VOLUME LIV - July 2008 - NUMBER 7
"The Magazine for York Rite Masons-and Others, too"


Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc.
1000 East State Parkway, Suite I
Schaumburg, IL 60173-2460
Phone: (847) 490-3838
Fax: (847) 490-3777
www.knightstemplar.org/ktef

Eye Foundation Campaign Closes

    The Knights Templar Eye Foundation reports a contribution total for the 40th Annual Voluntary Campaign of $1,344,819.06, $63,377.91 more than last year. Many Commanderies did an outstanding job as you can see for yourself from the following listings. Thanks to all those who worked so hard. A total of 1,108 Commanderies participated in this year's campaign, 60 less than last year.
    New York took the lead in total dollars contributed, with Oregon in second position and Pennsylvania third. A listing of top Grand Commanderies on a per capita basis found New York first, followed by Oregon and Utah, second and third respectively. The top subordinate Commandery on a per capita basis is Ivanhoe No.2, Mexico, and the top subordinate Commandery for total dollars contributed is Heidelberg No.2, Germany.
    Plaques and seals are being prepared for the 198 constituent Commanderies that reported contributions of $10.00 or more per member. 165 Commanderies contributing $5.00 to $9.99 per member will receive certificates. These Commanderies are listed on the following pages.