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The State of Missouri Organized April 21, 1821 By Missouri Lodge No. 12 of Tennessee, chartered Oct. 8, 1816 (Now St. Louis Missouri No. 1 of Missouri) Joachim Lodge No. 25 of Tennessee, chartered Oct. 5, 1818 (Became Joachim No. 2 of Missouri, now defunct) St. Charles Lodge No. 28 of Tennessee, chartered Oct. 5, 1819 (Became Hiram No. 3 of Missouri, now defunct) St. Tammany No. 1 of Tennessee received charter from North Carolina Nov. 24, 1789 St. John’s No. 1 of North Carolina received its charter from Grand Lodge (Modern) of England 1755

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BIOGRAPHICAL Grand Master Most Worshipful Brother Rocky E. Weaver Grand Master 2008-2009 Most Worshipful Brother Rocky Edward Weaver was born in Kansas City, MO on November 12, 1948.

He was the first of four boys born to William Junior and Maude Esther Weaver. Rocky was educated in the Kansas City school system and graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1967. He attended Maple Woods Community College for two years. He was employed at Ford Motor Company in Claycomo, Missouri for over 32 years. On June 1st of 2001 Rocky retired from Ford because he decided that wasn’t what he wanted to do when he grew up.

He and his late wife Judy started a small embroidery business in 1997, which continued to operate out of his home. Rocky lost Judy to a brain tumor on August 30 of 2001. They were married for 31 years. Rocky has one son, Bradley James and four grandchildren; Olivia, Zebulon, Calista and Jacob.

Rocky is a member of the First Baptist Church of Buckner.

As another chapter unfolds in his life, he wed Ms. Janet Berwald of Lyndhurst, Ohio on November 15, 2002. He now has a stepdaughter, Cheryl Berwald, and stepson, Alan Berwald.

MWB Weaver served two years in the United States Army. He attended the Aviation Maintenance school in Fort Eustice, Virginia where he finished first in his class. He was then send to NCO training school where he attained the rank of Specialist E5. He finished his stint in the 177th Army Aviation Company at Fort Benning, Georgia. MWB Weaver enjoys reading — especially historical fiction — as well as books on Masonic subjects. He and Janet love to travel. He enjoys golf and fishing as outdoor sports. He also loves to teach whenever given the opportunity, and being part of a team effort.

MWB Weaver is a member of Liberty Lodge No. 31 (initiated in 1983) and holds a perpetual membership there. He was Worshipful Master of Liberty Lodge in 1992-93, and was the fifteenth Master in a row to receive the Grand Lodge Achievement Award. He was interim Secretary of Liberty Lodge from June to September of 1993. He was the President of the Liberty Masonic Temple Board in 1991. He also has perpetual memberships in Buckner Lodge No. 501 and Kansas City Lodge No. 220. He is also a member of the Missouri Lodge of Research. He is Grand Representative to Ohio. He was appointed to the advancing line as Senior Grand Marshall by Most Worshipful Brother Glenn Means in September of 2001.

MWB Weaver is a past High Priest of Liberty Chapter No. 3 (1993-94), Past Illustrious Master of Liberty Council No. 50 (1993-94), and Past Eminent Commander of Liberty Commandery No. 6 (1993-94). He was the 1994 recipient of the Lewis and Clark Award from the Grand Commandery.

Rocky is a dual member of Independence Chapter No. 12, Independence Council No. 49, and Palestine Commandery No. 17. He also holds a dual membership with Ascalon Commandery No. 16. He is a member of the Order of High Priesthood, Order of the Silver Trowel and the Past Commanders Association. He is a recipient of the Missouri Knight York Cross of Honor.

He was elected to the advancing line of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar in 1994 and was elected and installed as Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of Missouri during the 139th Annual Conclave on May 21, 2000. Sir Knight Weaver has Honorary Memberships in the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas, and the KYCH in Arkansas and Oklahoma. He is a Grand Representative to Iowa near the Grand Commandery of Missouri and Grand Representative to Finland for the Grand Chapter of Missouri.

MWB Weaver is a charter member of Harry S. Truman York Rite College and a recipient of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America Order of the Purple Cross. He is a past Sovereign Master of Kilwinning Council No. 19, Allied Masonic Degrees. He is a member of Buckner Chapter 280 Order of the Eastern Star. He is a member of Ararat Shrine in Kansas City. He is an officer of Mary Conclave, of the Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine. Rocky holds memberships in the Past Masters Club, Sword of Bunker Hill and the ORCOMOT Shrine Club where is a past president. He is a member of the Royal Order of Scotland, Societas Rosicruciana, Tipperary Council of Knights Masons and the Forty-Fivers Club of Past Grand Commanders. He has received the DeMolay Legion of Honor. He is a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Kansas City, President of Chapter 63 National Sojourners of Kansas City, and an officer in the Heroes of ’76, and is a member of the Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests.

He proudly serves as an Advisory Board member of North Kansas City Assembly No. 55, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. Rocky is a recipient of the Grand Cross of Color from the Supreme Assembly of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls.

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GRAND LODGE OFFICERS 2008-2009

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Rocky E. Weaver........................................................................ Grand Master 106 Park Ave., Buckner 64016 Larry C. Reynolds.............................................................. Deputy Grand Master 443 Wildwood Dr., Rogersville 65742 Gail S. Turner.................................................................... Senior Grand Warden 106 Haliburton, Brookfield 64628 John W. Hess...................................................................... Junior Grand Warden 125 Groom Ave., Liberty 64068 W. Marion Luna..........................................................................Grand Treasurer 1101 N. Main, Piedmont 63957 Ronald D. Miller.......................................................................... Grand Secretary 605 Adens Woods Ct., Columbia 65201 Randall J. Jones............................................................................ Grand Lecturer 4005 State Hwy. KK, Rogersville 65742 David L. Ramsey................................................................. Senior Grand Deacon 2709 North Lincoln, Kirksville 63501 Jon B. Broyles..................................................................... Junior Grand Deacon 1427 Carriage Bridge Trail, Ballwin 63021 Randall M. Berger..............................................................Senior Grand Steward 1251 Strassner, Brentwood 63144 David W. Haywood.............................................................Junior Grand Steward 1335 Greenmar Dr., Fenton 63026 Brent Stewart.....................................................................Senior Grand Marshal 5325 S. Bearfield Rd., Columbia 65201 Jerry F. Ward.....................................................................Junior Grand Marshal 6000 N. Strathbury Ave., Kansas City 64151 Lionel Goede..........................................................................Grand Sword Bearer 807 Murray Hill Dr., Fenton 63026 Ronald P. Zimmer.....................................................................Grand Pursuivant 1628 Magnolia Ave., Liberty 64068 Harvey Soule................................................................................ Grand Chaplain 590 Sara Lane, Creve Coeur 63141 Miguel Madrigal........................................................................... Grand Chaplain 11 E. Kansas St., Liberty 64068 Alvin O. Griffin............................................................................. Grand Chaplain Rt. 2 Box 267, Butler 64730 Chris T. Harrelson....................................................................... Grand Chaplain 608 Twilight Dr., Raymore 64083 Stanton T. Brown II..................................................................... Grand Chaplain 25005 East U.S. 24 Hwy., Independence Hershel Bledsoe........................................................................... Grand Chaplain 4236 North Haven, Springfield 65803 Jose Palacios................................................................................ Grand Chaplain 5612 Staely Ave., St. Louis 63123 Erik G. Holland............................................................................ Grand Chaplain 8720 Arcola Ct., Kansas City 64153 William J. Bowser............................................................................ Grand Orator 2819 Mulberry St., St. Joseph 64501 Harvey J. Wells................................................................................ Grand Orator 600 Lakeview Dr., Grain Valley 64029 John W. Gibson, Jr.............................................................................. Grand Tiler 6610 NW Waukomis Dr., Kansas City 64151 Rickey E. Clevenger............................................................Assistant Grand Tiler 31741 W. 120th St, Excelsior Springs 64024 Dr. Steven C. Monrotus................................................................Grand Organist 229 Valley Dr., Farmington 63640

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One Hundred Eighty Eighth Annual Communication

Monday Morning The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri convened in the One Hundred Eighty-Eighth Annual Communications on Monday and Tuesday, September 21st and 22nd, 2009 at the Holiday Inn Select, Columbia, Missouri.

Most Worshipful Past Grand Master, Glenn E. Means, introduced the following officers, who entered the assembled area and proceeded to their respective stations:

Grand Organist-Dr. Steven C. Monrotus, Farmington Assistant Grand Tiler-Ricky E. Clevenger, Excelsior Springs Grand Tiler-John W. Gibson, Jr., Kansas City Grand Orator-Harvey J. Wells, Grain Valley Grand Orator-William J. Bowser, St. Joseph Grand Grand Pursuivant-Ronald P. Zimmer, Liberty Grand Sword Bearer-Lionel Goede, Fenton Grand Chaplain-Erik G. Holland, Kansas City Grand Chaplain-Jose Palacios, St. Louis Grand Chaplain-Hershel Bledsoe, Springfield Grand Chaplain-Stanton T. Brown, II, Independence Grand Chaplain-Chris T. Harrelson, Raymore Grand Chaplain-Alvin O. Griffin, Butler Grand Chaplain-Miguel Madrigal, Liberty Grand Chaplain-Harvey Soule, Creve Coeur Junior Grand Marshal-Jerry F. Ward, Kansas City Senior Grand Marshal-Richard L. Smith, St. Louis Junior Grand Steward-Brent Stewart, Columbia Senior Grand Steward-David Haywood, Fenton Junior Grand Deacon-Jon B. Broyles, Ballwin Senior Grand Deacon-David L. Ramsey, Kirksville Grand Lecturer-Randall J. Jones, Rogersville Grand Secretary-Ronald D. Miller, Columbia Grand Treasurer-W. Marion Luna, Piedmont Junior Grand Warden-John W. Hess, Liberty Senior Grand Warden-Gail S. Turner, Brookfield Deputy Grand Master-Larry C. Reynolds, Rogersville Grand Master-Rocky E. Weaver, Buckner

M.W. Glenn E. Means called up the Grand Lodge for the reception of the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. Most Worshipful Brother Rocky E. Weaver of Buckner, Missouri. The Grand Lodge welcomed Most Worshipful Weaver as he entered the assembled area and proceeded to his station in the east. The Senior Grand Marshal led the Grand Lodge in according the Grand Master with Grand Honors.

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M.W. Brother Means presented Most Worshipful Grand Master Weaver with the Gavel of Authority, who with a rap of the gavel, seated the Grand Lodge.

Most Worshipful Weaver welcomed everyone to the One Hundred EightyEighth Annual Communications of the Grand Lodge of Missouri.

The flag was presented by the Hero’s of 76, St. Louis No. 22.

OPENING The Pledge of allegiance was led by M.W. Grand Master Weaver, and with the assistance of the Grand Officers he opened the One Hundred Eighty-Eighth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge on the Third Degree of Master Mason in accordance with Missouri Ritual with prayer offered by R.W. Brother Chris T. Harrelson, Grand Chaplain.

PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE The Committee on Credentials hereby certifies that there is a quorum present at the Grand Lodge Communication held at Columbia, Missouri on September 21 and 22, 2009. The constitutional requirement having been met, the Grand Lodge may conduct any business that may come before it.

Respectfully Submitted,

RWB William Van Meter Chairman, Credentials Committee INTRODUCTIONS OF MOST WORSHIPFUL PAST GRAND MASTERS OF MISSOURI. Right Worshipful Brother David L. Ramsey, Senior Grand Deacon, introduced and presented the Past Grand Masters in attendance.

M.W. Brother J Morgan Donelson, (1969-1970) M.W. Brother James A. Noland, Jr. (1977-1978) M.W. Brother J.C. Montgomery, JR. (1978-1979) M.W. Brother Vern H. Schneider (1984-1985) ` M.W. Brother P. Vincent Kinkead (1986-1987) M.W. Brother Daniel F. Cole (1990-1991) M.W. Brother Dale C. Motter (1993-1994) M.W. Brother Gordon E. Hopkins (1994-1995) M.W. Brother Donald E. Scott (1996-1997) M.W. Brother Steven I. Toybes (1998-1999) M.W. Brother Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. (1999-2000) M.W. Brother Glenn E. Means (2001-2002) M.W. Brother Jimmie D. Lee (2002-2003) M.W. Brother Stanley M. Thompson (2003-2004) M.W. Brother Rev. Dr. Elmer E. Revelle (2004-2005) M.W. Brother M. Robert Berger (2006-2007) M.W. Brother Bruce R. Austin (2007-2008)

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Led by the Senior Grand Marshal Richard L. Smith, the Grand Lodge saluted the Past Grand Masters with Grand Honors.

M.W. Brother J Morgan Donelson, PGM, responded to the welcome for the Missouri Past Grand Masters.

INTRODUCTIONS OF THE GRAND MASTERS AND PAST GRAND MASTERS OF OTHER JURISDICTIONS Most Worshipful Brother, Brother Charles Marlowe –Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of F. and A.M. of Indiana Most Worshipful Brother Roy T. Sullivan-Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of A. F. and A.M. of Kansas Most Worshipful Brother Loyd Davis-Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of F. & A.M. of Utah Most Worshipful Brother Daniel Yandel, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of A.F and A.M. of Illinois Most Worshipful Brother Dickie Johnson, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of F. and A.M. of Tennessee Most Worshipful Brother Richard Fletcher, PGM of F. and A.M. of Vermont and Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association of North America Most Worshipful Brother Max L. Carpenter, PGM and Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of F. and A.M. of Indiana Most Worshipful Brother William A. Martin, PGM of the Grand Lodge of A.F. and A.M. of Oregon Right Worshipful Brother Junior Grand Warden, Gail S. Turner introduced and presented the Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters of other Jurisdictions and accorded them the Grand Honors. The Junior Grand Deacon John W. Hess escorted them to their seats by way of the East.

Response was given by Loyd Davis, Grand Master of Utah.

INTRODUCTIONS OF THE MOST WORSHIPFUL PRINCE HALL Most Worshipful Brother Charles E. Jones, Grand Master, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of F. & A.M. of Missouri and Jurisdiction, PHA Right Worshipful Brother Edward Johnson, Deputy Grand Master, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of F. & A.M. of Missouri and Jurisdiction, PHA Right Worshipful Brother Theopolis Charles, Grand Secretary, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of F. & A.M. of Missouri and Jurisdiction, PHA Right Worshipful Brother Malcolm Morris, Grand Relief Secretary, Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of F. & A.M. of Missouri and Jurisdiction, PHA Right Worshipful Brother Byron Hams, Representative for the Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F. & A.M. of Missouri and Jurisdiction, PHA Right Worshipful Brother William Baker, District Deputy Grand Master, District 2 of the Most Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F. & A.M. of Missouri and Jurisdiction, PHA

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INTRODUCTIONS OF THE GRAND LODGE OFFICERS FROM OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS Right Worshipful Brother George A. Ingles, Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Indiana Right Worshipful Brother L. Kent Needham, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas Right Worshipful Brother Terry L. Seward, Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Illinois Right Worshipful Brother Senior Grand Steward, David Haywood introduced and presented the Grand Lodge Officers of other Jurisdictions. The Senior Grand Steward escorted them to their seats by way of the East.

INTRODUCTIONS OF APPENDANT BODIES Danny D. Smothers, Most Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Council Cryptic Masons of the State of Missouri.

George L. Duncan-Most Illustrious Grand High Priest of the Royal Arch Masons of the State of Missouri Ronnie E. Green, Grand Commander of the Grand Commandary Knights Templar of the State of Missouri Robert W. Cockerham, Sovereign Grand Inspector General, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Missouri and Executive Officer, Missouri International Order of DeMolay Mitch Weinsting, Grand Orator, Grotto of North America Pancho Windler, Potentate, Moolah Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. Oasis of St. Louis Tim Bosler, Potentate, Moila Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. Oasis of St. Joseph Rev. Ronald E. Wood, Jr., Grand Govenor, York Rite Colleges of the State of Missouri M.W. Grand Master Weaver asked Right Worshipful Brother John W. Hess to introduce those representatives of Appendant Bodies.

INTRODUCTIONS OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ADOPTIVE BODIES OF THE MASONIC FAMILY Representatives of the Appendant Organizations affiliated with the Masonic Family of Missouri were introduced and presented to the Grand Lodge. M.W. Brother Weaver greeted each one and thanked them for attending.

These representatives were introduced by Right Worshipful Brother David L. Ramsey, Senior Grand Deacon.

Kristen Sample, Grand Worthy Advisor, Grand Assembly, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls Tina Belfield, Assistant to the Supreme Deputy, State of Missouri, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls Patty Crotty, Worthy Grand Matron, Grand Chapter of Missouri, Order of the Eastern Star David Bachhuber, Worthy Grand Patron, Grand Chapter of Missouri, Order of the Eastern Star Jennifer Hallahan, Grand Bethel Honored Queen, Job’s Daughers, Grand Guardian Council of Missouri Joleyne Nelson, Grand Guardian, Job’s Daughters, Grand Guardian Council of Missouri

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Bud Carpenter, Assoc Grand Guardian, Job’s Daughters, Grand Guardian Council of Missouri Ginny Goede, Grand Secretary, Job’s Daughters, Grand Guardian Council of Missouri Joyce Loebner, Grand Royal Matron, Grand Court of Missouri, Order of the Amaranth Bob Detherow, Grand Royal Patron, Grand Court of Missouri, Order of the Amaranth Claudia Jones, Worthy Grand Commander, Grand Conclave of MO, Order of the True Kindred, State of Missouri Jerry Jones, Grand Advisor, Grand Conclave of MO, Order of the True Kindred, State of Missouri Carolyn Ham, Grand Chaplain, Grand Conclave, Order of the True Kindred, State of Missouri Ryan M. Cockerham, State Master Councilor, International Order of DeMolay INTRODUCTIONS OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS R.W. Brother Richard L. Smith, Senior Grand Marshal presented the District Deputy Grand Masters, who stood at their chairs in the auditorium to receive words of appreciation from Most Worshipful Grand Master, Rocky E. Weaver.

Grand Master Weaver commended them on their tireless and faithful service to the Masonic Fraternity.

INTRODUCTIONS OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS R.W. Grand Lecturer Randall J. Jones, presented the District Deputy Grand Lecturers who stood at their seats and the Regional Grand Lecturers by name to receive words of appreciation from Most Worshipful Grand Master Weaver.

R.W. Brother Jones, introduced R.W. Brother James E. Spencer who is our Grand Lecturer Emeritus. M.W. Grand Master Weaver offered words of thanks for the dedication he has given and continues to give to the Masonic Fraternity.

INTRODUCTIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI; Deputy Grand Master Larry C. Reynolds, President of the Masonic Home Board of Directors, presented the Members of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri.

Right Worshipful Brother Thomas Truman Right Worshipful Brother Dale Bryan Right Worshipful Brother Webb Edwards Right Worshipful Brother Harvey Soule Right Worshipful Brother John W. Siscel, III

Plaques were presented to Erick V. Kern and Zelwin B. Eaton for their dedicated service as members of the Masonic Home of Missouri Board of Directors.

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ELECTIONS FOR THE MASONIC HOME BOARD OF DIRECTORS M. W. Brother Weaver informed the members of the Grand Lodge of the need for an election of two new board members for the term that just ended.

M.W. Weaver announced that nominations would now be in order for the Masonic Home Board of Directors.

M.W. J.C. Montgomery nominated R.W. Brother Alan DeWoskin M.W. Dale Motter nominated Barry Cundiff R.W. Dennis Fetter nominated William E. Zimmerman No other nominations were made. G.M. Weaver called for a ballot since there were three candidates, resulting in the election of Barry V. Cundiff and William E. Zimmerman.

ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER To the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: Brethren: The Grand Lodge Officers and I welcome you this morning to our 188th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. I particularly want to welcome our Past Grand Masters, not only for what they have done in past years, but in grateful acknowledgement of all they continue to do for this gentle craft.

I extend a personal welcome to all of the Masonic leaders from other jurisdictions. We are most pleased to have you with us. If there is anything we can do to make your stay more pleasurable, please allow us to show you our good old Missouri hospitality.

Freemasonry cannot thrive on any level without good leadership, so it is with pleasure that I welcome this morning the leaders of all of Missouri Appendant and Adoptive bodies.

You see standing before you this morning a most humble man, one who has had the opportunity and privilege to lead this kind and gentle craft for an entire year. To you, the brethren of this state, I owe a debt of gratitude for your confidence in me and for keeping Masonry alive and strong in this state. It is to you that I am most honored to extend my heartfelt greetings.

Our Bylaws (Section 2.010(i)) require that the Grand Master on the first day of the Annual Communication present his address with an accounting of his official acts and decisions. He is also to relate the condition of Freemasonry in this state with his recommendations for such measures as he considers expedient and necessary.

Area Meetings There were only seven Area Meetings held during the months of October and November. This was a continued effort to cut back on expenses when and wherever possible. Thank you to the more than 1000 of you who shared your time and attention as we shared our hopes and dreams and plans with you for the upcoming year.

At those area meetings I told you that my goal this year was to be out among you, the brethren, working through the “Brothers Helping Others” program to find our “Next Best Program.” It was my pleasure to visit all 46 districts in this state at least once. If we didn’t make it into your lodge, I apologize. Time just ran out.

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Grand Lodge Complex on April 25. That C2A class happened and I think your Grand Lodge Officers did an incredible job. Thank you to the Officers of this jurisdiction and to Twilight Lodge 114 for sponsoring that event.

It was promised that the Education Committee would be directed to provide a booklet that would outline duties of the officers and be generally a resource guide to help them better serve their lodges. The Education Committee ably accomplished that project and I thank them for their hard work.

The plea was made to you, the voting brethren of this state, to stand with me in raising the per capita of this jurisdiction by $3.50. It was known then, and even now, that you would not turn your backs if you knew there was a real and pressing need. We understand that this is not the best time to ask for an increase, but if not now, when? Brethren, if the Grand Lodge officers didn’t believe it to be necessary we wouldn’t have brought the matter before you. Every effort has been made to reduce costs this year and keep expenditures at a minimum. We wouldn’t ask you for an increase if we weren’t willing to tighten the belt on this end as well. Each of us at this Grand Lodge session has but one vote. We stand together in that regard. Each of you is asked to weigh each and every piece of legislation that will be presented upon its own merit and cast your vote according to your will and conscience.

The following are the Temples and Lodges that hosted Grand Lodge Area Meetings for this year:

October 11, 2008 Gate of the Temple Lodge 422, Springfield, MO

October 24, 2008 Charleston Lodge 407, Charleston, MO

October 25, 2008 Webster Groves Lodge 84, Webster Groves, MO

October 31, 2008 St. Joseph Scottish Rite Temple, St Joseph, MO November 1, 2008 Ararat Shrine Temple, Kansas City, MO November 7, 2008 Kirksville Lodge 105, Kirksville, MO November 8, 2008 Twilight Lodge 114, Columbia, MO Masonic Youth Thanks to Right Worshipful Brother Jon Broyles, our Junior Grand Deacon, for ably representing the Grand Lodge at the Annual State Conclave of the Order of DeMolay in Jefferson City on May 24 of this year. It was the honor of the Grand Lodge to present the Grand Master’s Youth Award to Mr. Andrew Barrett Scholl from Excelsior Chapter. Thank you Andrew for your excellent example of Masonic youth to the community and to your Chapter. RWB Broyles also presented a check from the Grand Lodge for $2,000 as an investment in the DeMolay youth.

It was my pleasure and privilege to attend the Grand Bethel session of the International Order of Job’s Daughters in Jefferson City on June 25 where your Grand Master presented the Grand Master’s Youth Award to Ms. Kyndle Blake Brown of Bethel 60. Thank you Kyndle for your outstanding example as a young lady and as a Job’s Daughter. It was also my pleasure to present a check for $2,000 as the Grand Lodge’s investment in the young ladies of Job’s Daughters.

At the International Order of Rainbow for Girls Grand Assembly session on the 28th of June in Springfield, Missouri, it was with honor and pride that we had the privilege to present Ms. Laurna Alumbaugh from Faith Assembly 107 the Grand Master’s Youth Award. Thank you Laurna for your shining example in the community and in Rainbow. It also afforded me much pleasure to invest $2,000 on behalf of the Grand Lodge into the future of this great organization.

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18. I think the young people had a great time and, as usual, the Masonic Youth Committee, aided by some of the youth body members themselves, outdid themselves in planning for and implementing this fun day. It is always an honor to be with and in support of our Masonic youth. Each and every member of this kind and gentle craft is encouraged to support these young people in their endeavors. You never know what, with whom, or when you will do something to positively affect the life of a child. Even more important is how you may affect that child’s beliefs and efforts in the future.

The “Masonic Service Award” or “Brothers Helping Others” Brethren, this has been one of the most fulfilling years of my life. You made that possible by inviting me into your Lodges. It has been my honor and privilege to meet so many of you in your own Lodges. Several DDGM’s got with this program early and, consequently, got me into nearly every lodge in their district.

It has been an honor and privilege to visit nearly 180 lodges. In doing so I have traveled to every Masonic district in this state at least once and some on several occasions. We found exactly what we knew we would find, brothers all across this state active in their communities. Caring about their communities. Meeting the needs of their communities. I have never been prouder to call myself a Freemason. Thank you for being you. Thank you for being Freemasons and for sharing those ideas and efforts with us.

Every report that was turned in will be reviewed for the Masonic Service Award, but I wish to acknowledge every lodge that did so as winners in my book.

A list will be compiled to be presented to your Grand Lodge Officers of all the different programs. That list will also be sent to each and every Lodge for their use. If a program or programs catch your fancy then by all means try them. Adapt them to fit your need and then share what you have learned with other Lodges.

Without your input or efforts this year, all our efforts would have been in vain. Thank you for everything you have done for your Lodges and for your communities and for Masonry.

Masonic Home of Missouri With the addition of RWB Keith Neese this year as the full-time Executive Director of the Masonic Home, the future of the Home has been solidified for many years to come. He brings to the Home years of management skills from banking to real estate and much more. His people skills and team concepts will stand our Masonic Home in good stead. In spite of our financial earnings being down because of the market this year, our future is bright. We have a fine and capable staff working hard every day on our behalf who care about this fraternity and the people in it. With this kind of staff and leadership and diligent direction from the Masonic Home Board, the future can be nothing but bright.

Thank you all for caring so much.

Masonic Children’s Foundation My vision or dream of holding a MOCHIP event at the Missouri State Fair has become a reality. Over 1500 children were identified at that eleven-day event. Your response to aid in this endeavor was overwhelming. Thank you for your contributions toward accomplishing this personal dream for the MOCHIP program. This milestone became reality because of all of you and your willingness to share and participate. Brethren and their ladies from all across this state came and gave of their time and talent. We had Eastern Star members, Rainbow members, several members of the Masonic Home staff, Prince Hall members and members of many other Affiliated and Appendant bodies who participated.

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The Sedalia Shrine Club provided lunch throughout the eleven days for our volunteers. The Masonic Children’s Foundation has always held a fond place in my heart. If it were otherwise the Missouri State Fair Event would not have been such a big part of my plans for this year. Now that my time in this line has ended, I intend to again be involved in what I love to do. If you haven’t tried to be a part of this wonderful program you have no idea what you are missing.

Without Nick and Lori Cichielo, the Regional Directors, and several others, all the behind-the-scenes work would never have gotten done. Thank you for all your hard work. Thank you to Most Worshipful Brothers Bob Berger and Bruce Austin for allowing the planning for this project to begin during their terms as Grand Master. Thank you RWBs Dave Ramsey and Jon Broyles, the past and present Presidents of the Masonic Children’s Foundation, for committing to this project early and staying with it to the end. You have made a dream come true. Thanks to each and every one of you who came and helped or contributed to this landmark event. I am overwhelmed by your commitment and desire to make it happen.

Cornerstone and Dedication Ceremonies Please refer to the Grand Secretary’s Report for Cornerstone and Dedication Ceremonies for 2008-2009 Dispensations Please refer to the Grand Secretary’s Report for Dispensations for 2008-2009.

Decisions It was with much thought and deliberation that the following decisions were made: Brother Edward Quick was reinstated to full membership because misleading information was given to another Grand Master that led to Brother Quick’s expulsion.

On April 19 of this year, at the Grand Master’s Breakfast, the Potentate of Moolah Shrine Temple and several members of Noble Lodge 684 took your Grand Master and other officers of the Grand Lodge on a tour of their facility. We were shown an area in the Shrine Complex proposed as a site for Noble Lodge to meet in that building. Because the site is isolated in an annex building that houses no Shrine Clubs nor any alcohol (stored or consumed) in that building, and because that annex building is separately locked and alarmed and has a separate entry for the purpose of that Lodge individually, it is my decision to allow Noble Lodge 684 to open and maintain their Lodge in that location.

March 31, 2009 to Larry R. Houge, DDGM—Dist. 34 Grand Master Rocky E. Weaver Decision to Waive the By-Laws in order to permit three military personnel, Mitchell Shatynne Martin Jr., Bradley James Gross and Chris Michael Roeseler to receive the Three Degrees of Masonry the quickest way possible before they are deployed.

Grievance and Trial Related Matters It is my pleasure to announce in this Grand Lodge year, the Committee on Appeals and Grievances had no activity.

Special Events It is hard to isolate all the wonderful programs that have been made available to me and my lady Janet this year so I will name only a few.

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October 10. Unfortunately, Brother Carr has since passed on to that Heavenly abode.

On January 8 I had the privilege to present six Brethren with Masonic Commemorative Pins for over sixty years service to Masonry (some of which were over 65 years) at Sheffield Lodge 625—over 365 years of Masonic knowledge possessed by these Brethren.

It was our pleasure to attend the Grand Lodge sessions of Texas, Kansas, and Nebraska.

On April 25, for the first time, the Grand Lodge Officers of this jurisdiction came together to perform the Grand Masters C2A class under the sponsorship of Twilight Lodge 114 at the Grand Lodge Complex in Columbia, Missouri. It was a fun and fulfilling day.

We made a very special trip to the state of Utah for their 150th year commemoration and reenactment of the Chartering of their first lodge—Rocky Mountain Lodge Number 205. Missouri has sponsored 23 new jurisdictions in our proud history.

We had the privilege of presiding at the dedication of the Memorial Stone for the first lodge west of the Mississippi River in St. Genevieve, Missouri. The stone is across the street from the Green Tree Tavern where Louisiana Lodge 109 first met. It was special for me because it fulfilled the long time dream of my Masonic Great Great Grandfather, MWB P. Vincent Kinkead. Imagine, 202 years ago our first lodge was held on this site.

At the Youth Day sponsored by Rising Sun Lodge 13, your Grand Master had the privilege of being dropped into a dunk tank several times by several overly eager and willing participants. That number included one of my own appointed Officers and even my own wife.

Your Grand Master had the honor to address the International DeMolay Conference in Kansas City on June 18.

My lady Janet and I represented Missouri at the Imperial Shrine session in San Antonio, Texas during the 4th of July holiday.

RWB Ron Miller and myself were honored to attend the Prince Hall Grand Lodge session on July 15 where I addressed the gathering.

Lastly, we had the privilege of spending nine days at the Missouri State Fair while supporting our first ever MOCHIP event there. The turn out by volunteers was phenomenal. It was a dream come true.

Announcement It was my unhappy duty to accept the resignation of RWB Randy Berger due to concerns about his health. We have lost a young and vibrant leader. In his place, RWB Richard Smith was named to fill that vacancy. RWB Smith can and will ably fill that opening. Good luck and better health to RWB Berger and much success to RWB Smith.

Grand Masters’ Conference It was my privilege to attend the Grand Masters’ Conference of North America in Garden Grove, California this year. As always, it was informative and worthwhile, but a very special thing happened this year. Most Worshipful Brother Roy Sullivan, the Grand Master of Kansas and I, along with other Grand Lodge Officers from both jurisdictions, were privileged to come together and form a partnership. That team presented to the “Time and Place Committee” of the Grand Masters’ Conference our bid to host the 2013 Grand Masters’ Conference of North America. This is the first time that two sister jurisdictions have come

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together to cohost this prestigious event. That partnership alone is a landmark happening. The fruit of that partnership and presentation was the granting of the Grand Masters’ Conference of North America to Kansas and Missouri for February of 2013 to be held in Kansas City, Missouri. We look forward to this happy occasion and the planning and working together it will require. We will have set a precedent that may very well influence other small jurisdictions to come together and do the same. Good partnerships working for common goals are an advantage to Masonry.

State of the Craft During our travels this year we have witnessed Masonry across this state at its best. We were received warmly and with much enthusiasm everywhere we went. We could not have been treated or fed any better. It was obvious that the Brethren had worked hard on their ritual and on receiving the Grand Master.

It was gratifying to see the pride they take in representing Masonry well. We found what we knew we would find, brethren all across this state working hard in their communities to meet the needs of that community. We found lodges all across this state that were backlogged with candidates for degree work. Many of those lodges were determined to perform their own work and I commend them for their efforts. Other lodges were actively using the C2A classes to their advantage. Whichever way chosen by those lodges, it was evident Masonry in Missouri is still growing. Many lodges have all first-time officers in their lines with nary a Past Master in the bunch. That is a happy situation. The lodges that seem to prosper best are those where the Veteran Brothers understand if they don’t replace themselves with younger members the future of their lodge is in jeopardy. New blood brings new ideas and renewed enthusiasm for all.

With pleasure I tell you that Masonry is alive and well in this state because it remains in the heart of all of us.

Special Recognition This year would not have been possible without the assistance and dedication of so many individuals.

To Most Worshipful Brother Glenn Means. Words are not enough to express the appreciation I feel for all that you have done for me and for Missouri Masonry. You quietly and effectively work behind the scenes on almost every level of Masonry. Your advice and wisdom have been, and always will remain, most valued in my life. I thank you for the opportunity to have led this Craft.

To all of the DDGM’s who have worked with me this year on the “Brothers Helping Others” program. Thank you for all you have done. It would not have been possible for me to effectively visit all the districts in this state without your help.

To Nick and Lori Cichielo. The MOCHIP event at the State Fair this year could not have been pulled off without your tireless efforts and coordination. I appreciate each of you. You truly are a team to be reckoned with.

To all of the State MOCHIP coordinators. Without you and your teams we could not have manned this State Fair and accomplished all that was put before us. You truly showed the Missouri Masonic “Can Do” attitude. Thank you.

To the Masonic Children’s Foundation, and particularly RWBs Jon Broyles and Dave Ramsey. You got behind me over two years ago with the permission of Most Worshipful Brothers Berger and Austin. Without your commitment the Missouri State Fair MOCHIP event would never have happened. You have made a vision come true. The dream has been fulfilled. I can never thank you enough.

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To you, the Brethren of this State, a debt of gratitude is owed. You believed in me and supported me. You have received me warmly everywhere I have been and that includes in your homes. You have made me proud to be a Mason and particularly a Missouri Mason. Thank you for being you.

To all of my Grand Lodge Officers. Many thanks for your support this year, but I want to particularly thank my constant traveling companions: RWB Chris Harrelson, RWB Harvey Wells, and RWB Ron Zimmer. Thank you for all your support. Thank you for keeping me grounded. Thank you for being my friends.

Thank you for everything.

To the Grand Lodge Staff. Thank you is not enough for all your support this year. You have met my every need quietly and professionally. You always gave me more than I asked for. I have intentionally tried not to get in your way this year. There was no need for me to tell you how to do your jobs. I will forever be grateful for the advice and coaching of RWB Ron Miller. Our Masonic jurisdiction is fully aware of just how blessed we are to have you and your hard working staff working with and for us.

To my lady Janet I owe everything. You have loved and supported me throughout this year and through my years on this line. Without you I don’t know if it would have been possible. You exemplify all the Masonic qualities of love, compassion, dedication and giving. I don’t know how I could have been this lucky twice in my life.

Closing Brethren, the only thing in the universe that remains constant is that everything always changes. Some are drastic changes like the disappearance of the dinosaurs. Others are as gentle as the changing from day to night or the passing of seasons. What we must understand and embrace is that even if you owned the very best buggy whip company that ever existed you are probably out of business today because the market disappeared and was replaced by new ideas and technology. Let’s not be found holding the last and best buggy whip. The point I am trying to make is this. In order for this gentle Craft to survive into the future, we must, of necessity, trust that the young men of today have the same love and enthusiasm as we did and still do. Their new ideas and dreams should be the fuels that propel us into the next century. You just need to be willing to make room and let the next generation of Masons drive us into the future. I don’t know about you but I enjoy a good trip and especially if I don’t have to be the only one driving.

MASONIC SERVICE PRESENTATION M.W. Brother Richard Fletcher presented a Certificate of Recognition to M.W. Grand Master Rocky E. Weaver.

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LARRY C. REYNOLDS PRESIDENT OF THE MASONIC HOME BOARD REPORT 2008-2009 A YEAR OF DISCOVERY The year 2008-2009 was an exciting and productive one for the Masonic Home of Missouri. It was a year with difficult and alarming activities in the financial world, still in many ways it ended on a positive note for the Masonic Home.

This did not happen by accident, but rather due to a prudent, thoughtful, and balanced approach to our investments. The careful and measured investment policies followed by this and past board of directors bore fruit by limiting loss of assets. I discovered that this conservative approach to investments helped us meet the increase in requests for assistance in this year of economic changes.

It was heartwarming to see the generous outpouring of support by the Home to our Members, and Sisters of the Eastern Star.

The positive note of which I spoke of earlier, took the form of many different activities. Let us look at these activities, one at a time.

OUTREACH The Outreach Program of the Masonic Home of Missouri continues to be the Premier Model Program. Many states have developed or are in the process of developing similar outreach programs. I attended the Grand Masters Conference of North America and was approached by several representatives from other states for information on our program. Our Executive Director, Keith Neese attended the conference for Masonic Home Executive Directors where Missouri’s Outreach Program was praised several times during the course of events. The Masonic Home is very proud to be a leader in the care of our Lodge Members and Chapter Members.

In our Logo the explanation is very clear, “We are where you are.” No longer does the Brother or Sister have to leave their home to receive care at distant locations. Most would prefer to remain in their own home, but more importantly, remain close to their loved ones.

The Masonic Home of Missouri provided 167 individuals with either one time emergency help or regular monthly assistance. Total assistance provided this year was $1,473,852 for all programs. Just to give you an idea of the AVERAGE amount of annual assistance per recipient, $7,270 was provided to allow them to remain either in their homes or in licensed facilities. With the strongest of assurances possible, the Masonic Home of Missouri Board of Directors will continue our support of the Outreach Program.

CHILDREN’S OUTREACH

I would like to give a little history of the Children’s Outreach Program. The Children’s Outreach allows the Board to assist the Sons and Daughters of Master Masons and Female members of the Order of the Eastern Star. This Program was brought about by my discussions with some brethren in southwest Missouri concerning the needs of Masonic Children beyond the limits of medical insurance. I presented the need to the Masonic Home Board. The Home Board listened to this MASTER MASON and developed the program we now call the Children’s Outreach Program. The Grand Lodge of Missouri, at its 2003 annual communication, adopted the change in the bylaws of the Masonic Home to create this program. This year, the Children’s Outreach Program provided assistance to 11 Masonic Children. The support for those children totaled $18,956. The per child average assistance amounted to $1,723. Again, your Board of Directors continues their pledge to actively support the Children’s Outreach Program.

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SPECIAL COMMITTEE It was my pleasure, as President of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri, to appoint a special committee to study, evaluate, and report to the Board of Directors on the following areas of concern: (1) Development programs, (2) Whistle Blowers Policy, and (3) Record Retention Policy. The Special Committee this year was composed of Chairman RWB Ron Jones, RWB Dick Paul, and MWB Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. Their ideas and suggestions on the Development Programs were presented to the Executive Director and to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. Their report on the Whistle Blower Policy and the Record Retention Policy were presented to MWB Vern Schneider, General Counsel to the Masonic Board of Directors. General Counsel Schneider made minor changes and recommendations that were adopted by the Board of Directors. My Brethren, thank you for a job well done.

ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR I am proud to report that our relationship with the Order of Eastern Star continues to grow in a positive manner and contributes to the success of the Masonic Home. The Advisory Board this year is composed of Janice M. Bledsoe, PGM, President, Audrey E. Dugan, Secretary, and Donna M. Jackson, Treasurer. We are grateful for their counsel and the insight they provide from the Eastern Star perspective on our programs. I would like to thank those Advisory Board Members for their faithful attendance. I would also like to extend my gratitude to the Grand Order of Eastern Star of Missouri and the Chapters, for their wonderful support this year.

KANSAS CITY FACILITY The Kansas City Assisted Living Level III Facility is licensed by the State of Missouri. The Masonic Home has a license for 40 beds and is currently full. The annual AVERAGE assistance to each individual in our Kansas City Assisted Living Facility is $16,177, regardless if they are receiving assistance from our Outreach Program or if they are private pay residents. To date, we are assisting three Masons, Five Masonic Widows, and Five Eastern Star members that reside at the Kansas City Facility. The rest of the residents are private pay, totaling about 67% of the total residents.

New security procedures and measures have recently been adopted at the Kansas City Facility. Exterior security lighting has been added to the back and both sides of the building. An improved handicap ramp was the latest project to be completed. Other projects that are ongoing include remodeling the rooms and suites as openings occur.

CORPORATE OFFICE Lastly, our organization like any other, could not work efficiently without competent and capable employees. We are indeed blessed to have such a dedicated staff. When I became President of the Masonic Home, RWB Keith Neese was serving as interim Executive Director. In February of 2009, the Board of Directors asked Keith to assumed those duties on a permanent basis. I am proud to report that the cooperation between the Grand Lodge of Missouri and the Masonic Home of Missouri has been positive and rewarding to both organizations. As a result of these activities, the operation of both organizations has been affected in a positive manner with many cost saving actions. The Executive Director has implemented the completion of the glass wall project for both the Museum and the future Library. Energy saving features on the heating and air

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conditioning systems, were adopted which enhanced the comfort level for all employees of the Masonic Complex and resulted in monthly utilities savings. He has introduced a team management concept to the Masonic Home with weekly managers meetings, reviewed the operations of the Masonic Home, and made several suggestions to streamline some of the internal operations. One suggestion, contributed by staff, was to consolidate departments to place managers near their assigned staff for a more efficient work flow. He recommended other cost savings at the Kansas City Facility and the Corporate Office and these were adopted by the Board of Directors.

I am very pleased that RWB Neese and RWB Ron Miller, Grand Secretary, refer to the building that houses both the Grand Lodge of Missouri and the Masonic Home of Missouri as the Masonic Complex. Working together they developed a plan of cooperation that allows one staff person to take care of the receptionist duties. Their cooperation has extended to numerous other areas of the complex. Words cannot express the gratitude I hold for the two of them and their wonderful staffs.

SUMMARY It was indeed an exciting and productive year for the Masonic Home. As President, the time has really flown far too fast. I was honored to be a small part of this Institution for the past four years and especially proud to have been the President for the past year. It is with sadness and regret, that we bid farewell to two of our faithful Masonic Home Board Members, RWB Zel B. Eaton and RWB Rick V. Kern. Their talents and dedication to the Masonic Home Board will be sorely missed.

I now know what Past Grand Masters have meant when they stated, “The years on the Masonic Home Board will be the most rewarding years of your Masonic career.” Now I would like to thank the entire Board of Directors for their dedication to the Masonic Home and giving of their valuable time to this worthy cause. May the blessing of the Great Architect shine on each of you and your families.

Fraternally and with respect, Larry C. Reynolds, President, Masonic Home Board of Missouri

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R.W. Randall J. Jones, Grand Lecturer, introduced the 2009 Round Robin winner K. Bradley Scott a member of Independence Lodge No. 76. Finals were held in Columbia at the Masonic Complex.

ROUND ROBIN PROFICIENCY CONTEST STATE WINNERS 1987-John E. Reece 1988-Frederick A. Troxel, Jr. 1989-Donald Campbell 1990-Gary G. Page 1991-Robert E. Plummer 1992-Christopher J. Plummer 1992-Christopher J. Rollins 1993-R.L. Tichenor 1994-W. Frank Roszell 1995-Irving G. Walmann 1996-Gary L. Benskin 1997-Michael F. Jones 1998-Glen F. Cron 1999-Nicholas Lee Breedlove 2000-R. Miguel White 2001-Theodore J. Picraux * 2002-Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. 2003-C. Scott Houge 2004-Dennis W. Spears 2005-Vernon M. Rust 2006-Thomas E. Christine 2007-Steven D. Smith 2008-K. Bradley Scott * Deceased REPORT OF THE JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: Your committee on Jurisprudence respectfully reports as follows: DISPENSATIONS We have examined the dispensations issued by order of the Grand Master as set forth in the report of the Grand Secretary, and we approve the same as within the discretion of the Grand Master.

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DECISIONS We have examined the decisions reported by Grand Master Rocky E. Weaver and we approve the decisions as printed in the Grand Master’s Address.

Most Worshipful Sir, Bruce R. Austin moved that this portion of the committee’s report be approved and printed in the proceedings. ……….Whereupon, the motion was made and duly seconded………

GRAND MASTER WEAVER: The motion has been made and seconded for the approval of the report. All those in favor, the usual voting sign. Those opposed. The motion carried.

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: REPORT OF THE ELECTION OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS For the Office of Grand Master

Larry C. Reynolds

731 Votes

M.W. Grand Master Weaver announced the election of R.W. Brother Larry C. Reynolds to the Office of Grand Master. R.W. Brother Reynolds accepted the election and expressed appreciation of thanks to the members of the Grand Lodge.

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Gail S. Turner

731 Votes

M.W. Grand Master Weaver announced the election of R.W. Brother Turner to the Office of Deputy Grand Master. R.W. Brother Turner accepted the election and thanked the Brethren.

For the Office of Senior Grand Warden

John W. Hess

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M.W. Grand Master Weaver announced the election of R.W. Brother Hess to the Office of Senior Grand Warden. R.W. Brother Hess accepted the election to this office.

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David L. Ramsey

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M.W. Grand Master Weaver announced the election of R.W. Brother Ramsey to the Office of Junior Grand Warden. R.W. Brother Ramsey accepted the election to this office.

For the Office of Grand Treasurer

Nicholas R. Cichielo

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M.W. Grand Master Weaver announced the election of R.W. Brother Cichielo to the Office of Grand Treasurer. R.W. Brother Cichielo accepted the election to this office.

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Ronald D. Miller

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M.W. Grand Master Weaver announced the election of R.W. Brother Miller to the Office of Grand Secretary. R.W. Brother Miller accepted the election to this office.

CALL FROM LABOR The Grand Lodge was called from Labor on Monday afternoon at 3:00 PM, September 21st, 2009. R.W. Brother Grand Chaplain Chris T. Harrelson offered prayer.

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ORDER OF THE PAST MASTER The ritual was performed by Past Grand Masters and the order was conferred upon 24, which was closed by a rounding applause by all in attendance. Following the ritual work, new members of the order received a lapel pin, membership card and a certificate to acknowledge their attendance and acceptance into the “Order of the Past Master” in Missouri.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OF THE MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH Parliament I 4:15 P.M. GRAND LODGE BANQUET Expo Center-7:00 PM Most Worshipful Grand Master, Rocky E. Weaver, welcomed all those in attendance and then introduced the Grand Lodge Officers and their ladies. Each Grand Lodge Officer and his lady entered the Grand Lodge Banquet Room as introduced.

The evening blessing was given by Right Worshipful Brother Stanton T. Brown, II Grand Chaplain and the evening meal was enjoyed.

Most Worshipful Grand Master Weaver, introduced the entertainment for the evening.

Grand Master Weaver presented Ten, Twenty and Thirty Year Achievement Awards to those lodges that met the acquirements. Grand Lodge Achievement Award medallions were presented to representatives of those lodges meeting the requirements for 2009. The Grand Master was assisted by the Deputy Grand Master and the Education Committee Chairman.

Right Worshipful Brother Larry C. Reynolds, Deputy Grand Master, introduced Ronald D. Jones as his appointment to the advancing line of Grand Lodge Officers.

Right Worshipful Brother F. Wayne Dugan 2009 Truman Award Winner TRUMAN AWARD WINNERS 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995

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POPLAR BLUFF ROLLA HAMILTON KNOB KNOSTER SUMMIT SOLOMON CHARITY (5) FELLOWSHIP (6) TUSCAN RAYTOWN CHRISTIAN GATE OF THE TEMPLE (6) MARCELINE EQUALITY BUCKNER BRANSON GRANDVIEW EAST GATE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ALPHA FLORISSANT HAROLD O. GRAUEL SOUTHWEST HERITAGE UNIVERSITY

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MASONIC SERVICE MONTH AWARD Most Worshipful Rocky E. Weaver announced that Branson 587 Lodge No. 185 had been selected to receive the trophy for their work within their community.

MASONIC PUBLIC RELATIONS AWARD Most Worshipful Weaver presented Noble Lodge No. 684 with the Public Relations Traveling Trophy for their work in Public Relations for their lodge.

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TUESDAY MORNING (September 2009) The Grand Lodge was called to Labor at 8:30 A.M. on Tuesday Morning, September 22, 2009. Prayer was offered by Right Worshipful Brother Hershel Bledsoe, Grand Chaplain.

GRAND MASTER WEAVER: Brothers, the reports of the following standing committees have been printed in the booklet “Report of Officers and Committees”: Building Supervisory Board, By-Laws, Chartered Lodges, Correspondence, Forms and Ceremonies, Masonic Children’s Foundation, Masonic Publications, Necrology, Ritual, Youth.

The following reports of Special Committees are printed the booklet also: Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges, Scholarship The booklet was distributed on Monday, September 21, 2009. If any of the Chairman or Members of these Committees have any further information to add to their report, they should come to the East at this time. I will accept a motion that the printed reports and supplements, if any, be accepted and printed in the proceedings. So moved, is there a second. ….Whereupon the motion was duly made and seconded…. All those in favor, the usual voting sign. Those opposed. Motion passed.

Report of the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation. Report of the Committee on Public Relations. Report of the Auditor, Grand Treasurer, Grand Lecturer, Grand Secretary, Lodge of Research, appear in the booklet.

If there are any supplemental information to add Officers or Chairman should report to the East at this time.

I will entertain a motion that these reports and supplements if any be accepted and printed in the proceedings. Motion has been made and seconded. Motion carried.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON GRAND MASTER’S ADDRESS To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: As required by Section 5.039, the Committee on the Grand Master’s Address, consisting of all the Past Grand Masters present at the 188th Annual Communication, submit the following report.

We recommend all of the dispensations, decisions, healing, consents, and permissions be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence for that committee’s action and report. The Grand Master has made appropriate and needed recommendations regarding our Masonic Fraternity.

We ask these recommendations be referred to the appropriate Grand Lodge committees for their consideration and action.

The record of Most Worshipful Brother Weaver shall speak for itself in the years to come. Masonry has, and we are sure will continue to be, a large part of our Grand Master’s life. Most Worshipful Grand Master Rocky and his wife, Janet, have spent many hours and traveled thousands of miles, representing

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Free Masonry in Missouri.

We thank you for all the effort and work done on behalf of this Grand Lodge of Missouri.

Fraternally Submitted, Bruce R. Austin, Chairman, PGM REPORT OF THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE Most Worshipful Grand Master Weaver, called upon Right Worshipful Brother Richard Smith, Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee to make his report.

The Ways and Means Committee met at the Masonic Complex to review the budget on May 24, 2008. Those not able to attend made use of the conference call to the Grand Lodge. Members of the committee approved the budget presented with minor changes. Concerns were given that because of the down turn of our investments in to the stock market, we want to be watchful with the budget by asking everyone to hold expenses. During this meeting a representative of Gerding, Korte & Chitwood, Certified Public Accountants made his presentation on the audit of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. He stated that Bruce R. Austin, Grand Master and his Officers did well in their fiscal responsibility. This committee commends the Grand Secretary, and his staff in their efforts to holding the line on expenses. A copy of that audit is found in the report booklet.

The Committee on Ways and Means met on June 14, 2008, to review the draft of the a proposed budget for the Grand Lodge fiscal year. In Compliance with Section 3.10 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, the 2008-2009 Budget was reviewed and revised. The budget reflects revenues from the previous year. Anticipated revenues are one million two hundred fifty four thousand, six hundred eighty nine no/100 Dollars, ($1,254,689.00) this is lower than the year before and reflects $ 186,611.00 less in revenue than the previous year. As a result the Committee recommended that expenses be reduced. Therefore, adjustments in the budget were completed, resulting in approval of the 2009-2010 budget.

The economic climate has your committee concerned about the flat growth rate of revenues and feels the need to curtail expense and not services. This is becoming harder to do without putting a burden on the budget of the Grand Lodge.

Our Committee extends their thanks to our Grand Master and to all Brethren for the opportunity to serve.

Fraternally Submitted, Richard L. Smith, Chairman Steven D. Duncan Rocky E. Weaver Larry R. Jobe David Key W. Marion Luna Bill Zimmerman

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Report of Committees REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES To the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Missouri Brethren, The Committee on Chartered Lodges met at the Masonic Complex on August 25, 2009. and submits the following report.

Lodge Consolidations: 2008-2009

Lodge Lodge With Lodge Consolidated Consolidated No. Lodge No. Name Wellston Florissant

613 668

Bridgeton 80 Overland Occidental 623

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Bridgeton 80 Overland Occidental 623

Lodge Charters Turned In: Winigan Lodge No. 540

Membership Statistics Statistics are now calculated from the Access Database.

The 2009 Additions and Deductions from 6/30/2008 through 7/1/2009 ADDITIONS: Affiliated by Transfer Affiliated as Multiple Members Affiliated as Original Initiated Entered Apprentice Passed

Raised to Degree of Master Mason Reinstated after Suspension of Non Payment of Dues TOTAL ADDITIONS: Note Initiated and Passed do not add to the number of Dues Paying Members DEDUCTIONS: Suspended for Non-Payment of Dues Dimitted Without Privileges Dimitted to Complete Transfer of Membership Dimitted form Lodge of Original Membership Withdrawal of Multiple Membership Deaths

Expelled for Unmasonic Conduct TOTAL DEDUCTIONS MEMBERSHIP INCREASE/DECREASE 2009 MEMBERSHIP CURRENT AS OF 8/25/2009 4 (45,775 Multiple Members 2,806 ) (1,463 are affiliated to more than two lodges) Informational Statistics Only Fifty Year Members (between 1/1/2008 and 12/31/2008) Fifty Year Members (between 1/1/2009 and 8/25/2009) Remitted Dues (up to 8/25/2009) Endowed Membership (Living) Current Endowed Membership (Deceased)

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Trends Growth in Multiple Membership

-Doubled over Past Year Drop in Suspension for Non-Payment of Dues

-Lodges are more lenient due to economy. Committee would like to commend the actions of the lodge member retention groups.

Positive effects of Missouri Children’s Identification Program.

-Reinforces continued membership and enhances appeal to potential members.

Membership

-Growth (New Master Masons) continues to be strong. Factors reversing the trend of the study a decade ago predicting significant membership loss.

• C2A classes • Missouri Children’s Identification Program • Internet-younger segment of possible candidate pool • •

Committee Suggestions: Investigate the possibility of “At Large” membership among the craft.

(Endowed Members).

Re-emphasize the importance of Masonic Education in the C2A classes.

Respectfully Submitted,

Richard Smith, Chairman Don Roller John Pace Rick Kern Brent Winterberg REPORT OF THE CORRESPONDENCE COMMITTEE Brethren, welcome to the 2009 Correspondence report. As in past years, we have gathered material we think will be of interest to the reader from Proceedings of other Grand Lodges. We have words of Grand Orators, Grand Historians and Grand Masters. We hope you enjoy the fruits of extensive reviewing of these Masonic documents.

As always, the material has been edited to remove strictly parochial material, thank you’s, introductions and closings.

This is the report of Grand Orator Ralph B. Dash to the Grand Lodge of California in 2007. The title for his oration was Freemasonry: Chaste, Pure and Clear. You could almost say he is addressing the definition of Freemasonry with a bit of history and philosophy thrown in for good measure.

There is no assigned topic for any Grand Oration; only the injunction to address the Grand Lodge on “matters appertaining to the Craft.” I stared with bewilderment at the vast array of things that could be said, or should be said, and thought, how could I possibly pick one thing to talk about? So, I did what many former Grand Orators have done for inspiration—I read all of the grand orations that have been given at our Annual Communications for the past 150 years. Some Grand Orators eloquently spoke about the relevance of Freemasonry to our society; others explained how necessary it is for us to bring young men

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into the Fraternity; and still others talked about why we should, or should not, make changes to our ancient and honorable institution. None of these orations really helped me choose a topic for this address. Then I thought it might be a good idea to compare the oration given in 1907 to our way of life 100 years later; so I turned to the oration of Worshipful Jacob Nieto. The records of the 1907 Annual Communication showed that Worshipful Nieto “delivered a most thoughtful, scholarly address, which was received with rapt and delighted attention.” Unfortunately, Brother Nieto delivered his address without notes, and there is no record of what he actually said. So, there I sat with no inspiration and no topic, just that absolutely dreadful feeling of standing here and having nothing to say in front of hundreds of Brothers.

And then it dawned on me. I was going to be talking to hundreds of my Brothers—men who had gone through the degrees and worked just as hard as I had in learning our ritual. So, I thought, what better topic could there be for an oration than the one thing we all have in common—our love of Freemasonry.

That love is our common bond. It is the reason that we have taken the time to gather together this weekend.

Freemasonry has given our lives meaning and context. As one Masonic writer noted, “Freemasonry has existed because it supplies the answer to many human needs. Man is a social creature and many a non-member is attracted to Freemasonry by the close friendship that exists between its members. That elusive tie that binds all masons together actually exists.” I disagree only slightly with that statement. The tie that binds us together is not elusive; it is readily apparent. It is our mutual love for our Ancient Craft.

This past July, we had the opportunity to perform a cornerstone ceremony for the new Reading Masonic Center in Redding, California. It was during the preparation of my address for that occasion that I had what I now refer to as my very own “Eureka moment.” Redding, as most of you know, is in Shasta County, and I was looking for a way to make a tie in between the location of the new Masonic Center and Freemasonry. In doing my research, I discovered that among the first pioneers to have seen the as yet unnamed Mount Shasta was a party of Russian explorers. Upon seeing this pristine mountain, a mountain that was “clothed with eternal snow,” the Russians called it “Tcheste,” which means “chaste, pure and clear” and I came to the realization that I love Freemasonry simply because it is so chaste, so pure and so clear.

With the re-kindled enthusiasm I got from my Eureka moment, I spent a great deal of time in self-reflection about Freemasonry and my attraction to it.

I became acutely aware, more so than I had ever been before, that Freemasonry is based entirely on three simple but profound concepts, three universal truths that form a limitless code of good moral and social behavior. These fundamental concepts are our belief in, and the practice of, the three principal tenets of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth, our belief in and the practice of, the four cardinal virtues, Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence and Justice, and, the absolute conviction that all men are created equal. Everything in Masonry stems from these three concepts. All of the wonderful and intricate ritual we learn, all of the great lectures we hear, are designed to teach us the meaning of, and how to practice, this chaste, pure and clear moral code.

As I continued my reflections, I thought a bit of research might be in order, so I looked up the meanings of “tenet” and “cardinal” to see just how those words fit into our moral code. A tenet is defined as something that needs no proof in order to establish its existence—it is known to be true because it is self-evident

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that it is true. Well, clearly, the tenets of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth are self-evident universal truths. Next, I found that the word “cardinal” comes from the Latin “cardo,” which means pivot or hinge. So, it is said, the four cardinal virtues of Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence and Justice form the hinges upon which the door of a moral life swings. When considered together, our practice of the three principal tenets and the four cardinal virtues “are what have explained Masonry in the past, what define Masonry today, and what will distinguish Masonry in the future. They define who we are, what we stand for and why we are here.” They express, with elegant simplicity, our chaste, pure and clear reason for existence.

Now, I have long considered myself to be one of the “progressives” in our Fraternity—always looking for ways to improve our craft and its relevance to society. I have attended many Masonic installations over the years, and I used to cringe when I would hear the installing officer admonish the incoming master that “it is not in the power of any man, or body of men, to make innovations in the body of Masonry.” But, after my “Eureka moment,” I came to realize that this admonition is proper because Freemasonry is perfect exactly the way it is.

The three principle tenets and the four cardinal virtues comprise a philosophy of moral teachings that cannot be improved upon. They are the body, heart and soul of our Fraternity. They are truths that are self-evident and in fact cannot be changed—nor should they be changed.

The belief in, and the practice of, the three principal tenets and the four cardinal virtues, is not something unique to Freemasonry. Philosophers since the time of Plato have expounded on these themes, and, of course, the ancient Holy Writings serve as a guide to our understanding and practice of these great truths. But, as I continued my reflections, I decided that one of the beauties of Freemasonry is that each one of us finds for himself the context in which he practices our moral teachings.

In his essay, “The Initiatic Symbolism of Freemasonry,” Wor. Thomas D. Worrel wrote, “It is not easy to define what Freemasonry is . . . Because Masonry has a deeply individual meaning to each member of the Fraternity. No doctrine is expounded inside the Lodge; there are no sermons, no interpretations.

Even though teachings are incorporated within [the ritual], the meanings and interpretations [of the ritual] are for the most part left to the candidate, whose task it is to integrate them into his own . . . life.”

Of course no one, not even the most ardent admirer of our institution, can fully and completely put into practice all of our great moral teachings. That is an impossible task. After all, we are only human beings, with human failings.

But, self-improvement is one of the great goals of our Fraternity and it is in striving for perfection, striving towards living a perfect Masonic life, that our goals are achieved. It is the pursuit of becoming better men that actually makes us better men. And, of course, it is in the Lodge room that we learn how to become better men. The greatness of Freemasonry lies in the extent we take the ideals that are taught in the Lodge room, and actually put them into practice in our daily lives.

And it was this reflection that brought me back to considering the third universal truth of Freemasonry, and what is, for me, the most important of all Masonic teachings—Masonry’s Landmark recognition of the equality of man.

I had often heard the term “Landmarks of Freemasonry,” but I never knew just exactly what that meant. So as I continued to explore the revelations of my Eureka moment, I delved into the history of the Landmarks to learn more

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about them. According to Albert Mackey, in his famous treatise, Encyclopedia of Freemasonry, there are 25 Masonic Landmarks. These Landmarks include such things as the requirement that a man must have a belief in a Supreme Being before he can be made a Mason; the requirement that the Holy Writings be present in a tiled Lodge; and the modes of recognition They are called Landmarks because they are unchanging and unchangeable. But the 25 Landmarks make no mention of the Three Principal Tenets or the Four Cardinal Virtues. Only one moral Masonic principle is deemed worthy of being called a Landmark, and that is the principle of “equality.” To paraphrase Mackey, ‘The doctrine of Masonic equality implies that, as children of one great Father, we meet in the Lodge upon the level—that on that level we are all traveling to one predestined goal, that in the Lodge genuine merit shall receive more respect than boundless wealth, and that virtue and knowledge alone should be the basis of all Masonic honors.’

As I continued my journey of Masonic self-realization, I came to understand that my love of Freemasonry stems from the fact that our Fraternity is, in fact, a great equalizer. We are taught equality from the very first moments of our initiation. So for me, the Lodge room itself has come to have greater symbolic meaning than the square and compass, the Holy Writings, or any other tool or emblem of the Craft, because, more than any other Masonic symbol, the Lodge room itself represents the ideal of equality.

William Jennings Bryan, perhaps the “grandest” Masonic orator of all, eloquently explained the emblematic significance of the Lodge room. He said, “In a Lodge room we do not ask a man who his father was; we simply inquire what he is. We do not ask what his father has done; we simply ask if he is ready to do the work that falls to him. We do not ask whether he has received a diploma from some institution of learning; we simply ask if he has studied the science of how to live, if he recognizes the ties that bind him to mankind. We do not ask him how many acres of land he possesses; we ask him whether he is possessed of the spirit of Brotherhood. The Lodge room helps to draw us together; it helps to unify the world.”

We all love Freemasonry for different reasons. Some of us revel in the friendships we form. Others find comfort and serenity in the performance of our ritual.

Still others have found fulfillment in our charitable work. The reasons we love our Fraternity vary with each one of us. In this, my year of Masonic self-realization, I have come to understand why I love Freemasonry so much. I love it simply because Freemasonry represents the ideal way to live and interact in our society.

During my 19 years on the bench, I have dealt with some of the worst behavior that society has to offer. I see so much immoral and unethical conduct that I sometimes feel myself falling into despair for the future of mankind. It is then that I turn to the shining beacon of Masonic idealism—that is what keeps me sane; it is what keeps me grounded; it is what keeps me focused. For me, the teachings of Freemasonry act as a perfect counter-balance to that roiling cauldron of misguided souls that I contend with every day. How wonderful it would be, I think to myself, if everyone attempted to practice Freemasonry to its fullest extent. The courts would be out of business, and all the judges, and all the lawyers, would be out of work!

In the end, what I have come to realize most about why I love Freemasonry, what is most important and fulfilling to me, is the recognition that, as Freemasons, we are all duty bound to aid, support and protect one another.

We belong to a Fraternity that recognizes the true obligations of brotherhood, and that is our pure, chaste and clear reason for existence. We fulfill these

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obligations by doing for others those things that others need done—And we do this for the purest of reasons—we do it simply because we are all members of the same family. We are all children of the one Great Architect of the Universe.

This, my Brothers, is Freemasonry. May it live on through us, and through our children, for generations to come.

Bro. Kent B. Broyhill, Grand Orator gave the following address to the 2008 Grand Lodge of Nebraska. In that address appears the following quote, The phrases, “We’ve never done it that way,” or “that’s not how we used to do it,” or any other related verbiage, should be phrases from the past, not the current mantra.” This excellent observation is but one of several made by Bro. Broyhill in this presentation. There is wisdom and guidance for the future in his remarks. Do not fail to read this oration. It is well worth your time and attention.

Many of you know that Grand Master Skokan has many positive attributes.

He is very direct, fair, loves a good joke, doesn’t like excuses, he thinks outside the box and does what it takes to get the job done. As a military veteran, Brother Dean is also well aware that any nation that does not recognize and honor its heroes will not long endure, thus he asked all lodges to recognize and pray for our troops, and you witnessed the beautiful necrology presented earlier. For you Masters, Wardens and future volunteer leaders out there, I suggest you learn from his example.

The fraternity has been making many positive strides in recent years, as we continue beyond our 150th anniversary, as new younger members now join our ranks, Masonry will need our dedicated efforts more than ever. Simply put, we need to make an effort, not an excuse.

The phrases, “We’ve never done it that way,” or “that’s not how we used to do it,” or any other related verbiage, should be phrases from the past, not the current mantra. Those simple phrases leave many of life’s horizons unexplored.

We may not know what our future holds, but we do know who holds it. There will be obstacles to overcome. If you ever find a path without obstacles, chances are it probably won’t lead anywhere. I suggest that we be willing to try new adventures in our lodges. We must stop getting in our own way and creating our own obstacles. One thing is certain . . . life is filled with uncertainty. The fear of uncertainty can have a crippling effect on our pursuit of the good life.

Wouldn’t it be nice to be reading birth announcements during the meetings and not draping the charter every month? Imagine a lodge that increased attendance by offering childcare with services offered by the youth groups. Imagine a lodge that utilized its pool tables on a weekly basis for community pool tournaments.

Imagine a lodge that served coffee and donuts every Saturday morning.

Imagine a lodge that opened its doors to the public and offered free hotdogs and ice cream at the end of a hot summer parade. Imagine a lodge that organized a degree team that traveled the state assisting other lodges and winning team competitions. Imagine the unofficial criteria for being a team member was that you had to be under 30 years of age. That can and will happen if we only apply ourselves. Success stories like those are happening more frequently right here in Nebraska.

Later, one on one, I will share with you individually a true story that Tom Duffy, a Montana Grand Lodge officer, shared with me. Better yet, locate Tom or another representative from Montana and ask him about his lodge in Great Falls. We can all learn from his personal experience mentoring new members.

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Mentoring and enrollment programs work! There are three common traps that keep lodges from recognizing and utilizing change.

1. Most members believe that yesterday’s solutions will solve today’s problems.

Let me repeat that. Most members believe that yesterday’s solutions will solve today’s problems.

2. Most lodges assume that present trends will continue.

3. Most lodges neglect or reject the opportunities offered by change. May I remind you that with very few exceptions, we no longer use rotary phones, attend drive-in movies or know any doctors that make house calls.

On occasion, I’ve heard discussion on membership decline, a trend I may add that has bottomed out in Nebraska. Sometimes such a discussion is followed up with a statement to the effect that “all organizations are loosing members.

At least we’re no worse than anybody else.” I ask you. Wouldn’t that be a great slogan to hang over our doorway? “We’re no worse than anybody else.”

Imagine seeing that posted at the entrance to your hospital emergency room or at the boarding gate of the next commercial airline you wanted to fly. “We’re no worse than anybody else.” That attitude debilitates members and lodges.

Those lodges with the courage and devotion to rise above the current level of mediocrity will enjoy a distinct advantage. A distinct advantage!

It reminds me of a story I once heard about two backpackers who were being stalked by a grizzly bear. When they discovered the bear, one of them calmly sat down, took off his hiking boots and put on his running shoes. “What good will that do?” asked the first boy. “Everybody knows you can’t outrun a grizzly bear.”

“That’s right,” replied the second. “But all I have to do is stay in front of you!”

Dedication, commitment and a good pair of running shoes will provide us a distinct advantage. Once we say that we are willing to settle for second place, well that, ladies and gentlemen, is generally what happens to us.

Every lodge has a niche in the community that it can fulfill, just as each member has a niche in that lodge. When you find that niche, increased community relevancy is at our disposal.

At a recent cornerstone in Lincoln, I stated that if a man can write a better book, preach a better sermon, or make a better mousetrap than his neighbor, then the world will beat a path to his door. When each lodge finds its niche and becomes the best it can be, only then will our respective lodges once again attain the notoriety, respect and competitive edge in our respective communities.

Grand Lodge cannot save your lodge. Educational and band scholarships, CHIP events, and honoring our servicemen are all outstanding programs, but we need more and we need them on a local basis. Many will say we can’t do anymore. We don’t have the manpower, the funds and other resources. I say, where there is commitment and dedication, there is a way. I know that not all of the new ideas and programs that you can dream up will work. What worked in Long Pine, may not work in Kearney. What worked in Bridgeport, maybe isn’t right for Wayne or Norfolk.

It’s a proven fact that if you keep on doing what you’ve been doing . . . you’re going to keep on getting what you’ve been getting. Try something new! Do something!

Just remember, “The tortoise only gains ground when he sticks his head out,” or better yet, “Ninety-nine percent of failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.”

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You will be voting on issues at this communication that have the ability to greatly impact our future, the direction we pursue and the ideals we uphold.

Masonry’s future lies within its members. Be willing to try something new! Do it for the good of Masonry . . . heart within and God overhead.”

Grand Orator, Brother George Finley, gave the following oration at the Grand Lodge of Wyoming in 2008. He illustrates the belief in God and its relationship to Masonry by making a Bible presentation to newly made Masons. It is a short but educational piece.

Most Worshipful Grand Master, Grand Lodge Officers, distinguished Guests and brethren, I consider it an honor and a privilege to address this Grand Lodge session and I would like especially to thank Most Worshipful Grand Master Tom for the appointment. It was a special honor to have this appointment during your term. You’re one of my Masonic mentors and a friend. Thank you and congratulations on your successful term.

Out of great appreciation and respect for the hours of dedication, travel and service to the Masonic Fraternity of the many people in this room you are all Masonic Mentors who have inspired and encouraged others and I thank you.

Were it not for being inspired by my mentors I would never have knocked—to ask to become a part of this ancient and honorable fraternity. I am hooked for life and look forward for a time when I can be more dedicated to this fraternity that I love. I’ve chosen several topics which I will attempt to tie together. They are God, Mentors, Inspiration, Learning and Teaching.

My first and most important topic is God, because Masonry believes in God. Several years ago I was given a bible presentation by one of my Masonic mentors which I memorized and have enjoyed using to present a Bible to many newly raised Master Masons. A piece of it reads as follows: While Masonry is not a religion it believes that every man should worship God as he sees fit and he should grant to every other person that same privilege and is tolerant of every religious faith nor does it antagonize the man who has no Deity, no Book of Law to guide him. Masonry believes in God and he who does not believe in a Supreme Being must remain outside its doors. Every Masonic meeting is opened and closed with a prayer to God, every lesson in Masonry teaches us to look to God for guidance and to study and obey the laws that he has given us in his Holy Word which is open upon the Altar during every meeting. Without a belief in God there is no Masonry. Another bit from the aforementioned presentation referring to the Bible reads as follows: Nothing can be more binding than the vows you have taken upon it, study it seriously my brother, learn what it means to be a man and a Mason. Learn that God has made you for himself and that your heart will not find rest until you have found him.

My second and third topics are the Mentors and Inspirations which God has given us and they are extremely important because by the inspiration of these Masonic mentors each of us has been inspired to knock upon that symbolic door and asked to be made a Master Mason. This symbolic knock inspired by these mentors has a very powerful meaning to me and many other Masons. These mentors include family, friends and other Masonic pillars of our communities.

Once inside this door each one of us was welcomed with brotherly love and affection by other mentors within the lodge who encouraged us and gave examples through their hard work and dedication to the ritual of our fraternity. By these examples we were inspired to study and to learn, as we grow in our Masonic knowledge and gain confidence we are again inspired by the power of the Holy Spirit and pass this knowledge on and become mentors ourselves.

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My last two topics are Learning and Teaching which are in-separately connected. I’m sure that each one of has experienced the phenomenon of taking on the task of teaching and finding in the process that it becomes the most powerful learning experience for the teacher. These powerful learning experiences help us to chip away the imperfect edges of the rough ashlar in our quest to become a perfect ashlar which should be our ultimate Masonic quest in life.

MWB Arthur D. Tunnell, Grand Master of Masons in New Mexico in 2007, reported his perspective on the State of The Craft in New Mexico in 2007. His is a personal perspective, so we haven’t strictly edited his comments.

Just like every man who has ever sat in the chair of the Grand Master, in any Jurisdiction, I have had a really good time. Just like all of my predecessors, I have been the beneficiary of many memorable and wonderful moments. One of the highlights of this past year was the opportunity I had, while making a visit to Silver City, to present our 102 year old brother Alvin Franks, his SeventyFive year membership pin.

This is something that not many Grand Masters are fortunate enough to be able to do. It is now especially nice, since Brother Franks has now departed to that land beyond the vale, from whose Bourne, no traveler returns.

Like previous Grand Masters, I also have been put in positions that were uncomfortable, positions in which I really did not want to be found, situations that caught me unprepared and that I had not foreseen headed my way. I was forced to make decisions that I did not want to have to make and take actions that I would rather not have taken. Such is the life of the Grand Master. I do not regret the decisions that I made, or the actions that I took, nor do I apologize for them. I made them with the good of the Craft in mind, after consultation with people whose opinion I respect and value. I made these decisions, and I took those actions, after prayerful consideration, in the belief, that they were indeed, correct and in the best interest of our Fraternity. Finally, I take responsibility for those decisions and actions and time alone, (along with the Past Grand Masters for whom I have only the highest regard), will tell if indeed they were correct.

Once again we must confront the issue of the One Day Class. There are many reasons put forth in argument against a One Day Class. They are all good, solid reasons, and I don’t deny any of them. However, I do know that in spite of all the arguments that one can make not to conduct a One Day Class, there is one in its favor, one that I cannot dismiss, one that in my opinion trumps all others.

There are many men who today, are good and valued members of our Lodges.

These men are leaders in their communities today. These are men who did not believe that they had the time to undergo the traditional method of induction into our Fraternity. These are men who, because of a One Day Class, became Freemasons in one day, and today are just as good a Mason as you or I ever pretended to be.

The world today has changed from what it once was. Today, our world is made up of many different lifestyles. Today a man may live in Albuquerque and work in Chicago. He might live twenty or more days a month on the road away from home. A man might have to work twelve to fourteen hours a day just to survive.

Does this mean that he cannot be a Freemason? I hope not. Men such as these are leaders in our Lodges today. Men such as these are in this Communication right now; today. Men such as these, we need today. These men are members of our Grand Lodge committees today and will be leaders of our Fraternity, if not today, then certainly tomorrow. I cannot and will not accept the argument

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that these men are less of a Mason today because of the way they entered our Fraternity.

I do not, however, believe that the One Day Class ought to disrupt the work of a Lodge. Men whose schedules do not permit them to become one of our number in the traditional manner are the men for whom I believe the One Day Class is meant.

The idea of the One Day Class should not be used as a substitute for the Lodge to skirt its responsibility for doing its own degree work. The Edict I issued at the beginning of this Masonic year, was intended to remind the Lodges of their responsibility to the Grand Lodge and to themselves. When their Lodges were formed, there were at least eighteen men who collectively knew all of the parts for the thirteen Sections of our Masonic Ritual. These men were able to perform the Ritual of our Jurisdiction on their own, without any help from outside sources; otherwise, they never would have received their Charter. They were self-sufficient in our Ritual. Should our Lodges today be any different? Should not our Lodges today be held to the same standards to which our predecessors were held? Should not our Lodges today be able to Open and Close on the three Masonic Degrees themselves?

Should not our Lodges today be able to confer all of the three Masonic Degrees on their own? I believe that they should. I believe that each and every Lodge must be able to perform these functions if they are going to be able to call themselves a Masonic Lodge. This belief lies at the core of my first Recommendation to this Grand Lodge which you will be considering later during this Communication.

If we are going to proceed into the twenty-first century as a viable force in this State and in our communities, we must be able to do the things that Masonic Lodges are supposed to do—Make Masons. This edict was not meant to squelch visitation among the Lodges. It was not meant that a Lodge could not ask another Lodge to assist in Degree work. Fellowship and Brotherly Love are at the foundation of our Fraternity, but the ability of a Lodge to ‘stand alone’ must remain in the forefront of any Lodge’s existence.

During the past twelve months, you have heard me allude to our “Masonic Family.” What happens to our Brothers in the Scottish Rite, the York Rite, the Shrine, or any other appendant body is of great concern to us as Blue Lodge Masons. The fraternal bonds which bind us together as Freemasons, also bind us together as members of the “Masonic Family.” Working for the common good of all of our Brothers and Sisters is, or should be, the central goal before us. As in any family, when unfortunate things happen to one member of the family, the rest of the family helps to shoulder the hardship in order to lessen the burden on the one.

Likewise, when good fortune blesses one member of the family, everyone shares in the blessing, that the family may prosper.

This Grand Lodge, and its appendant bodies, have in the past, worked very well together. Assisting, encouraging and promoting each other at every turn in our travels and dealings with one another have been the norm, rather than the exception. I hope that this interaction between us will continue to grow and that the relationship between these Bodies will prosper in the future.

Bro. Mark S. Wiggins, Grand Orator, Grand Lodge of Washington, in his 2008 oration to the Grand Lodge of Washington closes with this question. “My Brothers, I ask each of you, what did you come here to do?” How he gets to that question makes for interesting reading and

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reflection on what you have read. We have no doubt you will enjoy this piece.

About 8 or 9 years ago when I was at a Trustee meeting for the Masonic Retirement Center, I was talking with MWB Bill Wood and we were talking about a friend of mine who happens to live in Brewster. My friend gives me a bad time about not visiting more often. He would tell me that I needed to get over “God’s country” more often than once a year when I would show up during hunting season. Brother Bill said that it certainly was “God’s country” and that my friend was right, I should get over and visit more often.

Now I have to tell you that I have been to and through the great city of Brewster many, many times over the years and I have to tell you that it just doesn’t measure up to what my personal definition of what “God’s country” would be.

But knowing where MWB Bill came from you can certainly understand why he considers Brewster a little piece of “God’s Country.”

Having said that, I do believe each one of us knows of at least a couple of spots that we would consider our own slice of heaven or “God’s Country.”

For myself, that discovery or rediscovery occurred about 18 months ago.

On my way home from Mount Vernon one day I was going across Deception Pass Bridge when I saw a bald eagle soaring west of the bridge. The sight of this eagle impressed me so much that I stopped and parked on the south end of the bridge and did something that I had not done in over 30 years. I walked out mid-span and I watched that bird. It was just magnificent. After perhaps 30 to 45 seconds the eagle banked to the right and headed north towards Skyline. As the eagle left the area I glanced down at the water and watched a small boat go through the pass, then I looked towards the west at Vancouver Island, the San Juan Islands, and I realized just how beautiful this area really was and how much my life has revolved around the Puget Sound. I couldn’t help but think of the number of times my family went boating in the San Juan Islands.

Or when I was a teenager and I spent the summers gillnetting to make a little extra money. It was then that I realized that this was, in fact, my little piece of “God’s country;” my little slice of Heaven if you will. Sadly, it was at that moment in time that I realized that I’ve been taking something so beautiful, something that has had such a profound impact on my life, for granted.

Brethren, something that we all share in common and in my opinion also qualifies as another slice of Heaven is Freemasonry. Sadly I believe that some of us are taking our gentle Craft for granted. Something that is so beautiful in it’s simplicity, something that each and every one of us as Master Masons have earned the right to participate in and yet many of us choose not to. I would ask that you think about your role in your Lodge. I know that all of you attend Lodge, but do you participate. Do you contribute to what’s going on during your Stated Meeting, or are you in a hurry to get the meeting over with and head to refreshment. Do you stand up and question the leadership in your Lodge if you disagree or don’t understand what they are trying to do or obtain. Do you take the time to visit other Lodges in your District?

When you enter your Lodge room what do you see? Is it just another room?

Are you one of the Brothers who sits on the sidelines and makes comments about the quality of the work? Do you find yourself shaking your head and asking yourself, “What ever happened to Freemasonry?” Do you find yourself wondering why you even bother attending Grand Lodge, after all what difference is a single vote going to make.

Brethren, if any of these questions hits a little too close to home, then perhaps

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you have become complacent; perhaps you are, in fact, taking Freemasonry and its lessons for granted. So what do we do about it? In my opinion the best way to deal with complacency is to become active and involved. So what I would like to suggest is that we need to take a deep breath, slow down a little bit, stop and smell the roses if you will. Brethren, what we need to do is get back to our roots; we need to get back to basics. We need to get back to making our members better men and the best way that we can do this is by becoming pro-active as individual Masons.

Each and every one of us have taken an obligation, and we need to remember that our obligation is a binding agreement based upon moral and spiritual values between two entities, the individual Mason and the Fraternity as a whole.

I believe that this agreement is symbolized Masonically by the Cable-tow, with one end of the Cable-tow representing the individual and the other end of the Cable-tow representing the Fraternity. The Cable-tow binds the two parties.

The Fraternity has an obligation to teach the individual member certain moral and spiritual lessons and the individual man has obligated himself to learn those moral and spiritual lessons and to incorporate them into his daily life.

Brethren, I would like to ask that each of you when you attend your next Stated Meeting go into the Lodge room a few minutes early, look around, think about what the Lodge room means to you. Spend a few minutes, reminisce . . . do you see the working tools of a Fellowcraft Mason? Take a moment and think about what the square, plumb and level mean to you. Then find the Rough and Smooth Ashler and ask yourself how well are you doing on squaring away the superfluities of your own life. When you look upon the Altar and the Great Lights of Masonry think about one of the nights when you took your Degrees.

Do you recall that feeling in the pit of your gut when you were instructed to knock on the door for the first time, blindfolded, wearing those silly clothes and wondering why in the world you only have one slipper on. Think about the pride that you felt when you finally proved up and signed the by-laws of your Lodge. Think about how excited you were, knowing that it was official, you are finally a Master Mason.

By now members and visitors are probably entering the Lodge room; greet the Brothers and let them know that you’re glad to see them.

Then, when the Officers open Lodge, don’t think about how well they do or don’t do their ritual work, think about the meaning of the work. If one of the officers needs a little help with their ritual work or their floor work, after the meeting offer to assist them. Teach and mentor them but please don’t criticize.

If the officers did a good job on their ritual and you enjoyed the meeting, then let them know that too. The only way that any of us know how well we are doing is by getting input from our peers. The exchange of ideas, thoughts and comments is crucial to our own personal growth.

The next time the Worshipful Master asks for someone to go on a visitation or needs help on a committee or Degree, stand up and volunteer.

Just think about how great this Fraternity would be if all of our members would become active and participate in our labors. You can find a great deal of satisfaction in helping your Brothers, and your Lodge will benefit from your labors.

Ultimately, the key to our success as men and Freemasons is by taking the various moral and spiritual lessons so frequently inculcated and forcefully recommended in Lodge to heart. They must be more than mere words . . . they must became a part of your very soul.

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Brethren, in closing we must always remember that Masonry is built upon the foundation of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth.

We must always remember why we are here, to learn to subdue our passions and improve ourselves in Masonry.

We must as individual Masons take control over our own destiny; no one else can do it for us. Change and ultimately success is up to each of us.

Remember that change that comes from within an organization, at a grassroots level, is the healthiest kind of change that an organization can experience.

My Brothers, I ask each of you, what did you come here to do?

Bro. Hans J. Scheurer, Grand Orator, gave this address to the 2008 Grand Lodge of Nevada. The address is a mixture of history, research, opinion and just plain good thinking. Reading this offering closely will be time well spent for both the newly made Freemason, the experienced Brother and, possibly, a prospective Brother.

The charge given to me a little over a year ago by our Grand Master was to speak of something of interest to us all, something I shall endeavor to do.

It seemed reasonable to me to research the literature and add some thoughts to the ongoing discussion about the values and the future of our Fraternity.

“One of the most talked about secret societies on the face of the planet has got to be Freemasonry,” observes Sylvia Browne in her treatise about secret societies, “and the preponderance of books on the subject would choke the proverbial horse 20 times over.”

Whenever one finds such a large amount written on any subject, it is typical that the subject is invariably controversial and evokes strong feelings both for and against it. Accepting this as fact, I elected to focus on a few questions that might enlarge upon the ongoing discussion.

First of all: Who are we? Where did our name come from?

We are members of one the oldest, largest, most prestigious, and most popular fraternal organizations in the world, i.e., a civic club that does many community projects, a charitable institution that raises several million dollars every day of the year, and a fraternity that aims to take good men, men of good morals and ethics, and make them better men, all in the name of one great brotherhood called ”Freemasonry.”

Most scholars seem to agree that the following are the three most likely explanations for the origin of the name “Freemason:” Early stonemasons were free men. The building of a large number of castles and cathedrals during the Middle Ages required specific skills of masonry that were at a premium. Masons who were proficient in the building trades could travel and work where needed. They became known as “free men masons,” which was later shortened to “freemasons.” Masons worked in freestone, which is a soft, fine-grained type of quarry stone that can be carved, and were called “freestone masons,” which again was shortened to “freemasons.” The last, and, according to Browne, the most probable explanation, came from the French term franc-macon, which denoted a mason who had been granted a contract by a church to work on its property, and who was therefore “free” from taxation or regulation by the king or local municipality.

The “lodge” system can be traced back to the time when masons worked on such contracts. Guilds were formed to train men in the skills of masonry at the increasing levels of competency needed to construct large buildings, and to enforce a standard of craftsmanship. By establishing a tradition of secret methods

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of recognizing each other, they ensured that a man was qualified to enter into a contract to work at a specified level of skill.

When looking at the history of Masonry, it is prudent to keep the mythical and historic origins separated. The mythical origin can be traced to the Bible and to the building of King Solomon’s temple, approximately 3,000 years ago.

Many of the allegories surrounding this legend have survived until today, albeit more for their moral than for their practical value.

There is some documentation, both Greek and Roman, dating the origin of Masonry to around 300 A.D. Most writers, however, agree that the actual historic origin can be traced to the Stone Masons Guilds operating in Scotland and France in the eighth through tenth centuries.

The Regis Manuscript gives additional credence to these claims. During the era of the Templars, many large building projects were commissioned by them for skilled workmen to complete. It is reasonable to conclude that there are connections of varying depth between the Templar Order and the Craft Lodges. The craft masons utilized knowledge of some of the ancient mysteries of Persia and Egypt, including the concepts of algebra and geometry, as well as their own field experience of construction, and grouped it all together in levels of proficiency corresponding with the apprentice, the journeyman and the masters of the craft. The Templar concept of “sacred geometry” in architecture involved patterning after the Dome of the Rock and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. In the eleventh and twelfth century, more than 500 important buildings in France alone were commissioned by the Templars. With the demise of the Templars around 1312, Freemasonry as a whole went underground, largely to avoid getting caught up in Church politics and the Inquisition. However, for many centuries, the craft masons had been a dynamic, exclusive force, adhering to a strict code of ethics and constantly educating new members in its ways.

The resurgence of modern Masonry is directly related to the Reformation, starting in 1519, and the concurrent evolvement of the period of Enlightenment. There is documented evidence that non-operative members attended craft lodges as early as 1600. The first initiation of such a member was documented in Scotland in 1634. It should be noted that the organizations of skilled craftsmen had become the intellectual homes of the educated; their transition into “gentlemen’s clubs” was a short and natural development. The focus turned from construction to philosophy and philanthropy. These were also the days of Francois-Marie Arouet (pen name Voltaire), Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Denis Diderot, philosophers and writers whose ideas changed the course of many societies. Those ideas found their way into the gentlemen’s clubs’ deliberations and provided guidance for many of their actions.

Concurrent to this development, four existing English Lodges founded the first Masonic Grand Lodge in London in 1717. The Fraternity spread throughout Europe at an astounding pace and crossed the Atlantic with equal speed. It took a mere sixty years before the first Grand Lodge was established in 1777 in the American colonies. By the end of World War I in 1918, there were over one million Master Masons in the United States. While the growth was not linear, there were more than four million American Master Masons at the beginning of the 1960s.

This growth was paralleled in the state of Nevada. At the time the officers of the newly formed Grand Lodge were installed in 1865, there were eight lodges in Nevada. In 1969, the fiftieth lodge was chartered. During the same time period, thirteen of these Lodges ceased to exist. Between 1970 and 2002, the Grand

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Lodge of Nevada chartered eight more Lodges, plus two Research Lodges, and only one of these Lodges no longer operates under its Charter.

While the chartering of new Lodges in the state has continued, membership in the Fraternity as a whole has seen an annual drop of three to five percent in the past few years. That drop has led many to predict that the trend will continue, eventually resulting in serious difficulties for Nevada Masons. They fear Freemasonry will cease to be the dynamic social force of its historical background, the energizing, cutting-edge leader of the future that is its birthright.

Before I address this particular prediction, I would like to present other relatively recent predictions that have been made and widely accepted, with their actual outcomes.

Prediction #1: In 1957, the International Geophysical Year took place. It was the culmination of a program of global proportions that had spanned six years, the purpose of which was to study the physical properties of Earth. The Soviet Union had announced many times during the six year period that it would attempt to send a satellite into orbit as part of its participation in the International effort. On October 4, 1957, it launched an un-instrumented, 184-pound satellite, “Sputnik,” that emitted a radio signal from an on-board transmitter. Within a very short time, this rudimentary device gave birth to a myth of Soviet scientific superiority spun by politicians and a press eager to claim that American cities might soon be annihilated by Soviet nuclear missiles. This myth resulted in an unprecedented competitive race on all fronts in America, including education, science and the military. Literally billions of dollars were spent in meeting the declared goal of catching up with our adversaries, until, in the mid ’60s, rumblings were heard in military circles that the “Sputnik Disaster” was a careful politically engineered hoax.

Outcome: Recently released archives show that Eisenhower and his military and intelligence advisors welcomed the Sputnik hysteria as a tool to advance the objectives of what has come to be known as the military-industrial complex.

Prediction #2: In 1964, the First International Math Study was administered to samples of 12-year-olds in 11 nations. Among the 11 FIMS nations, the United States finished second to last, only ahead of Sweden. The hypothesis that served as one of the parameters of evaluation predicted that low scores on international tests led to national disaster, or at least inferior performance as a nation.

Outcome: It should be noted that those American children who participated in that study are today’s leaders in science, economics and politics.

Prediction #3: In April of 1983, the National Commission on Excellence in Education, chaired by a university president and a school board member, published an Open Letter to the American People, “A Nation-at-Risk: The Imperative For Educational Reform.” It purported to analyze the content of what was being taught in American schools and the expectations of schools, teachers, parents, and students. It painted the bleakest outlook for the future of this nation, based on the non-commitment of its citizenry to education. Its conclusions fed into many of the common beliefs about the inadequacy of American schools so eagerly reported and supported by our mass media. Because of great public concern over “A Nation at Risk,” the Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico were commissioned to do a 12 million dollar, privately funded, study of U.S. schools.

Outcome: The Sandia findings refuted many of the claims of “Nation at Risk.”

The report, “Perspectives on Education in America,” however, was suppressed by the political establishment, which wanted a platform involving “A call to action

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of the American people.” As for the media, positive findings about the American Educational establishment were not newsworthy.

Prediction #4: Robert D. Putman in 2000 published his book “Bowling Alone: the Collapse and Revival of the American Community,” in which he examined trends within our society relative to human interaction. His most startling observation referred to an almost 60% drop in attendance at all types of meetings during the last 25 years. This drop, although not quite as drastic, was also observed in the family circle interaction. Many of our statisticians used his analyses to formulate a variety of predictions, most of which seem to be that, in the not-too-distant future, the last member of a family, Lodge, club, interest group, etc., will turn the light out and mourn the passing of a better time.

Outcome: People still belong to clubs, political parties and Lodges, and families still attend sports events together, join and support youth groups and generally do what families and organizations do, despite the predictions of the statisticians.

These are only a few examples of past predictions, in which even a cursory examination of today’s realities finds significant flaws. The Sputnik Affair has been unmasked as political hype. There is no correlation between the FIMS results and the success of a nation, more specifically, the United States, which has experienced an unprecedented economic growth and position of world leadership over the last decades. Prosperity alone is greater than ever before in the history of the country. Most educators are well aware that the Sandia Report was a more accurate assessment of the educational potential of the citizenry of the United States than the At-Risk Report. Finally, the jury is still out on social demise. However, we should be paying attention to the subtitle of Putman’s book, which refers to “The Collapse and Revival of the American Community.”

The word “Revival” is of paramount importance, since in 2007, indicators show increasing interest and participation in clubs, organizations and fraternities.

After all, it’s pretty certain that in 1312 A.D., Freemasonry was thought to be in a state of collapse, yet it revived and significantly expanded its sphere of influence. We here are living proof of that revival.

As a practical matter, both industry and educational groups have developed what are termed “best practices,” considerations that are used as guidelines for day-to-day decision making. One of these guidelines examines target populations: Target Population: While much has been said about whom we as a Fraternity should target, if anyone, there appear to be two logical populations: the young men just out of their association with DeMolay, and the 40 to 45 year age group.

The first of these groups is already acquainted with the values and aims of the Masonic Fraternity and provides a fertile field ready to be harvested by the Lodges within whose area of influence DeMolay Chapters are located. This is especially true if members of Lodges are involved with the young men of a Chapter, provide the guidance that is essential for the Chapters to fulfill their objectives, and, above all else, are role models whose qualities were developed during their association with the Brothers of their Lodges.

The second group, defined by age, stands out as a target group as a result of the cognitive development of the human brain. For a long time, it was believed that the average human male had completed his physical, mental and neurological development at the approximate age of 26. The recent emphasis on brain research has established that the male brain continues to develop throughout its entire life. Carl Young, a business consultant and motivational speaker often

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quoted in membership seminars, focuses in his presentations on people-shaped solutions as the keys to business success.

One trait peculiar to the male brain addresses social responsibility, the ability and willingness to give back to society, and the inclination to place the common good ahead of personal desires. The development of this trait does not seem to be completed until a man approaches his middle forties. This staging effect might also be facilitated by the fact that by his forties the average male is well established in life, in a secure profession, often has a family, and is in a life routine that is characterized by disposable income and available time.

This second group appears to have fewer challenges and, therefore, is a target group to be courted.

Organization Size: Another “best practice” is the size of organizations: There is little empirical research that connects the size of an organization which has, as one of its goals, the moral and ethical development of its members, to its ability to reach these goals. However, some points can be considered regarding the guidelines. One of the underlying assumptions in any attempt to pursue such a goal is the ability of members to establish personal relationships with those participating in the active affairs of the organization. In Masonic organizations, many of the appendant and concordant bodies limit their membership to fewer than fifty. Most of the jurisdictions that promoted the tenets and ideals that resulted in the initial spread of the Fraternity adhered to limits in the 50 to 60 range. The primary argument for continued adherence to these apparently arbitrary limits is the danger of either forming smaller cliques within the membership if it is too large, or else lack of interaction between the members.

Either of these outcomes is considered undesirable, hence the continued use of these limits. Financial Foundation: This particular aspect of the discussion has been covered at length at several recent presentations, including the Rocky Mountain Masonic Conference held in Reno this summer. I only wish to add to it the analysis of Dr. Thomas Sewell, a senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution of Stanford University, quoted in a recent newspaper column: “Is it news, at this late date, that people do not value things that they get cheap? It’s been happening for centuries.”

Meeting Format: There are Masons who believe that merit lies solely in regular attendance at meetings where generally the only purpose is the administration of the affairs of the group, i.e. opening, reading minutes. approving the payment of bills, reading correspondence, and little else. They trust in the occasional conferral of degrees to keep the Fraternity alive. There is, inarguably, great merit in attending meetings on a regular basis, and the conferring of degrees is greatly to be desired.

At the same time, in order to encourage and to increase attendance at Masonic meetings among the Brotherhood, incentives need to be offered. In the time of the Order’s beginning, the incentives were in the construction craft, admittance to a secret fellowship, and a certain freedom from Church and State politics. Later, main incentives included being in exclusive organizations of men educated in philosophical thought and in philanthropy, the “gentlemen’s clubs” from whence came the religious, military, and secular leaders of the country.

Freemasonry was a living, vital force in the society of its day. In this, the 21st century, the time has come to offer the incentives appropriate to our time.

There is nothing to keep a creative corps of officers from fulfilling business requirements and still using a format that brings new and exciting activities and information to the Brethren. For example, each meeting could have a specific

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focus, such as the origin of the ideals of Freemasonry, a presentation on the development of the Craft in Nevada, Masonic Charities, youth groups, appendant and concordant bodies; the possibilities are endless. Each meeting should have an opportunity to break bread with the Brethren; some might include wives and children. It seems apparent that such an approach will foster the involvement of more of the members than just the officers. As a Master plans for his year, he must keep in mind that the person benefiting most from any activity, be it a degree or a program presented, is the one who prepares himself for his presentation, rather than the ones receiving the fruits of his efforts. There is a direct relationship between what a Brother contributes and the reward he receives in return.

While the cardinal principles of Freemasonry have remained unchanged and shall remain unchanged, some of the ways we conduct business need to be updated for our times. An innovative corps of officers in a Lodge would examine the age distribution of its membership and develop an action plan for the targeted population replacement in order to insure the viability of the group for the foreseeable future. The financial needs of the organization would be examined and decisions made based on sound, objective planning principles that are devoid of emotion. Meeting format and contents for a planned year would be adjusted to meet the desires and the dynamics of the membership in order to increase the potential of individual participation. If we, as Freemasons, can accomplish these objectives, I believe our Fraternity will not only survive, but thrive. It will carry on the principles and the dynamism of thought and action that have been its guidance and its trademark through the centuries.

Pride in what we do and do well should radiate from every member. We are a first class society of friends and brothers and everything we do should be rooted in our desire and our obligation to take good men and make them better ones.

Thank you for the opportunity to address you this morning. May the Great Architect of the Universe bless and keep each one of you.

Bro. David H. Fryday, Grand Orator in Oregon, gave the following oration to the 2008 Grand Lodge in Oregon. Bro. Fryday covers leadership, morals, management and techniques for promotion of Freemasonry from the perspective of good common sense and corporate leaders to quotes from The Art of War by Sun Tzu. The material reads well for any Grand Lodge, so as you read this, simply substitute your Grand Lodge’s name for that of the Oregon Grand Lodge!

In the next couple of days we will have completed an exciting Masonic year in the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masonry in Oregon. Our future is bursting with possibilities which only we, as Masons, can mold. Today’s decisions and those we make tomorrow will shape the future of our beloved Fraternity. We must choose wisely with the best interests of Masonry in mind.

With a century and a half of tradition, Oregon Masons have an excellent basis from which to revitalize the relevancy and mission of our great Fraternity.

Oregon Masons have an opportunity to continue to serve our Brethren, family, Country, and God. Our standards of moral and ethical behavior, support of public education and representative government, and selfless giving are the core of our Craft and the foundation of our strength. With farsighted leadership and an enthusiastic membership, we will make good men better men, help provide for those who are less fortunate, and build a stronger community and country.

Although our organization is good and has an illustrious history, there is room to be even better. Where do we want Masonry to go in the coming years?

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What necessary changes are we willing to invoke to make this happen? What is the best we can be?

We want Masonry to grow in strength and numbers. We want to move away from some of the mystery and let our light shine. Good men should not ask, “What is Masonry?” Instead they should ask “How do I become a Mason?” What is required to meet this objective? Masons today need to be the best they can be—lead by example. We must understand the needs of men in Oregon who can contribute to our Fraternity and, in turn, improve themselves. We have to examine ourselves, our lodges and our interaction with the community. We must demand the very best from ourselves, our Brothers and our Fraternity.

Our expectation for excellence ought to be reflected in our appearance, behavior, and actions—anything less is unacceptable. Masons are a light unto the world.

How do we affect such a paradigm shift? Two books shed light on changing strategy and goals of a corporation or large organization. The first book was written several millennia ago, The Art of War, by an unknown Chinese warriorphilosopher. Throughout history this book’s analysis and conclusions about strategy and conflict resolution have been studied by strategists in business, the military and politics. A pearl of wisdom that becomes apparent to the reader is “To win without fighting is best.”

Think about that; a book about warfare concluding that we should try winning wars without a battle. How novel. The point is that the path to any significant success is not always direct or obvious. Great events require thoughtful planning and wisdom, not knee jerk responses or mindless reaction.

More applicable to Masonry, and I quote: Strength is not just a matter of extensive territory and a large population, victory is not just a matter of efficient armaments, security is not just a matter of high walls and deep moats, authority is not just a matter of strict orders and frequent punishment. Those who establish a viable organization will survive even if they are small, while those who establish a moribund organization will perish even if they are large.1 How does this apply to us? We must gain strength from understanding our moral fiber, solidifying our coherence, and encouraging our leadership. We must also understand those forces opposed to justice, order, cohesion and morale. We need to know ourselves as well as what is contrary to us.

For the last decade, the Oregon Masonic Grand Lodge has focused on improving leadership at all levels of our Fraternity. They have focused on education and training at the lodge level and at the Grand Lodge Officer level. Great strides have been made in this area and the results have been evident in reviving interest in our Craft. The Grand Master’s theme for this year has been to create a legacy of leadership. We are well on our way to accomplishing this goal.

The Blue Lodge Training this spring is an example of imparting the knowledge necessary to improve and grow. According to the I Ching, “It is luck when the rulers nourish the ruled, watching them, and bringing out their talents.” Oregon Masons are quite fortunate, indeed.

The Masonic Grand Lodge Officers and Trustees in Oregon have banded together for the benefit of the Fraternity, not for self-aggrandizement.

They have thoughtfully and wisely created tools for the Craft, by which each Mason in each Lodge can begin to build a stronger and more effective Fraternity.

However, training is not enough. Each Mason in Oregon has a responsibility to participate enthusiastically and actively. Quoting The Art of War again,

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“When the helper is strong, the nation is secure; when the helper is weak, the nation is in peril.” Each one of us in this room today is responsible for our Masonic future. What we accomplish in the next decade will assure the existence and viability in Oregon of the world’s largest fraternal order.

The second book relevant to understanding leadership is Good to Great by Jim Collins. Good to Great is an analysis of why some good companies move from good to great while other good companies crash and burn.

The author and his research team examined dozens of corporations and paired those which were historically at same relative level of strength at the same point in time. Examples of some of the corporate successes are Circuit City; Wells Fargo, and Pitney Bowes. Examples of their paired corporate disappointments are Silo, Bank of America, and Addressograph.

These corresponding retailers, banks and office equipment companies started on a level playing field, but within 15 to 20 years, one of the pair of competitors outperformed the other (and the market) substantially, while the other lost significant market share or went out of business.

What is the difference between success and failure?

Jim Collins found that there are several significant differences between the companies which became great and the rest of the pack. Great companies have great leaders—not superstars—but men with personal humility and extreme professional will. Great leaders are not know-it-alls or domineering bosses, rather, they are humble, but driven men who get the best possible people on the team and train them to be their successors. The author believes that people should join a company not because of where the company is going, but who is in the company.

This applies to Masonry. Great men will join Masonry because of the great men who are Masons now. The newly raised Masons with the right characteristics will self-motivate, innovate and cause Masonry to move toward greatness.

The bottom line is that we must get the right people on the bus. Good to Great states the most successful business is the one that gets the best people on the bus first.

Masonry is a wonderful Fraternity, benefiting from an illustrious history, and blessed with a cohesive core membership. To make the leap from good to great, our leadership must analyze and act on three issues: 1. What can Masons be the best at? 2. What are Masons passionate about?

3. What drives Masonry? Understanding the answers to these three questions will help reveal our best strategy for the future.

What are we the best at? We believe in God, have hope for an afterlife and respect the religion of others. We provide for the welfare of our wives, children and the families of our Brothers. In Masonry, we create life-long friendships and trust one another in perilous times. We highly value honesty and fair dealing—a rare commodity.

What are Masons passionate about? We are an assembly of men who are protective of our customs and rituals. Masons care ardently about their families, communities and Country. We avidly encourage public education, care for the less fortunate and are willing to battle for our freedoms. Basically, we have a great desire to make our world a better place.

What drives Masonry? Our Fraternity is built on man’s need to associate with those of like mind. Our social nature drives us to seek food, fun and fellowship. More importantly we have landmarks and tenets which act as guidelines for our lives.

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We are fortunate to have great Masonic leadership in Oregon that has the vision of a great Fraternity. The Grand Master’s desire to create a legacy of leadership is beginning to reap rewards. The Trustees of our Grand Lodge have become a cohesive core, thinking with one mind.

Spring boarding off the Senior and Junior Warden Charges of the last decade, they have developed training and offered support to the Lodges, most notably Blue Lodge Training this year. These tireless Grand Lodge Officers have developed these educational programs and made them available to all Masons who are interested in becoming better leaders.

With all of this in mind, where do you want Masonry to go? What necessary changes are you willing to make? What is the best you can be?

Looking at the successes of this Grand Masonic year, it is apparent that Masons in Oregon want Masonry to be great and are willing to do the work to make that happen. The ultimate goals for Masonry and our Lodges are limitless. With diligent effort we can make good men their best, provide for all those who are less fortunate, and build healthy communities and a great Country.

Let’s get to work.

1 The Art of War—Sun Tzu, p. ii, Translated by Thomas Cleary, Shambala, Boston & London, 2005 MWB Dennis D. Johnson, Grand Master in Oregon 2008 concluded his presentation to his Grand Lodge session with the following words. We think he did a nice job of summing up a rewarding Masonic journey so we will end our report with his words.

One of the first times I attended a Grand Lodge Annual Communication I heard the Grand Master refer to this as a “journey.” I did not understand that until 6 years ago when I was appointed as Senior Grand Deacon. It is, indeed, a journey. A journey of awakening to new skills, to many successes, to a few disappointments, but always a journey that has been most enjoyable. I have been lucky enough to have had good traveling companions. Along the way I have met and made friends I will keep and cherish for a lifetime; men I would not have otherwise had the privilege to meet and serve with.

Last year, during the installation I told how I’d put a large flip chart type calendar in our home office with the date of that installation circled in red and the words, “Here we go!” written in it. That calendar concluded with tomorrow’s date also circled in red and the words, “We did it!” I used the term “Here we go” so much that some of my Grand Lodge Officers teased me about it and so I ended each of my articles in the Oregon Masonic News with the words, “Here we go.” Brethren, I’ve reached the end of my journey and so . . . “There you go.”

Respectfully Submitted, Zelwin Eaton, Chairman

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FORMS AND CEREMONIES To the Grand Lodge, A.F. and A.M. of Missouri: Brethren, Your Committee on Forms and Ceremonies did not receive any recommendations or requests during this Grand Lodge year. Therefore, we have no report to submit.

Fraternally Submitted, Dale C. Motter, P.G.M., Chairman Wilford G. Soutiea, Jr., P.G.M. Dale M. Bryan Thomas A. Christopher Brent L. Winterberg GRAND LECTURER’S REPORT ON THE RITUAL COMMITTEE MEETING BUSINESS MEETING June 13, 2009—Grand Lodge Offices—Columbia, Mo. RWB Randall Jones, Grand Lecturer, opened the meeting at 9:00 A.M. with prayer.

The following members were present: RWB Randall Jones, Grand Lecturer, RWB Bob O’Dell, Regional Grand Lecturer, Region A, RWB F. Wayne Dugan, Regional Grand Lecturer, Region B, RWB Norman Harrison, Regional Grand Lecturer, Region D, RWB Joe W. Johnson, Regional Grand Lecturer, Region E, RWB HR “Huey” Higgins, Regional Grand Lecturer, Region F, RWB Wayne Tucker, Regional Grand Lecturer, Region G, RWB Jim Wade, and RWB Jerry Miles. RWB Michael Armstrong was absent.

RWB Jones called upon RWB Dugan to report on RWB Armstrong who was in the hospital with prostate cancer and other complications.

TOPICS DISCUSSED RWB Johnson asked when the lodged was put at ease in the first degree when the SD and S’s leave the lodge to prepare the candidate.

RWB Jones stated it would be after the inner door was closed. This was agreed by the committee.

The Committee then discussed the proper manner for the SD with the examining committee, with a visiting brother, enters the lodge.

This matter was previously discussed during the committee meetings of 1996, 2002 and 2007. It was determined no changes would be made. When the SD enters with visiting brother, the visitor would be on the line of travel with the SD on his left side. The chairman of the committee would be directly behind the SD. One of the Committee members would be directly behind the visitor and the other committee would be behind that committee member. The JD would sit after closing and tiling the outer door.

RWB Normal Harrison asked about the movements of the Marshal in the 2nd section of the third degree after he makes his movement Masonic north to divide the craft.

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center line of the lodge and makes a 180 degree turn to face Masonic south on the east line of travel. After the craft has passed he takes two small steps east and goes north, then west behind the line of craftsmen, turns Masonic south and stops behind the SD. When the SD stands and steps north he steps up.

RWB Dugan—No questions RWB O’Dell—No questions RWB Tucker—No questions RWB Higgins—asked: Does the SD change his rod on reception of distinguished Guest when leaving altar.

RWB Jones stated he does.

RWB Wade—No questions RWB Miles—No questions RWB Jones stated he had been asked to put the question before the committee; should the apron be rolled up when presented to the new brother in the 1st degree. The agreement was that it handled better that way during the presentation; however, it does not have to rolled up as long as it is presented from right hand to right hand.

The question was asked about the proper way for the SD to attend at the alter.

RWB Jones stated he comes to a close with his toes even with the north rod holder, deposits his rod, takes an even number of steps to the center of the alter (beginning with his left foot) to arrange bible, then makes a crossover step with left foot and takes an even number of steps to turn on or off the lights.

A question was asked: Is the Tyler permitted to assist the JD on opening the outer door It was determined that the outer door is the JD’s door.

The question was asked; What words the Tyler uses when requesting an examining committee.

It was determined the words should be: A visitor whom I cannot vouch for desires an examining committee.

The question was asked; who assists the candidate get in proper position in the second section of 3rd degree when getting into position to receive word.

RWB Jones stated it is the SD’s job to assist candidate in proper position.

K.S. needs to be in proper position.

Meeting was closed at 10:15 A.M. with peace and harmony prevailing.

ROUND ROBIN The round robin finals began at 10:25 A.M. with the following brethren participating.

Brad Scott—Winner Rick Kaeser—1st runner up Frank Luckenbill—2nd runner up Arthur Gentry—3rd runner up Steve Lynn—4th runner up Jack Loomstein—5th runner up RWB Jones thanked all of the ritual committee members for their time and efforts and congratulated the round robin participants.

Respectfully Submitted RWB Randall Jones, Grand Lecturer Recorded by RWB Joe W. Johnson

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REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY To the Grand Lodge, A.F. and A.M. of Missouri: Most Worshipful and Brethren, I submit my Report as Grand Secretary and the work of the Grand Lodge Office Staff with pleasure. It is with Honor that I submit my Thirteenth Annual Report to this One Hundred Eighty Eighth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, A.F. and A.M. of the State of Missouri.

I would like to express my sincere appreciation and thanks to our Grand Master, Rocky E. Weaver and to each of the officers and brethren in our lodges for their support, cooperation and friendship. With great appreciation, I acknowledge my Office Staff for their professional manner, knowledge and dedication.

It has been exciting to see lodges reaching out to their communities to learn more about masonry and return back to our basic beliefs led by our Most Worshipful Brother Rocky E. Weaver the importance of Brothers helping Others Program. He has been sincere in his desire to ask that we all get involved and not to forget our reasons of being a mason. I have sincerely appreciated the friendship and courtesies of all the Grand Lodge Officers, Past Grand Masters, Committee personnel, District Deputy Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Lecturers and Regional Grand Lecturers.

Area Meetings Area Meetings for lodge secretaries were held in ten different locations in the state. These meetings are developed to accomplish a number of goals. It is our desire to develop these meetings to aid the lodge secretary in his duties and to open lines of communication. They also have the opportunity to pick up the Proceedings and dues cards. This year everyone enjoyed sharing ideas and exchanged information which was beneficial to those in attendance.

Schedule SITE DATE Scottish Rite Temple, St. Joseph Tues., May 13, 2008 Independence Lodge No. 76, Independence Wed., May 14, 2008 Polar Star-Rose Hill Lodge No. 79, Creve Coeur Mon., May 19, 2008.

Fenton Lodge No. 281, Fenton Tues., May 20, 2008 Farmington Lodge No. 132, Farmington Wed., May 21, 2008 Bloomfield Lodge No. 153, Bloomfield Mon., May 26, 2008 Rolla Lodge No. 213, Rolla Tues., May 27, 2008 Masonic York Rite Temple, Sprg.

(United No. 5) Wed., May 28, 2008 Censer Lodge No. 172, Macon Tues., June 03, 2008 Masonic Complex, Columbia Sat., June 07, 2008

TIME 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 9:00 AM

Consents and Permissions M.W. Grand Master Rocky E. Weaver granted Consent and expressed Permission on various propositions and requests pertaining to the activities and operations of Constituent Lodges of Missouri in accordance with the requirements of the Grand Lodge Law (Section 16.070, Section 21.100, etc.) as follows: September 26, 2008, to Anthony K. Robertson, Jr., Worshipful Master of Webb City Lodge No. 512 granting Consent and Permission for Webb City Lodge No. 512 to host a Fraternal Visit from Bentonville Lodge No. 56 (Arkansas Degree Team) at Bentonville, Arkansas; Pittsburg Lodge No. 187 at Pittsburg, Kansas,

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and Oklahoma Masonic Indian Degree Team from Oklahoma on February 21, 2009 for the 23rd Annual George Washington Birthday Celebration. Bentonville Lodge No. 56 will confer the First Degree on their own candidate using ARKANSAS RITUAL; Pittsburg Lodge No. 187 will confer the Second Degree on their own candidate using KANSAS RITUAL, and the Oklahoma Masonic Indian Degree Team will confer the Third Degree on their own candidate using OKLAHOMA RITUAL. April 27, 2005, to Roy Willoughby, Worshipful Master of Grandview Lodge No. 618, granting Permission for Grandview Lodge No. 618 to shorten the term of the present year’s Officers by a change in the Lodge By-Laws, as requested in their correspondence of April 22, 2005. This permission pertains to the 20042005 Officers only.

May 20, 2005, to Dennis W. Spears, District Deputy Grand Master of the 18th Masonic District, granting Permission (Section 2.010 (q)) for Alpha Lodge No. 659 to host a Special One-Day “Chance-To-Advance” Class on May 24, 2005 for the purpose of conferring the Fellow Craft and Master Mason Degree on Brother Damon Paull, an Entered Apprentice who will be leaving for Iraq.

June 1, 2005, to Robert P. Harmon, Sr., Worshipful Master of DeSoto Lodge No. 119 granting Permission for DeSoto Lodge No. 119 to shorten the term of the present year’s Officers by a change in the Lodge By-Laws, as requested in their correspondence of May 12, 2005. This permission pertains to the 20042005 Officers only.

July 18, 2005, to Marcus William Tyrrell, Worshipful Master of Saxton Lodge No. 508 granting Permission for Saxton Lodge No. 508 to shorten the term of the present year’s Officers by a change in the Lodge By-Laws, as requested in their correspondence of July 7, 2005. This permission pertains to the 2004-2005 Officers only.

August 10, 2005, to Mark E. Tichenor, Worshipful Master of Comfort Lodge No. 533 granting Consent and Permission for Comfort Lodge to host a Fraternal Visit from the Indian Degree Team from Tulsa, Oklahoma for a fraternal visit on August 27, 2005 at the farm of Brother Joe Higgs, which place has been dedicated for Masonic Use by District Deputy Grand Master Paul J. Camp.

It is proposed that the Indian Degree Team will confer the Degree of Master Mason on a proficient Fellow Craft of Comfort Lodge using OKLAHOMA RITUAL. Cornerstones and Dedications Sunday, March 22, 2009 Laying the Cornerstone for the New Justice Center at Mt. Vernon, Missouri.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Laying the Cornerstone for the New Junior High School at Carrollton, Missouri.

Saturday, May 30, 2009 Dedication Ceremony of the Marble Monument at the Green Tree Tavern, Saint Genevieve, Missouri.

Sunday, May 31, 2009 Laying the Cornerstone for the New Social Security Office at Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009 Laying the Cornerstone for the New Funeral Home at N. Hwy. 5 and Harris Lane in Lebanon, Missouri.

Dispensations October 1, 2008, to Sy S. Harvell, Worshipful Master of Country Club Lodge No. 656, for holding a Special Communication on November 17, 2008 for the purpose of the conferral of the Third Degree on a proficient Fellow Craft

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at the outdoor site at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, which place has been dedicated for MASONIC USE. October 24, 2008, to Lloyd F. Waller, Worshipful Master of Agency Lodge No. 10. for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of having a fraternal visit with Rushville Lodge No. 238 at Rushville, Missouri on October 27, 2008. In addition, Rushville Lodge No. 238 is to have a fraternal visit with Agency Lodge No. 10 on November 27, 2008.

Rushville Lodge No. 238 meets on the same night as Agency Lodge No. 10.

November 14, 2008, to Dean M. Christy, Worshipful Master of Twilight Lodge No. 114, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of meeting with Acacia Lodge No. 602 at Acacia Lodge to do Degree Work on January 5, 2009.

November 20, 2008, to Farrell Fannin, Worshipful Master of Strafford Lodge No. 608, for changing their regular Stated Communication in November to November 25, 2008 and to change their regular Stated Communication for December to December 23, 2008. This Dispensation is granted because of the upcoming Holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas.

December 23, 2008, to Larry W. Eden, Worshipful Master of Monett Lodge No. 129, for holding their regular Stated Communication for January 1, 2009 (New Year’s Day) on January 8, 2009.

December 23, 2008, to Eric L. Still, Worshipful Master of Comfort Lodge No. 533, for holding their Stated Communication of January 1, 2009 (New Year’s Day) on January 15, 2009.

January 30, 2009, to Thomas Allen Walden, Jr., Worshipful Master of Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Entered Apprentice Degree on Erick Jack Nelson. The Degree is to be conferred in consideration of the physical condition of the candidate and under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, District Deputy Grand Lecturer, Regional Grand Lecturer, or a Brother Master Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer.

February 9, 2009, to John Siscel, III, Worshipful Master of Gardenville-Cache Lodge No. 455, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of holding a joint meeting with Lambskin Lodge No. 460 at Lambskin Lodge No. 460 on Thursday, February 26, 2009.

March 4, 2009, to Thomas A. Walden, Jr., Worshipful Master of Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446, for holding their first Stated Communication of Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 7:00 PM at the Masonic Home, Western Unit.

April 6, 2009, to Willis Ray Keeth, Worshipful Master of Fulton Lodge No. 48, for holding a Special Communication on April 22, 2008 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Fellow Craft and Master Mason Degree on David Ray Pheifer. The Degrees are to be conferred in consideration of the physical condition of the candidate and under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, District Deputy Grand Lecturer, Regional Grand Lecturer, or a Brother Master Mason Specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer.

April 6, 2009, to Jared B. Richmond, Worshipful Master of Southwest Heritage Lodge No. 681, for holding a Special Communication at Joplin Lodge No. 345 on Friday, May 8, 2009 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring a Third Degree. This is part of the Truman Birthday Celebration.

April 6, 2009, to Jared B. Richmond, Worshipful Master of Southwest Heritage Lodge No. 681, for holding a Special Communication on Saturday, May 9, 2009 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of hosting a Lodge from the

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Grand Jurisdiction of Texas. It is proposed that they will put on a third degree using their own ritual and their own candidate at Brother Kenny Carter’s cabin near Jasper, Missouri, which place has been previously dedicated for MASONIC USE. This is part of the Truman Birthday Celebration.

April 9, 2009, to Gerald Hill, Worshipful Master of Richland Lodge No. 385, for holding a Special Communication on Saturday May 9, 2009 at 4:00 PM for the purpose of holding an Outdoor Third Degree at the Pulaski County Fort Leonard Wood Shrine Club at Buckhorn, Missouri, which place has been dedicated for MASONIC USE. April 9, 2009, to Vincil M. Wilt, Worshipful Master of Holiday Lodge No. 660, Worshipful Master of Rolla Lodge No. 213, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Degrees of Masonry on April 14, 2009 and April 21, 2009 at 6:00 PM instead of their regular meeting time of 7:30 PM. April 21, 2009, to Bobby R. O’Dell, Worshipful Master of Brookfield Lodge No. 86, for holding a Special Communication on June 26, 2009 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of the conferral of the Third Degree for the Annual Chigger Fest at the outdoor site of the property of Worshipful Brother Bob O’Dell’s farm, which place has been dedicated previously for MASONIC USE. April 21, 2009, to Roger A. Cupp, Worshipful Master of Marceline Lodge No. 481, for holding a Special Communication on September 17, 2009 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferral of the Third Degree for the Annual Chigger Fest at the outdoor site of the property of Worshipful Brother Bob O’Dell’s farm, which place has been dedicated previously for MASONIC USE. April 24, 2009, to Charles W. Palmer, Worshipful Master of Twilight Lodge No. 114, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of holding a C2-A Class on Saturday, April 25, 2009, at the Masonic Complex in Columbia, Missouri.

May 18, 2009, to Farrell Fannin, Worshipful Master of Strafford Lodge No. 608, for changing their regular Stated Communication of May 28, 2009 to May 27, 2009. This Dispensation is granted because of the conflicting Grand Secretary Area Meeting being held on May 28, 2009.

May 22, 2009, to Benjamin C. Martin, Worshipful Master of Vincil Lodge No. 62, for holding their regular Stated Communication and a Third Degree on May, June 1, 2009 at the Veterans Home in Cameron, Missouri.

May 28, 2009, to Kristopher D. Crews, Worshipful Master of Rolla Lodge No. 213, for holding regular Stated Communications and Special Communications at St. James Lodge No. 230 due to the massive amount of destruction related to a water line break in the building. The Lodge is presently unusable.

This dispensation shall be in effect until such time as the lodge hall has been repaired or a new meeting place has been found.

June 8, 2009, to Wayne A. Gerdes, Worshipful Master of Waynesville Lodge No. 375, for holding their regular Stated Communication June 9, 2009 at 8:PM instead of their regular time of 7:00 PM for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of a Funeral being held at 7:00 PM. June 9, 2009, to Russell L. Dover, Worshipful Master of Unionville Lodge No. 210, for holding a Special Communication of June 22, 2009 (a time when they usually go dark) for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of discussing the Lodge By-Laws.

June 10, 2009, to James Wibbenmeyer, Worshipful Master of Perryville Lodge No. 670, for holding a Special Communication on Friday, June

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19, 2009 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Third Degree on a proficient Fellow Craft at the outdoor site of the John Plunkett Farm, which place previously has been dedicated for Masonic Use. July 2, 2009, to Jack Loomstein, Worshipful Master of Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring a Degree at Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 in St. Louis, Missouri on July 7, 2009.

July 5, 2009, to Lester M. Fielder, Worshipful Master of DeSoto Lodge No. 119, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring Degrees on Saturday, July 18, 2009, as De Soto Lodge No. 119 is dark in July.

July 13, 2009, to R. L. Tichenor, Worshipful Master of Platte City Lodge No. 504, for holding their regular Stated Communication of July 13, 2009 at he Masonic Home, Western Unit.

July 13, 2009, to Daniel O. Stoessel, Worshipful Master of AlagabilFreedom Lodge No. 636, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Degrees on two candidates. The Degrees are to be conferred in consideration of the physical condition of the candidate and under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, District Deputy Grand Lecturer, Regional Grand Lecturer, or a Brother Master Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer.

July 20, 2009, to Miles T. Lansing, Worshipful Master of Webster Groves Lodge No. 84, for holding elections on the first Stated Communication in June 2010.

July 21, 2009, to Daniel L. Farnsworth, Worshipful Master of Mount Olive Lodge No. 439, for holding their meeting on September 14, 2009 instead of their regular date which would be during the Grand Lodge Session.

August 3, 2009, to Chester Bienkowski, Worshipful Master of Beacon Lodge No. 3, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of he Masonic Occasion of conferring two Fellow Craft Degrees on a Tuesday at the weekly Lodge of Instruction Class at Bridgeton Lodge No. 80, Bridgeton, Missouri.

August 4, 2009, to Edgar R. Irizarry, Worshipful Master of Plato Lodge No. 460, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Election of Officers on an appropriate date in September of 2009.

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3X FIRST LINE SIGNERS: 2008-2009 Adair Beacon Benjamin Franklin Censer Clay Fidelity Fidelity Fidelity Granite Granite Hermitage Linn Creek Moberly Moberly Mount Olive Sullivan Versailles Waynesville Waynesville

Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge

No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No

366 3 642 172 207 339 339 339 272 272 288 152 344 344 439 69 320 375 375

Christopher Francis Rick Theodore Sid Roy Tracy Ben Marion Kenneth Jerome Jimmy Michael Philip Donald Frank Steve Michael Gerald

5% MEMBERSHIP LODGES: 2008-2009 Beacon Cass Clay Fidelity Gray Summit Hermitage Knob Noster Moberly Mount Olive Neosho Platte City Rising Sun Sampson Sullivan Wakanda Wallace Waynesville

Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge

Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number Number

3 147 207 339 173 288 245 344 439 247 504 13 298 69 52 456 375

Whitney Buchholz Oloteo Harrell Cantrell Orth Laughery Orth Hockay Wasson Stone Brashear Minton Mathis Davis Wright Barnhart Estright Jones

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FIFTY-YEAR AWARDS 50 Year Award Lodge Acacia Acacia Ada Adair Agency Algabil-Freedom Algabil-Freedom Allensville Alpha Alpha Ancient Craft Ancient Craft Ancient Craft Ancient Landmark Anderson Anderson Anderson Ashland Ashland Barbee Barbee Barnesville Bayou Beacon Bee Hive Belle Belle Belton Belton Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin Bernie Bethany Billings Blackwell Bloomfield Bloomfield Bloomfield Blue Springs Blue Springs Blue Springs Blue Springs Blue Springs Bonhomme Branson Breckenridge Breckenridge

Lodge # FN 602 Alfred 602 Franklin 444 Don 366 Francis 10 Robert 636 Herbert 636 Melvin 198 Darold 659 Floyd 659 Alfred 377 William 377 Morris 377 Billy 356 Eli 621 John 621 Robert 621 Floyd 156 Tiff 156 Vernon 217 Wesley 217 Robert 353 James 365 Ed 3 William 393 Harvey 373 Junior 373 George 450 Carl 450 Ollie 642 Burton 642 Stanford 642 Gerald 573 Charles 97 Bob 379 Kenneth 535 Glen 153 Delmer 153 Elmer 153 Ollie 337 Ernest 337 Loyde 337 Glynn 337 John 337 Jack 45 Charles 587 Clarence 334 Don 334 Gary

MI W. Malcolm

X. S.

W.

J. E. B. D. Rex L. D. L. E.

E. A. E. E. V. G. A. A. J. D. E.

B. J. E. J. J. M. Ray Roy C. O. Duane E. L. C. Elmer F. C. C.

LN Lee Faughman Nail Francis Dittemore Weaver Echols Miller Mitchell Butt Miller Pittsenbarger Rigney Jeffries Boyer Rose Sreaves Lauffer Sievert Langkraehr Pemberton Newton Bridges Casetta Ballinger Goers Robertson Gum Pike Granat Towerman Zafft Jennings Barnes Westerman Elder Underwood Underwood Hicks Lewis Newman Fairhurst Stark Ritter Eschenbrenner Watts Hendrix Vanderpool

104 Bridgeton Bridgeton Bridgeton Bridgeton Bridgeton Bridgeton Bridgeton Bridgeton Bridgeton Bridgeton Bridgeton Bridgeton Bridgeton Bridgeton Bridgeton Bridgeton Bridgeton Brookfield Brookfield Buckner California California Callao Canopy Canopy Carl Junction Carl Junction Carl Junction Carthage Carthage Carthage Caruthersville Cass Cass Cecile Daylight Central Crossing Central Crossing Centralia Centralia Centralia Chaffee Chaffee Chamois Charity Zeredatha Charity Zeredatha Charity Zeredatha Charity Zeredatha Charity Zeredatha Charity Zeredatha Charity Zeredatha Charity Zeredatha

PROCEEDINGS OF THE 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 86 86 501 183 183 38 284 284 549 549 549 197 197 197 461 147 147 305 674 674 59 59 59 615 615 185 189 189 189 189 189 189 189 189

Joseph James Ora Ambrose Dewey Richard James Robert Paul Vedron Dixie A. Charles Joseph John Harold Arlon Jack Charles Robert Donald Max Daniel Richard Robert Carroll Earl Royal Earl Billy Ross M. William Arthur Roy Lester Mathew Harold Jesse Charles Harold James William Frank Harvey Kenneth Harold Kenneth Lynn John Wilbur

T. E. E. L. R. W. A. A. E.

D. Richard Franklin J. P. C.

L. J. K. N. Stone Thomas N. L.

D. T. Adolphus Dean W. J. T.

J. C.

L. E. A. L. H. A. C. D. D. F. E. L. W. H.

2009 Greco Hall Royer Wilhite Coffelt Gotsch Rogers Shelker Goslik Belcher Greenwell Van Gels Baker Feco Mc Coy Freiberger Price Miller Bryan Anderton Melton Peters Rowland Mysinger Kenyon Sill Bryant Elliott Hensley Henson Griffith Travis Blyler Spencer Coats Neal Woods Elliott Fowler Hedberg Golightly Chronister Johns Mc Cormac Miller Hogan Johnson Aladeen Elms Obermier Ellis

2009 Charity Zeredatha Charity Zeredatha Charity Zeredatha Charleston Charleston Clay Clifton Clintonville Clintonville Clintonville Clintonville Clintonville Compass Continental Continental Conway Corinthian Corinthian Corinthian Cosby Cosby Cosby Craftsmen Craftsmen Craftsmen Craftsmen Crescent Hill Crescent Hill Crestwood-Anchor Cuba Cuba Dawn Daylight De Soto De Soto Dexter Dexter East Gate East Gate East Gate East Gate East Gate Easter Elvins-Ionic Excelsior Excelsior Fairfax Farmington Fayette-Howard Fellowship Fellowship

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI 189 189 189 407 407 207 463 482 482 482 482 482 120 37 37 528 265 265 265 600 600 600 717 717 717 717 368 368 443 312 312 539 678 119 119 532 532 630 630 630 630 630 575 154 441 441 483 132 4 345 345

Emmett Waldo James Edgar Harry J. George Alan Franklin Joseph James James Bernell Edward Joseph Jack Gregory James Samuel Clifton Richard Rex Wesley Charles Arthur Robert William Jackie James Eldon William Henry Donald Donald James Paul Robert Paul Donald Robert James Oliver Warren Thomas Billy H. Marion Vernon Kenneth James Edward

D. Y. H. L.

Edward A. L. D. A. W. A. C. A.

E. A. C. T. L. N. C. R. Edward C. A. K. D. A.

A.

H. Dean A. Bland A. E. L. A. R. J.

H. D. Don K. N. A. E. L.

105 Caw Burger Paden Woodard Warren Mc Cullough Mainprize Carpenter Koger Shearrer Dissler Owens Raye Baker Conrad Deckard Christy Myers Utz De Shon De Shon De Shon Pence Dale Hacker Delaney Jenkins Rabourn Miller Carl Brandenburger Applebury Doss Burgess Wescott Cox Newell Potts Crawford Pugh Banks Graulich Huff Mills Bollinger Schreiner Ball Hahn Gebhardt Patterson Keys

106 Fellowship Fellowship Fellowship Forsyth Forsyth Forsyth Four Mile Friend Friend Friendship Fulton Galena Galena Galena Gallatin Gallatin Gardenville-Cache Gardenville-Cache Gardenville-Cache Gardenville-Cache Gardenville-Cache Gardenville-Cache Gardenville-Cache Gardenville-Cache Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple George Washington Glenwood Glenwood Grandin Grandview Grandview Grandview Grandview Granite Granite Granite Granite Greensburg

PROCEEDINGS OF THE 345 345 345 453 453 453 212 352 352 89 48 515 515 515 106 106 455 455 455 455 455 455 455 455 422 422 422 422 422 422 422 422 422 422 422 422 422 422 9 427 427 579 618 618 618 618 272 272 272 272 414

Leon Robert George Kenneth Robert Donald Floyd Raymond Noel Charles John Chester Harold Kenneth Robert Marion Richard Julius Gene Julius Allen Donald George Robert Arlie Cleo Joe Sherman James Ted Earl Gordon Vernon Ronald Millard Leonard Wesley Robert Robert Colonel Ronald Wendell Chester James Raymond Bruce Leo Donald Robert Gerald Clarence

D. M. Thomas

A. Richard Arthur Donald M. Rice Deurell L.

Ray

L. H. R. R. S. A. G. E. S. E. H. Gene L. W. E. F. W. Owen C. E. Geren D. E. E Lee W. E. L. F. A. Edward E. L. D. L. D. E.

2009 Sexton Booker Bostick Wyatt Long Swan Smelser Kissee Stewart Casebeer Hall Warren Bradford Cavener Aulgur Caldwell Haag Townsend Johnson Hammel Irwin Sandberg Meyer Haag Lile Jones Griffin Lawler Manley Manley Dodd Langston Williams Stith Anderson Rapp Bair Larmer Newman Bunch Farrell Carnahan Alumbaugh Jefferies Lewis Christensen Lewis Timbers Gooch Hays Cooper

2009 Greensburg Greenville Greenville Hale City Hartford Hartford Hebron Hebron Hebron Hebron Hebron Hebron Hebron Hebron Henderson Henderson Herculaneum Hermitage Hermitage Hermitage Hermitage Hermitage Hermitage Hermon Hermon Hermon Hermon Higbee Hogles Creek Hope Hopewell Hornersville Hornersville Huntsville Huntsville Huntsville Huntsville Huntsville Iberia Independence Independence Independence Independence Independence Independence Independence Independence Independence Independence Ingomar Ingomar

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI 414 107 107 216 171 171 354 354 354 354 354 354 354 354 477 477 338 288 288 288 288 288 288 187 187 187 187 527 279 251 239 215 215 30 30 30 30 30 410 76 76 76 76 76 76 76 76 76 76 536 536

Gerald Lavern Chester Gayel Bill Jackie Robert Gerald Wilbur Harold Roy Don Alan James Jimmie Herbert Elmer Jackie Bobbie Billy John Harold John Thad Leonard Jerry Robert Bobby R. James Marvin Donald Elmer William Richard Richard Walahn Ted Louie Kenneth Ralph Joseph William George Richard Lee Burdette Richard Edward Herschel Wayne

J.

O.

C. L. A. M. E. Creel S. Dale M. D. L. L.

Lee Joe A. L. W. D. L. T. D. F. Deaton L. M. L.

E. A.

F. E. E. E. E. F. Roy R. D. J. A. A.

107 Barnes Daves Street Colliver Morris Buster Moser Chaney Sharp Smith Ballew Hollingsworth Bridgeford Shemwell Lee Thimesch Pigg Logan Crabtree Edwards Garms Simpson Hunt Yount Baker Cox Holland Sunderland Bird Calvert Bonney Hart Burroughs Harlan Minor Thornburg Kilgore Thornburg Ponder Robinson West Hoeschele Rust Craig Gibbons Browning Obermeyer Armor Jenkins Reaves Stephenson

108 Ivanhoe Ivanhoe Ivanhoe Ivanhoe Ivanhoe Ivanhoe Ivanhoe Ivanhoe Ivanhoe Ivanhoe Ivanhoe Ivanhoe Jackson Jackson Jefferson Jefferson Jefferson Jewel Jewel Jewel Jonesburg Joplin Kansas City Kansas City Kearney King Hill King Hill King Solomon King Solomon King Solomon Kirksville Kirkwood Kirkwood La Belle La Plata Laclede Laclede Lambskin Lambskin Lambskin Lambskin Lebanon Lexington Liberty Liberty Lick Creek Lick Creek Linn Linn Linn Linn Creek

PROCEEDINGS OF THE 446 446 446 446 446 446 446 446 446 446 446 446 82 82 43 43 43 480 480 480 457 335 220 220 311 376 376 95 95 95 105 484 484 222 237 83 83 460 460 460 460 77 149 31 31 302 302 326 326 326 152

Ronald Edward Herbert Everett John Richard Jerry John Warren Joseph Isak Sheldon Tully Billie Richard Donald Harold Bernie R. Tommie William John Jackie Ronald Bernell T. Gerald Earl Lee Charles Ronald Charles John Carol E. Kyle Kenneth Clay Robert Donald John William William Hubert Roy Ronald Danny Lincoln Eugene James Paul

F.

Calvin L. H. A. O. D. E. L.

P. B. E. U. G. D. C. Curtis E. E. H. Lee R. C. Bradley L.

J. L. D. J. H. E. Merl D. D. M. Warren John Paul A. H. D. C. S. R. A. W. C. Andrew

2009 Stewart Moody Elliott Timbers Pfeiffer Nelson Snyder Johnson Keller Speyer Federman Hollub Reed Mc Kerlie Jones Payton Boltz Vaughn Webber Stock Tuttle Clark Gulick Riepen Raye Jones Ray Epstein Miller Gillam Hargadine Livesay Becker Isom Matticks Gibson Meads Banks Donaldson Gault Stallard Freeman Cohrs Altis Yoakum Mc Laughlin Tanzey Sieg Plegge Spillman Cartwright

2009 Macks Creek Macks Creek Magnolia-Euclid Magnolia-Euclid Marceline Marcus Mc Donald Mc Donald Memphis Meridian Meridian Meridian Meridian Meridian Meridian Mineral Mizpah Mt. Moriah Mizpah Mt. Moriah Mizpah Mt. Moriah Mizpah Mt. Moriah Mizpah Mt. Moriah Mizpah Mt. Moriah Mizpah Mt. Moriah Moberly Mokane Monett Monroe Montgomery Morley Mount Zion Mount Zion Mountain View Mt Vernon Mt Washington Mt Washington Mt Washington Mt Washington Neosho Neosho Neosho Neosho New Bloomfield Noble North Star Norwood Olive Branch Olive Branch Oregon Oregon O’Sullivan O’Sullivan

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI 433 433 626 626 481 110 324 324 16 2 2 2 2 2 2 471 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 344 612 129 64 246 184 327 327 637 99 614 614 614 614 247 247 247 247 60 684 157 622 576 576 139 139 7 7

Bobby Bill Dale Grant Don Willard Orban Jack James Lyle Alfred Herbert Winston Caris Robert Fred Wayne Elmer Edward Cecil John Russell Claud Edward William Homer Charles Rea Bob Benny William Paul Ronald Calvin Edwin Francis Wesley Orvie Rolland Bob Jack Donald Emil Raymond George Edward Donal Donald Paul Ben Bernard

E. L. E. E. O. Raymond W. G. Joe Ray E. C. J. G. E. E Lee

R. M. H. E. N. B. E. L. E. L. A.

D. C. O.

V. G. J. L. L. J. L. E. I. F. M. E. R. J. E. M. N. D.

109 Willis Melton Ficken Tullis Walsworth La Plant Parker Laughlin Johnston Austin Hofer Levy Haywood Wood Newman Runnells Gottschall Kaegel Neitzert Fulbright Melchior Montague Mc Garrity Eschliman Howard Isbell Hedberg Windsor Michael Surritte Virdon Butler Kane Daniel Askins Bremerkamp Jeffries Conner Moore Arnold Toothaker Zeugin Kammer Brusha Ridens Reddy Steward Hall Herbert Daniel Hayter

110 Overland-Occidental Overland-Occidental Overland-Occidental Overland-Occidental Owensville Owensville Perryville Perseverance Perseverance Perseverance Phoenix Plato Plato Plato Plato Pleasant Hope Polar Star Rose Hill Polar Star Rose Hill Polar Star Rose Hill Polar Star Rose Hill Polar Star Rose Hill Polar Star Rose Hill Polar Star Rose Hill Polo Polo Poplar Bluff Poplar Bluff Poplar Bluff Puxico Puxico Puxico Puxico Queen City Ralls Raytown Raytown Raytown Raytown Raytown Raytown Richland Riddick Rising Sun Rising Sun Rising Sun Robert Burns Rolla Rolla Russellville Salem Salem

PROCEEDINGS OF THE 623 623 623 623 624 624 670 92 92 92 136 469 469 469 469 467 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 232 232 209 209 209 596 596 596 596 380 33 391 391 391 391 391 391 385 361 13 13 13 496 213 213 90 225 225

Perry Cecil David Alvin Lebron Adolph Jules John John Dwight Marvin Milton Richard George Franklin Ralph C. Boris Charles Bess Donald James Robert Martin John Ardell Harold Richard Norman Albert Paul Daniel Robert Rex Robert Leroy David Bobby Wilbert Lawrence Charles Wayne Arthur Nolan Frank James John Robert C. Billy Ronald

R. E. D. N. A. J. T. Wesley Norman R.

P. A. E. D R

Douglas

I. W. D. S. A. D. William O. Ray W. B. L. L.

Elmo A.

T. G. M. E. L. H. R. R. I. A. Richard K. Lowell J. K.

2009 Parker Fulbright Smith Yard Sickendick Raaf Brown Dillender Sitton Campbell Colbert Youmans Braun Turner Petrilla Burdette Duggan Prstojevich Bullock Williams Cox Keil Delaney Armstrong Pitts Kennedy Tinsley Landers Harty Myers Simpson Faries Atkinson Cragen Hubbard Mc Laughlin Weston Palmer Travis Gray Henson Crawford Kinder Long Small Reynolds Knapp Marr Flessa Bay Hedley

2009 Salem Saline Samaritan Sampson Sarcoxie Savannah Savannah Savannah Savannah Savannah Savannah Saxton Saxton Saxton Seaman Sedalia Sedalia Sedalia Shawnee Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield Sheffield Shekinah Shekinah Shekinah Shekinah Shekinah Sheldon Sikeston Sikeston Skidmore Skidmore Solomon Solomon Spirit of St. Louis St Johns St Joseph St Louis Missouri St Louis Missouri St Louis Missouri St Louis Missouri St Louis Missouri St Mark’s St Mark’s St Mark’s St Mark’s St Mark’s St. Charles St. Charles Stella

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI 225 226 424 298 293 71 71 71 71 71 71 508 508 508 126 236 236 236 653 625 625 625 625 256 256 256 256 256 371 310 310 511 511 271 271 27 28 78 1 1 1 1 1 93 93 93 93 93 241 241 538

Chester Jules Marion James Jerry Floyd Lavelle Carl G. Joe David Francis Ralph Orvan Merrill Lavern J. Clarence James Bobby Donald Andrew Clyde James William Arch William Roy Leonard Melvin Marlin Edward Eldon Howard Blaine Emmett Earl A. Robert Alvin Charles Sidney Donald Walter Willis Glenwood Hershel John George Henry Ray

M. T. D. H. M. K. S. W. Leonard Max B. V.

M. S. Dale D. Ray J. G. V.

Jesse A.

D. O. L.

Dale L. E. P. F. L. C. Leo Martin C. S. S. Joe L. Clark L. William W. W. A.

111 Delcour Brown Reid Pettyjohn Weldy Miller Warren Pearson Furst Lyle Kelley French Upshaw Vandever Fairley Masters Schlobohm Broyles Reser Carleton Arends Bogdan Simmons Wescott Nausley Mc Gougan Bilkey Burnside Curry Cokenour Swinger Wiley Everhart Mc Callister Garton Holdman Fitch Mc Cool Levin Sievers Eisenkramer Stein Ritcher Ford Pind Blechle Hunt Huckstep Kay Cummings Wilson

112 Stockton Stockton Strafford Summersville Summit Summit Swope Park Swope Park Swope Park Swope Park Swope Park Swope Park Table Rock Table Rock Table Rock Tebbetts Temperance Temple Gate Temple Gate Temple Gate Texas Trenton Trenton Trenton Trenton Trilumina Trowel Trowel Troy Troy Troy Tuscan Twilight Twilight Twilight Tyro Union Union Union Unionville Unionville United Unity University Valley Park Vandalia Vandalia Versailles Versailles Versailles Vincil

PROCEEDINGS OF THE 283 283 608 555 263 263 617 617 617 617 617 617 680 680 680 565 438 299 299 299 177 111 111 111 111 205 440 440 34 34 34 360 114 114 114 12 593 593 593 210 210 5 495 683 629 491 491 320 320 320 62

Dean H. Dwight Robert Carl Dwain Edward Daniel Glen Thomas James Vernon Jerald James Keith Lloyd Roger Robert Herbert Albert Jacob Robert Delbert Gilbert Allen John Donald L. Harold Edward Muriel Ned Robert Kenneth Charles Joe John Jerry Herbert Estill Larry Richard Kenneth Jimmie Lloyd Theodore Dalton Raymond Carmen Maynard John

L. Gene

F. M. C.

W. E. Jefferson E. R. J. N. O. W. G. L. M. M. J. W. R.

D. F. L. Carl D. Eugene L. Donald L. A. E. B. Lewis Wayne D. G. H. Eugene L. D. D. A. E. C. E. F. Ross

2009 Fly Lasley Burney Crawford Spence Saxton Arenson Ulam Rogers Loftin Dewar Johnson Herring Morgan Lamb Smart Burnett Asher Ashley Johnson Flower Grant Gentry Keith Dolph Sheffer Lax Hunter Lavy Mershon Harris Inglish Kemper Gebhardt Beadles Thompson Gober Kreft Steinbeck Skinner Ross Bonham Emery Lee Armfield Hesse Williams Garber Hayden Akin Bennett

2009 Wakanda Wakanda Wakanda Wakanda Wakanda Wakanda Wakanda Wakanda Wakanda Walker Warren Warren Warren Warren Washington Waynesville Waynesville Waynesville Webb City Wentzville Wentzville West View Weston Whitewater Willard Windsor Winigan Zalma

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI 52 52 52 52 52 52 52 52 52 605 74 74 74 74 87 375 375 375 512 46 46 103 53 417 620 29 540 545

James John Smith Paul Norman R. Robert Harold Charles Roy Everett Arley Earl Thomas Donald Buel Donald Howard Donald Howard Donal James Arlow Glenn Elmer Teddy Richard Roy

C. W. I. M. G. Dale O.

R. A. W. L. L. J. Elbert Franklin E. J. J. C. J. B. W. E.

F. T. C.

113 Doerr Burnside Gregg Johnson Strathman Raffety Watson Atherton Gadberry True Lentz Ogan Bennett Coy Selvey Leuthen Ripley Delcour Martin Burk Steward Johnson Van Meter Allmon Burroughs Houts Ware Haynie

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MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH ANNUAL REPORT

RONALD D. MILLER Secretary/Treasurer 6033 Masonic Dr., Suite B Columbia, MO 65202-6535

Phone: (573) 474-8561 Fax #: (573) 474-3601 E-mail:rmiller@momason.org

MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH

Chartered September 30, 1941_______________________________________ By the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri

ANNUAL REPORT JULY 1, 2008 – JUNE 30, 2009

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MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH SECRETARY’S REPORT 2008-2009 To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of the Missouri Lodge of Research: During the 2008-2009 year, the Missouri Lodge of Research received new memberships from Seventy-Three (73) Brethren and Zero (0) Lodges. Of these Brethren, Sixty-Six (66) were Missouri Masons, and Seven (7) were from other Jurisdictions. Of these new members, Two (2) applied for LIFE memberships. Ten (10) members were lost due to death, and One Hundred Twenty-Nine (129) became inactive due to resignation or non payment of dues.

During the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, Eighteen (18) Lodge of Research books were sold.

STATISTICAL BREAKDOWN NET MEMBERSHIP AUGUST 1, 2008 (ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS)

783

ACTIVE MEMBERS (IN STATE)

619

CORRESPONDING (OUT OF STATE)

171

SPECIFIC MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS *SUBSCRIBING (LODGES IN/OUT OF STATE) *LIFE MEMBERS *FELLOWS *TOTAL NEW MEMBERS LOSSES *DECEASED *INACTIVE DUE TO NONPAYMENT OR RESIGNATION

TOTAL LOSS OF MEMBERSHIP

51 143 5 73 (10) (129) (139)

TOTAL LOSS FROM PREVIOUS YEAR

(198)

NET MEMBERSHIP AS OF AUGUST 1, 2009

790

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MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH MINUTES SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 The Annual Meeting of the Missouri Lodge of Research was called to order by RWB Jon B. Broyles, Master, at 4:15 P.M. Meeting was held in the Windsor IV Room of the Holiday Inn Select, September 22, 2008. Each member received a copy of the amended and revised By-laws of the Missouri Lodge of Research as he entered the meeting.

Right Worshipful Brother Broyles welcomed over one hundred Lodge of Research members to the meeting and called upon Chaplain MWB Elmer E. Revelle to lead the opening prayer. Master Broyles then introduced the Grand Lodge Officers present, Past Grand Masters present, and Past Masters and current Officers of the Missouri Lodge of Research present.

Following the opening prayer and introductions, RWB Larry C. Reynolds was called upon to deliver a memorial for WB Joseph L. Kile, who held the position of Tiler for the 2007-2008 year in the Lodge of Research, and passed away unexpectedly in July. Upon conclusion of the memorial and a moment of silence, newly appointed Tiler Worshipful Brother Gregory D. West was introduced.

Report was given by the Secretary/Treasurer, upon which a motion was made to accept the 2008 report as given and audited. Motion was seconded and approved. Submitted logos for the Lodge of Research were displayed so that members could vote for the logo of their choice. Following the vote, the new MoLoR logo was designated for future use on Lodge of Research newsletters.

Secretary/Treasurer Miller stated that the Lodge of Research has a financial need to increase Annual Dues to $20.00 and Life Memberships to $500.00. Following discussion by the members, motion was made, seconded and approved to increase dues effective January 1, 2009.

RWB Ron Wood, Editor for the Missouri Lodge of Research, reported that more biographies of outstanding Missouri Masons were needed for an upcoming Lodge of Research publication.

Following the Editor’s report, Master Jon Broyles called for the election of Officers in the 2008-2009 year for the Missouri Lodge of Research. Motion was made, seconded and approved to advance the entire line with the exceptions of the Secretary/Treasurer and the Chaplain who will remain the same. MWB P. Vincent Kinkead served as Installing Master; Leroy Salmon was appointed as Tiler.

Newly installed Master, RWB Dale Bryan thanked the Lodge of Research members for their confidence in him, and stated that he will do his best possible job in his newly elected position. Master Bryan then invited all to attend the Lodge of Research Breakfast at 7:00 Tuesday morning. Meeting was closed following prayer by MWB Elmer E. Revelle.

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH OFFICERS 2008-2009 RWB Dale M. Bryan MWB M. Robert Berger MWB Stanley M. Thompson RWB Ronald D. MillerRWB Larry R. Houge RWB James E. SnavelyWB Gregory D. West RWB Nicholas R. Cichielo RWB Steven Harrison WB Leroy SalmonMWB Elmer E. Revelle-

Fraternally Submitted,

Ronald D. Miller Secretary/Treasurer

Worshipful Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Secretary/Treasurer Senior Deacon Junior Deacon Senior Steward Junior Steward Marshal Tiler Chaplain

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Missouri Lodge of Research Mid-Year Meeting May 15, 2009 The Mid-Year Meeting for the Missouri Lodge of Research was held on Saturday morning, May 15th, 2009, in the Jefferson Room of the Capitol Plaza Hotel, Jefferson City, Missouri. The Meeting was called to order by RWB Dale Bryan, Worshipful Master, with his greeting and welcome. He called upon RWB Stanton T. Brown II for the opening prayer, and invited everyone to enjoy the buffet breakfast.

RWB Bryan then introduced Officers of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, and Missouri Lodge of Research Officers present. Guest Speaker for the meeting, RWB H. Keith Neese, gave a presentation on “Our Masonic Museum and Library.”

RWB Neese’s talk was accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation highlighting some of the notable areas of the museum.

Lodge of Research Secretary/Treasurer, Ron Miller, reported that our next meeting will be on September 21, 2009 in Columbia. He also announced that several items being sold by the MLR (pins and key chains) as fund raisers for the Missouri Lodge of Research were available in the lobby, and commented on the importance of asking others to join the Missouri Lodge of Research.

The meeting was closed with prayer.

Respectfully Submitted, Ronald D. Miller, Secretary Missouri Lodge of Research

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Missouri Lodge of Research Officers 2008-2009

Name Dale M. Bryan M. Robert Berger Stanley M. Thompson Ronald D. Miller Larry R. Houge James E. Snavely Joseph L. Kile Nicholas R. Cichielo Steven Harrison LeRoy Salmon Elmer E. Revelle

Office Worshipful Master Senior Warden Junior Warden Secretary-Treasurer Senior Deacon Junior Deacon Senior Steward Junior Steward Marshal Tiler Chaplain

2009

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Missouri Lodge of Research Committee Members

TRUSTEES Robert D. Jenkins Frank P. Wilfley, Jr. Richard L. Smith

Gordon E. Hopkins Williams R. Robbins D. Robert Downey PUBLICATIONS

Jimmie D. Lee Harold L. Richardson James M. Williams P. Vincent Kinkead Fred Troxel Dale M. Bryan Dr. J.C. Montgomery, Emeritus and Fellow BY-LAWS REVISION Barry V. Cundiff Zelwin B. Eaton

R. Scott Gardner Ronald D. Miller EDITOR

Ronald E. Wood, Jr. 1904 N 36 St. – St. Joseph, MO 64506-2311

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Lodge of Research Secretary/Treasurer Combined Report 2008-2009 Boone County National Bank Checking Acct.107-211-0 Beginning Balance June 30, 2008 Deposits 7/1/2007 through 6/30/2008 Balance + Deposits: Disbursement Checks #1180 - #1200 Miscellaneous:

Oct. 29 Jan. 14

Deposit Correction Deposit Correction

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

158.25 19,368.40 19,526.65 14,057.92 5,468.73 (29.00) (15.00)

Account Balance as of June 30, 2009 Checking Acct. 320-501-0 (formerly MoneyLink Acct.)

Beginning Balance June 30, 2008 Interest Earned on MoneyLink July 2008 Deposits 7/1/2008 through 6/30/2009 Balance + Deposits:

$

28,304.48

C.D. #564686 @ .50%

$

2,302.87

C.D. #524695 @ 1.00%

$

44,019.89

C.D. #539703 @ 1.76% Certificate of Deposit Total

$

28,113.86

Total Assets as of June 30, 2009:

5,424.73

$

7,512.76

$

102,741.10

$

115,678.59

702.44 0.15 6810.17

Account Balance as of June 30, 2009

Current C.D.'s Boone County National Bank C.D. #530975 @ .75%

$

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Checks Issued 2008-2009 Boone County Nat'l Bank Month July July July August August August August August August September September October October November November November November December December January January January February February March March March April April May May May May June June June June

Day Year

Check #

Payee

Amount

16 16

2008 2008

1180 1181

Howe & Associates- 06 tax return and accounting Midwest Mailing- LOR newsletter summer issue

$ $

420.00 246.00

29 29 29 29 29

2008 2008 2008 2008 2008

1182 1183 1184 1185 1186

Scott Gardner- mileage, LOR By-Laws meeting Barry Cundiff- mileage, LOR By-Laws meeting Zel Eaton- mileage, LOR By-Laws meeting Jon Broyles- mileage, LOR By-Laws meeting Midwest Mailing- postage due, LOR newsletter

$ $ $ $ $

67.90 45.00 45.00 65.00 24.24

16

2008

1187

CASH-LOR change for GL Session

$

200.00

NO CHECKS ISSUED 25 25 25

2008 2008 2008

1188 1189 1190

General Printing- printing of LOR book Midwest Mailing- LOR newsletter fall issue Midwest Mailing- LOR newsletter winter issue

$ 8,178.28 $ 214.27 $ 237.69

NO CHECKS ISSUED 13 13

2009 2009

1191 1192

Howe & Associates- 07 tax return and accounting Midwest Mailing- LOR newsletter winter extra

$ $

600.00 243.61

NO CHECKS ISSUED 18 25

2009 2009

1193 1194

Midwest Mailing- LOR newsletter spring issue Ronald E. Wood, Jr.- LOR Editor stipend

$ 245.81 $ 1,500.00

NO CHECKS ISSUED 1 13 15

2009 2009 2009

1195 1196 1197

Grand Lodge of MO- GL banquet ticket reimbursement CASH-LOR change for York Rite Session Capitol Plaza Hotel- LOR Breakfast

$ $ $

4 30 30

2009 2009 2009

1198 1199 1200

Adriene Green- mileage for York Rite session General Printing- LOR dues cards Midwest Mailing- LOR newsletter summer issue

$ 71.40 $ 314.90 $ 241.75 $ 14,057.92

Total Disbursement 2008-2009

216.00 200.00 681.07

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2009

Deposits 2008-2009 Boone County National Bank Month July August

Day

Year

Amount of Deposit

10

2008

$

1,580.00

1 1 8

2008 2008 2008

$ $ $

795.00 1,000.00 515.00

September

NONE

October

29

2008

$

1,703.50

November

14 20

2008 2008

$ $

300.00 4,785.00

December

NONE

January

14 21

2009 2009

$ $

760.90 1,535.00

February

6 24 24

2009 2009 2009

$ $ $

2,010.00 580.00 770.00

March

18

2009

$

565.00

April

NONE

May

1 1 18

2009 2009 2009

$ $ $

30.00 802.00 1,347.00

June

25

2009

$

290.00

Total

$

19,368.40

2009

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131

New Members 2008-2009 New Members In State Amezuca Austene Ayers Beahan Beesley Bernard Brockmeier Bruns Bunch Busbea Busby Campbell Carriker Conard Denman Dudley Eirich Ellis Fishback Ford Fowler Gardner Gerdes Gordon Greene Hamlett Hawkins Jugan Kitchen Kitts Larson Laughery Lawson

Andres Alan James Gary James Troy Lawrence Joseph Harold Wallace Russ Richard Loren Tim Jason Roger Henry Jason Ed Ronald Dave Donald Wayne Thomas James Thomas Charles Michael Gary Durward Kevin Tracy Phillip

New Members In State Cont'd.

M. L. K. W. D. L. W. C. R. F. L. L. E. J. K. S. A. S. L. G. J. C A. H. D. H. C. R. D. R. R. D. B.

New Members Corresponding Beaderstadt Jan L. Brimberry Billy F. Carter Laury A. Groom Douglas K.C. Jordan Alexander J. Leon Andres Schlenker Jared D. New Lodges/Libraries

Ledgerwood Lewis MacDonald Madden Martin Mc Clanahan McGlasson Meier Meinert Miller Neese Nelson O'Neill Palacios Poole Riley Ruether Shadowens Schaeffer Sickels Steensgaard Tilley Trimble Vandegriffe Vandegriffe Wade Walden Walden Watson Watson Wiegert Williams Wyatt

David Tim Christopher Harry Thomas David Bruce Robert Robert Thomas H. Robert Matt Kyle Mark Clayton Shaun James Donald Jeffery Mark Christopher Rodney Colin Donald James Kevin Steven David John Charles Paul Dwight

R. W. J. E. J. L. E. J. L. D. Keith L. G. R. W. C. R. L. L. R. E. L. D. H. G. L. W. A. R. F. G. E.

132

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2009

Lodge of Research Life Members and Fellows 2008-2009 Life Members In State Abshier Allen Armstrong Bangerter Beal Bernard Borchers Bowman Boydston Brandon Brantley Brooks Buckner Cary Cockerham Cook Coonrod Crawford Crawford Davis DeVenney Dotson Eaton Fairley Fortney Frazier Harrison Hassien Henthorne Hinshaw Houge Houge Huggins Iselin Jones Kilgore Klausman Kleine Krill Kuehn Lawrence Lewis Lloyd Long Loomstein Love Mahovsky Mansfield Mc Burney Mc Cormack Mc Cormack Mc Daniel Miller

Jon Douglas Michael William Albert Troy Dean Jeffrey Marion Carl William Michael William Roy Robert Leonard Edgar Foster Shawn Marvin Russell Arthur Zelwin Donald Howard L. Steven Joel Marvin Frank C. Larry Donald Charles Randall Kerry Albert Rodney Joseph John John Michael Loren Robert Jack William John Richard Frederic Gary Paul Kirk Ronald

F. P. F. O. G. L. A. P. L. C. R. W. G. L. W. L. F. S. F. R. F. J. B. E. T. Don L. L. M. Scott R. L. Albert J. Ray J. W. P. C. R. S. D. A. G. C. D. L. A. E. D

Moreland Neese Newberry Pace Paul Perkins Phillips Revelle Roller Roller Rosenbaum Sherman Skinner Slinkard Stein Talbert Talbott Thomas Tinker Tyler Van Meter Vogel Vogel Walden Walden Waller Weems West Wiegert Williams Wingo Woods Worel Wright

K. H. Orville John Richard Tom Gary Elmer Dale Donald Walter William Craig Christopher Carl Ted Roy Douglas James Warren William Dennis Harry Steven Thomas Lloyd Fred Earnest Charles James E. Michael David Frank

Trent Keith W. A. E. T. A. E. R. H. S. J. A. I. C. E. A. R. E. B. N. W. W. A. F. L. O. F. W. Otha

D.

Fellows of the Missouri Lodge of Research Denslow, Sr. Cook Hunt Burnworth Eaton Montgomery, Jr. Williams Wingo Wood, Jr. * denotes deceased

William Lewis Bruce Gerald Zelwin J.C. James E. Rev. Ronald

R. Wes, PGM H. W. B. M. Otha E.

* * * *

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Lodge of Research Life Members and Fellows 2008-2009 Life Members Out of State Arbuckle Berry Bird Black Cooper Emory Fizer Foulke Freeman Gondek Gray Johnson Kentner Kleyn Love Lyon Machalleck Mc Connell Quick Revels Shoaf Shull Silva Sirmon Smith Thomas Van Santen Wall Washington Zemlicka

Herbert Bryan Frank George John John Wallace Stanley Gene Noel Harold F. Robert Frederick Graeme Harry Dale Warren Floren David Ronald David Luiz Wayne Ballard Donald Jarl James Sam Wilbur

Life Lodges or Libraries C. L. H. F. L.

R. R. W. Bing W. G. C B. R. L. L. L. L. M. R. E. L. D. A. B. J.

Albert Pike Lodge No. 219 Bolivar Lodge No. 195 Blue Springs Lodge No. 337 Buckner Lodge No. 501 Central Crossing Lodge No. 674 Charity-Zeredatha Lodge No. 189 East Gate Lodge No. 630 Fellowship Lodge No. 345 Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 George Washington Masonic Nat'l Memorial Grand Lodge of New Mexico Hazelwood Lodge No. 459 Hebron Lodge No. 354 Henderson Lodge No. 477 Heroine-Rockhill Lodge No. 104 Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 Kennett Lodge No. 68 Masonic Temple Association of Hannibal Meridian Lodge No. 2 Pleasant Hope Lodge No. 467 St. Joseph Lodge No. 78 St. Louis Lodge of Perfection Scottish Rite Swope Park Lodge No. 617 Wentzville Lodge No. 46 Weston Lodge No. 53 Valley of St. Louis Library Committee

134

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

2009

Lodge of Research Inactive/Deceased 2008-2009 MEMBERS IN STATE Albright Anderson Ballance Barbatti Battaglia Bell Berger Beyer Bishop Blauvelt Bollinger Box Bradford Bradley Bruce Bush Callwell Carsel Cochran Coe Crites Davis Davis Dawson Dixon Donaldson Erfurdt Fair Fetters Fitzsimmons Foster Foster Freund Fulbright Fuller Greene Hagen Hammack Harris Haubrock Hayes Hollingsworth Hollon Hornbuckle Hutchison Jeffers Jones Joyner Kirgan Koch La Rue Laubinger Leach Leath

Lawrence Steven Mark Daniel Anthony James Randall Robert Jimmy Terry David Nathan Gerald James Jesse Phillip George James Grover Robert John Larry Randy Michael Elbert James John Nathanael George Daniel Frederick Ralph Henry Curtis Kevin James Charles Dennis Terry Archie Robert Arthur Oren Christopher Robert James Keith Micheal Raymond Wilfried Arvin Derek David James

R. II M. C. A. J. D. M. S. D. V N. S. F. W. D. A. J.L. D. G. C. E. D. C. T. W. D. L. Z. E. J. L. R. A. M. M. D. A. L. L. F. L. W. E. P. G. D. A. J. T. C. S. A. H. E.

Livingston Lovejoy Lukes Martin Mc Cue Mc Cully Mc Mullen Mink Moore Needham Oberman Orr Palmer Patten Payton Perry Price Pritchett Reid Richmond Ridgway Rodriguez Rother Royal Rutherford Schlagenhauf Sergel Sergel Siegfried Siscel Smith Snyder Steed Steinmetz Stephenson Stevenson Stover Stow Stroh Swinney Tilley Truman Turner Turner Uebinger Ulm Ulmer Van Ronzelen Warnol Wright Wright Wynn Youmans

Orville Lance John James Kenneth Rick Myron Matthew William Glen Andrew Earl Charles Richard Shannon Rodney J. Howard John Jared Joel Michael Ralph James David Norman Craig Scott Donald John Steven William Wilbur Nicholas William Floyd Marty James Gene David Lester Thomas Dennis Dennis Rickey James Floyd D. William Carl David Steven Martin Milton

L. T. J. C. W. D. L. A. A. H. S. W. W. H. L. J. Max D. C. B. C. F. L. A. A. G. R. C. S. W. D. G. L. F. B. E. M. E. Erwin L. L. L. J. W. L. R. C. A. D. W. P.

2009

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Lodge of Research Inactive/Deceased 2008-2009 OTHER JURISDICTIONS Choate Farr Gillberry Hawkins Householder Isaacs Levy Martin Robertson Russell Ryans Sanchez Thorson Wright

Edward James George George Douglas Elwood Melvin George Kenneth John Ivan Roberto Stormy Kenneth

L. W. K. A. E. M. H. H. A. S. R. M. I.

LODGES Hermann Fayette-Howard Mount Hope Saxton Branson Alpha Lebanon

No. 123 No. 4 No. 476 No. 508 No. 587 No. 659 No. 77

Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge Lodge

LODGES CORRESPONDING No. 55

De Smet

Lodge

DECEASED Cochran Hollingsworth Ignacio Kirgan Livingston Orr Patten Rother Spear Vancil

Grover Arthur Abraham Raymond Orville Earl Richard Ralph Jerry Allen

W. T. L. W. H. L. H.

136

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

2009

PROFICIENCY LIST 2008-2009 SUBDIVISION CARDS

Card First

Last Exp. Lodge Description Number Name MI Name Date District No. Subdivision I Original Sub I 6674 Matthew D. Ruth 10/16/2011 46 247 Sub I 6675 Kevin R. Larson 11/2/2011 46 247 Sub I 6676 VOID

Sub I 6677 Harold R. Bunch 1/7/2012 23 211 Sub I 6678 Jon D. Baltz 2/11/2012 42 327 Sub I 6679 Christopher C. Marcum 2/19/2012 17 53 Sub I 6680 Kenneth E. Brasier II 3/19/2012 24 363 Sub I 6681 Steven J. Hanchette 3/26/2012 17 13 Sub I 6682 R. Arthur

Gentry 2/28/2012 16 506 Sub I 6683 James A. Mc Cloud 4/23/2012 17 13 Sub I 6684 Keith B. Scott 4/27/2012 19 76 Sub I 6685 Loran Don Frazier 5/13/2012 16 193 Sub I 6686 Stephen D. Lynn, Jr. 6/5/2012 24 69 Sub I 6687 John M. Aldus 6/18/2012 30 375 Sub I 6688 James K. Gilbert 7/6/2012 45 681 Sub I 6689 David A. Clark 6/18/2012 17 53 Sub I 6690 Roger B. McWilliams, Jr. 8/20/2012 14 52 Sub I 6691 Kenneth W. Burch 9/9/2012 26 34 Subdivision I - 1st Renewal Sub I A-3245 Elmo E. Turner 11/5/2011 45 586 Sub I A-3246 Timothy M. Dunbar 1/10/2012 1 18 Sub I A-3247 Richard W. Kaeser, Jr. 1/15/2012 27C 281 Sub I A-3248 Wayne A. Gerdes 11/24/2011 30 375 Sub I A-3249 Jack

Loomstein 2/4/2012 27B 642 Sub I A-3250 Kenneth R. Nelson, Jr. 8/23/2012 19 76 Subdivision I - 2nd Renewal

Sub I B-1929 Randall D. Upton 1/17/2012 42 327 Subdivision I - 3rd Renewal Sub I C-1270 Roy L. Scarborough 3/10/2012 15 476 Sub I C-1271 Stephen T. Thompson 4/21/2012 34 422 Sub I C-1272 Donald D. Ford 9/11/2012 19 337 Subdivision I - 4th Renewal Sub I D-913 Richard A. Lowrey 1/14/2012 45 345 Sub I D-914 Teddie E. Harrison 1/28/2012 18 219 Sub I D-915 Jimmie L. Willis 4/1/2012 14 63 Sub I D-916 Glen F. Cron 9/16/2012 35 98 Subdivision I - 5th Renewal Sub I E-703 Larry L. Lambing 3/24/2012 7 189 Subdivision I - 6th Renewal Sub I F-525 David C. Tinsley 12/4/2011 17 13 Sub I F-526 Rex L. Stark 1/3/2012 19 324 Sub I F-527 David C. Riek 1/8/2012 27C 443 Sub I F-528 Gary L. Benskin 4/23/2012 34 422 Sub I F-529 James W. Stigall 5/20/2012 15 57 Sub I F-530 Billy Bob Briscoe 8/24/2012 28 164 Subdivision I - 7th Renewal Sub I G-388 Michael F. Armstrong 12/6/2011 17 13 Sub I G-389 James R. Tinker 9/9/2012 26 34 Subdivision I - 8th Renewal Sub I H-278 Elton D. Matthews 11/11/2011 16 193 Sub I H-279 Francis D. Jett 2/5/2012 27C 281 Sub I H-280 Robert M. Lockmiller 4/23/2012 34 422

2009

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Subdivision I - 9th Renewal Sub I I-203 Forest W. Dugan Sub I I-204 Billy J. Waugh Sub I I-205 William E. Broggi Sub I I-206 Billy Ray Abbott Subdivision I - 10th Renewal Sub I J-136 Ervin A. Drewing Sub I J-137 Harold E. Antrim Subdivision I - 11th Renewal Sub I K-101 Randall J. Jones Sub I K-102 Walter E. Nichols Subdivision I - 12th Renewal Sub I L-63 Donald E. Baker Sub I L-64 Roger R. Adams Sub I L-65 David A. Watson Sub I L-66 Melvin J. Sanders Subdivision I - 13th Renewal Sub I M-37 John L. Schafer Subdivision I - 14th Renewal Sub I N-27 Robert H. Stewart Subdivision I - 15th Renewal Sub I O-14 Stanley E. Massey Subdivision I- 16th Renewal Subdivision I- 17th Renewal Sub I Q-2 Ralph O. Kolb Subdivision I- 18th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 1 Original Sub II Part 1 705 Kenneth

Johnson Sub II Part 1 706 Kenneth E. Crawford, Jr. Sub II Part 1 707 Herman L. McGill Sub II Part 1 708 Earnie D. Wilson Sub II Part 1 709 Eugene

Wescott Sub II Part 1 710 Randall D. Upton Sub II Part 1 711 Claude H. Malone Sub II Part 1 712 Lawrence R. Albright II Sub II Part 1 713 Alan W. Summers Sub II Part 1 714 Earnest

Renegar Sub II Part 1 715 Harold R. Bunch Sub II Part 1 716 George

Barrios Sub II Part 1 717 Eugene W. Wescott Sub II Part 1 718 Kenneth D. Johnson Subdivision II - Part 1-1st Renewal Sub II Part 1 A-474 Taylor C. Crouse Sub II Part 1 A-475 William T. Woelbling Sub II Part 1 A-476 Glen F. Cron Sub II Part 1 A-477 Noel R. Mason Sub II Part 1 A-478 Richard W. Kaeser, Jr. Sub II Part 1 A-479 Timothy M. Dunbar Sub II Part 1 A-480 Larry L. Lambing Sub II Part 1 A-481 Lawrence R. Albright II Sub II Part 1 A-482 James W. Stigall Sub II Part 1 A-483 Edward Wayne Hutchings Subdivision II - Part 1-2nd Renewal Sub II Part 1 B-330 Charles O. Bridges Sub II Part 1 B-331 Jerry L. Miles Sub II Part 1 B-332 Erick V. Kern Sub II Part 1 B-333 Franklin A. Craig, Jr.

137

10/23/2011 16 11/13/2011 27A 2/5/2012 19 8/11/2012 27A

193 623 337 80

3/5/2012 27C 5/13/2012 18

626 625

5/31/2012 35 8/27/2012 27B

439 629

12/10/2010 11/5/2011 2/11/2012 7/2/2012

43 45 46 19

587 586 247 337

3/18/2012

29

225

3/11/2012

29

312

3/10/2012

15

476

11/20/2011 27C

443

11/3/2011 11/14/2011 11/20/2011 12/6/2011 1/10/2012 2/16/2012 2/22/2012 2/28/2012 3/11/2012 3/12/2012 3/20/2012 3/24/2012 6/26/2012 7/16/2012

19 19 26 41 1 42 42 45 34 42 23 20 1 19

337 392 34 209 188 327 387 345 422 637 211 276 188 337

10/30/2011 7 11/3/2011 27A 11/16/2011 35 12/2/2011 36 1/8/2012 27C 1/10/2012 1 3/24/2012 7 2/28/2012 45 5/20/2012 15 5/28/2012 37

71 668 98 239 281 18 189 345 57 234

9/26/2011 32 12/6/2011 10 2/3/2012 27B 3/6/2012 24

368 228 79 173

138

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

Sub II Part 1 B-334 R. Miguel White Sub II Part 1 B-335 Roy L. Scarborough Sub II Part 1 B-336 Robert W. Spence Subdivision II - Part 1-3rd Renewal Sub II Part 1 C-259 Stephen T. Thompson Sub II Part 1 C-260 David C. Ledford Sub II Part 1 C-261 Donald D. Ford Sub II Part 1 C-262 Rex L. Stark Subdivision II - Part 1-4th Renewal Sub II Part 1 D-204 Joe W. Johnson Sub II Part 1 D-205 Ralph A. Woelbling Sub II Part 1 D-206 Walter E. Nichols Subdivision II - Part 1-5th. Renewal Sub II Part 1 E-166 John R. Mullins Sub II Part 1 E-167 R. L. Tichenor Subdivision II - Part 1-6th. Renewal Sub II Part 1 F-118 Gary L. Benskin Sub II Part 1 F-119 David C. Riek Sub II Part 1 F-120 Kevin E. Weaver Subdivision II - Part 1- 7th Renewal Sub II Part 1 G-83 Billy J. Waugh Sub II Part 1 G-84 Michael F. Armstrong Sub II Part 1 G-85 William E. Broggi Subdivision II - Part 1- 8th Renewal Sub II Part 1 H-57 Billy Ray Abbott Subdivision II - Part 1- 9th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 1- 10th Renewal Sub II - Part 1 J-29 Randall J. Jones Sub II - Part 1 J-30 Ervin A. Drewing Sub II - Part 1 J-31 James E. Spencer Subdivision II - Part 1- 11th Renewal Sub II - Part 1 K-15 Conley E. DePriest Subdivision II - Part 1- 12th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 1- 13th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 1- 14th Renewal Sub II Part 1 N-1 Robert H. Stewart Sub II Part 1 N-2 Stanley E. Massey Subdivision II - Part 2 Original Sub II Part 2 634 Gregory V. Ross Sub II Part 2 635 James R. McKinnon Sub II Part 2 636 Dennis W. Spears Sub II Part 2 637 Claude H. Malone Sub II Part 2 638 Alan W. Summers Subdivision II - Part 2-1st Renewal Sub II Part 2 A-429 Noel R. Mason Sub II Part 2 A-430 Richard W. Kaeser, Jr. Sub II Part 2 A-431 Timothy M. Dunbar Sub II Part 2 A-432 Dean E. Crudgington Sub II Part 2 A-433 James W. Stigall Sub II Part 2 A-434 Glen F. Cron Sub II Part 2 A-435 William T. Woelbling Sub II Part 2 A-436 Edward Wayne Hutchings Subdivision II-Part 2-2nd Renewal Sub II Part 2 B-313 Wayne G. Tucker Sub II Part 2 B-314 Perry W. Jenks Sub II Part 2 B-315 Richard A. Lowrey

2009 4/28/2012 27B 4/10/2012 15 9/4/2012 19

484 476 263

4/21/2012 34 5/5/2012 27A 9/4/2012 19 9/4/2012 19

422 80 337 324

1/20/2012 27C 2/3/2012 27A 9/10/2012 27B

95 623 629

12/5/2011 4/27/2012

44 17

284 13

3/11/2012 34 6/25/2012 27C 8/27/2012 24

422 443 624

11/13/2011 27A 3/1/2012 17 9/4/2012 19

623 13 337

4/14/2012 27A

80

1/12/2012 35 2/12/2012 27C 4/6/2012 19

439 626 618

9/3/2011

25

11

5/15/2012 9/1/2012

29 15

312 476

10/27/2011 34 1/21/2012 27B 2/2/2012 18 2/22/2012 42 8/3/2012 34

467 616 659 387 422

12/2/2011 36 1/15/2012 27C 1/20/2012 1 4/16/2012 36 4/18/2012 15 5/4/2012 35 6/2/2012 27A 5/28/2012 37

239 281 18 579 57 98 623 234

2/13/2012 6/8/2012 7/22/2012

526 369 345

41 41 45

2009

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Subdivision II - Part 2-3rd Renewal Sub II Part 2 C-236 Stephen T. Thompson Sub II Part 2 C-237 De Witt

Scott, Sr. Subdivision II - Part 2-4th Renewal Sub II Part 2 D-186 John R. Mullins Subdivision II - Part 2-5th Renewal Sub II - Part 2 E-157 Rex L. Stark Sub II - Part 2 E-158 Joe W. Johnson Subdivision II - Part 2-6th Renewal Sub II Part 2 F-116 Kevin E. Weaver Subdivision II - Part 2-7th Renewal Sub II Part 2 G-85 Billy J. Waugh Sub II Part 2 G-86 Billy R. Abbott Sub II Part 2 G-87 William E. Broggi Subdivision II - Part 2-8th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 2-9th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 2-10th Renewal Sub II - Part 2 J-35 Ervin A. Drewing Subdivision II - Part 2-11th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 2 12th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 2 13th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 2 14th Renewal Sub II Part 2 N-1 Robert H. Stewart Sub II Part 2 N-2 Stanley E. Massey Subdivision II - Part 3 Original Sub II Part 3 612 David A. Dittman Sub II Part 3 613 Herman L. McGill Sub II Part 3 614 Allen D. Dalton Sub II Part 3 615 Claude H. Malone Sub II Part 3 616 Alan W. Summers Sub II Part 3 617 Billy V. Jones Sub II Part 3 618 Kenneth D. Johnson Subdivision II - Part 3 - 1st Renewal Sub II Part 3 A-431 Noel R. Mason Sub II Part 3 A-432 Timothy M. Dunbar Sub II Part 3 A-433 Richard W. Kaeser, Jr. Sub II Part 3 A-434 Edward Wayne Hutchings Subdivision II - Part 3 - 2nd Renewal Sub II Part 3 B-314 Wayne G. Tucker Sub II Part 3 B-315 Lawrence R. Albright II Subdivision II - Part 3 - 3rd Renewal Sub II Part 3 C-247 Rex L. Stark Sub II Part 3 C-248 Stephen T. Thompson Subdivision II - Part 3 - 4th Renewal Sub II Part 3 D-198 F. Wayne Dugan Sub II Part 3 D-199 John R. Mullins Sub II Part 3 D-200 Joe W. Johnson Subdivision II - Part 3 - 5th Renewal Sub II Part 3 E-158 Kenneth R. Clements Sub II Part 3 E-159 Billy Bob Briscoe Subdivision II - Part 3 - 6th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 3 - 7th Renewal Sub II Part 3 G-84 Billy J. Waugh Sub II Part 3 G-85 William E. Broggi Subdivision II - Part 3 - 8th Renewal

H-56 Francis D. Jett

139

4/21/2012 34 4/28/2012 27A

422 623

12/5/2011

44

284

12/9/2011 19 8/11/2012 27C

324 95

9/11/2012

24

624

12/10/2011 27C 3/31/2012 27A 7/16/2012 19

623 80 337

2/5/2012

27C

626

5/15/2012 9/1/2012

29 15

312 476

10/24/2011 11/20/2011 12/27/2011 2/22/2012 3/11/2012 5/11/2012 7/16/2012

29 26 37 42 34 41 19

225 34 598 387 422 209 337

12/2/2011 36 1/20/2012 1 1/24/2012 27C 6/1/2012 37

239 18 281 234

1/12/2012 3/23/2012

41 45

526 345

1/3/2012 4/21/2012

19 34

324 422

11/8/2011 16 12/5/2011 44 1/20/2012 27C

193 284 95

8/11/2012 27A 9/8/2012 28

623 164

1/8/2012 27A 7/16/2012 19

623 337

7/23/2012 27C

281

140

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

Subdivision II - Part 3 - 9th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 3 - 10th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 3 - 11th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 3 - 12th Renewal Sub II Part 3 L-14 Charles M. Benedict 9/26/2012 Subdivision II - Part 3 - 13th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 3 - 14th Renewal Sub II Part 3 N-2 Stanton T. Brown 3/31/2012 Sub II Part 3 N-3 Robert H. Stewart 5/15/2012 Subdivision II - Part 3 - 15th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 3 - 16th Renewal Subdivision III - Original Sub III 1032 William J. Shank 10/22/2011 Sub III 1033 Timothy W. Lewis 11/11/2011 Sub III 1034 Earnie D. Wilson 12/6/2011 Sub III 1035 David G. Turner 1/24/2012 Sub III 1036 Matthew R. Grahn 1/29/2012 Sub III 1037 Kerry L. Davis 2/17/2012 Sub III 1038 Jared B. Richmond 3/25/2012 Sub III 1039 William H. Clark 4/9/2012 Sub III 1040 Jeffrey W. Richey 4/11/2012 Sub III 1041 Earl W. Calhoun 5/6/2012 Sub III 1042 Earnest E. Renegar 5/6/2012 Sub III 1043 Roger B. Mc Williams, Jr. 8/22/2012 Subdivision III - 1st Renewal Sub III A-533 Lawrence R. Crawford 9/29/2011 Sub III A-534 Michael E. Evans 10/12/2008 Sub III A-535 Daniel J. Ward 10/12/2008 Sub III A-536 Brent T. Hunt 10/24/2008 Sub III A-537 Paul R. Hunt 10/24/2011 Sub III A-538 Gregory V. Ross 10/27/2011 Sub III A-539 David W. Gallagher 11/3/2011 Sub III A-540 Herman R. Collins 11/10/2011 Sub III A-541 Paul G. Kingsley 12/8/2011 Sub III A-542 Bobby L. Crackel 12/11/2011 Sub III A-543 Richard W. Kaeser, Jr. 1/8/2012 Sub III A-544 E. Wayne Hutchings 1/8/2012 Sub III A-545 Timothy M. Dunbar 1/10/2012 Sub III A-546 Robert E. Martin 1/16/2012 Sub III A-547 Melvin “Don” Collop 1/27/2012 Sub III A-548 George T. Teeter 1/27/2012 Sub III A-549 Jimmy J. Abney 2/2/2012 Sub III A-550 Carlin

Smittle 4/21/2012 Sub III A-551 Richard W. Kennedy 4/21/2012 Sub III A-552 Michael L. Dodd 3/26/2012 Sub III A-553 Michael K. Bodine 4/2/2012 Sub III A-554 Louis V. Sieg 4/27/2012 Sub III A-555 Charles M. Huey 5/23/2012 Sub III A-556 Gary A. Mc Cormack 5/24/2012 Sub III A-557 Billy V. Jones 5/24/2012 Sub III A-558 Stephen D. Lynn, Jr. 6/20/2012 Subdivision III - 2nd Renewal Sub III B-294 Jerry L. Miles 12/6/2011 Sub III B-295 Bob L. Brannum 12/11/2011 Sub III B-296 Edison L. LeMay 12/22/2011 Sub III B-297 John A. Parks 1/24/2012 Sub III B-298 Roy L. Scarborough 2/10/2012

2009

26

34

19 29

501 312

7 46 41 31 27B 28 45 27C 42 42 42 14

269 247 209 288 616 12 681 717 298 327 637 52

7 37 37 7 7 34 19 7 43 41 27C 37 1 24 2 10 27A 34 34 10 35 25 38 12 41 24

189 424 424 10 10 467 337 189 515 209 281 234 18 69 168 86 623 422 271 228 439 492 672 612 209 69

10 41 29 31 15

228 209 213 342 476

2009

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Sub III B-299 Cecil Sub III B-300 Robert Sub III B-301 Michael Sub III B-302 Jerald Subdivision III - 3rd Renewal Sub III C-185 Dallas Sub III C-186 Alvin Sub III C-187 Rex Sub III C-188 Stephen Sub III C-189 Donald Subdivision III - 4th Renewal Sub III D-113 David Sub III D-114 Gary Sub III D-115 William Sub III D-116 James Sub III D-117 Douglas Sub III D-118 Robert Sub III D-119 Conley Subdivision III - 5th Renewal Sub III E-78 C. Sub III E-79 Francis Subdivision III - 6th Renewal Sub III F-59 Gary Sub III F-60 Stanley Subdivision III - 7th Renewal Sub III G-31 Robert Sub III G-32 Billy Subdivision III - 8th Renewal Sub III H-23 Bob Sub III H-24 William Subdivision III - 9th Renewal Sub III I-15 Ervin Subdivision III - 10th Renewal Sub III J-1 Stanton Sub III J-2 Clarence Sub III J-3 Stanton Sub III J-4 Randall

141

Y. L. L. L.

Isaac Narens, Jr. Apple Pritchett

6/25/2012 28 7/9/2012 27C 8/13/2012 27B 9/9/2012 18

131 636 45 630

J. O. L. T. D.

Nichols Griffin Stark Thompson Ford

11/23/2011 27C 12/4/2011 32 12/9/2011 19 5/26/2012 34 7/16/2012 19

443 254 324 422 337

C. G. B. W. A. E. E.

Riek Gooch Van Meter Stigall Linville Green De Priest

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Scott Houge D. Jett

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2008-2009 CHANCE-TO-ADVANCE EVENTS Date January 31, 2009 February 7, 2009 February 7, 2009 March 14, 2009 April 4, 2009 April 25, 2009 May 2, 2009 May 16, 2009 May 23. 2009 June 20, 2009 July 25, 2009 August 22, 2009 September 11, 2009

Lodge Hosting Huntsville Lodge No. 30 Solomon Lodge No 271 Tuscan Lodge No. 360 Summit Lodge No. 263 Richland Lodge No. 385 Grand Master’s Class Jefferson Lodge No.23 Beacon Lodge No.3 Gate of the Temple No 422 Leadwood Lodge No 598 PolarStar-Rose Hill No 79 Independence Lodge No 76 Noble Lodge No. 684

Location Huntsville, MO Springfield, MO St Louis, MO Lees Summit, MO Richland, MO Columbia, MO Jefferson City, MO Hazelwood, MO Springfield, MO Leadwood, MO Creve Couer, MO Independence, MO Polar Star- Rose Hill Creve Coeur, MO

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MASONIC CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION We can scarcely believe that in the short span of four years of operation, that the little program that didn’t even have an official name at that time, has grown into the phenomenon that has helped bring Masons out of their lodges and into their communities, to serve that community, doing it while having fun and camaraderie with their brethren as well as non-masons, and by their efforts, show many more people what Masons do, what we believe in, and show them a reason that they, too, should consider becoming a Mason as well.

The MoCHIP program has done this and more, and continues to do it, every weekend, through out the state. Through the efforts of an all-volunteer staff, this program continues to thrive and grow. From our State Coordinator Nick Cichielo and his assistant Lori Cichielo to our dedicated Regional coordinators and Regional Technical coordinators.

Our Regional personnel are the backbone of our efforts. They go weekend after weekend, event after event, bringing this program to our lodges and through them to their communities. Without them, there would be NO MoCHIP program.

As dedicated as these individuals are, they are also human. We decided early on that we could not make a sustainable program by relying on one individual in an area to do this every weekend. Immediately following Grand Lodge last year, the Regional staff was instructed to find at least one replacement for themselves, which has been achieved in all of our regions now. This in not only good business, its good for these tireless volunteers, so they can continue to contribute to the program that they love, without becoming burnt out, having family conflicts, or causing the equipment to set idle on days that they cannot work. Now, the new coordinators can take turns covering and supervising events. I think that all of the original coordinators would have never asked for help, since they love the program so much, but now that they have it, they all appreciate it.

Many of the coordinators have developed a core of loyal volunteers that will go to most every nearby event. This cadre of traveling volunteers has supplemented the volunteers provided by the lodge for many events, and saved many events that would have been difficult to conduct.

But even with these coordinators, state and regional, and their regular volunteers, the events that we hold, and even the program itself, could not have come to be what it is without you, the brethren of the State of Missouri. You are the ones that want to bring the program to your communities, you are the ones that arrange the location to hold the event, you are the ones that advertise the event, you are the ones that volunteer to work at the event, you are the ones that include others in the excitement of this program by soliciting them to volunteer with us too. For your efforts, each and every Missouri Mason that has done any part of putting on a MoCHIP event, the board of directors wishes to give you our sincerest thanks.

Your assistance has not only been in the operation of the program, but the financing as well. The $2.00 per capita has allowed the program to function and grow, without worry about how we were going to pay for the equipment and supplies to continue to hold as many events as are requested but the lodges.

Even with difficult economic times, the interest in additional and private contributions continues to increase, indicating the obvious value of the program.

Since we do not solicit or accept donations directly at any event, to avoid the appearance that you have to donate to get your child ID’ed and to eliminate any questions or concerns about cash being handled at events, we developed a Donation Envelope, which is given only upon request. It is pre-addressed to the

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Grand Lodge office, contains information about our 501(c)(3) tax exempt status, and provides them with a receipt stub. This donation envelope has been very popular and has generated many donations from individuals.

We continue to receive monies from the donations for the Missouri Masonic license plate program. The Odd Fellows chapter in St Louis has been a regular and generous donor. Last year following Grand Lodge, the Order of the Eastern Star made a significant donation to the foundation from the sale of pins through the preceding year. This years Grand Worthy Matron is continuing this program and is selling a pin in the shape of the state of Missouri with the official logo of MoCHIP on it. We anticipate another significant donation this year, and that the next Grand Worthy Matron will continue this tradition.

On behalf of the Masonic Children’s Foundation and the Board of Directors, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your commitment of financial support for this worthwhile program. Your two dollars along with those of brethren from across the state, plus the other donations, will provide the MCF with enough funding to provide the MoCHIP program to more than 20,000 children each year.

It is not about the number of children we are able to identify at each event, but the one child that we identify who might need our ID packet. We’ve said from the beginning, that if we can save one child, everything we’ve done would be worth it. And through your efforts, we know that we have contributed to six children being returned.

Every child that we are able to identify at an event is one more child that has the necessary information to help their parents locate them if they are ever lost or kidnapped. Every child is precious and your generous financial support helps to make this program possible.

While it is not about the numbers, statistics are important to measure the effectiveness of any program. Since the 2008 Grand Lodge communication through the time of this report, August 2009, the MoCHIP program has provided identification packets to 22,118 children. We have now held a total of 507 events and identified over 81,853 children since the inception of this program. With six sets of equipment spread throughout the state, you can find a MoCHIP event near you nearly every weekend. The MoCHIP calendar, with the locations the 101 future events booked, can be found on-line at www.mochip.org.

Two milestones were reached this year. MoCHIP identified its 75,000th child in Green Park, Missouri, 13 miles south of St. Louis at the Meet the Machines event sponsored by Algabil-Freedom Lodge #636 and Budrovich Excavating run by MoCHIP Team #2 and Regional Coordinator Craig Skinner. MoCHIP also held its 500th event on Saturday, July 25 at the MoCHIP event hosted by Ivanhoe Masonic Lodge #446 and Swope Health Services and was coordinated

by Team #6 lead by David Dowell in Kansas City.

Communications plays a large roll in the success of this program and MoCHIP has taken advantage of many of the latest tools to get its message out to the largest audience. We send a continual barrage of press releases to statewide and national news outlets, garnering regular interest in the program at the local, national, and even international levels. Our website serves as the centerpoint for information about our program. Pages on Facebook and Twitter provide instant dissemination of information about events occurring with the program.

Analysis of the statistics collected by these systems show an ever increasing audience and wide spread interest in our program. Analysis of the numbers of events and children processed are showing where we’ve had our greatest impact

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and where we need to focus our future efforts.

The International Masonic CHIP organization again held their annual conference in Missouri. Our central location for ease of accessibility, our wonderful Masonic Complex in Columbia, along with Missouri Masonic hospitality brought the national conference back to Missouri again in 2009. This conference brings together brethren from Masonic jurisdictions across the nation involved in or exploring child identification programs.

The sophistication of Missouri’s program continues to serve as a model for new and existing states on how to structure and improve their programs, and the program contained several presentations on our program, testifying to our leadership.

At this years conference, we were also pleased to have for the first time, an official representative from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children who gave a presentation. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has recognized the program as one of the most comprehensive child identification programs in the nation. They sought our participation in their Take 25 program. The NCMEC expanded National Missing Child Day (May 25th) to include a month long campaign to heighten awareness about children’s safety issues. They encourage parents to Take 25 . . . minutes to discuss how to be safer with their children and provide the resources to do so. MoCHIP added 24 of its May 2009 events to the Take 25 event calendar on the NCMEC site, and had promotional items (trifolds, discussion guidelines, posters, magnets, stickers) provided by the NCMEC sent to each regional coordinator. During the July 7, 2009 meeting of the advisory panel for Take 25, the NCMEC announced that MoCHIP was the program’s leader in the Take 25 campaign and had the most children identified during the campaign.

When our Grand Master, Rocky Weaver, was president of this foundation, the seeds of what would become the MoCHIP program were sown. In his research for how to create such a program, he attended a state fair in another state where a child id program was being conducted. The image of what he saw stuck with him. Two years ago he contacted the board and asked if we could investigate holding such an event at the Missouri State Fair the year he was Grand Master. With over a years investigating and planning, there was still some concern that with the volunteer nature of the staffing of this program, whether we could pull it off. This should be a sign to anyone that might question that capacity of our brethren to rise to the occasion. Anticipating over 440 shift slots to be filled over the 11 days of the fair, the members, families, and friends of Missouri Freemasonry answered the call. Through our online signup, emails and telephone calls, people have more than filled these shift slots and we have a backup list. Continuous email updates kept the volunteers apprised of the procedures at the Fair. T-shirts have been ordered as further means of advertising MoCHIP at the actual fair, and further bringing Masonry into the forefront of our community with Masonic logos and emblems. Thousands of handouts have been distributed regarding MoCHIP’s participation in the fair, booth location and spotlighting our fraternity. More flyers have been printed for distribution at the actual fair with the same intent—with an actual map of our booth location on the back, and a list of the already scheduled events throughout the state were printed to distribute as well.

This report was prepared before the start of the Fair. There will be an addendum presented to provide the details of the fair event.

In closing, we express our thanks and gratitude to the brethren for their support, both financially and with their commitment of time. From the scheduling,

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the pre-event promotion, to the event itself, it takes many volunteers to put on a successful MoCHIP event. Excitement for MoCHIP continues to grow with events scheduled well into 2010 and beyond. MoCHIP—Missouri’s Masonic lodges and brethren working together in their communities to make Missouri a safer place for our children.

Respectfully and fraternally submitted, Masonic Children’s Foundation Board of Directors Jon Broyles, President Randy Berger, Vice-president Ron Miller, Secretary David Haywood C. Brent Stewart Richard L. Smith COMMITTEE ON MASONIC PUBLICATIONS The Missouri Freemason Magazine published four issues during the past twelve month period as follows: Winter, 2008; Volume 54 No. 1; 36 pages Cover: Rocky E. Weaver, Grand Master Biographies: Rocky E. Weaver, Grand Master; Charles Brent Stewart, Sr., Senior Grand Marshal Membership – A Powerful Word by Wayne Gerdes, PM The Chaplain Hoyt Young – 50 Years of Masonic Funerals Nick Cichielo Receives 2008 Truman Award Crescent Hill Celebrates Long Time Member Art Zellmer George Washington’s Birthday Celebration at Webb City Lodge #512 W. Epaminondas Adrastus Blab, The Story of Mark Twain by Steve Harrison, PM Job’s Daughters Report by Daniella Brand Rainbow Gets Girls Ready For Life by Amanda Fisher, Grand Worthy Advisor Missouri DeMolay Report by Justin Woods Masons Take Active Role In Community Masonic Home Holds Rep Luncheon At Grand Lodge A Hole–In–One For Kids Creating A Partnership by Jon Seabaugh, Secretary, Grand River Lodge #276 It Means The Same Thing. They Won’t Know The Difference Anyway.”

by Dr. E. Otha Wingo, DDGL 38, FMLR Spring, 2009; Volume 54 No. 2; 28 pages Cover: Thomas F. Riddick, First Grand Master Cooper Lodge Fundraiser Green Tree Dedication Planned by MWB P. Vincent Kinkead What Will 57 Cents Build? Why The Dream Continues by Douglas Reece, PDDGM Three Lodges And 78 Brothers – A new Grand Lodge Emerges West of the Mississippi River by Steve Harrison, PM

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It Is Weird! The Curious Return of Founding Brother Joshua Pilcher By Steve Harrison, PM Celebrating Freemasonry’s Future – Learning From Freemasonry’s Past Rainbow Gets Girls Ready For Life by Amanda Fisher, Grand Worthy Advisor Job’s Daughters Report by Daniella Brand Missouri DeMolay Report by Justin Woods MHM Outreach Requests On The Rise Churchill And Fleming: Connections Imaginary And Real by Dr. E. Otha Wingo, DDGL 38, FMLR Summer, 2009; Volume 54 No. 3; 28 pages Cover: Harry S. Truman Biography: Dale M. Bryan – Master, Missouri Lodge Of Research Green Tree Dedication Planned by MWB P. Vincent Kinkead District Deputy Grand Lecturers 2009 District Deputy Grand Masters 2009 Regional Grand Lecturers 2009 Grand Lodge Officers 2009 Between The Pillars By Paul Wilkerson, Jr. A Most Worshipful Brother, Elvis A. Mooney, Grand Master of Missouri, 1968-1969 by MWB J.C. Montgomery Masonic Courtesy In Prayer by Judge C. Clyde Myers The Plumbline by By Matthew G. Copple Florissant Lodge #668 Merger With Overland Occidental #623 by Curt Fulbright, PM Harry Truman’s Masonic Life As Revealed In The Truman Library’s Collections by Sam Rushay Supervisory Archivist Harry S. Truman Library & Museum “Forever Conceal, and Never Reveal . . .” by Edward A. Plitt, Beacon Lodge #3 Missouri DeMolay Report by Ryan Matthew Cockerham, 32° Happy Summer To All Missouri Masons by Amanda Fisher, Grand Worthy Advisor Southern Missouri In Crisis – Missouri Freemasons Respond ID Me At The Fair Newly Named Masonic Home Executive Director Keith Neese Fraternal Building Committee, Inc. Makes Generous Donation To The Masonic Home The Anacreontic Ode by Dr. E. Otha Wingo, DDGL 38, FMLR Fall, 2009; Volume 54 No. 4; 28 pages Cover: Green Tree Tavern Dedication Brothers Helping Others – An Object Lesson by Steve Harrison, PM Missouri Masons Dedicate Green Tree Tavern – Venerable Building Was The Site Of The First Lodge Meeting In Missouri Missouri Masonic Child Identification & Protection Program – MoCHIP – Hits 75,000 by Lori Cichielo, MoCHIP Technical Coordinator Pauldingville Lodge #11 Awards Scholarships Masonic Unity by Rick Kinney Farley Gets A Special Visitor by Roy Orth, PM

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The Wings Of The Morning – Charles A. Lindbergh, The Enigmatic Mason by Steve Harrison, PM Master Masons Make Missouri Demolay #1 In The World by Ryan Matthew Cockerham State Master Councilor Hello Once Again Missouri Masons! by Daniella Brand, Past Grand Bethel Honored Queen Bethel #43 Works for Accessibility in Fenton Lodge Missouri Rainbow Report by Kristyn Sample, Grand Worthy Advisor Masonic Home Wish List Masonic Home Volunteer Spotlight by Kathryn Johnson, LNHA Kansas City Assisted Living Facility Windsor Lodge’s Annual Tradidion Simillimum by Dr. E. Otha Wingo, DDGL 38, FMLR Total copies printed each issue: Approximately 45,000 Subscription: $12/year Address: editor@momason.org In addition to publishing the Missouri Freemason Magazine, it is the responsibility of the Committee on Masonic Publications to address all publication issues of the Grand Lodge. The committee met at the Masonic Home of Missouri in Kansas City on March 29, 2008 to consider upgrading the format of the Missouri Freemason Magazine. At that meeting, the Committee on Masonic Publications voted unanimously to upgrade the paper stock from a 30# interior to 50# white paper, and to change the cover from 30# stock to a slick format. RWB Zel Eaton, former editor of the magazine was present to support the change. The committee also received a letter from former editor Dr. J.C. Montgomery, Jr., PGM in support of the measure. The magazine first published in the new format in its Summer, 2008 issue. Due to technical printing issues involved, the format change required the standard size of the magazine to be 28, rather than 32 pages.

Committee on Masonic Publications Rocky E. Weaver, Grand Master John Hess, Junior Grand Warden Ronald D. Miller, Grand Secretary Zelwin B. Eaton, Past Editor E. Otha Wingo, Assistant Editor Steven L. Harrison, PM, Chairman, Editor, Missouri Freemason Magazine REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri How often we have stood with heavy hearts and with heads bowed low as we have heard these words of prayer in the opening moments of a Masonic Funeral Service: “Our Father in heaven, Thou has promised to be with us in time of need. We are again impressed with our weakness and turn to Thee whose power endureth forever. The walls we build are broken down, the builders are smitten with sore affliction . . .” Then our hearts are lifted by these next words addressed to the Great Architect of the Universe by the chaplain: “. . . but the edifice of God is eternal and His refuge is everlasting.”

These beautiful words of prayer remind us that, in our own strength, there is little we can do that is lasting. However, the God in whom we profess to put our trust is an everlasting God who is with us now and throughout all of eternity.

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In this faith we remember and honor all of our Masonic brethren in Missouri who have passed from our sight this year, including these Right Worshipful Brothers: R.W.B.G. Dana Kinsman was a Member of Tuscan Lodge No. 360. He Served as District Deputy Grand Lecturer in 1970-1971. Right Worshipful Brother Kinsman passed away on March 29 2009.

R.W.B. Gilvie Bertram was a Member of Colony Lodge No. 168. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 1982. Right Worshipful Brother Bertram passed away on May 17 2009.

R.W.B. W. Fred Hinson was a Member of Easter Lodge No. 575. He Served as District Deputy Grand Lecturer in 1990. Right Worshipful Brother Hinson passed away on Dec. 12 2008.

R.W.B. Dennis C. McGuire was a Member of Farmington Lodge No. 132.

He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 1986. Right Worshipful Brother McGuire passed away on April 2009.

R.W.B. Jacob C. Baird was a Member of Mt. Grove Lodge No. 158. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 1986 and 1987. Right Worshipful Brother Baird passed away on Dec. 4 2008.

R.W.B. Raymond T. Kirgan was a Member of Cairo Lodge No. 486. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 1999 and 2000. Right Worshipful Brother Kirgan passed away on Dec. 17 2008.

R.W.B. Warren E. Carr was a Member of Fellowship Lodge No. 345. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 1977,1978,1979 and 1980. Right Worshipful Brother Carr passed away on Nov. 12 2008.

R.W.B. Robert D. Weikal was a Member of Sedalia Lodge No. 236. He Served as District Deputy Grand Lecturer in 1987,1988,1990,1993,1994,2000, 2002,2003,2004,2005,2006 and 2007. Right Worshipful Brother Weikal passed away on July 30 2009.

R.W.B. Earl Orr was a Member of Shelbina Lodge No. 228. He Served as District Deputy Grand Master in 1982,1983,1984 and 1985. Right Worshipful Brother Orr passed away on July 7 2008.

In addition to these Right Worshipful Brothers and many of the brethren of our lodges who have answered the summons this year, we have said “farewell” to a Past Grand Master. It is with deep gratitude that we share these words penned by Most Worshipful and Dr. J. C. Montgomery, Jr: The oldest living and senior Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, A.F.&A.M. of Missouri, Most Worshipful Brother Elvis Alexander Mooney of Bloomfield, passed away in that city March 16, 2009. Most Worshipful Brother Mooney, who was 97, was also the senior living member of the historic “Truman line.” Highly respected throughout the state and well-beloved within the Masonic fraternity, Most Worshipful Brother Mooney was often consulted, not only by his colleagues of the legal profession and fellow citizens but also by Masonic leaders who “followed in (his) train.” A word most often applied to the venerable Grand Master was “sage:” “the Sage of Bloomfield (or ‘of Stoddard County’)” or “the Sage of Southeast Missouri.” Hundreds of Masons remember his informative and whimsical recollections in the Grand Lodge session of 1999 about the late President and Past Grand Master Harry S Truman.

Brother Mooney began his long and distinguished Masonic career in Bloomfield Lodge No. 153 in 1934 where he would serve

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as Worshipful Master in 1940. In the York Rite he was a member of Kingsway Chapter No. 144, R.A.M., El Camino Council, R.&S.M., and Cape Girardeau Council No.55, K.T. A long time member of the Scottish Rite bodies of St. Louis he was to become an Honorary 33rd Degree. Likewise he was a member of Moolah Shrine. In addition he was a member of Bloomfield Chapter No. 385, O.E.S., and Past Worthy Patron.

As he proceeded through the offices and stations of the Grand Lodge, Brother Mooney served on the Committee on Jurisprudence, as Chairman of the Committee to Revise Forms and Ceremonies, and then as President of the Masonic Home of Missouri before his election as Grand Master in 1968.

As we remember each of our departed brothers and, as we again affirm our belief in God whose power endures forever, we hear these words of the 18th century American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar: When all is done, say not my day is o’er, And that thro’ night I seek a dimmer shore: Say rather that my morn has just begun, — I greet the dawn and not a setting sun, When all is done.

Most Worshipful Grand Master, please call up the brethren for prayer.

Our Father in heaven, Thou has promised to be with us in time of need. We are again impressed with our weakness and turn to Thee whose power endureth forever. The walls we build are broken down, the builders are smitten with sore affliction, but the edifice of God is eternal and His refuge is everlasting. As we remember our brothers whom we shall see on earth no more, let us open our lives to receive from you the hope, strength, and resolve to live more faithfully each day so that, in life and in death, we put our trust in you. All of this we offer and ask in your eternal name. Amen.

Fraternally Submitted, Jimmie D. Lee, PGM Bruce R. Austin, PGM Elmer E. Revelle, PGM, Chairman PUBLIC RELATIONS REPORT The Masonic Public Relations campaign continues to gain momentum and success. We have been featured in the media in record numbers. Reports total over 210 newspapers, 60 radio stations and 49 TV spots, and other miscellaneous sources—a press value totaling 5.9 million dollars in free publicity—not only for MoCHIP but for the Masonic family in general. We could not have afforded an expenditure of this magnitude. All media coverage emphasizes Masonry and specifically Missouri Masons and programs.

Press Releases Grand Lodge. Press Releases were sent statewide announcing the 188th Grand Lodge Communication lead by Grand Master Rocky Weaver. The release described the Grand Master’s year long platform, Masonic family participants (i.e. Jobies and DeMolay) and the educational seminars that would be attended by more than 1,100 Missouri Freemasons.

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Green Tree Tavern Dedication. Press Releases were sent to local media and area Associated Press. Remarkably, the press release was picked up by European AP and an unconfirmed number of stories were run.

Missouri State Fair. Just submitted, outlining MoCHIP’s participation in the fair and the statewide effort by Missouri Mason’s and Masonic affiliations to fill 400 volunteer slots in record time.

MoCHIP. Press Releases for MoCHIP events are sent on a routine basis by lodges and by administration. Additional releases were submitted for milestones, the Take 25 program, and other current event relative news items.

2010 Midwest Conference Trifold brochures outlining the program and events of the 61st Midwest Conference of Masonic Education to be hosted by Missouri, May 7–9, 2010 were designed, printed and distributed.

ID Me at the State Fair Our biggest undertaking to date has already been successful without executing the actual event. 260 volunteers (and counting) from all over our state will fill 400 volunteer slots spanning 10 days. Everything has been streamlined from online signup, State Fair updates and details Web page, to preregistering volunteers so their signature alone at the time of their shift will be equal to that of the volunteer slips we mandate. T-shirts have been ordered as further means of advertising MoCHIP at the actual fair, distinguishing MoCHIP volunteers from the masses, and further bringing Masonry into the forefront of our community with Masonic logos and emblems. Vouchers have been printed for reimbursement of admission fees with a paid receipt, and must be sent to Grand Lodge after the fact. Thousands of handouts have been distributed regarding MoCHIP’s participation in the fair, location and spotlighting our fraternity.

2000 flyers have been printed for distribution at the actual fair with the same intent—with an actual map of our location on the back. A volunteer backup list is being generated for last minute help.

Internet More ways of generating public awareness than ever before! Thanks to forums such as Facebook and Twitter, the propensity to reach 1000’s is just a few clicks away, and the beauty of this concept is that it all links back to your Web site.

FACEBOOK: MoCHIP has a “Featured Cause” page which, since we are a valid 501(c)(3), can accept donations. On this page we explain our program, provide updates, link to Web site and have 809 members (in 4 months!!!). Members can post comments and feature the MoCHIP cause on their individual pages—that’s the possibility of 808 members × the number of their friends = limitless exposure and membership growth.

MoCHIP also has a fan page. You don’t have to join anything, just become a fan, get updates, link back to Web site, learn about the program and spread the word. We currently have 313 fans of MoCHIP. TWITTER: Simple headlines keep followers of MoCHIP in touch with child safety news, tips and information. Further, RSS feeds from sites promoting child safety, internet safety and the like are posted to the MoCHIP Twitter page. Our most significant feed comes directly from the NCMEC, alerting all followers to current Amber Alerts. Twitter can be accessed from the MoCHIP home page.

Recommendation: create Twitter page for Grand Lodge.

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WEB SITES: Momason.org—at the December 2008 Public Relations meeting, it was decided to implement two new sections to the momason.org Web site: Masonic Museum of Missouri and Public Relations Committee (i.e. How does your dollar promote Masonry?). The footprint for each section has been completed since January 2009. We are awaiting implementation of these two sections to the Web site.

Note: During the July 20, 2009 meeting of the Public Relations Committee, it was reported that the PR addition to the momason.org Web site has not yet been completed. This committee strongly believes the addition is essential to promote the workings of this committee to the membership to foster further growth potential.

MoCHIP.org—as previously reported we have stepped up the use of Metatags or tag phrases that search engines use to provide Web site matches to searches. In doing so, with the addition of media blitz, we have quadrupled the MoCHIP site visits. We can now track where these increased page views are coming from using Google Analytics, and there by know where our efforts are doing the most good. A specific example below: JUNE 2009 = 1,245 HITS

MoCHIP MoCHIP has identified 80,004 children, 496 events have been held, 105 events are scheduled and 10,114 volunteers have helped keep Missouri’s kids safer. As a result two huge milestones are looming: our 500th event and identifying our 100,000th child. We would like to plan something extraordinary for the latter and welcome all suggestions. Our 500th event will be celebrated by Team #6 in Kansas City. They do not know this yet. We are preparing a media campaign focusing on the evolution of MoCHIP and where it is today. Again, any and all input is welcome but is extremely time sensitive.

NEWS: The NCMEC expanded National Missing Child Day (May 25th) to include a month long campaign to heighten awareness about children’s safety issues. They encourage parents to Take 25 . . . minutes to discuss how to be safer with their children and provide the resources to do so. MoCHIP added 24 of its May 2009 events to the Take 25 event calendar on the NCMEC site, and had promotional items (trifolds, discussion guidelines, posters, magnets, stickers) provided by the NCMEC sent to each regional coordinator. During the July 7, 2009 meeting of the advisory panel for Take 25, the NCMEC announced that MoCHIP

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was the program’s leader in the Take 25 campaign and had the most children identified.

MoCHIP Coloring Books, featuring the MoKIDS, have been a big success with kids, parents and especially the Masonichip Conference participants this past April! So thank you to the committee for making them possible!

Summary The use of merchandise for sale to the public—baseball caps, tshirts, pins, golf shirts—has aided in logo recognition for both Missouri Freemasonry and the MoCHIP program. The wider the recognition, the more media exposure and community attention we receive, and ultimately funding becomes a little easier to pitch in these difficult economic times. Through the excellent working relationship we now have, Masonry and MoCHIP have become synonymous throughout our great state. As one individual stated, “I am starting to hear about Masonry again.” That’s Public Relations in action.

Respectfully submitted, Nick Cichielo, Public Relations Director Ronald D. Jones, Public Relations Chairman Lori Cichielo, Public Relations Administrator REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES To the Grand Lodge A.F.&A.M. of Missouri: Brethren: Two Foreign Grand Lodges have pending requests for recognition from our Grand Lodge. One received this year and one received four years ago, neither of which, as yet, has been acted upon. In considering their requests, the Committee has relied upon information provided by the Commission On Information For Recognition of the Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America, Inc. (hereinafter, the Commission) in their Annual Report to the Conference as provided in 1973, 2007, 2008 and 2009. The Commission investigates and advises upon Regularity of Foreign Grand Lodges by applying the following “standards for recognition” as follows: 1. Legitimacy of origin.

2. Exclusive territorial jurisdiction, except by mutual consent and/or treaty.

3. Adherence to the Ancient Landmarks—specifically, a Belief in God, the Volume of Sacred Law as an indispensable part of the Furniture of the Lodge, and the prohibition of the discussion of politics and religion.

The first request for recognition was made by the Grand Lodge of Cyprus, A.F.&A.M. This request was made on December 16, 2006. In the Commission’s Report to the Conference of Grand Masters in February 2007 it reported the origins of the Grand Lodge of Cyprus and stated that it “. . . was legally formed, works in regular Freemasonry, and generally meets the standards for recognition”. A second letter requesting Recognition was sent to the Grand Lodge of Missouri by the Grand Lodge of Cyprus on July 7, 2009.

The second request for Recognition was made by the Gran Logia Simbolica del Paraguay (Symbolic Grand Lodge of Paraguay) on January 12, 2009. The Commission’s Report to the Conference of Grand Masters in February 1973 stated,

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“. . . This Grand Lodge has long been considered regular by this Commission and is recognized by many Grand Lodges of the Conference . . .” The Commission’s Report to the Conference of Grand Masters in February 2008 noted that a split had developed in the Grand Lodge of Paraguay. The Report further stated that the Commission “. . . is of the opinion that this Grand Lodge (Symbolic Grand Lodge of Paraguay) is still the only Grand Lodge in Paraguay that meets the standards for recognition.” The Commission’s Report to the Conference of Grand Masters in 2009 reported that an agreement had been reached and signed by the two differing parties on which they were in full agreement, in order to bring unity to Freemasonry in Paraguay.

This Committee recommends that the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F.&A.M., recognize the Grand Lodge of Cyprus, A.F.&A.M., and the Gran Logia Simbolica del Paraguay (Symbolic Grand Lodge of Paraguay) and that the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F.&A.M. exchange Grand Representatives, where appropriate.

Fraternally Submitted, Glenn E. Means, PGM, Chairman Nicholas Cichielo Miguel Madrigal Aaron Shoemaker REPORT OF THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE To the Grand Lodge A.F.& A.M. of Missouri: The Board of Directors for 2008-2009 met as required by the By-Laws.

The Board approved the recommendation of the awarding of scholarships as presented by Right Worshipful Bro. John Hess, Chairman of the Committee.

The Committee, consisting of R.W. John Hess, Chairman Ina Hess R.W.Gail Turner R.W. Jon Broyles M.W. Stanley Thompson Jennifer Thompson R.W Stanton Brown R.W. Doug Roberts R.W. Thomas Truman Pat Truman Nancy Weiner Following is a complete listing of newly awarded scholarships and those that are being renewed for the 2009-2010 school year.

RUTH LUTES BACHMANN SCHOLARSHIP Makayla Meinert MASONIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIP Krystle Brechbuhler Alicia Mc Pherson Elizabeth Foltz Kathleen Gibson Shalyn Guthery

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Brooke Miller Cody Miller Chelsea Wesselman RUTH LUTES BACHMANN RENEWALS 2009 Chelsey Morgan Debrah McCann Ashley Edelen Samantha Freeman Katherine Meinhardt Vanessa Peach

MASONIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIP RENEWALS 2009 Keira Kirby Kathryn Dorsey Samantha Gamble Elizabeth Marquart Michael Richardson Jill Stephens SAMUEL SMITH STEWART MASONIC SCHOLARSHIP RENEWALS 2009 Heather Coffel Ashley Bugbee Deedra Haney Ashleah Gilmore Jason Bals Brittany Harrington Stacie Ellis Anna Garvin Paul Talimonchuk Heather Steelman Angela Jarvis Dane Sosniecki Abby Higgins Alyssa Elliot Lea Probst Jessica Bockelman Lauren Lacey Nathaniel Schuster Jason Twenter Rebecca Tyrell Colbey Ricklefs Sydnee Kuster Brittany Ashton Courtney Hayes The Committee wishes to thank the Grand Lodge Staff for their wonderful efforts in assembling all the Applications and the great organization of the Applications that made the work go so efficiently. Also, thanks to our Grand Secretary, Ron Miller, who stayed with the Committee all day, doing those little things that made the efforts go so well.

Fraternally, John Hess, Junior Grand Warden 2009 MASONIC YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT I would like to thank and welcome 3 new members to the committee this year, Bros. Charles Freeman, David Lash, and Michael Lodholz, they have been very active with the Masonic Youth Organizations in the past and have brought a lot of experience to the table. In January the committee mailed out the letter and recommendation forms to each of the Chapter Dad’s or Chairman of DeMolay, Guardians of Job’s Daughters and Mother Advisors of Rainbow for Girls of Missouri for there nominations for the Grand Masters Masonic Youth Award. We asked to have them sent in by the middle of March where a copy of

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each one was made and given to each committee member, where they graded them and submitted a score. I wish we had more nominations submitted from the youth groups, but the ones submitted was very tough choice to make. In the end the committee recommended the following to receive the award for Job’s Daughters—Kyndle B Brown from Bethel #60, Rainbow Girls—Laurna Alumbaugh– Faith Assembly #107, and from DeMolay—Andrew B Scholl—Excelsior Chapter. Congratulations to them all. They are indeed fine examples of our Masonic Youth. The nominations that were not selected by our committee went over to the York Rite Youth Committee’s for them to select a recipient for there awards I would like to thank the York Rite Youth Committee for working together on this and hope we continue to work together in years to come.

The Masonic Youth Day Committee consisting of the appointed Grand Lodge committee, and representatives of each Youth organization met twice (once in April, and again in May by teleconference) to plan and organize the Masonic Youth Day, which was held on Saturday July 18, 2009. Again this year it was planned as a Masonic Youth Day Family picnic at the Masonic Center in Columbia and was well attended—183 Masonic Youth plus many adult advisors.

There was volleyball, hillbilly golf, washers, and blow balloons a bungee run and an obstacle course. To keep with the carnival atmosphere, snow cones, funnel cakes, and popcorn was available. We had hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks for lunch served on “Masonic Youth Day 2009” upside down Frisbees as plates that all could take home with similarly imprinted sport bottles and bags were given out. The museum was open if anyone wanted to go through it. After lunch frisbees were later played with and to help cool everyone off had water fight. Attendance prizes were given out—including portable DVD players, gift cards, headphones and one paid registration to there state convention for 2010.

Thanks to the members of the committee, and to the many adults and chaperones that helped with the food, coordinated the games, and who chipped in when help was needed without being asked, and were more then happy to support our Masonic Youth.

Respectfully Submitted, Rodney Kleine, Chairman MWB Rocky E. Weaver, Grand Master RWB Larry Reynolds, Deputy Grand Master RWB Ronald Miller, Grand Sec’y RWB Jon Broyles, Jr. Grand Deacon Bro. David Lash RWB Dave Haywood, Jr. Grand Steward RWB Lon Goede Bro. Charles Freeman Bro. Richard Kaeser, Jr. Bro. Michael Lodholz BUILDING SUPERVISORY BOARD COMMITTEE REPORT Brethren: Your Building Supervisory Board Committee was not very busy this year.

We had a request from Richmond Lodge #57, located in Richmond, MO, to build a new lodge building. All their information was in order. The blueprints

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complied with the Building Codes of the City of Richmond and their financial plan on how they were going to pay for this new building also was in order.

Your committee gave its approval December 29, 2008.

Fraternally submitted: Jimmie D. Lee, Chairman Jerry Ward Tom Krahenbahl GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION Brethren: It is my firm belief that the George Washington Masonic National Memorial is the single most recognizable Masonic monument in the world. Those flying into the Washington D.C. area see the Square and Compass and some 50,000 people visit the building yearly.

The mission of the Memorial is to educate the public about and promote the virtues, character and vision of George Washington and to preserve the history of American Freemasonry.

The building continues to age and requires major repairs. The upkeep of the building is expensive and this year each Mason as well as each lodge has the opportunity to contribute to this great charity. Remember, your contribution i’s tax deductible, as the Memorial is a 501(c)3. The Grand Lodge of Missouri contributes 25~ per member yearly, and this year gave $15,974.50. However, many jurisdictions do not donate anything. It is our duty as Masons to help preserve this great Masonic structure. A tree program has been instituted in order to help with the upkeep of the building.

Over the years, the George Washington Masonic Memorial will lose many beautiful, older trees due to age and inclement weather. Your participation in the Memorial Tree Program will help to restore the grounds to their original splendor, while giving you an opportunity to pay a special tribute.

For a donation of $500, your tree will be planted on the Memorial grounds in Honor or Memory of an individual or organization. A granite marker will be placed near the tree identifying the donor and honoree. The wording for the marker will be limited to two lines—one line for the donor and one line for the honoree.

Your tree will be maintained in perpetuity. This is a meaningful way to honor and/or remember an individual or organization while at the same time making an everlasting tribute to the memory of George Washington—the Man, the Mason and Father of our Country.

Fraternally, Myron R. Berger, Chairman

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FINAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS SEPTEMBER 22, 2009 TO THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF MISSOURI Brethren: Your Committee on Credentials submits the following report: At the present session of the most worshipful Grand Lodge, there are represented 329 Subordinate Lodges, 0 Lodge(s) U.D., 46 Lodges not represented, and there were present: Grand Lodge Officers Assistant Grand Tilers Past Grand Masters and Officers Regional Grand Lecturers District Deputy Grand Masters District Deputy Grand Lecturers Past Masters Worshipful Masters and Proxies Senior Wardens and Proxies Junior Wardens and Proxies Paid Grand Lodge Committeemen Special Committeemen Total

26 2 16 4 28 31 388 277 157 118 27 0 1,074

Distinguished Visitors Visitors Non-Voting Master Masons Total Attendance

0 0 126 1,200

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GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI STATISTICS Statistics are now calculated from the Access Database.

The 2009 Additions and Deductions from 6/30/2008 through 7/1/2009 ADDITIONS: Affiliated by Transfer

Affiliated as Multiple Members

Affiliated as Original

Initiated Entered Apprentice

Passed

Raised to Degree of Master Mason

Reinstated after Suspension of Non Payment of Dues

TOTAL ADDITIONS: 4,713 Note Initiated and Passed do not add to the number of Dues Paying Members DEDUCTIONS: Suspended for Non-Payment of Dues

Dimitted Without Privileges

Dimitted to Complete Transfer of Membership

Dimitted form Lodge of Original Membership

Withdrawal of Multiple Membership

Deaths

Suspended for Unmasonic Conduct

Expelled for Unmasonic Conduct

TOTAL DEDUCTIONS

2590 838 60 138 37 38 1,200 0 6

2,317 (194)

MEMBERSHIP INCREASE/DECREASE 2009 MEMBERSHIP CURRENT AS OF 8/25/2009 ( 45,775 Multiple Members 2,806 (1,463 are affiliated to more than two lodges))

213 159 4 1,267 1.323 1,338 409

42,969

INFORMATIONAL STATISTICS ONLY Fifty Year Members (between 1/1/2008 and 12/31/2008) Fifty Year Members (between 1/1/2009 and 8/25/2009) Remitted Dues (up to 8/25/2009) Endowed Membership (Living) Current Endowed Membership (Deceased)

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TO THE GRAND LODGE, A.F. & A.M. OF MISSOURI REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MILEAGE & PER DIEM BRETHREN: Your Committee on Mileage and Per Diem reports amounts paid for attendance at this Grand Lodge, held in Columbia, Missouri-September 21, 22, 2009 GRAND LODGE OFFICERS PAST GRAND OFFICERS & OTHER GRAND OFFICERS DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS REGIONAL GRAND LECTURERS SUB TOTAL GRAND LODGE OFFICERS

$ 0 $ 2,052.60 $ 4,290.60 $ 3,845.50 $ 726.40 $ 10,915.10

COMMITTEES:

Appeals & Grievances

Building Supervisory Board

Grand Lodge Office Building

Credentials

Jurisprudence

Masonic Education

Public Relations Joint

Mileage & Per Diem

Ways & Means

Chairman Other Standing Committees SUB TOTAL COMMITTEES

$ 265.40 $ 0 $ 0 $ 809.40 $ 415.10 $ 0 $ 535.50 $ 889.30 $ 186.30 $ 345.00 $ 3,446.00

TOTAL OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES

$ 14,361.10

Assistant Tilers $ 548.70 Representatives of Charter Lodges $ 37,772.90 Representatives of Lodges UD Dispensation $ GRAND TOTAL

Fraternally Submitted: Jack R. Clark, Sr., Chairman George A. Jursch Eric R. Peterson Fred J. Morrow Matthew Quesenberry Jack DeSelms Mitchell C. Weinsting

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$ 52,682.70

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MASONIC BOARD OF RELIEF OF ST. LOUIS AND ST. LOUIS COUNTY Statement of Income and Expense Balance on hand September 19, 2008 INCOME:

Interest Donations

$ 498.09

200

Total Income for the year

$23,968,92

$ 698.09

EXPENSES: 3 Contributions to needy

Operating expenses

$ 1,219.62 102.38

$ 1,322.00

$23,345.01

Total Expenses for the year

Balance on hand September 17, 2009 Respectfully Submitted,

Robert E. Schneider, Treasurer

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF TIME AND PLACE R.W. Brother Larry C. Reynolds announced that the 189th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge would be held in Columbia, Missouri on September 27th and 28th, 2010, at the Holiday Inn Select.

INTRODUCTION OF GRAND LINE APPOINTEE R.W. Brother Reynolds introduced R.W. Brother Ronald D. Jones as his appointment to the Advancing Line of Grand Lodge Officers.

CLOSING The 188th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri was closed until the next annual communication-189th on Monday September 27th and 28th at Columbia, Missouri.

OPEN INSTALLATION Installing Officers Installing Chaplain Installing Marshal

M.W. Past Grand Master, Jimmie D. Lee M.W. Past Grand Master, Donald E. Scott M.W. Past Grand Master, Vern H. Schneider and Stanley M. Thompson

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2009-2010 Grand Master Deputy Grand Master Senior Grand Warden Junior Grand Warden Grand Treasurer Grand Secretary Senior Grand Deacon Junior Grand Deacon Senior Grand Steward Junior Grand Steward Senior Grand Marshal Junior Grand Marshal Grand Sword Bearer Grand Pursuivant Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Chaplain Grand Orator Grand Orator Grand Tiler

Larry C. Reynolds Gail S. Turner John W. Hess David L. Ramsey Nicholas R. Cichielo Ronald D. Miller Jon B. Broyles David Haywood C. Brent Stewart Richard L. Smith Ronald D. Jones Thomas Truman Robert T. Thomas Gregory D. West Dale C. West James R. Fiete Robert C. Carter Rev. Dale R. Roller Murray W. Hochberg Brent T. Hunt G. Sam Montgomery Paul G. Gregory Billy J. Beatty

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PRESENTATIONS TO M.W. B. LARRY C. REYNOLDS GRAND MASTER 2009-2010 Items Presented:

Grand Master’s Apron and Top Hat-M.W. Brother Jimmie D. Lee, PGM Jewel-Betty Jean Reynolds, Wife of the Grand Master Cowboy Hat-Grand Masters Grandsons Master Gavel Presentation-Billy J. Beatty PRESENTATIONS TO M.W.B. (LARRY C. REYNOLDS)

M.W. Brother Reynolds addressed the Grand Lodge and expressed his appreciation to Past Grand Master Weaver and presented a patent that certified his service to the Grand Lodge of Missouri as Grand Master.

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PAST GRAND MASTERS GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI Elvis A. Mooney (1968-1969).....................................P.O. Box 170, Bloomfield 63825-0170 Home Ph: 573-568-2377 Judge J. Morgan Donelson (1969-1970)-(Jeania)...... P.O. Box 211, Princeton 64673-0211 Home Ph: 660-748-3790 Bus. Ph: 660-748-3115 William H. Chapman (1970-1971)....... 545 Lake Louise Cir., Apt. 202, Naples FL 34110-8072 Walter L. Walker (1973-1974)........................................ P.O. Box 487, Neosho 64850-0487 Home Ph: 417-451-4620 Bus. Ph: 417-451-2138 Fielding A. Poe (1976-1977)-(Francis L.).......501 N. Lafayette St., Florissant 63031-4913 Home Ph: 314-837-8409 Dr. James A. Noland, Jr. (1977-1978)-(Janice)............. 682 Passover, Osage Beach 65065 Bus. Ph: 573-346-5117 (Mrs. Noland’s work number) Home Ph: 573-348-2106 Dr. J.C. Montgomery, Jr. (1978-1979)....2150 W. Randolph, Apt. 809-H, St. Charles 63301 Home Ph: 636-925-0230 Gus O. Nations (1979-1980).............................. .#8 Baxter Lane, Chesterfield 63017-4962 WM. J. Hill (1981-1982)-(Jo Ann).................... 4545 Rockhill Terrace, Kansas City 64112 Home Ph: 816-561-1379 Bus. Ph: 816-561-0014 Fax: 816-561-1479 Earl K. Dille (1982-1983)-(Martha)......................... 27 Dunleith Dr., St. Louis 63124-1896 Home Ph: 314-997-1892 Bus. Ph: 314-533-7410 Robert J. Crede (1983-1984)............... 2044 Stadium View Ct., Jefferson City 65109-1984 Home Ph: 573-636-4348 Vern H. Schneider (1984-1985).................... 211 N. Broadway, Ste. 1440, St. Louis 63102 Home Ph: 314-997-0794 Bus. Ph: 314-241-5845 P. Vincent Kinkead (1986-1987)-(Evelyn).... 5804 Hillsboro Rd., Farmington 63640-9138 Home Ph: 573-431-1371 Thomas K. McGuire, Jr. (1987-1988)-(Bettie)..............3727 E. Monroe, Springfield 65809 Home Ph: 417-890-1720 Robert D. Jenkins (1988-1989)-(Betty)..... 2609 W. 70th St., Shawnee Mission, KS 66208-2728 Home Ph: 913-384-0545 Thomas C. Warden (1989-1990)-(Mary).................. P.O. Box 596, Owensville 65066-0596 Home Ph: 573-437-4512 Bus: 573-437-2323 Daniel F. Cole (1990-1991)-(Rhonda).......................9808 Eagle Crest Ct., St. Louis 63127 Home Ph: 314-729-1314 Fax: 314-729-1071 D. Robert Downey (1991-1992)-(Norma).............13006 Musket Ct., St. Louis 63146-4352 Home Ph: 314-434-4470.

Dale C. Motter (1993-1994)-(Marijane)..................... P.O. Box 252, Kirksville 63501-0252 Home Ph: 660-665-6931 E-Mail dalemotter@hotmail.com Gordon E. Hopkins (1994-1995)-(Beverly)... 2212 Chambers Ave., St. Joseph 64506-1926 Home Ph: 816-232-9781 Bus. Ph: 816-279-7472 Donald E. Scott (1996-1997)-(Anna).......................14909 E. 39th St., Independence 64055 Home Ph: 816-373-5966 Bus. Ph: 816-313-2856 Home Fax: 816-478-5128 Bus. Fax: 816-313-0515 Jeffrey O. Nations (1997-1998)-(Nancy)...................3663 Forestdale Dr., Mehlville 63125 Home Ph: 314-894-4473 Steven I. Toybes (1998-1999).(Sharlene).9666 Olive Blvd. Suite 300 St. Louis, MO 63132 Home Ph: 314-878-1796 Bus. Ph: 314-725-6980 Fax: 314-692-7152 Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. (1999-2000)-(Carol)..... 2948 Finestown Rd., St. Louis 63129-5826 Home Ph: 314-846-0015 Cell Ph: 314-757-9320 Freddie D. Adams (2000-2001)-(Lauretta)................32 East Mission St., Marshall 65340 Home Ph: 660-886-5363 Glenn E. Means (2001-2002)-(Mary Jane).......... 2019 N.E. Avanti Court, Grain Valley, 64029-9368 Home Ph: 816-847-7249 Jimmie D. Lee (2002-2003)-(Jeri).............................. 7765 E U.S. Hwy. Rogersville 65742 Home Ph: 417-753-2636 Stanley M. Thompson (2003-2004)-(Jennifer).311 E. North Main, Richmond 64085-1163 Home Ph: 816-776-6853 E-mail: sjck@raycounty.net Dr. Elmer E. Revelle, (2004-2005) (Diana)................1509 Chadwick Ct., Columbia 65203 Home Ph: 573-875-5581 Bus. Phone: 573-441-1770 Fax: 573-441-1780 E-Mail: eerevelle@att.net John M. Nations (2005-2006) (Bridget)..... #8 Baxter Lane, Chesterfield, MO 63017-4962 Home Ph: 636-530-9433 Bus. Phone: 314-863-6200 Fax: 314-863-7933 M. Robert Berger (2006-2007) (Barb)... 14181 Woodsmill Cove Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017 Home Ph: 314-434-5038 Bus. Phone: 314-231-7093 Fax: 314-621-2799 E-Mail: bberger5@aol.com Bruce R. Austin (2007-2008) (Sisser).....................................................................................

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EMERITUS GRAND OFFICERS Stanton T. Brown, Grand Lecturer Emeritus (Johnnie)....P.O. Box 230, Buckner, 64016 Home Ph: 816-650-5788 James E. Spencer, Grand Lecturer Emeritus......6620 E 134th Terrace, Grandview, 64030 Home Ph: 816-763-3697

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OFFICERS

Grand Lodge of Missouri 2008-2009

Rocky E. Weaver........................................................................ Grand Master 106 Park Ave., Buckner 64016 Larry C. Reynolds.............................................................. Deputy Grand Master 443 Wildwood Dr., Rogersville 65742 Gail S. Turner.................................................................... Senior Grand Warden 106 Haliburton, Brookfield 64628 John W. Hess...................................................................... Junior Grand Warden 125 Groom Ave., Liberty 64068 W. Marion Luna..........................................................................Grand Treasurer 1101 N. Main, Piedmont 63957 Ronald D. Miller.......................................................................... Grand Secretary 605 Adens Woods Ct., Columbia 65201 Randall J. Jones............................................................................ Grand Lecturer 4005 State Hwy. KK, Rogersville 65742 David L. Ramsey................................................................. Senior Grand Deacon 2709 North Lincoln, Kirksville 63501 Jon B. Broyles..................................................................... Junior Grand Deacon 1427 Carriage Bridge Trail, Ballwin 63021 Randall M. Berger..............................................................Senior Grand Steward 1251 Strassner, Brentwood 63144 David W. Haywood.............................................................Junior Grand Steward 1335 Greenmar Dr., Fenton 63026 Brent Stewart.....................................................................Senior Grand Marshal 5325 S. Bearfield Rd., Columbia 65201 Jerry F. Ward.....................................................................Junior Grand Marshal 6000 N. Strathbury Ave., Kansas City 64151 Lionel Goede..........................................................................Grand Sword Bearer 807 Murray Hill Dr., Fenton 63026 Ronald P. Zimmer.....................................................................Grand Pursuivant 1628 Magnolia Ave., Liberty 64068 Harvey Soule................................................................................ Grand Chaplain 590 Sara Lane, Creve Coeur 63141 Miguel Madrigal........................................................................... Grand Chaplain 11 E. Kansas St., Liberty 64068 Alvin O. Griffin............................................................................. Grand Chaplain Rt. 2 Box 267, Butler 64730 Chris T. Harrelson....................................................................... Grand Chaplain 608 Twilight Dr., Raymore 64083 Stanton T. Brown II..................................................................... Grand Chaplain 25005 East U.S. 24 Hwy., Independence Hershel Bledsoe........................................................................... Grand Chaplain 4236 North Haven, Springfield 65803 Jose Palacios................................................................................ Grand Chaplain 5612 Staely Ave., St. Louis 63123 Erik G. Holland............................................................................ Grand Chaplain 8720 Arcola Ct., Kansas City 64153 William J. Bowser............................................................................ Grand Orator 2819 Mulberry St., St. Joseph 64501 Harvey J. Wells................................................................................ Grand Orator 600 Lakeview Dr., Grain Valley 64029 John W. Gibson, Jr.............................................................................. Grand Tiler 6610 NW Waukomis Dr., Kansas City 64151 Rickey E. Clevenger............................................................Assistant Grand Tiler 31741 W. 120th St, Excelsior Springs 64024 Dr. Steven C. Monrotus................................................................Grand Organist 229 Valley Dr., Farmington 63640

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APPOINTMENTS OF GRAND MASTER STANDING COMMITTEES 2008-2009 APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES: Barry V. Cundiff – Chairman, Larry R. Moss, Melvin D. Rupard, Brent L. Winterberg, Miguel P. Madrigal, Daniel K. Atwill.

BUILDING SUPERVISORY BOARD: Jimmie D. Lee, PGM – Chairman, Jerry F. Ward, Thomas L. Krahenbuhl.

BY-LAWS COMMITTEE: M. Robert Berger, PGM – Chairman, Alan E. DeWoskin, Glenn E. Means, PGM, Elmer E. Revelle, PGM, Steven I. Toybes, PGM. CHARTERED LODGES: Brent L. Winterberg, Erick V. Kern, John A. Pace, Donald H. Roller.

CORRESPONDENCE: Zelwin B. Eaton – Chairman.

CREDENTIALS: William B. VanMeter – Chairman, Morris F. Coburn, Robert W. Harper, Ronald M. Hickey, Grant G. Smith, Don L. Taylor, Harvey J. Wells.

ENTERTAINMENT OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS: Larry C. Reynolds Chairman, M. Robert Berger, PGM, William J. Bowser, Donald L. Huggins, Erick V. Kern, James E. Leath, Glenn E. Means, PGM, Ronald D. Miller, Brent Stewart.

FORMS AND CEREMONIES: Dale C. Motter, PGM – Chairman, Dale M. Bryan, Thomas A. Christopher, Wilfred G. Soutiea, PGM, Brent L. Winterberg.

GRAND MASTER’S ADDRESS: Bruce R. Austin, PGM. JURISPRUDENCE: Vern H. Schneider, PGM – Chairman, Daniel K. Atwill, Barry V. Cundiff, R. Scott Gardner, Douglas D. Ritterskamp, Lawrence N. Weenick.

LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION: M. Robert Berger, PGM – Chairman, Jimmie D. Lee, PGM, Glenn E. Means, PGM, Elmer E. Revelle, PGM, Wilfred G. Soutiea, PGM, Steven I. Toybes, PGM. LONG RANGE PLANNING: Rocky E. Weaver – Chairman, Barry V. Cundiff, David W. Haywood, John W. Hess, John C. Kuehn, Ronald D. Miller, John A. Pace, David L. Ramsey, Brent Stewart, Gail S. Turner.

MASONIC EDUCATION: James E. Leath – Chairman, Winston L. Bailey, James M. Millsap, Aaron M. Shoemaker, Harvey R. Soule, Rocky E. Weaver, E. Otha Wingo, David C. Witte.

MASONIC PUBLICATIONS: Steven L. Harrison – Chairman, Zelwin B. Eaton, John W. Hess, Ronald D. Miller, E. Otha Wingo, Rocky E. Weaver.

MILEAGE AND PER DIEM: Jack R. Clark – Chairman, George A. Jursch, Frederick J. Morrow, Matthew L. Quesenberry, Eric R. Peterson, M. Fred Rister, Mitchell C. Weinsting.

NECROLOGY: Elmer E. Revelle, PGM – Chairman, Bruce R. Austin, PGM, Jimmie D. Lee, PGM. PUBLIC RELATIONS: Ronald D. Jones – Chairman, David L. Jacobi, Thomas L. Krahenbuhl, Rodney T. McGrath, Elmer E. Revelle, PGM, Thomas L. Truman, Rocky E. Weaver, Brent L. Winterberg, Kent E. Cheek.

RELIEF AND CHARITY: Rocky E. Weaver – Chairman, John W. Hess, Larry C. Reynolds, Gail S. Turner.

RITUAL: Randall J. Jones, Grand Lecturer – Chairman, Michael F. Armstrong, F. Wayne Dugan, Norman E. Harrison, HR Huey Higgins, Joe W. Johnson, Bobby R. O’Dell, Wayne G. Tucker, James G. Wade.

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WAYS AND MEANS: Richard L. Smith – Chairman, Duane E. Cramer, Steven D. Duncan, Larry R. Jobe, David D. Key, W. Marion Luna, Douglas S. Roberts, Rocky E. Weaver, William E. Zimmerman.

YOUTH: Rodney W. Kleine – Chairman, Jon B. Broyles, Charles J. Freeman, Lionel J. Goede, David W. Haywood, David M. Lash, Michael J. Lodholz, Richard W. Kaeser, Ronald D. Miller, Rocky E. Weaver.

SPECIAL COMMITTEES 2008-2009 GEORGE WASHINGTON NAT’L MEMORIAL ASSN: M. Robert Berger, PGM – Chairman.

INVESTMENT: W. Marion Luna – Chairman, Larry R. Jobe, Ronald D. Miller, H. Keith Neese, Rocky E. Weaver.

INSURANCE: Bruce R. Austin, PGM – Chairman, James E. Snavely, Wilfred G. Soutiea, PGM. MASONIC CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION: Jon B. Broyles – Chairman, David W. Haywood – Chairman, Ronald D. Miller, Charles B. Stewart, Randall M. Berger.

RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES: Glenn E. Means, PGM – Chairman, Nicholas R. Cichielo, Miguel P. Madrigal, Aaron M. Shoemaker, Steven I. Toybes, PGM. SCHOLARSHIP: John W. Hess, Chairman, Jon B. Broyles, Ronald D. Miller, Rocky E. Weaver.

SAMUEL SMITH STEWART TRUST: M. Robert Berger, PGM – Chairman, Bruce R. Austin, PGM, Erick V. Kern, Glenn E. Means, PGM, Larry T. Odom, Elmer E. Revelle, PGM.

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25. William R. Gatewood 26. Thomas H. Hamlett 27 A Terry L. Duffy 27 B Charles F. Wiegert 27 C Craig A. Skinner 28. Francis D. Jett 29. John W. Bayless 30. Michael E. Day 31. David G. Turner 32. Larry D. White 33. Charles E. Morlan 34. Gregory V. Ross 35. R. David Norman 36. James M. Johnson 37. John L. Ritter 38. Otis L. Long 39. Gary D. Kitchen 40. Jackie D. Crawford 41. Bill A. Humble 42. Royce E. Wheeler 43. Johnnie L. Essary 44. Donald B. La Rue 45. John C. Kuehn 46. Timothy W. Lewis

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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS 2008-2009 1. Timothy M. Dunbar 2. Melvin D. Collop 3. David D. Powell 4. Gale L. Jones 5. David W. Moyer 6. William J. Hollingsworth 7. Larry R. Crawford 8. Virgil Eugene Caldwell 9. Anthony J. Battaglia 10. Thomas E. Christine 11. Kent E. Cheek 12. Gary A. McCormack 13. Robert E. Hutchinson 14. August L. Bottom 15. Stanley E. Massey 16. Donald E. Gilkerson 17. Marvin G. Shull 18. Paul F. Miller 19. Lyle K. Croisant 20. Harold L. Davis 21. Michael J. Joyner 22. James G. Wade 23. Grant G. Smith 24. Joseph M. Keeler 25. Jerry Bradford 26. Rickey L. Uebinger 27 A. Terry C. Little 27 B. Michael F. Jones 27 C. David C. Riek 28. Cecil Y. Isaac 29. Larry W. Beck 30. James E. Portwood 31. John A. Parks 32. Alvin O. Griffin 33. Christopher C. McLemore IV 34. Robert D. Lockmiller 35. Michael K. Bodine 36. Noel R. Mason 37. Edward W. Hutchings 38. E. Otha Wingo 39. Randy Jennings 40. Jonce B. Chidister 41. Billy V. Jones 42. Randall D. Upton 43. Gary L. Benskin 44. Kevin M. Sligar 45. Donald C. Gardner 46. Matthew D. Ruth

REGIONAL GRAND LECTURERS 2009 REGION A REGION B REGION C REGION D REGION F REGION G

Bob R. O’Dell F. Wayne Dugan Michael F. Armstrong Norman E. Harrison H.R. Huey Higgins Wayne G. Tucker

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Proposed Legislation 2009 FOR ACTION IN 2010 BE RESOLVED ARTICLE 5. Committees, Section 5.120, Ritual, be amended by designating the existing paragraph as “A”, and adding paragraph “B”, to wit B. At the time that RITUALS become tattered and/or torn, beyond repair, or at the demise of its owner and there is no brother who will use the ritual, it should be destroyed in a dignified manner, similar to manner or retiring the Flag of the United States of America. This includes: burning, shredding, or otherwise made unreadable.

THIS SECTION CURRENTLY READS: The Committee on Ritual considers all proposed changes in the ritual. It is a board of custodians charged with the duty of preserving the work and lectures of the three degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry. It decides all disputes concerning the ritual. The committee consists of six members. The Grand Lecturer is a member and chairman. The committee may provide for authorized instructors in the ritual. It may divide the ritual into sections as it considers appropriate, establish rules and regulations for determining proficiency therein, and designate the brother to whom certificates of proficiency are issued. The certificates are valid for three years unless revoked by the committee. The Grand Secretary issues the certificates and keeps a record of them in his office.

IF ADOPTED THIS SECTION WILL READ: A. The Committee on Ritual considers all proposed changes in the ritual. It is a board of custodians charged with the duty of preserving the work and lectures of the three degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry. It decides all disputes concerning the ritual. The committee consists of six members. The Grand Lecturer is a member and chairman. The committee may provide for authorized instructors in the ritual. It may divide the ritual into sections as it considers appropriate, establish rules and regulations for determining proficiency therein, and designate the brother to whom certificates of proficiency are issued. The certificates are valid for three years unless revoked by the committee. The Grand Secretary issues the certificates and keeps a record of them in his office.

B. At the time that RITUALS become tattered and/or torn, beyond repair, or at the demise of its owner and there is no brother who will use the ritual, it should be destroyed in a dignified manner, similar to manner of retiring the Flag of the United States of America. This includes, burning, shredding, or otherwise made unreadable.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: To insure that the rituals, which have served us for many years of faithful service, receive the same demise as the flag of our country.

Fraternally submitted, Richard D. Stukes, Senior Warden Shawn F. Crawford, Past Master Mount Washington Lodge #614 AF&AM Mount Washington Lodge #614 AF&AM Foster S. Crawford, Past Master Mount Washington #614 AF&AM

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To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri Proposed Amendment of By-Laws It is proposed that the following By-Law of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M. be enacted: Section 35.024. LIMITATIONS ON ASSESSMENTS ENACTED BY RESOLUTION. Any assessment on lodges or Master Masons who are members of lodges, or requiring payment of monies by lodges per Master Mason, other than those fees, dues or fines set forth in these By-Laws, shall: 1. Not be applicable to any Master Mason whose dues are remitted or exempted under Article 18 of these By-Laws, to a Master Mason who is an endowed member pursuant to Article 22 of these By-Laws; and 3. Not be assessed against a lodge for any Master Mason in that lodge whose dues are remitted or exempted under Article 18 of these By-Laws or who is an endowed member pursuant to Article 22 of these By-Laws.

Statement of Purpose: Assessments by resolution should not be made against Master Masons whose dues have been exempted or remitted for the reasons set forth in Article 18 of the By-Laws, or whom have made a commitment to their lodges and the Grand Lodge with an endowed membership; and to require their lodges to pay such assessments would also be an undue hardship to that lodge.

Lodge No. 636 Lodge No. 626 TO: Dennis Fetter

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri Proposed Amendment of By-Laws It is proposed that the following By-Law of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M. be amended to read as follows (additions in bold, deletions crossed out): Section 7.090. NO SUNDAY WORK; EXCEPTIONS. No subordinate lodge may be opened on Sunday, except: 1. [T]o conduct a funeral or memorial service, to be held on or after 2:00 pm; 2. To conduct ceremonies and meetings which are held on or after 2:00 pm, which are open to the community and which are not stated communications or special communications (Examples: installation of officers, presentations of fifty-year or similar pin or jewel, family events, or educational meetings); 3. To conduct stated communications or special communications

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which are held on or after 2:00 pm and established in accordance with the subordinate lodge’s by-laws, after careful consideration of whether work on Sunday will interfere with the religious practices of the brethren and visiting brethren, of the divisions of the day which Masons have obligated themselves to observe; and when, as a practical matter, the brethren of the lodge may meet and work.

The subordinate lodge shall first make a request to the Grand Master for dispensation under Section 2.010(d) to hold stated communications or special communications on or after 2:00 pm on Sunday, stating to him the careful consideration set forth above. If said dispensation is given, no further action by said subordinate lodge is needed and the lodge’s stated communications or special communications may be held on or after 2:00 pm on Sunday. If said dispensation is not given, the subordinate lodge shall reconsider the motion or resolution to hold stated communications or special communications on Sunday, but said motion or resolution shall require a 4/7ths majority of those Master Masons present and voting for passage.

4. [U]pon dispensation under Section 2.010(d).

Statement of Purpose: It is not a purpose of Masonry to interfere with a brother’s worship, on Sunday or any other day recognized as the Sabbath, a day also recognized as a time for brethren to spend with their families.

Since 2005, Grand Masters have issued dispensations to lodges for the holding of public ceremonies and other meetings which are open to the public, Sunday afternoon being a proper time for celebration, as well as a time when families of brethren of the lodge are present or visiting.

Less frequently, Grand Masters have also issued dispensations to lodges to allow them to meet and work in stated and special meetings on Sunday, because for those lodge, for reasons of practicality or economic necessity, Sunday is the only day that its brethren can meet and work, and the lodge will otherwise cease to exist.

As long as the lodge demonstrates to the Grand Master that it has carefully considered whether meeting on Sunday would interfere with the religious practices of its brethren and visiting brethren, the divisions of the day which Masons have obligated themselves to observe; and when, as a practical matter, the brethren of the lodge may meet and work; and the Grand Master agrees with the lodge by granting dispensation, no further action needs to be taken by the lodge.

If said dispensation is not granted, the lodge may still change its stated or special meeting date and time to after 2:00 pm on Sunday, but by 4/7 of its Master Masons present and voting at a meeting.

James G. Wade, Twilight Lodge No. 114 Ronald D. Miller, Adair Lodge No. 366

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To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri Proposed Amendment of By-Laws It is proposed that the following new section of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M. be enacted: Section 18.025. SUSPENSION OF DUES DURING CERTAIN MILITARY SERVICE. A lodge shall suspend payment of the accrued dues in whole, or in part, of a brother during his military service during, for 30 days prior to and for 30 days after, the time the brother can demonstrate, or the lodge’s committee on delinquent dues can determine, the following times of service: 1. For a brother on active duty in the armed forces of the United States, the time that the brother is deployed in a place designated by the United States as a combat area or combat zone; or 2. For a brother who is a member of the reserve armed forces of the United States or the National Guard of a state, the time that the brother is serving under a call to active service for a period of more than 30 consecutive days authorized by the President, the Secretary of Defense, or the Governor of the State of Missouri.

Statement of Purpose: Subordinate lodges in Missouri are encouraged to do all they can to avoid suspending brothers for the non-payment of dues. If a brother does not timely pay his dues and a notice that his dues are delinquent is sent in accordance with Section 19.010, a committee on delinquent dues is to communicate with the delinquent brother by personal visit or otherwise, Section 9.160. When it is determined that a brother is unable to pay his dues, the lodge may remit the accrued dues in whole or in part, Section 18.020, and is encouraged to do so that the distressed brother may receive the benefits available from the Masonic Home and his lodge.

Brothers who are on active duty in our armed forces away from home are frequently unable to receive any such communication or do anything to pay their dues, and their days before and after such tours of duty are spent with and on family and, in the case of brothers in the reserves and national guards, the winding down or revival of their occupations. All too often, rather than being greeted with the open arms and outstretched hands of brotherhood, our brethren returning from combat or service away from home are greeted with the news that they have been suspended for non-payment of dues from the very lodge that they deserve assistance from.

While the short-term loss of dues to a lodge, especially those close to military installations in Missouri or those who have substantial numbers of brothers in the National Guard or the reserves, may be substantial, the loss is only temporary, as the dues are not forgiven, just suspended for a time.

Our brethren on active duty away from their homes may also have the knowledge that their lodges are aware of their sacrifice, and that the hand of brotherly love, relief and truth; rather than a request for dues, is outstretched to their wives and children.

John T. Litzau, Craftsman Lodge No. 617 Ronald D. Miller, Adair Lodge No. 366

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Passed PROPOSAL TO CHANGE SECTIONS 25.060 OF THE BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF MISSOURI CHANGE: Section 25.060 by 1. inserting after the first sentence, the additional sentence: “It is authorized to establish and maintain within the State of Missouri a Masonic Library and/or Museum, to serve as a Custodian or Manager of any such Masonic Library and/or Museum located in the State of Missouri and to perform all duties and responsibilities incident thereto.”

2. eliminate the comma after the word “institutions” in the next to the last line in the second paragraph.

TO READ AS FOLLOWS: Section 25.060. LODGE OF RESEARCH. The Missouri Lodge of Research promotes, encourages, conducts and fosters Masonic research and study and spreads Masonic light and knowledge. It is authorized to establish and maintain within the State of Missouri a Masonic Library and/or Museum, to serve as a Custodian or Manager of any Masonic Library and/or Museum located in the State of Missouri and to perform all duties and responsibilities incident thereto.

It establishes its fees and dues and holds its communications when and where it determines. It reports annually to the Grand Lodge. It has no other duties or powers of chartered lodges.

Any Master Mason who remains a member in good standing of a Missouri lodge is eligible for active membership in Missouri Lodge of Research. Other classes of membership are established for other persons, institutions or organizations, as prescribed by the Lodge of Research. It may elect individual Freemasons as “Fellows” in recognition of outstanding accomplishment.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: To allow the Missouri Lodge of Research to enter into a contract to act as the custodian or manager of the Library and Museum and to correct a grammatical error.

SUBMITTED BY: Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr., Past Master, Algabil-Freedom Lodge No. 636 Dale Bryan, Past Master , Charity Zeredatha Lodge No. 189 Gail S. Turner, Past Master, Jackson Lodge No. 82 Ronald D. Miller, Past Master, Adair Lodge No 366

Failed Voting Plurality for Resolutions on Assessments or Payment of Monies Resolution: Be it Resolved, that any resolution proposing an assessment on Lodges, or Master Masons who are members of Lodges, or pother action by resolution requiring

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payment of monies by Lodges per Master Mason, other than those Fees, Dues and Fines as set forth in the Articles of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, shall require a two-thirds (2/3) plurality of all votes cast, for approval. Such assessments or payment requirements shall not be applicable to any Master Mason whose dues are remitted or exempted pursuant to Article 18 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws or any Master Mason who is an endowed member pursuant to Article 22 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws.

Statement of Purpose: The purpose of the Resolution is to require a two-thirds (2/3/) majority vote for any resolution which levies an assessment or required payment on Lodges per Master Mason or on any Master Mason. It also prevents any such assessment or required payment being applied to Master Masons whose dues have been remitted or exempted by the Lodge, any Master Mason whose dues are exempted because of 50 years of service, or any Master Mason who has purchased an endowed membership.

Fraternally Submitted: Rocky E. Weaver, Past Master, Liberty Lodge No. 31 Glenn E. Means, Past Master, Blue Springs Lodge No. 337 Ralph Nolan, Past Master, Marlborough Lodge No. 569 Dan Quesenberry, Past Master, Raytown Lodge No. 391

Passed To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of the State of Missouri Proposal to Amend the By-Laws The first sentence of Section 10.040 is deleted and replaced with the following: Each lodge pays eighteen dollars ($18.00) to the Grand Lodge for each Master Mason (except those whose dues are remitted and exempted under subsection (a) of Section 18.050) reported in the annual return, which dues include a subscription to The Freemason Magazine.

Statement of Purpose: To increase the annual per capita dues to the Grand Lodge under Section 10.040 by three dollars and fifty cents ($3.50).

Submitted: Rocky E. Weaver, Past Master, Liberty Lodge No. 31, Liberty, Missouri Larry C. Reynolds, Past Master, Henderson Lodge No. 477, Rogersville, Missouri

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F. & A.M. Not in Proper Form BE IT RESOLVED THAT The By-Laws of the Grand Lodge be amended as follows: Section 9.140 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F. & A.M. be

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changed to read as follows (deletions struck out, additions in bold): Section 9.140. USE OF LODGE HALLS, ANTE ROOMS, AND BUILDINGS. No card games, bingo games, or other similar games may be conducted in any lodge hall, tiler’s room, or preparation room. The “lodge hall” is defined as only the room used for holding communications of the lodge. The holding of card parties or other social events in other areas of the building is not prohibited. The use or sale of intoxicating liquors in a dedicated lodge hall or in any part of a building in which a lodge hall is located, is a desecration thereof and forbidden.

Section 9.145 RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF LODGE PROPERTIES. No subordinate lodge shall permit its property, any part thereof, or any property under its control, to be used for the manufacture or serving or sale for consumption on the premises of any beer, or malt, or vinous beverages or other intoxication liquors, except that the serving or sale of such beverages or liquors shall not be prohibited on premises under the ownership or control of a Masonic Temple Association under the following conditions: 1. Such service or sale does not occur by or under the sponsorship of a subordinate lodge.

2. Such service or sale does not occur during the meeting of a subordinate lodge or while a subordinate lodge is conducting or sponsoring any activity on the Masonic Temple Association premises.

3. Such service or sale does not occur in a subordinate lodge room chartered and utilized for conferring degrees or conducting stated meetings.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Section 25.160 prohibits the unlawful connection with the manufacture, sale or handling of intoxicating liquors by Freemasons. That section does not proscribe intoxicating liquors in Lodge Halls, Ante Rooms and Buildings.

This change addresses the questions raised by the Membership as to the use of intoxicating liquors in a part of a building where a dedicated lodge hall is located. In various locations across the State, dedicated lodge halls are located in buildings where intoxicating liquor is sold or used. For example: this Grand Lodge Communication; Scottish Rite Building’s; and Shrine Building’s. By indicating the ownership of the facility, the Temple Association assumes and/ or passes the Liability which absolves the Individual Lodges.

Francis J. Buchholz, Jr., Past Master, Beacon Lodge No. 3 J.R. Latta, Past Master, St. Johns Lodge No. 28

Grand Master

D. Grand Master

Senior G. Warden

Junior G. Warden

Grand Treasurer

Grand Secretary

* Deceased ‡ Was not installed ** Withdrawn from Masonry

¶ Died within week after his installation ‡‡ There was no Communication in 1836 owing to the anti-Masonic excitement

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

April 1821................... Thos. F. Riddick*............... . ............................................. James Kennerly*................ William Bates*....................... Archibald Gamble*................. William Renshaw* Oct. 1821..................... Nath’l B. Tucker*.............. Thompson Douglas*............. Edward Bates*.................... William Bates*....................... Archibald Gamble*................. William Renshaw* Oct. 1822..................... Nath’l B. Tucker*.............. Thompson Douglas*............. Edward Bates*.................... Wm. G. Pettus*...................... Archibald Gamble*................. William Renshaw* Oct. 1823..................... Nath’l B. Tucker................ Geo. H.C. Melody*................ Edward Bates*.................... Wm. G. Pettus*...................... Archibald Gamble*................. T. Douglas* Oct. 1824..................... Nath’l B. Tucker................ Geo. H.C. Melody*................ Wm. G. Pettus*................... Thornt. Grimsley*.................. Archibald Gamble*................. T. Douglas* Oct. 1825..................... Edward Bates*.................. Geo. H.C. Melody*................ Wm. G. Pettus*................... Thornt. Grimsley*.................. Archibald Gamble*................. John D. Daggett* Oct. 1826..................... Edward Bates*.................. Hardage Lane*..................... Martin Ruggles*................. John F. Rayland*................... Rich. T. McKinney*................ John D. Daggett* Oct. 1827..................... Edward Bates*.................. Hardage Lane*..................... Martin Ruggles*................. H.R. Gamble*......................... Thornton Grimsley*............... John D. Daggett* Oct. 1828..................... Hardage Lane*.................. Geo. H.C. Melody*................ H.R. Gamble*...................... Adam L Mills*........................ Thornton Grimsley*............... John D. Daggett* Oct. 1829..................... Hardage Lane*.................. Fred L. Billion*..................... H.R. Gamble*...................... Adam L Mills*........................ Bernard Pratte*...................... John D. Daggett* Oct. 1830..................... Hardage Lane*.................. Geo. H.C. Melody*................ Sinclair Kirtley*................. Adam L Mills*........................ Thomas Andrews*.................. Fred L. Billion* Oct. 1831..................... Edward Bates*.................. Geo. H.C. Melody*................ Oliver Parker*.................... Augustus Jones*.................... Thomas Andrews*.................. Fred L. Billion* Oct. 1832..................... H.R. Gamble*.................... Geo. H.C. Melody*................ M.J. Noyes*......................... Augustus Jones*.................... Thomas Andrews*.................. Fred L. Billion* Oct. 1833..................... Sinclair Kirtley*................ A.B. Chambers*.................... John Wilson*....................... G.A. Tuttle*............................ Geo. H.C. Melody*.................. John Garnett* Oct. 1834‡................... A.B. Chambers*................. Sinclair Kirtley*................... Oliver Parker*.................... S.W.B. Carnegy*.................... Geo. H.C. Melody*.................. Thos. W. Conyers* Oct. 1835‡‡................. A.B. Chambers*................. Sinclair Kirtley*................... Oliver Parker*.................... S.W.B. Carnegy*.................... Geo. H.C. Melody*.................. Thos. W. Conyers* Oct. 1836..................... S.W.B. Carnegy*............... John D. Daggett*.................. Edward Searcey*................ Granville Snell*..................... Geo. H.C. Melody*.................. Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1837..................... S.W.B. Carnegy*............... John D. Daggett*.................. A.B. Chambers*.................. Thomas Andrews*.................. Geo. H.C. Melody*.................. Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1838..................... S.W.B. Carnegy*............... John D. Daggett*.................. A.B. Chambers*.................. Alex T. Douglass*.................. Geo. H.C. Melody*.................. Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1839..................... P.H. McBride*................... A.B. Chambers*.................... Alex T. Douglass*............... Wm. C. Vance*....................... Geo. H.C. Melody*.................. Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1840..................... P.H. McBride*................... Joseph Foster*...................... Alex T. Douglass*............... John Orrick*.......................... Geo. H.C. Melody*.................. Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1841..................... P.H. McBride*................... Joab Bernard*...................... Joseph Foster*.................... C.H. Bowers*.......................... Geo. H.C. Melody*.................. Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1842..................... P.H. McBride*................... Joab Bernard*...................... Joseph Foster*.................... C.H. Bowers*.......................... John Simonds*........................ Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1843..................... P.H. McBride*................... Joseph Foster*...................... J.W.S. Mitchell*.................. E.S. Ruggles*......................... Fred L. Billion*....................... Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1844..................... J.W.S. Mitchell*................ Fred L. Billion*..................... E.S. Ruggles*...................... J.L.F. Jacoby*........................ John S. Watson*..................... Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1845..................... J.W.S. Mitchell*................ John D. Taylor*.................... E.S. Ruggles*...................... J.L.F. Jacoby*........................ John S. Watson*..................... Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1846..................... John Ralls*........................ John D. Taylor*.................... E.S. Ruggles*...................... J.L.F. Jacoby*........................ John S. Watson*..................... Richard B. Dallam* Oct. 1847..................... Joseph Foster*................... E.S. Ruggles*........................ J.L.F. Jacoby*..................... Cyrus Osborn*....................... John S. Watson*..................... J.W.S. Mitchell* May 1848.................... Joseph Foster*................... E.S. Ruggles*........................ Cyrus Osborn*.................... Joseph Megguire*.................. John S. Watson*..................... J.W.S. Mitchell* May 1849.................... John F. Ryland*................ E.S. Ruggles*........................ Joseph Megguire*............... P. Draper*.............................. John M. Reed*........................ C.D.W. Johnson* May 1850.................... John F. Ryland*................ B.W. Grover*........................ P. Draper*........................... S.F. Currie*............................ J.T. Johnson*.......................... C.D.W. Johnson* May 1851.................... B.W. Grover*..................... E.S. Ruggles*........................ S.F. Currie*......................... J.H. Turner*........................... J.T. Johnson*.......................... C.D.W. Johnson* May 1852.................... B.W. Grover*..................... S.F. Currie*.......................... J.H. Turner*........................ S.H. Saunders*...................... J.T. Johnson*.......................... A. O’Sullivan* June 1853................... Wilson Brown*.................. L.S. Cornwell*...................... J.W. Chenoweth*................ R.C. Hill*................................ Joseph Foster*........................ A. O’Sullivan* May 1854.................... L.S. Cornwell*................... D.P. Wallingford*................. James H. Britton*............... **............................................. Joseph Foster*........................ A. O’Sullivan*

Date Election

OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION, FEBRUARY 22, 1821 EDWARD BATES, Worshipful Master JAMES KENNERLY, Senior Warden WILLIAM BATES, Junior Warden JOSEPH V. GARNIER, Treasurer ABRAM BECK, Secretary FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, APRIL 23, 1821

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Grand Master

D. Grand Master

Senior G. Warden

Junior G. Warden

Grand Treasurer

Grand Secretary

*† Died August 11, 1866, while in office................................................. **¶ Died April 11, 1877, while in Office. *‡ Appointed August 13, 1866, by John D. Vincil, Grand Master. ����� *¶ John W. Luke served, by appointment, as Grand Secretary, from April 11, 1877 to October 11, 1877,

and died October, 1888.

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May 1855.................... L.S. Cornwell*................... **........................................... J.W. Chenoweth.................. H.E. Van Orsdell*.................. John D. Daggett*.................... A. O’Sullivan* May 1856.................... Benjamin Sharp*............... W.A. Cunningham*.............. S.H. Saunders*................... Marcus Boyd*......................... John D. Daggett*.................... A. O’Sullivan* May 1857.................... S.H. Saunders*.................. P. Draper*............................. Marcus Boyd*..................... John F. Houston*................... John D. Daggett*.................... A. O’Sullivan* May 1858.................... S.H. Saunders*.................. Marcus Boyd*....................... John F. Houston*................ John Decker*.......................... John D. Daggett*.................... A. O’Sullivan* May 1859.................... Marcus Boyd*.................... M.H. McFarland*................. W.R. Penick*....................... John Decker*.......................... John D. Daggett*.................... A. O’Sullivan* May 1860.................... M.H. McFarland*.............. W.R. Penick*......................... John Decker*...................... Samuel M. Hayes*................. John D. Daggett*.................... A. O’Sullivan* May 1861.................... Wm. R. Penick*................. John Decker*........................ Geo. Whitcomb*.................. A.L. McGregor*...................... John D. Daggett*.................... A. O’Sullivan* May 1862.................... Geo. Whitcomb*................. John H. Turner*................... Wm. N. Loker*.................... Samuel Russell*..................... John D. Daggett*.................... A. O’Sullivan* May 1863.................... John H. Turner*................ Wm. N. Loker*...................... John D. Vincil*.................... A.L. McGregor*...................... John D. Daggett*.................... A. O’Sullivan* May 1864.................... John F. Houston*.............. John D. Vincil*..................... A.L. McGregor*................... Martin Collins*...................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ A. O’Sullivan* May 1865.................... John F. Houston*.............. John D. Vincil*..................... Martin Collins*................... R.E. Anderson*...................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ A. O’Sullivan* May 1866.................... John D. Vincil*.................. W.E. Dunscomb*.................. R.E. Anderson*................... A.L. McGregor*...................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ A. O’Sullivan* Oct. 1867..................... W.E. Dunscomb*............... C.A. Rowley*......................... T.E. Garrett*....................... Wm. D. Muir*......................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1868..................... John D. Vincil*.................. R.E. Anderson*..................... Wm. D. Muir*..................... Alex M. Dockery*................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1869..................... William D. Muir*............... T.E. Garrett*........................ A.M. Dockery*..................... Sam H. Owens*...................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1870..................... Thos. E. Garrett*............... R.E. Anderson*..................... Sam H. Owens*................... John E. Ryland*..................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1871..................... Thos. E. Garrett*............... R.E. Anderson*..................... Sam H. Owens*................... John E. Ryland*..................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1872..................... Samuel H. Owens*............ J.E. Ryland*......................... John W. Luke*.................... Jas. E. Cadle*......................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1873..................... R.E. Anderson*.................. John W. Luke*...................... Jas. E. Cadle*..................... Xenophon Ryland*................. Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1874..................... John W. Luke*................... Xenophon Ryland*............... Jas. E. Cadle*..................... Thos. C. Ready*..................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1875..................... James E. Cadle*................ Xenophon Ryland*............... Thos. C. Ready*.................. Noah M. Givan*..................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1876..................... Xen. Ryland*..................... Thos. C. Ready*.................... Noah M. Givan*.................. M.G. Hubble*......................... Wm. N. Loker*........................ G. Frank Gouley* Oct. 1877..................... T.C. Ready*........................ Noah M. Givan*.................... Jos. S. Browne*................... W.R. Stubblefield*................. Wm. N. Loker*........................ John D. Vincil* Oct. 1878..................... Noah M. Givan*................. Joseph S. Browne*............... W.R. Stubblefield*.............. Jas. E. Carter*....................... John W. Luke*........................ John D. Vincil* Oct. 1879..................... Joseph S. Browne*............ W.R. Stubblefield*................ Jas. E. Carter*.................... Alex M. Dockery*................... John W. Luke*........................ John D. Vincil* Oct. 1880..................... W.R. Stubblefield*............. Alex M. Dockery*................. Chas. C. Woods*................. Lee A. Hall*............................ John W. Luke*........................ John D. Vincil* Oct. 1881..................... Alex M. Dockery*.............. Chas. C. Woods*................... Lee A. Hall*........................ Robt. F. Stevenson*............... John W. Luke*........................ John D. Vincil* Oct. 1882..................... Chas. C. Woods*................ Lee A. Hall*.......................... Robt. F. Stevenson*............ James W. Boyd*..................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1883..................... Lee A. Hall*....................... Robt. F. Stevenson*.............. James W. Boyd*.................. Geo. R. Hunt*......................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1884..................... Robt. F. Stevenson*........... James W. Boyd*................... George R. Hunt*................. Wm. M. Williams*................. Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1885..................... James W. Boyd*................ George R. Hunt*................... Wm. M. Williams*.............. James P. Wood*..................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1886..................... George R. Hunt*................ Wm. M. Williams*................ James P. Wood*.................. **............................................. Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1887..................... Wm. M. Williams*............. James P. Wood*.................... Theodore Brace*................. George E. Walker*................. Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1888..................... James P. Wood*................. Theodore Brace*................... George E. Walker*.............. B.H. Ingram*.......................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1889..................... Theodore Brace*................ George E. Walker*............... B.H. Ingram*...................... John R. Parson*..................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1890..................... George E. Walker*............ B.H. Ingram*........................ John R. Parson*.................. Harry Keene*......................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1891..................... B.H. Ingram*..................... John R. Parson*................... Harry Keene*...................... J.B. Thomas*.......................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1892..................... John R. Parson*................ Harry Keene*....................... J.B. Thomas*...................... A.M. Hough*.......................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1893..................... Harry Keene*.................... J.B. Thomas*........................ A.M. Hough*....................... D.A. Jamison*........................ Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1894..................... J.B. Thomas*..................... A.M. Hough*......................... D.A. Jamison*..................... F.J. Tygard*........................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1895..................... A.M. Hough*...................... D.A. Jamison*....................... F.J. Tygard*........................ E.F. Allen*.............................. Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil*

Date Election

FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, APRIL 23, 1821 (Continued)

LIST OF ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. MISSOURI 178 2009

Grand Master

D. Grand Master

Senior G. Warden

Junior G. Warden

Grand Treasurer

Grand Secretary

*¶¶ Died October 12, 1904, while in office............................................................... *††† Died November 7, 1924, while in office. *** Died april 22, 1916, while in office..................................................................... **** Resigned December 14, 1953. ‡‡* Appointed October 22, 1904, by Leroy B. Valliant, Grand Master................... **†† Died August 29, 1927, while in office. ††* Resigned May 20, 1921, account of ill health.................................................... ††† Appointed September 1, 1927, by John Pickard, Grand Master.

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Oct. 1896..................... D.A. Jamison*.................... F.J. Tygard*.......................... E.F. Allen*.......................... C.H. Briggs*........................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1897..................... F.J. Tygard*....................... E.F. Allen*............................ C.H. Briggs*........................ Campbell Wells*.................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1898..................... E.F. Allen*......................... C.H. Briggs*......................... Campbell Wells*................. Joseph C. Finagin*................ Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1899..................... C.H. Briggs*...................... Campbell Wells*................... Joseph C. Finagin*............. John C. Yocum*..................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1900..................... Campbell Wells*................ Joseph C. Finagin*............... John C. Yocum*.................. Wm. F. Kuhn*........................ Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1901..................... Joseph C. Finagin*............ John C. Yocum*.................... Wm. F. Kuhn*..................... Leroy B. Valliant*.................. Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1902..................... John C. Yocum*................. Wm. F. Kuhn*...................... Leroy B. Valliant*............... A.S. Houston*......................... Samuel M. Kennard*............. John D. Vincil* Oct. 1903..................... Wm. F. Kuhn*................... Leroy B. Valliant*................ A.S. Houston*..................... D.M. Wilson*.......................... John R. Parson*...................... John D. Vincil* Sept. 1904................... Leroy R. Valliant*............. A.S. Houston*....................... D.M. Wilson*....................... Howard Watson*.................... John R. Parson*...................... John D. Vincil*¶¶ Sept. 1905................... A.S. Houston*.................... D.M. Wilson*........................ John T. Short*.................... R.R. Kreeger*......................... Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson‡‡* Sept. 1906................... D.M. Wilson*..................... John T. Short*...................... R.R. Kreeger*...................... William A. Hall*.................... Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Sept. 1907................... John T. Short*................... R.R. Kreeger*....................... William A. Hall*................. Clay C. Bigger*...................... Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Sept. 1908................... R.R. Kreger*...................... William A. Hall*................... Clay C. Bigger*................... Arch A. Johnson*................... Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Sept. 1909................... William A. Hall*................ Clay C. Bigger*..................... Arch A. Johnson*................ Jacob Lampert....................... Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Sept. 1910................... Clay C. Bigger*.................. Arch A. Johnson*................. Jacob Lampert.................... Van Fremont Boor*................ Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Sept. 1911................... Arch A. Johnson*.............. Jacob Lampert*.................... Van Fremont Boor*............ Chesley A. Mosman*.............. Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Sept. 1912................... Jacob Lampert................... Van Fremont Boor*.............. Chesley A. Mosman*.......... Tolman W. Cotton*................ Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Oct. 1913..................... Van Fremont Boor*........... Chesley A. Mosman*............ Tolman W. Cotton*............. Frank R. Jesse*...................... Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Sept. 1914................... Tolman W. Cotton*........... Frank R. Jesse*.................... Edward Higbee*.................. Wm. A. Clark*........................ Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Sept. 1915................... Frank R. Jesse*................. Edward Higbee*................... Wm. A. Clark*..................... John W. Bingham*................. Alphonso C. Stewart*............. John R. Parson* Sept. 1916................... Edward Higbee*................ Wm. A. Clark*...................... John W. Bingham*............. Julius C. Garrell*................... Wm. A. Hall*........................... John R. Parson* Sept. 1917................... Wm. A. Clark*................... John W. Bingham*............... Julius C. Garrell*............... Wm. F. Johnson*.................... Wm. A. Hall*........................... John R. Parson* Sept. 1918................... John W. Bingham*............ Julius C. Garrell*................. Wm. F. Johnson*................ O.A. Lucas*............................ Wm. A. Hall*........................... John R. Parson* Sept. 1919................... Julius C. Garrell*.............. Wm. F. Johnson*.................. O.A. Lucas*......................... Bert S. Lee*............................ Wm. A. Hall*........................... John R. Parson* Sept. 1920................... Wm. F. Johnson*............... O.A. Lucas*........................... Bert S. Lee*......................... Joseph s. McIntyre*............... Wm. A. Hall*........................... John R. Parson††* Sept. 1921................... O.A. Lucas*........................ Bert S. Lee*.......................... Joseph S. McIntyre*........... Orestes Mitchell*................... Wm. A. Hall*........................... Frank R. Jesse* Oct. 1922..................... Bert S. Lee*....................... Joseph S. McIntyre*............. Orestes Mitchell*................ W.W. Martin*......................... Wm. A. Hall*........................... Frank R. Jesse* Oct. 1923..................... Joseph S. McIntyre*.......... Orestes Mitchell*................. W.W. Martin*...................... John Pickard*........................ Wm. A. Hall*........................... Frank R. Jesse* Oct. 1924..................... Orestes Mitchell*.............. W.W. Martin*....................... John Pickard*..................... A.F. Ittner*............................. Wm. A. Hall*†††..................... Frank R. Jesse* Oct. 1925..................... W.W. Martin*.................... John Pickard*....................... A.F. Ittner*......................... B.E. Bigger*........................... E.E. Morris*............................ Frank R. Jesse* Oct. 1926..................... John Pickard*.................... A.F. Ittner*........................... B.E. Bigger*........................ S.R. Freet*.............................. E.E. Morris*............................ Frank R. Jesse**†† Oct. 1927..................... Anthony F. Ittner*............ B.E. Bigger*.......................... S.R. Freet*.......................... Wm. R. Gentry, Sr.*............... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather††† Sept. 1928................... Byrne E. Bigger*............... S.R. Freet*............................ Wm. R. Gentry, Sr.*........... Ray V. Denslow*.................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1929................... S.R. Freet*......................... Wm. R. Gentry*.................... Ray V. Denslow*................. Thad B. Landon*.................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Oct. 1930..................... Wm. R. Gentry*................. Ray V. Denslow*................... Thad B. Landon*................ Frank C. Barnhill*................. E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1931................... Ray V. Denslow*................ Thad B. Landon*.................. Frank C. Barnhill*............. Du Val Smith*........................ E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1932................... Thad B. Landon*............... Frank C. Barnhill*............... Du Val Smith*.................... Jas. W. Skelly*....................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1933................... F.C. Barnhill*.................... Du Val Smith*...................... Jas. W. Skelly*.................... Geo. W. Walker*.................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1934................... Du Val Smith*................... Jas. W. Skelly*..................... Geo. W. Walker*............... * H.L. Reader*.......................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather*

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Grand Master

D. Grand Master

Senior G. Warden

Junior G. Warden

FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, APRIL 23, 1821 (Continued) Grand Treasurer

Grand Secretary

† Resigned.......................................................................................... *¶ Appointed May 1, 1960. †† Died December 28, 1942, while in office...................................... **¶ Resigned May 1, 1960. ††† Died May 8, 1943, while in office................................................ ‡ Resigned September 28, 1960. †††† Died April 22, 1944, while in office........................................... ***¶ Died while in office January 8, 1962. *† Appointed May 1, 1944 by W.F. Woodruff, Grand Master......... ‡‡* Resigned June 30, 1970. ¶¶ Died September 16, 1956............................................................. ‡‡‡ Appointed and Installed July 1, 1970.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

Sept. 1935................... James W. Skelly*.............. Geo. W. Walker*................... H.L. Reader*....................... Henry C. Chiles*.................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1936................... Geo. W. Walker*................ H.L. Reader*......................... Henry C. Chiles*................. Elwyn S. Woods†.................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1937................... H.L. Reader*...................... Henry C. Chiles*.................. Elwyn S. Woods†................. Karl M. Vetsburg*................. E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1938................... Henry C. Chiles*............... Elwyn S. Woods*.................. Karl M. Vetsburg*.............. Harry S Truman.................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1939................... Karl M. Vetsburg*............. Harry S Truman*................. Harris C. Johnston*........... Forrest C. Donnell*................ E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1940................... Harry S Truman*.............. Harris C. Johnston*............. Forrest C. Donnell*............ Grover C. Sparks††................ E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1941................... Harris C. Johnston*.......... Forrest C. Donnell*.............. Grover C. Sparks††............. W.F. Woodruff*...................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1942................... Forrest C. Donnell*........... Grover C. Sparks††.............. W.F. Woodruff*................... James A. Kinder†*................. E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather* Sept. 1943................... W.F. Woodruff*.................. Willis J. Bray*...................... Solon Cameron*.................. Morris E. Ewing*................... E.E. Morris*............................ Arthur Mather†††† Sept. 1944................... Willis J. Bray*................... Solon Cameron*.................... Morris E. Ewing*................ Harry F. Sunderland*........... E.E. Morris*............................ Harold L. Reader*† Sept. 1945................... Willis J. Bray*................... Solon Cameron*.................... Morris E. Ewing*................ Harry F. Sunderland*........... E.E. Morris*............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1946................... Solon Cameron*................. Morris E. Ewing*................. Harry F. Sunderland*........ James M. Bradford................ E.E. Morris*............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1947................... Morris E. Ewing*.............. Harry F. Sunderland*.......... James M. Bradford*........... Ray Bond*.............................. E.E. Morris*............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1948................... Harry F. Sunderland*....... James M. Bradford*............. Ray Bond*........................... Homer L. Ferguson................ E.E. Morris*............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1949................... James M. Bradford*.......... Ray Bond*............................. Homer L. Ferguson............. Richard O. Rumer*................ E.E. Morris*............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1950................... Ray Bond*.......................... Homer L. Ferguson*............. Richard O. rumer*.............. James McB. Seller................. E.E. Morris*............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1951................... Homer L. Ferguson*.......... Richard O. Rumer*............... James McB. Sellers............ Orestes Mitchell, Jr.*............ E.E. Morris*............................ Harold L. Reader* Oct. 1952..................... Richard O. Rumer*............ James McB. Sellers*............ Orestes Mithcell, Jr.*......... William J. Craig*................... E.E. Morris*............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1953................... James McB. Sellers*......... Orestes Mitchell, Jr.*........... William J. Craig*................ Harold M. Jayne*................... E.E. Morris***........................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1954................... Orestes Mitchell, Jr.*........ William J. Craig*................. Harold M. Jayne*............... Frank P. Briggs...................... James M. DeWitt.................... Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1955................... William J. Craig*.............. Harold M. Jayne*................. Frank P. Briggs................... Robert L. Aronson*................ James M. DeWitt††................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1956................... Harold M. Jayne*.............. Frank P. Briggs*.................. Robert L. Aronson*............. Harold O. Grauel................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1957................... Frank P. Briggs*............... Robert L. Aronson*.............. Harold O. Grauel................ Bruce H. Hunt........................ W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1958................... Robert L. Aronson*........... Harold O. Grauel*................ Bruce H. Hunt..................... Robert H. Mann*.................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Harold L. Reader* Sept. 1959................... Harold O. Grauel*............. Bruce H. Hunt*.................... Robert H. Mann*................ J. Renick Jones‡..................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Harold L. Reader**¶ Sept. 1960................... Bruce H. Hunt*................. Robert H. Mann*.................. R. Jasper Smith***¶........... Martin B. Dickinson*............. W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner*¶ Sept. 1961................... Robert H. Mann*............... R. Jasper Smith***¶............ Martin B. Dickinson*......... A.U. Goodman, Jr.*................ W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner* Sept. 1962................... Martin B. Dickinson*........ A.U. Goodman, Jr.*.............. George F. Morrison*........... A.B. Vanlandingham............. W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner* Sept. 1963................... A.U. Goodman, Jr.*........... George F. Morrison*............. A.B. Vanlandingham.......... Russell E. Murray*................ W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner* Sept. 1964................... George F. Morrison*.......... A.B. Vanlandingham*.......... Russell E. Murry*............... William R. Denslow............... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner* Sept. 1965................... A.B. Vanlandingham*....... Russell E. Murray*.............. William R. Denslow............ Elvis A. Mooney..................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner* Sept. 1966................... R.E. Murray*..................... W.R. Denslow*...................... E.A. Mooney........................ J Morgan Donelson................ W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner* Sept. 1967................... W.R. Denslow*................... E.A. Mooney.......................... J Morgan Donelson............. William H Chapman.............. W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner* Sept. 1968................... Elvis A. Mooney................. J Morgan Donelson.............. William H Chapman........... T.J. Davis, Jr.*....................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner* Sept. 1969................... J Morgan Donelson........... William H Chapman............ T.J. Davis, Jr.*.................... W.H. McLaughlin*................. W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Elmer W. Wagner‡‡* Sept. 1970................... William H Chapman......... T.J. Davis, Jr.*..................... W.H. McLaughlin*.............. W.L. Walker........................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Frank A. Arnold‡‡‡ Sept. 1971................... T.J. Davis, Jr.*.................. W.H. McLaughlin*............... W.L. Walker........................ Herman A. Orlick................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Frank A. Arnold*

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Grand Master

D. Grand Master

Senior G. Warden

Junior G. Warden

FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, APRIL 23, 1821 (Continued) Grand Treasurer

Grand Secretary

‡‡‡‡ Not a candidate for reelection, per announcement: September 24, 1979. ‡‡‡‡‡ Retirement effective: June 30, 1986. *¶¶ Appointed and Installed July 16, 1986. § Not elected to advance September 29, 1986. *1 Died in Office, March 13, 1996.

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Sept. 1972................... W.H. McLaughlin*............ Walter L. Walker.................. Herman A. Orlick............... Lewis C. Wes Cook................. W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1973................... Walter L. Walker............... Herman A. Orlick*............... Lewis C. Wes Cook............. Fielding A. Poe....................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1974................... Herman A. Orlick*............ Lewis C. Wes Cook............... Fielding A. Poe.................... James A. Noland, Jr.............. W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1975................... Lewis C. Wes Cook*.......... Fielding A. Poe..................... James A. Noland, Jr........... J.C. Montgomery, Jr.............. W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1976................... Fielding A. Poe.................. James A. Noland, Jr............. J.C. Montgomery, Jr........... Gus O. Nations....................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1977................... James A. Noland, Jr.......... J.C. Montgomery, Jr............ Gus O. Nations.................... J. Edward Blinn..................... W.H. Utz, Jr............................ Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1978................... J.C. Montgomery, Jr......... Gus O. Nations..................... J. Edward Blinn.................. William J. Hill........................ W.H. Utz, Jr.‡‡‡‡.................... Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1979................... Gus O. Nations.................. J. Edward Blinn................... William J. Hill.................... Earl K. Dille........................... W. Marion Luna..................... Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1980................... J. Edward Blinn................ William J. Hill...................... Earl K. Dille........................ Robert J. Crede...................... W. Marion Luna..................... Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1981................... William J. Hill................... Earl K. Dille.......................... Robert J. Crede................... Vern H. Schneider................. W. Marion Luna..................... Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1982................... Earl K. Dille....................... Robert J. Crede..................... Vern H. Schneider.............. Charles E. Scheurich............. W. Marion Luna..................... Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1983................... Robert J. Crede.................. Vern H. Schneider................ Charles E. Scheurich.......... P. Vincent Kinkead................ M. Marion Luna...................... Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1984................... Vern H. Schneider............. Charles E. Scheurich............ P. Vincent Kinkead............. William H. Wisbrock.............. W. Marion Luna..................... Frank A. Arnold Sept. 1985................... Charles E. Scheurich*....... P. Vincent Kinkead.............. William H. Wisbrock§......... Thomas K. McGuire, Jr......... W. Marion Luna..................... Frank A. Arnold‡‡‡‡‡ Sept. 1986................... P. Vincent Kinkead........... Thomas K. McGuire, Jr........ Robert D. Jenkins............... Thomas C. Warden................ W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander*¶¶ Sept. 1987................... Thomas K. McGuire, Jr..... Robert D. Jenkins................. Thomas C. Warden............. Daniel F. Cole......................... W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander Sept. 1988................... Robert D. Jenkins.............. Thomas C. Warden............... Daniel F. Cole..................... D. Robert Downey.................. W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander Sept. 1989................... Thomas C. Warden............ Daniel F. Cole....................... D. Robert Downey............... Frank A. Arnold..................... W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander Sept. 1990................... Daniel F. Cole.................... D. Robert Downey................ Frank A. Arnold.................. Dale C. Motter........................ W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander Sept. 1991................... D. Robert Downey............. Frank A. Arnold*.................. Dale C. Motter.................... Gordon E. Hopkins................ W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander Oct. 1992..................... Frank A. Arnold*............... Dale C. Motter...................... Gordon E. Hopkins............. James H. Cobban................... W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander Sept. 1993................... Dale C. Motter................... Gordon E. Hopkins............... James H. Cobban................ Donald E. Scott...................... W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander Sept. 1994................... Gordon E. Hopkins............ James H. Cobban*................ Donald E. Scott................... Jeffrey O. Nations.................. W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander Sept. 1995................... James H. Cobban*...........1 Donald E. Scott..................... Jeffrey O. Nations............... Steven I. Toybes..................... W. Marion Luna..................... Terry C. Alexander Sept. 1996................... Donald E. Scott.................. Jeffrey O. Nations................ Steven I. Toybes.................. Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr............ W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller† Sept. 1997................... Jeffrey O. Nations............. Steven I. Toybes................... Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr......... Freddie D. Adams.................. W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 1998................... Steven I. Toybes................ Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr.......... Freddie D. Adams............... Glenn E. Means...................... W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 1999................... Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr....... Freddie D. Adams................. Glenn E. Means.................. Jimmy D. Lee......................... W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2000................... Freddie D. Adams.............. Glenn E. Means.................... Jimmy D. Lee...................... Stanley M. Thompson............ W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2001................... Glenn E. Means................. Jimmie D. Lee...................... Stanley M. Thompson......... Elmer E. Revelle.................... W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2002................... Jimmie D. Lee................... Stanley M. Thompson.......... Elmer E. Revelle................. John M. Nations..................... W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2003................... Stanley M. Thompson....... Elmer E. Revelle................... John M. Nations................. M. Robert Berger................... W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2004................... Dr. Elmer E. Revelle......... John M. Nations................... M. Robert Berger................ Bruce R. Austin...................... W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2005................... John M. Nations................ M. Robert Berger.................. Bruce R. Austin................... Rocky E. Weaver.................... W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2006................... M. Robert Berger............... Bruce R. Austin.................... Rocky E. Weaver................. Larry C. Reynolds.................. W. Marian Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2007................... Bruce R. Austin................. Rocky E. Weaver.................. Larry C. Reynolds............... Gail S. Turner........................ W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller Sept. 2008................... Rocky E. Weaver............... Larry C. Reynolds................ Gail S. Turner..................... John. W. Hess........................ W. Marion Luna..................... Ronald D. Miller

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Date of Charter

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Hiram.......................... St. Charles.................. St. Charles............... Missouri........ 1820 by G.L. of Tenn........................... Surrendered April 4, 1825 Harmony..................... Louisiana..................... Pike.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1821........................................ Surrendered April, 1825 Howard........................ New Franklin.............. Howard.................... Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Consol. with Fayette No. 47, Feb. 22, 1999 Taylor.......................... Springfield................... Greene..................... Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... United with “United No. 5” Olive Branch............... Alton............................ Madison................... Illinois.......... April 3, 1822........................................ United with 1st G.L. Ill., 1824 Unity........................... Jackson........................ Cape Girardeau....... Missouri........ Nov. 25, 1821, disp. G.L. Ind.............. Surrendered Jan. 7, 1823 Ark............................... Newark........................ Knox......................... Missouri........ May 8, 1852......................................... United with Edina No. 291, May 2, 1946 Franklin Union........... Franklin...................... Howard.................... Missouri........ April 3, 1822........................................ Arrested Dec. 20, 1831 Grover......................... Calhoun....................... Henry....................... Missouri........ May, 1852............................................ Died 1860 Vandalia...................... Vandalia...................... Fayette..................... Illinois.......... Oct. 8, 1822.......................................... United with 1st G.L. Ill., 1824 Williamsburg.............. Williamsburg.............. Callaway.................. Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Surrendered Dec. 31, 1929 Sangamon................... Springfield................... Sangamon................ Illinois.......... Oct. 25, 1822........................................ Arrested April 11, 1826 Union........................... Jonesboro.................... Union....................... Illinois.......... Oct. 25, 1822........................................ United with 1st G.L. Ill., 1824 Shawnee...................... New Santa Fe.............. Jackson.................... Missouri........ May, 1858............................................ Surrendered 1863 Chapel......................... Chapel Hill.................. Lafayette................. Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Surrendered 1855 Eden............................ Covington.................... Washington............. Illinois.......... Oct. 9, 1822.......................................... United with 1st G.L. Ill., 1824 Tucker......................... Ste. Genevieve............ Ste. Genevieve......... Missouri........ Oct. 10, 1826........................................ Surrendered April 6, 1831 Boonville..................... Boonville...................... Cooper...................... Missouri........ April 3, 1827........................................ Arrested Oct. 3, 1838 Auburn........................ Auburn........................ Lincoln..................... Missouri........ May 8, 1852......................................... Arrested Oct. 1884, by Lee A. Hall, G.M. Eolia............................ Eolia............................ Pike.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1884........................................ Consol. with Perseverence No. 92, Sept. 18 1990 Central........................ Smithville.................... Clay.......................... Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Wend down on account of war, 1861 Perseverance............... Louisiana..................... Pike.......................... Missouri........ April 8, 1828........................................ Arrested April 3, 1838 Columbia..................... Columbia..................... Boone....................... Missouri........ Oct. 5, 1830.......................................... Arrested Oct. 3, 1838 Clarksville................... Clarksville................... Pike.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 8, 1830.......................................... Consol. with Perseverance No. 92, May 6, 1997 St. Louis...................... Creve Coeur................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 24, 1836........................................ Consol. with St. Louis Missouri No. 1, Oct. 17, 1991 New London................ New London................ Ralls......................... Missouri........ Oct. 5, 1837.......................................... Surrendered 1862, on account of war Greencastle................. Greencastle................. Sullivan................... Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Arrested April, 1879 Havana*...................... McFall......................... Gentry...................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1879........................................ Consol. with Gentryville No. 125, Oct. 1, 1980 Wellington................... Dekalb......................... Buchanan................ Missouri........ May 16, 1892....................................... Consol. with Agency No. 10, March 11, 1992 Franklin...................... Alton............................ Madison................... Illinois.......... Oct. 5, 1837.......................................... United with G.L. Ill., 1843 Hiram.......................... St. Charles.................. St. Charles............... Missouri........ Oct. 5, 1837.......................................... Arrested Oct. 16, 1846 Florida......................... Florida......................... Monroe..................... Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Consol. with Lick Creek No. 302, Jan. 1, 1986 Florida......................... Florida......................... Monroe..................... Missouri........ Dec. 1, 1852.......................................... Consol. with Lick Creek No. 302, Sept. 18, 1985 Harmony..................... Jacksonville................. Morgan.................... Illinois.......... Oct. 2, 1838.......................................... United with G.L. Ill., 1840 Wyaconda.................... LaGrange.................... Lewis........................ Missouri........ June 10, 1853....................................... Surrendered 1876 Wyaconda.................... LaGrange.................... Lewis........................ Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1887........................................ Consol. with Craft No. 287, Feb. 6, 1978 Joachim†..................... Herculaneum.............. Jefferson.................. Missouri........ Oct. 1820, by G.L. Tenn...................... Arrested April 8, 1825 Springfield................... Springfield................... Sangamon................ Illinois.......... Oct. 8, 1839.......................................... United with G.L. Ill., 1840 Ava.............................. Ava............................... Douglas.................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1887........................................ Arrested June, 1892, by B.H. Ingram, G.M. Mexico......................... Mexico......................... Audrain.................... Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Consol. with Hebron No. 354, 1887 Ringgold...................... Camden Point............. Platte....................... Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Arrested May, 1855

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Temperance................ Vandalia...................... Platte....................... Illinois.......... Oct. 9, 1839.......................................... United with G.L. Ill., 1842 Temple......................... Mellville....................... Dade......................... Missouri........ May, 1858............................................ Surrendered 1863 Evergreen.................... New Haven.................. Franklin................... Missouri........ Nov. 1, 1864......................................... Consol. with Hope No. 251, June 23, 1992 Far West...................... Galena......................... Jo Daviess................ Illinois.......... Oct. 11, 1839........................................ Surrendered 1846 Osage........................... Little Osage................. Vernon..................... Missouri........ May 6, 1852......................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Lafayette..................... Lexington.................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ Oct. 8, 1840.......................................... Arrested Dec. 1, 1866 Lafayette..................... Lexington.................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Consol. with Lexington No. 149, 1882 Triangle....................... Perryville..................... Perry........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1882........................................ Consol. with Triple Tie No. 457, 1887 Humphreys................. Humphreys................. Sullivan................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1887........................................ Consol. with Trenton No. 111, Dec. 6, 1984 Humphreys................. Humphreys................. Sullivan................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1989........................................ Consol. with Trenton No. 111 Hillsboro (Mt. Moriah).............. Hillsboro...................... Montgomery............ Missouri........ Oct. 8, 1840.......................................... Arrested Oct. 16, 1846 Independence.............. Independence.............. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 8, 1841.......................................... Surrendered Oct., 1846 Dawson........................ Wellington................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Surrendered 1864 Cedar........................... Owensville................... Gasconade............... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Arrested Jan., 1900 Graham....................... Pleasant Hill............... Cass......................... Missouri........ June 12, 1853....................................... Destroyed 1862, by war Tully............................ Tully............................ Lewis........................ Missouri........ June 9, 1853......................................... Surrendered May, 1863 Clinton........................ Carlyle......................... Clinton..................... Illinois.......... Oct. 8, 1841.......................................... Arrested Oct. 19, 1846 Modena........................ Modena........................ Mercer...................... Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Arrested Oct., 1876 DeWitt......................... DeWitt......................... Carroll..................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1878........................................ Consol. with Wakanda No. 52, Oct. 9, 1969 Coleman...................... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Oct. 8, 1841.......................................... Changed to “Mt. Moriah No. 40,” 1844 Mt. Moriah.................. Florissant.................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1841........................................ Consol. with Mizpah Mt. Moriah No. 40, Oct. 17, 1995 Des Moines.................. Burlington................... ................................. Iowa Ty......... Oct. 20, 1841........................................ United with G.L. Ia., 1844 Bolivar......................... Bolivar......................... Polk.......................... Missouri........ June 9, 1853......................................... Surrendered 1863 Aetna........................... Aetna........................... Scotland................... Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Consol. with Memphis No. 16, 1890 Bismarck..................... Bismarck..................... St. Francois............. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1891........................................ Consol. with Leadwood No. 598, Nov. 26, 2005 Houston....................... Breckenridge............... Caldwell................... Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Arrested April 22, 1869 Iowa............................. Bloomington................ ................................. Iowa Ty......... Oct. 20, 1841........................................ United with G.L. Ia., 1844 Middle Grove.............. Middle Grove............... Monroe..................... Missouri........ June 9, 1853......................................... Arrested Feb. 29, 1864 Middle Grove.............. Middle Grove............... Monroe..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Arrested Dec. 17, 1943, by W. F. Woodruff, G.M. Jacksonville................ Jacksonville................. Randolph................. Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Surrendered Oct., 1899 Rochester.................... Rochester..................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ June 10, 1853....................................... Surrendered 1865 Fairplay....................... Fair Play...................... Polk.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 18, 1900........................................ Consol. with Boliver No. 195, Feb. 9, 1993 Sparta (Kabzeett)....... Sparta.......................... Buchanan................ Missouri........ Oct. 8, 1841.......................................... Arrested Oct. 19, 1846 Martha Washington... Washington................. Franklin................... Missouri........ June 10, 1853....................................... Arrested May, 1863 Mineral Point.............. Mineral Point.............. ................................. Wis. Ty......... Oct. 11, 1842........................................ United with G.L. Wisc., 1844 Haynesville................. Haynesville................. Clinton..................... Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Changed to “Holt No. 49,” Sept., 1904 Holt.............................. Holt.............................. Clay.......................... Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Surrendered Charter, Nov. 20, 1978 Middletown................. Middletown................. Montgomery............ Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Arrested May 18, 1858 Ozark........................... Springfield................... Greene..................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1842........................................ Arrested Oct. 18, 1847

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Anderson..................... Chapel Hill.................. Lafayette................. Missouri........ May, 1858............................................ Destroyed 1861, by war Livingston................... Glasgow....................... Howard.................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1842........................................ Surrendered Sept., 1876 Livingston................... Glasgow....................... Howard.................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1876........................................ Consol. with Fayette No. 47, Feb. 6, 1979 Douglas....................... Marthasville................ Warren..................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1842........................................ Surrendered Nov. 15, 1883 Platte........................... Platte City................... Platte....................... Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1842........................................ Surrendered 1864 Tipton.......................... Tipton.......................... Moniteau................. Missouri........ Aug. 7, 1866......................................... Consol. with California No. 183, July 1, 1992 Monticello.................... Monticello.................... Lewis........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1842........................................ Arrested Oct., 1886, by James W. Boyd, G.M. Lancaster.................... Lancaster.................... Schuyler................... Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Arrested 1866 Marion......................... Salem........................... Marion..................... Illinois.......... Oct. 11, 1842........................................ United with G.L. Ill., 1844 St. Clair....................... Belleville...................... St. Clair................... Illinois.......... Oct. 11, 1842........................................ United with G.L. Ill., 1843 Osceola........................ Osceola........................ St. Clair................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1842........................................ Destroyed 1861, by war Maysville..................... Maysville..................... DeKalb..................... Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Destroyed 1862, by war Dubuque...................... Dubuque...................... ................................. Iowa Ty......... Oct. 10, 1843........................................ United with G.L. Ia., 1844 St. Marys..................... Perryville..................... Perry........................ Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Surrendered Jan., 1864 Iowa City..................... Marshall...................... ................................. Iowa Ty......... Oct. 10, 1843........................................ United with G.L. of Ia., 1855 Landmark................... Platteville.................... Benton..................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1843........................................ Destroyed 1861, by war Melody......................... Warsaw........................ ................................. Wis. Ty......... Oct. 12, 1843........................................ United with G.L. Wisc., 1844 Pattonsburg................ Pattonsburg................. Davies...................... Missouri........ May 9, 1864......................................... Consol. with Western Star No. 15, June 30, 1990 Marshall...................... Iowa City..................... Saline....................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1843........................................ Arrested 1851 Linn............................. Linn............................. Osage....................... Missouri........ May 28, 1856....................................... Arrested 1894, by Harry Keene, G.M. Rocheport.................... Rocheport.................... Boone....................... Missouri........ Oct. 20, 1843........................................ United with Howard No., 4, April 19, 1945 Tebo............................. Clinton......................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 23, 1844........................................ Arrested 1889, by J.P. Wood, G.M. Alexandria.................. Alexandria................... Clark........................ Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1844........................................ Arrested 1864 College......................... Marion College............ Marion..................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1844........................................ Changed to “Dickerson No. 70,” 1847 Dickerson.................... Warren........................ Marion..................... Missouri........ .............................................................. Formed from “College No. 70” Roanoke....................... Armstrong................... Howard.................... Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Changed to “Armstrong No. 70:, Oct., 1891 Armstrong................... Armstrong................... Howard.................... Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Consol. with Fayette No. 47, Feb. 15, 1977 Danville....................... Danville....................... Montgomery............ Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1844........................................ Consol. with Florence No. 261, 1892 Gorin........................... Gorin............................ Scotland................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1892........................................ Consol. with Rutledge No. 572, Oct. 18, 1982 Ashley.......................... Ashley.......................... Pike.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1846........................................ Surrendered Oct. 18, 1897 Bowling Green............ Bowling Green............ Pike.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1846........................................ Changed to “Ashley No. 75” Neosho......................... Neosho......................... Newton.................... Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1846........................................ Surrendered 1863, restored as 247 in 1867 Hickory Grove............. Hickory Grove............. Callaway.................. Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Surrendered March, 1893 Central........................ Molino.......................... Audrain.................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1893........................................ United with Hebron No. 354, Feb. 20, 1951 Dana............................ Calhoun....................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1846........................................ Arrested Oct. 28, 1852 Multanomah............... Oregon City................. ................................. Oregon.......... Oct. 19, 1846........................................ 1st Lodge on Pac. Coast, United G.L. Ore. Potter........................... Longwood.................... Pettis........................ Missouri........ May 25, 1854....................................... Surrendered Dec. 2, 1896 Johnson....................... Warrensburg............... Johnson................... Missouri........ March 19, 1847.................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Miami.......................... Miami.......................... Saline....................... Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Consol. with Cambridge No. 63, Dec. 5, 1978

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Mitchell....................... Columbia..................... Johnson................... Missouri........ May 9, 1850......................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Mo. Mil. 3rd Reg’t.

Mo. Vol..................... ..................................... ................................. ...................... Oct. 14, 1847........................................ Closed with Mexican War Hardin......................... Santa Fe...................... ................................. Ty. of N.M.... Oct. 9, 1847.......................................... No record except Dispensation Bates........................... Butler.......................... Bates........................ Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Olive Branch............... Union........................... Franklin................... Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1847........................................ Arrested about 1855 Dresden....................... Dresden....................... Pettis........................ Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Arrested July, 1878, by T.C. Ready, G.M. Prairie......................... Harrisonville............... Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1847........................................ Destroyed 1861, by war King Solomon.............. St. Catharine............... Linn......................... Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Consol. with Brookfield No. 86, Jan., 1888 Madison....................... Madison....................... Monroe..................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1847........................................ Consol. with Paris Union No. 19, May 8, 1978 Boone........................... Columbia..................... Boone....................... Missouri........ May 8, 1848......................................... Surrendered May 25, 1858 Evening Star............... Cuba............................ Crawford.................. Missouri........ May 29, 1855....................................... Surrendered June 12, 1875 Acacia.......................... Jackson........................ Cape Girardeau....... Missouri........ May 5, 1848......................................... Went down during the Civil War Pleasant Hill............... Pleasant Hill............... Cass......................... Missouri........ May 8, 1848......................................... Arrested 1853 Chapman..................... Las Vegas.................... ................................. Ty. of N.M.... June 2, 1866......................................... United with G.L. N.M., 1877 Meramec...................... Eureka......................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1878........................................ Arrested Sept. 1916, by F.R. Jesse, G.M. Pomegrate-Pyramid... St. Louis...................... S. Louis.................... Missouri........ Feb. 11, 1998........................................ Consol. with Forest Park No. 578, Sept. 6, 2007 St. Andrews................. Shelbyville................... Shelby...................... Missouri........ May 10, 1848....................................... Consol. with Shelbina No. 228, March 21, 1970 Western Star............... “Convenient Place”..... ................................. Calif. Ty........ May 10, 1848....................................... Withdrew to form G.L. Calif., 1850 Mt. Vernon.................. Mt. Vernon.................. Lawrence................. Missouri........ May 11, 1848....................................... Surrendered Dec. 27, 1862 Canton......................... Canton......................... Lewis........................ Missouri........ May 11, 1848....................................... Consol. with Craft No. 287, Dec., 1898 Green........................... Springfield................... Greene..................... Missouri........ May 12, 1848....................................... United with United No. 5, 1857 Easton......................... Easton......................... Buchanan................ Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Arrested Oct. 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. Bogard......................... Bogard......................... Carroll..................... Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1886........................................ Consol. with Wakanda No. 52, Nov. 12, 1981 Bloomington................ Bevier.......................... Macon...................... Missouri........ May 10, 1849....................................... Consol. with Callao No. 38, Nov. 29, 1982 Carthage..................... Carthage...................... Jasper...................... Missouri........ May 12, 1848....................................... Burned out 1861 Heroine Rockhill......... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Nov. 12, 2001....................................... Consol. with Ivanhoe No. 446, March 15, 2007 Relief........................... Georgetown................. Pettis........................ Missouri........ May 10, 1849....................................... Went down 1860 Macon.......................... Macon.......................... Macon...................... Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Surrendered 1873 Laporte........................ Macon.......................... Macon...................... Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Changed to “Macon No. 106,” May 26, 1864 Miami.......................... Miami.......................... Saline....................... Missouri........ May 10, 1849....................................... Surrendered Feb. 10, 1857 Golden Square............ Westport...................... Jackson.................... Missouri........ May 10, 1849....................................... Arrested Oct., 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. New Madrid................ New Madrid................ New Madrid............. Missouri........ May 10, 1849....................................... Destroyed during the Civil War Aztec............................ Las Cruces................... ................................. Ty. of N.M.... Oct. 19, 1867........................................ United with G.L. of N.M., 1877 Gothic.......................... Moberly....................... Randolph................. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1878........................................ Consol. with Moberly No. 344, 1896 Pineville...................... Pineville...................... McDonald................ Missouri........ Oct. 22, 1896........................................

Arrested by Grand Lodge, 1919 Altamont..................... Altamont..................... Daviess.................... Missouri........ Sept. 19, 1919......................................

United with Western Star No. 15, June 17, 1949 Montezuma................. Santa Fe...................... ................................. Ty. of N.M.... May 8, 1851......................................... United with G.L. N.M., 1877 Louisiana.................... Ste. Genevieve............ Ste. Genevieve......... Missouri........ 1807, by G.L. Penn.............................. Arrested by G.L. Penn, 1824 St. Louis...................... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ 1809, by G.L. of Penn.......................... Arrested Ezell............................. St. Francisville............ Clark........................ Missouri........ May 9, 1850......................................... Surrendered 1860

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Maitland...................... Maitland...................... Holt.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 1, 1867.......................................... Consol. with Mound City No. 294, March 8, 1988 Waverly....................... Waverly....................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ May 9, 1850......................................... Surrendered Jan. 28, 1860 Sibley........................... Sibley........................... Jackson.................... Missouri........ May 10, 1850....................................... Surrendered 1863 Border......................... Southwest City............ McDonald................ Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Surrendered Oct., 1882 Laddonia..................... Laddonia..................... Audrain.................... Missouri........ Oct. 18, 1882........................................ Consol. with Hebron No. 354, April 17, 1990 Daviess........................ Gallatin....................... Daviess.................... Missouri........ May 10, 1850....................................... Arrested 1876 Barnes......................... Cabool.......................... Texas........................ Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1878........................................ Consol. with Mountain Grove No. 158, June 12, 1992 Versailles*................... Versailles..................... Morgan.................... Missouri........ May 10, 1850....................................... Consol. with Morgan No. 320, 1923 Helena......................... Helena......................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ Oct. 22, 1924........................................ Consol. with Union Star No. 124, Oct. 3, 1988 Hiram.......................... St. Charles.................. St. Charles............... Missouri........ May 10, 1850....................................... Surrendered May, 1862 Kingston...................... Kingston...................... Caldwell................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ United with Hamilton No. 224, Dec. 15, 1953 Foster.......................... Boston.......................... Scott......................... Missouri........ May 10, 1850....................................... Surrendered 1866 Erwin........................... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ May 9, 1851......................................... Consol. with Tuscan No. 360, Dec. 20, 1983 Dover........................... Dover........................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ May 20, 1850....................................... Consol. with Lafayette No. 437, Feb., 1893 Triplett........................ Triplett........................ Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1893........................................ Surrendered Charter, July 15, 1982 Cedar........................... Fremont....................... Cedar....................... Missouri........ May 10, 1851....................................... Surrendered 1863 Dardenne.................... O’Fallon....................... St. Charles............... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Arrested Jan. 15, 1885, by R. F. Stevenson, G.M. Union Star.................. Union Star................... Dekalb..................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1885........................................ Consol. with Ancient Craft No. 377, Nov. 5, 1998 McFall-Gentryville..... McFall......................... Gentry...................... Missouri........ May 10, 1850....................................... Consol. with Ancient Craft No. 377, Oct. 16, 2003 Kirksville.................... Kirksville..................... Adair........................ Missouri........ May 8, 1851......................................... Arrested 1863, New Charter 1864 to No. 105 Live Oak...................... Pleasant Hill............... Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Arrested by G.L. of Missouri, 1877 Lorraine...................... Ridgeway..................... Harrison.................. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1878........................................ Consol. with Lodge of Light No. 257, Nov. 25, 1981 Constantine................. Charleston................... Mississippi............... Missouri........ May 8, 1851......................................... Surrendered July 28, 1874 Charleston................... Charleston................... Mississippi............... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1876........................................ Surrendered Dec., 1889 Barry........................... Cassville...................... Barry........................ Missouri........ May, 1852............................................ Arrested 1852 West Prairie................ Clarkton...................... Dunklin.................... Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Arrested Oct. 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. Hume........................... Hume........................... Bates........................ Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1886........................................ Consol. with Foster No. 554, Oct. 16, 1978 Star of the West.......... Ironton......................... Iron.......................... Missouri........ May 5, 1855......................................... Consol. with Pendleton No. 551, January 28, 2005 Sarcoxie....................... Sarcoxie....................... Jasper...................... Missouri........ May, 1851............................................ Arrested May, 1858 Pleasant Mount.......... Olean........................... Miller....................... Missouri........ May 30, 1860....................................... Changed to “Olean No. 134,” 1900 Olean........................... Olean........................... Miller....................... Missouri........ May 30, 1860....................................... Consol. with Ionia No. 381, Dec. 29, 1966 Ridgley........................ Ridgley......................... Platte....................... Missouri........ May 7, 1851......................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Warrensburg............... Warrensburg............... Johnson................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Consol. with Corinthian No. 265, 1889 Braymer...................... Braymer...................... Caldwell................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1889........................................ Consol. with Breckenridge No. 334, July 13, 2000 Warrenton................... Warrenton................... Warren..................... Missouri........ June, 1851............................................ Surrendered 1856 Prairieville.................. Prairieville.................. Pike.......................... Missouri........ May 28, 1859....................................... Arrested 1895, by J. B. Thomas, G.M. Delphian...................... Birchtree..................... Shannon.................. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1895........................................ Surrendered July 31, 2000 Round Prairie............. Newark........................ Andrew.................... Missouri........ May 31, 1855....................................... Arrested 1865 Oregon......................... Forest City.................. Holt.......................... Missouri........ May 31, 1855....................................... Consol. with Ewing No. 597, July 11, 1996 Smithton..................... Smithfield.................... ................................. Kan. Ty......... May, 1855............................................ United to form G.L. Kan. Papinsville.................. Papinsville................... Bates........................ Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Consol. with Rockville No. 341, March, 1928

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Middlebury.................. Middlebury.................. Mercer...................... Missouri........ May 31, 1855....................................... Arrested 1872 Oriental....................... Trenton........................ Grundy..................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Consol. with Trenton No. 111, May 20, 1880 Chain of Rocks............ Owen............................ Lincoln..................... Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1880........................................ Consol. with Moscow Mills No. 558, Oct. 1905 Pleasant Grove........... Otterville..................... Cooper...................... Missouri........ May 31, 1855....................................... Consol. with Sedalia No. 236, Dec. 3, 1993 Flint Hill..................... Flint Hill..................... St. Charles............... Missouri........ May 31, 1855....................................... Surrendered 1863 John Dade................... Cassville...................... Barry........................ Missouri........ June 1, 1855......................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Modern........................ Humansville................ Polk.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 1, 1867.......................................... Consol. with Bolivar No. 195, Feb. 9, 1993 Windsor City............... Windsor City............... Carroll..................... Missouri........ June 1, 1855......................................... Surrendered 1855 Rising Star.................. Ebenezer...................... Greene..................... Missouri........ May, 1858............................................ Arrested 1898, by E. F. Allen, G.M. McGee.......................... College Mound............ Macon...................... Missouri........ June 1, 1855......................................... United with Excello No. 332, Dec., 1936 Buffalo......................... Buffalo......................... Dallas....................... Missouri........ May, 1855............................................ Arrested 1861 Yancy........................... Pineville...................... McDonald................ Missouri........ June 1, 1855......................................... Arrested Jan. 19, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. Purdy........................... Purdy........................... Barry........................ Missouri........ Oct. 7, 1884.......................................... United with Monett No. 129, April 4, 1947 Leavenworth............... Leavenworth............... ................................. Kan. Ty......... June 2, 1855......................................... United to form G.L. Kan. Birming....................... Faucett........................ Buchanan................ Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Consol. with Wellington No. 22, Jan. 3, 1985 Berming...................... Faucett........................ Buchanan................ Missouri........ May 22, 1853....................................... Consol. with Wellington No. 22, Jan. 3, 1985 Linn Creek.................. Linn Creek.................. Camden................... Missouri........ May 26, 1855....................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Kansas......................... Wayandotte................. ................................. Kan. Ty......... May, 1855............................................ United to form G.L. Kan. Concord....................... Concord....................... Callaway.................. Missouri........ June 1, 1855......................................... Surrendered April, 1901 Ionic............................. Desloge........................ St. Francois............. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1901........................................ Consol. with Elvins-Ionic No. 154, May 19, 1987 Spring Hill.................. Spring Hill................... Livingston................ Missouri........ June 1, 1860......................................... Arrested Mar. 28, 1949, by H. F. Sunderland, G.M. Giddings...................... Nebraska City............. Otoe.......................... Neb. Ty......... May 29, 1856....................................... Made no returns Cornwell...................... Rose Hill...................... Johnson................... Missouri........ May 28, 1856....................................... Destroyed 1861, by war Johnson....................... Greenville.................... Wayne...................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Surrendered April 25, 1885 Pacific.......................... Pacific.......................... Franklin................... Missouri........ May 28, 1856....................................... Arrested Jan. 1878, by T. C. Ready, G.M. Mendota...................... Protem......................... Taney....................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1879........................................ Arrested June 12, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. Green City................... Green City................... Sullivan................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1884........................................ Consol. with Pollock No. 349, Jan. 1, 1975 Edina........................... Edina........................... Knox......................... Missouri........ May 29, 1856....................................... Arrested May, 1866 Pleasant...................... Morrisville................... Polk.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 27, 1867........................................ Consol. with Bolivar No. 195, May 14, 1968 Robert Morris.............. Savannah.................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ May 28, 1856....................................... Surrendered 1857 Clifton Hill.................. Clifton Hill.................. Randolph................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1858........................................ Consol. with Huntsville No. 30, July 1, 1975 Occidental................... Overland...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ May 29, 1856....................................... Consol. with Overland No. 623, Feb. 22, 1990 Maryville..................... Maryville..................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ May 30, 1857....................................... United with Nodaway No. 470, Dec. 10, 1931 Mirabile....................... Mirabile....................... Caldwell................... Missouri........ May 30, 1857....................................... Consol. with Polo No. 232, 1889 Portageville................. Portageville................. New Madrid............. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1890........................................ Surrendered Charter March 5, 1964 Eldorado...................... Luray........................... Clark........................ Missouri........ May 18, 1857....................................... Surrendered 1861 Orient Francais.......... St. Louis City.............. ................................. Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Surrendered Jan., 1888 Puxico.......................... Puxico.......................... Stoddard.................. Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1888........................................ Surrendered June, 1892 Revere......................... Revere.......................... Clark........................ Missouri........ Oct. 31, 1892........................................ United with Hiram No. 362, Sept. 4, 1936 Fairmount................... Fairmount................... Clark........................ Missouri........ May 18, 1857....................................... Surrendered June 12, 1863 Tuscumbia................... Tuscumbia................... Miller....................... Missouri........ May 18, 1857....................................... Surrendered 1863 Benevolence................ Utica............................ Livingston................ Missouri........ May 30, 1987....................................... Consol. with Dawn No. 539, June 26, 2000

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Wolf Island.................. Wolf Island.................. Mississippi............... Missouri........ May 30, 1857....................................... Surrendered Aug. 22, 1874 Union (Bollinger)........ Wolford’s Store............ Bollinger.................. Missouri........ May, 1857............................................ Went down 1863, by war Union........................... Union........................... Franklin................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Surrendered May, 1892 Powell.......................... Powell.......................... McDonald................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1892........................................ Surrendered Sept., 1903 Sturgeon...................... Sturgeon...................... Boone....................... Missouri........ May 30, 1857....................................... Consol. with Centralia No. 59, June 2, 1994 Newton........................ Stark City.................... Newton.................... Missouri........ May 30, 1857....................................... Consol. with Granby No. 514, Dec., 1927 Winchester.................. Winchester.................. Clark........................ Missouri........ May, 1857............................................ Destroyed 1861, by war Griswold...................... Bellflower.................... Montgomery............ Missouri........ May 28, 1858....................................... Consol. with Montgomery No. 246, April 18, 1978 Kenner......................... Athens......................... Clark........................ Missouri........ May, 1858............................................ Destroyed 1862, by war Des Moines.................. Athens......................... Clark........................ Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Arrested by Grand Lodge, 1916 Pyramid....................... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1916...................................... Consol. with Pomegranate No. 95, Feb. 11, 1998 Novelty........................ Novelty........................ Knox......................... Missouri........ May 28, 1859....................................... Arrested Nov. 9, 1936, by G. W. Walker, G.M. Stewartsville............... Stewartsville............... DeKalb..................... Missouri........ May 29, 1859....................................... Arrested 1894, by Harry Keene, G.M. California.................... California.................... Moniteau................. Missouri........ May 28, 1859....................................... Surrendered June, 1898 Modern........................ Humansville................ Polk.......................... Missouri........ May, 1859............................................ Destroyed 1861, by war Calhoun....................... Calhoun....................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Arrested 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. Hale City..................... Hale............................. Carroll..................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1886........................................ Arrested Sept., 1892 Fairfield....................... Fairfield....................... Benton..................... Missouri........ Oct., 1892............................................. Arrested Jan. 18, 1899, by E. F. Allen, G.M. Dayton......................... Dayton......................... Cass......................... Missouri........ May, 1859............................................ Destroyed 1861, by war Morality....................... Renick.......................... Randolph................. Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Consol. with Moberly No. 344, Jan. 3, 1929 Henry Clay.................. Millersburg.................. Callaway.................. Missouri........ May, 1859............................................ Arrested June 1881, by W. R. Stubblefield, G.M. Carter.......................... Jefferson City.............. Cole.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1881........................................ Consol. with Jefferson No. 43, 1889 Zeredatha.................... St. Joseph.................... ................................. ...................... .............................................................. Consol to form a new name Charity-Zeredatha 189 Sullivan....................... Newtown..................... Putnam.................... Missouri........ May 28, 1854....................................... Surrendered September 22, 1992 Zerubbabel.................. Platte City................... Platte....................... Missouri........ May 28, 1859....................................... Arrested June 1879, by N. M. Givan, G.M. Wilson......................... Pocahontas.................. Cape Girardeau....... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1879........................................ United with Mystic Tie No. 221, Dec. 3, 1938 Frankford.................... Frankford.................... Pike.......................... Missouri........ May 26, 1859....................................... Consol. with New London No. 307, Feb. 11, 1972 Wellsville..................... Wellsville..................... Montgomery............ Missouri........ May 30, 1860....................................... Consol. with Montgomery No. 246, Dec. 22, 1975 Wet Au Glaize............. Wet Auglaise............... Camden................... Missouri........ May, 1860............................................ Surrendered 1862 Quitman...................... Quitman...................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ May 30, 1860....................................... Consol. with Skidmore No. 511, April 23, 1973 Camden....................... Camden....................... Ray........................... Missouri........ May, 1859............................................ Went down 1861, by Civil War Washburn.................... Washburn.................... Barry........................ Missouri........ May, 1860............................................ Destroyed 1861, by war Sonora......................... Watson......................... Atchison................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Consol. with North Star No. 157, Feb. 23, 1981 Jamesport................... Jamesport.................... Daviess.................... Missouri........ May 30, 1860....................................... Arrested Jan. 1892, by B. H. Ingram, G.M. Ravenwood.................. Ravenwood.................. Nodaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1892........................................ Consol. with Nodaway No. 470, May 5, 1980 Westville..................... Westville...................... Chariton.................. Missouri........ June 2, 1866......................................... Consol. with Marceline No. 481, July 20, 1968 Pleasant Ridge............ Pleasant Ridge............ Harrison.................. Missouri........ May, 1860............................................ Arrested 1863 Green Ridge................ Windsor....................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Surrendered 1873 Brumley...................... Brumley....................... Miller....................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1878........................................ Consol. with Iberia No. 410, June 7, 1979 Bent............................. Taos............................. ................................. Ty. of N.M.... June 1, 1860......................................... Surrendered 1865 Rowley......................... Dearborn..................... Platte....................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Consol. with Camden Point No. 169, March 3, 1992 Rocky Mount............... Camp Ford.................. ................................. Utah Ty........ June 1, 1860......................................... Surrendered 1862 Somerset..................... Powersville.................. Putnam.................... Missouri........ May 29, 1861....................................... Consol. with Hartford No. 171, Jan. 7, 1994

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Alto Vista.................... Alto Vista.................... Daviess.................... Missouri........ May, 1861............................................ Arrested 1865 Salisbury..................... Salisbury..................... Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Consol. with Huntsville No. 30, July 1, 1982 Orion........................... St. Joseph.................... Buchanan................ Missouri........ May, 1861............................................ Surrendered 1863 Austin.......................... Austin.......................... Cass......................... Missouri........ May, 1861............................................ Destroyed 1861, by war Forest City.................. Forest City.................. Holt.......................... Missouri........ May 30, 1861....................................... Consol. with Oregon No. 139, March 13, 1974 West Plains................. West Plains................. Howell...................... Missouri........ May, 1861............................................ Surrendered 1861 Granby........................ Granby......................... Newton.................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1867........................................ Surrendered Dec., 1892 Quincy......................... Quincy......................... Hickory.................... Missouri........ May, 1861............................................ Destroyed by Civil War American Good Hope.. St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ May 30, 1861....................................... Consol. with Craftsmen No. 717, March 15, 1997 Emerson...................... Emerson...................... Marion..................... Missouri........ May, 1861............................................ Destroyed 1861, by Civil War Everett........................ Everett......................... Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Coldwater No. 485, 1894 New Boston................. New Boston................. Macon...................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Surrendered 1871 Mystic Tie................... Oak Ridge.................... Cape Girardeau....... Missouri........ May 20, 1861....................................... Consol. with Excelsior No. 441, Sept. 25, 1997 Farmers....................... LaBelle........................ Lewis........................ Missouri........ May 30, 1861....................................... Surrendered 1887 Jasper.......................... Sarcoxie....................... Jasper...................... Missouri........ May, 1861............................................ Destroyed 1863, by Civil War Woodlawn.................... Woodlawn.................... Monroe..................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Consol. with Madison No. 91, Aug. 1920 Lamar.......................... Lamar.......................... Barton...................... Missouri........ May, 1861............................................ Destroyed 1861, by Civil War Cypress........................ Laclede........................ Linn......................... Missouri........ May 29, 1862....................................... Consol. with Jackson No. 82, Oct. 12, 1981 Nevada........................ Nevada (Alpha)........... Grundy..................... Missouri........ May 29, 1862....................................... Surrendered Charter 1871 Mitchell....................... Columbus.................... Johnson................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Surrendered Oct., 1888 Claflin.......................... Protem......................... Taney....................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1889........................................ United with Forsyth No. 453, June 3, 1939 Warrenton................... Warrenton................... Warren..................... Missouri........ May, 1863............................................ Surrendered 1899 Cardwell...................... Cardwell...................... Dunklin.................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1899........................................ Consol. with Hornersville No. 215, Feb. 1, 1999 DeWitt......................... DeWitt......................... Carroll..................... Missouri........ Oct. 27, 1863........................................ Surrendered 1865, no returns Lone Jack.................... Lone Jack.................... Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Surrendered 1877 Bucklin........................ Bucklin........................ Linn......................... Missouri........ May 26, 1864....................................... Consol. with Marceline No. 481, April 15, 1982 Ionic............................. Rensselaer................... Ralls......................... Missouri........ May 26, 1864....................................... Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G.M. Weatherby................... Weatherby................... Dekalb..................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1888........................................ United with Parrott No. 308, Sept. 16, 1946 Spencersburg.............. Spencersburg.............. Pike.......................... Missouri........ May, 1865............................................ Surrendered Sept., 1881 Granville..................... Granville..................... Monroe..................... Missouri........ May 25, 1865....................................... Consol. with Woodlawn No. 223, Sept., 1911 Manes.......................... Manes.......................... Wright...................... Missouri........ Oct. 2, 1913.......................................... Consol. with Mtn. Grove No. 158, Sept. 27, 1929 Palestine..................... St. Charles.................. St. Charles............... Missouri........ Sept. 1, 2001........................................ Name Change Only, Sept. 1, 2001 (St. Charles No. 241) Portland...................... Readsville.................... Callaway.................. Missouri........ May 26, 1865....................................... United with Mokane No. 612, March 27, 1953 Keystone...................... Webster Grove............ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ May 26, 1865....................................... Consol. with Keystone-Trinity No. 243, Feb. 17, 1988 Middle Fabius............. Downing...................... Schuyler................... Missouri........ May 26, 1865....................................... Consol. with Queen City No. 380, June 8, 2000 Montgomery City........ Montgomery City........ Montgomery............ Missouri........ May 26, 1865....................................... Surrendered May 12, 1919 Clarkton...................... Clarkton...................... Dunklin.................... Missouri........ Sept. 19, 1917...................................... Consol. with Malden No. 406, April 1, 1930 Rochester.................... Helena......................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1867........................................ Arrested July 1917, by Edward Higbee, G.M. Carroll......................... Norborne..................... Carroll..................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1867........................................ Consol. with Wakanda No. 52, May 1, 1983 High Hill..................... High Hill..................... Montgomery............ Missouri........ Oct., 1867............................................. Consol. with Jonesburg No. 457, Feb., 1899 Glensted...................... Glensted...................... Morgan.................... Missouri........ Oct. 18, 1900........................................ United with Versailles No. 320, March 22, 1943 Alanthus...................... Alanthus Grove........... Gentry...................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ United with Stanberry No. 109, June 9, 1939

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Remarks

Lindley........................ Lindley........................ Grundy..................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Changed to “Laredo No. 253,” 1898 Laredo......................... Laredo......................... Grundy..................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Trenton No. 111, Dec. 6, 1984 Shekinah..................... Festus.......................... Jefferson.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Arrested May 23, 1950, by J. M. Bradford, G.M. ..................................... ..................................... ................................. ...................... .............................................................. Charter Restored at Grand Lodge, Sept. 28, 1950 Lodge of Light............. Eagleville..................... Harrison.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Bethany No. 97, Dec. 10, 2002 Ravanna...................... Ravanna...................... Mercer...................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ United with Mercer No. 35, Nov. 5, 1935 Lodge of Love.............. Lancaster.................... Schuyler................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Glenwood No. 427, Nov. 17, 1999 Florence....................... New Florence.............. Montgomery............ Missouri........ Oct. 5, 1886.......................................... United with Montgomery No. 246, Feb. 16, 1942 Fayetteville................. Fayetteville................. Johnson................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Arrested January, 1900 Kirbyville.................... Hollister...................... Taney....................... Missouri........ Oct. 18, 1900........................................ United with Branson No. 587, Feb. 21, 1941 Social........................... Martinsburg................ Audrain.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ United with Wellsville No. 194, April 14, 1953 Aurora-Theodore........ St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Overland-Occidental No. 623, Roosevelt..................... ..................................... ................................ ...................... June 14, 1990 Lodge of Truth............ Atlanta........................ Macon...................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with LaPlata No. 237, March 10, 1983 Rock Prairie................ Halltown...................... Lawrence................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Ash Grove No. 100, Feb. 11, 1922 New Salem.................. Winfield....................... Lincoln..................... Missouri........ Oct. 18, 1868........................................ Consol. with Moscow No. 558, to form ..................................... ..................................... ................................. ...................... .............................................................. Lincoln County No. 682 New Market................ New Market................ Platte....................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Surrendered Oct., 1878 Tranquillity................. Orearville.................... Saline....................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Cambridge No. 63, Jan. 5, 1915 Bunker........................ Bunker......................... Reynolds.................. Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1915...................................... United with Salem No. 225, 1936 Index........................... Index............................ Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Arrested 1877 Wm. D. Muir............... Pilot Grove.................. Cooper...................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1878........................................ Consol. with Wallace No. 456, Feb. 12, 1971 Avilla........................... Bower’s Mills............... Lawrence................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Arrested by G.L., 1904 Essex........................... Essex........................... Stoddard.................. Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1904...................................... Consol. with Bloomfield No. 153, Feb. 4, 1988 Reeds Spring............... Reeds Spring............... Stone........................ Missouri........ Sept., 1909........................................... Surrendered April 8, 1931 Lodge of Peace............ Chilhowee.................... Johnson................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Chilhowee No. 487, Oct., 1908 Cosmos........................ Webster Groves........... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Benjamin Franklin No. 642, June 1, 2004 Lily.............................. Grant City................... Worth....................... Missouri........ Oct., 1868............................................. Arrested Dec. 1880, by W. R. Stubblefield, G.M. New Boston................. New Boston................. Linn......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1881........................................ Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G.M. Earl.............................. Coffey........................... Davies...................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Western Star No. 15, Dec. 1, 1997 Hesperian.................... Virgil City.................... Cedar....................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Surrendered Sept., 1888 Urich........................... Urich............................ Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1889........................................ United with Clinton No. 548, April 1, 1949 Acacia.......................... Paradise...................... Clay.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Temperance No. 438, Sept., 1899 Graham....................... Graham....................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 18, 1900........................................ Consol. with Rosendale No. 404, Nov. 10, 1983 Fairmont..................... Wyaconda.................... Clark........................ Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Williamstown No. 370, May 20, 1982 Mound City................. Mound City................. Holt.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1868........................................ Consol. with Oregon No. 139, July 1, 1996 Moniteau..................... Jamestown.................. Moniteau................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1868........................................ Consol. with California No. 183, June 13, 1989 Grove........................... Webster Groves........... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Surrendered 1874 Cameron...................... Cameron...................... Clinton..................... Missouri........ Oct. 10, 1875........................................ Consol. with Vincil No. 62, 1888 Ozark........................... Fair Grove................... Greene..................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Arrested June 27, 1944, by W. F. Woodruff, G.M. Marble Hill.................. Marble Hill.................. Bollinger.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Trowell No. 440, Dec., 1899 Temple......................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ Consol. with Gate City No. 522, April 6, 1999 Doric............................ Elkland........................ Webster.................... Missouri........ Sept. 15, 1868...................................... Consol. with Webster No. 98, May 16, 1997 White Hall................... Barnard....................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1868........................................ United with Valley No. 413, Jan. 20, 1955

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331 332 332 332 333 336 337 338 340 340 340

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Remarks

Faithful....................... Fairdealing.................. Ripley....................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Surrendered June, 1903 Signal.......................... Minden Mines............. Barton...................... Missouri........ Oct. 31, 1903........................................ United with Lamar No. 292, March 14, 1945 Clarence...................... Clarence...................... Shelby...................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1866........................................ Arrested Aug. 26, 1921, by W. F. Johnson, G.M. Ashlar.......................... Commerce.................... Scott......................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Surrendered Charter, Dec. 13, 1976 New London................ New London................ Ralls......................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Consol. with Ralls No. 33, Dec. 14, 2005 King Hiram................. Knoxville..................... Ray........................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1865........................................ United with Polo No. 232, Feb. 24, 1932 Kearney....................... Kearney....................... Clay.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Consol. with Liberty No. 31, June 8, 1992 Mt. Pleasant................ Ellington...................... Gentry...................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Consol. with Stanberry No. 109, 1886 Kingsville.................... Kingsville.................... Johnson................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Surrendered Sept. 2, 1922 St. Aubert.................... St. Aubert.................... Callaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Surrendered Dec. 14, 1882 Rome............................ Rome............................ Douglas.................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1883........................................ Consol. with Ava No. 26, March, 1888 Pine............................. Bradley........................ Ripley....................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1888........................................ Consol. with Composite No. 369, Nov. 18, 1961 Altona.......................... Altona.......................... Bates........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Arrested March 1896, by A. M. Hough, G.M. Rural........................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Consol. with Temple No. 299, April 21, 1987 Osborn......................... Osborn......................... DeKalb..................... Missouri........ Oct. 8, 1869.......................................... Consol. with Vincil No. 62, Sept., 20, 1971 Eldorado...................... Luray........................... Clark........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Consol. with St. Francisville No. 588, Aug. 6, 1992 Paulville...................... Brashear...................... Adair........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Consol. with Colony No. 168, Oct. 21, 1999 Chapel Hill.................. Chapel Hill.................. Lafayette................. Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Surrendered Sept. 14, 1889 Amazonia.................... Amazonia.................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1890........................................ Consol. with Savannah No. 71, April 1907 Many Springs.............. Many Springs.............. Oregon..................... Missouri........ Sept. 26, 1907...................................... Consol. with Alton No. 255, Sept. 1917 Morgan*...................... Versailles..................... Morgan.................... Missouri........ Sept. 19, 1917...................................... Consol. with Versailles No. 117, Oct. 18, 1923 Jonathan..................... Denver......................... Worth....................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Surrendered Jan 31, 2000 Hardin......................... Hardin......................... Ray........................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Consol. with Wakanda No. 52, Jan. 9, 1975 Cornerstone................ St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Consol. with Benj. Franklin No. 642, Aug. 1, 1984 Dockery....................... Meadville..................... Linn......................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Consol. with Jackson No. 82, Oct. 25, 1993 New Home................... Sprague....................... Bates........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1879........................................ Consol. with Foster No. 554, March, 1898 Kit Carson................... Elizabethtown............. Colfax....................... Ty. of N.M. .. Oct. 12, 1869........................................ Arrested 1878, by T. C. Ready, G.M. Cainsville.................... Cainsville.................... Harrison.................. Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1820........................................ Consol. with Bethany No. 97, Dec. 10, 1991 Kennedy...................... Elmo............................ Nodaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 30, 1870........................................ Arrested July 31, 1944, by W. F. Woodruff, G.M. Bertrand...................... Bertrand...................... Mississippi............... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1879........................................ Arrested March 12, 1923, by B. S. Lee, G.M. Lathrop....................... Lathrop........................ Clinton..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Arrested May 1879, by N. M. Givan, G.M. Paul Revere................. Hazelwood................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 26, 1923........................................ Consol. with Paul Revere Progress No. 657, ..................................... ..................................... ................................. ...................... March 28, 1996....................................

Charity........................ St. Joseph.................... Buchanan................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Consol. to form a new name Charity-Zeredatha 189 Clark City................... Clark City.................... Clark........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1870........................................ Surrendered 1875 Ryland......................... Berlin........................... Gentry...................... Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1875........................................ Arrested Sept. 10, 1904, by W. F. Kuhn, G.M. Excello......................... Excello......................... Macon...................... Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1904...................................... Consol. with Censer No. 172, Dec. 27, 1982 Chillicothe................... Chillicothe................... Livingston................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1869........................................ United with Friendship No. 89, Oct. 6, 1939 Oak Grove................... Pink Hill...................... Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1870........................................ Surrendered Oct. 3, 1873 Malta........................... Malta Bend.................. Saline....................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Arrested Jan., 1887, by G. R. Hunt, G.M. Myrtle.......................... Millville....................... Ray........................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Consol. with Richmond No. 57, Sept. 23, 1921 Amity........................... Smithton...................... Pettis........................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Surrendered Jan., 1884 Jericho......................... Jericho......................... Cedar....................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1884........................................ Arrested Oct. 1894, by Harry Keene, G.M. Westport...................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1894........................................ Consol. with Swope Park No. 617, June 21, 2007

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Relief........................... Republic....................... Greene..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Surrendered May, 1899 Rockville...................... Rockville...................... Bates........................ Missouri........ May 10, 1900....................................... Consol. with Star No. 419, Aug. 23, 1963 Agricola....................... Petersburg................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ United with Clinton No. 548, Dec. 10, 1943 Landmark................... Kennett........................ Dunklin.................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Arrested March 1879, by N. M. Givan, G.M. Spring Creek............... Lecoma........................ Dent......................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1884........................................ Surrendered Oct. 19, 1918 America....................... Bates............................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 19, 1919...................................... Consol. with Good Hope No. 218, May 5, 1990 Ash Grove.................... Ash Grove.................... Greene..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Arrested 1872 Cimarron..................... Cimarron..................... Colfax....................... Ty. of N.M.... Oct. 14, 1875........................................ Surrendered 1879 Wadesburg.................. Creighton.................... Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 2, 1882.......................................... Arrested Sept. 17, 1849, by H. F. Sunderland, G.M. Lone Star.................... Lone Star..................... Gentry...................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Arrested Jan. 25, 1984, by L. A. Hall, G.M. Tyrian.......................... Johnstown................... Bates........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1870........................................ United with Montrose No. 408, Aug. 28, 1950 Mosaic......................... Belleview..................... Iron.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Consol. with Star of the West No. 133, Oct. 25, 1997 Ben Franklin............... Savannah.................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ Oct. 13 1870......................................... Consol. with Savannah No. 71, July, 1886 Benton......................... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1886........................................ Arrested 1905, by L. B. Valliant, G.M. Phelps.......................... Phelps City.................. Atchison................... Missouri........ Oct., 1870............................................. Surrendered 1881 Young’s Creek............. Rowena........................ Audrain.................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1881........................................ Consol. with Hebron No. 354, July, 1891 Auxvasse..................... Auxvasse..................... Callaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1891........................................ United with Fulton No. 48, June 26, 1933 Comfort....................... Rocky Comfort............ McDonald................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Arrested Jan. 19, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. Northwest................... Tarkio.......................... Atchison................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1884........................................ Consol. with North Star No. 157, Feb. 23, 1998 Garrett........................ Arcola.......................... Dade......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Consol. with Washington No. 87, Jan. 27, 1970 Hiram.......................... Kahoka........................ Clark........................ Missouri........ Oct. 3, 1870.......................................... Consol. with St. Francisville No. 588, Jan. 6, 2004 King David.................. Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Surrendered 1879 Warsaw....................... Warsaw........................ Benton..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Arrested Sept. 1888, by W. M. Williams, G.M. Unanimity................... Weston......................... Platte....................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Surrendered 1879 Barry........................... Washburn.................... Barry........................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Consol. with Pythagoras No. 383, Sept. 4, 2003 Williamstown.............. Williamstown.............. Lewis........................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Consol. with Monticello No. 58, March 22, 2007 Craig............................ Craig............................ Holt.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Arrested Jan. 10, 1883, by C. C. Woods, G.M. Non Pareil................... East Lynne.................. Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Consol. with Jewel No. 480, Feb. 13, 1979 Mandeville.................. Mandeville................... Carroll..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Arrested Jan. 14, 1896, by A. M. Hough, G.M. Amity........................... Filley............................ Cedar....................... Missouri........ Oct. 22, 1896........................................ Consol. with Clintonville No. 482, Feb. 1906 Golden Rule................ Jonesburg.................... Montgomery............ Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Surrendered June, 1892 Wilderness.................. Wilderness................... Oregon..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1874........................................ United with Pine No. 314, May 9, 1936 Plumb.......................... Middletown................. Montgomery............ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Arrested Sept. 1888, by W. M. Williams, G.M. Kilwinning.................. Downing...................... Schuyler................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Consol. with Middle Fabius No. 244, Oct., 1894 Warsaw....................... Warsaw........................ Benton..................... Missouri........ Oct. 10, 1894........................................ Arrested Feb. 1906, by A. S. Houston, G.M. Berlin.......................... Fairport....................... DeKalb..................... Missouri........ March 19, 1906.................................... Consol. with Parrott No. 308, July 27, 1984 Coatesville................... Coatesville................... Schuyler................... Missouri........ Oct., 1871............................................. Consol. with Glenwood No. 427, 1881 Ionia............................ Eldon........................... Miller....................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Consol. with Versailles No. 320, Feb. 9, 2004 Richland...................... Richland...................... Pulaski..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Arrested Feb. 1898, by F. J. Tygard, G.M. Mt. Ararat................... Topaz........................... Douglas.................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1898........................................ United with Pilot Knob No. 182, Jan. 27, 1940 Harmony..................... Vibbard........................ Ray........................... Missouri........ Oct., 1871............................................. Consol. with Clay No. 207, June, 1899 Boone........................... Columbia..................... Boone....................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1901........................................ Consol. with Twilight No. 114, May 12, 1904 East Prairie................. East Prairie................. Mississippi............... Missouri........ Sept. 1, 1904........................................ Consol. with Charleston No. 407, July 14, 1988

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State

Date of Charter

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Reynolds...................... Centerville................... Reynolds.................. Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1887........................................ Consol. with Hopewell No. 239, May, 1899 Alexander.................... Bedford........................ Livingston................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1870........................................ Consol. with Hale No. 184, Oct., 1887 Dayton......................... Dayton......................... Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ United with Index No. 54, Jan. 24, 1941 Chula........................... Chula........................... Livingston................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Arrested March 28, 1949, by H. F. Sunderland, G.M. Arcana......................... Harris.......................... Sullivan................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Surrendered Charter, April 29, 1983 Marionville.................. Marionville.................. Lawrence................. Missouri........ Nov. 21, 1871....................................... United with Canopy No. 284, Jan. 5, 1945 Dagan.......................... Mendon........................ Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Surrendered Dec., 1902 Lucerne....................... Lucerne........................ Putnam.................... Missouri........ Oct. 21, 1903........................................ Surrendered 1936 Latimer....................... Licking......................... Texas........................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Arrested Oct. 21, 1897, by G.L. Hatfield....................... Hatfield........................ Harrison.................. Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1898........................................ Consol. with Lodge of Light No. 257, Feb. 17, 1931 Western Light............. Louisburg.................... Dallas....................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Consol. with Riddick No. 361, Dec. 22, 1992 Pike............................. Curryville.................... Pike.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Consol. with Phoenix No. 136, June 10, 2003 Centre.......................... Lebanon....................... Laclede..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Consol. with Lacede No. 83, 1893 Carterville................... Carterville................... Jasper...................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1893........................................ Consol. with Webb City 512, Jan. 1, 2001 Gavel........................... New Cambria.............. Macon...................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Surrendered Oct., 1900 Malta........................... Malta Bend.................. Saline....................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1901........................................ Consol. with Trilumina No. 205, Jan. 1, 1968 Alexandria.................. Alexandria................... Clark........................ Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Arrested Oct. 22, 1896, by G.L. Rosendale.................... Rosendale.................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ Oct. 22, 1896........................................ Consol. with Savannah No. 71, Nov. 5, 1992 Meridian Sun.............. Austin.......................... Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Arrested Aug. 1885, by R. F. Stevenson, G.M. Everton........................ Everton........................ Dade......................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1885........................................ Consol. with Washington No. 87, Dec. 23, 1986 Malden........................ Malden......................... Dunklin.................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1881........................................ with Four Mile No. 212, Sept. 17, 1998 Ituraea........................ Hannibal..................... Marion..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Consol. with Hannibal No. 188, 1880 Houston....................... Wellington................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Destroyed by fire Dec. 19, 1873 Royal........................... Mooresville.................. Livingston................ Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1878........................................ Arrested Aug. 1893, by J. R. Parson, G.M. Montrose..................... Montrose..................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Consol. with Clinton No. 548, May 8, 1973 Unity........................... Richmond.................... Ray........................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1871........................................ Surrendered 1876 Civil Bend................... Civil Bend.................... Daviess.................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1878........................................ Arrested Oct. 1899, by E. F. Allen, G.M. Louisville..................... Louisville..................... Lincoln..................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1902........................................ Consol. with Silex No. 75, Oct. 28, 1977 Joppa........................... Hartville...................... Wright...................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Consol. with Norwood No. 622, June 6, 1991 Valley.......................... Bolckow....................... Andrew.................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Consol. with Rosendale No. 404, Oct. 26, 1981 Hunnewell................... Hunnewell................... Shelby...................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1871........................................ Consol. with Shelbina No. 228, March 18, 1998 Cache........................... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1871........................................ Gardenville No. 644, April 22, 1999 Covenant..................... Carrollton.................... Carroll..................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1872........................................ Consol. with Wakanda No. 52, 1880 Clear Creek................. Lincoln......................... Benton..................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ United with Shawnee No. 653, Feb 24, 1933 Star.............................. Taberville.................... St. Clair................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Consol. with Clintonville No. 482, Dec. 8, 1994 Itaska.......................... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Consol. with Meridian No. 2, Oct. 7, 1968 Euclid.......................... Versailles..................... Morgan.................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1872........................................ Consol. with Versailles No. 117, 1885 Urbana........................ Urbana........................ Dallas....................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1886........................................ Consol. with Hermitage No. 288, Dec. 7, 1991 Newburg...................... Competition................. Laclede..................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested March 29, 1890, by T. Brace, G.M. Galt.............................. Galt.............................. Grundy..................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1890........................................ Consol. with Trenton No. 111, Dec. 7, 1978 Cedar City................... Cedar City................... Callaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1872........................................ Arrested 1904, by G.L. Green Ridge................ Green Ridge................ Pettis........................ Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1904...................................... Consol. with Granite No. 272, July 15, 1977 Leesville...................... Leesville...................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested Oct. 1886, by G.L.

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Town

County

State

Date of Charter

Remarks

Sedgwickville.............. Sedgwickville.............. Bollinger.................. Missouri........ Oct. 14, 1886........................................ Arrested March 1897, by D. A. Jamison, G.M. Rothville...................... Rothville...................... Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct. 21, 1897........................................ Consol. with Mendon No. 628, June 15, 1975 Louisville..................... Louisville..................... Lincoln..................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested Dec. 1896, by D. A. Jamison, G.M. Pittsville...................... Holden......................... Johnson................... Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1898........................................ Consol. with Holden No. 262, Feb. 27, 1931 Iron Mountain............. Iron Mountain............. Iron.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Consol. with Star of the West No. 133, 1894 Winona........................ Winona........................ Shannon.................. Missouri........ Oct. 10, 1894........................................ Consol. with Eminence No. 607, Jan. 2, 1997 Cement........................ Halfway....................... Polk.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Consol. with Bolivar No. 195, Feb. 20, 1929 Dauphine..................... Dauphine..................... Osage....................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Surrendered 1879 Black Oak.................... Preston........................ Hickory.................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1881........................................ Consol. with Urbana No. 421, Dec., 1890 Competition................ Competition................. Laclede..................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1891........................................ Consol. with Laclede No. 83, May 7, 1987 Silent Temple.............. Macon.......................... Macon...................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Surrendered Oct., 1877 Wheeling..................... Wheeling..................... Livingston................ Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Consol. with Friendship No. 89, April 22, 1969 St. Nicholas................. Cave Spring................. Greene..................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested 1897, by D. A. Jamison, G.M. Rockbridge.................. Almartha..................... Ozark....................... Missouri........ Oct. 21, 1897........................................ Consol. with Robert Burns No.496, July 1, 2005 LaMonte...................... LaMonte...................... Pettis........................ Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested Oct. 1878, by T. C. Ready, G.M. Ash Grove.................... Ash Grove.................... Greene..................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1881........................................ Arrested 1897, by D. A. Jamison, G.M. Gothic.......................... Alexandria................... Clark........................ Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1898........................................ United with St. Francisville No. 588, April 4, 1940 Tuscumbia................... Tuscumbia................... Miller....................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested Oct. 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. Lafayette..................... Corder.......................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ April 6, 1887........................................ Arrested Feb. 17, 1941, by H. S. Truman, G.M. Mt. Lebanon................ Mt. Moriah.................. Harrison.................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Surrendered 1879 Burlington................... Burlington................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1881........................................ Consol. with Nodaway No. 470, Oct. 7, 1991 Anchor......................... Crestwood.................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Consol. with Crestwood-Anchor No. 443, April 23, 1992 West Gate.................... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested 1887, by G. R. Hunt, G.M. Westgate..................... Kirkwood..................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1888........................................ Consol. with Kirkwood No. 484, Oct. 11, 1998 Greenfield.................... Greenfield.................... Dade......................... Missouri........ Oct., 1873............................................. Consol. with Washington No. 87, Dec., 1898 Fairview...................... Browning..................... Linn......................... Missouri........ Oct., 1873............................................. Surrendered Aug., 1899 Jacoby.......................... Darlington................... Gentry...................... Missouri........ Aug. 17, 1901....................................... Consol. with McFall-Gentryville No. 125, Oct. 7, 1996 Piedmont..................... Piedmont..................... Wayne...................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested Jan. 19, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. Bois d’Arc.................... Bois d’Arc.................... Greene..................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1884........................................ United with Ash Grove No. 100, Apr. 5, 1932 Argyle.......................... Nevada........................ Vernon..................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ surrendered March, 1892 Raymore...................... Raymore...................... Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1892........................................ united with Belton No. 450, Feb. 2, 1937 Verona......................... Verona......................... Lawrence................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ United with Monett No. 129, July 2, 1937 Benton......................... Lincoln......................... Benton..................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested May 21, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. Cecil............................. Cottonwood Pt............. Pemiscot.................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1884........................................ Consol. with Caruthersville No. 461, 1903 Barnesville.................. Ellington...................... Reynolds.................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Arrested Jan. 1904, by W. F. Kuyn, G.M. Hinton......................... Hinton......................... Boone....................... Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1904...................................... Surrendered March 1, 1963 Triple Tie.................... Brazeau....................... Perry........................ Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Surrendered April, 1893 Melville....................... Dadeville..................... Dade......................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Consol. with Washington No. 87, May 22, 1979 Cowgill........................ Caruthersville............. Pemiscott................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1872........................................ Consol. with Polo No. 232, Nov. 1, 1993 Santa Fe...................... Santa Fe...................... Monroe..................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Consol. with Paris Union No. 19, May 26, 2000 Lake............................. Cunningham............... Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Arrested Nov. 7, 1876 Aullville....................... Concordia.................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Changed to “Concordia No. 464,” Jan. 13, 1920

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Town

County

State

Date of Charter

Remarks

Concordia.................... Concordia.................... Lafayette................. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Consol. with Barbee No. 217, Jan. 27, 1978 Silver City................... Silver City................... Grant....................... Ty. of N.M.... Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Surrendered and United with G.L. of N.M., 1882 Gaynor City................. Parnell......................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1882........................................ Arrested Mar. 6, 1944, by W. F. Woodruff, G.M. Centre View................ Centre View................ Johnson................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Arrested Nov. 1889, by T. Brace, G.M. Southwest................... Southwest City............ McDonald................ Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1890........................................ Consol. with Anderson No. 621, July 2, 1996 Red Oak....................... Red Oak....................... Lawrence................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1873........................................ United with LaRussell No. 592, April 29, 1949 Pickering..................... Pickering..................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1873........................................ Consol. with Xenia No. 50, Dec. 17, 1981 Guilford....................... Guilford....................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ United with Nodaway No. 470, Dec. 14, 1944 Golden......................... Golden City................. Barton...................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Consol. with Lockwood No. 521, April 10, 1969 Jacoby.......................... Darlington................... Gentry...................... Missouri........ Oct,. 17, 1901....................................... Consol. with McFall Gentryville No. 125, Oct. 7, 1996 Racine.......................... Seneca......................... Newton.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Arrested 1942, by H. C. Johnston, G.M. Triangle....................... Butler.......................... Bates........................ Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Surrendered Oct., 1877 Rich Hill...................... Rich Hill...................... Bates........................ Missouri........ Oct. 29, 1881........................................ Consol. with Butler No. 254, Dec. 28, 1987 Union........................... LaJunta....................... ................................. Ty. of N.M.... Oct. 15, 1874........................................ United with G.L. of N.M., 1877 Clinton........................ Clinton......................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G.M. Irish Grove.................. Milton.......................... Atchison................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Changed to “Fairfax No. 483,” 1894 Paragon....................... Green Ridge................ Pettis........................ Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Surrendered 1879 Coldwater.................... Drexel.......................... Cass......................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1881........................................ Consol. with Grand River No. 276, Feb. 11, 2008 Herndon...................... Herndon...................... Saline....................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Arrested March, 1906, by A. S. Houston, G.M. Chilhowee................... Chilhowee.................... Jackson.................... Missouri........ Sept. 6, 1906........................................ Consol. with Corinthian No. 265, Oct. 6, 1986 Lock Springs............... Lock Springs............... Davies...................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Consol. with Jamesport No. 584, Jan. 2, 1989 Pittsville...................... Pittsville...................... Johnson................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1874........................................ Arrested 1875 Vernon......................... Bronaugh..................... Vernon..................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1876........................................ United with Hermon No. 187, Jan. 26, 1943 Lewistown................... Lewistown................... Lewis........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1876........................................ Consol. with Monticello No. 58, Dec. 12, 1974 Globe........................... Louisiana..................... Pike.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1876........................................ Consol. with Perseverance No. 92, 1890 West Prairie................ Clarkton...................... Dunklin.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1890........................................ Arrested Dec. 1894, by J. B. Thomas, G.M. Strafford...................... Strafford...................... Greene..................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1877........................................ Arrested Sept. 1906, by A. S. Houston, G.M. Kaseyville.................... Kaseyville.................... Macon...................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1877........................................ Surrendered Jan., 1898 Pee Dee........................ Musselfork................... Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct. 19, 1898........................................ United with Westville No. 202, Jan. 16, 1943 Paynesville.................. Paynesville.................. Pike.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1877........................................ Consol. with Clarksville No. 17, May 5, 1917 Harmony..................... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 17, 1917...................................... Consol. with Craftsmen No. 717, March 15, 1997 Jameson...................... Jameson...................... Daviess.................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1877........................................ Consol. with Gallatin No. 106, Feb. 14, 1984 Philadelphia................ Philadelphia................ Marion..................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1877........................................ Consol. with Ewing No. 577, July 11, 1996 Prairie Home.............. Prairie Home............... Cooper...................... Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1881........................................ Consol. with Cooper No. 36, Feb. 23, 1999 Avalon......................... Bedford........................ Livingston................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1882........................................ Consol. with Wheeling No. 434, March 8, 1917 Euclid.......................... Crestwood.................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1918...................................... Consol. with Magnolia No. 626, Aug. 24, 1989 Clearmont................... Clearmont................... Nodaway.................. Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1882........................................ Consol. with Xenia No. 50, May 17, 1979 Van Buren................... Van Buren................... Carter...................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1882........................................ Consol. with Barnesville No. 353, May 13, 2004 Biswell......................... Browning..................... Linn......................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1882........................................ Surrendered June 20, 1925 New Hampton............. New Hampton............. Harrison.................. Missouri........ Oct. 28, 1925........................................ Consol. with Bethany No. 97, Jan. 1, 1994 Chariton...................... Guthridge Mills........... Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct., 1882............................................. Surrendered Marcy, 1899 Senath......................... Senath......................... Dunklin.................... Missouri........ Oct. 22, 1902........................................ Consol. with Hornersville No. 215, Jan. 2, 1989 Exeter.......................... Exeter.......................... Barry........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1882........................................ Arrested March 1901, by C. Wells, G.M. Milford......................... Milford......................... Barton...................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1882........................................ Consol. with Lamar No. 292, Jan. 1, 1970

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Seligman..................... Seligman..................... Barry........................ Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1882........................................ Arrested May 4, 1941, by H. S. Truman, G.M. Oriental....................... Blackburn.................... Saline....................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1883........................................ Consol. with Barbee No. 217, Nov. 21, 1996 Turney......................... Turney......................... Clinton..................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1883........................................ Surrendered Nov., 18, 1895 Crane........................... Crane........................... Stone........................ Missouri........ Oct. 22, 1896........................................ Consol. with Galena No. 515, June 17, 1999 Toltee........................... Mexico......................... ................................. Rep. of Mex... Oct. 11, 1883........................................ Surrendered Jan. 31, 1894 Clifton Heights........... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 10, 1894........................................ Consol. with Meridian No. 2, Jan. 23, 1997 Lockwood..................... Lockwood..................... Dade......................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1893........................................ Consol. with Washington No. 87, May 26, 1987 Gate City..................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1883........................................ Consol. with Temple #299, April 6, 1999 Kidder......................... Kidder.......................... Caldwell................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1884........................................ Consol. with Hamilton No. 224, 1902 Stinson........................ Stinson........................ Lawrence................. Missouri........ Oct. 22, 1902........................................ United with Miller No. 567, Sept. 22, 1948 Spickardsville............. Spickard...................... Grundy..................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1886........................................ Consol. with Trenton No. 111, May 2, 1974 Cunningham............... Sumner........................ Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1884........................................ Consol. with Mendon No. 628, Feb. 14, 1989 Niangua....................... Niangua....................... Webster.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1885........................................ Arrested 1918, by W. A. Clark, G.M. Apollo.......................... Creve Coeur................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 18, 1918...................................... Consol. with Bridgeton No. 80, June 21, 1990 Ritchey........................ Ritchey........................ Newton.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1885........................................ Arrested 1916, by F. R. Jesse, G.M. Peculiar....................... Peculiar....................... Cass......................... Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1916...................................... United with Raymore No. 451, April 12, 1932 Walker......................... Walker......................... Vernon..................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1887........................................ Surrendered Feb. 19, 1898 Bethel.......................... Bethel.......................... Shelby...................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1888........................................ Consol. with Shelbina No. 228, Nov. 6, 1985 Franklin...................... St. Clair....................... Franklin................... Missouri........ Oct. 16, 1889........................................ Arrested July 1904, by W. F. Kuhn, G.M. Jacksonville................ Jacksonville................. Randolph................. Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1904...................................... Consol. with Cairo No. 486, Oct. 1, 2004 Ferguson..................... Ferguson...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 18, 1889........................................ Consol. with Berkeley No. 667, Sept. 11, 1998 Ferguson-Berkeley..... Ferguson...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 11, 1998...................................... Changed name to Masters Lodge #542 Masters....................... Hazelwood................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 16, 2000........................................ Consol. with Bridgeton No. 80, June 7, 2007 Fides............................ Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1890........................................ Consol. with Heroine No. 104, Dec. 1890 Mexico......................... Mexico......................... Audrain.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1890........................................ Consol. with Hebron No. 354, Dec. 25, 1916 Algabil......................... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 19, 1917...................................... Consol. with Algabil Freedom No. 636, April 27, 1996 Prairie Hill.................. Prairie Hill.................. Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1890........................................ Consol. with Salisbury No. 208, Nov. 18, 1919 Orient.......................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Sept. 22, 1920...................................... Consol. with Temple Gate No. 299, June 20, 2000 Southgate.................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1990........................................ Consol. with Orient No. 546, June 26, 1992 Rose Hill...................... Creve Coeur................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1891........................................ Consol. with Polar Star Rose Hill No. 79, June 24, 2005 Calhoun....................... Calhoun....................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1891........................................ Consol. with Windsor No. 29, Oct. 4, 1994 Clarksburg.................. Clarksburg.................. Moniteau................. Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1891........................................ Consol. with California No. 183, Dec. 12, 1978 Foster.......................... Foster.......................... Bates........................ Missouri........ Oct. 15, 1891........................................ Consol. with Butler No. 254, July 1, 2004 Prairie......................... Gilman......................... Harrison.................. Missouri........ Oct. 13, 1892........................................ Consol. with Bethany No. 97, April 24, 1990 Blairstown................... Blairstown................... Henry....................... Missouri........ July 4, 1882......................................... United with Clinton No. 548, March 24, 1944 Moscow........................ Moscow........................ Lincoln..................... Missouri........ Oct. 11, 1892........................................ Consol. with New Salem No. 27 to form Lincoln ..................................... ..................................... ................................. ...................... .............................................................. County No. 682 Clarksdale................... Clarksdale................... DeKalb..................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1893........................................ Consol. with Continental No. 37, July 18, 2006 Nelson......................... Nelson.......................... Saline....................... Missouri........ Oct. 12, 1893........................................ Consol. with Arrow Rock No. 55, April 9, 1983 Deepwater................... Deepwater................... Henry....................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1895........................................ United with Clinton No. 548, April 26, 1940 York............................. Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1895........................................ Consol. with Swope Park No. 617, Aug. 8, 2002 Miller........................... Miller........................... Lawrence................. Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1904...................................... Consol. with Mt. Vernon 99, Dec. 7, 1999 Marlborough............... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Oct. 26, 1927........................................ United with Blue Springs No. 337, July. 5, 2001 Tiff City....................... Tiff City....................... McDonald................ Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1904...................................... Consol. with Anderson No. 621, Oct. 7, 1926 Rutledge...................... Rutledge...................... Scotland................... Missouri........ Sept. 28, 1905...................................... Consol. with Memphis No. 16, Sept. 6, 2004 LaMonte...................... Lamonte...................... Pettis........................ Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1905...................................... Consol. with Sedalia No. 236, March 2, 1990 Ewing.......................... Ewing.......................... Lewis........................ Missouri........ Sept. 27, 1906...................................... Consol. with Monticello No. 58, Dec. 12, 2002 Houston....................... Gant............................. Audrain.................... Missouri........ Sept. 27, 1906...................................... United with Hebron No. 354, April 18, 1944 Illmo............................ Scott City..................... Scott......................... Missouri........ Sept. 27, 1906...................................... Consol. with Harold O. Grauel No. 672, April 18, 1991 Novinger...................... Novinger...................... Adair........................ Missouri........ Sept. 27, 1906...................................... Consol. with Adair No. 366, June 11, 1963 Red Bird...................... Red Bird...................... Gasconade............... Missouri........ Sept. 27, 1905...................................... United with Cuba No. 312, July 1, 1936 Shamrock.................... Auxvasse..................... Callaway.................. Missouri........ Sept. 27, 1906...................................... Surrendered Charter, April 1, 1983

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Duncan........................ Duncan........................ Webster.................... Missouri........ Sept. 26, 1907...................................... Changed to “Grove Spring No. 589,” 1913 Grove Spring............... Grove Spring............... Wright...................... Missouri........ Sept. 26, 1907...................................... United with Joppa No. 411, Dec. 24, 1949 Advance....................... Advance....................... Stoddard.................. Missouri........ Sept. 26, 1907...................................... Consol. with Lakeville No. 489, Aug. 19, 2004 Barnett........................ Barnett........................ Morgan.................... Missouri........ Sept. 26, 1907...................................... Consol. with Ionia No. 381, Nov. 12, 2001 Stoutsville................... Stoutsville................... Monroe..................... Missouri........ Sept. 26, 1907...................................... Arrested Sept. 1920, by J. C. Garrell, G.M. LaRussell.................... LaRussell..................... Jasper...................... Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1921...................................... Consol. with Sarcoxie No. 293, Oct. 19, 1982 Blodgett....................... Blodgett....................... Scott......................... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1907........................................ United with Morley No. 184, Dec. 25, 1944 Cecil............................. Cottonwood Point........ Pemiscot.................. Missouri........ Sept. 30, 1908...................................... Arrested Sept. 1915, by T. W. Cotton, G.M. Cole Camp................... Cole Camp................... Benton..................... Missouri........ Oct. 28, 1926........................................ Consol. with Shawnee No. 653, Dec. 22, 1992 Emmanuel................... Bado............................. Texas........................ Missouri........ Oct. 2, 1913.......................................... Consol. with Texas No. 177, Sept. 5, 1925 Bosworth..................... Bosworth..................... Carroll..................... Missouri........ Sept. 13, 1908...................................... Consol. with Hale City No. 216, March 20, 1995 Elvins.......................... Flat River.................... St. Francois............. Missouri........ Sept. 30, 1908...................................... Consol. with Elvins-Ionic No. 154, May 18, 1987 Morehouse................... Morehouse................... New Madrid............. Missouri........ Sept. 20, 1909...................................... Consol. with Sikeston No. 310, May 19, 1994 Strasburg.................... Strasburg.................... Cass......................... Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1909...................................... United with Jewell No. 480, Dec. 14, 1934 Craig............................ Craig............................ Holt.......................... Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1909...................................... Consol. with Mound City No. 294, Feb. 28, 1989 Victory......................... Pomona........................ Howell...................... Missouri........ Sept. 28, 1910...................................... Consol. with Mt. Zion No. 327, April 16, 1917 Centertown................. Centertown.................. Cole.......................... Missouri........ Sept. 28, 1910...................................... Consol. with Russellville No. 90, April 13, 1973 Wellston...................... Wellston...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 28, 1911...................................... Consol. with Bridgeton No. 80, Sept. 5, 2008 Marion......................... Mercer......................... Mercer...................... Missouri........ Sept. 28, 1911...................................... Arrested 1936, by J. W. Skelly, G.M. Fairview...................... Fairview...................... Newton.................... Missouri........ Sept. 5, 1912........................................ United with Comfort No. 533, Apr. 9, 1932 Maple........................... Neelyville.................... Butler....................... Missouri........ May 29, 1912....................................... Consol. with Poplar Bluff No. 209, Nov. 11, 1930 Wallace Park............... Wallace........................ Buchanan................ Missouri........ Oct. 2, 1913.......................................... Surrendered Charter, June 19, 1937 Mendon....................... Mendon........................ Chariton.................. Missouri........ Oct. 28, 1925........................................ Consol. with Warren No. 74, July 1, 2004 Moundville.................. Moundville.................. Vernon..................... Missouri........ Oct. 2, 1913.......................................... Surrendered May 2, 1925 Tower Grove................ St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Oct. 2, 1913.......................................... Consol. with Meridian No. 2, Oct. 11, 1973 Steele........................... Steele........................... Pemiscot.................. Missouri........ Oct. 1, 1914.......................................... Consol. with Caruthersville No. 461, Dec. 17, 1985 Tuscumbia................... Tuscumbia................... Miller....................... Missouri........ Oct. 1, 1914.......................................... Consol. with Ionia No. 381, Aug. 21, 1923 Weaubleau.................. Weaubleau.................. Hickory.................... Missouri........ Oct. 1, 1914.......................................... Surrendered Sept. 17, 1927 Triangle....................... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1915...................................... Consol. with Clayton 601, July 12, 1990 Jennings...................... Jennings...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1916...................................... Consol. with Ferguson-Berkeley, May 6, 1999 Trinity......................... St. Louis...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1916...................................... Consol. with Keystone-Trinity No. 243, Feb. 17, 1988 Northeast.................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ April 19, 1916...................................... Consol. with Sheffield No. 625, July 28, 1994 Grain Valley................ Grain Valley................ Jackson.................... Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1916...................................... Consol. with Blue Springs No. 337, Sept. 5, 2002 Clarkton...................... Clarkton...................... Dunklin.................... Missouri........ Dec. 15, 1948........................................ Consol. with Kennett No. 68, July 24, 2003 Clever.......................... Clever.......................... Christian................. Missouri........ Sept. 18, 1918...................................... United with Billings No. 379, Feb. 10, 1938 Noel............................. Noel............................. McDonald................ Missouri........ Sept. 22, 1920...................................... Consol. with Anderson No. 621, Dec. 14, 1983 Elmer........................... Elmer........................... Macon...................... Missouri........ Sept. 22, 1920...................................... Forfeited Charter, Dec. 21, 1971 University................... Clayton........................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 22, 1920...................................... Consol. with Clayton No. 601, July 3, 1981 Parma.......................... Parma.......................... New Madrid............. Missouri........ Sept. 22, 1920...................................... Consol. with Malden No. 406, Oct. 11, 1977 Cleveland.................... Cleveland.................... Cass......................... Missouri........ Sept. 22, 1920...................................... Consol. with Grand River No. 276, Nov. 21, 1996 Pilgrim........................ St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1921...................................... Consol. with Webster Groves No. 84, July 15, 1983 Commonwealth*......... St. Louis...................... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1921...................................... Consol. with Missouri No. 1, April 19, 1975 Paul Revere-Progress. Florissant.................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Oct. 5, 1921.......................................... Consol. with Mizpah Mt. Moriah No. 40, May 25, 2000 Purity.......................... Creve Coeur................ St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 21, 1921...................................... Consol. with Webster Groves No. 84, Nov. 26, 1991 Theodore Roosevelt†... University City........... City of St. Louis...... Missouri........ Oct. 17, 1923........................................ Consol. with Aurora No. 267, April 3, 1984 Clarence...................... Clarence...................... Shelby...................... Missouri........ Oct. 22, 1924........................................ Consol. with Censer No. 172, Sept. 14, 1998 Rockhill....................... Kansas City................. Jackson.................... Missouri........ Nov. 12, 2001....................................... Consol. with Heroine No. 104, Nov. 12, 2001 Aldrich......................... Aldrich......................... Polk.......................... Missouri........ Oct. 26, 1927........................................ Surrendered Oct. 16, 1961 Wardell........................ Wardell........................ Pemiscott................. Missouri........ Sept. 2, 1951........................................ Consol. with Odom No. 671, April 7, 1988

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Lilbourn...................... Lilbourn....................... New Madrid............. Missouri........ Sept. 30, 1932...................................... Consol. with New Madrid No. 429, Oct. 10, 1983 Berkely........................ Ferguson...................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 29, 1953...................................... Consol. with Ferguson No. 542, Sept. 11, 1998 Florissant.................... ..................................... ................................. Missouri........ .............................................................. Consol. with Overland-Occidental No. 623 Crestwood................... Crestwood.................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 27, 1961...................................... Consol. with Crestwood-Anchor No. 443, April 23, 1992 Bunker........................ Bunker......................... Reynolds.................. Missouri........ Sept. 30, 1975...................................... Consol. with Hopewell No. 239, Sept. 22, 2007 Viburnam.................... Viburnam.................... Iron.......................... Missouri........ Feb. 1, 1980.......................................... Consol. with Lebanon No. 77, Aug. 5, 2000 Lewis and Clark......... St. John....................... St. Louis.................. Missouri........ Sept. 28, 1987...................................... Consol. with Florissant No. 668, Dec. 11, 1995

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Fielding A. Poe....................................... Florissant.............................................. Alabama.............................Horace Hampton.....................................................Fairfield Thomas K. McGuire, Jr......................... Springfield..............................................Alaska...............................Stanley R. Foulke....................................................— Daniel R. Quesenberry.......................... Raytown................................................. Alberta..............................Douglas A. Sherns...................................................— Robert J. Crede...................................... Jefferson City...................................... Argentina............................Henry Burkhead.....................................................Villa Dominico William H. Chapman............................. Webster Groves..................................... Arizona..............................Jack P. Turner.........................................................Chandler Bruce R. Austin...................................... Charlston..............................................Arkansas.............................Jack Stockburger....................................................Winslow Ronald W. Clark..................................... Savannah.............................................. Armenia..............................................................................................................

Gus O. Nations....................................... St. Louis................................................. Austria..............................Dr. Leo Kandel........................................................Wien, 1, Dorotheergasse 12 K. Roger Pennel..................................... Fairfax...................................................Belgium..............................Bernard Clarinval...................................................Brussels John Hess............................................... Liberty................................................ Brazil-Acre............................................................................................................

Dale C. Motter........................................ Kirksville.......................................... Brazil-Algoss.........................Isaac Samuel De Carval Ho Nacimento................Maceio Frank P. Wilfley, Jr............................... Laddonia........................................ Brazil-Amazonas......................Renan Correa Peixoto.............................................Mansus-AM Thomas H. McCrackin, III..................... St. Louis.............................................Brazil-Bahia..........................Joso Antonio de Souza Filmo..................................Itapetininga Bob L. Detherow..................................... Springfield....................................... Brazil-Brasilia........................Jesus Navaez DaSilva.............................................Brasilia Robert M. Fenlon................................... Mexico................................................Brazil-Ceara..........................Jose Aroujo DeVasconcelos.....................................

Carnell Cutbirth..................................... Galena.........................................Brazil-Espirito Santo...................Ademir Carletti.......................................................

Arlie Hall................................................ Pineville............................................. Brazil-Goias..........................Osman Furtado.......................................................Goiania Larry F. Barriner................................... St. Louis....................................... Brazil-Mato Grosso....................Bartholomeu Augusto de Vasconcellos Dias..........Cuiaba Larry Albright........................................ Webb City...............................Brazil-Mato Grosso do Sul...............Walter Rossi............................................................

Teddie E. Harrison................................. Independence..............................Brazil-Rio de Janeiro...................Ulysses U. Bittencourt............................................Rio de Janeiro Richard Harrison................................... Independence..........................Brazil-Rio Grand do Norte...............Waldisar Queiroga e Silva......................................Natal I. Marion W. Dey.................................... Columbia..................................Brazil-Rio Grande do Sul................Valnyr Goulart Jacques..........................................Rio Grande do Sul Claud F. Stephens.................................. Advance........................................Brazil-Minas Gerais....................Ronaldo Braga.........................................................Belo Horizonte Gary K. Brown....................................... Rich Hill......................................... Brazil-Maranhao......................Joaquim Elids Fiho.................................................

David E. Austin...................................... St. Louis.......................................... Brazil, Orient of........................................................................................................

Dean E. Latimer..................................... Marshall..............................................Brazil-Para...........................Jorge H.S. DeMatos................................................Para W. Marion Luna..................................... Piedmont...........................................Brazil-Parana.........................Arnaldo Mazza, Jr...................................................

Dennis C. McGuire................................. Farmington...................................... Brazil-Paraiba.........................................................................................................

Rex M. Williams..................................... Rogersville................................... Brazil-Pernambuco....................Fernando Pinto de Araujo......................................Recife, Pernambuco Joseph E. Manson.................................. Keytesville......................................... Brazil-Piaui...........................................................................................................

Matthew W. Cobban.............................. Springfield......................................Brazil-Rondonia.......................Cyrillo Lepoldo Carva Lhode Silva Neves.............Porta Velho Gary J. Barron....................................... Kansas City.....................................Brazil-Roraima........................Ivonisio Damasceno................................................Lacerda Robert L. Harder.................................... St. Louis.....................................Brazil-Santa Catarina..................Djalma Ouriques.....................................................Santa Catarina .........................................................................................................................Brazil-Sao Paulo.......................Erasmo Figuerira Chaves.......................................Sao Paulo Joe W. Johnson....................................... St. Louis............................................Brazil-Sergipe.......................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................Brazil-Tocantions.......................................................................................................

Earl K. Dille........................................... Kirkwood........................................ British Columbia......................H. Nordan James A. Noland, Jr.............................. Osage Beach.......................................... Canada..............................John V. Lawer.........................................................Islington, Ontario John W. Wetzel...................................... Louisiana................................................. Chile................................Alfredo E. Bawden..................................................— Robert M. Barrett................................... Kirksville................................................ China...............................J.H. Morre, III.........................................................Taiwan Randall J. Jones..................................... Rogersville............................................ Colorado.............................Charles B. McCulloh...............................................Craig George A. Jursch.................................... Belton........................................ Columbia-Barranguilla..................................................................................................

Laymon A. Allgood................................. Cape Girardeau............................. Columbia-Bogata......................Victor Rojas Aguilar................................................Bogata Harry Gershensen, Jr............................ St. Louis...................................... Columbia-Cartagena...................Carloe Steer Luna...................................................Magangue (Bolivar)

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Freddie Adams....................................... Marshall..............................................Connecticut...........................Carl E. Aspland, Jr............................................................................East Hampton John L. House........................................ Mansfield.............................................Costa Rica............................Augusto Beckford-Bright........................................San José George E. Winslow................................. Capitola, CA............................................ Cuba................................Emilio Soto George..................................................Havanna Richard W. Allgood................................ Cape Girardeau...............................Czech Republic Billy J. Beatty........................................ Brighton................................................D’Andora Walker L. Walker................................... Neosho...................................................Delaware.............................James E. Turner Edward B. McInteer............................... Marshall................................................Denmark.............................Soren Nielson..........................................................Copenhagan Stanton T. Brown................................... Buckner........................................District of Columbia....................Bill F. Greschel........................................................Reston, Virginia Edwin W. Parker.................................... Neosho..........................................Dominican Republic....................Hector B. Penson Lawrence N. Weenick............................ St. Louis.................................................Ecuador P. Vincent Kinkead................................ Farmington.........................................El Salvador...........................Francisco Javier Moreno........................................Santa Ana Ronald D. Miller..................................... Columbia............................................... England.............................The Earl of Eglinton and Winton...........................London Elmer E. Revelle.................................... Ellisville................................................. Finland..............................Olli Miettinen..........................................................Turku John Nations.......................................... St. Louis................................................. Florida..............................Thomas Earl Embree..............................................Casselberry Clay Earl Emerson Thompson.............. Richmond..........................................France (Natl.).........................W.H. Robinson.........................................................Dover William J. Bowser.................................. St. Joseph................................................ Gabon...............................Albert Chavihot.......................................................Libreville D. Robert Downey.................................. St. Louis................................................. Georgia..............................Thomas L. Blanton William Webb Edwards......................... Branson...................................................Greece...............................P. Argyropoulos.......................................................Athens James D. Sutton..................................... Piedmont............................................. Guatemala...........................Thomas V. Contreras..............................................Guatemala City Barney Douglas...................................... Gainesville.................................. Haiti (Grand Orient) Jeffrey O. Nations.................................. St. Louis................................................. Hawaii Leslie E. Denney.................................... St. Louis............................................... Honduras............................Peter Frohmader.....................................................San Pedro Sula ............................................................................................................................... Hungary Albert G. Tindall.................................................................................................... Iceland..............................Arni Kr. Thorsteinsson...........................................Rey Kjavik Dennis L. Hammack................................................................................................Idaho................................Clarence D. Parkhiser............................................Nezperce Frank P. Lesinski, Sr............................. Union......................................................Illinois...............................Charles Bond...........................................................Rushville Marvin Davis.......................................... Bonne Terre............................................. India................................G.R. Shantaram......................................................Bombay Danny Ferguson..................................... Calhoun.....................................................Iran.................................Mohammed Gholi Ghavan Daniel F. Cole......................................... St. Louis................................................. Indiana..............................Richard C. Thistle...................................................Huntington Ronald P. Krueger.................................. St. Louis................................................. Ireland..............................Victor Scott Randall M. Berger.................................. St. Louis...................................................Israel................................Daniel Doran...........................................................Tel-Aviv Frederich M. Woodruff........................... St. Louis.......................................Italy (Grand Orient)....................Mario Martelli.........................................................Ferrara Paul B. Tobias........................................ Chesterfield............................................ Japan...............................Masato Imamura J. Morgan Donelson............................... Princeton................................................ Kansas..............................Clifford D. Knauss..................................................Halstead William J. Hill........................................ Kansas City..........................................Kentucky............................Chris Stout Robert E. Hardester............................... St. Louis............................................... Louisiana............................Murray C. House Vern H. Schneider.................................. St. Louis............................................. Luxembourg..........................Prosper Schroeder...................................................Bonnevoice ................................................................ St. Louis.................................................. Maine...............................Wayne T. Adams Reagan Baird.......................................... New Madrid.........................................Macedonia.............................................................................................................

Richard Smith........................................ St. Louis................................................Manitoba.............................Donald Lee Thomson..............................................Winnipeg Thomas C. Warden................................ Owensville........................................... Maryland............................Walter W. Conway..................................................Baltimore Robert R. Bradshaw............................... Boonville.......................................... Massachusetts........................Alan Haig Jelalian..................................................Boston Hoyt Young............................................. Roach.......................................... Mexico-Benito Juarez..................Tomas Guera...........................................................Torreon, Coahuila Bob E. Gowin.......................................... Independence...................................Mexico-Cosmos........................Antonio Hernandez.................................................Chihuahua, Mexico Ralph P. Bunnell.................................... Kansas City....................................Mexico-El Potosi.......................Alvaro Rodriguez Rodriguez...................................San Luis Potosi, Mexico Donald E. Baker..................................... Branson........................................ Mexico-Nueva Leon....................Benito M. Flores......................................................Monterrey

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Fred S. Livingston.................................. Rogersville............................Mexico-Occidental Mexicana.............Salvador Manuel Floresllmas ...................................................................................................................... Mexico-Tamaulipas....................Amado Abrego V......................................................Reynosa Tamaulipas ................................................................................................................... Mexico-Valle de Mexico.................Lic Valention Rincon...............................................Artes Num. 53, Mexico, D.F. Sheldon H. Snitz.................................... Overland Park, KS............................ Mexico-York..........................Fred W. Von Son.....................................................Mexico, D.F. Edwin L. Smith...................................... Marceline..............................................Michigan.............................Alan Barr J.C. Montgomery, Jr.............................. St. Louis...............................................Minnesota............................Henry R. Van Geest................................................Brainerd Jeffrey D. Lee......................................... Rogersville.......................................... Mississippi...........................Van Aubrey Evans..................................................Clinton Robert D. Jenkins.................................. Kansas City.......................................... Montana.............................Donald W. Schenck.................................................Helena Don D. Adams............................................................................................ Morocco (Kingdom of) William R. Robbins................................ Trenton................................................ Nebraska............................Jerry L. Rittenburg Gail Turner............................................. Brookfield........................................... Netherlands M. Robert Berger.................................... Grandview............................................. Nevada..............................Gerald L. Ogle.........................................................Reno Robert L. Wright.................................... St. Joseph........................................ New Brunswick.......................Earl I. Murrary Sam G. Austin........................................ Cape Girardeau..................... Newfoundland & Labrador...............................................................................................

David H. Lewis....................................... St. Louis..........................................New Hampshire.......................David G. Thompson................................................Hudson Elmer Copeland...................................... Bowling Green....................................New Jersey...........................William J. Brierley..................................................Burlington Brent Motter........................................... Kirksville......................................... New Mexico *1 Rev. Billy R. Potter................................ California.......................................New South Wales......................H.M.A. (Murray) Bell..............................................Chatswood .............................................................................................................................. New York............................Harris Mandel Elvis A. Mooney...................................... Bloomfield..........................................New Zealand..........................E. Bryan Scott.........................................................Wellington Jack N. Matthews.................................. Jefferson City......................................Nicaragua David Eldon Turnbull............................ Troy..................................................North Carolina........................Ray M. Comer..........................................................Raleigh Blair C. Mayford.................................... St. Peters.......................................... North Dakota.........................R. Gail Hodgins.......................................................Sarles Donald E. Scott...................................... Independence......................................Nova Scotia...........................Roy Allister..............................................................Rideout Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr............................ St. Louis................................................. Norway..............................Erik-John Schelbred...............................................Sandefjord Rocky E. Weaver.................................... Buckner.....................................................Ohio.................................Omer D. Barkalow D. Eugene Wisner.................................. Blue Springs........................................Oklahoma............................Fred Lowry..............................................................Tulsa Thomas L. Osborn.................................. Odessa.................................................... Oregon..............................John W. Wood..........................................................Heppner Stanton T. Brown................................... Buckner..................................................Panama Marvin C. Mendenhall........................... Liberty......................................................Peru.................................Miguel Noblecilla Vargus.......................................Lima Norman D. Johnson............................... Carthage....................................... Philippine Islands.....................Raymundo N. Beltran.............................................Manila William H. Wisbrock.............................. St. Louis..............................................Puerto Rico...........................Jose D. Martinez Tom T. Perkins....................................... Rocheport.............................................. Portugal Brent Motter........................................... Kirksville................................... Prince Edward Island..................Albert Edward Lavers............................................Charlottown D. Dean Rowe......................................... Seymour................................................. Quebec..............................Fred Gilman Matthew L. Quesenberry....................... Raytown..............................................Queensland...........................R.E. McNaught........................................................Toogootawah Marvin G. Shull...................................... Kansas city........................................Rhode Island..........................Norman P. Jehan....................................................North Sciutate ............................................................................................................................... Romania Richard L. Thompson............................. Dearborn...........................................Saskatchewan........................John L. Green..........................................................Regina ................................................................................................................................Senegal Jeremy M. Lowery................................. Cape Girardeau...................................... Serbia................................................................................................................

Jon B. Broyles........................................ Ballwin.................................................. Scotland.............................Barry M. Nutley Zelwin Eaton.......................................... Kirksville............................................... Sinaloa Russell Busby......................................... Dexter................................................... Slovenia..............................................................................................................

H. Ray McKenzie.................................... Hallsville..................................................Spain................................Fernando Robaina Gonzalez...................................Barcelona Steven I. Toybes..................................... St. Louis.......................................... South Australia.......................J.W. Johns...............................................................63 Windsor Ave., Woodville Pk, S. Aus. Joseph S. VanDolah............................... Lee’s Summit...................................South Carolina........................Bobby R. Faulkner..................................................Summerville Ronald D. Jones..................................... Chesterfield...................................... South Dakota.........................Joe A. Minyard........................................................Sioux Falls Gordon E. Hopkins................................. St. Joseph........................................... South Africa..........................W.H. Ahrens

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Gordon E. Hopkins, Jr........................... St. Joseph............................................... Sweden..............................Ulf Von Feilitzen.....................................................Solna John W. Mayo......................................... St. Joseph...........................................Swiss Alpina..........................Jean Huguet Elvis Winchester.................................... Union................................................... Tasmania............................R.C. Kearney...........................................................Hobart Glenn E. Means...................................... Blue Springs........................................Tennessee............................Bristol Myers Roberts Frederick A. Troxel, Jr........................... Blue Springs............................................Texas................................Robert Walker.........................................................Port Arthur Terry C. Alexander................................ Milan.............................................. The Netherlands......................A. Th. ten Houten .........................................................................................................................Tojo-West Africa Harold J. Richardson............................. Bonne Terre............................................Turkey Gus O. Nations....................................... St. Louis............................ United Grand Lodge of Germany.........Wolfgang Vogel........................................................Frankfurt am Main Jonce Chidister....................................... Malden...............................Uniter Grand Lodge of Bulgaria...........................................................................................

J. Steve Dodson..................................................................................................... Uruguay David W. Haywood................................. Fenton...................................................... Utah................................Robert K. McKenzie, PGM.....................................Ogden Frank W. Hazelrigg, Jr.......................... Fulton...................................................Venezuela Jimmie Lee Moreland............................ Seneca................................................... Vermont.............................Donald P. Hyde Ronald E. Wood, Jr................................ St. Joseph..................................... Victoria (Australia)....................E. Holst Jimmie D. Lee........................................ Springfield.............................................Virginia..............................Charles W. Thompson.............................................Alexandris James E. Snavely................................... Farmington.........................................Washington..........................Milton R. Benson.....................................................Seattle Donald E. McGuire................................ Farmington................................... Western Australia Walter E. Aytes...................................... Cuba.................................................. West Virginia.........................John E. Hall............................................................Peterstown Larry C. Reynolds.................................. Rogersville........................................... Wisconsin............................Harold R. McDonough Donald H. Roller.................................... Sparta.......................................... Yugoslavia-Regular

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105..................................Kirksville 126.....................................Seaman 171....................................Hartford 210.................................Unionville 237....................................La Plata

35........................................ Mercer 97...................................... Bethany 106.................................... Gallatin 111.....................................Trenton 564.................................Jamesport

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Wayland...........................

Location

RR 1 Box 65, Queen City, MO 63561-9731.......................................................

PO Box 266, Milan, MO 63556-1425.................................................................

16705 State Hwy. 149, Livonia, MO 63551.......................................................

22241 Ponderosa Trail, Unionville, MO 63565.................................................

PO Box 84, La Plata, MO 63549-0084...............................................................

George C. Scurlock.......................

Dan Daniel...................................

Mike A. Walker............................

Larry T. Odom.............................

John L. Eckelberry......................

424 South Ballew, Princeton, MO 64673..........................................................

P. O. Box 315, Pattonsburg, MO 64670.............................................................

311 W Berry St., Gallatin, MO 64640-1097......................................................

415 East 7th Street, Trenton, MO 64683..........................................................

502 N. Grant St., Jamesport, MO 64648...........................................................

FOURTH DISTRICT

Elbert D. Holloway......................

Robert W. Wilson... 431 E 2nd St Donald C. Noland.........................

Chad V. Gatlin.............................

G.E. “Eddie” Mansfield................

THIRD DISTRICT

317 S Adams St., Memphis, MO 63555.............................................................

Route 1 Box 63-A, Rutledge, MO 63563-9605..................................................

RR 1 Box 28, Edina, MO 63537.........................................................................

Po Box 53, Queen City, MO 63561-0053...........................................................

978 North Jefferson, Kahoka, MO 63445..........................................................

RR 2 Box 1-c,Lancaster, MO 63548...................................................................

11662 Suncrest Way, Greentop, MO 63546......................................................

SECOND DISTRICT Ronald G. Gardner.......................

Gary G. Gooch..............................

Terry L. Callahan........................

Jerry L. Rowl&.............................

Rex A. Clark.................................

Melvin R ‘Bud’ Lancaster............

Joseph L. Summers.....................

Address 4042 Hwy 168, Palmyra, MO 63461..................................................................

PO Box 1376, Hannibal, MO 63401...................................................................

PO Box 248, 112 W. Maine, Lewistown, MO 63452-0248...............................

2018 Pleasant St., Hannibal, MO 63401-2670..................................................

PO Box 142, La Belle, MO 63447-0142.............................................................

1008 College, Canton, MO 63435.......................................................................

RR 3 Box 26, Kahoka, MO 63445......................................................................

FIRST DISTRICT

James E. Yarbrough....................

J. R. Latta....................................

Charles L. Arnold........................

Karl E. Kramer............................

Paul A. Harvey.............................

Paul V. Rathbun..........................

Shawn P. Mc Afee........................

Secretary Name

Meeting Days

Chartered

2nd & 4th Sundays, 7:00 p.m.

2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7:30 PM 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

1st & 3rd Mondays 8:00 pm

6/9/1853 5/25/1854 10/16/1879 5/9/1850 10/19/1898

6/22/1866 1/16/1884 10/13/1881 10/17/1889

5/26/1864 5/28/1858 5/30/1857 5/30/1861

1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

5/6/1852 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 5/26/1864 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 P.M. 10/15/1868 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/13/1871 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/13/1871 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. 10/16/1873 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/22/1924

2nd & 4th Thursdays 7:30 pm 4/25/1831 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/14/1839 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 p.m.

10/12/1842 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 5/28/1859 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/11/1888 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1868 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

9/26/1907

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.

3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m.

1st Friday, 7:30 p.m.

2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:00 PM JulAug 4th Thurs 8 PM 349...................................... Pollock Pollock............................. William J. Schnelle...................... 11277 Hwy B, Unionville, MO 63565................................................................ 1st Tuesday 7:30 pm 366.........................................Adair Kirksville......................... Kelley J. Snipes............................ 19341 Orrick Trail, Kirksville, MO 63501........................................................ 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.

540.................................... Winigan Winigan........................... Wayne D. Smith........................... Po Box 5, Winigan, MO 63566-0005.................................................................. 2nd Tuesday

16.....................................Memphis 168.......................................Colony 291........................................ Edina 380............................... Queen City 414...............................Greensburg 427..................................Glenwood 635...................................Greentop

Lodge

Scotland..................

Knox........................ ................................

Schuyler..................

Knox........................

Schuyler..................

Schuyler..................

No.

18...................................... Palmyra 28......................................St Johns 58...................................Monticello 188...................................Hannibal 222.................................... La Belle 287......................................... Craft 588..........................St Francisville

County

Marion....................

Marion....................

Lewis.......................

Marion....................

Lewis.......................

Lewis.......................

Clark.......................

LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS

2009 GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI 203

Meeting Days

SEVENTH DISTRICT

305 S 10th St, Hopkins, MO 64461-9638..........................................................

1260 W Crestview Dr, Maryville, MO 64468-2730...........................................

406 N Broadway Box 215, Fairfax, MO 64446-9512........................................

610 E 14th St, Maryville, MO 64468-1112........................................................

SIXTH DISTRICT Jerry D. Roush.............................

Marlin F. Slagle...........................

Walter E. Bradfield......................

Rick A. Carter..............................

Chartered 10/10/1894 10/17/1878 10/17/1878 5/8/1851 5/30/1860 10/13/1871

1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 p.m.

6/2/1866 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/17/1873 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1874 2nd Monday, 7:30 Dec- Mar, 8:00 Apr- Nov 10/12/1882

3rd Monday, 8:00 p.m.

2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m.

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

10........................................ Agency Agency............................. Thomas M. Perry......................... 140 North Shore Dr., Lake Waukomis, MO 64151........................................... 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 pm 6/1/1866 71................................... Savannah Savannah......................... David R. Ingersoll........................ 310 S. 14th St., Savannah, MO 64485............................................................... 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 p.m.

(8:00 in 6,7,8) 10/28/1844 78.................................... St Joseph St. Joseph........................ Lloyd F. Waller............................ 3424 Nickell Dr, St Joseph, MO 64506-1483.................................................... 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/14/1846 138......................................Lincoln Fillmore........................... Larry E. Carr............................... 8187 County Rd 58, Savannah, MO 64485....................................................... 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 6/2/1866 139...................................... Oregon Forest City....................... David E. Lancey........................... PO Box 524, Oregon, MO 64473-0524............................................................... 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m.

5/31/1855 189................... Charity Zeredatha St. Joseph........................ Loyd L. Salmon............................ 2933 Cook Road, St. Joseph, MO 64506............................................................ Second & Fourth Tuesdays 238.................................. Rushville Rushville.......................... David W. Page.............................. 24155 Park Rd, Rushville, MO 64484-9801...................................................... 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 5/26/1865 269............................. Brotherhood St. Joseph........................ Dennis N. Vogel........................... 1310 Midyett Road, Saint Joseph, MO 64506-2409.......................................... 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/19/1922 376...................................King Hill St. Joseph........................ Kenny Ruff................................... 3122 Mitchell Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64506........................................................ 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30p.m. 10/13/1870 508.......................................Saxton St. Joseph........................ Albert L. Smith............................ 627 N. 25th Street, Apt. 106, St. Joseph, MO 64506-2772............................... 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/12/1882 600........................................ Cosby Cosby............................... Jerry L. Davidson........................ 1605 N. 43rd St., St. Joseph, MO 64506........................................................... 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 9/30/1908

Address 308 S. Main St., PO Box 250, Grant City, MO 64456.......................................

Rt 2 Box 67, Sheridan, MO 64486-8951............................................................

4456 285 Street, Stanberry, MO 64489-8132....................................................

702 E. Highway 136, Albany, MO 64402..........................................................

Po Box 98, Grant City, MO 64456-0098............................................................

409 South 3rd St., King City, MO 64463-9508.................................................

FIFTH DISTRICT

Robert D. Hull..............................

Gary E. James..............................

Archie L. Thomas.........................

Jay L Ruckman............................

Wilbur T. Osborne.......................

Jackson C. Spiking......................

Secretary Name

Buchanan................

Andrew...................

Buchanan................

Andrew...................

Holt.........................

Buchanan................

Buchanan................

Buchanan................

Buchanan................

Buchanan................

Andrew...................

Hopkins...........................

Maryville.........................

Fairfax.............................

Skidmore.........................

Grant City.......................

Sheridan..........................

Stanberry.........................

Albany..............................

Grant City.......................

King City.........................

Location

50...........................................Xenia 470...................................Nodaway 483...................................... Fairfax 511.................................. Skidmore

Lodge

Nodaway.................

Nodaway.................

Atchison..................

Nodaway.................

No.

66.................................. Grant City 88......................................Defiance 109................................. Stanberry 127...................................... Athens 198.................................Allensville 377............................Ancient Craft

County

Worth......................

Worth......................

Gentry.....................

Gentry.....................

Worth......................

Gentry.....................

LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS

204 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2009

89.................................. Friendship 199................................. New Hope 224.................................. Hamilton 232........................................... Polo 334............................ Breckenridge 539........................................ Dawn

38..........................................Callao 82.......................................Jackson 86................................... Brookfield 172.......................................Censer 228....................................Shelbina 481..................................Marceline

Macon......................

Linn.........................

Linn.........................

Macon......................

Shelby.....................

Linn.........................

Lodge

Livingston...............

Lincoln....................

Caldwell..................

Caldwell..................

Caldwell..................

Livingston...............

No.

15.............................. Western Star 37................................ Continental 157................................ North Star 162............................... Whitesville 308...................................... Parrott

County

Daviess...................

DeKalb....................

Atchison..................

Andrew...................

DeKalb....................

Callao...............................

Linneus............................

Brookfield........................

Macon..............................

Shelbina...........................

Marceline.........................

Chillicothe.......................

Elsberry...........................

Hamilton..........................

Polo..................................

Breckenridge...................

Dawn................................

Winston............................

Stewartsville...................

Rock Port.........................

Whitesville.......................

Maysville.........................

Location

819 Polk Street, Chillicothe, MO 64601-1322...................................................

1251 Deer Run Road., Elsberry, MO 63343-4011.............................................

P.O. Box 66, Kidder, MO 64649.........................................................................

8444 NE Old 36, Hamilton, MO 64644..............................................................

9750 Ne Blair Rd, Breckenridge, MO 64625-9785............................................

Po Box 124, Dawn, MO 64638-0124..................................................................

Gerald E. Thomas........................

George T. Teeter..........................

George T. Teeter..........................

Shannon L. Payton......................

Michael L. Dodd...........................

Kenneth E. Jay............................

31249 Flamingo Road, Callao, MO 63534-2816................................................

28603 Katy Dr, Brookfield, MO 64628..............................................................

28603 Katy Dr, Brookfield, MO 64628..............................................................

412 N Rubey St, Macon, MO 63552-1614..........................................................

7659 Highway AA, Shelbina, MO 63468...........................................................

29802 Jasmine Rd, Brookfield, MO 64628........................................................

TENTH DISTRICT

James T. Henley..........................

John G. Amery.............................

Thomas D. Swafford....................

Anthony J. Battaglia...................

G. Raymond Johnston.................

W. Dale Wood...............................

Address P. O. Box 5, 301 State Hwy 13, Coffey, MO 64636-0005..................................

PO Box 194, Stewartsville, MO 64490..............................................................

18889 US Hwy 136, Rock Port, MO 64482........................................................

PO Box 524, Oregon, MO 64473-0524...............................................................

3353 NE Hebron Road, Maysville, MO 64469..................................................

NINTH DISTRICT

James E. Read..............................

Garland W. Ford..........................

Scott Melvin.................................

David E. Lancey...........................

Leslie E. Denny............................

Secretary Name

EIGHTH DISTRICT

LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS Meeting Days

Chartered

1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 6/2/1866 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1846 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 6/2/1866 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/23/1903 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 5/29/1862 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/17/1889

2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. 10/12/1847 2nd Thursday, 7:00 p. m.

5/31/1860 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/19/1867 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/17/1876 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/13/1870 2nd & 4th Mondays, 8:00 p.m. 10/17/1889

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 8:00 p.m. 6/1/1866 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/18/1900 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 5/29/1856 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 5/28/1856 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/12/1869

2009 GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI 205

19................................ Paris Union 48......................................... Fulton 60.......................... New Bloomfield 354......................................Hebron 565....................................Tebbetts 612.....................................Mokane 660.................................... Holliday

30...................................Huntsville 151....................................... Milton 344.....................................Moberly 486......................................... Cairo 527.......................................Higbee 610.........................................Clark

Randolph................

Randolph................

Randolph................

Randolph................

Randolph................

Randolph................

Lodge

Monroe....................

Callaway.................

Callaway.................

Audrain...................

Callaway.................

Callaway.................

Monroe....................

No.

33............................................Ralls 64........................................Monroe 92.............................. Perseverance 136.....................................Phoenix 302................................ Lick Creek 491...................................... V&alia

County

Ralls........................

Monroe....................

Pike.........................

Pike.........................

Ralls........................

Audrain...................

Huntsville........................

Milton..............................

Moberly............................

Cairo................................

Higbee..............................

Clark................................

Paris.................................

Fulton..............................

New Bloomfield...............

Mexico..............................

Tebbetts...........................

Mokane............................

Holliday...........................

Center..............................

Monroe City.....................

Louisiana.........................

Bowling Green.................

Perry................................

V&alia..............................

Location

14172 Highway 15, Paris, MO 65275-9566.......................................................

6324 Cedar Oaks, Fulton, MO 65251................................................................

821 S Summit Dr, Holts Summit, MO 65043-1454..........................................

909 Concordia St, Mexico, MO 65265-1119.......................................................

5418 State Hwy 94, Tebbetts, MO 65080..........................................................

4394 Twin Oaks, Fulton, MO 65251..................................................................

20942 Route J, Paris, MO 65275.......................................................................

Kenneth E. Redding....................

Thomas J. Marshall.....................

Philip S. Mathis...........................

Joel C. Ridgway...........................

Mark E. Nichols...........................

James H. Patton..........................

P. O. Box 391, Moberly, MO 65270....................................................................

902 Gilman St., Moberly, MO 65270.................................................................

1250 E Mc Kinsey St, Moberly, MO 65270-2084..............................................

PO Box 65, 311 Main St., Cairo, MO 65239-0065.............................................

625 Gilman Rd., Moberly, MO 65270-1739.......................................................

6363 Hwy P, Clark, MO 65243..........................................................................

THIRTEENTH DISTRICT

Edward R. Torreyson...................

John R. Douglas...........................

James E. Trammell......................

Jared A. Price...............................

Ralph M. Davis............................

Gregory A. Dyer...........................

Ronald K. Landon........................

Address 55382 HWY HH, Hannibal, MO 63401-9632....................................................

1118 County Rd. 216, Hunnewell, MO 63443...................................................

1114 Georgia St., Louisiana, MO 63353............................................................

17516 Hwy F, Bowling Green, MO 63334.........................................................

218 E Vine St, Mexico, MO 65265-3260............................................................

45339 Audrain. Road 548, V&alia, MO 63382..................................................

TWELFTH DISTRICT

Cloyd G. Jackson..........................

Glen D. Wilson.............................

Dean N. Thomas..........................

Martin Hanley.............................

Kenneth R. Brundege..................

Rennie L. Davis............................

Secretary Name

ELEVENTH DISTRICT

LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS Meeting Days

Chartered

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/8/1840 2nd & 4th Fridays, 7:30 p.m. 6/11/1855 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/31/1870 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1874 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1885 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 9/28/1910

1st & 3rd Mondays 3/1/1835 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/19/1842 1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 p.m.

5/25/1854 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/13/1870 3rd Monday, 7:30p.m.

10/22/1902 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

9/28/1911 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 10/17/1923

2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 6/9/1853 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 p.m. 6/3/1866 1st & 2ndTuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/12/1847 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 5/9/1859 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1868 3rd Tuesday 7:30 P. M. 10/12/1876

206 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2009

57................................... Richmond 223............................................Ray 364.............................. Higginsville 444............................................Ada 476..............................Mount Hope

30...................................Huntsville 31........................................ Liberty 62.......................................... Vincil 113.................................Plattsburg 193.................................. Angerona 207...........................................Clay 311.................................... Kearney 393................................... Bee Hive 397....................................... Gower 438..............................Temperance

13..................................Rising Sun 53........................................Weston 120................................... Compass 339..................................... Fidelity 355..................................... Adelphi 504................................ Platte City

Ray..........................

Ray..........................

Lafayette................. ................................

Lafayette.................

Randolph................

Clay.........................

Clinton....................

Clinton....................

Clay.........................

Clay.........................

Clay.........................

Ray..........................

Clinton....................

Clay.........................

Clinton....................

Platte......................

Platte......................

Platte......................

Platte......................

Platte......................

Platte......................

601 N. College, Richmond, MO 64085...............................................................

35085 W 73rd St, Orrick, MO 64077.................................................................

100 W 10th St, Higginsville, MO 64037-9595...................................................

325 Floyd Rd, Orrick, MO 64077.......................................................................

103 E College St, Odessa, MO 64076-1521.......................................................

Jack C. DeSelms..........................

Leonard L. Cook...........................

Robert L. Fry................................

George H. Lovett..........................

Curtis R. Wilson...........................

Larry D. Davis.............................

1630 NE 48th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64118...............................................

2221 Ottawa St, Leavenworth, KS 66048-1136................................................

301 NW 67th Terrace, Gladstone, MO 64118...................................................

213 Almond St, Platte City, MO 64079-9651....................................................

5758 SW Maple Ridge, Trimble, MO 64492-8119.............................................

1000 Mary Kay Lane, Platte City, MO 64079...................................................

SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT

P. O. Box 391, Moberly, MO 65270....................................................................

186 Jackson Ave, Liberty, MO 64068-2707.......................................................

P. O. Box 66, Kidder, MO 64649........................................................................

207 Truman Rd, Plattsburg, MO 64477-1531...................................................

8130 Southpoint Dr, Camden, MO 64017-9711................................................

PO Box 185, Excelsior Springs, MO 64027.......................................................

Po Box 495, Kearney, MO 64060-0495..............................................................

20405 Tri County Line Road, Lawson, MO 64062............................................

P.O. Box 406, Gower, MO 64454........................................................................

7005 N. Montgall Ct., Gladstone, MO 64119-1198...........................................

Meeting Days

Chartered

10/20/1845 6/4/1855 10/19/1867 10/12/1893 10/19/1867

10/17/1842 10/11/1842 6/2/1866 6/2/1866

3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m.

10/12/1842 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 9/21/1921 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m. 10/14/1880 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/16/1872 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1873

2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:30 p.m.

2nd Thurs., 7:30 p.m.

2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Dark Jul-Aug 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

1st Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

1st Monday, 7:30 p.m.

1st Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m.

5/6/1852 10/11/1842 5/20/1850 10/13/1870 10/13/1870 10/12/1881

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI

Kansas City.....................

Weston.............................

Parkville..........................

Farley...............................

Edgerton..........................

Parkville..........................

Kenneth E. Redding....................

Ronald L. Elliott..........................

David E. Dobbins.........................

Richard M. Willdermood.............

F. Wayne Dugan..........................

Mark T. Harmon..........................

Patrick A. Mc Guire.....................

R. Wayne Briant..........................

Gower Lodge No. 397..................

Franklin Lukenbill.....................

SIXTEENTH DISTRICT

James D. Carter...........................

Gary G. Foote...............................

John O. Beale...............................

Kenneth W. Mc Afee....................

Robert M. Keyserling...................

Address

2004 Cypress St, Higginsville, MO 64037.........................................................

1011 Mar Dr, Marshall, MO 65340-2434..........................................................

12127 CR 355, Hale, MO 64643.........................................................................

906 S Locust St, Sweet Springs, MO 65351......................................................

FIFTEENTH DISTRICT

Robert L. Hayes...........................

Roland O. Wood...........................

Harold R. Shatto..........................

Francis L. Vaught........................

Larry E. Potter.............................

Kenneth R. Osborn......................

Gary E. Zumalt............................

August L. Bottom.........................

Joseph E. Manson........................

23471 CR 341, Bosworth, MO 64623.................................................................

22264 Highway D, Marshall, MO 65340-4753..................................................

107 West Walnut, Waverly, MO 64096-9737....................................................

627 Industrial Blvd, Slater, MO 65349-1653....................................................

Po Box 113, Keytesville, MO 65261-0113..........................................................

FOURTEENTH DISTRICT Secretary Name

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/8/1840 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/9/1840 1st & 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m.

10/19/1867 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

5/9/1850 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 8:00 p.m. 5/28/1859 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 5/30/1861 2nd & 4th Thursdays 7:30 PM 9/27/05 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/13/1871 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/16/1872 1st @ 3rd Wed Sep-Jun 3rd Wed Jul & Aug 10/16/1872 506.....................................Lathrop Lathrop............................ Gregory E. Golden....................... 400 N. 33 Highway, Holt, MO 64048................................................................. 1st Tues. & 3rd Mon., 7:00 p.m. 10/12/1882

Huntsville........................

Liberty.............................

Cameron..........................

Plattsburg........................

Missouri City...................

Excelsior Springs............

Kearney...........................

Lawson.............................

Gower...............................

Smithville........................

Richmond.........................

Camden............................

Higginsville.....................

Orrick...............................

Odessa.............................

Lexington.........................

Marshall..........................

Hale..................................

Sweet Springs..................

Location

149................................. Lexington 205................................. Trilumina 216.................................. Hale City 217...................................... Barbee

Lodge

Carrollton........................

Arrow Rock......................

Waverly............................

Slater...............................

Keytesville.......................

No.

52........................................Wak&a 55.................................Arrow Rock 61...................................... Waverly 63..................................Cambridge 74........................................Warren

County

Carroll.....................

Saline......................

Lafayette.................

Saline......................

Chariton..................

Lafayette.................

Saline......................

Carroll.....................

Saline......................

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2009 207

County

Lodge

Location

EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT Secretary Name

Address

Meeting Days

Chartered

76............................. Independence 263.....................................Summit 305.........................Cecile Daylight 324................................ Mc Donald 337.............................Blue Springs 391....................................Raytown 392.................................. Christian 501.................................... Buckner 614........................ Mt Washington 618................................... Gr&view

54...........................................Index 147.......................................... Cass 276.................................Gr& River 450....................................... Belton 480.........................................Jewel 633....................................... Archie

Cass.........................

Cass.........................

Cass.........................

Cass.........................

Cass.........................

Cass.........................

Garden City.....................

Harrisonville...................

Freeman..........................

Belton...............................

Pleasant Hill...................

Archie...............................

Independence..................

Lee’s Summit...................

Independence..................

Independence..................

Blue Springs....................

Raytown...........................

Oak Grove........................

Buckner...........................

Independence..................

Gr&view..........................

1719 S Pearl St, Independence, MO 64055-1433..............................................

302 NW Shagbark, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064...................................................

8229 NW Barrybrooke Ct, Kansas City, MO 64151-1086................................

1403 E Parker Ave, Independence, MO 64050-3118........................................

401 SW 21st Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015-4027.........................................

608 Twilight Dr., Raymore, MO 64083-8811....................................................

12417 S. Al Gossett Road, Lone Jack, MO 64070.............................................

125 Groom Ave., Liberty, MO 64068.................................................................

215 South Hunter, Independence, MO 64050-4039..........................................

1521 W. 27th Terr., Independence, MO 64052.................................................

Jack R. Brown..............................

Robert L. Drury............................

Jon H. Seabaugh..........................

Richard C. Middleton..................

James W. Williams......................

David E. Reiman..........................

211 State Route F, Apt. F-2, Garden City, MO 64747......................................

26111 S Freedom Rd, Harrisonville, MO 64701...............................................

1905 East 281st Street, Cleveland, MO 64734-8971........................................

301 Pacific Dr, Belton, MO 64012-2931............................................................

18608 E Hubach Hill Rd, Pleasant Hill, MO 64080-8596................................

Rt. 2 Box 272, Adrian, MO 64720-9565............................................................

TWENTIETH DISTRICT

Ronald M. Hickey........................

Robert W. Spence.........................

Thomas L. Coleman.....................

Kenneth M. Fitzgerel...................

William E. Broggi........................

Chris T. Harrelson.......................

James E. Leath............................

John W. Hess...............................

C. Keith Wilkinson......................

Timothy T. Holmes......................

NINETEENTH DISTRICT

4th Monday 7:30 p.m.

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m.

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.

2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 8:00 p.m.

10/16/1884 10/17/1867 10/15/1868 10/16/1872 10/17/1878 10/1/1914

2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/14/1846 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1868 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. 10/17/1923 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/12/1869 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/13/1887 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/13/1871 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/13/1871 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/11/1877 2nd & 4th Fridays, 7:30 p.m. 9/28/1911 1st & 3rd Thursdays,7:30 p.m. 9/28/1911

219............................... Albert Pike Kansas City..................... Teddie E. Harrison...................... 16421 Crackerneck Rd, Independence, MO 64055-2942.................................. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7:00 pm 10/17/1895 220..............................Kansas City Kansas City..................... Erik G. Holland............................ 8720 N. Arcola, Kansas City, MO 64153........................................................... 2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m.

July&Aug may be cancel by WM 5/30/1861 299.............................Temple Gate Kansas City..................... Lyman I. Ridgeway...................... 708 Glendale Rd, Liberty, MO 64068-2818....................................................... 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1868 446.....................................Ivanhoe Kansas City..................... Richard E. Graff........................... 17800 Bolger Rd, Unit 409-B, Independence, MO 64055-6775........................ 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30p.m. 10/17/1901 617.............................. Swope Park Kansas City..................... Kenneth D. Best........................... 8830 Everett, Kansas City, MO 64138.............................................................. 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 9/28/1911 625....................................Sheffield Kansas City..................... Hugh E. Shubert.......................... 3225 NE 47th Street, Kansas City, MO 64117................................................. 2nd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

9/25/1912 630..................................East Gate Kansas City..................... Forrest G. Lowe........................... 8412 E 49th St, Kansas City, MO 64129-2104................................................. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/2/1913 656............................Country Club Kansas City..................... David E. Miller............................. 8863 East 52nd Terr Raytown, MO 64133-2105............................................... 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. dark Jul & Aug 9/21/1921 659........................................ Alpha N. Kansas City................ William R. Perry.......................... 1539 Swift, North Kansas City, MO 64116-3810.............................................. 2nd & 4th Mondays, 2nd Mon only in Jn, Jl, Ag 9/21/1921

No.

Jackson...................

Jackson...................

Jackson...................

Jackson...................

Jackson...................

Jackson...................

Jackson...................

Jackson...................

Jackson...................

Jackson...................

Jackson...................

Jackson...................

Jackson...................

Jackson...................

Jackson...................

Jackson...................

Jackson................... ...................Jackson

Clay.........................

LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS

208 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2009

County

Cole.........................

Cole.........................

Moniteau.................

Osage......................

Cole.........................

Morgan....................

Osage......................

Fayette....................

Cooper.....................

Boone......................

Boone......................

Boone......................

Boone......................

Boone......................

Cooper..................... ................................

Henry......................

Platte......................

Pettis.......................

Johnson...................

Johnson...................

Johnson...................

Pettis.......................

Johnson...................

Henry......................

Dana E. De Weese.......................

C. Lowell Flessa...........................

George R. Shelley.........................

Steven D. Duncan........................

Meeting Days 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.

1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

2nd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. dark July & Aug. 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

3rd Tuesday 7:00 p.m.

3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Chartered

5/26/1865 10/15/1868 10/15/1868 10/15/1868 10/16/1879 10/15/1890

6/2/1866 10/19/1867 5/24/1864

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 2/22/1999 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/9/1841 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 p.m.

10/19/1867 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/19/1867 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m.

Dark July & Augus 5/28/1859 6150 Breezewood Dr, Columbia, MO 65202...................................................... 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.

10/17/1878 1904 N Southeast Trls Dr, Columbia, MO 65202............................................. 2nd Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

10/17/1873 11999 Hwy F, Bunceton, MO 65237.................................................................. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/16/1872 4009 Beach Pointe Dr., Columbia, MO 65203-6726.........................................

PO Box 290, Fayette, MO 65248-0290..............................................................

305 Weyl& Drive, Boonville, MO 65233............................................................

116 Adams St., Centralia, MO 65240-1402.......................................................

2801 West Henley Drive, Columbia, MO 65202-2659......................................

2121 East Route M, Hartsburg, MO 65039.......................................................

1100 Jobe Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65101-3636.................................................

5316 Smith St, Russellville, MO 65074-9405....................................................

202 Linda Ln, California, MO 65018-1169........................................................

909 Bannister Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109-5703..........................................

TWENTH-THIRD DISTRICT

Richard A. Schulz........................

Justin R. Wooden.........................

Donald W. Felten.........................

James D. Schepers.......................

Robert H. Bray.............................

Billie R. Sullivan..........................

Daren A. Clark.............................

James G. Wade............................

Bruce E. Martin...........................

Address

1455 NW 700 Rd., Holden, MO 64040...............................................................

137 SE 125 Rd, Warrensburg, MO 64093-7707................................................

27052 Camp Branch Rd, Sedalia, MO 65301....................................................

614 E McPherson, Knob Noster, MO 65336......................................................

48 SW 450 Road, Clinton, MO 64735................................................................

TWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT

Bobby Delane Smith....................

Michael E. Sutton........................

Kenneth J. Wasson......................

Larry C. Fox.................................

Carl R. Barker..............................

Larry L. Storer.............................

Carl E. Riddle...............................

Robert D. Weikal..........................

John T. Cecilia.............................

203 Highl& Dr, Windsor, MO 65360.................................................................

Po Box 116, Platte City, MO 64079-0116..........................................................

420 S Gr& Ave, Sedalia, MO 65301...................................................................

932 Ridge Dr, Warrensburg, MO 64093............................................................

TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT Secretary Name

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 11/15/1841 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

10/11/1888 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/19/1898 4th Fri, 7:30 p.m., except 3rd Fri. in Nov. & Dec. 5/28/1859 211..............................Hickory Hill Eugene............................. James A. Clark............................. 609 Versailles Ave, Tuscumbia, MO 65082....................................................... 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

10/19/1867 320..................................Versailles Versailles......................... Orville H. Patten.......................... P. O. Box 341, Versailles, MO 65084................................................................. 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/18/1923 326.......................................... Linn Linn.................................. Norman W. Zweifel...................... 75 Huesgen Lane, Bonnots Mill, MO 65016-2362............................................ 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., CST 8 p. m .CDT 10/19/1898

Jefferson City..................

Russellville......................

California.........................

Chamois...........................

Hallsville.........................

Harrisburg.......................

Bunceton.......................... .........................................

336.................................. Hallsville 356...................Ancient Landmark 456..................................... Wallace 602....................................... Acacia

43..................................... Jefferson 90.................................Russellville 183................................. California 185....................................Chamois

Fayette.............................

Boonville..........................

Centralia..........................

Columbia.........................

Ashland............................

4........................... Fayette-Howard 36.........................................Cooper 59.................................... Centralia 114.................................... Twilight 156.................................... Ashland

Holden.............................

Warrensburg...................

Sedalia.............................

Leeton..............................

Clinton.............................

262...................................... Holden 265................................ Corinthian 272..................................... Granite 274.............................. Cold Spring 548......................................Clinton

Location

Windsor...........................

Camden Point..................

Sedalia.............................

Knob Noster....................

Lodge

29...................................... Windsor 169.......................... Camden Point 236......................................Sedalia 245............................. Knob Noster

No.

LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS

2009 GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI 209

Wright City......................

Silex.................................

Montgomery City............

Jonesburg........................

Olney................................

Mckittrick........................

Warrenton.......................

566 Dietrich Rd, Foristell, MO 63348-3204......................................................

1119 Morning Star Ln, Saint Peters, MO 63376-5215.....................................

P.O. Box 291, Montgomery City, MO 63361.....................................................

116 Hwy F, High Hill, MO 63350-9740.............................................................

PO Box 67, Olney, MO 63370-0067..................................................................

103 N 2nd, Marthasville, MO 63357.................................................................

1024 Arlington Ct., Warrenton, MO 63383.......................................................

TWENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT

Conley E. De Priest......................

Ralph E. Gholson.........................

Thomas L. Cahall.........................

Phillip W. Engel...........................

William W. Haines.......................

David G. Bezold...........................

Charles L. Colburn......................

TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT

196 Creek Bottom Rd, Labadie, MO 63015.......................................................

1752 Hwy N, Pacific, MO 63069........................................................................

1925 Highway K, Saint Clair, MO 63077..........................................................

6546 Highway Y, Gerald, MO 63037-1404........................................................

Po Box 168, Owensville, MO 65066...................................................................

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 5/8/1852 4th Friday, 7:30 p.m.

10/21/1897 2nd & 4th Mondays, 8:00 p.m. 1/12/1920 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m.

10/12/1893 1st Friday, 7:30 p.m.

10/15/1874 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

10/12/1876 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. 9/19/1917

10/19/1923 10/13/1870 10/13/1887 9/28/1905 9/26/1907 9/25/1912

34.............................................Troy Troy.................................. R. Bruce Hubbard........................ 1220 S. 3rd Street, Troy, MO 63379-2704......................................................... 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/7/1841 46.................................. Wentzville Wentzville........................ Christopher J. Newbold............... 1601 Prospector Trail, Wentzville, MO 63385.................................................. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. 6/2/1866 179..................... Pride of the West St. Charles....................... Frank H. Davis............................ 125 Braewood Circle, St Charles, MO 63301.................................................... 2nd Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.

Except Jul. & Aug. 5/28/1858 241................................St. Charles St. Charles....................... Rickey L. Uebinger...................... 203 St. Leo Dr., O’Fallon, MO 63366-1646....................................................... 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 PM 260..........................Mechanicsville Defiance........................... Steven L. Phillips......................... 621 Glenco Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301-4822............................................... 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1868 682.........................Lincoln County Winfield........................... Gerald E. Ashwill......................... 57 Cherokee Ln, Winfield, MO 63389-9679...................................................... 1st & 3rd Fridays, 7:00 p.m.

Chartered 5/28/1866 5/10/1850 10/23/1903 10/15/1868

Lincoln....................

St Charles............... ................................

St. Charles..............

St Charles...............

Lincoln....................

Meeting Days 1st & 3rd Fridays, 7:30 p.m.

4th Thrsday, 7:30 p.m.

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 PM 2nd & 4thTuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

1st & 3rd Mondays 7:30 pm/ Dark July&August 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.

2nd & 4th Thursday 7:30 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

2nd & 4th Fridays, 7:30 p.m.

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

11.............................. Pauldingville 75............................................ Silex 246............................. Montgomery 457................................. Jonesburg 473.................................... Nineveh 492..................................... Daggett 609................................ Warrenton

Address

Warren....................

Silex........................

Montgomery...........

Montgomery...........

Lincoln....................

Montgomery...........

Warren....................

Richard L. Weible........................

Robert L. S&ers...........................

Edward C. Burton........................

Clarence A. Barrows....................

John A. Kreter.............................

George H. Dodson........................

Richard B. Requarth....................

Matthew C. Rudolph....................

John L. Erfurdt............................

John E. Cerny..............................

135 Elm St, Sullivan, MO 63080-1511..............................................................

PO Box 552, Hermann, MO 65041-0552...........................................................

68 Kennedy St., Apt. 1, Union, MO 63084........................................................

3320 Hwy A., Washington, MO 63090...............................................................

2932 Highway FF, Eureka, MO 63025-3401.....................................................

TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT Secretary Name

Robertsville.....................

Pacific...............................

St. Clair...........................

Union...............................

Owensville.......................

Location

363.................................. Fraternal 534.................................. Columbia 575....................................... Easter 593........................................ Union 624................................Owensville

Lodge

Sullivan...........................

Hermann.........................

Gray Summit...................

Washington.....................

Eureka.............................

No.

69...................................... Sullivan 123.................................. Hermann 173............................Gray Summit 251..........................................Hope 313...................................Meramec

County

Franklin..................

Gasconade...............

Franklin..................

Franklin..................

St. Louis..................

Franklin..................

Franklin..................

Franklin..................

Franklin..................

Gasconade...............

LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS

210 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2009

1.........................St Louis Missouri 27.......................Spirit of St. Louis 45................................. Bonhomme 79...................Polar Star Rose Hill 84..........................Webster Groves 484.................................. Kirkwood 601..................................... Clayton 616................................ Brentwood 629...............................Valley Park 642.................. Benjamin Franklin 684.........................................Noble

2.......................................Meridian 9..................... George Washington 95............................. King Solomon 281...................................... Fenton 443....................Crestwood-Anchor 455................... Gardenville-Cache 460..................................Lambskin 626.......................Magnolia-Euclid 636...................... Algabil-Freedom 673.......................................Arnold 717.................................Craftsmen

12.............................................Tyro 119..................................... De Soto 131........................................ Potosi 143.................................... Irondale 164.................................... Joachim 256.................................. Shekinah 338............................Herculaneum 535..................................Blackwell 632................................... Belgrade

St Louis...................

St. Louis..................

St. Louis..................

St Louis...................

St Louis...................

St. Louis..................

St Louis...................

St Louis...................

St Louis...................

St Louis...................

St Louis...................

Washington............

Jefferson.................

Washington............

Irondale..................

Jefferson.................

Jefferson.................

Jefferson.................

St Francois.............

Washington............

Lodge

St Louis...................

St Louis...................

St Louis...................

St Louis...................

St Louis...................

St Louis...................

St Louis...................

St Louis...................

St Louis...................

St Louis...................

St. Louis..................

No.

3.......................................... Beacon 25..................................... Naphtali 40....................Mizpah Mt. Moriah 80....................................Bridgeton 360...................................... Tuscan 576............................ Olive Branch 623................... Overl&-Occidental 668................................. Florissant

County

St Louis...................

St Louis...................

St Louis...................

St. Louis..................

St Louis...................

St. Louis..................

St Louis...................

St Louis...................

Caledonia.........................

De Soto.............................

Potosi...............................

Irondale...........................

Hillsboro..........................

Crystal City.....................

Herculaneum...................

De Soto.............................

Caledonia.........................

St. Louis...........................

St. Louis...........................

St. Louis...........................

Fenton..............................

Crestwood........................

St. Louis...........................

Webster Groves...............

Crestwood........................

Mehlville..........................

Mehlville..........................

St Louis............................

Creve Coeur.....................

Webster Groves...............

Ballwin............................ .........................................

Webster Groves...............

Kirkwood.........................

Clayton............................

Clayton............................

Valley Park......................

Creve Coeur.....................

Creve Coeur.....................

Hazelwood.......................

St. Louis...........................

Florissant........................

St. Louis...........................

St. Louis...........................

St. Louis...........................

Overl&.............................

Hazelwood.......................

Location

3025 Silver Bow Ct., St. Louis, MO 63129-5221...............................................

7410 Alabama, St Louis, MO 63111..................................................................

5214 Grace Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63116-4128.................................................

35 Worthy Ct, Fenton, MO 63026-2751............................................................

150 Oakwood Ln, O’ Fallon, MO 63366-1433....................................................

560 Magoffin Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63129-3743................................................

4562 Newport Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116-2410................................................

1509 Atlantic Crossing Dr., Fenton, MO 63026-6921......................................

101 E Donaldson Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63129-3843..........................................

3354 Boca Raton Dr, Arnold, MO 63010-4019..................................................

3002 Arrowhead Point Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63129-5240.................................

Gerald A. Bush.............................

Lester M. Fielder.........................

John T. Becker.............................

Stanley D. Hoff.............................

Patrick Mc Mullen.......................

Martin W. Wynn..........................

A. Elmo Blum...............................

James C. Ketcherside..................

Ronald Pierce...............................

16892 S. State Hwy. 21, Potosi, MO 63664.......................................................

103 Margies Way, De Soto, MO 63020-3825.....................................................

13866 Kingston Rd., Blackwell, MO 63626.......................................................

5962 Spruce St, Park Hills, MO 63601..............................................................

12527 Keldan Rd., De Soto, MO 63020.............................................................

P. O. Box 153, Festus, MO 63028......................................................................

P.O. Box 155, Herculaneum, MO 63048............................................................

3624 Brittney Lane, De Soto, MO 63020...........................................................

11724 St. Hwy. BB, Caledonia, MO 63631........................................................

TWENTH-EIGHTH DISTRICT

David L. Jacobi............................

Ronald G. Fults............................

Ashley H. Underwood..................

Jeffrey L. Howard........................

Dallas J. Nichols..........................

Dwight E. Wyatt..........................

Walter S. Sawicki........................

Earl L. Freiermuth......................

Dennis E. Fetter..........................

Raymond J. Schuchardt..............

John T. Litzau..............................

DISTRICT 27C

20 Forest Crest Dr., Chesterfield, MO 63017....................................................

4330 Sinnwell Drive, St Louis, MO 63123-6829...............................................

4108 Forder Valley Dr., St. Louis, MO 63129-1957..........................................

32 Weldon Springs Heights, St. Charles, MO 63304-5623...............................

1335 Greenmar Dr, Fenton, MO 63026-3350....................................................

139 Manlyn Drive, St. Louis, MO 63122-2833..................................................

465 Oak Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63119-2234......................................................

2 Kentucky Blue Ridge Ct, Saint Charles, MO 63303......................................

61 Hillcrest Blvd, Winchester, MO 63021-5255................................................

1702 Shallowbrook Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146-4727...........................................

8640 Green Springs Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63123-1101.....................................

DISTRICT 27B Russell L. Wertz...........................

Floyd G. Ward..............................

William D. Shermer.....................

Thomas O. Gooch.........................

David W. Haywood......................

Jack D. Heidbreder......................

Emory J. Hampel.........................

Albert L. Howe.............................

Bob G. Dillon................................

Rick Oloteo...................................

Charles F. Wiegert.......................

Address 2525 Greenberry Dr., Florissant, MO 63033-6535...........................................

765 Venneman Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63122-3249...........................................

475 Durwood, Florissant, MO 63033.................................................................

6 Drummond Dr, Ferguson, MO 63135-1520....................................................

1625 Summer Run Dr, Unit 12, Florissant, MO 63033-6455..........................

4562 Newport Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116-2410................................................

11715 Larimore Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63138-2920...........................................

568 Prentice Dr, Saint Peters, MO 63376-4547................................................

DISTRICT 27A

Francis J. Buchholz.....................

Jesse J. Jannusch........................

Gary D. Hatchard........................

Garold D. Fritchey.......................

H.G. Jerry Surkamp....................

Walter S. Sawicki........................

Ronald R. Angel...........................

Don L. Taylor...............................

Secretary Name

LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS Meeting Days

Chartered

Sat. before 1st full moon, 7:30 p.m. 4/7/1825 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/19/1867 2nd Mondays, 7:00 p.m.

5/28/1851 1st & 3rd Saturday 5/26/1864 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 5/31/1856 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 7:30 pm 10/15/1868 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/19/1922 2nd Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

10/13/1887 3rd Saturday, 7:30 p. m.

10/1/1914

2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 5/6/1852 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 5/10/1849 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 7:30 PM 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1868 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30p.m. 4/23/1992 2nd & 4th Thursdays/7:30 PM 4/22/1999 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 10/16/1872 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 8/24/1989 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 4/27/96 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 9/27/1971 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 3/15/1997

1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/18/1816 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 6/16/1999 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/9/1841 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30pm 10/14/1846 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 10/21/1897 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1874 1st & 2nd Thursdays,7:30 p.m. 9/30/1908 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. 9/28/1949 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/2/1913 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 9/21/1916 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 PM 9/28/2004

2nd & 4th Thursdays 5/10/1849 3rd Thurs. of each month, 7:30pm 10/14/1839 1st & 3rd Tuesday , 7:30 p.m. 10/17/95 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/14/1846 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 10/13/1870 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 10:00 A. M. 9/27/1906 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 2/22/1990 2nd &4th Fridays 7:00 PM 9/30/1959

2009 GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI 211

83....................................... Laclede 152............................... Linn Creek 346.................................. Arlington 375.............................. Waynesville 385................................... Richland 410........................................ Iberia 433.............................Macks Creek 528.....................................Conway

273..................................... St Clair 279............................ Hogles Creek 288................................ Hermitage 342........................................ Circle 403................................Lowry City 653................................... Shawnee

141...............................Amsterdam 254........................................Butler 368............................ Crescent Hill 412........................... Appleton City

87................................ Washington 187.....................................Hermon 283....................................Stockton 292....................................... Lamar 303........................................ Osage 315.................................Jerusalem 371.....................................Sheldon 448................................ Schell City 482...............................Clintonville 490................................Montevallo 495.........................................Unity 605...................................... Walker

Laclede....................

Camden...................

Pulaski....................

Pulaski....................

Pulaski....................

Miller......................

Camden...................

Laclede....................

St Clair...................

Hickory...................

Hickory...................

St Clair...................

St Clair...................

Benton.....................

Bates.......................

Bates.......................

Bates.......................

St Clair...................

Dade........................

Barton.....................

Cedar......................

Barton.....................

Vernon....................

Cedar......................

Vernon....................

Vernon....................

Cedar......................

Vernon....................

Vernon....................

Vernon....................

Lodge

Address

4754 State Rd T, Stoutland, MO 65567.............................................................

73 Rustic Place, Camdenton, MO 65020..........................................................

Po Box 1045, Dixon, MO 65459-1045................................................................

272 Vickie Lynn Ln, St Robert, MO 65584-4655..............................................

14189 Rock Creek Road, Plato, MO 65552........................................................

162 Brockman Springs Rd., Tuscumbia, MO 65082.........................................

712 S First St, Buffalo, MO 65622.....................................................................

11 Birch Rd., Phillipsburg, MO 65722-9601.....................................................

P.O. Box 61, Roscoe, MO 64781.........................................................................

Rt 2 Box 2523, Wheatland, MO 65779..............................................................

Po Box 204, Hermitage, MO 65668-0204..........................................................

P.O. Box 61, Roscoe, MO 64781.........................................................................

10241 NE 1461 Pvt Road, Osceola, MO 64776.................................................

21328 Valley Rd., Warsaw, MO 65355..............................................................

Rr 1 Box 389, Amoret, MO 64722-9750.............................................................

1009 Ruby Ave., Butler, MO 64730...................................................................

Route 2 Box 263, Butler, MO 64730-9543........................................................

3310 NW. 751 Road, Appleton City, MO 64724................................................

Charles D. Adams........................

Thad D. Yount..............................

James R. Pearson.........................

James E. Belcher.........................

Gary L. Jones...............................

Richard E. Sprenkle....................

Randall L. Fellows.......................

Robert L. Bryan...........................

James R. Leonard........................

H. Gene Lasley.............................

Everett L. Wolfe...........................

Richard R. Mc Crery....................

35 N Hwy 39, Greenfield, MO 65661.................................................................

224 North Main Street, Liberal, MO 64762-9204............................................

10130 S. Highway J, Stockton, MO 65785........................................................

905 Jackson, Lamar, MO 64759........................................................................

411 S West St, Nevada, MO 64772-3161...........................................................

19225 S 725 Rd, Stockton, MO 65785...............................................................

Rt 4 Box 111A, Nevada, MO 64772-9215..........................................................

Rt 1 Box 324, Nevada, MO 64772......................................................................

1400 S. 951 Rd., El Dorado Springs, MO 64744-7274......................................

RR 2 Box 153, Sheldon, MO 64784-9781...........................................................

Route 1 Box 54, Deerfield, MO 64741...............................................................

P.O. Box 112, Walker, MO 64790......................................................................

THIRTY-THIRD DISTRICT

Carl F. Stanfill.............................

Tommie D. Taylor........................

Larry D. White.............................

Robert M. Dines...........................

THIRTY-SECOND DISTRICT

Douglas Pyeatt.............................

Robert E. Bulmer.........................

James C. Munden........................

Douglas Pyeatt.............................

Billy J. Bailey...............................

Richard W. Land..........................

THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT

Norman W. Calk..........................

Bryon J. Lovell.............................

Wayne Elvis Brandt....................

Aaron J. Rollins...........................

Kevin T. Hamilton.......................

Gary A. Shriner............................

Joe B. Mc Dowell..........................

James W. Fisher..........................

THIRTIETH DISTRICT

Wayne W. Blunt...........................

Eric L. Johnson............................

Charles R. Kelly...........................

James W. Heavin.........................

James C. Anderson......................

William P. Dean...........................

Bernard A. Mc Intyre..................

P.O Box AL, Steelville, MO 65565-0588...........................................................

P.O. Box 631, Vienna, MO 65582......................................................................

13860 County Rd 5480, Rolla, MO 65401.........................................................

205 W. Scenic Rivers Blvd, Salem, MO 65560-2432.........................................

1133 Am&a Ave., St. James, MO 65559...........................................................

615 N. Park Ave., Cuba, MO 65453...................................................................

22393 Hwy C, Belle, MO 65013-9505................................................................

TWENTY-NINTH DISTRICT Secretary Name

Meeting Days

Chartered

5/25/1854 10/12/1869 10/13/1870 10/10/1888 10/18/1901 10/13/1871 11/1/1878 10/15/1885

4th Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

10/12/1847 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/17/1889 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1868 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1868 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

10/15/1868 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

10/22/1896 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/11/1883 2nd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

10/17/1873 2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1874 1st Saturday, 7:00 p.m.

10/15/1874 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 7:30 pm 10/17/1895 1st & 3rd Thursdays,7:30 p.m. 9/29/1909

2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

9/27/1906 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. 10/15/1868 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/13/1871 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m.

10/13/1871

3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

10/15/1868 1st Thursday, 7:00 p.m.

10/15/1868 3rd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

10/15/1868 2nd Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

10/13/1870 1st Friday, 7:30 p.m.

10/16/1873 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 7:00 PM 9/21/1921

1st Thursday, 7:00 p.m.

2nd Thursday, 7:00 p.m.

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.

2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

2nd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

1st Saturday, 7:00 PM 1st Saturday, 7:00 p.m.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

Greenfield........................

Liberal.............................

Stockton...........................

Lamar..............................

Nevada.............................

Jerico Springs..................

Sheldon............................

Schell City.......................

El Dorado Springs...........

Montevallo.......................

Richards...........................

Walker.............................

Amsterdam......................

Butler...............................

Adrian..............................

Appleton City..................

Osceola.............................

Wheatl&..........................

Hermitage........................

Roscoe..............................

Lowry City.......................

Warsaw............................

Lebanon...........................

Camdenton......................

Dixon................................

Waynesville.....................

Richland...........................

Iberia...............................

Macks Creek....................

Conway............................

Steelville..........................

Vienna..............................

Rolla.................................

Salem...............................

St. James.........................

Cuba.................................

Belle.................................

Location

1st Saturday, 7:30 pm 10/14/1846 1st Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

10/17/1878 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 5/30/1861 1st & 3rd Fridays, 7:30 p.m.

5/29/1862 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 5/29/1863 2nd Thursday, 7:00 p.m.

10/13/1887 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., except Jul & Aug 9/27/1906 497....................................Equality Newburg.......................... George E. Ornsbey....................... 16563 State Route T, Newburg, MO 65550....................................................... 2nd & 4th Fridays, 7:30 p.m. 9/27/1906 531............................Lanes Prairie Vichy................................ Bernard A. Mc Intyre.................. 22393 Hwy C, Belle, MO 65013-9505................................................................ 2nd Saturday, 7:30 p.m., except Jul & Aug 10/15/1885

No.

77......................................Lebanon 94........................................ Vienna 213..........................................Rolla 225........................................Salem 230...................................St James 312......................................... Cuba 373..........................................Belle

County

Crawford.................

Maries.....................

Phelps.....................

Dent........................

Phelps.....................

Crawford.................

Maries.....................

Phelps.....................

Maries.....................

LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS 212 2009

Meeting Days

Chartered

THIRT-SIXTH DISTRICT

PO BX 607, Ava, MO 65608...............................................................................

179 Nease Ln, Marshfield, MO 65706-9618......................................................

19399 Robertson Dr., Licking, MO 65542-8118................................................

105 E. 13th Street, Mountain Grove, MO 65711..............................................

17416 Oakwood Rd., Houston, MO 65483-2813................................................

4005 State Hwy KK, Rogersville, MO 65742-9158...........................................

P.O Box 115, Seymour, MO 65746....................................................................

Po Box 105, Plato, MO 65552-0105...................................................................

4350 E Farm Rd 186, Rogersville, MO 65742-9449..........................................

3221 Oetting Rd., Mansfield, Mo 65704............................................................

907 Oakl& Ave., Anthony Htg. & Air, Mountain Grove, MO 65711...............

THIRTY-FIFTH DISTRICT Thomas J. Williams.....................

Richard W. Anderson...................

Stanley F. Ritz.............................

Robert R. Mastromarino..............

Reese H. Bucher...........................

Randall J. Jones...........................

D. Dean Rowe...............................

Harold T. Dandridge....................

Fred S. Livingston.......................

David A. Gray..............................

Michael R. Anthony.....................

1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

2nd Friday, 7:30 p.m.

2nd & 4th Thursdays 7:30 PM 2nd Friday, 7:30 p.m.

1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m.

1st Friday, 7:30 p.m.

1st Monday, 7:00 p.m.

3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

10/13/1887 5/28/1858 10/19/1899 10/15/1885 10/19/1867 10/16/1872 10/16/1872 10/16/1873 10/15/1874 10/15/1891 9/25/1912

9/25/1988 9/24/2002

5/30/1857 10/19/1867 10/18/1899 10/19/1867 10/15/1868 10/13/1871 10/16/1872 10/16/1873 9/28/1905 9/28/1910 9/20/1912

239...................................Hopewell Lesterville........................ Daniel L. Byron............................ 556 Co. Rd. 376, Annapolis, MO 63620............................................................. 4th Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

10/13/1881 353............................... Barnesville Ellington.......................... Bernard L. Morrison.................... Rt 3 Box 237, Redford, MO 63665..................................................................... 2nd Thursday/ 7:30 p.m.

9/27/1906 555........................... Summersville Summersville.................. Hugh Anderson............................ P. O. Box 6, Summersville, MO 65571-0006..................................................... 2nd Thursday, 8:00 p.m. June-Sep 7:30 pm Oct-May 10/15/1891 579.................................... Grandin Grandin........................... Billie M. Beardsley...................... PO Box 216, Grandin, MO 63943-0273............................................................. 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m.

9/27/1906 607..................................Eminence Eminence......................... Richard D. Tyler.......................... Hcr 2 Box 41-04, Eminence, MO 65466............................................................. 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. 9/29/1909

Address

Reynolds.................

Reynolds.................

Texas.......................

Carter......................

Shannon..................

Ava...................................

Marshfield.......................

Licking.............................

Mountain Grove..............

Houston...........................

Rogersville.......................

Seymour...........................

Plato.................................

Rogersville.......................

Mansfield.........................

Norwood...........................

James A. Nunn............................

Steve C. Gilkey.............................

Gene A. Doran..............................

James H. Whitman......................

Harry L. Schumacher..................

Travis Lee Spears........................

Roger V. Wreath..........................

James R. Billedo..........................

Gary L. Benskin...........................

Ricky L. Thompson......................

Rickie D. Baker............................

Eugene G. Kragnes......................

7462 N Farm Road 203, Strafford, MO 65757..................................................

317 S Walnut St, Walnut Grove, MO 65770............................................. 9214 106 W. College, Ash Grove, MO 65604..............................................................

P. O. Box 288, Bolivar, MO 65613.....................................................................

3020 South Sagamont Ave., Apt C-11, Springfield, MO 65807................ 4691 1101 Dogwood, Buffalo, MO 65622....................................................................

626 E. Wayl&, Springfield, MO 65807...................................................... 2966 224 Hedgerow Dr, Ozark, MO 65721................................................................

241 E Hines St, Republic, MO 65738........................................................ 1154 700 N. Old Orchard Rd, Strafford, MO 65757.......................................... 9390 10073 West Highway T, Bois Arc, MO 65612...................................................

4038 S. Parkhill Ct., Springfield, MO 65807.....................................................

THIRTY-FOURTH DISTRICT Secretary Name

26..............................................Ava 98...................................... Webster 145.....................................Latimer 158....................... Mountain Grove 177........................................ Texas 439............................. Mount Olive 459................................ Hazelwood 469..........................................Plato 477................................ Henderson 543..................................Mansfield 622................................... Norwood

Springfield.......................

Walnut Grove..................

Ash Grove........................

Bolivar.............................

Springfield.......................

Buffalo.............................

Springfield.......................

Pleasant Hope.................

Republic...........................

Strafford..........................

Willard.............................

Springfield.......................

Location

Douglas...................

Webster...................

Texas.......................

Wright.....................

Texas.......................

Webster...................

Webster...................

Texas.......................

Webster...................

Wright.....................

Wright.....................

Lodge

3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m.

2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

2nd Thursday at 7:00 pm 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m.

4th Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

3rd Thursday, 6:30 P. M. 2nd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

2nd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

1st Thursday, 7:00 p.m.

1st Monday, 7:30 p.m.

1st Monday, 8:30 a.m./ On Holidays by Vote 683.................................University Springfield....................... Ronnie D. Hamilton..................... 1626 N. Grant, Springfield, MO 65803.............................................................. 7:00 PM, 4th Friday

No.

5...........................................United 7.....................................O’Sullivan 100.................................Ash Grove 195...................................... Bolivar 271.................................... Solomon 361......................................Riddick 422.................. Gate of the Temple 467.......................... Pleasant Hope 570....................................Republic 608................................... Strafford 620......................................Willard 678....................................Daylight

County

Greene.....................

Greene.....................

Greene.....................

Polk.........................

Greene.....................

Dallas......................

Greene.....................

Polk.........................

Greene.....................

Greene.....................

Greene.....................

Greene.....................

Greene.....................

LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS

2009 GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI 213

93.................................... St Mark’s 103.................................West View 226........................................Saline 417...............................Whitewater 440.......................................Trowel 441................................... Excelsior 545........................................Zalma 615..................................... Chaffee 670..................................Perryville 672..................... Harold O. Grauel

153.................................Bloomfield 184.......................................Morley 310....................................Sikeston 407................................Charleston 489...................................Lakeville 532.......................................Dexter 573....................................... Bernie 596....................................... Puxico

Cape Girardeau......

Cape Girardeau......

St Genevieve...........

Cape Girardeau......

Bollinger.................

Cape Girardeau......

Bollinger.................

Scott........................

Perry.......................

Cape Girardeau......

Stoddard.................

Scott........................

Sikeston..................

Mississippi..............

Stoddard.................

Stoddard.................

Stoddard.................

Stoddard.................

Lodge

Bloomfield........................

Morley..............................

Sikeston...........................

Charleston.......................

Bell City...........................

Dexter..............................

Bernie..............................

Puxico..............................

Cape Girardeau...............

Millersville......................

St Mary............................

Whitewater......................

Marble Hill......................

Jackson............................

Zalma...............................

Chaffee.............................

Perryville.........................

Cape Girardeau...............

Fredericktown.................

Farmington......................

Desloge.............................

Libertyville......................

Bonne Terre.....................

Location

Address

1281 Kingsway Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-3603................................

631 Greensferry Rd., Jackson, MO 63755-1355................................................

12434 Pine Dr., Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670-7105.............................................

1204 Fairlane Dr., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701................................................

1281 Kingsway Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-3603................................

802 Aaron Dr, Jackson, MO 63755....................................................................

HC 02 Box 584, Zalma, MO 63787-9614...........................................................

127 Wright St., Chaffee, MO 63740...................................................................

300 Hwy. P, Perryville, MO 63775-9201...........................................................

P.O. Box 203, Delta, MO 63744.........................................................................

Johnny M. Robey.........................

Lloyd E. Michelsen......................

Robert A. Barnes..........................

Richard D. Griggs........................

William C. Knoderer....................

Dewey J. Pry................................

Royce L. Ellsworth.......................

Leo H. Lowery..............................

502 N Viola St., Bloomfield, MO 63825.............................................................

Po Box 171, Oran, MO 63771-0171....................................................................

331 County Road 480, Sikeston, MO 63801......................................................

1413 E Commercial St, Charleston, MO 63834-1409.......................................

31208 Ringer Hill Ln, Oran, MO 63771............................................................

701 Albert St, Dexter, MO 63841......................................................................

11988 County Rd. 670, Bernie, MO 63822........................................................

20046 County Rd 283, Puxico, MO 63960.........................................................

THIRTY-NINTH DISTRICT

David A. Rutherford....................

Rusby D. Niswonger....................

Shawn D. Caldwell......................

Robert C. Floyd............................

David A. Rutherford....................

Charles E. Schreiner....................

Tommy D. West............................

Timothy L. Cannon......................

Kenneth E. Corse.........................

Michael E. Perry..........................

THIRTY-EIGHTTH DISTRICT

Hugo D. Walka.............................

Lee L. Francis..............................

G. Douglas Bales..........................

Claude B. Long.............................

Gerald W. Dueringer...................

1043 Madison 539, Fredericktown, MO 63645.................................................

911 W Columbia St, Farmington, MO 63640-2925...........................................

506 N. School Street, Desloge, MO 63601-3236................................................

1121 N Desloge Dr Apt C1, Desloge, MO 63601-2944......................................

881 Airport Road, Bonne Terre, MO 63628......................................................

THIRTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT Secretary Name

Meeting Days

Chartered

10/16/1872 10/14/1891 9/30/1909

5/10/1849 5/10/1851 10/17/1901 5/26/1864

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 5/28/1859 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/19/1899 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/12/1869 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/12/1893 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1874 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/13/1887 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 9/28/1905 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 9/30/1908

2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/14/1847 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 6/2/1866 4th Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

5/29/1862 2nd & 4th Fridays, 7:30 p.m. 10/13/1881 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/16/1872 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/16/1872 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/15/1890 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 9/28/1911 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 9/26/1962 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 9/29/1969

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

2nd & 4th Thursdays 7:30 pm 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. except Jul. & Aug 551................................. Pendleton Doe Run........................... Glen E. Watkins........................... 3773 Highway 221, Doe Run, MO 63637........................................................... 2nd & 4th Monday, 7:30 p.m.

598..................................Leadwood Leadwood......................... Carl R. Cantrell........................... PO Box 502, Bismarck, MO 62624.................................................................... 2nd & 4th Saturdays

No.

110......................................Marcus 132.............................. Farmington 154.............................. Elvins-Ionic 234............................... St Francois 424................................ Samaritan

County

Madison..................

St Francois.............

St Francois.............

St Francois.............

St Francois.............

St Francois.............

St Francois.............

LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS

214 PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2009

Oregon....................

Ozark......................

Howell.....................

Ozark......................

Oregon....................

Oregon....................

Ozark......................

Howell.....................

Oregon....................

Howell.....................

255......................................... Alton 298................................... Sampson 327...............................Mount Zion 365........................................Bayou 387.................................. Woodside 463.......................................Clifton 496............................Robert Burns 536.................................... Ingomar 582..............................Koshkonong 637.........................Mountain View

Alton................................

Theodosia.........................

West Plains......................

Bakersfield......................

Thomasville.....................

Thayer..............................

Gainesville.......................

Willow Springs................

Thayer..............................

Mountain View................

Kennett............................

Portageville.....................

Campbell..........................

Hornersville.....................

New Madrid.....................

Caruthersville.................

Location

Address

Christopher J. Johnston.............. HC 61, Box 164-A, West Plains, MO 65775-9007............................................

Ronald P. Raymond..................... HC 74 Box 845, Theodosia, MO 65761.............................................................

Jerry L. Marsh............................. PO Box 465, West Plains, MO 65775................................................................

Wayne R. Krause......................... 12073 St. Route 101, Caulfield, MO 65626.......................................................

Robert G. Rogers.......................... 4678 US Highway 160, Box 21, West Plains MO-65775..................................

Merle H. Williams........................ Route 2 Box 2055-A, Thayer, MO 65791..........................................................

Harold W. Gosdin........................ HC 3 Box 698, Gainesville, MO 65655.............................................................

Melvin A. Rodgers........................ 508 Hill St, Willow Springs, MO 65793............................................................

David N. Frealy............................ RR 2 Box 2255, Thayer, MO 65791-9660..........................................................

Douglas R. Doscher...................... 209 Angelica St., Mountain View, MO 65548...................................................

FORTY-SECOND DISTRICT

FORTY-FIRST DISTRICT

Kenneth G. Sample......................

Rodney D. Walls...........................

W. Thomas Chidister...................

Bradley G. Lell.............................

Charles C. Hatley........................

Milburn R. Mc Call......................

2307 South Avenve, Kennett, MO 63857..........................................................

509 East 5th Street, Portageville, MO 63873...................................................

1209 Charlotte Dr, Malden, MO 63863-1307....................................................

7379 County Rd. 513, Senath, MO 63876.........................................................

Po Box 203, New Madrid, MO,63869-0203.......................................................

3597 State Hwy J Hayti, MO 63851-9279.........................................................

FORTIETH DISTRICT Secretary Name

Meeting Days

Chartered

3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m.

3rd Tuesday at 7:30 p. m.

1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m.

3rd Saturday, 6:00 p.m.

2nd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

2nd Tuesdays 2nd Friday, 7:30 p.m.

2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

10/15/1868 10/18/1900 10/13/1870 10/11/1888 10/13/1871 10/13/1881 10/11/1877 10/13/1887 9/27/1906 9/29/1915

2nd & 4th Thurs., 7:00 p.m.

10/16/1889 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 5/30/1857 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/19/1867 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m. 5/30/1861 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/17/1873 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/16/1873

107.................................Greenville Greenville........................ Junior E. Wilson.......................... PO Box 397, Greenville, MO 63944-0563.......................................................... 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

Not in July-Aug 10/4/1886 209..............................Poplar Bluff Poplar Bluff..................... Bobby G. Livesay......................... 795 CR 311, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901-9411....................................................... 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. 5/30/1861 369.................................Composite Doniphan......................... Perry W. Jenks............................. Hc 1 Box 693, Fairdealing MO 63939............................................................... 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. 10/13/1871 526.......................................Wayne Piedmont......................... Wayne G. Tucker......................... HC 3 Box 222, Ellsinore, MO 63937-9419......................................................... 2nd & 4th Thurdays, 7:00 p.m. 10/15/1885 568.......................................Naylor Naylor.............................. Georgie D. Blagg.......................... Rr 1 Box 616, Harviell, MO 63945-9506........................................................... 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 PM 9/29/1904

Lodge

Wayne.....................

Butler......................

Rapley.....................

Wayne.....................

Ripley......................

No.

68.......................................Kennett 176...............................Pt Pleasant 212..................................Four Mile 215............................. Hornersville 429............................. New Madrid 461.......................... Caruthersville

County

Dunklin...................

New Madrid............

Dunklin...................

Dunklin...................

New Madrid............

Pemiscot..................

LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS

2009 GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI 215

99.................................. Mt Vernon 129...................................... Monett 284......................................Canopy 383............................... Pythagoras 400.....................................Decatur 533.....................................Comfort

197...................................Carthage 335........................................Joplin 345................................ Fellowship 398....................................... Jasper 471..................................... Mineral 512.................................Webb City 549........................... Carl Junction 586................................... Criterion 681................. Southwest Heritage

247...................................... Neosho 293.................................... Sarcoxie 514......................................Granby 538.........................................Stella 621.................................. Anderson

Jasper.....................

Jasper.....................

Jasper.....................

Jasper.....................

Jasper.....................

Jasper.....................

Jasper.....................

Jasper.....................

Jasper.....................

Newton....................

Jasper.....................

Newton....................

Newton....................

McDonald................

Lodge

................................

Barry.......................

Lawrence................

Barry.......................

Lawrence................

Barry.......................

No.

352....................................... Friend 379..................................... Billings 453..................................... Forsyth 515...................................... Galena 587.................................... Branson 674...................... Central Crossing 680................................Table Rock

County

10/10/1868 Christian.................

Christian.................

Taney......................

Stone.......................

Taney......................

Barry.......................

Stone.......................

Neosho.............................

Sarcoxie...........................

Granby.............................

Stella................................

Anderson..........................

Carthage..........................

Joplin...............................

Joplin...............................

Jasper..............................

Oronogo............................

Webb City........................

Carl Junction...................

Alba..................................

Joplin...............................

Mt. Vernon......................

Monett.............................

Aurora..............................

Cassville..........................

Pierce City.......................

Wheaton...........................

Ozark...............................

Billings.............................

Forsyth............................

Galena..............................

Branson...........................

Shell Knob.......................

Kimberling City..............

Location

20872 Lawrence 2130, Aurora, MO 65605........................................................

1 Sunset Dr, Monett, MO 65708-1032...............................................................

Po Box 149, Aurora, MO 65605-0149................................................................

10130 Farm Road 1102, Cassville, MO 65625-9738.........................................

2848 Farm Rd 2025, Pierce City, MO 65723.....................................................

2094 Star Hollow Rd., Washburn, MO 65772...................................................

PO Box 246, Carthage, MO 64836.....................................................................

4195 S Duquesne Rd, Joplin, MO 64804...........................................................

817 W 9th St, Joplin, MO 64801-4261...............................................................

110 S. 6th, Jasper, MO 64755............................................................................

106 N. Sergeant, Joplin, MO 64801...................................................................

1549 Heather Ln., Webb City, MO 64870.........................................................

489 W. Eclipse Road, Joplin, MO 64801............................................................

4500 E 26th St Joplin, MO 64804-3451.............................................................

2323 N. Miller, Joplin, MO 64801.....................................................................

Henry A. Freund..........................

J. Richard Royce..........................

Darwyn E. “Jack” Rubottom.......

Robert L. Hart..............................

Glenn Clifton................................

740 Oak Ridge Dr, Neosho, MO 64850..............................................................

4846 S Louise, Battlefield, MO 65619...............................................................

1003 E Market, Diamond, MO 64840-0203.......................................................

Po Box 134, Stella, MO 64867-0134..................................................................

PO Box 665, Alba, MO 64830.............................................................................

FORTY-SIXTH DISTRICT

Jerry D. Maggard.........................

William E. Gilstrap......................

Richard A. Lowrey.......................

Donald L. Rives............................

Jason S. Walker...........................

Harold Eugene Bass....................

Burnard F. Massey......................

Wayne A. Lawson........................

John C. Kuehn.............................

FORTY-FIFTH DISTRICT

James H. Maenner.......................

Bradley J. Wells...........................

George W. Mc Cormick................

Gail A. Purves..............................

Newell R. Ward............................

Michael Cook................................

Address 406 E. Church St., Ozark, MO 65721................................................................

P.O. Box 164, Clever, MO 65631........................................................................

827 State Hwy H, Forsyth, MO 65653-5002.....................................................

597 Walnut Tree Dr, Galena, MO 65656...........................................................

548 Branson L&ing Blvd., Branson, MO 65616...............................................

P. O.Box 542, Shell Knob, MO 65747-0069.......................................................

160 Ravenwood Lane, Lampe, MO 65681.........................................................

FORTY-FOURTH DISTRICT

Patrick J. Stewart........................

Mickey J. Brown..........................

Norman J. Price...........................

Carnell E. Cutbirth......................

Douglas R. Baker.........................

Steven L. Elliott...........................

Lloyd “Tony” Root........................

Secretary Name

FORTY-THIRD DISTRICT

LODGE DIRECTORY BY DISTRICTS

10/19/1867 5/15/1890 10/17/1889 10/16/1872 10/13/1871 10/19/1898

10/13/1870 10/13/1881 10/16/1872 10/12/1882 9/26/1907 11/21/1975

Chartered

1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

1st Monday, 7:00 p.m.

1st Monday, 7:30 p.m.

2nd Monday, 7:00 p.m.

5/28/1856 10/15/1868 10/22/1902 10/17/1889 9/25/1912

2nd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

10/19/1867 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 10/13/1871 2nd & 4th Fridays 7:30 pm 10/13/1870 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/16/1873 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/17/1873 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. 10/12/1882 2nd & 4th Mondays 10/15/1891 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.

9/26/1907 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 10:00 AM 9/24/2002

1st Tuesday 1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

1st Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

2nd Tuesday 7:00 pm 2nd Thursday, 7:00 p.m.

1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.

1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.

1st Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.

Meeting Days

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INDEX FOR 2009 PROCEEDINGS Address of Grand Master.....................................................................

Biographical Sketch of M.W. Grand Master Rocky E. Weaver.........

Call From Labor...................................................................................

Call to Labor.........................................................................................

C2A-Chance to Advance......................................................................

Consents and Permissions...................................................................

Decisions...............................................................................................

Dispensations.......................................................................................

Officer Lists Emeritus Grand Officers...............................................................

Past Grand Masters.......................................................................

Committee List 2008-2009..................................................................

District Deputy Grand Masters (2008-2009)......................................

Regional Grand Lecturers...................................................................

District Deputy Grand Lecturers (2008-2009)...................................

Honor Lodges.......................................................................................

Distinction Lodges...............................................................................

Truman Lodges....................................................................................

Election of Grand Lodge Officers........................................................

Election of Members of the Masonic Home Board of Directors.........

5% Membership....................................................................................

3x First Line Signer.............................................................................

Monday Night Banquet.......................................................................

Grand Lodge Officers (2008-2009)......................................................

Grand Representatives To and From Missouri..................................

Installation Installation Officers.......................................................................

Grand Lodge Officers (2009-2010)................................................

Introductions Board of Directors of Masonic Home of Missouri.........................

District Deputy Grand Masters....................................................

Grand Lecturers Emeritus............................................................

Regional Grand Lecturers.............................................................

District Deputy Grand Lecturers..................................................

Grand Lodge Officers 2008-2009...................................................

Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters of Other Jurisdictions Grand Officers of Other Grand Jurisdictions...............................

Past Grand Masters of Missouri...................................................

Representatives of Appendant Bodies of the Masonic Family of Missouri................................................

Representatives of Adoptive Bodies of the Masonic Family of Missouri................................................

List of Elected Officers of the Grand Lodge, A.F. and A.M. of Missouri from its Organization: April 23, 1821.................................................

Lodge Directory in Districts................................................................

Roll of “Dead Lodges� organized 1821................................................

Past Grand Masters of Missouri (Living)...........................................

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Photographs Grand Master Rocky E. Weaver (2008-2009)...............................

Grand Lodge Officers (2007-2008)................................................

Presentation of Awards Grand Lodge Achievement Awards (2009-2010)..........................

Truman Award...............................................................................

Lodge Secretary of the Year..........................................................

Round Robin Winner.....................................................................

Masonic Service Month..................................................................

Masonic Public Relations...............................................................

Ritual Awards................................................................................

Proposed Legislation for Action in 2009 Section 5.120 Ritual.......................................................................

Section 35.024 Limitations............................................................

Section 7.090 No Sunday Work.....................................................

Section 18.025 Suspension of Dues...............................................

Section 25.060 Lodge of Research.................................................

Report of Auditor.................................................................................

Report of the Grand Secretary............................................................

50 Year Recipients.........................................................................

Statistics as of June 30, 2008........................................................

Report of the Grand Treasurer............................................................

Report of the Masonic Home of Missouri President...........................

Report of the Lodge of Research..........................................................

Report of Committees: Building Supervision.....................................................................

Chartered Lodges...........................................................................

Correspondence .............................................................................

Credentials.....................................................................................

Forms and Ceremonies..................................................................

George Washington Memorial.......................................................

Grand Master’s Address................................................................

Jurisprudence.................................................................................

Masonic Board of Relief.................................................................

Masonic Children’s Foundation....................................................

Masonic Education.........................................................................

Mileage and Per Diem...................................................................

Necrology........................................................................................

Public Relations.............................................................................

Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges...........................................

Ritual .............................................................................................

Proficiency Card Holders (Sub I,Sub II part 1, 2 and 3 and Sub III)....................................................................

Round Robin Competition.......................................................

Scholarship.....................................................................................

Ways and Means............................................................................

2009 3 5 162 46 47 44 52 52 96 170 171 171 173 174 55 97 103 158 114 19 121 155 73 74 8, 157 94 156 53 44 160 142 94 159 147 149 152 94 136 95 153 54

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