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- "Editor's Journal"
Items for Sale to Benefit the KTEF
Insurance Information
- Attention: all Grand Commanders and all Deputy Grand Commanders who will be in office as Grand Commanders on November 1, 2007; or Grand Recorders: In the upcoming November issue, Knight Templar magazine will again present pictures of those Sir Knights who are Grand Commanders. Please provide us with a photograph of yourself in uniform by September 30, 2007. If your installation will be in September through October, order your photo NOW or it will arrive too late for inclusion in the November issue.
Photos may be of any size (they will be reduced as in previous years), preferably black and white of good, clear quality. Color is acceptable. Do not send polaroid prints as they do not reproduce well. We only use head shots, and jewels of office do not appear.
Indicate your name and state on the back of the photograph. Photos are requested by September 30, 2007. After that date, it may not be possible to include them in the November magazine. Send to: Joan Morton, P.O. Box 478448, Chicago, IL 60647-8448.
. The Order of Malta is now available on DVDs. Each informative DVD is only $15.00 each plus $3.50 for S & H ($18.50). Also, the Order of Red Cross DVD is available at $15.00 each plus $3.50 for S & H. ($18.50). Send in your order today!
. PLACE MATS & NAPKINS: The place mats have pictures of the Masonic Presidents of the USA, and the napkins have the Cross and Crown emblem. The cost of either one is $15.00 per 250 in intervals of 250 (ie. 250, 500, etc.-NO exceptions) PLUS S & H UPS charges vary by location.
. GREAT KNIGHTS TEMPLAR GIFTS: Available is the 2-volume set of History of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar of the United States of America by Francis J. Scully, M.D., and History of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar of the United States of America-Book II by Lt. Col. Jacob C. Baird, Chairman, the Committee on Knights Templar History. As a set, the two books are $25.00 plus $4.00 S & H ($29.00). Separately, each book is $15.00 plus $3.00 S & H ($18.00).
A Knight Templar magazine Index, including all previous indexes and covering the years, 1969-1999, is now available at a price of $5.00, plus $2.50 postage-total, $7.50. This is your chance to invest at a bargain price in the index which covers main articles of the magazine from 1969 to the turn of the century.
A Pilgrim's Path: Freemasonry and the Religious Right: This is John J. Robinson's last book, and it is available as a
hardbound copy. The book is available for $15.00 each, plus $2.50 S & H. Born in Blood: The exciting book by John J. Robil1son is available at the price of $17.00, including S & H: Dungeon, Fire, and Sword: This history of the Knights Templar by the late John J. Robinson is available for $20.00 each, plus $3.50 S & H ($23.50).
An important and invaluable booklet entitled The York Rite of Freemasonry A History and Handbook is available. It is authored by Sir Knight Frederick G. Speidel. This comprehensive, illustrated, 78-page booklet explains the degrees, history, symbolism, and benevolent programs of the Blue Lodge, the Chapter, the Council, and the Commandery. There is no limit on orders: $1.50 each under 100 copies, plus S & H; $1.00 each over 100 copies, plus S & H.
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ITEMS for SALE to Benefit the KTEF
Sale of Book to Benefit the Knights Templar Eye Foundation
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The Greatest American Who Ever Lived, by Sir Knight Dale Greenwell, is a historical digest of the North African and West European military campaigns of World War II, 1942-1945, with operation maps and 210 selected photos from General Omar N. Bradley's personal collection. It is best quality, army green and gold cover and jacket, 216 pages and 9.5 x 12.5 inches. You can view at: JJCo@amalpha.info but order directly from author: Dale Greenwell, P.O. Box 426, Biloxi, MS 39533 for a $5.00 donation of each sale to KTEF, for a $2.00 donation to the Commandery Katrina recovery fund, and for free S & H. For the latter, price is only $39.95.
Blue Lodge Membership Certificate to Benefit the Knights Templar Eye Foundation
- The beautiful Blue Lodge membership certificate was designed to' keep a record of all 3 degrees of someone who reaches Master Mason. It is 11 x14 inches and is 100-PQund, antique white, parchment paper with 8 different colors and 3 blended colors. The price is $3.00 each, plus $3.50 for shipping. For everyone sold, $1.00 will go to the Knights Templar Eye Foundation. Send check or money order to: Sandra D. Knotts, P.O. Box
158, Trexlertown,PA 18087.
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The English Masonic stein was produced for a Masonic Brother in Warlock, England. The Brother designed it. It is 7 and 1/2 inches tall, 3 and 1/4 inches at the opening, 4 and 3/4 inches at the base, and it is made of white ceramic with a pewter lid; the lid has a ceramic insert with a picture of the Holy Bible. The front of the stein has a very colorful Masonic scene from the King Solomon era, and on the other side of the body is an altar with the three lights of Masonry and a bible verse; on the third part of the stein is a Masonic poem. The bottom of the stein had the English Brother's name and address. There will be only 300 steins sold here in the US. The cost of the stein is $61.00, and $5.00 of each sale will go to the KTEF. The price includes shipping and insurance. You can pay by check or money order or non-canceled US postage stamps. Please make check or money order payable to Stanley C. Buz, and send to him at: P.O. Box 702, Whitehall, PA 18052.
- KCT and GCT Award Recipients: A 21/2 inch diameter, embroidered emblem has been produced for use on mantles and blazers of KCT recipients. The emblem is to be centered on the Cross that adorns the left side of the mantle or ceremonial robe or on the left side (on pocket) of a dress blazer. The same use is required for the GCT emblem which is bordered with a wreath.
The cost of the KCT emblem is $8.50 plus $3.00 shipping and handling, and the cost of the GCT emblem is $10.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling. Contact: Jon Patrick Sweet, 7474 Benton
Street, Westminster, CO 80003-7001, or phone (303) 430-8483.
Sale of York Rite Plaque to Benefit York Rite Charities
- The plaque is scrolled out of wood and framed, and it represents all the bodies of the York Rite: Master Mason to Commandery. All proceeds from the sale of these plaques will go to the York Rite philanthrophies: RARA, Cryptic Mason, the Eye Foundation, and the Holy Land Pilgrimage. They are $50.00 each, including shippping and handling anywhere in the United States. Check to Conway York Rite Bodies, and send to: Kenneth Brackens, 2742 Cultra Road, Conway, SC 29526-3702; e-mail, kbrackens@yahoo.com
Manchester Commandery No. 40, Manchester, Tennessee, is pleased to announce that it is continuing a fund-raiser for the Knights Templar Eye Foundation. They have added to their selection of unique lapel pins, especially for Sir Knights and Commandery appendant bodies. During the four years of pin sales, donations to the Voluntary Campaign have exceeded the $22,000 mark! Again our thanks to those who have purchased these pins. We hope to make the 40th Annual Campaign donations even better! These pins can also be viewed in color at www.yorkriteusa.org These pins are available for $6.00 each or all nine for $45.00, postage paid. Make check or money order payable to: Manchester Commandery No. 40. Send to Garry L. Carter, Recorder; 424 Winchester Hwy., Hillsboro, TN 37342. Thanks again for your continued support.
SALE OF CALIFORNIA COOKBOOK TO BENEFIT THE KTEF
- The Grand Commandery of California is selling cookbooks, shown above, to benefit the Knights Templar Eye Foundation. Entitled "California Gold," the book is a compilation of recipes submitted by Sir Knights and ladies of the Commanderies of California. It is bound in a 3-ring loose-leaf format and contains 750 recipes. The books sell for $20.00 each, and the entire amount goes to the KTEF. They are able to do this because the publication cost of the books was covered by private donations. Make out checks to: Knights Templar Eye Foundation.
to: Dan McDaniel, Attn: Cookbooks, 1250 Peterson Court, Los Altos, CA 94024
- Milford Commandery No. 11, Milford, Massachusetts, is offering a complete sum-
Summer uniform and accessories (no pants or shoes) for $150.00. (G.C. and P.G.C. add $35.00 for gold decoration on cap visor.) The uniform includes white military style cap with insignia, short sleeve shirt, shoulder rank insignia, collar insignia, metal ribbon bar, name plate, plain black tie, tie clasp with cross and crown, and shipping and handling. Send us your cap size, shirt size, rank, Commandery name and number, choice of engraving on the tie clasp (plain/Knight Templar/your state/Commandery name and number) to the address below. For further information or to request an ORDER FORM for your state (include a stamped, self-addressed envelope), send to Milford as indicated below or e-mail: ccwinterhalter@aol.com Make checks payable to: Milford Commandery No. 11. Mail to: Milford Commandery No. 11, C/O Robert P. Winterhalter, P.O. Box 321, Ashland, MA 01721-0321. All profits go to the Knights Templar Eye Foundation.
- Milford Commandery also offers top quality white polo shirts with pocket. These shirts have your choice of embroidered insignia in full color (nonfading). Select from: Templar Cross, Cross and Crown, Royal Arch Mason, Royal and Select Master Mason, Cryptic Mason, York Rite, KYCH, York Rite College, and Masonic Square and Compass. We also offer a lady's shirt with Social Order of the Beauceant or any of the above emblems. Each shirt is $30.00, plus $5.00 S & H. You may add your name or nickname to the right side for $5.00 additional. Royal Arch Mason shirts are also stocked in red, and Masonic Square and Compass may be had on white or royal blue shirts. There are eleven other colors available on special order. We also offer great 3season jackets and a light weight flannel-lined jacket. Make checks payable to: Milford Commandery No. 11. Send to: P.O. Box 321, Ashland, MA 01721-0321. For further information, write us at this address or e-mail: Ccwinterhalter@aol.com. All profits go to the Knights Templar Eye Foundation.
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How Will You Pay for Expenses That Medicare Doesn't Cover?
- You owe it to yourself to find out about the Knights Templar Medicare Supplement Insurance designed for Sir Knights and their ladies.
With the high cost of health care today, the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar Medicare Supplement Insurance Program is becoming a necessity for more and more of us. That's why it is good to know that you now have a choice of Medicare Supplement coverages under our plan at very affordable rates.
Under the Knights Templar Medicare Supplement Plan, you will benefit in many ways: You have the freedom of choosing your own doctors and hospitals, there are no health questions or medical exams to qualify, there is no waiting period for pre-existing conditions if you switch plans or are about to turn 65, and there is hassle-free claims processing in about 7 days!
To make sure you can pay for the expenses Medicare doesn't cover, call (800) 749-6983 for the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan information and enrollment kit.
Can Help Protect Your Financial Independence
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Chances are that you or someone you love will need nursing home or inhome care someday. With costs on the rise, this kind of care can diminish a lifetime of savings.
Long-term care insurance helps protect your financial independence and your dignity by giving you the freedom of choice to receive care in your own home, if medically appropriate, or at a facility you select. Plan today, so that you can be better prepared to spend tomorrow on your own terms.
For more information about the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar endorsed Long-Term Care
Insurance Program, call toll free of charge: (800) 336-3316
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