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Tennessee Grand Commandery Officers the Order of the Temple
The Northeast Tennessee York Rite Association had their Spring Festival in Kingsport, Tennessee, on April 19 and 26, 2008. The Chapter and Council degrees were conferred on a class of ten on April 19, and the Commandery Orders were conferred on a class of seven on April 26, 2008. (The other candidates will receive their Orders at their respective Commandery Inspection later this year.)
The following officers, who have moved up since, participated: R.E. Grand Commander Von Lewis conferred the Order of the Temple, V.E. Deputy Grand Commander Ray Covey filled the station of Standard Bearer, E. Grand Generalissimo Robert Waldon was Generalissimo, and E. Grand Captain General Glenn Beck was Captain General.
Other officers present and filling their stations were E.G.Jr.W. Clarence Crump, E.G.P. George Ladd III, E.G.Sw.B. William Clarkson, and E.G.W. Bobby Gene Pollard. (submitted by Sir Knight Richard Burow)
Ground Breaking for Texas Masonic Retirement Center, Arlington
The Texas Masonic Retirement Center in Arlington, Texas, broke ground on March 27 for a new 5-story, $9 million facility to expand its services to Texas Masons.
Some facts on the Retirement Center include the following: The Center, an Arlington fixture since 1907, plans the $9 million expansion to add a 55,000square-foot apartment facility at its current location. The new building will house 24 apartments, physical therapy facilities, and office space.
The Retirement community attracts senior members of the Masonic fraternity and its affiliated organizations from across the state. Only they are eligible to become residents.
A full range of services is provided to the nearly 180 current residents. Some individuals and couples live fully independently, taking advantage of the meal service, medical facilities, security, social interaction, and regularly scheduled transportation, etc., while others receive skilled nursing care provided on a 24-hour basis.
The Texas Masonic Retirement Center was established in 1907 in Arlington by the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas as the Home for Aged Masons. One reason for selecting Arlington as the site for the home was rail access, then the preferred mode for long distance travel.
In the picture are those involved directly in the groundbreaking. Second from left is Clarence Joy Laney, Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Texas. Members of the TMRC Board joining him are, from left, Floyd Hall, Ray Elliott, and Steve Wolf. (submitted by R.W. Jerry Cooper)
Successful Spring Festival Held at Box Ranch, Florida by Sir Knight Leroy Fackler, R.E. Grand Commander of Florida
The Spring Festival in Indiantown was held in honor of Most Illustrious George E. Malone in loving memory of his wife Barbara Malone, who passed away on February 22, 2008.
The Festival started on Friday night, February 29, 2008, with the conferring of the first three degrees of the Chapter. The rest of the degrees were done on Saturday.
This was the first time that the work for the Spring Festival was performed outdoors on a ranch. The Order of the Temple started at 7:00 P.M. at the back of the ranch: A platform was built for the event; it was 32 feet wide by 40 feet long and had a small raised stage at one end. Since there was no electricity, the Orders of the Commandery were done with lanterns and tiki torches. To add to the drama, somewhere nearby, two packs of coyotes were howling while the Order of the Temple was being performed.
The members and candidates all enjoyed the work and the atmosphere but not the giant mosquitoes. Nevertheless, everyone involved has expressed interest in performing the work at the same location next year if possible.
A total of 37 were exalted, and 37 were greeted. A total of 39 were Knighted. As the Grand Commander of Florida, I will say that this was one of the best conferring of the degrees and orders that I have been involved in, and I hope that we can do it again. Thank you to all the Companions and Sir Knights who worked very hard to make this event happen, and I am especially grateful to Sir Knight Paul Friend: without his taking charge, this festival could not have taken place.
NEWS from the SOCIAL  ORDER of BEAUCEANT
Sheridan Assembly No.131, Sheridan, Wyomimg
The Assembly served the luncheon for the York Rite Festival held March 2008. Pictured, above, left to right, are: Mrs. Charles (Donna) Lee, President; Mrs. Fred (Doris) Case, Recorder; Alice Sholine, 1 st Vice President; Mrs. Philip (Jane) Huckins, Assistant Marshal; Barbara Osborne, Chaplain; Cyndee Jacobson, Marshal; Mrs. Bob (Margo) Brotherton, Treasurer; and Wilma Browne, Daughter of the Household.
Sheridan No. 131 created twelve Easter baskets for their shut-ins and York Rite shut-ins at a covered dish dinner meeting early March 2008. Pictured, left to right, are: Mrs. Richard (Effie) Rexroat, Inner Guard; Wilma Browne, Daughter of the Household; Cyndee Jacobson, Marshal; Mrs. Charles (Donna) Lee, President; Mrs. Philip (Jane) Huckins, Assistant Marshal; Mrs. Fred (Doris) Case, Recorder; and Alice Sholine, 1st Vice President.
S.W.P. Mrs. Jeanette Rife's Official Visit to Los Angeles Assembly No. 42
Past Grand Commanders of the Grand Commandery of California, pictured above with the S.W.P., served the luncheon. They are, left to right: O. Reed Bollin, Richard T. Cooper, William Chant, Mrs. Rife, Paul E. McElwain; Donaldo Robinson, Robert C. Coe, and Donald J. Spencer, Grand Sentinel, who was subbing for Sir Knight C. Ned Richter, who was unable to attend.
Members present, front row: Mrs. William Chant, P.S.W.P.; Mrs. Jeanette Rife, S.W.P.; Mrs. Bruce Ewald, Pres.; Mrs. Fred H. Buxton, P.S.W.P.; second row: Mrs. Donald J. Spencer, P.P., Rec.; Mrs. Barbara Miller; Mrs. Donne Jimenez; Mrs . James Cunningham; Mrs. Russell Colleman, Mrs. James Kearney; Mrs. Joe Ryland, S. Preceptress; Mrs. O. Reed Bollin; third row: Mrs. David Ottinger, Mrs. Robert Coe, Mrs. Arthur Christensen; Mrs. Mourad Kaplanian; Mrs. George Ezmirlian; Mrs. Richard Cooper; Mrs. Marshall Severson; Mrs. Paul McElwain, Mrs. William Maseredjian; Mrs. Harry Anderson; Mrs. Vincent Bell; Mrs. James Burkett; Mrs. Jack Gaskin; Mrs. Robert Miller.
S.W.P. Mrs. Jeanette Rife's Official Visit to Long Beach No. 39, California
Above is S.W.P. Mrs. Jeanette Rife, center, with the Officers and visitors. Mrs. Rife attended the initiation of Mrs. John Walling. P.S.W.P.s Mrs. William Chant, Mrs. Fred Buxton, and Mrs. O. Reed Bollin were also present.
Below are four Presidents present: Santa Anna, Mrs. Robert Cae; Long Beach, Mrs. O. Reed Bollin; Los Angeles, Mrs. Bruce Ewald; and San Bernardino, Mrs. Roy Ackerman.
Above , Long Beach No. 39 President, Mrs. O. Reed Bollin, presents Supreme Worthy President Mrs. Jeanette Rife with a check for $1 ,000.00 for the Knights Templar Eye Foundation.
Thirty Knighted in One-day Class in Jacksonville, Florida
A York Rite One-day Class, honoring Robert P. Harry, Grand Master of Masons in Florida, was held on Saturday, April 12, 2008, in Jacksonville, Florida. The RAM. Chapter and R. & S.M. Council degrees and the Knights Templar Orders were all conferred in a single day. Thirty candidates were exalted, greeted, and knighted during the day. The new Sir Knights assembled had come from Jacksonville, Daytona Beach, Lake City, Palatka, and St. Augustine.
The new Sir Knights and most of the officers and cast are pictured here after the Commandery closing.
In the first row, seated, left to right, are: Sir Knights Paul Friend, P.C., Most Illustrious Past Grand Master, Grand Council, R. & S.M. of Florida, Director of Work for the One-day Class; C. Robert Cooper, P.C., P.D.D.G.C., 0.1. No. 7, D.D.G.H.P.; Darryl A. D'Angina, KYCH, R.E. Grand Scribe, Grand Chapter, R.A.M. of Florida; Francisco T. Camacho, P.C., 0.1. No.8; and Corbin P. Elliott, KYCH, KCT.
Standing in the back row, left to right, are: Sir Knights Paul H. Gegenheimer, St.B.; William H. McClean, P.C.; Walter M. Hammond, Rec.; Samuel D. Reasor, P.C.; Jimmy A. Dorsey, Sw.B.; Samuel D. Hope, Gen.; Quinnie Williams, KYCH; Leland E. Stanford III, P.C.; Wilmer T. Atwell, S.W.; Alton B. Johnson, W.; Robert Niles, P.C.; Burt F. Maguire, P.C.; Barry Berger, Sen.; and Corey D. Kosciuszko, Guard. Seen on the far right in the next to the last row in civilian clothes is Steve Barnett, Sovereign Master of the Order of the Red Cross.
Taking part in the work but not pictured, were Sir Knights David A.Yarborough, KYCH, and William Ronald Taylor, R.E.P.G.C., Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Florida.
(submitted by Sir Knight Corbin P. Elliott, KYCH, KCT)
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