The Victor newsletter The Supreme Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem http://www.grandprioryofthescots.org/ Balgonie Castle, Scotland Jan 2018 Vol 6 Issue 1 _________________________________________________________________________ H.E. Dame Patricia Tennyson Bell, GCTJ, GMTJ Grand Bailiff - Grand Bailiwick YEARLY REPORT I travelled to Scotland in August to meet with our Grand Here we are again at the end of another year. Believe Prior, his son Stuart and his wife, Kelly. I went to Bal- me, after 25 the years go very quickly. We are financially gonie on a Monday just to meet with our Grand Prior as I in good shape. Our Treasurer.0 Chev. Robin Price is do- had many issues which needed to be discussed and ing a splendid job. He is working diligently with a CPS in spent two hours with him. Everything was positive, and I order get up to get the books in order, so things will run am glad to say he listened and responded favorably. One more smoothly for him in 2018. of my questions was about Balgonie appointing his heir and I was diplomatic in saying this per- At the end of April, I flew to Minneap- son will only take over when Balgonie olis to attend the Convent of St. Colum- wishes to retire. Anyway, I told him I ba where I met with possible future would like Stuart to follow in his foot- postulants and am glad that I received steps and Balgonie told him he would Information Sheets from one couple. give me an answer the next day. The weekend was very enjoyable, the convent was dignified and the dinner On Tuesday, Robin and Kimi Price quite hilarious from beginning to end and myself attended dinner at Balgonie and over $800 was collected for the Castle and had a short service in the Breast Cancer unit in Minneapolis. chapel beforehand. It was a delightful evening and a great time was had by The Priory of St. Columba has three all. John, Balgonie’s piper, also attend- postulants who will become full mem- ed as did Stuart and later Kelly joined bers next April 28 at their convent/ us, so we had a chance to get to know investiture in Springfield, Missouri. God her much better. willing, I will attend this event. Also, Balgonie confirmed that Stuart The Priory, Commanderies and Pre- would be honored to be our next Grand ceptories are continuing to work hard Prior which is great news and allows us on their charity commitments. to use the Castle whenever we need it. The first weekend of May, I attended The Privy Council consists of – The the convent/investiture of the Priory of Grand Bailiff, Dame Patricia Tennyson Robert the Bruce in Anaheim, California Bell; The Deputy Grand Bailiff, Chev. where their postulant became a full Mark C. O’Dell; The Treasurer, Chev. Robin John Price; member. Here again, I was very impressed with all re- The Executive Grand Officer, Chev. Harrison Dan Phil- ports from the Prior, Charity Coordinator, Commanders brick; The Supply Officer, Dame Nellie Graham Lowry; and Preceptors regarding their charity activities both The Secretary, Dame Anita Scott Philbrick, and The past, present and still to come. Everyone enjoyed lunch American Legatee, Chev. J. Connall Bell. at Mimi’s following the event. The Privy Council holds three conference calls per The Priory has two postulants. The convent/investiture th year and the last one was on November 11 . Both Pri- will be held next November (2018) in Anaheim, Califor- ors, Dame Cheryl Cook of Robert the Bruce, and Chev. nia. Your Prior will send out invitations nearer the time. Robert [Bob] Buie of St. Columba, are invited guests to I have met with both Priors to answer their questions all Privy Council conference calls and are required to give and am always available via phone and e-mail regarding their up-to-date reports.. Continued on page 2... any concerns and situations. Vol 6 Issue 1 The Supreme Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem Page 2 Continued page 1... Our Newsletter Editor is Chev. Robert Ryder and our I was asked a question regarding attending the Kirking Website Person is Chev. Allen Cummings. of the Tartan Ceremony, and if it is appropriate to pre- If you have a change of address, e-mail, or phone sent the Scottish Knights Templar tartan to be “kirked”. number, please contact Chev. Dan Philbrick. There is absolutely no problem in doing so and remem- Both Robert Ryder and Allen Cummings need photos ber our motto – “Not unto us but unto you Lord will be the and articles on an ongoing basis. Also, if any member of glory.” either Priories is not receiving The Victor, that member I wish you and your families a Very Happy Christmas should let his or her Commander know who in turn will and a Wonderful New Year. go to their respective Prior, and who will contact Robert to straighten the problem out. Thank you for your support, dedication and service. Please remember the chain of command. We appreci- ate members finding discrepancies about the structure of Patricia Tennyson Bell our Order. Please remember to bring whatever you think Grand Bailiff is out of order to your Preceptor, Commander, Prior and Grand Bailiff rather than try to fix the problem yourself. _________________________________________________________________________ The Marriage of Chev. Joseph Ralph [JR] Bigelpw, KTJ, and Philomina By Chev. JR Bigelow, KTJ Philomina and I got signs and all kinds of fun stuff married on September out there. One of my require- 2nd at the Little Log ments was that we take Bonnie House Pioneer Village and Clyde pictures in front of in Hastings, MN. We the bank. The photographer had many brothers loved our pics so much, she and sisters of the or- incorporated some of them into der in attendance, as her wedding show display. She well as people from loved it when we told her we the Scottish communi- wanted to sneak out for golden ties in both Washing- hour/ sunset pics. ton and Minnesota. Our piper is a friend of The cupcakes: we had our ours out here on cupcakes made by Nadia Whidbey Island that Cakes. It turns out they had we kidnapped. The won some competition on a song he played for the show called Cupcake Wars. wedding party en- When Phil and I first started trance was an adapta- dating, we used to make pea- tion he made for us nut butter, banana, honey from the tune For the sandwiches for each other. It Love of a Princess, was our way of saying I love which was featured on you when we were both at the Braveheart sound- work. Its a long track. We included a story involving Scottish quach and an Sandwich Theory. Indian thaali tying You can look it up if ceremony in the wed- you want. Well, we ding. Our wedding had 4 flavors of favors were travel cupcakes, but had suitcases with Darjee- them make one of ling tea and short- the flavors a cus- bread cookies, to tom selection. The represent us. The cupcake was honey church was St. Bonifi- banana with a core cious, built in 1800 of peanut butter and later disassem- honey frosting bled and moved to topped with vanilla the site for preserva- butter cream and tion. The pioneer drizzled with honey. Nadia Cakes loved it so much, they said they were village has gathered going to make it again for the public, and let us name it. One of the old buildings, equip- things Phil and I first bonded over was our love of adventure. We still ment, etc... There is a call each other our favorite adventure buddy, and that's what we scale model of the old named the cupcake, The Adventure Buddy. Hastings bridge, an Thank you all so much for making our wedding day old cat house, bank, such a wonderful experience. It means a lot to school house, Gas Philomina and I that we could share our day with you. Station signs, neon Vol 6 Issue 1 The Supreme Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem Page 3 The Grand Bailiwick of the Scots - Privy Council H.E. Dame Patricia Tennyson Bell, GCTJ, GMTJ H.E. Chev. Mark C. O’Dell, GCTJ, BMTJ Grand Bailiff - Grand Bailiwick Deputy Grand Bailiff - Grand Bailiwick 2984 Siskiyou Blvd. Hardecke House, 3235 N. Pickwick Medford, OR 97504 Springfield, MO 65803 Home: 541-690-1871 / 626-664-3830 Cell: 417-425-6873 [email protected] [email protected] Chev. Harrison Dan Philbrick, KTJ Executive Officer - Grand Bailiwick 109 Farm Road 1110 Cassville MO 65625 Home: 417-847-2353 [email protected] Chev. Robin John Price, KTJ Dame Nellie G. Lowry, DTJ Treasurer - Grand Bailiwick Supply Officer - Grand Bailiwick 15422 Ashley Court 9654 Kessler Avenue Whittier, CA 90603 Chatsworth, CA 91311 Cell: 909-731-6379 Home: 818-886-4968 [email protected] [email protected] Dame Anita Scott Philbrick, DTJ AMERICAN LEGITEE Secretary - Grand Bailiwick H.E Chev. J. Connall BELL, GCTJ. GMTJ 109 Farm Rod 1a110 2984 Siskiyou Blvd. Cassville, MO 65625 Medford, OR 97504 Home: 417-847-2352 (626) 664--3912 [email protected] [email protected] The Grand Bailiwick of the Scots - Priories Dame Cheryl Armstrong Cook, DCTJ Chev. Robert C. Buie, GOTJ Prior - Priory of Robert the Bruce Prior - Priory of St. Columba 6691 Park Avenue 15331 Jeffers Pass NW Garden Grove, CA 92854 Prior Lake, MN 55372 Home: 714– 608-3554 [email protected] Home: 952-440-5510 [email protected] Chev. Allen Cummings, KCTJ Chev.