York Rite Crusader Spring, 2011 Volume XLV1 -- Issue 2 Governor General’s Message To all Companion Knights, I extend to each of you greetings on behalf of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America. It is hard to believe, but almost a year has gone by since I was installed as Governor General. During the travels of my first year, I have been greeted with such fraternal hospitality, and respect, that I must say I am truly honored; and at the same time, a bit awe struck that I have this privilege of being your Governor General for this biennium. I thank you all for your continued support and fraternal companionship. As you know, our 54 th General Assembly is just around the corner, July 28-30, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. Great events have been planned by the capable members and their ladies of the colleges in Tennessee. We have three tours planned, as well as an ice cream social, and we would be remiss to not take advantage of the great country music performers at our entertainment on Friday night. We have rearranged the schedule of events to permit some Companion Knights, who choose, to save a day of travel and expense. The new schedule will also permit the Sovereign College Officers to attend the most important workshop for Grand Governors and Deputy Grand Governors. I would like to extend my congratulations to the members of the 2011 Order of the Purple Cross Class. I know each of you realize what this honor means. It is the highest honor we confer on an individual. I thank each of you for your continued service and look forward to greeting you in Nashville. This year’s Class will be named in honor of Rev. Robert J. Cave, a great mason and gentlemen of the first order. Our very capable Sovereign College Officers are stepping aside this year in the conferral of the Order of the Purple Cross. We are trying to involve more Companion Knights in the General Assembly and a team of volunteers will confer our College’s highest honor. I look forward to their fine exemplification. It is with great sadness that we are informing you of the passing of our 1994-1996 Governor General, Edward R. Saunders, Jr. He was not only a giant in American Freemasonry, but was a kind gentleman, who lead effectively and displayed a great sense of humor. His guidance will be sorely missed. I look forward to greeting you in Nashville, Tennessee. Fraternally, Joe R. Manning, Jr., KGCY Governor General York Rite Sovereign College Of North America 500 Temple Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201 Tel. (313) 833-1385 * Fax (313) 833-7735 E-mail: [email protected]Website www.yrscna.org Officers 2010/2011 Joe R. Manning, Jr. ............................ Governor General Gerald A. Ford ....................... Deputy Governor General David G. Walker .............................. Chancellor General Reese L. Harrison, Jr.......................... Treasurer General D. Allen Surratt ................................... Secretary General Rev. Robert J. Cave .............................. Primate General Ronald E. Wood, Jr. .............. Associate Primate General Matthew D. Dupee ............................. Preceptor General Douglas L. Jordan. ............................. Seneschal General Van A. Evans ........................................ Marshal General W. Berry Rigdon ................................... Sentinel General W. Job Parsons ........................... Grand Standard Bearer Blaine H. Simons .................................... Herald General Robert E. Burleson ................................Grand Herald Ernest Berry. .........................................Grand Herald Richard A. Eppler .................................Grand Herald William G. Hinton ..................................Grand Organist In Memory of Most Preeminently Distinguished Past Governor General Edward R. Saunders, Jr. In accordance with our Memorial Service, all Colleges are directed to drape their Charter for a minimum of 30 days or until their next College Meeting. 1
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York Rite Crusader
Spring, 2011 Volume XLV1 -- Issue 2
Governor General’s Message
To all Companion Knights,
I extend to each of you
greetings on behalf of the
York Rite Sovereign College
of North America. It is hard
to believe, but almost a year
has gone by since I was
installed as Governor General.
During the travels of my first
year, I have been greeted with
such fraternal hospitality, and
respect, that I must say I am
truly honored; and at the same
time, a bit awe struck that I
have this privilege of being
your Governor General for this biennium. I thank you all for
your continued support and fraternal companionship.
As you know, our 54th General Assembly is just around the
corner, July 28-30, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. Great events
have been planned by the capable members and their ladies of
the colleges in Tennessee. We have three tours planned, as well
as an ice cream social, and we would be remiss to not take
advantage of the great country music performers at our
entertainment on Friday night. We have rearranged the
schedule of events to permit some Companion Knights, who
choose, to save a day of travel and expense. The new schedule
will also permit the Sovereign College Officers to attend the
most important workshop for Grand Governors and Deputy
Grand Governors.
I would like to extend my congratulations to the members
of the 2011 Order of the Purple Cross Class. I know each of you
realize what this honor means. It is the highest honor we confer
on an individual. I thank each of you for your continued service
and look forward to greeting you in Nashville. This year’s Class
will be named in honor of Rev. Robert J. Cave, a great mason
and gentlemen of the first order.
Our very capable Sovereign College Officers are stepping
aside this year in the conferral of the Order of the Purple Cross.
We are trying to involve more Companion Knights in the
General Assembly and a team of volunteers will confer our
College’s highest honor. I look forward to their fine
exemplification.
It is with great sadness that we are informing you of the
passing of our 1994-1996 Governor General, Edward R.
Saunders, Jr. He was not only a giant in American Freemasonry,
but was a kind gentleman, who lead effectively and displayed a
great sense of humor. His guidance will be sorely missed.
I look forward to greeting you in Nashville, Tennessee.
Joe R. Manning, Jr. ............................ Governor General
Gerald A. Ford ....................... Deputy Governor General
David G. Walker .............................. Chancellor General
Reese L. Harrison, Jr. ......................... Treasurer General
D. Allen Surratt ................................... Secretary General
Rev. Robert J. Cave .............................. Primate General
Ronald E. Wood, Jr. .............. Associate Primate General
Matthew D. Dupee ............................. Preceptor General
Douglas L. Jordan. ............................. Seneschal General
Van A. Evans ........................................ Marshal General
W. Berry Rigdon ................................... Sentinel General
W. Job Parsons ........................... Grand Standard Bearer
Blaine H. Simons .................................... Herald General
Robert E. Burleson ................................Grand Herald
Ernest Berry. .........................................Grand Herald
Richard A. Eppler .................................Grand Herald
William G. Hinton .................................. Grand Organist
In Memory of Most Preeminently Distinguished Past Governor General
Edward R. Saunders, Jr.
In accordance with our Memorial Service, all Colleges are directed to drape their Charter for a minimum of
30 days or until their next College Meeting.
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Right Eminently Distinguished Brother Donald T. Harriott,
Grand Governor of Florida, (left) presents Most Illustrious
Companion Howard H. Gardner, Most Illustrious Grand Master
of Royal and Select Masters of Florida with the York Rite
Sovereign College Service Award.
PENTAGON COLLEGE No. 62
Tampa, Florida
A Gold Honour Award was presented to Right Worshipful
Brother Howard W. Knapp during a stated communication of
Gulf Beach Lodge 291, Madeira Beach Florida. Making the
presentation are Right Eminently Distinguished Brother Donald
T. Harriott, OPC, Grand Governor of Florida (left) and
Distinguished Brother Ralph E. Vaughan, OPC, Secretary
Pentagon College No. 62 (right) .
MEMO TO GRAND GOVERNORS OF THE
YORK RITE SOVEREIGN COLLEGE
OF NORTH AMERICA
As Grand Governor, you are an essential member of the
Committee of the „Study of the Condition of the York Rite
Sovereign College‟. The Chairman, R.E.D. Bro. David Hardie
carefully reviews your visitation reports, and your annual report
to formulate his overview.
Please ensure that you have filled out and sent a copy of
your Grand Governor Visitation Report on each College in your
jurisdiction and forwarded it directly to David P. Hardie, 328
Brewery Ln., Orillia, ON L3V 7H6 as well as to the Detroit
office, along with your written Annual Report, which will be
printed in the proceedings. IT IS OF SIGNIFICANT
IMPORTANCE to all of us that your report be completed and
submitted to the Detroit office on or before June 1st.
Nominations for the Order of the Purple Cross Class of
2012, Secretary General‟s Award and the Sovereign College
Service Award must be in the Detroit Office by July 1, 2011,
accompanied with complete justification for all nominations.
Please review Section 6 of the Regulations for the
Government of the York Rite Sovereign College of North
America in its entirety (pages 16, 17 & 18). ALSO, instruct
your College Secretaries to forward you a copy of their annual
returns, financial report and activities report at the same time
they send it to the Detroit office (Section 110, page 32). This
will eliminate incomplete, late or missing reports and avoid
disappointment of a deserving Companion Knight.
The York Rite Sovereign College is pleased to announce the
Namesake for the Order of the Purple Cross Class of 2011
Right Eminently Distinguished Brother ‘Rev. Robert J. Cave”
Regent & Primate General
Companion Knight Stephen E. Henwood receives his
Honorary Past Governor Certificate from Warren Almand,
Deputy Grand Governor of Florida. The presentation took
place February 26, 2011 at the Masonic Home of Florida in St.
Petersburg.
Companion Knight Henwood served his College faithfully
all through the line and was currently Deputy Governor. Due to
his failing health he had to step aside. It is with sadness we
announce that he passed away on March 17, 2011.
He was thrilled to be thus honored. He understood that this
award is very rarely approved and greatly appreciated his
College voting for him and Governor General Manning
approving this honor.
HONORARY PAST GOVERNOR
PRESENTED IN FLORIDA
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To all Companion Knights of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America.
The York Rite Sovereign College of North America wishes to express
its deep sorrow over the death of
Edward R. Saunders, Jr. Born - September 30, 1924
Died - May 1, 2011
Most Preeminently Distinguished Brother Edward R. Saunders, Jr., K.C.P.C., K.G.C.Y. was serving as a member of the Board of Directors at the time of his passing.
He was elected to membership in 1976, received the Order of the Purple Cross in 1982, and elected a Regent in 1983. He was elected Deputy Governor General in 1992
and installed as Governor General in 1994. He received the Knight Commander of the Purple Cross in 1996, and Knight Grand Cross of York in 1999.
His Masonic Career started in 1946 with Kensington Lodge #198 F&AM. He held numerous
offices in the different branches of Masonry. Most Preeminently Distinguished Brother Ed was known for his excellent leadership abilities which was evident by the many
Masonic offices he held as well as civic leadership roles.
His life was marked by outstanding service for over 30 years in the United States Government where he started as an Electronic Scientist and later joining the Executive Office of the President.
For his work in the nuclear field, in 1957 he received the Arthur S. Flemming Award as “one of the ten outstanding young men in the Federal Government” He lectured for many Foreign Ministers regarding the
effects of nuclear weapons and establishing emergency preparedness systems.
Most Preeminently Distinguished Brother Edward R. Saunders, Jr. served with the U.S. Army. He is survived by his lady Ellie and his five children.
May our heavenly Father have him in his holy keeping, Soft and Safe to you my Brother, be your earthly bed.
Bright and Glorious be your rising from it. That which Virtue unites in death may not separate, Amen and Amen.
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NORTHEAST REGIONAL MEETING
Barre, Vermont - September 25, 2010
The Northeast Regional York Rite College Meeting was held at Granite
Lodge in Barre, Vermont on September 25, 2010 with over 70 members
present.
Green Mountain York Rite College No. 139 opened the meeting in
ample form. PCM Bruce R. Howard welcomed all guests to this Assembly.
The charter was draped for Most Preeminently Distinguished Brother Roy
E. Van Delinder, Jr. Special Degree Teams with members of the nine
colleges conducted the work of the three sections.
Opening of the individual college meetings and rehearsals were held in
the morning with a soup and sandwich lunch put on by the Granite Lodge
Concession Committee for 62 Companion Knights and ladies. A ladies
program was held in the afternoon with a visit to Rock of Ages in
Graniteville.
The first section Officers: Governor - Ralph Lame, Unity 91; Deputy - Robert J. Knowles, Connecticut 17; Chancellor - Charles
Eigo, What Cheer 43; Primate - David Potter, Mayflower 105; Preceptor - John S. Geas, Profile 100; Seneschal - Bruce R. Howard,
Green Mtn. 139; Marshal - Steve Cobb, Dirigo 103; Sentinel - Russell J. Slora, Green Mtn. 139; and Prologue - Mark Kay, What
Cheer 43.
Pictured in the second section are King Athelstan - Robert A. Goeway, III, King Philip 160; Prince Edwin - Dennis Sheridan,
Profile 100; Chancellor - C. Arthur Allen, What Cheer 43; Lord Archbishop - George Sarafinas, Mayflower 105; Lord Preceptor -
Robert Farham, St Lawrence 174; Lord Grand Commander - J B Djigoiunian, Unity 91; Lord Mayor - Regional Page, Katahdin 187;
Knight Commander - Richard Eppler, Connecticut 17; Overseer - John Mellor, Connecticut 17.
The third section Officers: Governor - Dennis Sheridan, Profile 100; Deputy - Allan H. Marshall, St Lawrence 174; Chancellor -
R. Bradley Aldemar, Profile 100; Primate, Preceptor, Seneschal - Bruce R. Howard, Green Mtn. 139; Marshal - Robert R. Senn,
Green Mtn. 139; Sentinel - Russell J. Slora, Green Mtn. 139; and the Rose Lecture by Reginald Page, Katahdin 187.
There were six candidates: Richard Beaulne, Walter Catton, Arthur Chapman, Frederic Comptour, Mario Duquette, and Mickey
Searles.
Colleges represented were Connecticut 17, Dirigo 103, Green Mountain 139, Katahdin 187, King Phillip 160, Mayflower 105,
Profile 100, Unity 91 and What Cheer 43.
Introductions and Grand Honors were given to: R.E.D. Brother Richard Eppler Grand Herald, Grand Governors R.E.D. Brothers
Richard Chagnon, Quebec; Howard Weymouth, Maine; Mark C. Mueller, Massachusetts; and V.E.D. Brothers Jean-Baptiste
Djigoiunan, Quebec; Thomas A. Emery, Maine; Past Grand Governors R.E.D. Brothers Dennis A. Sheridan, New Hampshire; James
E Selleck and Willis J. Morse both of Vermont.
Connecticut College No. 17 will host the next Northeastern Regional Meeting on Sept. 17, 2011.
Daniel Ebbighausen, Grand Governor/Vermont
Installation of the 2011-2012 Officers of
Harry S. Truman York Rite College No. 167.
HARRY S. TRUMAN COLLEGE NO. 167
Independence, Missouri
Harry S. Truman York Rite College No. 167 presented four
Gold Honor Awards in Raytown Lodge.
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Thursday & Friday Tours Nashville, Tennessee
All Tours will meet in the Ballroom Foyer on the 1st floor 15 minutes before scheduled time. Please note that lunch is on
your own with all tours, there are no restaurants available on site at the Parthenon or the Hermitage.
Hall of Fame/Ryman Tour - Friday. July 29, 2011
$60.00 per person
Hermitage Tour - Friday, July 29, 2011
$45.00 per person
Parthenon Tour - Thursday, July 28, 2011
$35.00 per person
Nashville‟s Parthenon is the only full-scale replica of the Greek Parthenon in existence.
Created with exacting attention to detail, its massive columns and pleasing dimensions will delight
everyone. This elegant structure serves as a monument to what is considered the pinnacle of
classical architecture, highlighted by the 42-foot gilded statue of Athena and plaster casts of the
Elgin Marbles which adorned the pediments of the Athenian Parthenon dating back to 438 BC.
The Nashville Parthenon also houses three art galleries including the James Cowan
Collection of 19th-20th century American art. This collection emphasizes mostly
landscape and seascape, technical styles vary from Neo-classic to Impressionism.
Another gallery Exhibit is the large-scale color photography by nationally
prominent nature photographer Byron Jorjorian. All the photographs in this
collection are taken in Tennessee. He enables his viewers to see moments we
might otherwise miss. The buses leave the hotel at 1:30 pm and return at 4:00 pm.
Lunch is on own, there are no restaurants available on site, so plan accordingly.
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum's core, permanent exhibit tells the
story of country music from its pre-commercial roots in the nineteenth century through
its vibrant life today. This exciting, multi-layered experience includes artifacts,
photographs, original recordings, archival video, newly produced films, touch screen
interactive media, and beautifully rendered text panels. The exhibit immerses the visitor
in the history and sounds of country music, its meanings, and the lives and
voices of its honored personalities. The self-guided tour is organized
chronologically and covers two floors of the Museum. Part one is titled Sing
Me Back Home: The Journey Begins, Folk Roots to the 1960s. In 2010 the
Museum greatly expanded and renamed the second part: Dreaming My
Dreams: The Journey Continues, 1960s to the Present.
The Ryman Auditorium is often called the Ryman Theater. The venue is one of the most
historic theaters in the US. From 1943 to 1974 the Ryman Theater was the home of the Grand Ole
Opry. In 2001 the Ryman Auditorium was designated a state historical landmark. You can actually stand on stage and pretend
that you are a rising star. Buses leave the hotel at 11:00 am and return at 4:00 pm. Lunch is on own, restaurants are available
for your convenience.
The Hermitage is one of the largest open spaces in the urban Nashville, Tennessee area. The
Hermitage includes 1,120 acres, thirty-two historic buildings, dozens of archaeological sites, two
springs, a formal garden, a vegetable garden, and a cotton patch. You will enjoy
the experience of visiting many of these sites on your visit. The Hermitage
mansion has been meticulously restored to its 1837 appearance and today looks
much as it did when Andrew Jackson returned to it after finishing his second
term as President. After the home was damaged by fire in 1834, Jackson had it
remodeled in the Greek Revival style. Today, six wallpapers installed after the
fire still hang on the walls and the majority of the furniture in the home was
purchased by the Jackson family to replace pieces damaged in the fire. Personal
objects, like Jackson‟s swords and books, also adorn the home along with the Jackson family‟s
collection of portraits. When you arrive at the Hermitage mansion, costumed historical interpreters
greet you and prepare you for your tour. Inside, historical interpreters stationed throughout the house tell you about Jackson,
his family, and his home and answer any questions you have. Buses leave the Hotel at 1:00 pm and return at 4:00 pm. Lunch
is on own. There are no restaurants available on site, so plan accordingly.
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2011 CHARITABLE MEETINGS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
U.S. Charitable Fund
A Joint Meeting between the Sovereign College Board of
Directors and the U.S. Charitable Fund Trustees will be held on
Thursday, July 28, 2011 immediately following the Board
Meeting in the Chattanooga Room of the Nashville Airport
Marriott in Nashville, Tennessee.
The U.S. Charitable Fund will meet in Cumberland
Ballroom at 4:00 pm on Friday, July 29, 2011 at the Nashville
Airport Marriott in Nashville, Tennessee.
Charitable Foundation of Canada
The York Rite Sovereign College Charitable Foundation of
Canada will meet in the Chattanooga Room at 4:00 pm on
Friday, July 29, 2011 at the Nashville Airport Marriott in
Nashville, Tennessee.
2011 Annual General Meeting
and “Governor General’s Luncheon”
Greetings. The Board of Directors of the York Rite
Sovereign College Charitable Foundation of Canada encourages
you to actively promote, support our charitable works for the
benefit of registered Canadian York Rite Charitable
Organizations.
The 2011 Annual General Meeting of the York Rite
Sovereign College Charitable Foundation of Canada will take
place from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, Wednesday, August 17th, in the
Mosher Room at the Park Place Hotel & Conference Centre, 240
Brownlow Ave., Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Canadian Regents
and Associate Regents are voting members of the Foundation.
All Companion Knights are welcome. This event is being held
in conjunction with the 76th Annual Assembly of the Grand
Imperial Conclave of Canada. After last year‟s successful event,
it will again include a “Governor General‟s Luncheon” for
Companion Knights and their Ladies at a cost of $30.00 per
person. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available
from the Foundation Secretary, David G. Walker, 5130 Elliott
Sideroad, Midland, ON L4R 4K3. Cheques should be made
payable to the Foundation and marked “2011 Tickets.”
With your continued support, and that of Companion
Knights of the 26 York Rite Colleges of Canada, the York Rite
Sovereign College Charitable Foundation of Canada made
grants in 2010 to:
The “Spectralis OCT Project” -
The Masonic Foundation of Nova Scotia $2,000.00
Knights Templar Charitable Found. of Canada $1,000.00
Grand Imperial Conclave Char. Found. of Canada $1,000.00
Total $4,000.00
Pictured above are the 2010-2011 Officers of Illinois College
No. 15 located in Chicago, Illinois.
In fulfillment of their mission to assist and support the York
Rite bodies, members of Illinois College No. 15 worked together
over a period of two years to restore and relocate a dormant
Council of Cryptic Masons from the Windy City to a new home
in the suburbs.
Adoniram Council No. 95, chartered in 1912, had originally
met in downtown Chicago. However, they had lost their
meeting place to a sale of the temple. Many members had
passed away, and most officers had become inactive. With little
paraphernalia and its records in storage, the Council had ceased
to meet.
Not wishing to see yet another York Rite body surrender its
charter, a small group from Illinois College No. 15 decided to
try to salvage the Council. Officers included Bradley L. Baker,
OPC, Jack D. Chasteen, DSA, Alan M. Hubble, James W.
Patton, OPC, and Paul A. Scheeler.
Preeminent Governor Richard E. Yena, OPC, served as
Recorder during the transition period, while the Council met
with a daylight Royal Arch Chapter at a suburban temple. Also
providing support was Richard T. Carnall, OPC, Past Grand
Master of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of the State of
Illinois.
With its records squared away, Adoniram Council began
looking for a more permanent location. They found a group of
interested Royal Arch Companions at Euclid Chapter No. 13 in
nearby Naperville. Euclid‟s members were eager to bring an
evening Cryptic Council to their temple, where only a Lodge
and Chapter had met since the mid-1800s.
Nearly six months after its relocation, Adoniram Council
has attracted additional members, installed new officers, and is
acquiring paraphernalia for conferring the Cryptic Degrees,
using its own members and officers. Andrew B. Siedelmann,
also a member of the College, helped organize and transfer the
Council‟s finances.
“It was gratifying to help preserve a nearly century-old
Cryptic Council,” said Preeminent Governor Yena, “We expect
to assist them with degrees and anticipate obtaining even more
new members for our College going forward, so this effort has
turned into a win-win for the whole York Rite.”
Illinois College No. 15
Members save a Cryptic Council
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The following Holidays
will be observed by the Detroit Office
Memorial Day ........................................... Monday, May 31
Independence Day ....................................... Monday, July 5
Labor Day ......................................... Monday, September 6
Thanksgiving ............ Thursday, Friday, November 25 & 26
Christmas ............................................ Friday, December 24
New Years Day ................................... Friday, December 31
Regular hours of the Sovereign College Office are Monday
thru Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.
Seventeen (17) of the College members who participated in the
third degree at Acanthus Lodge No. 632, Des Moines Iowa.
Front row, left to right: Randy Crouch, Governor, Lewis &
Clark No. 199; David Dryer, Governor of Iowa No. 37 and
Deputy Grand Governor; Randy Rote, Master Mason; W.
Charles Smithson, Worshipful Master and Grand High Priest;
George Harrison, Grand Governor.
On Monday, November 8, 2010 members of the York Rite
Colleges in Iowa assembled at Acanthus Lodge No. 632 in Des
Moines Iowa by special invitation from Worshipful Master W.
Charles Smithson to raise Brother Randy Rote.
Brother Smithson is an active member of both Colleges in
Iowa and is currently serving as Grand High Priest of the Grand
Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Iowa. Acanthus Lodge is the
largest in the state and will have raised some 28 new Masons by
the end of the year.
The degree began at 4:00 p.m. with R.W.B. Wade Sheeler,
a member of Iowa No. 37, in the east. Grand Governor, George
Harrison, presided in the second section. The cast was filled out
by college members.
Following the degree, Lodge was called from labor to
refreshment and members of the Lodge served a lunch
consisting of oyster stew and chili. The meal was followed by a
short, but very informative presentation on famous Masons.
Officers went from refreshment to labor at 7:00 p.m.
Iowa York Rite Colleges at work!
Pictured above seated left to right: REDB T. H. Dickason,
REDB Charley L. Chapman First standing row L to R: Bob
Pratt, Patrick Churchill, George Fischer, Tom Busby, Bob
Dearborn, Bryan Bechler, Dennis Osborn, Jim Stephens
Second row: Steve Gerstner, Bill Shortt, Tim Hurley, Bill
Miller, Lynn Bailey, Jim Larson, Jeff Craig Last row: David
Flood, Tony Schwab, Dale Fluaitt, Rex Hartsfield, Jerry
Whitney.
On Saturday, November 6, 2010 Rainier York Rite College
had the privilege of conferring the Order Knight of York on
three candidates. With us for this presentation were R.E.D. Bro.
T. H. Dickason, Regent, and R.E.D. Bro. Charley Chapman,
Grand Governor. This was the occasion of the Official Visit of
our Grand Governor. He was pleased with our presentation of
the work with the Second Section in costume.
Pictured above are the three candidates L to R: Dennis Osborn,
Tom Busby, Robert Dearborn.
RAINIER YORK RITE COLLEGE No. 54
Puget Sound, Washington
Grand Governors Workshop
Nashville, Tennessee
At the workshop the new forms will be discussed and
how the information gathered from them is tabulated and
used to help determine the condition of the Order. New
Grand Governors and Deputy Grand Governors will have
a chance to learn their duties and network with present
and out-going Grand Governors to better understand the
Order, what is happening in the different jurisdictions and
share what works and what doesn‟t.
- This is a must attend workshop
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YORK RITE SOVEREIGN COLLEGE OF NORTH AMERICA 54th GENERAL ASSEMBLY - NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday July 28, 2011
8:00 am - 5:00 pm YRSC Office (12:00 - 1:00 closed for lunch) Jackson 1st
9:00 am - 9:00 pm Board of Directors’ Meeting Chattanooga 1st
11:00 am - 6:00 pm Registration Hermitage 1st
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Hospitality Room Suite 1807 18th
TRANSPORTATION * PLEASE LIST DATE AND TIME OF ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE
I will be arriving by: Air _________ Car _________ Train _________ Bus ________
Arrival: Date:___________________________ Time: _____________________ AM or PM
Carrier: _____________________________________________ Flight Number __________________
Departure: Date:___________________________ Time: _____________________ AM or PM
Carrier: _____________________________________________ Flight Number _________________
Reservations with the Nashville Airport Marriott? Yes__ No__ Date Hotel Reservations made ___________
Reservation made with another hotel? Please note Hotel ____________________________________________
ASSEMBLY AND MEAL REGISTRATION
Men’s Registration Fee (Only Candidates are exempt) ..................................................................... _________ x $30.00 _________
Thursday July 28, 2011
Tour: Parthenon (lunch on own) ................................................................................................ _________ x $35.00 _________
Ice Cream Social with Entertainment ............................................................................................ _________ x $10.00 _________
Friday July 29, 2011
K.Y.C.H. Breakfast (open to all Companion Knights & Ladies) ................................................ _________ x $22.00 _________
Men‟s Luncheon .......................................................................................................................... _________ x $28.00 _________
Tours: Country Music Hall of Fame/Ryman Theater (lunch on own) ..................................... _________ x $60.00 _________
Hermitage (lunch on own) ............................................................................................ _________ x $45.00 _________
Associate Regents‟ Dinner & Entertainment (open to all Companion Knights & Ladies)........... _________ x $45.00 _________
Please mark your choice of entrée _______ Grilled Flat Iron Steak _______ Atlantic Salmon
Saturday July 30, 2011
Candidates‟ Breakfast (men only) ................................................................................................ _________ x $22.00 _________
Men‟s Luncheon .......................................................................................................................... _________ x $28.00 _________
Ladies‟ Luncheon (recognizing the ladies of the 2011 OPC Candidates) .................................... _________ x $28.00 _________
Annual Grand Banquet ........................................................... .................................................... _________ x $47.00 _________
Please mark your choice of entrée _______ Blackened Prime Rib _______ Jumbo Maryland Crab Cakes
Late Registration: $25.00 additional per person if postmarked after June 30 (no guarantees) .. _________ x $25.00 _________
Total Enclosed (US Funds) $ _________
Make Check payable to: YRSC 54th General Assembly & mail to: Orville R. Armstrong - Email: [email protected]
All registration forms must be received by June 30, 2011. No refunds after July 8, 2011
Make hotel reservations with Nashville Airport Marriott
with the Marriott Reservations at (800) 770-0555 (See hotel sheet for hotel information & rates)
No. requested Total ** Please specify if Special Dietary needs are required ____________________________________
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The following two recommendations to change the
Sovereign College Constitution and By-Laws were discussed at
the Board Meeting of the York Rite Sovereign College of North
America on January 29, 2011 and will be referred to the Regents
for their approval.
Article 5, Regents, Section 3 Currently reads –
“If, in the opinion of three fourths (3/4) of the Regents
present at a General Assembly, a Regent is considered by
them to be inactive, his status shall be changed to that of
Regent Emeritus, or a Regent may become a Regent
Emeritus at his own request. Regents Emeritus shall have
a voice at Assemblies of the YORK RITE SOVEREIGN
COLLEGE OF NORTH AMERICA but shall have no
vote.”
Be amended to read – Words appearing in black italicized are
added to the section
“If, in the opinion of three fourths (3/4) of the Regents
present at a General Assembly, a Regent is considered by
them to be inactive, his status shall be changed to that of
Past Regent, or a Regent may become a Past Regent at his
own request. After at least ten years of faithful and
active service as a Regent and exemplary service to the
York Rite in general, his status may be changed to
Regent Emeritus by three fourths (3/4) of the Regents
present at a General Assembly. Only Regents Emeritus
shall have a voice at Assemblies of the YORK RITE
SOVEREIGN COLLEGE OF NORTH AMERICA but
shall have no vote.”
Article 3, Section 4, (in part) - Currently reads (3rd paragraph)
“The Board of Directors shall have the power to consider
all of the affairs of business of the YORK RITE
SOVERIGN COLLEGE OF NORTH AMERICA between
General Assemblies thereof.”
Be amended to read (3rd paragraph) Words appearing in black
italicized are added to the section –
“The Board of Directors shall have the power to consider
all of the affairs of business of the YORK RITE
SOVERIGN COLLEGE OF NORTH AMERICA between
General Assemblies thereof. Further, the Board of
Directors shall have the authority and responsibility to
review and file all local, state or federal governmental
reports.”
LEGISLATIVE CALL
Nashville, Tennessee - 2011
50 Year History Books
This beautifully hard bound book contains the history
of the past 50 years of the Sovereign College, from the time
of its inception. Complete with photos and illustrations.
The cost is $55.00 per book.
New Regalia now available
Grand Governor Pin
Due to many requests, the Sovereign College Office has now
available for purchase a Grand Governor Pin.
This pin has been modeled after the
Past Grand Governor Pin. The boarder color is blue with white
lettering. The cost of the pin is $17.00.
General Membership Charms
These charms can be connected to any chain or pin charm
holder. The cost of the charm is $10.00.
All the above will be available for your review and purchase at
the 54th General Assembly in Nashville, Tennessee.
Members of the York Rite in Rochester, New York
participated in a “York Rite Have a Heart Day” at a local
shopping mall to generate donations for the local Ronald
McDonald House. This effort by the York Rite Masons was
organized by Genesee York Rite College No. 25 of Rochester.
The York Rite Masons, along with all other Masonic
organizations within the Rochester area, helped to raise over
$19,000 during the “Have a Heart” program that ran the first
two weeks of February. This money will help support families
that stay at the local Ronald McDonald house while their child
undergoes medical treatment at a local hospital.
Those pictured from left to right are Sir Knight William
Flesher, Commander of Cyrene-Monroe Commandery No. 12,
Knights Templar; Eminent John Zabel, High Priest of Hiram
Chapter No. 62, RAM; Companion Knight Joseph Oelgoetz,
Governor of Genesee York Rite College No. 25; Companion
Knight Edward “Ted” Powley, past Governor of Genesee York
Rite College No. 25; and Companion Knight Rick Howe,
Marshal of Genesee York Rite College No. 25.
GENESEE YORK RITE COLLEGE NO. 25
SUPPORTS RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
Friendship isn’t a big thing.
It’s a million little things.
YORK RITE CRUSADER
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This years hotel for our 54th General Assembly is the Nashville Airport Marriott.
All reservations are to be made by telephone.
York Rite Sovereign College of North America (July 28 - 30, 2011)
Reservations: should be made by calling the Marriott Reservations at (800) 770-0555. To ensure you receive the group rate, please specify
that you are with the York Rite Sovereign College. All Reservations must be received with a 1st night deposit or be guaranteed by a major credit
card.
Telephone: (615) 889-9300 / (800) 228-9290
Rate: $109.00 Double/King (Special room rate is available until June 30, 2011 or until the group block is sold-out whichever comes first.) When making reservations by phone, please mention York Rite Sovereign College to receive the special room rate. All Rooms are Non-Smoking. The Nashville Airport Marriott guest rooms are designed with both comfort and efficiency in mind. Each guest room is available in king or double beds, offering breathtaking views. All rooms are beautifully decorated and contain all the comforts you would expect from this level of hotel. Room Rates are $109 plus taxes per night.
Transportation to and from Hotel: For those who are flying to the Assembly, there is complimentary shuttle service to and from the hotel. Taxi Cab service is available, fare is approximately $12.00 one way. For those who are driving to the Assembly, there is
complimentary on site parking. Follow I-40 West to Exit 215B (Briley Parkway). Continue Briley Parkway to the next exit which is Exit 7 (Elm Hill Pike). Upon exiting, turn right at the bottom or ramp (this will be Elm Hill Pike). Continue to the next red light, and turn right (Marriott Drive). Nashville Marriott Hotel will be at the top of the hill on the right.
Note: The maps are informational only. Please verify
specific routes. The map is provided as a guide for your convenience.
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