. For sale: lapel pins. The 64th Triennial Conclave Committee is offering a lapel pin (2 knights on horseback) for $6.00 each, including S & H. Checks payable to 64th Trimnial Conclave Committee, C/O E. K. Longworth; 502 Wentworth Avenue, N.E.; Roanoke; VA 24012-3545. This is a fund-raiser for the 64th Triennial Conclave.
. For Sale: Memorabilia from the 63rd Triennial Conclave: We have extra belt buckles and lamps from the 63rd Triennial Conclave. The buckles are western style; they were sold during the past three years. We will mail them to you for $30 each, postage paid. The lamps are the Lone Star style lamp and were the gift at the banquet. They are $25 each, postage paid. Send your orders to: Attn: K. B. Fischer, 63rd Triennial, P.O. Box 263430, Houston, TX 77207-3430.
. The Grand Commandery of Illinois is planning its 150th anniversary to be held in 2007. Part of the program is the issuance of a commemorative pin, available at $5.00. Send to William H. Brown, G.C., 4100 North LeClaire, Chicago, IL 60641.
. For sale: red, white, and blue "EYE GAVE" pin, a fund-raiser for the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, sponsored by the Grand Commandery of Minnesota: $5.00 each including S & H. All proceeds to KTEF. Checks payable to Minnesota Grand Commandery, and send to Allan Kauppi, 10508 Redwood Street, N. W:, Coon Rapids, MN 55433.
. For sale: one Sir Knight's chapeau, "Florida," size 7 and 1/4, new-never worn: $350.00 inclusive, S & H included. Seabie P. Rucker, P.O. Box 317, Lake Butler, FL 32054-0317; (386) 496-2800; e-mail gunner8@allpel.net
. Wanted: A Sir Knight is looking for a Commandery uniform jacket (C.P.O. coat), size 46 or 48 long (or regular) in good condition. E-mail jimweekly@hotmail.com.
. For sale: C.P.O. coats, poly-wool, summer weight; call for available sizes: (740) 927-3586. $23.00, includes shipping and handling. 10% of all sales will be donated to KTEF. General Merchandise Company; 13690 Broad Street, S. W:; Pataskala; OH 43062.
. Combined fund-raiser: Vernon Commandery No. 33 and Amarillo Commandery No. 48 are selling centennial coins, one from each Commandery, to help fund Commandery projects. These coins are 1 and 1/2-inch, die stamped, iron coins with antique brass finish and a coined edge. Both coins for $12.00, postpaid. Make checks payable to Vernon Commandery No. 33, and mail to Bob Melear, 410 w: 13th Street, Quanah, TX 79252.
. For sale: Knights Templar shoulder straps, pairs, finest quality available, all ranks, embroidered in extra fancy real gold and silver bullion on velvet with velcro backs: Due to the high price of gold and silver, the manufacturer has raised his prices again: Past Commander (red); serving Commander, Generalissimo (specify either traditional or just lamb and square), Captain General, Prelate (green): all $50; Emeritus ranks: Generalissimo, Captain General and Prelate (red): $55; Honorary Past Commander with silver H.C. at foot of cross, Grand Commandery, Grand Rep., $60; Past Grand Commander (purple): $70; Grand Encampment and special orders, $85. Also: chapeaux crosses in extra fancy gold/silver bullion w/velcro back: Sir Knight, $45; Past Commander, $50; Grand Commandery and Grand Rep. (red), $65; Past Grand Commander (purple), $70; Grand Encampment and special orders, $80. Embroidered extra fancy gold/silver sleeve crosses (pair), velcro back: Sir Knight, $45; P.C., $45; Grand Commandery, $50; P.G.C. (purple), $70; Grand: Encampment and special orders, $85. Embroidered gold/silver fatigue hat bullion crosses: Sir Knight, $45; Past Commander, $50. Metal cap crosses: silver, $32; gold, $38; Past Commander's jewel, $52. WE CAN ADD INITIALS IN ROMAN BLOCK LETTERS TO ANY STRAP AT $10 EACH INITIAL. All items plus shipping, handling, and insurance: 1st item, $5.00; each additional item, $1.00. Percentage to Knights Templar and Masonic charities. ALSO, I HAVE 2 ANTIQUE KT SWORDS FOR SALE AND ONE ROYAL ARCH ANTIQUE SWORD. Call me. Checks to and mail to Jacques N. Jacobsen, Jr., P.C.; 3 Oceans West Blvd., No. 4A4; Daytona Beach; FL 32118. Phone (386) 304-6157.
. Sword slings available in 2-inch or I-inch wide, white or black nylon straps with black, fine grade leather sword holder and with heavy duty black clips. They are adjustable to fit all sizes-$19.00 each plus $3.50 shipping and handling. For further details or brochure, write Tom Starnes, 3357 River Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30044-5537, call (678) 923-6776 or e-mail tonawsta@comcast.net Checks to K.T. Enterprises. % of net profits to KTEF.
. For Sale: Middle Georgia Chapter No. 165, RAM., the first Chapter to be chartered in Georgia in 25 years, is selling its newly minted mark/penny for $10.00 each or 2 for $15.00, postpaid. Each coin accompanied with a certificate of authenticity. Checks or Mas to Middle Georgia York Rite Bodies and mail to A Neal Mimbs, Chairman; 121 Jeanette Street, Cochran, GA 31014; e-mail anealmimbs@bellsouth.net
. For sale: Royal Arch Chapter neck-ties, black with RA logo (triple tau) embroidered. $20.00 each, shipping included. Bulk orders accepted. Call for pricing at (904) 797-7659 or e-mail bmagu2003@bellsouth.net Checks to Burt Maguire, 4241 Oak Lane, St. Augustine, FL 32086.
. Help the children: Lodge auto tags with blue vinyl letters on white, 6 xl2-inch aluminum, include lodge name and number, square and compass, F & AM (AF & AM, AAFM, etc.), city and state: $8.00 each and one free tag with every 10 ordered. Shipping for 1 to 5 is $5.00, 6 to 10 is $7.00, 11 to 20 is $10.00 to same address in US. $2.00 from each tag donated to the Georgia Masonic Children's Home Endowment Fund. Send info, check or money order to Ernest P. Gentry, 893 Brookside Drive, Winder, GA 30680-2848, e-mail tagmaker@att.net
. Cochran Lodge No. 217, F. & A.M., Cochran, Georgia, is continuing its long-term charity project: In addition to the Masonic and Shrine jewelry boxes, we are now offering O.E.S. jewelry boxes: all are approx. 5.5 x5.5 x2.5 inches in size, constructed of exotic woods from Central America, and hand-crafted with an interlocking design. All profits go to Masonic charity with a portion going directly to the Georgia Masonic Children's Home Endowment Fund. The price for each box is $20.00, plus $6.00 S & H. Postage is pro-rated on bulk orders; please contact e-mail below or call (478) 934-7236 for pro-rated S & H rates. Check or MO to Cochran Masonic Lodge No. 217 and mail to Harry A Bruno, Chairman; Cochran Masonic Lodge No. 217, F. & AM.; P.O. Box 732; Cochran; GA 31014; or e-mail harrya217@cstel.net
. For sale: peel-off, vinyl, royal blue square and compass decals designed to fit on your license plate or window, 2 inches high, 1 inch wide. 6 vinyl decals for $5.00, postpaid. Also, approx. 4-inch reflective-chrome, vinyl square and compass Past Master O.E.S. or Shrine decals to fit on your taillights, only $5.00 per set of 2, postpaid. Also, black vinyl, square and compass decals, 3/4 by 314-inch, designed to place on the photo or list of your Past Masters who have gone on to that Celestial Lodge Above. 10 decals for only $5.00, postpaid. All profits go to our Masonic Widows' Fund. Joe Allen, P.M., Sec.; Cochran Masonic Lodge No. 217, F. & AM.; P.O. Box 732; Cochran; GA 31014.
. Wanted: Masonic Chapter pennies by avid collector. I have been building this collection for 35 years and still need many pieces as I am collecting all varieties. These one day will end up in a Masonic museum. Why not find a home for your mark? I will gladly send you a check for one piece or will buy your collection. If you collect, I will gladly exchange. I will answer all letters. Especially needed are Iowa, Michigan, Hawaii and Alaska pennies. Maurice Storck, Sr.; 775 W Roger Road, No. 214; Tucson; AZ 85705, (520) 888-7585.
. Wanted: a Masonic license plate from each of the 50 states and foreign. E-mail me at mattnodine@hotmail.com or phone (260) 668-2132 to check for plates needed and state your price. Thanks. Matt Nodine, 3630 S. 150 w., Pleasant Lake, IN 46779.
. Planning a Rusty Nail Degree? We have pins and certificates available at $35.00 per unit. (A unit consists of 5 pins and 5 certificates, S & H included.) Please include your lodge name and number with your order if you wish to have them printed on your certificates. Make check out to Tom A. Stevens, 5 Old Duxbury Court, Fairfield, OH 45014. Phone (513) 942-2490; fax (513) 272-2830. Proceeds go to the John Hayes Gerard Masonic Scholarship Fund and 10% to KTEF.
. Sprig of Acacia pin: each handcrafted pin is 24 karat
gold vermeil finished; it will make a nice gift for the newly raised Brother; price is $10.00 each, including S & H. Also available is the four immortal chaplains lapel pin, a beautiful pin honoring the chaplains who sacrificed their lives by giving .up their lifejackets in order to save the lives of others. The price per pin is $8.00 ea. including S & H 10% to KTEF. New item: Sept. 11 Memorial Masonic lapel pin, $8.00 each, including S & H-to commemorate members who lost their lives in terrorist attack-proceeds to KTEF. S. Kenneth Baril, 6809 Main Street, Apt. 2 West, Cincinnati, OH 45244-3470, (513) 272-2815, fax (513) 272-2830.
. For sale: The Medal of Honor The Letter G in Valor, a 268-page digest with the names, congressional citations, and Lodge membership of all Masons who have received our nation's highest military award for bravery. Books may be obtained by contacting Macoy Publishing & Masonic Supply Co., P.O. Box 9759,3011 Old Dumbarton Rd., Richmond, VA 23228-0759, (804) 262-6551. The price is $16.95 plus S & H. Author's portion of profits donated to KTEF.
. Lapel pins, die cast coins and other Masonic pro. motional items on sale: Promotional items are perfect for Lodge anniversaries, officer installations, fund-raisers, and commemorative events year round. Masonic favorites include: lapel pins, die cast coins, coffee mugs, pens, pencils, ornaments, belt buckjes, key tags, and wooden nickels, just tff mention a few. All items are custom-imprinted to your exact specifications. Send your artwork, design, or idea and we will turn it into camera-ready artwork. For a free information package with color brochures and price list, mail $.69 SASE to Frank Looser, 809 Cobble Cove, Nashville, TN 37211; For quick quotes, call (800) 765-1728 or e-mail {hlj@Comcast.net % to KTEF.
. Buying all US and foreign coins, paper money, tokens, medals, silver, proof sets. Also selling gold coins. Call for quotes. Buyer has 40 years experience. A percentage of profits to KTEF. Randy Mogren, 8 Gould Street, Millbury, MA 01527, (508) 865-4816.
. My hobby is collecting police shoulder patches. Any will be appreciated. Fred Holt, Jr., No. 2309; C/O Heartland Care Center, 2001 Fossil Ridge Drive, Bedford, TX 76021.
. For a free listing of VHS videos, DVDs, and radio program CDs related to Sir Knight Tom Mix and the Tom Mix of radio, please send a postcard or note with your name and complete mailing address to Paul E. Mix, 13116 Billiem Drive, Austin, TX 78727-3258.