Fall, 2010 Volume XLVI -- Issue 1 CRUSADER York Rite Crusader Governor General’s Message To all Companion Knights, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for each and everyone for electing me as your Governor General for this biennium. This is an honor I take very seriously and look forward to my service on behalf of our great organization. During my biennium, I hope to inspire more involvement of all Companion Knights. I would really like to impress on all our Companions to take a look at our „Purposes‟, then in your college meetings decide on a plan to meet these purposes. These are the reasons that this Sovereign College was founded, and we should all strive to achieve our stated purposes. The 53rd General Assembly held in Pittsburgh proved to be one of our best. Those in attendance had a great time. One of the highlights was the presentation of the York Rite Medal of Honor to Brother Ernest Borgnine on Saturday Night. Brother Borgnine and his lady Tova were most impressed. For those who were unable to attend the 53rd General Assembly, I would like you to meet your Sovereign College Officers for the 2010-2012 biennium. All of our Officers have served in many offices, in all branches of Masonry, and they have received many honors as well. Due to limited space we cannot list all honors and offices held, only a short synopsis will be given. I look forward to meeting many of you during my travels during the next two years. Fraternally submitted, Joe R. Manning, Jr., KGCY, Governor General

2010-2012 York Rite Sovereign College Officers Front row L to R: Installing Marshal General Most Preeminently Distinguished Past Governor General David L. Hargett, Jr. Installing Governor General M.P.D. Brother Reese L. Harrison, Jr., serving as Treasurer General - Received the Order Knight of York June 7, 1969; OPC in 1977; elected a Regent in 1981; served as Governor General 1998-2000; Proclaimed Knight Commander of the Purple Cross in 1998; Proclaimed Knight Grand Cross of York in 1999; served on the Board of Directors since 1994 to present; and served on many committees for the Sovereign College. Brother Harrison has also attained many titles throughout masonry, a few to mention are Coroneted 33° in 1979; Most Venerable Sovereign Grand Master of the Grand Council of the USA in 1999; Most Eminent Grand Master General of Convent General Knights of the York Cross of Honour in 2004; Most Illustrious Grand Sovereign of the Untied Grand Imperial Council in 2006. R.E.D. Brother Gerald A. Ford, serving as Deputy Governor General - Received the Order Knight of York May 9, 1984; OPC in 1996; elected a Regent in 2002; Chancellor General in 2008; Proclaimed a Knight Commander of the Purple Cross in 2006, has served as a member of the Board of Directors since 2007 to present and has served on many committees for the Sovereign College. Brother Ford is Past Grand Preceptor, Charitable Donation Received Knight Templar Priests of the United States of America. M.P.D. Brother Joe R. Manning, Jr., serving as Governor General - Received the Order Knight of York May 10, 1980; OPC in 1983; elected a Regent in 2000; Proclaimed a Knight Commander of the Purple Cross in 2004; Proclaimed a Knight Grand Cross of York in 2010; served on many The York Rite Charitable Fund U.S.A. committees for the Sovereign College as well as a member of the Board of Directors since 2002 to present. Brother Manning has also attained many titles throughout masonry, a few to mention are Past Grand Mater, Oklahoma ; Coroneted 33° and is currently Deputy in Oklahoma acknowledges with thanks for the Supreme Council; Grand Preceptor, Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests of the United States of America; Past Grand a most generous donation from the Sovereign for the Red Cross of Constantine; Past Grand Master for DeMolay International; Past Great Prior, Rectified Scottish Rite, C.B.C.S. Provincial Grand Lodge, R.E.D. Brother David G. Walker, serving as Chancellor General - Received the Order Knight of York October 31, 1975; OPC in 1986; elected a Regent in 2006; Proclaimed a Knight Commander of the Purple Cross in 2008; served for 10 years as the Chairman of the Study of the Condition United States of America for the of the York Rite Sovereign College as well as oversaw the Grand Governor Workshop at the General Assemblies for the Sovereign College; and . now also serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Sovereign College. Brother Walker has also attained many titles throughout masonry, a few to mention are Coroneted 33° in 2008. Continued on page 2 - 1 YORK RITE CRUSADER Continued from page 1 - R.E.D. Brother D. Allen Surratt, serving as Secretary General - Received the Order Knight of York July 11, 1987; OPC in 1992; elected a Regent in 2000; has served on many committees for the Sovereign College; served as Secretary General since 2006; and has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2002 to present. Brother Surratt has attained many offices, a few to mention are Most Venerable Sovereign Grand Master of the Allied Masonic Degrees of the USA; Grand Priest of the Grand Council of Knight Masons of the United States of America; currently serves as the Most Eminent Grand Master General of Convent General Knights of the York Cross of Honour. Installing Primate General Most Preeminently Distinguished Past Governor General Wayne E. Turton . Back row L to R: R.E.D. Brother Blaine H. Simons, serving as Herald General - Received the Order Knight of York January 13, 2001; OPC in 2005; served as Grand Governor for Utah; and elected a Regent in 2008. Brother Simons served as Potentate of El Kalah Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah; Grand Recorder of the Grand York Rite Bodies of Utah; was Coroneted 33° in 1993; and currently serves as the Deputy Grand Master of the Convent General Knights of the York Cross of Honour. R.E.D. Brother W. Job Parsons, serving as Grand Standard Bearer - Received the Order Knight of York August 8, 1976; OPC in 1997; Grand Governor of Newfoundland 2006-2008; and has served on the Charitable Foundation of Canada. Brother Parsons has also served as the Grand Sovereign of the Grand Imperial Conclave of Canada, Red Cross of Constantine and Appendant Orders; he has attained many titles and honors throughout masonry. R.E.D. Brother W. Berry Rigdon, serving as Sentinel General - Received the Knight of York July 11, 1987; OPC in 1998; served as Grand Governor for North Carolina; served on many committees for the Sovereign College and currently serves as Sentinel General since 2008. Brother Rigdon has received many honors and has served in many offices, a few to mention are; KYCH in 1995; KYGCH in 1998; Coroneted 33° in 2001 and served as Grand Master of Masons of North Carolina in 2007; as well as Grand High Priest in 1998. R.E.D. Brother Ernest Berry, serving as Grand Herald - Received the Knight of York February 24, 1975; OPC in 1983; served as Grand Governor for Michigan ; served on many committees for the Sovereign College as well as Grand Herald 2004-2008. Brother Berry has received many honors and has served in many offices, a few to mention are Coroneted 33° in 1996; International President of High Twelve International in 1997; and Most Eminent Grand Master General of the Convent General, KYCH in 2003. R.E.D. Brother Rev. Robert J. Cave, serving as Primate General - Received the Order Knight of York March 25, 1996; OPC in 2000; elected a Regent in 2004; served as Grand Governor for New York; and has served on many committees for the Sovereign College. Brother Cave is currently serving as Primate General since 2000 and is the Chairman of the Necrology Committee for the Sovereign College. R.E.D. Brother Rev. Ronald E. Wood, Jr., serving as Associate Primate General - Received the Order Knight of York August 21, 1993; OPC in 1999; served as Grand Governor for Missouri. Brother Wood currently serves as Associate Primate General since 2007 as well as a member of the Necrology Committee for the Sovereign College; Currently serving as Grand Senior General of the United Grand Imperial Council, Red Cross of Constantine USA. R.E.D. Brother Douglas L. Jordan, serving as Seneschal General - Received the Order Knight of York November 7, 1981; OPC in 1989; elected a Regent in 2003; served as Grand Governor of Virginia; and has served on many committees for the Sovereign College; he currently serves as Seneschal General since 2004. Brother Jordan has received many honors and has served in many offices; a few to mention are Coroneted 33° in 2009; and currently as Deputy Sovereign Grand Master in the progressive line of the Grand Council of Allied Masonic Degrees; as well as Grand Scribe of the Grand Council of Knight Masons of the United States of America. R.E.D. Brother Richard Eppler, serving as Grand Herald—Received the Knight of York October 25, 1986; OPC in 1996; served as Grand Governor of Connecticut and on many committees for the Sovereign College. Brother Eppler has served as an officer in many of the different bodies; he is currently serving as Thrice Illustrious Master in his Council and Recorder/Treasurer for his Commandery. R.E.D. Brother Matthew D. Dupee, serving as Preceptor General - Received the Knight of York September 19, 1987; OPC in 2000; elected a Regent in 2008; has served as Grand Governor and on many committees for the Sovereign College. Brother Dupee is currently the Provincial Grand Marshal for the USA for the Order of St. Thomas of Acon and is in the progressive line of Officers for the Grand Council of Allied Masonic Degrees of the USA and Grand Council of Knight Masons of the USA. R.E.D. Brother Van A. Evans, serving as Marshal General - Received the Order Knight of York January 8, 1983; OPC in 1986; elected a Regent in 2002. Brother Evans has served as Grand Governor for Mississippi as well as on many committees for the Sovereign College. Brother Evans has also received the KYCH and KYGCH; Coroneted 33°; Great Chief of Knight Masons of the Grand Council of Knight Masons; and is currently General Grand Treasurer, General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons. R.E.D. Brother William G. Hinton, serving as Grand Organist - Received the Order Knight of York November 17, 1984; OPC in 1998; elected a Regent in 2004; Brother Hinton has received many honors and has served in many offices; a few to mention are Coroneted 33° in 1991 and currently serves as the Grand Recorder for his Council and Commandery. Not Pictured R.E.D. Brother Robert E. Burleson, serving as Grand Herald - Received the Knight of York December 7, 1985; OPC in 1993; elected a Regent in 2005; he has served as Grand Governor for Florida; he currently serves as Chairman of the Regalia Committee for the Sovereign College. Brother Burleson was Coroneted 33° in 2001.

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To all Companion Knights of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America.

The York Rite Sovereign College of North America wishes to express its deep sorrow over the death of

Roy E. Van Delinder, Jr. Born - October 15, 1934 Died - August 24, 2010

Most Preeminently Distinguished Brother Roy E. Van Delinder, Jr., K.C.P.C., K.G.C.Y. was the most senior Regent of this Sovereign College and was serving as a member of the Board of Directors at the time of his passing. He was elected to membership in 1960, received the Order of the Purple Cross in 1969, and elected a Regent in 1972. He was elected Deputy Governor General in 1990 and installed as Governor General in 1992. Received the Knight Commander of the Purple Cross in 1994, and Knight Grand Cross of York in 1999.

His Masonic Career started in 1956 with Corinthian Lodge #1088 F&AM. He held numerous offices in the different branches of Masonry. Most Preeminently Distinguished Brother Roy was known for his excellent ritual work, and served for many years as the Director of Ritual for this York Rite Sovereign College.

His Life was marked by outstanding service for over 32 years in the Rochester, New York School District where he served as a teacher and an administrator. He retired in 1991 as Vice Principal of the Edison Technical and Occupational Education Center. He served in the House of Delegates, New York State Teachers Association and with the National Education Association.

Most Preeminently Distinguished Brother Roy E. Van Delinder, Jr. served as 1st Lieutenant with the U.S. Air Force and as Captain U.S. Air Force Reserve.

May our heavenly Father have him in his holy keeping, Soft and Safe to you my Brother, be your earthly bed. Bright and Glorious be your rising from it. That which Virtue unites in death may not separate, Amen and Amen.

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YORK RITE MEDAL OF HONOR SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania FOR 2010 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania The York Rite Sovereign College of North America would like to congratulate the 12 Companion Knights who were nominated to receive the Service Award at the last General Assembly in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Kelly A. McMichael ...... Aaron J. South ...... Arkansas James S. Demko ...... Connecticut Howard H. Gardner ...... Florida Edward A. Rund ...... Illinois Randall E. Crouch ...... Iowa Edward Z. Revel ...... Thomas P. Brown ...... Louisiana Robert M. Addison ...... New Mexico Harley G. Jamieson ...... Ontario On July 24, 2010 at the Saturday Grand Banquet, Five Hundred David L. Alsop ...... Ontario and Thirteen (513) Companion Knights and their ladies welcomed the Crispulo M. Fernandez, Jr...... Philippines 2010 recipient of the York Rite Medal of Honor, Brother Ernest Borgnine and his lady Tova. Brother Borgnine addressed those in attendance and expressed JURISDICTION AWARDS his appreciation to the York Rite Sovereign College for this great honor. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania After the banquet Brother Borgnine and Tova were gracious enough to sign autographs and pose for photographs with our Companion Secretary General D. Allen Surratt Knights. announced at the 53rd General Assembly A few of Ernest Borgnine‟s accomplishments - Honorary Doctorate the following winners of the Jurisdiction of Humane Letters from three separate institutions. Recognized for his Awards: support of the Navy Memorial Fund with the Lone Sailor Award. He is an Alabama - the Joseph D. Bracken Honorary Chief Petty Officer from the Navy Chiefs. Honored by the Grand Governors Award for the number one Commanding Officer of the California National Guard for his support of the Military with the California Commendation Medal. Veteran of the Year College in Alabama was awarded to 2000 by the Veteran‟s Foundation. Received the Ellis Island Medal of Ashmole College No. 108. Honor . Florida - the Howard P. Bennett Award Brother Borgnine is a Freemason, his Masonic career spans 60 years for the number one College in Florida was awarded to John Bridges where he first started in Abingdon, Virginia in Abingdon Lodge No. 48. He Phelps College No. 31. holds membership in Monroe Chapter No. 64, Solomon of the Silver Trowel Indiana - the Indiana Grand Governor‟s Award for the number one Council No. 24, Malta Commandery No. 19, and Western North Carolina York Rite College No. 78 all located in North Carolina. Brother Borgnine is College in Indiana was awarded to Northwest Indiana College No. 73. a 33º Scottish Rite Mason and has received the honor of Knight Grand Michigan - the Clifford W. Jex Award for the number one College Cross in the Southern Masonic Jurisdiction . He is a member of Valley of in Michigan was awarded to Prince Edwin College No. 8. Long Beach, Orient of California Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, a Life Member of Al Malaikah Shrine in Los Angeles and a Life Member of the North Carolina - the David L. Hargett, Jr. Award for the number Provincial Grand Lodge of the USA for the Royal Order of Scotland. one College in North Carolina was awarded to Western North Carolina College No. 78. Northeast Regional - the Jeffrey T. Powers Award for the number Charitable Donation Received one College of the included jurisdictions was awarded to Connecticut College No. 17. The York Rite Charitable Fund U.S.A. acknowledges with thanks, a most generous donation from the Northwest Regional - the Roland E. Van Luven Award for the number one College of the included jurisdictions was awarded to Provincial Grand Lodge, Tahoma College No. 197. United States of America for the Ontario - the Grand Governor‟s Cup Award for the number one Royal Order of Scotland. College in Ontario was awarded to Holy Rood College No. 66. It is deeply appreciated and we thank you Virginia - the Edward R. Saunders, Jr. Traveling Award for the number one College in Virginia was awarded to Washington & Lee for your continued support. College No. 93.

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On July 24, 2010 the Order of the Purple Cross was conferred on a class of 141 Companion Knights, the class was named in honor of Right Eminently Distinguished Brother Jeffrey T. Powers.

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5 YORK RITE CRUSADER PURPLE CROSS DESIGNATIONS FOR 2011 Nashville, Alabama cont. Michigan Nova Scotia South Carolina cont. Ashmole No. 108 W. Joe Clarke No. 203 Detroit No. 1 Nova Scotia No. 132 Chicora No. 200 Charles S Hughes Joe B. Gunnells Ivan L. Fletcher Tabor J. Caulier Horace H. Fowler Emrys W. John No. 179 Eulan R. Wheeler Prince Edwin No. 8 Gary C. Patterson Jack A. Elliott Paul M. Tarr Tennessee Illinois Ohio Teddy R. Grogan, Jr. Flint No. 5 Middle Tennessee No. 143 Illinois No. 15 Cleveland No. 13 James A. Reed Arizona Daryl Selock Walter C. Reed Fred A. Boggs Prince Edwin No. 8 Northeast Tennessee 153 Regius No. 86 Southern Illinois No. 33 No. 192 Craig S. Davis William R. Greenen David S. Cox David W. Dossette Edwin E. Jackson Joseph F. Zito Leonard E. Stoecker Northeastern Michigan No. 16 Miami Valley No. 193 Texas White Rose No. 117 Central Illinois No. 42 Louis C. McCray Donald W. Mumford Texian No. 60 Ralph W. Hooten Michael L. McDorman Southern Michigan No. 19 Terry W. Posey Robert C. Madison Christian M. Beard Arkansas East Central No. 81 Fort Steuben No. 194 Southeast Texas No. 90 Arkansas No. 142 William B. Stubbs King Athelstan No. 47 Carol E. Monday, Jr. Jeff R. Felder Dale I. Miller Blackhawk No. 88 Charles G. Smith Blackstone No. 195 Gulf Coast No. 106 William J. Farris Robert R. Rettig Russell C. Brown British Columbia Missouri Carl W. Wunshce, Sr. British Columbia No. 44 Indiana Bruce Harmon Hunt 162 Ohio Valley No. 196 Brian A. Richman Indiana No. 55 George M. Merkle H. Lee Hadley North Texas No. 118 Alan L. Martinez Henry A. Carrigan California Ray V. Denslow No. 180 Oklahoma Banks of the Wabash No. 72 James A. Nunn East Texas No. 140 South. California No. 110 Oklahoma No. 75 Kenneth W. Sheats Harry E. Cartwright Edwin C. Carpenter No. 181 Gene D. Harper James H. Mason Lyle L. Cross No. 147 St. Alban No. 130 Northwest Indiana No. 73 L. LeRoy Salmon Ontario Lloyd G. Carpenter Teddy G. Hammack Larry L. Deutscher Heart of Missouri No. 188 Windsor No. 9 Trinity No. 154 Bruce E. Hudson Evansville No. 121 Charles B. Stewart John A. Hornell Herschel L. Whitfield San Diego No. 148 Brian DuBois Paulinus No. 35 South Texas No. 169 Roy L. Youngblood, Jr. Marvin L. Isley No. 129 Montana Kenneth L. Kreibich Mark A. Schlieper Knight of York No. 150 Byron W. Schull Big Sky No. 74 Holy Rood No. 66 Robert A. Reynolds Don S. Holland Utah Iowa Herbert O. Wagg Iowa No. 37 Camp Floyd No. 190 Colorado Nevada London No. 67 Rusty L. Hill William A. Butterfield Las Vegas No. 163 Robert L. Heil South. Colorado No. 109 William C. Smithson David L. Reynolds William L. Walters St. Aidan‟s No. 68 Lewis & Clark No. 199 Virginia Garry F. Harper Connecticut Richard Martin Commonwealth No. 50 Newfoundland Connecticut No. 17 Sleeping Giant No. 155 Alan W. Adkins Terre-Neuve No. 184 Robert Knowles Kentucky Warren J. Copeland Bluegrass No. 104 Lawrence G. Moss Washington & Lee No. 93 Seymour No. 185 Lawrence N. Jolma, Jr. Delaware James H. King, Jr. George B. Fairbairn Hampton Roads No. 95 First State No. 45 North Central No. 116 New Hampshire William Stranfield David L. Majors Charles J. Boeshel Profile No. 100 Bruce L. Van Buren G. Thomas Taylor West Kentucky No. 157 Richard F. Young, Jr. Pennsylvania Valley of Virginia No. 161 James T. Banton Pennsylvania No. 11 Raymond D. Steele Florida New Mexico Gerald J. Nagle Pentagon No. 62 Kenneth E. Vincent Roadrunner No. 177 Golden Triangle No. 32 Washington Coleman L. Hill Louisiana Dickie W. Winchester Robert C. Davies Rainier No. 54 Joseph P. LeSuer No. 80 Steven L. Guffy Louisiana No. 99 Conemaugh Gap No. 34 Dean F. Harwood New York John R. Yingling Jules F. Webb Daniel R. Owens Everglades No. 149 New York No. 22 Rainier No. 54 Tuna Valley No. 76 Joseph M Martin Maine Robert P. Bukowski Anthony C. Schwab Tim E. Weaver Dirigo No. 103 Niagara Frontier No. 77 Tahoma No. 197 Georgia Charles A. Allen Edward R. Trosin Liberty Bell No. 136 Donald M. Wertman Luther G. Palmer No. 123 Joseph A. Sbaraglia, Jr. Joe R. Bush Maryland United No. 127 Stuart W. Card First Capital No. 156 West Virginia Lloyd D. Caldwell Maryland No. 58 Walter C. Daniels Martinsburg No. 175 Chattahoochee No. 166 Robert B. Lumbert Earl T. Myers, Jr. David M. Smith John A. Rafine North Carolina James S. Taylor North Carolina No. 69 Richard M. Bard No. 204 Wisconsin Herman E. Freeman 186 Massachusetts John W. Davis, III John M. Schultz, Sr. Robert L. Gill Wisconsin No. 21 Mayflower No. 105 West. North Carolina 78 Blair D. Dixon Wiregrass No. 189 Lincoln K. Richards Charles E. Sherer South Carolina Jimmy T. Porter George A. Sarafinas Palmetto No. 70 Western Wisconsin No. 85 Joseph Montfort No. 82 Charles E. MacKey Anthony J. Fondell Middle Georgia No. 201 King Philip No. 160 Larry S. Newell Leroy J. Delionbach Reuben W. Hattaway Lewis E. Prentiss 6 YORK RITE CRUSADER

HOLY ROOD YORK RITE COLLEGE NO. 66 Welcome to Tennessee and the 54th General Assembly Midland, Ontario of the York Rite Sovereign College

On behalf of the Tennessee Companion Knights and Ladies, I would like to welcome you to the great Volunteer state of Tennessee and the world famous Grand Old Opry and the 54th General Assembly of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America to be held July 27- 30, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. We would be glad for you to come early and or stay late and visit the Grand Old Opry, the Smoky Mountains and other points of interest in Tennessee. The final preparations are still being made and will be printed in the spring issue of the Crusader. Thanking you in advance for coming and joining us at the 2011 54th General Assembly. The hotel we will be staying in is the Nashville Airport Marriott, 600 Marriott Dr., Nashville, On May 1, 2010 Holy Rood College #66 held its annual installation Tennessee 37214. Phone No. (615) 889-9300. of officers. Following the installation a presentation was made to its Reservations may be made by phone (800) 228- newest holder of the Athelstan Jewel. For his on-going donations to the 9290 or by web visit www.marriott.com. York Rite Charitable Foundation of Canada, Comp. Knight Bill Boose was presented with his Athelstan Jewel. Nashville Airport Marriott has 380 inviting rooms with stylish Pictured here he is receiving his Jewel from the Grand Governor, furnishings, 32” flat R. Em. Dist. Bro. David P. Hardie, OPC and is surrounded by other screen TVs, granite bathroom members of Holy Rood College who are all members of the Athelstan countertops and always the Marriott's nobility including R. Em. Dist. Bro. David G. Walker, KCPC, regent. luxurious bedding with down comforters and plush pillows. High speed wireless Internet is available throughout the THOMAS SMITH WEBB COLLEGE NO. 192 Nashville Airport Marriott Hotel. Columbus, Ohio Unwind in updated, stylish Nashville, Tennessee lodging surrounded by 16 acres of beautiful land or you can visit our outdoor pool or the heated indoor pool.

Courtesy phone available Airport shuttle service, scheduled, complimentary Estimated taxi fare: 12.00 USD (one way) Complimentary on site parking

We look forward to greeting you in Tennessee. Mack E. Johnson, Grand Governor/TN

SPENCER AWARD On April 27, 2010 Thomas Smith Webb York Rite College No. 192 OUTSTANDING COLLEGE OF 2010 had its Annual Meeting and Installation of Officers. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Pictured above L to R Front Row: Curtis J. Jackson, PG, OPC, The winner of the Robert Spencer Award for Secretary; James R. Wise, Preceptor; Donald L. Losasso, Deputy Governor; Tony Bachman, Governor; Jean W. Justus, Jr. Chancellor; Outstanding College John A. Busic, PG, OPC, Installing Marshal; John R. Smith, PG, OPC, of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America Treasurer, Installing Chaplain. Back Row: Gary D. Shoemaker, for the year 2009-10 with 219 points. Primate; Don R. Lutz, Seneschal; Roger W. Blair, Herald; Edwin E. Jackson, Marshal; Robert R. Neff, PG, OPC, Installing Secretary; Louis Northeast Tennessee York Rite College No. 153 S. VanSlyck, OPC, Past Grand Governor of Ohio, Installing Officer; and Murfreesboro, Tennessee not pictured John H. Donohoo, Sentinel.

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CENTRAL ILLINOIS COLLEGE NO. 42 FORT HENRY COLLEGE NO. 61 Peoria, Illinois Wheeling, West Virginia

Pictured above: August 14, 2010 Assembly (Front Row): Paul Cottrell; The officers and members of Central Illinois College No. 42 had their William Corbitt and Ron Mann. Second Row: Steve Junkins, Steve stated assembly May 22, 2010 in Pekin, Illinois with 26 members and Wilson, Paul Cunningham, Jerry Digman, Roger Linger, H Courtney visitors in attendance. The Order Knight of York was conferred, and Jones. BACK ROW: Donald Showalter, Charles Witt, Richard Riddle, two new members were welcomed. They are: Carl Rambaud and Harold Vitalie and George Birklein. Fred Barlow. The Companion Knights of Fort Henry College #61, Wheeling, WV, R.E.D. Brother Perry W. Foltz, Grand Governor for Illinois, was held their quarterly assembly at the Scottish Rite Building, introduced and made a few comments on the work conferred by the Wheeling. Attendance was impacted by other Masonic activities Colleges in Illinois. As this was also our annual meeting, the election of across West Virginia but fifteen (15) Companion Knights did attend. officers was held with the following results: Earl F. Wys, Preeminent Following the business meeting, Distinguished Brother Paul V. Governor; Arlo R. Sloan, Deputy Governor; Jim L. Grimm, Chancellor; Cottrell, OPC and Past Governor - Charles W Wise 137, Huntington, Richard L. Lasswell, Treasurer; and Robert L. Cook, Secretary. Three WV, spoke on two topics (1) his railroad experiences and (2) George recommendations for membership were read, and all three were Washington. A suggestion was made for Fort Henry to schedule a visit elected. to Golden Triangle College #32, Pittsburgh in late March, 2011. All Pictured L-R, Front: Perry W. Foltz (Grand Governor for Illinois); three WV Colleges along with Ft Steuben (Ohio) will be invited to make Row 1: F. Sherwood Smith (Herald), Michael L. McDorman (Past the journey. Golden Triangle 32 is the mother College of Fort Henry, Governor), Arlo R. Sloan (Deputy Governor), Earl F. Wys (Governor), and Fort Henry is the mother College of C W Wise 137, Huntington, Jim L. Grimm (Chancellor), Robert H. Wright (Degree Master), Gayle WV and Fort Steuben 194. Steubenville, OH. Two of Ft Henry's R. Logsdon; Row 2: Jerald H. Starks (Marshal), John D. Dorner Charter Members - Fritz Doepken and Ophir Vellenoweth - (Seneschal); Row 3: Eric L. Johnson (Sentinel), Geoffrey L. Lasswell survive. Golden Triangle confers the Order Knight of York once (Herald), Richard L. Lasswell (Treasurer), Fred Barlow, Carl Rambaud; annually, and already has eighteen (18) candidates for the March, Back Row: Robert L. Cook (Secretary), Kenneth L. Smith (Past 2011 Assembly. Governor). Following the Assembly, several C.K.'s had fellowship at a Wheeling restaurant. The attendees Aug 14 were: C.K. George Birklein, PG; C.K. William Corbitt; D.B. Paul V Cottrell, OPC, PG Wise 137, Past Grand High Priest, currently Grand Treasurer-GLWV and Past Grand Master, GLWV; Paul Cunningham (PG); C.K. Jerry Digman, PG; D.B. The Sovereign College Congratulates H. Courtney Jones, OPC, PG, Past Department Commander-East Central Department and Past Grand Commander (among many other titles); C.K. Steve Junkins; C.K. Roger Linger, Past Grand The ninth recipient of the Commander; C.K. Ron Mann, Deputy Governor; D.B. Harold Phillips, Secretary General’s Award for OPC, Secretary; C.K. Richard Riddle, PG, Grand Sentinel-GCKT; C.K. the Secretary of the Year Donald Showalter, Past Grand Commander; D.B. Harold Vitalie, OPC, PGG, Treasurer, Past Grand High Priest; D.B. J. Stephen Wilson, Jerry E. Whitney OPC, PG, Past Grand High Priest, currently Grand Commander KTWV Secretary of (among other titles); C.K. Charles Witt, Preeminent Governor. Rainier College No. 54 The WV Grand Governor is Ronald E. Jones, OPC, a member of Puget Sound, Washington Martinsburg 175. The next scheduled Assembly of Ft Henry 61 is November 13, 1pm, Scottish Rite Building, Wheeling. We look forward to greeting you then, if not sooner.

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GRAND MASTERS CLASS - MICHIGAN On Saturday, April 17, 2010, Detroit College No. 1 was the host for a very special day in the State of Michigan. The 12 Colleges in Michigan came together to confer the Order Knight of York on 26 candidates and named the class in honor of the Most Worshipful Grand Master Donald L. Carman. All 12 Colleges participated in conferring the Order Knight of York, which was conferred in the beautiful Detroit Commandery No. 1 Asylum. In attendance was Companion Knight William Waltsgott, the last living charter member of Detroit College No. 1, he turned 96 years old on May 19, 2010; two Past Governors General Most Preeminently Distinguished Brothers Wayne E. Turton and James E. Winzenreid; several other Distinguished Grand Lodge officers and Grand Officers from the other York Rite Bodies were in attendance (two Grand Lodge Officers were candidates in the class.) At the end of the day, special certificates prepared by the Most Preeminently Distinguished Brother Edward H. Fowler, Jr., Governor General were presented to Most Worshipful Grand Master Donald L. Carman and to Companion Knight William Waltsgott. We had 130 Companion Knights in attendance for this special day and 102 stayed for the lunch, afterwards. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Detroit York Rite College No. 1 again for hosting this day and thank all of the Companion Knights and Colleges for attending, participating, bring candidates and showing what the York Rite College are all about, UNITY. Pictured above are the Grand Pictured above are William Master of Michigan, Waltsgott and Ernest Berry and Ernest Berry, Grand Thank you all, Governor of Michigan Ernest Berry, Grand Governor Michigan (2010)

ASHMOLE YORK RITE COLLEGE NO. 108 - Annual Assembly Montgomery, Alabama

On May 14, 2010, Ashmole York Rite College No. 108 in Montgomery, Alabama, held its annual assembly for the election and installation of officers. During the previous year, Ashmole YRC had the distinct honor of having Three Past Grand Masters of The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Alabama serve as its top three officers.

(L to R) Deputy Governor Roger A. Simmons, Governor Larry W. Stinson and Chancellor James A. Smith Roger A. Simmons was elected Governor, James A. Smith was elected Deputy Governor and Sterling Hughes was elected Chancellor for the 2010-2011 year. Chancellor Hughes is the current Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Alabama. Ashmole‟s distinguished membership includes a number of current and past Grand Lodge officers.

The installation of officers was presided over by the Grand Governor of the State of Alabama for the York Rite Sovereign College of North America, Arthur L. Campbell III.

Present/Past GL Officers (Front L to R) S. Stewart, S. Hughes, J. Smith, R. Simmons. (Back L to R) K. McMichael, R. Thomas, L. Stinson, F. Roton and Grand Governor Campbell

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Ottumwa, Iowa York Rite YORK RITE SOVEREIGN COLLEGE Makes a Strong Comeback! HONOR COLLEGE 2008-2009 At the 53nd General Assembly held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 25 Colleges attained the recognition of an “Honor College” for the 2009-10 year. (To become an Honor College, the college must score 100 points or more on the Activity Sheet)

Illinois College #15, Illinois ...... 100 Points W. Joe Clarke College #203, Georgia ...... 101 Points Kamiakin College #28, Washington ...... 107 Points Ashmole College #108, Alabama ...... 111 Points Lyle L. Cross College #147, Texas ...... 112 Points Middle Georgia College #201, Georgia ...... 114 Points North Central College #116, Kentucky ...... 114 Points Flint College #5, Michigan ...... 116 Points Highland College #134, Kentucky ...... 116 Points Mayflower College #105, Massachusetts ...... 117 Points Pictured above are the 14 candidates who received the degrees John Bridge Phelps College #31, Florida ...... 117 Points and Charles S. Smithson, Grand King, (in red coat and collar); Detroit College #1, Michigan ...... 126 Points Rusty Hill, Grand Generalissimo (in gold coat); and B.O. St. Clair River College #151, Michigan ...... 131 Points Bryngelson, Grand Governor (he must have been tired as they Cleveland College #13, Ohio ...... 138 Points gave him a chair) Miami Valley College #193, Ohio ...... 139 Points Connecticut College #17, Connecticut ...... 140 Points Iowa York Rite College No. 37 and Lewis & Clark College Centennial College #87, Colorado ...... 157 Points No. 199, together with numerous officers around the state, and Prince Edwin College #8, Michigan ...... 171 Points the help of Ottumwa masons, themselves having requested the Harry S. Truman College #167, Ohio ...... 175 Points York Rite Colleges assistance, performed all of the degrees from Gulf Coast College #106, Texas ...... 183 Points Arkansas College #142, Arkansas ...... 198 Points the Mark Master to the Order of the Temple in the finest of style. Thomas Smith Webb College #192, Ohio ...... 199 Points Rainier College #54, Washington ...... 199 Points Wonderful food was served by the Ottumwa group; Tahoma College #197, Washington ...... 202 Points fellowship and comradery was outstanding amongst all present. Northeast Tennessee College #153, Tennessee ...... 219 Points We are all confident that Ottumwa will continue to build on this successful event and become totally active once again. ATHELSTAN NOBILITY JEWEL It was a long day with numerous Companions and Sir Knights tearing down and preparing to leave since they had a Created by the York Rite long trip ahead. A few of those who were helping were Right Sovereign College Charitable Fund Eminent David Dryer, Department Commander of the North to be presented to those Companion Knights who contribute Central Knights Templar, Grand Commander of the USA; Very $250.00 or more to the York Rite Eminent George Harrison, Deputy Grand Governor and Sovereign College Charitable Fund Governor of Iowa York Rite College; Preeminent Randy Crouch, U.S.A. or the Canadian Charitable Governor Lewis & Clark; Jason Wolcott, Deputy Grand Master; Foundation. Greg Anderson, Grand Captain General; Right Eminent Sir Knight Bryce Hildreth, Grand Commander; Rich Martin, past Both Funds are endowment Governor Lewis & Clark; Billy Joe Hildreth, Grand Scribe and funds, all of the interest and Past Grand Commander; Charles Byars, Grand High Priest; dividends are available to be used to support the established charities Frank Osdoba, Grand Captain of Host and professional of the York Rite. Your donation is photographer; and many other outstanding York Rite Masons tax deductible. with a total of 60 percent. Thanks to all those who assisted in the organization of this event. For members in the U.S.A. please send your donation to the York Rite Charitable Fund U.S.A. at Respectfully submitted, 500 Temple Ave., Detroit, MI 48201. B.O. Bryngelson, For members in Canada send your donation to the Canadian Charitable Foundation thru the Secretary, David G. Walker at 5130 Elliott Sideroad, Midland, ON L4R 4K3

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York Rite Sovereign College Of North America - - 500 Temple Avenue – Detroit, Michigan 48201-2693 Tel: 313-833-1385 Fax: 313-833-7735 EMAIL: [email protected]

Joe R. Manning, Jr. D. Allen Surratt GOVERNOR GENERAL 2010-2012 SECRETARY GENERAL PO Box 8 Cushing, OK 74023 Phone: (918) 225-5196 Cell: (405) 820-7509 e-mail: [email protected]

To all Associate Regents,

As Governor General for this biennium, one of my goals is to inspire more involvement of our Companion Knights. Whether serving in the Sovereign College or in your Constituent College, it is something I think all Companion Knights should consider.

At the General Assembly of the York Rite Sovereign College, which is held every year, our highest honor we have to bestow on our members is conferred on approximately 130 of our finest Companion Knights. These Companion Knights are nominated by their peers and then receive the unanimous approval of all the Regents present at the General Assembly. The Order of the Purple Cross of York is a most impressive Order. Those who have received this honor would agree.

In the past years, the Order of the Purple Cross has been conferred, in a most impressive manner, by the Officers of this Sovereign College. However, at the 54th General Assembly to be held in Nashville, Tennessee, in order to involve more companion knights, it is my hope to have a truly great team of ritualists from our Associate Regents confer the Order of the Purple Cross.

I know that we have some of the greatest ritualists in our membership; it would be an honor to have you serve on this team.

The 2011 General Assembly will be held at the Nashville Airport Marriott Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee on July 27-30, with the Conferral of the Order of the Purple Cross taking place on Saturday, July 30th. If you are interested in volunteering for this degree team, please contact the Sovereign College Office with your name and contact information.

All those interested will be contacted, so please consider giving of your time and talent for this conferral of the Order of the Purple Cross.

I thank you for your consideration and I hope to hear from many of you.

Fraternally, Joe R. Manning, Jr., KGCY Governor General

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YORK RITE SOVEREIGN COLLEGE NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE 500 TEMPLE AVENUE PAID DETROIT, MI 48201 Permit No. 3367 Detroit, MI

FUTURE GENERAL ASSEMBLIES Newly Elect Regent Emeriti OF THE SOVEREIGN COLLEGE By action of the Board of Regents at the 2010 General Assembly the July 27 - 30, 2011 ...... Nashville, Tennessee following Regent was elevated to the rank of Regent Emeritus. August 1-4, 2012 ...... Toronto, Ontario J. Benny Allen, Georgia July 25-28, 2013 ...... Tampa Bay, Florida There were no Regents elected at the 2010 General Assembly. If your Jurisdiction is interested in hosting a General Assembly please contact the Sovereign College Office at 500 Temple Ave., Detroit, MI 48201 * Tel: (313) 833-1385 * Email: [email protected] York Rite Sovereign College FROM THE SOVEREIGN COLLEGE OFFICE Of North America A FEW REMINDERS FOR THE COLLEGE SECRETARIES... 500 Temple Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201 Tel. (313) 833-1385 * Fax (313) 833-7735 If your college receives any type of notice from the IRS please E-mail: [email protected] send it directly to the Sovereign College Office. The Auditor for the Website www.yrscna.org York Rite Sovereign College prepares the 990 for all the Constituent Colleges - PLEASE DO NOT FILE A 990 FOR YOUR COLLEGE Officers 2010/2011 When submitting an article or photo for the Crusader, this can be done thru email or regular mail. Do not submit photos which have been Joe R. Manning, Jr...... Governor General reproduced on a copy machine or send photos via fax. The picture is Gerald A. Ford ...... Deputy Governor General distorted and will not print correctly. David G. Walker ...... Chancellor General Orders can be sent to the Sovereign College thru email, fax, or Reese L. Harrison, Jr...... Treasurer General regular mail. We ask that members please contact the Secretary of D. Allen Surratt...... Secretary General your college to place an order. Rev. Robert J. Cave ...... Primate General All By-law amendments, must be submitted on the proper forms Ronald E. Wood, Jr...... Associate Primate General and include the signature (approval) of the Grand Governor of the Matthew D. Dupee ...... Preceptor General Jurisdiction. If the amendment is not on the proper form and does not Douglas L. Jordan...... Seneschal General have the approval of the Grand Governor it will be returned to the college. Van A. Evans ...... Marshal General W. Berry Rigdon ...... Sentinel General The Detroit Office will be closed on the following days in observance of Thanksgiving - November 25 & 26, 2010; Christmas - W. Job Parsons ...... Grand Standard Bearer December 24, 2010; New Years Day - December 31, 2010. Blaine H. Simons ...... Herald General IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE Robert E. Burleson ...... Grand Herald SOVEREIGN COLLEGE OFFICE Ernest Berry...... Grand Herald The Winter Issue of the Crusader will only be available by Richard A. Eppler ...... Grand Herald viewing the Website. The Fall & Spring Issues will be William G. Hinton ...... Grand Organist mailed and will also appear on the Website.

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