Greetings Sir Knights and Ladies:

 

I also do not want any confusion over the dues and assessments we have been talking about for the past 2+ years so here it is again.  Please look at your bylaws to see if you have the assessments covered and enough money to run your Commandery.

Please read again:

Indiana Grand Commandery Per Capita for 2007-08 will remain at $8.50.

Grand Encampment Per Capita effective 2007 will be $9.00

The $1 assessment remains for non-life members of the Eye Foundation.

To the above, you add your local dues.

 

July Birthdays:

John McClelland, BC #8 July 1.
Lady Wilma Friend, wife of Carroll Joe Friend, GPE July 1. Donald E. Borchert, GPE July 6. Shirley Wallace, wife of Jack F. Wallace, Aide to the GC, July 6.
Clarence D. Harter, Aide to the GC, July 6. Lady Karen Johnson, wife of Charles E. Johnson, July 8. Peter T. Zivanovich, KCT, PGC, July 10. Scott G. Inman, BC #1, July 12. Philip Wishner, DBC 5, July 13. Lady Barbara Baird, wife of Patrick W. Baird, July 16. Donald K. New, PMIGM, Rec, July 17. K. Edwin Applegate, KCT, PGC, PDC, July 21. Jack F. Wallace, Aide to the GC, July 21. John E. Hylemon, Deputy Inspector General, July 21. Lady Ginny Sheets, wife of Wayne A. Sheets, GPE July 25. Carleton E. Hinshaw, July 30. Andrew W. Wiley, DBC 5, July 31.

July Anniversaries:

Bob & Nancy Frazer, July 1.

Harold & Barbara Black, July 2.

Carl & Gaylynn Dykman, July 3.

Lloyd & Barbara Forney, July 3.

Scott & Lee Inman, July 4.

Michael & Barbara Stoner, July 6.

Jim & Bonnie Dove, July 6.

Jack & Shirley Wallace, July 7.

Fred & Marti Klink, July 8.

David & Jeanene Jenkins, July 14.

 If I have your birthday or anniversary wrong or if it is missing, please contact me at Grandrecorder@aol.com or by snail mail at P.O. Box 1690, Highland, IN 46322

Sickness & Distress:

 Paul A. Cole, GJW:  I thank everyone for their concerns and prayers - believe me, I know they made a difference and we are extremely grateful for each and every one.  I would like to offer this explanation concerning my recent trip to the hospital. After going down to the Ohio River (near Vevay, Indiana) to celebrate my Grand-Daughter Emily's graduation from High School and to be with the family for the Memorial Day weekend - evidently I contracted a very strong virus ... When I returned home on Sunday evening I had full plans to attend the Masonic Memorial Service on Monday morning at Messick Temple in Shelbyville - However - at 6:00AM on Monday morning I was very ill and laid back down to rest ... I should have gone to the doctor 'right away' but did not.  Margaret was returning to Olathe, Kansas with our oldest daughter Paula to spend a few days with her family.  I became dehydrated and lapsed into a faint ... When my Grandson Andrew came to check on me - I was not responsive and he immediately called 911 ... I was taken to Major Hospital and then to St. Vincent’s (not St. Francis) - where I underwent extensive tests to include MRI and CAT Scans - after all the testing, the doctor's concluded that I had contracted a very strong virus - and it had to run its course.  I was released from St. Vincent's Hospital on Tuesday, June 5th 2007. Yours - In Christian Masonry and Templary, Paul Cole, GSW

Leon Langner, Editor of the Knight Templar Indiana supplement in 2006-07 is suffering from a second round of cancer.  He was awarded the Secretary of the Year at the Annual Assembly of the Grand Lodge of Indiana in May 2007. Please remember Lee in your prayers.

Doris Bitting: Doris went back into the hospital on 5/24/07. She was having difficulty breathing.  She has congestive heart failure and they have drained a half gallon of water off her body.  The water was causing the shortness of breath.  Irv said she will be there for a few days and will keep us updated. Doris Bitting came home from the hospital on Saturday and is doing well. 

Rudell Sarge Wilburn: Sarge had back surgery and is doing well, but cannot ride for more that 20 minutes or so. 

Marion Crum: Be advised that Marion Crum, a member of our Indiana College, is undergoing open hear surgery at Columbus Regional Hospital today, June 15. I will forward additional information as I receive it. Cards and well wishes can be sent to Marion's home at the Indiana Masonic Home. Mr. Marion Crum, 446 Archway Drive, Franklin, IN 46131

My husband and I visited with Marion and Iris for a short time this afternoon.  Marion is still pretty medicated so tended to drift in and out of consciousness.  There were no noticeable tubes connected to him and he had really good color in his face.  He thought he might get released tomorrow but he has not been up walking around yet, so my guess is he will be there at least until Tuesday. He was concerned that he doesn't have access to either his cell phone or his laptop to conduct any business.  I told him he needs to concentrate on getting well, because all of you and me working together can "hold down the fort" until he is again able to do so. 
Has been released to the Transitional Care Unit at the IMH for rehab, he is unable to drive for a month, but should be fully recovered within three months. Respectfully yours, Leah Jackson, Secretary, Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation

 

Directory Changes:

Steven Diller: steved0149@embarqmail.com

William Cooley: billc222@verizon.net

KT Eye Foundation (Indiana)

Process Date 5/4/2007:  $15,882; Rank: 15; Per Capita: $3.22;

 In Memoriam

Robert Eugene Hall, 85, of 613 N. 14th Street, Mitchell, went to be with the Lord at 7:38 p.m. on Tuesday June 5th, 2007 at his residence. He was a member of Bedford Masonic Lodge No. 14 F & AM, the York Rites of Bedford and the Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis. Don New

 

"If you delay till tomorrow what ought to be done today, you overcharge the morrow with a burden which belongs not to it." -- Hugh Blair

 

Important Dates:

July 8, 2007                State York Rite Association; 1 PM Marriott East, Indianapolis

 July 20-22, 2007         Grand Commandery Summer Meeting See flyer, attached. This event along with the boat trip will fill up early. Only 120 allowed on board.  Make your reservations early. See attached page 6-7.

 July 22-29, 2007         International Supreme Job’s Daughters Conclave will be held in Merrillville, Indiana at the Radisson Hotel. On the 25^th, the Grand Commandery will form the Commandery Lines with Arch of Steel at 7:30 pm at the Radisson Hotel.  Please meet around 6:45 pm in full uniform. We will also need four Knights the next evening to escort some 50 young ladies up to the stage for their Jobs Pageant. The dress is again full uniform.

 July 28, 2007              Batesville Lodge No 668 Rededication (100 yrs).  The Grand Commander could lead the parade with a Color Guard. We also might form the Commandery Lines with Arch of Steel for our Grand Master. Line-up will begin at 9:00AM and the parade will begin at 10:00AM.  Immediately following the parade the Grand Master will proceed to open the Grand Lodge and rededicate the Lodge.

August 18, 2007         Indiana Masonic Home/Grand Lodge Festival Golf Outing

August 19, 2007         Indiana Masonic Home/Grand Lodge Festival The Grand Captain General will command the Color Guard (Division Commanders) to post the colors at the opening of the festival around 11:00pm in front of the main building. The Grand Commandery will also serve at one church service, time to be announced. A table top, as in previous years, will be manned by the Grand Officers of the York Rite in the big tent. The Grand Commandery will lead the parade with the colors at 3:00pm. The parade will start at the Shelter House behind Ball Brothers Building.

August 25, 2007         The first conferral of the Period Order of the Temple upon the Chaplain of the Indiana Masonic Home the weekend following the IMH Festival

 August 25-28, 2007    Scottish Rite Supreme Council, Washington, DC

 August 29, 2007         Royal Order of Scotland, The annual meeting will be held in Washington DC on Wednesday August 29, 2007.

September 1, 2           Indiana Freemasons are an Associate Sponsor of this event. The River City Brass Band blends brass and Percussion in stunning repertoire that includes American favorites, big band swing, jazz, classical and contemporary masterworks. Concluding with a fireworks display. Tickets available by mail or by calling 317-639-4300 or 800-366-8457. Be sure to use our discount code “3775” to get reduced price tickets. More to follow.

September 8, 2007     One day York Rite Class at Murat Temple sponsored by Trinity Commandery and the other Prather York Rite Bodies.

September 22, 2007   A part of American history will be brought to life by Ohio York Rite Masons including William McKinley Lodge No. 431, F. & A.M., during a re-enactment of President and Sir Knight William McKinley, Funeral Procession on Saturday, September 22, 2007. Starting at 12:00 noon at the Church of the Savior Methodist Church, located at 120 Cleveland Avenue S.W., Canton, Ohio and continuing west on Tuscarawas Street West to the McKinley National Memorial, the final resting place of our martyred president. This is the 100th year of the original dedication of the McKinley Mausoleum.

September 21, 2007   Greencastle’s Annual Charities Banquet Social hour will begin at 6:30 PM and dinner at 7:30 PM Contact: W. Kris Phillips.

 "Work is the refuge of people who have nothing better to do." -- Oscar Wilde

 

Around the Encampment

From Indiana:  David Widmoyer, PGHP, David W. Widmoyer, General Grand Chaplain of the General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons, International and senior Past Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Indiana died today in Goshen, Indiana. Most Excellent Companion Widmoyer was also Grand Secretary, Emeritus of Indiana. He was also a Past Deputy General Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons, International and a recipient of the General Grand Chapter Distinguished Service Award in Silver. Most Excellent Companion Widmoyer was also a retired minister and judge. He also received the 33rd degree from the Scottish Rite. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to: Mrs. David Widmoyer, 251 E. Market St., Nappanee, IN 46550.

From New York: It is with a heavy heart that I must report the passing of John A. Sainz, formerly of Glens Falls/Queensbury, NY, and of late of South Burlington, VT. John died early this morning. He had been having health problems ever since moving to Vermont in April, not too long after New York's Grand Chapter Session. John served the various Masonic organizations in New York with a great amount of dedication and ability, for more than 50 years. He also served General Grand Chapter, R.A.M. International as Grand Master of the First Veil and Deputy General Grand High Priest for the 1996 - 1999 Triennium.

Elsie's address is 367 Lime Kiln Rd. Unit 7108, South Burlington, VT 05403.

 

From New Mexico: Please inform all that Dickerson R. Watkins (87) passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2007 at 5:00 am. Dickerson was Past Grand Commander of New Mexico and currently the Grand High Priest of Grand Chapter. Services are yet to be determined. Cards may be sent to the family at 602 Mesilla NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
Paul A. Brehm, Grand Recorder of New Mexico

 

From Michigan: Please inform all that ME Harry A. Moak, PGHP, 1963 of Michigan passed
away on Sunday, June 10, 2007. Symbolic Lodge Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, June 24, 2007 in Port Huron, Michigan. ME Comp. Harry is survived by his wife, Helen. Please keep Helen and their family in your prayers. Cards can be sent to Helen at 1660 River
Rd., #41, Marysville, MI 48040. Paul Howell, PGHP

 

From Arkansas: Arthur J. (Buddy) Mhoon laid down the working tools of life on June 27,
2007. He was Grand Master of Masons in Arkansas in 1985. He was Grand High Priest of The Grand Chapter of Arkansas in 1984. Funeral arrangements are by Christian Funeral Home in Harrison, Arkansas. The funeral will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, June 30 at St. Paul Methodist Church in Harrison. The Grand Lodge of Arkansas will conduct Masonic Grave Side Services.
Royce H. Taylor, Grand Secretary/Recorder, Grand York Rite of Arkansas

 

“When toil is done, and one by one,

We meet with our release;

Beyond the tomb, Life’s perfect bloom—

The Temple, Heaven, Peace.”

 

 

UPDATE ON LEVANT PRECEPTORY

 Our second meeting tonight was well-attended. Several of the members arrived with their new Templar kits in hand. SK Robert Coleman inspected all of the gear and everything received a thumbs-up from the armorer.

 At the request of our Right Eminent Grand Commander, Andy Jackson, we will be conferring the Order of the Temple on Saturday, August 25 at the Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin in an outdoor setting. The time has yet to be determined. We have a lot to do between now and then and the wheels are all in motion.

 I will be contacting EGC Andy Jackson to make certain that all necessary dispensations and permissions are taken care of well in advance. I have held previous discussions with Andy regarding this and anticipate no problems.

 SK Coleman has tents available for our use including one that will suffice for the hermits' hut. We will be making several pieces of furniture including chairs for the principal officers, a triangular table, and an altar. SK Dale Adams, who has a complete woodshop at his residence, has graciously offered to make everything we need. We will be asking some of the local Commanderies to loan us some of the other items we'll need to properly confer the order.

 We discussed dues and have decided to defer that decision to a later date when we will know what our expenses for the wood needed for the furniture and other necessary items will be.

 The possibility exists that a group from SCA, (Society for Creative Anachronism) will prepare a Templar feast and provide period music after the order is conferred. This hinges on whether we can secure a kitchen facility at the Masonic Home. SK Rex Sohn will be investigating this.

 Rebecca Coleman will be making the Templar surcoats. Please do not purchase one of your own. We can make them at considerably less cost than you can purchase them online. It also will enable us to be uniform in appearance.

 Due to the many conflicts with other Masonic events on weekdays and the necessity for having as many as possible in attendance, we have tentatively scheduled a practice for Sunday, June 24, time and location to be announced. The temperature of the building will preclude us from holding this practice at Raper Commander and I will be trying to secure a location that is air-conditioned. I will be checking with EGC Andy Jackson and ask him to contact the Grand Master to make sure we will not be violating any Masonic regulations by holding this practice on a Sunday. The regulations may prevent us from using a lodge room, but I'm not certain of that at this point. If so, I'll work on finding another location.

 You will need your helm, maille coif, sword, belt, and gloves at this rehearsal. You may also want to consider bringing your period shoes. We'll be practicing sword drills, uncovering and recovering, and other maneuvers in the ritual.

 What follows is a preliminary cast list. Several of those on this list were at the organizational meeting, but were not in attendance tonight. If your name is on this list and you will not have all of your gear purchased within the next few weeks, please let me know immediately. Also, let me know if you have a conflict with the date or if I have assigned you a part that you aren't or won't be comfortable with.

 Commander- Phil Herthel

Generalissimo- Chris Roscher

Captain General- Paul Cole

Prelate- Jim Dillman

Senior Warden- Dale Adams

Junior Warden- Carson Smith

Warder- Rex Sohn

Standard Bearer- Robert Coleman

Sword Bearer- Terry Turner

Sentinel- Tim Brinkmeyer

Hermits- Gary Messer, Mark Hayworth, Kyle Fahrner

Temple Guards- Chris Head, Chris Hodapp, Ryan Lentz

Prelate's Escort- Robert Coleman, Chris Hodapp, Chris Head, Terry Turner, Alan Martinez, Tim Brinkmeyer

The Baldric- Alan Martinez

The Sword- Terry Turner

The Spur- Tim Brinkmeyer

The Banners- Robert Coleman

The Flag- Chris Hodapp

 If you are not on this list and want to participate, we will have a place for you and would love for you to be there. You can be a part of the Prelate's escort and we will post guards throughout the asylum. It will make our conferral of the order that much more impressive.

 I anticipate that, once we do this for the first time, people will be beating the door down for us to confer the order for them. We will switch the parts around and if there is a part that you'd like to perform in the future, please let me know. I'm sure you'll get the opportunity.

 I hope you are all as excited about this project as I am. There is a lot of buzz around the state and even outside the state. To the best of my knowledge, we will be the only group in the country conferring the Order of the Temple in authentic period costumes complete with armor.

 If you have questions regarding costumes or accessories, please direct them to SK Robert Coleman at rcoleman@indy.rr.com. If you have any other questions, please e-mail me at jrdill1955@yahoo.com or call my cell phone at 317-828-7611.

 Yours in Templary,

 

Jim Dillman

 

"To be one's self, and unafraid whether right or wrong, is more admirable than the easy cowardice of surrender to conformity." -- Irving Wallace