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2015BayCity,MichiganAugust20DavidG.Boring
2015GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT t21,2014PresidedAugust20,20153
2015GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASONSDAVID G. BORINGBorn in Xenia, OhioUndergraduate: BSBA (accounting) The Ohio State UniversityPost graduate: the Ohio State University and Michigan State UniversityProfessional designation: Certified Public AccountOhioMichiganPROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPSAmerican Institute o Certified Public AccountantsOhio Society of Certified Public AccountantsCOMMUNITY SERVICEGrosse Pointe Park Little League baseball coachGrosse Pointe Neighborhood Club basketball coachExecutives Club – DACThe Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest Adjudicator 2009, 2001-2014ABOIS 1982-2011Executive Committee 1995-1998, 2007-2010St. Clair Priory, Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem2007 – presentCommandeur 2015Auditor 2009 – presentPilgrims Medal 2010Hereditary Society MembershipsNational Society Sons of the American RevolutionFinance Committee 2002-2015Chairman 2003-15National Trustee 2005Chapter President 2004George Washington Endowment Fund Board 2004-2008Vice Chairman 2007-2008National Society Executive Committee 2006-2007, 2010-2011Strategic Planning Committee 2004, 2009Communications Committee 2006Protocol Committee 2009, 2011-2014Handbook Committee 2002-2004Investment Committee 2009, 2012-20134
2015GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASONSFacilities Committee 2009, 2011-2013George Washington Endowment Fund Distribution Committee 2009-2015Capital Development Committee 2004-2005District of Columbia Board of Management 2008-2015Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War 1997-1999MASONIC CHRONOLOGYSYMBOLIC LODGEComposite Lodge No. 499Raised 2003Master Mason Proficiency 2004Worshipful Master 2007Prepaid Membership 2009Grand Lodge of Michigan Committee ServiceMasonic Pathways Governance Committee 2010-2011Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation Governance Task Force 201-2011Masonic Pathways Protocol Committee Task Force 2010-2011Grand Lodge Finance and Investment Committees 2011 – presentGrand Representative to Brazil Mato Grosso 2015Masonic Charitable Foundation Board of Trustees 2009-2012Vice President 2009-2012Platinum Presidential member – George Washington Masonic MemorialCAPITULARShores Chapter No. 69 Royal Arch Masons - 2005Exalted - 2005Prepaid Membership - 2005Excellent High Priest – 2013 - 2014Chapter Treasurer - 2014Order of the High PriesthoodAnointed - 2013Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of MichiganGrand Chapter CommitteesRAM Foundation - 2013 - presentInvestment advisory – 2011 - present5
2015GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASONSCRYPTICMt. Clemens Council No. 8Thrice Illustrious Master 2011Michigan Council of Thrice Illustrious MastersOrder of the Silver Trowel 2012Royal Ark Mariner DegreeLake Huron LodgeRiblah Council No. 6, Sarnia, Ontario, Canada - 2013Grand Council Royal and Select Masons of MichiganAppointed Illustrious Grand Marshal 2011Most Illustrious Grand Master 2014Grand Representative of Ohio in Michigan 2014 – presentGrand Master’s Meritorious Service Award 2008, 2010-2013General Grand Council Cryptic Masons InternationalFinance Committee 2011-2014Council of Anointed KingsKentuckyWisconsinOhioHonorary MembershipsYooper Council 2013Grand Council of Kentucky 2014Grand Council of Ohio 2014Grand Council of Indiana 2015Grand Council of Ontario 2015Leslie Council No. 50 - 2015CHIVALRICMt. Clemens Commandery No. 51 – 2005Romeo Commandery No. 6 - 2012Commander – 2013 - 2014Grand Commanders Service Award - 2013Knight Templar Eye Foundation Life SponsorPast Commander’s Association of Michigan - 2013Grand Commandery Knights Templar of MichiganFinance Committee – 2013 - 20146
2015GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASONSPROCEEDINGSOF THEGRAND COUNCILOFROYAL AND SELECT MASONSOF THESTATE OF MICHIGANONE HUNDRED FIFTY SEVENTHANNUAL ASSEMBLYDOUBLETREE HOTELBAY CITY, MICHIGANAUGUST 20, 2015(Organized at Detroit, January 13, 1858)Published by the authority of the Grand Councilfor the Information of the Cryptic Craft7
2015GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASONSPROCEEDINGS8GRAND COUNCIL OF ROYAL AND SELECTMASONS OF MICHIGANDoubletree HotelBay City, MichiganAugust 20, 2015The Officers of Mt. Clemens Council No. 8, under the direction of Illustrious CompanionRobert D. Crotty, Thrice Illustrious Master, purged the Council in the Select Masters Degreeunder dispensation in the Conference Room of the Doubletree Hotel, Bay City, Michigan at 8:30A.M., August 20, 2015, for the purpose of receiving, Most Illustrious Companion David G.Boring, Most Illustrious Grand Master and his Staff of Grand Officers prior to the officialopening of the One Hundred Fifty Seventh Annual Assembly of the Grand Council of Royal andSelect Masons of Michigan.Most Illustrious Grand Master David G. Boring was escorted to the East, given GrandHonors, and extended the gavel of Mt. Clemens Council No. 8. Most Illustrious Grand MasterBoring directed the Officers of Mt. Clemens Council No. 8 to vacate their stations and the GrandOfficers to assume their respective stations.After inquiring of the Right Illustrious Grand Recorder if a constitutional number werepresent, Most Illustrious Grand Master Boring proceeded to open the One Hundred Fifty FifthAnnual Assembly of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons of Michigan in Full Form.RECEPTION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTMost Illustrious Companion, Stephen R. Striggow, Past Most Illustrious Grand Master it ismy pleasure this morning to present to you and the Companions here assembled, the followingDistinguished Guests. Who were presented at the altar, introduced and were escorted to the East,welcomed, accorded appropriate honors, and seated.
2015GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASONS19GRAND LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF MICHIGAN MostWorshipful Brother, Richard D. Wisley, Most Worshipful Grand Master, Grand Lodge Free andAccepted Masons of Michigan.Most Worshipful Brother Richard D. Wisley then assisted Most Illustrious Grand MasterDavid G. Boring in greeting all of our Distinguished Guests.GRAND CHAPTER ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF MICHIGANMost Excellent Grand High Priest, Louis C. McCray, Grand King, Donald L. Galway, GrandScribe, James M. Kiefer, Grand Treasurer, Sherman Parker, Grand Secretary, Paul C. Howell,Grand Chaplain, Rev. John Landis, Grand Captain of the Host, Richard G. Hitch, Grand RoyalArch Captain, Michael Roberts, Grand Master of the 3rd Veil, Carl John Peterson, Grand Masterof the 2nd Veil, John Ames, Grand Master of the 1st Veil, Eldin H. Miller, Grand Sentinel, JeffreyHeaven, and several Past Most Excellent Grand High Priest: Wayne E. Turton, Gordon B.Ruthruff, K. Lee Yeager, James J. Vann, Stanley B. Lukyx, Carl S. Hobday, Paul D. Williams,George W. H. Lyons, Larry A. Inscho, Michael Whiting, Harry Walbridge, David W. Dossette,Gerald F. Thorp and Robert E. Cooper. All so in attendance were: Howard W. Duke, Donald C.Mayville, Robert B. Powers and Brent Helms, Treasurer Emeritus.GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF MICHIGANSir Knight Paul G. Roggow, Right Eminent Grand Commander, Sir Knight Albert F. Johnson,Very Eminent Deputy Grand Commander, Sir Knight Donald L. Trumbull, Eminent GrandGeneralissimo, Sir Knight Michael Whiting, Eminent Grand Captain General, Sir Knight ShawnA. Bashore, Eminent Grand Senior Warden, Sir Knight Darel W. Winslow, Eminent GrandJunior Warden, Sir Knight Lawrence W. Hyde, Eminent Grand Prelate, Sir Knight Claude A.Miller, Eminent Grand Treasurer, Sir Knight Loren A. Winn, Eminent Grand Recorder, SirKnight Daniel Stewart, Eminent Grand Standard Bearer, Sir Knight Harley Ridgeway, EminentGrand Sword Bearer, Sir Knight Mark Waterman, Eminent Grand Warder, Sir Knight ForrestTaylor, Eminent Grand Sentinel, Sir Knight Gary Paquet, Eminent Grand Soloist and severalPast Right Eminent Grand Commanders: James E. Hawn, Emmett W. Mills Jr., David L.Seyferth, William P. Herlihy, Roy A. Ickes, Cortland C. Rule, Howard H. Crumit Jr. and VernonT. Barnhart.Sir Knight Loren A. Winn, Right Eminent Department Commander of the Grand Commanderyof Knights Templar of the United States of America.
2015GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASONS10GRAND COUNCIL OF R. & S.M. OF INDIANAMIGM Michael E. StonerIGCC David UlrichGRAND COUNCIL OF R. & S.M. OF IOWAPMIGM Richard BowersoxGRAND COUNCIL OF R. & S.M. OF OHIOMIGM Lynn b. AlexanderRIGS Stephen C. HillGRAND COUNCIL OF R. & S.M. OF ONTARIOMIGM George H. GriffordRIDGM John HewittRIGPCW Brian MansonRIC George NapperPMIGM Donald J. EmerickGRAND COUNCIL OF R. & S.M. OF WISCONSINRIGCG Terry LoperMICHIGAN COUNCIL OF THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER’SMichael Roberts, Thrice Illustrious MasterYORK RITE SOVEREIGN COLLEGERight Eminently Distinguished Brother, David W. Dorssett, Grand Governor for Michigan of theYork Rite Sovereign College of North America and Past Mos Excellent Grand High Priest of theGrand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Michigan.MICHIGAN PRIORY NO. 22, KYCHLarry A. Inscho, Eminent PriorMICHIGAN STATE ASSOCIATION OF MASONICHIGH TWELVE CLUBSRobert E. Cooper, PresidentPhilip C. Smith, 1st Vice PresidentTerry G. Baker, TreasurerDonald L. Galway, Secretary
2015GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASONS11GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL CRYPTIC MASONS INTERNATIONALRight Puissant companion, Ronald W. Guthrie, Right Puissant Deputy General Grand Master,General Grand Council Cryptic Masons International; Representing Most Puissant Companion,Lawrence O. Weaver, General Grand Master of the General Grand Council Cryptic MasonsInternational and Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of Idaho.Right Puissant Companion Robert L. Stanford, East Central Regional Deputy General GrandCouncil Cryptic Masons International and Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of Kentucky.OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTEDMASONS OF MICHIGANWorshipful Brothers:Wayne E. Turton, Past Most Worshipful Grand MasterMichael J. Jungel, Past Most Worshipful Grand MasterWilliam E. LeVeque, Past Most Worshipful Grand MasterROLL CALL OF GRAND OFFICERSMost Illustrious Grand Master – David G. BoringRight Illustrious Deputy Grand Master – Edward P. JamesRight Illustrious Grand Principal Conductor of the Work – David L. SeyferthRight Illustrious Grand Treasurer – Brian K. Himes, PMIGMRight Illustrious Grand Recorder— Anthony M. Chamberlin, PMIGMIllustrious Grand Chaplain – Terry G. Baker, PMIGMRight Illustrious Grand Captain of the Guard – Gary L. PaquetIllustrious Grand Conductor of the Council – Ryan J. GroatIllustrious Grand Steward – Warren A. Caruss, PMIGMIllustrious Grand Marshal – Corey F. CurtissIllustrious Grand Sentinel – William H. FordIllustrious Grand Lecturer – Stephen R. Striggow, PMIGM
2015GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASONS12ROLL CALL OF PAST MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTERSG. Gordon Goodman, 1982 *Gordon J. Karslake, 1984 *Charles T. Myer, 1986George W. H. Lyons, 1990Ernest Berry, 1992Jeffrey K. Burk, 1993 *Michael J. Jungel, 1994Donald L. Himes, 1997Ronald B. Blaisdell, 1998 *Jerry C. Townsend, 1999 *William E. LeVeque, 2002Terry G. Baker, 2004Michael Whiting, 2004Kenney L. Lenfestey, 2005 *Warren A. Caruss, 2006Anthony M. Chamberlin, 2008Brian K. Himes, 2009Stephen R. Striggow, 2010Dwight A. Humm, 2011Robert O. Troutman, 2012*absentROLL CALL OF ARCH DEPUTIESMelvin L. Easterday, Arch No. 1Gene E. Newman, Arch No. 2Philip C. Smith, Arch No. 3Wayne E. Caruss, Arch No. 4Kenneth Rautiola, Arch No. 5 *Ronald B. Blaisdell, PMIGM, Arch No. 6 *Larry A. Inscho, Arch No. 7John A. Fossler, Arch No. 8William H. Ford, Arch No. 9Edward P. James, Arch No. 10* absent
2015GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASONS13ROLL CALL OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVESOF SISTER JURISDICTIONSALABAMATerry G. BakerALASKA *Gene O. MillerARIZONAPaul C. HowellARKANSASLarry A. InschoAUSTRALIA – SOUTH *Scott StewartAUSTRALIA – NEW SOUTH WALESStephen R. StriggowAUSTRALIA – VISTORIADaniel StewartBRAZILCALIFORNIA *Kenney L. LenfesteyCANADA – EASTDonald L. TrumbullCANADA – ONTARIOWarren A. CarussCANADA – WESTMichael S. RobertsCOLORADORyan J. GroatCONNECTICUTCROATIADELWAREJames M. KieferDIST OF COLUMBIAKay L. YeagerENGLAND – WALESCarl S. HobdayFLORIDAGary L. PaquetFRANCEGEORGIAGordon B. RuthruffGREECEWayne E. CarussHAWAIIIDAHOGeorge W. H. LyonsILLINOISLouis C. McCrayINDIANAEdward P. JamesIOWAJoshua WilsonISREALDavid W. DossetteITALYKANSASVernon T. BarnhartKENTUCKYEdward J. ChezickLOUISIANAPhilip C. SmithMAINEDwight A. HummMARYLANDTimothy C. ForcheMASSACHUSETTSJames E. HawnMINNESOTARobert E. CooperMISSISSIPPIMichael J. JungelMISSOURIRobert O. TroutmanMONTANAWayne E. CarussNEBRASKARichard G. StangeNEVADAWarren A. CarussNEW HAMPSHIRESteve J. Eliopoul
2015GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASONSNEW JERSEYNEW MEXICONEW YORKNEW ZEALANDNORTH CAROLINANORTH NES *PORTUGALRHODE ISLANDROMANIASCOTLANDSOUTH CAROLINASOUTH DAKOTA YOMING*absentDonald L. HimesLouis D. ScottDavid G. BoringBernard C. KirchoffPaul W. RoggowEmil H. ShatzMichael WhitingRichard E. JamesCarl J. PetersonWilliam E. LeVequeMelvin L. EasterdayAnthony M. ChamberlinBrian K. HimesFrances G. CallahanErnest BerryJohn A. FosslerDonald L. GalwayCourtland RuleRichard M. CausleyAPPOINTMENTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEESDIVISONS AND REFERENCEDwight A. Humm, ChairmanBrian K. HimesRonald B. BlasidellAPPEALS AND GRIEVANCESDavid L. Seyferth, ChairmanGary L. PaquetRyan J. GroatKenney L. LenfesteyDonald L. HimesRESOLUTIONS AND THANKSRobert O. Troutman, ChairmanAnthony M. Chamberlin14
2015GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASONSCHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONSEdward P. James, ChairmanGary L. PaquetDavid A. RobertsNEXT PLACE OF MEETINGBrian K. Himes, PMIGM, ChairmanLarry A. Inscho, PMEGHPHarry A. Walbridge, PMEGHPUNFINISHED BUSINESSAnthony M. Chamberlin, ChairmanRobert O. TroutmanRITUALGary L. Paquet, ChairmanDavid L. SeyferthRyan J. GroatHarley D. Ridgeway (10)John A. Fossler (10)PROTOCOLRyan J. Groat, ChairmanGary L. PaquetDavid A. RobertsTELLERSGeorge Otis (Jackson 32)Richard F. Gutowski (Marine City 59)Kenneth Simons (Tyre 10)John Hoyt (Bedford 91)COLLECTORSShawn Bashore (Thumb 90)Gene Hosington (Friendship 94)James Wolfe (Mt. Clemens 8)Daniel Steward (Muskegon 54)15
2015GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASONS16COMMITTEE REPORTREPORT OF THE CREDENTIALS COMMITTEETo the Most Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Officers and CompanionsCouncil of Michigan.of the GrandThe final Report of the Credential Committee is as follows:Grand Officers entitled to one vote each . 11Past Grand Officers entitled to one vote each . . 12Thrice Illustrious Masters entitled to one vote each . . . 27Deputy Masters entitled to one vote each . . 11Principal Conductor of the Work entitled to one vote each . 12Past Thrice Illustrious Masters entitled to one vote each . 62Arch Deputies Instructors entitled to one vote each . . 7Proxy votes issued at one vote each . . 9TOTAL VOTES OR BALLOTS ISSUED . . 15130 Councils represented12 Distinguished Guests registered2 Council not represented:Zabud Council No. 9Marquette No. 72Respectfully submitted,Anthony M. Chamberlin, PMIGM, ChairmanBernard C. Kirchoff, PTIM, (59)Steve J. Eliopoulos (8)APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE 156th ANNUALASSEMBLY OF THE GRAND COUNCIL OF ROYAL AND SELECT MASONS OFMICHIGANMost Illustrious Grand Master David G. boring announced that the Minutes of the 156thGrand Assembly held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, have been printed and distributed to theGrand Officers, Past Grand Officers and Constituent Councils. Letters and or E-mails weresent to: Sister Grand Jurisdictions, Grand Representatives of both Sister Grand Jurisdictionsand of Michigan, and Grand Council Committees of Michigan, informing them that the 156thGrand Assembly of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons of Michigan can be foundon our website, rsm-mi.org. If there be no objections, the Minutes be approved and accepted asprinted in the 2014 proceedings. There being no objection, they will stand as printed.
2015GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASONS17COMMUNICATIONS AND REGRETSPast Most Illustrious Grand Master, G. Gordon Goodman, sends his regrets. At 94 years of age,I’m having a problem getting around as fast I did last year. With that being said, I would like tocongratulate the Grand Council for having a great year and wish them the best in the future.Past Most Illustrious Grand Master, Jerry C. Townsend, sends his regrets. I’m sorry that I willnot make the Grand York Rite Session this year, I’m having too much fun in the Philippines rightnow. Have a great session and congratulations to the new Grand Council Officers.Sweetheart, Mrs Robert G. Wilson, “I will not be able to attend the Grand Council session thisyear. I would like to thank you for the invitation but I don’t drive long distances anymore.Sweetheart, Mrs. Kenneth Chandler, “Thank you for the invite as a guest of the Grand Councilthis year. I am sorry I will not be able to attend, Please extend my regrets to our Most IllustriousGrand Master.I have been having some issues this year and I regret to inform you that I will be unable to attendMichigan’s Annual Assembly. I hope you have a great session and I hope to be able to come tonext year’s session. Most Illustrious Companion D. Clint Durham, Most Illustrious GrandMaster of the Grand Council Royal and Select Masons of Kentucky.Past Most Illustrious Grand Master Kenney L. Lenfestey sends his regrets. Linda and myselfwill be unable to attend the session this year. I’m having some medical problems and will behaving surgery. We wish you the best in your endeavors to have a wonderful, successful time inBay City. Pass on our best regards to all at the session.
2015GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASONS18WELCOME FROM THE DOUBLETREE HOTELOn behalf of the Doubletree Hotel and its staff, we would like to welcome each of you. We hopeyou will have an enjoyable stay here at the Doubletree Hotel. If there is anything we can do tomake your visit here more enjoyable, please let us know.Corsisa HornHotel RepresentativeDoubletree HotelBay City, MichiganRESPONSE TO DOUBLETREE HOTEL REPRESENTATIVETo the Most Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Officers and Companions of the GrandCouncil of Michigan:The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons of Michigan wishes to extend ourdeepest appreciation for the hospitality and warmest welcome shown by the hotel staff to theGrand Officers and to all of our delegates attending our Annual Grand Session today as well.The Doubletree Bay City has, as in the past, seen to our needs and we look forward to returningin the future with the same expectation of excellent service that we have become accustomed toduring our stay here. We thank you so much!Respectfully submitted,Edward P. JamesRight Illustrious Deputy Grand MasterMoved by Right Illustrious Companion Edward P. James, 2nd by Illustrious Companion CoreyCurtiss, carried.
2015GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASONS19MOST IILUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTERS ADDRESS157TH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE GRAND COUNCILROYAL AND SELECT MASONS OF MICHIGANDistinguished Guests, Grand Officers, Past Most Illustrious Grand Masters, IllustriousCompanions, and Companions of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons of Michigan.Welcome to the 157th Annual Assembly of the Grand Council of Royal and SelectMasons of Michigan. I hope you and your lady are enjoying yourselves at this Grand CouncilSession, and find that the accommodations and service of the Doubletree Hotel meet yourexpectations. For our distinguished guests and their ladies visiting, Bay City for the first time,Bay City’s heritage includes milling, lumbering, and shipping building.To our distinguished guests, the gift of your presence at this Annual Assembly is deeplyappreciated. To the Grand Officers, Past Most Illustrious Grand Masters, Illustrious Companionsand their ladies, we welcome you to this 157th Grand Session. You have given your time to bewith us today in our deliberations and provide wisdom and counsel for a successful andproductive Grand Assembly.To Officers of the Grand Lodge, Grand Chapter, Grand Commandery, Scottish Rite, andall other appendant bodies of Michigan Masonry, a heartfelt thank you for the honor, respect andhospitality accorded the Grand Officers during the past year.NECROLOGYSeveral of our Companions have traveled to that undiscovered country from whosebourne no traveler returns. This Cryptic family mourns the loss of the many Companions of ourConstituent Councils and of our Sister Jurisdictions. We offer our condolences to their familiesand loved ones for the many losses suffered this past year.Illustrious Grand Conductor of the Council and Illustrious Grand Steward, drape the altar intoken of our sorrow and respect for our departed Companions.Right Illustrious Grand Principal Conductor of the Work. Unveil the floral tribute.Right Illustrious Grand Recorder read the roll of distinguished dead of our Sister Jurisdictions.
2015GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASONS20DISTINGUISHED DEAD, SISTER GRAND JURISDICTIONS2014 – 2015ALABAMA . Most Illustrious Companion Ronald L. Thomas, PMIGMMost Illustrious Companion Sam L. Garrett Sr., PMIGMARIZONA . . Most Illustrious Companion Paul A. Monroe Jr., PMIGMCOLORADO . . Most Illustrious Companion Howard R. Caldwell, PMIGMMost Illustrious Companion Alan C. Frost, PMIGMDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA . Most Illustrious Companion William B. Craig, PMIGMMost Illustrious Companion Lawrence N. Jolma Jr., PMIGMFLORIDA . Most Illustrious Companion Robert F. Scott, PMIGMHAWAII . . Most Illustrious Companion Bruce H. Bonnell, PMIGMIDAHO . Most Illustrious Companion Burrell G. Lirgg, PMIGMILLINOIS . Most Illustrious Companion Charles R. Neumann, PMIGMMost Illustrious Companion Kenneth W. Smith, PMIGMMost Illustrious Companion Harold R. Greer, PMIGMINDIANA Most Illustrious Companion H. Hanly Hammel Jr., PMIGMKANSAS . Most Illustrious Companion Lawrence E. Bodine, PMIGMMAINE .Most Illustrious Companion Douglas B. Taylor, PMIGMMost Illustrious Companion John D. Tripp, PMIGMMISSISSIPPI . Most Illustrious Companion Van A. Evans, PMIGMMost Illustrious Companion Billy A. McNair, PMIGMMost Illustrious Companion William F. Hall, PMIGMMost Illustrious Companion Grady R. Partain, PMIGMMISSOURI .Most Illustrious Companion Robert L. Wright, PMIGMMost Illustrious Companion Stanton T. Brown Sr., PMIGMMost Illustrious Companion Blair C. Mayford, PMIGMNEBRASKA Most Illustrious Companion Viron E. Baxter, PMIGM
2015GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASONS21NEW HAMPSHIRE Most Illustrious Companion Richard A. Gilbert Sr., PMIGMMost Illustrious Companion Robert M. Argel, PMIGMNEW JERSEY . Most Illustrious Companion Saul M. Tischler, PMIGMMost Illustrious Companion Robert E. Tilkey, PMIGMNEW MEXICO . Most Illustrious Companion James W. White, PMIGMNORTH CAROLINA Most Illustrious Companion James e. Reddish, PMIGMRHODE ISLAND . Most Illustrious Companion Rowland E. Hill, PMIGMSOUTH CAROLINA Most Illustrious Companion Laland D. Lowie, PMIGMUTAH . . Most Illustrious Companion Curtis N. Lancaster, PMIGMMost Illustrious Companion Raymond R. White, PMIGMVERMONT . Most Illustrious Companion Herbert H. Harford, PMIGMMost Illustrious Companion Donald C. Brown, PMIGMWASHINGTON . Most Illustrious Companion Duane W. Dolan, PMIGMMost Illustrious Companion John G. Hardin, PMIGMGRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASONSMost Illustrious CompanionWilliam Alan SiebertMost Illustrious Grand MasterElected Most Illustrious Grand MasterAugust 11, 2003Presided August 18, 2004Died: January 11, 2005Illustrious Grand Marshal; conduct the Illustrious Grand Chaplain to the Altar.PRAYER AT ALTARIllustrious Grand Conductor of the Council and Illustrious Grand Steward, restore the Altar.
2015GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASONS22I recommend that suitable pages be set aside in the Proceedings of the Grand Council in memoryof these departed Companions.VisitationsIt is the goal of every Most Illustrious Grand Master to visit all 33 subordinate councils withinMichigan. I am sorry to say I was not able to visit all the councils, for these visitations were mymost rewarding experience of the year. I am pleased to report I visited all the councils in the UP,and I will take full credit for bringing 73 degree weather to Marquette on April 12th and 13th.The Right Illustrious Grand Captain of the Guard who accompanied me was impressed by thepowers of the Grand Master. I thank all the companions of the 20 councils for their warmreception, education sessions, and their heart felt appreciation accorded me. I thoroughly enjoymy 6 out of state visitations to the Grand Councils of Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Ontario,Wisconsin and Illinois. A complete listing of all my travels and visitations is on record with theGrand Recorder.DispensationsDispensations were issued to and for:Hiawatha Council No. 65 to change the meeting times of November 11. 2014and December 9, 2014 to 2:00 PM EST from 7:00PM ESTHiram Council No. 14 to hold the annual assembly for the purpose of electingand installing officers on December 3, 2014, in accordance with Article XIII,sections 4 and 5 of the Michigan Council of Royal and Select Masonscomplied law (revised 2004).George Hill Council No. 85 to move their charter from 301 ½ State Street, Alma Michigan tothe Doig Conference Center on the campus of Masonic Pathways, 1200 Wright Avenue, AlmaMichigan for the months of January, February, March, and April 2015.Muskegon Council No. 54 to elect and install officers at the regular assembly of January 8,2015, in accordance with Article XIII, sections 4 and 5 of the Michigan Council of Royal andSelect Masons complied law (revised 2004).Mt. Clemens Council No. 8 to move their charter from 22000 East 11 Mile Road, St. ClairShores, Michigan 48081 to the Double Tree Hotel , 1 Wenonah Park Place, Bay City, MI48708 on Thursday, August 20,2015, for the purpose of opening the 157th Annual Assemblyof the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons of Michigan
2015GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASONS23By-law Changes and ApprovalsAnn Arbor Council No. 86 to move their charter from 1415 Miller Avenue, Ann Arbor,Michigan to the Belleville Masonic Temple located at 515 Main Street, Belleville,Michigan 48111.Ann Arbor Council stated assemblies will be held on the 3rd Monday of each month at7:00 o’clock or immediately following the closing of Washtenaw Chapter No. 6, RAM.When the Stated Assembly falls on a legal holiday, or during Grand Lodge, GrandChapter, Grand Council, or Grand Commandery, it shall be held 1 week later, on the 4thMonday of the month.Ann Arbor Council No. 86 Special Assemblies may be called at thediscretion of theThrice Illustrious Master, for work, trials, and charitable purposes and the receiving andballoting on petitions. All other business shall be done at Stated Assemblies of theCouncil.Thumb Council No. 90 amended their by-laws section I Article V: The fee for conferringthe Royal, Select, and Super Excellent Master degrees shall be fifty dollars ( 50.00),which must accompany the petition for the degrees.Middleville Council No. 94 to move their charter from Middleville Lodge No. 231 to theRC Hathaway Lodge No. 387, 116 West Main St.,Caledonia ,MI 49316 due to lossof the building owned by the Middleville Masonic Temple Association.Middleville Council No. 94 shall be known by the name FriendshipCouncil No. 94.George Hill Council No. 85 at its regular assembly of May 26, 2015 submitted by lawschanges that the “months of January and February shall be declared dark unlessAssemblies are required.”Disciplinary ActionsI am pleased to report that peace and harmony prevailed throughout the craftConsolidationsThere have been no requests for consolidation during the period June 1, 2014 to August 20,2015.
2015GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL AND SELECT MASONS24Charter SurrendersOn April 21, 2015, in accordance with Article V, section 2(d) andcongruence withArticle XII, Sections 8, 9 and 10 of the Complied Law of the Grand Council of Royal and SelectMasons of Michigan (2014 revision), Ideclared Lansing Council No. 29 defunct and arrested the charter.Grand Masters Service AwardThe Grand Masters Service Award is presented to those Companions who are top line signers forthree or more petitions. These petitions may be accumulated over several years. I urge allCouncil Recorders to submit names of companionsdeserving of this award. For the yearending May 31, 2015, it is my pleasure topresent these awards to:Illustrious Companion Donald D. AustinIllustrious Companion Donald L. BellIllustrious Companion Brent A. HelmIllustrious Companion John E. PorrittIllustrious Companion Donald L. SpragueIllustrious Companion Donald B. WhitenerMost Illustrious Grand Master’s Meritorious AwardWe are extremely fortunate that there are so many outstanding companions within Michigan. Iwish to recognize the following companions who have given distinguished service to the crypticrite this past yearIllustrious Companion David A. BartellMonroe No. 1Companion Albert T. McGuire IIIMonroe No. 1Illustrious Companion R. Michael ColpusPontiac No. 3Illustrious Companion Michael S. RobertsRiver Raisin No. 4Companion Stanley S. ZaslonaMt. Clemens No. 8Illustrious Companion Kenneth J. Simons, Jr. Tyre No. 10Illustrious Companion Michael PierceUnion No. 11Illustrious Companion Lawrence W. HydeHiram No. 14Illustrious Companion Wesley W. TappAdrian No. 18Illustrious Companion John C. Berry Saginaw No. 20Illustrious Companion James T. GroatNorthville No. 30Illustrious Companion Stephen D. ViningJackson No. 32Illustrious Companion Emil H. SchatzDurand No. 38Illustrious Companion Timothy C. ForcheLeslie No. 50Illustrious Companion Paul M. Tarr Jr.Leslie No. 50 pa
Worshipful Brother, Richard D. Wisley, Most Worshipful Grand Master, Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Michigan. Most Worshipful Brother Richard D. Wisley then assisted Most Illustrious Grand Master David G. Boring in greeting all of our Distinguished Guests. GRAND CHAPTER ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF MICHIGAN Most
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John G. Allen Ex. Grand Captain of the Host John F. Wermann Ex. Grand Principal Sojourner William R. Jacobs Ex. Grand Royal Arch Captain Richard A. Wolfe Ex. Grand Master of the Third Veil C. Robert Cooper Ex. Grand Mater of the Second Veil Wayne Y. Thigpen Ex. Grand Master of the First Veil Ronald C. Newton Ex. Grand Sentinel
ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS Compiled by OSBORNE SHEPPARD from Old Records. T ROYAL MASTER HE Royal Master is the eighth degree of the Amer ican Rite, and the first of the degrees conferred in a Council of Royal and Select Masters. Its officers are a Thrice Illustrious Grand Master, representing King
3 Grand Chapter, Grand Council, and Grand Commandery Annual Meetings 1 Reception/Ball for the Heads of the above York Rite Bodies 1 Grand Master’s Day at Tappan 1 Grand Master’s Day at West Point 1 Grand Master’s Day Camp Turk 1 Masonic Toys for Tots Fundraiser 1 Communication Committee M
Rituals – of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of – Michigan – and those of the General Grand Chapter of Royal – Arch Masons, International. HP Officer-elect may drop their hands and be seated, High Priest-elect will arise. HP Right Excellent Grand Captain of the Host, you will present the High Priest-elect for installation.
The Most Excellent Grand Chapter Of Royal Arch Masons Of Colorado PROCEEDINGS Of the 144th ANNUAL CONVOCATION Donald E. Nichols Most Excellent Grand High Priest September 7, 2018. 144th Annual Conclave 2 OFFICERS OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF COLORADO 2017-2018
In 1795 an attempt was made to organize a Grand Royal Arch Chapter by three independent Blue Lodges in Philadelphia, which had been constituted by Lodges in Maryland and Georgia. The attempt was frustrated by the Provincial Grand Lodge, but the attempt prompted the Grand Lodge to sponsor a Grand Chapter. The record shows their comments as follows:
No. 1 Interested in Japanese society, wanted to live in Japan 60.8% No. 2 Wanted to study the Japanese language/Japanese culture 48.2% No. 3 Found education and research at Japanese institutions, etc. appealing 34.1% No. 4 Wanted to work in an occupation connected to Japan 24.5% No. 5 Wanted to come in contact with a different culture 23.7%
