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Lodge office, or in the York or Scottish Rite, is to make sure that we keep our programs relevant to today's society, and that we identify those people out there that we are trying to reach to become new members and make sure that we appeal to them. That is our big job. That is all of our jobs. I think we are off to a great start. I would like to wish the incoming Grand Master, Freddie Adams, all the best. The Shrine is ready to work with you in any way you would like. The same with Earl, the same with York Rite people, whatever we can do to help each other, that is what we are all about. Thank you very much for this opportunity to be here today. I really appreciate it, and god bless Masonry." (Applause).
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN:
To the Grand Lodge, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of Missouri. Brethren, pursuant to Section 5.030, - the bylaws of Grand Lodge of Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, and as chairman of the Grand Master's Address Committee, I offer this report on behalf of all past Grand Masters present at the 179th Annual Communication. We recommend all of the dispensations, decisions, healings, consents, and permission to be referred to the committee on jurisprudence for the committee's action and report. Those reports of activities and the most appropriate and timely recommendations made by Most Worshipful Brother Wilfred G. Soutieau, Jr., relative to the Masonic Order in general, and Grand Lodge of the State of Missouri in particular, we would ask that it be referred to the appropriate Grand Lodge committee for their consideration and action. This Grand jurisdiction has most assuredly benefitted from the populous point of view that Most Worshipful Brother Soutiea has brought to the brethren of this state. He has been unafraid to use a simple cartoon to carry his message which is both serious, patriotic, and humorous all at the same time. However, what is quite remarkable is the vast itinerary accomplished by our Grand Master. We are lucky indeed to have had Bill and his lovely wife Carol, along with that little mouse, spread the message of Freemasonry to so many corners of our state in such a palatable manner. The past Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of Missouri welcome Most Worshipful Brother Soutiea to the line a past Grand Master, not only his fraternal and social presence, but also to his skills and leadership he will continue to bring to our fraternity. Fraternally submitted, STEVEN
1. TOYBf<:s, Chairman