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KTEF Grant Presented to Doctor at the University of Iowa
 
Left above: Sir Knight James N. Karnegis (to right), M.D., Ph.D., a member of the Knights Templar Eye Foundation Board of Trustees, presents the KTEF check funding his research project to Michael G. Anderson, Ph.D., Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Howard Hughes Medical Institute at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa. Kevin P. Campbell, Ph.D., Investigator, looks on. Right, Sir Knight Stephen G. Libby, R.E. Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Iowa, peers through a microscope at some of the mouse cells being cultured for use in the research project. The KTEF grant recipient, Michael G. Anderson, Ph.D., took his visitors and their wives on a tour of his laboratory and the eye research facilities at the University of Iowa College of Medicine. His research project is entitled "New genetic pathways of congenital glaucoma."
Sir Knight James N. Karnegis, who is also a Past Department Commander of the Grand Encampment, states: 'The Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. continues to march forward as it supports the fight against eye diseases, ranging all the way from basic laborary research to patient care."
Golden Chalice Award Presented in Memory of , Knights Templar Eye Foundation Benefactor
On Tuesday, November 13, 2007, at Damascus Commandery No.. 2, Jacksonville, Florida; a Golden Chalice award was presented by Sir Knight Jerry R. Morgan" Past Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Florida, an behalf of the Grand Encampment, Knights Templar of the U.S.A., and the Grand Commandery Knights Templar af Forida, to Mr Paul Buxton, in memory of Ms. Hazel Mae Brown, whose estate provided $50,000 to the Knights Templar Eye Foundation.
Ms. Hazel Mae Brown had been the recipient of Knights Templar Eye Foundation assistance when she was a young woman and needed a corneal transplant. She was sponsored then by Damascus Commandery No. 2 for the operation and received the operation free through the courtesy of the Knights Templar Eye Foundation. She was astounded and amazed at the time that there was absolutely no charge.
Ms. Brown worked as household help f0r the Buxton family and took care of Mr. Paul Buxton from the time when he was four years aid until she passed away. When his parents passed away, Ms. Hazel Brown remained with Mr. Buxton in the household. Mr. Buxton never married and now 84 years of age, looked upon Ms. Brown as a second mother. Ms. Brown carefully saved her money, and her estate grew, as evidenced by the amount she willed to the Eye Foundation in appreciation of its charitable care for her many years ago.
Also, present at the presentation ceremony were: Sir Knights Billy Collier, Eminent Grand Sentinel of the Grand Commandery of Florida, and Leland E. Stanford III, Commander of Damascus Commandery No.2, plus members of Damascus No.. 2 and other Commanderies, and ladies of the Social Order of the Beauseant, as well as Ms. Judith Yeatan, Royal Grand Matron of the Grand Court of Florida, Order of the Amaranth.
Pictured above at the presentation were, from the left: Sir Knight Billy Collier, E. Grand Sentinel of the Grand Commandery; Mr. Paul Buxton; and Sir Knight Jerry R. Morgan, R.E. Past Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Florida, who presented the award.
In the picture below are a number of the Sir Knights 'surrounding Sir Knights Billy Collier, Grand Sentinel; Paul Buxton; and Jerry R. Morgan, Past , Grand Commander, during the ceremony. Shown from left to right are: Ralph A. Jones, Jr., P.G.P.; Corbin P. Elliott, P.C.; Walter M. Hammond, Recorder, Damascus Commandery No.2; William H. McClean, P.C.; Billy Collier, P.C., E.G.S.; Samuel D. Hope, C.G.; Michaei Pete Trent, Generalissimo; Mr. Paul Buxton; Jerry R. Morgan, R.E.P.G.C.; Paul H. Gegenheimer, Sentinel; Jim Dorsey; Daniel Somma, P.C.; and Leland E. Stanford III, Commander of Damascus Commandery NO.2. (submitted by Sir Knight Corbin P. Elliott, KYCH, KCT, P.C.)
APPEAL FOR RELIEF-WASHINGTON STATE
The Grand Lodge of Washington State is asking for assistance to help them to recover from the devastating storm that occurred on December 3, 2007. Hurricane force winds of more than 90 miles per hour battered the coast, and more than 11 inches of rain fell in a 48-hour period causing severe flooding and mudslides. Largely ignored in the media, nevertheless, the devastating results of the storm led to a declaration of a major disaster by both the state and national authorities. The need for help is urgent.'
Please forward to The Masonic Service Association such funds as you feel appropriate to help our devastated Brethren and their families in this stricken jurisdiction. Please make check payable to the MSA Disaster Relief Fund, and send to The MSA at 8120 Fenton Street, Suite 203, Silver Spring, MD 20910-4785.
Most Sincerely and Fraternally,
Richard E. Fletcher, P.G.M.
Executive Secretary
OKLAHOMA COMMANDERY CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY
Elk City Commandery No. 22, Elk City, Oklahoma, celebrated its 100th anniversary on September 28, 2007. The celebration was in conjunction with the conferral of the Commandery Orders in Elk City on the following day to 21 candidates. It was the culmination of the York Rite Field Day, honoring Most Worshipful Grand Master Charles L. Dick. These Orders, including the full-form Red Cross and full-form Malta, were conferred by the Sir Knights of Elk City No. 22 with some help from others.
Elk City Commandery was founded March 20, 1907, a date that preceded the founding of the state of Oklahoma. The banquet was attended by local Sir Knights and well-wishers from all over the state. A very inspiring address was given by the principal speaker for the evening, Sir Knight Kenneth B. Fischer, Most Eminent Past Grand Master of the Grand Encampment of the US.
The Sir Knights in the picture above are, left to right: John L. Logan, R.E. Grand Commander of Oklahoma; Tim Israel, E. Commander of Elk City No. 22; MW. Charles L. Dick, Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons of Oklahoma; James C. Taylor, Past Department Commander, South Central, 1994-1997; and Kenneth B. Fischer, M.E.P.G.M. (submitted by James C. Taylor, R.E.P.G..C.)
OKLAHOMA CENTENNIAL PARADE IN GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA
At the Oklahoma Centennial Parade in Guthrie, Oklahoma, on November 16, 2007, 31 Knights Templar marched the 1.8 mile route through Guthrie with Right Eminent Grand Commander of Oklahoma, John L. Logan, marching between the color guard and the divisions. The event was covered by all three major networks, OETA, and several cable channels. It was an exhilarating experience for both the huge crowd and the Sir Knights.
NASSAU COMMANDERY OF NEW YORK STATE HOLDS
3RD ANNUAL THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Nassau Commandery No. 73 of New York State held its 3rd Annual Service of Thanksgiving at the Half Hollow Community Church in Dix Hills, New York. Past Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of New York (2006), Sir Knight George Harrison, was present for the service, and the Sir Knights participated in the service. The pastor, Reverend Juanita D. Hilsenbeck, was sent to the Holy Land a number of years ago by Nassau Commandery, and she often uses illustrations from her pilgrimage for her services. Her husband, Sir Knight J Walter Hilsenbeck, is a Past Commander of Nassau Commandery and the past head of the Royal Arch Masons of New York State. The Grand Prelate of the Grand Encampment, Reverend Robert Cave, fills the pulpit when Reverend Hilsenbeck travels as she is very active in volunteer work around the state.
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