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THE WORKMAN
Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of California Jon Humphreys, GHP
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July 2014 Vol. VI No. 2
GHP MESSAGE 1
MEET YOUR GRAND OFFICERS 2
LEADERSHIP SEMINARS SPECIAL NOTICE 3
TWENTY-ONE FOR 42 3
RECEPTIONS, FESTIVALS & DEGREES 4
ROYAL ARCH HISTORY, VOL IV 4
RAM INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER 4
THE CLOTHES LINE 4
ENCOMPASSER 4
GRAND CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS 5
GOLDEN STATE RESEARCH CHAPTER 5
GRAND HIGH PRIEST’S CALENDAR 5
CONTACT INFORMATION 6
RECEPTIONS, FESTIVALS, DEGREES 7 - 17
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FLYER 18
GHP MESSAGE
The Declaration of Independence
It’s summer, and as the song says, “the livin’ is
easy.” Which gives us all a little extra time to relax
with those summer barbeques, picnics, and fireworks
displays in the park. While you enjoy the fireworks,
take a moment to recall, Companions, what we are
really celebrating.
Our forefathers were doing some very serious
business when they signed that declaration 238 years
ago. They were declaring their belief in human rights
– and they were putting their very lives on the line to
do it.
Listen to their words, and reflect on their value for
us, more than two centuries later. They said:
All men are created equal.
Among the rights of men are life, liberty and
the pursuit of happiness.
Governments are created to secure these
rights.
Government power is derived from the
consent of the governed.
When government becomes despotic, it is the
right of men to throw off such government
and provide new guards for their future
security.
Some pretty serious ideas – ideas for which men are
still struggling and dying in many parts of our world.
Then, having argued their case with numerous
examples of the despotic actions of their government,
and after declaring their political separation from
Great Britain, they concluded with these words:
“And for the support of this declaration, with a firm
reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we
mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes
and our sacred honor.”
That’s brotherhood, my Companions. And worthy of
a bit of reflection at this special time of year.
Please take the time to find a copy of the full
Declaration of Independence, and include in your
celebration of Independence Day a reading of the
entire text – either to yourself or aloud to your
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family. It will make for a great celebration. Ours is,
indeed, a great heritage.
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Jon Humphreys
Grand High Priest
MEET YOUR GRAND OFFICERS
Grand Captain of the Host
DENNIS and DOLORES DYER
Excellent Companion Dennis T. Dyer was born in
Southgate, California in 1939, and raised in
Maywood, Huntington Park and Venice.
He spent 8 years in the Marine Corps Reserve and
has a B. A. Degree in Psychology from Cal State
University in Northridge, with graduate classes in
behavioral sciences.
Dennis is retired from the Los Angeles County
Probation Department. His assignments over 32
years with the department included work as a field
officer specializing in substance abuse, as guest
instructor with the federal Drug Enforcement
Administration, as expert witness in the Los Angeles
County courts, and as a supervising director of
several juvenile boys and girls camps.
He is a Past High Priest of Kern River Chapter No.
162, a Past Master of Kernville Lodge No. 827, and
served our Grand Lodge as Grand Standard Bearer in
2006-2007. Dennis is also a member of Siminoff
Royal Arch Chapter; Ventura Council, Cryptic
Masons; Ventura Commandery. Knights Templar; St.
Alban York Rite College; Al Malaikah Shrine
Temple; and Channel Islands Chapter, O.E.S.
He is married to Dolores, and has five children and
seven grandchildren.
Grand Principal Sojourner
RANDY and MICKI DOWNEY
Excellent Companion Randy R. Downey was born in
South Carolina and raised in South Gate, California.
Randy has a B.A. Degree in Criminal Justice, and
worked in various positions involving corporate
investigations and security, prior to founding his own
travel agency in San Jose in 2005.
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He was raised in Golden Bowl Lodge No. 755, and
served as Master of Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 292 in
2004. Randy has served our Grand Lodge as a
District Inspector and on various committees,
including Leadership Development and Inspector
Training.
Our Grand Principal Sojourner joined Howard
Chapter No. 14 (San Jose) in 2003, served as High
Priest in 2007, and is now Chapter Secretary. He is
also a member of San Joe Council, Cryptic Masons,
and San Jose Commandery, Knights Templar, having
served both as presiding officer and Recorder. He is
currently Director of Ritual for the Grand
Commandery, and is a Knight, York Cross of
Honour.
Randy began his association with Masonry as a
DeMolay, is a Past Master Councilor and has been
recognized with the Degree of Chevalier and the
Legion of Honor. He is Past Pharaoh of the Supreme
Pyramid of the Ancient Egyptian Order of Sciots, and
has presided over or is a member of many Masonic
appendant organizations, including Shrine, Eastern
Star, Grotto, A.M.D., Red Cross of Constantine,
York Rite College and High Twelve.
Randy and Micki have two children (Parker and
Briana) and one grandchild.
YORK RITE LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
TWENTY-ONE FOR FORTY-TWO!
Well, we didn’t make the goal of 21 candidates at
Comptche this year, but we had an excellent and
engaged class of 9, drawn from 6 different Chapters:
Sacramento #3, Petaluma #22, Napa #30, Santa Rosa
#45, Marin #101, and Sebastopol #117. Four Past
Grand High Priests participated in the conferral of the
several Degrees, with MEC Edgar Fentum reprising
his role as Principal Sojourner, and REC Steve Goad,
Grand King, doing an excellent job as High Priest for
the Royal Arch. Plans are a-foot to broadcast the
Festival next year, on June 27th, to a wider audience
of Blue Lodges. So stay tuned for more information
later this year! And talk now to your friends and
family about making a vacation of this Festival.
Larry Tunzi, owner of the Ranch in Comptche where
we meet allows access as early next year as Tuesday,
June 23rd
, and you can stay as late as Sunday, June
28th. You are welcome to park your RV onsite, AT
NO COST, for the duration. Although there are no
hookups, there are separate restrooms for the ladies
and the men, and there is a co-ed shower available
also. For those who prefer Hotel/Motel
accommodations, there are numerous options in
Mendocino and Ft. Bragg. So put June 23 through
June 28, 2015, on your calendar. You and family can
make side trips during the week and, on Saturday,
bring some candidates to participate in excellent
ritual conferrals in the outdoor setting. Here are a
few pictures of the site:
Bleachers, Mark MasterLodge, Cook Shack on left,
Restroom shack on right
SPECIAL LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
NOTICE !
Due to a conflict with the Grand Master’s
schedule, the York Rite Leadership Seminar
scheduled for August 23rd
in Red Bluff has been
rescheduled to November 22nd
.
Attached to this newsletter is a sheet with the
details. Hope to see all you folks north of
Sacramento at Red Bluff on November 22nd
!
As indicated on the information sheet, please
notify Bud Ramsey (408-838-3730) if you plan to
attend this seminar, so he can plan for adequate
materials and lunch.
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Tunzi Fork of the River Jordan
RECEPTIONS, FESTIVALS & DEGREES
At the very end of this Newsletter you will find
copies of flyers for many of the activities throughout
the year – some, but not all, Receptions as well as
Degree conferrals, whether individual or part of a
Festival. For other events not included here, refer to
the Grand High Priest Calendar at the Grand York
Rite website. Also consider the following:
ROYAL ARCH HISTORY
Of particular interest to all Companions and Sir
Knights is the new addition to the History of the
Royal Arch – Volume 4 is now available, which
takes the history through 1996. This is the
supplement to the original 3 Volume set prepared by
Everett R. Turnbull and Ray V. Denslow. The 4th
Volume can be purchased for $25. Volumes 1, 2, 3
& 4 of the History of Royal Arch Masonry have been
reprinted. These books are hardbound and
approximately 500 pages each. The cost is $ 100.00
for all 4 books plus $ 15.00 shipping and handling in
USA. Foreign shipping could cost more. Payment
by check or credit card. Contact the General Grand
Secretary to order books.
RAM INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER
As you know, our Grand Chapter is associated with
the General Grand Chapter RAM International. The
General Grand Chapter is now publishing a
newsletter with international scope. Issue number 32
for June 2014 has been forwarded to local Chapter
officers, and can be accessed directly at:
http://eepurl.com/VZyCn. Please share as
appropriate with your companions. In the new
format, scroll down in the message to find the state-
specific entries for California. Prior editions from
March 2012 can also be found under the Library tab
at the Research Chapter website:
www.goldenstatechapter.org
THE CLOTHES LINE
A line of Jackets for our York Rite bodies continues
to be available at MP. ENTERPRISES. The price for
red and blue is great -- $75.00 plus tax and shipping,
for sizes 34 to 49 in short, regular and tall; and
$87.00 plus tax and shipping for sizes 50 to 60, also
in short, regular, and tall. Purple Jackets are little
more expensive at $95.00 for the smaller and $107.00
for the larger. Also available are Men’s and ladies’
vests, tuxedos and shirts, pins, patches, and flags, and
OES T-Shirts. Contact Max Luy at (510) 502-3224;
or at his website: www.mpenterprises.weebly.com;
or directly to his email at [email protected].
ENCOMPASSER
The July 2014 edition of the Encompasser is in the
mail and should be on the website soon. Go to
http://www.yorkriteofcalifornia.org and click on
The Encompasser on the left hand toolbar. You can
help us control cost by letting us know you are
willing to take the Encompasser by email only.
Check out the new format available – you can now
read the Encompasser online! No need to even
print it out. Many thanks to our web-master,
Excellent Companion Richard Thornton, for his
efforts in applying this technology to our needs!
Four Way Reception in Van Nuys
14750 Sherman Way
Saturday July 5, 2014
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Annual Luncheon &
Ice Cream Social
Noon onward
San Luis Obispo See flyers below
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GRAND CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS
For info about Scholarships, go to the following
website:
http://www.yorkriteofcalifornia.org/royalarch/rara.ht
ml
If you have the resources, please consider making
a significant donation on behalf of our Masonic
Youth. Send any excess cash (!) to the Grand
Chapter Scholarship Program at 11428 E. Artesia
Blvd, #13, Artesia, CA 90701-3872
Remember that all donations to the Scholarship
Program are Tax Deductible, so keep this in mind
as you plan your annual giving and when you pay
your dues.
GOLDEN STATE RESEARCH CHAPTER
The website located at
www.goldenstatechapter.org now contains a copy
of the 2010, 2011 and 2012 Grand Orations
booklets. Also included is a copy of “The Royal
Arch Path,” by MEC Phil Hardiman, KYGCH.
For information about membership, contact:
Ex. Comp Joseph Dongo, High Priest
Paul Arthur Clark, King
Ex. Companion Bob Morrison, Scribe
Ex. Comp Casey Latham, Secretary
GRAND HIGH PRIEST’S CALENDAR
Date Event Location July 4 Parade and BBQ Newhall
July 5 Reception Van Nuys
July 6 Ice Cream Social San Luis Obispo
July 12 Reception Wofford Heights
July 13 Jr. Grand Steward’s Reception
Redlands
July 15 York Rite Honors Night Oakland
July 26 Elk Grove Lodge Sesquicentennial
Elk Grove
July 27 BBQ Salinas
August 1 Reception Fairfield
August 2 Reception Alameda
August 3 Picnic South San Francisco
August 14-16
Arizona Grand Sessions
Tucson
August 23
Leadership Seminar Rescheduled to Nov 22nd
Red Bluff
August 31
Southern California DeMolay Convention
Riverside
Details available on York Rite website at:
http://yorkriteofcalifornia.org/royalarch/ghp
calendar.html
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Grand High Priest:
Jon D. Humphreys, KYGCH
580 Village Drive
Galt, CA 95632-8156
(209) 745-9193 (H)
(916) 205-8104 (C)
Grand Secretary:
Ken Hope
11428 E. Artesia Blvd, #13
Artesia, CA 90701-3872
(562) 924-6500 (W)
(562) 484-1611(C)
Editor:
Phil Hardiman, KYGCH
2713 Hoffman Woods Lane
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 712-4814(C)
Website:
WWW.YORKRITEOFCALIFORNIA.ORG
GOLDEN STATE CHAPTER OF RESEARCH
Website
WWW.GOLDENSTATECHAPTER.ORG
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Napa / Solano York Rite Bodies
Napa Chapter #30 / Naval Chapter #35 / Solano Chapter #43
King Solomon Council #29 of Cryptic Masons,
Vacaville Commandery #38 Knights Templar
Invite you to attend a
Grand York Rite Reception Honoring
Jon D. Humphreys Most Excellent Grand High Priest
David L. Chesebro Most Illustrious Grand Master
Sir Knight Carlos H. Gonzales Right Eminent Grand Commander
Friday, August 1, 2014 Fairfield Masonic Lodge
412 Travis Blvd. Fairfield, California
Social Hour at 6:30 PM
Dinner 7:30 PM
Program to follow
Seating is limited; please make your reservation with
Randy Billingsley (707) 344-1685 [email protected]
David Anderson (707) 421-8054 [email protected]
RSVP NO LATER THAN JULY 25, 2014
NOTE: No Tickets Sold At the Door
Dinner Catered by
Cost for dinner is $15 with all proceeds supporting
Vacaville Assembly #29 International Order of Rainbow Girls
RSVP: The Checks Payable to Solano Chapter #43 RAM
Dress is Suit or York Rite Coat and tie for men and dress or pant suit for ladies.
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Northern California York Rite Association
2014 York Rite Festival
Red Bluff Masonic Temple 822 Main St Red Bluff CA
CHAPTER DEGREES Friday August 15
th 2014 6:00 PM
Mark Master and Past Master Degrees
Saturday August 16th
2014 8:00 AM
Most Excellent Master and Royal Arch Degrees
Lunch 12:00 PM Saturday: Cost $10.00
Menu; Sandwiches, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Beverage
COUNCIL DEGREES Saturday August 16
th 2014 1:00 PM
Royal Master and Select Master Degrees
Candidate Fee $15.00 (Includes both Chapter and Council Degrees)
Commandery Orders Saturday, November 8, 2014 8:00 AM
Red Cross, Full Form Malta, Order of the Temple
Candidate Fee $10.00
Lunch served between Malta and The Order of the Temple: Cost $10.00
Menu: Sandwiches, Potato Salad, Beans, Beverage
Information Contact Person: David Sokol (530) 283-1492 [email protected]
Reservations: Robert Morrison (530) 345-5958 email [email protected]
Please make checks payable to: Red Bluff Chapter #40 RAM
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