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Proceedings of the Grand Council 2018-2019

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PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

GRAND COUNCIL

ROYAL & SELECT MASTERS

of

FLORIDA

ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY NINETH

ANNUAL GRAND ASSEMBLY

Glenn E. Chandler, Snr

M. I. GRAND MASTER

PRESIDING

John D. Pickford

GRAND MASTER

ELECTED

Held at Lake Mary, Florida

6 May, 2019 A. Dep. 3019


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GLENN E. CHANDLER SNR

GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL & SELECT MASTER

OF FLORIDA

MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER

2018-2019


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MASONIC RESUME

GLENN EDWIN CHANDLER SNR, OPC, KYGCH

Personal: Born Jacksonville, FL on December 12, 1950, to Walker Lamar

Chandler and Bessie Della Cloversettle. He attended public schools in Duval County. Married Janet Elaine Gragg on April 6, 1973. They have two

children: Glenn Junior, 35, Callie Elisabeth, 27, and four grandchildren.

Employed since 1977 at Independent Square in downtown Jacksonville as a Central Control Operator.

Masonic History: Raised May 14, 1974 in Woodstock Park Lodge No. 313 F & AM, W.M.-1994. Perpetual Member of Riverside Lodge No. 266 and W.M.

of Lewis A. Armistead Lodge No. 403 for 2014. Served as District Instructor

1991-1995; District Deputy Grand Master, 1996; W\Grand Orator, 1997. His Grand Oration was titled “Growing Up With Freemasonry”; Grand

Representative to South Dakota; Chairman of 11th & 12th Districts Masters &

Wardens Assn., 1993, and was chosen the 11th District Mason of the Year for 1997. Glenn is the Great, Great, Great Grandson of a Florida Freemason.

Chapter: Perpetual Member of the Jacksonville York Rite Bodies. Jacksonville Chapter No. 12, EHP-1996; Received Gold Key Award and was

appointed DDGHP for the Grand Chapter of RAM in 1997; appointed E.

Grand Sentinel on January 24, 1998; elected M.E. Grand High Priest on May 3, 2004; Ambassador to Florida for General Grand Chapter Royal Arch

Masons Intl., 2005-2008; Grand Representative to the Supreme Grand Chapter of Ireland; 14th year as E. Grand Historian for G. Chapter. Received

the General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons Intl., Ephraim Kirby Award

on June 17, 2017 at the Southeastern York Rite Conference.

Council: Hallmark Council No. 03, IM-2011; R.I. District Deputy Grand

Master (DDGM) 7th Cryptic District: 2011-2012. On April 25, 2012 he was installed as the Illustrious Grand Sentinel of the Grand Council of Royal &

Select Masters of Florida and is currently the Most Illustrious Grand Master.

Also on April 25th he received the Ish Sodi Award. Grand Representative to the Grand Council of Tennessee. C.M.M.R.F. Committee Member for Grand

Council.

Commandery: Past Eminent Commander of St. Augustine Commandery No.

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Representative to the Grand Commandery of South Dakota. Grand Master’s Club (2006, 2018 & 2019), Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc.

Allied & Appendant Orders: He is a Charter Member of Gateway Council No. 51, K.M and Past Excellent Chief 2016; Charter Member of River City

Forest No. 198, T.C.L. and was Grand Tall Cedar in 2009. Perpetual Member

of Jacksonville Scottish Rite Bodies, Life Member of Ozz Grotto, M.O.V.P.E.R., Monarch-1992, P.C.M. of Morocco Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S;

Awarded the Order of the Purple Cross (OPC) from the York Rite Sovereign

College of N.A. in 2006. Northeast Florida York Rite College No. 114, Preeminent Governor, 2012-13; Deputy Grand Governor for the State of


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Florida: 2014-2016, Right Eminently Distinguished Grand Governor of Florida: 2016-2018. Past Sovereign of St. Honore Conclave, Red Cross of

Constantine and is a Past Sovereign Master of Wilbur W. Masters, Jr. Council

No. 322, A.M.D; Knight of the Red Branch of Eri: Feb. 11, 2006; Order of Saint Lawrence the Martyr: February 11, 2005; Ye Antient Order of Corks:

February 11, 2005; Masonic Order of the Bath: February 12, 2005.

Currently Seventh Pillar of Kings of Kings Tabernacle No. XXV, Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests; Florida College of Masonic Rosicrucian’s and

currently Primus Ancient; appointed Herald in Saint Thomas of Acon Chapel

for 2018-2019; Dual member of Florida Priory No. 60, KYCH and is presently the Lodge Lecturer. Masonic Order of Athelstan: Consecrated

Senior Warden in Florida Court No. 131 on January 05, 2019. Knight York

Grand Cross of Honour With One Quadrant (KYGCH): Conferred: February

26, 2014; Knight York Grand Cross of Honour With Two Quadrants

(KYGCH): Conferred: January 23, 2019.

Masonic Memberships: MH-100 Club, Grand Masters Award Level; Life

Member of: The Philalethes Society, Royal Order of Scotland, Scottish Rite Research Society, Grand College of Rites, The George Washington Masonic

National Memorial Assn., Florida Lodge of Research, South Carolina

Masonic Research Society, and Southern California Research Lodge F & AM.

Non-Masonic Organizations: Depression Glass Club of Northeast Florida;

Titanic Historical Society; Benefactor Life Member of: The National Rifle Association. Life Member of the Lewis & Clark Trail Heritage Foundation,

Seminole Wars Historic Foundation, Jacksonville Genealogical Society, Kirby-Smith Camp No. 1209, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Captain J.J.

Dickison Chapter, Military Order of the Stars & Bars, Jacksonville Chapter-

Sons of the American Revolution, and The General Society of the War of 1812.

Florida Pioneer Descendant by virtue of establishing six different lineages of Florida Pioneer Ancestors that were settled in the Territory of East Florida

prior to statehood on March 3, 1845.


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GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL & SELECT MASTERS

OF FLORIDA OFFICERS 2018-2019

M. I. Grand Master……………..……………… Glenn E. Chandler Snr (3) Janet

5360 Redrac Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205-9603 …..…...….......... 904/781-7263

Email: [email protected] ………………….....…...…… Cell: 904/254-8155

R. I. Deputy Grand Master.………......…………….…. John D. Pickford (36) Doris

137 SW East Danville Circle, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953-5942 ………..…. 772/879-0030 Email: [email protected] …...…………......................…….....…… Cell: 772/341-9323

R. I. Grand Principal Conductor of Work…...…. Thomas J. Rawsthorne (30) Betty

114 Deer Pass, Havana, FL 32333-4664……………………….……….850/539-9537

Email: [email protected] …………………...…………...….Cell: 850/ 545-2938

R. I. Grand Treasurer……..………………..….…....…… Carl E. Gilmore (34) Gail

1907 Cardamon Drive, Trinity, FL 34655 ……...….……………...……. 727/937-2649

Email: [email protected]

R. I. Grand Recorder (Pro-Tem)…………………….. John R. Miller (11) Kimberly

P.O. Box 13496, Tampa, FL 33681 Email: [email protected] .................................................................... Office: 813/837-8400

I. Grand Chaplain……………………………...……. Darryl A. D’Angina (3) Amy 3146 Laurel Grove S, Jacksonville, FL 32223 ………………………… 904/268-4401


I. Associate Grand Chaplain.................................................... Jack A. Holloway (4) Joan

704 Citrus Wood Lane, Valrico, FL 33594 …………………………….. 813/571-5733


I. Grand Captain of the Guard………………………. William A. Sorbie (9) Sherry

11027 Hyacinth Place, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 Email: [email protected] ……………..…………………… Cell: 941/232-1494

I. Grand Conductor of the Council……………………..… Gene A. Lance (9) Patsy

3816 Buena Vista Drive S, Ellenton, FL 34222 ………………….…….. 941/723-2075

Email: [email protected] …………………………...……….. Cell: 941/526-9664

mailto:[email protected]





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GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL & SELECT MASTER OF FLORIDA OFFICERS

2018-2019 (Continued)

I. Grand Marshall…………………………...……...……….. Lloyd D. Newman (3)

8721 Adams Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32208 …..……………. 904/768-4042


I. Grand Steward…………………………………………… James L. Record (25)

P. O. Box 61021, Fort Myers, FL 33906 Email: [email protected] …………….…………………….Cell: 239/823-0472

I. Grand Sentinel……………………….……..……….. Thomas A. Olsen (3) Diane

3030 Woodveil Lane, Orange Park 32073 ……...……………………… 904/541-1602

Email: [email protected] ………………………………….. Cell: 904/424-1566

I. Grand Organist………………………..………………. David R. Meade (4) Judy

8822 Wellington Drive, Tampa, FL 33635

Email: [email protected] ……………………….….......….…… Cell: 813/928-7661




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Minutes of the 139th Annual Grand Assembly of the Grand

Council of Royal & Select Masters of Florida

Held on May 6, 2019

Hallmark Council No 3 opened in full form. The Grand Council

Officers were brought in, and the Most Illustrious Grand Master,

Glenn E. Chandler, Snr, was introduced, escorted to the East, and

given Grand Honors. The MIGM was given the gavel and directed

the Officers of Hallmark Council be excused, and that the Grand

Line Officers take their stations. The MIGM then declared Hallmark

Council closed, and the 139th Grand Assembly of the Grand Council

opened.

MEGHP, Harry V. Eisenberg, and REGC, James T. Mason were

conducted in, given Public Grand Honors, and conducted to seats in

the East.

The Past Most Illustrious Grand Masters of Florida were brought in,

introduced, and given Cryptic Grand Honors

Visiting Grand Masters, Past Grand Masters, and Grand Line

Officers from other jusidictions were conducted in, introduced, and

given Cryptic Grand Honors.

General Grand Council officers, RP Larry Gillespie, SE Regional

Deputy, MI H. Warren Almand Gen Grand Ambassador to North

Florida, MI Dayle Schrock, Gen Grand Ambassador to South

Florida, RP Charles Hollinger, Gen Grand Treasurer, and Most

Puissant David Grindle, General Grand Master of Cryptic Masons

International, were conducted in, introduced, and given Cryptic

Grand Honors. MP Grindle was escorted to the East.

RW John Westerman, RWDGM, RW Thomas Turlington,

RWSGW, MW Richard Lynn, RWGS, and MW Stanley Hudson

PGM, were Conducted in, introduced, and given Masonic Grand

Honors. RW Westerman was escorted to the East.

Brief Comments of welcome were given by MIGM Glenn E

Chandler, Snr.


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Roll Call of Grand Council Line Officers, DDGM’s, MIPGM, and

Grand Representatives was done by the Grand Recorder.

The MIGM announced the winner of Cryptic Mason of the Year, RI

Darryl D’Angina, and recognized past receipients present. The

MIGM announced the winner of the Council Youth Leadership

Award, RI Louis Ortt, and recognized past receipients present.

The preliminary report of Returns And Credentials Committee was

read and approved, and the Grand Recorder certified that there was a

quarum present.

The Grand Recorder made a motion that the minutes of the 2018

Grand Assembly be accepted as printed, motion carried.

The MIGM, Glenn E Chandler, Snr, gave his report which was

moved and accepted.

The Grand Recorder made a motion that all first time VIP visitors be

made Honorary members of this Grand Council. Motion was carried.

The Grand Treasurer made a motion that all reports printed and

distributed in the packets be accepted as printed, motion was carried.

The Grand Treasurer stated that the funds received from Ocala

($6886.15) need to be dealt with. On a motion by MIPGM Paul

Friend, the funds will go to the endowment fund. Motion carried.

RI Deputy Grand Master, John D Pickford, gave his proposed budget

for adoption. Motion was carried.

MIPGM Larry Gillespie gave his reports of Jurispruidence, which

were moved and accepted.

Legislation was presented:

2019-1: Grand Officer in another jurisdiction – Amended to read

“Another State Grand Council Jurisdiction” – Passed

2019-2: Keith Dean Competition – Passed

2019-3: Postng the Resolutions on web site – Passed

2019-4: to assess a late filing fee for Annual Reports – Passed


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2019-5: Adding an appendix of past Grand Recorders and Treasurers

– Passed (After brief discussion, in which RI Steve Steele agreed

with MI Carl Gilmore)

MIPGM Dayle Schrock presented CMMRF awards.

$52,566.35 was collected for CMMRF.

Diamond Pins, Plaques, and extender bars were distributed (see

CMMRF Report)

Comments from Right Puissant SE Deputy Gen. Grand Master,

Larry Gillespie.

RP Charles Hollinger, chairman Committee on Work, passed out

three proficiency cards, 1 Silver to Rusty Ludlam, and 2 Blue cards to

Robert Dennard and Lloyd Newman.

MIGM Glenn Chandler, announced his changes/choices for the

Grand Representative program, and that only 9 of 33 had responded

by sending a patent, but that each would receive either the patent or a

copy of the official letter that was sent. (see new Grand Rep List)

The Final Report of the Returns and Credentials Committee was

moved and accepted.

Most Illustrious Robert Lambert, MIGM of Maryland, gave

remarks/comments on behalf of our distinguished guests.

MIGM Glenn Chandler handed out his awards – Giblimite Awards,

Ish Sodi Awards, Keith Dean Ritual Competition Award, and the

Walter I Stevenson Grand Master’s Medal. (See Awards)

Most Puissant Grindle, Right Puissant Larry Gillespie, and Right

Puissant Charles Hollinger presented General Grand Council Order

of the Secret Vault to MI Dayle Schrock.

MI Robert St. John made an amendment to his Unfinished Business

report that was moved and accepted.

The floor was opened for Election of Officers.

MIGM Elect, John D Pickford announced his Appointed Officers


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and gave his Time and Place Report – May 19, 2020 at Lake Mary.

Right Puissant David Grindle, General Grand Master of Cryptic

Masons International, gave his remarks and Comments.

Right Worshipful John W Westerman, Deputy Grand Master of the

Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of

Florida, representing Most Worshipful John E Karroum, Grand

Master, gave his remarks and comments.

MIGM Glenn E Chandler closed the 139th Annual Assembly and

reminded the craft to be back at 1:00 for Installation of Officers.

Roll Call

MIGM Glenn E. Chandler, Snr

RI Deputy Grand Master John D. Pickford

RI Principle Cond. Of Work Thomas J. Rawsthorne

RI Grand Recorder (Pro Tem) John R Miller

MI Grand Treasurer Carl E. Gilmore, PMIGM

Ill Grand Chaplain Darryl D. D’Angina

Ill Assoc Grand Chaplain Jack A. Holloway

Ill Grand Capt of the Guard Wm Allen Sorbie

Ill Grand Conductor of the Council Gene A Lance

Ill Grand Marshall Lloyd D Newman

Ill Grand Steward James L Record

Ill Grand Sentinel Thomas A Olsen

Ill Grand Organist David R Meade *

(* denotes absent)

Past Most Illustrious Grand Masters Present

Paul W Friend 1996

Richard S Agster 2000

Charles Hollinger 2001

Donald T Harriott 2006

Carl E Gilmore 2009


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M Daniel Fullwood 2011

Larry R Gillespie 2012

Dayle Schrock 2013

H Warren Almand, Jr 2014

Robert C St John, Jr 2017

District Deputy Grand Masters

District 1 Bradrick A Joyner

District 2 Richard Bayly *

District 3 Robert C St John, Jr

District 4 John R Miller

District 5 Eric W Klienbach

District 6 Wade A Atchison *

District 7 C. Edward Constant

District 8 Troy S Hollinger

District 9 Randall B Tyre *

District 10 Robert W Dennard *

(* denotes absent)

Grand Council Representatives

ALABAMA H. WARREN ALMAND JR

ALASKA L. ALVIN HILL*

ARIZONA CHARLES G. SIPES

ARKANSAS DANA FREDEY

CALIFORNIA LARRY GILLESPIE

CONNECTICUT JOHN WERMANN

DELAWARE CHARLES HOLLINGER

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SHELDON ARPAD

ENGLAND RICHARD WOLFE*

FRANCE JOHN POWELL*

GEORGIA JOHN LEWIS

HAWAII DARRYL D'ANGINA

INDIANA DAYLE SCHROCK

ITALY A.J. AHRENS III


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KENTUCKY PAUL FRIEND

LOUISANA ROBERT BURLESON*

MAINE LOUIS KING*

MASS/RHODE ISLAND BENJAMIN HOLLAND*

MICHIGAN RODGER CRAIG*

MISSISSIPPI STEVEN Q. STEELE

MONTANA WILLIAM WYLLIE*

NEW HAMPSHIRE RALPH VAUGHAN*

NEW JERSEY DON HARRIOTT

NEW MEXICO DEAN HARWOOD*

NORTH CAROLINA RICHARD AGSTER

NORTH DAKOTA JOHN HORNE, JR.*

OHIO E. RANDY SPRADLING*

ONTARIO, CANADA ADRIAN RAY KINSER*

OREGON DAYLE SCHROCK

PANAMA JOHN PICKFORD

PENNSYLVANIA WAYNE PARKS*

PORTUGAL THOMAS J. RAWSTHORNE

RHODE ISLAND HENRY A. ADAMS

SOUTH CAROLINA WILLIAM JACOBS

SOUTH DAKOTA LUTHER BODIFORD

TENNESSEE GLENN CHANDLER

UTAH EDWIN MOORE III*

VERMONT RONALD NAUMOWICZ

WASHINGTON CHARLES CURRY*

WESTERN CANADA RUSTY LUDLAM

WISCONSIN FRED PIASECKI*

WYOMING ROBERT ST JOHN, JR.

(* denotes absent)


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Representatives of Constituent Councils

By District

District 1

Adoniram No 10 * NONE

Lauderdale No 24 Bill Schmidt - IM

Demetrios Kirkiles - DM

Zabud No 17 David Felty – Proxy

Scott Schwartzberg – Proxy

Scott Schwartzberg – PCW

Conch No 44 * James Hogg

District 2

Bradentown No 9 John F Wermann – IM

Wm Allen Sorbie – Proxy

AW Thurman – Proxy

Ft Myers No 25 Gene Sims – IM

Jonas Seda – DM

John Donohoo – PCW

Disteict 3

Tampa No 8 * James Blum – IM

St Petersburg No 14 Donald Harriott – Proxy

Charles Bailey – DM

Clearwater No 34 Kenneth Carolan – IM

Richard Brooks – Proxy

District 4

Tyler No 4Tyler No 4 Ken Tutor – IM

Larry Gillespie – Proxy

Jeff Sklet – Proxy

Polk No 11 Jeff Jackson – IM

Fred Gerdom – Proxy

Fred Gerdom – Proxy

Heartland No 43 Brad Sutherland – Proxy

Brad Sutherland – Proxy

Brad Sutherland – Proxy

District 5

Halifax No 1 * Terry Ellis

Orlando No 5 Wendell Tomimbang – IM

Joseph Crum – DM

Manuel Lozada – PCW

Sanford No 20 Thomas Turlimgton – IM


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Sanford No 20 Sam Loper III – PCW

Golden Triangle No 28 John Haas – IM

Edward Mayfield – DM

Harold Wendt – PCW

District 6

Hiram No 13 NONE

Tyrian No 36 Robert Eisenhardt – Proxy

Frank Kiefer – DM

Stephen Nelson – PCW

Melbourne No 38 David Rosenthal – IM

Matthew Green – DM

Charles Hollinger – Proxy

District 7

Palatka No 18 Thomas Olsen – Proxy

Thomas Olsen – Proxy


Hallmark No 3 David Gregory – IM

Randall Burkett – DM

St Augustine No 15 Mark Williams – IM


Athelstan No 46 Kevin Rentz – IM

C. Edward Constant – Proxy

District 8

Gainesville No 27 Thomas Metcalf, Jr – IM

Aldrin Catabay – DM

Harold Ritchie – Proxy

Lake City No 35 Robert Ryan – IM

Troy Hollinger – Proxy

Rusty Ludlum – Proxy

Lawtey No 39 Christopher Lanham – IM

Ronald George – Proxy

James Billberry – PCW

District 9

Seminole No 30 John Kraniou – DM

Keifer Lindsey – PCW

Mariana No 31 Errol Griffin – IM

Charles Sipes – DM

Anthony Smith, Sr – PCW

Panama City No 26 NONE


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District 10

Union No 7 Robert Eckols – IM

Jeffrey Meister, Sr – DM

James Draeving – PCW

Crestview No 33 Kenneth Eichorn – Proxy

James McHenry – Proxy

Gulf No 29 Leo Calef – IM

Dennis Barbarisi – Proxy

Cecil Harris, Jr – PCW

(* denotes no voting rights due to late return of Annual Report)


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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MOST ILLUSTRIOUS

GRAND MASTER 2018-2019

To the Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select

Masters of Florida, Grand Council Officers, District Deputy

Grand Masters, Most Illustrious Past Grand Masters, General

Grand Council Officers, Grand Lodge Officers, Distinguished

guests and visitors. God in His Infinite Wisdom has allowed us

the privilege of meeting once again, and it is with great pleasure

that I welcome you to the 139th Annual Session of the Grand

Council of Royal and Select Masters of Florida being held on

this 06th day of May 2019 in Lake Mary, Florida. We are

honored to have you in attendance and hope that you will find

today’s session enjoyable and informative and that peace,

harmony and brotherly love will prevail. To our guests from

other Grand Jurisdictions, we thank you for honoring us with

your presence and hope that your accommodations are

satisfactory and your stay a pleasant one.

NECROLOGY

“The young may die, the old must die, and the wisest

knoweth not how soon.” Since our last Grand Assembly, our

Grand Council Line was broken by the untimely death of the

Grand Recorder. Right Illustrious Companion, L. Edward

Villiaume, III, OPC passed the veil on November 16, 2018. Ed

faithfully served the Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal

and Select Masters of Florida as Grand Recorder for the last

three years. Death also claimed MI Dencel R. Smith, OPC.

Denny served the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters

of Florida as Most Illustrious Grand Master for 2008-2009 and

Right Illustrious Grand Recorder for 2009-2011.

In His wisdom and mercy, we look to the Supreme Architect of

the Universe for comfort in times of sorrow for the families of


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our Companions who have journeyed to that undiscovered

county from whose borne no traveler returns.

STATE OF THE CRYPT

This 160th Cryptic Year of Florida was begun with thirty-four

Constituent Councils but now has thirty-two on the rolls and I am

concerned that more may follow. One of the main questions that

must be answered is, what are we doing or not doing that makes or

breaks attendance. When a Companion asks, Why should I attend,

what is the answer? The Royal & Select Master Degrees are

considered by many to be the “Soul” of Freemasonry and of great

importance to the York Rite Story. The Royal Master Degree has

two powerful references to the Galilean Teacher that are from the

Gospel of Saint John and the book of Revelation. I am very pleased

to report that the Keith W. Dean Ritual Competition has increased

to three Councils competing for the first time. I am extremely proud

of the High-Water Mark set for donations to Cryptic Masons

Medical Research Foundation of $52,566.35. The appointment of

ten CMMRF District Representatives has greatly helped the

donations in my opinion. Every Cryptic Mason of Florida should be

proud of the fact that Dr. Albert Gallatin Mackey personally

chartered three Councils in 1852/53 that formed the first Most

Puissant Grand Council of Florida in 1858. Companions know and

be proud of our history.

OFFICIAL VISITATIONS AND MASONIC

ACTIVITIES

Due to my night shift work schedule, my official visitations have

been limited this Cryptic year. I used all of my vacation time for

Cryptic business. However, knowing this in advance, I decided to


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take full advantage of the District Deputy Program that was

instituted in 1927. I did a revision of the District Deputy Grand High

Priest’s Handbook and furnished the Deputies with detailed

information on my Theme and Programs. The following is a list of

the places I was able to visit on behalf of this Grand Council.

May 18-23, 2018 Grand York Rite Convention of

Florida-Lake Mary

June 08-09, 2018 Southeastern York Rite Conference-

Jackson, Miss.

June 14 Official Visitation to

Hallmark Council No. 03

June 23 Area Meeting, Districts

09/10, Marianna

June 28 Official Visitation to

Lawtey Council No. 39

July 05 Jacksonville Chapter No.

12, Stated Convocation

July 21 DeMolay Conclave,

Jacksonville

July 28 Area Meeting, Districts

01/06, Fort Lauderdale

Aug. 04 Saint Honore Conclave,

R.C.C., Summer Luncheon

Aug. 11 Saint Thomas of Acon,

Annual Meeting, Stuart


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Aug. 21 Official Visitation to Saint

Augustine Council No. 15

Aug. 25 Area Meeting, Districts

02/03, Tampa

Sept. 06 Jacksonville Chapter No.


Sept. 08 Area Meeting, Districts

07/08, Jacksonville

Sept. 13 Official Visitation to

Athelstan Council No. 46

Sept. 15 Area Meeting, Districts

04/05, Orlando

Sept. 22 Hallmark Council No. 03,

CMMRF Fund Raiser

Sept. 29 Northeast Florida York

Rite College No. 114

Oct. 03 Official Visitation to

Golden Triangle Council No. 28

Oct. 04 Jacksonville Chapter No.


Oct. 09 Official Visitation to

Tyrian Council No. 09

Oct. 20 Super Excellent Master’s

Degree, Bartow

Nov. 03 Homecoming of M.E.

Grand High Priest


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Nov. 08 Official Visitation to

Melbourne Council No. 38

Nov. 13 Official Visitation to Lake

City Council No. 35

Nov. 17 M.S.R.I.C.F. College in

Jacksonville

Dec. 01 H.R.A.K.T.P. Annual

Meeting, Orlando

Dec. 06 Jacksonville Chapter No.

12, Masonic Education

Dec. 13 Hallmark Council No. 03,

Picture Hanging of G.Masters

Jan. 03 Install Officers of

Hallmark Council No. 03

Jan. 05 Masonic Order of

Athelstan, Florida Court No 131, Consecration

Jan. 12 St. Honore Conclaves,

R.C.C Banquet and Installation

Jan. 19 Northeast Florida York

Rite College No. 114

Feb. 01 Festival at Tallahassee, In

Honor of Richard E. Foreman

Feb. 02 Festival at Tallahassee, In

Honor of Richard E. Foreman

Feb. 04 Official Visitation to Tyler

Council No. 04


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Feb. 06 Official Visitation to

Clearwater Council No. 34

Feb. 09 M.S.R.I.C.F. College in

Melbourne

Mar. 07 Jacksonville Chapter No.


Mar. 14 Official Visitation to

Seminole Council No. 30

Mar. 16 M.E.C. Robert Cooper 80th

Birthday Celebration

Mar. 23 Hallmark Council No. 03,

CMMRF Fund Raiser

Apr. 04 Jacksonville Chapter No.


Apr. 11 Official Visitation to

Halifax Council No. 01

Apr. 16 Official Visitation to

Gainesville Council No. 27

May 03-07, 2019 Grand York Rite Convention of

Florida-Lake Mary


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DISPENSATIONS GRANTED

Sanford No. 20; Participate in Christmas Parade wearing

Council Regalia.

Heartland No. 43; Change of Assembly location until By-

Laws approved.

Gulf No. 29; Hold Election/Installation for Uninstalled Office

of P.C.W.

DISPENSATIONS DENIED

None

BY-LAW AMENDMENT REQUEST APPROVED

Saint Petersburg Council No. 14: Change of Assembly

location.

Bradentown Council No. 09: Increase fee for Degrees;

Increase Annual Dues; Increase Annual Stipend for Treasurer

and Recorder.

BY-LAW REQUEST DENIED

None

DIRECTIVES; EDICTS; EXECUTIVE ORDERS

Directive No. 01-2018: Keith W. Dean Ritual Competition

Award

Directive No. 02-2018: Office of the Grand Recorder

Directive No. 03-2018: Passing of R.I. Grand Recorder

Directive No. 04-2018: Passing of M.I. Dencel R. Smith

Directive No. 05-2018: Suspension of DDGM for District

No. 05

Directive No. 06-2018: Grand Council Investments


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Edict No. 01: Accepted the Resignation of A. J. Marotta, Jr.

from Cryptic Masonry of Florida.

RULING and DECISIONS

None

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED (4)

Wayne A. Wunschel: Grand Council of Iowa

Ed Raper: Grand Council of Nebraska

Joseph J. Rella: Grand Council of New Hampshire

Richard Brian White Grand Council of New Zealand

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES NOMINATED (33)

Austria: John R. Miller

Brazil : James A. Green

Colorado: Gene A. Lance

Croatia: James D. Dickenson

Greece: Eric G. Cole

Idaho: James L. Record

Illinois: Ronald L. Parks

Iowa: Jack A. Holloway

Israel: Harry V. Eisenberg

Mass/RI: Stephen Urban, Jr.

Minnesota: David R. Meade

Mississippi James F. Robertson

Missouri: Rusty Ludlam

Nebraska: Carl E. Gilmore

Nevada: John I. Gray

New S. Wales: Glenn E. Chandler, Snr.

New York: Robert R. Gagnon


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New Zealand: Robert L.T. Phillips

Ohio: Lloyd D. Newman

Oklahoma: William R. Jacobs

Oregon: Adam M. Bryan

Pennsylvania: C. Edward Constant

Philippines: O. Benjamin Geiger

Romania: Davis M. Rosenthal

Scotland: Robert C. St. John, Jr.

South Australia: E. Randy Spradling

South Carolina: M. Daniel Fullwood

Tennessee: Steven Q. Steele

Texas: Thomas A. Olsen

Togo: C. Robert Cooper

Victoria, Australia: Corey D. Kosciuszko

Western Canada: William Allen Sorbie

Wyoming: Benjamin J. Holland

WARRANTS SIGNED (25)

2018-01 THRU 2018-25. TOTAL AMOUNT $39,640.35

GIBLIMITE AWARD PROGRAM

Only 11 out of 32 Councils submitted the proper form for the

Giblimite Award Program. Companions, this is just not

acceptable. The Giblimite Award was established by MI

Wendell Debril Harrington to encourage and reward the

Council for completing mandatory requirements but also for

setting and accomplishing goals and objectives that would

improve attendance and participation and more importantly to

retain and increase membership. The optional category is very

important for that purpose and some Council’s recorded no

points for that group. I can only hope that all Council’s will


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participate in this important program and use it to its fullest

extent.

AWARDS

Cryptic Mason of the Year:

Darryl A. D’Angina

Adult Youth Leadership Award:

Louis H. Ortt

Walter I. Stephenson Grand Masters Medal:

Lloyd D. Newman

Ish Sodi Awards:

Eric G. Cole

John R. Miller

E. Richard Coles

Max Borenstein

Richard C. Brooks

Roy S. Thompson

Neils H. Hesse

Jason Scott Lang

Keith W. Dean Ritual Comp. Award:

Athelstan Council No. 46


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RECOMMENDATIONS

01. The reestablishment of a Grand Council History

Committee.

02. Legislation to make the CMMRF District Representatives

a Constitutional Annual Appointive Office.

03. Continued use of the Alpha & Omega in Officer and DDGM

regalia, and Grand Council correspondence.

04. That the Committee on Work meet at least twice per year to

insure that the Ritualistic work in Florida is being uniformly

taught and to review and/or update the Grand Council of Florida

Ritual.

05. Establishment of a report form for the Grand

Representatives to submit prior to the Annual Grand Assembly

regarding their communication with their counterparts from

sister Grand Councils.

APPRECIATION

A heartfelt thank you goes to the Companions of the Seventh

Cryptic District and the Jacksonville York Rite Bodies. You

made this happen.

CONCLUSION (Five Steps for Incoming Officers)

(William Arthur Ward, Pastor and Author)

We must be silent before we can listen.

We must listen before we can learn.

We must learn before we can prepare.

We must prepare before we can serve.


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We must serve before we can lead.

CLOSING

As this year ends, I would be remiss not to take a moment to

thank ALMIGHTY JEHOVAH for all the blessings he has

given me in this undertaking.

I will always be grateful to MI M. Daniel Fullwood for

starting me on this journey through the Grand Council. Danny,

thank you so much Companion for your friendship and

confidence in me. If not for the support, assistance, and

friendship of RI Lloyd D. Newman, I would not be standing

here today. To ME Darryl D’Angina, you have always been

there for me and given me sound council. We are of a like

mindset. ME C. Robert Cooper, it was your idea to ask the

members of Hallmark Council to put me back into the lineup

after an absence of many years. Who knew that the timing

would coincide with other events? RI Thomas A. Olsen,

your enthusiasm and dedication inspired me to appoint you to

the bottom of the Grand Line. I think this appointment is the

most important task that falls upon a Grand Master. MI

Paul Friend, Chairman of the Grand Masters Advisory

Committee. You are one passionate Companion and have

advised me from your vast knowledge and experience of

Cryptic Masonry. A special thank you goes to RI John R.

Miller and Office Manager Kimberly Bailey for the

professional manner in which they have conducted the affairs

of Cryptic Masonry. Special blessings go to Associate Grand

Chaplain Jack A. Holloway for his weekly inspirational

messages. A tip of the Grand Masters Hat goes to Most

Excellent Grand High Priest Harry V. Eisenberg and Right

Eminent Grand Commander James T. Mason for their

dedication and perseverance. They have conducted the affairs

of the Grand Chapter and Grand Commandery in a

commendable manner and I appreciate their friendship.


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To Janet, my wife of forty-six years, everything of earthly

value in this life has come from you. Our home, our children,

and our life together have brought me great joy and happiness.

All my love always.

Lastly, to everyone that supported the Cryptic Passion Team

this year, thank you for your Passion, Proficiency, Planning,

Perseverance and Pride.

In Cryptic Passion

Glenn Edwin Chandler, Snr.

Most Illustrious Grand Master

Grand Council Awards 2018-2019

Cryptic Mason of The Year

Darryl A. D’Angina

Past Cryptic Mason of the Year Medal Holders

1975 George R. Swartz 1976 Hugh L. Moore

1977 Edmund S. Burn 1978 Henry G. Wallis

1979 L. Earl Haskell 1980

1981 Theodore S. Jansen 1982 C. Allen Pattison

1983 E.L. Green 1984

1985 Luther Tinson 1986

1987 Albin W. DiPasca 1988

1989 Leslie H. Scott, Jr. 1990

1991 Joseph H. Sanford 1992 Olen G. Giles

1993 Fred M. Morris 1994 Wm. Robert Young

1995 George P. Kalv 1996 Charles E. Green, Sr.


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1997 Edward S. Thompson 1998 Leroy E. Fackler

1999 Joe Ken West 2000 Donald Nassif

2001 Darrell O. Atkin 2002 William Hendrickson

2003 Steven Q. Steele 2004 Jesse Johnson

2005 Ralph Vaughan 2006 Vernon Clark

2007 Albert Hadigan 2008 David Aponte

2009 C. Robert Cooper 2010 Robert St. John

2011 Lloyd Wilkerson 2012 Corey D Kosciuszko

2013 J. Michael Hartman 2014 Richard Foreman

2015 John Wermann 2016 Robert Stearns

2017 John R Miller

GGC Adult Youth Leadership Award

Louis H. Ortt

GCC Adult Youth Leadership Holders

1986 Walter Hammond 1987 Frank Clawson

1988 Harry A. Rosenthal 1989 Charles E. Losey

1990 Samuel M. Lewis 1991 1992 William Hendrickson 1993 Quinnie Williams, Sr.

1994 Alan J. Graulich 1995 Vernon Adams

1996 William Robert Young 1997 Allen T. Simmons

1998 Zeb E. Blanton, Jr. 1999 Burt Maguire

2000 William Marti 2001 Jerry Maguire

2002 James Cheek 2003 Luther Bodiford, III

2003 Jesse Johnson

2004 Gordon Anderson 2005 Richard Agster

2006 Richard Lynn 2007 Charles Levan

2008 Robert Gagnon 2009 Hugh Prine

2010 2011 Michael Padron, Jr.

2012 Roger White 2013 Jack Maulden

2014 A. Raymond Kinser 2015 AJ LaRose

2016 Hillary Cowart 2017 Eric Klienbach


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Walter I Stevenson Award

Lloyd D. Newman

Walter Stevenson Holders

1998 Malcolm Ryder 1999 Alan J. Graulich

2000 2001 Valentino O. Clay

2002 A. Addison Bennett 2003

2004 Rodger Craig 2005 Raul Reyes

2006 Harry Klaus 2007 Jack Maulden

2008 2009 Al Hadigan

2010 Marvin Gerhard 2011

2012 AJ Ahrens III 2013 Steven Q. Steele

2014 Richard Foreman 2015 Albert "Butch" Thurman

2016 Dayle Schrock 2017 James Record

Ish Sodi Awards

Eric G. Cole John R. Miller

E. Richard Coles Max Bornstein

Richard C. Brooks Roy S. Thompson

Neils H. Hesse Jason Scott Lang

Giblimite Awards

Council Number IM

Hallmark 3 Eric Cole

Tyler 4 Jeffrey Sklet

Orlando 5 Nelson Bonet

Union 7 Ronald Naumowicz

Lauderdale 24 Max Bornstein

Gainseville 27 Chris Sapp

Gulf 29 Benjamin Gaillard

Crestview 33 Roderic Mouer

Clearwater 34 Chas Jordan

Lake City 35 Don Cadrain

Tyrian 36 Thomas P. Bonamino


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REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER

To The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of

Florida

June 2018 through May 2019

For the Fraternal year of 2018-19 the following report

covers the entire year.

This was the fourth year for Carl Gilmore as Grand

Treasurer and a smooth working relationship with the

Grand Recorder has been maintained. Even with the

death of our Elected Grand Recorder, Ed Villiaume, the

Acting Grand Recorder, John Miller, has continued to keep

the Grand Office running in a skilled and professional

manner. There are however several items of interest to be

reported:

A. The 5% Life/Perpetual Membership Dividend

was paid to all participating Councils in early

January 2019.

B. The essential records of the Life and Perpetual

Membership program records were sent to

Recorders with the Dividend Check.

C. Actual expenditures for the operation of the

Grand Council were within the approved

Budget.

D. Similarly actual expenditures for the operation

of the Grand Office are also running within the

approved Budget Items.

E. Preparations were made to convert the Grand

Council membership to the joint system offered

through Masonic Membership Solutions.

The Investment Committee has been both active and

informed monthly of the two Investment Account’s

activity and market impacts. There has been both group

and individual communication regarding the investments.

The Investment Committee will have its own report for the

Craft, but I can say that the Committee has been attentive

to achieving the goals of the two investment vehicles.


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The Perpetual Fund was able to pay the 5% dividend to the

Councils this year without a reduction of Fund Value; i.e.

the Fund received dividends from the investments

amounting to more than the Payout to the Councils. The

Perpetual Fund has in 2018 gained 12 new members for a

total of 562 members and, the fund is valued at 28% more

than the total member investment. (This gain is NOT a

one year gain, rather represents the good stewardship of

many years.) It is, in fact a lesser overall gain than last

year, due largely to a poor market at the end of 2018.

A puzzling fact is that as of the date of this writing, some 3

months since the Dividend Checks were issued to the

Chapters, two of those Dividend checks have yet to be

cashed.

The Administrative Endowment Fund continues to grow,

gaining over $6,000 during this fraternal year, so far in

spite of the poor market conditions in late 2018.

I thank the Craft for this opportunity to serve as Grand

Treasurer. Copies of the Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss

Statements and Perpetual Membership Investment and

Payout for this year will be submitted for the proceedings,

at the end of the fiscal year.

Fraternally Submitted,

M.I. Carl Gilmore, REPGC & MIPGM

Grand Treasurer


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Grand Council R&SM of Florida‐Balance Sheet ‐ As of

5/31/2019

(Cash Basis)

Account 5/31/2019

Balance

ASSETS

Cash and Bank Accounts

GTE Checking‐3161 15,388.24

GTE Member Owner Share XX7790 5.00

GTE Savings 38,142.79

Life‐Perp. Bank Acct 8,046.81

MidFla Grand Council Checking Checking 7,958.79

MidFla Grand Council Savings Savings 100.00

Wells Fargo Checking 0.00

Wells Fargo Savings 0.00

TOTAL Cash and Bank Accounts 69,641.63

Other Assets

Investment Admin Acct 246,734.51

Investment Life‐Perp Acct 317,095.48

TOTAL Other Assets 563,829.99

TOTAL ASSETS 633,471.62

LIABILITIES & EQUITY

LIABILITIES

Other Liabilities

20025 Youth Scholarships 300.00


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40040 Triennial Fund 1,005.46

40050 Carry Over Funds 23,782.80

40051 Collected Advance per Capita 40,860.00

40059 Equip. Replacement Fund 628.19

40060 Charity Fund 300.00

40082 Youth Coins 1,000.00

Inv. Admin. Acct ‐ 5‐31‐2018 239,521.87

Inv. Admin. Acct‐Unrealized Gain 7,212.64

Inv. Life‐Perp Acct 5‐31‐2018 328,776.68

Inv. Life‐Perp Acct‐Unrealized Gain ‐3,881.20

Life‐Perp Fund 8,046.81

TOTAL Other Liabilities 647,553.25

TOTAL LIABILITIES 647,553.25

EQUITY ‐14,081.63

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 633,471.62

Grand Council Income Statement

2018-2019

INCOME

40000 Annual per Capita 40,830.00

40011 Other Interest 23.20

40012 Other Income 6,886.15

40014 Grand Office-Unused Expenses 1,510.68

40020 Annual Convention Income 2,448.11

TOTAL INCOME 51,698.14

EXPENSES

20010 Allowances


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20011 Grand Master 4,000.00

20012 Deputy Grand Master 1,500.00

20014 Jewel, Apron & Case 564.72

20015 Grand Treasurer 1,800.00

20016 Grand Recorder 4,000.00

TOTAL 20010 Allowances 11,864.72

20020 Charities

2022 Youth Charities 1,000.00

Total 2022 Charities 1,000

20030 Meetings

20031 Triennial 1,000.00

20032 District Meetings 800.00

20034 Grand Master SE Conference 250.00

20035 Dep Gr. Master SE Confere... 250.00

20036 Gr. P.C.W. SE Conference 250.00

20037 Gr. Recorder SE Conf. 84.00

TOTAL 20030 Meetings 2,634.00

20050 Office Expenses 6,610.00

20060 Printing 20062 Proceedings 851.55

TOTAL 20060 Printing 851.55

20070 Salaries, Stipends, Payroll Taxes

20073 Office Manager 9,000.00

20074 Office Temp Help 1,000.00

TOTAL 20070 Salaries, Stipends, ... 10,000.00

20080 Taxes

20081 Florida Corp. Tax 61.25

20082 Gen. Grand per Capita 7,932.50

TOTAL 20080 Taxes 7,993.75

20090 Sundry

20091 Education & Training 207.64

20092 Awards 517.26

20095 Insurance 59.00

20096 Contigencies 1,898.70


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20097 Grand Officers Jewels & Apr... 765.00

20099 Web Hosting 201.62

20100 Keith Dean Competition 350.00

TOTAL 20090 Sundry 3,999.22

TOTAL EXPENSES 44,953.24

OVERALL TOTAL 6,744.90

Grand Council Budget

2018-2019

6/1/2018 through 5/31/2019 Using

2018 Grand Council

Category 6/1/2018

Actual

‐

Budget

5/31/2019

Difference

EXPENSES 44,953.24 56,340.19 11,386.95

20010 Allowances 11,864.72 12,100.00 235.28

20011 Grand Master 4,000.00 4,000.00 0.00

20012 Deputy Grand

Master

1,500.00 1,500.00 0.00

20014 Jewel, Apron &

Case

564.72 800.00 235.28

20015 Grand Treasurer 1,800.00 1,800.00 0.00

20016 Grand Recorder 4,000.00 4,000.00 0.00

20020 Charities 1,000.00 0.00 ‐1,000.00

20022 Youth Charities 1,000.00 0.00 ‐1,000.00

20023 Masonic Home 0.00 0.00 0.00

20024 Grand Master's

Charity Donation

0.00 0.00 0.00

20025 Youth

Scholarships

0.00 0.00 0.00

20030 Meetings 2,634.00 3,584.00 950.00

20031 Triennial 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00

20032 District

Meetings

800.00 1,000.00 200.00


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20033 Summer

Assembly

0.00 250.00 250.00

20034 Grand Master SE

Conference

250.00 250.00 0.00

20035 Dep Gr. Master

SE Conference

250.00 250.00 0.00

20036 Gr. P.C.W. SE

Conference

250.00 250.00 0.00

20037 Gr. Recorder SE

Conf.

84.00 84.00 0.00

20038 CMMRF

Meeting

0.00 500.00 500.00

20040 Convention

Expenses

0.00 2,840.19 2,840.19

20044 Distinguished

Guests

0.00 2,840.19 2,840.19

20050 Office Expenses 6,610.00 6,610.00 0.00

20051 Office Supplies 0.00 250.00 250.00

20052 Postage 0.00 600.00 600.00

20053 Rent 0.00 4,000.00 4,000.00

20054 Telephone 0.00 800.00 800.00

20055 Utilities 0.00 0.00 0.00

20056 Computer

Expenses

0.00 150.00 150.00

20057 Computer Maint. 0.00 150.00 150.00

20058 Storage 0.00 460.00 460.00

20058A Future Moving

Expense

0.00 0.00 0.00

20059 Equipment

Replacement

0.00 200.00 200.00

20060 Printing 851.55 1,625.00 773.45

20061 General Printing

Expense

0.00 300.00 300.00

20062 Proceedings 851.55 1,125.00 273.45


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20063 Rituals 0.00 0.00 0.00

20065 Copier

Maintenance

0.00 100.00 100.00

20066 Printing

Expenses

0.00 100.00 100.00

20067 YR Discs 0.00 0.00 0.00

20070 Salaries,

Stipends, Payroll

Taxes

10,000.00 10,000.00 0.00

20073 Office Manager 9,000.00 9,000.00 0.00

20074 Office Temp

Help

1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00

20080 Taxes 7,993.75 8,892.00 898.25

20081 Florida Corp.

Tax

61.25 62.00 0.75

20082 Gen. Grand per

Capita

7,932.50 8,830.00 897.50

20090 Sundry 3,999.22 5,900.00 1,900.78

20091 Education &

Training

207.64 300.00 92.36

20092 Awards 517.26 400.00 ‐117.26

20095 Insurance 59.00 1,500.00 1,441.00

20096 Contigencies 1,898.70 2,000.00 101.30

20097 Grand Officers

Jewels & Aprons

765.00 1,000.00 235.00

20099 Web Hosting 201.62 200.00 ‐1.62

20100 Keith Dean

Competition

350.00 500.00 150.00

20102 Bank Service

Charges

0.00 25.00 25.00

20110 Reserves 0.00 4,764.00 4,764.00

Net Difference: ‐44,953.24 ‐56,340.19 11,386.95


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Life and Perpetual Membership Payout

Grand Council of Florida

2018-2019

Council LIFE Perpetual TOTAL

# INV

AM'T

PAYOUT INV. AM'T PAYOUT INV. AMT PAYOUT

1 $267.00 $13.35 $4,640.00 $94.41 $4,907.00 $107.76

3 $3,682.50 $184.17 $9,180.00 $440.76 $12,862.50 $624.93

4 $569.03 $28.45 $2,465.00 $123.25 $3,034.03 $151.70

5 $3,843.30 $192.22 $2,800.00 $140.00 $6,643.30 $332.22

7 $3,705.46 $185.27 $6,620.00 $310.08 $10,325.46 $495.35

8 $5,320.52 $266.35 $8,040.00 $402.00 $13,360.52 $668.35

9 $1,905.10 $95.26 $8,130.00 $393.55 $10,035.10 $488.81

10 $105,542.00 $5,277.10 $105,542.00 $5,277.10

11 $7,120.55 $356.03 $2,480.00 $124.00 $9,600.55 $480.03

13 $571.50 $28.59 $1,311.83 $65.60 $1,883.33 $94.19

14 $3,155.10 $157.77 $3,766.60 $188.33 $6,921.70 $346.10

15 $280.20 $14.01 $2,400.00 $120.00 $2,680.20 $134.01

17 $1,493.10 $74.67 $2,538.80 $126.94 $4,031.90 $201.61

18 $839.90 $42.00 $500.00 $25.00 $1,339.90 $67.00

20 $3,580.00 $179.00 $3,580.00 $179.00

22 $3,660.00 $183.00 $3,660.00 $183.00

24 $1,054.30 $52.73 $11,900.00 $594.67 $12,954.30 $647.40

25 $2,296.10 $114.81 $680.00 $34.00 $2,976.10 $148.81

26 $700.00 $35.00 $700.00 $35.00

27 $2,100.00 $105.00 $2,100.00 $105.00

28 $286.40 $14.32 $3,079.60 $153.98 $3,366.00 $168.30

29 $360.00 $18.00 $360.00 $18.00

30 $1,593.60 $79.69 $3,540.00 $177.00 $5,133.60 $256.69


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31 $60.00 $3.00 $1,691.00 $83.65 $1,751.00 $86.65

33 $449.10 $22.46 $2,080.00 $104.01 $2,529.10 $126.47

34 $2,150.28 $107.52 $4,840.00 $239.37 $6,990.28 $346.89

35 $353.50 $12.68 $420.00 $21.00 $773.50 $33.68

36 $312.00 $15.60 $8,180.00 $404.86 $8,492.00 $420.46

38 $1,171.80 $58.61 $4,140.00 $186.76 $5,311.80 $245.37

39 $231.50 $11.58 $1,400.00 $53.50 $1,631.50 $65.08

43 $110.00 $5.50 $110.00 $5.50

44 $580.00 $29.00 $580.00 $29.00

Totals $42,821.84 $2,136.64 $213,344.83 $10,432.82 $256,166.67 $12,569.46

Fund Am't 12/31/2016 before payout $328,746.41 28% Growth

Grand Council Perpetual Members

Council # thru 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

1 5 5 5 5 14

3 34 34 35 36 36

4 1 4 3 6 6

5 6 8 8 8 8

7 10 18 18 20 21

8 18 18 18 17 17

9 2 3 3 3 4

10 226 226 226 226 226

11 8 8 8 8 8

13 5 5 5 5 5

14 9 10 10 10 10

15 9 10 10 10 10

17 6 8 8 8 8

18 1 1 1 1 1


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Grand Council Perpetual Members (cont.)

20 12 14 14 14 14

22 9 9 8 9 9

24 28 34 34 35 35

25 3 3 3 3 3

26 3 3 3 3 3

27 6 8 8 8 8

28 8 10 10 10 10

29 1 1 1 1 1

30 16 16 16 16 16

31 5 5 6 6 6

33 6 8 8 8 8

34 12 12 12 13 13

35 0 1 1 2 2

36 22 24 25 26 27

38 11 12 14 15 15

39 4 4 4 5 5

41 9 10 11 11 11

44 1 2 2 2 2

TOTALS 496 534 538 550 562


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Grand Recorder Report

2018-2019

This year was a whirlwind! I want to thank Most Illustrious

Chandler for having the faith in me and appointing me to this

Office after our Grand Secretary, L. Edward Villiaume,

resigned due to health reasons. It is my hope that I have

fulfilled the duties and expectations of this office.

One of the first “projects” that I was tasked with was to ensure

that all of the forms that are currently in use, and on the web-

site, were up to date and current, and then to ensure that all of

the constituent Secretaries were using the correct forms. I am

happy to report that the first portion was completed, and that

we are within 90% compliance. The Secretary/Recorder’s

Manual is available for download and continues to be updated

as necessary.

My second task was to get our membership records cleaned

up. This turned out to be a monumental operation. With the

help of the constituent Secretaries, and coffee, we are

approximately 90% done. There are still a few reports out that

need to be turned in.

The Grand York Rite Office continues to struggle with the

issue of late reports and/or no reports, as this hinders the

proper record keeping that is so vital to our organization.

Along those same lines, we are also researching a

comprehensive software package that will allow each

constituent Secretary to update their records, and, in turn, a

secure database, thus eliminating the need for Monthly

Reports. Hopefully, we can get this accomplished within the

next year.

We lost 2 Councils this year – Ocala no 22 and Notuma no 45

. While all of these members were issued a Letter of Good

Standing in which to transfer their membership, not all of

them have done so. These members are unaffiliated, but still in

good standing, for 1 year from the date of their letter. After


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that time, they are no longer affiliated York Rite Masons, and

must re-petition for membership.

Active Councils – 32

Total reported last year – 3178

Total Greeted – 84

Total Reinstated – 13

Total Demitted – 20

Total Suspended – 116

Total death – 93

Total Expelled – 6

Net Gain/Loss – (168)

Total This Year – 3010

John R Miller

Grand Recorder – Pro Tem


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Profit and Loss Statement - GRAND YR OFFICE

6/1/2018 through 5/31/2019 (Cash Basis)

Income

40000 Income from Grand Bodies $52,384.65

40010 Return to Grand Bodies $-4,532.04

40030 Ritual Sales $21.00

40031 Ritual Sales-Chapter $1,122.39

40032 Ritual Sales-Council $971.04

40033 Ritual Sales-Commandery $2,538.01

TOTAL 40030 Ritual Sales $4,652.44

Other Income (Business) $70.14

TOTAL INCOME $52,575.19

Expenses

50051 Office Supplies $1,966.50

50052 Postage $1,486.93

50053 Rent $13,000.00

50054 Telephone $2,655.31

50055 Utilities $331.40

50056 Computer Expenses $826.55

50057 Computer Maintenance $172.10

50058 Storage - Moving $1,610.42

TOTAL 50050 Office Expenses $22,049.21

50060 Printing

50061 General Printing Expenses $435.69

50062 Proceedings $2,560.74

50063 Rituals-Chapter $209.00

50064 Rituals-Council $286.45

50065 Rituals-Commandery $390.60

50066 Printing Supplies $26.75

TOTAL 50060 Printing $3,909.23

50070 Salaries-Stipends-Payroll Taxes

50073 Office Manager - Sec'y $22,490.00

50074 Office Temporary Help $610.00

50078 Office Staff Expenses $361.03


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TOTAL 50070 Salaries-Stipends-P... $23,461.03

50102 Bank Service Charges $5.00

Not Sure, Biz $99.93

TOTAL EXPENSES $49,524.40

Overall Total $3,050.79

Grand YR Office - Balance Sheet - As of 5/31/2019

(Cash Basis)

Assets

Cash and Bank Accounts

GTE Member Owner Share XX7784 $5

GTE Office Checking #3004 $1,215

GTE Office Savings XX2999 $10,014

MidFla Office Checking Checking $-1,146

MidFla Office Savings Savings $95

WF Grand YR-Office XX0338 $0

WF Office MM XX3258 $0

TOTAL Cash and Bank Accounts $10,183

TOTAL ASSETS $10,183

LIABILITIES & EQUITY

LIABILITIES $0

EQUITY $10,183

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY $10,183


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2018-2019 GRAND COUNCIL COMMITTEES

Committee Name Chairman Member Member

Audit Thomas Rawsthorne John Pickford Glenn Chandler

Budget & Finance John Pickford Thomas

Rawsthorne Wm. Allen Sorbie

Constitution Review John Horne, Jr. Wm. Allen Sorbie

Convention Board Glenn Chandler Harry Eisenberg

Steven Steele

John R Miller

James Mason

Convention Hotel

Coordinator Steven Steele

Convention Souvenir

Program John Lewis AJ Ahrens III Jack Maulden

Convention Assist. Lloyd Newman John Miller AJ Ahrens III

CMMRF Dayle Schrock

Paul Friend

Glenn Chandler Steven Steele

John Horne, Jr.

Rusty Ludlam H. Warren Almand

Carl Gilmore

Larry Gillespie Craig Fraizer

John Pickford

Thomas Olsen William Jacobs

Distinguished Guests Steven Steele

Fraternal Relations John Miller

Grand Reps Robert St. John, Jr. Glenn Chandler

Grand Master’s

Advisory Paul Friend H. Warren Almand M. Daniel Fullwood

Homecoming Darryl D’Angina

Thomas Olsen

C. Edward Constant

Lloyd Newman

Investment Advisory Charles Hollinger Paul Friend Anthony Griffon

Jurisprudence Larry Gillespie ALL MIPGMs’

Inspiration &

Enlightenment Jack Holloway

Lodge Rep. James Record ALL DDGMs’

Masonic Youth AJ Ahrens III ALL DDGMs’

Membership

Development,

Training &

Education

Thomas

Rawsthorne ALL DDGMs’

Mentor’s/Instructors

Manual James Record ALL DDGMs’

Necrology Darryl D’Angina John R. Miller

Photography Richard Wolfe Corbin Elliott

Perpetual

Membership Wm Allen Sorbie ALL DDGMs’

Registration, Returns

& Credentials Jeffrey Jackson


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Thanks Gene Lance

Time & Place John Pickford James Green Ronald Parks

Unfinished Business Robert St. John, Jr. Ronald Newton Anthony Griffon

Committee on Work Charles Hollinger

John Pickford

Rusty Ludlam

James Robertson John Gray

~ GRAND COUNCIL OF ROYAL & SELECT MASTERS OF

FLORIDA ~

2018-2019 COMMITTEE REPORTS

AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT 2018-2019

The members of the Audit Committee met at the offices of the

Florida Grand York Rite Recorder, located at the Tampa York

Rite Bodies building, 4210 W. Oklahoma Avenue, Tampa,

Florida 33616, on Saturday March 9, 2019, for the purpose of

reviewing the Grand Council Treasurer/Recorder’s records for

the fiscal year which began on June 1, 2018.

We received the books, records, vouchers, warrants, and

statements and found them to be in proper order.

The committee would like to thank Grand Treasurer Carl E.

Gilmore and Grand Treasurer Pro Tem John R. Miller for

making themselves available and for the organized state of

completeness of the records of this Grand Council.

Respectfully submitted,

Thomas J Rawsthorne, RI GPCW, Chairman

John D. Pickford, RI GDM, Member

Gene A. Lance, I GCC, Member

Budget & Finance Report

The Budget and Finance Committee met on March 9, 2019 at

the Tampa York Rite Temple. The Chairman of the Committee,

John D. Pickford DGM, Thomas J. Rawsthorne GPCW, and

Gene A. Lance were present. Also attending were John R.

Miller, Grand Recorder and Carl E. Gilmore, Grand Treasurer.


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Each account was reviewed and the required funding

determined. Some minor changes were made at this meeting

based on recommendations from the Grand Treasurer.

This Budget is to be presented to the 2019 Grand Assembly for

final adoption. A copy of the preliminary budget was mailed to

the Grand York Rite office for inclusion in the registration

packet given to the delegates for their consideration on May 6,

2019

John D. Pickford, Chairman, DGM

Thomas J. Rawsthorne, GPCW

Gene A. Lance, GCC

GRAND COUNCIL ROYAL & SELECT MASTERS OF

FLORIDA

COMMITTEE ON WORK REPORT FOR FY 2018 –

2019

Florida Grand Council’s Cryptic year concerning work and its

proficiency program, continues to excel through dedicated

Companions who recognize the importance of preserving those

sacred treasures which are ours through Masonic heritage.

Degrees were conferred in several districts, whose particulars

were communicated by the respective Councils to the Grand

Recorder (see new greetings reported by the Grand Recorder).

Discontinuance of District Instructors and the absence of a

number of District Deputies in festivals or degree parts impacts

cohesion. The work with parts having to be read continues.

There was lack of District Deputy support witnessed

particularly in visitation and support of district functions.

District degree work demonstrated around the state this Cryptic

year resulted in significant new membership increases with the

number of greetings totaling 84.

The committee encouraged competition for the Keith W. Dean

Ritual Competition Award in the portrayal of the Royal Master

degree. Three Councils appealed for evaluation prior to the

December 31 2018 deadline. An evaluation team was assigned

to each of the three Councils who competed this Cryptic year

and points were tallied and provided the Chairman on Work for


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determination of the winner for the 2018-2019 competition.

Athelstan Council No. 46 , Clearwater Council No. 34 and

Lake City Council No.35 were the three competing Councils.

Athelstan Council No. 46 topped the scoring and was awarded

the Keith Dean Award for the 2018 – 2019 Cryptic year.

Development of similar competition criteria for the Select

Master degree work has been discussed, taken under

consideration and in development at the close of this Cryptic

year.

Three proficiency cards were earned this year and were

presented to those qualifying Companions at the convention in

Lake Mary or will be presented in their respective bodies at a

later date. The one Companion qualified for the

circumambulation proficiency and attaining the “Silver” card

this Cryptic year was Rusty Ludlam of Lake City Council No.

35. The two Companions qualified for showing proficiency in

the opening and closing a Council of Select Masters and

attaining the “Blue” card this Cryptic year were Robert Dennard

of Union Council No.7 and Lloyd Newman of Hallmark No. 3.

There have been no previous recommendations from Florida

councils submitted for the General Grand Council’s Ronald L.

Thomas award for proficiency in any of the degrees, to include

the Super Excellent degree work proficiency.

It should be noted that many past Grand Masters, current

District Deputies and current grand line officers have not

regularly attended General Grand Council Regional meetings in

recent years and are not aware of their capacity to submit to one

of the two GGC Order of the Secret Vault (OSV) Deans for

consideration, names of those individuals who have

demonstrated exemplary leadership in Cryptic Masonry. There

is one OSV authorized per state per year. The two Deans

presently are RP Charles L. Hollinger, General Grand Treasurer,

GGC-CMI and RP Larry R. Gillespie, GGC Southeast Regional

Deputy.

As a result of the excellent Royal Master Degree work

performed in the Keith Dean award competition this Cryptic

year, the two principle characters, King Solomon and Hiram

Abif in each of the three competing Councils were awarded the

Ronald L. Thomas Award with the R.A. Degree bar denoting


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degree proficiency attached to the basic medal. Those recipients

were Clearwater No. 34: KS - Kenneth A. Carolan and HA -

Chas R. Jordan, Lake City No. 35: KS - Tom Metcalf and HA -

Rusty M. Ludlam and Athelstan No. 46: KS - Alex Constant

and HA - C. Edward Constant

A new “Provisional” General Grand Council ritual has been

made available for those interested in keeping current and for

review for inconsistencies or corrections for redline purposes –

contact the Grand Recorder. It should be noted that on page 88

of this ritual you will find the first known depiction of the

placement of the squares in the Select Masters degree! All

comments will be sent to the GGC Committee on Work for

consideration, inclusion and to be voted on and approved at the

Triennial to be held in 2020 at Louisville, KY

It is again the recommendation of this committee that the

District Instructors program be re-introduced with a set of

instructions entailing duties, to be signed by each DI

committing to uphold the duties of the office before their

installation and if unable to attend to those duties, it be

understood that they tender resignation before it is documented

on record in the proceedings as dereliction in performance of

duty. There is value added when this position is executed

properly within the ten districts. Action is felt paramount to

success of a viable channel of Cryptic education throughout the

state. Further, continuity of the policy of “no books” excepting

a prompter appointed by the presiding officer should be

espoused by the incoming Grand Master and that he is fully

committed to continued excellence envisioned by our preceding

leaders of the Grand Council Royal and Select Masters of

Florida. Additionally, district support by attendance of

respective District Deputies in degree work and installations,

along with conveyance of the Grand Masters use of a prompter

policy is needed to make a difference.

The committee would like to thank Most Illustrious Grand

Master Chandler for his confidence in us and for providing an

opportunity to continue to further the work within his program,

under his guidance in the education and growth of Cryptic

Masonry of our state. It was a privilege to serve on his behalf.

Due to other state positions and GGC International

commitments, duties and responsibilities I am stepping down


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from position of Chairman on Work for Florida. My tenure has

provided an exceptional opportunity to witness such great

achievement in the proficiency card program, degree work and

ritual portrayal throughout our Florida Council's. It was a honor

to serve at your will and pleasure.

Respectfully Submitted,

Committee on Work:

MIPGM Charles L. Hollinger, Chairman

RI Companion John Pickford

RI Companion John Gray

RI Companion Rusty Ludlam

Constitutional Review

1. Due to a clerical error, the items of legislation brought

before the 2018 Grand Assembly were not included in

the Proceedings for that year. There were three

proposed amendments: one dealing with the Giblimite

Award, one dealing with Officer Attire, and one

dealing with late submission of constituent Council

annual reports and per capita. The first was approved

as written, the second with an amendment to delete the

specification of color for the tie and cummerbund/vest,

and the third was rejected.

2. Since I was responsible for including these items in the

Proceedings, I made it my duty to see that the two

approved amendments were incorporated in the

Constitution, Laws and Regulations of this Grand

Council. The changes were completed, and the entire

document was posted on the Grand Council website in

January 2019.

3. I wish to thank the office staff for assistance in getting

the revised document uploaded to the website.

4. I wish to thank MI Chandler for the opportunity to

complete this task and to submit the report on behalf

of this committee.

Respectfully,

Robert C St. John, Jr., MIPGM


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CONVENTION BOARD YEAR END REPORT 2018-19

The Convention Board Consisted of the three Grand Presiding

Officers, Most Excellent Grand High Priest Harry Eisenberg as

the Chairman, Most Illustrious Glenn Chandler and Right

Eminent James Mason. Problems arose with scheduling

because the usual dates of our Convention were not available,

forcing us to take the only dates available, which were May 4th

through 8th. Unfortunately this put us opposite Georgia’s Grand

Convention which was a particular problem for the Grand

Commandery. Accommodations were made by moving the

convention back a day May 2nd to 7th but this caused difficulties

in scheduling all the events because of the weekend in the

middle. However, we did the best we could, under the

circumstances, with very tight schedules each day.

Our duties consisted of coordinating with the hotel all the

activities, meetings, sessions, meals, vendors and ceremonies,

verifying arrangements for our distinguished guests and

conducting the Grand Sessions. We believe overall the meeting

was a success. The policy of selling tickets for a buffet breakfast

and lunch in the restaurant was continued as it more economical

for our members and was well received. The banquet was well

done, with a great meal. The reception for the Grand Officers

and wives and distinguished guests was cosponsored by the

hotel and the Grand Presiding Officers and we thank them for

their participation.

Thanks to the hotel staff in all capacities for their hard work and

professionalism and particularly Skye Buckner the sales

manager who oversaw the entire event. We will return again

next year in our usual time slot.


Harry V. Eisenberg, Chairman

Glenn E. Chandler, Snr.

James T. Mason

Convention Hotel Coordinator

No Report


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CONVENTION SOUVENIR PROGRAM COMMITTEE

REPORT 2019

The committee thanks our Most Excellent Grand High Priest,

Harry V. Eisenberg, M.D.; our Most Illustrious Grand Master

Glenn E. Chandler, Sr.; and our Right Eminent Grand

Commander James T. Mason for the honor to serve our fellow

Companions and Sir Knights on this committee. The program

would not be where it is today without the hard work of

companions A.J. Ahrens and Jack Maulden. They helped gather

most ads, and their work is greatly appreciated. The committee

has an especial appreciation for S.K. David Aponte,

R.Em.P.G.C., for the wonderful cover-page artwork.

We were able to work together and grow the section for

Masonic Youth ads, thanks to Dad R. Jordan “Jody” Meguiar,

and have continued to receive ads from non-Masonic groups.

The back and inside covers continue to be sold. The Gold

Supports program has made a marked improvement from last

year thanks to many of the Companions and Sir Knights around

the state.

2019 Sales Information

Full Page Ads 41

Half Page Ads 14

Quarter Page Ads 3

Blue Lodge Ads 3

Non-Masonic Ads 3

Gold Supporters 170

Youth Groups Ads 10

The above ads generated a gross total of $10,230 dollars for the

Grand York Rite Bodies. The final cost of printing was $2,556.

The realized net profit is $7,674.

Our Gold Supporters were increased considerably from just 20

last year to 170 this year

– much better supported across the state. Our full-pages

ads were about the same, but our half-page ads increased from

9 to 14. Our DeMolay ads were better organized and resulted in

less pages in the program which reduced the cost of printing.

The committee recognizes the following that adds to the success

of the program:


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1. The assistance of several Companions and Sir Knights

and ladies throughout the state.

2. The very fine quality and wide distribution of past

Souvenir Programs – one look and people want to be a part.

3. The willingness of Companions and Sir Knights

throughout the State to mention and show the program to Blue

Lodges, York Rite, Scottish Rite and other Masonic and non-

Masonic organizations.

4. The support of our Masonic Youth organizations. It is

hoped this will grow an interest in our Masonic Youth by seeing

their ads in this Souvenir Program.

It has been an honor and privilege to serve the Craft on this

committee and we thank you for the opportunity.

Respectfully submitted by the Committed on the Convention

Souvenir Program.

Fraternally and Zealously submitted.

Companions

John Lewis

Jack Maulden

AJ Ahrens

David Aponte, REPGC

Our Grand Line Officers and their District Deputies

Convention Assistance

No Report

2018 2019 CMMRF Report

Most Illustrious Grand Master Glenn E. Chandler, Sr., thank

you for allowing me to chair this most worthy committee,

Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation (CMMRF). We

were fortunate to have Most Illustrious Past Grand Master Paul

Friend share his expertise over his many years of service,

making Florida #1 in the Nation again for the 9th time in the last

10 year. Thank you Companions for your donations totaling

$52,566.35.

I would like to share a little about their research:


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Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation is a culmination

of the finest medical professionals, Masonic charity managers

and support staff. The result is a highly functional team that

focuses on philanthropic endeavors to benefit mankind and

improve medical knowledge.

CMMRF ENDOWED CHAIR Dr. Michael P. Murphy, MD is

a Vascular Surgery specialist in Indianapolis, Indiana. He

attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of

Physicians And Surgeons in 1989, having over 29 years of

diverse experience, especially in Vascular Surgery.

Gary Wyne is the Executive Secretary of CMMRF, serving our

organization since 2012. Gary served as the Most Illustrious

Grand Master Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Indiana in

2008-2009.

Help us spread the word…

The Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation is, literally,

changing the world. Help us promote the program by sharing

information on social media about CMMRF.

It is now my pleasure to present our well desired Companions

& Councils with their Gold Pins with Diamonds, Plaques and

Extender Bars.

I move this report be approved and printed in the proceedings.

M:.I:. Dayle Schrock, Chairman M:.I:. Paul Friend, Co-

Chairman

CMMRF Representatives: District 1 Steven Steele District 2 John Horne, Jr.

District 3 Carl Gilmore District 4 Larry Gillespie

District 5 Craig Frazier District 6 John Pickford

District 7 Thomas Olsen District 8 Rusty Ludlam

District 9 H. Warren Almand District 10 William Jacob


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Distinguished Guests

No Report

Fraternal Relations

The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters remain in

fraternal Relations with the Grand Lodge of Free accepted

Masons of Florida and the General Grand Councils of Cryptic

Masons International.

This committee has received no request for recognition from

other jurisdictions.

The committee thanks the Most Illustrious Grand Master for his

confidence and support.

Fraternally,

John R. Miller, Chairman

Grand Representatives

No Report

MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND COUNCIL R&SM OF

FLORIDA

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT 2018-2019

We are pleased to report the Advisory Committee was in

communication with the Most Illustrious Grand Master on

various subjects and all matters were researched and responded

to according. We wish to compliment you Most Illustrious

Chandler on a well run year and thank you for the opportunity

to serve you and the Grand Council of Florida.

Paul W. Friend, MIPGM 1996

M. Daniel Fullwood, MIPGM 2011

H. Warren Almand, MIPGM 2014


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Most Illustrious Grand Master’s Homecoming Report

The Most Illustrious Grand Master’s Homecoming was held

April 6, 2019 at the Ramada Hotel & Conference Center located

at 3130 Hartley Road Jacksonville, Florida. After months of

committed local and state-wide promotion, the event had 78

guests in attendance. Very special guests included M.E.G.H.P.

Harry V. Eisenberg; and R.E.G.C. James T. Mason together

with their wives or guests. The Illustrious Grand Master had 5

family / friends present as well.

The evening began with a registration / social hour from 6:00

PM – 7:00 PM. Excellent fellowship was had by all and gave

opportunity for friendship renewal for those who had not seen

each other in some time.

The banquet began promptly at 7:00 PM with welcoming

remarks, the pledge of allegiance, and an invocation provided

by Illustrious Associate Grand Chaplain, Jack A. Holloway.

Meal selections included Mojo London Broil and Herb Roasted

Chicken Breast.

Dignitary / special introductions were provided following the

meal for Grand Chapter, Grand Council, Grand Commandery,

and family members.

Once Masonic recognition was completed the evening then

focused on the primary purpose for the event. It started with

tributes to the Illustrious Grand Master provided by

M.E.P.G.H.P. Steven Q. Steele and M.I.P.G.M. Danny

Fullwood. Both tributes were heart felt and antidotes were

given regarding their experiences with Glenn. M.I.P.G.M.

Dayle L. Schrock provided information on Florida’s

C.M.M.R.F. national standing and Hallmark Council No. 03’s

significant contribution of $18,600.00! Donations were then

provided by several people together with a perpetual

membership presentation to the Illustrious Grand Master from

St. Augustine Council No. 15.


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The banquet continued with entertainment provided by Glenn

Chandler, Jr. This was a very special evening as it was Glenn

and Janet’s 46th wedding anniversary and he spoke lovingly

about his parents and provided several musical pieces some of

which he wrote.

The Grand Master spoke and thanked all for supporting the

Homecoming and the valuable life lessons he had learned from

All I Really Need to Know I learned In Kindergarten.

The evening closed at 9:05 PM with a benediction from

Illustrious Associate Grand Chaplain Jack A. Holloway with

peace and harmony prevailing.

The Committee would like to thank Most Illustrious Grand

Master Chandler for the opportunity to serve him and the Grand

Council this past 2018-2019 year and the hotel staff for making

this event successful. A special thank you to Randy Burkett who

was there to assist in whatever was needed to be done.


Darryl A. D'Angina, I. G. C., M.E.P.G.H.P. Chairman Most

Illustrious Grand Master’s Homecoming

C. Edward Constant, D.D.G.M. – No. 07

Lloyd D. Newman, I. G. M.

Thomas A. Olsen, I.G.S., C.M.M.R.F. Rep. No. 07

REPORT OF THE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

FOR THE GRAND COUNCIL of FLORIDA 2018 –2019

Investment Committee members participated in a telecom

discussions and conveyed actions to be taken to the Grand

Master and he through the Grand Treasurer to Edward Jones to

make necessary account adjusments during the Cryptic year.

Numerous Emails and phone calls between committee members

of the committee , the Grand Treasurer and our Grand Master

facilitated committee performance monitoring, and along with

the statements provided the by the Grand Treasurer, forming the


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basis for recommendations of the committee. Executive Orders

derived from the committee recommendations were executed

by the Grand Treasurer at the direction of the Grand Master.

Continuous monitoring of the investments despite market

declines resulted in a mere increase of 2.8% in the

Life/Perpetual account and a 4.2% increase in the the

Administrative account.

With the unstable market conditions experienced in 2018, the

Grand Council’s investments were not as productive this

Cryptic year. Our investments started the year June 1, 2018 with

an Administrative account balance at $239.5K, ending with

$249.6K as March 31, 2019. Our Life/Perpetual account started

with a balance of $328.8K and ended at $337.8K as of March

31, 2019.

The committee would like to thank the Most Illustrious Grand

Master, MI Glenn E. Chandler, Sr. for providing the opportunity

for us to serve the Grand Council Royal and Select Masters of

Florida. It has been a privilege and an honor to serve on his

behalf.

Charles L. Hollinger, Chairman

Paul W. Friend

Anthony Griffon

Inspiration & Enlightenment Committee 2018 – 2019

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a

workman who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the

word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15

Companions,

Weekly devotional messages were sent by email during the

year. I thank M.I. Grand Master Glenn Chandler for this

opportunity to serve the Council and appreciate the

encouragement received from the Companions throughout the

year.

Respectfully and fraternally submitted,


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Associate Grand Chaplain Jack A. Holloway, Chairman

JURISPRUENCE COMMITTEE REPORT

- On Legislation –

The Grand Council Jurisprudence Committee met on Sunday,

May 5, to review the Legislation submitted for revision to

portions of the Constitution of said Grand Council.

There were five proposed amendments submitted within the

required time frame and on the proper forms. All five were

reviewed and the Jurisprudence Committee

recommended acceptance of all five.

JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE REPORT

-On the Actions of the Most Illustrious Grand Master-

The Grand Council Jurisprudence Committee met on Sunday, May 5,

to review the actions pertaining to the rulings and dispensations acted

upon by the Most Illustrious Grand Master, Glenn E. Chandler, Sr.

during his 2018-2019 Cryptic year.

The full Committee closely examined the actions taken by our Grand

Master and determined that all of his actions were within purview of

his office.

Thee requests for dispensations, three requests for bylaw amendments,

six Executive Orders and one Edict were reviewed. It was determined

that all were within his authority.

The Committee determined that all actions taken by the Grand Master

were acted upon in a timely manner, each properly received and

bearing official stamps of the Grand Recorder and Grand Master.

The Committee would like to commend Grand Master Glenn

Chandler for having the stamina to complete his term and having

faithfully discharged the office of Most Illustrious Grand Master

during his Cryptic year. Grand Master Chandler added District

CMMRF Representatives and had a push for contributions raising the

standard to and all time high charity collection. We thank Grand

Master Chandler for his passion and vision to enhance our standards.


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We thank him for the honor and privilege he has provided us to

serve the Grand Council.


Larry R Gillespie, Chairman MIPGM - 2012

Paul W. Friend, MIPGM -1996

Richard S. Agster, MIPGM - 2000

Charles L. Hollinger, MIPGM - 2001

Donald T. Harriott, MIPGM - 2005

Carl E. Gilmore, MIPGM - 2009

M. Daniel Fullwood, MIPGM - 2011

Dayle L. Schrock, MIPGM - 2013

H. Warren Almand, MIPGM 2014

Robert C. St. John, Jr., MIPGM - 2017

LODGE REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM 2018-2019

The lodge representative program is not working well,

moving forward the DDGM should be fully responsible for this

program in their respective Districts to make sure it is carried

out. The program should also be tied into a new membership

drive by the local York Rite Bodies.

The members need to attend their local Lodges and talk

about upcoming York Rite events and information. The Ill.

Master could assign a member to do so. A large number Blue

Lodges are not attended by our ageing members, therefore an

increase in new and younger members will help this program.

I thank the MIGM Glenn Chandler, for the pleasure of

serving this Grand Council.

Fraternally

James L. Record, Chairman

Masonic Youth

No Report

MEMBERSHIP AND EDUCATION 2018-2019

The Illustrious Master of each Council, and if needed, with the

assistance of the District Deputy Grand Master and the Grand

Council, is to develop a means of increasing membership and

providing education to the Members. This is a theme that


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continues, and with the support if the Illustrious Grand Master,

this message has been communicated at all Area meetings and

through his visits to individual Councils.

The Committee is always looking for new methods and ideas

to improve education and growth in membership.

This Committee thanks the Craft for their support. It has been

an honor to serve the Most Illustrious Grand Master as this

Committee.


Thomas J. Rawsthorne, RI GPCW, Chairman

MENTOR'S MANUAL REPORT 2018-2019

The Mentors Manual Program is not working, again this

program should be promoted by the DDGM in their perspective

Districts. The Manual is available on line at the Grand York

Rite web site, which can be down loaded for use in each of the

Councils, as a tool for Masonic Education and instruction to

new Candidates.

Each Ill. Master should assign a member to go over the

material in the manual, as soon as posable. The DDGM should

follow up on his next visit

At this time there is no recommendations for any changes in

the script of the document.

I thank the MIGM Glenn Chandler, for the pleasure of serving

this Grand Council.

Fraternally

James L. Record, Chairman

Necrology Report for the Grand Council of Royal and

Select Masters of Florida

Companions,

It is my sad duty to report the loss of L. Edward Villiaume III,

Grand Recorder from the Grand Cryptic Line and Most

Illustrious Past Grand Master, Dencel “Denny” Smith.


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Ed passed away on November 16, 2018 at the age of seventy.

He served as a police officer for the City of St. Petersburg for

25 years and a Navy Veteran of Viet Nam. He was a Mason for

over 44 years, and was a Past Master of Sunshine Lodge No.

288 and life member and Past Master of Nitram Lodge No. 188.

He served as Grand Secretary/Recorder of the York Rite of the

State of Florida for almost four years (2015-2018) and received

the Order of the Purple Cross from the York Rite College. He

was also a member of the Scottish Rite, Valley of Tampa, and

achieved the rank of Knight Commander Court of Honor. He

was also a member of other Allied Masonic Orders.

Dencel “Denny” Raymon Smith passed away after a four year

battle with cancer on December 2, 2018 at the age of seventy-

eight. He enlisted in the Army as an Armored Scout and

Intelligence/Counter-Intelligence Sergeant and served his

country from 1961-1979 including numerous overseas and

combat tours. He retired from the military to Tallahassee and

became JROTC Instructor for Gadsden County School District

for 13 years. He was a Mason for more than 55 years and a

Florida Mason for 37. He served as Worshipful Master of

Edwin Larson Lodge No. 361 and Havana Lodge No. 167 as

well as DDGM and numerous other Grand Lodge of Florida

appointments. Denny was the Most Illustrious Grand Master for

the Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters in 2008-2009 and

also served as the Grand Secretary/Recorder for the Grand York

Rite Bodies from 2010-2011. Denny’s Masonic service

included many Allied Orders where he served with distinction.

His last office was the General Secretary for the Scottish Rite,

Valley of Tallahassee.

The total Companions who passed away from June 1, 2018

through May 31, 2019 was 102. This included both R. I. Edward

Villiaume and M.I. P.G. M. Denzel Smith


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Words cannot express the loss of these Companions to their

families, friends and Brothers.

May the Grand Architect of the Universe have mercy on their

souls and bring comfort to their loved ones.


Darryl A. D’Angina, Illustrious Grand Chaplain

Most Excellent Past Grand High Priest

Photography

No Report

2018 – 2019 Committee Report

Perpetual Membership Committee

I have reached out to a number of District Deputy Grand

Illustrious Masters for a number of Districts to confirm that the

topic of the Perpetual Membership Program was included as

part of their official visitation agenda. I am proud to report that

in all cases, this program was a part of their official visitation

agenda.

Additionally, during my visits to councils in 2018 and 2019, I

spoke about the Perpetual Membership and the benefits of such

a program in respect to the companions and to their Councils.

In conclusion, I can report that we have an increase of 16

Perpetual Memberships for the 2018-2019


I Comp. Wm. Allen Sorbie

I Grand Captain of the Guard


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Registration, Returns & Credentials

The final report of the Registration, Returns & Credentials

committee is as follows:

1.) All Councils have paid their per capita with the

exception of:

1. Halifax Council No. 1

2. Tampa/Cushing Council No. 8

3. Adoniram Council No. 10

4. Conch Council No. 44

2.) All Councils are represented by either presence or

proxy of a duly elected dais officer, except the

following:

1. Adoniram Council No. 10

2. Hiram Council No. 13

3. Panama City Council No. 26

3.) The number of Companions eligible to vote is 91 and

have been issued cards to indicate such.


Jeff Jackson – Chairman

2018-2019 Report - Technology committee

The committee has worked diligently this past year, in laying

the foundation for several changes.

1. The Grand York Rite web site has been online or one

full Grand York Rite Masonic year:

a. The site is using WordPress and has

recommended updates applied weekly,

b. Posts are uploaded to the website within 3

days. The goal is to get this to be within 24

hours,

c. Will be working with the Grand York Rite

office to provide training, assistance to allow

the office to manage normal daily operations

to help improve updates to the web site


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d. The website continues to be refreshed as part

of feedback from the Companions and Sir

Knights:

i. All post pages converted to allow

more than just the last 10 posts to be

available,

ii. Archive pages to allow all prior

Masonic year posts to be available,

iii. Will be working with the Grand

office to convert more forms to PDF

fillable, and

iv. Work with the Grand office to

ensure that there are minimal

(ideally no) outdated forms (i.e. old

companion names, addresses, prior

year, etc.)

2. Membership portal update

a. Currently being migrated to a secure platform

accessible online

b. Secretaries/Recorders updates will be

available online:

i. Eliminate redundant data entry,

ii. Going green (reduce/remove) paper,

and

iii. Better coordination between local

and state bodies.

If you have any feedback about the site, please contact the

Grand Secretary/Recorder so the information can be provided

to the committee.

The committee thanks MEGHP Eisenberg, MIGM Chandler

and REGC Mason for their confidence. These items are a

continuation of the effort to assist making the jobs of our

secretaries and recorders along with the Grand Office easier.

Fraternally and respectfully submitted,


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Technology Committee

THANKS 2018-2019

The committee on thanks wishes to thank: The management

and staff of the Orlando Marriott Lake Mary we thank you for

your hospitality and services to our Grand Council and this

Grand Convocation.

To the Grand Recorder, his office staff and the many volunteers

for the tireless and many times thankless work they have done.

To the District Deputies and to those that have worked

endlessly behind the scenes, throughout Florida thank you.

Many thanks to the Companions and their ladies for their

attendance this year to this Convocation and to the many

District meetings and functions. You all were instrumental in

making this past year a success.

To the Distinguished Guests from other jurisdictions, past and

present Grand Lodge officers we thank you for taking the time

to be with us and giving your support.

And to the First Lady of the Grand Council of Florida we thank

you for your endless support of your husband MI Glenn

Chandler during his Masonic career and to this Grand Council

in particular.

Sincerely and fraternally submitted,

Gene A Lance

TIME AND PLACE COMMITTEE 2019-2020

To: Constituent Councils of the Grand Council of Royal and

Select Masters of Florida.

Subject: Time and Place for the 2020 Grand Assembly.

The Time and Place Committee has selected the Orlando

Marriott at 1501 International Parkway, Lake Mary as the host

hotel for the 2020 Grand Convention.


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The Convention will run from Sunday May 17, 2020 through

Wednesday May 20, 2020. The Grand Council of Royal and

Select Masters of Florida will occur on Tuesday May 19, 2020.

The Grand Banquet will be on Sunday May 17, 2020.

Further details and registration materials will be provided at a

later date.

Fraternally,

John D. Pickford, Deputy Grand Master

Committee Chairman

Committee Members James A. Green and Ronald L. Parks

Unfinished Business Report

1. It had been my intention to complete a review and

update of the Grand Representatives list of Florida

Companions assigned to various Grand Councils

around the world. I was unable to finish this during my

term in office.

2. I wish to thank MI Chandler for completing this task

and bringing our list up-to-date. Letters of introduction

have been sent to the various Grand Councils where

changes were made. Pending acceptance by these

other Grand Councils, this project has been completed.

3. Due to an oversight, the 2018 Proceedings did not

include the three proposed amendments to our

Constitution or the results of these as voted at the

Grand Assembly. The Constitution Review

Committee Report addresses this issue. The approved

amendments have been incorporated in the

Constitution.

Respectfully,

Robert C St John, Jr, MIPGM


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Presiding Officers of Grand Council of Royal & Select

Masters of Florida

MIPGM of Florida

1858 Thomas Hayward* 1859 Daniel P. Holland*

1860 - 1866 Thomas Hayward* 1867 - 1875 William Morrill*

1876 Alanson Caulkins* 1877 Alanson N Caulkins*

1878 - 1903 George S. Hallmark* 1904 Charles L. Smith*

1905 Charles L. Smith* 1906 - 1907 Louis C. Massey*

1908 John H. Norton* 1909 Olin S. Wright*

1910 William H. Jewell* 1911 William C. Address*

1912 James Carnell* 1913 Thomas Warlow*

1914 Henry K. DuBois* 1915 Thomas Calmes*

1916 F. I. Archibald* 1917 John Lloyd Hall*

1918 Dabney B. Palmer* 1919 S. L. Chapman*

1920 Charles H. Katchum* 1921 Chester Derocker*

1922 Eric L. Witt* 1923 Theodore T. Todd*

1924 John Pasco* 1925 Frank H. Thompson*

1926 Cary B. Fish* 1927 Riley J. McMaster*

1928 Edwin E. Macy* 1929 Ralph J. Kishpaugh*

1930 Geroge J. Tolson* 1931 John H. Rauch*

1932 Henry O. Snow* 1933 Jackson L. Head*

1934 Charles H. Stewart* 1935 John B. Phelps*

1936 Bert L. Blair* 1937 Frederick Schultz*

1938 Lester G. Gilbert* 1939 William Sessions*

1940 Bradford C. Webb* 1941 Dorsey H. Rutter*

1942 Joel Albert Fite* 1943 John D. Grove*

1944 Ralph G. Reynolds* 1945 Sumner R. Hall*

1946 Frederick A. Riegel* 1947 Spenser L. Houston*

1948 James D. Yeager* 1949 Jesse Earl Ramsdell*


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1950 David M. Winans* 1951 Samule E Page*

1952 James D Godwin* 1953 William J Walker

1954 Roy W. Larson* 1955 Walter I. Stevenson*

1956 Winston H. Ward* 1957 Edward M. Savage*

1958 Harry J. Guy* 1959 U. V. Durden*

1960 Walter T. Poole* 1961 Paul R. Davis*

1962 Robert Thompson* 1963 Stephen Dimond*

1964 Andrew Jorgenson* 1965 Robert L. Pulley*

1966 Lee A. Bowles* 1967 Edwin D. Brogdon*

1968 Raymond L Ballard* 1969 Harley V. Wheeler*

1970 Alfred R. Peebles* 1971 Robert O. Bell*

1972 Wilbur W. Masters* / Jesse F Nettles* 1973 Earl R Allan*

1974 Daniel McClellan* 1975 Hugh R. Dixon*

1976 David Frazier* 1977 Earl R. Allen Sr*

1978 Arthur J. Payne* 1979 Willis D Porter*

1980 Joe H. Sellers + 1981 William F Perry*

1982 Francis L. Dancy* 1983 Joseph H. Johnson*

1984 Kenneth Johnson* 1985 Roy M. Bobo*

1986 George R. Swartz* 1987 Deem E. Ramey*

1988 Robert F. Scott* 1989 Elmer L. Green*

1990 George McCool* 1991 Frank A. Cochrane III*

1992 Robert E Burleson 1993 Wendell D Harrington*

1995 A.A. Pete Bennett* 1996 Paul W Friend

1997 Daniel E. Dale* 1999 Vernon E. Adams*

2000 Richard S Agster 2001 Charles L Hollinger

2002 Richard E. Foreman* 2003 Stephen H Clark***

2004 Rueben L Owens* / Donald T Harriott 2005 Donald T Harriott

2006 Louis A King 2007 George E Malone

2008 Dencel R Smith * 2009 Carl E Gilmore


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2010 Howard H. Gardener* 2011 M Daniel Fullwood

2012 Larry R Gillespie 2013 Dayle L Schrock

2014 H Warren Almand, Jr 2015 John L Horne, Jr

2016 Benjamin J Holland 2017 Robert C St John, Jr

2018 Glenn E Chandler, Snr

*Denotes Deceased

+ Denotes Demitted

*** Denotes Suspended

At the 1972 Election of Officers, a motion was made and carried by

unanimous ballot that Wilbur Welling Masters, Jr. be elected MI

Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of

Florida. After MI Companion Masters was installed, he called for

another election and RI Companion Jesse Frank Nettles, Deputy

Grand Master, was elected MI Grand Master.

MI Companion Ruben Lee Owens, MIGM, died in office, October

27, 2004. Per the Constitution of the Grand Council of Royal &

Select Masters of Florida, RI Companion Donald Thomas Harriott,

Deputy Grand Master, succeeded instanter [meaning immediately,

without delay] to the office of Most Illustrious Grand Master and

served the remainder of the 2004-2005 term. MI Harriott was elected

and served as MIGM for the 2005-06 term


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In Memory of the Companions of Our Grand

Jurisdiction

Who have passed on to that Eternal Life

During the Year 2018-2019

PAST GRAND MASTERS:

MOST ILLUSTRIOUS Dencel R. Smith, who served this Grand Council in 2008 - 2009

17 November 1940 – 02 December 2018

Past Grand Recorder

L. Edward Villiaume 01 March 1948 – 16 November 2018

Fraternally Dedicate This Page


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MONTICELLO 6 1934 1966

SOLOMON

(Leesburg) 12 1991

FT. PIERCE (Ft.

Pierce) 19 1934

SOUTHERN CROSS

(Tampa) 21

Merged with Tampa No. 8 in 1934.

OCALA 22 1931 2018

TAL-MAR-QUIN 23 Merged with Seminole No. 30 in 1965.

AARON (Miami

Shores) 32

Merged with Adoniram

No. 10 in 1965.

ST. JOHNS (DeLand) 37 1958 2007 Merged with Halifax No. 1

DADE CITY 40 1978 Merged with Tyler Council

No. 4 in 2009

VENICE 41 1982 2018 Merged with Bradentown Council No. 9 on

11 April 2018

KNOWLES G.

OGLESBY 42 1996

Merged with Polk Council No 11 in 2012

NOTUMA 45 2006 2018


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Grand Recorders

AFFILIATED GRAND COUNCILS

ALABAMA

HIRAM O. WILLIAMS

PO BOX 100333; BIRMINGHAM AL 35210-0333

700 TREETOP LN; ASHVILLE AL 35953-5268

ALASKA

DALE S CAIN

1120 HOFFMAN RD STE 24-568

ANCHORAGE AK

ARIZONA

GEORGE E. WEIL

PO BOX 26684

PRESCOTT VALLEY AZ 86312-6684

ARKANSAS

DICK E BROWNING

PO BOX 3526; LITTLE ROCK AR 72203-3526

712 SCOTT ST; LITTLE ROCK AR 72201-4612

AUSTRIA (UD)

GÜNTER STEURER

MAX SCHREMSGASSE 5/31

BRUN A-2345 AUSTRIA

BRAZIL

PAULO ROBERTO CURI

RUA ITABAIANA, 149 APT. 201 RIO

DE JANEIRO—RJ 20561-050

CALIFORNIA

KENNETH G. HOPE

11428 E ARTESIA BLVD #13

ARTESIA CA 90701-3872

COLORADO

ROBERT W. GREGORY

3213 LOCHWOOD DR

FT. COLLINS CO 80525-2917

CROATIA

STANISLAV VUKOVOJAC

DALMATINSKA 16

ZAGREB 1000 CROATIA


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CYPRUS (UD)

CONSTANTINOS L. AGROTIS

35 DEMOSTHENI SEVERI AVE

NICOSIA 1080 CYPRUS

DELAWARE

MARK E. IRWIN

6420 SHUTT RD

SPRING GROVE PA 17632-8096

DISTRICT OF

COLUMBIA

SYLVANUS J NEWSTEAD

2715 WILLIAMSBURG ST

ALEXANDRIA VA 22314

FLORIDA

JOHN R MILLER

PO BOX 13496 TAMPA FL 33681-3496

FRANCE

YVES CESSO

12 RUE DE LA TRAMNTANE

34440 COLOMBIERS FRANCE

GEORGIA

MARK A BRADLEY

811 MULBERRY ST

MACON GA 31201-6726

GREECE

CONSTANTINOS N. KORONTIS

19 ACHARNON STREET

ATHENS, 10438 GREECE

HAWAII

GERHART W. WALCH

C/O 1188 BISHOP ST STE 2502

HONOLULU HI 96813-3310

IDAHO

NORMAN C. LANE

PO BOX 332

MERIDIAN ID 83860-0332

INDIANA

CHARLES D. WOOD, JR.

80 BYRAM BLVD

MARTINSVILLE IN 46151-1315


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IOWA

RUSTY L. HILL

1937 DEER AVE.

PERRY IA 50220-7567

ITALY

GAETANO ROSATO

VIA CARMELO MAESTRINI, 373

ROMA 00128 ITALY

KANSAS

ALLAN D. JACKSON

320 SW 8th AVE

TOPEKA KS 66603-3912

KENTUCKY

JAMES H. KING, JR.

219 ORCHARD DR

DANVILLE KY 40422-2265

LOUISIANA

EDWARD L. HORTON

5767 BAYOU DR

BOSSIER CITY LA 71112-4975

MAINE

THOMAS A. EMERY

9 LORING AVE

AUBURN ME 04210-6616

MARYLAND

VERNON H . HUEBSCHMAN

1 PLAYFIELD ST

DUNDALK MD 21222-4557

MICHIGAN

ROBERT O TROUTMAN

22527 SAXONY

EASTPOINTE MI 48021

MINNESOTA

MARVIN W. SCHENDEL

13651 94TH AVE N

MAPLE GROVE MN 55024-9780

MISSISSIPPI

FLOYD T. JONES

2400 23RD AVE, MERIDIAN MS 39301-2155

PO BOX 1030, MERIDIAN MS 393021030


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MISSOURI

KEVIN B. SAMPLE

107 S WILLIAMS ST

FAYETTE MO 65248-1017

MONTANA

ROGER E. CATHEL

821 CENTRAL AVE

GREAT FALLS MT 59401-3732

NEBRASKA

DENNIS A NEWMAN

317 CASTLE PINE DR

PAPILLION NE 68133-

3345

NEVADA

JAMES E. DENNEY

4036 SPRING LEAF DR

LAS VEGAS NV 89147-4414

NEW HAMPSHIRE

DENNIS A. SHERIDAN

55 GARYS DR; LITTLETON NH 03561-4509

PO BOX 621; LITTLETON NH 03561-0621

NEW JERSEY

C.K. LEVERETT

18 BUTTONWOOD AVE

EATONTOWN NJ 07724-1302

NEW MEXICO

DENNIS R. DETROW

9812 LORELEI LN NE

ALBUQUERQUE NM 87111-

1248

NEW YORK

CHARLES M. ROBERTS

158 MEADOWBRIAR RD

ROCHESTER NY 14616-2339

NORTH CAROLINA

D. ALLEN SURRATT

6328 SURRATT COUNTRY RD

DENTON NC 27239-9080

NORTH DAKOTA

CHRIS CHRISTIANSON

2614 SOUTH BAY DR

FARGO ND 58103-

5062


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OKLAHOMA

GARY A. DAVIS

PO BOX 1223

DRUMRIGHT OK 74030-1223

OREGON

DALVIN L. HOLLAWAY

701 CREST DR; CANYONVILLE OR 97417

PO BOX 767; CANYONVILLE OR 97417-0767

PANAMA

ALEXANDER LOPEZ

PTY 8902/PO BOX 025205

PANAMA CITY, REPUBLIC OF PANAMA

PHILIPPINES

EVARISTO A. LEVISTE

22815 CYPRESS DR.

CARSON CA 90745-4752

PORTUGAL

JOÃO CARVALHA

RUA ILHA DOS AMORES , N° 67, 6°

ESQ° 1900-423 LISBOA PORTUGAL

RHODE ISLAND

JOHN A. LAWSON, III

97 HOWARD LN

NORTH SCITUATE RI 02857-2912

ROMANIA

SORIN ŞUBA

POPA SAVA STREET NO.

44 BUCHARESTI,

ROMANIA

SOUTH DAKOTA

GEORGE E. BAUDER

PO BOX 9134

RAPID CITY SD 57709-9134

UTAH

CHARLES E. WARREN, SR

3787 E 1200 S

HEBER CITY UT 84032-3558

VENEZUELA (UD)

MANUEL ROJAS APONTE

PO BOX 68019

ALTAMIRA, CARACAS 1060


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VERMONT

BRUCE R. HOWARD

17 TUTTLE MEADOW DR

RUTLAND VT 05701-2544

WASHINGTON

BRYAN D. BECHLER

PO BOX 1115

GRANITE FALLS WA 98252-1115

WISCONSIN

MIKE T. HEITKE

36275 SUNSET DR

DOUSMAN WI 53118-9349

WYOMING

KENNETH M. BADGET

PO BOX 653

COWLEY WY 82420-0653

Grand Recorders

Non-Affiliated Councils

AUSTRALIA SOUTH AUSTRALIA

L R. (Bob) BAKER 5 HILL ROAD EDEN HILLS SA 5055, AUSTRALIA

AUSTRALIA NEW SOUTH WALES (NOT CONFIRMED)

JOHN S. WILLIAMS PO BOX 134 PETERSHAM, N.S.W. 2049, AUSTRALIA

AUSTRALIA VICTORIA (NOT CONFIRMED)

J. P. BATTYE 476 STONEY POINT ROAD BITTERN, VICTORIA 3918; AUSTRALIA

CANADA EASTERN JOHN RAYMOND DOLLIMOUNT 129 SHERBROOK AVENUE BRIDGEWATER NS B4V 4U4 CANADA

CANADA ONTARIO CHARLES MELDRUM 26 TANNER DR STERLING ON K0K 3E0 CANADA

CANADA WESTERN JERRY W. KOPP

423 Woodland Crescent SE

Calgary, Alberta T2J 1J7


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CONNECTICUT CHARLES B. FOWLER, Jr. 525 STILLWATER WINDSOR, CT 06095-3842

ENGLAND & WALES LT CDR ANGUS P.D. HANNAGAN, RD 86 ST. JAMES STREET LONDON, ENGLAND SW1A IPL

ILLINOIS MARK WELCH PO BOX 676 CUBA, IL 61427-0676

ISRAEL SASSON NAIM P. O. BOX 33698 TEL AVIV 61336 ISRAEL

MASSACHUSETTS ROBERT C. CORR 186 TREMONT ST, RM. 405 BOSTON MA 02111-1014

NEW ZEALAND A. N. FRENCH, J.P. P. O. BOX 38-224 HOWICK; AUKLAND 1730, NEW ZEALAND

OHIO BOBBY G. CAMPBELL PO BOX 751538 DAYTON OH 45475-1538

PENNSYLVANIA DOUGLAS D. CRUM 643 SPRINGHOUSE LN HUMMELSTOWN PA 17036

SCOTLAND GRAHAME J. SMITH 23 ST. JOHN STREET EDINBURGH, EH8 8DG SCOTLAND

TENNESSEE JERRY D TUCKER 2068 HWY 49 E CHARLOTTE TN, 37036-5324

TEXAS ORVILLE L. O’NEILL 715 COLUMBUS AVE; WACO TX 76701-1349 PO BOX 296, WACO TX 76703-0296


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Grand Representatives to Florida

Jurisdiction Individual

Alabama Raymond C Dunn

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California Jose A Fiss

Colorado Alan C Frost

Connecticut Arthur M Pugh

Delaware

Washington D.C.

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa Wayne A Wunschel

Kansas Dennis Reed

Kentucky William G Hinton

Louisiana William Mollere

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan William P Herlihy

Minnesota

Mississippi Van A Evans

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska Donald L Grazier


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Nevada

New Hampshire Joseph J Rella

New Jersey Matthew MacReady

New Mexico

New York William Thomas

North Carolina Sean P Hughes

North Dakota Raymond E Dunham

Ohio Ed Raper

Oklahoma Lewis Hullman

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina G. Ray Marsh

Tennessee Lowell G Day

Texas

Utah

Marion T McWilliams

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

Wisconsin Ronald Rasmussen

Wyoming John Schmidt Jr

Argentina

Australia - South Australia -

Victoria John R Travers Australia -

Western

Austria

Belgium

Brazil


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Canada - Eastern Robert I Moore

Canada - Ontario

Canada - Western

Italy Alessandro Antonelli

New Zealand Richard B White

2018 Statistics

Greeted 87 Re-instated 13

Affiliated 21 Died 99

Demitted 21 Suspended 133

Emeritus 48 50 year 147

2018 END 2916 LOSS (192)


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Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters of Florida

John D. Pickford

Most Illustrious Grand Master

2019-2020


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Masonic Resume

John D Pickford

Right Illustrious Deputy Grand Master

BLUE LODGE---ANCHOR No.182 Initiated August 2.

1976, Passed November 1, 1976, Raised December 10,

1976 Worshipful Master 1990, Perpetual Member

1990, Honorary Member Marathon No. 323, Dade No.

14 and Dr. Felix Varela No. 64

ACACIA No. 163 Plural and Perpetual Member 2005,

Treasurer 2005-2013 and 2014-2020, Worshipful

Master 2013, 40 year mason 2016

GRAND LODGE District Deputy Grand Master 1998,

District Instructor 1999, Grand Persuivant 2000, Grand

Representative Oriente do Brazil 2001, State Chairman

Public Education & Citizenship 2002 and 2004.

(Zone Chairman various committees 13 years between

1994 and 2019)

SCOTTISH RITE KEY WEST 1977 (32nd Degree), 1997

(33rd Degree), Wise Master Rose Croix 1990,

Commander Council of Kadosh 1991, Venerable Master

Consistory 1992, Master Lodge of Perfection 1993,

Perpetual Member 1993, KCCH 1993, Treasurer 1993-

1996, Trustee Scottish Rite Foundation 1995-1999,

General Secretary Valley of Key West 1996-2004

SHRINE MAHI 1988 (Miami), Key West Shrine

Club (Vice President, President, Director, Secretary,

Treasurer), Life Member Marathon and Upper Keys

Shrine Clubs, Hillbilly Clan 22 Homestead


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EASTERN STAR FERN # 22 (Key West) 1999-2006

(Secretary, Chaplain) .

Unity # 37 (Stuart) 2006 (Secretary, Sentinel,

Associate Patron)

YORK RITE

MIAMI BODIES JERICO CHAPTER #11—ADONIRAM

COUNCIL #10--MIAMI COMMANDERY #13 1997

CHARTER MEMBER - ISLAND CHAPTER # 65 R.A.M.

1997

Charter Member - CONCH COUNCIL # 44 R.& S.M.

1998

FORT PIERCE BODIES JOPPA CHAPTER # 28--TYRIAN

COUNCIL # 36-- ST LUCIE COMMANDERY # 17 2005

PERPETUAL, FORT PIERCE (ALL BODIES)

2006

SECRETARY-RECORDER FT. PIERCE BODIES

2010—2017

HIGH PRIEST (JOPPA CHAPTER) 2007

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND HIGH PRIEST 2008

ORDER OF HIGH PRIESTHOOD 2009

SUPER EXCELLENT MASTER DEGREE 2005

ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER (TYRIAN COUNCIL) 2008

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER 2009


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ORDER OF ANOINTED KINGS 2010

R. & S.M. (DEPUTY GRAND MASTER) 2018

COMMANDER (ST LUCIE COMMANDERY) 2009

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND COMMANDER 2010

KNIGHT CRUSADERS OF THE CROSS 2011

DISTRICT INSTRUCTOR DISTRICT 6 2016

MERITORIOUS SERVICE RIBBON 2011 & 2015 (clasp)

AIDE DE CAMP GRAND COMMANDERY OF FL 2014

KNIGHT’S TEMPLAR MAGAZINE, EDITOR 2014

GRAND MASTERS CLUB (KTEF) 2017

YORK RITE SOVERIGN COLLEGE EVERGLADES # 149

2004--2008

JOHN BRIDGES PHELPS # 31 2008

RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE (LABARUM CONCLAVE)

2009

KNIGHT MASONS (SPACE COAST CHAPTER # 32)

2009

COMMEMORATIVE ORDER OF ST THOMAS OF ACON

CRUSADER XIII 2010

ST THOMAS OF ACON PROVINCIAL GRAND SENTRY

(SOUTHEAST STA-USA) 2016


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KNIGHT OF THE YORK CROSS OF HONOUR (FLORIDA

PRIORY 60) 2010

GRAND COUNCIL R&SM OF FLORIDA REPRESENTATIVE

TO PANAMA 2016

HOLY ROYAL ARCH KNIGHT TEMPLAR PRIESTS (SPIRIT

OF TRUTH LXXI) 2016

SOCIETAS ROSICRUCIANA in CIVITATIBUS FOEDERATIS

(FLA COLLEGE) 2017

ZIBA GROTTO (STUART) 2019

PERSONAL John David Pickford was born to Jack

and Dolores Pickford on October 5, 1948 in Portsmouth,

Virginia. His father was in the US Navy and they lived in

Norfolk, VA, Key West, FL, San Diego CA, San Antonio,

TX, Lakewood OH, Naples Italy, Columbia SC and moved

to Key West where he lived from 1964 until 2004. He

was a member of the Civil Air Patrol and Monroe

County Sheriffs Road Patrol Reserves.

He graduated from Key West High School in 1967 and

Florida Keys Community College in 1969. His Junior year

he attended the University of Florida (Business

Administration) and was in Army ROTC. In 2013 he

retired from Sears after 43 years.

He married Doris Faye Taylor in Key West 48 years ago on

April 28, 1971. They have two daughters and six

grandchildren. He is a member of All Villages Presbyterian

Church (ECO).


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Proposed Budget 2019-2020

Proposed

2019-2020

Income

40000- Annual Per capita

($15.00/member)

41,565

40010- Greetings 1,200

40011- Other Interest 0

40012 - Other Receipts 10574

40020 - Annual Grand Assembly .

Total Income 53,339

Expense

20010 - Allowances

20011- Grand Master 4,000

20012 - Deputy Grand Master 1,500

20013 - Grand Recorder 4,000

20014 - Je wel, Apron &Case 800

20015 - Grand Treasurer 1,800

Subtotal 12100

20020 Charity

20022 - Youth Charities 0

20023 - Masonic Home 0

20025 - Youth Scholarships

Subtotal 0

20030 Meetings

20031- Triennial 1000

20032 - District Meetings 1,000

20033 - Summer Assembly 250

20034 - MIGM SE Conference 250

20035- RIDGM SE Conference 250


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20036 - RIPCW SE Conference 250

20037 - RI Recorder SE Conference 84

20038 • CMMRF Board Meeting 500

Subtotal 3584

20040 - Grand Assembly

20044- Distinguished Guests 1500

20050 - Office Expenses

20051- Office Supplies 250

20052 - Postage 600

20053- Rent 4000

20054 - Telephone 800

20055 - Utilities 0

20056 - Computer Services 150

20057 - Computer Maintenance 150

20058 - Controlled Storage Renta l 460

20059 - Equipment Replacement 200

20059-A-Surety Bond 155

Subtotal

6,765

20060 - Printing

20061- General Printing Expenses 300

20062 - Proceedings 1,125

20063 - Rituals 0

20065 - Copier Maintenance 100

20066 - Printing Supplies 100

20067 · York Rite Disc 0

Subtotal 1,625

20070 - Contract Labor

20071- Grand Treasurer 0

20072 - Grand Recorder 0

2.0073 - Office Facilitator 9,000


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20074 - Office Temporary Help 1,000

Subtotal 10,000

20080 - Taxes

20081- Florida Corporation Tax 62

20081- General Grand Per Capita

($2.50/member)

8,830

Subtotal 8,892

20090 - Sundry

20091 - Education and Training 300

20092 - Awards 400

20095 - Insurance

20096 - Contingencies 3,545

20097 - Officers Jewels and Aprons 1,000

20099 - Webhosting 200

20100 - Keith Dean Competition 500

20101- MMS -YRIS 500

Subtotal 6,545

20100 - Miscellaneous

20102 - Bank Service Charges 25

20110 - Reserves 2,255

Subtotal 2280

53291

GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL OFFICERS 2017-2020

MOST PUISSANT GENERAL GRAND

MASTER

David A. Grindle

RIGHT PUISSANT DEPUTY GRAND MASTER Monty J. Glover

RIGHT PUISSANT PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR

OF THE WORK

William G. Snyder

GENERAL GRAND TREASURER Charles L. Hollinger

GENERAL GRAND RECORDER Stephen A Balke


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GRAND COUNCIL R&SM OF FLORIDA - GRAND OFFICERS

M I Grand Master John D. Pickford (36)(Doris)

137 SW East Danville Circle Home: (772) 879-0030 Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 Cell: (772) 341-9323


R I Deputy Grand Master Thomas J. Rawsthorne (30)(Betty)

114 Deer Pass Home: (850) 539-9537

Havana, FL 32333 Cell: (850) 545-2938 Email: [email protected]

R I Prin. Cond. of the Work Wm Allen Sorbie (9)(Sherry)

11027 Hyacinth Place Home: (941) 758-4828

Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 Cell: (941) 232-1494


R I Grand Recorder John R. Miller (11)(Kim)

P.O. Box 13496 Office: (813) 837-8400

Tampa, FL 33681 Cell: (313) 549-7620


R I Grand Treasurer Carl E. Gilmore, MIPGM (34)(Gail)

1907 Cardamon Drive

Trinity, FL 34655 Cell: (727) 937-2649 Email: [email protected]

I Grand Chaplain Paul W. Friend, MIPGM (36)(Judy)

P.O. Box 1766

Stuart, FL 34995 Cell: (772) 260-6404


I Associate Grand Chaplain Jack A. Holloway (4)

704 Citrus Wood Lane Valrico, FL 33594 Cell: (813) 571-5733


I Grand Captain of the Guard Gene A. Lance (9)(Patsy)

3816 Buena Vista Drive S. Home: (941) 723-2075 Ellenton, FL 34222 Cell: (941) 526-9664


I Grand Conductor of the Council James L. Record (25)

P.O. Box 61021

Fort Myers, FL 33906 Cell: (239) 823-0472 Email: [email protected]

I Grand Marshall Robert H Eisenhardt (36)(Pat)

9043 SE Hawks Nest Ct

Hobe Sound, FL 33455 Cell: (772) 214-8285



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I Grand Steward Thomas A. Olsen (3)(Diane)

4115 Spring Creek Lane Middleburg, FL 32068 Cell: (904) 424-1566


I Grand Sentinal Otis Ben Geiger II (36)(Debbie)

1733 SW 32nd Ter

Palm City, FL 34990 Cell: (772) 214-1516 Email: [email protected]

I Grand Organist Dana K Oldenburg (45 )

2016 Banbury Lane

Spring Hill, FL 34609 Cell: (352) 270-4062



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GRAND COUNCIL DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS

District 1 (10, 17, 24, 44) Garry M. Paxinos(24)(Diane)

3567 Canary Palm Court Pompano Beach, FL 33069 Cell: (954) 655-7453


District 2 (9, 25, 41, 45) Richard E. Coles (9)(Linda)

2010 19th Ave West

Bradevton, FL 34205 Cell: (941) 650-1804 Email: [email protected]

District 3 (8, 14, 34) Chas R. Jordan (34)(Lisa)

1050 Starkey Rd #2304

Largo FL 33771 Cell: (727) 455-7195


District 4 (4, 11, 43) Jeffrey T. Sklet (4)(Melissa)

1150 Timber Trace Drive Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 Cell: (813) 482-5248


District 5 (1, 5, 20, 28, 37) Eric W. Klienbach (28)(Vee)

37215 Calhoun Road

Eustis, FL 32736 Cell: (352) 636-8875 Email: [email protected]

District 6 (13, 36, 38) Stanley L. Hudson, MWPGM (36)(Joy)

1680 SW Cefalu Cir

Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 Cell: (772) 418-1061


District 7 (3, 15, 18, 46) Eric G. Cole (3)(Cynthia)

319 Litchfield Dr

Orange Park, FL 32065 Cell: (904) 899-3001


District 8 (22, 27, 35, 39) Albert L. Kimball (27)(Vicki)

7005 NW 47th Terr Gainesville, FL 32653 Cell: (352) 538-0004


District 9 (26, 30, 31) Hector Guillont-Rivera (30)

600 Victory Garden Dr. D-34

Tallahassee, FL 32301 Cell: (787) 240-7803 Email: [email protected]

District 10 (7, 29, 33) Dennis A. Barbarisi (29)(Beverly)

705 Sandpiper Cir

Destin, FL 32541 Cell: (850) 240-0374 Email: [email protected]


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GRAND COUNCIL COMMITTEES


Audit Wm Lee

Popham

Thomas

Rawsthorne Wm Allen Sorbie

Budget & Finance Thomas

Rawsthorne

Wm. Allen

Sorbie Gene Lance

Constitution Review Thomas

Rawsthorne James Record Glenn Chandler

Convention Board John Pickford James Green Ronald Parks

Convention Hotel

Coordinator Carl Gilmore Rob St. John

Convention Souvenir

Program John Lewis AJ Ahrens III Jack Maulden

Convention Assist. James Record John Miller AJ Ahrens III

CMMRF Dayle Schrock

Paul Friend Glenn

Chandler

Steven Steele John Horne, Jr.

Rusty Ludlam

H. Warren Almand

Carl Gilmore

Larry Gillespie

Craig Frazier Ben Geiger

Thomas Olsen

William Jacobs

Distinguished Guests Donald Harriott Larry Gillespie Rob St. John

Fraternal Relations John Miller Stan Hudson

Grand Reps Thomas Olsen

Grand Master’s

Advisory Larry Gillespie

H. Warren Almand

Rob St. John

Homecoming Paul Friend Robert

Eisenhardt Stephen Nelson

Investment Advisory Wm Lee

Popham

Paul Friend Charles

Hollinger

Anthony Griffon

Jurisprudence Paul Friend ALL

MIPGMs’ John R. Miller

Lodge Rep. Thomas Olsen ALL DDGMs’

Masonic Youth Garry Paxinos ALL DDGMs’ Membership

Development,

Training & Education

Thomas

Rawsthorne ALL DDGMs’

Mentor’s/Instructors

Manual

Necrology Robert

Eisenhardt John R Miller

Photography Corbin Elliott Thomas

Randazzo Dayle Schrock


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Perpetual

Membership Ben Geiger ALL DDGMs’

Registration, Returns

& Credentials Jeffrey Jackson

Thanks Ben Geiger

Time & Place Thomas

Rawsthorne AJ Ahrens III Brett Gordon

Unfinished Business

& Proceedings Glenn Chandler

Harry

Eisenberg James Mason

Committee on Work John Gray Rusty Ludlam Rob St. John

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