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Knoxville, Tennessee Sir Knights Serve As Color Guard
Under the direction of Eminent Grand Generalissimo, Sir Knight Herbert Glenn Beck, Jr., Sir Knights from the Knoxville Area York Rite Association were the Color Guard for the Relay for Life Program at Walter State Community College in Morristown, Tennessee.
The Relay for Life was conducted to collect donations for the American Cancer Society. The chairman, Worthy Matron Mrs. Ruby Griffin of Morristown Chapter No. 486, Order of Eastern Star, reported that members of Hamblen Lodge No. 787; Morristown Chapter No. 486, O.E.S.; and other members of Hamblen County Masonic Bodies received $5,635 in donations to the Relay for Life.
The Sir Knights of the Knoxville Area York Rite Association who served in the Color Guard were: R.E. Past Grand Commander of Tennessee, William Boyd Crowder of Chevalier Commandery No. 21; E. Grand Generalissimo of Tennessee, Herbert Glenn Beck, Jr., William Alexander Haskins, Todd Lee Reed, P.C. Joseph Warshawsky, P.C. William Charles Williams of Morristown Commandery No. 22; and P.C. Bart Ollie Iddins, Jr., of Cyprus Commandery No. 23.
The Sir Knights in the picture are, left to right: E.G.G. Herbert Glenn Beck, Jr.; P.C. Joseph Warshawsky; P.C. William Charles Williams; William Alexander Haskins; Todd Lee Reed; R.E.P.G.C. William Boyd Crowder; and P.C. Bart Ollie Iddins, Jr. (submitted by Sir Knight Joseph Warshawsky, Chairman, Public Relations Committee, Grand Commmandery of Tennessee))
NEW FUND AT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, FREDERICK, MARYLAND
TO BENEFIT VOCATIONAL TRAINING
The Community Foundation announces that Jacques Demolay Commandery No. 4, Knights Templar of Frederick, Maryland, has created a scholarship fund honoring longtime member, Charles Hartman. The Charles E. Hartman Scholarship Fund will provide annual scholarships to Maryland residents pursuing advanced certificate training or post-secondary education in the welding or construction trades at Frederick Community College.
Lifelong resident, Charles E. Hartmen, past owner of Frederick Welding Company, has been a Mason and a member of Jacques Demolay Commandery NO.4 for over 50 years. Sir Knight Hartman has participated in many Masonic civic and charitable causes, especially the DeMolay youth group, which is dedicated to helping young men 12 to 21 develop civic awareness, personal responsibility, and leadership skills while gaining practical, hands-on experience in preparing for life in today's society.
During a recent portrait unveiling of Sir Knight Hartman, shown above, the Knights Templar of York Rite Masons in Frederick honored him for his lifelong service to the community as a businessman and a philanthropist through Masonic charities and for service to Freemasonry in the community and in Maryland. Said Sir Knight Dennis Brekhus: "Charles Hartman has always maintained and fostered an atmosphere of friendship and brotherhood that led to Masonic success in supporting those less fortunate and in need. It is fitting that we honor him with the Charles E. Hartman Scholarship Fund at the Community Foundation to provide assistance to young peo-' pie who wish to pursue a career in welding or the construction trades."
The Knights Templar is one of the many organizations that seek the guidance and expertise of the Community Foundation to honor members by providing scholarships to students and grants to nonprofit organizations in keeping with the mission of the organization. Because of the trust donors have placed in the Community Foundation, over $17 million has been returned to the Frederick County community since 1986.
For more information visit www.cffredco.org or call (301) 695-7660.
Article and picture submitted by Sir Knight James B. Coker, P.G.C., Editor, Maryland Supplement.
VIRGINIA COMMANDERY CELEBRATES WITH PILGRIM MINISTER
Island Commandery No. 34 on the Eastern Shore of Virginia gathered together at dinner the middle of May 2008 with the Reverend Travis Deloatch, who returned in February from the Holy land Pilgrimage. Reverend Deloatch gave a wonderful slide program on his visit and thanked the Sir Knights for sponsoring him on this memorable event in his personal and theological life. Pictured above are Sir Knight William Hargrove, Eminent Grand Senior Warden of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Virginia; Reverend Deloatch; and Sir Knight Joseph W. Jeffries, Past Commander of Island Commandery and the Commandery's newest holder of the Knight Commander of the Temple award. (submitted by Sir Knight William T. McComb, P.D.D.G.C., Commander, Island No. 34)
MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCES
Appomattox Commandery No. 6, Petersburg, Virginia
The Sir Knights of Appomattox No. 6 in Petersburg, Virginia, presented the Colors at the Memorial Day Service hosted by Dinwiddie Lodge No. 136 at Dinwiddie Courthouse on Monday, May 26, 2008. There were 90 Brethren, family members, and friends in attendance. Sir Knight and Right Worshipful Claude T. Rudd presented the program in an outstanding manner. This is the second year that Dinwiddie Lodge has hosted the affair with the Sir Knights of Appomattox participating.
Damascus Commandery No. 1, St. Paul, Minnesota
After the ceremony, Sir Knights are, left to right, front row: Harland Thomesen, P.C., P.G.C.; Duane Hubbs, Allan Kauppi, P.C., P.G.C.; Bruce Brendal, P.C., D.G.C.; Donald Hodgson, PC.; Richard Gilchrist; Daniel Sherry, P.C.; James Turner, Jr., P.C.; top row: David Seitz, P.C., G. Treas.; Raymond Hayward, P.C., G.Sr.W.; Terrance Christensen; Douglas Wyman; missing are Donald Holberg, P.C.: and Brurce Clarke
As it has done over the past fifty year, Damascus Commandery No. 1 of S1, Paul, Minnesota, again participated in the annual Memorial Day Observance at Acacia Park Cemetery on May 26, 2008. Acacia Park Cemetery, originally reserved for Masonic families, is located on the beautiful rolling hills of historic Pilot Knob in Mendota Heights, a suburb of S1, Paul, at the confluence of the Mississippi River and Minnesota River. The Acacia Cemetery is across the Minnesota River from historic Fort Snelling. For as many years the observance was conducted by the cemetery's management in association with the Masonic groups, Osman Temple Shrine's Legion of Honor Color Guard and Rifle Squad, Damacus Commandery's Honor Guard, and several Job's Daughters' Bethels. According to the "old timers" involved, none could remember the observance ever being rained on. (submitted by Sir Knight Alvin F. Bohne, H.P.C., KTCH, Captain of Flag Presentation Details and photos by Sir Knight James Turner, P.C., both members of Damascus)
Above: Osman Shrine's Legion of Honor retires the US flag, Minnesota flag, and Osman Shrine flag between ranks of Commandery's Honor Guard;
below: Donald Holberg delivers an inspiring and emotional tribute to the US flag. He also delivered the invocation and benediction, praying for service personnel lost in previous conflicts and asking blessings and protection for those now serving.
NEWS from the SOCIAL  ORDER of BEAUCEANT
La Crosse Assembly No. 215, Wisconsin
Ruth Malin never dreamed that one day she would become a member of the Social Order of the Beauceant. She loved hearing stories about the activities, and the white satin robes and black skirts with red jackets always intrigued her. Now at age 95 years young, Ruth has become one of the Beauceant ladies. Thanks to a change in membership requirements, Ruth became a member through her father, who was a Knight Templar in New York. The picture above shows Ruth with her sisters!
El Dorado Assembly No. 18, Kansas
After a noon luncheon, EI Dorado No. 18, with the assistance of Wichita No.8, initiated Mrs. Darlene Montgomery into EI Dorado No. 18, Social Order of the Beauceant. Shown in the front row are members of Wichita No.8 and Mrs. Montgomery. Members of EI Dorado No. 18 are in the back row.
Natick Assembly No. 209, Massachusetts
Pictured above are installed officers of Natick No. 209: left to right: front row: Mary Rand, Inner Guard; Jean Allen, Supreme Outer Guard, who installed Dorothy Osmond, Worthy President; Frances Gardner, 1 st V.P.; Cynthia Winterhalter, Recorder; Back row: Barbara Eltzroth, Director of Music; Alva Chapin; Rosemary Small, Standard Bearer; Linnea Fisher, Marshal; Nancy Swan, Assistant Marshal; Barbara Philbrick, Oracle; and Adelaide Winan, Mistress of the Wardrobe.
Shreveport Assembly No. 60, LA-25-year Pin and Card Awarded
(Mrs. Dwight) Dorothy Brown, Chaplain, is shown above receiving her 25year card from Kansas City No.7 and a 25-year pin by (Mrs. Roy E.) Viva May, Recorder, Shreveport No. 60. Mrs. Brown affiliated with Shreveport on March 22, 1995, and has been Chaplain since 1996. She is in her 90s and is very faithful in her attendance, reciting her work by memory.
Easter Services in Louisiana
Each year the ladies of Shreveport No. 60 celebrate with the Sir Knights from Ascension No.6, Shreveport, and Crusader No. 21, Bossier City, LA, at Yellow Pine Christian Church, Sibley, LA. Sir Knight Tom Brown, a member of Ascension No.6, is pastor.
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