Proceedings The Grand Lodge of
ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF 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 Jimmie D. Lee Grand Master 2002-2003 MW Brother Jimmie D. Lee was appointed to the Grand Lodge Advancing Line by Grand Master James H. Cobban in 1995. MW Brother Lee was born November 29,1936 in Springfield, Missouri. He attended Springfield Public Schools, graduating from Central Senior High School in 1955. From 1956-1962 he served in the US Navy. On January 4,1957 he married Jeri Ferrell of Rogersville, MO. They have one son, Jeff, daughter-in-law Melissa and two grandsons, Jared and Jordan. He is a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Springfield. MWB Lee was raised a Master Mason in Henderson Lodge No.477, Rogersville, April 2, 1959. He was elected and served as Worshipful Master in 1962 and 1963. He is currently serving as Treasurer. He is a member ofthe York Rite Bodies and Red Cross of Constantine in Springfield, Valley of Joplin Scottish Rite, where he served as Commander of Joplin Council Knights Kadosh in 1996. Other honors include K.C.C.H. in 1995, 33rd degree Inspector General Honorary and the Royal Order of Scotland in 2001. He became a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Bethel Chapter No. 281, Rogersville, in 1959. MWB Lee is a member ofthe Lodge of Research, where he serves in the Advancing Line. In February 2003 was elected to a three year term on the Board of Directors of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Alexandria, VA. He joined the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine in 1962, joined the Shrine Clown Unit in 1968 and served as Secretary, elected to the Shrine Board ofTrustees - 1974-76, Rajah of Christian County Shrine Club - 1977, and appointed to the Shrine Divan in 1978, serving as Potentate in 1985. In 1988 he was elected as Recorder and served until January, 2002. Illustrious Sir Lee received his Emeritus Representative to the Shrine Imperial Council in 2001 and was made Recorder Emeritus of the Imperial Shrine Recorder's Association in 2002. He is a member of the Royal Order of Jester's Court #73. MWB Lee completed a four-year term, 1991-95, on the Masonic Home Board where he served as Administration Committee Chairman. He served again as a member of the Advancing Line, presiding as President during the 2001-2002 Grand Lodge year. 4
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He is a member of Fremont Hills Country Club, having served on the Board of Directors, 1992-94. He is a member of the Order of Elks, Springfield Lodge No. 409. He is a retired licensed Funeral Director and is owner/operator of Silver Bell Mobile Home Park.
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OFFICERS
Grand Lodge of Missouri 2002-2003 Jimmie D. Lee
Grand Master 7765 E. U.S. 60 HWY, Rogersville 65742 Stanley M. Thompson Deputy Grand Master 311 East North Main, Richmond 64085-1163 Sr. Grand Warden Dr. Elmer E. Revelle 1500 Subella Dr., Columbia 65203 John M. Nations Jr. Grand Warden 8 Baxter Lane, Chesterfield 63017 W. Marion Luna Grand Treasurer 1101 N. Main St., Piedmont 63957 Grand Secretary Ronald D. Miller 605 Adens Woods Court, Columbia 65201 Robert Berger Sr. Grand Deacon 14181 Woodsmill Cove Dr., Chesterfield 63017 Bruce R Austin Jr. Grand Deacon 603 N. Main Rd., Charleston 63834-9621 Marvin R. Davis Sr. Grand Steward 27 Benham, Bonne Terre 63628 Rocky Weaver Jr. Grand Steward 106 Park Ave., Buckner 64016 Larry C. Reynolds Sr. Grand Marshal 443 Wildwood Dr., Rogersville 65743 Jr. Grand Marshall Jeffrey D. Lee 3402 S. Valleyview, Springfield 65804 Randall J. Jones Grand Lecturer 4005 State Hwy. KK, Rogersville 65742-9158 Rex Williams Grand Pursuivant 6577 S. Farm Rd. 193, Rogersville, 65742 Larry Albright Grand Orator 11334 State Hwy 43, Webb City 64870-9151 Grand Orator Billy J. Beatty 5629 Hwy. 13, Brighton, 65617-7166 D. Dean Rowe Grand Sword Bearer P.O. Box 115, Seymour, 65746-0115 Fred S. Livingston ., Grand Chaplain 4350 Farm Rd. 186, Rogersville, 65742 Sheldon H. Snitz Grand Chaplain 9852 Connell Dr., Overland Park, KS 66212 Rev. Ronald E. Wood, Jr Grand Chaplain 1904 N. 36th St., St. Joseph 64506 Rev. Ronald R Bollinger Grand Chaplain 3423 Glen Bay Dr., St. Louis 63125 Roger Wreath Grand Chaplain 626 E. Wayland, Springfield 65807-2966 Ralph E. Nolan Grand Chaplain 1700 Morningside Dr., Blue Springs, 64015-4838 Rev. Billy R Potter Grand Chaplain 33610 Wieneke Branch R, California 65018 Donald H. Roller Grand Tiler 1302 Shipman Rd., Sparta 65753
One Hundred Eighty Second Annual Communication
Monday Morning The Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri convened in the One Hundred Eighty Second Annual Communication on Monday and Tuesday, September 29 & 30,2003 at the University Plaza Hotel, Springfield. Most Worshipful Past Grand Master, Vern H. Schneider, introduced the following officers, who entered the assemble area and proceeded to their respective stations: Grand Tiler - Donald H. Roller Grand Orator - Larry Albright Grand Orator -- Billy J. Beatty Grand Pursuivant -- Rex Williams Grand Chaplain - Ronald E. Wood, Jr. Grand Chaplain - Sheldon H. Snitz Grand Chaplain - Billy R. Potter (Absent) Grand Chaplain - Ralph E. Nolan Grand Chaplain - Roger Wreath Grand Chaplain - Ronald R. Bollinger Grand Chaplain - Fred S. Livingston Grand Sword Bearer - D. Dean Rowe Junior Grand Marshal - Jeffrey D. Lee Senior Grand Marshal - Gail S. Turner Junior Grand Steward - Larry C. Reynolds Senior Grand Steward - Rocky E. Weaver Junior Grand Deacon - Bruce R. Austin Senior Grand Deacon - M. Robert Berger Grand Lecturer - Randall J. Jones Grand Secretary - Ronald D. Miller Grand Treasurer - W. Marion Luna Junior Grand Warden - John M. Nations Senior Grand Warden - Elmer E. Revelle Deputy Grand Master - Stanley M. Thompson M.W Schneider 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 Jimmie D. Lee, of Rogersville, Missouri. The Grand Lodge welcomed Most Worshipful Lee as he entered the assemble area and proceeded to his station in the east. The Senior Grand Marshal led the Grand Lodge in according the Grand Master with the Grand Honors. M.W. Brother Schneider greeted Most Worshipful Grand Master Lee, who with a rap of the gavel, seated the Grand Lodge.
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Most Worshipful Lee welcomed everyone to this years Grand Lodge Session. Grand Master Lee: Right Worshipful Brother Harvey J. Wells, do you have a preliminary report from the credentials committee?
CREDENTIALS COMMITfEE INTERIM REPORT BRO. HARVEY J. WELLS: Yes, sir. Most Worshipful Sir, Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, brethren, this is the preliminary report of the credentials committee for the 182nd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, AF&AM, of the State of Missouri. Before opening, the Grand Lodge Most Worshipful Grand Master, Jimmie D. Lee introduced Tom Carson, Mayor of Springfield. Honorable Carson welcomed all those in attendance to Springfield. Stating that Springfield had a lot to offer and invited all to take advantage of these things to do and see. With success to our Grand Lodge in the business that was to be accomplished. Thanked the Grand Lodge for choosing Springfield. (Applause following)
OPENING The Pledge of Allegiance was led by M.W. Grand Master Jimmie D. Lee. Grand Master Lee, with the assistance of the Grand Officers, opened the One Hundred Eighty Second Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge on the Degree of Master Mason in accordance with Missouri Ritual.
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INTRODUCTION OF MOST WORSHIPFUL PAST GRAND MASTERS OF MISSOURI R.W. Senior Grand Deacon M. Robert Berger presented and introduced the Past Grand Masters in attendance: M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W. M.W.
Brother J Morgan Donelson (1969-1970), Princeton Brother William H Chapman (1970-1971), St. Louis Brother Walter L. Walker (1973-1974), Neosho Brother James A. Noland, Jr. (1977-1978), Osage Beach Brother J. C. Montgomery (1978-1979), St. Louis Brother Vern H. Schneider (1984-1985), St. Louis Brother P. Vincent Kinkead (1986-1987), Farmington Brother Robert D. Jenkins (1988-1989), Shawnee Mission, Ks. Brother Dan F. Cole (1990-1991), St. Louis Brother D. Robert Downey (1991-1992), St. Louis Brother Dale C. Motter (1993-1994), Kirksville Brother Gordon E. Hopkins (1994-1995), St. Joseph Brother Donald E. Scott (1996-1997), Independence Brother Steven I. Toybes (1998-1999), St. Louis Brother Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. (1999-2000), St. Louis Brother Freddie D. Adams (2000-2001), Marshall Brother Glenn E. Means (2001-2002), Grain Valley
Led by the Senior Grand Marshal, the Grand Lodge saluted the Past Grand Masters with Grand Honors. M.W. Grand Master Lee made the following statement: "Most Worshipful Past Grand Masters, it is indeed a pleasure for me to stand here and welcome each and everyone of you to this 182 Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge of Missouri. Most everyone of you I have worked with at some time or another within my Masonic career, and for me to stand here and have the opportunity and privilege to welcome you here today, is indeed an honor for me. Most Worshipful Past Grand Master Jay Donaldson, would you like to respond for the group, please." M.W. Brother J Morgan Donelson responded to the welcome for the Missouri Past Masters. MWB J MORGAN DONELSON: Most Worshipful Sir, we want to congratulate you and it is certainly a pleasure and a privilege for each of us to be standing here before you as Past Grand Masters. We are well aware and appreciate the high honor this lodge has given to us in past years. We welcome you to join us on the junior end of the line next year. You cherish all of the friendships you have made through the years. It is a wonderful thing. We wish you a good communication, and if we can assist you in any way, we will be seated right over there. . . . applause ensued ...
INTRODUCTION OF GRAND MASTERS AND PAST GRAND MASTERS OF OTHER GRAND LODGES M.W. Bro. Robert Erickson-Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of A.F. and A.M. of Iowa M.W. Bro. Jefferson Williams-Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of F. and A.M. of Mississippi
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M.W. Bro. James Chesney-Grand Master of the Grand Lodge ofF. and A.M. of Indiana M.W. Bro. Jules Tepper, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of F. and A.M. of WashingtonlDistrict of Columbia M.W. Bro. Robert Tomlinson, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge ofA.F. and A. M.ofKansas M.W. Bro. Richard Fletcher, Past Grand Master and Executive Secretary, Masonic Service Association of the United States of America M. W. Bro. Max L. Carpenter, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge ofF. and A.M. of Indiana M.W. Bro. Glenn Kohr, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of A.F. and A. M.ofKansas M.W. Bro. Rodney Terry, Grand Master, Most Worshipful Grand Lodge ofPrince Hall The Grand Lodge accorded these Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters of other Jurisdictions the Grand Honors. GRAND MASTER LEE: It is indeed a pleasure for me to stand here today as Grand Master of this Grand Jurisdiction of Missouri and welcome you to the 182nd Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge. I have met all of you personally at some time or another this year, and it has been a distinct honor and privilege to have enjoyed fellowship with you in your grand jurisdictions, and I am so happy that you are here for this session.
INTRODUCTION OF GRAND OFFICERS FROM OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS Robert B. Pfuetze, Grand Secretary, Grand Lodge of A.F. and A.M. of Kansas Noel C. Dicks, Senior Grand Warden, Grand Lodge ofA.F. and A.M. of Illinois Les Seiler, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Lodge of A.F. and A.M. of Nebraska Russell G. Reno, Grand Chaplain, Grand Lodge ofA.F. and A.M. of Nebraska Ronnie Alvin Johnson, Grand Secretary, Grand Lodge ofF. and A.M. of Tennessee Paul Crawford, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Lodge of F. and A.M. of Mississippi Andrew O. Drenkhahn, President, National Sojourners, Inc. Gerald Ogle, District Deputy Grand Lecturer and Representative for the GM of Nevada, Grand Lodge ofF. and A.M. of Nevada Richard Hoaglin, Grand Pursuivant, Grand Lodge ofF. and A.M. of Nevada Claude Harris, Past Senior Grand Warden, Representative to the Grand Master of the National Grand Lodge of France Right Worshipful Brother Stablein, would you please respond for the group. RWB Stablein: Thank you, Grand Master. On behalf of the visiting Grand Lodge officers, it is a pleasure to be here. This is the second opportunity that I have had personally to visit your Grand Lodge, and if this visit proves to be as enjoyable as my previous one, I know it will be a memorable occasion, and I hope to have a chance to come back and visit you in the future. Thank you, sir.
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INTRODUCTION OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE BODIES OF THE MASONIC FAMILY RW. Junior Grand Steward Larry C. Reynolds presented and introduced the Representatives of the Appendant Organizations affiliated with the Masonic Family of Missouri 1. Kermit Bright, Illustrious Potentate, Ararat Shrine, Oasis of Kansas City 2. Robert L. Perusich, Assistant Rabban, Ararat Shrine, Oasis of Kansas City 3. Donald Woods, Recorder, Ararat Shrine, Oasis of Kansas City 4. Donald L. Cox, Deputy Past Grand Monarch, Grottos of North America 5. Roy A. Welshon, Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Missouri 6. Jack H. Jones, Imperial Recorder, International Order ofthe Shrine ofNorth America 7. Richard J. Holmes, Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Court of Missouri, Grand Council Cryptic Masons of the State of Missouri 8. William S. Hall, Grand Commander, Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of Missouri 9. Daryl Price, Worthy Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of Missouri Order of the Eastern Star 10. John L. Gahres, Past Supreme Scribe, Forest of Tall Cedars of Lebanon
INTRODUCTION OF APPENDANT BODIES 1. Wallace W. Willard, Orient Personal Representative, Ancient and Accepted
Scottish Rite Freemasonry 2. Delbert R Gentry, Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Missouri 3. Gary Phillips, Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Council Cryptic Masons of Missouri 4. Thomas C. Yunick, Grand Commander, Grand Commandary of Knights Templar of Missouri 5. Joe Rice, Recorder, Abou Ben Adhem, Shrine, A.A.O.N.M.S., Oasis of Springfield 6. Bill Bowser, Potentate, Moila Shrine, A.A.O.N.M.S., Oasis of St. Joseph 7. Dave Ingersoll, Recorder, Moila Shrine
INTRODUCTION OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS RW. Senior Grand Marshal Gail S. Turner presented the District Deputy Grand Masters, who stood at their chairs in the auditorium to receive words of appreciation. GRAND MASTER LEE: "Brothers, I also would like to recognize the service and gratitude that each one of you District Deputy Grand Masters have provided. It certainly would be impossible for all of us past and current Grand Masters to operate this Grand Jurisdiction without your help. It is just marvelous to dedicate the hours and time that you do for this grand jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge. We thank you."
INTRODUCTION OF THE DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS AND THE REGIONAL GRAND LECTURERS R.W. Grand Lecturer Randall J. Jones presented the District Deputy Grand Lecturers and the Regional Grand Lecturers, who stood at their seats to receive
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words of appreciation. At this time I would like to introduce our Grand Lecturer Emeritus, Right Worshipful Brother Stanton Brown. GRAND MASTER LEE: Thank you very much. It is a pleasure to welcome you to the stage here today. Thank you again. It is a great honor to have you here to this Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. Thank you for being here today and for what you do for Masonry.
INTRODUCTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE STAFF OF THE MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI Deputy Grand Master Stanley M. Thompson, President ofthe Masonic Home Board of Directors, presented the members of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri. Each were requested to assume a place on the raised platform so that the brothers may see and honor their service to the Masonic Home of Missouri. Dr. Elmer E. Revelle, John M. Nations, Robert Berger, Jim Gibson, David Ramsey, Larry Moss, Don Cox, Thomas H. Nations, Dick Smith, James E. Snavely, Marvin C. Mendenhall. RWB Stanley M. Thompson: Brethren, it is now my pleasure to introduce to you 13 very, very hard working men. I know that two of them had to leave and go back to work. Those were Right Worshipful Brother Tom Nations who had to be back in St. Louis today, and Worshipful Brother Jim Gibson who had to pick up his wife at the airport who was coming back in from San Francisco so they could both go to work. Plaques were presented to Donald R. Cox and Thomas H. Nations for their dedicated service as members of the Masonic Home of Missouri Board of Directors, presented September, 2002. . . . Whereupon, plaques were presented to the honorees mentioned above and applause ensued...
ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER To the Grand Lodge ofA.F. & A.M. of Missouri Brethren: It is with Honor and Pleasure that I welcome you to this 182 nd Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri. This has been a year that I have traveled this Grand Jurisdiction enjoying the Fun, Fellowship, and Brotherly Love of our Fraternity. When I was installed as Grand Master I said I was going to promote the Programs our Grand Lodge had in place. The Masonic Children's Foundation, the Masonic Scholarship Program, the Disaster Relief Fund, the 10-4-10 program, and of course the Masonic Home of Missouri. I have traveled this State on my visits to the Lodges of this Grand Jurisdiction promoting our Programs. I Have Promoted the
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Programs of our Appendant Bodies and the Shrine. Freemasonry spends well over three million dollars a day providing a way to have a better quality of life for the people we help through our programs. I believe we can never stop informing our Brethren of the programs that are available, and our support through the hard work of our Fraternity. Freemasons just help people, that's what we are taught to do through the teachings that have passed on from one generation to another. I'm proud to be a part of this Fraternity. This has been a very busy year for freemasonry in Missouri, especially in Columbia. Acacia Lodge No. 602 and Twilight Lodge No. 114 completed their new Lodge Building and I had the pleasure of conducting the Ceremony of Laying the Cornerstone and the Dedication Ceremony on November 24 t h, 2002. There was over one hundred fifty Masons, and their Ladies in attendance for this history-making day of these two Lodges. June 14t h, 2003, was a day to remember in the History of Missouri Freemasonry. The Grand Lodge Officers and I had the honor of Laying the Cornerstone and Dedicating the New Masonic Complex Building in Columbia. Over 500 Masons and their Ladies were in Attendance for this Historic Masonic Event. The Building Houses the New Grand Lodge Office, the Administrative Office ofthe Masonic Home ofMissouri and our Masonic Library and Museum. I am sorry that I have to report the resignation of a Grand Lodge Officer. Right Worshipful Brother Marvin R. Davis, our Senior Grand Steward submitted his resignation August 1 ph, 2003. Right Worshipful Brother Davis served this Grand Lodge many years as a Grand Chaplain before being appointed to the Advancing Grand Lodge Line. He is a true and faithful Brother to this Fraternity. I want to thank him for the many years of service and the inspiring and uplifting Prayers he did at so many of our meetings, will always be remembered. It is the duty of the Grand Master under Section 2.010-L of our ByLaws to fill the vacancies of all Appointive Offices. I therefore advance Right Worshipful Brother Rocky Weaver to the Office of Senior Grand Steward, Right Worshipful Brother Larry C. Reynolds to the Office of Junior Grand Steward, and Right Worshipful Brother Gail S. Turner to the Office of Senior Grand Marshal. I have had the privilege of serving with Right Worshipful Brother Turner, when we served as Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri. Gail has shown his leadership ability and I am Proud and Honored to name him to the Advancing Line of this Grand Lodge. Gail and Tina have two daughters, Katie and Abbie. They make their home in Brookfield, MO. I want to thank the Staff of the Grand Lodge Office, for all the help they have given Jeri and I during my years on the Advancing Grand Lodge Line, and this year as Grand Master.
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I want to sincerely express my thanks to the District Deputy Grand Masters, District Deputy Grand Lecturers and all my Committee Appointments for their support and dedication this year. To the Grand Lodge Officers not in the Advancing Line that have traveled with me and been so dedicated to our fraternity this year. To the Grand Lodge Officers who have been there when those tough decisions had to be made. Most Worshipful Grand Master James H. Cobban appointed me to the position of Senior Grand Marshal in September 1995. This afforded me the opportunity to serve the Brethren of this Grand Jurisdiction as a member of this Grand Lodge Line. I thank Donna Cobban and her Family for sharing this outstanding Brother with this Fraternity. I hope the leadership decisions I have rendered this year as Grand Master will keep the Grand Lodge of Missouri a leader in this Masonic Fraternity that we all enjoy. I want to acknowledge my family, Jeff, Melissa, Jared, and Jordan for their support all through the years I've been involved in this Fraternity. To the one who traveled with me, the one who supports me in whatever I do, the one who asks Most Worshipful Grand Master what can I do for you today? (well; maybe I misunderstood her), the love of my life, Jeri. I THANK ALL OF YOU FOR THIS WONDERFUL, UNFORGETTABLE YEAR. Brethren this completes my Grand Master's Address. AREA MEETINGS There were nine Area Meetings held during the months of October and November 2002. Meetings were held at the following locations: St. Joseph October 4th , Scottish Rite Center Kansas City October 5 th , Ararat Shrine Center Charleston October 10th , Charleston Lodge St. Louis October 11 th, Moolah Shrine Center West Plains October 24th , Mount Zion Lodge Springfield October 26 th , Gate of the Temple Lodge Hannibal November pt, Hannibal Lodge Kirksville November 2 nd , Kirksville and Adair Lodge Jefferson City November 9 th , Jefferson Lodge I feel that it is important that the Area Meetings take place as quickly after the Grand Lodge Session as possible. I think it is very important that the Lodge Officers know what the new Grand Masters programs are. This year I elected to work toward informing the Brethren how important it is us to know what we do as Masons. The Grand Lecturer and I introduced the DDGM'S and the DDGL'S present and told the Brethren how important these Brethren are to our Fraternity. The Executive Director
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of the Masonic Home told the Brethren about what the Masonic Home has to offer, and how they could receive help should they need it. The Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden, Senior Grand Deacon, and the Grand Secretary all presented programs to the Officers in attendance that will help them in the present and future operation oftheir Lodge. Time was allotted for open discussion about the programs offered after each meeting. I want to thank those venues that hosted each of our Area Meetings. The Grand Lodge is very appreciative for their support.
MASONIC YOUTH I wish to thank Right Worshipful Brother Stanley M. Thompson, Deputy Grand Master for representing the Grand Lodge at the Annual State Conclave of the Order of DeMolay, May 26th in Jefferson City. RW Brother Thompson presented a check in the amount of $2000.00 for the DeMolay Programs and for the use to promote new members. He also presented the Grand Masters Youth Award to Mr. Chad Ferke, and the recipient of the $5000.00 Stewart Fund Scholarship is Mr. Ryan Campbell. I had the honor and privilege of attending the Bethel Session of the International Order of Jobs Daughters in Jefferson City, June 26 th • I presented a check in the amount of $2000.00 for the benefit of their membership programs. I also presented the Grand Masters Youth Award to Mrs. April Dueling-Davis, and the recipient of the $5000.00 Stewart Fund Scholarship is Katherine Krahenbuhl. I wish to thank Right Worshipful Brother Larry D. Reynolds, Senior Grand Marshall for representing the Grand Lodge at the Installation of the Rainbow Grand Session in Springfield. He presented a $2000.00 check to be used, as they wish, to promote Rainbow in Missouri. Larry also presented the Grand Masters Youth Award to Krista Nichols. The recipient of the $5000.00 Stewart Fund Scholarship is Hannah Glass. I want to encourage all Brethren to support our Masonic Youth Organizations whenever possible, as these fine young men and ladies are our future leaders, and they can always use our help. LIBRARY AND MUSEUM BOARD At the 181 st Annual Communication, the Brethren adopted a Resolution creating a new Library and Museum. I have appointed the following persons to that Board: 2008 Worshipful Brother Douglas Reece, Chainnan 5yr Right Worshipful Brother David H. Lewis 4 yr 2007 Right Worshipful Brother M. Dale Summerford 3 yr 2006 Worshipful Brother James N. Morgan 2 yr 2005 Right Worshipful Brother John W Sisce} 1 yr 2004
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That Resolution also authorized that either a new corporation be created, or that another Existing entity be used to bring the Library and Museum into existence. The By-Laws Amendments attached to the President's Report of the Masonic Home of Missouri place the Library and Museum under that Masonic Home for purposes of administration, with the Separate, (5) Member Board that was appointed pursuant to the Resolution working to control the functions of the Library and Museum. Thus, upon acceptance of the Presidents Report and my Grand Masters Address, the Resolution will be fully operational. This has been accomplished without the necessity of creating another Masonic Charity and instead, we will continue to support our One Great Charity, the Masonic Home of Missouri.
MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI There are so many rewarding opportunities to serve this great Fraternity of Freemasons. The Masonic Home of Missouri has to be right at the top of the list. I have had the opportunity to serve the home as an elected member for four years, and as an Advancing Line Appointed Member for four years. This has allowed me to serve a total of nine years, serving as President and this past year as Honorary Chairman. I have seen the Programs we have grow to the extent that we are like no other. Our Outreach Program has created so much attention that our Masonic Home has been selected to do one of the three Breakout Sessions at the Conference of Grand Masters in Washington, DC in February 2004. Part ofthe staffofthe Masonic Home will travel to Washington to present our program. The Programs that are available to the members of our Fraternity, their Wives, Widows, and Female members of the Eastern Star, are like no other. I remind you is that you need to always be current with your Lodge Dues to qualify. This year as Grand Master I had the honor to Lay the Cornerstone and dedicate the new Masonic Home Administrative Office in the new Masonic Complex at Columbia, 6033 Masonic Dr, Suite A., Columbia, MO. The new Grand Lodge Office and Masonic Library and Museum are also located in this building. I feel that I have truly had the opportunity and experienced history in the making to serve this board at a time when so many changes and improvements were made to better serve the members who need and ask for our help. I will truly miss being apart of all of this and I THANK YOU for giving me the opportunity to serve. CONFERENCE OF GRAND MASTERS Each year your Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden, Junior Grand Warden, and the Grand Secretary, attend the Conference of Grand Masters of Masons in North America and the
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Conference of Grand Secretaries. This year it was held in Minneapolis, MN. I had the honor to serve on the Conference Planning Committee, along with our most talented Most Worshipful Brother Glenn E. Means, PGM, Executive Secretarytrreasurer ofthe Conference. The Conference sponsors seminars and discussions on Masonic matters that affect all jurisdictions in North America. The Conference is attended by the Grand Masters and Officers from all States in the United States, the provinces of Canada, the states of Mexico, as well as the countries of Europe and Asia. Most Worshipful Brother P. Vincent Kinkead, PGM serves as Chairman of the Masonic Services Association, a part of the Conference. Past Grand Master Means was reelected Executive Secretarytrreasurer, and I was honored to be elected to serve as a Director on the Board of Directors of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Alexandria, VA. This is indeed an honor for Missouri to be represented in these positions throughout the year. We all look forward to the challenges that may lie ahead.
CORNERSTONE AND LODGE DEDICATION CEREMONIES One of the more important request the Grand Lodge has each year is the symbolic Laying of a Cornerstone when a new or remodeled building is completed. This year your Grand Lodge was opened 7 times for this purpose. The first request was on October 19t h, 2002 for the new City Hall in Fulton. I was unable to attend and Most Worshipful Brother Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr., PGM, most graciously opened the Grand Lodge for the Ceremony. Instead of a cornerstone the City opted for a time capsule. Most Worshipful Brother Soutiea wrote the ceremony, which was quite inspiring. I thank Grand Master Soutiea for his help with this inspiring ceremony. On November 10 th , 2002, I dedicated a new Flag Memorial at Linn Lodge No. 326 in honor of those who lost their life in the 9-11 tragedy in New York City. November 24 th , 2002 the Grand Lodge was opened in the Scottish Rite Center in Columbia, for the Cornerstone and Dedication Ceremony of the new Lodge Building ofAcacia Lodge No. 602 and Twilight Lodge No. 114. This was a great day for Freemasonry in Columbia. There were Over 150 Masons and their Families in attendance to help celebrate this special event for these two Lodges. The Grand Lodge of Missouri was opened December 9th , 2002 in Butler Lodge No. 254 for the purpose of Laying the Cornerstone of the Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Freemasonry was promoted in Bates County that day and I want to thank Most Worshipful Brother Glenn E. Means, PGM and the Brethren in attendance for their support of this important event in the history of Butler MO. On June 14th , 2003 the Grand Lodge of Missouri was opened in Acacia Lodge No. 602, and Twilight Lodge No. 114 for the purpose of Dedicating and Laying the Cornerstone of the new Masonic Complex at Columbia.
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This beautiful building is the home ofthe new Masonic Home ofMissouri Corporate Office, Office ofthe Grand Lodge of Missouri and the Masonic Museum and Library. This was a great day in the history ofFreemasonry in Boone County and the State of Missouri. Over 500 Masons, members of the Eastern Star, City and County Officials, and their families were present to celebrate this special event. On August 30 th , 2003 the Grand Lodge of Missouri opened in Hornersville Lodge No. 215 for the purpose of Laying the Cornerstone of their new Lodge building at Huntersville. On August 31 8t, 2003 I opened the Grand Lodge of Missouri in Riddick Lodge No. 361 for the purpose of Laying the Cornerstone of the First Christian Church in Buffalo, MO.
GRIEVANCE AND TRIAL RELATED MATTERS If a Grand Master didn't have to deal with this Section 2.010 of our By-Laws, his year would be a pleasure. But unfortunately you have to deal with the bad along with the good. December 4th , 2002 I received several requests from the Brethren to appoint a Committee to investigate the conduct of some of the Brethren of Overland-Occidental Lodge No. 623. I appointed a Committee of Investigation to see if the request was just. The Committee met with the Lodge December 26, 2002, their Stated Communication. The Committee Chairman reported that all the Brethren in attendance that evening had their say. After a number of hours of discussion, it was decided the District Deputy Grand Master should be acting Worshipful Master until the next Annual Election of Overland-Occidental Lodge No. 623. On February 5 th , 2003, I received a Letter of Resignation from the Worshipful Master of Overland-Occidental Lodge No. 623. On February 12 th , I appointed the District Deputy Grand Master as acting Worshipful Master of Overland-Occidental Lodge No. 623. In making this decision I felt it was best to preserve the highest integrity of Brotherly Love and Mfection in our Fraternity. On February 6 th , 2003, a compliant was received by King Hill Lodge No. 376 regarding Masonic Charges upon a Member of the Lodge. On February 8 t h, 2003, a letter from King Hill Lodge No. 376 was sent to the Member notifying him of the filing of the charges. Copies of the allegations and supporting documents were eventually forwarded to the Grand Lodge Office on or about April 22, 2003; and on May 8 t h, 2003, I appointed a Masonic Trial Commission. Additional information concerning the allegations was requested by the Trial Commission from the Grand Lodge Offices and the process was delayed to permit accumulation of that information. Due to summer scheduling matters for the lodge and the Trial Commission; and to permit distribution and receipt of the Constitution and By-Laws revisions that occurred in August, 2003. The matter currently remains pending and the formal notification of the Member and related matters are, as of the time of
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this writing, within the control of the Appointed Trial. Disposition of the matter will be reported at the 183 rd Annual Communication. On or about June 24 th , 2003, I received information from a Brother, regarding the Conferral of Degrees, section 16.010, at the same communication. On investigation through the Grand Secretary's Office and the District Deputy Grand Master, it was reported that multiple degrees were conferred in Grandview Lodge No. 618, June 2pt, 2003 by their own admission. The Brethren involved in conferring the Degrees, the District Deputy Grand Master and Regional Grand Lecturer were removed from their respective Offices. I immediately appointed a new District Deputy Grand Master for the 19 th Masonic District, with all Lodges in the District being notified through the Grand Lodge Office. A Written Reprimand was issued to Grandview Lodge to be read at their next Regular Communication of Grandview Lodge No. 618. The Worshipful Master of Grandview Lodge No. 618 was not present at the June 21 st, Communication. Under the authority granted the Grand Master by Article 15, Section 15.170, I issued a Healing Order, on the Brother who, in no way knew, he received the Degree contrary to the By-Laws of our Fraternity. The Healing Order is to be read at the next Regular Communication of Grandview Lodge No. 618.
DECISIONS January 7, 2003 I had a question: Can a Brother object and not be present at the Lodge Meeting? I made the Decision that a Brother could Object under Article 14, Section 14.010 ofthe By-Laws of the Fraternity. February 24, 2003 I had a request to display the Square and Compass on the CareMobile. This is a traveling RV that has various equipment onboard to examine children to be helped by the Children's Miracle Network. Knowing this organization to be a charity that is recognized as a non-Masonic charity by this Grand Lodge, and whereas we have many Subordinate Lodges and Appendant Bodies who raise monies for this Charity, I gave permission to use the Square and Compass for display on this CareMobile. May 5th , I authorized the Grand Secretary to open a Tornado Fund Account to help the Communities who were hit by tornados on May 4, 2003. The Communities of Battlefield, Carl Junction, Liberty, Pierce City and Stockton were all hit by tornados. The money that went into this Fund was split evenly to help rebuild these Communities. August 19, 2003 I authorized the Missouri Hi-12 Clubs to add the word Masonic to their name. The prerequisite for membership in Missouri Hi-12 Clubs is to be a Mason. The new registered name will read, "Missouri Masonic Hi-12 Clubs".
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PRINCE HALL FREEMASONARY In order to keep the communications between the two Grand Jurisdictions of Missouri moving toward total recognition of our respective Grand Jurisdictions, I asked Most Worshipful Brother Wilfred G. Soutiea Jr., PGM to continue as Chairman of the Joint Masonic Fraternal Relations Committee. December 21 st , 2002, Most Worshipful Brother Charles R. Willis, Grand Master and the Grand Lodge Officers of Prince Hall Affiliate (PHA) Grand Lodge and Grand Master Jimmie D. Lee and the Grand Lodge Officers of the Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F. & A.M. met to socialize, and generally acquaint ourselves, with any Ritual differences between the Lodges. Other than pronunciation of a few "key" words, and method of completing know signs, as with other Grand Jurisdictions, the task was easier than expected. As specified in the approved resolutions "Visitation by Invitation", the Prince Hall Grand Master invited the Grand Lodge Officers and Brethren of our Grand Lodge to attend the conferral of the Third Degree of Prince Hall Masons. The Historic Meeting took place May 17 t h, 2003, at the Prince Hall Lodge F. & A.M. 4225 Olive Street, St. Louis, Missouri, those present for this Historic Degree were RW Brother Larry Houge D.D.G.M. 34th , Masonic District; Huey Higgins, D.D.G.L. 35 th Masonic District; RW Brother H.V. (Jake) Jacobs, Regional Grand Lecturer; RW Brother Ronald D. Miller, Grand Secretary; RW Brother W. Marion Luna, Grand Treasurer; RW Brother M. Robert Berger, Senior Grand Deacon; RW Brother Bruce R. Austin, Junior Grand Deacon; RW Brother Marvin R. Davis, Senior Grand Steward; RW Brother Larry C. Reynolds Senior Grand Marshall; RW Brother Jeffrey D. Lee, Junior Grand Marshall; RW Brother Randall J. Jones, Grand Lecturer; RW Brother Rex Williams, Grand Pursuivant; RW Brother Billy J. Beatty, Grand Orator; RW Brother D. Dean Rowe, Grand Sword Bearer; RW Brother Elmer E. Revelle Senior Grand Warden; MW Brother Wilfred G. Soutiea Past Grand Master; and MW Brother Jimmie D. Lee, Grand Master. This was indeed a History making meeting as we witnessed 22 Prince Hall Masons raised this day. A day of Friendship and Brotherly Love for all present to Witness the Degree. Grand Master Willis and his Grand Lodge Officers made this Grand Master and his Grand Lodge Officers feel most welcome. On June 7 t h, 2003 I extended an invitation to the Grand Lodge Prince Hall Masons to witness the conferral of the Third Degree of the Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F. & A.M. to be held at Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 12 E. Lockwood, Webster Groves, MO for this Historic Event. Charlie's Angels Degree Team was present to Confer the Degree. There were more than 150 Masons in attendance to witness this Historic Event. It was an Honor for the Grand Lodge Officers and the Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F. &
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A.M. to host the Brethren of the Prince Hall Masons of Missouri F. & A.M. I want to thank Most Worshipful Brother Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr., Past Grand Master,A.F. &A.M. of Missouri, and Most Worshipful Brother William "Bill" Graham, Past Grand Master, F. & A.M. of Missouri, for their continued dedication toward the joint fraternal relations of these two Grand Jurisdictions. At this writing the "Visitation By Invitation" as specified in the Resolution is the way that allows, Visitations between our Lodges. Should you have questions? Call the Grand Lodge Office. This has been a most enjoyable year working with our Prince Hall Brethren.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Brethren, I support and recommend the continued use of the Chance To Advance Classes as a part of our Membership Program. This has proven to be an important part of our efforts to slow down our continued decline in membership. In my travel around this Grand Jurisdiction, I have visited so many Brethren who become a member througha Chance To Advance Class that are currently very active in their Lodge. This is just another avenue that allows Masons in Missouri to offer that busy individual a way to receive his Degrees in a shorter period of time. It seems that once they get involvedwith Freemasonry they make the time to participate. The District Deputy Grand Officers do an excellent conferral of these Classes. Brethren, another area that might need attention in your Lodge is Suspensions. It is important that we make every effort to keep our Members current in their dues. So many negatives happen once a Brother is Suspended. One of the more important things that happens is the loss of eligibility of the services your Masonic Home has to offer. Brethren, you may not think about it now, but that's important with the cost of medical expenses in today's world. Please try to help that Brother who may need assistance with his dues, to keep him current. Brethren, the Grand Lodge and the Grand Lodge Officers are here to represent and serve your interests. I therefore feel that it is imperative that the Brethren continue to provide input to the Grand Lodge Officers concerning ways to up-date our By-Laws so that the Grand Lodge itself can be more responsive to the needs and the desires of the Craft and our Subordinate Lodges. For example, our current ByLaws prohibit use of available Grand Lodge funds to assist a Subordinate Lodge after a disaster such as we experienced this year with the tornadoes, and in the past with floods and other natural disasters. Instead, we can expend those funds exclusively to benefit the general public. Consequently, it is my recommendation and request that the Craft consider revising these By-Laws so that we can assist both the general
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public, and also ourselves. In a similar vein, the By-Laws currently require permission from the Grand Master for Subordinate Lodges to solicit financial assistance from their Sister, Subordinate Lodges. That also deserves examination by the Craft to determine whether one Lodge should be free to decide to assist another without going through the process of requesting and receiving permission from the Grand Master. I firmly believe that we must continue to present our Masonic Fraternity and ourselves to the people of our communities in such a manner that will cause them to desire to become a part of our great Institution and to respect and honor those who are already Members of our Fraternity. Doing this will require the Lodges and Brethren to make their charitable and other efforts more openly known within their communities. The time has long passed where we merely ought to do things in anonymity; instead, we need to make greater efforts to publicize these functions. In our society today, everything revolves around time and "Money". We compete for Membership and thereby the time of prospective new Members with a myriad of other potential opportunities. Families need to become more involved in our functions so that Membership in our Fraternity is more attractive to the young men and women who are raising their Families. Freemasonry fights to protect and preserve our Families; why therefore, do we not make greater efforts to include our Families in our Masonic functions? Your Grand Lodge has existed since 1821 and has served with dignity and honor, so very many generations of people. For the Grand Lodge to continue to serve our future generations, "Money" is going to be required. We therefore need to work diligently to continue to build our endowments. There are several ways in which you can help to secure the future ofyour Grand Lodge. Among these are: The 10-4-10 Program; The Endowed Life Membership Program; The Memorial Membership Program; The 100-4-10 Program for Lodges; and remembering the Grand Lodge Endowment in your wills, estates, trusts or as a beneficiary on a life insurance policy. All ofthese Programs are designed to allow the Brethren to help secure the future of your Grand Lodge for your Children, your Grandchildren and man~ many more generations. The Light of Freemasonry is so very beautiful and Brethren, that Light remains in YOUR HANDS. To continue to burn brightly, YOUR FINANCIAL HELP is required. Thank You Brethren for allowing me to serve You as Your Grand Master. GRAND MASTER'S ITINERARY 2002-2003 SEPTEMBER 23-24 Grand Lodge of Missouri, Holiday Inn Select, Columbia 25 Grand Lodge Office, Handle business, Columbia 26 Install Officers of Henderson Lodge No.477, Rogersville
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OCTOBER 4 1 st Area Meeting, Scottish Rite Center, St. Joseph 5 2 nd Area Meeting, Ararat Shrine Center, Kansas City Present 25 yr. And 50 yr. Pins, Buckner Lodge No. 501, Buckner 7 Install Officers of Strafford Lodge No. 608, Strafford 10 3 rd Area Meeting, Charleston Lodge No. 407, Charleston 11 4 th Area Meeting, Moolah Shrine Center, St. Louis 12 Grand Lodge Office, Handle business, Columbia Official visit and guest speaker at 150 yr. Celebration, presented 50 yr. Pin, Memphis Lodge No. 16, Memphis 13 Reception Committee Meeting, Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Center, Springfield 15 Speaker at Grand Chapter O.E.S., Columbia 16 Official visit and guest speaker, presented 50 yr. pin, Temperance Lodge No. 438, Smithville 19 Masonic Home of Missouri Board Meeting, Kansas City Official visit and Install Officers at Branson Lodge No. 587, Branson 22 Official visit and guest speaker, Presented 50 yr. Pin, Belle Lodge No. 373, Belle 245 th Area Meeting, Mount Lodge No. 327, West Plains 26 6 th Area Meeting, Gate of the Lodge No. 422, Springfield Grand Master's Reception, Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Center, Springfield 28 Official visit and guest speaker at Past Master's Breakfast, Abgabil-Freedom Lodge No. 636, Mehlville NOVEMBER 1 7th Area Meeting, Hannibal Lodge No. 188, Hannibal 2 8th Area Meeting, Kirksville Lodge No. 105, Kirksville Speaker at Scottish Rite Reunion, Noon Luncheon, Scottish 8 Rite Center, Joplin 9 9th Area Meeting, Jefferson Lodge No. 43, Jefferson City 10 Official visit and guest speaker, Dedication of Flag Pole, Linn Lodge No. 326, Linn 14 Official visit and guest speaker to Spirit of St. Louis No. 27, Webster Groves No. 84 and Cosmos Lodge No. 282, held at Cosmos Lodge, Webster Groves 15-16 Masonic Home of Missouri Board Meeting, Springfield 19 Official visit and guest speaker at Past Master's Night, Adair Lodge No. 366 and Kirksville Lodge No. 105, Kirksville Attended Lodge, Henderson Lodge No. 477, Rogersville 20
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Grand Lodge Office, Handle business, Columbia Investment Committee Meeting and Building Committee Meeting, Grand Lodge Office, Columbia Cornerstone and Dedication of Acacia Lodge No. 602 and Twilight Lodge No. 114, Columbia Official Visit and guest speaker at 24th District Ransom A. Brewer Association Dinner Ladies Night, Sullivan Lodge No. 69, Sullivan Official visit and guest speaker, Grand Master of Kansas Glen Kohr in attendance, Central Crossing Lodge No. 674, Shell Knob
DECEMBER 6-7 Attend and Participate in Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Cermonial as Honoree, Springfield 8 Presented a 78 yr. Certificate and Pin, Jefferson Lodge No. 43, Jefferson City 10 Attend Henderson Lodge No. 477 Christmas Party, Rogersville No. 281, Rogersville 15 New Masonic Complex Meeting, on site, Columbia 18 Attend Conferral of three 2 nd Degrees, Henderson Lodge No. 477, Rogersville Attend Stated Meeting, Henderson Lodge No. 477, Rogersville 19 31 Attend "Mel Tillis" last performance, Branson JANUARY 4 Official visit and guest speaker, 12 th District Meeting and Oyster Fry, Mokane Lodge No. 612, Mokane 5 Attend Line Officers Meeting, Investment Committee Meeting and Ways and Means Committee Meeting, Grand Lodge Office, Columbia 20 Official visit to Confer 1st Degree, Richmond Lodge No. 57, Richmond 22 Official visit and guest speaker at 22 nd District Meeting, Hallsville Lodge No. 336, Hallsville 25 Attend Masonic Home of Missouri Board Meeting, Kansas City Official visit and guest speaker, 20 th District Meeting and Coon Dinner, Jewel Lodge No. 480, Pleasant Hill 31 Official visit and present 50 yr. Pin, Hazelwood Lodge No. 459, Seymour FEBRUARY Attend Public Relations Meeting and Education Committee 1 Meeting, Springfield Attend Distinguished Guest Committee Meeting, Springfield 2 5-8 Attend Grand Lodge of Nebraska, Lincoln
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Official visit and present Masonic Home of Missouri Certificate for 100% Participation in Penny A Day Program for "2001", Mansfield Lodge No. 143, Mansfield 13-19 Attend Grand Masters Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota 20 Official visit and guest speaker at Past Masters and Brethren Night, Henderson Lodge No. 477, Rogersville 22 Attend Masonic Home of Missouri Board Meeting, Achievement Award and Education Meeting, Springfield MARCH 8 Attend 2 nd Degree, Richmond Lodge No. 57, Richmond 10 Attend 3 rd Degree, Albia Lodge, Albia, Iowa 12 Guest speaker at St. Louis Scottish Rite Club, St. Louis 15 Attend Kansas City Scottish Rite Class Reunion as Honoree, Kansas City 19-22 Attend Grand Lodge of Kansas, Salina 25-27 Attend Grand Lodge of Tennessee, Nashville 28-30 Attend Masonic Home of Missouri Board Meeting, Tan-Tar-A, Osage Beach APRIL 1 Official visit and guest speaker at Mizpah Mount Moriah Lodge No. 40, Florissant 2 Attend Gavel Club, St. Louis 2 Official visit and guest speaker at Benjamin Franklin Lodge No. 642, St. Louis 3 Attend and guest speaker at Opening Session of Grand Court of Amaranth, St. Louis 5 Attend Public Relation Committee Meeting, Education Committee Meeting and Distinguished Guest Committee Meeting, Springfield 7 Official visit and present 50 yr. Pin, Joplin Lodge No. 335, Joplin 12 Attend Library and Museum Committee Meeting, Columbia Attend 3 rd Degree, Richmond Lodge No. 57, Richmond 22 Official visit and present 65 yr. Pin, Lamar Lodge No. 292, Lamar 26 Attend Masonic Home of Missouri Board Meeting, St. Louis Attend Moolah Shrine Cermonial as Honoree, St. Louis 27 Grand Masters Annual Breakfast at Moolah Shrine Center, St. Louis
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Guest speaker at Grand York Rite Session, Jefferson City Attend and guest speaker at Pride of the West Lodge No. 179, aboard Mark Twain Riverboat, Hannibal Official visit and guest speaker at Reception and Banquet of 150 th Year Celebration, Ralls Lodge No. 33, Center Attend Masonic Home of Missouri Board Meeting, Columbia
JUNE 1 Attend and present check in the amount of $35,577.92 to Children's Miracle Network Telethon, Springfield Attend and participate in Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Cermonial, 6 Springfield 7 Official visit and guest speaker at Webster Grove Lodge No. 84 to confer Third Degree. (The Grand Lodge Officers were host to the Grand Lodge Officers of Prince Hall) 14 Dedication and LaYing Cornerstone of Masonic Complex of Columbia, Columbia Presented 65 yr. Pin, Columbia 21 Attend Scottish Rite Reunion as Honoree, Joplin 26 Attend Opening of Grand Session International Order of Job's Daughters, Jefferson City 27-29 Grand Family Weekend at Grand Plaza Hotel, Branson 28 Masonic Home of Missouri Board of Directors Meeting, Branson JULY 3-10 Attend Imperial Session of Ancient Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine, Minneapolis, MN 12 Attend Seymour Masonic Fair, Seymour 17 Attend Stated Meeting of Henderson Lodge No.477, Rogersville 19 Attend as guest to "Canadian Days Celebration" at Webster Grove Lodge No. 84 to witness Conferral of Third Degree by the Degree Team of Canada 25-26 Attend Masonic Home of Missouri Board of Directors Meeting, Kansas City 26 Official visit and guest speaker to present 25 and 50 yr. pins at Independence Lodge No. 76, Independence 27 Attend Visitation and Masonic Service for Jake Jacobs, St. Charles AUGUST 2 Attend Public Relation and Education Committee Meeting, Columbia 7 Official visit and guest speaker, present 50 yr. pin at Neosho Lodge No. 247, Neosho
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Attend and guest speaker to Red Cross of Constantine Regional Assembly at Masonic Center, St. Joseph 12 Official visit and guest speaker, present 50 yr. pin at O'Sullivan Lodge No.7, Walnut Grove 15-16 Attend Masonic Home Family Weekend, Overland Park, KS Attend Masonic Home of Missouri Board Meeting, Overland 16 Park, KS 16 Attend as guest speaker at "150 Year Celebration" of Laclede Lodge No. 83, Lebanon 17-18 Attend 62 nd Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, USA, St. Louis Attend Jurisprudence Committee Meeting and Ways and 23 Means Committee Meeting, Masonic Complex, Columbia 23 Attend and present 50 yr. pin at Huntsville Lodge No. 30, Huntsville 26 Official visit and guest speaker at Robert Burns Lodge No. 496, Gainesville 30 Laying of Cornerstone at Hornersville Lodge No. 215, Hornersville 31 Laying of Cornerstone at Reddick Lodge No. 361, Buffalo SEPTEMBER 3-7 Attend and participate in CSSA Shrine Cermonial Session, Branson 14 Official visit and present 50 Year Pin at Hazelwood Lodge No. 459, Seymour 19 Official visit and Installation of Officers at Bolivar Lodge No. 195, Bolivar Attend Distinguished Guest Committee Meeting, Springfield 20 20-22 Attend Supreme Council 33degree of Scottish Rite of the Northern Jurisdiction, USA, St. Louis 25 Install Officers of Henderson Lodge No.477, Rogersville 26-27 Attend Masonic Home of Missouri Board of Directors Meeting, Springfield 28-30 182 nd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, Springfield Fraternally and respectfully submitted, Jimmie D. Lee, Grand Master
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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES
M.W. Grand Master Jimmie D. Lee accepted the recommendations of the respective Grand Masters and Grand Lodges and appointed Grand Representatives ofthe Grand Lodge ofMissouri near other Grand Lodges. The Certificates of Commission were prepared and mailed for presentation to: Grand Grand Grand Grand
Lodge Espirato Santo Lodge, F. & A.M. of Michigan Lodge of Peru Lodge A.F. & A.M. ofVirgjnia
Ademir Carlettli Dear Alan Barr Miguel Noblecilla Vargus Charles W. Thompson
M.W. Grand Master Jimmie D. Lee honored Master Masons from Missouri Lodges with the recommendation that they be commissioned Grand Representatives of other Grand Lodges near the Grand Lodge of Missouri as follows: Grand Lodge of Pernambuco (Brazil) Rex Williams Grand Lodge of Occidental Mexicana Fred S. Livingston Regular Grand Lodge of Yugoslavia Donald H. Roller Grand Lodge of the Kingdom of Morocco Don D. Adams Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Mississippi Jeffrey D. Lee Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of Wisconsin Larry C. Reynolds Grand Lodge Mato Grosso do SuI (Brazil) Larry Albright Grand Lodge of The Netherlands Gail Turner Grand Lodge of D'Andorra Billy J. Beatty Grand Lodge of Quebec D. Dean Rowe Grand Lodge of France (Nationale) Clay Earl Emerson Thompson NOMINATIONS FOR THE MASONIC BOARD OF DIRECTORS RWB Brother Don Cox nominated RW. Brother Bill D. Spiva of Neosho, Missouri. M.W. Brother Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. nominated R W. Brother Dennis A. Fetter of St. Louis, Missouri. M.W. Brother P. Vincent Kinkead nominated RW. Brother Webb Edwards of Hollister, Missouri. With three nominations to be elected for two positions, the election was held. Bill D. Spiva and Dennis A. Fetter were elected to serve on the Masonic Home Board of Directors.
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CALLED FROM LABOR The Grand Lodge was called from Labor at 11 :45 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon, September 29, 2003. RW. Brother Ronald R Bollinger, Grand Chaplin, offered prayer.
Monday Mternoon, 1:30 P.M. M.W Grand Master Jimmie D. Lee called the Grand Lodge to order for the purpose of the reception and introduction of representatives of adoptive and youth organizations of the Masonic Family of Missouri.
INTRODUCTIONS R.W. BRO. ROBERT BERGER, SENIOR GRAND DEACON 1. Amanda Bates, Grand Worthy Advisor, Grand Assembly, International Order of Rainbow for Girls 2. Regina Maness-Worthy Grand Advisor, Grand Conclave of Missouri, Order of the True Kindred 3. JeffKitsmiller-State Master Councilor-Grand Conclave ofMO, International Order of DeMolay 4. Orville Livingston-Grand Royal Patron-Grand Court of MO, Order of the Amaranth 5. Eileen Cornelious-Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of Missouri, Order of the Eastern Star 6. Larry Decker-Worthy Grand Matron ofthe Grand Chapter of Missouri, Order of the Eastern Star 7. Heather Howard-Grand Bethel Honored Queen, Grand Assembly, International Order of Job's Daughters 8. Toni Underwood-Grand Guardian, Grand Guardian Council of MO, International Order of Job's Daughters 9. Ralph Schmidt -Associate Grand Guardian, Grand Guardian Council ofMO, International Order of Job's Daughters Grand Master Lee: "I am honored to welcome each of you here at this year's Grand Lodge Session. I have met most of you at your Grand Session."
CALLED TO LABOR The Grand Lodge was called to labor at 1:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon September 29, 2003, by M.W. Grand Master Jimmie D. Lee. R.W. Grand Chaplain, Roger Weath, offered prayer. The members present were asked to mark their ballots for election of officers and the ballots were collected. The District Deputy Grand Masters of even numbered districts were appointed tellers. This committee retired with RW. Brother Robert T. Keeton, DDGM 31st, Chairman, to count the ballots and report the results of this assembled Grand Lodge.
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT OF THE MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI GREETINGS Most Worshipful Brother Lee, Most Worshipful Sirs, Right Worshipful Sirs, Worshipful Sirs, Distinguished Guests and Brethren All: As President of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri, it is my pleasure and privilege to provide you with the President's Report of the Masonic Home. This past year has seen many exciting events, changes, planning for the present as well as for the future; the completion of many projects that were in process as well as many new projects initiated this year, and the wonderful expansion of Your "Outreach Services Program". The Board of Directors has worked diligently, professionally and has faced and overcome each and every obstacle or challenge placed in the path of providing those Whom we all serve, with the excellent services that have come to be rightfully expected of the Masonic Home of Missouri. The Staff, led by Your Executive Director, Ms. Karin Bell, have exceeded and surpassed every goal and objective laid before them. The Board ofDirectors is justifiably pleased and proud that the Staff not only expediently carries out Board directives and requests, but also frequently brings innovative and imaginative concepts and ideas to the Board that improve services, increase efficiency and that broaden the informational exchanges between the Brethren we all serve and Your Masonic Home. Although "Acknowledgements" form a separate section of this Report, I am compelled from the outset to acknowledge and personally thank Most Worshipful Brother Jimmie D. Lee and First Lady Jeri Lee. The devotion, care, compassion, leadership and class of this very talented and giving man and his wonderful lady demand and warrant special commemoration. Most Worshipful Brother Jimmie and First Lady Jeri have time and again extended themselves above and beyond any reasonable expectation. His strong leadership, gentle demeanor, wonderful humor, not forgetting to mention the invaluable advice, counsel and guidance to myself, the Board and the Staff must be duly noted, honored and memorialized. Most Worshipful Brother Jimmie and First Lady Jeri live and exemplifY each and every aspect of Masonic duty, integrity, dedication, fortitude, prudence, and fidelity. They do so not only with respect to their Masonic involvements, but also even more commendably in all aspects of their daily lives. Most Worshipful Sir and First Lady Jeri Lee, on behalf of myself, the Board of Directors, the Staff, and the entire Missouri Masonic Family please accept and sincere and heartfelt ''THANK YOU!"
FINANCIAL The Board of Directors began an exhaustive and continuing examination and study of the financial investments, conditions and available strategies to secure the best possible return upon the investment portfolio in approximately the Fall of 1999. A slow, deliberate and thorough investigation was conducted regarding existing strategies, proper planning techniques for the future and a plethora of other important considerations and concepts. The Finance Committee took the lead in these endeavors and patiently and methodically examined countless alternatives.
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This year's Finance Committee comprised of Chairman Da vid Ramsey and Members Larry Moss and Bob Berger have distinguished themselves by their tireless commitment to excellence and the financial security of the Masonic Home. In October 2002, the Finance Committee met with several entities and considered bids for the financial management ofthe investments ofthe Masonic Home. While the decline in the overall portfolio subsequent to the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 were and remained a concern; ofgreater concern and influence were the costs associated with the investment management, the investment strategies that would be employed in investing the portfolio, and the existence ofopen lines ofcommunication available between the Masonic Home and the Investment Manager. Past conventional wisdom had been that a single investment manager could best facilitate these needs and objectives. Displaying masterful finesse, foresight and after careful consideration of the available alternatives, the Finance Committee recommended and the Board unanimously voted to change our investment managers. Our long-standing and mutually beneficial relationship with Commerce Bank thereby came to an end. Our sincere appreciation and gratitude has been and is again expressed to Commerce Bank for their years of service as the Investment Manager for the Masonic Home. The Board has now split the investment portfolio into Two (2) nearly equal components and has retained the services of Boone County National Bank and ofUMB Bank, N.A. to each manage a component part ofthe portfolio. The divergent investment strategies and management styles of these institutions have both individually, and collectively for the first time since approximately June, 2001 made the total portfolio not merely grow, but also to exceed market standard for returns upon investments. The Board and the Craft thereby owe our sincere appreciation to Chairman Ramsey, Member Moss and Member Berger for their dedication, foresight and the exhausting work that they have performed. Because of their leadership and their desire to secure the investments ofthe Masonic Home for the future, the investment portfolio is now in better shape and this was also done while accomplishing a much lower investment management expense. The work of Past Boards and Finance Committees during and leading up to this successful change is likewise worthy of much praise and appreciation. BY-LAWS
Through an inadvertent printing error, the By-Laws Revisions for the Masonic Home approved at the 181 st Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge were not inc luded in the published Proceedings. Mter consultation with Most Worshipful Brother Lee and Right Worshipful Brother Revelle and in light of the large expense involved in either reprinting the Proceedings or creating "Pocket Parts" and distributing the same, it was decided that I would instead include those By-Laws again with my President's Report, marked as 2002 and that they would be published as part of this year's Proceedings. Those already approved By-Law Revisions are appended to this Report [Appendix 1] and are hereby incorporated by reference herein. The Board examined the By-Laws again this year in response to additional desires ofthe Brethren to expand Outreach Services being brought to the Board, and because of the Resolution establishing the Masonic Library and Museum
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adopted at the 181 st Annual Communication. With the talented and invaluable assistance of our Legal Counsel, Most Worshipful Brother Vern H. Schneider, Esq., the Board unanimously adopted at its June 2003 Meeting, By-Law Revisions that will become immediately effective upon approval and adoption of this Report. The By-Law Revisions assist in the implementation of the Masonic Library and Museum, expand Outreach Services potentials and greatly facilitate the ability of the Board and the Staffof the Masonic Home to respond more expediently and effectively to the needs and desires of the Craft. The ByLaws marked 2003 are appended to this Report [Appendix 2] and are hereby incorporated by reference herein.
MASONIC COMPLEX IN COLUMBIA Years of planning, study, hard work, agonizing decisions, overcoming numerous and unforeseeable problems and obstacles, and more importantly the leadership, perseverance and dedication of Four (4) different Boards of Directors was brought to a glorious and successful culmination this year. On Flag Day, June 14,2003, Most Worshipful Brother Jimmie D. Lee laid the Cornerstones and Dedicated the Masonic Complex in Columbia and presided over an auspicious and magnificent GRAND OPENING CELEBRA TION. The Masonic Family of Missouri and from other jurisdictions came, shared and participated in this august and memorable event. The Masonic Complex in Columbia now houses both the Executive Offices of the Masonic Home and those of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons ofthe State of Missouri. As previously noted, upon acceptance and approval of this Report, the Masonic Library and Museum with its separate Five (5) Member Board of Directors will also share in the facility. Thus, all of these entities will work side-by-side to bring the best possible services to the Craft. The Masonic Complex in Columbia serves not only the entire Missouri Masonic Family presently, but will also serve in the future as a beacon of teaching our history and will stand as a commemoration of the types of accomplishments that Freemasons, working together can and will perform. A sincere expression of gratitude is owed to our Sister Grand Jurisdiction in Iowa. The Grand Lodge and Brethren oflowa have provided and continue to provide technical guidance and invaluable other assistance to the Library and Museum Board of Directors as well as in the designing concepts required to house such facilities. For all that has been done and that continues to be done with such free and fraternal extensions of kindness, courtesy and assistance, THANK YOU to the Grand Lodge oflow a and to our Iowa Masonic Brethren! The Masonic Complex in Columbia is the "Showcase of Missouri Freemasonry". Displays from Appendant and Adoptive Bodies of Masonry ha ve been in place since the Grand Opening. The Masonic Complex in Columbia should be a source of pride, accomplishment and joy to all of our Masonic Family. Thus, I respectfully say to all our Masonic Family that the Masonic Complex in Columbia was built for You! Use it, enjoy it, appreciate it, respect it, preserve it and find it to be a source for innovation, knowledge, pride and inspiration that the dreams it fulfills may continue so to do from generation to generation.
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GRAND MASTER'S CONFERENCE 2004 In February 2004, the Conference of Grand Masters of North America will convene in our Nation's Capital.Through the work of Most Worshipful Brother Jimmie D. Lee, Right Worshipful Brother Dr. Elmer E. Revelle, Ms. Karin Bell, the Board and myself and with special assistance from Most Worshipful Brother Glenn E. Means, Your Masonic Home will also be present. The Masonic Home of Missouri will present educational and informational programs to the Conference regarding our "Cutting Edge and Innovative Outreach Services Program". Between 1989 and 1991 when the final decision was made to abandon "Life Care and Asset Turnover Assistance", those Past Boards of Directors innovatively and thankfully initiated and created the "Outreach Services Program". That Program was and continues to be the "Masonic Model" for Outreach Services by Masonic entities. Subsequent Boards have and continue to strive to build and expand upon that solid foundation. The Grand Lodge of Oklahoma recently abandoned the "Bricks & Mortar" conventional scheme and has gone instead, to a "Total Outreach Services Program" of its own. Through the Outreach Services Program, the Masonic Home of Missouri is enabled to provide greater assistance, in more forms and ways than even were originally envisioned. The Program further allows people it serves to choose to remain in their home or communities; to make a decision about a facility by choosing it themselves when that becomes necessary; provides quality of life contributions and services; and it is all done at a much lesser expense than is involved with maintaining "Bricks & Mortar" facilities. The wisdom, vision and foresight of all of these Past and Present Boards of Directors and ofthe Craft in daring to approve and authorize these innovations to occur, have enabled the Missouri Outreach Services Program to become the overwhelming successful operation that exists toda y. That Program will be placed upon display at the Conference of Grand Master of North America next February. Particularly and especially to Most Worshipful Brothers Lee and Means, the gratitude and appreciation of the Board of Directors and of the Craft are extended for enabling and making possible this wonderful opportunity.
OTHER IMPORTANT EVENTS The Masonic Home Representatives Program is being revitalized through the continuing hard work ofMs . Sara Snodderley, Ms. Lori Palmore, Ms. Karin Bell, the Executive Staff and the Development Committee. Right Worshipful Brother Ronald D. Miller continues to stress the importance of the "Penny-ADay Program" at his Grand Secretary's Meetings and at every other available opportunity. The "Adopt-A-Resident Programs" is likewise experiencing new interest and renewed participation. The Western Unit continues to be a "model of excellence" under the leadership of Ms. Kathryn Elcoc k. As ofthis writing and assuming that existing commitments to reside in the facility are fulfilled, by mid-August, 2003, the Western Unit will have exceeded 90% occupancy and will for the first time , have a waiting list for admissions. The "waiting list" is for one of the Four (4) "Suites" created by the Board several years ago. Because of the many sacrifices, hard decisions and patient, but skillful planning performed by Past Boards of Directors together with the prudent
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hiring by those Boards of our Professional Executive Staff, the Board of Directors this year were able to set and accomplish many goals and objectives while also completing existing projects. Throughout the year, more and more goals and objectives were established. My records indicate that over Thirty (30) major goals and objectives were given to Ms. Bell by myself and the Board together with countless smaller goals and objectives. My expectations as were expressed to the Board, were that about Sixty Percent (60%) could be and would be completed or nearly so this year, with the remainder being either started or the planning completed for implementation next year. It is my pleasure to report to the Craft that I seriously erred with my expectations. Complications created by the multiple and overlapping requirements of the Missouri Department of Transportation, Boone County and the City of Columbia involving Masonic Drive at the Masonic Complex in Columbia delayed the issuance of a construction permit until immediately prior to the time of this writing. Now that the permit has been issued, that project should be completed by the Annual Communication. With that,Ms. Bell and the Staff will have completed every single project, goal and objective given and requested of Ms. Bell and the Staff this year. WELL DONE! Mter nearly 20 years of existence and of State Inspections, the Division of Aging discovered this year that a necessary "fire wall" was not in place at the Western Unit. Responding unquestioningly, faithfully and immediately to answer a "call to service", Most Worshipful Brother Robert D. Jenkins led the way in expediently assisting in obtaining the correction of this potential deficiency. His talent, determination and masterful handling of this situation was a beauty to behold. Thank You Most Worshipful Sir! Your love for the Craft and of the Masonic Home continues to shine brightly and is so very much appreciated. Use of the Western Unit by Lodges and Chapters and other Masonic Bodies has greatly expanded. The Nurse's Station was remodeled to create greater visibility to and for the Residents and other renovations have been performed, including a new furniture and a Ice Cream Parlor. All of these things were accomplished in addition to those previously mentioned. None of these were themselves, a "small project". Most ofthese "improvements" were made possible through the generous donations of the Brethren either directly, from the Estates, or through Lodge, District and Chapter donations. Brethren, Thank You so very, very muc h. The Board appreciates it, but the Residents appreciate it even more!
DEVELOPMENT The Development Committee created as a new, permanent Committee of the Board by the By-La w Revisions approved at the 181 st Annual Communication was very active in its maiden year of permanent existence. Under the leadership of Chairman Don Cox, the Committee accomplished many things. Through the efforts of the Committee the Board was able to establish the "Masonic Home Newsletter". This excellent new publication permits frequent communications to the Craft about the events and activities of the Masonic Home and is also serving as an additional forum for dissemination of Masonic Family information. The Committee carefully conducted job interviews and culminated their diligent efforts with the Board hiring Mr. William Duncan as the new Director
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of Development. Welcome aboard "NOW NEWL Y MADE OUR BRO THER", William! Since that hiring the Committee has also caused the Board to establish a new "Annuity Program" that has already proved to be a success and should provide additional financial security for the future of the Masonic Home. Well done Brethren! Ms. Bell, Ms. Snodderley, and the Board have also established an "Annual Fund Raising Golf Outing". The FirstAnnual Masonic Home Outing will be held on October 27, 2003 in Columbia, Missouri. At the time of this writing, all expenses have been covered through generous donations; especially of note are those from: UMB Bank and Boone County National Bank. Thus all additional revenues that have been and are subsequently generated will inure to the financial investments ofthe Masonic Home. Talent and innovation again brings success.
MOMENTS FOR REGRET AND REJOICING Each year since my tenure on the Board of Directors began, this particular time of year has been one for regrets and yet also, is a time that brings a wellspring of rejoicing within me to sincerely and gratefully acknowledge and appreciate the contributions made and for the renditions of services made by our departing Members of the Board of Directors that annually complete their respective tenures on the Board. My first year on the Board, we acknowledged the contributions of Most Worshipful Brother Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. and Right Worshipful Brother John W. Mayo. We then welcomed aboard Right Worshipful Brother Dr. Elmer E. Revelle, Brother David Ramsey and welcomed bac k Brother James Gibson who had completed an unexpired term and was elected to his own Four-year term. My second year, we ac knowledged the contributions of Most Worshipful Brother Freddie D. Adams, Right Worshipful Brother Gail S. Turner, and Brother Richard Montgomery. We then welcomed aboard Right Worshipful Brother John M. Nations, Right Worshipful Brother Larry Moss and Right Worshipful Brother Richard "Dick" Smith. Last year we acknowledged the contributions of Most Worshipful Brother Glenn E. Means, Right Worshipful Brother John W. Hess and Right Worshipful Brother Robert E. Hardester. We then welcomed aboard Right Worshipful Brother M. Robert "Bob" Berger, Brother Marvin Mendenhall and Right Worshipful Brother James Snavely. Thus, this time of year is bittersweet. The Board in its annual changeover of Membership loses the leadership, dedication and experienced guidance of distinguished and faithful Board Members. The controlled influx of new blood, new talents and new energy does provide annual revitalization to the Board. Part of these invaluable contributions and the individual dedication is perhaps best exemplified by the Board Member Attendance Records during my Four (4) year tenure on the Board of Directors that is appended to this Report [Appendix 41 and are hereby incorporated by reference herein. Attendance and participation tends to best demonstrate intangibles such as commitment and dedication. This year we ac knowledge the contributions of Most Worshipful Brother Jimmie D. Lee, Right Worshipful Brother Don Cox and Brother Thomas Nations. At the time of this writing, only Right Worshipful Brother Bruce R. Austin can, by name, be welcomed aboard along with the other Two (2) New Members that will be elected at the 182'd Annual Communication. Also at the
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time of this writing, Five (5) Members of this year's Board qualify for Perfect Attendance Certificates and they are: Most Worshipful Brother Jimmie D. Lee, Right Worshipful Brother Richard "Dick" Smith, Right Worshipful Brother M. Robert "Bob" Berger, Right Worshipful Brother Larry Moss, and myself. Those Certificates will be presented at the September 27,2003 Meeting of the Board. To each and every Member of the Board with Whom and for Whom I have been honored and privileged to serve, my personal and continuing appreciation for the wonderful times together and the enduring impact you each provided to my life and more importantly to the future of the Masonic Home of Missouri. Membership on the Board of Directors is not merely a "reward or honor" for past Masonic service. Instead, it is an additional and important "Call to Service of the Craft" requiring active, meaningful and frequent participation in the business of the Masonic Home. Well done, thou good and faithful servants!
SPECIAL COMMITIEES A Long Range Planning Committee and a Public Relations Committee were created for this year. In addition to Members of the Board of Directors, the following Brethren and Ladies honorably served these Committees, produced many great works and acquitted themselves as distinguished and invaluable assets to the Craft, the Board and the Masonic Home: Most Worshipful Brother Vern H. Schneider, Esq., Most Worshipful Brother Donald E. Scott, Most Worshipful Brother Freddie D. Adams, Right Worshipful Brother Ronald D. Miller, Right Worshipful Brother Randall J. Jones, Right Worshipful Brother Bruce R. Austin, Right Worshipful Brother Marvin R. Davis, Right Worshipful Brother Rocky E. Weaver, Right Worshipful Brother Larry C. Reynolds, Right Worshipful Brother Gail S. Turner, Right Worshipful Brother John W Mayo, Right Worshipful Brother John W. Hess, Ms. Amy Tripi, Ms. Sara Snodderley and Ms. Karin Bell. My own personal, and on behalf of the Masonic Home and the Craft, a heartfelt and sincere expression of appreciation is extended to each of these individuals for their dedication, contributions and productivity.
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR The Order of the Eastern Star Advisory Committee comprised of Sisters Audrey Dugan, P.W.G.M., Janice Bledsoe, P.W.G.M. and President Patricia Stubblefield, P.W.G.M. met frequently with the Board and contributed so many things to the Board, the recipients of services and countless other intangibles to the work of the Masonic Home. Worthy Grand Matron Eileen Cornelius and the Order of the Eastern Star Advisory Committee participated in the June 14 th Grand Opening Celebration in spite of their already full and heavy schedules and other obligations. Their collective work and efforts have continued to cement the long-standing bond between the Order of the Eastern Star and the Masonic Home of Missouri. Members of the Order ofthe Eastern Star continue to contribute their time, talents and also financially to provide all forms of activities, events, services and assistance at the Masonic Wing at National Health Care of Maryland Heights, at the Western Unit and in all areas of the State by reaching out through Outreach Services and local Chapters to touch and care for those in need. Mere words cannot adequately describe, nor can they adequately express the appreciation engendered by these invaluable contributions.
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The vast majority of the recipients of services from the Masonic Home are Members of the Order of the Eastern Star. Working together as a Masonic Family, the Craft and the Order of the Eastern Star assist in bringing the best possible services to those who need our assistance. THANK YOU to each of our Sisters and the many "Star Volunteers" for all you ha ve done and continue to do.
MASONIC WING - N.H.C. OF MARYLAND HEIGHTS During the year 2000, the Masonic Home of Missouri entered into a contractual relationship with the privately owned and operated skilled care facility called National Heath Care of Maryland Heights. Through that contractual relationship, a Masonic Wing in the residential care portion of that facility was established that reserved beds for individuals with Masonic affiliations. The individuals privately contract with N.H.C. ofMaryland Heights and if assistance is required, then the Masonic Home provides the same to enable that residency to occur. The Masonic Home is also permitted under that contractual relationship to maintain the Ice Cream Thrlor, provide additional activities and services, and to maintain an on-site Staff to facilitate these extras. A common "misconception" among the Craft and the Order of the Eastern Star is that the Masonic Home of Missouri has any supervisory control at National Health Care of Maryland Heights. Because every resident individually and privately contracts with the private entity, National Health Care of Maryland Heights, all aspects of management, supervision and the operational functions are solely within the control that that private entit:y Beyond the rights previously mentioned, the Masonic Home of Missouri has no other supervisory authority. Through this innovative and experimental program of the Outreach Services Program, a Masonic Community has been created within the confines of a privately owned and operated Adult Care Facility. The Staff at the N.H.C. of Maryland Heights Facility consisting of Barb Myers, Dollie Scott and Ray Arnold continue to perform with diligence and distinction giving of themselves not only to the Masonic Community, but whenever and wherever possible, by extending themselves and by opening up events, activities and especially the ice cream parlor for the enjoyment of all residents at the facility. Brethren, this is another example of Masonic ingenuity and giving at work.
MISCELLANEOUS At the time of the writing of this Report, the Annual Audit is in process and will not be completed until immediately before the Report goes to print for the Annual Communication. It is therefore impossible to comment upon that Annual Audit. The Annual Audit is appended to this Report [Appendix 31 and is hereby incorporated by reference herein. New forms of recognition for donations to the Masonic Home have been established such as Donor Recognition Stones in the Square and Compasses Court and upon the Donor Tree that adorns the Front Entry both located at the Masonic Complex in Columbia. Special recognitions are also being made for Lodges that contribute to the "Penny-A-Day Program" in sufficient sums so that all Membership of the Lodge is represented by the donation. A "Masonic Home Reunion" of those people who occupied the "Children's
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Home" during its existence is in process and will hopefully be brought to fruition before the end of this calendar year. The Masonic Home Representatives will again be recognized at the Annual Communication this year with a Monda y Luncheon.
RECOMMENDATIONS The fact that the Board of Directors is mandated by the By-Laws to meet at least Thirteen (13) times each year has played a central and inestimable role in the wonderful accomplishments this year. The frequent and meaningful contact between Members of the Board, between the Board and the Staff and thereby the availability for the open exchange of information, new legislation, the work of the Committees, the guidance of Legal Counsel and the many other intangibles that monthly meetings facilitate must be mandated to continue. The Masonic Home of Missouri is a Multi-Million Dollar Charitable Institution and Business Enterprise The ever-changing governmental la ws and regulations, the nature of the business together with the increasing need for services make operation ofthe Masonic Home more complicated eac h year. It has been my pleasure and privilege to serve under and learn from the leadership of Most Worshipful Brothers Soutiea, Adams , Means and Lee during my Four (4) year tenure on the Board of Directors. The Four (4) different Boards of Directors with whom and for whom I have been privileged to serve were comprised of diverse, dedicated, compassionate and innovative men. In order for the Board of Directors to continue to function as a "Team" with Each Other and as both a "Supervisor and Partner" with the Staff, I respectfully recommend to the Craft that the Brethren never permit any By-Law Revision to pass that permits fewer than the presently mandated minimum of Thirteen (13) Board of Directors Meetings per year. Monthly meetings ha ve now become an imperative rather than an option. This past year, I named Right Worshipful Brother Dr. Elmer E. Revelle as Chairman of the Admissions and Discipline Committee. I did so out of my firm belief and conviction that no person should ever become President of the Board of Directors without previously serving upon the Admissions and Discipline Committee. That Committee's functions form the basis for the existence of the Masonic Home of Missouri. Right Worshipful Brother Revelle and the Committee acquitted themselves and thereby, the Board, the Staff and the Craft with honorable distinction. I respectfully recommend to the consideration of future Board Presidents that if at all possible, Members of the Advancing Line be required to serve upon the Admissions and Discipline Committee at some point during their tenure on the Board prior to becoming Board President. Finally, the Masonic Complex in Columbia is a beautiful and magnificent edifice and facility. It was designed and constructed for the use, education and enjoyment of not only the Masonic Family, but also the general public. I sincerely recommend to the Craft and earnestly urge the Craft to visit that facility, use it, enjoy it, and rejoice that through Your efforts and wisdom this "Showcase of Missouri Freemasonry" was made possible.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND CONCLUSION The danger in attempting to make acknowledgements is that you may unintentionally or inadvertently leave someone out. Thus to everyone that
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has contributed to make this year so successful, THANK YOU! Most Worshipful Brother Vern H. Schneider, Esq., I cannot possibly express my personal and sincere appreciation for, admiration of, and respect for YOU! Your counsel, guidance and the many ways you find to assist the Board, myself, the Staff and the Craft are phenomenal. Most Worshipful Brother Donald E. Scott, alk/a "Dad", THANK YOU for appointing me to the Advancing Line and for the care, nurture, correction and the myriad of other things that both You and Lady Anna continue to provide to and for me and ha ve so done, throughout my tenure on the Advancing Line. Likewise, Most Worshipful Brothers Bob Jenkins, Bill Hill and Bud Walker each of You have rendered invaluable assistance to my Masonic and personal growth. On the other hand, with such an august and distinguished "Family Tree", it has been extremely difficult for a simple man from a small town to attempt to begin to emulate and otherwise live up to the standards of excellence Each of You established. Thank Each and All of You for the wonderful opportunity to make that attempt. To Each Member ofthe Board and Special Committees this year, describing the marvelous productivity, countless hours of devoted service and many contributions You Each have made would require volumes. It is easy to lead when surrounded by such dedication, talent and unique gifts that Each ofyou bring to the service of the Masonic Home. You Each have so eloquently, cooperatively and effectively blended those attributes so as to make this year so tremendously productive and successful. Each and every advancement, improvement, product, service and success ofthe Masonic Home is because of Your cooperative work, side-by-side with the devoted and professional Staff. As Board President I receive the privilege and distinction of reporting to our Beloved Craft the multiple, impressive and wonderful successes You made occur. Prior to the lastArea Meeting in 2001, the Director of Development quit for a different job and left a void in the services provided by the Masonic Home . A Masonic Brother was requested to fill that void until a successor could be hired. That Brother unquestioning and faithfully performed those services and filled that void from January, 2002 until May, 2003. During those some Seventeen (17) months, this Mason traveled tens of thousands of miles, made over 100 Lodge visits and presentations, promoted the Masonic Home at every opportunity and provided the Board of Directors with the time required to retain the services ofa qualified and experience Director of Development. Right Worshipful Brother Larry C. Reynolds has thereby served above and beyond the call of duty and has performed with distinction. Right Worshipful Sir, my personal Thank You, and on behalf of the Board, the Staff and the Craft their Thank You for Your dedication and devotion during our time of need. I also request that the Brethren consider taking a few moments during the Annual Communication or thereafter, to express their own personal appreciation for the commitment and work this very dedicated Brother has performed. Ms. Jodi Nefzger, Ms. Sara Snodderley, Ms. Barbara Ramsey, Ms. Amy Tripi and Ms. Eva Landrum and the wonderful Staff at the Executive Offices, the Western Unit, the Masonic Wing at N.H.C. of Maryland Heights all ha ve contributed so very much. Jodi keeps our financial information and investments stable and progressing; Sara continues to improve and expand our Public Relations; Barbara wonderfully blends professionalism with compassion in
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leading the Outreach Services Program; Amy has provided wonderful services as Board Secretary; while Eva administrates within the Offices and has coordinated eac h and every detail of Board Meetings . To all of the Staff, my personal and sincere THANK YOU for a wonderful and outstanding year! Another person deserves special recognition and acknowledgement. I was privileged to first meet this individual in November 2000. Since that time, it has been my personal privilege, honor and pleasure to work with this individual. The determination, devotion and talent exhibited by this person both in professional and private life exude to the extent that others are made better merely by association with this individual. With the possible exceptions of Most Worshipful Brother Jimmie D. Lee and Right Worshipful Brother Dr. Elmer E.Revelle, this individual has worked the most closely and continuously with me throughout this past year. Serving as Board President was made both easy and pleasurable by the Board, and even more so by sharing the Executive Duties and Responsibilities with Ms. Karin Bell. That has been a distinct and definite blessing for me. Ms. Bell will debate, stand up for her convictions, and will also provide insights, innovations and faithfully obeys and timely carries into effect all Board decisions, requests and directives. Her husband, Brother Scott Bell, also gives his time and professional talents to the Masonic Home. Now a Member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Ms. Bell continues to work diligently and effectively to bring our entire Masonic Family into a more harmonious and complete whole. This talented and caring Lady has earned my devotion, respect and admiration and I am very privileged to call Sister Karin and Brother Scott my Friends. Thank You Karin for everything! That leaves Jennifer, Clay and Kirstie without whose love and support I could do nothing. To my Wife, our Son and our Daughter, Dad loves You and Thanks You with all his heart. To the Craft that I love so very muc h, THANK YOU BRETHREN, My Masonic Family, for giving me this wonderful opportunity to be of service to YOU! Sincerely, Fraternally and Respectfully Submitted, Stanley M. Thompson, President Masonic Home of Missouri
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LLC
105 E. Ash SI Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 442-6171 (573) 449-5196
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS & CONSULTANTS COLUMBIA JEFFERSON CITY MEXICO
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT To the Board of Directors of Masonic Home of Missouri We have audited the accompanying statements of linanciaI position of Masonic Home of Missouri (the Home) as of June 30, 2003 and 2002 and the related statements of activities, functional expenses, and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Home's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. Except as discussed in the following paragraph, we conducted our audits in accordance with U.S. generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. We were unable to obtain sufficient evidence to satisfy ourselves as to the Home's beneficial interest in certain trusts established by donors for which there is indication the Home has a beneficial interest that may represent an irrevocable gift that should be recorded under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The effects of any unreported irrevocable beneficial interests are that assets, net assets, and possibly revenues are understated in the accompanying financial statements. In our opinion, except for the effects of such adjustments, if any, as might have been determined to be necessary had we been able to examine sufficient evidence regarding completeness of the Home's recorded beneficial interest in irrevocable trusts, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Masonic Home of Missouri as of June 3D, 2003 and 2002, and its changes in net assets and cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Our audits were conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The supplementary information on pages 17 through 20 is presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the basic financial statements. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements. In our opinion, except for the effects, if any, of the matters discussed in the third paragraph above, the supplementary information is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI ST ATEME~T OF FINANCIAL POSITIOI'i June 30, 2003 (with summarized totals at June 30, 2002)
Unrestricted
ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable Accrued interest receivable Prepaids and other assets Investments Investments limited as to use by the board of directors Contributions receivable from trusts Due to/due from, net Land, buildings and equipment. net Beneficial interest in perpetual trusts Total assets
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS LIABILITIES Accounts payable Accrued payroll and payroll taxes Due to residents Deferred revenue from Iitecare contracts Total liabilities NET ASSETS Total liabilities and net assets
521.767 160,469 359,285 102,503 3,573,698
Temporarily Restricted
Permanently Restricted
2003 Total
2002 Total
521,767 160,469 634,051 102,503 38,448,492
969,765 143,108 789,086 51.721 40,690,555
34.668,431 2,456.008
38,544,986 2,540,330
1.614.672
13.120,442 1,614,672
4,770,520 1,614,230
S34,500,855
91.726,835
$ 90,114,301
94,034
94.034
559,492
121.819 3.576
12l.819 3.576
66,761 2,495
34,668,431 19,500 (419,307) 13,120,442 S52,I 06,788
11,455
263,311
2,52~U62
32,346,432
2,392.173 187,202
44,335 232.105
5.119.192
9,008
9.008
14.057
228,437
228,437
642,805
51.878.351
5.119,192
34,500.855
91,498.398
89,471,496
$52.106,788
S 5,119.192
S34,500,855
91.726,835
$ 90,114.301
The notes to financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION June 30, 2002
Unrestricted ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable Accrued interest receivable Prepaids and other assets Investments Investments limited as to use by the board of directors Contributions receivable Due tofdue from, net Land, buildings and equipment, net Beneficial interest in perpetual trusts Total assets LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS LIABILITIES Accounts payable Accrued payroll and payroll taxes Due to residents Deferred revenue from Iifecare contracts Total liabilities NET ASSETS Total liabilities and net assets
S
969,765 143,108 435,731 51,721 3.384,157
Temporarily Restricted
Permanently Restricted
35,324
318,031
4,870,306
32,436,092
38,544,986 458,247 4,770,520 $48,758,235
$
2,492,773 (490,669)
S 6,907,734
47,557 32,422
Total
969,765 143,108 789,086 51,721 40,690,555 38,544,986 2,540,330
1,614,230
4,770,520 1,614,230
$34,448,332
$90,114,30 I
559,492 66,761 2,495
559,492 66,761 2,495
14,057
14,057
642.805
642,805
48,115,430
6,907,734
34,448,332
89,471,496
$48,758,235
$ 6,907,734
$34,448,332
$90,114,30 I
The notes to financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI ST ATEME~T OF ACTIVITIES Year Ended June 30, 2003 (with summarized totals for 2002)
Cnrestrlcted SL:PPORT AND REVENUE Private pay revenue Rcsident pension income Investment income. net Endowment income. net Contributions Eastern Star per capita and initiation fees Interest income Amort,zation of deferred revenue from lIfecare reSIdents Other l\ct assets released from restrictions Total support and revenue EXPENSES Administrative Outreach services Dietary Houskeeping and laundry Medical care lIfccare Plant operations Depreciation Development Public relallons Youth services
Total expenses Excess (deficiency) of support and
58 ..BI
5.049 39.037 1.981.022
0.981.022)
5.583.494
(1.922.691 )
3.865.960 1.717.534
revenue over expenses
NONOPERATING REVENUES AND GAINS (LOSSES) Bequests and gifts Grand Lodge per capita and initiation fees Realized and unrealized (losses) gains on sccunl1es. net
Change in value of split-mterest agreements (Loss) on dIsposal of eqUipment Total nonoperating revenues and gains (lnsses) net assets
2.393.797
(341,022)
(1.922.691 )
232.200
26.986 126.560
6.926 (104.977)
(97.801) (3.222)
(7.388) 2.045.387
134.149
2003 Total
2002 Total
480.23\ 50.834 1.648.089 1.239.889 161.584 26.315 9.775
377.688 67.215 1.932..1I0 1.297.972 183.501
5.\\49
39.<m
2.4\3 36.416
3.660.803
3.907.355
1.090.104 483.912 185.344 105.311 432.116 230.788 283.812 210.339 276.292 367,937 180.055 19,950
961.434 377.631 174.256 91.116 397.397 272.555 223.362 217.004 20U03 345.598 63.813 43,900
3.865.960
3.369.769
9.X40
(205.157)
537.586
2.652.983 126.560
2,878.151 132.420
(431.897) ( 108.1(9) (7.388)
(5.224.105 ) (73.070)
(2.286.604)
52.523
2.232.U59
52.523
2.026.902
( 1.749.UI8)
6.907.734
34,448.332
89,471.496
91.220.514
5.119.192
34.500.855
91.498.398
89,471.496
3.762.921
( 1.788.542)
'-lET ASSETS. BEGINI'II'G OF YEAR
48.115,430
NET ASSETS. E'-In OF YEAR
51.878.351
10
Pennanently Restricted
1.090.104 483.912 185.344 105.311 432.116 230,788 283,812 21(U39 276.292 367.937 180.055 19.950
Resident services
Change
480.23\ 50.834 1.589.758 1.239.889 161.584 26.315 9.775
Tempomrily Restrlctcd
The notes to finanCIal statements arc an Integral part of these statements
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES Year Ended June 30, 2002
Unrestricted SUPPORT AND REVENUE Private pay revenue Resident pension income Investment income, net Endowment income, net Contributions Interest income Amortization of deferred revenue from lifecare residents Other Net assets released from restrictions
377,688 67,215 1,675,215 1,297,972 183,501 9,840
Total support and revenue EXPENSES Administrative Outreach services Dietary 1I0uskeeping and laundry Medical care Lifecare Plant operations Resident care Depreciation Development Public relations Youth services Total expenses Excess (deficiency) of support and revenue over expenses
Total nonoperating revenue and gains (losses) Change in net assets ~ET
ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR
NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR
Permanently Restricted
(1,904,482 )
5,554,742
(IM7,387)
Total 377,688 67,215 1,932,310 1,297,972 183,501 9,840
257,095
2,413 36,416 1,904,482
2,413 36,41ti
3,907,355
961,434 377,631 174,256 91,116 397,397 272,555 223,362 217,004 201,703 345,598 63,813 43,900
961,434 377.631 174,256 91,116 397,397 272,555 223,362 217,004 201,703 345,598 63,813 43,900
3,369,769
3,369,769
2,184,973
NONOPERATING REVENUE AND GAINS (LOSSES) Bequests and gifts Grand Lodge per capita and initiation fees Realized and unrealized (losses) gains on securities, net Change in value of split-interest agreements
Temporarily Rcstricted
2,766.151
(3.199.147) (432.996)
(1,647,387)
537,586
2,000
110,000 132,420
2.878,151 132,420
(426,963) (76,303)
(1.597,995) 3,233
(5,224,105) (73,070) (2,286,604 )
(501,266)
(1,352,342)
(2,148,653)
(1,352,342)
(1,749,018)
46,363,453
9,056.387
35.800,674
91,220.514
S 48,115,430
6,907.734
34,448,332
89,471.496
1,751,977
The notes to financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI STATEMENTS OF FU~CTIONAL EXPE:\SES Year Ended June 30, 2003 (with summarized totals for 2002) Residential Care
Outreach Services
Management and General
2003 Total
2002 Total
ADMINISTRATIVE Salaries. wages and benefits Professional fees Rent expenses Insurance - general Other
130,986 31,705 13,06l1 26,lI07 122,lI36
219,131 31,705 13,068 28,943 136,591
134,955 32,666 13,464 27,620 126,559
485.072 96.076 39,600 lI3,370 3l15.9l16
475,102 I69,3l18 43,200 45,368 228,376
Total administrative
325,402
429,438
335,264
1,090,104
961,434
OCTREACH SERVICES !lome living Nursing home Western unit financial assistance Medical/other
62,966 254.226 75.333 91,3l17
62,966 254,226 75,333 91,387
62,940 190,lI27 lIl,764 42.100
Total outreach services
483,912
483.912
377,631
110,26l1 62,5l10 12,496
110,268 62,5l10 12,496
117,174 43,076 14,006
DIETARY Salaries, wages and benefits Food Other
1ll5,344
185,344
174,256
HOUSEKEEPING AND LAUNDRY Salaries. wages and benefits Other
87.763 17,54l1
lI7.763 17,548
79.073 12,043
Total housekeeping and laundry
105.311
105.311
91,116
400,406 7.750 4.198 19,762
400,406 7,750 4,198 19,762
373,4l1l1 7,200 1,314 15,395
432.116
432,116
397,397
180.558 26,944 9,950 3,500 9,836
IlI0,55l1 26.944 9,950 3,500 9.836
216,149 25,452 l3,lI35 4,530 12,5l19
230,788
230,78l1
272,555
93,752 lI5,064 lI5,166 19,1I30
93.752 lI5.064 85,166 19,1I30
lI5,311 7l1,934 42,019 17,098
283.lI 12
283,812
223,362
Total dietary
NURSING Salaries, wages and benefits Professional medical services Medical and pharmaceutical supplies Other Total nursing LIFECARE Room and board Medical and pharmaceutical supplies Medical insurance - residents Burial Other Total lifccare PLANT OPERATIONS Utilities Salaries. wages and benefits Repairs and maintenance Other Total plant operations
The notes to financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI STATEMENTS OF FUNCTIONAL EXPE~SES - continued Year Ended June 30, 2003 (with summarized totals for 2002) Residential Care RESIDENT CARE Salaries, wages and benefits Resident activities Clothing and personal supplies Other Total resident care DEPRECIAnON EXPENSE
Outreach Services
152,727 18,382 983 38,247 210,339 200,287
Management and General
76,005
2003 Total 152,727 18,382 983 38,247 210,339 276,292
2002 Total 157,007 16,917 2,734 40,346 217,004 201,703
DEVELOPMENT Salaries, wages and benefits Grand Lodge member listings Other Total development
26,058
26,058
21,906
220,000
220,000
220,000
121,879
121,879
103,692
367,937
367,937
345,598 33,229
PUBLIC RELATIONS Salaries, wages and benefits
23,604
23,604
24,320
71,528
Promotional materials and events
24,747
24,747
25,497
74,991
15,671
Other
11,067
11,067
11,402
33,536
14,913
59,418
59,418
61,219
180,055
63,813
19,950
43,900
3,865,960
3,369,769
Total public relations
19,950
YOUTH SERVICES Total expenses
2,032,817
992,718
840,425
The notes to financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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MASOI'iIC HOME OF MISSOURI STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES Year Ended June 30, 2002 Residential Care
Outreach Services
Management and General
Total
ADMIl'ISTRATIVE Salaries, wages and benefits Professional fees Rent expenses Insurance - general Other
100,056 42,348 10.800 11,342 52.334
174,934 42,347 10,800 11,342 65,987
200,112 84,694 21,600 22,684 110,055
475,102 169.388 43.200 45,368 228,376
Total administrative
216,880
305,410
439,144
961,434
OliTREACH SERVICES Home living Nursing home Western unit financial assistance Medicaliother
62,940 190,827 81,764 42,100
62,940 190,827 81,764 42,100
Total outreach services
377,631
377,631
DIETARY Salaries, wages and benefits Food Other
117,174 43,076 14,006
117,174 43,076 14,006
174,256
174,256
HOlJSEKEEPIl'G AND LAliNDRY Salaries, wages and benefits Other
79,073 12,043
79,073 12,043
Total housekeeping and laundry
91,116
91,116
373,488 7,200 1,314 15,395
373,488 7,200 1,314 15,395
397,397
397,397
216,149 25,452 13.835 4.530 12,589
216,149 25,452 13.835 4.530 12.589
272.555
272.555
85.311 78.934 42.019 17.098
85.311 78.934 42.019 17.098
223.362
22:\,362
Total dietary
NURSING Salaries, wages and benefits Professional medical services Medical and pharmaceutical supplies Other Total nursing LIFECARE Room and board Medical and pharmaceutical supplies Medical insurance - residents Burial Other Totallifecare PLANT OPERATIONS Utilities Salaries, wages and benefits Repairs and maintenance Other Total plant operations
The notes to financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES - continued Year Ended June 30, 2002
RESIDENT CARE Salaries, wages and benefits Resident activities Clothing and personal supplies Other
Residential
Outreach
Management
Care
Services
and General
157,007 16,917 2,734 40,346
Total resident care
217,004
DEPRECIAnON EXPENSE DEVELOPMENT Salaries, wages and benefits Promotional items Other
140,143
Total development PUBLIC RELAnONS Salaries, wages and benefits Promotional materials and events Other Total public relations
1l,307 3,918 3,728 15,953
YOUTH SERVICES Total expenses
157.007 16,917 2,734 40,346 217,004 61,560
201,703
21,906 220,000 103,692
21,906 220,000 103,692
345,598
345,598
1!.307 3,918 3,728
16.615 7,836 7,457
33,229 15.671 14,913
15,953
31,907
43,900 1,748,667
Total
742,894
The notes to financial statements are an integral part of these statements
63,813 43,900
878,208
3,369,769
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE
MASO~IC
HOME OF MISSOURI
STA TEME~TS OF CASH FLOWS Years Ended June 30, 2003 and 2002
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Increase (decrease) in net assets Adjustments to reconcile increase (decrease) in net assets to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation Loss on disposal of fixed assets Permanently restricted gifts and bequests Gifts restricted for capital purchases Realized and unrealized losses on securities Decrease (increase) in beneficial interest in perpetual trust (Increase) decrease in assets and increase (decrease) in liabilities: Accounts receivable Accrued interest receivable Prepaid and other assets Contributions receivable from trusts Accounts payable Accrued payroll and payroll taxes Due to residents Deposits Deferred revenue from lifecare residents Net cash provided by operating activities CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchases of investment securities Sales/maturities of investment securities Purchases of land, buildings and equipment Net cash (used) by investing activities CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Gifts restricted to endowment funds Gifts restricted for capital purchases Net cash provided by financing activities
2003
2002
S 2,026,902
$ (1,749,018)
201,703
276,292 7,388 (153,546) (232,200) 431,897 (442)
(242,420) (2,000) 5,096,571 127,534
(17.361 ) 155,035 (50,782) 84,322 (465,458) 55,058 1,081
7,336 (22,294) (1,349) 256,446 502,709 10,723 1,295 (24,280) (2,413)
(5,049) 2.113,137
4,160,543
(49,997,013) 55,683,734 (8,633,602)
(49,365,595) 47,841,059 (2,343,640)
(2,946,88\)
(3,868,176)
153,546 232,200
242,420 2,000
385,746
244,420
(447,998)
536,787
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
969,765
432,978
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
521,767
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
The notes to financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
$
969,765
2003
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS I. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOVNTING POLICIES
The significant accounting policies followed by Masonic Home of Missouri are described below to enhance the usefulness of the financial statements to the reader. Organization: Masonic Home of Missouri (the Home) is a nonprofit corporation established to provide care for eligible Missouri Masons, their wives, widows, and female members of the Order of the Eastern Star. The Home operates a residential care facility in Kansas City, Missouri through its Western Unit and contracts managed residential care services in St. Louis, Missouri through the Masonic Wing Three at NHC. In addition, the Home extends relief and assistance to those eligible applicants to enable them to maintain their quality of life in their home or their community. The Home is a nonprofit corporation as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is exempt from federal income taxes pursuant to Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. Basis ofaccounting: The financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. Classes ofnet assets: The classification of net assets into the categories of unrestricted, temporarily restricted and permanently restricted is based on the existence or absence of donor-imposed restrictions, stipulations that specify a use for a contribution that is more specific than broad limits resulting from the Home's basic mission and environment in which it operates. Temporary restrictions are donor-imposed stipulations that either expire by passage of time or can be fulfilled and removed by actions of the Home pursuant to those stipulations. Permanent restrictions are donor-imposed stipulations that neither expire by passage of time nor can be fulfilled or otherwise removed by actions of the Home. Assets without donor-imposed restrictions, including assets designated for specific use by the Home's Board of Directors, are included in unrestricted net assets. When a restriction expires, temporarily restricted nct assets are reclassified to unrestricted net assets and reported in the statement of activities as net assets released from restrictions. If a restriction is met in the same period the gift is received, the gift is reported as an addition to unrestricted net assets. Use ofestimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The significant estimates affecting the financial statements are the net present values of contributions receivable and of future cash flows from donor gifts, and the estimated useful lives of fixed assets. Cash and cash equivalents: For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Home considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Home maintains cash balances at established financial institutions. Accounts at these institutions are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to SI00,000. The balance frequently exceeds the FDIC insurance limits. Accounts receivable: Accounts receivables are stated at the amount management expects to collect from outstanding balances.
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Valuation olinvestments: Investments in equity securities with readily detenninable market values and all debt securities are reported at fair value. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are reported in the statement of activities. Other investments which have been donated to the Home are recorded at estimated fair value at the date of the gift and adjusted thereafter only if there is evidence of impainnent of the recorded fair value. Other investments which have been purchased are recorded at cost and adjusted to estimated fair value thereafter only if there is evidence that the fair value is significantly below cost. I,and, buildings and equipment: Land, buildings and equipment are recorded at cost, and buildings and equipment are depreciated over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Donated assets are recorded at estimated fair market value at the date of the gift. Maintenance and repairs are expensed when incurred. Expenditures which significantly increase asset values or extend useful lives are capitalized. Contributions received: Contributions received, including bequests and other unconditional promises to give from a donor, are recognized as revenues at their fair values in the period received or in the period the Home becomes aware of the promise. Conditional promises to give are recognized when they become unconditional, that is, when the conditions are substantially met. Deferred revenue: Assets contributed by residents that entered into lifecare contracts (Iifecare residents) were recorded as deferred revenue. Such assets are amortized to income using the straight-line method over the estimated remaining lives of the lifecare residents. F:stimated obligation to provide future services to lifecare residents: The estimated obligation to provide future services to lifecare residents (the estimated obligation) represents the present value of the estimated future costs to serve lifecare residents, net of revenues associated with those residents, including a portion of investment income on restricted assets, Grand Lodge/Eastern Star per capita and resident income applicable to lifccare residents. As of June 30, 2003 and 2002, estimated future revenues associated with lifecare residents exceeded the estimated future costs to serve those residents, resulting in no recorded amount in the financial statements for estimated obligation to provide future services. Functional allocation olexpenses: The costs of providing the various programs and other activities have been summarized on a functional basis in a schedule supporting the statement of activities. Accordingly, certain costs have been allocated among the programs and supporting services. Reclassifications: Certain 2002 amounts have been reclassified to confonn with current year presentation.
2003
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INVESTMENTS
The Home contracts with investment managers to buy, sell, and hold investment securities under the Home's investment policy guidelines. The Home's main investment strategy has been to maximize the total return to meet general operating needs. Investments consist of the following at June 30:
2003
Cost or Donated Fair Value
Carrying Amount
Investments hy Type
Cash funds and securities: Money market funds U.S. Government bonds and notes Corporate bonds Corporate stocks and mutual funds
$
$
5,342,516 21,493,109 18,284,866 27,996,141
70,619,991 291
73,116,632 291
$ 70,620,282
$ 73,116,923
$ 3,328,886 33,319,344 2,643,262 31,328,790
$
S 70,620,282
$ 73,116,923
$
3,781,706 19,748,567 22,266,244 35,041,051
$ 3,781,706 20,784,201 22,784,893 31,884,450
80.837,568 291
79,235.250 291
S 80,837,859
$ 79.235,541
$
$
Total cash funds and securities Other investments Total investments
5,342,516 19,824,197 16,886,538 28,566,740
Investments hy Fund
Operating fund Reserve fund Building fund Endowment fund Total investments
3,573,698 34,668,431 2,528,362 32,346,432
2002
Investments by Type
Cash funds and securities: Money market funds U.S. Government bonds and notes Corporate bonds Corporate stocks and mutual funds Total cash funds and securities Other investments Total investments Inl'estments hy Fund
Operating fund Reserve fund Building fund Endowment fund Total investments
3,484,744 39,522,746 5,380,973 32,449,396
$ 80,837,859
3,516,580 38,412,563 4,870,306 32,436,092
$ 79,235,541
Investment income on the statement of activities is reported net of fees of$134,134 and $162,905 for the years ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively.
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3. TRUSTS HELD BY OTHERS The Home is the beneficiary under various trusts for which trust assets are held by third parties. Under the terms of these trusts, the Home has the irrevocable right to receive all or a percentagc of the income earned on the trust assets in perpetuity or for a specified term and/or has a remainder interest in trust assets. For pcrpetual trusts, the Home has recorded its beneficial intercsts based on its share of the fair value of assets held in trust. For tcrm trusts, the Home has recorded a receivable for its beneficial intcrests based on the present value of estimated future payments to be received.
4. LAND,
BUlLDI~GS
AND EQUIPMENT
Land, buildings and equipment, at cost, consists of the following at June 30: 2003 Land Land improvements Leasehold improvcments Buildings Construction in progress Furniture and equipment Vehicles
$
605,056 214,532 64,259 13,377,937
2002 $
782,171 278,118
Total Less accumulated depreciation
15.322,073 (2,201,631 )
Land, buildings and equipment, net
$ 13,120,442
605.056 118,037 35,6X6 3,479,265 1,630,616 735,579 181.826 6,786.065 (2,015,545)
$
4,770,520
Depreciation expense for the years ending June 30, 2003 and 2002 was $276,292 and $201,703, respectively.
5. UNRESTRICTED
~ET
ASSETS
The Home's residential care activities are conducted through the Operating Fund. This fund receives transfers of investment income from the Reserve and Endowment Funds. The Reserve Fund is comprised of assets available for operations, but for which the use has been limited by the Board of Directors. Interest and dividend income on these investments. net of investment management fees, is transferred to the Operating Fund for use in operations.
6. TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED
~ET
ASSETS
Temporarily restricted net assets are comprised of gifts and bcquests from donors which the donors require be spent on capital expenditures or which are held in trust for the Home. Once the gifts have been spent for their stipulated purposes, and as distributions are made to the Home from trust assets. restrictions are considered to have been met and the net assets will be reclassified as unrestricted.
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7. PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Pennanently restricted net assets consist of general endowments and three special endowments. The general endowment is comprised of the Home's beneficial interest in perpetual trusts, contributions receivable from trusts for endowment purposes and general endowment funds. Funds invested for the special endowments are required to be segregated from other funds under the tenns of the bequests. Missouri state law allows the governing board ofa not-for-profit organization to appropriate so much of the net appreciation of an endowment fund as is prudent considering the organization's long and shorttenn needs, present and anticipated financial requirements, expected total return on investments, price level trends, and general economic conditions. The Home's board of directors has stipulated that general endowment fund gains be retained pennanently in the fund. This stipulation is being accounted for as an interpretation of the aforementioned state law, and therefore general fund endowment gains and losses are included in pennanently restricted net assets. The market values of the endowment funds were as follows at June 30: William Knollman Fund Jacob and Sallie Simon Fund Edwin H. and Sylvia G. Lee Fund General endowment funds
$
2003 1,144,962 3,722,470 266,280 29,367,143
$ 34,500,855
$
2002 1,110,674 3,993,480 261,966 29,082,212
$ 34,448,332
8. OUTREACH SERVICES Lifecare - In October 1990, the Home discontinued accepting applications for lifecare contracts. Residential care - Services are provided on a fee-for-service basis for residential care. The fee-forservices charged to these residents is intended to cover all the costs of services to the residents provided by the Home. In the event that residents arc unable to pay the fee-for-services, the Home may elect, but is not required, to provide financial assistance of the Western Unit to the needy residents. Each resident is reviewed on a case by case basis to assess need. As of June 30, 2003 and 2002, the Home had 26 and 24, respectively, fee-for-service agreements with residents. These agreements provided financial assistance during the year, based on the standard charges, summarized as follows: 2002
2003 Gross billings to residents Financial assistance provided at Western Unit
S
480,231 (75,333)
$
377,688 (81,764)
Private pay revenue, net
$
404,898
S
295,924
Outreach Services - This program provides assistance to eligible individuals in three ways: assistance with living expenses to provide the individuals the ability to remain in their own home environment, assistance with medical expenses, and assistance with expenses while staying in other facilities. The amount of assistance under this program is at the discretion of the Board of Directors of the Home and includes assistance provided to residents in the Western Unit described in the preceding paragraph. The amount of assistance granted is reviewed on a case by case basis to detennine need. The Home provided assistance to 79 individuals totaling $483,912 in 2003 and 69 individuals totaling $377,631 in 2002.
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9. PENSION The Home provides a money purchase defined contribution pension plan (the Plan) for the benefit of all employees who have been with the Home at least 6 months and are at least 20 years old, with a Plan entry date of July I. The Plan requires the Home to make annual contributions equal to 5% of each eligible employee's compensation. Required contributions have been fully funded. Pension expense under the Plan was $48,014 and S31,I38 for the years ended June 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively.
10. COMMITMENTS
During fiscal years 2002 and 2003, the Home entered into contract commitments totaling approximately S9,827,OOO for the construction of a new building and development of a road for their corporate headquarters. Approximately 59,469,000 of expenditures had been incurred under this contract as of June 30,2003. The remainder of the commitment is for completion of improvements to the road to the new corporate headquarters.
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION - UNRESTRICTED FUNDS June 30, 2003 and 2002 (with summarized totals at June 30, 2002)
Operating Fund Reserve Fund ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable Accrued interest receivable Prepaids and other assets Investments Investments limited as to use by the board Contributions receivable from trusts Due from (to) operating fund Due (to) reserve fund Due (to) endowment fund Due (to) from building fund Land, buildings, and equipment, net Total assets LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS LIABILITIES Accounts payable Accrued payroll and payroll taxes Due to residents Deferred revenue from lifecare contracts Total liabilities NET ASSETS Total liabilities and net assets
Total 2003 Unrestricted Funds
(229,954)
521,767 160,469 359,285 102,503 3,573,698 34,668,431 19,500 (2,016) (229,954)
(187,337) 13,120,442
(187,337) 13,120,442
521,767 160,469 19,259 102,503 3,573,698
$
340,026
34,668,431 19,500 (2,016)
$ 17,100,347
94,034 121,819 3,576
$ 35,006,441
$
Total 2002 Unrestricted Funds 969,765 143,108 435,731 51,721 3,384,157 38,544,986 41,315 (41,315) (32,422) 490,669 4,770,520
$ 52,106,788
$ 48,758,235
94,034 121,819 3,576
559,492 66,761 2,495
9,008
9,008
14,057
22M37
228,437
642,805
16,871,910
35,006,441
51,878,351
48,115,430
$ 17,100,347
S 35,006,441
$ 52,106,788
$ 48,758,235
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MASOI\IC HOME OF MISSOURI STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION - UNRESTRICTED FUNDS June 30, 2002
Operating Fund Reserve Fund ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable Accrued interest receivable Prepaids and other assets Investments Investments limited as to use by the board Due from operating fund Due (to) reserve fund Due (to) endowment fund Due from building fund Land. buildings. and equipment, net Total assets LIABILITIES AI\D NET ASSETS LIABILITIES Accounts payable Accrued payroll and payroll taxes Due to residents Deferred revenue from lifecare contracts Total liabilities NET ASSETS Total liabilities and net assets
969.765 143.108 14,448 51.721 3.384.157 132,423
S 421,283
38,412,563 41.315
(41.315) (32,422) 490.669 4.770,520 9,883.074
S 38.875.161
Total Unrestricted Funds
969,765 143.108 435.731 51.721 3.384.1 57 38,544.986 41.315 (41.315) (32.422) 490.669 4.770.520 $ 48,758,235
559,492 66,761 2,495
559.492 66.761 2.495 14.057
14,057
642.805
642.805
9,240.269
38.875,161
48,115.430
9.883.074
$ 38.875.161
$ 48.758.235
2003
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES - UNRESTRICTED FUNDS YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2003 (with summarized totals for 2002) Total 2003 Unrestricted Reserve Funds Operating Fund Fund SUPPORT AND REVENUE 480,231 $ 480,231 Private pay revenue 50,834 50,834 Resident pension income 1,589,758 Investment income, net 191,523 1.398,235 1,239,889 Endowment income, net 1,239,889 161,584 161,584 Contributions 26,315 26,315 Eastern Star per capita and initiation fees 9,775 9,775 Interest income Amortization of deferred revenue 5,049 from Iifecare residents 5,049 7,577 39,037 31,460 Other 1,981,022 1,981,022 Assets released from restrictions
2,413 36,416 1,904,482
1,090,104 483,912 185,344 105,311 432,116 230,788 283,812 210,339 276,292 367,937 180,055 19,950
1,090,104 483,912 185,344 105,311 432,116 230,788 283,812 210,339 276,292 367,937 180,055 19,950
961,434 377,631 174,256 91,116 397,397 272,555 223,362 217,004 201.703 345,598 63,813 43,900
3,865,960
3,865,960
3,369,769
1,717,534
2,184,973
2,393,797
2,766,151
Total expenses Excess of support and revenue over expenses NONOPERATING REVENUES AND GAINS (LOSSES) Bequests and gifts Realized and unrealized (losses) on securities, net (Loss) on disposal of equipment Transfers Total nonoperating revenues and gains (losses) Change in net assets
NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR
9,840
5,554,742
4,177.682
NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR
377,688 67,215 1,675,215 1,297,972 183,501
5,583,494
Total support EXPENSES Administrative Outreach services Dietary Houskeeping and laundry Medical care Lifecare Plant operations Resident services Depreciation Development Public relations Youth services
311,722
1,405,812
Total 2002 Unrestricted Funds
1,405,812
2,393,797 (376,297)
35,275 (7,388) 4,898,235
(4,898,235)
7,319,919 7,631,641
(5,274,532) (3,868,720)
(341,022) (7,388)
2,045,387 3,762,921
(3,199,147)
(432,996) 1,751,977
9,240,269
38,875,161
48,115,430
46,363,453
$ 16,871,910
$ 35,006,441
$ 51,878,351
$ 48,115,430
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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES - UNRESTRICTED FU,,"DS YEAR E~DED JUNE 30, 2002
Operating Fund Reserve Fund SUPPORT AND REVENUE Private pay revenue, net Resident pension income Investment income, net Endowment income. net Contributions Interest income Amortization of deferred revenue from lifecare residents Other Assets released from restrictions Total support EXPENSES Administrative Outreach services Dietary Houskeeping and laundry Nursing Lifecare Plant operations Resident services Depreciation Development Public relations Youth services Total expenses Excess of support and revenue over expenses
377,688 67,215 132,596 1,297,972 183,501 9,840 2,413 21,416 1,904,482 3.997, [23
S 1,542,6[9
15,000 1,557,619
377,688 67,2[5 1,675,215 1,297,972 [83.501 9,840 2,4[3 36,416 1,904,482 5,554,742
961,434 377,631 174.256 91,116 397,397 272,555 223,362 217.004 201,703 345,598 63,813 43,900
961,434 377,631 174,256 91,1 [6 397,397 272,555 223,362 217,004 201,703 345,598 63,1\13 43,900 3,369,769 627,354
Total Unrestricted Funds
3,369,769 1.557,619
NONOPERAT[NG REVENUES AND GA[NS (LOSSES) Bequests and gifts Realized and unrealized (losses) on securities, net Transfers
2,766,151 495,872 349,467
(3,695,019) (349,467)
Total nonoperating revenues and gains (losses) Change in net assets
3.611,490 4,238,844
(4,044,486) (2,486,867)
2.184,973
2.766,151 (3,199.147) (432,996) 1.751,977
NET ASSETS, BEG[NN[NG OF YEAR, RESTATED
5,001,425
41,362,028
46,363,453
NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR
9,240,269
$ 38,875,161
$ 48,115,430
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ARTICLE I - MEMBERSHIP
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Section 1. The Masonic Home of Missouri shall be governed by the Board of Directors as prescribed by the Articles of Incorporation. The Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall possess and may exercise any and all powers and
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authorities and take any and all actions permitted under the laws ofthe State ofMissouri
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as are normally possessed by corporations and not-for-profit corporations, together with any and all other powers and authorities that exist for Pro Forma Not-For-Profit
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corporations as they presently exist, or as may hereafter be provided by law.
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Section 2. In the event of the occurrence of anyone or more vacancies among the
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Eight (8) Elected At Large Members of the Board of Directors between Annual
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Communications of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, the remaining Members of the Board of Directors, whether or not the same
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constitutes a quorum but in no event less than Three (3) persons, shall fill such vacancy or vacancies by a majority vote of the Members present at any Regular or Special
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Meeting of the Board of Directors, with the person so appointed serving until the next
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Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of
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the State of Missouri. In the event of anyone or more vacancies among the Five (5) Members of the Board who are Members of the Advancing Line of the Grand Lodge of
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Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, then the vacancy or vacancies shall be filled by the Officers of the Advancing Line of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri by advancing as many of
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such Officers of the Advancing Line in accordance with the priority of their respective Offices to succeed to higher Office so as to fill such positions or positions until the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of
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the State of Missouri.
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Section 3. No Member of the Board of Directors shall be eligible to reside at any
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facility owned or operated by the Masonic Home of Missouri, nor shall any Member of the
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Board of Directors be eligible for the receipt of assistance from the Masonic Home of Missouri through the Outreach Services Program or in any other manner while such
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person is a Member of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri.
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Section 4. No Member of the Board of Directors shall be eligible to be or to become
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an Employee or otherwise compensated consultant for the Masonic Home of Missouri for
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a period ofTwelve (12) months after the end of the tenure of such person as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri.
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ARTICLE II - MEETINGS
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Section 1. The Annual Organizational Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall be held on the day of or on the day following the adjournment of the Annual Communications of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. The Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall be held on a date designated by the
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President, or in his absence or inability to act, the Vice-President, within the Ten (10) day period immediately preceding the opening of the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. In addition to the
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Two (2) specified Meetings of the Board of Directors, the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall meet on at least Eleven (11) additional days in a like number of months between Annual Communications of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. The Two (2) specified Meetings of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall be held in the City where the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri is held. All other Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at a place or places designated by the President of the Board of Directors, or in his absence or inability to act, as designated by the Vice-President. In the event that no Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri is held in any One (1) or more years, then the President of the Board of Directors, or in his absence or inability to act, the Vice-President of the Board of Directors, shall designate a time and place for the purposes of holding the Two (2) designated Annual Meetings of the Board of Directors during the month of September, which said Meetings may in such event, be combined for purposes of compliance with these By-Laws. All Members of the Board shall serve until their respective successors in office are either duly elected or appointed. At the discretion of the President of the Board of Directors, or in his absence or inability to act, the Vice-President of the Board of Directors, any Meeting of the Board of Directors, whether Regular or Special, may be held by means of conference telephone call or any other form or type of communications equipment whereby all persons participating in such Meeting can hear and converse with one another. Participation in or attendance at any Meeting of the Board of Directors shall constitute presence of such person or persons at such Meeting or Meetings of the Board of Directors. No Member of the Board of Directors may vote or otherwise participate by means of a Proxy or similar mechanism other than physical presence at such a Meeting or participation by personal participation in such a telephone conference call or other similar medium.
Section 2. Special Meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at any time for the purpose or purposes stated in the call upon the call of the President of the Board of Directors, or in his absence or inability to act, the Vice-President. If Three (3) or more Members of the Board of Directors request that a Special Meeting be held, then the President, or in the event of his absence or inability to act, the Vice-President, shall call a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors designating the time, place, and purpose or
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purposes of the call, the same to be called and designated within Three (3) weeks of the
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receipt of the written request for the calling of a Special Meeting.
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Section 3. Notice to All Members of the Board of Directors of any Regular or Special
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Meeting of the Board shall be given by United States Mail, postage prepaid, at least Five
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(5) days prior to the holding of such Meeting. The Notice shall be deemed to have been
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received in the due course of the mail upon deposit or delivery of the said Notice into the
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United States Mail.
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Section 4. The Annual Organizational Meeting of the Board of Directors following
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the Adjournment of the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge ofAncient, Free and
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Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri or at such date fIxed by the President or Vice-
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President of the Board of Directors, if no such Annual Communication of the Grand
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Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri is held, shall be
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the Annual Meeting for the election of Officers of the Board of Directors of the Masonic
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Home of Missouri and for the selection and appointment of all Standing Committees.
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Section 5. A quorum of the Board of Directors for all purposes other than the fIlling
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of anyone or more vacancies in the Membership of the Board of Directors, shall be a
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majority of the Members of the Board of Directors. A majority vote of the Members
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present at any such Meeting shall be sufficient to determine all issues coming before the
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Board of Directors at any such Meeting, whether Regular or Special.
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ARTICLE III - OFFICERS, STAFF AND THEIR DUTIES Section 1. The Officers of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall be: the President of the Board of Directors; Vice-President of the Board of Directors; Treasurer of the Board of Directors and Secretary of the Board of Directors. The President and Vice-President must be Members of the Board of Directors and the Treasurer and the Secretary of the Board of Directors may but need not be Members of the Board of Directors. In the event that either the Treasurer or Secretary shall not be a
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Member of the Board of Directors, then such person may, but need not, receive such
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compensation as is provided for and determined by the Board of Directors. No Member
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of the Board of Directors shall receive compensation, other than reimbursement for
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expenses incurred for such things as meals, travel and similar or related expenses of
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every kind, type, nature and description for services rendered to the Masonic Home of
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Missouri.
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Section 2. The President of the Board of Directors shall be the Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. The Vice-President of the Board of Directors shall be the Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. All other Officers shall be elected by the Board of Directors at the Annual Organizational Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri.
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Section 3. The Board of Directors may employ such Staff Members and may
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designate and prescribe the duties for such Staff as the Board of Directors may from
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time-to-time deem to be necessary, expedient or convenient. Nothing herein contained
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shall be deemed to create any proprietary, property or other similar or related interest in
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and to such position or positions so created or the continuation thereof or the continuation
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of any employment relationship. The Board of Directors shall be totally without any
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power or authority to create any rights in Staff that are in any manner whatsoever
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inconsistent with AT WILL EMPLOYMENT by all Staff Persons employed by the
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Masonic Home of Missouri, whether regular employees, temporary employees,
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independent contractors or any other form or nature of employment whatsoever.
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Section 4. The President of the Board of Directors, or in his absence or inability to act, the Vice-President of the Board of Directors, shall be the Chairman of the Board of
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Directors. The President of the Board of Directors, or in his absence or inability to act,
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the Vice-President of the Board of Directors, shall perform such duties as usually and
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normally are attributed to the Office of the President of a corporation and shall execute
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all deeds, contracts, written instruments and perform such other functions as may be
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required for the effective, efficient and normal functioning of the Masonic Home of
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Missouri. He shall have general supervision over all aspects of the Masonic Home of
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Missouri during all times of adjournment between Meetings of the Board of Directors.
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He shall have the power and authority to suspend any Officer or Staff Member of the Masonic Home of Missouri, except the Vice-President, and shall report to the Board of Directors any such suspension or termination at the next Regular or Special Meeting of the Board of Directors. He shall make an Annual Report of the Masonic Home of Missouri to the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. He shall perform such other or additional duties as may from time-to-time be authorized or directed by the Board of Directors. The President of the Board of Directors shall have a vote upon all matters coming before the Board of Directors and shall be a voting Member of all Committees when he is in attendance at such Committee Meetings.
Section 5. The Secretary of the Board of Directors shall be the custodian of all records of the Masonic Home of Missouri and shall perform such other duties as are normally and usually prescribed for the Secretary of a corporation, or as may from timeto-time be authorized by the Board of Directors. Nothing herein contained shall limit the ability of the Board of Directors to appoint and to retain and compensate, as the Board may from time-to-time deem necessary and expedient, a Secretary or One
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Assistant Secretaries.
Section 6. The Treasurer, and if elected by the Board of Directors the Assistant Treasurer, shall perform such duties as are normally and usually prescribed for the Treasurer of a corporation, or as may from time-to-time be authorized by the Board of Directors. Nothing herein contained shall limit the ability of the Board of Directors to appoint and to retain and compensate, as the Board may from time-to-time deem necessary and expedient, a Treasurer, or One (1) or more Assistant Treasurers.
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Section 7. The Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted
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Masons of the State of Missouri shall be the Honorary Chairman of the Board of
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Directors and shall have vote upon all matters coming before the Board of Directors and shall be a voting Member of any and all Committees when he is in attendance at such
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Committee Meetings.
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ARTICLE IV - INDEMNITY BONDS & INSURANCE
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The Board of Directors shall arrange for and shall provide for and continuously keep and maintain in force and effect, at the sole and separate expense of the Masonic Home
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of Missouri, such indemnity, surety, and other similar or related Bonds in such penal sum or sums as the Board may, from time-to-time determine to be necessary, expedient,
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convenient, or appropriate, conditioned upon the faithful performance of their duties and
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the provision of a full accounting by all persons who have, or who may have or have had,
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the care, custody, or control over any and all monies, funds, securities, or other property
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or assets of the Masonic Home of Missouri. The Board of Directors shall further provide,
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at the sole and separate expense of the Masonic Home of Missouri, professional liability
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insurance for Members of the Board of Directors in the nature of errors and omissions
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insurance, and otherwise insuring the Members of the Board of Directors against any and
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all claims, actions, causes of action, suits at law or in equity, and all other forms, types,
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natures, and description of such type of action by or against the Masonic Home of Missouri, the Board of Directors, the Staff, or any individual or Member thereof. The
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said insurance shall be in an amount set by the Board of Directors but in no event shall
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such amount be less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and the same shall provide "Tail Coverage" for Members of the Board of Directors for purposes
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of insuring such persons against such claims as may have accrued, but not been raised, while such person or persons were Members of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may acquire, purchase, and maintain such other and additional bonds, sureties
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or insurance coverage, as the Board may from time-to-time deem necessary, expedient, convenient or appropriate.
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ARTICLE V - COMMITTEES AND THEIR DUTIES Section 1.
The President shall appoint from the Membership of the Board of
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Directors the following Standing Committees of the Masonic Home of Missouri at the
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Annual Organizational Meeting of the Board of Directors: The Administration
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Committee; the Admissions & Discipline Committee; the Development Committee; the
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Finance Committee and the Legal Committee. The President of the Board of Directors
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may cause to be created any other Special Committee from Members of the Board or including non-Members of the Board of Directors as may from time-to-time be deemed
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to be necessary, expedient, convenient or appropriate by the President. Such Special
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Committees shall perform such duties as may be prescribed by the President of the Board
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or as otherwise are authorized or directed by the Board of Directors.
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Section 2. The Finance Committee shall review and recommend the adoption of the annual budget and shall supervise the investment and management of all assets and the fiscal affairs of the Masonic Home of Missouri.
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Section 3. The Administration Committee shall supervise and oversee the general management, administration and operations of the Masonic Home of Missouri
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Section 4. The Admissions & Discipline Committee shall supervise and examine all proposed admissions to any and all facilities owned or operated by the Masonic Home of Missouri and shall have general oversight over the Outreach Services Program and any and all similar or related endeavors of the Masonic Home of Missouri.
Section 5. The Development Committee shall have general supervision and management of the Development aspects of the Masonic Home of Missouri and shall be responsible for such matters as fund-raising and other programs designed to secure donations to or provide information concerning the Masonic Home of Missouri so as to generate revenues for the Masonic Home of Missouri.
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Section 6. The Legal Committee shall advise the Board of Directors upon all legal
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matters coming before the Board of Directors or otherwise affecting the Masonic Home of Missouri and the operation thereof.
Section 7. The Chairman of any Committee may call such Special Committee Meetings as are deemed by the Chairman to be necessary, expedient, convenient or appropriate for the conduct of the business of the Committee and may incur such
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expenses as are reasonable and necessary for purposes of holding such Committee Meetings. The Chairman of each Committee shall notify the Honorary Chairman of the Board of Directors, the President of the Board of Directors and the Vice-President of the
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Board of Directors of the calling of any such Committee Meeting not held in conjunction with a Regular or Special Meeting of the Board of Directors called by the President of the Board of Directors, with such notification being made in writing by United States Mail, postage prepaid, at least Five (5) days prior to the holding of such Special Meeting of the Committee.
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Section 8. The Honorary Chairman of the Board of Directors, the President of the Board of Directors and the Vice-President of the Board of Directors shall be Members of all Committees of the Board of Directors, whether Regular or Special, and shall have a
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vote upon all matters not involving a conflict of interest associated with the purpose of the call of the meeting coming before the Committee when such person or persons are in attendance.
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Section 9. An Advisory Committee consisting ofThree (3) Members, selected by the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of Missouri, shall be welcome to attend such Regular Meetings of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri as may be designated by the invitation of the President of the Board of Directors.
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ARTICLE VI - FISCAL OPERATIONS
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Section 1. The Funds of the Masonic Home of Missouri are: The General Fund; The Reserve Fund; The Building Fund; The Endowment Fund; The Residents' Account; and
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Section 2. The General Fund is the operating fund of the Masonic Home of Missouri.
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All receipts not otherwise designated shall be deposited initially into the General Fund. Transfers may be made to and from it to the other Funds, or to the causes for which the same were collected, as may from time-to-time be authorized or directed by the Board of Directors.
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Section 3. The Reserve Fund consists of such assets as have been or which hereafter
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shall be allocated to the Reserve Fund by the Board of Directors. The purpose of the Reserve Fund is to assure the financial stability of the Masonic Home of Missouri regardless of changing business conditions. Use of the Fund is unrestricted; however, expenditures from the Fund must be authorized by Resolution of the Board of Directors presented and adopted at a Regular or Special Meeting ofthe Board ofDirectors which said Resolution shall be read at One (1) such Meeting and shall not be voted upon until
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the next ensuing Meeting of the Board of Directors. The income generated by the Reserve Fund shall accrue to the General Fund.
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Section 4. The Building Fund consists of all the assets heretofore received and designated or from time-to-time hereafter designated for building purposes. Income and receipts from the Fund may be used for purposes consistent with Article V of the Articles
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of Incorporation or any other permitted purpose designated by the Board of Directors. All restrictions made by devises and bequests shall be observed, performed, honored and respected by the Board of Directors. Expenditures from the Building Fund shall be made by Resolution of the Board of Directors presented and adopted at a Regular or Special Meeting of the Board of Directors and the method for the adoption of the Resolution shall be that the Resolution is to be read at One (1) such meeting and shall not be voted upon until the next ensuing Meeting of the Board of Directors.
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principal may not be expended for any purpose. The income generated by the Endowment Fund shall accrue to the General Fund.
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Section 6. The Residents' Account consists of monies received by residents of the Masonic Home as incidental gifts for personal use or as allowances made by the Masonic Home of Missouri or out of pensions or Social Security or other Governmental Programs
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which are deposited with the Masonic Home of Missouri. These Trust Funds are administered in accordance with applicable State and Federal Law and Regulations.
Section 5. The Endowment Fund and all additions to it are a permanent fund. The
Section 7. Special Funds are those held by the Masonic Home of Missouri upon such terms and conditions differing from other Funds. Separate books of account shall be kept and maintained upon each such Special Fund or may be combined, if authorized by the
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document or instrument creating the gift, devise, bequest, or other receipt of such funds.
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No gift, bequest or other similar or related transfer of personal property shall be allocated to a special fund by the Masonic Home of Missouri until approved by the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri. No real estate shall be accepted by the
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Masonic Home of Missouri by gift, devise, or bequest unless and until the same shall have been duly authorized and approved by Resolution of the Board of Directors. Disbursements from the accounts of the Special Funds shall be made in accordance with
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the terms, conditions and restrictions applicable to such Special Funds.
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Section 8. Contracts may be made with Banks or Trust Companies or other Financial
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Institutions for the custody and management of the assets of the various Funds of the Masonic Home of Missouri and such assets and Funds shall be held and administered under such contract or contracts subject to the Order and Direction of the Board of
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Directors. The contract or contracts shall be terminable at any time by the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri without penalty. Such contract or contracts may provide for such other and further investment counsel, advice and services as the
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Board of Directors may from time-to-time deem necessary, expedient or convenient. The Finance Committee of the Board of Directors shall supervise the investments in accordance with the policies and directions of the Board of Directors.
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Section 9. The fiscal year of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall be as prescribed by the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri. The Staff of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall provide monthly reports to the Board of Directors reflecting the current operations and providing an accounting of all assets of the Masonic Home of Missouri. The Board of Directors shall cause all accounts and assets of the Masonic Home of Missouri to be audited annually and the audit shall be incorporated in the Report of the President of the Board of Directors to the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri.
Section 10. Not later than the Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri at least Three (3) months prior to the start of the next fiscal year, the Staff of the Masonic Home of Missouri, in conjunction with the Finance Committee, shall prepare a draft of a proposed Budget for the next fiscal year of the Masonic Home, the same to be adopted by the Board of Directors, subject to amendments made by the Board of Directors, at such time as the Board of Directors determines that the Proposed Budget shall be in proper form. The Proposed Budget shall be a detailed line-item budget covering all aspects of the operations of the Masonic Home of Missouri including anticipated receipts or revenues and anticipated general and capital expenditures and such other items as may be from time-to-time necessary, expedient or convenient.
ARTICLE VII -ADMISSION TO AND ASSISTANCE FROM THE MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI Section 1. Subject to the approval of the Board of Directors and the requirements hereinafter specified, the following designated persons shall be eligible to be admitted to residency in a facility of, or to receive financial assistance from, the Masonic Home of
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Missouri: (a) socially and/or financially disadvantaged Master Masons who are in good
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standing in Missouri Lodges, and the wives and widows of such Master Masons who
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were in good standing in Missouri Lodges as of the date of each such Master Mason's death; and (b) socially and/or financially disadvantaged women who are Members in
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good standing in Missouri Chapters, Order of the Eastern Star.
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Section 2. Further: (a) No Master Mason, wife of a Master Mason, Member of the
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Order of Eastern Star or widow of a Master Mason in Missouri shall be eligible to receive
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financial assistance from the Masonic Home of Missouri unless his or her Membership or the Membership of the Master Mason under whose Membership the wife or widow of a
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Missouri Master Mason makes application complies with the following requirements: (A) One who has become a Member prior to the age of Forty (40) years must have been in continuous good standing for at least Five (5) years; (B) One who becomes a Member
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between the ages of Forty (40) and Forty-Nine (49) years, inclusive, must have been in
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continuous good standing for at least Ten (10) years; One who becomes a Member between the ages of Fifty (50) and Fifty-Nine (59) years, inclusive, must have been in
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continuous good standing for at least Fifteen (15) years; and (D) One who becomes a Member at or subsequent to attaining the age of Sixty (60) years must have been in
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continuous good standing for at least Twenty (20) years.
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(b) When the death of a Master Mason occurs prior to the expiration of the limitations provided in subparagraph (a) of Section 2 above, then the widow of such
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Master Mason may receive financial assistance from the Masonic Home of Missouri
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provided she shall have reached the age of Seventy (70) years or shall have reached the
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age of Sixty (60) years and be suffering from some physical infirmity or social
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disadvantage and judged to be in need of assistance by the Board of Directors.
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Section 3.
In the foregoing subparagraphs (a) and (b) of Section 2 above the term
"continuous good standing" refers to Membership in a Missouri Lodge or Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and shall be construed as meaning immediately prior to death, immediately before the application is made.
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Section 4. The foregoing rules shall be subject to such modifications as to age and as to length of prerequisite Membership as the Board of Directors may determine to be for, or which may otherwise be deemed to serve the best interests and welfare of the Masonic
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Fraternity or Order of the Eastern Star of Missouri. The Board shall determine such exceptions upon a case-by-case basis and the Admissions & Discipline Committee shall make a recommendation to the Board of Directors prior to any such exceptional
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assistance being granted, other than for temporary emergency assistance as the Board of
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or benefit by the Board of Directors shall not be considered to be or to become a
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precedent or otherwise construed as creating any right, entitlement or expectation as to the continuation of the same to any person, whether receiving the same, or who may not
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receive the same or similar consideration. All such exceptions shall be and shall continue
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Section 5. Subject to the availability of space and/or the adequacy of funds for
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granting financial assistance to applicants for either residential occupancy in facilities of
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may admit to residence or grant financial assistance, on a month-to-month basis, to
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persons who are not socially and/or financially disadvantaged but who are otherwise
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eligible for residency in conformity with the other limitations and requirements of all
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provision of Article VII. Private pay residents are authorized for admission to facilities
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of the Masonic Home of Missouri upon a space available basis and shall pay for the
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services rendered to them. In all events, however, priority shall be given to the admission
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of applicants for residency who are socially and/or financially disadvantaged.
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Section 6. Special exception for admission of private pay residents to the Western
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Unit only of the Masonic Home of Missouri. Subject to availability of residential space
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at the Western Unit of the Masonic Home of Missouri, Master Masons and female
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members of the Order of the Eastern Star may make application for admission for
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residence at the said Western Unit on behalf of their mothers, fathers, stepmothers,
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stepfathers, sisters or brothers as private pay residents only. The said mothers, fathers,
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stepmothers, stepfathers, sisters, and brothers need not meet the fraternal membership
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qualifications otherwise required for admission but they shall be required to satisfy all
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physical and mental requirements applicable to other residents as a condition to residence
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in the Western Unit. In no event shall any of such persons ever be or become eligible for
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any financial assistance from the Masonic Home of Missouri unless and until they
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themselves meet all eligibility requirements of the Masonic Home of Missouri, exclusive
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of any provisions of this section. All such admissions require prior approval from the
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Board of Directors before any such person may begin residency at the Western Unit and
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all such persons must provide the Masonic Home of Missouri with proof of financial
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ability to pay for the estimated costs of residency at the Western Unit for at least twelve
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(12) months, including medical, pharmaceutical and incidental personal expenses, as well
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as the basic fees which shall be charged by the Western Unit of the Masonic Home of
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Missouri. Any and all such persons shall also agree in writing to abide by all rules and
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regulations governing their continuing residence at the Western Unit. If in the sole
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judgment of the staff of the Western Unit any such resident shall at any time after his or
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her admission require a higher level of care than residential care, he or she shall promptly
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ARTICLE VIII - EXPENSES
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The actual and necessary expenses shall be paid out of the General Fund ofthe Masonic
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Home of Missouri to each Member of the Board of Directors, each Member of the
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Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star of Missouri for attendance at any Meeting of the
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Board of Directors or the Meeting of any Committee of which he or she may be a Member or for such other reasonable expenses approved by either the President of the Board of Directors or by the Board of Directors, provided that such expenses are not otherwise paid by the organization that he or she represents. Expenses of the Staff shall be paid as is prescribed from time-to-time by the Board of Directors.
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These By-Laws may be altered, changed or amended at any Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors by a majority vote of the Members present, provided that such proposed alteration, change or amendment shall be proposed at a Regular Meeting ofthe Board of Directors and shall layover to be voted upon at the next succeeding Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors and all such alterations, changes or amendments shall be subject to ratification by the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri at the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge ofAncient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, either through the adoption and approval ofthe Report of the President ofthe Board to the Annual Communication or by direct vote upon the matter during the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri.
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Section 1. The Masonic Home of Missouri shall be governed by the Board of Directors as prescribed by the Articles of Incorporation. The Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall possess and may exercise any and all powers and authorities and take any and all actions permitted under the laws of the State of Missouri as are normally possessed by corporations and not-for-profit corporations, together with any and all other powers and authorities that exist for Pro Forma Not-For-Profit
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corporations as they presently exist, or as may hereafter be provided by law.
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Eight (8) Elected At Large Members of the Board of Directors between Annual Communications of the Grand Lodge ofAncient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, the remaining Members of the Board of Directors, whether or not the same constitutes a quorum but in no event less than Three (3) persons, shall fill such vacancy or vacancies by a majority vote of the Members present at any Regular or Special Meeting of the Board of Directors, with the person so appointed serving until the next
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Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. In the event of anyone or more vacancies among the Five (5) Members of the Board who are Members of the Advancing Line of the Grand Lodge of
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Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, then the vacancy or vacancies shall be filled by the Officers of the Advancing Line of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri by advancing as many of
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such Officers of the Advancing Line in accordance with the priority of their respective Offices to succeed to higher Office so as to fill such positions or positions until the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri.
Section 2. In the event of the occurrence of anyone or more vacancies among the
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Section 3. No Member of the Board of Directors shall be eligible to reside at any facility owned or operated by the Masonic Home of Missouri, nor shall any Member of the Board of Directors be eligible for the receipt of assistance from the Masonic Home of Missouri through the Outreach Services Program or in any other manner while such
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person is a Member of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri.
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an Employee or otherwise compensated consultant for the Masonic Home of Missouri for a period ofTwelve (12) months after the end of the tenure of such person as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri.
Section 4. No Member of the Board of Directors shall be eligible to be or to become
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Section 1. The Annual Organizational Meeting of the Board of Directors of the
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Masonic Home of Missouri shall be held on the day of or on the day following the adjournment of the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. The Annual Meeting of the Board of
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Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall be held on a date designated by the President, or in his absence or inability to act, the Vice-President, within the Ten (10) day period immediately preceding the opening of the Annual Communication of the Grand
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Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. In addition to the Two (2) specified Meetings of the Board of Directors, the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall meet on at least Eleven (11) additional days in a like
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number of months between Annual Communications of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. The Two (2) specified Meetings of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall be held in the City where
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the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri is held. AIl other Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at a place or places designated by the President of the Board of Directors, or in his
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absence or inability to act, as designated by the Vice-President. In the event that no Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri is held in any One (1) or more years, then the President of the Board
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of Directors, or in his absence or inability to act, the Vice-President of the Board of Directors, shall designate a time and place for the purposes of holding the Two (2) designated Annual Meetings of the Board of Directors during the month of September, which said Meetings may in such event, be combined for purposes of compliance with these By-Laws. All Members of the Board shall serve until their respective successors in office are either duly elected or appointed. At the discretion ofthe President ofthe Board of Directors, or in his absence or inability to act, the Vice-President of the Board of Directors, any Meeting of the Board of Directors, whether Regular or Special, may be held by means of conference telephone call or any other form or type of communications equipment whereby all persons participating in such Meeting can hear and converse with one another. Participation in or attendance at any Meeting of the Board of Directors shall constitute presence of such person or persons at such Meeting or Meetings of the Board of Directors. No Member of the Board of Directors may vote or otherwise participate by means of a Proxy or similar mechanism other than physical presence at such a Meeting or participation by personal participation in such a telephone conference call or other similar medium.
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Section 2. Special Meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at any time for the purpose or purposes stated in the call upon the call of the President of the Board of Directors, or in his absence or inability to act, the Vice-President. If Three (3) or more Members of the Board of Directors request that a Special Meeting be held, then the President, or in the event of his absence or inability to act, the Vice-President, shall call a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors designating the time, place, and purpose or
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purposes of the call, the same to be called and designated within Three (3) weeks of the
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receipt of the written request for the calling of a Special Meeting.
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Section 3. Notice to All Members of the Board of Directors of any Regular or Special
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Meeting of the Board shall be given by United States Mail, postage prepaid, at least Five (5) days prior to the holding of such Meeting. The Notice shall be deemed to have been
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received in the due course of the mail upon deposit or delivery of the said Notice into the
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Section 4. The Annual Organizational Meeting of the Board of Directors following
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the Adjournment of the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge ofAncient, Free and
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Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri or at such date ftxed by the President or VicePresident of the Board of Directors, if no such Annual Communication of the Grand
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Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri is held, shall be
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the Annual Meeting for the election of Officers of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri and for the selection and appointment of all Standing Committees.
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Section 5. A quorum of the Board of Directors for all purposes other than the filling
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of anyone or more vacancies in the Membership of the Board of Directors, shall be a
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majority of the Members of the Board of Directors. A majority vote of the Members present at any such Meeting shall be sufficient to determine all issues coming before the
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Board of Directors at any such Meeting, whether Regular or Special.
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Section 1. The Officers ofthe Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall be: the President of the Board of Directors; Vice-President of the Board of
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Directors; Treasurer of the Board of Directors; and Secretary of the Board of Directors.
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The President and Vice-President must be Members of the Board of Directors and the Treasurer and the Secretary of the Board of Directors may but need not be Members of the Board of Directors. In the event that either the Treasurer or Secretary shall not be a
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Member of the Board of Directors, then such person may, but need not, receive such compensation as is provided for and determined by the Board of Directors. No Member of the Board of Directors shall receive compensation, other than reimbursement for
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expenses incurred for such things as meals, travel, and similar or related expenses of every kind, type, nature and description, for services rendered to the Masonic Home of
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Section 2. The President ofthe Board of Directors shall be the Deputy Grand Master
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of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. The
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Vice-President of the Board of Directors shall be the Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge ofAncient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri. All other Officers
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Section 3. The Board of Directors may employ such Staff Members and may designate and prescribe the duties for such Staff as the Board of Directors may from time-to-time deem to be necessary, expedient or convenient. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to create any proprietary, property or other similar or related interest in
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and to such position or positions so created or the continuation thereof or the continuation of any employment relationship. The Board of Directors shall be totally without any power or authority to create any rights in Staff that are in any manner whatsoever
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inconsistent with AT WILL EMPLOYMENT by all Staff Persons employed by the Masonic Home of Missouri, whether regular employees, temporary employees, independent contractors or any other form or nature of employment whatsoever.
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Section 4. The President of the Board of Directors, or in his absence or inability to act, the Vice-President of the Board of Directors, shall be the Chairman of the Board of
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Directors. The President of the Board of Directors, or in his absence or inability to act, the Vice-President of the Board of Directors, shall perform such duties as usually and normally are attributed to the Office of the President of a corporation and shall execute
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all deeds, contracts, written instruments and perform such other functions as may be required for the effective, efficient and normal functioning of the Masonic Home of Missouri. He shall have general supervision over all aspects of the Masonic Home of Missouri during all times of adjournment between Meetings of the Board of Directors. He shall have the power and authority to suspend any Officer or Staff Member of the Masonic Home of Missouri, except the Vice-President, and shall report to the Board of Directors any such suspension or termination at the next Regular or Special Meeting of the Board of Directors. He shall make an Annual Report of the Masonic Home of Missouri to the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of
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Missouri at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. He shall perform such other or additional duties as may from time-to-time be authorized or directed by the Board of Directors. The President of the Board of Directors shall have a vote upon all matters coming before the Board of Directors and shall be a voting Member of all Committees when he is in attendance at such Committee Meetings.
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Section 5. The Secretary of the Board of Directors shall be the custodian of all records of the Masonic Home of Missouri and shall perform such other duties as are normally and usually prescribed for the Secretary of a corporation, or as may from timeto-time be authorized by the Board of Directors. Nothing herein contained shall limit the ability of the Board of Directors to appoint and to retain and compensate, as the Board may from time-to-time deem necessary and expedient, a Secretary and One (1) or more
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Section 6. The Treasurer, and if elected by the Board of Directors the Assistant Treasurer, shall perform such duties as are normally and usually prescribed for the Treasurer of a corporation, or as may from time-to-time be authorized by the Board of Directors. Nothing herein contained shall limit the ability of the Board of Directors to appoint and to retain and compensate, as the Board may from time-to-time deem necessary and expedient, a Treasurer, and One (1) or more Assistant Treasurers.
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Section 7. The Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted
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Masons of the State of Missouri shall be the Honorary Chairman of the Board of
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Directors and shall have vote upon all matters coming before the Board of Directors and
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shall be a voting Member of any and all Committees when he is in attendance at such
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Committee Meetings.
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ARTICLE IV - INDEMNITY BONDS & INSURANCE
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The Board of Directors shall arrange for and shall provide for and continuously keep
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and maintain in force and effect, at the sole and separate expense of the Masonic Home
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of Missouri, such indemnity, surety and other similar or related Bonds in such penal sum or sums as the Board may, from time-to-time determine to be necessary, expedient,
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convenient, or appropriate, conditioned upon the faithful performance of their duties and
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the provision of a full accounting by all persons who have, or who may have or have had, the care, custody, or control over any and all monies, funds, securities, or other property
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or assets of the Masonic Home of Missouri. The Board of Directors shall further provide,
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at the sole and separate expense of the Masonic Home of Missouri, professional liability
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insurance for Members of the Board of Directors in the nature of errors and omissions insurance, and otherwise insuring the Members of the Board of Directors against any and
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all claims, actions, causes of action, suits at law or in equity, and all other forms, types, natures, and description of such type of action by or against the Masonic Home of
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Missouri, the Board of Directors, the Staff, or any individual or Member thereof. The
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said insurance shall be in an amount set by the Board of Directors but in no event shall such amount be less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and the
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same shall provide "Tail Coverage" for Members of the Board of Directors for purposes
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of insuring such persons against such claims as may have accrued, but not been raised, while such person or persons were Members of the Board of Directors. The Board of
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Directors may acquire, purchase and maintain such other and additional bonds, sureties or
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insurance coverage as the Board may from time-to-time deem necessary, expedient, convenient or appropriate.
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ARTICLE V - COMMITTEE AND THEIR DUTIES Section 1.
The President shall appoint from the Membership of the Board of
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Directors the following Standing Committees of the Masonic Home of Missouri at the
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Annual Organizational Meeting of the Board of Directors: The Administration Committee; the Admissions & Discipline Committee; the Development Committee; the
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Finance Committee and the Legal Committee. The President of the Board of Directors
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may cause to be created from time to time any other Special Committee, which may
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consist either in whole or in part of such members of the Board of Directors and non
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members of the Board of Directors as may be deemed to be necessary, expedient,
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convenient or appropriate by the President. Such Special Committees shall perform such duties as may be prescribed by the President of the Board or as otherwise authorized or
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Section 2. The Finance Committee shall review and recommend the adoption of the annual budget and shall supervise the investment and management of all assets and the fiscal affairs of the Masonic Home of Missouri.
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Section 3. The Administration Committee shall supervise and oversee the general management, administration and operations of the Masonic Home of Missouri
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Section 4. The Admissions & Discipline Committee shall supervise and examine all proposed admissions to any and all facilities owned or operated by the Masonic Home of
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Missouri and shall have general oversight over the Outreach Services Program and any and all similar or related endeavors of the Masonic Home of Missouri.
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donations to or provide information concerning the Masonic Home of Missouri so as to generate revenues for the Masonic Home of Missouri.
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Section 5. The Development Committee shall have general supervision and management of the Development aspects of the Masonic Home of Missouri and shall be responsible for such matters as fund-raising and other programs designed to secure
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Section 6. The Legal Committee shall advise the Board of Directors upon all legal matters coming before the Board of Directors or otherwise affecting the Masonic Home of Missouri and the operation thereof.
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Section 7. The Chairman of any Committee may call such Special Committee Meetings as are deemed by the Chairman to be necessary, expedient, convenient or
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appropriate for the conduct of the business of the Committee and may incur such expenses as are reasonable and necessary for purposes of holding such Committee Meetings. The Chairman of Each Committee shall notify the Honorary Chairman of the Board of Directors, the President of the Board of Directors, and the Vice-President ofthe Board of Directors of the calling of any such Committee Meeting not held in conjunction with a Regular or Special Meeting of the Board of Directors called by the President of the Board of Directors, with such notification being made in writing by United States Mail, postage prepaid, at least Five (5) days prior to the holding of such Special Meeting of the
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Section 8. The Honorary Chairman of the Board of Directors, the President of the Board of Directors and the Vice-President of the Board of Directors shall be Members of
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all Committees of the Board of Directors, whether Regular or Special, and shall have a vote upon all matters not involving a conflict of interest associated with the purpose of the call of the meeting coming before the Committee when such person or persons are in
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attendance.
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Grand Chapter ofthe Order of the Eastern Star of Missouri, shall be welcome to attend such Regular Meetings of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri as may be designated by the invitation of the President of the Board of Directors.
Section 9. An Advisory Committee consisting ofThree (3) Members, selected by the
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Reserve Fund; The Building Fund; The Endowment Fund; The Residents' Account; and Special Funds.
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Section 1. The Funds of the Masonic Home of Missouri are: The General Fund; The
Section 2. The General Fund is the operating fund of the Masonic Home of Missouri. All receipts not otherwise designated shall be deposited initially into the General Fund. Transfers may be made to and from it to the other Funds, or to the causes for which the same were collected, as may from time-to-time be authorized or directed by the Board of Directors. Section 3. The Reserve Fund consists of such assets as have been or which hereafter shall be allocated to the Reserve Fund by the Board of Directors. The purpose of the Reserve Fund is to assure the financial stability of the Masonic Home of Missouri regardless of changing business conditions. Use of the Fund is unrestricted; however, expenditures from the Fund must be authorized by Resolution of the Board of Directors presented and adopted at a Regular or Special Meeting of the Board of Directors which said Resolution shall be read at One (1) such Meeting and shall not be voted upon until the next ensuing Meeting of the Board of Directors. The income generated by the Reserve Fund shall accrue to the General Fund.
Section 4. The Building Fund consists of all the assets heretofore received and designated or from time-to-time hereafter designated for building purposes. Income and receipts from the Fund may be used for purposes consistent with Article V of the Articles of Incorporation or any other permitted purpose designated by the Board of Directors. All restrictions made by devises and bequests shall be observed, performed, honored and respected by the Board of Directors. Expenditures from the Building Fund shall be made by Resolution of the Board of Directors presented and adopted at a Regular or Special Meeting of the Board of Directors and the method for the adoption of the Resolution shall be that the Resolution is to be read at One (1) such meeting and shall not be voted upon until the next ensuing Meeting of the Board of Directors.
Section 5. The Endowment Fund and all additions to it are a permanent fund. The principal may not be expended for any purpose. The income generated by the Endowment Fund shall accrue to the General Fund.
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Section 6. The Residents' Account consists of monies received by residents of the Masonic Home as incidental gifts for personal use or as allowances made by the Masonic Home of Missouri or out of pensions or Social Security or other Governmental Programs
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which are deposited with the Masonic Home of Missouri. These Trust Funds are administered in accordance with applicable State and Federal Law and Regulations.
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Section 7. Special Funds are those held by the Masonic Home of Missouri upon such
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tenns and conditions differing from other Funds. Separate books of account shall be kept
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and maintained upon each such Special Fund or may be combined, if authorized by the document or instrument creating the gift, devise, bequest, or other receipt of such funds. No gift, bequest or other similar or related transfer of personal property shall be allocated
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to a special fund by the Masonic Home of Missouri until approved by the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri. No real estate shall be accepted by the Masonic Home of Missouri by gift, devise, or bequest unless and until the same shall
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have been duly authorized and approved by Resolution of the Board of Directors. Disbursements from the accounts of the Special Funds shall be made in accordance with the tenns, conditions and restrictions applicable to such Special Funds.
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Section 8. Contracts may be made with Banks or Trust Companies or other Financial Institutions for the custody and management of the assets of the various Funds of the Masonic Home of Missouri and such assets and Funds shall be held and administered under such contract or contracts subject to the Order and Direction of the Board of Directors. The contract or contracts shall be terminable at any time by the Board of
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Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri without penalty. Such contract or contracts may provide for such other and further investment counsel, advice and services as the Board of Directors may from time-to-time deem necessary, expedient or convenient. The
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Finance Committee of the Board of Directors shall supervise the investments, in accordance with the policies and directions of the Board of Directors.
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Section 9. The fiscal year of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall be as prescribed by the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri. The Staff of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall provide monthly reports to the Board of Directors reflecting the
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current operations and providing an accounting of all assets of the Masonic Home of Missouri. The Board of Directors shall cause all accounts and assets of the Masonic Home of Missouri to be audited annually and the audit shall be incorporated in the Report
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of the President of the Board of Directors to the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri.
Section 10. Not later than the Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri at least Three (3) months prior to the start of the next fiscal year, the Staff of the Masonic Home of Missouri, in conjunction with the Finance Committee, shall prepare a draft of a proposed Budget for the next fiscal year of the Masonic Home, the same to be adopted by the Board of Directors, subject to amendments made by the Board of Directors, at such time as the Board of Directors determines that the Proposed
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Budget shall be in proper fonn. The Proposed Budget shall be a detailed line-item budget covering all aspects of the operations of the Masonic Home of Missouri including anticipated receipts or revenues and anticipated general and capital expenditures and such other items as may be from time-to-time necessary, expedient or convenient.
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Section 1.
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hereinafter specified, the following designated persons shall be eligible to be admitted to
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(a) Socially, physically or financially disadvantaged Master Masons who are in good
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standing in Missouri Lodges, and the wives and widows of such Master Masons who were in good standing in Missouri Lodges as of the date of each such Master
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Mason's death and who have not remarried subsequent to his death; and
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Socially, physically or financially disadvantaged women who are Members in good standing in Missouri Chapters, Order of the Eastern Star; and
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(c) Socially, physically or financially disadvantaged dependents up to the age of Twenty-One (21) years of age of Master Masons and Female Members of the
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Order of the Eastern Star who are in good standing in a Missouri Lodge or
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Chapter; and children up to the age of Twenty-One (21) years whose Father is
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deceased and at the time of death, was a Master Mason in good standing. Financial aid for purposes of scholarships to children of deceased Master Masons
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to attain a Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent or Trade Schooling may be granted
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or withheld or conditioned, as may be determined on a case-by-case basis in the absolute and total discretion of the Board of Directors. Other forms of financial
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aid to the children of deceased Master Masons is authorized to be provided or
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withheld or conditioned as may be determined on a case-by-case basis in the absolute discretion of the Board of Directors; and
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Female Member of the Order of the Eastern Star over the age ofTwenty-One (21) years who are deemed by the Board of Directors to be physically or mentally
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disabled as determined in the absolute discretion of the Board of Directors on a case-by-case basis. The Master Mason or Female Member of the Order of the
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Eastern Star must be in good standing in a Missouri Lodge or Chapter or at the
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time of death, was in good standing in a Missouri Lodge or Chapter. The Board of
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Directors shall have the absolute and total discretion to provide or to withhold or to condition any and all forms of financial assistance on a case-by-case basis; and
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(e) Dependents of a Master Mason in good standing or of a Female Member of the Order of the Eastern Star in good standing shall include, but shall not be limited to: natural born or legally adopted children (who shall have been adopted before
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attaining the age of twenty-one years) but not, equitably adopted children; dependents who are under a Guardianship or Conservatorship whether or not they have been adjudicated mentally incapacitated or disabled so long as the
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custody of children or dependents under a Durable Power of Attorney, a Power of Attorney, a Limited Power of Attorney or other similar instrument or device; and
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For purposes of determining eligibility for assistance and years of continuous Masonic Service, for Master Masons in good standing in Missouri and for Female Members of the Order of the Easter Star in Missouri who have previously been
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Master Masons or Female Members of the Order of the Eastern Star in other
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the authority to determine, on a case-by-case basis, in the sole and absolute
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discretion of the Board of Directors, to count or not to count such prior years of continuous Membership in such other fraternal Jurisdiction; and (g.) Subject only to the limitations applicable to the Masonic Home of Missouri as a public tax exempt organization within the provisions of 50l(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code or the parallel provisions of any future tax law of the United States, the Board of Directors may in its discretion provide funding or financial or
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other assistance to youth programs which may be conducted or sponsored in the State of Missouri by other charitable organizations which shall then be recognized as such by the Internal Revenue Service.
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Section 2. Further: (a) No Master Mason, wife ofa Master Mason, Member ofthe Order of Eastern Star or widow of a Master Mason in Missouri shall be eligible to receive financial assistance from the Masonic Home of Missouri unless his or her Membership or the Membership of the Master Mason under whose Membership the wife or widow of a Missouri Master Mason makes application complies with the following requirements: (A) One who has become a Member prior to the age of Forty (40) years must have been in continuous good standing for at least Five (5) years; (B) One who becomes a Member between the ages of Forty (40) and Forty-Nine (49) years, inclusive, must have been in
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continuous good standing for at least Ten (10) years; One who becomes a Member between the ages of Fifty (50) and Fifty-Nine (59) years, inclusive, must have been in continuous good standing for at least Fifteen (15) years; and (D) One who becomes a
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Member at or subsequent to attaining the age of Sixty (60) years must have been in continuous good standing for at least Twenty (20) years. (b) When the death of a Master Mason occurs prior to the expiration of the
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limitations provided in subparagraph (a) of Section 2 above, then the widow of such Master Mason may receive financial assistance from the Masonic Home of Missouri provided she shall not have remarried since his death and shall have either reached the age of Seventy (70) years and shall need financial assistance or shall have reached the age of Sixty (60) years shall be suffering from physical infirmity, financial difficulty or social disadvantage and judged to be in need of assistance by the Board of Directors.
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Section 4. The foregoing rules shall be subject to such modifications as to age and as to length of prerequisite Membership as the Board of Directors may determine to be for, or which may otherwise be deemed to serve the best interests and welfare of the Masonic Fraternity or Order of the Eastern Star of Missouri. The Board shall determine such exceptions upon a case-by-case basis and the Admissions & Discipline Committee shall make a recommendation to the Board of Directors prior to any such exceptional
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assistance being granted, other than for temporary emergency assistance as the Board of Directors may from time-to-time adopt by Board Policy. The granting of any exception or benefit by the Board of Directors shall not be considered to be or to become a
Section 3. In the foregoing subparagraphs (a) and (b) of Section 2 above the term "continuous good standing" refers to Membership in a Missouri Lodge or Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and shall be construed as meaning immediately prior to death, immediately before the application is made.
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precedent or otherwise construed as creating any right, entitlement or expectation as to
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the continuation of the same to any person, whether receiving the same, or who may not receive the same or similar consideration. All such exceptions shall be and shall continue
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to be construed as being within the total and absolute discretion of the Board of Directors
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as to the granting, denial or continuation of the same.
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Section 5. Subject to the availability of space and/or the adequacy of the funds for
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granting financial assistance to applicants for either residential occupancy in facilities of
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the Masonic Home of Missouri or to receive financial assistance, the Board of Directors may admit to residence or grant of financial assistance, on a month-to-month basis, to
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persons who are not socially and/or financially disadvantaged but who are otherwise eligible for residency in conformity with the other limitations and requirements of all
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provision of Article VII. Private pay residents are authorized for admission to facilities
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of the Masonic Home of Missouri upon a space available basis and shall pay for the services rendered to them. In all events, however, priority shall be given to the admission of applicants for residency who are socially and/or financially disadvantaged.
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Section 6. Special exception for admission of private pay residents to the Western
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Unit only of the Masonic Home of Missouri. Subject to availability of residential space
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at the Western Unit of the Masonic Home of Missouri, Master Masons and female members of the Order of the Eastern Star may make application for admission for
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residence at the said Western Unit on behalf of their mothers, fathers, stepmothers,
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stepfathers, sisters or brothers as private pay residents only. The said mothers, fathers, stepmothers, stepfathers, sisters, and brothers need not meet the fraternal membership qualifications otherwise required for admission but they shall be required to satisfY all
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physical and mental requirements applicable to other residents as a condition to residence in the Western Unit. In no event shall any of such persons ever be or become eligible for
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any financial assistance from the Masonic Home of Missouri unless and until they
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themselves meet all eligibility requirements of the Masonic Home of Missouri, exclusive
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of any provisions of this section. All such admissions require prior approval from the Board of Directors before any such person may begin residency at the Western Unit and
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all such persons must provide the Masonic Home of Missouri with proof of financial ability to pay for the estimated costs of residency at the Western Unit for at least twelve (12) months, including medical, pharmaceutical and incidental personal expenses, as well
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as the basic fees which shall be charged by the Western Unit of the Masonic Home of Missouri. Any and all such persons shall also agree in writing to abide by all rules and regulations governing their continuing residence at the Western Unit. If in the sole
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judgment of the staff of the Western Unit any such resident shall at any time after his or her admission require a higher level of care than residential care, he or she shall promptly after receipt of notice to relocate move from the Western Unit of the Masonic Home of
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The actual and necessary expenses shall be paid out ofthe General Fund ofthe Masonic
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Advisory Board, Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Grand Patron and Associate Grand
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Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star of Missouri for attendance at any Meeting of the Board of Directors or the Meeting of any Committee of which he or she may be a
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Member or for such other reasonable expenses approved by either the President of the
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Board of Directors or by the Board of Directors, provided that such expenses are not
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otherwise paid by the organization that he or she represents. Expenses of the Staff shall be paid as is prescribed from time-to-time by the Board of Directors.
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ARTICLE IX-LIBRARY & MUSEUM
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The Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, by Resolution duly adopted at the 181 st Annual Communication, authorized the Grand
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Master to cause to be created a Masonic Library and Museum either by separate
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incorporation, or through the use of some "other legal entity". In fulfillment of the terms and conditions and to effectuate the purposes of said resolution and as authorized by the
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Grand Master pursuant to the aforesaid Resolution the Board of Directors ofthe Masonic
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Home of Missouri unanimously voted on May 31 st, 2003, to have the Masonic Home of Missouri serve as the "other legal entity" for purposes of establishing and maintaining a
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Library and Museum at the Masonic Complex in Columbia, Missouri.
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Section 1. The Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri is hereby authorized, empowered and permitted to create, maintain, operate and in any and all
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manner and respects continue to own, operate, maintain and otherwise facilitate the
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operation of a Library and Museum at the Masonic Complex in Columbia, Missouri, in any and all manner, respects, ways and other aspects as the Board of Directors in the sole
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and absolute discretion of the Board of Directors may, from time-to-time deem necessary, prudent, expedient or convenient.
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Section 2. The operation and functions ofthe Library and Museum shall be governed
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and controlled by a Board of Directors separate from the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri. That Board which shall initially consist of five (5) Master
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Masons shall be appointed by the Grand Master in accordance with the Resolution of the
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Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri mentioned above; and further, the date for the annual appointment of the replacement Member to
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such separate Board of Directors shall be during the month of March and may be made
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on or before the last day of March of each year.
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Section 3. The separate Board of Directors for the Library and Museum shall
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annually submit to the Board of Directors for the Masonic Home of Missouri, a proposed Annual Line-Item Operating Budget in a form that is satisfactory to the Board of
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Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri. The Executive Director of the Masonic
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Home of Missouri, Honorary Chairman of the Board of Directors and the President of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall be deemed to be "Ex Officio"
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Members of the Library and Museum Board of Directors; however, none of the Three (3) such Members shall possess a vote, but may attend all Meetings, including both Regular and Executive Sessions. The President of the Board of Directors may further grant
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permission to any Member of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri to
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attend any and all such Meetings of the Library and Museum Board of Directors as an "Ex Officio" Member upon written request of such Member and by written permission
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being granted by the President of the Board of Directors. Otherwise, notices of the
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Meetings of the Board of Directors of the Library and Museum need only be made to the Five (5) voting Members, and the named Three (3) Ex Officio and Non-Voting Members.
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Failure to provide Notice to any "Ex Officio and Non-Voting Member" of a Meeting
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shall not affect the validity of the Meeting so long as proper Notice was provided to all Voting Members of the Board of Directors of the Library and Museum.
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Section 4. The Board of Directors of the Library and Museum shall maintain the same fiscal year as exists and as may, from time-to-time be adopted by the Board of
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Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri for all accounting purposes.
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Section 5. The Board of Directors of the Library and Museum shall use the
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Accounting Department and Staff of the Masonic Home of Missouri for purposes of
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conducting all financial business and for all purposes the Library and Museum shall be
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recognized to be a part of the Masonic Home of Missouri.
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Section 6. Not later than July 31 of each calendar year beginning in the calendar year 2004 and each and every year thereafter, the Board of Directors of the Library and Museum shall submit, for ratification and approval, a detailed and complete financial
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report and narrative report of all activities of the Board of Directors of the Library and Museum that shall be reviewed and evaluated by the Board of Directors at the August
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Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri. The President of
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the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall annually append such of the Report of the Board of Directors of the Library and Museum to the President's Report
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on the Masonic Home at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient,
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Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri in such format as the President may determine to be most appropriate. The funds of the Library and Museum may be commingled with all other funds and investments of the Masonic Home of Missouri as
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the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri may, from time-to-time determine. Only gifts and transfers of real and personal property (both tangible and
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intangible) found to be acceptable by the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of
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Missouri may be accepted by the Board of Directors of the Library and Museum and any
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and all limitations contained in the Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws or Board Policies and Procedures of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall apply to the Board of Directors of
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the Library and Museum. Any conflict shall be resolved in favor of the validity of the application of the provisions applicable or established by the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri.
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Section 7. Any and all Staff, Employees or other persons hired or retained by the
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Library and Museum must be first approved by the Executive Director of the Masonic
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Home of Missouri and the same thereafter, ratified, approved or rejected by the Board of
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Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri at the next monthly Meeting of the Board of
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Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri immediately after the approval and
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recommendation of the Executive Director is made. In no event shall any employment
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circumstance or occasion involve any situation of employment other than, "AT WILL EMPLOYMENT". Absolutely no "Contracts of Employment" nor any additional employment benefits shall be construed to exist beyond those associated with "AT WILL EMPLOYMENT." Such Staff, once approved by the Executive Director and ratified by the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall become Staff Members of the Masonic Home of Missouri. Any and all such persons shall be under the direct
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supervision and control in all manner and respects of the Executive Director of the Masonic Home of Missouri as to hiring, interviewing, firing, discipline and all other forms, kinds, natures and other matters touching and concerning the status of
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employment. The Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri shall cause to be created such additional Line-Item Budgeting practices and categories as are required to incorporate the Budget for the Library and Museum into the overall Annual Budget ofthe
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Masonic Home of Missouri for purposes of the annual audit and for the convenience and needs of the Finance Committee, Board of Directors, President of the Board and Executive Director of the Masonic Home of Missouri.
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Section 8. The Board of Directors of the Library and Museum shall be responsible for the creation of and amendment of By-Laws regarding the operation and maintenance of the Library and Museum; however, all such adoptions of the original By-Laws or any and all subsequent Amendments thereto, must first receive the ratification of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri before the same shall be and become
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effective. Before submission to the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri for purposes of ratification of either the Original By-Laws, or of any and all subsequent Amendments thereto, a formal, written opinion from Legal Counsel for the Masonic Home shall be presented to the full Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri outlining the recommendations of Legal Counsel as to whether or not to approve or reject any or all provisions therein contained.
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Section 9. All appointments to the Board of Directors of the Library and Museum shall be made in accordance with the Resolution adopted by the Grand Lodge ofAncient,
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Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri mentioned above. Additions to such Board as "Voting Members" or otherwise, must be done solely in compliance with said Resolution. Removal of such Members shall be at the sole and absolute discretion of the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri with the concurrence of at least Two (2) of the following Grand Lodge Officers: The Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden and Junior Grand Warden, or by all the
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remaining three Grand Lodge officers referred to in this sentence in the event of the death or disability of the Grand Master (as determined by at least two (2) physicians duly licensed to practice in the State of Missouri).
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These By-Laws may be altered, changed or amended at any Regular Meeting of the
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Board of Directors by a majority vote of the Members present, provided that such
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proposed alteration, change or amendment shall be proposed at a Regular Meeting of the
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Board of Directors and shall lay over to be voted upon at the next succeeding Regular
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Meeting of the Board of Directors and all such alterations, changes or amendments shall
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be subject to ratification by the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of
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the State of Missouri at the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge ofAncient,
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Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, either through the adoption and
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approval of the Report of the President of the Board to the Annual Communication or by
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direct vote upon the matter during the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of
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Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri.
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APPENDIX 4 MHM BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING ATTENDANCE Number Of Year Meetings Present 1999路2000 Wilfred Soutiea, Grand Master 9 Freddie Adams, President 12
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2001路2002 Glenn E. Means, Grand Master Jimmie D. Lee, President BOARD MEMBERS Stanley M. Thompson Elmer E. Revelle Tom Nations David Ramsey Don Cox Richard Smith John Nations John Hess Robert Hardester Larry Moss J ames Gibson
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Report of Committees M.W. Grand Master Lee stated that the booklet reports of the Standing and Special Committees which were distributed on Monday, September 29, 2003 be printed in the proceeding. If any chairman had supplements that needed to be presented to please do so. The reprinted reports are as follows:
2002 ROUND ROBIN WINNER R.W. Randall J. Jones, Grand Lecturer, introduced the 2002 Round Robin winner Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr., member of Rushville Lodge No. 238. Finals were held in Columbia at the Grand Lodge Office.
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. 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
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.
CONSENT AND PERMISSIONS We have examined the consent and permissions pertaining to the activities and operations of subordinate lodges granted by the Grand Master as set forth
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in the report of the Grand Secretary, and we approve the same as within the discretion of the Grand Master.
DECISIONS We have examined the decisions reported by Grand Master Jimmie D. Lee and we approve the decisions as printed in the Grand Master's Address. Most Worshipful Sir, I move 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 LEE: 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 is 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 Stanley M. Thompson
952 votes
M.W. Grand Master Lee announced the election ofRW. Brother Stanley M. Thornpson to the Office of Grand Master. R W. Brother Thornpson accepted the election and expressed appreciation of thanks to the members of the Grand Lodge. For the Office of Deputy Grand Master Elmer E. Revelle................................. 953 votes M.W. Grand Master Lee announced the election of RW. Brother Elmer E. Revelle to the Office of Deputy Grand Master. RW. Brother Revelle accepted the election and thanked the brethren. For the Office of Senior Grand Warden John M. Nations
941 votes
M.W. Grand Master Lee announced the election ofRW. Brother John M. Nations to the Office of Senior Grand Warden. RW. Brother Nations accepted the election to this office. For the Office of Junior Grand Warden M. Robert Berger
893 votes
M.W. Grand Master Lee announced the election of RW. Brother M. Robert Berger to the Office of Junior Grand Warden. RW. Brother Berger accepted the election to this office. For the Office of Grand Treasurer W. Marion Luna
919 votes
M.W. Grand Master Lee announced the election of RW. Brother W. Marion
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Luna to the Office of Grand Treasurer. RW. Brother Luna accepted the election to this office. For the Office of Grand Secretary Ronald D. Miller
922 votes
M. W. Grand Master Lee announced the election of R W Brother Ronald D. Miller to the Office of Grand Secretary. R W. Brother Miller accepted the election to this office.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF TIME AND PLACE RW. Brother Stanley M. Thompson announced that the 183rd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge would be held in Columbia, Missouri on September 27th and 28th, 2004, at the Holiday Inn Select.
INTRODUCTION OF GRAND LINE APPOINTEE RW. Brother Stanley M. Thompson introduced RW Brother John W. Hess as his appointment to the Advancing Line of Grand Lodge Officers.
CALL FROM LABOR The Grand Lodge was called from Labor at 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning, September 30th, 2003. RW. Brother Grand Chaplain Ralph E. Nolan offered prayer.
ORDER OF THE PAST MASTER The ritual was preformed by Grand Lodge officers and the order was conferred upon 41, 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 is to acknowledge their attendance and acceptance into "the Order of the Past Master" in Missouri.
ANNUAL COMMUNICATE OF THE MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH Parliament II 4:15 p.m.
GRAND LODGE BANQUET GRAND BALL ROOM - UNIVERSITY PLAZA 7:00P.M. Right Worshipful, Stanton T. Brown, welcomed all those in attendance and then introduced the Grand Lodge Officers and their ladies. (Each Grand Lodge Officer and his lady entered the banquet room as introduced.) The evening blessing was given and the evening meal was enjoyed. M.W. Grand Master Lee introduced Clay Self, a country western entertainer, performs at Big Cedar Lodge owned by Bass Pro Shops, who provided a very enjoyable evening. Grand Master Lee presented the Ten Year Achievement Award to those lodges
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who met the requirements of ten consecutive years. He also recognized those lodges that achieved the Twenty year achievement award status. The Grand Lodge Achievement Award medallions were presented to representatives of Honor Lodges by M.W. Lee and the Education committee. R.W. Brother Stanley M. Thompson, Deputy Grand Master, introduced R.W. Brother John W. Hess as his appointment to the Advancing Line of Grand Lodge Officers.
Right Worshipful Brother William A. Moore 2003 Truman Award Winner William A. "Bill" Moore, Abou Ben Adhem's Visitation Chairman, has been selected to be the honoree of the Spring 1992 Ceremonial Class. Bill Moore became a Master Mason at Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 in Springfield, December 1974, and became a York Rite Mason, May 1975. Noble Moore has been honored in York Rite, in Red Cross of Constantine and Lewis and Clark Service Award District 7 and High Priest Springfield Chapter York Rite. He has held offices in Zabud Council and St. John's Commandry of York Rite. Bill became a member of Scottish Rite Valley ofJoplin, May 1975, works several degrees and the auditorium crew. He became a member of Abou Ben Adhem Temple in June 1975, served as Potentates Aide in 1982, received the Shrine of the Year Award 1984, appointed Visitation Chairman, June 1982 and has served in that capacity to the present line, served as Trustee 1984-1987, active in several units including Greeters, Marching Patrol and White Mustangs; served as Secretary-Treasurer for the Mustangs for four years-Captain of Mustangs in 1988. Bill came to Springfield from Tulsa, Oklahoma with Frisco-BN Railroad in 1965, retired as Relief Chief Dispatcher 1981 with forty-five plus years continuous service, also after coming to Springfield worked approximately twenty-years at different men's clothing stores. Bill is married to Lavon Daves, they just celebrated their eighth anniversary on April 28 th , has two step-children; Don Daves and his wife Kathy of Springfield, and Tammy Cook and her husband Chris of St. Louis, and two step-grandchildren Julie and Ben Daves of Springfield. Bill loves his Masonic work, especially serving as Visitation Chairman on behalf of Abou Ben Adhem Temple, in the past years he has driven over 20,000 miles each year. His motto is "If I can be a blessing, and to show other that members care when you are sick, then all the hours spent is truly worth it all."
TRUMAN AWARD WINNERS *1983 *1984 *1985 1986 *1987 *1988 1989 *1990 1991
John Black Vrooman, Equality (497) Afred Whitfield "White" Griffith, Fulton (048) Charles Goodman, Polar Star (079) Albert J. Elfrank, Advance (590) Walter H. Baird, Acacia (602) Eugene E. "Pat" McFarland, Hermon (187) John E. Wetzel, Perseverance (092) Martin B. Toybes, Benjamin Franklin (642) Ronald M. Compton, Leadwood (598)
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Gerald W. Burnworth, Algabil-Freedom (636) A. Duane Eiserman, Branson (587) Ray Hilton, Gate of the Temple (422) Jack R. Clark, Sr., York (563) Earl S. Eoff, Solomon (271) Frank W. Hazelrigg, Jr., Fulton (048) Nathan W. Glazer (642) Donald E. Scott (76) H.V. (Jake) Jacobs (260) Ralph W. Malan (205) Vern H. Schneider (360) William A. Moore (422)
* Deceased LODGE SECRETARY OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS The office staff at the Grand Lodge office selects one Lodge Secretary of the Year, Norman E. Ragan - Rolla Lodge No. 213 for 2003. 2000 2001 2002 2003
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Thomas G. Hennenhoefer - Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 John L. Erfurdt - HopeLodge No. 251 Robert L. Hudson - Jefferson Lodge No. 43 Norman E. Ragan - Rolla Lodge No. 213
10 AND 20 YEAR ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Solomon - 271 - 20 Years Mount Hope - 476 - Ten Years Equality - 497 - Ten Years Grand River - 276 - Ten Years Potosi - 131 - Ten Years
MASONIC SERVICE MONTH AWARD Most Worshipful Jimmie D. Lee announced that Woodside Lodge No. 387 had been selected to receive the trophy for their work within their community.
MASONIC PUBLIC RELATION AWARD W.M. Lee presented Independence Lodge No. 76 with the Public Relations Traveling Trophy for their work in public relations for their lodge.
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PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE CHANGES (FOR ACTION IN 2003) Adopted-September 2003 To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS It is proposed that Section 2.040 (g) of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M., be changed to read as follows (deletions ~trtlek ~tlt, additions in bold): (g) Furnished each lodge dtlplieate blalik~ fur draft annual returns
for revision by secretaries of the subordinate lodges. Statement of Purpose: This changes the by-laws to fit the capabilities of the Grand Lodge office and reduce the workload of secretaries of subordinate lodges. RONALD D. MILLER, Adair Lodge No. 366 ROCKY E. WEAVER, Buckner Lodge No. 501
Adopted-September 2003 To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE BY-LAWS It is proposed that Section 3.010 be amended to add three new subsections to read as follows: (7) The Stewart Fund.
Statement of Purpose: Inasmuch as the Grand Lodge has heretofore approved the acceptance of the Stewart Fund, which was established under the will of Dr. Samuel Smith Stewart in honor of his parents, Alphonso Chase Stewart and Elizabeth Smith Stewart, and in view of the substantial market value of the said Fund it is recommended that a new Subsection should be added to Section 3.010 of the Grand Lodge BY-Laws in order to recognize the existence of the Stewart Fund. Donald E. Scott, Past Master; Independence Lodge No. 76 Dale C. Motter, Past Master, Adair Lodge No. 366
Adopted September 29, 2003 as amended to reflect elimination of comma at the middle of the fifth line of the opening paragraph. It is proposed that a new Section 3.036 be added to read as follows:
Section 3.036. Stewart Fund. The Stewart Fund consists of the assets received by the Grand Lodge from the testamentary trust established by Dr. Samuel Smith Stewart in honor of his parents: Alphonso Chase Stewart and Elizabeth Smith Stewart. The principal of the Stewart Fund shall not be invaded. Earnings of the Stewart Fund shall consist only of the income from investment of, and realized
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appreciation from the sale of assets of the principal of the Stewart Fund, determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied. The Net Earnings ofthe Stewart Fund shall be distributed and used solely for eleemosynary or free education purposes as determined exclusively by the Stewart Fund Committee as hereinafter set forth in this Section. (a)
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The Stewart Fund shall be administered by a Committee consisting of Nine (9) Members, Three (3) of whom shall be the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and Senior Grand Warden. Each of the Six (6) remaining Members shall be a Master Mason in good standing of a subordinate Lodge ofAncient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State ofMissouri, appointed by the Grand Master, with the approval ofeither the Deputy Grand master or the Senior Grand Warden. Such remaining Six (6) Members, shall serve for Six (6) years, except that One (1) of the initial Six (6) Members shall serve for One (1) year, One 0) of the initial Six (6) Members shall serve for Two (2) years, One 0) of the initial Six (6) Members shall serve for Three (3) years, One 0) of the initial Six (6) Members shall serve for Four (4) years, One 0) of the initial Six (6) Members shall serve for Five (5) years and One (1) of the initial Six (6) Members shall serve for Six (6) years. The Grand Master with the approval of either the Deputy Grand Master or the Senior Grand Warden, may fill vacancies and may reappoint any or all of the remaining Six (6) Members to additional terms. The Committee shall determine how the Earnings ofthe Stewart Fund shall be distributed in accordance with this Section, including, without limitation, publicizing the establishment of, and expenditures made from the Stewart Fund. The Stewart Fund Committee shall develop guidelines for the selection of recipients of eleemosynary or free education scholarships, eleemosynary or free education loans and eleemosynary or free education grants. The Committee is authorized to retain outside consultants to assist it in its duties and to pay reasonable fees and expenses of such outside consultants, and the reasonable expenses of the Committee and Committee Members, from Earnings of the Stewart Fund. The Committee shall annually provide the Grand Lodge with a written report of its activities during the preceding year. The Stewart Fund shall be audited annually by the same auditor which shall perform the annual audit for all other Grand Lodge Funds. Mter the adjournment of each Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge but not later than November 30 th of each year the Committee shall elect a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman from the Six (6) appointed Members.
DONALD E. SCOTI', Past Master; Independence Lodge No. 76 DALE C. MOTTER, Past Master; Adair Lodge No. 366
Statement of Purpose: The proposed legislation is intended to provide for the administration of the Stewart Fund consistent with Dr. Stewart's testamentary trust. The Stewart Fund is the largest charitable bequest ever received by the Grand Lodge
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of Missouri and, therefore, it merits special oversight and control to assure continuity in the faithful observance of Dr. Samuel Smith Stewart's stated charitable purposes for the fund. Most importantly, the Stewart Fund's principal should be preserved to allow the intended use of the fund to be fulfilled into the future. In particular, it is the intent of the proponents of this legislation that the Stewart Fund Committee be the sole committee to determine how the net earnings ofthe Stewart Fund are to be distributed. To the extent other provisions of these By-Laws might be read to give such authority to other committees, it is the intention of the proponents that this legislation supercedes such other provisions. DONALD E. SCOTT, Past Master; Independence Lodge No. 76 DALE C. MOTTER, Past Master; Adair Lodge No. 366
Adopted-September 2003 To The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS It is proposed that the second sentence of Section 7.050 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A. M., be changed to read as follows:
Unless otherwise provided in the amendment or in the lodge by-laws, amendments are adopted by majority vote and take effect on the date ofadoption. Amendments are adopted by at least a majority vote and take effect on the date of adoption. A subordinate lodge may provide that amendments may be adopted by greater than a simple majority, and that those amendments take effect on a later date certain. Statement of Purpose: To clarify that a subordinate lodge's bylaws may be adopted or amended as that subordinate lodge sees fit, subject to the minimum standard of a simple majority vote. Signed: DAVID C.KOYN, Past Master, Clayton Lodge No. 601 W. POLLOCK, Past Master, Clayton Lodge No. 601
Approved-September 2003 To the Most Worshipful Grad Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri
PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTION 25.020 OF THE GRAND LODGE BY-LAWS RESOLVED THAT SECTION 25.020 BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: To add the following sentence "The signatures of the Lodge Secretary and the Grand Secretary may be made by actual signatures or by facsimile imprinted on the dues card by the Grand Secretary." So that Section 25.020 shall read as follows: Section 25.020 for Master Masons, acceptable documentary evidence of good standing is a dues card for the year ending not more than five months prior to
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the visit, or a certificate of good standing, dated not more than twelve months prior to the visit. The dues card or certificate must bear the seal of the Lodge and the signatures of its Secretary and of the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge under which it is held. The signatures ofthe Secretary ofthe Lodge and of the Grand Secretary may be made by actual signatures or by facsimile imprinted on the dues card by the Grand Secretary. (The rest ofthe Section remains the same.) Signed by: RONALD D. MILLER, Past Master, Adair Lodge No. 366 KIRK MCDANIEL, Past Master, Kansas City Lodge No. 220
PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE CHANGES (FOR ACTION IN 2003) Withdrawn or Not in Proper Order Withdrawn-September 2003 A proposal to amend Section 2.170 (b) to read as follows has been submitted: "Section 2.170 Retirement And Pensions. (b) No Grand Secretary or Grand Lecturer may continue to serve as such following the first day of October next after attaining the age of 72 years. Statement of Purpose: The purpose of this proposed By-Law change is to allow the Grand Secretary or the Grand Lecturer to continue to serve until the first day of October next after attaining the age of 72 years instead of the present 68 years. This allows our experienced and talented men to serve an extra four years rather than be forced to retire at age 68 under the present law. Signed: RANDY BERGER, Past Master, Ben Franklin Lodge No. 642 DICK SMITH, Past Master, Rose Hill Lodge No. 550
Failed-September 2003 To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS It is proposed that Section 9.140 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M., be amended, to read as follows (additions in bold, deletions eI6~~ed: 6tlt);
Section 9.140. Use ofLodge Halls, Ante Rooms, and Buildings. No card games, bingo games, or other similar games of chance may be conducted or sponsored in any lodge hall, tiler's room, or preparation room. The "lodge hall" is defined as only the room used for holding lodge communications of the lodge, the tiler's room and the preparation room. 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, 61 in 8:n, P8:rt 6ÂŁ 8: bttilding in .. hieh 8: 16dge h8:11 i~ 16e8:ted:, is a desecration thereof and forbidden.
In those areas of the building other than those in which specific activities are forbidden, any activity (i.e. Weddings, Wedding Receptions, Anniversaries, Family Gatherings or Reunions, Class Reunions, etc.)which is not illegal as a matter 0 civil or federal law is permitted.
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The Operation, Ownership or Proprietorship of a drinking establishment on or within the lodge hall, building or grounds is strictly prohibited. The final approval and use of intoxicating liquors within the designated area is at the discretion of each temple board/lodge. Statement of purpose: Masonic Centers are usually centrally located and have excellent dining and meeting facilities, and many such centers are having difficulty making ends meet. The ability to rent out portions of a Masonic Center for activities such as wedding receptions and other social events will help Masonic Centers meet their operating expenses and obligations thereof. Signed: WILLIAM F. BUCHHOLZ, Past Master, Beacon Lodge No.3 LOUIS PHILLIPS, Past Master, Mechanicsville Lodge No. 260
Not in Order-September 2003 PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS It is proposed that Article 14 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M., be amended as follows: 1. Section 14.010, by adding the following paragraph: An objection made under Article 14 must be made by more than 2 members of the Lodge who are Master Masons entitled to vote. Such objection must be in writing and presented in open Lodge stating the reasons for the objection and signed by the objectors. Failure to state valid reasons for the objection constitutes a Masonic offense under Section 28.030-General Misconduct. 2. Section 14.030, by changing the word "sixty" to "thirty". Statement of Purpose: To correct the inconsistencies between Article 14 and Article 15 relating to balloting on petitions; and to lessen the amount of time for objections to delay initiation and advancement. A candidate elected by the ballot box should not be presented from being initiated unless just cause can be presented to the Lodge by more than 2 members of the Lodge who are master masons entitled to vote. This change makes clear that objections which are not substantiated constitute a Masonic offense subject to appropriate penalties.
Signed: ALAN E. DEWOSKlN, Past Master, Cosmos Lodge No. 282 HARVEY R. SOULE, Past Master, Cosmos Lodge No. 282
Not in Order-September 2003 CONFERRAL OF DEGREES & PROFICIENCY: SECTION 16.031 PROFICIENCY No candidate may be advanced until he has shown suitable proficiency in the preceding degree, or hold any office, or vote on business of Lodge. A proficiency in the Master Mason Degree must be returned before said duties may be fulfilled.
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PROPOSED: This is to enable all to learn about the workings of a Lodge, and the responsibilities of being able to take part in all functions of the Lodge. To make a good man better, you must educate him. Signed: CHRISS GREEN, Past Master, Raytown Lodge No. 391 GEORGE CASS, Past Master, Raytown Lodge No. 391
Not in Order-September 2003 (In Conflict with Article 1, Section 2) ARTICLE II Officers and members, proxies, voting: Section 2 proxies-how appointed-duties of; Whenever the Worshipful master, and wardens of any lodge (or either of them) shall be unable to attend the communications of the Grand Lodge, they or either of them who cannot so attend, may depute any member of their own Lodge, as a proxy to represent their Lodge in the Grand Lodge and the proxy so deputed shall be entitled to the same privileges and performs the duties of him or them deputing him, such deputation shall be in writing, and signed by the officer deputing him. Purpose; This is so all officers of the Lodge are represented at Grand Lodge, may cast a ballot, as all Past Masters and regular have vote. This will be a fairer vote in Grand Lodge for all concerned. No vote will be lost to each lodge. Signed by: CHRISS GREEN, Past Master, Raytown Lodge No. 391 GEORGE CASS, Past Master, Raytown Lodge No. 391
(PROPOSED FOR ACTION IN 2004) PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTION 3.035 OF THE GRAND LODGE BY-LAWS RESOLVED That Section 3.035 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws be amended by deleting the last sentence (underlined) thereof, and adding the new sentences (bold) so that the amended Section 3.035 will read as follows: SECTION 3.035 ENDOWMENT FUND. The Endowment Fund consists ofthe gifts and bequests designated as made to it by the donor or testator and such assets as may be added to it by order of the Grand Lodge.The purpose of the Endowment Fund is to assure the financial stability of the Grand Lodge regardless ofchanging business conditions. The income ofthe Endowment Fund accrues to the General Fund. That portion of the annual income earned from the investment of the Endowment Fund equal to the reported Federal Discount Rate at the beginning of the Grand Lodge Fiscal Year plus 1% accrues to the General Fund. The remaining income, if any, is retained and becomes a part of the principal of the Endowment Fund.
PURPOSE: Currently, the only way the Endowment Fund grows is with new contributions. This amendment would allow for gain in Endowment Fund Principal every year from investment activities. Over
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the course of time the Endowment Fund will grow of its own accord regardless of and in addition to future contributions made to it. In lean years when the prime interest rate is low, all income will, most likely, go to the General Fund, but in times of high interest rates a small amount will be reinvested as principal. This will give the Endowment Fund a larger principal base guarantee the stability of the Grand Lodge regardless of business conditions Kyle B. Chilcoat, PM, Brotherhood Lodge #269 Harold L. Chilcoat, PM, Brotherhood Lodge #269
To The Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri Greetings:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The By-Laws of the Grand Lodge be amended as follows: Delete the following sentence ofArticle, 1 Section 1.010 Time and Place. Except when the time and place of meeting is changed by majority vote of the Grand Lodge, the annual communications are held in the City of St. Louis on the last Monday in September in each year, commencing at 10 o'clock A.M. Add the following Article 1, Section 1.010 Time and Place. The annual communication of the Grand Lodge will be held in the City of Columbia or Jefferson City on the last Monday of September in each year, commencing at 9 o'clock A.M. The remainder of the section will remain unchanged.
Statement of Purpose: In order to alleviate travel expenses connected with attendance at Grand Lodge, a central location for the annual communication has become a necessity. Attendance also seems to be increased when the Grand Lodge meets in either Columbia or Jefferson City. It also leaves intact any measures which need to be taken in case of emergency. David R. Vogler, PM, Magnolia-Euclid Lodge #626 Kevin E. Weaver, PM, Owensville Lodge #624
To The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri Proposed Amendment of Constitution It is proposed that Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution ofthe Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M., be changed to read as follows (deletions 8tIuek out, additions in bold):
Section 2.PROXIES-HOW APPOINTED-DUTIES OF, Whenever the Master and Wardens of any Lodge (or either of them) shall be unable to attend the communications ofthe Grand Lodge, they, or either ofthem who cannot so attend, may depute any member Master Mason in good standing who is a member of their own Lodge, vv ho i8 of equal 01 8upeI iOi Iauk vv ith thelU8el \J e8, as a proxy to represent their Lodge in the Grand Lodge; and the proxy so deputed shall be entitled to the same privileges and perform the duties of him or them deputing
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him, except for eligibility to any office in the Grand Lodge under Article III, Section 1 of this Constitution. Such deputation shall be in writing, and signed by the officer so deputing him.
Statement of Purpose: This allows a subordinate lodge to be represented at Grand Lodge in the event its Master or either Warden are unable to attend, and for that lodge's voice to be heard and its votes case. Gary R. Ball, PM, Raytown Lodge #391 Paul Franklin, WM, Raytown Lodge #391
To The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & AM. of Missouri Proposed Amendment of By-Laws It is proposed that the first paragraph of Section 3.036 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & AM., be amended to read as follows (deletions stI tick 6t1t, additions in bold): Earnings of the Stewart Fund shall consist only of the divided and interest income from investment of, and I ealized appI eciati61i fI6m the sale 6f assets of the principal, of the Stewart Fund, determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals consistently applied.
Statement of Purpose: At present, the principal of the Stewart Fund does not include any realized appreciation from the sale of assets of the principal. For instance, if the sale ofXYZ Widgets stock results in a gain of $1,000,000.00 from the price it was purchased or was otherwise placed in the Stewart Fund, that $1,000,000.00 gain is considered income, and not an addition to the principal of the Stewart Fund. This amendment would place any such gain from capital appreciation back into the principal of the Stewart Fund to allow the Stewart Fund to increase in value over time. Paul B. Tobias, PM Benjamin Franklin Lodge #642 Dennis E. Fetter, PM Algabil-Freedom Lodge #636
To The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri Proposed Amendment of By-Laws It is proposed that Section 14.010 ofthe By-Laws ofthe Grand Lodge ofMissouri, A.F. & AM., be amended by adding the following paragraph:
An objection made under Article 14 must be made by more than 2 members of the Lodge who are Master Masons entitled to vote.
Statement of Purpose: To correct the inconsistencies between Article 14 and Article 15 relating to balloting on petitions. Alan DeWoskin, PM Cosmos Lodge #282 Harvey R. Soule, PM Cosmos Lodge #282
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IT IS PROPOSED THAT SECTION 14.020 OF THE BY-LAWS OF THE GRAND LODGE, A.F. & A.M. BE CHANGED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: Eliminate Section 14.020 in its entirety
Statement of Purpose: To allow the Lodge to decide whether a candidate is worthy of becoming a Freemason instead of allowing one member to make that decision for the entire lodge as now provided for.
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This section now gives one members complete autonomy over a Masonic Lodge and overrides the vote of two Master Masons who recommended the candidate under the provisions of their Entered Apprentice Charge.
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If a member has a legitimate reason why the candidate should not be elected, he could approach the investigation committee give them the facts and voice his objection there. Plus, there is always the ballot box.
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An objector can use this provision in a vindictive manner and there is nothing the Lodge can do to correct it because the objector never has to reveal his reason for objecting.
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This section can and has caused irreparable damage to the peace and harmony of the lodge. The Lodge knows the objector to be a good man because he is a Mason, numerous lodge members know the petitioner to be a good man worthy of becoming a Mason. And objection under this provision causes only grief and has out lived its usefulness. It should be eliminated.
Jerald Herring - Past Master Floyd Hooley -Past Master 2001-2002
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: 14.030-0bjection to Initiation-More than two objections to an initiation rejects the candidate for a period of one year, unless the objections are made for the purpose of further inquiry. Once the objections are made for the purpose of further inquiry, the initiation shall not proceed for sixty (60) days, unless sooner withdrawn by the objectors. Within the sixty (60) days, conclusive objections may be made, and the objections for the purpose of further inquiry may be made conclusive. Statement of purpose This would bring this by-law in compliance with the Grand Lodge ByLaw which requires three or more black cubes to reject the ballot on a petition. Joe W. Johnson, Past Master PomegranatelPyramid Lodge No. 95 Jack Ira, Past Master Craftsmen Lodge No. 717
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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 new Section 16.040 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M. be enacted, to read as follows: Section 16.040, PROFICIENCY, Except in communications in which a lodge has been given permission to conduct a "chance to advance" class, no candidate may be advanced until he has shown suitable proficiency in the preceding degree. "Suitable proficiency" means ability satisfactorily to give the preceding degree's word, grip and obligation. It is determined after examination in open lodge, at which time a majority vote ofthe lodge by show ofhands will determine eligibility ofadvance.
Statement of Purpose: To require a minimum proficiency in a preceding degree in the ritual work ofthe Fraternity before a candidate is advanced. Stanton T. Brown, PM Buckner Lodge #501 Ronald E. Wood, PM Charity Lodge #331
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri Proposed Amendment of By-Laws It is proposed that Section 2.020 ofthe By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M., be changed to read as follows (deletions Btl tlek Otlt, additions in bold): Should a vacancy occur in the office ofGrand Master from any cause, the Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden and Junior Grand Warden, in succession, shall assume his prerogatives, powers and duties. It is proposed that Section 2.055 ofthe By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M., be changed to read as follows (deletions 8tr tlek Otlt, additions in bold): The expense allowance of the Grand Master, which shall include an expense allowance for the Deputy Grand Master, under Section 2.010 (m) and the salaries and expense allowances, if any, of the Grand Treasurer under Section 2.030, of the Grand Secretary under Section 2.040 (p), and the Grand Lecturer under Section 2.050 (d) may be changed at any time by the Grand Master, and the Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden and Junior Grand Warden, or any two of them, after notice has been given the Committee on Ways and Means, which shall report such changes to the Grand Lodge annually. The Grand Lodge may change any salaries or allowances, but not retroactively.
Statement of Purpose: This changes the by-laws to allow expenses of the Deputy Grand Master while he performs duties for the Grand Lodge. Larry R. Moss, PM, Alpha Lodge #659 David Ramsey, PM, Savannah Lodge #71
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PROPOSAL TO AMEND SECTION 22.070 OF THE BY-LAWS BE IT RESOLVED THAT SECTION 22.070 BE AND IS HEREBY AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: 22.070 CERTIFICATE AND DUES CARD. The Grand Secretary shall issue to the member paying the required fee an Endowed Membership Certificate under the Seal of the Grand Lodge, signed by the Grand Master and attested by the Grand Secretary. The Grand Secretary shall have the option of also issuing a Permanent or Lifetime Membership Dues Card to any such Endowed Brother, to a Fifty-Year Members whose dues have been permanently remitted, or in any other circumstance where a Lifetime Membership or Dues Card shall be appropriate. In the absence of the issuance of a Lifetime Membership Dues Card, the Lodge Secretary shall annually issue to such Lifetime Members, a Dues Card for the current year at the same time that all other annual dues cards are issued. Kirk McDaniel, Jr. PM, Kansas City Lodge #220 Bruce E. Martin, PM, Ashland Lodge No. 156
Section 3.111 Lodge Assistance It is proposed that a new section to be known as section 3.111 shall be adopted to provide as follows:
Section 3.111 Lodge Assistance Grand Lodge Funds may be expended from time to time in the form of loans to subordinate lodges of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri or to non profit corporations organized under the laws of the State of Missouri with the approval of the Building Supervisory Board of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri holding title to, maintaining and operating all or any part of the property of one or more subordinate lodges of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri from the Lodge Assistance Fund Account of the Grand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri in an amount not to exceed, in any Grand Lodge Fiscal Year the total aggregate of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) Such loans shall be made in accordance with the documents and forms as may from time-to-time be established and required by the Jurisprudence Committee. The Grand Master may, with the consent of any One (1) of the Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden or Junior Grand Warden make such loans of amounts not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars to a Subordinate Lodge or to not for profit corporations as described above. Loans in excess of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in any Grand Lodge Fiscal year shall not exceed Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) and shall require the consent of any Three (3) ofthe Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden or Junior Grand Warden. The Grand Master shall have the right to "Veto" any such loan in excess of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00). All such loans are within the total discretion of the above named Officers of the Grand Lodge and are restricted to purposes relating to the maintenance, repair, upgrading and other physical facilities to the subordinate lodges or to not for profit corporations as described above. No
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such loans may be made for special occasions or projects not related to the physical lodge hall facility itself. All loans to subordinate lodges or to not for profit corporations as described above, shall be payable in no more than Ten (10) years after the Grand Lodge Fiscal Year of making such loan. All said loans shall bear interest at the rate of Five Percent (5%) per annum and shall be subject to an amortized payment plan approved by the Chairman ofthe Jurisprudence Committee with the consent of the Grand Master. Funding for the Lodge Assistance Fund Account shall be from an annual assessment for a period of Three (3) years in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per year to be added to the dues ofeach Missouri Master Mason in good standing except for Endowed Members, Remitted Brethren and such other Master Masons who shall be exempt from payment of dues.
Statement of Purpose: This legislation is intended to allow the Grand Lodge, through the contributions of all Missouri Masons, to assist the subordinate lodges or not for profit corporations through the making of low-interest loans that will enable the subordinate lodges or not for profit corporations to upgrade facilities, make repairs, paint, install new furnaces, air conditioners, make repairs for damages from casualty losses not covered by insurance, and otherwise use the funds for a definite time, while also allowing the subordinate lodge or not for profit corporation to thereby participate in the increase of the ability of the Grand Lodge to assist subordinate lodges or not for profit corporations by the payment of the interest upon the loans. The past few years have seen such devastating losses that include the flood of 1993 and the tornadoes of 2003. Those losses impacted not merely upon the general public, but also upon our subordinate lodges. Submitted by: Jimmie D. Lee, PM, Henderson Lodge No. 471 Stanley M. Thompson, PM, Richmond Lodge No. 57
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri Proposed Amendment of By-Laws It is proposed that the following additions be made to the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M. (additions in bold):
Section 35.005 FORM OF PROPOSED CHANGE OF BY-LAWS. Any proposed additional section, proposed change or repeal of existing by-laws, or proposed emergency change or repeal of existing by-laws must be in writing, accompanied by a brief written statement as to the purpose thereof. The proposed change must be submitted with additions in bold print and deletions crossed out. The proposal must be signed by two members of the Grand Lodge who give their rank and the names and number of their lodges. All proposed changes, received to date by the Grand Lodge, must be mailed to the Secretary of every subordinate lodge prior September 1st of every year.
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Statement of Purpose: This By-Law change has multiple purposes: a. to standardize the form of proposed changes so that members can easily see those changes, and b. to distribute the changes for discussion among subordinate lodge members, prior to the Annual Communication, so that those eligible to vote better understand the wishes of their members. Respectfully submitted, Thomas H. McCrackin, III, Past Master Valley Park Lodge No. 629 Walter E. Nichols, Past Master Valley Park Lodge No. 629
To The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri Proposed Amendment of By-Laws It is proposed that Section 35.020 ofthe By-Laws ofthe Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M., be amended to read as follows (deletions ~tItlek Otlt, additions in
bold): Section 35.020. CHANGE OR REPEAL. A proposal to amend or repeal of any section of these by-laws must be read-delivered to the Grand Secretary prior to the closing of an annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Secretary shall deliver a copy of the same to the secretary of each subordinate lodge subsequent to such Annual Communication and prior to November 30th of that year. Each such proposal shall be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, published in the Proceedings, lie over until the next annual communication, then be reported on by the Committee on Jurisprudence, and adopted by a majority vote.
Statement ofPurpose: Many proposals to amend the By-Laws are better seen than read, and the secretaries of each subordinate lodge can then ensure that members of each lodge can see and read each proposal. Walter Walker, PM, Stella Lodge No. 538 J Morgan Donelson, PM, Mercer Lodge No. 35
To The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri Proposed Amendment of the By-Laws It is proposed that the following addition be made to the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M. (additions in bold):
SECTION 35.050. DISTRIBUTION OF CHANGES. Within thirty (30) calendar days after the close of each Grand Lodge Annual Communications, one copy of each approved change to this Constitution and By-Laws shall be mailed, in the following form, to each member whose name is maintained on the Grand Lodge database as holding the current edition of the Constitution and By-Laws. Each page of the Constitution and By-Laws, containing an approved change, shall be reprinted with that approved change on a three(3)-hole-punched, properly numbered page, suitable for insertion in the Constitution and By-Laws binder in its proper location.
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Statement of purpose: This By-Law change has multiple purposes: a. to allow the Subordinate Lodge Officers and Brethren to keep current, in due form, their copy of our Constitution and By-Laws; b. to help eliminate the embarrassment of Brethren proposing changes to By-Laws previously deleted, and c. to utilize the current form of the loose-leaf binder of our Constitution and By-Laws to eliminate the now unnecessary practice of flipping back and forth from the back of the binder to the correct page. Respectfully submitted, Thomas H. Mc Crackin III, Past Master Valley Park Lodge No. 629 Walter E. Nichols, Past Master Valley Park Lodge No. 629
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri Proposed Amendment of By-Laws It is proposed that Section 4.035 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M., be changed to read as follows (deletions ~trtlek Otlt, , additions in
bold): Section 4.035 Regional Grand Lecturer. He holds a School of Instruction in each of the Masonic Districts in his region each year if feasible. He receives for his services a stipend of$100.00 for the first school taught in each district each year and mileage and expenses to be paid upon approval of the Grand Master. Purpose: In the setup ofthe Regional Grand Lecturer Program, part ofthe plans was to provide a greater number of instruction opportunities. Not a sufficient number of brethren are reached with the two year program and a school in each district is fairer fro the brethren in relations to travel requirements. Randall J. Jones, Past Master Mt. Olive Lodge No. 439, Rogersville James G. Wade, Past Master Twilight Lodge No. 114
To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri Proposed Amendment of By-Laws It is proposed that Section 4.040 ofthe By-Laws ofthe Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.F. & A.M., be changed to read as follows (deletions ~tItlek Otlt, additions in bold):
Section 4.040 District Deputy Grand Lecturers. The Grand Lecturer appoints for each District a District Deputy Grand Lecturer, who must be a past or present Master of a Missouri Lodge, who is competent to teach Missouri work, and who holds at least one current Subdivision Certificate of Proficiency issued by the Grand Lodge. Purpose: To allow a broader field of choices for the DDGL positions in areas of the state where few or no subdivision plan cards are held by the Brethren. Randall J. Jones, Past Master Mt. Olive Lodge No. 439, Rogersville James G. Wade, Past Master Twilight Lodge No. 114
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Tuesday Morning The Grand Lodge was called to Labor at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, September 30, 2003, prayer was offered by Ronald E. Wood, Jr., Grand Chaplain. GRAND MASTER LEE: Brothers, the reports of the following standing committees have been printed in the booklet "Report of Officers and Committees": Appeals and Grievances, Building Supervisory Board, Bylaws, Chartered Lodges, Correspondence, Entertainment of Distinguished Guests, Grand Lodge Office Building, Long Range Planning, Masonic Boards of Relief, Masonic Education, Necrology, Relief and Charity, Ritual, and Youth. The following reports of special committees are printed in the booklet also: George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Grand Lodge Charity, Masonic Information, Insurance, Public Schools, and Speakers Bureau. The booklet was distributed on Monday, September 29, 2003. If any of the chairmen 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 entertain 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 made and duly seconded... GRAND MASTER LEE: The motion has been made and seconded. All those in favor, the usual voting sign. Those opposed. Motion carried. Report of the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation. Report of the Committee on Public Relations, Right Worshipful. Report of the Special Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges, Most Worshipful Brother Past Grand Master. The reports of the Auditor, Grand Treasurer, Grand Lecturers, Grand Secretary, Lodge of Research, Prevention of Substance Abuse Corporation, and the Scholarship Corporation appear in the booklet "Report of Officers and Committees." If there is any supplemental information to add, officers or chairmen should report to the East at this time. I will enter a motion that these reports and supplements, if any, be accepted and printed in the proceedings. Do I hear a second? ... Whereupon, the motion was made and duly seconded ... GRAND MASTER LEe: The motion has been made and seconded that the reports be accepted. All in favor, the usual voting sign. Those opposed. Motion carried.
REPORT OF THE COMMITIEE ON GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS To the Grand Lodge A.F & A.M. of Missouri: BRETHREN: As required by Section 5.030, the Committee on the Grand Master's Address, consisting of all the Past Grand Masters present at the 182nd 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
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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 Lee 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 Jimmie and his wife, Jeri, have spent many hours and traveled thousands of miles, representing Free Masonry in Missouri. We thank you for all the effort and work done on behalf of this Grand Lodge of Missouri. Fraternally submitted, Glenn E. Means, Chairman, PGM
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON BUILDING SUPERVISORY BOARD To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: The Grand Lodge Building Supervisory Board reports the following activity for the 2002-2003 Masonic year. We are pleased to announce the approval of the building of 3 new Lodges this year. Approved buildings are: Whitewater Lodge #417, Monett Lodge #129, and Hornersville Lodge #215. The Board would like to express our best wishes to the Brethren of these Lodges for their new buildings. Fraternally, RW James G. Haddox Chairman, Building Supervisory Board
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES To the Grand Lodge ofA.F. & A.M. of Missouri Brethren: The Committee on Chartered Lodges met at the Grand Lodge office on July 11, 2003. The Committee consists of the following members: Robert E. Hardester - Chairman James Haddox - Member Verle T. Naughton - Member Keith Neese - Member. Norman G. Schlagenhauf, Jr.
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The Committee gratefully acknowledges the assistance provided by the Grand Secretary and his staff for their excellent support in providing statistical information for review by the Committee. The Committee also appreciates the past participation ofWB Richard Mansfield for his years of service as a member. He has relocated to Texas and will be missed by all of the members. Our report is as follows: During the 2003 Grand Lodge Year the following Lodges combined to better serve our fraternity. Lodge Lodge Consolidated # Grain Valley 644 Harry S. Truman 679 Ewing 577 Lodge of Light 257 Pike 399 Barry 367 Clarkton 645
With Lodge Blue Springs Summit Monticello Bethany Phoenix Pythagoras Kennett
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Consolidated Name Blue Springs Summit Monticello Bethany Phoenix Pythagoras Kennett
Lodge # 337 263 58 97 136 383 68
The following new lodges were instituted on September 24,2002: Southwest Heritage Lodge No. 681 In Joplin. University Lodge No. 683 in Springfield. Following are some key indicators about the membership churn in our Grand Lodge: Category Total number of Members Initiated as E. A.s Raised to Master Masons Suspension Non Pay dues
1999 Figures 54,829 1,368 2,757 1,416
2000 Figures 55,341 1,246 1,790 1,293
2001 Figures 54,013 1,144 1,248 1,481
2002 Figures 53,139 1,258 1,342 1,250
These statistics indicate an upward trend in membership for 1999 and 2000 but a return to declining membership for the years ending June 30, 2001 and June 30, 2002. The Chance to Advance Classes initiated during 1999 accounted for an increase in membership for the years 1999 and 2000. We would once again strongly recommend that future class totals be turned in by the DDGMS' and DDGLS' to the Grand Lodge, at the completion of each class. It is also recommended that an achievement award structure be established for the DDGMS and DDGLS and that the reporting of Chance to Advance Class numbers become a measurement component of the award. This award should include other key measurements which would encourage these representatives of the Grand Lodge to do more to strengthen our efforts in freemasonry. This would provide the statistical data needed to monitor our growth or decline in future years, and permit us to determine our results on a timely basis. We continue to reaffirm our need to focus on our long-range needs. We must start to recognize those factors, which affect our growth and develop plans to counteract any obstacles. Civic and
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social organizations are recognized for their contributions to the local community and attract new members who want to participate in these endeavors. We must become more involved in the local community and quit relying on those activities which we long have and must continue to pursue. If we do, the public will begin to know that we are an important part of the town, city and state and want to "Jump on Our Bandwagon". We must convince our new members as well as our long-term members that we must be a vital organization in our communities and enlist their participation in lodge support of community-sponsored projects. We must continue to maximize our opportunities to put masonry on display to the public. Every presentation of service awards and installations of officers must be an open event. We cannot interest friends and family in masonry if we close our doors to them. It is necessary for us to take a leadership role in our communities and become community leaders in the process. The sponsoring of youth activities or teams should receive strong consideration by our lodges. The Grand Lodge Policy on displaying the square and compasses on non-Masonic items should be reviewed to promote our support of community functions. (i.e. team uniforms and signage showing that we are participants in a community project.) We must improve our efforts to make our meetings more family oriented to attract participation by members who do not get to spend enough time with their families. Some lodges have had success in changing the schedule of their meetings to a regular communication once each month and a family night to replace the second communication. This promotes involvement of the family in Masonic activities and strengthens the family unit at the same time. We would recommend that all lodges consider adopting this practice. We as a fraternity need to make our meetings more interesting in order to attract more brethren to attend lodge and create a reason to make them want to return. Programs of interest are available from many sources and we must start using them if we want to improve attendance. The Grand Lodge Achievement Award should have a requirement of a meaningful Masonic or Non-Masonic talk each month that would be appropriate for the time of the year or the needs of the members for information. Every lodge should consider an annual meeting for our senior members and widows to provide them with information about assistance available to them from the Masonic Fraternity if the need arises. Many of our members are not able to drive at night and as a result no longer attend lodge unless some kind brother will pick them up on meeting nights. Consideration needs to be given to the establishment of Daylight Lodges conveniently located so that these brothers can attend lodge when they are able to drive and not have to rely on someone to pick them up to go to lodge.
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We continue to lose members or fail to advance candidates because of various reasons. Telephone committees should be established to notify members of important events and to check on the welfare of our brethren that have not been to lodge meetings. Many lodges have telephone calling programs but they need to be more universally implemented. The re-districting of lodges in our state should have provided us with an opportunity to promote fellowship among our members and to increase an exchange of knowledge and ideas between lodges. We continue to propose periodic joint communications of all lodges in a district, perhaps on a quarterly basis to promote fellowship and interaction among our members. This could result in more frequent visitations to lodges as their members get to know each other and increase the sharing of ideas to strengthen our fraternity and our image in the community. The joint communications should rotate among the various lodges in a district. This past year we had four consolidations. The DDGMS' in each district should be familiar with the condition of the lodges for which they are responsible and recommend mergers that will benefit and strengthen the lodges and our fraternity. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Every lodge in the State of Missouri that is unable to open because of poor attendance, must recycle officers on a routine basis or is faced with dwindling membership should seek out another lodge to merge with, for the purpose of strengthening masonry. During 2002, we had two new lodges formed in Joplin and Springfield. We have many area in our metropolitan areas where we do not have a lodge presence. Some examples would be the west county area of St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Springfield, Joplin and the Kansas City Area. We need to evaluate the feasibility and logistics of where new lodges should be formed. Consideration should be given to relocating existing lodges, in these communities, to those areas where we do not have a Masonic presence. We recommend that a study be made to determine where we should locate lodges in the future. Most Worshipful Grand Master, the committee thanks you for the opportunity to serve our Grand Lodge. We stand ready to assist any lodge that needs our help. Respectfully submitted, Robert E. Hardester, Chairman James Haddox Verle T. Naughton Keith Neese Norman G. Schlagenhauf, Jr.
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FORMS AND CEREMONIES To the Grand Lodge ofA.F. & A.M. of Missouri Brethren: Your committee on Forms and Ceremonies was not given any assignments or other requests during this Grand Lodge year. Therefore, we have no report to submit. Fraternally submitted, James M. Williams, Chairman Randy J. Jones, Member Kirk McDaniel, Jr., Member Ronnie R. McMullin, Member Daniel Quesenberry, Member
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE GRAND LODGE BUILDING To the Grand Lodge ofA.F. & A.M. of Missouri: The Grand Lodge Building Committee did not find need to meet during the 2002-2003 Masonic Year. While individual committee members had several informal meetings with the Grand Secretary and his staff, a formal meeting was not required. During the year, the Grand Lodge moved into the new Grand Lodge building located north of Columbia at 6033 Masonic Drive, Suite B, Prathersville Exit. The old Grand Lodge building is now vacant and has a purchase contract pending at the present time. The committee does not anticipate any necessity for a formal meeting for the balance of this Grand Lodge year. Respectfully submitted, Keith Neese, Chairman Sam Bornhauser, Member James Wade, Member
REPORT OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE Greetings Brethren, What a beautiful and exciting year it has been! Your Masonic Education Committee has been very engaged in servicing Your
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desires and in making the Year of Most Worshipful Brother Jimmie D. Lee as productive and effective as the Committee could so do. Your Committee has also been diligently working upon up-coming programs for the Grand Lodge Years 2003 - 2004 and beyond. Exciting things are coming in the future and the Committee is looking forward to, and working hard to meet the challenges facing the Craft. This year's Area Meetings were a huge success, were extremely well attended and the information that was disbursed and the feedback we have received has enabled the Committee to hopefully respond even better to the needs, desires and wishes of the Craft. As always, we urgently request ideas and suggestion from the Brethren throughout the State. The Brethren are truly the source of all good suggestions, changes, innovations and ideas. The Wardens' Program that was instituted a few years ago, continues to be an integral part of our Area Meetings. This has been so important that at least one other Grand Jurisdiction has requested our information and the methods by which we present that program for purposes of instituting a similar program. Most Worshipful Brother Lee was pleased to permit this exchange of information between the Grand Jurisdictions and once again Brethren, Missouri leads the way with innovations and Masonic education. The Committee desires to express its appreciation to Most Worshipful Brother Jimmie D. Lee for the tremendous support, advice and leadership that He has displayed throughout the year. The Committee also acknowledges the assistance ofR.W. Brothers: Stanley M. Thompson, Dr. Elmer E. Revelle, John M. Nations and our Grand Secretary Ronald D. Miller and his Staff. Their gracious assistance and counsel have been much appreciated throughout the year. These Brethren exemplify the word "Mason", and it has been our honor to serve for and with these Brethren. Also, the Committee desires to acknowledge the invaluable and wonderful work performed by the D.D.G.M.'s, Regional Grand Lecturers and D.D.G.L's. Without You Brethren and Your dedication to the Craft, our efforts would be for naught. As Most Worshipful Brother Jimmie D. Lee has often stated, "It is impossible to overstate the importance of these Officers!" Thank You Right Worshipful Sirs! Respectfully and Fraternally, Larry C. Reynolds, Chairman Ron Jones Larry Houge Mike Sykuta David Witte E. Otha Wingo
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri Brethren: I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the Lord." For my brethren and companions sake I will say, "Peace be within you!" For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your good. (Psalm 122:1,8-9 RSV) Words like these we each heard when we were asked to become a member in this fraternity. We were asked if we believed in the one and true God, and where we put our trust. The answer to those questions brought us into membership of a fraternity that offered a fellowship and brotherly love, that time would build upon. Over the years of our association we have come to know each other in such a way that we are greeted as brothers and are welcomed by name with a greeting offriendship. However, time makes each of us realize that the God that created us will also call us home by the same name by which we were greeted in our lodges. Each year some are called to that undiscovered country from where no traveler returns. We will miss their fellowship, their voices, and the touch of their hands, but we will not lose the contribution they made to our fraternity for their deeds will remain with us to show us how we can better love and serve our fellow man. During this past year many of our brothers heard their name called by their God. Right Worshipful Brother H. Vayne "Jake" Jacobs, Mechanicsville Lodge No. 260. Served as DDGL for 9 years. Served as Regional Grand Lecturer for 2 years. Grand Pursuivant 2 years. Grand Orator 1 year. Ritual Committee 2 years. Chairman of Education Committee in 1999. Recipient of Truman Medal in 2000. Member Lodge of Research. Deceased July 24, 2003. R.W.B. Harry Gershenson, Sr., was 100 years old when he passed away on June 5, 2003. He was Master of Polar Star Lodge No. 79 in 1934, he served as District Deputy Grand Master from 1947-1948. He served as Chairman of the Jurisprudence in 1964 and Chairman of the Appeals and Grievance Committee from 1988-2001. He also served as Grand Orator in 1963-1964 and Grand Representative to Ohio up to the time of death. He celebrated Fifty-Years as a Mason on January 23, 1975. R.W.B. Ernest Jewel Thacker was born on May 1, 1957 and he passed away on September 7, 2003. He was a member ofAlgabil Lodge No. 544 served as District Deputy Grand Master 1969. He celebrated Fifty-Years as a Mason on February 24, 1998 and was a recent resident of the Masonic Home of Missouri Eastern Unit.
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R.W.B. Richard A. Behr, was born on November 30,1927 and passed away on June 8, 2003. He received his degrees in Euclid Lodge No. 505, affiliated with Algabil-Freedom Lodge No. 636 and was Grand Chaplain from 1985-1986. How pleasant have our days been as we have traveled together sharing our thoughts, deeds, and our lives. As we remember our departed brethren, the words from scripture that we hear each time we open one ofour lodges, today brings joy in the midst ofour sadness. ''Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard; that went down to the skirts of his gannents; as the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion. For there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore." (Psalm 133 RSV) Most Worshipful Grand Master Lee, will you please call the Grand Lodge up for prayer: Our Great and Glorious God; Once again, we find ourselves remembering those with whom we have shared life as your children. Once again we are forced to face the issue that some of our companions have taken the journey from which no man has returned. We remember their names and their deeds, the times our lives came in contact with them. We were companions by choice and now we remember that one by one you will call us all home to that temple, that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. When that day comes for each of us may we have walked with the ideals that are laid out for us in your holy word, so that we, too, will be greeted as your children, with awell done thy good and faithful servant. Amen Fraternally submitted, P. Vincent Kinkead, P.G.M. Gordon E. Hopkins, P.G.M. Reverend Ralph E. Nolan, Chairman
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RITUAL To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri Brethren: Your Grand Lodge Committee on Ritual met June 14 at the New Home of the Grand Lodge and Masonic Home on June 14, 2003. Some clarifications were made to the ritual and are included in the minutes of the meeting.
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The State Round Robin Ritual tournament was held and RWB C. Scott Houge from Springfield prevailed to take the trophy for the next year. Congratulations to our friend. Our meeting was shortened that all could enjoy the other festivities of the day. We as guardians of the Missouri Ritual shall truly miss one of our most stalwart workers in the passing ofRWB H.V. "Jake" Jacobs. A great appreciation is extended to all the committee members and the work they consistently do so very well for our Fraternity. GRAND LODGE RITUAL AWARD REQUIREMENTS BRONZE Maximum of 10 errors The elected and appointed officers for the term of application should occupy their own chairs. However, you may use substitute members of your lodge to fill any chair. 1) Open on 1st, 2nd and 3rd degrees, and close. 2) Receive & Ballot on a Petition for the Degrees. (Ballot Box)
SILVER Maximum of 20 errors The elected and appointed officers for the term of application should occupy their own chairs. However, you may use substitute members of your lodge to fill any chair. 1) Meet all requirements of the BRONZE AWARD 2) Partial closing (Mter opening on all 3 degrees, close on 2nd and 3rd. While at labor on the 1st, close) 3) Conferral of the 1st degree. (Lecture & Charge not required) GOLD Maximum of 30 errors The elected and appointed officers for the term of application shouldl occupy their own chairs. However, you may use substitute members of your lodge to fill any chair. 1) Meet the requirements of the SILVER AWARD. 2) Call from and to labor on any degree. 3) Dispense and Resume labor on the 2nd or 3rd degrees. 4) Conferral of 2nd & 3rd degrees. (Lecture, Letter "G" and Charges not required) No Lodge may attempt to qualify for anyone (1) of the three (3) awards more than TWICE in any GRAND LODGE YEAR The judging of the work shall be the responsibility of the District Deputy Grand Lecturer. He may enlist the assistance of another brother who is knowledgeable in the Missouri Ritual.
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Grand Master Lee read the names ofthose lodges that qualified for the "Lodge Ritual Award" Wentzville Lodge No. 46-Silver Sullivan Lodge No. 69 - Bronze Laclede Lodge No. 83-Gold Washington Lodge No. 87 -Bronze Bethany Lodge No. 97 - Bronze Texas Lodge No.1 77 - Bronze Carthage Lodge No. 197 -Gold Ray Lodge No. 223-Bronze Salem Lodge No. 225 - Bronze Knob Noster Lodge No. 245-Gold Mechanicsville Lodge No. 260-Silver Summit Lodge No. 263-Silver Solomon Lodge No. 271-Gold Lamar Lodge No. 292-Silver Temple Gate Lodge No. 299-Bronze Osage Lodge No. 303 - Bronze Jerusalem Lodge No. 315-Bronze Joplin Lodge No. 335-Gold Fellowship Lodge No. 345-Gold Hebron Lodge No. 354-Silver Fraternal Lodge No. 363-Bronze
Waynesville Lodge No. 375-Bronze King Hill Lodge No. 376-Silver Richmond Lodge No. 385-Silver Raytown Lodge No. 391- Gold Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422Gold Ada Lodge No. 444-Bronze Pleasant Hope Lodge No. 467Bronze Plato Lodge No. 469-Silver Nodaway Lodge No. 470-Silver Platte City Lodge No. 504-Bronze Dexter Lodge No. 532 - Bronze Zalma Lodge No. 545-Bronze Criterion Lodge No 586-Gold Mokane Lodge No. 612-Bronze Mt. Washington Lodge No. 614Bronze Southwest Heritage Lodge No. 681-Bronze University Lodge No. 683-Gold
Respectfully submitted, Randall J. Jones, Committee Chair
PROFICIENCY LIST 2002-2003 SUBDIVISION CARDS Subdivision I Original 6610 Christopher Kyle Walker Edward Bruce Lynn II 6611 6612 James David Rinck 6613 Randall Dean Upton 6614 John William Johnson 6615 David Owens Dod 6616 Bradley Jason Pender 6617 Dean E. Crudgington 6618 J.D.Archer 6619 Norman E. Harrison 6620 Charles G. Nichols
Subdivision I . 1st. Renewal A-3213 Thomas Lee Falkner A-3214 Roy L. Scarborough A-3215 Claude Herman Malone A-3216 Kevin S. Wiebe A-3217 Michael A. Wallace A-3218 Arnold D. Haddock,Jr. A-3219 Donald D. Ford A-3220 Terry W. Mustion A-3221 Jerry L. Miles
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Subdivision I - 2nd. Renewal B-1895 Christopher J. Rollins B-1896 Stephen T. Thompson B-1897 Jimmy L. Willis B-1898 Richard J. Moore B-1899 Jim "Frog" Ulm B-1900 Virgil E. Caldwell B-1901 H. Kevin Essick B-1902 Glen F. Cron Subdivision I - 3rd. Renewal C-1252 James D. Hardy C-1253 James L. Napier Subdivision I - 4th. Renewal D-889 Obid Arlen Kilgore D-890 Rex L. Stark D-891 David C. Tinsley D-892 Gary Lee Benskin D-893 David C. Riek D-894 Billy Bob Briscoe Subdivision I - 5th Renewal E-678 John M. Duckett E-679 Michael F. Armstrong E-680 Roger Glenn Huffmaster E-681 John E. Russow E-682 James Russell Tinker, Sr. E-683 Wayne G. Tucker Subdivision I - 6th. Renewal F-499 Elton Dale Mathews F-500 Merrain M. Batey F-501 William E. Brenneman F-502 Francis David Jett F-503 Webb Edwards F-504 Charles Richard Huddleston F-505 Robert M. Lockmiller Subdivision I - 7th. Renewal G-370 Paul F. Ollar G-371 Forest Wayne Dugan G-372 Billy Joe Waugh G-373 William Broggi G-374 Billy Ray Abbott Subdivision I - 8th. Renewal H-255 Harold Ennis Antrim H-256 Ervin A. Drewing H-257 Lee O. King H-258 David R. Vogler H-259 Carroll R. Moorman H-260 Larry C. Reynolds Sub I H-261 Walter S.
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Subdivision I - 9th. Renewal 1-175 Paul A. Delozier Thomas F. Satterly 1-176 1-177 John T. Beavers 1-178 Randall J. Jones 1-179 Walter E. Nichols Subdivision I - 10th. Renewal J-114 Roger Ralph Adams J-115 David A. Watson J-116 Melvin J. Sanders J-117 Hugh E. Shubert J-118 Melvin J. Sanders Subdivision I - 11th. Renewal K-86 Leo Harold Pitts Subdivision I - 12th. Renewal L-55 Roberto H. Stewart Subdivision I - 13th. Renewal M-30 Stanley E. Massey Subdivision I - 14th. Renewal Subdivision I - 15th. Renewal 0-8 Ralph Otto Kolb Subdivision 1- 16th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 1 Original 658 Erick V. Kern 659 Roberto Miguel White 660 Raymond L. Heller 661 Vernon Mark Rust 662 Roy L. Scarborough Subdivision II - Part I-1st Renewal A-444 David C. Ledford A-445 Rex Lee Stark A-446 Steven Eugene Gage A-447 Donald D. Ford Subdivision II - Part I-2nd Renewal B-205 Gerald Shelton B-206 Christopher James Rollins B-207 Joe W. Johnson B-208 Ralph A. Woelbling B-209 Stephen T. Thompson B-210 Walter E. Nichols Subdivision II - Part 1-3rd Renewal C-248 R. L. Tichenor
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Subdivision II - Part I-4th Renewal D-199 Gary Lee Benskin D-200 David C. Riek
Subdivision II - Part 2-3rd Renewal C-228 Rex Lee Stark C-229 Joe W. Johnson
Subdivision II - Part I-5th. Renewal E-154 Billy J. Waugh E-155 Roger Glenn Huffmaster E-156 John E. Russow E-157 Michael F. Armstrong E-158 Bob R. O'Dell E-159 William E. Broggi
Subdivision II - Part 2-4th Renewal D179 Roger Glenn Huffmaster D-180 Bob R. O'Dell
Subdivision II - Part I-6th. Renewal F-107 Billy Ray Abbott Subdivision II - Part 1- 7th Renewal G-73 Frank L. Lennaman Donald E. Campbell G-74
Subdivision II - Part 2-5th Renewal E-145 Donald Eugene Campbell E-146 Billy J. Waugh E-147 John E. Russow E-148 William E. Broggi E-149 Michael F. Armstrong Subdivision II - Part 2-6th Renewal F-103 Arthur Ralph Zellmer F-104 James Eugene Green F-105 Gayford Wayne Haymes
Subdivision II - Part 1- 8th Renewal H-47 James Ellis Spencer H-48 Robert D. Weikal H-49 Randall J. Jones H-50 Ervin A. Drewing H-51 Walter S. Specie H-52 David R. Vogler H-53 Carroll R. Moorman
Subdivision II - Part 2-8th Renewal H-51 Thomas F. Satterly H-52 Ervin A. Drewing H-53 Carroll R. Moorman
Subdivision II - Part 1- 9th Renewal 1-33 Conley Eugene DePriest
Subdivision II - Part 2-9th Renewal NONE
Subdivision II - Part 2-7th Renewal NONE
Subdivision II - Part 1- 10th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 2-1Oth Renewal NONE J-28 Clarence L. Alumbaugh Subdivision II - Part 1- 11th Renewal NONE
Subdivision II - Part 2-11th Renewal NONE
Subdivision II - Part 1- 12th Renewal Subdivision II - Part 2 12th Renewal L-9 Leo Harold Pitts L-7 Marvin Gene Shull L-IO Robert H. Stewart L-8 Robert H. Stewart L-ll Stanley E. Massey L-9 Stanley E. Massey Subdivision II - Part 2 Original 593 Vernon Mark Rust 594 Ronald E. Wood, Jr. 595 Perry W. Jenks 596 Norman E. Harrison
Subdivision II - Part 3 Original 571 Vernon Mark Rust 572 Roberto Miguel White 573 Allen D. Dalton 574 Ronald E. Wood, Jr.
Subdivision II - Part 2-1st Renewal A-406 Steven E. Gage A-407 Melvin G. Myrick A-408 David C. Riek
Subdivision II - Part 3 - 1st. Renewal A-408 Rex Lee Stark A-409 Frank A. Craig, Jr.
Subdivision II-Part 2-2nd Renewal B-301 Christopher James Rollins
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Subdivision II - Part 3 - 2nd. Renewal B路300 Forest Wayne Dugan B-301 Joe W. Johnson B-302 Christopher J. Rollins B-303 Stephen T. Thompson
Subdivision III - Original 882 John M. Duckett 884 Curtis Michael Fulbright 885 William Franklin Smith 886 Harding W. Nosser, Jr. 887 Bobby Lee Brannum Thomas M. Corum Subdivision II - Part 3 - 3rd. Renewal 888 889 Roy L. Scarborough C-236 David R. Vogler 890 Michael J. Lewis C-237 Kenneth R. Clements C-238 Billy Bob Briscoe Earl D. Smith 891 892 Robert D. Lewis Harry O. Weber Subdivision II - Part 3 - 4th. Renewal 893 894 Wade M. Haws NONE 895 Gary L. Holmes Robert L. Narens Subdivision II - Part 3 - 4th. Renewal 896 897 Ronald E. Wood, Jr. NONE Leonard L. Cook 898 Rodney E. Pitts Subdivision II - Part 3 - 5th. Renewal 899 900 Cecil Y. Isaac E-147 David Gene Cotter 901 Kenneth L. Richey E-148 Roger G. Huffmaster E-149 Bob R. O'Dell 902 Wesley F. Revels 903 David W. Moyer E-150 Billy Joe Waugh E-151 John E. Russow E-152 William E. Broggi Subdivision III - 1st Renewal A-428 John Anthony Murphy Subdivision II - Part 3 - 6th. Renewal A-430 Christopher James Rollins A-431 Ronald Eugene Shetley F-103 Carl Eugene Herbert A-432 Thomas R. Butts F-104 Francis D. Jett A-433 Rex Lee Stark Subdivision II - Part 3 - 7th. Renewal A-434 John Albert Turnbull G-77 Frank L. Lennaman A-435 Roberto Miguel White A-436 Ronald F. Moon Subdivision II - Part 3 - 8th. Renewal A-437 Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. A-438 Melvin A. Ash H-49 Carroll R. Moorman A-439 Donald D. Ford Subdivision II - Part 3 - 9th. Renewal A-440 James L. Kilburn A-441 Leonard D. Staley NONE A-442 David N. Frealy Subdivision II - Part 3 - 10th. Renewal A-443 Terry W. Mustion J-25 Charles M. Benedict A-444 William A. Rutledge Subdivision II- Part 3 - 11th. Renewal Subdivision III - 2nd Renewal B-221 David Charles Riek K-8 Clarence L. Alumbaugh B-222 Everett Lee Botts, Jr. Subdivision II - Part 3 - 12th. Renewal B-223 Theodore Joseph Picraux B-224 Robert E. Green, Sr. L-7 Stanton T. Brown B-225 James William Harter L-8 Robert H. Stewart B-226 Stephen T. Thompson Subdivision II - Part 3 - 13th. Renewal B-227 Conley E. DePriest NONE Subdivision III - 3rd Renewal SubdivisionIl-Part3-14th.Renewal C-138 Carl Eugene Herbert NONE C-139 Francis David Jett C-140 Christopher S. Houge
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Subdivision III . 4th Renewal D-99 Gary L Benskin D-100 Stanley E. Massey Subdivision III . 5th Renewal E-59 David R. Vogler E-60 Billy J. Waugh Subdivision III . 6th Renewal F-40 Leo H. Pitts F-41 Robert H. Stewart F -42 William Broggi
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Ervin A. Drewing William E. Brenneman
Subdivision III . 8th Renewal H-1 H-2 H-3 H-4 H-5 H-6 H-7
Marvin Gene Shull Clarence L. Alumbaugh Stanton T. Brown Stanton T. Brown II John D. Atkins Randall J. Jones Lloyd E. Michelsen
REPORT OF COMMITTEE FOR ENTERTAINMENT OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri Brethren: What an honor and privilege it has been for this Committee to serve both for and with M.W. Bro. Jimmie and Lady Jeri. The guidance and support from them has made what was already a pleasure into an unforgettable experience. We met early in the year at Springfield University Plaza Hotel to start formulating plans for M.W. Bro. Jimmie's Grand Lodge Session. Menus were planned, meeting rooms arranged for, and planning was started for the Distinguished Guests that would be in attendance at the Grand Lodge Session. Lady Jeri, along with the other Ladies on the committee, planned the table decorations, the Ladies tour, gifts, and many, many other things too numerous to list here. The Committee met several times throughout the year finalizing the different tasks it was our pleasure to perform. Sunday Night, Sept. 28, 2003, was the date of the Grand Masters Banquet, held in the University Plaza Hotel. There were Several Grand Jurisdictions, as well as heads of Appendant Bodies, and Heads of the Youth Organizations represented at the Banquet. Also we had the pleasure ofhaving several ofour Past Grand Masters in attendance along with their Ladies. Monday Morning the Grand Master hosted an Appreciation Breakfast for all the District Deputy Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Lecturers in attendance, where all partook of a great meal and enjoyed the Comments of the Grand Master. At the same time Lady Jeri was hosting a Continental Breakfast for all the Ladies at the Grand Lodge Session.
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Monday Noon, the Grand Master hosted a luncheon for Distinguished Members and also, along with some other Grand Officers, made time to make an appearance at an Appreciation Luncheon hosted by Karin Bell, Executive Director of the Masonic Home of Missouri, for the Masonic Home Representatives from the various Lodges throughout the State. Monday Night, of course, was the Grand Lodge Banquet, where Branson Entertainer Clay Self did a wonderful job of entertaining the Brethren and their Ladies. This was followed by presentation of the Truman Medal and introduction of the new member of the Advancing Line. Also the Education Committee assisted the Grand Master in presenting the 10yr-20yr and Annual Achievement Awards to the Honor Lodges for 2002-2003. Tuesday, September 30, Grand Lodge resumed Labor and finished the yearly business in the morning hdurs, followed by the installation of our new Grand Master and his Officers. The Committee would like to thank Sue Martin and LeAnn Garren from the University Plaza Hotel, for their great work through the year. Also, Henderson Lodge #477, Rogersville, Mo. for supplying the Lodge Furniture for the Grand Lodge Session. A big thank you to the Ladies ofthe Committee for such a tremendous job. And, of course, a special thanks to Ron Miller, Grand Sec., Amy Tripi, Special Projects Manager, and the Grand Lodge Staff for all their dedication and hard work to make this Grand Lodge Session the Great success that it was. And again, our appreciation to M.W. Bro. Jimmie and Lady Jeri for their guidance and trust. Respectfully Submitted, Committee for Entertainment of Distinguished Guests MEMBERS M. W. Bro. Jimmie Lee and Lady Jeri Stanley M. Thompson and Lady Jennifer Dr. Elmer E. Reville and Lady Diana Ronald D. Miller and Lady Lenora Billy J. Beatty and Lady Deloris Steve Tripi and Lady Amy John Hess and Lady Ina Larry C. Reynolds and Lady Bettie, Chairpersons
REPORT OF THE GRAND LECTURER To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: The Grand Lodge year that was 2002-2003 will surely go down as among the best for this Grand Lecturer. The opportunity to travel throughout our
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state with the band of"local" brethren has been more than just great fun. We have held the required schools as put forth in the setup of the current system - two schools in each of the seven regions. Then we've had other schools, too. In almost all areas the attendance was better than during the previous year. We are grateful to all that have made the effort to be at the schools. The enthusiasm to learn our ritual correctly and do it well is alive and contagious in our state. There was a marked increase in interest and participation in the Round Robin Ritual Tournaments. In most places there were brothers who got involved just to be involved, though they really had no idea what they were getting into. They just wanted to have fun and we did. We also had some very professional participants as well. As is to be expected, we could only have one final winner and he is our good friend and Brother C. Scott Houge from Springfield. Congratulations to RWB Scott and all others that joined in. The District Deputy Grand Lecturers, with few exceptions, are doing far more than their appointment requires and we truly do appreciate their effort and applaud their successes. The brethren who have been tapped to be Regional Grand Lecturers work in a manner that I don't have words to explain. The work they are doing is having and will have a great impact on Masonry in general and so many individual Masons as well. Thank you so much, Brothers. It would seem that all good things must have a down side or event. In the passing ofRWB Jake Jacobs, all of Freemasonry suffered a great loss. More especially did the protectors of our ritual lose a most ardent and tireless guardian. RWB Jake was not big. But his heart was, and his zeal yet bigger. We loved him. We pray for his loved ones. May we all gain comfort that "our temporary loss is his eternal gain." As we look toward the coming Grand Lodge year, we hope to grasp the hand of each brother in the state as we meet you at our schools and celebrate together God's continued blessing upon our fair fraternity. Our personal thanks to MWB Jimmie D. Lee for a superb year in our Masonic life. We also extend great thanks to RWB Ron Miller and his great staff for all their kindness and assistance. Fraternally, Randall J. Jones, Grand Lecturer
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REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: The Grand Treasurer oversees the investments of the Grand Lodge, with the exception of the Stewart Memorial Fund. The Grand Lodge investments are currently held by the Boone County National Bank, Columbia, Missouri, in their Investment Management and Trust offices. On June 30,2003, they were as follows:
REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER To:
The Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri:
The Grand Treasurer oversees the investments of the Grand Lodge, with the exception of the Stewart Memorial Fund. The Grand Lodge investments are currently held by the Boone County National Bank, Columbia, Missouri, in their Investment Management and Trust offices. On June 30, 2003, they were as follows:
SECUkITI1S -
~"aturity
lrltert
G.=ll~rGl
Par Value
Fund Purchase Price
Market Value June 30, 2003
$ 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 100.000.00
49,656.25 49,179.69 50,343.75 99,593.75
$ 54,844.00 55,281.50 57,328.00 112,250.00
6.25 5.375 6.375 4.75
100,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 75,000.00
99,172.50 50,647.50 49,354.50 75,579.75
105,656.00 54,640.50 56,781.50 81,047.25
6.00
100,000.00
102,036.00
116,469.00
40,216.00 .14
40.216.00 .14
$665,779.83
$734,513.89
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Rate
U. S. Treasury Notes:
5-15-05 2-15-06 5-15-U8 2-15-11
6.50 % 5.625 5.625 5.00
Federal Home Loan banks:
8-13-04 2-15-06 8-15-06 8-13-10 Federal Farm Credit banks:
3-07-11 Temporary lllves tments:
Prime Obligation Money !l'Jarket Funds - 1.10% Cash Total Investments - General Fund
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SECURITIES - Permanent Fund
I',aturity
Interest Rate
Par Value
Purchase Price
Market Value June 30. 2003
6.625% 6.125 5.625 5.50 5.00
50.000.00 10.000.00 25.000.00 50.000.00 25.000.00
53,070.32 10,412.50 25.171.88 48.218.75 24,898.44
58.500.00 11.568.80 28.664.00 57,594.00 28,062.50
5.375 3.50
50.0CO.00 50.000.00
50,299.90 50.937.50
54.640.50 52,172.00
6.75 4.125 5.80 6.125 5.75 5.70
25.000.00 25.000.00 25.000.00 25.000.00 25.000.00 25.000.00
24,573.75 25,567.25 25.504.50 25,227.50 25.126.50 24.925.00
26.667.50 26.212.25 27.609.50 27,625.00 27.822.25 27,465.75
25,329.00 .07
25.329.00 .07
$439.262.86
$479,933.12
U. S. Treasury Notes: 5-15-07 8-15-07 5-15-08 5-15-09 2-15-11 federal Home Loan Banks: 2-15-06 11-i5-07 Corporate Obligations: 10-15-04 6-30-05 4-01-07 10-15-08 10-01-11 9-01-12
DuPont Nemours Citigroup Morgan Stanley Morgan Chase Bristol Myrs S Goldman Sachs
Temporary Investments: Prime Obligation Money Market Funds - 1.10% Cash Total Investments - Permanent Fund
SECURITIES - Reserve Fund Maturity
Interest Rate
Par Value
Purchase Price
Market Value June 30, 2003
U. S. Treasury Notes: 2-15-04 8-15-07
5.875% 6.125
$100.000.00 100,000.00
$102.828.13 102.468.75
$103,031.00 115,688.00
25.000.00 50,000.00
25,775.25 50.375.00
26.187.50 51.078.00
3.10
100,000.00
101,451.40
103.531.00
4.625 5.45
25,000.00 25,000.00
25,336.75 25.698.25
26.696.75 27.078.50
17.513.00 .79
17 ,513. 00 .79
$451.447.32
$470.804.54
Federal Home Loan Banks: 11-15-05 11-15-05
3.625 2.50
Federal Farm Credit Bank: 11-13-06 Corporate Obligations: 1-15-08 Credit Suisse 1-15-13 GE Cap. Corp. Temporary Investments: Prime Obligation Money Market Funds - 1.10% Cash Total Investments - Reserve Fund
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SECURITIES - Endowment Fund Maturity U.
s.
Interest Rate
Par Value
Purchase Price
5.875% 6.50 6.125 5.625 5.00
15.000.00 15.000.00 10.000.00 10.000.00 25.000.00
15.693.75 14.896.88 10.412.50 10.068.75 24.898.44
15.454.65 16.453.20 1l.568.80 11.465.60 28,062.50
5.375 3.50
25,000.00 25.000.00
25.149.95 25.468.75
27.320.25 26.086.00
5.875
10.000.00
10.281.50
11,226.30
24.334.00 .83
24,334.00 .83
$161.205.35
$171.972.13
Market Value June 30. 2003
Treasury Notes:
2-15-04 5-15-05 8-15-07 5-15-08 1-15-11 Federal home Loan Bank: 2-15-06 11-15-07 Corporate Ob liga t ions: 2-01-12
SBC Communicat
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SECURITIES - Disaster & Relief Fund Maturity
Interest Rate
Par Value
Purchase Price
Market Value June 30. 2003
8-15-03 8-15-07 5-15-08 5-15-09
5.250% 6.125 5.625 5.50
50,000.00 40,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00
49,718.75 41,650.00 50,343.75 48,218.75
50,265.50 46,275.20 57,328.00 57,594.00
2-15-06 8-13-10
5.375 4.76
50,000.00 25,000.00
50.299.90 25,193.25
54,640.50 27,015.75
7-15-12
5.125
25,000.00
25,624.50
27,578.25
10-15-04 3-15-06 10-15-06 11-01-06 2-15-08 10-01-11
6.75 5.875 5.00 5.125 6.375 5.75
25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00
24,573.75 24,836.25 25,908.00 25,180.00 24,881. 25 25,126.50
26,667.50 27,445.25 26,902.50 27,289.50 28,629.75 27,822.25
24.213.00 .79
24,213.00 .79
$465,768.44
$509,667.74
U. S. Treasury Notes:
Federal kome Loan Bank:
~'ederal
Home Loan Mortgage Corporation:
Corporate Obligations: DuPont Nemours & Co. Salomon Smi th Barney Bell South Corp. Honeywell IntI. Inc. Nations Bank Corp. Bristol Myers Squibb Temporary Investments: Prime Obligation Money Market Funds - 1.10% Cash Total Investments - Disaster & Relief Fund
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SECURITIES - Endowed Membership Fund Maturity
Interest Rate
Par Value
Purchase Price
Market Value June 30, 2003
8-15-03 5-15-07 5-15-08 5-15-09
5.250% 6.625 5.625 5.50
50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00
49,718.75 53,070.31 50,343.75 48,218.75
50,265.50 58,500.00 57,328.00 57,594.00
11-15-05 2-15-06
2.50 5.375
50,000.00 25,000.00
50,375.00 24,889.25
51,078.00 27,320.25
11-13-06
3.10
100,000.00
101,451.40
103,531.00
7-15-12
5.125
25,000.00
25,624.50
27,578.25
10-15-04 3-15-06 10-15-06 11-01-06 3-06-07 4-01-07 2-15-08 10-15-08 2-17-09 5-15-09 10-01-11 11-15-11
6.75 5.875 5.00 5.125 5.00 5.80 6.375 6.125 6.00 6.65 5.75 6.00
25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00
24,573.75 24,836.25 25,504.00 25,180.00 25,941. 75 25,504.50 24,881.25 25,227.50 25,198.75 25,314.75 24,630.50 25,470.50
26,667.50 27,445.25 26,902.50 27,289.50 27,203.00 27,609.50 28,629.75 27,625.00 28,104.00 29,374.00 27,822.25 27,701. 25
49,077 .00 .94
49,077 .00 .94
$755,033.15
$814,646.44
U. S. Treasury Notes:
Federal Home Loan Bank:
Federal Farm Credit Bank:
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation:
Corporate Obligations: DuPont Nemours & Co. Salomon Smith iSarney Bell south Corp. Honeywell IntI. Inc. Citigroup Inc. Morgan Stanley Nationsbank Corp. J P Morgan Chase & Co Merril Lynch & Co. Goldman Sachs Group Bristol Myers Squibb Chubb Corp.
L5,OOO.00
25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00
Temporary Investments: Prime Obligation Money Market Funds - 1.10% Cash Total Investments - Endowed Membership Fund
Respectively submitted,
f.v)'l1 ~~ W. M. Luna Grand Treasurer
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH To the Grand Lodge A.F & A.M. of Missouri Brethren: This report may be brief, but it has been a rewarding experience to work with our Masonic Youth bodies this year. Of course, our most important job was to assist the Grand Master in selecting the Grand Master's Masonic Youth Award recipients. The recipients this year were: Order of DeMolay, Chad Ferkel, Carondelet DeMolay International Order of Rainbow, Krista Nichols, Ashland Assembly #66 International Order of Job's Daughters, April Duing-Davis, Bethel #36 All three of these youths are outstanding young people, not only active in their own organizations, but also in school, church and community endeavors. Our M.W.B. Jimmie D. Lee attended the Rainbow Assembly and Job's Daughters Session to present the awards and Deputy Grand Master Stanley Thompson presented the DeMolay award. We have received no communications that required any action this year. I feel this Committee could be much more effective and helpful if they could be notified when Youth are to be involved in Grand Lodge endeavors. An example is letting the youth groups know about scholarships available, and this year in following up on displays to be put in the new Masonic Center. Many times these things are not communicated to the leaders who work with these groups. This committee is usually made up of people who work with these organizations, and know who to communicate with. All three of the youth organizations are actively engaged in initiating new ideas to bring in prospective members. How many of the Masons who read this have sons/daughters or grandsons/granddaughters that are prospective members? Have you talked to them about carrying on your Masonic heritage? It is our responsibility to support our future leaders and make sure these organizations are perpetuated. Your Grand Lodge Committee urges all members of our Missouri Grand Lodge to increase your efforts to support not only our Masonic Youth but other youth groups such as Scouts, 4-H, and other community youth groups. Did you ever think that your visibility as a Master Mason supporting these young ladies and gentlemen might make a lasting impression that could impact our future membership? It will only be through these endeavors that Masonry in the State of Mis-
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souri, and throughout the United States, will continue to survive in the foreseeable future. Respectfully submitted, Jon B. Broyles John Vezeau William Perry Clay Austin Robert Detherow Lionel J. Goede, Chairman
REPORT OF THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri Brethren: The Board of Directors for the Grand Lodge year 2002-2003 met as required by the By-Laws. That board approved the recommendation for awarding of scholarships as presented by Right Worshipful Brother John M. Nations, chairman of the committee. John M. Nations - Chairman of Selection Committee Robert Berger - Grand Lodge Officer Bruce Austin - Grand Lodge Officer Marvin Davis - Grand Lodge Officer Rocky Weaver - Grand Lodge Officer Larry Reynolds - Grand Lodge Officer Fred Livingston - Grand Lodge Officer John Schwartz - Master Mason Brenda Austin - Order of Eastern Star This year the committee was pleased to award new scholarships in the amount of $1,000.00 in the following categories: one from the Ruth Lutes Bachmann Scholarship Fund and three from the Grand Lodge Merit Scholarship Fund. We also awarded three $5,000.00 Masonic Youth Merit scholarships to a member of each of our Masonic youth organizations. We extend sincere appreciation to R. W. Brother Ronald D. Miller and the Grand Lodge Office Staff for all of the work they did in preparation and follow up in support of this committee's work. Without their labors our task would not be possible.
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Following is a complete listing of newly awarded scholarships and those that are being renewed for the 2003-2004 school year. Ruth Lutes Bachmann Scholarship Laura Dade - Blue Springs South High School
Masonic Merit Scholarship Karla Dobbs - Knox Co. R-l Tamela Smith - Hayti High School Heather Wilson - Greenfield High School Masonic Youth Merit Scholarship Ryan Campbell - De Molay Hannah Glass - Rainbow for Girls Katherine Krahenbuhl - Job's Daughters Ruth Lutes Bachmann Amy Jo Bishop Anna Carter Amanda Dotson
Renewals 2003 Rachel Hogan Luke Phillips Rachel Wunderlich
Masonic Merit Scholarship Renewals 2003 Thomas Bach Amy Palmer Justina Boschert Christopher Palmer Stephanie Ann Bowlin Timothy Ramsey Terrance Cowley Jennifer Roesch Alaina Marie Denney Mark Roseman Karla Dobbs Kelly Ann Shores Melanie Evans Tamela Smith Kirsten Hank Kara Lee Thomas Adrian Harris Amanda Umscheid Brandi Hollars Stacy Westray Jennifer Hyde Heather Wilson Molly Miller Samuel Smith Stewart Scholarship Renewals 2003 Candice Anderson Katy Looney Scott Butts Michael Luehrman Masonic Youth Merit Scholarship Renewals 2003 Justin Dryer Krista Nichols Jennifer Hrabik Brethren, it is through your continued generosity that we are able to provide these scholarships to so many bright, deserving students.
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Some of the students have told us that if it were not for our help they would be unable to achieve their dream of education. Thank you for all you have done, for all you continue to do, and for allowing the Scholarship Committee to work on your behalf. Fraternally submitted, John M. Nations, Chairman Masonic Scholarship Selection Committee
Report of Special Committees REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri Brethren: This year, several Grand Lodges have presented requests for recognition. In considering those 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 (hereinafter, the Commission) and upon subsequent inquiry made to Most Worshipful Brother Curtis N. Lancaster, Secretary/Treasurer of that Commission. The Grand Lodge of Newfoundland & Labrador has requested recognition. The Commission has found that the Grand Lodge of Newfoundland & Labrador does meet the standards for regularity and recognition. The Committee recommends that recognition be granted to the Grand Lodge of Newfoundland & Labrador and that Representatives be exchanged. The Grand Master of that Grand Lodge is Most Worshipful Brother Jim Tulk. The Grand Secretary is Larry Grandy. The Grand Lodge address is Post Office Box 23018, St. John's, NF, Canada, A18 439. The e-mail address is glnfld@nf.sympatico.ca. We have received a request for recognition from the Grand Lodge of Montenegro GLM. The Commission has found that the
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Grand Lodge of Montenegro GLM does not meet the standards for regularity. The Committee recommends that recognition of the Grand Lodge of Montenegro GLM should not be granted. We have received a request for recognition from the Grand Orient of Brazil. The Commission has suggested (1975) "that recognition of the Grand Orient of Brazil and of those State Grand Lodges that qualify would seem to be in order." The Committee recommends that recognition be granted to the Grand Orient of Brazil and that Representatives be exchanged. The Grand Master of that Grand Lodge is Most Worshipful Brother Laelso Rodrigues. The Grand Secretary is Right Worshipful Brother Tullio Colacioppo. The Address is Grande Oriente do Brasil, Freemasons Palace, SGA SUL - Quadra 913 Conjunto H, Brasilia - DF 70.390-130, Brazil. We have received requests for recognition from the Prince Hall Grand Lodges of Connecticut and Georgia. The Commission performs no investigation as to the regularity of Prince Hall Grand Lodges. There are questions as to what constitutes recognition to those Grand Lodges. At this time, the Committee recommends no action pertaining to recognition of those Grand Lodges until such time as additional information is available and our relationship with the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Missouri is better defined and understood. We have received a letter from the Grand Lodge of Peru that could be construed as seeking recognition. In the report of the Commission as presented in 2002, it was noted that after several years of control of that Grand Lodge by the Government of Peru (following allegations of fraud and misuse of funds) the Grand Lodge is again operating independently. The Commission is continuing to monitor the progress of the restoration of that Grand Lodge. At this time, the Committee believes that it would be premature to offer recognition to the Grand Lodge of Peru. We recommend that the Grand Lodge take no action on this request. Last year, a request for recognition was made on behalf of Most Worshipful Brother Borislav Sarandev for the Grand Lodge AF & AM of Bulgaria. In our report last year, we noted that two men were claiming to be the rightful holders of the office of Grand Master of that Grand Lodge. We questioned whether the request for recognition received was from the legitimate holder of that office. In the Annual Report of the Commission of February 18, 2003, the Commission stated that they are still not able to conclusively determine who is the legitimate holder of the office of Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Bulgaria. The Committee recommends that the Grand Lodge of Missouri continue to withhold recognition from the Grand Lodge AF & AM of Bulgaria, pending receipt of additional information or clarification.
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Your Committee received a notice from the Grand Lodge of Spain that the "El Grande Oriente Espanol" has joined with the Grand Lodge of Spain. This notice is provided for an informational purpose. We received a notice of the consecration of the Grand Lodge of Niger by the Grand Lodge of Burkino Faso. The Commission reports that the Grand Lodge of Armenia was consecrated by the Grand Masters of the Grand Lodges of the District of Columbia, The Grande Loge Nationale Francaise, the Grand Lodge of Russia and the National Grand Lodge of Romania. The Grand Lodge of Congo was consecrated by the Grand Lodge of Senegal. We offer our congratulations to those new Grand Lodges. During this last year, the Grand Lodge of England declared a York Rite Sovereign College established in that country to be an illegal or clandestine organization. It seems that the College was chartered to operate in that country without the permission of the Grand Lodge. The charter of the College in England has been withdrawn. Grand Master Lee requested that the Committee look into that situation in regard to the York Rite Colleges functioning within Missouri. One complaint issued by the Grand Lodge of England was that the College as instituted there, purportedly, did not require Masonic membership as a prerequisite to College membership. We are pleased to report that the York Rite Sovereign College was established in 1957 in Michigan. Permission was properly sought from and granted by Grand Master D. Robert Downey for the formation of the York Rite College in Missouri in 1992. The York Rite Sovereign College requires Masonic membership and membership in the three York Rite Bodies as a prerequisite to membership in that organization. Membership is by invitation. We find that the College as established in Missouri was properly instituted. Fraternally submitted, Donald E. Scott, P.G.M. Jeffrey O. Nations, P.G.M. Steven I. Toybes, P.G.M.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS This Committee was instituted by the Grand Lodge of Missouri during that period of time when our Courts were dealing with the attempted use of public funds for the support of private church oriented schools. The Grand Lodge of Missouri opposed using public funds to support or promote private church oriented as a violation of the provision in the Constitution of the State of Missouri which established the
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separation of the Church and the State. Since that time, numerous decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States and The Supreme Court of the State of Missouri have established beyond question that public funds cannot be used in support of private church oriented schools. Even though the rule of law which prevents using public funds in support ofprivate church oriented schools has been established for many generations, the problem remains today. The attempt, by private schools, to obtain benefits from tax monies, has grown more diverse and complicated than ever before, such as: the use of athletic fields and equipment, the part-time attendance of private school students in public schools, public school teachers teaching special courses in private schools, the exchange and sharing of books, and transportation of students in public school vehicles, all without paying. The condition of public education in Missouri, including the elementary schools, the high schools, the colleges and universities is satisfactory; in fact our public schools are operating at a level of efficiency which is above the national average. Our teachers are better trained and better paid then ever before. Public education in Missouri is a success story, we are doing rather well. We are thankful that terrible acts of violence have not occurred in our Public Schools; but many of the conditions existing in the areas where such acts did occur also exist in our State. Eradicating these adverse conditions should receive our immediate and active attention. The safety of our students must be our primary concern. We submit that the conduct of our young people is not fairly reported by the media; mistakes and wrongful acts are quickly noted and reported; but good deeds and accomplishments are largely ignored by the media. Only a small percent of our young people are trouble makers, the overwhelming percentage are responsible and well behaved. Your Committee on Public Schools finds much to approve in our Public Schools. We encourage your continued interest and support. Fraternally submitted, Elvis A. Mooney Albert J. Elfrank
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To the Board of Directors Grand Lodge, AI' & AM of Missouri Columbia, Missouri We have audited the accompanying statement of financial position of the Grand Lodge AF & AM of Missouri as of October 14,2003, and the related statement of activities and statement of cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Organization's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with U.S. generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Grand Lodge AF & AM of Missouri a~ of October 14, 2003, and the changes in its net assets and cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Our audit was directed primarily toward formulating an opinion on the financial statements referred tu above. The accompanying general fund actual and budgeted information presented on pages II through 12 is presented for supplementary analysis purposes and is nut necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. This supplementary information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit uf the financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly stated in all material respects when considered in conjunction with the financial statements taken as a whole.
December 5, 2003, except lor Note II, which is February 12,2004
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GRAND LODGE AF & AM OF MISSOURI STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION October 14,2003
ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable Investments Inventory Property and equipment
$
234,142 43,618 12,897,050 109,150 116,981
Total assets
$
13,400,941
$
395,078 108,668
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS LIABILITIES Accounts payable Retirement annuity obligation Total liabilities
503,746
NET ASSETS Unrestricted: Undesignated Designated Invested in property and equipment
990,106 947,283 116,981
Total unrestricted net assets Temporarily restricted Permanently restricted
2,054,370 9,853,434 989,391
Total net assets
12,897,195
$
Total liabilities and net assets
The notes to financial statements are an integral part of these statements. 2
13,400,941
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GRAND LODGE AF & AM OF MISSOURI STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES Year Ended October 14, 2003 Unrestricted
Temporarily Restrictcd
Pennnncnily
To,.1
Restricted
REVENUES 398,062
Dues DDGM and DDGL income interest and dividends, net of fees
126,009
Membership mailing
220,000
Other income Lo<lge liability insurnnce
S
398,062
7,810
7,810 38,077
164,086 220,000
25,930
25,930
109,288
109,288
Public rclntiollsassessmcnt
68,401
68,401
Sale ofinvcntory
49,283
49,283
Masonic I lome reimburscmcill
37,515
37,515
Children's Foundillion reimbursement
40,000
40,000
Ornnd Master project
7,746
7,746
COlllributions
270
Masonic Home per capita
124,180
123,910
104,660
104,660
Masonic Home Initiation fec
20,440
20,440
George Washington Memorial fcc
15,631
15,631
Masonic Scholarship Fund
10,400
10,466
Net assets relensed from restrictions
33,500
(33,500)
1,274,741
Total revenues
4,847
123,910
1,403,498
EXPENSES Masonic Home per capitA
104,660
104,660
Masonic Home initiation fee
20,440
20,440
George Washington Memorial fee
15,631
15,631
Masonic Scholarship Fund
10,466
10,466
Masonic education
6,749
6,749
Rylaws and rituals
15,105
15,105
Youth group associations Salaries Employee benefits and payroll taxe, Conference and meetings Disasler and relief
6,000
6,000
174,249
174,249
88,004
88,004
144,944
144,944
3,103
3,103
Freemason magazine and publications
65,392
65,392
Travel and mileage - per diem
59,471
59,471
Contrlbu,ions to MasoniC Scholarship Fund
33,500
33,500
Postage and printing
35,712
35,712
Supplies
15,278
15,278
Equipment maintenance
38,554
38,554
Public relations
53,836
53,836
Telephone
4,455
4,455
21,241
21,241
Accounting and legnl
11,000
11,000
Occupancy
17,976
17,976
Regalia
Masonic 5crvice 85socintion
2,632
2,632
124,147
124,147
Endowed membership expenses
20,801
20,801
Depreciation
16,393
16,393
Insurance
Other expenses TOUlI expenses
Excess of revenue over expenses
7,053
7,053
1,116,792
1,116,792 4,847
157,949
123,910
286,706
123,910
1,197,839
GAINS AND LOSSES Realized .nd unrealized gain (loss) on inveslmen's Change in net assets
(87,004)
998,137
70,945
NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR, AS RESTATED
1,983,425
NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR
2,054,370
911,133
1,002,984 8,850,450
S
9,853,434
The notes to financial statements are an integral part of these statements 3
865,481 $
989,391
11,699,356 $
12,897,195
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GRAND LODGE AF & AM OF MISSOURI STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS Year Ended October 14, 2003
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Increase in net assets Adjustments to reconcile increase in net assets to net cash provided by operating activitics: Depreciation Realized and unrealized (gains) on investments (Increase) decrease in asscts and increase (decrease) in liabilities: (Increase) in accounts receivable (Increase) in inventory Increase in accounts payable (Decrease) in retirement annuity obligation Nct cash provided by operating activities CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchases of investment securities Sales/maturities of investment securitics Purchases of equipment Net cash (used) by investing activities Nct increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
The notes to financial statements arc an integral part of these statements.
1,197,839
16,393 (911,133) (10,852) (46,165) 293,827 (6,719) 533,190
(9,005,026) 8,717,586 (18,776) (306,216) 226,974 7,168 234,142
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GRAND LODGE AF & AM OF MISSOURI NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Organization: Grand Lodge AF & AM of Missouri (the Lodge) is a nonprofit corporation that is exempt from income taxes pursuant to Section SOI(c)(lO) of the Internal Revenue Code. Basis ofaccounting: The financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting. Classes ofnet assets: The classification of net assets into the categories of unrestricted, temporarily restricted and permanently restricted is based on the existence or absence of restrictions placed on the use of contributions by the donors. For financial statement presentation purposes, the term restricted refers to stipulations that specify a usc for a contribution that is more specific than broad limits resulting from the Lodge's basic mission and environment in which it operates. Temporary restrictions are donor-imposed stipulations that either expire by passage of time or can be fulfilled and removed by actions of the Lodge pursuant to those stipulations. Permanent restrictions are donorimposed stipulations that neither expire by passage of time nor can be fulfilled or otherwise removed by actions of the Lodge. When a restriction expires, temporarily restricted net assets are reclassified to unrestricted net assets and reported in the statement of activities as net assets released from restrictions. If a restriction is met in the same period the gift is received, the gift is reported as an addition to unrestricted net assets. Assets without donor-imposed restrictions are included in unrestricted net assets. However, it is important to note that unrestricted net assets include assets designated for specific use by the Lodge's governing board as reflected in the bylaws or resolutions of the board. In addition, unrestricted net assets and temporarily restricted net assets include assets on which donors have not placed permanent restrictions but which have been designated to be maintained as permanent endowment type funds by the Lodge's governing board as reflected in the bylaws or resolutions of the board. Accordingly, some ofthe revenues and net assets reported in these financial statements as unrestricted are not available for general operating purposes and some of the net assets reported as unrestricted or temporarily restricted are being maintained as permanent endowment type funds. Use ofestimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Cash and cash equivalents: Effective with the fiscal year ended October 31, 2003, for purposes of the statement of cash flows the Lodge considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents except for amounts that otherwise meet this definition but are part of investment portfolios. Previously the Lodge also included amounts that met this definition that were part of investment portfolios. Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the fiscal year have been restated for the effect of this change. Valuation of investments: Investments in equity securities with readily determinable market values and all debt securities are reported at fair value. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are reported in the statement of activities. Other investments which have been donated to the Lodge are recorded at estimated fair value at the date of the gift and adjusted thereafter only if there is evidence of impairment of the recorded fair value. Other investments which have been purchased are recorded at cost and adjusted to estimated fair
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value thereafter only if there is evidence that the fair value is significantly below cost. Interest and dividend income is reported in the statement of activities net of investment management and other investment fees. Land, buildings and equipment: Land, buildings and equipment are recorded at cost, and buildings and equipment are depreciated over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Donated assets are recorded at estimated fair market value at the date of the gift. Maintenance and repairs are expensed when incurred. Expenditures which significantly increase asset values or extend useful lives are capitalized.
2. INVESTMENTS The Lodge contracts with investment managers to buy, sell, and hold investment securities, as directed by the Lodge. Investments consist of the following at October 14,2003: Fair By Type Cost Value Cash and cash equivalents U.S. Government bonds and notes Corporate stocks and mutual funds
$
209,457 4,073,223 8,177,344
$
12,460,024
12,881,930 15,120
12,460,024
$ 12,897,050
Investment designated for retirement funding Total investments
By Fund General Fund (Note 4) Permanent Fund (Note 4) Reserve Fund (Note 4) Disaster Relief Fund (Note 5) Joseph McIntyre Library Fund (Note 5) Smith-Stewart Memorial Fund (Note 5) Endowment Fund (Note 6) Endowed Membership Fund (Note 6)
$
1,023,104 440,458 451,464 474,559 5,067 9,093,077 166,813 805,482
6
$
1,073,221 470,121 462,042 506,594 5,067 9,341,773 173,722 849,390
12,460,024
12,881,930 15,120
$ 12,460,024
$ 12,897,050
Investment designated for retirement funding Total investments
209,457 6,574,071 6,098,402
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Fair Value by Net Asset Class
Unrestricted Undesignated
Designated
$
$
Permanent Fund Reserve Fund
Temporarily
Permanently
Restricted
Restricted
Total
$
470,121 462,042
General Fund Joseph McIntyre Library Fund
462,042 1,073,221
1,073,221
Disaster Relief Fund Smith-Stewart Memorial Fund Endowment Fund Endowed Membership Fund
470,121
5,067
5,067
506,594
506,594
9,341,773
9,341,773
(345) 34,066 1,106,942
932,163
9,853,434
174,067
173,722
815,324
849,390
989,391
12,881,930
Investment designated for 15,120
retirement funding Total investments
1,106,942
$
947,283
15,120
$ 9,853,434
$
989,391
$
12,897,050
3. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Major classifications of property and equipment at October 14,2003 are as follows:
$
Land Building Equipment
24,939 273,646 118,269 416,854
Less: accumulated depreciaiton
(299,873)
Total property and equipment
$
116,981
Depreciation expense for the year ended October 14,2003 was $16,393.
4. UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS Unrestricted net assets consist of the following funds:
General Fund - The Lodge's operations of the main office are conducted through the general fund, which is classified in unrestricted net assets.
Permanent Fund - The Permanent fund consists of the assets so designated prior to October 1, 1957 to assure the financial stability of the Lodge, regardless of changing business conditions. No part of the Permanent fund may be expended except on order of the Grand Lodge in annual communication and ratified at the succeeding annual communication. Reserve Fund - The Reservc Fund is designated by the Grand Lodge to only be used in case of an emergency. The revenue received for membership mailings is deposited in this fund. 7
5. TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Temporarily restricted net assets are comprised of gifts and bequests from donors which the donors require to be spent on specific purposes. Once gifts have been spent for their stipulated purposes, restrictions are considered to have been met and the net assets will be reclassified as unrestricted. The funds included in this category are as follows: Disaster ReliefFund - This fund receives contributions from members and is only to be spent on assistance to local lodges whose buildings have been affected by natural disasters. Joseph McIntyre Library Fund - This fund was established several years ago and has only had interest income as revenue for several years. The purpose of the fund is to purchase books for the Masonic Library at the Grand Lodge, as directed by the Committee on Masonic Education. Smith Stewart Memorial Fund - Funds in the Smith Stewart Memorial Fund were received from the estate of Dr. Samuel Smith Stewart in honor of his parents. Although the terms of the gift permit the funds to be used for eleemosynary or free education purposes only, the Grand Lodge has passed a resolution requiring that the principal of the fund be maintained for investment purposes and only the investment income and realized appreciation be used for eleemosynary or free education purposes.
6. PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS Permanently restricted net assets are comprised of gifts and bequests from donors which have donor-imposed stipulations that neither expire by passage of time nor can be fulfilled or otherwise removed by actions of the Lodge. Typically, the original gift amounts are required to be maintained as invested principal and only the investment income or total investment return can be spent. Permanently restricted net assets consist of the following funds: Endowment Fund - This fund consists of all gifts and bequests designated by donors to be invested in perpetuity. Income of this fund is available to assure the financial stability of the Lodge regardless of changing business conditions. Endowed Membership Fund - Additions to this fund are by members who wish to purchase endowed membership, and thereby be relieved from the further payment of dues. Fifty percent of the net income from this fund is distributed to the endowed local lodges and the remaining fifty percent is available for Grand Lodge operations. Missouri state law allows the governing board of a not-for-profit organization to appropriate, absent specific stipulations to the ,::ontrary by the donor, so much of the net appreciation of an endowment fund as is prudent considering the organization's long and short-term needs, present and anticipated financial requirements, expected total return on investments, price level trends, and general economic conditions.
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7. RETIREMENT PLANS The Lodge is obligated to pay retirement benefits of $1 ,000 per month for life to a former Grand Lecturer. A liability has been recorded in the accompanying financial statements for the net present value of the estimated total future payments. The Lodge provides a 40 I(k) profit sharing plan for all employees who have been with the Lodge at least one year and are at least 21 years old. The plan requires the Lodge to match annual contributions up to 5% of each eligible employee's compensation. The employee may contribute up to 7% of his or her annual salary. Pension expense under the Plan wa<; $23,281 for the year ended October 14,2003.
8. COMMITMENTS The Lodge has leases for office equipment. The total lease expense for 2003 was $27,536. Future minimum lease payments under noncancellable leases having remaining terms in excess of one year at October 14, 2003, are as follows: 2004 2005 2006 2007
$
24,059 20,354 10,689 1,089
$
56,191
9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS The Lodge is related to several other organizations, primarily through common membership and/or interrelated board of directors members. These organizations are the Masonic Home of Missouri ("Masonic Home"), the Missouri Masonic Foundation for the Prevention of Substance Abuse (commonly referred to as the Children's Foundation) and the Masonic Scholarship Fund of Missouri, Inc ("Scholarship Fund"). All three of these organizations are exempt from Federal and State income taxes under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). Accordingly, donations to them qualifY as charitable contributions for tax purposes.
Transactions with Masonic Home ojMissouri: During 2003, the Lodge relocated to a new office, owned by the Masonic Home. Subsequent to year-end, the Lodge made a gift of $640,000 to Masonic Home in lieu of future rent payments for use of the space. Income from investment of the gift funds is to be used to defray maintenance costs of the building. The Lodge provides its membership listings to Masonic Home in exchange for an annual payment of $220,000. Twenty dollars of the $25 fee collected from local lodges for member initiation fees is contributed to Masonic Home. The remaining $5 is contributed to the George Washington National Memorial Association. From each member's dues payment ("per capita") of$12.50 received from local lodges, the Lodge contributes $2.50 to Masonic Home. During the year ended October 14, 2003, Masonic llome reimbursed the I,odge $37,515 for various administrative expenses allocated to Masonic Home. 9
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Transactions with the Children's Foundation: During the year ended October 14,2003, the Children's Foundation reimbursed the Lodge $40,000 for administrative expenses allocated to the Foundation. Transactions with Mawnic Scholarship Fund ofMissouri, Inc: During the year ended October 14, 2003, the Lodge contributed $33,500 to the Scholarship Fund. From each member's dues payment ("per capita") of $12.50 received from local lodges, the Lodge contributes $.25 to the Scholarship Fund.
10. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS During the year ended October 14,2003, it was discovered that the net assets of several funds were classified incorrectly as of October 14,2002. As a result, the Permanent Fund has been reclassified from temporarily restricted to unrestricted and the Disaster Relief, Joseph McIntyre, and Smith Stewart Funds have been reclassified from permanently restricted to temporarily restricted. Also, part of the previously reported Endowed Membership Fund has been reclassified to unrestricted, based on a transfer out of that fund for interest earned. These reclassifications had no effect on the total net assets previously reported as of October 14, 2002, or the change in net assets for the year then ended. In addition, during the year ended October 14,2003, it was discovered that the retirement obligation to a former Grand Lecturer had been understated by $95,870 at October 14,2002; a $50,000 payment from the Smith Stewart Fund to the Children's Foundation made in the first half of October, 2002 had not been recorded as of October 14, 2002; and the expense related to Mileage and Per Diem was over accrued by $69,838. However, the payment to the Children's Foundation was reported as a revenue and an expenditure of the General Fund in a supplementary schedule of actual and budgeted expenditures of the General Fund that was included with the audited financial statements for the year ended October 14,2002. Net assets at the beginning of the year have been restated in the accompanying financial statements to correct for these two situations. The effects of the reclassifications and restatements are as follows: As Previously Reported at October 14,2002 Unrestricted net assets Temporarily restricted net assets Permanently restricted net assets Subtotal
Increase/(Decrease) Reclassifications Restatements
As Restated at October 14,2002
$
1,511,276 457,124 9,806,988
$
$
11,775,388
$
498,181 8,443,326 (8,941,507)
$
(26,032) (50,000)
$
1,983,425 8,850,450 865,481
$
(76,032)
$
11,699,356
11. SUBSEQUENT EVENT On February 12,2004, the Lodge sold its land and building for $648,346. The Lodge has contributed $640,000 of the sales proceeds to the Masonic Home, in lieu offuture rent payments.
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& AM OF MISSOURI
SCHEDULE OF GENERAL FUND ACTUAL AND BUDGETED ACTIVITIES Year Ended October
14,2003
Actual
Budgeted
Over (Under) Budget
SUPPORT OF GRAND LODGE OPERATIONS REVENUES Dues DDGM and DDGL income Interest and dividends Masonic Home reimbursement Membership mailings Other income Endowed membership income Grand Master project Reimbursement Children's Foundation Publ ic relations assessment Product sales Disaster relief income Total revenues EXPENDITlJRF}; By Direct Appropriation of Grand Lodge Salary - Grand Secretary Retirement expense路 office staff Retirement expense - tormer GL Endowed member expenses Masonic service association Operating expense - Grand Lodge building Freemason magazine Grand Master discretionary fund Daniel Beard award Commission on recognition of foreign Grand Lodges By Requisition of Grand Master Expenses路 Grand Master Expenses路 Orand Lecturer Expenses - Grand Trcasurer Expenses - Grand Lodge officers & committees Expenses - Deputy Grand Master Conference - Grand Lodge officers Conference - Orand Masters & Secretaries Auditing Grand Mastcr contingency fund District Deputy reimbllTsement Expenses路 Orand Lodge session Speaker's bureau Area meetings Youth group assistance By Requisition of Grand Secretary Salaries - Grand Lodge offiee staff Employee tax expense Insurance Health insurance Printing, postage, stationery Telephone
II
398,062 7,810 69,868 37,515 220,000 25,930 41,047 7,746 40,000 68,401 49,283
410,000 8,000 80,000 50,000 220,000 62,360 41,047 15,000 40,000 55,000 35,000 5,000
965,662
1,021,407
(55,745)
48,252 23,281 5,281 20,801 2,632 6,757 65,392 81 120 100
50,000 20,000 12,900 21,000 3,000 9,000 64,000 15,000 260 400
(1,748) 3,281 (7,619) (199) (368) (2,243) 1,392 (14,919) (140) (300)
13,750 7,184
(1,250) (7,816) (500) (3,052) 536 12,199 (262)
6,000
15,000 15,000 500 10,000 5,000 20,000 6,000 4,000 12,000 8,000 60,000 250 1,000 6,000
125,997 18,002 14,859 41,440 23,753 4,455
135,000 27,000 2,100 50,000 35,000 7,000
(9,003) (8,998) 12,759 (8,560) (11,247) (2,545)
6,948 5,536 32,199 5,738 4,000 3,967 4,780 59,536
(11,938) (190) (10,132) (12,485) (36,430) (7,254) 13,401 14,283 (5,000)
(8,033) (3,220) (464) (250) (1,000)
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GRAND LODGE AF & AM OF MISSOURI SCHEDULE OF GENERAL FUND ACTUAL AND BUDGETED ACTIVITIES Year Ended October 14, 2003
Actual By Requisition of Grand Secretary-continned Office cquipment Incidental office expense Office supplies Officc building improvement Incidental & travel Grand Master's regalia Grand Lodge regalia Fifty-ycar buttons Printing proceedings Accounting services Inventory expense Directory ads expensc Printing dues cards Requisition by Committee Committee on correspondence Committee on Masonic cducation Committcc on ritual Committee on by-laws Committee on mileage per diem Committee on ways & means Committee on relicf charily Committee on membership Committee on long range planning Committee on George Washington Memorial Committee on chartered lodges Public relations programs Committee on jurisprudence
38,554 6,483 8,795 11,219 3,576 3,553 17,688
Budgeted
Over (Under) Budget
50,000 6,500 8,000 7,500 4,000 10,000 18,000 1,000 10,500 10,000 35,000 3,500 1,800
(11,446) (17) 795 3,719 (424) (6,447) (312) (l,000) (267) (3,000) (28,248) (3,500) (74)
147 53,836 5
1,000 7,000 2,000 12,500 70,000 1,000 3,200 300 1,500 500 500 50,000 200
(251) (256) 861 (10,529) (422) (97) (300) (1,500) (500) (353) 3,836 (195)
Total expenditures
806,414
929,910
(123,496)
Exccss of revenues over expenditures
159,248
91,497
67,75J
104,660 (104,660)
107,500 (107,500)
(2,840) 2,840
109,288 (109,288)
78,900 (78,900)
30,388 (30,388)
20,440 (20,440)
16,000 (16,000)
4,440 (4,440)
10,466 (10,466)
10,500 (10,500)
(34) 34
15,631 (15,631)
11,500 (11,500)
4,131 (4,131)
33,500 (33,500)
55,000 (55,000)
(21,500) 21,500
10,233 7,000 6,752
1,726 1,000 6,749 1,744 13,361 59,471 578 3,103
OTHER ACTIVITIES Masonic Home per capita: Revenues Expenditures Insurance: Rcvcnues Expenditures Masonic Home entered apprentice: Revenues Expenditures Masonic Scholarship Fund: Revenues Expenditures George Washington Memorial fund: Rcvenues Expenditures Smith Stewart fund: Rcvenues Expenditures Excess of revenues over expenditures 12
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REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY RONALD D. MILLER To the Grand Lodge, A.F. and A.M. of Missouri Most Worshipful and Brethren: It is with pleasure that I submit my Seventh Annual Report as Grand Secretary and the work of the Grand Lodge Office Staff to this One Hundred Eighty Second Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, A.F. and A.M. of the State of Missouri. I would like to express my thanks and sincere appreciation to each of the officers and brethren in our lodges for their support, cooperation and friendship. My great appreciation to my Office Stafffor their knowledge, understanding and dedication. It has been a pleasure to work with Most Worshipful Brother Jimmie D. Lee, as he led our Great Craft during the past twelve months. I sincerely appreciate 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.
CONSENTS AND PERMISSIONS M.W. Grand Master Jimmie D. Lee 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: April 1, 2003, to Bennie Cook, Worshipful Master of Belle Lodge No. 373 granting consent and permission for Belle Lodge No. 373 to sponsor a Table Lodge of Entered Apprentices and One of Instruction on Tuesday, April 22, 2003 at 6:30 PM. April 11,2003, to Joe Tichenor, Worshipful Master of Comfort Lodge No. 533 granting consent and permission to host a Fraternal Visit from the Indian Degree Team from Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 17, 2003 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. May 15, 2003, to Charles Prongue, Worshipful Master of Mizpah Mount Moriah Lodge No. 40 granting consent and permission to host a Fraternal Visit from the Indian Degree Team from Mount Moriah Lodge No. 77 at Anderson, Indiana on June 5 and 6, 2003. It is proposed that Mizpah Mount Moriah Lodge No. 40 will confer one Master Mason Degree on a qualified candidate, using MISSOURI RITUAL, and the
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Indian Degree Team will confer the Degree of Master Mason on one of their qualified candidates using INDIANA RITUAL. June 16, 2003, to Glenn Shorey, Worshipful Master of Belton Lodge No. 450 granting consent and permission for Belton Lodge No. 450 to host a Fraternal Visit from the Indian Degree Team from Tulsa, Oklahoma on August 16, 2003 at Belton Lodge, Belton, Missouri, when the Indian Degree Team will confer the Degree of Master Mason on a proficient Fellow Craft of Belton Lodge using OKLAHOMA RITUAL. June 16, 2003, to Dennis Abernathy, Worshipful Master of Albert Pike Lodge No. 219 granting consent and permission for Albert Pike Lodge to sponsor a Table Lodge of Entered Apprentices and One of Instruction at Ararat Shrine, Kansas City, Missouri on Friday, June 27, 2003 at 6:00 PM. July 8, 2003, to David Patrick, Secretary of Charlie's Angels Degree Team granting consent and permission for Charlie's Angels Degree Team to make a Fraternal Visit to Sunflower Lodge no. 86, Keel Pit at Wichita, Kansas on Saturday, August 9, 2003, when Charlie's Angels Degree Team will confer the Master Mason Degree on a Fellow Craft of Sunflower Lode No. 86 using MISSOURI RITUAL. August 11, 2003, to Larry W. Winfrey, Jr., Worshipful Master of Laclede Lodge No. 83 granting permission for Laclede Lodge No. 83 to shorten the term of the present year's officers by a change in the Lodge By-Laws. M.W. Grand Master Jimmie D. Lee granted permission for the following lodges to host a Change-To-Advance Class: September 28,2002 - Independence Lodge No. 76, Independence, Missouri October 29,2002 - Central Crossing Lodge No. 674, Shell Knob, Missouri January 25, 2003 - East Gate Lodge No. 630, Kansas City, Missouri February 27, 2003 - Richland Lodge No. 385, Richland, Missouri March 22, 2003 - Webster Groves Lodge No. 84, St. Louis, Missouri April 19, 2003 - King Hill Lodge No. 376, St. Joseph, Missouri May 3, 2003 - Independence Lodge No. 76, Independence, Missouri May 10,2003 - Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422, Springfield, Missouri May 24, 2003 - Ashland Lodge No. 156, Ashland, Missouri May 31, 2003 - Pendleton Lodge No. 551, Bonne Terre, Missouri August 23, 2003 - Kansas City Lodge No. 220, Masonic Home, Kansas City, Missouri
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DISPENSATIONS September 24, 2002, to Stephen D. Walker, Worshipful Master ofAva Lodge No. 26, for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on Sunday, September 29, 2002. September 24, 2002, to Harry C. Geagan, Worshipful Master of Summit Lodge No. 263 for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Installation of Officers on Sunday, October 6, 2992 at 2:00 PM a the Summit Masonic Temple. September 24, 2002, to Jay Maddick, Worshipful Master of Lathrop Lodge No. 506 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Installation of Officers at Lathrop Antique Grounds on September 28, 2002. September 24, 2002, to Michael W. Crump, Worshipful Master of Craftsmen Lodge No. 717 for holding their regular Stated Communication of October 24, 2002 at the Masonic Home, East. September 27, 2002, to Willis D. Segraves, Worshipful Master of St. Marks Lodge No. 93 for conferring the Entered Apprentice Degree on James Brown, on whose Petition the Officers and Members voted favorably. The Degree is to be conferred in consideration of the physical condition of the candidate and under the personal direction ofthe Grand Lecturer, Regional Grand Lecturer or a Brother Master Mason specially designated by the Grand Lecturer. September 30, 2002, to Ronald A. Milburn, Worshipful Master of Fenton Lodge No. 28 for holding their regular Stated Communication at the Masonic Home, Eastern Unit on October 23, 2002. October 4,2002, to Kevan J. Evans, Worshipful Master of Nodaway Lodge No. 470 for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Installation of Officers on Sunday, October 6, 2002. October 7, 2002, to Richard R. Timmerman, Worshipful Master of Buckner Lodge No. 501 for holding an Open Installation of Officers on Sunday, October 27, 2002 at 2:00 PM. October 7, 2002, to Richard C. Callison, Jr., Worshipful Master ofKansas City Lodge No. 220 for opening their regular Stated Communication an hour earlier at 6:30 PM instead of 7:30 PM on October 14, 2002. October 8, 2002, to Kyle Palacios, Worshipful Master of GardenvilleCache Lodge No. 455 for holding a Special Communication on Saturday, October 12, 2002 at 8:00 AM for the purpose of the conferral of the First Degree on two Entered Apprentices. October 10,2002, to Denzil C. Roll, Worshipful Master of Jefferson Lodge No. 43 for holding an Open Installation of Officers on Sunday, October 10, 2002 at 2:00 PM. October 15,2002, to Michael Crump, Worshipful Master of Craftsmen Lodge No. 717 for holding a Special Communication on October 19,2002 at Woodside Lodge No. 387 for the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Master Mason Degree on James Albert Mitchell.
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October 17,2002, to James Alltop, Worshipful Master of Grandview Lodge No. 618 for holding a Special Communication on October 27, 2002 for the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers. October 24, 2002, to Eric S. Parsons, Worshipful Master of Kirkwood Lodge No. 484 for the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Degrees on James Hahn. 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, or a Brother Master Mason Specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer. November 5, 2002, to Richard Charles Callison, Jr., Worshipful Master of Kansas City Lodge No. 220 for holding their regular Stated Communication of November 11, 2002 at 6:30 PM instead of7:30 PM. November 5, 2002, to Benjamin Buss, Worshipful Master of St. John's Lodge No. 28 for holding a Special Communication for the Masonic Occasion of Installation of Officers on Sunday, November 17, 2002. November 18,2002, to Willis D. Segraves, Worshipful Master of St. Mark's Lodge No. 93 for conferring the Fellow Craft and Master Mason Degree on James Brown, on whose Petition the Officers and Members voted favorably. The Degrees are to be conferred in consideration of the physical condition of the candidate and under the personal direction of the Grand Lecturer, Regional Grand Lecturer or a Brother Master Mason specially designated by the Grand Lecturer. November 18,2002, to Cecil M. "Bob" Scrivner, Worshipful Master of Russellville Lodge No. 90 to change their regular meeting night of November 21,2002 to November 29,2002 for the purpose of conferring two Fellow Craft Degrees. November 18,2002, to Charles Prongue, Worshipful Master ofMizpah Mount Moriah Lodge No. 40 for holding a Special Communication on November 21, 2002 for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Master Mason Degree on a qualified candidate at Fenton Lodge No. 281. November 27, 2002, to Billy Lloyd Cooper, Worshipful Master of Washington Lodge No. 87 for holding their Stated Communication on the 3 rd Tuesday of December, as their regular communication date is on Christmas Eve. December 5, 2002, to Kenneth Wingrove, Worshipful Master of Bonhomme Lodge No. 45 for holding a joint lodge meeting with Valley Park Lodge No. 629 at Kirkwood Lodge No. 484 on December 17,2002. December 6, 2002, to Richard C. Callison, Jr., Worshipful Master of Kansas City Lodge No. 220 to hold a their regular Stated Communication on Monday, December 9, 2002 at 6:30PM instead of 7:30 PM. December 10,2002, to William F. Buchholz, Worshipful Master of St. Louis Missouri Lodge No.1 to hold a Special Communication on Thursday, December 12,2002 at Fenton Lodge No. 281 for the purpose of a conferral of the Second Degree. December 13, 2002, to William F. Buchholz, Worshipful Master of
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St. Louis Missouri Lodge No.1 to hold a Special Communication on Tuesday, December 17,2002 at Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 for the purpose of a conferral of the Second Degree. December 13,2002, to William F. Buchholz, Worshipful Master of St. Louis Missouri Lodge No.1 to hold a Special Communication on Thursday, December 19,2002 at Fenton Lodge No. 281 for the purpose of a conferral of the Third Degree. December 18,2002, to Jimmie Ray Mullikin, Worshipful Master of Richmond Lodge No. 57 to hold a Special Communication on Monday, January 20, 2003 for the purpose of conferring the First Degree. December 31, 2002, to Michael Crump, Worshipful Master of Craftsmen Lodge No. 717 for holding a Special Communication on Saturday, January 18,2003 with Woodside Lodge No. 387 at Craftsmen Lodge for the purpose of conferral of Degrees. January 6, 2003, to Mark O'Dell, Worshipful Master ofSolomon Lodge No. 281 to change their Stated Meeting time from 7:00 PM to 6:00 Pm on January 13,2003. January 9, 2003, to Kenneth Wisecarver, Worshipful Master of Woodside Lodge No. 387 for Woodside Lodge to meet at Craftsmen Lodge No. 717 on January 18, 2003 for the purpose of putting on Degree Work. January 9, 2003, to Eric S. Parsons, Worshipful Master of Kirkwood Lode No. 484 for holding their regular Stated Communication of Monday, January 27 at 7:30 PM at the Masonic Home at St. Louis, Missouri. January 9, 2003, to Michael A. McDurmont, Worshipful Master of Kirkwood Lodge No. 484 for holding the regular Stated Communication on Monday, January 27, 2003 at 7:30 PM at the Masonic Home at St. Louis, Missouri. January 9,2003, to Richard Charles Callison, Worshipful Master of Kansas City Lodge No. 220 for holding their regular Stated Communication of January 13,2003 at 6:30 PM instead of 7:30 PM. January 28, 2003, to David L. Leirer, Worshipful Master of AlgabilFreedom Lodge No. 636 to for holding a Stated Communication on Tuesday, February 18,2003 at the Masonic Home East at 7:30 PM. January 28, 2003, to John O. Howell, Worshipful Master of Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 for holding a Special Communication on Saturday, February 15,2003 for the purpose of conferring three First Degrees at he outdoor site of Rice Camp Grounds in Reeds Springs, Missouri, which place was dedicated for Masonic Use by M.W. Brother J. Edward Blinn in 1986. January 29, 2003 to Paul R. Smith, Worshipful Master of Olive Branch Lodge No. 576 for holding a Stated communication at Tuscan Lodge No. 360 at St. Louis, Missouri on March 11,2003. February 7, 2003, to Clyde Puett, Worshipful Master of King Hill Lodge No. 376 for conferring the Master Mason Degree on Glen Edwin Byous. The Degree is to be conferred in consideration of the physical
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condition ofthe candidate and under the personal direction ofthe Grand Lecturer, District Deputy Grand Lecturer or a Brother Master Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer. February 12,2003, to Minor R. J. Garrett, Worshipful Master of Independence Lodge No. 76 for changing the location of the "Chance-toAdvance" event on Saturday, May 3, 2003 from Independence Lodge No. 76 to the Masonic Home West. February 20, 2003, to Michael Crump, Worshipful Master of Craftsmen Lodge No. 717 for holding a Special Communication on February 26,2003 at Pomegranate-Pyramid Lodge No. 95 for the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Fellow Craft Degree on Barry Cagle. February 24, 2003, to William F. Buchholtz, Worshipful Master of St. Louis Missouri Lodge No.1 for holding a Special Communication for the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Entered Apprentice Degree on Frank Russell Briggs at Beacon Lode No.3 at Hazelwood, Missouri on February 27, 2003 at 7:30 PM. February 27, 2003, to William B. Stephenson, Jr., Worshipful Master of Tuscan Lodge No. 360 for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of conferring the Entered Apprentice Degree on one or more candidates on Saturday, March 1,2003. February 28, 2003, to William Buchholtz, Worshipful Master of St. Louis Missouri Lodge No.1 for holding a Special Communication for the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Degrees on Edwin Petra. 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, or a Brother Master Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer. March 4, 2003, to Jimmie R. Mullikin, Worshipful Master of Richmond Lodge No. 57 for holding a Special Communication on Saturday, March 8, 2003 for the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Fellow Craft Degree on Clay Thompson. March 17, 2003, to John T. Vollman, III, Worshipful Master of Naphtali Lodge No. 25 for holding a Special Communication for the Masonic Occasion of conferring two Fellow Craft Degrees on Monday, March 31, 2003 at 7:00 PM. March 17, 2003, to John T. Vollman, III, Worshipful Master of Naphtali Lodge No. 25 for holding their regular Stated Communication one-half hour early - 7:00 PM instead of 7:30 PM on Thursday, April 17, 2003. March 18, 2003, to Douglas B. Harris, Worshipful Master of Corinthian Lodge No. 265 for holding a Special Communication at the Veterans Home in Warrensburg, Missouri on Saturday, March 29, 2003. March 18,2003, to Norman D. Wilcher, Worshipful Master of Knob Noster Lodge No. 245 for holding a Special Communication at the Veterans Home in Warrensburg, Missouri on Saturday, March 29,2003. March 24,2003, to John Pfeffer, II, Worshipful Master of Cold Spring
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Lodge No. 274 for holding a Special Communication at the Veteran's Home in Warrensburg, Missouri on Saturday, March 29, 2003. March 20, 2003, to Bennie L. Winnie, District Deputy Grand Master, Dist. 21 for conducting an appropriate Ceremony of Dedication at the Veteran's Home in Warrensburg, Missouri. Knob Noster Lodge No. 245 and Corinthian Lodge No. 265 are to hold a Special Communication at the Veteran's Home in Warrensburg on Saturday, March 29, 2003. April 3, 2003, to Richard E. Graff, Worshipful Master of Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 for holding their regular Stated Communication on Thursday, April 10, 2003 at 7:00 PM at the Masonic Home Western Unit. April 7,2003, to Gregory Dale West, Worshipful Master of Henderson Lodge No. 477 for holding their regular Stated Communication at Hazelwood Lodge No. 459 on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 instead of April 17,2003. April 7, 2003, to Donald Keith Beasley, Worshipful Master of Index Lodge No. 54 for conferring the Master Mason Degree on Daniel Fuller. 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, or a Brother Master Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer. April 7, 2003, to Robert W Spence, Worshipful Master of Summit Lodge No. 263 for holding their regular Stated Communication on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 at 7:30 PM at the Masonic Home West. April 10, 2003, to Richard Charles Callison, Worshipful Master of Kansas City Lodge No. 220 for holding their regular Stated Communication of April 14,2003 at 6:30 PM instead of 7:30 PM. April 10, 2003, to Lawrence L. Baker, Worshipful Master of Rolla Lodge No. 213 for conferring the Degrees on James O. Van Tillbaugh. 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, or a Brother Master Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer. April 22, 2003, to James A. Phillips, Worshipful Master of Richland Lodge No. 385 for holding a Special Communication on Saturday, May 10, 2003 for the purpose of holding an Outdoor Third Degree at the Shrine Club Camp Ground in Pulaski County, Buckhorn, Missouri, which place has previously been dedicated for Masonic Use. April 22, 2003, to Frank Chester, Worshipful Master of Heroine Rockhill Lodge No. 104 for holding a Special Communication on May 12,2003 at 7:00 PM at the Masonic Home, Western Unit in Kansas City, Missouri. April 22, 2003, to J. Eric Driskill, Worshipful Master of Bridgeton Lodge No. 80 for holding a Special Communication on Saturday, May 17, 2003 for the purpose of holding an Outdoor Third Degree at the property of Worshipful Brother Frank Scydick in Dittmer, Missouri,
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which place has been previously dedicated for Masonic Use. May 6,2003, to William S. Wickham, Jr.. , Worshipful Master of St. Mark's Lodge No. 93 for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Fellow Craft Degree on Shawn McLain on Friday, May 9, 2003 at 7:30 PM. May 14,2003, to Robert Given, Worshipful Master of Hebron Lodge No. 354 for conferring the Degrees on John Ferguson. 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, or a Brother Master Mason specially deputed by the Grand Lecturer. May 15,2003, to William Van Meter, Worshipful Master of Cecile Daylight Lodge No. 305 for holding their regular Stated Communication at the Masonic Home Western Unit on Wednesday, May 28,2003. May 27, 2003, to Richard Schulz, Worshipful Master of Hallsville Lodge No. 336 for holding a Special Communication on Wednesday, June 4, 2003 at 7:00 PM for the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Master Mason Degree on Brother Mike Teel at the Hallsville Community Center, which place has been previously dedicated for Masonic Use. May 28, 2003, to Richard L. Bayer, Worshipful Master of Webster Groves Lodge No. 84 for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring the Master Mason Degree on a candidate from St. Louis Lodge No.1 on Saturday, June 7,2003 at 4:00 PM. It is proposed that "Charlie's Angels" will confer the Master Mason Degree. May 29, 2003, to Michael Crump, Worshipful Master of Craftsmen Lodge No. 717 for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Installation of Officers on Sunday, June 8, 2003. June 6, 2003, to Jimmy T. Hollingshad, Worshipful Master of Four Mile Lodge No. 212 for holding a Special Communication on Saturday, June 7,2003 for the purpose of holding an Outdoor Third Degree at the property of Brother Pehlman's farm, 5 miles west of Malden, Missouri, which place has previously been dedicated for Masonic Use. June 6, 2003, to Mark O'Dell, Worshipful Master of Solomon Lodge No. 271 to allow Solomon Lodge to change their Stated meeting time from 7:00 PM to 6:00 PM on June 9, 2003. June 6, 2003, to Marvin Shull, Worshipful Master ofPlatte City Lodge No. 504 for holding their regular Stated Communications of June, August and September, 2003 in Compass Lodge No. 120 at Parkville, Missouri due to the hold weather, as Platte City Lodge does not have air conditioning. June 10,2003, to Richard Lowrey, District Deputy Grand Master, Dist. 45 for conducting an appropriate Ceremony of Dedication of the outdoor site located on the farm of Brother Kenneth Carter; at which site Jasper Lodge No. 298 will hold a Special Communication for the purpose of a Past Master's Dinner on June 14,2003.
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June 10,2003, to Donald L. Rives, Worshipful Master ofJasper Lodge No. 398 for holding a Special Communication on Saturday, June 14, 2003 at 2:00 PM for the purpose of holding a Past Master's Dinner at the property of Brother Kenneth Carter's Farm, which has been previously dedicated for Masonic Use. June 10,2003, to Rick Thompson, Worshipful Master of Strafford Lodge No. 608 for holding a Special Communication on Saturday, June 14,2003 for the purpose of the conferral of the Third Degree on a proficient Fellow Craft at the outdoor site of the Lewis Payne Farm, which place has been dedicated for Masonic Use. June 11,2003, to Minor R. J. Garrett, Worshipful Master of Independence Lodge No. 76 for holding a Special Communication on June 18, 2003 for the purpose of the conferral of the Third Degree on a proficient Fellow Craft at the outdoor site located at Crowder Quarry on E US 24 Hwy in Independence, Missouri; which place has been previously dedicated for Masonic Use. June 11,2003, to Hurschell Lain, Worshipful Master of Brookfield Lodge No. 86 for holding a Special Communication on June 27,2003 for the purpose 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 form, which place has been dedicated previously for Masonic Use. June 11, 2003, to Marvin Shull, Worshipful Master of Platte City Lodge No. 504 for holding their regular Stated Communication of July 14,2003 at the Masonic Home West, Kansas City, Missouri. June 11, 2003, to James Wibbenmeyer, Worshipful Master of Perryville Lodge No. 670 for holding a Special Communication on June 21, 2003 for the purpose of the conferral of eh Third Degree on a proficient Fellow Craft as the outdoor site of the John Plunkett Farm, which place has been dedicated for Masonic Use. June 16,2003, to Jimmie R. Mullikin, Worshipful Master of Richmond Lodge No. 57 for holding Stated and Special Communications at Ray Lodge No. 223 at Camden, Missouri until such time as their new Masonic Lodge is completed. June 26, 2003, to John T. Vollmann, III, Worshipful Master ofNaphtali Lodge No. 25 for holding a Special Communication for the Masonic Occasion of conferring several Entered Apprentice Degrees on Monday, June 30, 2003 at 7:00 PM. June 30, 2003, to Eugene Johnson, Worshipful Master of Craftsmen Lodge No. 717 for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of conferring two Fellow Craft Degrees on July 2, 2003 at Pomegrante-Pyramid Lodge No. 95 at 7:30 PM. July 11,2003, to Harley D. Long, Worshipful Master of Sheldon Lodge No. 371 for holding a Special Communication at Jerusalem Lodge No. 315 at Jerico Springs, Missouri on Monday, July 21, 2003 for the Masonic Occasion of conferring a Fellow Craft Degree.
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July 11, 2003, to Richard Charles Callison, Worshipful Master of Kansas City Lodge No.220 for holding their regular Stated Communication of July 14,2003 on Monday, July 21, 2003 at the Masonic Home West at 7:00 PM. July 17,2003, to Leo W. Ream, Worshipful Master ofWellston Lodge No. 613 for holding a Special Communication for the purpose of the Masonic Occasion of Open Installation of Officers on September 13, 2003 at 7:00 PM at the Beacon Masonic Temple at Hazelwood, Missouri. July 17, 2003, to John O. Howell, Worshipful Master of Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 for holding a Special Communication on Saturday, August 9, 2003 for the purpose of conferring the Second Degree on several candidates at the outdoor site of Rice Camp Grounds in Reeds Spring, Missouri, which place was previously dedicated for Masonic Use by M.W. Brother J. Edward Blinn in 1986. July 24, 2003, to Robert N. Young, District Deputy Grand Master, Dist. 40 for conducting an appropriate Ceremony of Dedication for the new Temple of Hornersville Lodge No. 215 at Hornersville, Missouri. August 1,2003, to Richard Charles Callison, Worshipful Master of Kansas City Lodge No. 220 for holding their regular Stated Communication of August 11,2003 at the Masonic Home West at 7:00 PM.
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. These meetings were held at the following locations: SITES Independence Lodge No. 76, Independence Grand Lodge Office, Columbia Fenton Lodge No. 281, Fenton Farmington Lodge No. 132, Farmington Rolla Lodge No. 213, Rolla Bloomfield Lodge No. 153, Bloomfield Masonic York Rite Temple, Springfield Monroe Lodge No. 64, Monroe City Kirksville Masonic Temple, Kirksville Scottish Rite Temple, St. Joseph
DATE June 04, 2003 June 07, 2003 June 09, 2003 June 10,2003 June 11,2003 June 17,2003 June 18, 2003 June 24, 2003 June 25, 2003 June 26, 2003
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St. Joseph Brookfield Ash Grove Hermann Lincoln Kansas City Summit Sparta Ancient Landmark Belle Richland Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple Gate of the Temple Kirkwood Zalma Zalma Zalma Pendleton Republic St. Francisville
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Pauldingville Lodge No. 11 Wentzville Lodge No. 46 Index Lodge No. 54 Warren Lodge No. 74 Brookfield Lodge No. 86 Ash Grove Lodge No. 100 Hermann Lodge No. 123 Potosi Lodge No. 131 Lincoln Lodge No. 138 Kansas City Lodge No. 220 Neosho Lodge No. 247 Grand River Lodge Lodge No. 276 Sparta Lodge No. 296 Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 356 Belle Lodge No. 373 Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 Pleasant Hope Lodge No. 467 Henderson Lodge No. 477 Dexter Lodge No. 532 Pendleton Lodge No. 551 St. Francisville Lodge No. 588
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ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2002路2003 LODGE NAME LODGE NO MASTER ST LOUIS 1 WILLIAM F BUCHHOLZ MERIDIAN 2 RONALDHAMM BEACON 3 JOHN BRUMLEY GEORGE WASHINGTON 9 JOHN FOX AGENCY 10 DENNIS BROWN PAULDINGVILLE 11 BILL GATEWOOD GERALD BUSH TYRO 12 RISING SUN 13 JACK A. WEIDMANN AVA 26 STEPHEN D. WALKER SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS 27 FLOYD WARD WINDSON 29 DAVID RICHARD GUEST HUNTSVILLE 30 JOSEPH MILLER MIZPAH MT MORIAH 40 CHARLES PRONGUE JEFFERSON 43 GREGORYL.DUCKETT BONHOMME 45 KENNETH D. WINGROVE WENTZVILLE 46 GLENN B. PARKER FULTON 48 GARY McCORMACK WESTON 53 RL.SCHIMMEL INDEX 54 DONALD BRASLEY RICHMOND 57 JIM MULLIKIN CENTRALIA 59 EDWARD TORREYSON NEW BLOOMFIELD 60 DANIEL E. HAYS MONROE 64 KENT E. CHEEK KENNETT 68 JASONN.KEY SAVANNAH 71 JOHN B. MILLER TONY V. McCOLLUM WARREN LODGE 74 SILEX 75 PHILLIP SUTTERFIELD INDEPENDENCE 76 MINOR R J. GARRETT LEBANON 77 WALTER SLOVENSKY BRIDGETON 80 ERIC DRISKELL LACLEDE 83 MICHAEL SUTER WEBSTER GROVES 84 RICHARD L. BAYER BROOKFIELD 86 HURSCHELL LAIN WASHINGTON 87 BILLY L COOPER STMARK'S 93 WILLIAM WICKHAM SAINT MARK'S 93 WILLIAM WICKHAM, JR POMEGRANATE-PYRAMID95 WARD KELLY ASH GROVE 100 GENE DORAN HEROINE ROCKHILL 104 JOHN R ARTERBURN KIRKSVILLE 105 JOHNW.REHM PLATTSBURG 113 ELBERTW. DIXON TWILIGHT 114 DAVID TAGUE DESOTO 119 LYLE BRYANT HERMANN 123 CLINTON COULTER POTOSI 131 JOHN RUPP LINCOLN 138 JAMES E. FENNER CASS 147 HOWARD VANMETER LEXINGTON 149 PAUL B. EASTRIDGE MILTON 151 DURWARD "RUSTY" KITTS LINN CREEK 152 ARTHUR HODEL ELVINS-IONIC 154 DONALD E. MAXSON JOACHIM 164 JAMES TRAVIS HARTFORD 171 RANDY SANDS TEXAS 177 MEREDITH WILLSON PRIDE OF THE WEST RICHARD PATTON 179 HANNIBAL 188 JEFF WARD
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TIM SARVER RONALD G. SKOPEC LARRY MAGGARD WILLIAM L D TAYLOR EMERY A. O'DELL HERSCHEL VERNON LARRY L. BAKER DENNIS ABERNATHY RICHARD CHARLES C ALLISON, JR. GARY FOOTE VERBLE L. JOHNSON KEITH W. BAKER JOHN PLANK PAUL TURNBULL JAMES BELL NORMAN WILCHER D KEITH DUREN MICHAEL KRUEGER PAUL RIEGEL LEROY CRONEY GERALD FELDMANN WAYNE JONES ROBERT W. SPENCE DOUGLAS B. HARRIS KYLE B. CHILCOAT MARK C. O'DELL JOHN PFEFFER HAROLD DAVIS RONALD A. MILBURN DEAN C. FOLIAS HENRY TAFFNER DALE R. ROLLER GARY JONES WILLAM BRYANT VANMETER RICHARD CAMPBELL DEAN FERGUSON RANDALL UPTON LLOWELLFOX KEN RUSSOW KENNETH HEATHMAN BERTON D. RUSSELL MJWOODS JACK D. BROWN PATRICKJ. STEWART WILLIAM LUTMAN WILLIAM STEPHENSON, JR RICKY WRIGHT JIM GOEBEL JIM GOEBEL ROBERT M BARRETT MELVIN SMITH BENNIE LEE COOK PAUL FRANTZEN BILL PUETT JAMES ARCHIE PHILLIPS ROBERT G. ROGERS PAUL S. FRANKLIN JOHN HOWELL
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GERALD W. DUERINGER DOUGLAS REECE RUSSELL E. MORRISON LARRY SCHULZE JOSEPH T. SPARKS RICHARD E GRAFF GLENN SHOREY GLENN SHOREY KNIAL D. KORG BRANDON CANTRELL MILBURN McCALL GREGORY VOLTAIRE ROSS, R.N. HARMON MOTHERSHEAD MARK STILLWELL GREGORY WEST HOMER FRISBEY CHARLES MORLAN ERIC S. PARSONS ALLEN THARP ANDREW CHISM RICHARD R. TIMMERMAN MARVIN SHULL GENE RETHEMEYER D.A.CALLAWAY NORMAN MORGAN BRIAN LYLE MAHLUM DONALD VANDEGRIFFE RUSSELL L. BUSBY BILL FREEMAN CHARLES MURRAY GARY W. SITZES KURTIS MOORE JIM HUNTSINGER PAUL SMITH LARRY TINNELL DON McGUIRT RICHARD POLLOCK DAVID DAVIS PJMCCLURE ROBERT GREER KENNETH EARL REDDING ELMER L. SANDS RODNEY NEWELL DONALD HILTON CHARLES F. SMITH JOHN BUNCH JACK MCCRADY HUGH E. SHUBERT FRANK LESINSKI, SR WILLIAM E SIDWELL HENRY McDANIEL DAVID LEIRER MARCGABY MANUEL BARELA RICHARD HUNT MICHAEL A. BURCH JAMES K WILLS GEORGE WARD
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TABLE ROCK SOUTHWEST HERITAGE LINCOLD COUNTY UNIVERSITY CRAFTSMEN
680 681 682 683 717
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JERALD HERRING TED W. BLANCHARD CLYDE GLENN IKE LETTERMAN MICHAEL CRUMP
GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI STATISTICS NET MEMBERSHIP JUNE 30, 2002
53,139
ADDITIONS: Affiliated by Transfer Affiliated as Multiple Members Initiated as EnteredApprentices Raised to Degree of Master Mason Reinstated after Suspension for Non-Payment of Dues Reinstated after Suspension-Third Restored after Susp. Or Expul. For Unmasonic Conduct
219 233 -1,156 1,257 575 4 0
TOTAL ADDITIONS
2,288
DEDUCTIONS: Suspended for Non-P ayment of Dues Dimitted Without Privileges
1,454
Dimitted to Complete Transfer of Membership Dimitted from Lodge of Original membership Withdrawl of Multiple Membership Deaths Suspended for Unmasonic Conduct Expelled for Unmasonic Conduct
58 208 19 47 1,575 1 4
TOTAL DEDUCTIONS
3,366
NET MEMBERSHIP JUNE 30, 2003 (Includes 1,848 Multiple Members) INFORMATIONAL STATISTICS ONLY Fifty Year Members Remissions Endowed Members (Living) Endowed Members (Deceased)
52,061
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON MILEAGE AND PER DIEM TO THE GRAND LODGE, AF. & A.M. OF MISSOURI BRETHREN:
Your Committee on Mileage and P er Diem reports amounts paid for attendance at this Grand Lodge, held in Springfield, Missouri-September 29 and 30,2003. GRAND LODGE OFFICERS PAST GR. OFFICERS AND 0 THER GR. OFFICERS DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS REGIONAL GRAND LECTURERS
$2,819.60 $2,351.60 $4,760.50 $4,152.40 $ 426.90
SUB TOTAL GRAND LODGE OFFICERS
$4,511.00
COMMITTEES: Appeals & Grievances Building Supervisory Board Credentials Jurisprudence Masonic Education Mileage & Per Diem Public Relations Ways and Means Chairman Other Standing Committees
$ $
SUB TOTAL OF COMMITTEES
$ 3,199.00
TOTAL OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS AND COMMI'ITEES
$17,710.00
Assistant Tilers Representatives of Charter Lodges Representatives of Lodges UD Dispensation
$ 546.10 $40,659.50 $ 0.00
GRAND TOTAL
$58,915.60
Fraternally Submitted: Jack R. Clark, Sr., Chairman George A. Jursch, Member Eric R. Peterson, Member Fred J. Morrow, Member Matthew Quesenberry, Member Donald C. Treece, Member
$ $ $ $ $ $ $
183.90 0.00 815.70 339.30 330.00 823.60 434.30 129.80 139.40
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REPORT OF THE BY-LAWS COMMITTEE To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: Through the tireless and manifold efforts and great dedication of our Past Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Daniel F. Cole and of Rt. Wor. Bro. Scott Gardner to the tasks, the By-Laws Committee has made ready for electronic distribution and computer access, the Constitution and By-Laws, its revisions and amendments. The Constitution and By-Laws will continue to be issued in hard copy in a three ring binder format. A database of current holders of the hard copy Constitution will be compiled, and these brethren contacted each year to receive revisions or a complete copy as revised, by their choice of hard copy (only pages revised), CD-ROM (complete copy) or from the Grand Lodge Website (complete copy). A charge for those choices other than use of the website is being formulated. The Committee again expresses its appreciation to the members of the Grand Lodge for the opportunity to be of service to them. Fraternally, Harry Gershenson, Jr., Chairman
REPORT OF THE MISSOURI MASONIC FOUNDATION FOR THE PREVENTION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE, INC. To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri: The Masonic Children's Foundation has had a busy year. The Board of Directors appointed Elizabeth Means, an elementary school counselor, as Executive Director of the Masonic Children's Foundation. Ms. Means is fully qualified in every way to be placed in this position of Executive Director. The Board also approved the appointment offour Regional Directors to assist Ms. Means in presenting our program in our schools. Ms. Means and the Regional Directors have worked hard to present our program across the state. Several workshops were held during the year, with several more scheduled in the near future. The Board is still looking into other ways to implement our program. We have a quality program to present to the schools of Missouri. Our goal is to increase the number of attendees at our workshops, and to increase the number of workshops across the state. Thanks, brethren, for supporting the Masonic Children's Foundation. We believe our programs will save young children from a life of illegal substance abuse and crime. Also, this will give the Masonic Fra-
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ternity great publicity, and will give the fraternity a favorable opinion among the citizens of the state, as well as elsewhere. Fraternally, Bruce R. Austin, President Marvin Davis, Vice President Rocky Weaver Larry Reynolds Ronald D. Miller, Grand Secretary
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE To the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Missouri:
Welcome to the 2003 Masonic Review ofGrand Lodge Proceedings as published and distributed by various Grand Lodges in the United States and elsewhere. This year's experience in making preparations to compile material for the review has been a bit different from past years. Approximately 15 to 20 ofthe Proceedings arrived at your reviewer's home in the form of CD Rom disks. Last year we received one Proceeding on a CD. A new era in distributing information from Grand Lodges has arrived. As a matter of information, most Proceedings were in Adobe Acrobat format. However, one Grand Lodge sent their Proceeding in Word format and a copy that was Apple compatible. We must admit it took a little while to acclimate to searching for interesting articles in this medium. We hope we were successful in putting together a Review that will entertain, inform and educate the reader. In this Review we will hear from six Grand Masters, five Grand Orators, and two Grand Historians. All have either interesting stories to tell, a philosophical viewpoint to present, or opinions on which programs are working well in their Grand Jurisdictions. As in years past, we hope our efforts benefit Freemasonry as a whole and the individual reader in particular. Most Worshipful Michael E. Jones, Grand Master of Masons in Nebraska, in his Grand Lodge address commented on the "Condition of the Craft". His observations are upbeat and overflowing with confidence in the future of Nebraska masonry. He concludes with an observation on "whether we are traveling". This is a short item but well worth the time taken in reading it. In the Master's Degree, we are asked: "From whence come you and whether are you traveling?" I appreciate the opportunity to address that question as it relates to the Craft in the Nebraska jurisdiction.
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We have arrived at this point in history having been blessed with dedicated Masons who, through the generations, have constructed a marvelous Masonic edifice of which we can be proud. The leaders who guided us were devoted and committed to furthering the causes and influence of Freemasonry. To those Past Grand Masters and Worshipful Masters, we will be continually indebted. It is exciting to report that many advances have been made. This year brought aggressive membership recruitment, new lodge activities and programs, and a greatly improved attitude within the Craft. I am most pleased with the turnaround of our attitudes. I see a great sense of pride, enthusiasm, and dedication. We are seeing a renewed swagger in our step. This attitudinal change is the necessary first step toward overall future progress. It is great to see so many smiling faces, not just while we are attending our respective Masonic meetings, but out in the public forum as well. This projects to members and non-members alike that it is fun to be a Mason. This is all crucial, as we are at an exact point in history when we have an opportunity to regain tremendous prominence and growth. A renewed sense ofvalues and depth ofpurpose is upon us - right this moment. This brings us to "whether are we traveling?" In looking at our Masonic edifice, I see a need for some simple tuck-pointing. We must employ a better use of the implements of Masonry, but more especially, the trowel. As we cement our members by giving them responsibilities, knowledge and leadership skills, cement the leaders of the Lodges by requiring the execution of their respective duties, and cement all the components of the Masonic Family through unity, we will see our edifice standing strong for generations to come. We have in our future leaders of the Grand Lodge men of vision and persistence - mandatory qualities for leading us. Give them your support and commitment, as it will result in many positive outcomes.
I have lifted from Most Worshipful Brother Paul N. Cross's 2002 address to the Grand Lodge ofMichigan a segment on Masonic Renewal. Although he is talking about a couple ofprograms being promoted in Michigan Lodges, his discussion is insightful and his observations cut to the heart of the matter of renewal. At one point in his discussion, he observes that "The only thing in life that never changes is the need for constant change". He points out that change, many times, does not come quickly and that successful change is the result of hard work on the part of every member. Good ideas do not implement themselves and Grand Lodges can't implement them. Positive results come from active participation by everyone involved. The brightest single star in Michigan's constellation is our continued work area of Masonic Renewal. We are, without a doubt, leaders in this effort. Our Past Grand Master Conley, in addition to chairing the
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Renewal Committee of Grand Lodge, chairs the Masonic Renewal Committee of North America. We should not only be proud of Most Worshipful Brother Bob's accomplishments in this arena, but pleased that we can call him our own, and have the benefit of his energy working for us. I often hear it said that the problem is not us. It is television, video games, or computers. Some ninety years ago, a Grand Master stated that the reason that members were not coming to Lodge was 'moving pictures' and these 'horseless carriages'. The examples change, but the excuse remains the same. The reality is that these other diversions appear to be more meaningful than Lodge, but let's look even closer. These diversions pale quickly, and the industries that drive them are constantly changing and updating to maintain interest in their product. Shouldn't we do the same? Mter all, we have the product that people are looking for through all generations, Fellowship. These other diversions, in my opinion, are simply ways of trying to find, either in the real world or in the virtual world, the product that we already have. Our packaging, however, is woefully out of date. Lodges that are involved in the Acacia+ Program are showing many signs of improvement. As with all things, it takes time to see results, but Time, Patience, and Perseverance do accomplish all things. But we must work at it constantly to see results. We cannot say we will do it, and then expect it to happen by itself. We cannot expect that 'Grand Lodge' will do the work; Grand Lodge can only provide the tools and the encouragement. But those who have put their shoulder to the wheel and made the effort have found that it works, and works well. Lodges that adhere to Acacia+ principles are seeing renewed interest, and increasing attendance as well as membership. Lodges which pay only lip service to Acacia, or who refuse to accept it at all, are dying, and dying quickly. Please take the time to educate your Lodge members on this vitally important issue, and make your Lodge a shining example of renewal in Masonry. The only thing in life that never changes is the need for constant change. The Beacon Project is an integral part of the Renewal process. In addition, it is our best Public Relations effort to date. This project was presented to the World Conference of Grand Masters shortly after the Grand Lodge Session last May, and was incredibly well received. It was noted that this is a project that all Grand Lodges can be part of, whether they are wealthy or poor, and regardless of the philosophy in their region. Europe tends to be introspective, and to emphasize personal development, North America emphasizes philanthropy, while South America is concerned with social issues. All of these differing philosophies needs are met with this program. Europeans see it as a means by which their membership can make individual contributions to the betterment of society, Americans see the potential for a wide-ranging benefit by the whole group, and
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Latin America sees an opportunity for Freemasonry to have a profound impact on the future of their society. As a result, Grand Lodges from throughout the World are asking for more information, and the Grand Lodge of New York now has a Beacon Project in place. They are particularly proud to be able to take part in this effort in their State, where the Governor who started the system of Public Education was also a Grand Master of Masons. The benefits of this program are enormous ...
Most Worshipful Brother Cross, later in his presentation, makes a recommendation regarding the need, in his opinion, for a more formalized process which would prepare Grand Officers for leadership roles. It is an interesting concept. Grand Masters often see things that they could not get done, and offer them as suggestions for future consideration. I would like to recommend for the consideration of the incoming Grand Master and his team that a means be found to better prepare qualified candidates for the role and responsibilities of a Grand Lodge Officer. Currently, there are no qualifications other than being a Past Master. The candidate for Grand Lodge office is not required to be familiar with Masonic Law, history, policy, procedure, finances, or any other aspect of Grand Lodge operations. In days gone by, candidates for Grand Lodge Office came from the ranks oflong serving members of various Grand Lodge Boards and Committees, with a firm knowledge of what was involved before he felt himself to be qualified. This is no longer always possible. I feel that a school of sorts, staffed by qualified brothers, should be passed satisfactorily before running for office, and this would help to ensure that your Grand Lodge officers have the necessary background to fulfill their obligations to you, the Craft. I will point out here that recommendations to the incoming Grand Master are simply that. Nothing said here can force the new Grand Master to adopt any recommendation of the outgoing Grand Master, and nothing should. I simply offer a suggestion. I would like to offer one other recommendation, not to the new Grand Master, but in general. We often joke that the Password of a Past Master or Past Grand Master is "We didn't do it that way in my year". I think that should be changed, effective immediately, to "How can I help you achieve your goal".
Grand Master Theodore Corsones, Grand Master in Vermont, made the following presentation at the 2002 Grand Master's banquet in Maine. MWB Corsones starts his presentation with a little humor and then gets serious with his observations. I think you will enjoy both the humor and the serious sides of this presentation.
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It is, indeed, an honor as well as a pleasure for me to come over to Maine to be with you this evening. I became Grand Master ofVermont about eleven months ago and there are a lot of people out there that had the impression that if you could become a Grand Master you'd be able to laud over everyone. I'm here to tell you that he that would be Master will be a servant unto all. If you ever want to get humility, become a Grand Master. And if you ever want to get a heck of a lot of humility, become a Grand Master as well as a Lawyer. That reminds me of a story, when this particular Mason went on vacation and he was walking down the street in Miami and he saw a sign in a window. It read, Masonic Parrot's Shop. He went in and asked, "What's this, Masonic Parrot Shop?" The owner said, we have these trained parrots that can recite the Masonic Ritual. He said, "Get out!" The owner said, Oh no, it's true, See that yellow one over there? That yellow one does the entire Entered Apprentice Degree plus the symbolism and the Charge. "Well, how much does that parrot cost?" Well, thirty thousand dollars. "That's a lot of money." But the owner said, you know, that's not too bad because you don't have to get a degree team together every time you want to do the entered apprentice degree. Then he saw a brown parrot and he asked how much that one sold for. The owner said sixty thousand dollars. "What does he do?" He does not only the Entered Apprentice Degree but he does the entire Fellow Craft Degree and the Middle Chamber lecture as well as the symbolism. So, sixty thousand may not be too bad. Then he saw a green one and he asked how much it was. The owner said ninety thousand dollars. "Wow," he said, "why so much?" Well, he said, he does all three degree including the Master Mason Degree and all the lectures. Does them all. Think of it, for ninety thousand dollars you'll never have to call the Brethren and beg them to come over to put on a degree. And then he spied a purple parrot and he said, "How much is that parrot?" and the owner said, that parrot is one hundred ninety thousand dollars. "What does that Parrott know?" asked the Mason. "Well, not a damn thing but all the other parrots call him, Most Worshipful Grand Master." And then there was another incident where this newly minted Grand Master with all his credentials, was driving down the highway, a little bit too fast and sure enough the blue lights and siren come on and he pulled over. And the officer said, "Well, Sir, you were going a little bit fast." And he said, "Yes, I was," and he said, "You know, I'm the Grand Master of Maine." And the officer said, "Oh you are? Well, even if you're the Grand Master of Maine, I need you to slow down a little bit," and he let him off. Now the Grand Master of Maine began to get his confidence up a little bit. So he got back in his car and he started driving a little bit faster. And soon a few miles went by and sure enough, the sirens and
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blue lights came on and another officer stops him. And the Grand Master said, "Well I truly am sorry but I am a very important person, I'm the Grand Master of Masons in Maine." The officer let him off. Now, boy with all this confidence, petal to the medal. Down he goes on the highway and not more than another two minutes, a third Police Officer stops him and the officer says, "Well, Sir, I understand you've met two of my Brothers, from them you had a break, but this is binding, I am Jubalum!!" He got a ticket. I want to tell you that as we get along toward our senior years, there are certain items that are important. There was this eightyyear-old widower. He had been happily married for many, many years and then he came home one night and was talking to his friend and he said, "I'm thinking about getting married." And his friend said, "Why in the world would you want to get married? You've had a wonderful life. You had a beautiful marriage." "Nope, I've made up my mind. I'm going to get married." "Well," the friend asked, "Is she young?" "No, she's a bit older than I am." "Well, is she pretty?" "Well, I think you could best describe her as plain." "Well, is she intelligent?" "Not really." "Is she rich?" "No, she's on welfare." "What in the world is going on here? Why do you want to marry her?" "Well, I tell you, she can still see well enough at night to drive." As we travel through life, we all feel a little tug, a little pull on our arm or in our hearts. There is a quiet voice that speaks to all of us to be willing to help those in need. Freemasons have always listened to that voice. I think that's what has made Freemasonry the eminent fraternal organization that it is today. There are few other people that we recognize that have reached that eminence and I think it is worth mentioning others who also feel as we do about our calling. For instance, why does Mother Theresa spend her entire life serving the poorest of the poor? Why did she answer the call? I suspect that she knew that more than anything else in the world, it was the right thing to do. We now have been living since the Bible, especially since the New Testament came out, for some two thousand years, but there is no saying that better exemplifies what we're all about than that that was said by St. Paul some two thousand years ago when he wrote: "Now abideth Faith, Hope, and Charity, these three, but the greatest of these is Charity." Helen Hayes, some of you that may be my contemporaries, may remember Helen Hayes, she stated that, what is important is that one is capable of love. It is perhaps the oldest drink we are permitted in eternity. We Masons who are here this evening have all the expectations of our Lord as related to us by the Apostle John, "Feed my sheep." Very plain and very precise. Victor Franco said, "Everything can be taken from man but the last of the human freedoms to choose one's attitude that any given set of circumstances that is to choose one's own way that is to chose for ourselves." With the Ladies here, I am reminded that if the first woman God ever
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made was strong enough to turn this world upside down alone, then we together ought to be able to turn it right side up again. I believe that each of you is a living testament to the Philosophy ofAlbert Schweitzer, who informed us that the only ones who can be really happy are those that have sought and found how to serve. These are the truisms that others exemplify, which truly are in keeping with the truisms of Freemasonry. Here in America, and I say this in deference to our Canadian guests this evening because they have the same principles that we do but I am alluding to the founding fathers of this countryr. You know, is it any accident or chance that some of the historic language of our Declaration of Independence, our Articles of Confederation, our Constitution, has such meaning and are parallel with the wording that we find in our own ritual and monitors? I suggest to you that you think about some of these heroes, these founding fathers who were basicall:y, by and large, Masons. And when they found these truly eloquent words, oh my glory, they had come across them before in their degree work and in their lectures. For instance, in the Declaration ofIndependence, we find the words, equal stations to which the laws of nature and in nature's God entitled them. In Masonr:y, we say grant unto each man his just due without regard to his distinction or station in life. In our Constitution, we hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal. In our lives, we meet upon the level, pass by the plumb, and part by the square. I submit to you that it is not a coincidence that these meanings find themselves to our bedrock Constitution. Oliver Wendell Holmes tells us: "The greatest thing in this world is not so much where we are but in which direction we are moving because moving we are. Nothing is static." We understand that change is a word that brings a degree of terror or at least apprehension to many of us. So we really know that change has always been with us and always will be. There is a maxim that says that if we do not change we are indeed going backwards. I submit to you, there is no need to be alarmed by change. You see our principles are indelible. In Vermont, we codify our tenants and we put it in there the same language every other Grand Lodge has in different senses talking about being charitable, benevolent and educational. Its principles have not changed. The important thing to remember that we, in Freemasonry know, is that change is inevitable but what we mean by change is the following: Our principles never, our determination for greatness for this Fraternity, always. Now, what do we do so that we can be better known within our particular communities? You know, Masonry is not a secret society. I dare say that each of you or many of you wear lapel pins with a Masonic emblem on it on your suit when you go out. I submit to you that many towns have signs on the highway indicating when the Masonic Lodge meets that week. I submit to you that we have open houses at our lodges where we invite the public in. It may
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involve your Fire Department; maybe a blood drawing takes place there. We are not a secret society. In Vermont, we do many things and I'll give you some examples that you, I'm sure, could try in your own Grand Lodges. One way to reach your community is when you do what is called an Awards Banquet. We try to honor all other community charities that believe in the principle that it is better to give than to receive and we bring in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Alzheimer's, Red Cross and other religious societies that are aiding other people as their mission in life. Masonry by reaching out is reinvigorating itself. We also, in Vermont, and maybe some of you do and some of you don't but I'm going to mention it because I find it very helpful. We have a membership Committee that is mandated. Each lodge must have a membership committee. That membership committee is composed of three Individuals appointed by the Master of the lodge one of whom must be a Past Master. That committee must meet every month and determine what individuals in the community would be qualified to take the degrees of Freemasonry. When they prepare their list, they find out who knows the individual and whoever is selected approaches that individual and discuss the subject of freemasonry with him. And if that individual professes an interest in Freemasonry then the next step is taken. Let me give you a few examples. This is something that I have done. During this past year, I've had an opportunity with my oldest son, who is also a Lawyer, keeps me on the telephone talking freemasonry all the time. So he had a deposition to take with a Physician and he looked over at me and he said, "Dad, I'm pretty busy and your not doing very much are you?" I said, well, I thought my job was important but...." He said, "Well, I've got this deposition to take with this Physician this afternoon and I've got other things to do." So I said, "I'll be glad to do it." So I did take the deposition of this Physician. And when it was over, I asked the Doctor, "Doctor, do you have a few minutes so I can chat with you?" You know what I talked about. I talked about Freemasonry in a general way. And he said, "You know, that interests me." Well, as you know, I left him a petition and he had it completed and back on my desk within a day or so. I also went to a softball game when my nine year old granddaughter was playing softball and I smiled and clapped and told her how wonderful it was, but I did have some free time on my hands during that game. And a gentleman next to me was a Legislator from my District, to the House of Representatives in Vermont. So, don't you know, I started talking Freemasonry to him. And he said, "You know that's very interesting, I've heard about Masons and the good work that they do." Don't you know, I sent him an application and, don't you know, he filled it out and he also is a Freemason. I had some trouble with my laptop computer and the gentleman came in to repair the laptop computer and he arrived at about 4:30 or
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4:45 and it didn't take very long so by the time he finished, just the two of us were left in the office. Guess what we talked about? We talked about Freemasonry. He said, "You know if I ever join any organization, I'd like to join Freemasonry" and he told me about his youngster when he was only ten years old and he was riding his bicycle and he was hit by a car and was seriously injured and treated at the Shiners Hospital, which is a Masonic organization, and he said, "I can never thank the Masons enough for what they've done for the life my son." I left him a petition. He filled it out. These are just examples that I leave with you because each of us has a passion for this fraternity of ours and we should have a compassion for it. But some times we get reticent. We get reticent because we don't think we should discuss Freemasonry. There's nothing taboo about discussing Freemasonry. In some jurisdictions you can't ask a person, "Would you like to join?" But there's no prohibition that I ever heard about discussing Freemasonry. It's discussed on radio, on television; it is discussed in many, many places. I found another tool in Vermont that's useful. A number of our lodges are, to state it charitably, rather morbid and when we find that out and look into it, they're just recycling their officers and they're recycling, recycling and recycling. I've been to so many lodges that when it comes to the annual meeting and they say, "Who's running for office this year, who are we going to put in the chairs?" "I don't know. How about him, will he take it?" Is that leadership? Is that anyway to operate a lodge in our fraternity? Well what we did Vermont, we have mandated part of the Vermont code. There shall be a nominating committee in every lodge. The Master, as soon as he is obligated and installed must appoint a nominating committee. That nominating committee must meet at least at the beginning and they must collectively look over the roster of the members of the lodge and they must determine the individuals that evidence leadership, integrity, virtue, and dedication. And when they find these individuals they sit down with them in advance of the annual meeting and they arrange a slate of officers for that lodge. This does not preclude any Brother offering himself or any member running for office and as a consequence, I tell you, our officers have a higher standard than they did before this tradition went into the lodge. I came a cross a saying from Oliver Wendell Holmes. He stated, "The greatest thing in this world is not so much where we are but in what direction we are moving." You know, another way we can say colloquially, and probably we do here in New England, can say a little more colloquially, "If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there." Or, "If you aim for nothing, that's what you'll likely get." You know Masons are making a difference, every day of the year, here we have our pet charities in the Grand Lodge and the subordinate lodges in Vermont and have a marvelous program called the CARE program, an acronym for Comprehensive Assessment and Recover Ef-
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fort. It's a drug program, an emotional disturbed program, and it has reeducated the Teachers of the Elementary Schools, High Schools to a seminar in a room like this in the Holiday Inn and we bring Professional Teachers and we have the Teacher tell and prove and show the Educators of Vermont how to detect symptoms of children that are at risk because of alcohol, because of drugs, or because of abuse. That program is a heralded program and received an Award from the Governor of our State. In the Scottish Rite, in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, they have Learning Centers for Dyslexic Children, a marvelous program that is helping the children that suffer from dyslexia. This program of the Scottish Rite is helping many children, as well as the York Rite with its Eye Foundation. They also have a program whereby they send a Clergy person each year to the Holy Land to be close to the birthplace of their religion. Also, the Shriners have their many Hospitals. You know with all of the Masons and all of these endeavors, you and I, the Masons, are spending over 1.8 Million Dollars a Day, 365 days a year, taking care of people in need. That's what masonry is really all about. Winston Churchill, who had an English Father and an American Mother, left us with many legacies. He even had the foresight to lead us beyond which is appropriate to the cherished vestibules of Freemasonry. He said, "We make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give." The role of leadership is to find the future, to recognize the future and to secure the future. Masonic literature speaks volumes about the past but says little about its future. My Brethren and ladies, young people of this North American Continent want to know about the future. They want to know about our vision and the programs we have in place to implement the vision. They want to know what we are doing for our fellow man, for our communities, for our Country. They want to judge whether we are relevant in today's society. As soon as we can ensure the young people that our vision addresses the proper concern, they will join our ranks and labor with us to ensure the success of our vision. In Matthew, Chapter IX, verses 37, 38, we learn, the harvest is plentiful but the labors are few. Pray therefore to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into the harvest to help us ... and I frequently hear the laments of many of our Lodge Secretaries, which I'll sort of paraphrase for you. "If any of the sleeping members would wake up, and all the lukewarm members would fire up, and all the disgruntled members would sweeten up, and all the estranged Brothers would make up and those and their leaders would pay up, what a great lodge you would have." I leave you with the "ifmy wife was here she'd be pulling on me right now." I leave you with these closing thoughts, When I come to the end of the road I should like to look back and see that I have done my very best with the trust that was placed in me. I should like to know that I have never by action, words, or deeds, betrayed a given confi-
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dence or have forsaken a friend in need. I should like consolation when I traveled the very last mile that I have meant something to someone and caused those in sorrow to smile. I know that I should be happy ifin the heart ofjust one I can have a little memory of something good that I have done. Thank you.
Most Worshipful Brother Stu MacLachlan, Grand Master ofMasons in Saskatchewan in his 2002 acceptance speech, chose as his theme "Lets Communicate - Communicate to Create". His remarks are both stimulating and insightful. You will find it profitable to review his remarks. My theme is: "Let's Communicate - Communicate to Create" - Create an awareness and interest in our Fraternity. Communication has often been referred to as the lifeblood of an organization. Without Communication, an organization ceases to function. People become frustrated. There is misunderstanding, lack of trust and lack of support. How we communicate is very important. A warm smile or a friendly 'Good Morning' often sets the stage for the ensuing day, meeting, etc. As members of the Masonic Family, we communicate in various ways. The Jewellery we wear, the decals on our vehicles, and through various means of correspondence' These signs of external communication tell the world that we belong to the Masonic Family. These means of communicating must continue. All Masonic Family members are encouraged to enthusiastically tell your friends of our philanthropies. Tell them how Masonry has effected your life, tell about our scholarships and bursaries, our Masonic Youth Leadership Camp, etc. Communicate your message in a positive and comprehensive manner. In other words, "Fly Our Flag." Our candle has been flickering under the bushel basket for too long - let's remove that basket and let our flame burn brightly. In 1992, just ten short years ago, there were 124 lodges with a total membership of 7,428. Today, there are 73 lodges and 4,649 members, a total loss of 2,779, or a yearly average loss of nearly 280 members. As retention and restoration of members is very critical to our membership program, each lodge is being requested to review their 10-year Suspended/Demitted lists and attempt to restore at least 1% of these members during the next Masonic Year. In this vein, I also challenge all Masons of this Jurisdiction to obtain one new member during the next 12 months. Youth is our Philanthropy. Our youth organizations, namely the International Order of Job's Daughters and the Order of DeMolay, desperately need our help both financially and physically. We must support them for our future survival. It is the responsibility of every member of our Masonic Family to do so. Their future is in our hands so let's all do our part to ensure their and our existence continues to
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grow. I make you two challenges. First, each of you to attend a Bethel meeting this year, and second, each of you to find at least one eligible young lady or young man that can be introduced to the International Order of Job's Daughters or the Order of DeMolay. Our scholarship programs, available to our youth, are very satisfactory and benefit many young people who struggle financially to gain further education. I look forward to the improvements slated to occur in this program. Freemasonry developed with a plan, a plan that has undergone many changes over the centuries. I do not advocate change for change sake, however, progress only comes from taking action, which means making changes. The principles of Freemasonry are steadfast and must not change but, by implementing contemporary approaches, our ability will be enhanced to become more prominent, more efficient, more realistic, more enthusiastic, and a more energetic fraternity. If some of these actions require funds, a plan must be developed to secure proper financing. If our fraternity is worth anything to us, each of us must contribute to support its objectives. To paraphrase J. F. Kennedy's famous line: "Ask not what Freemasonry can do for you - Ask what you can do for Freemasonry." Prominence in our communities will attract many good men and increase our membership, which we are not doing now. As previous Grand Masters have said that "Positive Results requires Positive Action; Together Everyone Achieves More; and Shine, Don't Whine for Masonry, I say, "Lets Communicate - Communicate to Create". Create an understanding of the Masonic Way. Remember, Communication begins in our homes and within our Masonic Family. If we can't tell or show our family members about Masonry, how do we expect to tell a stranger? Each branch of our Masonic Family has a beautiful story. Study these stories and remember through communication each of us will understand what is being said by our fellow members so each of us can become a super salesperson for our great philanthropies. In this vein, I have invited the senior executive officers of each branch of our Masonic Family to attend a Masonic Family meeting on July 9th, 2002 to discuss common problems. I look forward to working with all members of our Masonic Family in the holding of Public Information Sessions. I believe that in order for our fraternity to successfully meet the challenge of the future, it is important for the general public to know what Masons do and what they stand for. Take time to show Brotherly Love and Relief by offering to stay with a seriously ill person for an hour or two or do similar acts. This gives the caregiver freedom to enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee, or attend to other business matters. May each member of this Masonic jurisdiction be successful when communicating these particulars to the general public. To assist a committee under the chairmanship of R.W. Bro. D. Driver has been struck to develop a mission statement for our jurisdiction.
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The Board of General Purposes is comprised of several members who make up the various committees. The mandates of these committees are contained in our Constitution. As the chairmen of the committees have been named, I look forward to your interesting reports at the next Board of General Purpose meeting. In closing, I say: "Grant me the courage to face difficulties, constancy to fulfill responsibilities, and the grace to accept those who misunderstand me. Should I err, may I have your indulgence, and when I am right, your support? By always walking in the light, the shadow of life will fall graciously behind." I will do my best to meet the responsibilities of the office of Grand Master. Again, "Thank You" for the trust and confidence you have placed in me. May the Most High prosper our united endeavors.
Most Worshipful Brother Roger S. VanGorden, Grand Master of Masons in Indiana, in his address discussed a number oftopics. One topic, which he titled "The French Connection ", he discusses Freemasonry in France. His comments are the best description of the situation I have seen. In a few briefparagraphs you will have a good grasp ofwhat this event is all about. Along with the "French Connection" discussion, I have lifted a second topic from his address. He titled this topic "Try Freemasonry". It is a brief discussion ofhis theory that we have forgotten how to teach Freemasonry. He goes on to suggest four remedies! His discussion is most interesting. I think you will profit by reading what he has to say. The French Connection At this time, I wish to change directions for a moment. Many of you may be aware of a series of events that have taken place in our Masonic world recently regarding Grand Lodges in France. Freemasonry in France is not a subject for the novice Masonic student. French Freemasonry is very complex. There are numerous Grand Lodges in France but there are three of what we could call major Grand Lodges. The largest is the Grand Orient of France. We consider the Grand Orient of France irregular because they do not require a belief in a Supreme Being and tend to be involved in partisan politics. Often it is said that this Grand Orient of France is atheistic. This is not necessarily true. The doctrine of the Grand Orient is that the human conscience is paramount; therefore, they do not limit membership to any of what we might call a system of spiritual beliefs. They have members of many faiths as well as agnostics and atheists. The second largest Grand Lodge is the Grand Lodge of France that we recognized until the early 1960's. This Grand Lodge appears to be regular. There are possibly two exceptions that could cause some to re-
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gard this Grand Lodge as irregular. One is that this Grand Lodge does not have a prohibition on intervisitation with Lodges not recognized. Second is that this Grand Lodge has entered into a loose confederation with several irregular Grand Lodges that exist in Europe. The confederation is titled the United Grand Lodges of Europe. My understanding is that this confederation is not a working Grand Lodge per se, but is based on a model similar to our Conference of Grand Masters. The third Grand Lodge mentioned is the National Grand Lodge of France. As mentioned in the early 1960's, our Grand Lodge withdrew recognition of the Grand Lodge of France and awarded recognition to the National Grand Lodge of France whom we still recognize to this day. In the code of the National Grand Lodge of France, it is stated that intervisitation with Grand Lodges not recognized is prohibited. However, in discussion with several Brothers, including members of Lodges under charter with the National Grand Lodge of France, I find that this rule is often ignored. These three Grand Lodges do not officially recognize each other; however, they have signed various agreements among themselves regarding sharing names of expelled and rejected members as well as acknowledging the existence of each obedience. The relationship between the national Grand Lodge of France and the Grand Lodge of France has at times been hostile. In April of 2001, the Grand Lodge of Minnesota extended recognition to the Grand Lodge of France while maintaining relations with the National Grand Lodge of France. This past April, the Grand Lodge ofMinnesota reaffirmed their recognition ofthe Grand Lodge of France. Within a matter of days, the National Grand Lodge of France suspended relations with the Grand Lodge of Minnesota Since the middle ofApril, the Grand Lodges of Michigan, New York, Maine and Kentucky have followed the National Grand Lodge of France in suspending relations with Minnesota. It is my belief that there will be at least two or three additional Grand Lodges suspending relations with Minnesota within the next month. In my opinion, the facts surrounding the issue ofregularity ofthe Grand Lodge of France is not yet complete. Second, there is a great deal of misunderstanding ofFreemasonry in France as some have confused the Grand Lodge ofFrance with the Grand Orient. Third, recognition is a very tangled web. There are Grand Lodges in which we are in amity that may not fully adhere to our list ofprotocols outlined in our General Regulations. Fourth, Freemasonry has variations from culture to culture. Many of the protocols we adhere to are North American Masonic inventions. Freemasonry is changing and I am not limiting this to things such as one-day classes and solicitation. The concepts of recognition are evolving. The Internet will change several of the long held Grand Lodge protocols. The instant available information and ease of making acquaintances via the Internet may change several aspects of what we believe to be regular.
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As I said, many of the protocols we espouse are North American inven-
tions. Grand Lodges in this country need to understand this. I am fearful that this schism that has erupted could cause Grand Lodges in this country to loose sight ofthe importance ofwhat happened in Ohio a month ago. Ohio proved that good men are interested in this F ratemity. Therefore, I believe that we must concentrate on our work at hand. Further, I do not wish to see us turn our backs on Brothers that we have held in esteem for 150 years. As the Reverend and Most Worshipful Brother Terry Tilson, Grand Master of Minnesota reminded the Grand Lodge Officers on Monday evening, the second oldest Lodge in Minnesota began work as a Lodge under dispensation from this Grand Lodge, and the Master of that Lodge became the second Grand Master of Masons in Minnesota. If our Brothers in Minnesota are in error, that error will be evident in time. We know that they will correct any mistake. However, at this time I am not confident that they have erred. The Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Indiana is sovereign and independent. Therefore, it is not my intent to suspend relations with our Brothers in Minnesota because of a forty-year-old debate between two Grand Lodges, both of which may be regular and both of which are several thousands of miles away. TRY FREEMASONRY Previously I discussed the creation of a new web site called TryFreemasonry.org. A few years ago at a Founders' Day Conference, our now Deputy Grand Master James L. Chesney related to those attending a story often told by the late Brother Wayne Guthrie. Wayne Guthrie was a long-time Grand Steward and Tyler of this Grand Lodge and was a noted newspaperman here in Indianapolis. Brother Guthrie told the story of another newspaperman, Horace Greeley. You may remember Horace Greeley from your high school history classes. The quote, "Go west, young man, go west, and grow with the country," is attributed to Greeley. It seems that one day a lady wrote Greeley a letter complaining about attendance at her small rural church. The lady wrote, "Mr. Greeley, we have tried everything. We have tried ice cream socials, we have tried picnics, we have tried dances, but nothing seems to work to increase our attendance. Mr. Greeley is there something that you could recommend for our little church to try?" Greeley wrote back a simple two-word reply, "Try religion. Brother Guthrie's advice to us was to adapt that concept and try Freemasonry. Lisa, the girls, my sister, my brother-in-law and I are active at the Edinburgh United Methodist Church. About six years ago the congregation took a good look around. There were approximately 40 adults and half-a-dozen small children to high schoolers attending. Today we have an average Sunday attendance of80 to 100 with close to two dozen children and nearly a dozen high schoolers attending. As a matter of fact, we currently have a part-time youth minister.
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How did we do it? Did we replace the old hymnals with modern sheet music or PowerPoint images? Did we sell the old organ and replace it with electric guitars and drum sets? Did we get rid of the old pews and put in a Starbucks? No, we tried Christianity. We put the teachings of Christ into practice as best we humanly could. Reflecting on that then I truly believe that we as a Fraternity need to try Freemasonry. In order to accomplish this we have four requests of the Masters of our Lodges. These are merely requests. If you as Master choose not to do any of these suggestions, then that is fine. I would ask you to at least try one of the four. These four requests center on several areas that I feel we have forgotten. The first area is that we have forgotten to teach Freemasonry. Sure we teach reciting ritual. Well, actually, sometimes I wonder if we are forgetting that as well. But we have forgotten what real Masonic education is. So to remedy that: FIRST: APPOINT TWO BROTHERS TO SERVE THE LODGE I ask that you appoint a Brother to serve your Lodge as a Lecturer. The duties ascribed to this Brother would be to assist the officers in learning the ritual and act as prompter. Further to assist in the Masonic education of the Craft. I ask that you appoint a Brother to serve your Lodge as a Marshal. The duties ascribed to this Brother would be to teach and promote Masonic etiquette and see that the Brothers are made to feel welcome . Further, this Brother is to also assist in the Masonic education ofthe Craft. I believe that we have forgotten how to talk to our families and friends about Freemasonry. We are so out of practice that I am not sure we even know what at times to say. So to remedy that: SECOND: GIVE EACH NEW MASTER MASON TWO PETITIONS Mter you have raised a Brother to the sublime degree of Master Mason and all of the lectures, charges and presentations are complete. Call up the Lodge, leave the East and give that Brother two petitions. Tell him that ifhe believes that this Fraternity can change men's lives, if he believes that this Fraternity can improve his community, if he believes that this Fraternity can truly make a man a better husband, father, churchman and citizen, then he needs to improve the lives of two of his family members and friends. We are a Fraternity. Unfortunately, how many times have you heard the story of the Brother that came to Lodge and no one ever spoke to him. Possibly you know of a newly raised Brother that did not seem to find his place in the Lodge. So to remedy that: THIRD: SPREAD CEMENT Mter you have opened your Lodge for a meeting or degree, call the
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Lodge to ease and inform the Brothers that the Lodge is going to spread the cement of Brotherly love and friendship. Then direct all the Brothers to welcome each other to the meeting. You, as Master, should take care to see that you personally greet each Brother present and tell him how happy you are that he is at the meeting. Mter you are satisfied that every Brother present is pleased to be at your Lodge, then you can call the Lodge back to labor and begin your meeting. When we have failures, it appears that we wish to blame society. When we have successes, we wish to take the credit. But, even though we require a belief in a Supreme Being, there are times when I wonder if we are working to the glory of the Grand Architect of the Universe. So to remedy that: FOURTH: WHEN THE STRENGTH AND WISDOM OF MAN FAILS How often have we heard the words, "that when the strength and wisdom of man fails, there is an inexhaustible supply from above yielded to us through the power of prayer." I truly do believe that the God of Heaven answers prayer. Then perhaps it is time for us as men of God to call upon him for help and guidance. It is my request that you as Master never close your Lodge without having a prayer asking for God to increase your Lodge: - in Brotherly Love - in giving Relief - in the search for Truth - in the number of Masons Mind you that the last prayer is to increase your Lodge in the number of Masons. I did not say in the number of members. But if we can increase our ranks in the number of Brothers that practice in their lives the lessons taught in our Lodges, then I believe that the number of members will take care of itself. Further, if God grants our request and gives us opportunities to increase in Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth, then we will grow the number of Masons and by growing the number of Masons, we will grow the number of members. I truly believe that! ATTITUDE, NOT APTITUDE, GIVES ALTITUDE The late Buddy Faulkner, PG.M., often remarked that it is attitude, not aptitude that gives altitude. That it is what we believe, how we think of ourselves and what we do determines our lot in life, not how "smart" we are. If we are going to grow our Fraternity, if we are going to make an impact on the lives of our members, if we are going to change society, then we must believe we can do so and act on those beliefs. It is our attitude that will give us our altitude. In Proverbs, it is written, "Where there is no vision, the people perish." The future belongs to the dreamer. Today belongs to the one that can make that dream a reality.
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Most Worshipful William T. Beckett, Grand Master of Masons in New Mexico in 2002 commented on the "State of the Craft" and "Ritual" in his presentation to Grand Lodge. He is upbeat in his comments on the state of the craft during his year and, concerning ritual, he reinforces his opinion that ritual is an important and very worthwhile aspect ofFreemasonry. A quick read from which you would profit. STATE OF THE CRAFT As I ponder the events of the last year, and yes even the previous years, from the privilege of observing from the Grand East, I have found that Masonry as a whole in New Mexico is actually in pretty good shape. Even though we did have to consolidate two Lodges and those Brethren are still working to make Masonry stronger in our state. As communities prosper and wane, and the population shifts from one place to another we will find that these changes are necessary. One strong Lodge is able to accomplish much more than two weak and failing Lodges. And as the population shifts we will find new opportunities to create and to grow as the Brethren in and around Edgewood have done. These Brethren are to be congratulated for their efforts to create a new Lodge and by doing so, perhaps to help their chosen community grow and prosper. Although we did not confer as many Master Mason Degrees as we would have liked, the new Master Masons that I have met are eager to work in their Lodges and to let Masonry become a way of life for them. We only need to involve them in the activities of the Lodges and give them the opportunity to serve and become fruitful in their endeavors. RITUAL Often it seems that we have gone out of our way to shorten and make the Ritual practices of our beloved craft and becoming a Mason easier. In looking back this may not have been the proper attitude. In our effort to ease the way into Masonry we may have taken some of the excellence out of the craft. But, in many of our Lodges I have witnessed a resurgence of quality Ritual. Our Brethren have taken the ball and started running in the right direction and those Lodges are benefiting from their efforts. Ritual may not be what Masonry is about but the lessons taught there are not to be taken lightly. Masonic Ritual has been handed down from Mason to Mason, and the lessons taught were beautiful and necessary. When we forget that there are lessons taught and start to believe that it is only words, then we have lost the true meaning of Masonry. There are no short cuts in learning or teaching, and those lessons should be taken seriously. Mistakes have been and will be made, but these too are learning tools. Let us make the best of them and move forward in our Ritual and by so doing move forward in Masonic Love and Giving.
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Warren A. Williams, Grand Historian, made the following report to the 2002 Grand Lodge of Vermont. His topic is moon lodges. I enjoyed reading it and I think you will also. Though the night was made for loving, And the day returns too soon, Yet we'll go a-roving, By the light of the moon. -Lord Byron The Sun, the Moon and "Moon Lodges" The moon has had, and continues to have, a great influence on Masonry. The adoption of the moon in the Masonic system as a symbol is analogous to, but could hardly be derived from the employment of the same symbol in ancient religions. In Egypt, Osiris was the sun, and Isis the moon. In Syria, Adonis was the sun, and Ashtoroth the moon. The Greeks adored her as Diana, and Hecate. In the mysteries of Ceres, while the Hierophant or chief priest represented the Creator, and the torchbearers the sun, the officer nearest the altar represented the moon. In short, moon worship was as widely disseminated as sun worship. Masons retained her image in their Rites, because the Lodge is a representation of the universe, where, "as the sun rules the day, the moon governs the night;" as the one regulates the year, so does the other the months. As the former is the king of the starry hosts of heaven, so is the latter their queen; but both deriving their heat, and light, and power from Him, who, as the third and greatest light, the Master of heaven and earth, controls them both. In Deuteronomy and in the Book of Kings, the moon was regarded as a symbol of permanence. In the early traditions of Masonry, espoused by the ancient Grand Lodges both in Scotland and in Ireland, ritual reference is made to three lights of the Lodge: the Sun, the Moon and the Master. In the American ritual of Thomas Smith Webb, the Moon is given reference in the first degree of Masonry as one of the lesser lights. It is the jewel of the Junior Deacon, and found enclosed within the square and compasses on his rod. In the more practical sense of the implementation of "light" we observe that many lodges incorporated the use of the moon in their scheduling of lodge meetings. During the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in rural Vermont, it was only with much hardship that a Mason might journey to his lodge or return from it because of the depth of the night shadows reduced visibility and rendered horse and buggy travel most hazardous. The bright shining light beaming downward from a full moon would provide welcome illumination for night travel, and there was good reason for it!
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Authors discuss certain states publishing almanacs in the mid1800's indicating full moon dates. They claimed that weather conditions were often more favorable at those times. And farmers already knew this. By the mid 19th century, there were an excess of three thousand such "moon lodges" in America. Vermont was one of the greatest number. In 1817, 26 of 40 lodges were meeting on moon related dates. Now there remain only a handful to claim this historical honor. In 1997, out of the then 89 Lodges, only 8 set meetings by the phase of the moon. Here are the remaining lodges by organization dates: 1800 Meridian Lodge #20 in Craftsbury - "the week of full moon" 1821 Masonic Union #16 in Troy - "on or before full moon" 1853 Rural Lodge #29 in Rochester - "the week of full moon" 1857 Morning Star #37 in Poultney - "Tuesday on or preceding full moon" 1857 Social Lodge #38 in Wilmington - "on or preceding full moon" 1861 Temple Lodge #54 in Strafford - "in the week of full moon" 1871 Mt. Moriah #96 in E. Wallingford - "on or before full moon" References: Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry, Mackay Grand Lodge of Vermont, Proceedings "By the Light of the Silvery Masonic Moon", Greenberg, Dr. Stephen R.,Knights Templar Magazine, Dec. 1993. WWW, "the Moon in Masonic History, Goss, James P.W.
Robert Haakenson, Grand Historian of the Grand Lodge of Idaho, presented the following report to the 2002 meeting of the Grand Lodge ofIdaho. We have edited his report to feature only his commentary on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. We thought his excellent report a good reminder of the 200-year anniversary of their historic trip. We have heard about the influence of Masons during the gold rush days in Idaho, but before that there was Lewis and Clark, both Masons. In 2004 the Bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition will begin and the preparations are well underway. Let us look at these two Masons' lives to see from whence they came. Meriwether Lewis was born on August 18, 1744 in Virginia. He lost his father when he was 10 and his mother later remarried. He had aspirations of continuing his education but that was interrupted when
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his stepfather died and his mother returned to Virginia. In 1794 the Whiskey Rock Rebellion broke out and, being a member of the militia, he was called. He later joined the regular Army and was at Fort Pickering in 1797. It was here that he learned the language and ways of the Chickasaw Indians. Later he went to Detroit and was there when his friend Thomas Jefferson was elected President. He quickly accepted the position offered him of private secretary to the President. Because of their mutual desire to locate a route to the Pacific, Jefferson requested that Congress appropriate $2,500 and that request was granted in 1803. Lewis petitioned Door to Virtue Lodge #44 in Virginia. His petition was dated December 31, 1796. Lewis took his Royal Arch Degree in Staunton Lodge #13 October 31, 1799. It is interesting to note that the petition to the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania to form St. Louis Lodge #111 in 1808 carried Meriwether Lewis' name and he was the first Master of that Lodge. William Clark was born in Virginia on August 1, 1770. The family moved on several occasions, but in 1785 settled and built the family home known as Mulberry Hill. Clark later became a General in the Army and during the Indian Wars of 1792 he had his own unit, which included several Chickasaw Indians. The battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794 found Lieutenant Meriwether Lewis serving under Clark. After resigning his commission in 1796 he received a letter from now Captain Lewis and that changed both of their lives forever. It is known that Clark was also a member of St. Louis Lodge #111. When he died on September 1, 1838 he was buried with full Masonic and Military honors. The expedition, envisioned by Jefferson, was commanded by Meriwether Lewis but the success of that unforgettable mission was a combined effort of these two Masons. The "Corp of Discovery", as the expedition was named, began in the winter of 1803-04 at Camp Dubois near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. The winter was spent recruiting men and acquiring equipment. The party left this camp on May 14, 1804. As they passed through Nebraska and Iowa they commented frequently in their journals about the "expansive scenery". The only loss of life was Sergeant Charles Floyd and this was near Sioux City Iowa. He died of an infected Appendix. The Corps met the first Indians in August of 1804 just north of Omaha. When they met the Sioux Indians along the river there were several tense moments as they tried to block the Corps passage. In the fall of 1804 they began looking for a place to camp for the winter. The Mandan Indians were helpful in this process. That spring they obtained the services of a French trader, Charbonneau and his wife Sacajawea. They continued their westward trek. In July they came to the Great Falls area and obtained horses from the Indians
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for the move across the great divide. On August 12, 1805 the Corps arrived at Lemhi Pass only to find that they had more mountains to cross. It was here they met the Shoshone Indians. Failing to find another route, they decided to return to Montana and continue across the mountains at Lolo. The current highway 12 now follows this route and a visitor's center is being constructed at the top of the pass where there was a campsite of the Corps. During the 15th session of the Idaho Legislature there was appropriated $500,000 to build the Lewis and Clark highway along this route. After winding down the river an advance party met the Nez Perce and Salish Indians. Another campsite was built near Orofino. Two more places nearby are Spaulding and the Nez Perce National Park and the confluence of the Clearwater and Snake Rivers. The main visitor center in Idaho will be built right here in Hells Gate State Park. The Corps of Discovery continued to the confluence of the Snake and Columbia. Downriver they found very difficult barriers at Celilo Falls, The Dalles and the Cascades of the Columbia. The camp set up on November 7, 1805 was full of joy because they were now in view of the ocean. Following a hard winter the Corps left what was later Fort Clatsop, near Astoria Oregon, on March 23, 1806 to return east. They made the trip in a much shorter time and arrived in St Louis on September 23, 1806. President Jefferson praised their efforts before Congress and said, "it is but justice to say that Mssrs Lewis and Clark and their brave companions have by this arduous service deserved well of their country". I am certain these two Masons acted upon the square in many of their dealings along the way, for doing less would not have held true with their obligations. You can go on-line to www.lewisandclarkidaho.org and find the maps and information about activities that are forthcoming in Idaho. We hear a lot about the 14 Presidents who were also Masons. Their influence played a great role in the development of our Nation. The influence of Masonry shows in the various documents developed during their time. Our record books are dotted with the names of others who contributed to our History and served Masonry as well.
Bro. Delmer Tripp Robinson, Grand Orator, made the following presentation to the 2002 session ofthe Grand Lodge ofWashington. His conclusion is, we build and we are in "total focus". Oratory is an awesome task. Opening one's mouth with words that propel a thought from the espouser to his/her audience is a task not designed for the faint of heart. One such evaluation occurred many years ago when the adage was recorded: "It is better to appear a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt." With this as a reminder of thoughts gone astray I would begin here with a prayerful thought: "Supreme Architect of the Universe, may
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the words of my mouth and the mediations of my heart be to thy glory." Just seven short years ago, my lady Phyllis and I returned to the Pacific Northwest. Revisiting some dear friends, all of whom are of our Fraternity, I found myself picking up again where we had left off - active in the Blue Lodges, several concordant bodies, and the appointments to this Grand Lodge team. We have all witnessed the results of our leadership asking the hard questions and proposing the directions we must take to focus this Grand Jurisdiction on the priorities of the new century. Simply put - to be in step with societal structures in the years that lie ahead. I am tempted to call this "FOCUS! The building of character and community." While reports of destruction and starvation, murder and mayhem sustain the media, Freemasonry in this Grand Jurisdiction has proudly banded together to put into action the tenets of all our powerful obligation. Hands for building, hands for helping, hands for philanthropy, hands reaching out to the distressed and oppressed are alive and well here! Many aspects of this building mode have been witnessed by yours truly. Habitat for Humanity; support of Children's Language Disorders clinics; Masonic Retirement Center; academic scholarships; local charities; and countless other works of humanitarianism; all of equal import in making the very character of our Craft visible to mankind. And yet - there are those within the communities that we touch who are still perplexed by the question: "What do Masons really do?" I firmly believe we are the only persons with the answer to this question. I further believe we owe our future to making known what role we do play in building character and community. The aforementioned destruction and starvation are all too visible while we who take pride in our works remain without understanding. There is a brighter side to all this. Freemasons still lead our nation in patriotism! Many of our nation's leaders received their respective growth in character as active members of Freemasonry. Giving perpetual care to our widows and orphans is a vibrant enterprise within our ranks. Joined at the altar of Freemasonry, we all contribute to the love exuded in our homes, our Lodges, our neighborhoods and our cities, without exception. We are the builders of character and community. Unable to peer into the future by metaphysical means, we take each day as a separate entity and proceed to make it as good or perhaps even better than yesterday. This Grand Jurisdiction stands proudly among the providers of faith, hope, and charity. There have been some lighter moments as well. We all know the solemnity with which we recognize our Most Worshipful Grand Master. And we usually attempt to do so with a straight face. At the York Rite reception of our Grand Master, I was accorded the privilege to escort and introduce Most Worshipful Robert Van Zee to those in Attendance. Standing just outside the open doors leading to the main
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dining room at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center in Seattle, the Grand Master asked me if I was going to "grab him." I affirmed with a nod of my head. As I reached for his arm he made the loud remark, "Not there!" With that bit of surprise we both broke into laughter and the solemnity of the moment evaporated. We both made the procession with smiles worthy of a Bob Hope entrance at a usa show. All of this makes the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Washington, our beloved Blue Lodges, and the multitude of concordant bodies the one place to serve for the betterment of all. Thus - we build character and community as Freemasons in total FOCUS!
Brother Mark A. Campbell, Grand Orator, gave the following oration at the 2002 session of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. He asked the question ''What do Masons do?" His answer is ''WE CARE". Webster's defines an oration as "a long speech, especially one given on an important occasion." The second definition is "an unnecessarily formal or pompous speech." Those who know me know "formal" is not my strong suit, and I hope, "pompous" is similarly not applied when describing me. But we do have an important occasion here today - at the 149th annual communication of the Grand Lodge - and I do intend to make a speech. Please ask the Tyler to bar the door in case I slide into that second definition! What do Masons do? WE CARE. How do Masons act? WE CARE. How are Masons identified? WE CARE. There seems to be only one answer to all the great questions of Masonry, WE CARE. As the Grand Master laid out the plan for his year and set forth a simple, two word motto, I for one did not recognize how great is the impact nor how profound the meaning of those two simple words - WE CARE. As we look at the history of Minnesota Masonry, we see that at the formation of communities in this territory, Masons came together and met as Masons. Why did they do that? Because WE CARE. They cared about their communities, and they cared about the future of their state. As more and more Masons came to Minnesota, or were made Masons in Minnesota, more lodges were formed. Those lodges came together and created the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. And why did they do that 150 years ago? Because WE CARE. WE CARE about Minnesota, and WE CARE about the communities in which we reside. In its early years, the primary goal of Minnesota Masonry was to take care of the brethren of the lodge, their widows and orphans. As Minnesota Masonry prospered, they began to consider needs outside of the lodge. Or needs that could be better met by a number of lodges working together toward a common goal. Starting in the 1890s, some Masons started talking about a home for their aged members.
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They talked about it for a while, as Masons do, and concluded that it was a worthwhile endeavor and that we should embark on this great mission. Why did they do that? Because WE CARE. From the nucleus of that group came a number of activities - fundraisers and that sort of thing - that ultimately brought us the Minnesota Masonic Home, which received its first residents in 1924. Obviously, from the 1890s to 1924 there still was a need, and that need was met - I have no doubt. The records of the Grand Lodge in its proceedings, and the records of the individual lodges frequently reflect the provision of relief to our brethren and their families when in need. And why do we do that? Because WE CARE. In the 1950s, a group of concerned Masons recognized that additional research and funding may help reduce, diminish or eliminate the scourge that is cancer. I dare say there isn't a one of us who isn't touched by cancer. My late mother was a breast cancer survivor. My father in law, Floyd Simons of Bloomington Lodge No. 340, was less fortunate. He died a very painful and prolonged death of bone cancer. Our brethren in the 1950s, recognizing that this was a cause that needed greater attention and could be addressed and helped by additional funding and additional research, created an enterprise that was then known as the Minnesota Masonic Cancer Hospital at the University of Minnesota. Why did they do that? I think you may be getting the message here gentlemen. Last May, I had the opportunity to attend the Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center Fund annual meeting. At that time, the Masonic Cancer Center fund turned over its most recent commitment to the Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota Hospital. We were told once again of the groundbreaking research work being done there in the hope to - some day - eradicate cancer, because WE CARE. In the late 60s, another group of forward thinking Masons determined that there were other charitable needs that were not being met. To meet those needs they created the Minnesota Masonic Foundation in 1970, an all encompassing educational, charitable and research foundation. The mission was to address those needs that may arise over time for relief. In its first fifteen years, the foundation struggled, and met many - varied needs, mostly relating to health education. The foundation supported local lodges in meeting needs in schools for health supplies - in particular diabetes-monitoring equipment and supplies to aid in the identification and management of diabetic youth. Once again, why did they do this? Because WE CARE. As the foundation matured, and its leaders identified more and different opportunities for relief, opportunities for education, and opportunities for support of the Minnesota Masonic Family, the foundation also changed. As health care industry and the health care services provided by the government changed there was little need
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for the support of diabetes monitoring in the schools - especially since laws have changed and the government now mandates that support. The foundation has continued to have a major presence in education, as we developed and implemented a matching funds scholarship program to augment the efforts of the local lodges, and to provide incentives for some of those local lodges to participate and aid their local communities. Why did we do this? Because WE CARE. Recently, in 2000, the Grand Lodge of Minnesota in Grand Communication assembled, elected to redirect the portion of the per capita that had previously supported the Minnesota Masonic Home to support the help aid and assist components of the Minnesota Masonic Foundation. These fresh resources provided an opportunity for the foundation to meet the direct needs for charity of certain members of the Masonic family who have experienced extreme hardship and who have needs not being met by more traditional resources. Over the past year, the Minnesota Masonic Foundation has distributed 28,000 dollars to help, aid and assist a variety of members of the Masonic family. And why do we do this? Because WE CARE. Each Grand Master has the opportunity to set the tone for his year. He lays out programs and plans and if he is fortunate implements them and rally's the membership, the fraternity, and the Masonic family behind him as he leads in a given direction. Each Grand Master, in my experience, has endeavored to choose a particular charitable activity upon which to focus for a given year. And has encouraged his membership to assist him in pursuing that focus. Some have chosen educational endeavors or scholarships. Some have chosen Care Bears and support for law enforcement. This past year, Most Worshipful Brother Roger Taylor, asked all of us - and all Minnesota lodges to look inward and to look outward. Look inward and recognize what is at the core of Minnesota Masonry. What is it that we all have in common? Now the homilies, mottos or catch phrases that have been applied to Masonry will tell you we "take a good man and make him better"; we are the "brotherhood of man under the fatherhood of God"; etc., all of which are true. And all of which mean different things to different people. But at their essence, each and everyone of them says the same thing: WE CARE. WE CARE about our brother. WE CARE about our family. WE CARE about our communities. WE CARE about the leadership in our countries. WE CARE about the laws and their application. WE CARE. Most Worshipful Roger asked us to look outward, asked us to look especially into our communities to those entities that address domestic abuse issues. He asked us to become active in those activities and endeavors so that we can show the world very clearly that WE CARE. That we stand up for moral and ethical values. That we stand up for upright citizenship. That we stand up for education and enlightenment of the general populace.
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When Most Worshipful Brother Roger asked that we become more familiar, more supportive of domestic abuse centers and shelters, I was a little apprehensive. And in fact I explained to Roger that I had the good fortune of not having any real knowledge of this sort of thing. But that I would do some research and would consider the topic. As I did the research and as I considered it I came to the recognition that I had more first hand knowledge than I really cared to think about. I am sure that is the case with many of us. When I say I have no firsthand knowledge, I have no firsthand knowledge. My lovely lady has never abused me, nor I her. But I do have a sister who is now single following an abusive marriage. I don't think of that. I overlooked attitudes and behaviors that have reached into my own family, to one of my siblings. When I did additional research I found a number of statistics, some of which are questionable, all of which are well intended. And those statistics indicate that many children, who come out of an abusive family, tend themselves to become abusers. The cycle must be broken in order to have a society, to have a community that is as free as possible from abusive behaviors that could be prevented with proper education and proper attention early on. All of us will occasionally experience bouts of rage or anger that without that additional tempering, without that additional fleeting thought that says "don't do that" could very easily find ourselves in a situation that could be construed as abusive. Just think about the guy who cut you off - the last time, and what the thought process was that went across your mind at that moment. But YOU didn't do it. In all likelihood, you didn't even flip him an offensive gesture. Because you realized as man and Mason, it wasn't appropriate. Unfortunately, those folks who get caught up in the cycle of domestic abuse are lacking that trigger thought. We can introduce that trigger thought and make sure that everyone who knows that we are Masons knows what we stand for. Is there anyone here - today - who doesn't know what we stand for? Who doesn't know who we are and what we do? If you are, please, look to your right, look to your left, and ask either one of those gentlemen who we are, what we do and what we stand for. And then, decide for yourself. In the process, I firmly believe you will come to a single conclusion. You will conclude that WE CARE and therefore we make a difference. We stand up and let the world know that WE CARE. Earlier I told you the definition of an oration. Now I wish to remind you of the definition of an orator. Webster's New collegiate dictionary informs us that an orator is: 1: one who delivers an oration 2: one distinguished for skill and power as a public speaker I believe I have accomplished the first, and I hope you find that I meet the definition of the second. I thank you for your patience. I thank you for your consideration and I ask you one more time:
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Brother Dean D. Rein, Grand Orator, Grand Lodge of Utah, delivered the following oration to the 2002 session of the Grand Lodge of Utah. He titled it "My Trust Is In God". I think you will enjoy what he has to say. During the course of this past year, I have delivered orations on a variety of subjects - topics that I hope my brothers found of some interest. Today, I want to address a matter that holds my highest personal interest. Masonry offers so much to her brethren, and it would be difficult to rank in order of importance what we receive from our involvement. I posed this question to myself recently and after careful consideration, I concluded that the greatest gift I receive from Masonry is that it reinforces my unyielding belief and trust in God. While this great trust is the very essence of our fraternity, it is sadly overlooked or out rightly dismissed by so many in our world. It is my view that one cannot be reminded too frequently of this faith in the Almighty. I am indeed fortunate to be a part of a fraternity that has as one of its fundamental precepts, an unwavering reliance upon God. I certainly never want to become inappreciative or susceptible to losing sight of the reasons for this great trust. So, I thought it would be good practice for me to examine a couple of the primary reasons why I as a Mason put my trust in Him. It should be an interesting exercise, and in so doing, I should be able to reaffirm and clarify how my reliance upon God influences my life and the manner in which I live. While my thoughts are only one man's perspective, it is my hope and desire that the trust we all share will be reinforced. I am of the opinion that a firm faith in God is the foundation of peace, happiness, and total fulfillment. Now, I am keenly aware of the fact that I may have just stated is very obvious. Simply put, I gain a sense of security and joy by placing my faith the Almighty. However, this only enumerates the beneficial consequences of my List. I ought to be able to explain why my trust in God results in this great satisfaction. I should have the capacity to define how this reliance upon Him influences my heart and soul. What may seem to be a rather simple exercise at first brush may actually be a rather unique analysis of how I approach some aspects of life and the challenges it contains. In an attempt to answer these questions, I find myself compelled to think of a rather striking reality that life proffers. It is that unavoidable consequence oflife known as death. As I grow older, I contemplate more and more frequently my natural progression through life and my ultimate end. As I grow older, my dear brother Masons, family, and friends pass on. It is inescapable and final. The last thing I want to do is cast a pall upon these proceedings. But, I think the subject of our own mortality is appropriate and necessary to illustrate how faith in God can reward us with comfort and
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calm during a most trying of life. I also believe that by examining how I live my life and approach death, I will discover a wonderful mechanism that has been set in motion - a precision machine powered by those of us who put our unfaltering trust in God. Discussing our own mortality is not peculiar in Masonry. In fact, some key facets of our teachings involve the eventuality of death. We discuss the matter as we emphasize the belief of Masons that with a firm faith in God, we may confidently hope for the immortality of the soul in eternal heaven. Since we believe in Him, we also lead our lives according to his wishes. We are instructed to obey His laws, live an exemplary life, and perform good deeds toward our fellow men. These actions help grant us the authority to enter into the eternal realm of the Almighty. As we live our lives in such a fashion, we prepare ourselves to depart with dignity, honor, confidence, and comfort. Dying in peace is accomplished when we know that God will be there to welcome and nurture us. By having faith in this precept, we shall not die in vain. Not only will God be at our side, but also our loved ones who share our belief. They too will be comforted by the knowledge that upon our death, we shall be translated to a wondrous and perfect place, as will they when it is their time. I broach the topic of death as a way to demonstratively explain one of the key reasons why I have such a strong faith and trust in God. It poignantly illustrates how one can truly be rewarded by reliance upon Him at life's most challenging time. It would be inappropriate for me to discuss the similarities or differences between Masonry and the myriad religious beliefs. However, I will say that I believe Masonry is a non-invasive and complementary adjunct to most religions. It is my view that when our Masonic faith and practices are used in conjunction with the teachings of religions that profess a belief in God, we are doing nothing to jeopardize our acceptance into eternal spring. I can't help but consider the sad alternative to our faith and practices. I think of the atheist who lacks both a belief in God and the hope of eternal life and the immortality of the soul. He is convinced that human life is so insignificant in this vast expanse that once he dies his lifeless remains simply decay and are quickly absorbed into this earth just one world among the billions that surround him. He gives no consideration as to the disposition of the soul because he believes that the soul is something others have mistakenly manufactured. He would rather dismiss the entire concept and instead direct our attention to the intricate workings of the human brain and how it can often misguide the weak and dependent. Since it is his belief that there is nothing beyond his mere mortal existence, how he rewarded? Without a faith in God and hope of immortality, how is he comforted in knowing that when his life has ended, there is nothing more? His life spent merely performing life's daily tasks until it is time to die and wither away like the 70 billion humans that have already done so.
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These are certainly two dissimilar approaches to life. I think that those of us who lead our lives with a trust in God make up the components of that precision machine I spoke of earlier. As I examine how this machine operates, I notice that we are engaged in living life the way God intended. I find we to be caring and giving, performing tasks that are far nobler than the atheist's trivial and mundane chores in life. Without this trust in God, the work in which we are engaged would lack any significance. Our good deeds could not be executed with a sincerity of purpose. We would be without proper compassion and caring because there would be no incentive to give to the world. But, as we go through life with the guidance of God, we have the capacity and means to influence the world and shape it into a better ace. I can only conclude that should it be otherwise, my life would truly be void of any real happiness. One can often receive immediate gratification from performing good deeds because the impact they have on those in need can be readily seen. However, I think the ultimate gratification is received at the end of a virtuous life. It concludes a process that forms a perfect circle consisting of the love and kindness of giving, and the comfort and joy of knowing that something glorious awaits. It is a process at rewards everyone who is involved. Only those who have their faith and trust in God can honestly participate in this process, however. It is difficult at best for me to envision a life without knowledge of God, eternal life and the immortality of the soul. I tried to depict the views of the atheist a few moments ago. He was absolute in is perspective on life. There was no middle ground or compromise in his reasoning. I am also sensitive to the fact that there are those who are far less emphatic and perhaps a little ambivalent. I think of those who have an awareness of a Supreme Being, but lack knowledge of the true nature of God. They find themselves not having the capacity to completely embrace Him. I think of a man who looks up at the night sky and views in awe the numberless worlds that surround him. He witnesses a spectacular sunset gracing the early evening sky, contrasted by the shadows of a majestic mountain range. He experiences the glorious birth of his child. In each of these instances, he realizes that there is something utterly fantastic to account for these things. He arrives at the conclusion that there must be this thing called God, yet doesn't grasp everything that this premise entails. He may find himself overwhelmed by all of God's wonders and becomes mired by perceptions of his own insignificance in this vast world. Sure, he thinks that there has to be some purpose to his life. After all, he has been old that God put him here for a reason. Yet, the man has not gained a thorough understanding of God's ways. He lacks the confidence of believing in the great truth. If he continues along this path, he may fear his encounter with death. While he may have lived a
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good life, raised a successful family and benefited others with his loving kindness, he may not be adequately rewarded by the comfort and security of believing that God intends to gather his just and upright soul and sanctify it in immortality. Death to him is nothing but uncertainty and doubt. It is a frightening prospect at the end of his virtuous life. It seems most unkind, but without a firm faith and reliance upon God, he lacks the ability to die in complete peace. It may also affect they way he approaches the death of a loved one. His uncertainty as to God's plan may ill equip him for his loss. Overwhelming sadness and sorrow may devastate him and his grief may linger for an extraordinary length of time. He may find himself questioning God's reasoning to the extent that he may lose sight of God completely. This, in turn, could negatively affect his entire approach to life and could classify his thinking as that of the atheist. I have witnessed loved ones and brother Masons who have passed on with the confidence of knowing that they lived their lives as God intended. Their faith and trust in God compensated them with the confidence of believing that their souls will flourish in eternal spring. I am indebted to them for their proud examples of how to live well and how to die well. Through them and through the teachings of Masonry and my faith, I am eternally grateful that as I make my journey through life, the dark images of the uncertainty of death have been swept away and cleansed by the brilliant light of my trust in God. Masonry has given me the gift of truly believing in the pleasantries that lie ahead.
Worshipful Brother Dwane F. Treat, Grand Orator ofthe Grand Lodge ofArkansas, made the following presentation at the 2002 meeting of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas. It is a discussion of our history and the country's history with a little Arkansas perspective. It is a short piece but enjoyable to read. On February 22, we will celebrate the 271 st Anniversary of the birth ofour first President, George Washington. He was made a Master Mason at twenty-one years of age and was one of fourteen Master Masons to serve as President of the United States. He was also the only one to serve as President, and Master of his Lodge at the same time. Now if you will, lets take ourselves back in time to April 30, 1789. A new President, a young nation, a new government, and a new Constitution, a Constitution, which today is virtually unchanged even though it is more than two hundred years old. The writers and signers of our Constitution consisted of a number of great men, and a large percentage of them were Master Masons. No doubt, they were guided by the teachings and principles of our great Fraternity. Masonry was very special to George Washington. And although there were probably many noted Justices readily waiting to be asked to administer the oath of office to our nation's first President In New York City, on April 30, 1789, George Washington chose Chancellor Robert R.
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Livingston, Grand Master of Masons in New York to administer his oath of office. The Bible that he laid his hands on to take his oath came from George Washington's own Lodge. Since then, many other Presidents have used that same Bible to take their oath of office, including John F. Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, and George Bush, Sr. It was also scheduled to have been used by our current President George W. Bush. However, there was a forecast of possible rain and the keepers of this Bible would not run the risk of having even one raindrop hit its pages, so George W. Bush used another Bible. Albert Pike, another great man and the individual for whom this Temple is named was a Mason, a teacher, a lawyer, a soldier, a State of Arkansas Supreme Court Justice, a newspaperman, and an author who made an outstanding contribution to the writing of the Constitution of the State of Arkansas. Particularly in the area of the Judiciary System, by helping to establish the Court System we still use today, and which remains virtually the same as it was originally. At his newspaper, Pike printed a copy of the new Constitution, which was sent to Washington and approved by the Congress, whereby Arkansas became a State. In 1836, Albert Pike administered the oath of office to Arkansas' first Governor. In 1857, as Arkansas' first Sovereign Grand Inspector General, Albert Pike was elected Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction, Mother Supreme Council of the World, and remained in that office until his death in 1891. In Masonry we are taught many lessons, in the Entered Apprentice, the Fellow Craft and especially in the Master's Degree. We are taught to develop our work skills that we may earn top wages to better support our families and ourselves. We are taught a lesson in charity that we are to support widows and orphans of Master Masons. And we are taught a lesson in integrity that we are not to knowingly, wrong, cheat or defraud anyone out of the value of anything and that we are to share good council with our fellowman. My Brethren, I leave with you this very famous quote made famous by Albert Pike: "What we do for ourselves dies with us, what we do for others is immortal and lives on forever."
This oration by Worshipful Brother Eliano S. Fiore, Grand Orator, was given at the 2003 meeting ofthe Grand Lodge of Japan. This commentary takes a look at the man, the Mason, the fraternity, and the world in which they all exist. It is a thoughtful and scholarly effort on the part ofWB Fiore and well worth your attention. Often, it occurs to me to think about the condition of our Fraternity in Japan, its future here, about what convinces a man to join the Fraternity, as well as what the feelings are of the Brethren within their respective Lodges. There are many considerations here in Japan, as
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well as in foreign countries, and I'd like to share these with you. I know that nobody has the solution to the many problems we often are obliged to face, and obviously I'm including myself in this powerless condition. But I came to think of completely different factors for the reasons that may lead to all the problems our honorable Fraternity experiences both internally and externally, and (maybe) help to find the direction in which to reach a solution. Recently, I myself started to think that Freemasons have to open themselves more to the lay world, and that this is not only right, but necessary; hopefully leading common society to see to the Fraternity in a positive light and help us to further spread our good works and will. But this embracement of common society cannot make us forget the ultimate nature of our Ancient Institution, that being a community of Initiates. In fact, our presence in common society derives not only from our exoteric work in the community, but more so from being "Initiates" in the performance of our esoteric work for the glory of the Grand Architect of the Universe. As Initiates we follow our rituals and practices in Lodge in an attempt to attain the perfection of spirit needed to testify our work and presence in common society: we cannot contribute in a positive manner to the good of the human family if we do not elevate our consciousness and our spirituality through the esoteric, ethical, and cultural work that distinguishes Masonic work. Freemasonry is not a mere association of people pursuing a romantic ideal, but a gathering of men who seek after the knowledge, who desire to refine their spirits, and who want to become better men. This concept of "becoming better men" or "making good men better" is far beyond the external, and sometimes superficial, outward manifestations of charity and obedience to the rules of common society: it is first and foremost internal to each man. Our work is a lifelong and continuous, one can sayan alchemical one, for the reason that the aim is the transformation of the self. That is what characterizes us and it is only this that allows us to be free and righteous, to ameliorate ourselves, permitting us to do deeds which contribute to the good of all mankind. We must put great attention to this internal work, even at the cost of personal sacrifice, making the commitment to push ourselves to educate and better understand our own nature. Thus, the time has arrived to point the attention to our selves, to strengthen and elevate the Masonic preparation of all Brethren. We must confront ourselves in a deep, critical, and constructive way, beyond stereotypical formulas, with our initiate and esoteric tradition. We must devote ourselves in such a way that not only satisfies our inner world and our spiritual elevation, but also the enrichment of the work dedicated to the good of mankind, in relation with the Spirit that moves the world in which we live.
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It is the esoteric foundation (with its roots in the ideals of ilIumination reflected in different European traditions like Hemeticism, Templarism, Alchemy, etc.) that characterizes our Ancient Institution, making it unique and rendering it possible for the Freemasons to consider themselves to be initiates beyond any kind of self-certification, allowing them to pursue that spiritual journey that leads to feel the flame that bums in every heart of man like the core of a star. The Brethren must dedicate their intellectual energy to the study of the symbols that we carry in our esoteric tradition. The understanding of esoteric symbols and, in particular, of Masonic symbols, permits the understanding of the nature of Freemasonry, and this duty every Mason must fulfill. The symbols in our Temple and rituals are interpreted in different ways by each man, and only a common effort in the Lodge devoted to their study can lead to true understanding, making those symbols living and active in our spirit, not mere inheritances of the past. The approach to Masonic symbolism can only be an active participation that results in ascension to levels of superior consciousness and knowledge - it must never translate into an attitude that considers those symbols in vague terms such as "mystic", "inscrutable", or "unattainable". While our Mysteries are indeed hidden, they are indeed intended to be attained through hard work. Each Brother must be capable to mine the symbols from the quarry of the Fraternity, matching them with those mined from his own psyche. The nature of the symbols must first be realized esoterically, then applied exoterically, never making the mistake to think that they are beyond comprehension, incapable of transmission, or useless in a practical nature. The hidden truth that we seek must be shared actively in the works of our Lodge in such a way that all the Brethren, according to their degree of understanding and their disposition, can raise themselves in a learning process based on common intent. We must devote ourselves to these symbols and their esoteric cultures with an attentive gaze, and yet above all, with humility. This humility is never a state of not wanting to know or self-applied ignorance, but one of always being ready to move toward knowledge, toward gnosis, toward strengthening our spirit. Freemasons are not only men free born and under the tongue of good report, but above all they are initiates: this is the cement that unifies us in the universal Masonic Brotherhood. Not only do they do their work for the good and progress of mankind with idealistic cultural, social and ethical dedication, but they are also men who cultivate with humility the esoteric doctrine as the essence of their being. Their work is centered on the search for truth, avoiding dogmatism. Any progress then, cannot be taken as a definitive, or single step forward, but rather one of many that prepares for the next step and those following. The Brethren must never think
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that they have reached "The Truth", understanding only that at one plateau there is always another higher, certain that in the future new lessons and obstacles will arise in the search for knowledge and understanding. Our search for truth and enlightenment should be tempered by doubt, because only in this manner our minds can be open. We should, therefore, be in a dialectic relationship with ourselves and the other Brethren, fraternally and harmoniously, because our knowledge and spiritual elevation can only follow with a share of knowledge and ideas backed by continuous constructive confrontation. Masonic thinking is the result of the dedication of many scholars and initiates who, in the course of the centuries, have not thought to halt and retain as definitive the knowledge attained, but rather have dedicated themselves to broadening the horizon of esotericism and Freemasonry. In this same way, every Freemason must work, moving from the knowledge already attained, making it his own and working to carry it further. This is the removal of the rough ashlar from the quarry and its refinement within a community of initiates. So we must ask ourselves a fundamental question: what is the aim of our esoteric work? We cannot think that esoteric work is an aim in itself or that it is aimed only at the perfection of every Mason. Although these are true and desirable, and part of the overall alchemical process, the nature of our esotericism with its symbolism and its historical roots is different from any other kind. Our esoteric perfection has a double goal: the elevation of the individual, and at the same time, that of our commitment to the world. Perfection cannot only be aimed at every individual Mason and his interior world; it must be such that the preparation within the Lodge permits the Mason to contribute his work, individually and collective, for the good of the outside world and humanity. There is however another aspect on which we must reflect. The esoteric path we pursue must be unified with our moral conduct not only toward the lay world, but before anything else, toward our Institution and all the Brethren. Knowledge and interior perfection are the foundation to actualize an ethical and virtuous conduct within our Institution. We must take great care of the fact that within our community harmony and mutual respect reigns, and to this end we must reflect on the significance of metals. When we became Initiates into Freemasonry, we left them outside the Temple, only to see them later restored - they are necessary in the profane world but not to be used within the Temple. How can we elevate our spirit and prepare ourselves to be truly free and good men if we introduce metal into the Temple? At our initiation we were accepted as free born and under the tongue of good report, but these qualities must not be taken as definitive, on the contrary, they must be strengthened and manifested by our conduct.
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The metals must always be left outside the Temple to ensure that our gaze and mind be turned to our interior search for the good of the Craft. Metal, in fact, represents that which divides and does not unite. The esoteric way of Freemasonry is aimed at union and harmony, the only qualities that permit the refining of the rough ashlar. Research must not reduce itselfto an intellectual exercise referring to mere knowledge, but as a moral refinement that leads to a strengthening of the Chain of Union, there being true esoteric enrichment that resulting from moral perfection. Esotericism in that end must be related to our vision of the social world. Our values with reference to man and society must be unified with our esoteric vision so that there is a harmony between our inner world and our social presence. Following the hermetic principle of correspondence in the "Emerald Tablet" of Hermes Trismegistus, that states "That which is Below corresponds to that which is Above, and that which is Above corresponds to that which is Below" we must make our internal microcosm corresponding to our way of being in the macrocosm of the social body. In order to possibly begin to solve the problems of the individual, society, and (moreover) the Fraternity, let us work more and with greater effort in our Lodges to make Masons, deepening the knowledge of Masonic symbolism. Let us prepare ourselves culturally to face the great problems of mankind, let us better our moral conduct, because only in this way can we build on rock and not on the sand, and with firm foundation proceed on our path, putting another brick in the construction of the Temple to the Glory of the Grand Architect of the Universe.
Brother Edward Kraft made the following charge to the Grand Lodge of Maryland at the conclusion of the 2001 instillation of officers. And so will we conclude this Masonic Review with his words. Go in peace my brethren... "Such is the nature of our constitution, that as some must of necessity rule and teach, so others must of course learn to submit and obey, humanity in both is an essential duty." "The officers who have been chosen to govern this lodge are sufficiently conversant with the rules of propriety, and the laws of the institution, to avoid exceeding the powers with which they are entrusted; and you are of a too generous disposition to envy their preferment. I therefore trust that you will have but one aim; to please each other, and unite in the grand design of being happy and communicating happiness." "Finally, my brethren, as this fraternity has been formed and perfected in so much unanimity and concord, in which we greatly rejoice, so may it long continue. May you long enjoy every satisfaction and delight which disinterested friendship can afford. May kindness and brotherly affection distinguish your conduct as men and
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as Masons, within your peaceful walls, may your children's children celebrate with joy and gratitude the transactions of this auspicious solemnity. And may the tenets of our profession be transmitted through your lodge, pure and unimpaired, from generation to generation." Fraternally, Zelwin B. Eaton Chairman and Committee
REPORT OF THE GRAND LODGE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC RELATIONS Brethren, The committee for Public Relations has enjoyed a busy and productive year. At the 2002 Grand Lodge session we were able to recognize Carthage Lodge # 197 for excellence in the area of Public Relations with the traveling trophy for the best effort in promoting the craft in Missouri. We are looking forward to recognizing another Lodge at this Grand Lodge session. The committee has continued the billboard program around the state and has continued to promote the fraternity on Radio. With the assistance of Learfield Communications, every Lodge who attended the Grand Lodge session or an Area meeting received a CD of the radio spots that were played on the air this year. The committee has continued to support the "University Lodge" program with the establishment of a "University Lodge" in the Kansas City area and the beginning efforts for a "University Lodge" in northwest Missouri. We hope to expand this effort in Central Missouri and St Louis in the upcoming year. The Public Relations committee is attempting to develop, as an addition to your dues card, an opportunity to make a check off for organ donation. The gift of life is something that we can give to people that are in need. This program should roll out, possibly as soon as the 20022004 year. Through your support we continue to provide the 877-BAMASON phone number for the Grand Lodge office. Your Public Relations committee was very active in planning and promoting the dedication and open house for the new Masonic Complex at Columbia. Through the efforts of the Masonic Home and the Grand Lodge we have a beautiful building that we can, as Masons of Missouri, be proud. For those Lodges that avail themselves to the Internet, your Public Relations committee has established a group of highly adept Masons
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to certify Lodge websites and to recognize outstand efforts in the Internet field of communication. The committee would like to thank you for your continued support in promoting Freemasonry in Missouri with your $1.00 assessment. Great work has been done and we hope to continue the effort in the future. Fraternally, John W Hess Chairman P Vincent Kincade PGM Danny Smothers Webb Edwards Roger Salyer Ron Krueger
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS To the Grand Lodge, A.F. and A.M. of Missouri Brethren: This Committee was instituted by the Grand Lodge of Missouri during that period oftime when our Courts were dealing with the attempted use of public funds for the support of private church oriented schools. The Grand Lodge of Missouri opposed using public funds to support or promote private church oriented as a violation of the provision in the Constitution of the State of Missouri which established the separation of Church and the State. Since that time, numerous decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States and The Supreme Court of the State of Missouri have established beyond question that public funds cannot be used in support of private church oriented schools. Even though the rule of law which prevents using public funds in support of private church oriented schools have been established for many generations, the problem remains today. The attempt, by private schools, to obtain benefits from tax monies, has grown more diverse and complicated than ever before, such as: the use of athletic fields and equipment, the part-time attendance of private school students in public schools, public school teachers teaching special courses in private schools, the exchange and sharing of books, and transportation of students in public school vehicles, all without paying. The condition of public education in Missouri, including the elementary schools, the high schools, the colleges and universities is satisfactory; in fact our public schools are operating at a level of efficiency
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which is above the national average. Our teachers are better trained and better paid then ever before. Public education in Missouri is a success story, we are doing rather well. We are thankful that terrible acts of violence have not occurred in our Public Schools; but many of the conditions existing in the areas where such acts did occur also exist in our State. Eradicating these adverse conditions should receive our immediate and active attention. The safety of our students must be our primary concern. We submit that the conduct of our young people is not fairly reported by the media; mistakes and wrongful acts are quickly noted and reported; but good deeds and accomplishments are largely ignored by the media. Only a small percent of our young people are trouble makers, the overwhelming percentage are responsible and well behaved. Your Committee on Public Schools finds much to approve in our Public Schools. We encourage your continued interest and support. Fraternally, Elvis A. Mooney Albert J. Elfrank
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MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH MEETING HELD AT GRAND LODGE SESSION, SEPTEMBER 25, 2002 M.W. Brother Donald E. Scott called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM, September 25, 2002. Master Scott requested a report on the status of the present book. R.W Brother Frank W. Hazelrigg, Jr., reported the present book is at the binders and should be mailed in three weeks to the membership. Master Scott next asked that the financial report be distributed to those present. No questions were submitted resulting in Approval upon the Audit. Master Scott announced the resignation of R.W. Brother Frank W. Hazelrigg, Jr., Secretarytrreasurer of the Lodge of Research for Seventeen (17) years. Master Scott asked for a report from editor, R.W. Brother Ronald E. Wood, Jr. R.W. Brother Wood reported that the book will be mailed soon. He encouraged each lodge to be as accurate as possible with their history information for future books. R.W Brother Wood was asked to present the publishing guidelines to address any problems in the publication or anything that needs to be considered in the future. The Editor announced the next publications will be, "Grand Masters" and then "South East Missouri Lodges", then "St. Louis". Master Scott suggested the following for consideration: ''The By-Laws we specifically name the chairman ofthe Publications Committee. Historically, the Senior Warden has been chairman of the meetings. The meeting really is designed to have more input about future publications and to address future publications. I have asked that in the listing of appointments to this year, that Jack Clark be appointed chairman. Is there agreement within this group that it really should be the Senior Warden?" A motion was made and seconded to make the change that the Senior Warden be Chairman of the Publication Committee. Motion Passed. R.W. Brother Jim Williams was asked to prepare an amendment to the By-Laws to reflect the chairmanship ofthe Publication Committee to be the Senior Warden. Other Reports: The Lodge of Research web site has had 63,000 visitors from all around the world and is the third highest in visits among Masonic Web Sites, behind the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and the Grand Lodge of England. R.W. Brother Phil Elam explained that availability of MSA Short Talk Bulletins, information on how to join the Lodge of Research, and links to many old documents are accessible through the web site. The web site project has not placed any additional cost on the Lodge of Research, and has attracted new members to the fraternity. .
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R.W. Brother Jack Clark stated that publication costs have increased, raising dues from $10.00 to $15.00. This increase keeps us from drawing funds from our reserves. Therefore, it becomes necessary for everyone to help seek new members. Other suggestions made on how to increase funds are as follows: 1. Future books on CD's and sell them for $10.00 each. 2. Add shipping and handling costs to overseas mailings. R.W Brother Frank W Hazelrigg, Jr., addressed the Lodge Membership and thanked them for allowing him to serve as Secretarytrreasurer for Seventeen (17) years and appreciates the respect given to him during his term. Master Scott stated that the Lodge of Research had received several applications for the position of Secretarytrreasurer. Report of the nominating committee was given by Chairman Frank Wilfley, Jr. It was recommended that the Line Officers be advanced and that R.W Brother Ronald D. Miller be elected as Secretarytrreasurer. It was also recommended that Robert Berger go into the Line as Tiler. The following officers were elected and installed: R.W. Jack R. Clark, Sr. - Worshipful Master M.W. Jimmie D. Lee - Senior Warden R.W. Harold J. Richardson - Junior Warden R.W. Ronald D. Miller - Secretaryfrreasurer R.W. Larry C. Reynolds - Senior Deacon R.W. Dr. Elmer E. Revelle - Junior Deacon R.W. Jon E. Broyles - Senior Steward R.W. Phillip G. Elam - Junior Steward R.W. Dale M. Bryan - Marshal R.W. M. Robert Berger - Tiler R.W. Stanton T. Brown - Chaplain M.W. Master Scott read the appointments for the following committees: Board of Trustees M.W. Brother Robert D. Jenkins M. W. Brother Gordon Hopkins R.W. Brother Frank Wilfley, Jr. M.W. Brother Robert Downey R.W. Brother Richard L. Smith Publications R.W. Brother Jimmie D. Lee R.W. Brother Harold Richardson R.W. Brother James Williams M.W. Brother P. Vincent Kinkead R.W. Brother Phil Elam R.W. Brother Frank Wilfley, Jr.
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M.W. Brother J.C. Montgomery, Emeritus Auditing Committee R.W. Brother Frank W. Hazelrigg, Jr. R.W. Brother Sterling Campbell By-Laws Review Committee M.W. Brother William J. Hill R. W. Brother Frank W. Hazelrigg, Jr. R.W. Brother Zelwin B. Eaton R.W. Brother Ronald D. Miller Editor R.W. Brother Ronald E. Wood, Jr. Installing Officers: Master: R.W. Brother Frank Wilfley, Jr. Marshal: M.W. Brother P. Vincent Kinkead Chaplain: R.W. Brother Stanton T. Brown After the installation, R.W. Brother Frank Hazelrigg, Jr., asked permission to speak for the Installing Master. Receiving permission, he thanked M.W. Brother Donald E. Scott for his assistance this passed year in all that he accomplished for the Lodge of Research. The Brethren gave a standing ovation to M.W. Brother Donald E. Scott and the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully Submitted, Ronald D. Miller Secretarytrreasurer
LODGE OF RESEARCH MID-YEAR MEETING FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2003 Right Worshipful Brother Jack R. Clark, Master of the Lodge of Research called the meeting to order at the Capital Plaza Hotel at Jefferson City. Prayer was offered by Stanton T. Brown, Chaplain. Brother Clark introduced the officers in attendance of the York Rite and the Missouri Lodge of Research. Most Worshipful Brother Jimmie D. Lee, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri was also introduced. Right Worshipful Brother, Larry C. Reynolds, Senior Grand Marshal of the Grand Lodge was introduced as the speaker for the breakfast. Brother Reynolds presented a speech entitled, "Here I am, Send Me." His words were well received by those in attendance.
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Brother Clark announced that the next meeting will be held at the 182 nd Annual Communications on September 29th , 2003 at the University Plaza Hotel at Springfield. Respectfully Submitted, Ronald D. Miller, Secretary
MISSOURI LODGE OF RESEARCH SECRETARY REPORT 2002-2003
To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of the Missouri Lodge of Research: We had sixty-three (63) Brethren and eight (8) Lodges join the Missouri Lodge of Research during the 2002-2003 year. Six (6) of these seventy-one (71) new members, applied for LIFE Memberships. Sixteen (16) were lost to death, and 197 became inactive due to non payment of dues or personal request. During the period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, three (3) Lodge of Research books were sold.
Statistical Break-Down Net Membership August 1,2002 Active Members (in state) Corresponding (ALL out of state)
Specific Membership Stats *Subscribing (lodges in/out of state) *Life Members *Fellows *Total New Members Losses *Deceased *Inactive due to non payment or resignation Loss of members
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Allen, Douglas P. Beal, Albert G. Buckner, William G. Cockerham, Robert W. Crawford, Shawn F. Crawford, Foster S. Davis. Marvin R. Eaton, Zelwin B. Fairley, Donald E. Fortney, Howard T. Foulke, Stanley R. Freeman, Gene R. Hazelrigg, Jr., Frank W. Henthorne, Marvin L. Hinshaw, Frank M. Huggins, Donald L. Iselin, Charles Albert Jones, Randall J. Lawrence, John R. Lewis, Michael S. Long, Robert A. Love, William C. Lyon, Harry B. Machalleck, Dale R. Mahovsky, John D. Mc Burney, Frederic A. Mc Connell, Warren L. Miller, Ronald Dee Perkins, Tom T. Phillips, Gary A. Schlimme, Roger A. Shull, David M. Thomas, Donald D. Van Santen, Jarl A. Vogel, Harry W. Washington, Sam Worel, David Worel, David C.
Albert Pike Blue Springs Heroine-Rockhill Ivanhoe Swope Park Wentzville Weston
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Fellows Burnworth, Gerald W. Cook, Lewis C. Wes, PGM Denslow, Sr. , William R. Hunt, Bruce H. , PGM Montgomery, Jr., J.C. Williams, James M. Wood, Jr., Ronald E.
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Deceased In State 2002-2003 Callahan, Albert M. Foddrill, William I. Haines, John J. Hoage, Earl W. Hylton, Phillip I. Jacobs, H. Vayne 'Jake' King, David L. Mc Millan, Fred Albert Moore, Jr., Benjamin Clay Mund, Ernest Wayne Naylor, George T. Raubeck, Joseph J. Wieland, Clarence W. Wilson, Eugene Edwin Zumalt, Charles W.
Deceased Out of State 2002-2003 Life Out of State Cooper, John L. Gray, Harold W. Johnson, F. Bing Shoaf, Ronald L. Sirmon, Wayne E. Zemlicka, Wilbur J.
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Anderson, Robert B. Bailey, Winston Daniels, Blauvelt, Terry Vernon Bosler, Timothy H. Buchholz, Francis J. Burk, CDean Carroll, Lorna Gaye Chainey, Timothy A. Cravanzola, Nathanael Crawford, Shawn F - LIFE Daft, James L. Dickrader, Charles R. Dinkmeyer, Bill Dixon, Elbert W. Eckert, Claude Melvin Eichstadt, Owen N. Farabee, Dennis R. Fousek, Kenneth S. Gallop, Herbert M. Harrison, Norman E. Hatch, Richard N. Haubrock, Archie F. Heng, Eric J. Hines, Cody Travis Holland, Erik G. Iselin, Charles A. - LIFE Johnson Verble L. Johnson, Kenneth Dale Kern, Erick V. Lovejoy, Lance Tillmon Merkle, George M. Moran, David J. O'Connor, John M. Parris, Gerald Lee Pogue, Vernon Kenneth Rank, Norman R. Riegel, Paul L. Riley, Clayton Ross, Ray Ruch, Steven Gene Sanders, William L. Sieg, Louis Victor Smallenberger, Arthur Edward Smittle, Carlin L. Snyder, William Gene Strosnider, Jack R. Tinker, Sr., Russ Truman, Thomas Leroy Willdermood, Richard M. Wilson, Edwin L. Witte, David Carl Wood, Gregory Alan Worel, David C. - LIFE Wyatt, Larry Daniel
Cobb, Jr., Virgil I. Raymond, Sidney James Gehrman, Paul A. Gillberry, G.K. Gondek Noel-LIFE Ross, Robert B. Taylor, James C. Westbere, Peter John Worel, Sr., David - LIFE
ACTIVE Lodges & Libraries Masonic Temple Association Albert Pike Lodge No. 219 - LIFE Cass Lodge No. 147 Cuba Lodge No. 312 Hope Lodge No. 251 Salem Lodge No. 225 Stockton Lodge No. 283 Samuel Crocker Lawrence Library, Mass.
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Abbott, Billy R. Andrews, Billy D. Askren, Jerry E. Asmussen, Jeffrey N. Atkins, Frank K. Bailey, Virgil L. Bandera, Larry R. Beuc, Rudolph M. Bradley, James W. Bunnell, Ralph P. Butts, Thomas R. Campbell, Derik B. Carpenter, Jerry G. Carroll, Billy D. Caudle, Larry W. Christie, Douglas S. Cockerham, James H. Colvis, Louis J. Coots, Harold F. Crowell, Robert E. David, Donald R. Davis, Elmo L. Dean, Tom L. Detmer, Carl Arthur Dismuke, Bardis C. Ditto, Glenn Loescher Dmitruk, John Durall, Donald R. Elliott, Ronald Lee Foster, James M. Freeman, John Lynn Gartner, Gary E. Geisendorfer, Emery O. Green, Wilfred B. Griffin, Patrick M. Hampton, Jerry W. Hampton, Bill Daniel Hazen, Chester H. Henkel, Richard E. Hill, William J. Hill, Charles O. Hillemeyer, John W. Hirsch, Marcus A. Hutinger, Hugh A. Jacobi, David L. Johnson, George R. Jones, Clarence L. Kilburn, James L. Latta, Jimmy Ray Lovin, Billy C. Ludlow, Earl R.
Albrecht, Harold W. Alexander, Bruce A. Berry, Bryan L. Bevis, Ralph A. Bodine, Lawrence E. Bowers, Vernon S. Burtscher, Johnnie D. Callahan, Larry J. Cathey, Charles Chandler, Glenn E. Chisholm, William G. Cleveland, G. Lindsay Daviduk, Alexis De Hoyos, Arture Dozier, James A. Dukellis, Arthur F. Elam, Jimmy H. Ezell, Edward E. Flickinger, Gerry Foster, William R. Friel, Glen P. Godsman, Mitchell S. Gordan, Brett A. Gulko, Manny Harlan, Murray V. Hauck, Orris M. Hawkins, John E. Hebbeler, Arthur F. Hockstad, Robert A. Hoen, Memo O. Howell, Sr., Curtis J. Hueston, Frank H. Hutchins, Earl T. Johnson, James R. Joyce, Joseph A. Kelsey, Ridell Kramer, Denman G. Levy, Seymour J. Lucas, Billy L. Lusby, Allen P. Mason, Robert H. May, David A. McNaughton, C. Frank Megee, Mark E. Millheiser, Peter J. Montiel, Otto L. Nunez Octaviano, Gil N. Olsen, Robert D. Pacl, Lawrence J. Petty, Jr., Jesse R. Richardson, Duane R.
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INACTIVE MEMBERS OF Mo LOR cont. Lumpkin, Paul R. Mc Adow, Harold A. Meads, Thomas A. Miller, Jerry E. Mink, Matthew Andre Mock, Robert W. Neece, William H. Neely, Kirk Hampton Odneal, Lewis C. Osburn, Timothy Paul Ott, Marlon W. Owens, Gerald L. Paul, James Clayton Portwood, James E. Pyle, Leland C. Raubeck, Joseph J. Raye, Bernell C. Reichert, David J. Reindel, George F. Reiner, James Earl Remelius, Richard G. Riggs, William T. Robinson, Jack Guilfred Schell, Russell J. Scheurich, Jack Edward Schindler, David Arthur Schuenemeyer, Raymond W. Scott, Noel R. Shifflett, Roy L 'pete' Shoemyer, Robert William Siscel, III, John W. Slagle, Marlin F. Stewart, Charles Brent Stewart, William R. Stringfield, Phillip P. Stuecken, Fred F. Sutherland, H. Ned Tapscott, Cleo E. Tilley, James Henry Trainer, John K. Travis, James David Troxel, Frederick A. Tucker, Corwin Vance, Lloyd R. Wade, James G. Welch, Marshall R. Weston, Walter W. Wilson, Richard A. Wolkey, William O. Wommack, Clarence M. Woolsey, James Lee Yunick, Thomas C.
Rogers, Ricky Rosenthal, Jerome P. Saunders, George A. Tinsley, Paul W. Transou, Plez A. Van Beusekom, J. M. Varley, Russell J. Wynne, Eugene O. INACTIVE LODGES Branson Lodge No. 587 Cooper Lodge No. 36 Country Club Lodge No. 656 Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 LaBelle Lodge No. 222 McDonald Lodge No. 324 Mt. Grove Lodge No. 185 Mt. Zion Lodge No. 327 Unity Lodge No. 495 Scottish Rite Library of MO INAcnVELODGES~mRAR~S
OUT OF STATE/COUNTRY The National Grand Lodge of Denmark Scottish Rite Library of Dallas, TX United Grand Lodge of Freemasons, Australia Grand Lodge Library of Massachusetts Western Australian Lodge of Research Idaho Lodge of Research Oklahoma Lodge of Research Maine Lodge of Research Scottish Rite Library of Long Beach, California Granville Lodge NO.1 093, Illinois
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LODGE OF RESEARCH SECRETARY/ TREASURER COMBINED REPORT 2002路2003
Callaway Bank Checking Acct 508754, 6-30-02: Deposits 7/02 thru 10/02: Balance + Deposits: Disbursement Checks 2458-2467: Balance @ time of closing account:
$ 4,624.80 $ 4.850.00 $ 9,474.80 $11 073.67 ($ 1,595.87)
Check written from BCNB for checks that had not clear old account $ 1.594.62 ( $ 1.25)
Boone County National Bank Difference of $ 2,084.33- transfers within the bank to start account Checking Acct 107-211-0, 10/31/02 Deposits 10/02 thru 6/03 Disbursements checks #100-105, #1003,#1050-1064
$35,938.55 ($ 9.370.76) $26,567.79
Account Total as of 6/30/03 Money Link Acct #320-501-0 Interest Made @ .55% Balance 6/30/03
$28,652.12 $10,000.00 $ 11.87 $10,011.87
First Bank C.D. 3828301140 12-29-02
$928.32
Was cashed in on 1-24-03 and deposited into Checking Account at Boone County Nat'l Bank.
C.D.524695
$47,941.42
Was cashed in on 2-6-03 and $37,941.42 was deposited into new C.D. at BCNB, and remaining $10,000 into a Money Link Account.
C.D. 526593
$22,452.22
Was cashed in on 5-6-08 and deposited into a new C.D. at BCNB for the same amount
Current C.D.'s Boone County National Bank C.D. # 526593 @ 1.20% C.D. # 524695 @ 1.25%
Total Assets
$22,474.98 $38.096.68 $99,235.65
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CHECKS ISSUED, 2002路2003 Bank Callaway Bank Callaway Bank Callaway Bank Callaway Bank Callaway Bank Callaway Bank Callaway Bank Callaway Bank Callaway Bank
Boone County Nat'l Bank BCNB BCNB BCNB BCNB BCNB BCNB BCNB BCNB BCNB BCNB BCNB BCNB BCNB BCNB BCNB BCNB BCNB BCNB
Payee Amount Fulton Post Office $12.82 Fulton Lodge #48repayment of postage $558.00 Fulton Post Office August 5 2460 $37.00 Fulton Graphics2461 7 Breakfast Tickets $22.50 12 David Shively, CPA- Tax 2462 Returns $85.00 Fulton Graphics-Copies of 19 2463 Report $4.71 September24 2464 Ronald WoodHonorarium $1,000.00 Holiday Inn 24 2465 $168.52 Frank Hazelrigg, JrOctober 4 2466 Honorarium $1,200.00 Total Callaway Checks Written $3,088.55 Month Day YearCheck# July 1 2002 2458 3 2459
Boone County Nat'l $7,985.12 Bank- close acct. Callaway BankClose Acct $1,614.62 Grand Lodge of Missouri101 14 Bkfst Tickets $1,333.67 102 Anchor Communications $11,105.55 December 5 *Check re-issued as stated below -$11,105.55 103 Texas Lodge of Research5 membership $15.00 $2,000.33 12 104 Midwest Mailing $626.62 January 2003 105 Midwest Mailing February 4 1003 Anchor Communications, $11,105.55 Due to transfer of funds, check was re-issued 11 1050 Randy Adams Const. Move LOR items $233.50 1051 McBee- Checks $57.10 Imprest Acct.- LOR dues 1052 March 4 $17.50 cards Lodge 344 $18.50 1053 Ronald Wood- Postage 4 General Printing CO.1054 4 LOR Cards $280.00 Dsport-engraving $5.00 1055 13 $20.00 Tucker Jewelry 17 1056 1057 April 18 Callaway BankOverpayment $13.84 Change for York RiteMay 15 1058 Jeff. City $200.00 1059 Jennifer Ortman- mileage $21.30 21 21 Capital Plaza Hotel $702.68 1060 2003 No Checks Issued June $26,250.33 Total BCNB Checks Written
November 4 14
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$29,338.88
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Interest made for Year
$24.77
REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE 2002-2003 To the Master, Wardens, and Brethren of the Missouri Lodge ofResearch: We have, on the below written date, examined the report of the Secretary-Treasurer of the Missouri Lodge of Research for the period of July 1, 2002, to June 30, 2003. We have found the report to be in good order, correct and complete. DATEY-
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THE MASON WORD AND THE WORDS OF A MASON "Halt!" Who goes there? Friend or foe? "Friend." "Advance and be recognized! Give me the countersign." "Valley Forge ... and the parole is ..." "George Washington." These words from the Army Field Manual 22-6 or similar words may ring the bells of memory for some of you, evoking recollections of corporals and sergeants of the guard or officers; or perhaps you yourself were the NCO or officer involved. My opening thoughts in this brief paper rest on the hunch, almost a certainty, that the use of passwords in Freemasonry, especially our own Blue Lodge, has its origin in centuries-old military organization and practice. To borrow the title of the late Bro. Harry Carr's book, Six Hundred Years of Craft Ritual, the password, especially the word which in Masonic history has been called "the Mason Word" or simply "the Word" has been the binding glue for the fraternity. Then after the quick overview I want to reflect not alone on "The Mason Word" but also on my more than six decades as a Master Mason, "The Words of a Mason." Having said that, I can begin formally by the usual address: Most Worshipful Grand Master Lee, Grand Master-Elect Thompson, Worshipful Master of the Lodge of Research Jack Clark, and officers and members ofthis and other bodies here represented: your friendship is a jewel more precious than any title or decoration you might bear or wear. Than you for that. Passwords ... then need and use of passwords, especially of a military nature, are older than recorded history. Similarly some groups wielding and enjoying or protecting privilege shielded themselves with passwords. Some Masonic historians think to find a kind or proto-Masonry (that is, a Masonry before Masonry) in ancient Egypt. For example, we learn that the priestly class of that venerable civilization in the Bronze Age used passwords (although such words did not survive). It is a curious fact that the priests further identified themselves no by signs or positions but because each wore an intricately carved amulet which fitted into one another when placed face-to-face. The oldest recorded military password is not found in any history books or the Army Field Manual; rather it is in the pages of the Holy Bible, and you are not stranger to it. In the Old Testament or Hebrew scriptures, Judges 12:6, there is recorded the struggle between the Gileadites and the Ephraimites. Inter-tribal and inter-nation warfare occurred often; sometimes it was over land, gosh, even over wives. Nonetheless we read that the Ephraimites, who had infiltrated the land not
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unlike the modern Middle East with its porous borders could not pronounce the test-word or password "Shibboleth" and this failure had disastrous results. The usual translation of that ancient password is "plenty," the symbolism of which is often an ear of corn or perhaps the Thanksgiving cornucopia in which both the grain and the translation ofthe word "shibboleth," since double meanings are often found in the Hebrew. The other meaning is "stream" or "river" and may refer to the people who live "over there" or "down yonder." How often we might have referred to "swampers" or "mountaineers" or "plains people." In St. Louis "across the river" carries an unpleasant connotation. Or below the Mason-Dixon line people don't talk the way we do. At any event, "Shibboleth" was a military password. In his encyclopedia, Dr. Mackey coyly calls it "a significant word in Masonry." This was not to be the only time that differences in pronunciation detected true or false passwords. In the Revolutionary War the guttural speech of the Hessian mercenaries hired by England often proved their undoing by Colonial militia. It is true even in modern times. Harry Levins, the fine military affairs correspondent of the St. Louis PostDispatch", reminded me that in the Pacific theater ofWorld War II American troops often used words with the letter "I" which the Japanese had trouble pronouncing, such as "Philadelphia." We could give other examples of the military use of passwords. Many years ago when I did graduate work in history at the University ofMichigan a course in Roman history covered military organization and affairs.1t was the centurions, the junior officers over maniples of sixty or one hundred twenty men, who set the passwords for the corner guards of the almost impregnable square encampment. Examples of the words have not survived, but of their important use we are certain. British guards of four and five centuries ago often employed a phrase. It was customary to invoke the name ofthe reigning monarchy, perhaps to curry favor. Words such as "For God and King Henry" would be heard. Presumably enemies would not deign to speak the name of the kind they despised. Certainly a password could be any agreed-upon word. Shakespeare's mad King Lear demanded the word of a guard. The response was "Sweet Marjoram; perhaps the insane man would have known no difference. Of course, we know that the secret words of Blue Lodge ritual do have reference to the work although there is great debate about the meaning of one. Why passwords at all? One explanation might be that the history of humanity tells of its belief in the power of certain words, be they exalted in religion or debased in the pursuit of magic. As confessors of faith in God Freemasons know the importance of a word or words in the creation of things. De we not read:
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"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." Or from the New Testament there was the cry of an anguished man to Jesus: "Speak the word, and thy servant shall be healed." From secular literature we remember the phrase from The Arabian Nights: "Open, sesame." Those words were the key to riches and power. Now primitive Masonry probably had only one word just as it had only one degree. By primitive Masonry I mean that evolving organization of the operative Craft as we find first described in the Regious Poem of 1390 or as was practiced in the Masonic guilds until the late 16th century until the early part of the 18th century when the Craft slowly expanded from operative to speculative. As the work and the ritual of the lodges grew larger, other words were incorporated: but the one of the constants was the final word you get in the Third Degree. But this is to run ahead of my thesis. Because this is not a tiled lodge, I am not at liberty to speak those words, especially the last one to which I made reference: but I will ask you simply to exercise your memory and imagination. Now we need to distinguish between the art and science of Masonry and the Masonic Craft, i.e., organized Freemasonry. Here I call upon the late Bro. Carr, probably the foremost Masonic researcher of the midto late 20th century. Let me say a few words about him. Right Worshipful Bro. Carr, to give his correct title, was from a Polish Jewish family which had emigrated to Great Britain in the Nazi threat to Europe. He quickly established himself as a leading Masonic student, was a member and Master of Quatuor Coronati Lodge No. 2076, the premier research lodge of the world, and was the author ofa number of books and innumerable articles on the origin and practices of Freemasonry. Incidentally, R.W. Bro. Carr, who dies in 1984, was an honorary member of our Grand Lodge of Missouri. Our British Brother began his booklet on Six Hundred Years of Craft Ritual by saying: ". . . the further I go the more astonished I am to see how many Brethren believe, quite genuinely, that our Masonic ritual came down straight from heaven, directly into the hands of King Solomon. They are all quite certain it was in English, of course, because that is the only language they speak there. They are equally sure that it was all engraved on two tablets
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of stone so that, heaven forbid, not one single word should ever be altered; and most of them believe that King Solomon, in his own lodge, practiced the same ritual as they do in theirs (p.1).
Now the aim of our ritual is not necessarily to express historical truths because we cannot always know them; rather we seek to teach moral truths by a dramatizing of some facts we do know. It is my contention that Freemasonry used the vehicle of the medieval morality plays remember we style our work as "a beautiful system of morals" - and that truth is expressed in many ways - traditional history, proverbs, poetry, art, drama, etc. Our blue Lodge degrees are dramatizations: and as candidates we were the leading actors, even though we do not know the script. Bro. Jones, you now represent ..." The original organization oflodges in the British Isles was fairly simple and did not have the more complicated structure we find necessary today. The Masons were represented in two ways: first, an incorporation as part of the city structure; then as a separate group with its own social life, craft lore, and semi-political action to teach skills, set working conditions, and be about self-improvement, and incidentally maintain their own secrets. You find all of those elements in the Regius Poem written about 1390 AD and echoes of them in our monitors and other craft teaching. In general, Masonic lodges, that is, the workmen's lodges, were attached to a city or to a Cathedral; for example, the Lodge at Edinburgh, Scotland, was associated with construction at St. Mary's cathedral in the beginning, thus had the name of Mary's Chapel Lodge originally. There was a dual benefit to workers and city or church officials this way: the masons were guaranteed employment, and the cities and other institutions had a ready supply of workers. The Scottish lodges had few officers. Generally an official know at the preces (p-r-e-c-e-s) would preside, assisted by a deacon. Later as records became more important a clerk was added who would eventually become the lodge secretary. The treasurer was called by the quaint name of "Boxmaster." In the three years I lived in Georgia I was active in Duluth Lodge No. 480 where I am still a dual member. A regular feature of the meeting was to leave two boxes on the altar when the lodge was at ease, one for the Masonic Home, the other for special charity projects. The old idea of "boxes" survived. By an act ofthe Scottish Parliament in 1475, the city was represented by an official called a "warden," who might or might not have been a member of the lodge. When visiting workmen came, they were identified, not by membership cards because few could write but by an examination of their skills called "the trial" (in the same way that a workman "tried" his work by square or levelQ • And there was the exchange of a word which came to be called "The Mason Word" or simply the "Word." Sometimes it referred to the "work." There is good reason to think this is the word we learn in the Master Mason Degree.
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Now the word "warden" is an interesting one. The root of the word is the same as our English word "guard;" and "guard" he is. The words used in the degree work for the candidate are strongly reminiscent of the time-honored guard duty words of most armies. In the drama of the Third Degree the candidate learns that the gates of the Temple are "strongly guarded" by the Wardens. In recent years there have been several interesting books written on the history of military lodges, especially of the English and Scottish Constitutions; and these reinforced the military-sounding ritual. "The Mason Word" survived the changes of ritual in other countries. It may surprise you to learn that the legend of Hiram the Architect was not the original drama of Masonic degrees; rather it was the story of Noah, who survived the Flood, and his three sons. In the late 16th and 17th centuries the story of the faithful chief architect supplanted the earlier representation as Masonry moved from one degree, one initiation, to two degrees, the second being fellow of the craft or Master, and then the last separation to the Master Mason degree. In each case, however, "the Mason Word" survived. Masons were proud of their possession of the "Word." It is thought that Elias Ashmole, the founder of the famed Ashmolean museum in Britain, was the first, if not one of the first speculative Masons to be made in 1646. Later that century when Dr. Plot wrote his natural history of Staffordshire, he had this to say about the Masons: "Freemasons are known to one another all over the world by certain passwords known to them alone; they have lodges in different countries where they are relived by the Brotherhood, if they are in distress." One wonders if the "Word" and "words" and signs have not saved lives. There are numerous tales related to our War between the States. The lovely "Friend to Friend" statute at Gettysburg telling about General Armistead is one such. At Abbeville, LA, every year there is a re-enactment of a Masonic funeral called "The Day the War Stopped." It tells of the burial of a Union officer by Southern defenders; was there an exchange of a "word?" In reading a new biography of than famed or infamous Missouri bandit Jesse James entitled The Last Rebel, there is a story from our Clay County of a Southern officer's life being spared by a Northern General when he discovered the man was a Masonic brother. "The Mason Word" kept its power. Perhaps that runs ahead of my thesis. I dip back into earlier history. When Dr. Anderson's Book of Constitutions was first published, it was concluded with a song. These were the introductory words: "The Entered 'Prentices Song,' by our late Brother Mr. Matthew Birkhead, deceas'd. To be sung when all the grave business of the Lodge is over and with the Master's leave. (Now the expression "grave business" meant serious or routine or
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stated business although I suppose some of us have been in meetings which seemed deadly or like "grave" meetings. Here are some of the verses: Come let us prepare, We Brothers that are Assembled on merry occasion. Let's drink, laugh, and sing. Our wine has a spring. Here's health to an accepted Mason. The World is in pain Our secrets to gain, And still let them gaze on. They n'er can divide The word and the sign Of a Free and Accepted Mason. "Tis this and "tis that, They cannot tell what Why so many great men of the nation Should aprons put on To make themselves one With a Free and Accepted Mason. Great Kings, Dukes and Lords, Have laid by their swords, Our mystery to put a good face on, And ne'er be ashamed to hear themselves named With a Free and Accepted Mason. Then join hand in hand T'each other firm stand, Let's be merry and put a bright face on. What mortal can boast So noble a toast, As a Free and Accepted Mason. Some not great poetry. And we know that the early lodges were hardly temperance societies. In doing work for this paper, I read some of Lisa Kahler's doctoral thesis on the early lodges of Edinburgh, Scotland. In one evening the lodge approved the purchase of 108 gallons of rum. By the way, the membership was only 77! Such humor aside, the old song reminds us of the pride the Masons had in possessing "the word." Do we have that same pride?
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It may seem anti-climactic, but I want to speak just a few minutes not on "The Mason Word" but on "the Words of a Mason." Indulge me these remarks, please. Masons speak about "older and wiser Brethren." I'm not certain that the two always go together, but it is certain that "older" Masons have seen and experienced a lot. Should I live until the 27th of December, I will have been a Master Mason for sixty-three years. I supposed I always wanted to be a Mason. As a little child, our family lived next to a church because my father was the minister. One day there was a funeral: and, watching the procession into the church, I was intrigued by beholding six men who were wearing little white aprons and white gloves taking the casket into the church. Later I asked my father, also a Mason, about it: and he explained to me that these were special friends in the Lodge and that as special friends they would do this last service for their friend. In later years I wondered if the Masons ofMt. Zion Lodge still wore gloves, but then I was so impressed by this act of loyalty that I said I would be a Mason. Of course, we learn that what we call "The Mason Word" is not the final word: but, even with additional degrees, I am not certain that it is the most important word. We know that we often fail in our Freemasonry. Subduing our passions, especially the passions of one-upmanship, backbiting and name calling, is a lifetime job. I suppose it is something that every generation must learn and try to do. We should not suppose that the ancient lodges had some sort of pure life. I laughed when I was reading the minutes of the 18th century Canongate Kilwinning Lodge. There was a deep division over the admission of non-stonemason members. One evening when the master was gone a rump group declared his office vacant, elected a new master, and voted a handful of new speculative members. It was a feud which lasted years and threatened the peace and harmony the lodge needed. Every July at Maggie Valley, North Carolina, here is held the Summer Assembly of York Rite Masons, generally three hundred Companions from nine or ten different states. The keynote speaker was Charles A. Lewis, Jr., the Grand Master of North Carolina, which is a fine Masonic jurisdiction. His general subject was on "accentuating the positive," and he outlined various ways in which this might be addressed. He said, in part: "How are we to achieve these ... noble ideas and truly accentuate the positive? We must solve problems, not run from them, not defer them or refuse to admit that they exist. We must stop personalized attacks, backbiting, rumors, and promoting false accusations and negative thinking in our fraternity. These are the ruin of anything positive. We must reflect brotherly love and affection and recognize differences and work for the common good. We must seek agreement on who we are and what we want to do. We must embrace change. We must take risks, and we must have faith "THAT THE BEST IS YET TO COME."
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It was a loss for Freemasonry this year past when Stewart M.L. Pollard died. The Former Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association, he had delighted many of us with his wisdom and his published collections of Masonic wit and humor. On the wall of a lodge hall in Maine he had found this framed poem, a paraphrase, part of which I quote: I think that I shall never see A lodge that's all it meant to be, A lodge whose members never stray Beyond the straight and narrow way.
A lodge that has no empty chairs, Whose Masons never need despair, A lodge whose members always pay Their dues on time without delay. Whose gossips never peddle lies, Or make complaints or criticize; Where all are always sweet and kind And to each other's faults are blind. Such perfect lodges there may be, But none of them are know to me. Still we'll work and pray and plan To make our lodge the best we can. A year or so ago I was a speaker and discussion leader in a program presented to entered apprentices as well as others in the first degree. When we resumed labor and were prepared to open "on the second degree of Freemasonry," I panicked because of my emotional involvement in getting through the program I was a blank on the password. Fortunately a friend rescued me, and I didn't suffer the embarrassment of some narrow-spirited member saying, "Hmmph, a Past Grant Master, and he doesn't even know the password." Father was a great mason; he had titles, he was a good ritualist, but he had more than that: he knew and practiced the real secret of Freemasonry. His greatest Masonic ambition was that his son could present him with his 50-year pin, but the long arm of cancer snatched him away before that time. One day he was reflecting on his Masonic career and said to me: "The best thing that Masonry ever did for me was in that part of the First Degree when the Master quit calling me "Mr. Montgomery" and called me "Brother Montgomery." That I submit is the real "True Word" - Brother."
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CLOSING The 182nd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge ofAncient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri was closed until the next Annual Communication-the 183rd-on Monday September 27, 2004 at Columbia, Missouri.
OPEN INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Installing Officer Installing Chaplain Installing Marshal Assisted By
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Past Grand Master Donald E. Scott Past Grand Master Walter L. Walker Past Grand Master Robert D. Jenkins Past Grand Master Vern H. Schneider
THE GRAND LODGE OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2003-2004 Grand Master............. Stanley M. Thompson Deputy Grand Master Elmer E. Revelle Senior Grand Warden John M. Nations Junior Grand Warden M. Robert Berger Grand Treasurer............ W. Marion Luna Grand Secretary Ronald D. Miller Grand Lecturer.............. Randall J. Jones Senior Grand Deacon Bruce R. Austin Junior Grand Deacon Rocky E. Weaver Senior Grand Steward... Larry C. Reynolds Junior Grand Steward... Gail S. Turner Senior Grand Marshal. .. John W. Hess Junior Grand Marshal... Jeffrey D. Lee Grand Sword Bearer Jimmie Mullikin Grand Pursuivant Ronald D. Jones Grand Chaplain Rev. Ronald R. Bollinger Grand Chaplain Rev. James M. Shemwell Grand Chaplain Nicholas R. Cichielo Grand Chaplain Sheldon H. Snitz Grand Chaplain Rev. Ronald E. Wood, Jr. Grand Chaplain Rev. Dale R. Roller Grand Chaplain Fred Livingston Grand Chaplain Stanton T. Brown Grand Orator Randall M. Berger Grand Orator H. Keith Neese Grand Tiler Curtis R. Proffitt Grand Organist John Schofield
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PRESENTATIONS TO MOST WORSHIPFUL STANLEY M. THOMPSON GRAND MASTER, 2003路2004 Items Presented 1) Grand Master's Apron, MWB Donald E. Scott 2) Grand Master's Top Hat, MWB Donald E. Scott 3) Grand Master's Apron Case, WB James W Stigall 4) Grand Master's Jewell, Grand Master's Wife, Jennifer
PRESENTATION TO MOST WORSHIPFUL BROTHER JIMMIE D. LEE M.W. Stanley M. Thompson addressed the Grand Lodge and expressed his appreciation to Past Grand Master Jimmie D. Lee, and presented a patent that certified his service to the Grand Lodge of Missouri as Grand Master.
REMARKS OF M.W. GRAND MASTER STANLEY M. THOMPSON Thank all of you for the privilege of serving and representing you as your Grand Master for the Grand Lodge year 2003-2004. It is an honor to serve our beloved craft. The programs of the Grand Lodge continue to be the same as they have been and I encourage everyone to take part in all of them. The theme for Grand Lodge year 2003-2004 is "Discover the Masonic Family". This being the Bicentennial Commemoration of the grave and historic Masonic leaders and explorers Lewis and Clark, who dared to journey into the unknown territory in expanding our great nation. I challenge the craft to "dare to explore" all of the opportunities for fellowship, service and charitable work. Our Grand Master expressed his desire to participte with family enjoyment by examining and joining the other appendant bodies of Masonry. The main Grand Lodge project this year is to increase the membership of all the Masonic bodies and to reduce the "suspensions for nonpayment of dues". Support for our Masonic youth groups is so needed by this Grand Lodge. The Grand Master introduced a medallion which will be distributed during the year, the coins are free but he is requesting a donation be given. These monies collected will be divided equally at the end of Grand Lodge next September. His challenge "please join with me in supporting and encouraging our Masonic youth". Enjoy the year and please, again dare to take the jouney and "Discover the Masonic Family". "Let's kick it up - another notch!"
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PAST GRAND MASTERS EMERITUS GRAND OFFICERS 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) (Bets) 9200 Watson Rd., Suite 110, P.O. Box 270010, St. Louis 63126-0010 Home Ph: 314-961-6633 Bus. Ph: 314-842-4040 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 (1976-1977HFrancis 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: 573-346-5117 Dr. J.C. Montgomery, Jr. (1978-1979) (Vera) 11905 Gaiete' Ln., St. Louis 63146 Home Ph: 314-993-6213 Gus O. Nations (1979-1980) (Virginia) 2123 Innsbrook Est. Dr., Wright City 63390 Home Ph: 314-745-3206 Dr. J. Edward Blinn (1980-1981) (Lucy)P.O. Box 14,558 N. Pine, Marshfield 65706-1104 Home Ph: 417-859-2076 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: 417-831-1343 th Robert D. Jenkins (1988-1989) (Betty) ... 2609 W. 70 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 63132-3033 Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. (1999-2000) (Carol) 2948 Finestown Rd., St. Louis 63129-5826 Home Ph: 314-846-0015 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. 60 Rogersville 65742 Home Ph: 417-753-2636 Stanton T. Brown, Grand Lecturer Emeritus (Johnnie) Box 230, Buckner 64016 Home Ph: 816-650-5788 Fax: 816-650-9240 Elmer D. Copeland, Grand Lecturer Emeritus 19 Jefferson Dr., Bowling Green 63334 James E. Spencer, Grand Lecturer Emeritus 6620 E. 134th Terrace, Grandview 64030 Home Ph: 816-763-3697
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Grand Lodge of Missouri 2003-2004 Stanley M. Thompson Grand Master 311 E North Main, Richmond 64085-1163 Dr. Elmer E. Revelle Deputy Grand Master 1509 Chadwick Ct., Columbia 65203 John M. Nations Sr. Grand Warden 8 Baxter Ln, Chesterfield 63017 M. Robert Berger Jr. Grand Warden 14181 Woodsmill Cove Dr, Chesterfield 63017 W. Marion Luna Grand Treasurer 1101 N Main St, Piedmont 63957 Grand Secretary Ronald D. Miller 605 Adens Woods Ct, Columbia 65201 Bruce R. Austin Sr. Grand Deacon 603 N Main Rd, Charleston 63834-9621 Junior Grand Deacon Rocky Weaver 106 Park Ave., Buckner 64016-9787 Larry C. Reynolds Senior Grand Steward 443 Wildwood Dr, Rogersville 65742 Gail S. Turner Junior Grand Steward 106 Haliburton, Brookfield 64628 John W. Hess Senior Grand Marshal 125 Groom Ave., Liberty 64068-2419 Jeffrey D. Lee Junior Grand Marshal PO. Box 324, Rogersville 65742 Randall J. Jones Grand Lecturer 4005 State Hwy KK, Rogersville 65742 Sheldon H. Snitz Grand Chaplain 9852 Connell Dr, Overland Park, KS 66212 Rev. Ronald E. Wood Jr., Grand Chaplain 1904 N 36 th St, St. Joseph 64506 Grand Chaplain Rev. Ronald R. Bollinger 3423 Glen Bay Dr, St. Louis 63125 Fred S. Livingston Grand Chaplain 4350 E Farm Rd 186, Rogersville 65742 Stanton T. Brown Grand Chaplain PO. Box 230, Buckner 64016 Rev. James M. Shemwell Grand Chaplain 1636 Meadow Lane, Mexico 65265-2320 Rev. Dale R. Roller Grand Chaplain 273 Payne Drive, Sparta 65753 Grand Chaplain Nicholas R. Cichielo 16815 Ashberry Circle Dr., Chesterfield 63005 Ronald D. Jones Grand Pursuivant 418 E. Chestnut, Odessa 64076 Jimmie Mullikin Grand Sword Bearer 605 S. Institute, Richmond 64085 Randall M. Berger Grand Orator 900 S. Hanley E-8, Clayton, MO 63105 H. Keith Neese Grand Orator 901 S. Cedar Grove Blvd., Columbia 65201-8791 Curtis R. Proffitt Grand Tiler RR 4, Box A 87, Richmond 64085-9804 John Schofield Grand Organist 618 N. Union St., Independence 64050-2673
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APPOINTMENTS OF GRAND MASTER STANDING COMMITIEES 2003-2004 APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES: Paul Tobias-Chairman, 266 Rue Orleans, Bonne Terre, Robert E. Hardester, Larry R. Moss, Barry Cundiff, Daniel Imhoff. BUILDING SUPERVISORY BOARD and GRAND LODGE OFFICE BUILDING COMMITTEES JOINT COMMITTEES: Robert D. Jenkins-Chairman, 2609 West 70th St., Shawnee Mission, KS, Dale C. Motter, P.G.M., Steven I. Toybes, P.G.M., Jimmie D. Lee, P.G.M., H. Keith Neese. BY-LAWS COMMITTEE: Daniel F. Cole, P.G.M.-Chairman, 9808 Eagle Crest Court, St. Louis, Scott Gardner, Steven I. Toybes, P.G.M., Donald E. Scott, P.G.M. COMMITTEE ON WED LODGES: Robert E. Hardester-Chairman, 5403 Stonehurst Dr., St. Louis, Marvin C. Mendenhall, Donald H. Roller, D. Dean Rowe. CORRESPONDENCE COMMITTEE: Glenn E. Means-Chairman, 2019 Northeast Avanti Court, Grain Valley, Judge J Morgan Donelson, P.G.M., James G. Wade. CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE: Joseph R. Smith-Chairman, P.O. Box 727, Dixon, Harvey J. Wells, Morris Coburn, Robert Harper, William B. VanMeter, James G. Wade. ENTERTAINMENT OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS COMMITTEE: Stanley M. Thompson-Chairman, 311 E. N. Main St., Richmond, Dr. Elmer E. Revelle, John M. Nations, M. Robert Berger, Walter L. "Bud" Walker, P.G.M., William J. Hill, P.G.M., Robert D. Jenkins, P.G.M., Donald E. Scott, P.G.M., Jimmie D. Lee, P.G.M., John W. Hess, Jeffrey D. Lee, Randy Berger. COMMITTEE ON GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS: Jimmie D. Lee, P.G.M.Chairman, 7765 East U.S. 60 Hwy., Rogersville, and All Past Grand Masters in Attendance. JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE: Vern H. Schneider,Esq., P.G.M.-Chairman, One Metropolitan Square, 211 North Broadway, Suite 1440, St. Louis, Phillip S. Smith, Esq., Scott Gardner, Esq., Edward B. MeInteer, Esq., Douglas Ritterskamp, Esq., Lawrence N. Weenick, Esq., Walter S. Pettit, Jr., Esq. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION COMMITTEE: William H. Chapman, P.G.M.-Chairman, P.O. Box, 270010, St. Louis, Judge J Morgan Donelson, P.G.M., Dr. J. Edward Blinn, P.G.M., FieldingA. Poe, P.G.M., Walter L. Walker, P.G.M. LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE: Stanley M. Thompson, Grand Master-Chairman, 311 East North Main, Richmond, Dr. Elmer E. Revelle, John M. Nations, M. Robert Berger, Bruce R. Austin, Rocky Weaver, Larry C. Reynolds, Gail S. Turner, John W. Hess, Jeffrey D. Lee, W. Marion Luna, Ronald D. Miller, Randall J. Jones, Ronald D. Jones, Jimmie Mullikan, Randall M. Berger, H. Keith Neese, Curtis R. Proffitt, John Schofield, James W. Stigall, Larry Houge, Roger Kepple, John Siscel, III, Paul Tobias. MASONIC EDUCATION & PUBLIC RELATIONS JOINT COMMITTEES: Larry R. Houge-Chairman, P.O. Box 3992, Springfield, E. Otha Wingo, Ron Jones, David C. Witte, P.Vincent Kinkead, P.G.M., Greg Ross, Ronald P. Krueger, II, Robert E. Hardester, Billy J. Beatty, Jeffrey Lee, Gail Turner, Nick Breedlove, Rick Hill. MILEAGE & PER DIEM COMMITTEE: Jack R. Clark, Sr.-Chairman, 9931 McGee, Kansas City, Matthew Quesenberry, Fred J. Morrow, Eric R. Peterson, Jr., Donald Treece, George Jursch. NECROLOGY COMMITTEE: Gordon E. Hopkins, P.G.M.-Chairman, 2212 Chambers Ave., St. Joseph, P'Vincent Kinkead, P.G.M., Dr. J.C. Montgomery, P.G.M.
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RITUAL COMMITTEE: Randall J. Jones-Chairman, 4005 State Hwy. KK, Rogersville, Stanton T. Brown, Regional Grand Lecturers-Bobby R. O'Dell-A, F. Wayne Dugan-B, Michael F. Armstrong-C, Dennis L. Hammack-D, Joe W. Johnson-E, Bob Mullins-F, Jack Crawford-G. WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: David Ramsey-Chairman, 303 N. 5th St., Savannah, John W. Mayo, Jimmie D. Lee, P.G.M., Gail S. Turner, Larry R. Moss, Ex-Officio Voting Members:Stanley M. Thompson, Dr. Elmer E. Revelle., Other Ex-Officio Members: John M. Nations, M. Robert Berger, W. Marion Luna, Ronald D. Miller. FORMS AND CEREMONIES: Donald E. Scott, P.G.M.-Chairman, 14909 E. 39 th St. ,Independence, Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr., P.G.M., Dale Motter, P.G.M., Gordon E. Hopkins, P.G.M., Randall J. Jones, Grand Lecturer. RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES: Donald E. Scott, P.G.M.Chairman, 14909 E. 39 th St., Independence, P'Vincent Kinkead, P.G.M., Steven I. Toybes, P.G.M PUBLIC SCHOOLS & MASONIC YOUTH COMMITTEE: Jimmie D. Lee, P.G.M.-Chairman, 7765 E. U.S. 60 Hwy., Rogersville, James R. Fiete, Rex A. Gooch, Gail S. Turner, Randall J. Jones, Marvin Mendenhall, Ashley Underwood. GEORGE WASHINGTON NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION: Jimmie D. Lee, P.G.M.-Chairman, 7765 E. U.S. Hwy 60, Rogersville, Glenn E. Means, P.G.M., William J. Hill, P.G.M. GRAND LODGE CHARITY: Stanley M. Thompson, Grand Master-Chairman, 311 E. North Main, Richmond, Dr. Elmer E. Revelle, John M. Nations, M. Robert Berger, Ronald D. Miller. FRATERNAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE: Jimmie D. Lee, P.G.M.-Chairman, 7765 East U.S. Hwy. 60, Rogersville, Thomas C. Yunick, James E. Snavely, John W. Hess, M. Robert Berger, Glenn E. Means, Stanley M. Thompson, Grand Master, Robert L. Perusich, Dr. Elmer E. Revelle, Wallace W. Willard, A. Freeman Stanfill. INSURANCE COMMITTEE: Freddie D. Adams, P.G.M.-Chairman, 32 East Mission Street, Marshall, James G. Wade, Marvin C. Mendenhall.
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SPECIAL COMMITTEES: 2003-2004 BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S OF THE MISSOURI MASONIC FOUNDATION FOR THE PREVENTION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE. INC. Rocky E. Weaver-President, Larry C. Reynolds, Gail S. Turner, John W. Hess, Ronald D. Miller. INVESTMENT COMMITTEE: W. Marion Luna-Chairman, 1101 N. Main St., Piedmont, Stanley M. Thompson, Grand Master, Dr. Elmer E. Revelle, John M. Nations, M. Robert Berger, Ronald D. Miller, Gail S. Turner. MASONIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE: Freddie D. Adams, P.G.M.Chairman, 32 East Mission Street, A. Freeman Stanfill, Robert Cockerham, Ronald E. Wood, Jr. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: D. Robert Downey, P.G.M., Chairman, 13006 Musket Court, St. Louis, Gordon E. Hopkins, P.G.M., Webb Edwards, James G. Wade, Teddie E. Harrison, Paul Tobias. SAMUEL SMITH STEWART TRUST COMMITTEE: Stanley M. Thompson, Grand Master, 311 E. North Main St., Richmond, John M. Nations, Jimmie D. Lee, P.G.M., Vern Schneider, P.G.M., Donald E. Scott, P.G.M., Dr. Elmer E. Revelle, Dale C. Motter, Gordon E. Hopkins, Daniel F. Cole, P.G.M. SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE: M. Robert Berger-Chairman, 14181 Woodsmill Cove Dr., Chesterfield, John M. Nations, W. Marion Luna, Ronald D. Miller, Randall J. Jones, Others selected by the Chairman. SPEAKER'S BUREAU: Fred Troxel-Chairman, 1005 Southwest 19th Street, Blue Springs, John W. Mayo, Dan Quesenberry, Robert E. Hardester, Webb Edwards, Jess Hopple, Larry Ross. UNIVERSITY LODGE COMMITTEE: Randy Berger-Chairman, 900 S. Hanley E-8, Clayton, David Ramsey, John Hess, Paul Tobias, Larry R. Houge, Gail S. Turner, Randall Jones, Erick V. Kern, Vern H. Schneider, Esq, P.G.M., Glenn E. Means, P.G.M., John Siscel, III, Jon Broyles. DECISIONS & EDICTS COMMITTEE: Larry Moss-Chairman, 221 E. Lowell, Claycomo, Larry C. Reynolds, Vice-Chairman, Glenn Burrows, Fred Morrow, David Lash, Gary Norton, Stanton T. Brown, Dennis Spears. LODGE OF RESEARCH: Ronald D. Miller, Secretary/Treasurer, 6033 Masonic Drive, Ste. B, Columbia. EDITOR OF THE FREEMASON: Zel Eaton, P.O. Box 44, Kirksville, MO 63501
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS 2003路2004 1.
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David A. Priest 743 Cedar Creek Rd Hannibal 63401-7004 Gary G. Gooch Route 1, Box 63-A Rutledge 63563-9605 Barry V. Cundiff 1501 E Pierce St Kirksville 63501-3860 John E. Thrailkill 1805 Vandivert St Bethany 64424-2529 James William Curram 912 East 5th St. Maryville 64468 Frederick L. Foster 222 N Frederick Ave Maryville 64468-2131 David L. Ramsey 303 N 5th St Savannah 64485-1429 Bob G. Sutton 11005 185th St. Pattonsburg 646707346 Kenneth L. Richey 200 W. Center St. Polo 64671 0902 Larry L. Lentz 330 N Pearl St Brookfield 64628-1537 Kent Cheek 314 SOak St 63456Monroe City 1868 Gary A. Mc Cormack 1304 Kathy St Fulton 65251-2251 Lester W. Prewitt 1104 C.R. 1365 Moberly 65270 Robert Lee Hayes 2004 Cypress St Higginsville 64037-1416 James D. Rippy 202 E South St Richmond 64085-2364 Clayton Riley 1324 Park Lane Liberty 64068-3135
17. Douglas H. Reece 8110 Covered Bridge Rd Platte City 64079-8130 18. Patrick B. Rendon 8315 Nebo Hills Rd Liberty 64068-8566 19. Thomas L. Truman 19300 Colony Ct Independence 64058 20. Robert E. Cameron 1200 Green St Harrisonville 64701-3026 21. Roy E. Talbott 1308 S Kentucky Ave Sedalia 65301-5746 22. James W. Bradley 10340 E Highway 00 Hallsville 65255-9732 23. Harold F. Coots 5504 Hemstreet Rd Lohman 65053-9741 24. Frank P. Lesinski 479 North Service Rd Union 63084-4452 25. James H. Hobusch #7 Oakwood Estates Wright City 63390 26. Larry J. Kelley 912 Tilbury Lane Saint Charles 63301-5107 27 A. David R. Patrick 12547 Northwinds Dr Saint Louis 63146-4503 27B. Emory J. Hampel 465 Oak Ave Saint Louis 63119-2234 27C. Jeffrey L. Howard 35 Worthy Ct Fenton 63026-2751 28. Willard E. Rieffer 806 West Main Park Hill 63601 29. James D. Smallwood RR 1 Box 1436 Saint James 65559-9736 30. James R. Buckley P. O. Box 1213 Camdenton 65020 31. Robert T. Keeton 14850 S 1325 Rd Stockton 65785 32. Stephen Jay Dixon 1004 Wesley Cir Raymore 64083-9275
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33. Richard E. Sprenkle 19225 S 725 Rd Stockton 65785 34. Larry R. Houge PO Box 3992 Springfield 65808 35. Russell Brooke Dunbar 446 N Roote St Mansfield 65704 36. James J. Hayes P.O. Box 396 Bunker 63629 37. Lee Lamar Francis 1387 Possum Hollow Rd Farmington 63640 38. Ronald Wayne Clark 1557 Princeton Dr Cape Girardeau 63701-2564 39. William M. Hampton 346 S Locust St Dexter 63841-2126 40. Robert Neil Young 1115 Starnes St Kennett 63857-1458 41. Bob L. Brannum 565 Co. Rd 304 Poplar Bluff 63901 42. David N. Frealy RR 2 Box 2255 Thayer 65791-9660 43. Charles O. Pittman 478 Log Slide Bluff Lampe 65681 44. Paul Trausch P.O. Box 303 Shell Knob 65747-0114 45. Robert Dean Lewis 3610 Cypress Drive Webb City 64870 46. Edward Ellick Garren RR 1, Box 1630 Stella 64867-9611
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS 2003路2004 1. 2. 3.
Jerry L. Miles 714 Dickerson Shelbina 63468 Karl August William DeMaree Route 2, Box 150 Memphis 63555 Richard L. Mansfield PO. Box 493 Kirksville 63501-0493
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Richard L. Hamilton 28697 East Jet Road Bethany 64424 David Moyer East 3rd Street Grant City 64456 William J. Hollingsworth 320 W. Torrance St. Maryville 64468-2558 Wesley F. Revels 2717 SW Trail St. Joseph 64506 Virgil Eugene Caldwell 611 S. Brown St Gallatin 64640-9324 James R. Ulm 8195 S Hwy 13 Polo 64671 Bobby Ray O'Dell 24238 Highway U Bucklin 64631-7287 Keith W. Baker 250 West 1st Bethel 63434 James C. Paul 5640 Hartman Dr Fulton 65251-7901 Durward Russell Kitts 19414 Monroe Road 976 Holliday 65258-9801 August L. Bottom Route 2 Slater 65349-9536 Stanley E. Massey 10011 Linn Grove Rd. Odessa 64076-7253 Donald E. Campbell 5100 Huonker Rd. Parkville 64151 Marvin G. Shull 2304 NE Shady Lane Dr Gladstone 64118-5049 William B. Van Meter 925 N Main St Independence 64050-2831 William E. Broggi 401 SW 21st Street Blue Springs 64015 Walter Ray Campbell 400 Spruce Garden City 64747 Robert D. Weikal 420 S Grand Ave Sedalia 65301
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James G. Wade 2801 West Henley Drive Columbia 65202-2659 23. John M. Duckett 511 Belair Dr Jefferson City 65109-0709 24. Norman E. Harrison 207 Drewel Ct Eureka 63025 25. Larry L. Klocke 441 Hwy H Wright City 63390 26. William E. Mc Guire 1483 Schoal Creek Dr O'Fallon 63366 27A. David R. Patrick 12547 Northwinds Dr Saint Louis 63146-4503 27B. Christopher J. Rollins 10507 Roscommon Dr Saint Louis 63123-5017 27C. David Charles Riek 2316 Esquline Dr Fenton 63026-2263 28. William A. Rutledge 609 Banks Dr Pevely 63070-2912 29. William R. Feltner 420 Highlands Dr Camdenton 65020 30. Michael A. Wallace 23925 Rascal Dr Waynesville 65583-9751 31. John A. Parks Rr 1 Box 544 Flemington 65650-9645 32. Alvin O. Griffin Rt 2, Box 267 Butler 64730 33. James L. Kilburn P.O. Box 544 Stockton 65785-0544 34. Stephen T. Thompson 2202 N Taylor Springfield 65803 35. HR Huey Higgins 3730 E County Line Rd Rogersville 65742-6488 36. Bernard L. Morrison Rt 3 Box 237 Redford 63665 37. Raymond L. Heller PO. Box 98 French Village 63036-0098
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38. E Otha Wingo 126 Camellia St Cape Girardeau 63703 39. Elmer E. Wilson 427 State Route AF Dexter 63841-2553 40. Jackie Donald Crawford 208 Barbara Drive Kennett 63857 41. Wayne Gorman Tucker HC 3 Box 222 Ellsinore 63937-9419 42. Leonard Duane Staley Rt 1 Box 33 Koshkonong 65692-9614 43. Knial Dwain Iorg 8928 State Hwy H Forsyth 65653 44. John Robert Mullins Route 1, Box 38-C Verona 65769-9621 45. James D. Hardy P O. Box 1781 Joplin 64802-1728 46. Larry Lee Whiteside 12916 Prospect Ln. Neosho 64850
REGIONAL GRAND LECTURERS Region A
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Bobby Ray O'Dell 24238 Highway U Bucklin, MO 64631 F. Wayne Dugan 8130 Southpoint Dr. Camden, MO 64017 Michael F. Armstrong 505 NW Englewood Rd., Apt. 1 Kansas City, MO 64118 Dennis L. Hammack 1503 Riverview St. Elsberry, MO 63343 Joe Wayne Johnson 10607 Wurdack Ave. St. Louis, MO 63114
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John Robert Mullins Rt. 1, Box 83C Verona, MO 65769
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Rodney E. Pitts 105 Smith St. Steele, MO 63877
LIST OF ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. MISSOURI OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION, FEBRUARY 22, 1821 JAMES KENNERLY, Senior Warden WILLIAM BATES, Junior Warden EDWARD BATES, Worshipful Master JOSEPH V. GARNIER, Treasurer ABRAM BECK, Secretary FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, APRIL 23,1821 Date Election April 1821 Oct. 1821 . Oct. 1822 Oct. 1823 Oct. 1824 Oct. 1825 . Oct. 1826 Oct. 1827 Oct. 1828 Oct. 1829 Oct. 1830 Oct. 1831 . Oct. 1832 . Oct. 1833 Oct. 1834~ Oct. 1835t:;: Oct. 1836 Oct. 1837 Oct. 1838 . Oct. 1839 Oct. 1840 Oct. 1841 Oct. 1842 Oct. 1843 Oct. 1844 . Oct. 1845 Oct. 1846 Oct. 1847 May 1848 May 1849 May 1850 May 1851 . May 1852 June 1853 . May 1854
Grand Master
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. Thos. F. Riddick' Nath'l B. Tucker' . Thompson Douglas' Thompson Douglas' . Nath'l B. Tucker" . Geo. H.C. Melody' . Nath'l B. Tucker .. . . Geo. H.C. Melody* . Nath'l B. Tucker Geo. H.C. Melody* . Edward Bates* . . Hardage Lane* . Edward Bates* . Hardage Lane* . Edward Bates" . Geo. H.C. Melody* .. . Hardage Lane' . Fred L. Billion' . Hardage Lane' . Geo. H.C. Melody* . Hardage Lane' Geo. H.C. Melody* . Edward Bates" . H.R. Gamble* . Geo. H.C. Melody* . A.B. Chambers* . Sinclair Kirtley' Sinclair Kirtley* . . A.B. Chambers' .. . A.B. Chambers* . Sinclair Kirtley* .. . John D. Daggett* . . S.WB. Carnegy* . S.W B. Carnegy* . John D. Daggett* S.WB. Carnegy* .. John D. Daggett* .. . A.B. Chambers* ..... . PH. McBride* Joseph Foster* .. PH. McBride* . . PH. McBride' . Joab Bernard* . P.H. McBride* . Joab Bernard* . PH. McBride* . Joseph Foster* . J.WS. Mitchell* . Fred L. Billion* .,. John D. Taylor* . J.WS. Mitchell* .. . John Ralls' . John D. Taylor* . Joseph Foster* . E.S. Ruggles* . Joseph Foster* . E.S. Ruggles* . . John E Ryland* .. E.S. Ruggles* . B.W. Grover* . John F. Ryland' B.W Grover* . E.S. Ruggles* " . B. \V. Grover* . S.F. Currie* L.S. Cornwell*. . Wilson Brown' . . L.S. Cornwell' . D.P Wallingford'
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William Bates* William Bates* Wm. G. Pettus* Wm. G. Pettus* Thornt. Grimsley* Thornt. Grimsley* .. John F. Rayland* . H.R. Gamble* Adam LMills* Adam L Mills* Adam L Mills* Augustus Jones* . Augustus Jones* G.A. Tuttle* S.WB. Carnegy* S.W.B. Carnegy* Granville Snell* Thomas Andrews' Alex T. Douglass* Wm. C. Vance* John Orrick* C.H. Bowers* C.H. Bowers* E.S. Ruggles* J.L.F. Jacoby* J.L.F. Jacoby* J.L.F. Jacoby* Cyrus Osborne Joseph Megguire* . P. Draper* S.F. Currie* J.H. Turner* S.H. Saunders* R.C. Hill*
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Archibald Gamble* Archibald Gamble* Archibald Gamble* Archibald Gamble* Archibald Gamble* Archibald Gamble* Rich. T. McKinney* Thornton Grimsley* Thornton Grimsley* Bernard Pratte* Thomas Andrews* Thomas Andrews* Thomas Andrews* Geo. H.C. Melody* Geo. H.C. Melody* Geo. H.C. Melody* Geo. H.C. Melody* Geo. H.C. Melody* Geo. H.C. Melody' Geo. H.C. Melody* Geo. H.C. Melody* Geo. H.C. Melody* John Simonds* Fred L. Billion* John S. Watson* John S. Watson* John S. Watson* John S. Watson" John S. Watson* John M. Reed* J.T. Johnson* J.T. Johnson* J.T. Johnson* Joseph Foster" Joseph Foster*
Grand Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
William Renshaw* William Renshaw* William Renshaw* T. Douglas* T. Douglas* John D. Daggett* John D. Daggett* John D. Daggett* John D. Daggett* John D. Daggett* Fred L. Billion* Fred L. Billion* Fred L. Billion* John Garnett* Thos. W Conyers* Thos. W. Conyers* Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. Dallam* Richard B. Dallam* J.WS. Mitchell* J.WS. Mitchell* C.D.W Johnson* C.D.W Johnson* C.D.W Johnson* A. O'Sullivan* A. O'Sullivan* A. O'Sullivan*
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L.S. Cornwell' May 1855 . May 1856 . Benjamin Sharp* . S.H. Saunders' May 1857 . S.H. Saunders' May 1858 . Marcus Boyd' May 1859. M.H. McFarland* May 1860 . May 1861 . Wm. R Penick' . May 1862 . Geo. Whitcomb* May 1863 . John H. Turner* John F. Houston'" May 1864 . May 1865 . John F. Houston' May 1866 . John D. Vincil* WE. Dunscomb* Oct. 1867 . John D. Vincil* Oct. 1868 . William D. Muir* . Oct. 1869 . Thos. E. Garrett' . Oct. 1870 . Oct. 1871 . Thos. E. Garrett* Samuel H. Owens' Oct. 1872 . RE. Anderson* Oct. 1873 . Oct. 1874 . John W Luke* James E. Cadle' .. Oct. 1875 . Xen. Ryland* Oct. 1876 . T.C. Ready'" . Oct. 1877 . .. ,Noah M. Givan* Oct. 1878 . Joseph S. Browne* Oct. 1879 . WR Stubblcfield' Oct. 1880 . Oct. 1881 ... Alex M. Dockery' Chas. C. Woods' Oct. 1882 . Oct. 1883 . Lee A HaW.... Oct. 1884 . Robt. i'~ Stevenson' Oct. 1885 . James W Boyd' George R Hunt* Oct. 1886. Wm. M. Williams' Oct. 1887 ... .. ,James P. Wood' Oct. 1888 . Theodore Brace' Oct. 1889 . Oct. 1890 . George E. Walker* B.H. Ingram* Oct. 1891 . Oct. 1892 . John R. Parson' Harry Keene* Oct. 1893 .. Oct. 1894 . J.B. Thomas' . A.M. Hough* Oct. 1895 .
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J.W Chenoweth S.H. Saunders* Marcus Boyd* .. John F. Houston*. W.R Penick* John Decker' Geo. Whitcomb* Wm. N. Lokcr' . . John D. Vincil* A.L. McGregor* Martin Collins* RE. Anderson' . T.E. Garrett路 Wm. D. Muir* A.M. Dockery* . Sam H. Owens* Sam H. Owens' John W Luke'" Jas. E. Cadle' . Jas. E. Cadlc' Thos. C. Ready' . Noah M. Givan* Jos. S. Browne'" WR Stubblefield* Jas. E. Carter' Chas. C. Woods' Lee A. Hall' Robt. E Stevenson* James W Boyd* .. . George R Hunt路 . Wm. M. Williams* James P. Wood'. . Theodorc Bracc' . Gcorge E. Walker' RH. Ingram' John R Parson* . Harry Keene* . J.B. Thomas' . AM. Hough' D.A. Jamison' . F.J. Tygard*
H.E. Van Orsdell' Marcus Boyd' John F. Houston* . John Decker' John Decker* Samuel M. Haycs* A.L. McGregor' Samuel Russcll* . AI.. McGregor' Martin Collins' RE. Anderson' AI.. McGregor* Wm. D. Muir* Alex M. Dockery* .. Sam H. Owens* John E. Ryland* John E. Ryland* . Jas. E. Cadle* . Xenophon Ryland* Thos. C. Ready' :'>Joah M. Givan* M.G. Hubble* WR. Stubblefield' Jas. E. Carter* . Alex M. Dockery* . Lee A Hall* Robt. i'~ Stevenson' James W Boyd' Geo. R Hunt* . Wm. M. Williams* James P. Wood*
WA Cunningham' P. Draper* Marcus Boyd'" M.H. McFarland' WR Penick* John Decker' John H. Turncr* . Wm. N. Loker' . John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil* . WE. Dunscomb* C.A Rowley* . R.E. Anderson* T.E. Garrett* R.E. Anderson* RE. Anderson' J.E. Ryland' . . John W Luke' Xenophon Ryland' Xenophon Ryland' Thos. C. Ready* Noah M. Givan' Joseph S. Browne' WR. Stubblefield* Alex M. Dockery* .. Chas. C. Woods' Lee A. Hall' Robt. F. Stevenson' .. James W. Boyd' Gcorge R Hunt路 Wm. M. Williams* James P. Wood' Theodore Brace'" .. Gcorge E. Walker' RH. Ingram' John R Parson' Harry Keene' J.B. Thomas' A.M. Hough' D.A. Jamison'
*t Died August 11, 1866, while in office. .. . *t Appointed August 13, 1866, by John D. Vincil, Grand Master..
. Georgc E. Walker' . . B.H. Ingram' . John R Parson* Harry Keene' ,LB. Thomas* AM. Hough' . D.A Jamison* F.J. Tygard* . E.F.AlIen*
Grand Treasurer
Grand Secretary
John D. Daggett路 . John D. Daggett* John D. Daggett* . John D. Daggett* John D. Daggett' . . John D. Daggett* . John D. Daggett* John D. Daggett' . . John D. Daggctt' . Wm. N. Lokcr'" . Wm. N. Loker'" Wm. N. Lokcr'" . . Wm. N. Loker'" Wm. N. Loker' . . Wm. N. Loker'.. Wm. N. Loker* . Wm. N. Loker* ...... ,Wm. N. Loker' Wm. N. Loker' . .. . Wm. N. Loker* . Wm. N. Loker* . Wm. N. Loker' . Wm. N. Loker' John W Luke' John W Luke' . . John W Lukc' . . John W Luke* . . Samuel M. Kennard' Samuel M. Kennard' . Samuel M. Kennard' . Samuel M. Kennard' Samuel M. Kennard' Samuel M. Kennard* . Samuel M. Kennard* . Samuel M. Kennard* . Samuel M. Kennard* . Samuel M. Kennard* . Samuel M. Kennard' . . Samuel M. Kcnnard' . Samuel M. Kennard' . Samuel M. Kcnnard*
A O'Sullivan' A O'Sullivan' A. O'Sullivan' A O'Sullivan'" A.O'Sullivan* A O'Sullivan'" A. O'Sullivan' A. O'Sullivan" A. O'Sullivan' A. O'Sullivan' A. O'Sullivan' A O'Sullivan' G. Frank Gouley' G. Frank Gouley* G. Frank Gouley'" G. Frank Gouley' G. Frank Goulcy' G. Frank Goulcy* G. Frank Gouley' G. Frank Gouley* G. Frank Gouley* G. Frank Gouley* John D. Vincil' John D. Vincil' John D. Vincil* John D. Vinci]' John D. Vincil' John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil' John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil' John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil* John D. Vinci!' John D. Vinci!' John D. Vincil* John D. Vinci I' John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil*
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Grand Master
D.A. Jamison* Oct. 1896 "'"'''' Oct. 1897 .. F.J. Tygard* Oct. 1898 .. E.F. Allen* Oct. 1899 .. C.H. Briggs" Oct. 1900 .. Campbell Wells* Oct. 1901 . Joseph C. Finagin* Oct. 1902 .. John C. Yocum* Oct. 1903 .. Wm. F. Kuhn* Sept. 1904 . Leroy R. Valliant* Sept. 1905 .. A.S. Houston" Sept. 1906 .. D.:\1. Wilson" Sept. 1907 .. John T. Short* Sept. 1908 . R.R. Kreger" Sept. 1909 . William A. Hall* Sept. 1910 .. Clay C. Bigger" Sept. 1911 .. Arch A Johnson* Sept. 1912 . Jacob Lampert Oct. 1913 .. Van Fremont Boor" .. Sept. 1914 .. Tolman W. Cotton" Sept. 1915 . Frank R. Jesse* .. Edward Higbee" Sept. 1916 Sept. 1917 . Wm. A. Clark* Sept. 1918 . John W. Bingham" Sept. 1919 . Julius C. Garrell" Sept. 1920 .. Wm. F. Johnson" Sept. 1921 . O.A. Lucas* Oct. 1922 . Bert S. Lee* .. Joseph S. Mcintyre" Oct. 1923 Oct. 1924 .. Orestes Mitchell" Oct. 1925 .. WW Martin* Oct. 1926 . John Pickard* .. Anthony F. Ittner* Oct. 1927 Sept. 1928 . Byrne E. Bigger* Sept. 1929 . S.R. Freet* Oct. 1930 .. Wm. R. Gentry" Sept. 1931 . Ray V. Denslow* Sept. 1932 .. Thad B. Landon* Sept. 1933 .. F.C. Barnhill* Sept. 1934 .. Du Val Smith"
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Senior G. Warden
Junior G. Warden
Grand Treasurer
Grand Secretary
F.J. Tygard* E.F. Allen* C.H. Briggs* Campbell Wells* Joseph C. Finagin* John C. Yocum* Wm. F. Kuhn* Leroy B. Valliant* AS. Houston" D.M. Wilson* John T. Short* RR Kreeger* William A Hall* Clay C. Bigger* Arch A. Johnson* Jacob Lampert* Van Fremont Boor* Chesley A. :\1osman* Frank R Jesse" Edward Higbee* Wm. A. Clark" John W Bingham* Julius C. Garrell* Wm. F. Johnson* O.A. Lucas" Bert S. Lee* Joseph S. Mclntyre* Orestes Mitchell* WW Martin* John Pickard* A.F. Ittner* B.E. Bigger* S.R. Freet* Wm. R. Gentry* Ray V. Denslow" Thad B. Landon* Frank C. Barnhill" Du Val Smith* Jas. W Skelly*
E.F. Allen* C.H. Briggs* Campbell Wells* Joseph C. Finagin* John C. Yocum* Wm. F. Kuhn* Leroy B. Valliant* AS. Houston* D.M. Wilson* John l' Short" R.R. Kreeger* William A. Hall* Clay C. Bigger* Arch A Johnson* Jacob Lampert Van Fremont Boor" Chesley A. Mosman" Tolman W. Cotton* Edward Higbee" Wm. A. Clark* John W Bingham* Julius C. Garrell* Wm. F. Johnson* O.A. Lucas* Bert S. Lee* Joseph S. Mcintyre" Orestes Mitchell* WW Martin* John Pickard* A.F.Ittner* B.E. Bigger* S.R. Freet* Wm. R. Gentry, Sr.* Ray V. Denslow* Thad B. Landon" Frank C. Barnhill* Du Val Smith" Jas. W Skelly* Geo. W Walker*
C.H. Briggs* Campbell Wells* Joseph C. Finagin" John C. Yocum* Wm. F. Kuhn* Leroy B. Valliant* A.S. Houston* D.M. Wilson" Howard Watson* RR Kreeger" William A. Hall" Clay C. Bigger" Arch A. Johnson* Jacob Lampert Van Fremont Boor* Chesley A. Mosman* Tolman W. Cotton* Frank R Jesse* Wm. A. Clark* John W Bingham" Julius C. Garrell* Wm. F. Johnson* O.A Lucas* Bert S. Lee" Joseph s. Mclntyre* Orestes Mitchell* WW Martin* John Pickard* AF. Ittner* B.E. Bigger* S.R. Freet* Wm. R. Gentry, Sr* Ray V. Denslow* Thad B. Landon* Frank C. Barnhill* Du Val Smith* Jas. W Skelly" Geo. W Walker* H.L. Reader*
Samuel M. Kennard* Samuel M. Kennard* Samuel M. Kennard" Samuel M. Kennard* Samuel M. Kennard" Samuel M. Kennard* Samuel M. Kennard* John R Parson* John R. Parson* Alphonso C. Stewart" Alphonso C. Stewart" Alphonso C. Stewart* Alphonso C. Stewart* Alphonso C. Stewart" Alphonso C. Stewart" Alphonso C. Stewart" Alphonso C. Stewart* Alphonso C. Stewart" Alphonso C. Stewart* Alphonso C. Stewart* Wm. A. Hall* Wm. A. Hall* Wm. A. Hall* Wm. A Hall* Wm. A Hall* . Wm. A Hall* Wm. A Hall* Wm. A Hall* Wm. A. Hall*tt+ E.E. Morris* E.E. Morris* E.E. Morris* E.E. Morris* E.E. Morris* E.E. Morris* E.E. Morris* E.E. Morris* E.E. Morris* E.E. Morris*
John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil" John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil* John D. Vincil" John D. Vincil*~~ John R ParsonH" John R Parson* John R Parson* John R Parson* John R Parson* John R Parson* John R Parson* John R. Parson* John R Parson* John R Parson* John R. Parson* John R Parson* John R. Parson* John R. Parson* John R. Parson* John R. Parsont t " Frank R. Jesse* Frank R. Jesse* Frank R Jesse* Frank R. Jesse* Frank R. Jesse* Frank R. Jesse*"tt Arthur Mathertt+ Arthur Mather* Arthur Mather* Arthur Mather* Arthur Mather* Arthur Mather" Arthur Mather* Arthur Mather*
*~~ Died October 12, 1904, while in office *,," Died april 22, 1916, while in office H" Appointed October 22, 1904, by Leroy B. Valliant, Grand Master.. tt" Resigned May 20,1921, account of ill health
.. *ttt Died November 7,1924, while in office. . **** Resigned December 14, 1953. **+t Died August 29, 1927, while in office. .. ttt Appointed September 1, 1927, by John Pickard, Grand Master.
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LIST OF ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE A.F. & A.M. MISSOURI FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, APRIL 23, 1821 (Continued> Date Election Sept. 1935 .. Sept. 1936 Sept. 1937 Sept. 1938 . Sept. 1939 .. Sept. 1940 Sept. 1941 Sept. 1942 Sept. 1943 . Sept. 1944 .. Sept. 1945 .. Sept. 1946 . Sept. 1947 Sept. 1948 .. Sept. 1949 .. Sept. 1950 Sept. 1951 .. Oct. 1952 .. Sept. 1953 .. Sept. 1954 . Sept. 1955 Sept. 1956 .. Sept. 1957 ......... Sept. 1958 .. Sept. 1959 .. Sept. 1960 .. Sept. 1961 .. Sept. 1962 . Sept. 1963 Sept. 1964 .. Sept. 1965 ....... Sept. 1966 .. Sept. 1967 Sept. 1968 .. Sept. 1969 Sept. 1970 .. Sept. 1971
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Senior G. Warden
Junior G. Warden
Grand Treasurer
James W Skelly* Geo. W Walker* H.L. Reader* Henry C. Chiles* Karl M. Vetsburg* Harry S Truman* Harris C. Johnston* Forrest C. Donnell* W.F. WoodrufT* Willis J. Bray* Willis J. Bray* Solon Cameron* .. Morris E. Ewing' .. Harry F. Sunderland' James M. Bradford* Ray Bond* Homer L. Ferguson* Richard O. Rumer* James McB. Sellers* Orestes Mitchell, Jr.* William J. Craigo Harold M. Jayne* Frank P. Briggs* Robert L. Aronson* .. Harold O. Grauel* Bruce H. Hunt* Robert H. Mann* . Martin B. Dickinson* A. U. Goodman, Jr. * George E Morrison* A.B. Vanlandingham* . R.E. Murray* WR. Denslow* Elvis A. Mooney. J Morgan Donelson William H Chapman... TJ. Davis, Jr.*
Geo. W Walker* H.L. Reader* Henry C. Chiles* Elwyn S. Woods' Harry S Truman* Harris C. Johnston* Forrest C. Donnell* Grover C. SparksTt Willis J. Bray* Solon Cameron' Solon Cameron* .. Morris E. Ewing* .. Harry F. Sunderland* James M. Bradford* Ray Bond' Homer L. Ferguson* Richard O. Rumer* . James McB. Sellers* Orestes Mitchell, Jr. * William J. CraigO Harold M. Jayne* Frank P. Briggs* . Robert L. Aronson* Harold O. Grauel* . Bruce H. Hunt* Robert H. Mann' R. Jasper Smith'**~ . A.U. Goodman, Jr路 . George F. Morrison* A.B. Vanlandingham* Russell E. Murray* WR. Denslow* .. E.A. Mooney.......... .. J Morgan Donelson William H Chapman TJ. Davis, Jr.' WH. McLaughlin'
H.L. Reader* Henry C. Chiles* Elwyn S. Woodst Karl M. Vetsburg* Harris C. Johnston* Forrest C. Donnell* Grover C. Sparkst t WI'. WoodrufT* Solon Cameron* Morris E. Ewing* Morris E. Ewing* Harry F. Sunderland* . James M. Bradford* .. Ray Bond* Homer L. Ferguson Richard O. rumer* James McB. Sellers Orestes Mithcell, Jr. * William J. CraigO Harold M. Jayne* Frank P. Briggs Robert L. Aronson* .. Harold O. Grauel............. Bruce H. Hunt Robert H. Mann* .. R. Jasper Smith***~ Martin B. Dickinson* George F. Morrison* A.B. Vanlandingham Russell E. Murry* William R. Denslow... E.A. Mooney...................... J Morgan Donelson William H Chapman T.J. Davis, Jr.* WH. McLaughlin* WL. Walker
Henry C. Chiles* Elwyn S. Woodst Karl M. Vetsburg* Harry S Truman Forrest C. Donnell* Grover C. Sparkstt W.F. WoodrufT* James A. Kindert* Morris E. Ewing* Harry F. Sunderland* Harry F. Sunderland* James M. Bradford Ray Bond* Homer L. Ferguson Richard O. Rumer* James McB. Seller Orestes Mitchell, Jr. * William J. Craigo Harold M. Jayne* Frank P. Briggs Robert L. Aronson* Harold O. Grauel....... Bruce H. Hunt Robert H. Mann* J. Renick Jonest Martin B. Dickinson* A.u. Goodman, Jr.* A.B. Vanlandingham Russell E. Murray* William R. Denslow.............. Elvis A. Mooney.................. J Morgan Donelson William H Chapman.. TJ. Davis, Jr. * WH. McLaughlin* WL. Walker Herman A. Orlick
E.E. Morris* .. Arthur Mather* E.E. Morris* .. Arthur Mather* E.E. Morris* .. Arthur Mather* E.E. Morris* .. Arthur Mather* E.E. Morris* .. Arthur Mather* E.E. Morris* . Arthur Mather* E.E. Morris* . Arthur Mather* E.E. Morris* . Arthur Mather* E.E. Morris* .. Arthur Mathertttt E.E. Morris* .. Harold L. Reader*t E.E. Morris* . Harold L. Reader* E.E. Morris* . Harold L. Reader* E.E. Morris* . Harold L. Reader* E.E. Morris' . Harold L. Reader* E.E. Morris' . Harold L. Reader* E.E. Morris* .. Harold L. Reader' E.E. Morris* .. Harold L. Reader* E.E. Morris* .. Harold L. Reader* E.E. Morris*'* .. Harold L. Reader* James M. DeWitt . Harold L. Reader' James M. DeWittH . Harold L. Reader* WH. Utz, Jr .. Harold L. Reader* W.H. Utz, Jr .. Harold L. Reader* W.H. Utz, Jr .. Harold L. Reader* W.H. Utz, Jr .. Harold L. Reader**~ WH. Utz, Jr .. Elmer W Wagner*~ W.H. Utz, Jr . Elmer W. Wagner* W.H. Utz, Jr .. Elmer W. Wagner* W.H. Utz, Jr .. Elmer W. Wagner* W.H. Utz, Jr . Elmer W. Wagner* WH. Utz, Jr .. Elmer W. Wagner* W.H. Utz, Jr .. Elmer W. Wagner* WH. Utz, Jr .. Elmer W. Wagner* WH. Utz, Jr . Elmer W. Wagner' WH. Utz, Jr . Elmer W. WagnerH* WH. Utz, Jr .. Frank A. ArnoldtH WH. Utz, Jr. Frank A. Arnold*
t Resigned . H Died December 28,1942, while in office. ttt Died May 8, 1943, while in office. tttt Died April 22, 1944, while in office *t Appointed May 1, 1944 by Wi". Woodrufl; Grand Master... 'J'J Died September 16, 1956.
*~ Appointed May 1, 1960. **~ Resigned May 1, 1960. :I: Resigned September 28,1960. **~ Died while in oflice January 8, 1962. H* Resigned June 30,1970. Ht Appointed and Installed July 1, 1970.
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FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, APRIL 23,1821 (Continued) Date Election
Grand Master
D. Grand Master
Sept. 1972................. Sept. 1973................. Sept. 1974................. Sept. 1975................. Sept. 1976................. Sept. 1977 Sept. 1978................. Sept. 1979................. Sept. 1980................. Sept. 1981 Sept. 1982................. Sept. 1983................. Sept. 1984................. Sept. 1985................. Sept. 1986 Sept. 1987 Sept. 1988......... Sept. 1989................. Sept. 1990................. Sept. 1991................. Oct. 1992 Sept. 1993................. Sept. 1994..... Sept. 1995................. Sept. 1996................. Sept. 1997................. Sept. 1998................. Sept. 1999....... Sept. 2000 Sept. 2001 Sept. 2002 Sept. 2003
W.H. McLaughlin* Walter L. Walker Herman A. Orlick* Lewis C. Wes Cook* Fielding A. Poe James A. Noland, Jr J.C. Montgomery, Jr. Gus O. Nations. J. Edward Blinn William J. Hill Earl K. Dille Robert J. Crede Vern H. Schneider Charles E. Scheurich* P. Vincent Kinkead Thomas K. McGuire, .Jr Robert D. Jenkins Thomas C. Warden Daniel F. Cole D. Robert Downey........... Frank A. Arnold" Dale C. Motter Gordon E. Hopkins James H. Cobban* 1 Donald E. Scott Jeffrey O. Nations Steven I. Toybes Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr.. Freddie D. Adams Glenn E. Means Jimmie D. Lee .. Stanley M. Thompson
Walter L. Walker Herman A. Orlick* Lewis C. Wes Cook Fielding A. Poe James A. Noland, Jr J.C. Montgomery, Jr Gus O. Nations J. Edward Blinn William J. Hill Earl K. Dille Robert J. Crede Vern H. Schneider Charles E. Scheurich P. Vincent Kinkead Thomas K. McGuire, Jr Robert D. Jenkins Thomas C. Warden Daniel F. Cole D. Robert Downey . Frank A. Arnold* Dale C. Motter Gordon E. Hopkins James H. Cobban* Donald E. Scott Jeffrey O. Nations Steven I. Toybes Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr Freddie D. Adams . Glenn E. Means . Jimmie D. Lee Stanley M. Thompson Elmer E. Revelle .
Junior G. Warden
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Herman A. Orlick Lewis C. Wes Cook Fielding A. Poe James A. Noland, Jr J.C. Montgomery, Jr Gus O. Nations J. Edward Blinn WilliamJ.HilI Earl K. Dille Robert J. Crede Vern H. Schneider Charles E. Scheurich P. Vincent Kinkead William H. Wisbrockยง Robert D. Jenkins Thomas C. Warden Daniel F. Cole D. Robert Downey . Frank A. Arnold Dale C. Motter Gordon E. Hopkins James H. Cobban Donald E. Scott Jeffrey O. Nations Steven I. Toybes Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr Freddie D. Adams Glenn E. Means .. Jimmy D. Lee Stanley M. Thompson Elmer E. Revelle John M. Nations
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WH. Utz, Jr Lewis C. Wes Cook .. Fielding A. Poe . WH. Utz, Jr James A. Noland, Jr. WH. Utz, Jr J.C. Montgomery, Jr. WH. Utz, Jr Gus O. Nations . WH. Utz, Jr J. Edward Blinn . WH. Utz, Jr WilliamJ. Hill . WH. Utz, Jr.:t:+H Earl K. Dille . W. Marion Luna Robert J. Crede . W. Marion Luna Vern H. Schneider .. W. Marion Luna Charles E. Scheurich . W. Marion Luna P. Vincent Kinkead . M. Marion Luna William H. Wisbrock . W. Marion Luna Thomas K. McGuire, Jr . W. Marion Luna .... Thomas C. Warden . W. Marion Luna. Daniel F. Cole . W. Marion Luna . D. Robert Downey . W. Marion Luna . Frank A. Arnold . W. Marion Luna Dale C. Motter . W. Marion Luna Gordon E. Hopkins . W. Marion Luna James H. Cobban . W. Marion Luna Donald E. Scott . W. Marion Luna Jeffrey O. Nations .. W. Marion Luna . Steven I. Toybes . W. Marion Luna Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr . W. Marion Luna Freddie D. Adams . W. Marion Luna . Glenn E. Means . W. Marion Luna Jimmy D. Lee . W. Marion Luna Stanley M. Thompson . W. Marion Luna Elmer E. Revelle . W. Marion Luna John M. Nations . W. Marion Luna M. Robert Berger . W. Marion Luna
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Frank A. Arnold Frank A. Arnold Frank A. Arnold Frank A. Arnold Frank A. Arnold Frank A. Arnold Frank A. Arnold Frank A. Arnold Frank A. Arnold Frank A. Arnold Frank A. Arnold Frank A. Arnold Frank A. Arnold Frank A. Arnold:t:+++:t: Terry C. Alexander*~~ Terry C. Alexander Terry C. Alexander Terry C. Alexander Terry C. Alexander Terry C. Alexander Terry C. Alexander Terry C. Alexander Terry C. Alexander Terry C. Alexander Ronald D. Milled Ronald D. Miller Ronald D. Miller Ronald D. Miller Ronald D. Miller Ronald D. Miller Ronald D. Miller Ronald D. Miller
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Hiram Harmony................... Howard Taylor Olive Branch Unity Ark. Franklin Union Grover Vandalia Williamsburg.. Sangamon Union Shawnee Chapel.......... Eden Tucker Boonville Auburn Central...................... Perseverance Columbia Clarksville St. Louis New London Greencastle Havana* Wellington Franklin Hiram Florida Florida Harmony........ Wyaconda Wyaconda Joachim t Springfield Ava Mexico Ringgold
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Town St. Charles Louisiana New Franklin Springfield Alton Jackson Newark Franklin Calhoun Vandalia Williamsburg Springfield Jonesboro New Santa Fe Chapel Hill Covington Ste. Genevieve Boonville Auburn Smithville Louisiana Columbia Clarksville... Creve Coeur .. New London Greencastle McFall.. Dekalb Alton St. Charles. Florida Florida . Jacksonville. LaGrange LaGrange Herculaneum Springfield Ava Mexico Camden Point
*Changed to McFall-Gentryville No. 125 t Changed to Joachim No.2
County St. Charles Pike Howard Greene Madison Cape Girardeau. Knox Howard Henry Fayette Callaway Sangamon Union Jackson. Lafayette Washington Ste. Genevieve. Cooper Lincoln Clay...................... Pike Boone Pike St. Louis Ralls Sullivan Gentry. Buchanan Madison St. Charles Monroe Monroe Morgan. Lewis Lewis Jefferson Sangamon Douglas Audrain Platte
Stale Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Illinois Missouri Missouri Missouri. Missouri Illinois Missouri. Illinois .. Illinois Missouri. Missouri Illinois Missouri. Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri. Missouri Missouri. Missouri Illinois. Missouri. Missouri Missouri. Illinois. Missouri Missouri Missouri Illinois. Missouri Missouri Missouri.
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1820 by G.L. ofTenn . Surrendered April 4, 1825 Oct. 11, 1821 . Surrendered April, 1825 May 6, 1852 . Consol. with Fayette No. 47, Feb. 22,1999 May 6, 1852 . United with "United No.5" April 3, 1822 . United with 1st G.L. Ill., 1824 Nov. 25, 1821, disp. G.L. Ind . Surrendered Jan. 7, 1823 May 8, 1852 . United with Edina No. 291, May 2,1946 April 3, 1822.. . . Arrested Dec. 20, 1831 May, 1852 . Died 1860 Oct. 8, 1822...... . . United with 1st G.L. Ill., 1824 May 6,1852. Surrendered Dec. 31,1929 Oct. 25, 1822...... . . Arrested April 11, 1826 Oct. 25, 1822 . United with 1st G.L. Ill., 1824 May, 1858 . Surrendered 1863 May 6, 1852 . Surrendered 1855 Oct. 9, 1822 . United with 1st G.L. Ill., 1824 Oct. 10, 1826 . Surrendered April 6, 1831 April 3, 1827 . Arrested Oct. 3, 1838 May 8, 1852 . . . Arrested Oct. 1884, by Lee A. Hall, G.M. May 6, 1852 . Wend down on account of war, 1861 April 8, 1828 . Arrested April 3, 1838 Oct. 5, 1830 .. Arrested Oct. 3, 1838 Consol. with Perseverance No. 92, May 6,1997 Oct. 8, 1830 . Oct. 24, 1836 .. Consol. with St. Louis Missouri No. I, Oct. 17, 1991 Oct. 5, 1837 .. Surrendered 1862, on account of war June 2, 1866 .. Arrested April, 1879 Oct. 16, 1879... . . Consol. with Gentryville No. 125, Oct. I, 1980 May 16, 1892 . Consol. with Agency No. 10, March 11, 1992 Oct. 5, 1837 . United with G.L. Ill., 1843 Oct. 5, 1837 .. Arrested Oct. 16, 1846 May 6, 1852 .. Consol. with Lick Creek No. 302, Jan. 1,1986 Dec. 1,1852 Consol. with Lick Creek Ko. 302, Sept. 18, 1985 Oct. 2, 1838 .. United with G.L. Ill., 1840 June 10. 1853 . . . Surrendered 1876 Oct. 11, 1887 .. Consol. with Craft No. 287, Feb. 6,1978 Oct. 1820, by G.L. Tenn .. Arrested April 8, 1825 Oct. 8, 1839 . United with G.L. Ill., 1840 Oct. 13, 1887 .. Arrested June, 1892, by RH. Ingram, G.M. Consol. with Hebron No. 354, 1887 May 6, 1852 . May 6, 1852 . Arrested May, 1855
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Temperance ............ Temple ...................... Evergreen ................. Far West .................. Osage ....................... Lafayette .................. Lafayette ................. Triangle ................... Humphreys .......... Humphreys ............ Hillsboro (Mt. Moriah) ........... Independence .......... Dawson .................. Cedar. ............. Graham .................... Tully ......................... Clinton .................. Modena .................... DeWitt ................. Coleman ................... Mt. Moriah .............. Des Moines .............. Bolivar ................... Aetna ........................ Houston .................... Iowa ......................... Middle Grove ............ Middle Grove ............ Jacksonville ............. Rochester .............. Fairplay .................... Sparta (Kabzeettl ..... Martha Washington. Mineral Point ........ Haynesville ............... Holt ........................... Middletown .............. Ozark ...... ..... ......... ....
Vandalia ................... Mellville .................... New Haven .............. Galena ....................... Little Osage .............. Lexington .................. Lexington .................. Perryville .................. Humphreys ............... Humphreys .............
Platte ................. Dade ..................... Franklin .............. Jo Daviess ............ Vernon .................. Lafayette ............... Lafayette ............... Perry ..................... Sullivan ................ Sullivan ................
Illinois ........ Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Illinois ........ Missouri .... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri .....
Oct. 9, 1839 ...................................... May, 1858 .......................................... Nov. I, 1864 ..................................... Oct. II, 1839 ..................................... May 6,1852 ....................................... Oct. 8,1840 ........................................ Oct. 19, 1867 ...................................... Oct. 12, 1882 ...................................... Oct. 13, 1887 .................................... Oct. 13, 1989 .....................................
United with G.L. III., 1842 Surrendered 1863 Consol. with Hope No. 251,June 23,1992 Surrendered 1846 Destroyed 1861, by war Arrested Dec. I, 1866 Consol. with Lexington No. 149, 1882 Consol. with Triple Tie No. 457, 1887 Consol. with Trenton No. 111, Dec. 6, 1984 Consol. with Trenton No. III
Hillsboro ................... Independence ........... Wellington ................ Owensville ................ Pleasant Hill ....... Tully ......................... Carlyle ...................... Modena ..................... DeWitt ....................... St. Louis .................. Florissant .................. Burlington ................ Bolivar ...................... Aetna ......................... Breckenridge ............ Bloomington ... Middle Grove ............ Middle Grove ............ Jacksonville .............. Rochester .................. Fair Play ................... Sparta ...................... Washington ............... Mineral Point ........... Haynesville ............... Holt ........................... Middletown ............... Springfield ................
Montgomery .......... Jackson ................ Lafayette ............... Gasconade ............ Cass ....................... Lewis ................... Clinton .................. Mercer .................. Carroll ................... City of St. Louis .... St. Louis ................
Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri. Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Illinois ....... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Iowa Ty ..... Missouri. Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Iowa Ty ...... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri. Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Wis.Ty ....... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri .....
Oct. 8, 1840 ....................................... Oct. 8,1841 ...................................... May 28,1858 ................................... Oct. 15, 1868 ..................................... June 12, 1853 ............................... June 9, 1853 ..................................... Oct. 8,1841 ........................................ June 2, 1866 .................................... Oct. 17, 1878 .................................... Oct. 8, 1841 ...................................... Oct. 14, 1841 ..................................... Oct. 20, 1841 .................................... June 9, 1853 ...................................... June 2,1866 ..................................... June 2, 1866 ...................................... Oct. 20, 1841 ...................................... June 9,1853 ..................................... Oct. 13, 1870 ..................................... June 2,1866 ..................................... June 10, 1853 ................................... Oct. 18, 1900 ..................................... Oct. 8,1841 ....................................... June 10, 1853 .................................... Oct. 11, 1842 .................................... May 25, 1854 .................................... May 25, 1854 .................................... May 25, 1854 ..................................... Oct. 17, 1842 .....................................
Arrested Oct. 16, 1846 Surrendered Oct., 1846 Surrendered 1864 Arrested Jan., 1900 Destroyed 1862, by war Surrendered May, 1863 Arrested Oct. 19, 1846 Arrested Oct., 1876 Consol. with Wakanda No. 52, Oct. 9,1969 Changed to "Mt. Moriah No. 40," 1844 Consol. with l\1izpah Mt. Moriah No. 40, Oct. 17, 1995 United with G.L. la., 1844 Surrendered 1863 Consol. with l\1emphis No. 16, 1890 Arrested April 22, 1869 United with G.L. la., 1844 Arrested Feb. 29, 1864 Arrested Dec. 17, 1943, by W. F. Woodruff, G.M. Surrendered Oct., 1899 Surrendered 1865 Consol. with Boliver No. 195, Feb. 9,1993 Arrested Oct. 19, 1846 Arrested May, 1863 United with G.L. Wise., 1844 Changed to "Holt No. 49," Sept., 1904 Surrendered Charter, Nov. 20, 1978 Arrested May 18, 1858 Arrested Oct. 18, 1847
35 37 37 38 39 39 39 39 40 40 41 41 41 42 42 42 42 44 44 44 46 46 49 49 49 50 50
.............................. Polk ...................... Scotland ............... Caldwell ...............
.............................. Monroe ................. Monroe ................. Randolph ............... Andrew ................ Polk ................. Buchanan ............. Franklin ...............
............................. Clinton ..... Clay ....................... Montgomery .......... Greene ...............
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Name of Lodge
Town
County
State
50 51 51 54 56 56 58 59 59 60 61 62 62 63 63 64 65 65 66 66 67 68 69 70 70 70 70 72 72 75 75 75 81 81 83 84 84 85 85
Anderson ............. Livingston ................. Livingston ....... Douglas ..................... Platte ........................ Tipton ....................... Monticello ................. Lancaster ................. Marion ..................... St. Clair ................... Osceola ............... Maysville .................. Dubuque ................... St. Marys .................. Iowa City .................. Landmark ................. Melody ................. Pattonsburg .............. Marshall ............. Linn .......................... Rocheport ........ Tebo ........................... Alexandria ................ College .................... Dickerson .................. Roanoke .................. Armstrong ................ Danville ............. Gorin ......................... Ashley ....................... Bowling Green ......... Neosho ...................... Hickory Grove .......... Central ...................... Dana ........................ Multanomah ............. Potter ....................... Johnson ..................... Miami ......................
Chapel Hill .............. Glasgow .................... Glasgow .................. Marthasville ............ Platte City ............... Tipton .................... Monticello ................. Lancaster ................ Salem ........................ Belleville ......... ....... Osceola ...................... Maysville ................. Dubuque ................... Perryville ................. Marshall .................. Platteville ................ Warsaw .................... Pattonsburg .............. Iowa City .................. Linn ........................ Rocheport .................. Clinton ...................... Alexandria ................ Marion College ......... Warren ................... Armstrong ................. Armstrong ............... Danville ................... Gorin ........................ Ashley ....................... Bowling Green .......... Neosho ....... ....... Hickory Grove .......... Molino ......... ........ Calhoun ................... Oregon City ........ Longwood ................. Warrensburg ............ Miami .......................
Lafayette ............... Howard ................. Howard .................. Warren ................. Platte .................... Moniteau .............. Lewis ............. Schuyler ................ Marion ................... St. Clair ................ St. Clair ................ DeKalb .................
Missouri ..... Missouri. Missouri ..... Missouri. Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ... Missouri ..... Illinois ...... Illinois ........ Missouri. Missouri .... Iowa Ty ..... Missouri .... lowaTy. Missouri .... Wis.Ty ....... Missouri ..... Missouri .... Missouri ..... Missouri .... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri. Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Oregon ....... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri .....
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Perry ......................
.............................. Benton ..................
.............................. Davies ................... Saline ............... Osage ..................... Boone ..................... Henry ...... Clark ..................... Marion ................. Marion ................... Howard .... Howard .................. Montgomery ......... Scotland ...... Pike ...................... Pike ...................... Newton ............ Callaway .............. Audrain ............... Henry ...................
............................ Pettis ................ Johnson .............. Saline ..............
Date of Charter May, 1858 ........................................ Oct. 11, 1842 ..................................... Oct. 12, 1876 ................................... Oct. 11, 1842 .................................... Oct. 14, 1842 ..................................... Aug. 7, 1866 .................................. Oct. 12, 1842 .................................. May 25, 1854 ................................ Oct. 11,1842 .................................. Oct. 11,1842 ............ .. ....... Oct. 15, 1842 ................ .............. May 25, 1854 .................................... Oct. 10, 1843 ..................................... May 25,1854 ................................... Oct. 10,1843 ...................................... Oct. 12, 1843 ................................... Oct. 12,1843 ..................................... May 9,1864 ...................................... Oct. 12, 1843 ...................................... May 28, 1856 ......... ..... Oct. 20, 1843 ...................................... Oct. 23, 1844 ..................................... Oct. 16, 1844 ............ ................... Oct. 16, 1844 ..................................... .....................................................
May 25,1854 ....................... ......... May 25, 1854 ............................... Oct. 16, 1844 .................................... Oct. 13, 1892 ..................................... Oct. 19,1846 ................................... Oct. 14,1846 ..................................... Oct. 14, 1846 ................................... June 2, 1866 ..................................... Oct. 12, 1893 .................................... Oct. 17, 1846 ..................................... Oct. 19, 1846 ..................... ....... May 25, 1854 ................................... March 19, 1847 ..... ...................... June 2, 1866 ....................................
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Mitchell ..................... Mo. Mil. 3rd Reg't. Mo.Vol ................... Hardin ...................... Bates ......................... Olive Branch ............ Dresden .................... Prairie ....................... King Solomon ........... Madison .................... Boone ........................ Evening Star ............ Acacia ....................... Pleasant Hill ............ Chapman .................. Meramec ................... St. Andrews .............. Western Star ............ Mt. Vernon ................ Canton ...................... Green ........................ Easton ....................... Bogard ...................... Bloomington ............. Carthage ................... Relief ......................... Macon ....................... Laporte ..................... Miami ....................... Golden Square .......... New Madrid .............. Aztec ......................... Gothic ....................... Pineville .................... Altamont ................... Montezuma ............... Louisiana .................. St. Louis .................... Ezell ......................
87 88 88 88 90 90 91 94 94 95 95 95 95 96 98 99 100 101 101 101 102 103 105 106 106 106 107 108 108 108 108 108 109 109 111 112
Town
County
State
Date of Charter
Columbia .................. Johnson ................. Missouri ..... May 9,1850
Remarks Destroyed 1861, by war
Closed with Mexican War ................................... ............................... .................... Oct. 14, 1847 ............................... Ty.ofN.M ... Oct. 9,1847 ........................................ No record except Dispensation
Santa Fe .................... Butler ........................ Union ........................ Dresden ..................... Harrisonville ............ St. Catharine ............ Madison .................... Columbia .................. Cuba .......................... Jackson ..................... Pleasant Hill ............. Las Vegas .................. Eureka ...................... Shelbyville ................ "Convenient Place" ... Mt. Vernon ................ Canton ...................... Springfield ................ Easton ....................... Bogard ....................... Bevier ........................ Carthage ................... Georgetown ............... Macon ........................ Macon ........................ Miami ........................ Westport ................... New Madrid .............. Las Cruces ................ Moberly ..................... Pineville .................... Altamont ................... Santa Fe .................... Ste. Genevieve .......... St. Louis .................... St. Francisville .........
* Changed to Versailles No. 320
Bates ..................... Franklin ................ Pettis ..................... Cass ....................... Linn ....................... Monroe .................. Boone ..................... Crawford ............... Cape Girardeau .... Cass ......................
............................... St. Louis ................ Shelby ...................
............................... Lawrence ............... Lewis .................... Greene ................... Buchanan .............. Carroll ................... Macon .................... Jasper .................... Pettis ..................... Macon .................... Macon .................... Saline .................... Jackson ................. New Madrid ..........
............................... Randolph ............... McDonald .............. Daviess ..................
............................... Ste. Genevieve ...... St. Louis ................ Clark .....................
Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Ty.ofN.M... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Calif.Ty...... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri. Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Ty.ofN.M... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Ty.ofN.M... Missouri. Missouri ..... Missour .....
May 28,1858 Oct. 14, 1847 ...................................... Oct. 19, 1867 ..................................... Oct. 12, 1847 June 2,1866 Oct. 12, 184/ May 8, 1848 May 29,1855 May 5,1848 May 8,1848 June 2,1866 Oct. 17, 187B May 10,1848 May 10, 1848 May 11, 1848 May 11, 1848 May 12, 1848 May 28,1858 Oct. 14, 1886 ..................................... May 10, 1849 May 12, 1848 May 10, 1849 May 28,1858 May 28,1858 May 10, 1849 May 10,1849 May 10,1849 Oct. 19, 1867 ...................................... Oct. 17, 1878 ...................................... Oct. 22, 1896 ..................................... Sept. 19, 1919 May 8, 1851 .. 1807, by G.L. Penn. 1809, by G.L. of Penn. May 9, 1850
Destroyed 1861, by war Arrested about 1855 Arrested July, 1878, by T.C. Ready, G.M. Destroyed 1861, by war Consol. with Brookfield No. 86, Jan., 1888 Consol. with Paris Union No. 19, May 8, 1978 Surrendered May 25,1858 Surrendered June 12, 1875 Went down during the Civil War Arrested 1853 United with G.L. N.M., 1877 Arrested Sept. 1916, by F.R. Jesse, G.M. Consol. with Shelbina No. 228, March 21,1970 Withdrew to form G.L. Calif., 1850 Surrendered Dec. 27, 1862 Consol. with Craft No. 287, Dec., 1898 United with United No.5, 1857 Arrested Oct. 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. Consol. with Wakanda No. 52, Nov. 12, 1981 Consol. with Callao No. 38, Nov. 29,1982 Burned out 1861 Went down 1860 Surrendered 1873 Changed to "Macon No. 106," May 26,1864 Surrendered Feb. 10, 1857 Arrested Oct., 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.M. Destroyed during the Civil War United with G.L. of N.M., 1877 Consol. with Moberly No. 344, 1896 Arrested by Grand Lodge, 1919 United with Western Star No. 15, June 17, 1949 United with G.L. N.M., 1877 Arrested by G.L. Penn, 1824 Arrested Surrendered 1860
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State
Maitland , Waverly...... Sibley"""""""". Border .. " .. "" """". Laddonia " " """. Daviess " "" .. " "". Barnes "" .. """"" Versailles* .... " .... " .. " Helena " .. """"" .. """ Hiram .. " .. """". Kingston "" .. """ .... ". Foster .... " ......... """" Erwin """.......... Dover .. " Triplett Cedar.... .."............ Dardenne " Union Star McFall-Gentryville Kirksville Live Oak .. , Lorraine " Constantine Charleston " Barry " West Prairie Hume "....... Sarcoxie. " Pleasant Mount.. Olean " " Ridgley .. " " .. Warrensburg Braymer Warrenton " Prairieville " Delphian ""........ Round Prairie Oregon Smithton... "....... Papinsville .. " ''''''
Maitland "" Waverly Sibley """ " .. Southwest City"" Laddonia. .."".. Gallatin """ " .... Cabool " ".. Versailles " " Helena "" St. Charles " Kingston" " "" Boston ..." .. "" ". St. Louis. .. " Dover.. " " Triplett... Fremont O'Fallon Cnion Star McFall " Kirksville Pleasant Hill.... Ridgeway " Charleston " Charleston Cassville Clarkton .. """" Hume .." Sarcoxie. Olean "...... Olean.. .. Ridgley.......... Warrensburg.. .. Braymer "" .. Warrenton Prairieville Birchtree.. Newark.... .. Forest City .. " " Smithfield Papinsville
Holt Lafayette Jackson .. "" .. """". McDonald". " .... Audrain .. """. Daviess .... " .... "" Texas """""" Morgan" .. " .. "" .. ". Andrew"""".. St. Charles "" Caldwell ""... Scott "" .. """ .... ".. City ofSt. Louis. Lafayette "............ Chariton " Cedar St. Charles Dekalb Gentry " Adair. "............ Cass " Harrison Mississippi Mississippi Barry " Dunklin ".......... Bates Jasper .. " Miller Miller Platte "" Johnson Caldwell Warren Pike Shannon Andrew " " " Holt. .." .. Bates
Missouri Missouri.... Missouri "". Missouri "". Missouri "... Missouri. Missouri".. Missouri" Missouri "". Missouri ..... Missouri. Missouri .. ". Missouri Missouri Missouri .. ". Missouri Missouri Missouri. Missouri Missouri Missouri.. Missouri Missouri " Missouri... Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri "... Missouri.... Missouri Missouri Missouri. Missouri " Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Kan. Ty. Missouri
Date of Charter Oct. 1, 1867 . May 9,1850 .. " """""'" "" "". May 10, 1850 """ .. " .. " .. " .. """"""". Oct. 15, Oct. 18, May 10, 1850 " """" ... " """""". Oct. 19, 1878 .. " """"" " ..... May 10, 1850 .. """ .. " ...... """" .. "" .. " Oct. 22, 1924" ..... " .. " .. """". May 10,1850 .. """"" " """ .. ". Oct. 19, 1867 .. """"" " .. " """". May 10,1850 " .. "" "" .. "" " .. May 9,1851. .." .. May 20, 1850 .. Oct. 12, 1893 " .. May 10, 1851 " .. Oct. 19, 1867 . Oct. 15, 1885 "." " .. "" . May 10, 1850 . May 8, 1851 " .. Oct. 19, Oct. 17, May 8,1851 " " Oct. 12, 1876 " " .. May, 1852 "" .. " " . May 28, 1858 " .. Oct. 14, 1886 " . May, 1851 " .. May 30, 1860 " " .. May 30, 1860 .. May 7, 1851. .. .. " " .. Oct. 19, Oct. 17, June, 1851 " May 28, 1859 " .. Oct. 17, 1895 " . May 31, 1855 .. "" " " " . May 31,1855 " " .. May, 1855 " " .. " .. " .. May 28, 1858 " .. " ..
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Town
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141 141 141 142 143 144 144 145 145 146 147 148 148 150 150 150 152 153 154 154 155 156 158 158 159 159 159 160 160 161 161 163 165 166 166 167 167 167 167 168 169 170
Middlebury ............... Oriental .................... Chain of Rocks ......... Pleasant Grove ......... Flint Hill ................... John Dade ................. Modern ..................... Windsor City ............ Rising Star ............... McGee ....................... Buffalo ...................... yancy ........................ Purdy ....................... Leavenworth ............ Birming ..................... Berming .................... Linn Creek ............... Kansas ...................... Concord ..................... Ionic .......................... Spring Hill ................ Giddings ................. Cornwell ................... Johnson ..................... Pacific ....................... Mendota .................... Green City ................ Edina ........................ Pleasant .................... Robert Morris ........... Clifton Hill ............... Occidental ................. Maryville .................. Mirabile .................... Portageville .............. Eldorado ................... Orient Francais ........ Puxico ....................... Revere ....................... Fairmount ................. Tuscumbia ............... Benevolence..............
Middlebury ............... Trenton ..................... Owen ......................... Otterville .................. FlintHill ................... Cassville ................... Humansville ............. Windsor City ............. Ebenezer ................... College Mound .......... Buffalo ...................... Pineville .................... Purdy ........................ Leavenworth ............. Faucett ...................... Faucett ...................... Linn Creek ................ Wayandotte ............... Concord ..................... Desloge ...................... Spring Hill ................ Nebraska City .......... Rose Hill ................... Greenville ................. Pacific ........................ Protem ...................... Green City ................ Edina ......................... Morrisville ................ Savannah .................. Clifton Hill ................ Overland ................... Maryville .................. Mirabile .................... Portageville ............... Luray ........................ St. Louis City ............ Puxico ....................... Revere ....................... Fairmount ................. Tuscumbia ................ Utica ...... ............ .......
Mercer ................... Grundy .................. Lincoln .................. Cooper ................... St. Charles ............ Barry ..................... Polk ....................... Carroll ................... Greene ................... Macon .................... Dallas .................. McDonald ............. Barry .....................
Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Kan. Ty....... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Kan. Ty....... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Ncb. Ty....... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri .....
.............................. Buchanan ........... Buchanan .............. Camden ................
.............................. Callaway ............... St. Francois ........... Livingston ............. Otoe ....................... Johnson ................. Wayne .................. Franklin ................ Taney .................... Sullivan ................. Knox ..................... Polk ....................... Andrew .................. Randolph ............... St. Louis ................ Nodaway ............... Caldwell ................ New Madrid .......... Clark ....................
.............................. Stoddard ............... Clark ..................... Clark .................... Miller ..................... Livingston .............
Date of Charter May 31,1855 .................................... Oct. 17,1873 ...................................... Oct. 14, 1880 ...................................... May 31,1855 ..................................... May 31,1855 ..................................... June 1, 1855 ...................................... Oct. 1, 1867 ........................................ June 1, 1855 ...................................... May, 1858 .......................................... June 1, 1855 ...................................... M~lM5 .......................................... June 1, 1855 ...................................... Oct. 7, 1884 ........................................ June 2, 1855 ...................................... May 28, 1858 ..................................... May 22, 1853 ..................................... May 26, 1855 ..................................... May, 1855 .......................................... June 1, 1855 ...................................... Oct. 17, 1901 ...................................... June 1, 1860 ...................................... May 29, 1856 ..................................... May 28, 1856 ..................................... Oct. 19, 1867 ...................................... May 28, 1856 ..................................... Oct. 11, 1879 ...................................... Oct. 16, 1884 ...................................... May 29, 1856 ..................................... Oct. 27, 1867 ...................................... May 28, 1856 ..................................... Oct. 15, 1858 ...................................... May 29, 1856 ..................................... May 30, 1857 ..................................... May 30, 1857 .................................... Oct. 16, 1890 ...................................... May 18, 1857 ..................................... Oct. 19, 1867 ...................................... Oct. 11, 1888 ...................................... Oct. 31, 1892 ...................................... May 18, 1857 ..................................... May 18, 1857 ..................................... May 30, 1987 .....................................
Remarks Arrested 1872 Consol. with Trenton No. 111, May 20,1880 Consol. with Moscow Mills No. 558, Oct. 1905 Consol. with Sedalia No. 236, Dec. 3, 1993 Surrendered 1863 Destroyed 1861, by war Consol. with Bolivar No. 195, Feb. 9,1993 Surrendered 1855 Arrested 1898, by E. F. Allen, G.M. United with Excello No. 332, Dec., 1936 Arrested 1861 Arrested Jan. 19, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. United with Monett No. 129, April 4, 1947 United to form G.L. Kan. Consol. with Wellington No. 22, Jan. 3, 1985 Consol. with Wellington No. 22, Jan. 3, 1985 Destroyed 1861, by war United to form G.L. Kan. Surrendered April, 1901 Consol. with Elvins-Ionic No. 154, May 19, 1987 Arrested Mar. 28,1949, by H. F. Sunderland, G.M. Made no returns Destroyed 1861, by war Surrendered April 25, 1885 Arrested Jan. 1878, by T. C. Ready, G.M. Arrested June 12, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G.M. Consol. with Pollock No. 349, Jan. 1, 1975 Arrested May, 1866 Consol. with Bolivar No. 195, May 14, 1968 Surrendered 1857 Consol. with Huntsville No. 30,July 1, 1975 Consol. with Overland No. 623, Feb. 22,1990 United with Nodaway No. 470, Dec. 10, 1931 Consol. with Polo No. 232, 1889 Surrendered Charter March 5,1964 Surrendered 1861 Surrendered Jan., 1888 Surrendered June, 1892 United with Hiram No. 362, Sept. 4, 1936 Surrendered June 12, 1863 Surrendered 1863 Consol. with Dawn No. 539, June 26, 2000
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Name of Lodge
Town
County
Wolf Island .......... Union (Bollinger) ..... Union .................... Powell ........ ........ Sturgeon ..... ........... Newton ...... .......... Winchester .............. Griswold ................. Kenner ............... Des Moines. .......... Pyramid .................. Novelty ............. Stewartsville ....... California ................ Modern ................... Calhoun .................. Hale City ............... Fairfield ..... Dayton ........ ........... Morality ......... ..... Henry Clay .............. Carter ..................... Sullivan ...... ........... Zerubbabel ... .......... Wilson ................... Frankford ............... Wellsville ............ Wet Au Glaize .......... Quitman Camden ............ Washburn .............. Sonora ............. Jamesport ... .......... Ravenwood .......... Westville ........... Pleasant Ridge. Green Ridge ............. Brumley ............... Bent ..................... Rowlev Rocky·Mount .... Somerset ..................
Wolf Island ............ Wolford's Store ......... Union ....................... Powell ....................... Sturgeon .................. Stark City ............. Winchester ............... Bellflower .............. Athens ..................... Athens ..... ............. St. LouiR ................... Novelty ..................... Stewartsville ............ California .................. Humansville ............. Calhoun .................. Hale .................... l"airfield .................. Dayton .................... Renick ...................... Millersburg ............... JefTerRon City .......... Newtown .................. Platte City ............... Pocahontas ................ Frankford ......... ...... WellRville ............. Wet Auglaise ............ Quitman .................... Camden .................... Washburn .............. ......... WatRon. •Jamesport .......... Ravenwood ................ Westville ................. Pleasant Ridge ......... Windsor .................... Brumley ............... Taos ......................... Dearborn Camp Ford ......... PowerRville .............
Mississippi ...... Bollinger .............. Franklin ................ McDonald ........... Boone ............ Newton ............... Clark ..................... Montgomery .......... Clark .................... Clark .................... City ofSt. Louis .... Knox ..................... DeKalb .................. Moniteau .......... Polk ..................... Henry ................... Carroll .................. Benton ................... Cass ....................... Randolph .............. Callaway .............. Cole ................... Putnam ................. Platte ..................... Cape Girardeau .... Pike ...................... Montgomery ......... Camden ................ Nodaway ............... Ray ........................ Barry ..................... Atchison ............... DavicRs ................. Nodaway .............. Chariton ............... Harrison ............... Henry ................... Miller ...................
State
Missouri ..... MiRsouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri .... Missouri. MisRouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri. Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri .... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ... Missouri ..... MisRouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... .............................. Ty.ofN.M .. Platte ............. Missouri ..... .............................. Utah Ty...... Putnam ................. Missouri .....
Date of Charter May 30,1857 .................................... May, 1857 ........................................ Oct. 19, 1867 ..................................... Oct. 13, 1892 ..................................... May 30, 1857 .................................... May 30, 1857 ................................... May, 1857 ...................................... May 28, 1858 ....................... .......... May, 1858 ........................................ Oct. 19, 1867 .................................... Sept. 21, 1916 ............................. May 28, 1859 ..... ................ .......... May 29, 1859 .................................... May 28, 1859 ................................... May, 1859 ..................................... Oct. 19, 1867 ..................................... Oct. 15, 1886 .................. . .............. Oct., 1892 ..................................... May, 1859 .......................................... Oct. 19, 1867 ...................................... May, 1859 ......................................... Oct. 13, 1881 ....................... ......... May 28, 1854 ................................... May 28, 1859 .................................. Oct. 16, 1879 ..................................... May 26, 1859 ......................... ,......... May 30, 1860 .................................... May,186U ...................................... May 30,1860 .................................... May, 1859 ....................................... May, 1860 ........................................ Oct. 19,1867 .................................... May 30, 1860 .................................... Oct. 13, 1892 ..................... .......... .June 2, 1866 ..................................... May, 1860 ......................................... Oct. 19,1867 .................................... Oct. 17, 1878 ..................................... June 1, 1860 ..................................... Oct. 19, 1867 .................................... June 1, 1860 .................................... May 29, 1861 ..................................
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Name of Lodge
Town
County
State
208 208 211 212 214 216 216 217 218 219 219 219 221 222 223 223 224 227 229 229 229 231 231 232 232 233 235 235 239 240 240 241 242 243 244 246 248 248 249 250 250 252
Alto Vista .................. Salisbury .................. Orion ......................... Austin ....................... Forest City ................ West Plains ............... Granby ...................... Quincy ...................... American Good Hope Emerson ................... Everett ...................... New Boston .............. Mystic Tie ................. Farmers .................... Jasper ....................... Woodlawn ................. Lamar ...................... Cypress ..................... Nevada ...................... Mitchell ..................... Claflin ...................... Warrenton ................ Cardwell ................... DeWitt ...................... Lone Jack ............... Bucklin ..................... Ionic ................... Weatherby ................ Spencersburg ........... Granville .................. Manes ....................... Palestine ................... Portland .................... Keystone ................ Middle Fabius ........... Montgomery City ..... Clarkton ................... Rochester .................. Carroll ..................... High Hill ................. Glensted ................. Alanthus ...................
Alto Vista ................. Salisbury .................. St. Joseph .................. Austin ....................... Forest City ................ West Plains ............... Granby ...................... Quincy ....................... St. Louis .................... Emerson .................... Everett ..................... New Boston ............... Oak Ridge ................. LaBelle ...................... Sarcoxie ................... Woodlawn ................. Lamar ....................... Laclede ..................... Nevada (Alpha) ........ Columbus ................. Protem ...................... Warrenton ................ Cardwell ................... DeWitt ...................... Lone Jack .................. Bucklin ...................... Rensselaer ................ Weatherby ............... Spencersburg ............ Granville ................... Manes ....................... St. Charles ................ Readsville ................. Webster Grove '" ...... Downing ................... Montgomery City ..... Clarkton ................... Helena ...................... Norborne ................... High Hill .................. Glensted .................... Alanthus Grove ........
Daviess ................. Chariton ................ Buchanan .............. Cass ....................... Holt ....................... Howell ................... Newton .................. Hickory .................. City of St. Louis .... Marion ................... Cass ....................... Macon .................... Cape Girardeau .... Lewis ..................... Jasper .................... Monroe ................. Barton ................... Linn ....................... Grundy .................. Johnson ................. Taney .................... Warren .............. Dunklin ................. Carroll ................... Jackson '" ............. Linn ....................... Ralls ...................... Dekalb ................. Pike ...................... Monroe .................. Wright ................... St. Charles ............ Callaway .............. St. Louis ................ Schuyler ................ Montgomery ......... Dunklin ................. Andrew .................. Carroll ................... Montgomery .......... Morgan .................. Centry ...................
Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri .. Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri .....
Date of Charter May, 1861 ......................................... Oct. 19, 1867 ...................................... M~IMl .......................................... May, 1861 .......................................... May 30, 1861 ..................................... May, 1861 ......................................... Oct. 17, 1867 ...................................... May, 1861 .......................................... May 30, 1861 ..................................... May, 1861 ......................................... Oct. 15, 1868 ..................................... Oct. 12,1869 ...................................... May 20, 1861 ................................... May 30, 1861 ..................................... May, 1861 .......................................... Oct. 19, 1867 ................................... May, 1861 .......................................... May 29, 1862 ..................................... May 29, 1862 .................................... Oct. 13, 1871 ..................................... Oct. 17, 1889 ..................................... May, 1863 .......................... ............. Oct. 19, 1899 ...................................... Oct. 27, 1863 ...................................... Oct. 19, 1867 ................................... May 26, 1864 ..................................... ~ay 26, 1864 ..................................... Oct. 11, 1888 ..................................... May, 1865 .......................................... May 25, 1865 ..................................... Oct. 2, 1913 ........................................ Sept. 1,2001 ...................................... .......................... May 26,1865 ..... May 26, 1865 .................................... May 26, 1865 .................................... May 26, 1865 ..................................... Sept. 19,1917 .................................... Oct. 17, 1867 ...................................... Oct. 19, 1867 ................................... Oct., 1867 ......................................... Oct. 18, 1900 ...................................... Oct. 15, 1868......................................
Remarks Arrested 1865 Conso!. with Huntsville No. 30, July 1, 1982 Surrendered 1863 Destroyed 1861, by war Conso!. with Oregon No. 139, March 13, 1974 Surrendered 1861 Surrendered Dec., 1892 Destroyed by Civil War Conso!. with Craftsmen No. 717, March 15, 1997 Destroyed 1861, by Civil War Conso!. with Coldwater No. 485, 1894 Surrendered 1871 Conso!. with Excelsior No. 441, Sept. 25,1997 Surrendered 1887 Destroyed 1863, by Civil War Conso!. with Madison No. 91, Aug. 1920 Destroyed 1861, by Civil War Conso!. with Jackson No. 82, Oct. 12,1981 Surrendered Charter 1871 Surrendered Oct., 1888 United with Forsyth No. 453, June 3, 1939 Surrendered 1899 Conso!. with Hornersville No. 215, Feb. 1, 1999 Surrendered 1865, no returns Surrendered 1877 Conso!. with Marceline No. 481, April 15, 1982 Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, C.M. United with Parrott No. 308, Sept. 16, 1946 Surrendered Sept., 1881 Conso!. with Woodlawn No. 223, Sept., 1911 Conso!. with Mtn. Grove No. 158, Sept. 27,1929 Name Change Only, Sept. 1,2001 (St. Charles No. 241) United with Mokane No. 612, March 27, 1953 Conso!. with Keystone-Trinity No. 243, Feb. 17,1988 Conso!. with Queen City No. 380, June 8, 2000 Surrendered May 12, 1919 Conso!. with Malden No. 406, April 1,1930 Arrested July 1917, by Edward Higbee, C.M. Conso!. with Wakanda No. 52, May 1, 1983 Conso!. with Jonesburg No. 457, Feb., 1899 United with Versailles No. 320, March 22,1943 United with Stanberry No. 109, June 9, 1939
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Name of Lodge
Town
County
State
Date of Charter
253 253 256
Lindley ...................... Lindley ..................... Grundy ................ :\1issouri ..... Oct. 15, 1868 Laredo ....................... Laredo ...................... Grundy ....... Missouri ..... Oct. 15, 1868 Shekinah ............ Festus ...................... Jefferson ................ Missouri ..... Oct. 15, 1868
257 258 259 261 264 264 266 267
Lodge of Light .......... Ravanna ................... Lodge of Love .......... Florence ................ Fayetteville .............. Kirbyville ................. Social ....................... Aurora-Theodore ..... Roosevelt ............. Lodge of Truth .......... Rock Prairie .............. New Salem ...............
Atlanta ..................... Halltown .................. Winfield ...................
Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 5, 1886 .............. Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 18, 1900 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 ............................. .................... June 14, 1990 :\1acon .................... Missouri .. Oct. 15, 1868 ............... Lawrence ............. Missouri ..... Oct. 15, 1868 Lincoln .................. Missouri. Oct. 18,1868
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New Market ............. Tranquillity ............ Bunker ..................... Index ......................... Wm. D.Muir ............. Avilla ........................ Essex ........................ Reeds Spring ............ Lodge of Peace .......... Lily ............................ New Boston .............. Earl .......................... Hesperian ................. Urich ................. Acacia ....................... Graham ....... Fairmont ................... Mound City ............... Moniteau .................. Grove ........................ Cameron .................. Ozark ....................... Marble Hill ......... Temple. ..... Doric ....................... White Hall ... .........
New Market .............. Orearville ................. Bunker ..................... Index ........................ Pilot Grove .............. Bower's Mills ............ Essex ......................... Reeds Spring ............ Chilhowee ................ Grant City ................ New Boston ............. Coffey ........................ Virgil City ................. Urich ....................... Paradise ............... Graham ..................... Wyaconda ................. Mound City ............... Jamestown ............ Webster Groves ........ Cameron ............ Fair Grove .. ......... Marble Hill .............. Kansas City. ......... Elkland ............... Barnard .... ...............
Platte .................... Saline .................... Reynolds ................ Cass ...................... Cooper .................. Lawrence .............. Stoddard .............. Stone ..................... Johnson ............... Worth .................. Linn ...................... Davies ............. Cedar .................... Henry .................... Clay ..................... Nodaway ............... Clark .................... Holt ..................... :\1oniteau ............... St. Louis ................ Clinton ............... Greene ............. Bollinger ............... Jackson ................ Webster ................. Nodaway...............
268 269 270 274 275 275 277 277 278 278 280 280 284 284 285 286 286 289 289 290 294 295 296 296 297 298 299 300 301
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Eagleville ............. Ravanna .................. Lancaster ................. ::-.lew Florence ........ ,. Fayetteville ............... Hollister ................... Martinsburg ............. St. Louis ....................
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.............................. .................... Harrison ................ :\1ercer ..... Schuyler ........... Montgomery .......... Johnson ................. Taney ..................... Audrain ................. St. Louis ..........
Missouri :\1issouri :\1issouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri
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Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri. Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri. Missouri ..... Missouri. Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ... :\1issouri ..... :\1issouri . Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri. Missouri .....
..................... Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Sept. 29, 1915 Oct. 15, Oct.ll, Oct. 15, Sept. 29, 1904 Sept., 1909 ................ Oct. 15, 181':A Oct., 1868 Oct. 13, 1881 Oct. 15,1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 19, 1889 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 18, 1900 Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 16, 1868 Oct. 16, 1868 Oct. 15, 1 RnR Oct. 10, Oct.15, Oct. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1868 Sept. 15, 1868 Oct. 15, 1 RnR
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Town
County
304 304 305 306 309 311 312 313 314 314 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 320 320 320 321 322 323 325 326 326 328 329 330 330 330
Faithful..................... Signal........................ Clarence. Ashlar King Hiram. Kearney. . Mt. Pleasant Kingsville. St. Aubert Rome.. Pine Altona Rural................ Osborn Eldorado.. Paul ville Chapel Hill Amazonia Many Springs........... Morgan* Jonathan Hardin Cornerstone Dockery......... .. New Home Kit Carson Cainsville Kennedy................. Bertrand Lathrop .. Paul Revere
Fairdealing Minden Mines.. Clarence.. Commerce Knoxville... .. Kearney.... Ellington Kingsville.. St. Aubert. Rome. .. .. Bradley..................... Altona Kansas City Osborn Luray.. Brashear Chapel Hill Amazonia Many Springs... Versailles Denver Hardin St. Louis Meadville. Sprague Elizabethtown Cainsville . Elmo. Bertrand Lathrop. Hazelwood
Ripley.................... Barton Shelby...... Scott Ray. Clay..... Gentry................... Johnson. Callaway.... Douglas..... Ripley.................. Bates. Jackson DeKalb... Clark..... Adair Lafayette Andrew.. Oregon Morgan Worth Ray........................ City of St. Louis.... Linn Bates. Colfax Harrison.. Nodaway............... Mississippi Clinton... St. Louis
Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Ty. ofN.M Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri
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332 332 332 333 336 337 338 340 340
Clark City..... Ryland Excello Chillicothe Oak Grove Malta Myrtle Amity........... ,Jericho
Clark City Berlin Excello Chillicothe Pink Hill Malta Bend Millville Smithton Jericho
Clark Gentry.. Macon Livingston Jackson Saline Ray........................ Pettis Cedar
Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri
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No.
Date of Charter
State
Oct. 12,1869 Oct. 31,1903 Oct. 12, 1866 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1865 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12,1869 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. II, 1883 Oct. II, 1888 Oct. 12,1869 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 8,1869 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. IS, 1890 Sept. 26, 1907 Sept. 19,1917 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1869 . Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1879 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 13, 1820 Oct. 30, 1870 Oct. 16, 1879 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 26, 1923 March 28,1996 Oct. 12, 1870 Oct. 14, 1875 Sept. 29,1904 Oct. 12, 1869 Oct. 12, 1870 Oct. 13, 1871 Oct. 13, 1870 Oct. 13, Oct. 16,
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Surrendered June, 1903 United with Lamar No. 292, March 14, 1945 Arrested Aug. 26, 1921, by W. F. Johnson, G.M. Surrendered Charter, Dec. 13, 1976 United with Polo No. 232, Feb. 24,1932 Consol. with Liberty No. 31, June 8, 1992 Consol. with Stanberry No. 109, 1886 Surrendered Sept. 2, 1922 Surrendered Dec. 14, 1882 Consol. with Ava No. 26, March, 1888 Consol. with Composite No. 369, Nov. 18, 1961 Arrested March 1896, by A. M. Hough, G.M. Consol. with Temple No. 299, April 21, 1987 Consol. with Vincil No. 62, Sept., 20,1971 Consol. with St. Francisville No. 588,Aug. 6,1992 Consol. with Colony No. 168, Oct. 21,1999 Surrendered Sept. 14, 1889 Consol. with Savannah No. 71, April 1907 Consol. with Alton No. 255, Sept. 1917 Consol. with Versailles No. 117, Oct. 18, 1923 Surrendered Jan 31, 2000 Consol. with Wakanda No. 52, Jan. 9,1975 Consol. with Benj. Franklin No. 642, Aug. I, 1984 Consol. with Jackson No. 82, Oct. 25, 1993 Consol. with Foster No. 554, March, 1898 Arrested 1878, by T. C. Ready, G.M. Consol. with Bethany No. 97, Dec. 10, 1991 Arrested July 31,1944, by W. F. Woodruff, G.M. Arrested March 12, 1923, by B. S. Lee, G.M. Arrested May 1879, by N. M. Givan, G.M. Consol. with Paul Revere Progress No. 657, Surrendered 1875 Arrested Sept. 10, 1904, by W. F. Kuhn, G.M. Consolo with Censer No. 172, Dec. 27, 1982 United with Friendship No. 89, Oct. 6,1939 Surrendered Oct. 3, 1873 Arrested Jan., 1887, by G. R. Hunt, G.M. Consol. with Richmond No. 57, Sept. 23,1921 Surrendered Jan., 1884 Arrested Oct. 1894, by Harry Keene, G.M.
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Name of Lodge
Town
County
State
341 341 343 347 347 347 348 348 348 349 350 351 353 353 357 357 357 358 358 359 362 364 365 366 367 371 372 373 373 374 374 375 378 378 378 379 382 382 384 384 384
Relief ..................... Rockville ................ Agricola ..................... Landmark ................. Spring Creek ............ America .................... Ash Grove ................. Cimarron ................. Wadesburg ................ Lone Star ................. Tyrian ..................... Mosaic ....................... Ben Franklin .... ,...... Benton ..................... Phelps ...................... Young's Creek .......... Auxvasse .................. Comfort ................. Northwest ................. Garrett .................... Hiram ....................... King David ............... Warsaw .................... Unanimity ................ Barry ......................... Craig ........................ Non Pareil ................ Mandeville ................ Amity ....................... Golden Rule ............. Wilderness ................ Plumb ....................... Kilwinning ............. Warsaw ................... Berlin ........................ Coatesville ................ Richland .................. Mt.Ararat ................. Harmony .................. Boone ....................... East Prairie .. ............
Republic ................... Rockville ..... ........ Petersburg ................ Kennett ..................... Lecoma ..................... Bates .................... Ash Grove ................ Cimarron ................. Creighton .................. Lone Star ................. Johnstown ............ Belleview ................. Savannah .................. St. Louis .................... Phelps City ............. Rowena ..................... Auxvasse .................. Rocky Comfort .......... Tarkio ........................ Arcola ........................ Kahoka ...................... Kansas City .............. Warsaw .................... Weston ...................... Washburn ................. Craig ......................... East Lynne ............... Mandeville ................ Filley ......................... Jonesburg ................ Wilderness ................ Middletown ............... Downing ................... Warsaw .................... Fairport ................... Coatesville ............... Richland .................. Topaz ........................ Vibbard ..................... Columbia ................. East Prairie ..............
Greene .................. Bates ................... Henry .................... Dunklin ................. Dent ..................... St. Louis ............... Greene ................... Colfax ................... Cass ...................... Gentry .................. Bates ..................... Iron ........................ Andrew .................. City of St. Louis .... Atchison ................ Audrain ................ Callaway .............. McDonald ............. Atchison ................ Dade ...................... Clark ..................... Jackson ., ............. Benton ............... Platte ................. Barry ................. Holt ....................... Cass ...................... Carroll ................. Cedar .................... Montgomery .......... Oregon .................. Montgomery .......... Schuyler ............ Benton .................. DeKalb ................. Schuyler ................ Pulaski ................. Douglas ................ Ray ....................... Boone ................... Mississippi ............
Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Ty.ofN.M ... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri .....
Date of Charter Oct. 13. 1870 .................................... May 10, 1900 ....... ......................... Oct. 13. 1870 ...................................... Oct. 13. 1870 ..................................... Oct. 16. 1884 ...................................... Sept. 19. 1919 ................................... Oct. 13. 1870 .................................... Oct. 14. 1875 .................................... Oct. 2. 1882 ..................................... Oct. 13. 1870 .................................... Oct. 12, 1870 ...................................... Oct. 13. 1870 ..................................... Oct. 13 1870 ..................................... Oct. 14.1886 ..................................... Oct.• 1870 .......................................... Oct. 13. 1881 ..................................... Oct. 15,1891 ...................................... Oct. 13, 1870 ..................................... Oct. 16. 1884 ..................................... Oct. 13. 1871 ..................................... Oct. 3, 1870 ........................................ Oct. 13. 1870 ................................... Oct. 13. 1870 ...................................... Oct. 13. 1870 .................................. Oct. 13, 1870 ...................................... Oct. 13, 1870 ...................................... Oct. 17. 1873 ..................................... Oct. 13.1871 ...................................... Oct. 22. 1896 ...................................... Oct. 16, 1872 ...................................... Oct. 13. 1874 .................................... Oct. 13, 1871 ..................................... Oct. 13. 1871 ..................................... Oct. 10, 1894 ..................................... March 19.1906 .............................. Oct.• 1871 ......................................... Oct. 13. 1871 ..................................... Oct. 19. 1898 ...................................... Oct., 1871 ......................................... Oct. 17.1901 ...................................... Sept. 1, 1904 ......................................
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Name of Lodge
Town
County
385 385 386 388 389 390 394 394 395 395 396 399 401 401 402 402 404 404 405 405 406 406 407 407 408 409 409 409 411 413 415 416 417 418 419 420 421 421 423 423 425 425 426
Reynolds ................... Alexander ................. Dayton ...................... Chula ........................ Arcana .................. Marionville .............. Dagan ....................... Lucerne ..................... Latimer ..................... Hatfield ..................... Western Light ........ Pike ........................... Centre ....................... Carterville ................ Gavel ........................ Malta ........................ Alexandria ................ Rosendale ................. Meridian Sun ........... Everton ..................... Malden ...................... Ituraea ...................... Houston .................... Royal ......................... Montrose ................... Unity ........................ Civil Bend .............. Louisville .................. Joppa .................... Valley ........................ Hunnewell ................ Cache ........................ Covenant .................. Clear Creek .............. Star ........................... Itaska ....................... Euclid ........................ Urbana ................... Newburg ................... Galt ........................... Cedar City ............... Green Ridge .............. Leesville ....................
Centerville ............... Bedford ..................... Dayton ..................... Chula ........................ Harris ........................ Marionville ............... Mendon ..................... Lucerne ..................... Licking ...................... Hatfield .................... Louisburg .................. Curryville ................. Lebanon .................... Carterville ................ New Cambria ........... Malta Bend ............... Alexandria ................ Rosendale ................. Austin ....................... Everton ..................... Malden ...................... Hannibal ................... Wellington ................ Mooresville .............. Montrose ................... Richmond .................. Civil Bend ................. Louisville ................. Hartville ................... Bolckow. ............... Hunnewell ................ St. Louis ................... Carrollton .............. Lincoln ...................... Taberville .................. St. Louis .................... Versailles ................. Urbana ...................... Competition .............. Galt ........................... Cedar City ................ Green Ridge ............. Leesville ...................
Reynolds ................ Livingston ............. Cass ....................... Livingston ............. Sullivan ................ Lawrence ............... Chariton .............. Putnam ................. Texas .................... Harrison ................ Dallas .................... Pike ....................... Laclede ................. Jasper .................... Macon .................... Saline ................... Clark ..................... Andrew .................. Cass ...................... Dade ................. Dunklin ................. Marion ................... Lafayette ............... Livingston ............ Henry .................... Ray ........................ Daviess .............. Lincoln .................. Wright .................. Andrew .................. Shelby ................... St. Louis ................ Carroll ................... Benton ................... St. Clair ................. City of St. Louis .... Morgan .................. Dallas ................... Laclede .................. Grundy ................. Callaway ............... Pettis ..................... Henry ....................
State Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri
Date of Charter ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ... ..... ..... ..... .... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .....
Oct. 13. 1887 ...................................... Oct. 13. 1870 ...................................... Oct. 13. 1871 ...................................... Oct. 13. 1871 ...................................... Oct. 13. 1871 ...................................... Nov. 21.1871 ..................................... Oct. 13. 1871 ...................................... Oct. 21, 1903 ...................................... Oct. 13, 1871 ...................................... Oct. 19. 1898 ...................................... Oct. 13, 1871 ...................................... Oct. 13. 1871 ...................................... Oct. 13. 1871 ...................................... Oct. 12. 1893 ..................................... Oct. 13. 1871 ..................................... Oct. 17. 1901 .................................... Oct. 13. 1871 ..................................... Oct. 22. 1896 ...................................... Oct. 13. 1871 ...................................... Oct. 15. 1885 ..................................... Oct. 13. 1881 ...................................... Oct. 13. 1871 ..................................... Oct. 13. 1871 ...................................... Oct. 17.1878 ...................................... Oct. 13. 1871 ...................................... Oct. 13.1871 ..................................... Oct. 17.1878 ...................................... Oct. 17. 1902 ..................................... Oct. 16.1872 ..................................... Oct. 17.1873 ...................................... Oct. 12. 1871 ...................................... Oct. 14.1871 ...................................... Oct. 12.1872 ...................................... Oct. 16. 1872 ...................................... Oct. 16. 1872 ...................................... Oct. 16. 1872 ...................................... Oct. 12. 1872 ...................................... Oct. 15. 1886 ...................................... Oct. 16. 1872 .................................... Oct. 15. 1890 ...................................... Oct. 17. 1872 ...................................... Sept. 29.1904 ............................... Oct. 16. 1872 ......................................
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Name of Lodge
Town
County
State
426 426 428 428 430 430 431 432 432 432 433 434 435 436 436 436 437 437 442 442 443 445 445 446 447 447 449 449 451 451 452 454 454 455 455 457 458 461 462 463 464
Sedgwickville ...... Rothville .................. Louisville ................. Pittsville ................... Iron Mountain .......... Winona ..................... Cement ............... Dauphine ................. Black Oak ................. Competition .............. Silent Temple ........... Wheeling ................ St. l'icholas .............. LaMonte ................... Ash Grove ................. Gothic ...................... Tuscumbia ................ Lafayette. ............. Mt. Lebanon ............. Burlington .......... Anchor ...................... West Gate ................. Westgate ................ Greenfield ................ Fairview .................... Jacoby ................... Piedmont .................. Bois d'Arc .................. Argyle ............. Raymore .................. Verona ...................... Benton ..................... Cecil ......................... Barnesville ............... Hinton .................... Triple Tie .................. Melville .................... Cowgill ...................... Santa Fe ................... Lake ......................... Aullville ........... ........
Sedgwickville ............ Rothville ................... Louisville ................. Holden .. ......... ....... Iron Mountain .......... Winona ...................... Halfway .................... Dauphine .......... ..... Preston ..................... Competition .............. Macon ........................ Wheeling .................. Cave Spring .............. LaMonte .................. Ash Grove. ............ Alexandria ................ Tuscumbia ................ Corder ............ ........ Mt. Moriah ................ Burlington .......... Crestwood ................. St. Louis .................... Kirkwood .................. Greenfield ................ Browning .................. Darlington ........... Piedmont .................. Bois d'Arc .................. Nevada ...................... Raymore ................... Verona ....................... Lincoln ...................... Cottonwood Pt. Ellington .................. Hinton ...................... Brazeau .................... Dadeville .............. Caruthersville. ..... Santa Fe .................... Cunningham ............ Concordia ..................
Bollinger ............... Chariton ............... Lincoln .................. Johnson ......... ..... Iron ....................... Shannon ................ Polk ...................... Osage ..................... Hickory ........... Laclede .................. Macon .................... Livingston ............. Greene ................. Pettis ..................... Greene .......... Clark ..................... Miller ..................... Lafayette ............... Harrison ............. Nodaway ............... St. Louis .............. City of St. Louis .... St. Louis ................ Dade ..................... Linn ........... Gentry .................. Wayne ................ Greene .................. Vernon ................... Cass ...................... Lawrence .. .. ....... Benton ................. Pemiscot ............ Reynolds ............... Boone ..................... Perry ...................... Dade ...................... Pemiscott ............. Monroe ................. Chariton ................ Lafayette ...............
Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri. Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri. Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri .... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri ..... Missouri .....
Date of Charter Oct. 14, 1886 ..................................... Oct. 21, 1897 ...................................... Oct. 16, 1872 ....... . ........................ Oct. 19, 1898 ...................................... Oct. 16, 1872 .................................... Oct. 10, 1894 ...................................... Oct. 16, 1872 .................. .............. Oct. 17, 1873 ......... ...................... Oct. 13, 1881 ...................................... Oct. 15, 1891 ......................... ......... Oct. 16, 1872 ...................................... Oct. 17, 1873 .................................... Oct. 16, 1872 .................................. Oct. 16, 1872 .................................... Oct. 13. 1881 ..................................... Oct. 19. 1898 ........................ Oct. 16. 1872 ..................................... April 6. 1887 ............ . .................. Oct. 16, 1872 ................................... Oct. 13, 1881 ................................. Oct. 16, 1872 ..................................... Oct. 16. 1872 ........................... Oct. 11. 1888 .................................... Oct., 1873 ........................................ Oct., 1873 ..... ........................... Aug. 17,1901 .................................... Oct. 16, 1872 ..................................... Oct. 16, 1884 .................................. Oct. 16, 1872 ..................................... Oct. 13.1892 ...................................... Oct. 16.1872 ......................... Oct. 16. 1872 .............. .. ................ Oct. 16.1884 .................................. Oct. 16. 1872..................... .............. Sept. 29.1904 .................................... Oct. 17.1873 ..................................... Oct. 17, 1873 .................................... Oct. 16, 1872 ..................................... Oct. 17, 1873 ................................... Oct. 17, 1873 ................ ................. Oct. 17. 1873 .....................................
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Name of Lodge
464 465 465 466 466 468 472 474 475 447 478 479 479 480 481 483 485 487 487 488 491 493 494 495 495 497 498 498 499 499 500 502 503 505 505 507 510 510 513 513 514 516
Concordia Silver City Gaynor City.............. Centre View.............. Southwest Red Oak Pickering Guilford Golden Jacoby....... Racine Triangle Rich Hill Union Clinton . Irish Grove Paragon Herndon Chilhowee. Lock Springs. Pittsville Vernon . Lewistown . Globe West Prairie . Strafford Kaseyville . Pee Dee Paynesville .. Harmony... Jameson Philadelphia. Prairie Home Avalon Euclid Clearmont Biswell . New Hampton Chariton Senath . Exeter.. Milford.. .. .
Town Concordia Silver City Parnell Centre View Southwest City. Red Oak Pickering Guilford Golden City........ Darlington Seneca Butler Rich Hill LaJunta Clinton. Milton Green Ridge Herndon Chilhowee Lock Springs Pittsville. Bronaugh Lewistown Louisiana Clarkton Strafford Kaseyville Musselfork Paynesville St. Louis Jameson Philadelphia.. Prairie Home. Bedford Crestwood Clearmont Browning New Hampton Guthridge Mills Senath Exeter.. Milford ,
County Lafayette Grant Nodaway............... Johnson McDonald. Lawrence Nodaway............... Nodaway............... Barton Gentry.. Newton Bates Bates Henry Atchison . Pettis Saline Jackson . Davies Johnson. Vernon Lewis Pike.. Dunklin.... Greene.. Macon Chariton Pike.. St. Louis Daviess Marion.. Cooper Livingston St. Louis Nodaway Linn. Harrison Chariton Dunklin Barry... Barton..
State Missouri Ty. ofN.M Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Ty. of N.M Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri
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Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 12, 1882 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 15, 1890 Oct. 16, 1873 Oct. 17, 1873 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct,. 17, 1901 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 29, 1881 Oct. 15, 1874 Oct. 15, 1il74 Oct. 15, Oct. 15, Oct. 15, Sept. 6, 1906 Oct. 15, Oct. 15, Oct. 12, Oct. 12, Oct. 12, Oct. 15, 1890 Oct. 11, 1877 Oct. 11, 1877 Oct. 19, 1898 Oct. 11, 1877 Sept. 17, 1917 Oct. 11, 1877 Oct. 11, 1877 Oct. 13, 1881 Oct. 12, 1882 Sept. 21, 1918 Oct. 12, 1882 Oct. 12, 1882 Oct. 28,1925 Oct., 1882 Oct. 22,1902 Oct. 12, 1882 Oct. 12, 1882
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Conso!. with Barbee No. 217, Jan. 27, 1978 Surrendered and United with G.L. ofN.M., 1882 Arrested Mar. 6, 1944, by W. F. Woodruff, G.M. Arrested Nov. 1889, by T. Brace, G.M. Conso!. with Anderson No. 621, July 2,1996 United with LaRussell No. 592, April 29, 1949 Conso!. with Xenia No. 50, Dec. 17, 1981 United with Nodaway No. 470, Dec. 14, 1944 Conso!. with Lockwood No. 521, April 10, 1969 Conso!. with McFall Gentryville No. 125, Oct. 7, 1996 Arrested 1942, by H. C. Johnston, G.M. Surrendered Oct., 1877 Conso!. with Butler No. 254, Dec. 28,1987 United with G.L. of N.M., 1877 Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G.M. Changed to "Fairfax No. 483," 1894 Surrendered 1879 Arrested March, 1906, by A. S. Houston, G.M. Conso!. with Corinthian No. 265, Oct. 6, 1986 Conso!. with Jamesport No. 584, Jan. 2, 1989 Arrested 1875 United with Hermon No. 187, Jan. 26,1943 Conso!. with Monticello No. 58, Dec. 12, 1974 Conso!. with Perseverance No. 92, 1890 Arrested Dec. 1894, by J. B. Thomas, G.M. Arrested Sept. 1906, by A. S. Houston, G.M. Surrendered Jan., 1898 United with Westville No. 202, Jan. 16, 1943 Conso!. with Clarksville No. 17, May 5, 1917 Conso!. with Craftsmen No. 717, March 15, 1997 Conso!. with Gallatin No. 106, Feb. 14,1984 Conso!. with Ewing No. 577, July 11, 1996 Conso!. with Cooper No. 36, Feb. 23, 1999 Conso!. with Wheeling No. 434, March 8, 1917 Conso!. with Magnolia No. 626,Aug. 24,1989 Conso!. with Xenia No. 50, May 17, 1979 Surrendered June 20, 1925 Conso!. with Bethany No. 97,Jan. 1, 1994 Surrendered Marcy, 1899 Conso!. with Hornersville No. 215, Jan. 2, 1989 Arrested March 1901, by C. Wells, G.M. Conso!. with Lamar No. 292, Jan. 1, 1970
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No. 517 518 519 519 520 520 521 523 523 524 525 529 529 530 530 533 537 541 542 542 543 544 544 546 546 547 552 553 556 557 558
Name of Lodge Seligman Oriental Turney Crane Toltee................ Clifton Heights Lockwood Kidder . Stinson Spickardsville Cunningham... :'-liangua Apollo Ritchey....... Peculiar Walker. .. Bethel Franklin Ferguson Ferguson-Berkeley. Fides Mexico Algabil Prairie Hill Orient Southgate Calhoun Clarksburg Prairie Blairstown. Moscow.
Town Seligman Blackburn Turney Crane Mexico St. Louis Lockwood .. Kidder Stinson... Spickard Sumner Niangua.. Creve Cocur Ritchey Peculiar Walker Bethel St. Clair.. . .. Ferguson. Ferguson. Kansas City .. Mexico St. Louis Prairie Hill Kansas City Kansas City Calhoun. Clarksburg.. Gilman. Blairstown.. Muscow .
County
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Missouri.. Missouri Missouri .. Missouri Rep. of Mex. St. Louis Missouri Dade Missouri Caldwell Missouri Lawrence Missouri. Grundy.............. Missouri Chariton Missouri Webster.. Missouri Missouri St. Louis. Newton Missouri Cass Missouri Vernon Missouri Shelby Missouri Franklin Missouri.. St. Louis Missouri . St. Louis Missouri . Jackson Missouri Audrain Missouri St. Louis Missouri Chariton Missouri. Jackson. Missouri Jackson. .. Missouri Henry.................... Missouri Moniteau Missouri Harrison..... Missouri Henry. Missouri Lincoln Missouri
.................... 560 562 563 567 569 569 574 577 580 581 583 584 585 589 589 591 592
Nelson Deepwater York Miller Marlborough TiffCity LaMonte Ewing Houston IIImo Novinger Red Bird Shamrock Duncan Grove Spring Barnett Stoutsville
Date of Charter Oct. 12, 1882 Oct. 11, Oct. 11, Oct. 22, Oct. 11, Oct. 10, Oct. 11, Oct. 16, Oct. 22, Oct. 16, Oct. 16, Oct. 15, Sept. 18, 1918 Oct. 15, 1885 Sept. 21, 1916 Oct. 12, 1887 . Oct. 11, Oct. 16, Oct. 15, Oct. 15, Sept. 19, 1917 Oct. 15, 1890 Sept. 22, 1920 Oct. 15, 1990 .. Oct. 15, 1891 Oct. 15, 1891 Oct. 13, 189: July 4, 1882 Oct. 11,
. :\'elson Deepwater. Kansas City......... Miller Kansas City.......... Tiff City Lamontc .. Ewing . Gant . Scott City Novinger Red Bird.... Auxvassc.. . Duncan Grove Spring Barnett.. Stoutsville
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Saline... Henry... Jackson . Lawrence Jackson. .. McDonald Pettis .. Lewis Audrain Scott Adair Gasconade Callaway..... .. Wehster Wright. Morgan Monroe
Missouri Missouri. Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri... Missouri. Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri
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Remarks Arrested May 4, 1941, by H. S. Truman, G.M. Consol. with Barbee No. 217, Nov. 21,1996 Surrendered Nov., 18, 1895 Consol. with Galena No. 515, June 17, 1999 Surrendered Jan. 31, 1894 Consol. with Meridian No.2, Jan. 23, 1997 Consol. with Washington No. 87, May 26,1987 Consol. with Hamilton No. 224, 1902 United with Miller No. 567, Sept. 22,1948 Consol. with Trenton No. 111, May 2,1974 Consol. with Mendon No. 628, Feb. 14, 1989 Arrested 1918, by W. A. Clark, G.M. Consol. with Bridgeton No. 80, June 21,1990 ... , Arrested 1916, by F. R. Jesse, G.M. United with Raymore No. 451, April 12,1932 Surrendered Feb. 19, 1898 Consol. with Shelbina No. 228, Nov. 6, 1985 Arrested July 1904, by W. F. Kuhn, G.M. Consol. with Berkeley No. 667, Sept. 11, 1998 Changed name to Masters Lodge #542 Consol. with Heroine No. 104, Dec. 1890 Consol. with Hebron No. 354, Dec. 25,1916 Consol. with Algabil Freedom No. 636, April 27,1996 Consol. with Salisbury No. 208, Nov. 18, 1919 Consol. with Temple Gate No. 299, June 20,2000 Consol. with Orient :-.lo. 546, June 26, 1992 Consol. with Windsor No. 29, Oct. 4, 1994 Consol. with California No. 183, Dec. 12, 1978 Consol. with Bethany No. 97,Apri124, 1990 United with Clinton No. 548, March 24, 1944 Consol. with New Salem No. 27 to form Lincoln County No. 682 Consol. with Arrow Rock No. 55, April 9, 1983 United with Clinton No. 548,April26, 1940 Consol. with Swope Park No. 617, Aug. 8, 2002 Consol. with Mt. Vernon 99, Dec. 7, 1999 United with Blue Springs No. 337, July. 5, 2001 Consol. with Anderson No. 621, Oct. 7,1926 Consol. with Sedalia No. 236, March 2, 1990 Consol. with Monticello No. 58, Dec. 12,2002 United with Hebron No. 354, April 18, 1944 Consol. with Harold O. Grauel No. 672, April 18, 1991 Consol. with Adair No. 366, June 11, 1963 United with Cuba No. 312, July 1, 1936 Surrendered Charter, April 1, 1983 Changed to "Grove Spring No. 589," 1913 United with Joppa No. 411, Dec. 24, 1949 Consol. with Ionia No. 381, Nov. 12,2001 Arrcsted Sept. 1920, by J. C. Garrell, G.M.
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No. 592 594 595 595 595 597 599 603 604 606 609 611 616 619 623 627 628 631 634 635 636 638 640 641 643 644 645 645 647 648 649 650 651 652 654 657 658 661 662 663 664 665 666 667 669 676 677 679
Narne of Lodge LaRussell .................. Blodgett .................... Cecil .......................... Cole Camp ................ Emmanuel ................ Bosworth .................. Elvins ........................ Morehouse ................ Strasburg .................. Craig ......................... Victory ...................... Centertown ............... Marion ...................... Fairview .................... Maple ........................ Wallace Park ............ Moundville ............... Tower Grove ............. Steele ........................ Tuscumbia ................ Weaubleau ................ Triangle .................... Jennings ................... Trinity ....................... Northeast .................. Grain Valley ............. Clarkton ................... Clever ....................... Noel ........................... Elmer ........................ University ................. Parma ....................... Cleveland .................. Pilgrim ...................... Commonwealth* ...... Paul Revere-Progress Purity ........................ Theodore Rooseveltt Clarence .................... Rockhill ..................... Aldrich ...................... Wardell ..................... Lilbourn .................... Berkely ..................... Crestwood ................. Viburnam ................. Lewis and Clark ....... Harry S. Truman ......
Town LaRussell .................. Blodgett .................... Cottonwood Point ..... Cole Camp ................ Bado .......................... Bosworth ................... Flat River .................. Morehouse ................ Strasburg .................. Craig ......................... Pomona ..................... Centertown ............... Mercer ....................... Fairview .................... Neelyville .................. Wallace ...................... Moundville ................ St. Louis .................... Steele ........................ Tuscumbia ................ Weaubleau ................ St. Louis .................... Jennings ................... St. Louis .................... Kansas City .............. Grain Valley .............. Clarkton .................... Clever ........................ Noel ........................... Elmer ........................ Clayton ..................... Parma ....................... Cleveland .................. St. Louis ................... St. Louis .................... Florissant .................. Creve Coeur .............. University City ......... Clarence .................... Kansas City .............. Aldrich ...................... Wardell ...................... Lilbourn .................... Ferguson ................... Crestwood ................. Viburnam .................. St. John ..................... Grandview ................
County Jasper .................... Scott ...................... Pemiscot ................ Benton ................... Texas ..................... Carroll ................... St. Francois ........... New Madrid .......... Cass ....................... Holt ....................... Howell ................... Cole ....................... Mercer ................... Newton .................. Butler .................... Buchanan .............. Vernon ................... City of St. Louis .... Pemiscot ................ Miller ..................... Hickory .................. St. Louis ................ St. Louis ................ St. Louis ................ Jackson ................. Jackson ................. Dunklin ................. Christian ............... McDonald .............. Macon .................... St. Louis ................ New Madrid .......... Cass ....................... City of St. Louis .... City of St. Louis .... St. Louis ................ St. Louis ................ City of St. Louis .... Shelby ................... Jackson ................. Polk ....................... Pemiscott .............. New Madrid .......... St. Louis ................ St. Louis ............... Iron ........................ St. Louis ................ Jackson .................
State Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri
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Sept. 21, 1921 .................................... Oct. 17,1907 ...................................... Sept. 30, 1908 .................................... Oct. 28, 1926 ...................................... Oct. 2, 1913 ........................................ Sept. 13, 1908 .................................... Sept. 30, 1908 ................................... Sept. 20, 1909 .................................... Sept. 29, 1909 .................................... Sept. 29,1909 .................................... Sept. 28, 1910 .................................... Sept. 28, 1910 .................................... Sept. 28,1911 .................................... Sept. 5, 1912 ...................................... May 29, 1912 ..................................... Oct. 2, 1913 ..................................... Oct. 2, 1913 ........................................ Oct. 2, 1913 ........................................ Oct. 1,1914 ........................................ Oct. 1, 1914 ........................................ Oct. 1, 1914 ........................................ Sept. 29, 1915 .................................... Sept. 21, 1916 .................................... Sept. 21, 1916 .................................... April 19, 1916 .................................... Sept. 21,1916 .................................... Dec. 15, 1948 ..................................... Sept. 18, 1918 .................................... Sept. 22, 1920 .................................... Sept. 22, 1920 ................................... Sept. 22, 1920 .................................... Sept. 22,1920 .................................... Sept. 22,1920 ................................... Sept. 21, 1921 .................................... Sept. 21, 1921 .................................... Oct. 5, 1921 ........................................ Sept. 21, 1921 .................................... Oct. 17, 1923 ...................................... Oct. 22,1924 ...................................... Nov. 12,2001 ..................................... Oct. 26, 1927 ...................................... Sept. 2, 1951 ...................................... Sept. 30, 1932 .................................... Sept. 29, 1953 .................................... Sept. 27, 1961 .................................... Feb. 1,1980 ....................................... Sept. 28,1987 .................................... Sept. 25, 1991 ....................................
Remarks Conso\. with Sarcoxie No. 293, Oct. 19, 1982 United with Morley No. 184, Dec. 25, 1944 Arrested Sept. 1915, by T. W. Cotton, G.M. Conso\. with Shawnee No. 653, Dec. 22, 1992 Conso\. with Texas No. 177, Sept. 5, 1925 Conso\. with Hale City No. 216, March 20, 1995 Conso\. with Elvins-Ionic No. 154, May 18, 1987 Conso\. with Sikeston No. 310, May 19, 1994 United with Jewell No. 480, Dec. 14, 1934 Conso\. with Mound City No. 294, Feb. 28,1989 Conso\. with Mt. Zion No. 327, April 16,1917 Conso\. with Russellville No. 90, April 13, 1973 Arrested 1936, by J. W. Skelly, G.M. United with Comfort No. 533, Apr. 9, 1932 Conso!. with Poplar BlufTNo. 209, Nov. 11, 1930 Surrendered Charter, June 19, 1937 Surrendered May 2, 1925 Conso\. with Meridian No.2, Oct. 11, 1973 Conso\. with Caruthersville No. 461, Dec. 17, 1985 Conso\. with Ionia No. 381, Aug. 21,1923 Surrendered Sept. 17, 1927 Conso!. with Clayton 601, July 12, 1990 Conso\. with Ferguson-Berkeley, May 6,1999 Conso\. with Keystone-Trinity No. 243, Feb. 17, 1988 Conso\. with Sheffield No. 625, July 28, 1994 Conso\. with Blue Springs No. 337, Sept. 5, 2002 Conso\. with Kennett No. 68, July 24, 2003 United with Billings No. 379, Feb. 10, 1938 Conso\. with Anderson No. 621, Dec. 14, 1983 Forfeited Charter, Dec. 21, 1971 Conso\. with Clayton No. 601, July 3,1981 Conso\. with Malden No. 406, Oct. 11,1977 Conso\. with Grand River No. 276, Nov. 21,1996 Conso\. with Webster Groves No. 84, July 15, 1983 Conso\. with Missouri No.1, April 19, 1975 Conso\. with Mizpah Mt. Moriah No. 40, May 25, 2000 Conso\. with Webster Groves No. 84, Nov. 26,1991 Conso\. with Aurora No. 267, April 3, 1984 Conso\. with Censer No. 172, Sept. 14, 1998 Conso\. with Heroine No. 104, Nov. 12,2001 Surrendered Oct. 16, 1961 Conso\. with Odom No. 671,April 7,1988 Conso\. with New Madrid No. 429, Oct. 10, 1983 Conso\. with Ferguson No. 542, Sept. 11, 1998 Conso\. with Crestwood-Anchor No. 443, April 23, 1992 Conso\. with Lebanon No. 77, Aug. 5, 2000 Conso\. with Florissant No. 668, Dec. 11, 1995 Conso\. with Summit No. 263, Sept. 17,2002
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Fielding A. Poe Thomas K. McGuire. Jr Daniel R. Quesenberry.......... Robert J. Crede William H. Chapman Bruce R. Austin Gus O. Nations K. Roger Pennel. .. John Hess Dale C. :\1otter . Frank P. Wilfley, Jr Thomas H. McCrackin, III . .. Bob L. Detherow .. Robert M. Fenlon Carnell Cutbirth. .. Arlie Hall Larry Albright. .. Alvin J. Lauener. .. Teddie E. Harrison Richard Harrison .. 1. Marion W. Dey Claud F. Stephens .. '" Gary K. Brown . .. .. Dean E. Latimer W. :\1arion Luna .. Dennis C. McGuire .. Rex Williams Joseph E. Manson .. Matthew W. Cobban Gary J. Barron .. Robert L. Harder .J. Bert Thacker Joe W. Johnson.. . .......... . . .. Earl K. Dille. .. James A. Noland, Jr. .. John W. Wetzel Robert M. Barrett. .. Randall J. Jones. .. George A. Jursch... .. Laymon A. Allgood .. Harry Gershensen, .Jr. ..
Florissant Springfield Raytown Jefferson City Webster Groves Charlston St. Louis Fairfax Liberty Kirksville Laddonia St. Louis Springfield :\1exico. .. Galena Pineville Webb City.......... Joplin Independence Independence Columbia Advance Rich Hill Marshall Piedmont Farmington Rogersville Keytesville. .. Springfield Kansas City St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis Kirkwood Osage Beach Louisiana Kirksville Rogersville...... Belton Cape Girardeau St. Louis
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Horace Hampton Stanley R. Foulke Douglas A. Sherns .. Henry Burkhead Jack P. Turner Jack Stockburger Dr. Leo Kandel Bernard Clarinval
Fairfield .. .. Villa Dominico Chandler Winslow Wien, 1, Dorotheergasse 12 Brussels
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Osman Furtado Bartholomeu Augusto de Vasconcellos Dias Walter Rossi Ulysses U. Bittencourt Waldisar Queiroga e Silva Valnyr Goulart Jacques Ronaldo Braga Joaquim Elids Fiho Jorge H.S. DeMatos Arnaldo Mazza, Jr . .. Fernando Pinto de Araujo... ..
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Freddie Adams Marshall Connecticut John House Mansfield Costa Rica George E. Winslow.. Capitola, CA Cuba Richard W. Allgood .. Cape Girardeau Czech Republic Brighton D'Andora Billy J. Beatty Walker L. Walker Neosho Delaware Edward E. McInteer Denmark Stanton T. Brown. Buckner District of Columbia Neosho Dominican Republic Edwin W. Parker Lawrence N. Weenick St. Louis Ecuador P. Vincent Kinkead Farmington EI Salvador Ronald D. Miller Columbia England Elmer E. Revelle Ellisville Finland John Nations St. Louis Florida Richmond France (Nat\.) Clay Earl Emerson Thompson William J. Bowser St. Joseph Gabon D. Robert Downey.... St. Louis Georgia William Webb Edwards Branson Greece James D. Sutton Piedmont Guatemala Barney Douglas Gainesville Haiti (Grand Orient) Jeffrey O. Nations St. Louis Hawaii St. Louis Honduras Leslie F. Denney ........................................................................................................................... Hungary Albert G. Tindall Iceland Dennis L. Hammack Idaho Frank P. Lesinski, Sr Union I1Iinois Marvin Davis . Bonne Terre India Iran Danny Ferguson Calhoun Daniel F. Cole St. Louis Indiana Ronald P. Krueger St. Louis Ireland St. Louis Israel Randall M. Berger St. Louis Italy (Grand Orient) Frederich M. Woodruff Paul B. Tobias Chesterfield Japan J. Morgan Donelson Princeton Kansas William J. Hill Kansas City Kentucky Robert E. Hardester St. Louis Louisiana Vern H. Schneider St. Louis Luxembourg Ronald Bollinger. St. Louis Maine .. , Richard Smith St. Louis Manitoba Thomas C. Warden Owensville Maryland Boonville Massachusetts Robert R. Bradshaw Hoyt Young Roach Mexico-Benito Juarez Bob C. Gowin Independence Mexico-Cosmos Kansas City Mexico-EI Potosi Ralph P. Bunnell Donald E. Baker Branson Mexico-Nueva Leon
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Copenhagan Reston, Virginia
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Santa Ana London Turku Casselberry Dover Libreville Blackshear Athens Guatemala City
Peter Frohmader
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Arni Kr. Thorsteinsson Clarence D. Parkhiser Charles Bond Girish Shastri Mohammed Gholi Ghavan Richard C. Thistle Rev. John A. Fulton Daniel Doran Adriana Villate Masato Imamura Clifford D. Knauss Louie L. Bulla Murray C. House Prosper Schroeder Wayne T. Adams Thomas Sidebottom Walter W. Conway Alan Haig Jelalian Tomas Guera Antonio Hernandez ., Alvaro Rodriguez Rodriguez Benito M. Flores
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Fred S. Livingston Rogersville Mexico-Occidental Mexicana C.O. Husing . Rock Port Mexico-Tamaulipas ............................... . . Mexico-Valle de Mexico Sheldon H. Snitz . Overland Park, KS Mexico-York Edwin L. Smith Marceline Michigan Howard V. "Jake" Jacobs . St. Charles Minnesota Jeffrey D. Lee . Rogersville Mississippi Robert D. Jenkins . . Kansas City Montana Don D. Adams. . Morocco (Kingdom of) . Trenton Nebraska William R. Robbins Gail Turner Brookfield Netherlands James Spencer . Grandview ~evada St. Joseph New Brunswick Robert L. Wright David H. Lewis. . St. Louis New Hampshire Elmer Copeland . Bowling Green New Jersey Brent Motter .. . Kirksville New Mexico *1 Rev. Billy R Potter . ... California . New South Wales James E. Dearing St. Louis New York Elvis A. Mooney Bloomfield. . New Zealand Jack N. Matthews Jefferson City Nicaragua David Eldon Turnbull Troy North Carolina Blair C. Mayford . . St. Peters . North Dakota Donald E. Scott Independence " Nova Scotia Wilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. . St. Louis Norway Rocky E. Weaver. .. Buckner.. . , Ohio D. Eugene Wisner Blue Springs . Oklahoma Thomas L. Osborn Odessa Oregon Stanton T. Brown Buckner Panama Albert J. Elfrank Advance Peru ~orman D. Johnson Carthage . Philippine Islands William H. Wisbrock.. . St. Louis Puerto Rico Tom T. Perkins Rocheport . .. . Portugal Brent Motter Kirksville . Prince Edward Island D. Dean Rowe '" Seymour Quebec Matthew L. Quesenberry Raytown . Queensland Marvin G. Shull . Kansas city Rhode Island .................................................................................................................... Romania ..................... Saskatchewan Richard L. Thompson j Dearborn . .......... . Senegal J. Edward Blinn . Marshfield Scotland Kirksville . Sinaloa Zelwin Eaton H. Ray McKenzie Hallsville . . . . Spain Steven I. Toybes St. Louis South Australia Joseph S. VanDolah Lee's Summit . . South Carolina Robert Berger Chesterfield South Dakota voraon ~:tlopkms St. Joseph. . . -south AfrIca *1 Do<>" Not nflrt.icinat.l' in thl"' Grand Rl'nresl'ntfltivl' exchanl!'e.
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Gordon E. Hopkins, Jr St. Joseph Sweden John W. Mayo St. Joseph Swiss Alpina Elvis Winchester Union Tasmania Glenn E. Means Blue Springs Tennessee Blue Springs Texas Frederick A. Troxel, Jr Terry C. Alexander Milan The Netherlands ..................................................................................................................... Tojo-WestMrica Harold J. Richardson Bonne Terre Turkey Gus O. Nations St. Louis United Grand Lodge of Germany J. Steve Dodson Uruguay Herman A. Morris, Jr Springfield Utah Frank W. Hazelrigg, Jr Fulton Venezuela Jimmie Lee Moreland Seneca Vermont St. Joseph Victoria (Australia) Ronald E. Wood, Jr Jimmie D. Lee Springfield Virginia James E. Snavely....... Farmington .. Washington Donald E. McGuire Farmington Western Australia Walter E. Aytes Cuba West Virginia Rogersville Wisconsin *Larry C. Reynolds Sparta Yugoslavia-Regular Donald H. Roller
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Secretary Name
.\-taTion Lewis Marion Lewis Lewis Lewis Clark
18 2H 58 IH8 222 2H7 . :170 588
Palmvra St. .John·, Monticello Hannibal La Belle Craft WIllIamstown St. Francisville
Palmyra Hannibal Monticello Hannibal La Belle Canton .... Williamstown Wayland
,James Yarbrough .m Latta Charles Arnold David Ward Ryron Smith Paul Rathbun ,Julian Willis Shawn :\>Ic Afee
Scotland Knox Knox Schuyler Knox Schuyler Scotland Schuyler
16 168 291 3HO 414 427 572 631i
:\1emphis Colony Edina .... Queen City Greensburg Glenwood Rutled!w Greentop
:\1emphis Colony Edina Queen City Baring Glenwood Rutledge Greentop
Ronald Tinkle Cary Gooch Clinton Kline W. Johns .. Rex Clark ~elvin Lancaster Llovd Ward Da~id Shoush
1042 Hwy 16H. Palmyra. MO 63461 1102 Central Ave. Hannibal. MO 63401 122 W :\1aIn. LewIstown. :\10 63452 432 Head Lane. Hannibal. :\10 63401 PO Box 17. La Belle. :\>10 6:l447-oo17 IOOH Colleg,· St.. Canton. :\10 63435 25787 140th St, Canton. :\10 634;jfi RR I Box 57. Revere. :\10 63465
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2nd & 4th Thursdays 1st & :lrd Mondays, 7:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdays. 7:30 PM 1st & 4th Mondays, 7::lO 1':\1 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7::lO 1':\1 1st & 3rd Mondays. 7:30 PM 1st & :lrd Thursdays. 7:30 PM 1st Thursday. 7:30 PM
4/25/1H31 10/14/1839 1O/l2/IH42 5/28/1859 1O/II/lHHH 10/1 5/1 86H 10/1311870 9/26/07
1st Thursday, 7:30 PM 1st & :lrd Thursdays. 7::l0 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays. 7:30 I'M 2nd & 4th Thursdays. 7:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 PM 1st & 3rd Wednesdays. 7:00 PM 1st & :lrd Tuesdays, 7:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays. 7::JO PM
5/6/1852 5/26/IH64 10/1 5/1 H6H 10/13/1871 10/1:J/IH71 10/1611873 9/2!l/01i 10/22/24
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Putnam Putnam Macon Sullivan Adair Sullivan
105 126 171 210 2:17 349 :166 540
Kirksville Seaman Hartford Unionville LaPlata Pollock Adair Winigan
Kirksville :\1I1an Hartford UnionvIlle La Plata Pollock Kirksville WInigan
ll'lYId Powell Robert Wilson Randy Sands Bryan Newman RIchard Burns William Schnell,· Barry Cundiff Wayne SmIth
:l5 97 106 III 564
:\1ercer Bethany ... Gallatin Trenton Jamesport
Prinl'eton Bethany Gallatin Trenton ,Jamesport
Spencer Hart W. Poush Arland Haynes :\1lchael MIKlre Doyle Kim,'
2·114 KEast SI. Kirksville. MO 6:l1i01 PO Box 266, Milan. MO 63556 . 17470 Hwy 1291'. Unionville, MO 17209 Hickory Ct.. UnlOn\~lIe. MO 6:1565 12243 Flagpole Ave. La Plata. MO 63519 11277 Hwy B. UnlOnville.:\>1O 63565 1501 E. Pierce St .. Kirksville, MO 63501 PO Box 5. Winigan. MO 63566
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No 66 88 109 1:l7 198 377
Lodge Grant City Defiance ........... Stanberry Athens Allensville Ancient Craft.
Grant City. Sheridan Stanberry Albany A1lendal,' King City.
Robert Hull GaI")' ,James
Archie Thomas Dantel Woody .. Wilbur Osborne. Jackson Spiking
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. Rt 4 Box 118, Grant City, MO 64456.. . .. RR 2 Box 67. Shendan, ~O 64486 4456 :l85 Street, Stanberry, MO 64489-8132 35148 W St Hwy ZZ. New Hampton, MO 64471 .. PO Box 91l. Grant City. MO 64456 .. 409 South 3rd, King City, MO 64463
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Chartered 10/10/1894 1O/17/lf178 10/17/1878 5/Rl185 I 5/30/1860
10/13/1871
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Xenia North Star Nodawav
Fairf";' Skidmore
Hopkins Rock Pili Maryville
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Eugene Bradfield James Curram
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North Star Lodge Kevan Evans
1'0 Box 352, Hopkins, MO 64461 PO Box 84, Rock Port, ~IO 6448:l .. 20293 Hawk Rd., ~aryville, MO 64468 406:-< Broadwav, Fairfax, MO 64446 .. 91:l East 5th St, Maryville, ~1O 64468
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6/:l/1866 5/29/1856 10/1711873
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78 ...... .... ...... ...... . St..Joseph 138 Lincoln 139 Oregon 189 Zeredatha :l:18 Rushville BrotherhlKm 269 331 Charity 376 King Hill 508 Saxton
Agency Savannah St. Joseph Fillmore. }<'oTest Citv St. Joseph' Rushville St Joseph St Joseph St .Joseph .. St.Joseph
Harold Smith Ralph Farmer Lloyd Waller Larry Carr
Ralph Schaeffer Larry Lambing •John Turnhull Harold Chilcoat Ravmond Parker ~i~hael Caddell Albert Smith
. Box lOll, Agency, MO 64401 .. 601 N 3rd St, Savannah, MO 64485 .. 34:l4 :-<ickell Dr., St. Joseph,:'v1O 64506-1483 .. 8187 County Rd 51l, Savannah, ~O 644115 :l1l3:l So. 4:lnd, St. .Joseph, MO 64503 . PO. Box 6152, St Joseph, MO 64506-0152 . 35435 Brown Rd, Rushville, MO 64484 .. 1615 Buckingham St.. St Joseph, MO 64506. .. 1316 X :l6th St., St. Joseph, ~O 64506 1501 G'Klding Ave, St Joseph, M064504-1886 . 6:l7 N :l5th St. Apt :J05, St .Joseph, MO 64506-:l772
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No.
DeKalb Andrew DeKalb DeKalb Andrew
15 37. 162 ....... :108 559 600
Livmgston Caldwell Caldwell Caldwell Livingston
89 224 2:12 334 539
Lodge
Location
West(~Tn
Secretary Nam,>
Star .... Continental .. Whiu"ville Parrott Clarksdale Cosby
Winston Stewart.ville .. Whitesville Maysville Clarksdale . Cosby
Boh Sutton Larry Francis Richard Duncan Thomas Mix Ronald Dyer Jerry Davidson
Friendship Hamilton Polo Breckenridge
Chillicothe. Hamilton Polo. Breckenridge .. Dawn
James Henley David Dobbins Dave Swaflord GcoTg-e .Johnston,Jr. W. Wood
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Address .. . .. .
11005 185th St, Patton.hurg, MO 64670 . PO Box 162, Stewartsville,:'10 64490 113 W. Grogan, Platt.burg, MO 64477 .. 516 F: Sheridan, Maysville. MO 64469-9405 3484 SW Hwy :l6, Osborn, MO 64474 . 14012 Hwy 169, Helena, ~O 64459
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NINTH DISTRICT - As of May 4, 2004
Dawn
.. 819 Polk St., Chillicothe, MO 64601 .. 106 North Ardinger, Hamilton. ~O 64644 .. PO Box 277, Polo, ~O 64671 9750 NE Rlair Rd. Breckenridge, ~O 64625 . PO Box 124, Dawn, MO 64638
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TENTH DISTRICT - As of May 4, 2004 Macon Linn Linn Macon Shelby Linn
38 112 86 172 228 481
Callao Jack""n Brookfield Censer
Shelbina Marceline
Callao Linneus Brookfield Macon Shelbina Marceline
Gerald Thomas George Teeu'f Ronald Perkin ,Jesse Burton Ivan Ruckman
. 31249 Flamingo Rd., Callao, MO 63534-2816 106 Halliburton, Brookfield, MO 2B603 Katy Dr., Brookfield, MO 64677 1418 Rosewood Terrace, ~acon, MO 63552 PO. Rox BI, Shelbyville, MO 63469 600 E. Hauser, Marceline, MO
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Pike Pike Ralls Ralls Audrain
No. a3 64 92 136 a02 a07 491
Lodge
Location &.lIs Monroe
Perseverance Phoenix Lick Creek New London Vandalia
Cenler Monroe City Louisiana Bowling Green Perry . New London Vandalia
Secretary Name Kevin Williams Gene Howes Gene Miller .. Martin Hanley. Ronald McLau~hlin .. David Nutt Rennie Davis
Meetin~
Address . 34215 Utah Rd., Laddonia, MO 63352 .. .. 310 Court St., Monroe City, MO 63456 .. 502 N. 5th, Louisiana, MO 63353. . .. 17516 Hwy. F, Bowling Green, MO 63334 37777 Monroe Rd 680, Perry, MO 63462 601 S Mayhall, New London, MO 63459·9795 .. 543:19 Audrain Co. Rd. 548, Vandalia :\f0 63382
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6/9/1853 6/3/1866 10/1211847 5/9/1851 10/15/1868
2nd & 4th Mondays .. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:aO PM .. 1st & 3rd Tuesdavs, 7:30 PM .. 4th Friday, 7:30 PM . 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7::10 PM . 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 PM 3rd Monday, 7::10 I'M .. 1st Thursday, 7:30 PM .. 1st & :lrd Tuesdays, 7::10 PM
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Callaway Callaway O~age . Osa!(e Audrain Callawav Callaway Monroe
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Paris Union Fulton :-lew Bloomfield Chamois
Linn Hebron .. Tebbets Mokane Holliday
Paris
Fulto :-lew R1,xlmfield Chamois Linn. Mexico
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Holliday ..
Aaron Wyant James Paul James Trammell Sleven Duncan Frank Jost Jared Price Ralph Davis James Davis David Kirtlink
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:115 W. Monroe, Paris, MO 65275 ... 5640 Hartman Dr., Fulton, MO 65251 821 S. Summit Dr., Holt Summitt, MO 65043 909 Bannister Dr., JetTerson CIty, MO 65109-570:1 P.O. Box 169, Linn, MO 65051 909 Concordia, Mexico, MO 65265 5418 Stale Hwy 94, Tebbetts, MO 65080 .. 10219 Countv Rd 443, Mokane, MO 65059 106 ReId St.'-Holliday, MO 65258
10/19/1842 5/25/1854 5/28/1859 10/19/1898 10/13/1B70 10/22102 9/28/11 10/17/2:1
THIRT...."EN'TH DISTRICT - As of May 4, 2004 Randolph ......... Randolph Randolph .. Randolph Randolph .. Randolph Randolph
ao liil 344 486 527 MI 610
Huntsville Milton Moberly Cairo Higbee •Jacksonville Clark
Hunt-,vill,. Milton Moberly Cairo
Highee Jacksonville Clark
Kenneth Redding Thomas Marshall Fred Stuecken Joel Rid~ay .. Mark Nichols Harold Volle James Patton
2412 County Road 2610, Moberly, MO 65270 PO Box 627, Moberly, MO 65270 1028 Sinnock Ill, Moberlv, MO 65270-2785 PO Box 65, Cairo, MO 65239-0049 ........ .. 625 Gilman Rd, Moberly, MO 65270-1739 . 4878 County Rd. 1645, Cairo, MO 65239 .. .. 6363 Hwy 1', Clark, MO 65243
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. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 PM 1O/8!1840 .. 2nd & 4th Fridays, 7:30 PM 6/1111855 .. 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 PM 1O/:11/1870 2nd & 4th Thursd'ays, 7:30 PM 10/15/1B74 .. 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 PM 10/15/1885 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 PM9/29/04 . 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 PM 9/2B/10
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Lodge
Location
Wakanda Arrow Rock Waverly Cambrid!:e Warren Trilumina Hale City Barbee ~endon
Carrollton Arrow Rock Waverly Slater .. Kevtesville
M~rshall
lIale .. Sweet Springs Mendon
Secretary:-laml' ,Joe McCumber BiIlv Lovin Gary Zumalt Gl'rald KJndred .Joseph Manson Roland Wood Carl Walby ~·rancis Vaught Dale McCampbell
Address . .. . . . . .
Meeting Days
110 N. Rca. Carrollton. ~O 64633 1'0 Box 15, Arrow Rock. ~O 65:l20-00 15 107 W. Walnut, Waverly, :\'10 64096-97:17 P.O. Box 75. Slater. ~O 65349 PO Box 113. Keytesville,:\10 65261 1011 :\Iar Dr. ,Marshall. MO 65340 111687 Hwy H, Hale, MO 64643 906 S Locust, Sweet Springs MO 65:161-15111 HR1, Box 20DD, :\Iendon. MO 64660
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FIFTEENTH DISTRICT - As of May 4, 2004 Ray Lafaycllt, Ray Lafayette Lafayette
57 149 223 :164 44-1 476
Richmond Lexington Ray Higginsville ....... Ada Mountllope
Hichmond Lexington Camden Higl(insville .. Orrick Odessa
James Stigall Floyd Trumbo Hobert Stonner ,John Beale Kenneth Mc Afee Hobert Keyserling
31 62 11:1 193 207 393 :197 438 ;'06
Liberty Vlncil Plattsburg Angerona Clay Bee Hive Gower Temperance Lathrop
Jackson Platt.., .. Platlt, .. Platte
13 ;'3 120 169 :1;19 :355 ;'04
Rising Sun Weston
Liberty Cameron Plattsburg ~lissouri City Excelsior Springs Law:-:on Gower Smithville Lathrop
Ronald Elliott Wilfred Beckett Richard Willdermood F. Dugan Kenneth Fousek R. Briant Honald Pea ria Patrick :\Ic Guire Michael ~arvin
186 Jackson. Liberty, ~O 64061l-Z707 . 124 E Evergreen St., Cameron, ~O 64429 .. . 207 Truman Rd., Plattsbuq(, ~O 64477·1531 .. 8130 South point Dr, Camden, :\10 64(H7-f1l27 .. ·106 J::. Broadway. Excelsior Springs, :\10 64024 . 20405 Tri County Line Rd, Lawson, MO 64062-9682 .. 13291 SE Mount Moriah Rd, Gower. ~O 644"4 . PO Box 495, Kearney, ~O 64060 .. 1'.0. Box 54:1, Lathrop. MO 64465
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Compass
Camden Point FIdelity Adelphi Platte City
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Eldon Leonard Cook Hobert Vry Carl Riddle Hal'V1e Chaddock ~arshall Welch .. lIIal'\'in Shull
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Jackson Jackson .Jackson
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Location
Heroine Rockhill Albert Pike Kansas City Temple Gate Westport Ivanhoe Swope Park .... Sheffidd East Gate Country Club Alpha
Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City North Kansas City
Address
Secretary Name Steven Anderson Teddie Harrison .. Kirk Mc Daniel, Jr. Lyman Ridl(eway Gus Egner. Richard GrafT . Don Hurlbert HUl(h Shubert Forrest Lowe .. HI. Allen II •1ames Brewer
. 7629 Belleview Ave, Kansas City, MO 64114 16421 Crackerneck Rd, Independence, MO 64055 PO Box 41001:J, Kansas City, MO 64141-0013 .. 708 Glendale Rd., Liberty, MO 64068-2818 J4501 E 37th St South, Independence, MO 64055-3433. 17800 Bolger Unit 409 B, Independence, MO 64055 .. .. 10325 Garnett, Overland Park, MO 66214 .. 5138 N Corrinh'lon Ave., Kansas CIty, MO 64119-4016 3516 Blue Ridge Cut-Off, Kansas City, MO 64133 .. . 9714 Middleton, Lee's Summit, MO 64086 .. 1006 E 22nd Ave, :-Iorth Kansas City, MO 64116-3315 ..
Meeting Days . 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 PM .. 2nd & 4th Fridays, 7:30 PM . 2nd Monday, 7:30 PM .. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 PM 4th Tuesday, 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 PM .. 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 PM .. 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7::l0 I'M 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 PM .. bt & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 PM 2nd & 4th Mondays
Chartered 5/10/1849 10/17/1895 5/30/1861 10/15/1868 10/1111894 10/17/01
Jackson Jackson
,Jackson .Jackson .Jackson
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76 263 :l05 324 :J:17 :l91 392 501 614 618
Independence Summit Cecile Daylight McDonald Blue Springs Raytown .... ChrIstian Buckner Mt. Washinl(ton Grandview
Ronald Hickey L.Addams Thomas Coleman Kenneth Fitzgerel William Brol(gl, Sr.
Independence Lee's Summit Independence Independence ... Blue Sprinl(s Raytown Oak Grove Buckner Independence Grandview
.. Chriss Green . Donald Dennis .. Stanton Brown C. Wilkinson, Sr. Morris Coburn
Garden City Harrisonville. Freeman Belton Pleasant Hill Drexel Archie
Randall Jones Arthur Spencer . .. Jon Seabaugh . Richard Middleton ,James Williams .. Don Emery .... David Reiman
.. 1719 S.l'earl St., Independence, MO 64055-143:J .. 651 :-IE Woods Chapel Rd., Lees Summit, MO 64064 .. 8229 NW Barrybrooke Ct., Kansas City, MO 64151-1086 1403 E. Parker Ave.. Independence, MO 64050-:J1 18 401 SW 21st, Blue Sprinl(s. MO 64015-4027 3104 Claremont, Independence, MO 64052-3040 .. 108 W 40th Hwy, Bates City, MO 64011 . PO Box 230, Buckner, MO 64016-0230 215 S. Hunter, Independence, MO 64050-40:19 .. 908 East Pearl, HarrIsonville, MO 64701
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.. PO. Box 65. Garden City, MO 64747 24909 E. 262nd St., Harrisonville, MO 64701 .. 1905 East 281St. Rd., Cleveland, MO 64734-8971 301 Pacific Dr., Belton, MO 64012-29:J 1 . 18608 E. Hubach Hill Rd., Pleasant Hill, MO 64080 520 N. Third, Drexel, MO 64742 Rt. 2, Box 272. Adrian, MO 64720
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10/14/1846 10/1511868 10/17/23
10/12/1869 1O/1:1I1887 10/13/1871 IOII:l/1871
10/11/1877 9/28/11
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,Johnson Johnson
Johnson Pettis Johnson Henry
No. 29. 2:J6 24" 262 265 272 . 274. 548
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Sedalia Knob Noster Holden Corinthian ........ Granite . Cold Spring Clinton
Windsor Sedalia Knob Koster ............. Holden Warrensburg Sedalia Leeton Clinton
Secretary Name Larry Storer ...... Robert Weikal .John Cecilia Scotty Walker Bill George Hoy Talbott Charles Eye Kurtis Moore
Address
Meeting Days
203 Highland Dr., Wmdsor, MO 65:160 420 S. Grand Ave., Sedalia, MO 65301 932 Ridge Dr., Warrensburg, MO 64093 .......... 7600 S. Main, Holden, MO 64040 ... 164 KE 151st Rd., Warrensbuq(, MO 64093-11201 I 308 S. Kentucky Ave, Sedalia, MO 65301 PO Bx. 196, Leeton, MO 64761-0196 489 NE Hwy n:, Clinton, MO 647:J5
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4 36 59 114 156 ......... 336 :l56 456 602
Cole Cole Moniteau Cole Morgan
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Fayette-Howard Cooper Centralia Twilight ........ Ashland Hallsville Ancicnt Landmark . Wallace Acacia
Fayette Boonville Centralia Columbia Ashland Hallsville ....... Harrisburg Bunceton Columbia ..
Robert Bray Bill Sullivan ....... Robert Green James Wade Bruce Martin Michael Wallis Stephen Perkins Dannv Draffen Jame~ Schepers
Jefferson City Hussellville California .. Eugene Versailles
Robert Hudson C. Flessa ..... Brian Huffendiek .James Clark John OttO'
PO Box 290. Fayette, MO 65248 .. 305 Weyland Rd, Boonville, MO 652:13 308 W. Sims, Centralia, MO 65240 21101 W Henley Dr. Columbia, MO 65202-2659 2121 East Rt. M, Hartsburg, MO 65039 402 County Road 299, Centralia, MO 65240 18991 Hwy NN, Sturgeon, MO 652114 13100 F Hwy., Bunceton, MO 65237-9801 4009 Beach Pointe Drive, Columbia, MO 65203
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10/9/11141 10/1911867 10/19111167 5/28/1859 10/1711878 10/1711873 10/16111172 9/29/09
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11/1.5/1841 1011 J/18811 10/19/18911 10119/11167 10/18/23
TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT - As of May 4, 2004 Jefferson RussellVille ... California Hickory Hill Versailles
720 KeVIn Dr..Jefferson City. MO 65109-9749 5316 Smith, Russellville, MO 65074 211 S. Oak St, California, MO 650111 609 Versailles Ave., Tuscumbia, MO 65082 24936 Hwy. 1:15, Stover, MO 65078
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Franklin Franklin St. Louis Franklin Franklin Franklin Franklin Gasconade
No 69 123 17:3 2fi1 31:3 363 534 fi7fi fi93 624
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Sullivan Hermann Gray Summit Hope Meramec
Fraternal ColumbIa Easter Union
Owensville
Sullivan Hermann
Gray Summit Washington Eureka. RoberLwille .. Pa, St. Un Owensville
Secretary Name George Dodson . Arthur Gaebler .. Donald Rochat John Erfurdt . John Cerny Steve Vaughn Arnold Haddock, Jr.. Fred Hinson .. Charles Hill Kevin Weaver
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135 Elm St., Sullivan MO 63080 . 901 Washington St., Hermann MO 6fi041 105 Hill Dr., Gray Summit YlO 63039路1101 3320 Hwy A, Washington YlO 63090 2932 Hwy. n~ Eureka MO 63025路3401 2198 Erik Ln., Pacific MO 63069 PO Box 293, Gray Summit MO 63039 lfi33 Hinson Ln .. St. Clair, M) 63077-2209 380 Daniels Est., enion MO 63084-3035 3705 Meadow Dr. House Springs MO 63051-1417
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Chartered 10/14/1841 5110/1850 10123/03
10/1511868 10/19/23 10/13/1870 10/1311887 9128105 9/26107 9/25/12
TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT - As of May 4, 2004 Warren
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Silex Montgomery . ...... Montgomery .. Lincoln Montgomery . Warren
7fi 246 4fi7 473 492 609 ..
Livingston St. Charles
34 46 179 199 241 260 682
PauldinI(Ville Silex Ylontgomery Jonesburg
Nineveh Dalu:ett
Wright City Silex Montgomery City. .Jonesburg . Olney McKittrick ..
. ...... Warrenton
Warrenton
Troy Wentzville Pride of the West New Hope St. Charles Ylechanicsville Lincoln County
Troy Wentzville
Conley De Priest James Rhodes Verle :-<aughton Phillip Engel William Haines .. Robert Schmidt .. Gerald Parris
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TWENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT - As of May 4, 2004
Lincoln St. Charles St. Charles Winfield ..
Elsberry St. Charles Defiance Winfield
Densel Webb Frank Richard Winston.. C.R. Donald Aaron
Davis Patten . Bailey Czeschin Owens Fain
104 Castlewood Dr., Troy, MO 63379 12fi Braewood Cir., St. Charles MO 63301 1613 Elizabeth Ellen Ct., St. Peters MO 63376 217 Hillcrest Dr, Elsberry MO 6:3343 1204 Parkside Dr., St. Charles MO 63301-2443 I Sunset Lane, St. Peters MO 63376 65 Woodland Dr., Foley YlO 63347
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DISTRICT 27A - As of May 4,2004 County St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis Rt. Louis
City St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis St. LoUls St. IAmis St. Louis ..
No :l 25 40 flO 360 542 576 . 613 62:1 668
Lodl(e
Secretary:\ame
Location
Beacon Naphtali ~Iizpah :.Iount Monah Bridgeton Tuscan :.lasters Olive Branch Wellston Overland·Occidental Florissant
Hazelwood .. St. Louis Florissant .. St.John's St. Louis .. . Ft~rJ{llson
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St.umis .. . __ .__ .. . Hazelwood .. Overland . .. . __ Hazelwood
Address
Raymond Williams ,Iesse Jannusch ...... ... __ .. __ ..... Charles Huddleston Clay Lindsay Re~ Gooch ..' __ __ .. Garold Fritchey __ __ .. .. __ . Walter Sawicki. II . &,Iph Stel(e .. William Short .. . .. __ .. __ .. Don Taylor __ ..
Meeting Days
4:30S Herbert St, St IAmis,:.IO 63134 __ __ __ 765 Venneman Ave., St Louis, :'10 63122·3249 12030 l\'ew Halls Ferry Hd .. Florissant, ~IO 6:1O:l:3 .. .. __ .. 10420 Thorpe Ave, St. uluis. MO 63114 .__ __ __ 139 Cherry Hills Meadows Dr.. Wildwood, MO 63040-1649 6 Drummond Dr., Ferl(uson, ~IO 631:l5 __ .__ . . 4S62 Newport Ave., St Louis, :'10 63116·2410 __ 1790 Edl(ebriar Ln., St. IAmis, MO 6:l1:1fl __ 2744 Samuel Dr., O'Fallon. MO 63366 .. __ __ .__ 568 Prentice Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376--15-17
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Chartered 5/10/18,19 1011 411 H:l9 10/17/95 1O/14/IH46 101l3/lfl70 1011611889 9/27106 9/28111 9/:10/59
DISTRICT 278 - As of May 4, 2004 St LoUls St. Louis St. LoUls ............ __ St. Louis St. Louis City St IAmis St.umis St. LouIs ......... St. Louis
St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis
I 27 45
79 8-1 2H2. 4H4 550 (;01 616
St Louis MiSSOUri Spirit of St. Louis Bonhomme Polar Star \\'ehsler Groves ...... Cosmos Kirkwood Rose Hill Clayton Brentwood
Valley Park 629 642 .. .. ...... BenjamIn ~'ranklin
Creve Coeur Webster Groves.
Ballwin Clayton Weh~ter Groves .. St. Louis Kirkwlx,d Creve Coeur Clayton Clayton
Valley Park Creve C{}('ur
Gary Brown Joseph Gallman. Sr. William Shermer Fred Hahn David Haywood Alan DeWoskin .Jack Heidbreder Thomas Gooch Emory Hampel Daniel Stelts
2195 Wed!,'WllOd Dr. West. Florissant, MO 6:lO:I:1 SS05 Bear Creek Rd .. House Springs. MO 630SI·1511 ,lI08 Forder Valley Dr.. St. LOUIS, MO 63129 .. 7HO Jerome Lane Cahokia. 11.,62206 1335 Greenmar Dr.. Fenton. MO 63026-3350 ..... 22S S. Meramec Ave Ste. 426, St. Louis. MO 6:3105-:1511 139 Manlyn Dr.. Saint Louis,:'10 63122·2833 ............ :32 Weldon Sprinl(s Heil(hts. St. Charles. MO 6:3:104-562:3 465 Oak Ave., St Louis, MO 63119·9922 4-19 Vail Ct. BallWIn. MO 6:3021
Bobbie Dillon
1st & :lrd Thursdays. 7:.10 I'M 1st & 3rd Wednesdays. 7:30 PM 1st & :Ird Tuesdays'-7::lO PM 1st & 3rd ~'ridays 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 2nd & 4th Thursdays. 7:30 1':'1 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7::10 PM 2nd Tuesdays. 7:30 PM 2nd & 4th Thursdavs, 7::301':'1 1st and :lrd Thursd~y. Sept-June. 7:00 I'M 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7::lO 1':'1 1st & 3rd Wednesdays. 7:30 1':.1
61 Hillcrest Blvd., Ballwin, MO 63021-5255 65 Wlx,dland Dr.. Foley. MO 63347-:1I1:3
Aaron Fain
10,1811816 6/16/99 10/9/1841 10/1411846 10/21/1897 10/15/1868 10/15/IH74 10/15/1891 9/30/0X 9/28/49 10/2/1:1 9/21116
Louis Louis Louis LoUls Louis Louis Louis Louis Louis Louis Luuis Louis
2 9 95 281 44:1 455
460 578 626 li:l6 673 717
Meridian George WashinJ.,Jton
Pomegranate-Pyramid Fenton Crestwood-Anchor . Gardenville-Cache Lambskin I··orest Park Magnoha-Euclid Algahil-Freedom Arnold . Craftsman
St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis Fenton. CrestwlXld St. Louis. Crestwood :'Iehlville Crestwoud :'Iehlville :'Iehlville Sl. umis
David Jacobi Honald ~'ult.s Edward Reinhardt Georl(e Fetters William Zimmerman Arthur Goerke __ •layTraxel John Ossenfort Davie! Williams. Sr. Wilfred Soutiea••Ir Alan .Iohn
. 3025 Silver Bow Ct., St. Louis. MO 6:3129 .. 7410 Alabama Ave. St. Louis, :'10 6:llll-:lO0:1 4519 Candleglow Dr.. St. Louis,:'10 63129-170:1 .. 659 Green Forest Dr.. Fenton. MO 6:1026-:145H __ 1333 Marlann Dr.. Des Peres. :'10 63131 __ . __ __ .. 1023:3 .}effieigh Ln .. St IAmis. MO 6:l12:1 . 2:150 Bruno. St. umis, :'10 63114 __ __ .. 1158 Deborah Dr.• Arnold. MO 6:3010-2914 __ :1:17:1 Bayvue . Arnold. ~O 63010 2948 Finestown Rd., St. LoUls. MO 6-3129-5826 .. 5844 Parkhill Dr.. Imperial. MO 6:1052-215X 3002 Arrowhead Point Dr.. St. Louis. MO 63129-5240
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Jeflerson Washington Irondale .Jefferson Jefferson Jefferson St. Francoi~ Vv'ashington
119 131 14:1 164 256 :1:1H 535 6:12
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__ D,'Soto Potosi Irondalt· .Joachim Shekmah Herculaneum Blackwell Rel!,'Tade
Caledonia
Willard HielTer
De Soto Potosi .. Irondah· lIillslxlro Crystal City Herculaneum Blackwell Belgrade
Lest.,. Fielder LeRoy Peterson Kenneth Godat II Ronald Aiken David Pinel(ar . A. Blum William Crem,'r Ronald Pierce
806 West :.lain, Huk Hill, MO 63601
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TWENTY路NINTH DISTRICT - As of May 4, 2004 County Crawford Maries Phelps. Dent.. Phelps. Crawford Marif:'s .. Phelps ~Iaries
Lodge
No. 77 94.... 21:1 225 230 312 . :l7:l 497 5:Jl
Secretary Name
Location
Lehanon VIenna Rolla Salem St. James Cuba Belle Equality Lanes Prairie
Steelville Vienna Rolla Salem St. James Cuba Belle Newburl( Vichy
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Wayne Blunt Edwin Honse Norman Ragan Douglas Maledy Richard Davis Clifford Stewart Bernard Mcintyre Georl(e Ornsbey Bennie Cook
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PO Box AI.., Steelville, MO 65565 . Po Box 699, Vienna, MO 65582 11975 County Rd. 8010, Rolla, MO 65401-9227 PO Box 121, Salem, MO 65560 _. . . 10319 Private Dr. 3503, St. James, MO 65559-9740 :115 Oak Hill Rd., Cuba, MO 65453. 22393 Hwy. C, Belle, MO 65013 . 16563 State Route T, Newburg, MO 65550 21646 Maries 314, Belle, MO 65013 _
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Meeting Days
Chartered
1st Saturday, 7:30 PM . 1st Saturday, 7:30 PM . 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30 PM 1st & 3rd Fridays, 7:30 PM . 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 PM 2nd Thur.day, 7:30 PM . 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7::10 PM . 2nd & 4th Fridays, 7 :30 PM . 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 PM
10/14/1846 10/17/1878 5/30/1861 5/29/1862 5/29/1863 10/1:1/1887 9/27/06
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5/25/1854 10/12/1869 10/13/1870 10/10/1888 10/18101 10/13/1871 11/1/1878 10/15/1885
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THIRTIETH DISTRICT - As of May 4, 2004 Laclede.. Camden Pulaski Pulaski Pulaski Mill"r. Camden Laclede
8:1 Laclede 152 Linn Creek :146 Arlington : 1 7 5 . . .. .. . . Waynesville :J85 Richland 410 Iberia 433 Macks Cre"k 528 Conway
Lebanon Camdenton Dixon Wayensville Richland Iberia Macks Creek
. William Seruhy James Buckley .. . William Harrison Carl O'Dell . ,Jam"s PhJllips . Theodore Robert. tiene Hobbs ,Jam". Fisher
. 25498 Hwy. AA, Lebanon, MO 65536 PO Box 121:J, Camdenton, MO 65020 1'0 Box 386, Dixon, MO 65459 . 1:18 Saw Mill Rd, St. Robert, MO 65584-4711 . 107 Vaughn Ave., St. Robert, MO 65584 2576 Hwy 17, Crocker, MO 65452 PO Box 441, Camdenton, MO 65020 .. . II Birch Rd., Phillipsburg, MO 65722-9601
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1st Thursday, 7:00 PM 2nd Thursday, 7:00 PM 1st & :1rd Tuesdays, 7:00 PM 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 PM 2nd Wednesday, 7:00 PM 1st Thursday, 7::10 I'M 1st Saturday, 7::10 PM 1st Saturday, 7::J0 PM
THIRTY路FIRST DISTRICT - As of May 4, 2004 St Hickory . Hickory. St. Clair St. ClaIr Andrew ..
27:1 279 2811 342 . 40:1 65:1
St. Clair Hogles Creek Hermitage . . Circle Lowry City Shawnee
Osceola Wheatland Hermitage Roscoe Lowry City Warsaw
. James Bridgewater Robert Bulmer David Turner . Georl(e Clark Billy Bailey . Wade Land
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:180 NE 362 Rd., Osceola, MO 64776 RR 2 Box 2523, Wheatland, MO 65779 HC 77 Box 1000, Pittsburl(, MO 65724 PO Bx. 283. Roscoe, MO 64781-028.1 10241 (l;E 1461 Prt. Rd., Osceola, MO 64776 Route 5 Box 780, Warsaw, MO 65355
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10/15/1868 10/15/1868 10/15/1868 10/1:1/1870 10/1611873
9/21/21
141 254 :168 412
Amsterdam Butler Crescent Hill Appleton City
554
Foster
Dade Barton Cedar Barton Vernon ..
87 187 283 292 :103 :1l5 :J71 448 482 490 495 605
Amsterdam Butler Adrian Appph,ton City ..
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.. Box 79, Amsterdam, MO 64723 . 200 Country Club Terr, Butler, MO 64730 .. . Rt. 2 Box 263, Butler, MO 64730 RR 3, Box 20:J, Appleton City, MO 64724 .. RR 1 Box 228B, Foster, MO 64745
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Vernon Vernon. Vernon Vernon Vernon
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Washington Hermon Stockton Lamar Osage Jerusalem Sheldon Schell City Clintonville Montevallo Cnity
Greenfield Liberal Stockton Nevada Jerico Springs Sheldon Schell CltV. 1'1 Dorad,; Springs .. Montevallo Richards Walker
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Charles Adams Scott R",'hrs Don Thomas Floyed Eaves Gary ,Jones Teddy Sell Kenneth Kerston Erie Christie .James Leonard H. Lasley.. Otis Head. Rob"rt Bryan
RR 2 Box 3:12, Greenfield, MO 65661 102 A-NW 10th Rd., Lamar, MO 64759 14480 E. Spur Hwy. ~, Stockton, MO 65785 51 NW 57 th Ln., Lamar, MO 64759 411 S. West, Nevada, MO 64772... 15225 S. 575 Road, Jerico Springs, MO 64756 38:1 NW 20th Ln, Lamar, MO 64759 Rt 1 Box 246, Schell City, MO 64783-9801 1400 S. 951 Rd., El Dorado Sprinl(s, MO 64744 RR 2 Box 153. Sheldon, MO 64784-9781 PO. Box 67, Richards, MO 64778 Rt 1 Box :J24 Nevada, MO 64772
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10/12/1847 10/17/1889 10/15/1868 10/15/1868 10/15/1868 10/22/1896 10/11/188:1 10/17/1873 10/15/1874 10/15/1874 10/17/1895 9/29/09
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Polk Greene ........... Dallas Greene Polk Greene
Greene ........ Greene ..
Greene Greene
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Lodl(e
Location
5 7 100 195 271 :361 422 467 ;'70 608 620 678 68:1
L'nited O'Sullivan Ash Grove Bolivar Solomon Riddick Gate of the Temple Pleasant Hope Republic Strafford Willard Daylight University
26 98 145 158 177 439 459 469 477 54:1 622
Ava Webster
Sprinl(field Walnut Grove .. Ash Grove Bolivar.
Springfield Buffalo Springfield Pleasant Hope Republic Strafford Willard Springfield Springfield
Secretary Name
Address 7462 II;. Farm Rd 203, Strafford, 1110 657;'7 317 Walnut, Walnut Grove, ~O 65770 .............................................. H250 II;. Farm Rd. :19, Ash Grove, MO 6,';604 1309 S. Lillian, Bolivar, MO 65613 .. 3742 W. Village Terrace, Springfield,:.\O 65810 Box 494 Red Top Rd., Buffalo, MO 65622 626 E, Wayland, Springfield, 1110 65807 105 W. Cowden, Pleasant Hope, ~O 65725 '7; H. Maness,528 E Ritter, Republic, ~O 65738 8128 N. State Hwy 125, Strafford, MO 65757 R598 West Farm Rd. 112, Willard, ~O 65781 4038 S. ParkhIll Ct., Springfield, 1110 65807 4005 Statc Hwy KK, Rogersville, MO 65742
James :-Iunn, Jr Steve Gilkey Charles Roberts Ken Leible Gerald Crutcher Larry Harrison Roger Wreath Robert Crowell Gary Benskin Gary Yarbrough Charles Smith Eugene Kragnes Randy ,Jones
lI1eeting Days :Jrd Monday, 7:00 PM 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 1'111 2nd Thursday 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 PM 2nd Monday, 7:00 PM 4th Tuesday, 7:00 PM 3rd Thursday, 7:30 PM 2nd Thursday, 7:30 1'111 2nd Thursday, 6:00 1'111 1st Thursday, 7:00 PM 1st Monday, 7:30 PM 1st ~(mday ,9:00 AM 3rd Friday, 7:00 PM
Chartered 5/30/1857 1O/1f1/IH67 10118/1899 1011911867 1011511868 10113/1871 1O/161IR72 101I6IIR7:J 9/28105 ~J/2H11 0 9/20/12 9/25/RH 9/24/02
THIRTY-FIFTH DISTRICT - As of May 4, 2004 Douglas Webster Texas
Wright Texas
Webster Webster Texas Webster Wright Wright
Grove
Ava :'1arshfield .. Licking :'1ountain Grove, .
Texas
Houston
Latimer ~ountam
Mt.Olive Hazelwood ... Plato Henderson lI1ansfield Korwood
Rogersville Seymour
Plato RogersvIlle :'Iansfield Norwood
Kenneth Smith Steve Rost Stanley Ritz Elmer Slater Thomas Chapman Randall Jones Dean Rowe Plato Lodge, Edward Boyle, Fred Livingston Russell Dunbar Brent Cram
PO Box 1417, Ava, ~O 65608 .. ................ 1826 HardwlKld Rd., Marshfield, 11106;'706 19399 Robert.son Dr. RI Box 1525, Licking, MO 65542 1110 HIllcrest St.. ~ountain Grow, MO 65711-1210 PO Box 1:19, Houston, MO 65483-0096 4005 St Hwy KK, Rogers\;lle, MO 65742 PO. Box 115, Seymour, ~O 65746 102 Story St, Waynesville, ~O 65583 4:3,,0 E Farm Rd. 186, Rogersville, MO 65742 446 :-I Roote, Mansfield, ~O 65704 , 720 West Commercial, Mansfield, MO 6,5704
1st Tuesday, 7:30 1':'1 10/13/1887 2nd Friday, 7:00 1':'1 5/2H/IH5H 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 PM 10/19/1899 2nd Friday, 7:10 P~ 10/1,';/1885 1st Thursday, 7:30 1':'1 10119/1867 3rd Monday, 7::30 PM 1011611872 1st Friday, 7::JO P~ 10116/1872 1st :'1onday, 7:00 PM 10/161187:3 :.lrd Thursday, 7::lO 1':'1 10/1511H74 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 PM 10/15/1891 9/2;'112 1st Thur-day, 7::lO 1':'1
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239 353 509 555
579 607 675
Hopewell Barnesville Van Buren Summer:-;ville Grandin Eminence
Bunker
IA"terville Ellington Van Buren Summers,'ille .. , Grandin Eminence
Bunker
Daniel Byron Bernard Morrison
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James Newton
Hugh Anderson, Jr, Bill Beardsley Thomas Counts Wilburn Ritter
RR I Box 1511J,Annapolis,~063620 RR:I Box 2:17, Redford, ~O 63665-970H PO Box 135, Van Buren, MO 63965-0135 PO Box 356, Summersville, ~O 6;'571-6702, PO Box 216, Grandin, ~O 6394:1 HCR 3, Box 2v, EmInence, ~O 65466 H 1 Box :123, Ellington, MO 636:18
4th Saturday, 7::30 1'111 2nd Thursday, 7:30 PM 4th Monday, 7:30 PM 2nd Thursday, H:OO 2nd Monday, 7:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 PM 4th Tue,days, 7:30 PM
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St. Francois ....... Madison .. St. Francois Iron. St. Francois St. Francois St. Francois .. ..
St. Francois St. Francois
Lodge
Location
41 Bismarck 110 Marcus 132 Farminl(ton 133 Star of the West 154 ~;Ivins-Iomc 234 ..... ... St. Francois 424 .................. Samaritian 551 Pendleton ,~91l Leadwood
Bismarck Fredericktown FarminJ"rton Ironton
Deslog'e Libertyville BonneTerre Doc Run Leadwood
Address
Secretary Name John Pogue HugoWalka Donald Mc Guire
3007 Rock Road, Bismarck, MO 63624-961l3 1043 Madison 539, Fredericktown, MO 63645 PO Box 384, Farmington, MO 63640-0384 4019 3rd St., Farmington, MO 63640 .. PO Box 1566, Deslog'e, MO 63601 21991 State Rt. B, St Genevieve, MO 63670 7557 Clay St., Bonne Terre, MO 63628-9740. 3773 Hwy W, Doe Run, MO 636:J7 602 Champs Elysees Dr., Bonne Terre, MO 63621l-9337 ..
Eugene Henson
C. Horn .. Albert H. Miller Marvin Be!is .
Glen Watkins .. Harold Williams
Meeting Days
Chartered
.. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 PM .. 1st & :Jrd Thursdavs, 7:30 PM . 2nd & 4th Thursd~ys, 5/10/1851 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:00 PM . 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:30 PM .. 1st Thursday, 7:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 PM .. 2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 PM 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 9130/09
10/15/11191 5/10/1849
. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:30 PM 1st & 3rd Thursdays. 7::J0 PM . 4th Saturday, 7:00 PM .. 2nd & 4th Fridays. 7:30 PM . 2nd & 4th Thursdavs, 7::J0 PM .. 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 PM . 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30 PM .. 1st & 3rd Thursdays. 7:30 PM .. 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:30 PM . 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 PM
10/1411847 61211866 5/29/1862 10/1311881 10/16l1R72 10/1611R72 10/1511890 9128111 9/26162 9/29/69
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5/2611859 10119/1899 10/1211869 10/1211893 1011511874 10/1311887 9128105 9/26/07 9/30108
5/5/11151 10/17/01 5/2611864 10/1611872 10/14/1891
THIRTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT - As of May 4, 2004 Capc Girardeau ... Capc Girardeau St. Genevieve . Capc Girardeau. Bollinger Capc Girardeau .. Bollinger Scott Perry .. Cape Girardeau
93 ..... ... ... . ..... ... St. Mark's 1O:J West View 226 Saline 417 Whitewater 440 Trowel 441 Excelsior 545 Zalma 615 . .. Chaffee 670 Perryville 672 Harold O. Grauel
Cape Girardeau
Millersville St. Marys ...... Whitewater Marble Hill Jackson Zalma Chaffee Perryville Capc Girardeau
Robert Harper ....... Rusby Niswonger Jules Brown James Haynes Gary Estes . Chris Penzel .. Larry Hornbuckle . . TIm Cannon Kenneth Corse . Alfred Mason
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211 Sanford St., ,Jackson, MO 63755路1854 631 Greesferry Rd., Jackson, MO 6-3755-1355 . 980 6th St., St. Mary, MO 63673 249 Henderson, Whitewater, MO 63785 1740 Sherwood, Cape Girardeau, MO 6:3701 Po Box 69 , Jackson, MO 63755 Rt 2 Box 66, Lowndes, MO 63951 PO Box 95, Chaffee. MO 63740 :JOO Hwy. P, Perryville, MO 63775-9201 1107 Dorothy St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
THIRTY-NINTH DISTRICT - As of May 4, 2004 Stoddard Scott Sikeston Mississippi
Stoddard Stoddard ... Stoddard Stoddard. Stoddard ..
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310 407 489 532 57:l 590 596
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Bl<Klmfield Morley Sikeston Charleston Lakeville Dexter Bernie Advance Puxico
BlIKlmfield Morley Sik!'ston Charleston Bell City Dexter Advance.
Johnny Robey, Sr. .. Kenneth Pope .. Roy Morton Richard Griggs . Michael Lee . Dewey Pry Royce Ellsworth James Hames. Sr. Leo Lowery
PO Box 548, Bloomfield, MO 63825-0548 PO Box 171, Oran, MO 63771-0171 126 David Dr., Sikeston, MO 63801 1413 E. Commercial, Charleston, MO 63834 27853 Ash St., Bell City, MO 637:l5 R04 Whitman, Dexter, MO 63841 1198R C.R. 670, Bernie, MO 63R22 301 N. Blair St., Advance, MO 63730-i27R .. 20046 County Rd. 283. Puxico, MO 63960 .. . .. . .. .
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68 176 212 215
Pemiscot
461 671 . 107
New Madrid Wayne
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Kennett Point Pleasant Four :'>1I1e Hornersville New Madrid Caruthersville Odom Greenville
Kennett Conran
Secretary I\ame BIIly.Jones Herschd Bowden Paul Sparks L.,on lIuffines Charles Hatley Thomas Hurch
Campbell Hornersville New Madrid Caruthersvl1le .......... Portageville .. Greenville
Thomas Burch Junior 'Nilson
Poplar Bluff .. Doniphan Piedmont Naylor
Bobby Livesay Allen Pigg William GIKleh .Jarron Thomas
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Addres" 1113 Ma"terson. Kennett,:'>10 6:1857 PO. Box :18:1. Portageville, :.10 6:187:1-0:1B:1 ................. Rt. 2 Box 656, Campbell, :'>10 6393:~ PO Box 7:1, Hornersville, :'>10 63855 1'0 Box 203. :-<ew :'Iadrid, MO 63869-0203 PO Hox 74B. Caruthersville. :.10 6:18:10 PO Box 748, Caruthersville, :.10 638:10-0748.. . ........................... l'. O. Box 397. Greenville. :'>1 0 63944
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Poplar Bluff Composite Wayne Naylor
795 CR 311,l'oplar Bluff, MO 63902 Rt. :1 Hox :159-225, Doniphan, :.10 6:J9:15 f>0f> North :'>1ain St, Piedmont, :.10 6:1957 PO Box 111. :-<aylor, MO 6395:J
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Woodside Rockbridge Clilton Rohert Burns Ingomar Koshkonong Mountain View
Alton. Charles Clemen .•Jr. Theodosia Gerald Semelka Steve Ford West Plains Bakersfield Allen Tharp. Thomasville James Wiley Almartha Cecil Loftis Thayer......... .......... ...... Robert Alford Gainesville Barney Douglas Willow Springs John Bailey .. Koshkonong IJavid Frealy Mountain View
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RR 2 Box 2347, Alton, MO 65606 282 Kimball Rd., Theodosia,:.IO 65761 PO Box 934, West Plains,:.IO 65715 PO Box 201, Gainesville, MO 65655 7116 CR :1nO, Peace Valley, MO 657B8 He 2 Box 76, Gainesville. MO 65655 412 W. Walnut, Thayer, MO 65791 IIC-I Box-6:1, Gainesville. MO 6565f>-9604 720 Mam. \'"llow Springs, MO 6579:J ...... RR 2 Box 2255. Thayer, MO 65791-9660 Rt. 3 Box 1-12, Birchtree. MO 61538 ....
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Christian Christian Christian
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Stone
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Secretary Name
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Sparta Friend Billings Forsyth
Sparta Ozark .. Billings Forsyth
Galt'na Branson
Galena Branson
Table Rock
Kimberlin..: City
Address
. Dale Roller Patrick Stewart . Michael Cargill . Norman Price Carnell Cutbirth .. . F:ugene Dillon Floyd Hooley
Meeting Days
273 Payne Dr., Sparta, MO 65753 406 E. Church St.. Ozark. MO 65721 2052 State Hwy. ZZ. Billings. MO 65610 827 State Hwy. H.• Hlrsyth. MO 65653-5002 597 Walnut Tree Dr.• Galena. MO 65656 . 811 S. CommercIal A-IO. Branson. MO 65616 .. . 114 N. Cedar. Rlue F:ye, MO 65611
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Vernon Monett Canopy . . Pythagoras Decatur Comfilrt C"ntral Crossing
Mt. Vernon Monett Aurora Cassville Pierce City Wheaton Shell Knob
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Carthage ,Joplin Fellowship Jasper Mineral Webb City Carl.Junction Criterion Southwest Heritage
Carthage Joplin .. .Joplin.
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Sarcoxie Granby Stella Anderson
Henry Freund . .J. Richard Royce . D.K Rubottom Robert Hart . Glenn Cliflon
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INDEX FOR 2003 PROCEEDINGS Address of Grand Master Area Meeting Conference of Grand Masters Cornerstones and Dedications Grievance and Trial Related Matters Grand Representatives Itinerary Library and Museum Masonic Home of Missouri Masonic Youth Organizations Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri Recommendations Amendments to By-Laws In re: Section 2.040(g) Draft Annual Returns In re: Section 3.010 Steward Fund In re: Section 3.036 Steward Fund In re: Section 7.050 Lodge By-Laws Vote In re: Section 25.020 Facsimile Imprinted Announcements of M.W. Grand Master-Elect Stanley M. Thompson Appointed to Grand Line Time and Place of the 183rd Annual Communication (September 2004) Biographical Sketch of M.W. Grand Master Jimmie D. Lee Call From Labor Call to Labor Call to Order Certificates and Cards for Proficiency Closing Committee 2003-2004 Consents and Permissions Dispensations District Deputy Grand Lecturers (2003-2004) District Deputy Grand Masters (2003-2004) Regional Lecturers Election of Grand Lodge Officers Election of Members of the Masonic Home Board of Directors Five Percent Membership Achievement Grand Lodge Dinner Grand Lodge Financial Report Grand Lodge Officers (2002-2003) Grand Master's Itinerary Grand Representatives Appointed and Recommended Grand Representatives To and From Missouri Grand Lodge Achievement Awards Installation Installing Officers Grand Lodge Officers (2003-2004)
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Introductions Board of Directors and Staff of Masonic Home of Missouri District Deputy Grand Masters.... District Deputy Grand Lecturers Grand Line Appointee Grand Lodge Officers 2002-2003 Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters of Other Grand Lodges Grand Officers of Other Grand Lodges Past Grand Masters of Missouri................................................. Representatives of Organizations of the Masonic Family of Missouri.............................................................................. Round Robin Competition Winner Truman Award. Secretary of the Year Jurisprudence Committee Report 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 Masonic Service Month Trophy Masonic Public Relations Award Membership Statistics - June 30, 2003 Missouri Lodge of Research Annual Communication Report Nominations for Masonic Home Board of Directors Opening Order of the Past Master Past Grand Masters of Missouri (Living) Photographs Grand Master Jimmie D. Lee (2002-2003) Grand Lodge Officers (2002-2003) Presentation of Awards Grand Lodge Achievement Awards (2002-2003) The Truman Medal.......................................................... Lodge Secretary of the Year Round Robin Winner Masonic Service Month.......................................................... Masonic Public Relations.. Proposed Amendments for Action in 2004 Amendment to By-Law Section 3.035 (Endowment Fund) Amendment to By-Law Section 1.010 (Time and Place) Amendment to By-Law Section 3.036 (Earning) Amendment to By-Law Section 14.010 (Objection) Amendment to By-Law Section 14.020 (Eliminate) Amendment to By-Law Section 14.030 (Objection to Initiation). Amendment to By-Law Section 16.040 (Proficiency) Amendment to By-Law Section 2.020 (Duties) Amendment to By-Law Section 2.050 (Expenses)
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Amendment to By-Law Section 22.070 (Dues Cards)................ Amendment to By-Law Section 3.111 (Lodge Assistance) Amendment to By-Law Section 35.005 (Notice of Change)....... Amendment to By-Law Section 35.020 (Written Notice) Amendment to By-Law Section 35.050 (Changes Mailed) Amendment to By-Law Section 4.035 (Regional Lectures) Amendment to By-Law Section 4.040 (DDGL) Remarks of G.M. Elect, Stanley M. Thompson Report of Auditor Report of the Grand Lecturer Report of the Grand Secretary............. Fifty-Year Recipients Statistics - June 30, 2003 Achievement Award List - 2002-2003 Report of the Grand Treasurer Report of the Masonic Home of Missouri Report of the Lodge of Research Report of the Masonic Scholarship Fund Report of Committee Building Supervisory Board Chartered Lodges Credentials................................................................................... Correspondence Entertainment of Distinguished Guest.... Forms and Ceremonies................................................................ Grand Lodge Office Building.. Grand Masters Address............................................................... Jurisprudence Masonic Education Mileage and Per Diem................................................................. Necrology Public Schools............................ Public Relations Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodge Ritual............................................................................................ Proficiency Cards and Certificates Tabular Statement Youth Round Robin Competition Winner Special Committees (2003-2004) Standing Committees (2003-2004) Truman Award Winners Truman Medal Awarded
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