1 GRAND LODGE FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF WASHINGTON Clinton Brown, Jr. Grand Secretary 4970 Bridgeport Way W University Place, WA 98467 (253) 625-7891 grandsecretary@freemason- wa.org March 25, 2019 To the Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge, F. & A. M. of Washington Dear Brethren: As provided in the Washington Masonic Code, this Booklet contains the following information regarding business to be conducted at the 162 nd Annual Communication to be held in Bremerton, Washington on June 14 and 15, 2019. 1. Resolutions. Resolutions received in accordance with WMC, Sec. 5.06 B.L. were referred to the Code Commission and then to the appropriate Standing Committees, whose reports, received by press time concerning the same, are appended thereto. Some final reports regarding some Resolutions will be made at the Annual Communication by the appropriate Standing Committee. 2. Grand Lodge General Fund Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 is included. 3. Statements of Availability. As provided by WMC, Sec. 2.04 B.L., those members of Grand Lodge who have indicated their availability to serve as Junior Grand Warden or Grand Secretary. 4. Statements of Availability. As provided by WMC, Sec. 10.02 B.L., those members of Grand Lodge who have indicated their availability to serve as Trustee on the Washington Masonic Charities Board. 5. Statements of Availability. As provided by WMC, Sec. 8.27 B.L., those members of Grand Lodge who have indicated their availability to serve as Trustee on the Washington Masonic Grand Lodge Building Association Board. Fraternally, Clinton M. Brown, Jr. Grand Secretary
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GRAND LODGE
FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS
OF WASHINGTON
Clinton Brown, Jr. Grand Secretary
4970 Bridgeport Way W University Place, WA 98467
(253) 625-7891 grandsecretary@freemason-
wa.org
March 25, 2019 To the Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge, F. & A. M. of Washington Dear Brethren: As provided in the Washington Masonic Code, this Booklet contains the following information regarding business to be conducted at the 162nd Annual Communication to be held in Bremerton, Washington on June 14 and 15, 2019. 1. Resolutions. Resolutions received in accordance with WMC, Sec. 5.06 B.L. were referred to the Code Commission
and then to the appropriate Standing Committees, whose reports, received by press time concerning the same, are appended thereto. Some final reports regarding some Resolutions will be made at the Annual Communication by the appropriate Standing Committee.
2. Grand Lodge General Fund Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 is included.
3. Statements of Availability. As provided by WMC, Sec. 2.04 B.L., those members of Grand Lodge who have
indicated their availability to serve as Junior Grand Warden or Grand Secretary.
4. Statements of Availability. As provided by WMC, Sec. 10.02 B.L., those members of Grand Lodge who have indicated their availability to serve as Trustee on the Washington Masonic Charities Board.
5. Statements of Availability. As provided by WMC, Sec. 8.27 B.L., those members of Grand Lodge who have
indicated their availability to serve as Trustee on the Washington Masonic Grand Lodge Building Association Board.
Fraternally,
Clinton M. Brown, Jr. Grand Secretary
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RESOLUTION
NUMBER TO AMEND SUBJECT VOTE
REQUIRED PAGE
2018-1 Carry-Over
Standard Work Freemasons
Guide
To provide the optional use of additional language in the Apron lecture.
2/3 6
2018-7 Carry-Over
Sec. 8 of the Washington
Masonic Code
To implement Grand Master’s recommendation to make the Legislative Task Force, a Standing Committee of the Grand Lodge.
Simple Majority
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2018-12 Carry-Over
Sec. 12.02 B.L. To implement Grand Master’s recommendation to allow Washington Masonic Charities to conduct annual appeals.
Simple Majority
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2019-1 Sec. 6.01 D Const.
To allow electronic format of the Standard Work as printed.
90% 11
2019-2 Sec. 6.01 B Const.
To allow the Secretary or Secretary-Treasurer of each Lodge to optionally have a plain English copy of the Standard Work.
90% 12
2019-3 Sec. 17.21 B.L.
To add recognition pins for fifteen (15) and twenty (20) year members to the length of membership recognition program.
3/4 14
2019-4 Sec. 15.11 B.L. and Standard
Work and Freemason’s
Guide Addenda Pg. 5-4.
To retract the words "of a rectangular shape", from the description of aprons available to be worn in Washington from the Washington Masonic Code Sec. 15.11 B.L. and "(rectangular)", from the Standard Work and Freemason's Guide Addenda Page 5-4.
90% 15
2019-5 Sec. 29.03 To implement Grand Master’s Recommendation No. 1, to revise Sec. 29.03 B.L., of the Washington Masonic Code to remove language requiring a written transcript of the proceedings of the Grand Lodge Trial Committee.
3/4 17
2019-6 Sec. 8 of the Washington
Masonic Code
To implement Grand Master’s Recommendation No. 2 to codify the incorporation of the Kane Masonic Cemetery of Washington, Inc.
3/4 19
2019-7 Sec. 7.03 B.L. To implement the Grand Master’s Recommendation No. 3 to ensure adequate funds are available to support the Grand Lodge Budget.
3/4 20
2019-8 Sec. 8 of the Washington
Masonic Code
To implement Grand Master’s Recommendation No. 4, to make the Real Estate Advisory Committee, a Standing Committee of the Grand Lodge.
3/4 22
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RESOLUTION
NUMBER TO AMEND SUBJECT VOTE
REQUIRED
PAGE
2019-9 Sec. 7.03 B.L. To implement Grand Master’s Recommendation No. 5 to make the funding for Grand Lodge consistent with the spending policy adopted by the Finance Committee and approved by the Executive Committee.
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FINANCIAL
Proposed General Fund Income Budget 24
Proposed Grand Lodge Operating Budget 25
STATEMENTS OF AVAILABILITY
Junior Grand Warden
Charles Compton Jr. 27
Darel Maxfield Sr. 28
Edward C. Woods 29
Grand Secretary
Clinton M. Brown Jr. 30
Trustee, Washington Masonic Charities
William R. Hubbard 31
Trustee, Washington Masonic Grand Lodge Building Association
Robert N. “Bob” Stromberg 32
Peter R. Waldrip 33
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Carry-Over Resolution 2018 – 1
To Amend the Standard Work and Freemason's Guide page 1-19
Statement of Purpose: To provide the optional use of language in the Apron lecture, further enhancing the glory and beauty of the presentation of this valued emblem of innocence and badge of a Mason. Resolution: Insert optional language in the Apron lecture presented to the newly obligated Entered Apprentice Mason. Whereas: The Washington Monitor and Freemasons Guide of 1917 contained optional language for the Apron lecture the second paragraph of which is part of Brother Albert Pike's Apron lecture, and Whereas: The current language in the current Apron lecture is part of Brother Albert Pike's Apron lecture and includes the optional portions as contained in the 1917 Guide; but does not include all of Pike's lecture, and Whereas: There is throughout the Washington Standard Work and Freemasons guide optional work that can be delivered to further enhance the valued lessons provided in the degree lectures and presentations, and Now, Therefore, be it Resolved, that the Apron Lecture contained on page 1-19 of the Standard Work and Freemasons Guide be amended to read as follows:
APRON
At the initiation of every candidate, he should be presented, as his own property, with a white lambskin apron. No substitute should be used. WM—M br, I nw pst y wt ths lambskin or white leather apron. lt is an emblem of innocence and the badge of a mason; more ancient than the Golden Fleece or Roman Eagle; and, when worthily worn, more honorable than the Star and Garter, or any other Order that could be conferred upon you, at this time, or at any future period, by King, Prince, Potentate, or any other person, except he be a Mason. lt is hoped that you will wear this emblem with equal pleasure to yourself and honor to the Fraternity. [OPTIONAL] - It may be that, in the years to come, upon your head shall rest the laurel wreaths of victory; pendant from your breast may hang jewels fit to grace the diadem of an eastern potentate; yea, more than these; for with the coming light your ambitious feet may tread round after round the ladder that leads to fame in our mystic circle, and even the purple of our Fraternity may rest upon your honored shoulders; but never again by mortal hands, never again until your enfranchised spirit shall have passed upward and inward through the gates of pearl, shall any honor so distinguished, so emblematic of purity and all perfection, be bestowed upon you as this, which I now confer.
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It is yours; yours to wear throughout an honorable life and, at your death, to be placed upon the coffin that shall contain your mortal remains, and be with them laid in their final resting-place. Let its pure and spotless surface be to you an ever-present reminder of a purity of life and rectitude of conduct, a never-ending inspiration for nobler deeds, for higher thoughts, for greater achievements; and when at last your weary feet shall have come to the end of life's toilsome journey, may the record of your life and actions be as pure and spotless as this fair emblem. [OPTIONAL] - and when your trembling soul shall stand naked and alone before the great white throne, there to receive judgment for the deeds done while here in the body, may it be your portion to hear from Him who sitteth as Judge Supreme these welcome words: 'Well done, thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.'" Take it, cry it t th SW i t W wh wl tc yhw t wr it as an EA1VI. (WM to E, SD an C to W.) No Further changes
Respectfully Submitted,
Washington Lodge, No. 4 Thomas Clark, Worshipful Master Michael Bishop, Secretary
Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence. This Resolution is consistent with Masonic Law and Usage and is ready for consideration by Grand Lodge. The Committee expresses no opinion as to the wisdom of the changes this Resolution proposes. As this Resolution is a carry-over Constitutional Amendment it requires a 2/3 favorable vote for adoption.
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Carry-Over Resolution 2018 - 7
To Amend Sec. 8.01 B.L & 8.13 B.L.
Statement of Purpose: To implement Grand Master’s Recommendation No. 2, to make the Legislative Task Force, a Standing Committee of the Grand Lodge.
Resolution: To add to Chapter 8 of the Washington Masonic Code (WMC), the Legislative Task Force.
Whereas: The Legislative Task Force has been part of the Grand Lodge organization for over three (3) years, and
Whereas: Sec. 8.22 B.L. of the Washington Masonic Code states …“Special Committees whose duties and functions are continued for three successive years following their institution, beginning with the conclusion of the 1995 Annual Communication, shall be reviewed thereafter at the Annual Communication following the third anniversary of their creation and Grand Lodge may choose to make such committees Standing Committees or abolish them.”, and
Now, Therefore, be it Resolved, that Sec. 8.01 B.L. be amended to read as follows,
Sec. 8.01 B.L. Standing Committees. A. thru K. (No Change)
L. Legislative Task Force
Re-letter M. thru T.
Sec. 8.02 B.L. thru Sec. 8.13 B.L. (No Change)
Be it Further Resolved, that Sec. 8.13 B.L., be added to read as follows:
Sec. 8.13 B.L. Legislative Task Force. The Committee shall:
A. Research bills and other legislative activities during the Washington State Legislative Session and communicate the Grand Lodge stance by direct communication with Legislators and their staff and by testimony before committees.
B. Promote positive relations between Lodges and Washington State elected officials. C. Promote a positive relationship between the Grand Lodge and the Washington State legislators
to create mutual communication on upcoming bills or possibly draft bills that affect the Masonic Fraternity.
D. Promote education on our civic duties in the Lodges via programs and presentations
Re-number Sec. 8.14 B.L. thru Sec. 8.26 B.L.
Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence. This Resolution is consistent with Masonic Law and Usage and is ready for consideration by Grand Lodge. The Committee expresses no opinion as to the wisdom of the changes this Resolution proposes. As this Resolution is a carry-over By-Law amendment it requires a majority of favorable votes for adoption.
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Carry-Over Resolution 2018 – 12
To Amend Sec. 12.02 B.L. Statement of Purpose: To implement the Grand Master’s Recommendation No. 7 to allow Washington Masonic Charities to conduct annual appeals. Resolution: To remove the requirement to obtain prior approval from the Grand Master for Washington Masonic Charities to conduct annual appeals from Lodges and Masons in Washington.
Whereas: Sec. 12.02 B.L. prohibits Lodges from reading requests for funds in Lodge without prior approval of the Grand Master, and,
Whereas: Sec. 12.02 B.L., also, prohibits the use of the Grand Lodge mailing list for business purposes, and,
Whereas: in 2013, the Grand Lodge authorized the creation of Washington Masonic Charities as a public charity, and,
Whereas: Grand Masters have historically granted to Washington Masonic Charities permission to send letters to the Lodges requests for contributions, and,
Whereas: it is normal for public charities to make annual appeals to selected persons and groups hoping for contributions to support their activities.
Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved that Section 12.02 B.L. be amended as follows:
Sec. 12.02 B.L. Business or Begging Letters.
A. No Lodge shall: 1. Issue, furnish or endorse any letter or document to any person whomsoever, or to any
organization to be used for business or begging purposes, 2. Solicit monetary assistance or donations of money for any purpose whatsoever, by
circular letter or otherwise, from any Lodge or Mason in this or any other Jurisdiction, or from the general public; or
3. Entertain or permit to be read in Lodge any begging letter from Masons or Lodges of other Jurisdictions or from other sources, unless such letter or document shall have received the approval of the Grand Lodge or the Grand Master of this Jurisdiction, which approval shall appear on the face of such letter.
B. No Mason shall circulate in any Lodge a petition asking for financial aid for any matter or thing not of a strictly Masonic nature; and
C. The elective Grand Lodge officers shall not use the Grand Lodge mailing list for any commercial purpose whatsoever or engage themselves in any professional fund-raising enterprise whatsoever, without first obtaining the consent of Grand Lodge at the Annual Communication. Policies for usage are:
1. Grand Lodge authorization for fund raising enterprises and the use of the Grand Lodge mailing list shall be renewed annually at the annual Communication,
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2. Use of the Grand Lodge mailing list, or portions thereof, by Masonic Family organizations other than Grand Lodge 501(c) 10 (1, 2, and 3) may be allowed for a fee established and approved by the Grand Master; and
3. Authorization of the Grand Lodge mailing list for use by Masonic Family organizations is limited exclusively to the purposes of promoting membership and Fraternal communication between bodies and that no commercial or fund-raising use, charitable or otherwise, may be made of it whatsoever.
D. This Section 12.02 B.L. shall not apply to Washington Masonic Charities’ Annual Appeal letters to the Lodges in Washington or the use of the Grand Lodge Mailing list by Washington Masonic Charities.
Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence. This Resolution is consistent with Masonic Law and Usage and is ready for consideration by Grand Lodge. The Committee expresses no opinion as to the wisdom of the changes this Resolution proposes. As this Resolution is a carry-over By-Law amendment it requires a majority of favorable votes for adoption.
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Resolution 2019 - 1
To Amend Sec. 6.01 D. Const.
Statement of Purpose: To allow electronic format of the Standard Work as printed. Resolution: Currently the Washington Masonic Code states that booklets may be purchased by any member. It does not state that this booklet is only available in hard copy. This resolution would provide the option of receiving an electronic format of the booklet. Whereas: The current Washington Masonic Code does not approve or deny electronic copies of the Standard Work, and Now, Therefore, be it Resolved, that Section 6.01 Const. be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 6.01 Const. Standard Work.
Subsections A-C (No Change)
D. Booklets authorized by this chapter shall be sold only to members of Constituent Lodges at a price not to exceed twenty-five percent (25%) above the cost of printing or in a secure electronic format.
Subsections E-F (No Change)
Respectfully Submitted,
Sultan-Monroe Lodge No. 160 Andre DeWald, Worshipful Master Jack Houston, Secretary Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence. This Resolution is consistent with Masonic Law and Usage and is ready for consideration by Grand Lodge. The Committee expresses no opinion as to the wisdom of the changes this Resolution proposes. As this Resolution is a Constitutional Amendment it requires a 90 percent affirmative vote for adoption. Report of the Committee on Finance. The Committee on Finance, to whom this resolution was referred, has determined that the cost of this proposal, if any, would be nominal. Report of the Committee on Technology. The Committee on Technology, to whom this resolution was referred has determined that while measures can be taken to “secure” any electronic media, the electronic version, like printed books, are still subject to being stolen or hacked. Additionally, while it may be possible to have a secured document portal, the necessity to have restricted access may limit membership’s easy access to the digital files thus defeating the intent of the resolution.
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Resolution 2019 - 2
To Amend Sec. 6.01 B. Const.
Statement of Purpose: To allow the Secretary or Secretary-Treasurer of each Lodge to optionally have a plain English copy of the Standard Work.
Resolution: To include the optional issue of numbered plain English copies of the Standard Work to each Secretary or Secretary-Treasurer of a Lodge, upon request.
Whereas: The current provision under Subsection B provides "The Grand Secretary is authorized to make copies of the Standard Work in plain English, including the Esoteric Work, available for use by the Grand Lecturer, elected Grand Lodge Officers, and by Deputies of the Grand Master in their several Districts…” and Whereas: The present Washington Masonic Code requires that the Esoteric Work be printed in cipher, and
Whereas: There are various interpretations as to the meaning of cipher coding, and
Whereas: The plain English version of the Standard Work is available to only a limited group of individuals, and
Whereas: The Deputy of the Grand Master is not always available at a Stated or Special Communication to consult on proper wording of the Ritual, and
Whereas: The Lodge Secretary or Secretary-Treasurer is already a trusted officer of the Lodge, and
Now, Therefore, be it Resolved, that Sec 6.01 Const. be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 6.01 Const. Standard Work.
Subsection A (No Change)
B. The Grand Secretary is authorized to make copies of the Standard Work in plain English, including the Esoteric Work, available for use by the Grand Lecturer, elected Grand Lodge Officers, (and-by) Deputies of the Grand Master in their several Districts, and by the Secretary or Secretary-Treasurer of each Lodge in the Jurisdiction, at their option, subject to the following:
1. (No Change) 2. Each copy of the Standard Work issued to the Grand Lecturer, elected
Grand Lodge Officers, (and) each Deputy of the Grand Master and optionally to each Lodge Secretary or Secretary-Treasurer shall be under their direct supervision at all times. It will not be loaned to anyone; and Rev. 2010
3. (No Change) Subsections C, D, E and F (No Change)
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Respectfully Submitted,
Port Orchard-John Paul Jones Lodge No. 98
Thomas A. Boslaugh, Worshipful Master Kelly L. Combs, Secretary
Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence. This Resolution is consistent with Masonic Law and Usage and is ready for consideration by Grand Lodge. The Committee expresses no opinion as to the wisdom of the changes this Resolution proposes. As this Resolution is a Constitutional Amendment it requires a 90 percent affirmative vote for adoption. Report of the Committee on Finance. The Committee on Finance, to whom this resolution was referred, has determined that this proposal will result in added costs for printing additional copies of the standard work. This can be offset by charging a fee equivalent to the cost of printing to each Lodge that orders a copy.
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Resolution 2019 - 3
To Amend Sec. 17.21 A. B.L. Statement of Purpose: To add recognition pins for fifteen (15) and twenty (20) year members to the length of membership recognition program. Resolution: To start the recognition program at ten (10) years and for each additional five (5) years of service thereafter. Whereas: We currently recognize ten (10) year and twenty-five (25) year and every five (5) years after twenty-five (25) years for membership in the Fraternity. It is only proper that fifteen (15) year and twenty (20) year membership be added for consistency, and Now, Therefore, be it Resolved, that Sec. 17.21 B.L. be amended to read as follows: Sec. 17.21 B.L. Length of Membership Recognition.
A. Length of membership in the Masonic Fraternity may be recognized for ten (10) (and twenty-five) years and for each five (5) year increment after (twenty-five) ten (10) years. Each Mason who shall have been affiliated with a Lodge in this Jurisdiction, or one or more Lodges of Jurisdictions recognized by the Grand Lodge of Washington, for an eligible period of time from the date he was enrolled as a Master Mason, may be presented with the appropriate card and lapel emblem of uniform design as approved by the Grand Master and Grand Secretary. The card and lapel emblem shall be supplied to the Lodges of this Jurisdiction at cost. Rev. 2010
Subsections B-F (No Change)
Respectfully Submitted,
Daylight Lodge No. 232
Eric Wright, Worshipful Master Steven Harrell, Secretary Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence. This Resolution is consistent with Masonic Law and Usage and is ready for consideration by Grand Lodge. The Committee expresses no opinion as to the wisdom of the changes this Resolution proposes. As this Resolution is a By-Law Amendment, it requires a 3/4 affirmative vote for adoption. Report of the Committee on Finance. The Committee on Finance, to whom this resolution was referred, has determined that while this proposal will involve an initial cost for the production of pins, this can be offset by charging a minimal fee for each.
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Resolution 2019 - 4
To Amend Sec. 15.11 B.L. and Standard Work and Freemason's Guide Addenda Page 5-4
Statement of Purpose: To retract the words "of a rectangular shape", from the description of aprons available to be worn in Washington from the Washington Masonic Code Sec. 15.11 B.L. and "(rectangular)", from the Standard Work and Freemason's Guide Addenda Page 5-4.
Resolution: The words "of a rectangular shape" are an addition to the Washington Masonic Code, Sec. 15.11 B.L. in 2012. This resolution is to permit members the choice to have rounded or perfectly square cornered aprons.
Whereas: A rounded-cornered apron is similar to that worn by George Washington, and
Whereas: The width and breath of an apron will remain fifteen inches wide and thirteen inches deep, and
Whereas: This change allows members the option for increased flexibility with Officers, Past Masters and members aprons, and
Now, Therefore, be it Resolved, that Section 15.11 B.L. be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 15.11 B.L. Jewels and Aprons. The jewels of Lodge Officers shall be of silver or of white metal, to be worn as a badge on the left breast or suspended from a blue velvet collar, or satin collar, or blue cord, which may be trimmed appropriately with silver lace and silver thread emblem or with silver or white metal chain collar on blue velvet or satin backing. Rev. 2015 The jewels of a Past Master and of the officers of a Lodge are:
Past Master - the Blazing Sun within the Compasses extended on a Quadrant, Master - the Square, Senior Warden - the Level, Junior Warden - the Plumb, Treasurer - the Crossed Keys, Secretary - the Crossed Pens, Secretary-Treasurer - the Crossed Pens (same as Secretary), Chaplain - the Bible which may be within a Circle, Marshal - the Baton or Crossed Batons which may be in a Square, Senior Deacon - the Square and Compasses united with a Sun, Junior Deacon - the Square and Compasses united with a Moon, Stewards - the Cornucopia which may be in a Circle, Musician - the Lyre which may be in a Circle, and Tyler - the Sword or the Crossed Swords.
The Deacons' and Stewards' rods shall be surmounted by the proper jewels in silver or white metal. The Deacons' rods shall be blue; the Stewards' rods shall be white.
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The officers' aprons shall be white and should be of lambskin, or simulated lambskin, approximately
fifteen inches wide and thirteen inches deep (of a rectangular shape) and may have a blue lining and edging, with the respective emblems thereon. The aprons may also be adorned with the Lodge number, "all seeing eye", or other appropriate Masonic emblem. Adornments to the aprons should be of a matching color to the edging, but may include silver or gold highlights.
Past Master Aprons should conform to the qualities of the Officers' aprons, but with additional
latitude to adornment, and color (to exclude purple). Rev. 2015
Be it Further Resolved, that Standard Work and Freemason's Guide Addenda Page 5-4 (Apron) be amended to read as follows:
Apron The Apron of a Master Mason should be a plain white lambskin apron, approximately fifteen inches
wide by thirteen inches deep (rectangular) and may have a sky-blue lining and edging. No other color is allowable. Officers and Past Masters may have the emblems of their rank on their aprons. Rev. 2011
At the initiation of every candidate, he should be presented, as his own property, with a white lambskin rectangular apron which shall be worn by the candidate during all three of his degrees. No substitute should be used.
Respectfully Submitted,
Esoterika Lodge No. 316
Ken Lane, Jr., Worshipful Master Jeff Lane, Secretary
Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence. This Resolution is consistent with Masonic Law and Usage and is ready for consideration by Grand Lodge. The Committee expresses no opinion as to the wisdom of the changes this Resolution proposes. As this Resolution is a Standard Work Amendment it requires a 90 percent affirmative vote for adoption.
Report of the Committee on Finance. The Committee on Finance, to whom this resolution was referred, has determined that there would be a nominal cost for re-printing the modified pages of the impacted publications.
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Resolution 2019 - 5
To Amend Sec. 29.03 B.L. Statement of Purpose: To implement Grand Master’s Recommendation No. 1, to revise Sec. 29.03 B.L., of the Washington Masonic Code to do away with the unnecessary time and expense of preparing a written transcript of the proceedings of the Grand Lodge Trial Committee. Resolution: To remove the requirement of a written transcript of the proceedings of the Grand Lodge Trial Committee be prepared and transmitted to the Committee on Grievances and Appeals following a judgment. Whereas: The Washington Masonic Code allows all proceedings of the Grand Lodge Trial Committee be recorded by audio and /or video, and Whereas: This eliminates the necessity to prepare a written transcript, because a copy of the audio and video recordings of the proceedings can be used for review by the Committee on Grievances and Appeals, and Whereas: The use of a professional court stenographer to expedite rapid and accurate transcriptions can result in a significant cost expenditure by Grand Lodge, and Whereas: The Committee on Grievances and Appeals responses to appeals or actions by the Grand Master or the Grand Lodge Trial Committee are contingent on the availability of the information from such proceedings, and Whereas: Video and audio recordings would result in instant availability of the trial proceedings and would be a more accurate depiction of what occurred at the proceeding, and Whereas: All other references to transcription have been previously removed from the Code, and Now, Therefore, be it Resolved, that Sec. 29.03 B.L., be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 29.03 B. L. Referral After an Appeal. In case of an appeal of the Grand Lodge Trial Committee’s judgement
or of suspension by the Grand Master, all records, including audio and video recordings, of the proceedings shall be referred to the Committee on Grievances and Appeals who shall report the facts with their recommendation to the Grand Lodge at the next Annual Communication for its action.
All recorded testimony shall be (transcribed and) certified by the Chairman and Secretary of the Grand Lodge Trial Committee. Rev. 2017
Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence. This Resolution is consistent with Masonic Law and Usage and is ready for consideration by Grand Lodge. The Committee expresses no opinion as to the wisdom of the changes this Resolution proposes. As this Resolution is a By-Law Amendment, it requires a 3/4 affirmative vote for adoption.
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Report of the Committee on Finance. The Committee on Finance, to whom this resolution was referred, has determined that this would involve a substantial cost saving for each trial. Professional transcription services can cost as much as $1 per minute of transcription or more. Washington State Courts rarely, if ever, require a written transcript so having this requirement is unnecessary.
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Resolution 2019 - 6
To Add Sec 8.28 B.L.
Statement of Purpose: To Implement Grand Master’s Recommendation No. 2 to codify the incorporation of the Kane Masonic Cemetery of Washington, Inc.
Resolution: This resolution will define who and how the Trustees are elected and/or appointed to serve on the Board.
Whereas: The Grand Lodge and William Renton Lodge No. 29 have managed the Kane Masonic Cemetery for many years, and
Whereas: It recently came to our attention that cemeteries must be incorporated, and
Whereas: The Grand Lodge has formed Kane Masonic Cemetery of Washington, Inc. as a non-profit cemetery corporation, and
Now, Therefore, be it Resolved, that Sec. 8.28 B.L. be added to read as follows:
Sec. 8.28 B.L. Kane Masonic Cemetery of Washington, Inc. The Board of Trustees for Kane Masonic Cemetery of Washington, Inc. will be composed of the Senior Grand Warden, Junior Grand Warden, one (1) Master Mason appointed by William Renton Lodge No. 29, and two (2) Master Masons elected at the Annual Communication of Grand Lodge.
The initial terms of one (1) elected trustee shall be one (1) year and the initial term of the second trustees shall be two (2) years. Thereafter, the term of an elected trustee shall be two (2) years.
In the event of a vacancy, the Board will elect a replacement and that position shall be filled subject to the election of Grand Lodge Officers at the subsequent Annual Communication. The corporation is governed by the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws.
Each year, prior to September 1st, any Master Mason can file a written resume with the Grand Lodge of Washington to serve as Trustee on the Kane Masonic Cemetery of Washington, Inc. Board. Only one (1) trustee will be elected unless more than one (1) vacancy must be filled. If no Master Mason files for the position the Grand Master may appoint a Master Mason to fill a vacancy.
Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence. This Resolution is consistent with Masonic Law and Usage and is ready for consideration by Grand Lodge. The Committee expresses no opinion as to the wisdom of the changes this Resolution proposes. As this Resolution is a By-Law Amendment, it requires a 3/4 affirmative vote for adoption.
Report of the Committee on Finance. No financial impact.
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Resolution 2019 - 7
To Amend Sec. 7.03 B.L. Statement of Purpose: To implement the Grand Master’s Recommendation No. 3 to ensure adequate funds are available to support the Grand Lodge Budget. Resolution: To increase the annual Grand Lodge assessment charged for each chargeable member and stabilize the funding of Grand Lodge.
Whereas: The total number of chargeable members has declined by 35.47% over the last eight years both through attrition and the passage of Resolution 2015-7, and
Whereas: Over the last eight years, 53.4% of our funding has come from the General Fund Fee and 31.5% has come from the Per Capita Assessment, and
Whereas: The proportion of funding from the General Fund Fee has been increasing from year to year and the proportion of funding the Per Capita Assessment has been declining due to the decline in chargeable members, and
Whereas: Growth in the market value of our investments between 2011 and 2017 has enabled us to more than offset the decline in income from chargeable members, and
Whereas: The Grand Lodge Budget has only increased a total of 15.8% between 2011 and 2018 (1.98% per year). This is in line with the average rate of inflation of 1.5% per year. The Budget that is currently being proposed for FYE 2020 represents a .75% increase over the budget passed for FYE 2019, and
Whereas: The decline in the stock market in 2018 reduced the allowable General Fund Fees available for the 2019-2020 Grand Lodge Budget by 8.31%. This has resulted in a substantial deficit in the planned budget, and
Whereas: This change will allow us to reduce our dependence on General Fund Fees as a source of funding, and
Whereas: Chargeable membership is forecast to continue to decline, and
Whereas: The fiscal impact per assessable member is less than 3.5 cents per day, and
Now, Therefore, be it Resolved, that Section 7.03 B.L. be amended to read as follows:
Section 7.03 B.L. Revenue for the General Fund
A. Every Lodge shall pay into the treasury of the Grand Lodge in support of Grand Lodge general activities the following: Subsections 1-5 (No Change)
A sum to be set annually by the Grand Lodge [but not to exceed (twenty-eight dollars and no cents ($28.00)) forty dollars and no cents ($40.00)] for each enrolled Master Mason, except those whose dues are remitted or not required
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for any reason. One dollar ($1.00) shall be designated for contribution to each of the following organizations: the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association, Washington/Idaho International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, Job’s Daughters International of Washington and Washington Order of DeMolay. The exceptions are: Rev. 2017
Subsections a-g (No Change)
Subsection A (7) (No Change)
Subsections B - D (No Change)
Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence. This Resolution is consistent with Masonic Law and Usage and is ready for consideration by Grand Lodge. The Committee expresses no opinion as to the wisdom of the changes this Resolution proposes. As this Resolution is a By-Law Amendment, it requires a 3/4 affirmative vote for adoption. Report of the Committee on Finance. The Committee on Finance, to whom this resolution was referred, has reviewed the same and comments as follows. If enacted, this resolution will do two things. It will eliminate the projected deficit shown in the proposed 2019-2020 budget. It will also allow a reduction in the projected fee to be charged to the Life Membership Fund for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. The impact of this proposal in future years will depend on the conditions existing at the time.
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Resolution 2019-8
To Amend Chapter 8 B.L.
Statement of Purpose: To implement Grand Master’s Recommendation No. 4, to make the Real Estate Advisory Committee, a Standing Committee of the Grand Lodge.
Resolution: To add Sec. 8.21 B.L. of the Washington Masonic Code (WMC), the Real Estate Advisory Committee.
Whereas: The Real Estate Advisory Committee has been part of the Grand Lodge organization for over three (3) years, and
Whereas: Sec. 8.23 B.L. of the Washington Masonic Code states …“Special Committees whose duties and functions are continued for three successive years following their institution, beginning with the conclusion of the 1995 Annual Communication, shall be reviewed thereafter at the Annual Communication following the third anniversary of their creation and Grand Lodge may choose to make such committees Standing Committees or abolish them.”, and
Now, Therefore, be it Resolved, that Sec. 8.01 B.L., be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 8.01 B.L. Standing Committees. A. thru S. (No Change)
T. Real Estate Advisory
T. thru U re-lettered
Sec. 8.02 B.L. thru Sec. 8.20 B.L. (No Change)
Be it Further Resolved, that Sec. 8.21 B.L., be added to read as follows:
Sec. 8.21 B.L. Real Estate Advisory. The Committee shall:
A. Advise Lodges and Title Holding Corporations regarding purchase and sale of properties, B. Assist the Grand Lodge and Lodges in the management and maintenance of owned properties, C. Assist Title Holding Corporations with rental and facility use agreements, and D. Perform all other real estate related duties as assigned.
Re-number Sec. 8.21 B.L. thru Sec. 8.27 B.L.
Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence. This Resolution is consistent with Masonic Law and Usage and is ready for consideration by Grand Lodge. The Committee expresses no opinion as to the wisdom of the changes this Resolution proposes. As this Resolution is a By-Law Amendment, it requires a 3/4 affirmative vote for adoption. Report of the Committee on Finance. No financial impact.
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Resolution 2019-9
To Amend Sec. 7.03 B.L.
Statement of Purpose: To implement Grand Master’s Recommendation No. 5 to make the funding for Grand Lodge consistent with the spending policy adopted by the Finance Committee and approved by the Executive Committee.
Resolution: To amend Sec. 7.03 B.L. to calculate the maximum fee charged to various funds maintained by the Grand Lodge based on a five-year average value.
Whereas: Currently Sec. 7.03 B.L. provides that the General Fund will receive a maximum of a percentage of the value of other funds on December 31, and
Whereas: This calculation can result in variations that are unexpected due to fluctuations in the stock market such as occurred in November and December of 2018, and
Whereas: The Finance Committee developed a spending policy that provides for averaging the value of the funds over a five-year period so that changes in market value are leveled out, and
Whereas: Adopting a similar approach to the funding for the General Fund will similarly level out changes in the amount available to operate Grand Lodge, and
Now, Therefore, be it Resolved that Section 7.03 B.L. be amended to read as follows:
Section 7.03 B.L. Revenue for the General Fund.
Subsection A-B (No Change)
C. The General Fund shall receive annually from each Grand Lodge Fund, with the exception of the Grand Lodge Self Insurance Fund and the Endowed Life Membership Fund, a maximum of two percent (2%) of the fund’s average fair market value as established at the close of business on the last day of each of the previous five (5) (the) calendar years. The Endowed Life Membership Fund shall be charged no more than one percent (1%) (on the date specified above) of the fund’s average fair market value as established at the close of business on the last day of each of the previous five (5) calendar years. Billing for the care and welfare of the Masonic Retirement Center Residents will be satisfied prior to the two percent (2%) assessment being charged to the Masonic Home Endowment Fund and the fee will not invade the Fund’s principal; and
Subsections D (No Change)
Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence. This Resolution is consistent with Masonic Law and Usage and is ready for consideration by Grand Lodge. The Committee expresses no opinion as to the wisdom of the changes this Resolution proposes. As this Resolution is a By-Law Amendment, it requires a 3/4 affirmative vote for adoption. Report of the Committee on Finance. The Committee on Finance, to whom this resolution was referred, has reviewed the same and comments as follows. If adopted this resolution changes the methodology used to calculate the fees Grand Lodge can assess to the various funds based on market value. The five-year average methodology tends to mute out extreme variations in fund values which results in more stable values against which fees can be assessed.
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Proposed Grand Lodge of Washington General Fund Income Budget
Sale of Supplies / Postage $ 43,533.19 $ 34,947.26 $ 41,944.86 $ 41,944.86 $ 41,944.86 General Fund Endowment $ 95.80 $ 35.24 $ 29.02 $ 29.02 $ - George Washington Memorial
Order of DeMolay, Senior DeMolay Bremerton Chapter1963 International Order of Rainbow for Girls, Manette #94, Rainbow Dad several times and Board member 20 years+, Grand Cross of Color Honored 1995 West Sound Lodge of Past Masters Right Worshipful Master 2010, 2016 Order of Eastern Star, Reliance Chapter #70, Worthy Patron 2003, 2010, 2017 Grand Lodge Appointments Leadership Training Committee 2002-2006 Chairman 2 years Wardens Conference Team 2004-2008 Board Excellence Training Team 2004-2008 Deputy of the Grand Master District #12 2005-2007 Grand Lecturer 2006-2007 Chips Board of Directors 2008-2010 Masonic Home Endowment Committee 2011-2012 Special Deputy 2013-2014 Masonic Research and Education Committee Chairman 2013-2015 Proficiency in Lodge Management Administrator 2013-2019 Grand Master’s Achievement Award 2016 Grand Orator 2018-2019 Education Bachelor of Arts in Political Science 1972 Associate of Arts in Business 1970 Dale Carnegie Course Graduate 1983, Graduate Assistant for 5 years Professional 30+ years in Small Business management and Employee Training: Community St Paul’s Episcopal Church Bremerton: Vestry Member, Senior Warden, Lay Reader, and Eucharistic minister. Member 1964-present Toastmasters international Kitsap Morning Club Family Married to My Beautiful Twila for 48 years. Two children: Lena and Douglas and 7 Grand Children.
I have been a Mason almost all of my adult life. My father was initiated an Entered Apprentice Mason February 1940. He began his Masonic education long before I was born. It was apparent early in my life that there was something special about him and the way he treated all with whom he came in contact throughout his military career and afterwards, his civil engineering career. I didn’t know what it was until years later when I also asked and knocked on the door of the lodge. Masonry truly does make good men better. Throughout my Masonic life I have had the honor to meet and to know many inspiring men and Masons. I have learned from each and every one of them. I can never repay Masonry for all I have gained. I just want to do what I can to help others to learn and to grow.
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OFFICE OF JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN
DAREL MAXFIELD SR.
Mt Olympus Lodge #298
Initiated: September 22, 1971 Passed: November 19, 1971
Raised: January 12, 1972
Blue Lodge and Concordant bodies:
Mt. Olympus Lodge #298 Life Member Quilcene-Jefferson Lodge #107 Life Member Port Townsend #6 Port Angeles Lodge #69 Grand Mound Lodge #3 Victoria Columbia #1 BC & Y
The Scottish Rite The York Rite Bodies The International Order of Shiners The National Order of Sojourners The Camp Marvin Shields Heroes of '76 Benevolent and Protective Order Of The Elks ##2524 DeMolay
Offices Held: Master - 3 Sr Warden - 4 Jr Warden - 4 Secretary - 8 Chaplin - 1
Marshall- 1 Sr Deacon - 2 Jr Deacon - 1 OES Patron - 7 DeMolay Dad - 6 Master Councilor
Grand Lodge Offices: District Deputy - 5 Special Deputy - 1 Senior Gr Deacon -1 Jr Gr Stewart-1
Committee assignments: Leadership Training Committee 2004 -2005 Long Range Planning 2008 - 2011
Awards: Hiram Award x 2 Sojourner o f the year Award x2 Grand Masters Achievement Award DeMoly Legion of Honor. Grand Cross of Colors. (Rainbow) Grand Lodge Traveling man
I was born on April 9, 1943 in Enumclaw Washington into a Masonic Family. My father was a Mason, My mother was an Eastern Star member for 50 years. My Children have all followed in the Masonic Traditions well. My son is a Life Member of Mt. Olympus #298, My Son-in-law is a Member of Mt. Olympus #298, and my daughter is a Life Member of the Port Angeles chapter OES. I have been married twice. Both of my wives have passed. I have 2 children: a son and a daughter, by my first wife, whom I had to raise more or less by myself. That experience gave me a clear picture of the duties of both a husband and a wife when it comes to family issues. It also taught me to balance a family's health and welfare while meeting the demands of the Masonic Fraternity. "Finally my Brother, be faithful to the trust committed to your care, and manifest your fidelity to our principles; by a strict observance to the Constitution of our Fraternity; by adherence to the Ancient Landmarks, and by refusing to recommend anyone to a participation in our privileges, unless you have a strong reason to believe that, by a similar fidelity, he will reflect honor upon our Ancient Institution."
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OFFICE OF JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN
VW EDWARD C. WOODS
Lodges of Membership Harmony Lodge No. 18 Junior Steward 2008; Senior Steward 2009 Senior Warden 2010; Worshipful Master 2011 Secretary 2015 - Current Grand Lodge Appointments and Accomplishments Completion of Proficiency in Lodge Management Children Identification Programs – 2010-11 Deputy of the Grand Master for District 16 – 2013 -15 Special Deputy of the Grand Master – 2015 -18 Washington Masonic Grand Lodge Building Association
Secretary 2014 -15 and 2017 -18 President 2015 -17 and 2018 -19
Leadership Training (LLR, Deputy Resource Team) LLR and Deputy Resource Team – 2015 -17 Chairman 2017 - Current Trial Committee 2017 - Current Other Masonic Affiliations, Offices Held and Recognition Scottish Rite – Valley of Olympia - 32° KCCH Afifi Shriners – Tacoma WA - Potentate 2018 Education Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice – Corrections – Kaplan University – 2012 - Summa Cum Laude Professional Washington State Department of Corrections (25 years) – worked prisons as a Correctional Unit Supervisor. Currently working as a Management Analyst 5 with DOC Research Data and Analytics Unit at HQ.
-Twelve years Special Emergency Response Team (SWAT) with eight years as the Team Leader. -Department Incident Management Team (DIMT) – Emergency Management Operations Section Chief; respond to emergency incidents both internal and external to the Department of Corrections.
U.S. Army Reserves Personal I am married to my high school sweetheart and lovely lady Karolyn for 27 years. We have two wonderful kids my son Alex (26) and my daughter Kaitlin (22). I have a beautiful granddaughter Marilyn (5) and four of the greatest pups one could have. Masonic Philosophy I have enjoyed the many opportunities Masonry has afforded me. Masonry continues to shape who I am as a man, father, husband, employee and citizen. As Masons I believe we have a duty to hold ourselves to the highest standards and to apply the many lessons we are taught throughout our Masonic journey in all of our daily interactions. We should strenuously apply the tenants of Masonry exemplifying to our society how we all should treat one another in this complex and fast-moving world. I look forward to the opportunity to serve the greatest fraternity in the world ensuring Masonry remains the cornerstone of our society.
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RWB Clinton M. Brown, Jr. Statement of Availability-Grand Secretary
Grand Secretary 2018-current Assistant Grand Secretary 2017-2018 Assistant to the Grand Secretary 2016-2017 Deputy of the Grand Master 2015-2017 Long Range Planning Committee Chair 2018-current Secretary, Treasurer & Temple Board Governance 2016-current Grand Lodge Trial Committee 2014-2018 Research and Education Committee 2014-2016 Washington Masonic Grand Lodge Building Association
President 2014-2015; 2017-2018 Vice-President 2013-2014 Secretary 2015-2017
Other Masonic Affiliations, Offices Held and Recognition
Scottish Rite Valley of Olympia Afifi Temple Tacoma, WA Thurston Mason Shrine Club
President 2012 Vice President 2011 Secretary 2010
Grand Master’s Achievement Award 2018 Proficiency in Lodge Management 2011
Education
Bachelor of Arts – Political Science & Speech Communications-Houston Baptist University-1990 Juris Doctorate - South Texas College of Law- 1995
Background I practiced law in Houston, Texas as a Trial Lawyer for an Insurance Defense Firm. I still hold my Texas Bar License. I have been working in the Grand Lodge office since May 2016. I am currently married to Dr. Jane Geraci. We have been married for 25 years and have two beautiful daughters, Anna (15) and Abigail (13). In my spare time, I enjoy camping, playing guitar, model railroading and spending time with my family. I have enjoyed the opportunity to serve my Lodge and Grand Lodge over the past years.
WILLIAM R. HUBBARD SR. LODGE MEMBERSHIP Member of Quilcene-Jefferson Lodge # 107 Worshipful Master of Quilcene-Jefferson Lodge # 107 - 2013 Member of Franklin Lodge # 5 Member of Grand Mound Historic lodge # 3 Tumwater GRAND LODGE APPOINTMENTS Grand Lodge Finance Committee 2015 to current Grand Lodge Arrangements Committee 2016 to current OTHER MASONIC AFFILIATIONS & RECOGNITIONS Scottish Rite Bremerton Valley Knight Commander Court Of Honor (KCCH) Scottish Rite Sovereign Commander Fellow-2014 Chairman Membership Scottish Rite Bremerton Valley Chairman Scholarship Scottish Rite Bremerton Valley Scottish Rite Bremerton Valley- Finance Committee Found member Knights of St Andrew Bremerton Valley Scottish Rite Venerable Master Lodge of Perfection Proficiency in Lodge Management 2012 Nile Shrine- Mount Lake Terrace Masonic Outreach Ambassador Olympic Peninsula 2014- present COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Centrum Foundation- Port Townsend ACADEMICS AND CAREER
Education 1975–1980 University of Washington Seattle, Wash. • BA Political Science • Varsity Letterman Crew Team & USA National Team Representative • LUTCF, AMTC, CLTC, FMS (recruiting) Approved Licensing Instructor WA. • Spokane Area Economic Development Council – Member • Currently Hold Securities Licenses: 6,63,7,26,65
Career: Entered the working world after college in 1980 in the Insurance and Investment field. Held positions as Agent, Financial Advisor and District Manager with Farmers Insurance and University Securities. Responsible for Top line and bottom line results in all areas of operation including production, Service, Loss Ratio, Recruiting, Expense Control Budgets, Promotions, Training, and day to day operations covering five counties. Joined Prudential Financial as manager of Financial Services in 1999 to 2004. Achieved Registered Principal and Registered Investment Advisor during that time. Currently own and operate multiple agencies for investments and insurance. OTHER: Family: My wife, and best friend Betsy and I have three children and most recently 2 grandchildren. Faith, Hope, Charity are not just words from masonic work, they are words to live by and aspire towards. I enjoy the work as brothers striving towards a common goal of helping each other become better men as well as giving back to our brothers, our families, and our communities in need.
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Grand Lodge Building Association Robert N. “Bob” Stromberg
Lodges and Offices Genesis #305 (now Mill Creek #243 after merger with Robert Burns #243) Renaissance #312 Myrtle #108
WM four times in three Lodges SW four times in three Lodges JW four times in three Lodges JD
JS Chap Secretary twice in two Lodges
Grand Lodge Offices and Committees DDGM – District #7 2013-2015 Membership Development 2000-2001 Public Relations 2001-2002 Military and Veterans Services 2008-2010 Research and Education 2015-present Grand Lodge Building Association Board 2016-present
Masonic Recognition
Grand Master’s Achievement Award 2010-2011 Proficiency in Lodge Management 1993 50 year member 2016
Education
BS in Civil Engineering, US Military Academy MS in Electrical Engineering, Stanford University MS in Counselor Education, Long Island University
Professional 20 years active duty in the US Army Corps of Engineers, during which I managed all the Army National Guard facilities in Washington State for six years. After retiring from the Army, I spent thirty years in contract and construction management. My jobs took me to Russia, Japan, several states within the US and to Liberia in Africa. I was the leader or deputy of teams that managed projects up to $1 billion in value. This experience gives me a unique set of skills to serve on the Board of the Grand Lodge Building Association.
Family I have been married to Elvira for 51 years. We met on a blind date when I was a cadet. Our son is an MD and is the Medical Director of the Psychiatric unit of Presbyterian Hospitals in Albuquerque, NM.
Masonic Philosophy I grew up in a Masonic family and was very active in DeMolay. I am a past Dad Advisor. I petitioned for the degrees as soon as I turned 21. I have been blessed to be able to travel in foreign countries, work and receive Master’s wages. I have attended Lodge in Australia, Japan, Korea, Germany, four provinces in Canada, and too many US jurisdictions to count. As a cadet at West Point, I embraced the academy’s motto of “Duty, Honor, Country.” Masonry espouses the same sense of obligation to ethics and service.
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TRUSTEE – WASHINGTON MASONIC GRAND LODGE BUILDING ASSOCIATION TEMPLE BOARD
PETER R. WALDRIP
Masonic Member since August 2000 Port Angeles Lodge No. 69 – Home Lodge Mount Olympus Lodge No. 298 – Affiliated Lodge Treasurer – Port Angeles Lodge No. 69, 2002-2010 Temple Board – Port Angeles Lodge No. 69, 2001-present Worshipful Master– Port Angeles Lodge No. 69 (2014-15) Worshipful Master – Mount Olympus 298 (2016-17) Experience – Engineer at Rayonier, a commercial timber company for 38 years (1973-1978 & 1986 to present); keeping track of infrastructure, planning and executing budgets $3,500,000 worth of projects annually. Also in charge of land surveying, harvest planning and other engineering duties as assigned for 160,000 acres of forest land in the northwest portion of the Olympic Peninsula around the city of Forks, another $600,000 annual costs. I worked as civil engineer for Northwestern Territories Inc in Port Angeles for four years performing a variety of residential and commercial engineering projects (1982-1986). I also worked for the BLM performing Cadastral Land Surveys in Alaska (1979-1982) during time at OIT. Professional licenses include Professional Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor (retired) – no. 21597. Education includes Forestry Tech Degree from Peninsula College 1973 (2-yr degree), Survey Tech Degree (1980, tech degree) and Civil Engineering BS Degree (1982) both from Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Falls, Oregon. I received numerous other training throughout my various careers. I have extensive knowledge in managing projects throughout all phases, from planning, budgeting and execution; keeping within budgetary guidelines. I can use a variety of computer software in order to accomplish projects.
