETING E. COMMANDER RECORDER ADDRESS 1 South Carolina Charleston Third Tuesday 7:30 William T Corbin Lloyd F Christopher 2931 Foxhall Rd Charleston SC 29414

GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH OF KNIGHTS COMMANDERY, GRAND 2 Columbia Columbia Second Wednesday8:00 James C Clifford John A Bearden PO Box 7724 Columbia SC 29202 3 Spartanburg Spartanburg Second Monday 7:30 David F Ervin Jr George R Peters PO Box 878 Duncan SC 29334 4 Greenville Greenville Second Monday 7:30 Richard L Swecker Earl P Hudgens Jr 545 N Martin Rd Easley SC 29640 5 Greenwood Greenwood Second Monday 7:30 Robert J F Elsner John W Busbin 55 Strawberry Ln Donalds SC 29638 6 Newberry Newberry Second Monday 7:30 James W Johnston Ralph F Bryan 2221 Wilson Rd Newberry SC 29108 7 Chester Chester Third Tuesday 7:30 Leroy Broxton W Penn Colvin PO Box 211 Chester SC 29706 8 Delphi Bennettsville Second Tuesday 7:30 Robert D Norton III Robert J Bean Jr 1807 Old River Rd Fork SC 29543 9 Orangeburg Orangeburg Second Tuesday 8:00 Hugh Taylor Dana P Rickards 5411 Bamberg Rd Cope SC 29038 10 Florence Florence Second Monday 7:30 Donald P Vause Robert J Bean Sr PO Box 5059 Florence SC 29502 11 Anderson Anderson Fourth Tuesday 7:30 Justin C Parnell H Ted Burgess 114 Susie Road Belton SC 29627 12 Camden Camden Third Tuesday 7:30 Christoph Watkins Carl R Truesdale 2125 Airline Dr Camden SC 29020 13 Laurens Laurens Second Monday 7:30 Dennis E Case Charlie A Chapman Jr 688 W Ridgeway Rd Honea Path SC 29654 14 Aiken Aiken First Tuesday 8:00 Jon S Majerus Gary B Hinson 4 Bolin Ct N Augusta SC 29841 15 Rock Hill York #REF! #### Steven D Armstrong David Richards 2576 Filbert Hwy Clover SC 29730 16 Union Union Second Monday 7:30 Roger Gregory Dean Tollison 1957 Jonesville Hwy Union SC 29379 17 S. Maner Martin Clemson Second Tuesday 7:30 James W Lyle J Frank Gilliland 411 S Elm St Pendleton SC 29670 18 Gaffney Gaffney First Thursday 7:30 James J Holmes S Todd Humphries 537 Childers Rd Gaffney SC 29340 19 Lancaster Lancaster Third Tuesday 7:30 Carroll T Jenkins J Frank Phillips 3829 Mining Rd Kershaw SC 29067 20 Sumter Sumter Second Tuesday 8:00 Marcell R Merolli Lawrence Craig Cagle 850 Gray Fox Trail Sumter SC 29154 21 Easley Easley First Tuesday 7:30 George T Livingston Clarence Elton Turner 147 Summit Dr Easley SC 29640

22 Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach First Wednesday 7:30 Ronald T Elvis Sr Norman L Neitzel 92 Dubose Loop Murrells Inlet SC 29576 23 Hampton Hampton Third Thursday 7:30 Patrick Lerch Ronald G Winn 605 Shaw Dr Hampton SC 29924

24 Winyah Georgetown Fourth Tuesday 8:00 John J Pope David Evans PO Box 323 Johnsonville SC 29555 146 25 Conway Conway Fourth Monday 7:30 Dickran Mgrdechian Kenneth R Brackens 2742 Cultra Rd Conway SC 29526 147 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR of SOUTH CAROLINA 147 GRAND RECORDERS Grand Commandery Recorder Address Grand Encampment Lawrence E Tucker Bellaire TX 77401 5909 W Loop S Suite 495 Alabama Hiram O Williams Jr Birmingham AL 35210 PO Box 100333 Arizona David G Stankow Phoenix AZ 85003 345 W Monroe St Arkansas Royce H Taylor Pine Bluff AR 71613 PO Box 1207 California Kenneth G Hope Long Beach CA 90813 801 Elm Ave Canada James W Gerrard Toronto Ontario Canada 3130 Lakeshore Blvd W M8V 1L3 Colorado James E Erickson Denver CO 80202 1614 Welton St #503 Connecticut Vincent A Cowie Middletown CT 06457 1 Inverness Sq Delaware Franklin R Townsend Wilimington DE 19808 905 Bradley Dr Dist Of Columbia Paul S Newhall Oak Hill VA 20171 13611 Dairy Lou Ct Florida Steve Q Steele Lake Placid FL 33862 PO Box 2740 Georgia Andre Lovas Macon GA 31201 811 Mulberry St Idaho David A Grindle Meridian ID 83646 2642 N Sweetwood Ave Illinois Robert K Cronk Rock City IL 61070 PO Box 37 Indiana Lawrence V Kaminsky Highland IN 46322 PO Box 1690 Iowa Willard M Loper Sperry IA 52650 10348 Sperry Rd Kansas Wayne H Rollf Topeka KS 66601 PO Box 1217 Kentucky William G Hinton Shelbyville KY 40065 615 Frankford Rd Louisiana Bowdre McDowell New Orleans LA 70150 PO Box 50357 Maine L Richard Duross Saco ME 04072 284 Bradley St Maryland Vernon H. Huebschman Pasadena MD 21122 8100 Foxberry Lane Apt 1402 Mass & RI Robert C Corr Boston MA 02111 186 Tremont St Room 405 Michigan Vernon T Barnhart Battle Creek MI 49016 PO Box 498 Minnesota Harland L Thomesen Shoreview MN 55126 1037 W County Rd D Mississippi Micky P McMahan Meridian MS 39302 PO Box 1030 Missouri Frederick A Troxel Jr Blue Springs MO 64029 2102 NE Colonnade Ave Montana Dean Lindahl Conrad MT 59425 PO Box 824 Nebraska Bruce T Anderson Lincoln NE 68502 2010 S 26th St Nevada Hans J Scheurer Reno NV 89505 PO Box 2425 New Hampshire Robert Sutherland Greenland NH 03840 380 Bayside Rd New Jersey Edward A Hesley Mantua NJ 08051 185 Cardinal Ave New Mexico Paul A Brehm Albuquerque NM 87193 PO Box 66059 New York Robert Cave Ridge NY 11961 137 Glen Dr North Carolina Robert A Schafer Raleigh NC 27619 PO Box 17212 North Dakota Merle L Huhner Fargo ND 58106 PO Box 9544 Ohio Bruce D Basil Van Buren OH 45889 15607 Twp Rd 218 Oklahoma Gary A Davis Drumright OK 74030 PO Box 1223 Oregon Dalvin L Hollaway Canyonville OR 97417 PO Box 767 Pennsylvania Walter G DePrefontaine Philadelphia PA 19107 1 N Broad St Philippine Islands Isaac F Arribas Jr Ermita Manila, Philippine Islands 1440 San Marcelino St South Carolina Johnnie T Morris Columbia SC 29202 PO Box 7463 South Dakota Harland F Peterson Sioux Falls SD 57103 2713 E Pioneer Tr #2 Tennessee Rick Hoover Nashville TN 37203 100 7th Ave N #3 Texas Loyd L Chance Dallas TX 75201 507 S Harwood St Utah Owen C Orton W Valley UT 84120 4220 S 4900 West Vermont Bruce R Howard Rutland VT 05701 17 Tuttle Meadow Dr Virginia Nelson C Trinkle Richmond VA 23223 4101 Nine Mile Rd Washington Norman F Campo Bremerton WA 98337 823 High Ave West Virginia Gene R Baker Wheeling WV 26003 83 14th St Wisconsin Milton F Gregory Dousman WI 53118 36275 Sunset Dr Wyoming Ronald A Van Ekeren Laramie WY 82072 10712 Hidalgo Dr 148

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Near South Carolina Grand Near Other Jurisdictions

GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTH OF TEMPLAR KNIGHTS COMMANDERY, GRAND Name Address Commandery Name Address D Samuel Tennyson Florence SC 29505 999 Took Place Alabama Roger A Simmons Newton AL 36352 PO Box 268

J C Hubbard Jr Clemson SC 29631 150 Downs Blvd Apt A214 Arizona Leslie J Ross Sun City AZ 85351 12220 Augusta Dr

Todd Humphries Gaffney SC 29340 109 Thompson St Arkansas Bill A Jones Dover AR 72837 PO Box 245

Robert J Bean Jr Fork SC 29543 1807 Old River Rd California W Bruce Pruitt Los Altos Hills CA 94022 14101 Manuella Rd

Vernon A Bradham Chapin SC 29036 135 Indian Cove Rd Colorado Ross A Allen Hotchkiss CO 81419 2962 Hwy 92

Ronald G Winn Hampton SC 29924 605 Shaw Dr Connecticut Kenneth R Sheldon Jr Plainfield CT 06374 95 Flat Rock Rd

Lee Roy Bruce Sr Aiken SC 29803 69 Ward Cir Delaware Albert H Westerside New Castle DE 19720 710 W 12th St

Wayne C Smith Columbia SC 29206 2208 Greenoaks Rd Dist Of Cola William A Willis Jr Arlington VA 22207 5509 North 31st St

James J Holmes Gaffney SC 29340 105 Redbud Ln Florida Edwin B Moore III Ormond Beach FL 32174 8 Barbara Ct

T Henry Waldrep Westminster SC 29693 106 Waldrep Dr Georgia Paul E Wells Fortson GA 31808 1234 Smith Rd

Glenn R Watts Lancaster SC 29720 4945 Rowell Rd Idaho James M Rees Boise ID 83709 8380 W Brookview Dr

Lloyd F Christopher Charleston SC 29414 2931 Foxhall Rd Illinois Harold F McKay Oswego IL 60543 420 Prairieview Dr

Richard W Sealy Rock Hill SC 29732 204 Arbor Ct Indiana James R Adamson New Salisbury IN 47161 1300 Hwy 64 NE

Francis G Lee Gaston SC 29053 411 Wayne St Iowa Harley E Holm Stockport IA 52651 RR 1 Box 106

Richard A Wesner Myrtle Beach SC 29579 108 Morton Cir Italy Enzo Pulvirenti Cantania Italy Via Canalicchio n77-95125

G Kent Elkins Greenville SC 29607 307 Wembley Dr Kansas James H Nolte Great Bend KS 67530 2433 Walnut Dr

Tommie S Epting Charleston SC 29412 829 Robert E Lee Blvd Kentucky Herbert D Sledd Winchester KY 40391 6326 Colby Rd

Gregory J Chandler Belton SC 29627 116 Meeks Dr Louisiana Thomas E Harper Slidell LA 70458 1520 Englewood Dr

Norman E Wood Estill SC 29918 368 Grass Hill Rd Maine Maurice E Googins Ellsworth ME 04605 390 Douglas Hwy

Robert J Bean Sr Florence SC 29503 PO Box 1413 Maryland Louis F Bandell Jr Lutherville MD 21093 211 Ridgely Rd

Thomas L Slate Ft Mill SC 29715 1079 Peachtree Ln Mass & RI Joe Lee Elam Bluffton SC 29910 18 Wood Eden Ln

Kenneth R Brackens Conway SC 29526 2742 Cultra Rd Michigan Carl S Hobday Clarkston MI 48016 160 N Holcomb

Barnette L Rhinehart II Spartanburg SC 29301 108 Crescent Rd Minnesota Mark A Anderson Eden Prairie MN 55344 11220 Windrow Dr

Rob Lacer Clarks Hill SC 29821 189 Deersprings Rd Mississippi William A Wheeler Booneville MS 38829 41 CR 5061 148

Joseph Parnell Williamston SC 29697 109 Edgewood Dr Missouri Ronald E Wood Jr St Joseph MO 64506 1904 N 36th St 149

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Near South Carolina Grand Near Other Jurisdictions

GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA CAROLINA SOUTH OF TEMPLAR KNIGHTS COMMANDERY, GRAND Name Address Commandery Name Address Douglas G Lee Gaffney SC 29341 221 Nancy Ln Montana Bradford L Huffman Conrad MT 59425 Route 2 Box 389

Howard T Burgess Jr Simpsonville SC 29680 105 Seminole Dr Nebraska Lyle R Nicholson Papillion NE 68046 925 S Harrison

H Ted Burgess Belton SC 29627 114 Susie Rd Nevada Floyd W Buell Henderson NV 89015 780 Fountain Hills

David J DeChant Goose Creek SC 29445 12 Folksten Pl New Hampshire Allen L Ilsley Weare NH 03281 P O Box 400

R Butler Satterfield Laurens SC 29360 P O Box 38 New Jersey Louis W Bradley Moorestown NJ 08057 120 Mount Laurel Rd

Clarence E Turner Easley SC 29640 147 Summit Dr New Mexico Melvin C Symonds Farmington NM 87402 2913 E 19th St

O Walt Sealy Rock Hill SC 29730 3250 Pinetuck Ln New York Lou Leone Farmingville NY 11738 195 Horseblock Rd

Johnnie T Morris Columbia SC 29202 P O Box 7463 North Carolina Robert A Schafer Raleigh NC 27614 213 Season Dr

Wilson C Hardee Johnsonville SC 29555 P O Box 65 North Dakota Andrew R Caylor Washburn ND 58577 PO Box 449

Robert H Teuton Rock Hill SC 29732 244 Hillcrest Dr Ohio Arthur S Holmes Hilton Head SC 29926 14 Bethel Ct

Sam L Grant Jr Rock Hill SC 29732 1330 India Hook Rd Apt 224 Oklahoma Gary A Davis Drumright OK 74030 620 W Cherry St

William B Hadwin Estill SC 29918 P O Box 787 Oregon Kenneth R Palen Salem OR 97302 2665 Alvarado Ter S

Tony Bizakis Rock Hill SC 29730 311 Stephanie Ln Pennsylvania Richard Baker Aston PA 19014 406 Garden Lane

Dana P Rickards Cope SC 29038 5411 Bamberg Rd Philippine Islands Antonio F Joson Jr Caloocan City Philippine Isle131 Guadalupe St

Gary B Jolley Gaffney SC 29340 532 Filter Plant Rd South Dakota Maurice E Webb Aberdeen SD 57401 1202 N 4th St

Richard L Harding Gaffney SC 29342 P O Box 937 Tennessee Herbert Glenn Beck Bulls Gap TN 37711 140 Pleasant View Rd

A Glenn Greene III Latta SC 29565 815 Bethea Ext Texas John E Gibson Lone Oak TX 75453 P O Box 446

Noel Rogers N Charleston SC 29406 8596 Cislo Ct Utah David H Nelson Sandy UT 84072 3277 E English Way

A. C. Flora, IV W Columbia SC 29169 1248 Glenn St Vermont Guy W Oldenburgh Westford VT 05494 14 Learned Dr

William F Rogers Jr Fork SC 29543 2226 Old River Rd Virginia Roy B Henderson Jr Saltville VA 24370 P O Box 584

Leroy J Delionbach Aiken SC 29803 221 Hartwell Dr Washington Anthony Baxter Sequim WA 98382 106 Davenhill Ln

William J Peeples Jr Early Branch SC 29916 424 Geneva Dr West Virginia Pete Y Turner Morgantown WV 26508 P O Box 200 714 Venture Dr

Jerry M Owens Greenville SC 29611 104 Riley Rd Wisconsin Mark Nelson Oregon WI 53575 102 Janesville St

149 N Haskell Brabham Lexington SC 29073 1011 Laurel St Wyoming Jack E Nixon Wheatland WY 82201 PO Box 698 150 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 150

MINUTES KNIGHT CRUSADERS of the CROSS of SOUTH CAROLINA Saturday, February 25, 2012

The Assembly of Knight Crusaders of the Cross was duly opened at 1:14 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1518 Hampton Street, Columbia, S.C. with 33 + 18 = 51 members and candidates signing the registers including the following officers:

S. Hal Gregory {5} ...... Knight Crusader of the East L. Aubrey Haynes {4} ...... Knight Crusader of the West Gary B. Hinson {2} ...... Knight Crusader of the South J. Gordon Cartrette {6} ...... Knight Crusader of the North Johnnie T. Morris, PKCE ...... Knight Crusader Treasurer-Recorder H. Ted Burgess {3} ...... Knight Crusader of the Holy Cross * L. Craig Cagle {5} (Harvie Bailey) ...... Knight Crusader of the Asylum Dana P. Rickards {1} ...... Knight Crusader of the Temple * Pro Tem

Pledge of Allegiance was given. Knight Crusader Treasurer-Recorder read petitions for the following who have been elected and installed or have already presided over their respective Commanderies and are now qualified to receive the degree of Knight Crusader of the Cross:

Thomas E. Blackwood (11) Robert J.F. Elsner Dickran Mgrdechian Dennis Eugene Case George Phillip Latta II George Barry Newberry James Cordell Clifford George T. Livingston Justin Clark Parnell William S. Creighton Jr James Waylon Lyle Gary Cleveland Sowell Jerry Lee Duncan Jr Jon Steven Majerus Richard L Swecker Robert E. Eberly Jr (10) Robert Melvin McLean Stephen Moss Whitaker ♦ Not Present (10) Year Carry-Over ♦ Charles T. Ware II (10)

The degree team consisting of the following Knight Commanders conferred the degree of Knight Crusader of the Cross on the above listed petitioners who were present:

William R. Logan, PKCE ...... KCE Johnnie T. Morris ...... KCT/R T. Henry Waldrep, PKCE ...... KCW Harvie B. Bailey ...... KCHC Hal Gregory ...... KCS Gary Hinson ...... KCA H. Ted Burgess ...... KCN Aubrey L. Haynes ...... KCT

KCE Gregory recognized the 6 Past KCE present, all of the Past Grand Commanders present and the 4 Grand Officers present. KCE Gregory then recognized R.W. Bill Logan, JGW and SK Ted Burgess who will be the new S.E. Departmental Commander.

Minutes of February 26, 2011 were approved, copies being in the hands of the members Adopted…

Motion made to pay all usual bills: donate $60.00 to the KTEF and purchase 2 Life Eye Sponsors for 2 of our deserving Knight Crusaders who were not already Eye Sponsors, $10.00 to the scgyr.org website and $50.00 to the Square and Compass. Adopted… 151 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 151

The Nominating Committee presented the following slate of officers to serve for the Ensuing year: L. Aubrey Haynes {4} ...... Knight Crusader of the East Gary B. Hinson {2} ...... Knight Crusader of the West J. Gordon Cartrette {6} ...... Knight Crusader of the South H. Ted Burgess {3} ...... Knight Crusader of the North Johnnie T. Morris, PKCE ...... Knight Crusader Treasurer-Recorder L. Craig Cagle {5} ...... Knight Crusader of the Holy Cross Dana P. Rickards {1} ...... Knight Crusader of the Asylum Lee Roy Bruce {2} ...... Knight Crusader of the Temple

The above named officers were elected by acclamation and were installed by PKCE William R. Logan assisted by PKCE Robert J. Bean, Sr. as Marshal.

KCE Haynes thanked the Knight Crusaders for electing him, requested that the degree team confer the work in 2013 under the direction of PKCE William R. Logan, and then KCE Haynes made the following appointments.

COMMITEES FOR 2012 - 2013:

Audit: KC J. Gordon Cartrette, Chairman; KC Carl R`. Truesdale, Nominating: PKCE William R. Logan, Chairman; PKCE T. Henry Waldrep

Installing: PKCE William R. Logan, Chairman; PKCE Robert J. Bean Sr.

KCE L. Aubrey Haynes closed the meeting at 2:12 p.m.

Hal Gregory {5} Knight Crusader of the East, Presiding

Johnnie T. Morris, PKCE L. Aubrey Haynes {4} Treasurer/Recorder Knight Crusader of the East, Elected

PAST KNIGHT CRUSADERS OF THE EAST

1994 Richard L. Harding {4} 2006 Clarence E. Turner {3} * 1995 H. Gregory Hiers {1} 2007 Leroy J. Delionbach {2} 1996 D. Samuel Tennyson {4} * 2008 R. Henry Brown {5} 1997 Jerry M. Owens {3} 2009 Robert J. Bean Sr. {6} 1998 G. Kent Elkins {3} 2010 J. Frank Gilliland {3} 1999 William R. Logan {2} 2010H Robert V. Pinkston {1} * 2000 Ford M. Thornton, Jr. {2} 2011 Hal Gregory {5} 2001 Johnnie T. Morris {2} H * 2001 Jesse C. Branham {1} 2002 T. Henry Waldrep {3} 2003 Richard A. Wesner {6} 2004 Douglas G. Lee {4} 2005 Joseph L. McGee {2}

* Deceased {#} District * Honorary PKCE 152 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 152

REPORT OF THE TREASURER-RECORDER KNIGHT CRUSADERS of the CROSS of SOUTH CAROLINA I herewith submit my report for the period of January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011: January 1, 2011 Balance: Series ‘I’ Bonds ...... $ 4,128.74 First Reliance (CD# 20312530) ...... 2,361.32 Interest on CD # 20312530 ...... 73.28 Cash on Hand ...... 897.86 Total ...... $ 7,461.20 RECEIPTS December 31, 2011 Received From 13 Candidates ...... $ 260.00 Rituals & Jewels ...... 243.00 KCC Series I Bonds (Interest) ...... 1,743.42 I Bonds gain from Jan 1 to Jun 15 ...... 64.68 Cashed I Bonds (570355626) ...... 2,450.00 First Reliance CD# 20312530 cashed ...... 2,459.89 Interest on CD# 20312530 ...... 25.29 Cash from checking to investments ...... 946.69 8,192.97 Total ...... $ 15,654.17

DISBURSEMENTS December 31, 2011 Ck # 2553 United Frat. Supply Co (jewels) ...... $ 228.00 Ck# 2557 Judy Morris (wine)...... 6.55 Ck# 2574 Square & Compass...... 50.00 Ck# 2576 GYR (web site, printing & postage) . 35.00 Ck# 2579 KTEF (donation) ...... 60.00 Ck# 2589 ProEquities (investment) ...... 3,406.58 Ck# 2591 ProEquities (investment) ...... 4,193.42 ProEquities change ...... 522.51 8,502.06 Total to account for ...... $ 7,152.11

December 31, 2011 ProEquities investments acct #5EQ-493285 ..... 7,077.49 Cash on Hand ...... 74.62 Total ...... $ 7,152.11

Fraternally submitted,

Johnnie T. Morris, PKCE Knight Treasurer-Recorder

Statistical Report Members 1/1/2011 ...... 278 2/26/2011 Candidates ...... 13 291 Losses ...... 11 Total Membership 12/31/2011 ...... 280 Adopted…

REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE

To: The Knight Crusaders of the Cross of South Carolina:

We herewith submit our report.

We have examined the books of the Knight Treasurer-Recorder of the Knight Crusaders of the Cross of South Carolina and find them to be neatly and correctly kept and all funds accounted for.

The balance of the Treasurer-Recorder as of December 31, 2011 is as follows:

ProEquities investments acct #5EQ-493285 ...... $ 7,077.49 Cash on Hand ...... 74.62 Total ...... $ 7,152.11

Fraternally submitted,

J. Gordon Cartrette, Chairman Carl R. Truesdale Adopted…

153 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 153

Douglas G. Lee, Prior Johnnie T. Morris, PP 221 Nancy Lane P. O. Box 7463 Gaffney, SC 29341 Columbia SC 29202

Minutes of Called Meeting to Receive & Ballot on Petitions

Saturday, January 07, 2012

The Priory met in a Called Conclave for the purpose of balloting on proposals at 11:00 a.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1518 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC with the following officers present: A total of 61 Members signed the Register.

Douglas G. Lee {4} ...... Prior William R. Logan {2} ...... Deputy Prior Hal Gregory {5} ...... Warder J. Gordon Cartrette, PP {6} ...... Treasurer Johnnie T. Morris, PP {2} ...... Registrar G. Kent Elkins {3} ...... Prelate * Richard W. Sealy ...... Orator Robert J. Bean, Jr. {6} ...... Herald * Pro Tem for Phillip Russell as Orator.

Prior Douglas G. Lee opened the meeting and introduced the Grand York Rite Officers present: ME Robby Bean, GHP; MI Joe Parnell, MIGM; and SK Jack Holmes, REGC who introduced the other GYR Officers present. He then recognized RPD Johnnie T. Morris, Grand Governor of SC, Sovereign YR College of North America. Prior Lee recognized the Past Priors present: Bob Bean, Gordon Cartrette, Frank Gilliland, Ray Marsh, and Allen Prescott. MW Jay Adam Pearson, GM of South Carolina made a few remarks and introduced MW Gerald Carver, Kent Elkins and G. Ray Marsh, PGM’s and the other Grand Officers present. Prior Douglas G. Lee then stated that the purpose of the meeting was to ballot on the candidates that had been proposed for membership. SK Jack Holmes, REGC presented Palmetto Priory #54 with a framed painting of the emblem of the KYCH logo and a painting of the Priors Jewel in honor of our Eminent Prior, Doug Lee and also the members of the upstate Degree Team: Buck Jolley, Richard Sealy, Walt Sealy, Jim Phillips, Gary Martin, Doug Lee, Nelson Horton (alternate Mike Copeland) Temp Dickson, Jack Holmes, Glenn Stacy (alternate Bob Jordan) and Dennis Sentell. The following named Companions and Sir Knights who have presided over the four bodies of the York Rite by choice of their Companions and Sir Knights were proposed and elected to receive the Knight York Cross of Honour:

James Walter Armstrong Ronald Thomas Elvis Sr. George Fredric Peet Anthony Bizakis Daryn Levine Evans Charles Dale Snyder John Wallace Busbin Alton Glenn Green III Stanley David Stroud Patrick Carroll Coxe Charles Hogan Hairston William Lee Summerville Sr Walter Cal Disher II James Elbert Haselden Stephen Moss Whitaker William Andrew Driver Charles Theodore Morgan

Due to the deaths of several members of the committees since our March 2011annual meeting the Prior announced the committees at this time:

Audit Committee: Gary Hinson, Chairman; Lee Roy Bruce and Rob Lacer Nominating Committee: Gordon Cartrette, Chairman; Johnnie Morris and Bob Bean Sr

There being no further business, the Priory was closed with prayer at 12:05 p.m.

Johnnie T. Morris, PP Douglas G. Lee

Registrar Prior 154 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 154

ANNUAL CONCLAVE PALMETTO PRIORY NO. 54, KYCH

The 55th Annual Conclave of Palmetto Priory No. 54 convened at the Masonic Temple, 1518 Hampton Street, in Columbia, South Carolina, Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m.; March 24, 2012 with the following officers in their stations. 45 + 14 = 59 Members, Visitors and Inductees were present.

Douglas G. Lee {4} ...... Prior William R. Logan {2} ...... Deputy Prior Hal Gregory {5} ...... Warder J. Gordon Cartrette, PP ...... Treasurer Johnnie T. Morris, PP ...... Registrar * G. Kent Elkins {3} (Doug Amyx – Pro Tem) ...... Prelate Phillip G. Russell {1} ...... Orator Robert J. Bean, Jr. {6} ...... Herald, Prior Lee opened the meeting with prayer given by Doug Amyx, Prelate. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was then given.

The Prior then requested the following to fill the stations and confer the KYCH degree on 15 candidates elected at the stated meeting on January 7, 2012: Leroy Delionbach ...... Prior Rob Lacer ...... Prelate O. Walt Sealy ...... Herald Rick Endler ...... Music and Prompter

Lectures given with Music by: Gary Hinson ...... Symbolic Masonry Ron Parker ...... Capitular Masonry Robert Yonce ...... Cryptic Masonry Lee Roy Bruce ...... Chivalric Masonry

The following were inducted into the KYCH: Anthony Bizakis ...... 655 Charles Hogan Hairston ...... 663 John Wallace Busbin ...... 656 James Elbert Haselden ...... 664 Patrick Carroll Coxe ...... 657 Charles Theodore Morgan ...... 665 Walter Calhoun Disher II ...... 658 George Fredric Peet ...... 666 William Andrew Driver ...... 659 Stanley David Stroud ...... 667 Ronald Thomas Elvis Sr ...... 660 William Lee Summerville Sr .. 668 Daryn Levine Evans...... 661 Stephen Moss Whitaker ...... 669 Alton Glenn Greene III ...... 662 Prior Lee Introduced Johnnie Morris and Gordon Cartrette, Grand Governor and Deputy Grand Governor; Gary Hinson, Grand Chaplain, Grand Chapter AMD and Bill Logan, Past Grand Master, Grand Council-AMD and RE Junior Grand Warden, MW Grand Lodge of S.C. Prior Lee recognized ME Grady Lee Lanier, Jr., MEGHP who brought greetings from the Grand Chapter of SC and he then introduced his Officers 10 and recognized the 6 Past Grand High Priests present: MI Buck Jolley, MIGM was then recognized and he brought Greetings from the Grand Council of SC and recognized his Officers 8 and 17 Past Most Illustrious Grand Masters were present; and SK Douglas Amyx, REGC and he brought greetings from the Grand Commandery and he then recognized his Officers 4 and 6 Past Grand Commanders. 155 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 155

The Past Priors were then recognized (Frank Gilliland, Gordon Cartrette, Bob Bean, Robert Yonce and Johnnie Morris) It was moved to dispense with the reading of the minutes of our last annual meeting, they being in the hands of the members present. The report of the Treasurer and the Registrar were read and Adopted… as read. The report of the Audit Committee was read by Gary B. Hinson and Adopted… as read. Motion made and duly seconded and adopted to donate $100.00 to the Square and Compass for use of the building and to pay all bills found to be due and correct and also to contribute $200.00 to the Knight York Cross of Honour Medical Foundation in compliance with our responsibility to support our charities. Adopted… The Nominating Committee consisting of PP J. Gordon Cartrette, PP Robert J. Bean and PP Johnnie T. Morris made its report and there being no nominations from the floor the following were elected and installed by Bob Bean, Installing Officer; Doug Amyx, Installing Chaplain and Gordon Cartrette, Installing Marshall.. William R. Logan {2} ...... Prior Hal Gregory {5} ...... Deputy Prior G. Kent Elkins {3} ...... Warder J. Gordon Cartrette, PP ...... Treasurer Johnnie T. Morris, PP ...... Registrar Phillip G. Russell {1} ...... Prelate Robert J. Bean Jr {6} ...... Orator Bobby Spouse {4} ...... Herald Prior Logan announced the following Committees: Auditing Committee: Gary B. Hinson, Lee Roy Bruce and Rob Lacer. Nominating Committee: Gordon Cartrette, Johnnie Morris and Robert J. Bean, Sr. There being no further business the Priory was closed at 3:06 p.m. Preceding the meeting at 12:30 p.m. a delicious banquet was held in the dining hall. There were 51 members, ladies and guests in attendance. While the men were in the meeting the ladies enjoyed a shopping trip.

Douglas G. Lee Prior, Presiding

Johnnie T. Morris, PP William R. Logan Registrar Prior, Elected

REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE (3/24/2012) / To: Palmetto Priory No. 54, Knights of the York Cross of Honour: We herewith submit our report. We have examined the books of the Treasurer and Registrar of Palmetto Priory No. 54, Knight York Cross of Honour and find them to be neatly and correctly kept and all funds accounted for. The balance of the Treasurer as of December 31, 2011 was as follows: Wachovia Bank, Checking ...... $ 3,891.47 NBSC (CD)...... 13,533.34 December 31, 2011, Balance ...... $ 17,424.81

Fraternally submitted,

Gary B. Hinson, Chairman

Lee Roy Bruce Rob Lacer Adopted… 156 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 156

REPORT OF THE TREASURER Palmetto Priory #54, KYCH I herewith submit my report for the period of January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011: January 1, 2011 Balances: Wachovia Bank (Checking) 3,496.12$ NBSC (CD) 13,398.68 16,894.80$ RECEIPTS 2011 Deposits $ 3,218.00 Interest on CD $ 134.66 3,352.66 Total $ 20,247.46 DISBURSEMENTS 2011 246 Square & Compass $ 50.00 247 Judy Morris/ Kathy Freeman 540.00 248 Convent General 1,800.00 249 Convent General (3 Certificates) 30.00 250 KYCH Medical Foundation 200.00 251 Judy Morris/ table covering 13.38 252 Square & Compass 100.00 253 Grand York Rite bulk mail 69.27 254 GYR web site 10&11 20.00 2,822.65 Total to Account $ 17,424.81 December 31, 2011 Balances Wachovia Bank (Checking) $ 3,891.47 NBSC (CD) 13,533.34 $ 17,424.81

Adopted…

REPORT OF THE REGISTRAR Palmetto Priory #54, KYCH

I herewith submit my report for the period of January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011: RECEIPTS 2011 Fees for 11 Candidates @ $225.00 $ 2,475.00 Dinner tickets (55 @ $10 each) 550.00 Rituals, Jewels,Lapel Pins & 4 KYGCH 193.00 Total $ 3,218.00 DISBURSEMENTS 2011 Paid to J. Gordon Cartrette, Treasurer $3,218.00 $ 3,218.00

STATISTICAL REPORT January 1, 2011 Membership 286 Candidates received March 26, 2011 11 Affilated Dual 0 Restored 0 Total Gain 11 Sub Total 297 Deaths 12 Demitted 0 Dropped 0 Total Loss 12 December 31, 2011 Present Membership 285

Adopted… 157 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 157

The Secretaries’ – Recorders’ Guild Organized April 24, 1928 - Chartered December 16, 1928

RENAMED & CRITERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP CHANGED: Past Officers Association No. 2 of South Carolina with the By-Laws Adopted April 19. 1933

Palmetto Priory No. 54, KYCH Chartered October 6, 1956

PAST PRESIDENTS of the PAST OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

* Thomas P. Johnson {2} ...... 1928 * Fred S. McFadden {4} ...... 1952 * O. Frank Hart {2} ...... 1929-1931 * Joseph E. Hart {4} ...... 1953 * W. W. Wannamaker {1} .... 1932-1938 * Jack C. Pate {5} ...... 1954 * Joseph Lindsay {4} ...... 1938-1944 * Harry R. Stevens {1} ...... 1955 * Sam T. Landham {4} ...... 1945-1949 * John S. Taylor {3} ...... 1956 * Paul T. McNeel {4} ...... 1950 * Robert W. Coleman {4} ...... 1957 * A. J. M. Wannamaker {1} ...... 1951

The Past Officers Association merged with Palmetto Priory No. 54 in 1957.

PAST PRIORS OF PALMETTO PRIORY NO. 54

* Henry F. Collins {1} ...... 1957-1958 * Lowell M. Reed {4} ...... 1985 * Dr. William E. Simpson {4} ...... 1959 * Wallace J. Knopp {2} ...... 1986 * Dr. E. I. Johnson {4} ...... 1960 * T. Harry White {4} ...... 1986 * J. Anderson Bass {4} ...... 1961 * George W. Romanstine {2} ...... 1987 * R. Lewis Smith {3} ...... 1962 G. Ray Marsh {3} ...... 1988 * Marion A. Park {2} ...... 1963 Norman E. Wood {1} ...... 1989 * Wm. M. White {4} ...... 1964 Sam L. Grant, Jr. {4} ...... 1990 * George Henry Rodgers {1} ...... 1965 * Vernon A. Amick {2} ...... 1991 * Joseph Miller Black, Sr. {3} ...... 1966 * Charles C. Adams {6} ...... 1992 * V. P. Patterson {4} ...... 1967 * Ford M. Thornton, Jr. {2} ...... 1993 * Thomas B. Clark, Sr. {6} ...... 1968 Richard L. Harding {4} ...... 1994 * Samuel A. Bannister {3} ...... 1969 * Thomas A. Bolt {3} ...... 1995 * Claude D. Robertson {4} ...... 1970 * R. Henry Brown {5} ...... 1996 * Marion L. Watson {6} ...... 1971 * Alfred Allsbrook {5} ...... 1997 * W. Curtis Sheely {2} ...... 1972 * Charles E. Jernigan {6} ...... 1998 * Hugh N. Layne {4} ...... 1973 * Everette T. Deitz {2} ...... 1999 J. C. Hubbard, Jr. {3} ...... 1974 J. Gordon Cartrette {6} ...... 2000 * Andrew C. Gramling, Jr. {1} ..... 1975 * Jesse C. Branham {1} ...... 2001 * Robert C. Thomas {1} ...... 1976 C. E. “Bud” Turner {3} ...... 2002 * J. B. McGuirt {5} ...... 1977 Johnnie T. Morris {2} ...... 2003 * T. Scott Godfrey {4} ...... 1978 Carl R. Truesdale {5} ...... 2004 * John V. Walters {3} ...... 1979 D. Sam Tennyson {4} ...... 2005 Thomas B. Clark, Jr. {6} ...... 1980 Robert D. Yonce {2} ...... 2006 * James D. Penley, Jr. {4} ...... 1981 J. Allen Prescott {5} ...... 2007 * Robert F. Secrest {2} ...... 1982 J. Frank Gilliland {3} ...... 2008 * Willard F. Bond, Jr. {2} ...... 1982 * H. Gregory Hiers {1} ...... 2009 * John A. Dixon {4} ...... 1984 Robert J. Bean, Sr. {6} ...... 2010 W. Jay Horne {2} ...... 1983 Douglas G. Lee {4} ...... 2011 * Deceased {#} District 158 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 158

INDEX Addresses: M. E. Grand High Priest (Robert J. Bean Jr) ...... 37 – 43 Topical Reference Committee Report ...... 44 M. I. Grand Master (Joe Parnell) ...... 80 – 83 Distribution of Work Committee Report ...... 84 R. E. Grand Commander (Jack Holmes) ...... 120 – 125 Doings of Grand Officers Committee Report ...... 125 Adjournment (Grand Chapter) ...... 61 Adjournment (Grand Commandery) ...... 144 Annual Banquet and Entertainment ...... 4 Anointed High Priests, the Convention of the Grand Council of ...... 66 – 69 Awards: General Grand Chapter Medal for Meritorious Service (Bronze) ...... 52 General Grand Chapter Medal for Meritorious Service (Silver) ...... 52 Ish Sodi ...... 91 Adult Leadership ...... 90 Cryptic Mason Honor ...... 90 Columbian Medal ...... 90 Mordhurst Medal ...... 83, 90 Knights Templar Cross of Honor ...... 138 Knights Commander of the Temple & Companions of the Temple ...... 138 Committee Appointments: 2011 – 12 Grand Chapter ...... 36 2012 – 13 Grand Chapter ...... 60 2011 – 12 Grand Council ...... 79 2012 – 13 Grand Council ...... 99 2011 – 12 Grand Commandery ...... 119 2012 – 13 Grand Commandery ...... 145 Committee Reports: Joint Reports: Charities Fund (Lucius A. & Margaret B. Todd Fund) ...... 12 – 14 Lucius A. & Margaret B. Todd Fund Audit Report ...... 13 Education ...... 11 Life Membership Fund ...... 15 – 20 Masonic Youth Organizations ...... 6-8 Patriotism and Civic Activities ...... 8 Resolution of Appreciation ...... 4 Standing Resolutions ...... 5 – 6 Time and Place ...... 20 Individual Reports: Appeals and Grievances (Grand Chapter) ...... 34 Appeals and Grievances (Grand Council) ...... 88 Appeals and Grievances (Grand Commandery) ...... 115 Audit (Grand Chapter) ...... 48 Audit (Grand Council) ...... 88 Audit (Grand Commandery) ...... 129 159 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 159

By-Laws (Grand Chapter) ...... 54 By-Laws (Grand Council) ...... 94 By-Laws (Grand Commandery) ...... 135 Charters and Dispensations (Grand Chapter) ...... 54 Dispensations and Warrants (Grand Council) ...... 88 Charters and Dispensations (Grand Commandery) ...... 129 Credentials and Returns (Grand Chapter) ...... 33 Credentials and Returns (Grand Council) ...... 77 Credentials and Returns (Grand Commandery) ...... 115 Cryptic Masons Medical Research ...... 89 Finance (Grand Chapter) ...... 53 – 54 Finance (Grand Council) ...... 92 – 93 Finance (Grand Commandery) ...... 136 – 137 Fraternal Relations (Grand Chapter) ...... 44 Fraternal Relations (Grand Council) ...... 84 Christian Relations (Grand Commandery) ...... 132 Grand Secretary (Grand Chapter) ...... 46 – 47 Grand Recorder (Grand Council) ...... 86 – 87 Grand Recorder (Grand Commandery) ...... 127 – 128 Grand Treasurer (Grand Chapter) ...... 45 Grand Treasurer (Grand Council) ...... 85 Grand Treasurer (Grand Commandery) ...... 126 Holy Land Pilgrimage ...... 130 -131 Honorary Past Grand High Priests ...... 34 Honorary M. I. Past Grand Masters ...... 88 Honorary Past Grand Commanders ...... 135 Jurisprudence (Grand Chapter) ...... 55 Jurisprudence (Grand Council) ...... 95 Jurisprudence (Grand Commandery) ...... 139 Knights Templar Educational Foundation ...... 134 Knights Templar Eye Foundation ...... 130 Membership (Grand Chapter) ...... 51 Membership (Grand Council) ...... 89 Membership (Grand Commandery) ...... 129 Necrology (Grand Chapter) ...... 48 Memoriam (R. Henry Brown) ...... 49 Broken Triangle (Grand Council) ...... 91 Memoriam ...... No Necrology (Grand Commandery) ...... 132 Memoriam (Ford Thornton Jr.) ...... 133 Royal Arch Research Assistance ...... 50 Tactics & Uniforms ...... 137 Unfinished Business (Grand Chapter) ...... 61 Unfinished Business (Grand Council) ...... 100 Unfinished Business (Grand Commandery) ...... 143 160 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 160

Election and Installations: Election and Installation of Officers (Grand Chapter) ...... 58 Election and Installation of Officers (Grand Council) ...... 97 Election and Installation of Officers (Grand Commandery) ...... 142 Grand Openings: Grand Chapter ...... 27 Grand Representatives present ...... 35 Motions ...... 34 Representatives of Subordinate Chapters present ...... 33 Grand Council ...... 71 Grand Representatives present ...... 78 Motions ...... 76 Representatives of Subordinate Councils present ...... 77 Grand Commandery ...... 109 Grand Representatives present ...... 116 Motions ...... 115 Representatives of Constituent Commanderies present ...... 116 – 118 Knight Crusaders of the Cross ...... 150 – 152 Knights Templar Religious Service ...... 3 Lists: 2011 – 12 Grand Chapter Officers ...... 28, 32 2012 – 13 Grand Chapter Officers ...... 58, 70 2011 – 12 Grand Council Officers ...... 72, 76 2012 – 13 Grand Council Officers ...... 97, 108 2011 – 12 Grand Commandery Officers ...... 110, 114 2012 – 13 Grand Commandery Officers ...... 142, 162 Chapters According to Districts with Representatives ...... 59 Councils According to Districts with Representatives ...... 98 Commanderies According to Districts with Representatives ...... 142 Constituent Bodies (Presiding Officers& Secretary-Recorders) ...... 22 - 26 Subordinate Chapters ...... 22 - 26 Subordinate Councils ...... 22 - 26 Constituent Commanderies ...... 22 - 26 Distinguished Guests (Out of State) ...... 9 Distinguished Guests (In State) ...... 10 Grand Representatives: Grand Chapter ...... 62 - 63 Grand Council ...... 102 – 103 Grand Commandery ...... 148 – 149 Grand Secretary-Recorders: Grand Chapter ...... 64 – 65 Grand Council ...... 104 Grand Commandery ...... 147 Past Grand Heads: Past M. E. Grand High Priests (Living) ...... 32, 59 Past M. I. Grand Masters (Living) ...... 76, 98 Past R. E. Grand Commanders (Living) ...... 114, 144 Palmetto Priory No. 54, KYCH ...... 153 – 157 161 GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA 161

Pictures and Biographical Sketches: Grand Chapter Officers 2012-2013 ...... 57 Grand Council Officers 2012-2013 ...... 96 Grand Commandery Officers 2012-2013 ...... 141 M. E. Robert J. Bean, Jr. (Presiding) ...... 29 M. E. Grady L. Lanier, Jr. (Elected) ...... 30 – 31 M. I. Joseph Parnell (Presiding) ...... 73 M. I. G. Buck Jolley (Elected) ...... 74 – 75 S. K. Jack Holmes (Presiding) ...... 111 S. K. Douglas L. Amyx (Elected) ...... 112 – 113 Presentations: (Traditional & Special Presentations) Apron & Apron Case, M.E.G.H.P...... 58 Burger Ring (Passed from retiring G.H.P to the New G.H.P.) ...... 58 Jewel, Past Grand High Priest (Passed to the Junior P.G.H.P.) ...... 58 Apron & Apron Case, M.I.G.M...... 97 Mordhurst Award (Special Award by. M.I. George Sellars to Johnnie Morris) ...... 83 Grand Commander Shoulder Boards ...... 143 Jewel, Past Grand Commander (Passed to the Junior P.G.C.) ...... 143 Remarks: M. E. Bill Montgomery (GHP of GA) ...... 56 M. E. Grady L Lanier Jr (GHP of S.C.) ...... 61 R. E. Bobby Joe Kitchen (S.E.D.G.G.H.P.) ...... 56rr R. E. Louis Bartrand (General Grand King) ...... 56 R. P. Doug Soltow (P.G.G.S.E.D.G.M.) ...... 91 R. P. Richard Agster (G.G.S.E.D.G.M.) ...... 94 M. P. George Sellars (G.G.M.G.G.C.C.M.I.) ...... 95 M. I. Buck Jolley (MIGM of S.C.) ...... 100 S. K. Walter Spiller, (Past Executive Officer, DeMolay SC) ...... 6 R. W. William Logan, J.G.W. (Special Presentation) ...... 56 S. K. Douglas L Amyx (GC of S.C.) ...... 143 S. K. Terry Plemons (S.E. Departmental Commander) ...... 140 S. K. William Hartman (Personal Rep. of the G.M. of the G.E.) ...... 140 M. W. Gerald L. Carver (P.G.M. Chairman of 175th Annual G.L. Session) ...... 139 R. W. David DeChant, (Deputy Grand Master of S.C.) ...... 10, 139 Statistical Reports: Grand Chapter ...... 47 Grand Council ...... 87 Grand Commandery ...... 128 Thrice Illustrious Master’s Council ...... 105 – 107 Welcome to Myrtle Beach, Susan Grissom Means, M.B. Council ...... 4 162 GRAND COMMANDERY, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA 162

2012-2013 OFFICERS OF GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF SOUTH CAROLINA

ELECTED

Sir Knight Douglas L. Amyx (5) ...... R. E. Grand Commander 806 Old Abbeville Rd., Greenwood 29649, Phone (864) 229-2784 (Freida) Sir Knight Zebulon V. Morgan, III (20) ...... V. E. Deputy Grand Commander PO Box 774, White Rock 29177, Phone (803) 749-2315 (June) Sir Knight Gerald D. Burton (17) ...... E. Grand Generalissimo PO Box 254, LaFrance 29656, Phone (864) 879-5691 (Sue) Sir Knight Gary C. Sowell (19) ...... E. Grand Captain General 3516 Kershaw-Camden Hwy., Kershaw, SC 29067-9304, Phone (803) 475-7733 Sir Knight H. Ted Burgess (11) ...... R. E. Grand Treasurer 114 Susie Rd., Belton 29627, Phone (864) 338-8816 (Mary) Sir Knight Johnnie T. Morris (2) ...... R. E. Grand Recorder Post Office Box 7463, Columbia 29202, Phone (803) 799-9159 (Judy)

APPOINTED

Sir Knight William F. Martin (1) ...... E. Grand Senior Warden 115 Queensbury Circle, Goose Creek 29445-5524 Phone (843) 572-5735 (Karen)

Sir Knight Walter “Cal” Disher (9) ...... E. Grand Junior Warden 174 Mims Rd., Harleyville 29448-3334, Phone (843) 462-7248 (Laura) Sir Knight Robert L. Blackwell (2) ...... E. Grand Prelate 1729 Woodford Rd., Columbia 29209, Phone (803 ) 776-1788 (Beverley) Sir Knight Hugh J. Bickley (2) ...... E. Grand Prelate, Emeritus 120 Leyden Lane, Columbia 29210, Phone (803 ) 772-7482 (Dale) Sir Knight Robert E. Eberly, Jr. (23) ...... E. Grand Standard Bearer 71 Port Tack, Hilton Head Island 29928-5237, Phone (843) 785-5393 (Katherine)

Sir Knight John R. Marcucci (2) ...... E. Grand Sword Bearer 404 White Birch Circle, Columbia 29223-3229, Phone (803) 736-5041 (Martha) Sir Knight James Scott (4 & 13) ...... E. Grand Warder PO Box 9285, Greenville 29604-9285, Phone (864) 243-9322 ( Joy) Sir Knight Jerry O. Glenn (4) ...... E. Grand Sentinel 218 S. Wingate Rd., Greenville 29605, Phone (864) 277-2190 (Celia)

DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES Sir Knight Ricky Chubb (1) ...... First District 327 Tumbler Ave., Cross, SC 29436-9167, Phone (843) 753-2995 (Julie) Sir Knight Rick Endler (14) ...... Second District 4023 Pheasant Run Dr., Aiken 29803-6855, Phone (803) 649-7697 (Linda) Sir Knight C. Hogan Hairston (4) ...... Third District 32 Sir Abbott St., Greenville 29607-2837, Phone (864) 271-3113 (Anne) Sir Knight C. Richard Lane (3) ...... Fourth District 320 Fairview Rd, Taylors 29687-5306, Phone (864) 877-2846 (Emily) Sir Knight Delbert Hayden (12) ...... Fifth District 242 Brookside Lane, Elgin 29045-8998, Phone (803) 438-9424 (Linda) Sir Knight Myron E. Creel (22) ...... Sixth District 5104 Columbia St., Conway 29526-8606, Phone (843) 347-0826 (Pat)

GRAND ENCAMPMENT OFFICERS Sir Knight William H. Koon, II ...... M. E. Grand Master 7200 Slabtown Rd, Columbus Grove, OH 45830-9484, Phone (419) 641-5572 Sir Knight Terry L. Plemons ...... R. E. Southeastern Department Commander PO Box 16454, Chattanooga, TN 37416, Phone (423) 802-3159 Sir Knight Lawrence E. Tucker ...... M. E. Grand Recorder 5909 W. Loop S., Suite 495, Bellaire, TX 77401-2402, Phone (713) 349-8700 LIFE MEMBERSHIP FORMULAS AGE = 65-Plus 60-64 55-59 50-54 45-49 40-44 35-39 30-34 25-29 21-24 FACTOR 7X 9X 11X 13X 15X 17X 18X 19X 20X 25X $11.00 $100.00 $100.00 $125.00 $150.00 $175.00 $200.00 $200.00 $225.00 $225.00 $275.00 $15.00 $125.00 $150.00 $175.00 $200.00 $225.00 $275.00 $275.00 $300.00 $300.00 $375.00 $20.00 $150.00 $200.00 $225.00 $275.00 $300.00 $350.00 $375.00 $400.00 $400.00 $500.00 $21.00 $150.00 $200.00 $250.00 $275.00 $325.00 $375.00 $400.00 $400.00 $425.00 $525.00 $22.00 $175.00 $200.00 $250.00 $300.00 $350.00 $375.00 $400.00 $425.00 $450.00 $550.00 $23.00 $175.00 $225.00 $275.00 $300.00 $350.00 $400.00 $425.00 $450.00 $475.00 $575.00 $24.00 $175.00 $225.00 $275.00 $325.00 $375.00 $425.00 $450.00 $475.00 $500.00 $600.00 $25.00 $175.00 $225.00 $275.00 $325.00 $375.00 $425.00 $450.00 $475.00 $500.00 $625.00 $26.00 $200.00 $250.00 $300.00 $350.00 $400.00 $450.00 $475.00 $500.00 $525.00 $650.00 $27.00 $200.00 $250.00 $300.00 $375.00 $425.00 $475.00 $500.00 $525.00 $550.00 $675.00 $28.00 $200.00 $275.00 $325.00 $375.00 $425.00 $500.00 $525.00 $550.00 $575.00 $700.00 $29.00 $225.00 $275.00 $325.00 $400.00 $450.00 $500.00 $525.00 $575.00 $600.00 $725.00 $30.00 $225.00 $275.00 $350.00 $400.00 $450.00 $525.00 $550.00 $600.00 $600.00 $750.00 $31.00 $225.00 $300.00 $350.00 $425.00 $475.00 $550.00 $575.00 $625.00 $625.00 $775.00 $32.00 $225.00 $300.00 $375.00 $425.00 $500.00 $550.00 $600.00 $650.00 $650.00 $800.00 $33.00 $250.00 $300.00 $375.00 $450.00 $500.00 $575.00 $600.00 $650.00 $675.00 $825.00 $34.00 $250.00 $325.00 $375.00 $450.00 $525.00 $600.00 $625.00 $650.00 $700.00 $850.00 $35.00 $250.00 $325.00 $400.00 $475.00 $525.00 $600.00 $625.00 $650.00 $700.00 $875.00 $36.00 $275.00 $325.00 $400.00 $475.00 $550.00 $625.00 $650.00 $700.00 $725.00 $900.00 $37.00 $275.00 $350.00 $425.00 $500.00 $575.00 $650.00 $675.00 $725.00 $750.00 $925.00 $38.00 $275.00 $350.00 $425.00 $500.00 $575.00 $650.00 $700.00 $725.00 $775.00 $950.00 $39.00 $275.00 $375.00 $450.00 $525.00 $600.00 $675.00 $725.00 $750.00 $800.00 $975.00 $40.00 $300.00 $375.00 $450.00 $525.00 $600.00 $700.00 $725.00 $775.00 $800.00 $1,000.00 $45.00 * To determine$325.00 the amount$425.00 of your Life $500.00Membership, $600.00match the amount$675.00 your annual$775.00 dues are in$825.00 each body with$875.00 your age and$900.00 add them together.$1,125.00 The formula: Multiply the factor by the dues in each body and take the total and round off to the nearest $25.00; add together for the total of all bodies. Example: Chapter dues are $5.00 per year (X) 13 (your age-51) = $65.00; rounded off next $25.00; life membership in the Chapter would be $75.00. * You must be a KTEF life member before you purchase a life membership in the Commandery! * Every Knight Templar is assessed $ 1.00 each year for The Knights Templar Eye Foundation unless he buys a " Life Membership in the Knights Templar Eye Foundation" for a one time contribution of $30.00 (or more if he desires). Life Membership Fund A. Glenn Greene III, Chairman Direct all applications and correspondence to: 815 Bethea Ext. Latta, S.C. 29565-1255 GRAND CHAPTER ROYAL ARCH MASONS of SOUTH CAROLINA

Grady L. Lanier, Jr. (16) ...... M. E. Grand High Priest 632 Bob Little Rd., Jonesville, SC 29353 Phone: (864) 674-6561

Johnnie T. Morris (5) ...... R. E. Grand Secretary PO Box 7463, Columbia SC 29202-7463 Phone: (803) 799-9159

GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL and SELECT MASTERS of SOUTH CAROLINA

G. Buck Jolley (42) ...... M. I. Grand Master 532 Filter Plant Rd., Gaffney, SC 29340 Phone (864) 489-5459

Johnnie T. Morris (5) ...... M. I. Grand Recorder PO Box 7463, Columbia SC 29202-7463 Phone: (803) 799-9159

GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR of SOUTH CAROLINA

Douglas L. Amyx (5) ...... R. E. Grand Commander 806 Old Abbeville Rd., Greenwood, SC 29649 Phone: (864) 229-2784

Johnnie T. Morris (2) ...... R. E. Grand Recorder PO Box 7463, Columbia SC 29202-7463 Phone: (803) 799-9159

S.C. 2012 Bean, Jr. Parnell Holmes 2012 S.C.