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 - KNIGHT TEMPLAR MAGAZINE - SOOB NEWS ITEMS
AUGUST NEWS
Official Visit to Natick No. 209, MA, and Pawtucket No. 217, Rl
Natick No. 209, MA, and Pawtucket No. 217, Rl, welcomed the S.W.P. Rife last fall. Left to right are: front: (Mrs. Ewen) Dot Osmond; (Mrs. Russell) Adelaide Winan; (Mrs. Robert) Joyce Poyton; Mrs. Ernestine Angel, initiated and installed; Mrs. Jeanette Rife, S.W.P.; (Mrs. Duncan) Filomina Watson, S.W. 2nd V.P.; (Mrs. Robert) Jean Allen, S. Outer Guard; (Mrs. Howard) Margaret Judd; (Mrs. John) Alva Chapin; and (Mrs. Russell) Betty Joe Adams; 2nd row: (Mrs. Frederick) Mary Lombard; (Mrs. Larry) Allison Thienel; (Mrs. Julian) Barbara Philbrick; (Mrs. Warren) Mary Rand; (Mrs. William) Barbara Eltzroth; (Mrs. Joaquim) Esther Souto; 3rd row: (Mrs. George) Pamela Young; (Mrs. Louis) Linnea Fisher; (Mrs. David) Rosemary Small; (Mrs. Steven) Grace Smith; and (Mrs. Robert) Cynthia Winterhalter.
Official Visit of S.W.P. Mrs. Jeanette Rife to St. Louis No. 29, Missouri
The Supreme Worthy President, Mrs. Rife, visited the Assembly in January 2008; there was a luncheon preceding the visit. Eight Sir Knights of DeSoto Commandery No. 56 and Ivanhoe Commandery NO.8 also attended the luncheon. Members from Springfield No. 92 and serving as protem officers were: Mrs. Clarence Weiland, W.P., and Mrs. Kenneth Dingman, PW.P. Members pictured below, left to right, are: front row: SW.P. Mrs. Rife and Mrs. Stanley Dugan; second row: Mrs. Kenneth Dingman, Mrs. David Leirer, Mrs. W. Ivan McCutcheon, Mrs. James Snavely, Mrs. Albert Miller, and Mrs. Clarence Weiland; standing: Mrs. Lee Francis, Mrs. James Woodfin, Mrs. Gary Sutterfield, Mrs. Harry Reed, Jr., Mrs. Harold Richardson, and Mrs. LeRoy Unruh.
Westminster No. 245, Westminster, MD, Holds Its Annual Installation
Above at the installation are: Mrs. David E. Alcon, S.M.W. Oracle and P.P. of Westminster and Elizabeth Assemblies; Mrs. J. Michael Robibins, installed as President; R.E. Grand Commander Patrick A. Curtis, Grand Commandery of MD; and Mrs. Joseph F. Chalker, S. Historian, S. Recorder Emeritus of Supreme Assembly and a P.P. of Westminster No. 245. Officers installed, right above, are: front row: Mrs. Joseph Chalker, Recorder; Mrs. David Alcon, Marshal; Mrs. Howard Roe, MW. Oracle; Mrs. Eric Woolman, 1st V.P.; Mrs. Michael Robbins, W.P.; Mrs. Nancy Hann, 2nd V.P.; Mrs. Alton Graf, Inner Guard; Mrs. William Baldwin, Assistant Marshal; second row: Miss Anna Craig, Daughter of the Household; Mrs. Albert Grimes, Chaplain; Mrs. James Morgan, Director of Music; Mrs. Kurt Wood, Mistress of the Wardrobe; Mrs. Carl Wisner, Treasurer; Mrs. Charles Long, Outer Guard; Mrs. Jacob Yingling, Color Bearer; Mrs. Reginald Grose, Standard Bearer; and Mrs. David Rogers, Preceptress.
Marjorie Bush Honored for Service to La Crosse No. 215, WI
Above Mrs. William (Marjorie) Bush, right, is honored for 40 years as La Crosse No. 215 Director of Music. Presenting is Worthy President Mrs. Martin (Mary) Callaway at the annual Christmas observance. La Crosse is the only remaining Wisconsin Assembly, and the members take great pride in assisting La Crosse Commandery whenever needed. Majorie also serves as director of music for Bethel No. 27 Job's Daughters and organist for Eastern Star and the White Shrine of Jerusalem.
JULY NEWS
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.
JUNE NEWS
Tampa No. 208, Florida, Hosts S.W.P. and Plans 2008 Supreme Session
Above is the S.W.P. Mrs. Jeanette Rife, center, with Mrs. Gardner, President; Mrs. Case and Mrs. Dean, two P.S.W.P.s; Mrs. Piasecki, President of Ocala No. 249; Mrs. Torgerson, a sister initiated that evening; Mrs. Curtin and Mrs. Smedile, Chairman and co- Chairman of the 2008 Hostess Group; and Mrs. Mason, Chairman of Registration; and other officers.
Below the ladies are busy at work planning the tours and coordinating the activities for the 2008 Supreme Session to be held in Tampa on September 21-28, 2008. Left to right: Mrs. Case and Mrs. Dean, P.S.W.P.s; Mrs. Curtin, Chairman; Mrs. Agster, Preceptress of Tampa; and Mrs. Smedile, co-Chair. The picture was taken at one of the Sunday planning sessions.
Baytown No.154, Texas, Honors  Mrs. Wilburn Ashwood
The Assembly honored Mrs. Ashwood for 50 years of service to the Social Order of the Beauceant. Mrs. Ashwood has served the Assembly on two different occasions as Worthy President and has served in many offices and on many committees. She has served Supreme Assembly as Supreme Marshal and as Supreme Standard Bearer, as well as serving on many Supreme Committees. Her service to the Order is greatly appreciated by the members of Baytown Assembly No. 153, Baytown, Texas, as well as by her friends elsewhere.
MAY NEWS
Official Visit of Supreme Worthy President to Topeka No. 24, Kansas and Initiation
 To the left are three new members initiated on the occasion of the Official Visit of Supreme Worthy President, Mrs. Jeanette Rife: Miss Kayce Chilton, daughter of Sir Knight Kirby Chilton and granddaughter of Sir Knight Paul Chilton; Mrs. James Darnall, daughter of Sir Knight Paul Chilton; and Miss Angie Devins, granddaughter of Sir Knight Paul Chilton. With them are Mrs. Kirby Chilton and Mrs. Paul Chilton.
Below: The Assembly welcomed four P.S.W.P.s, six elected officers, six appointed officers and twelve Supreme Committee members, the largest number of P.S.W.P.s and Supreme officers to visit Topeka Assembly at one meeting.
Official Visit to Anderson No. 108, Indiana
and 50-year Pin Presented
Mrs. Alfred Davidson, above, was honored with her 50 year pin by S.W.P. Mrs. Jeanette Rife, right, on the occasion of Mrs. Rife's Official Visit. Mrs. Davidson was then recognized for her many years of loyal service to the Social Order of the Beauceant.
Official Visit to Wichita No. 8, Kansas
and 50-year Pin Presented
Wichita Assembly No. 8, Kansas, welcomed Supreme Worthy Presideny Jeanette Rife, for her obfficial Visit, and at the meeting Mrs. Rife, right, presented Mrs. Edwin Flower, center, with her 50-year membership pin and citation for many years of dedicated service. Mrs. Richard Brown, left, Supreme Recorder, presented Mrs. Flower with a life membership card.
New Members Initiated at Honolulo No. 133, Hawaii
Pictured left below are Mrs. Cletus M. T. Ching, center, President and Past President of Honolulu No. 133, Hawaii, with new members, Mrs. Arne L. Winters and Mrs. Cecil A. Ryder. Right below are officers and new members of the Assembly.
Official Visit of S.W.P. to Newton No.6, Kansas
Pictured Above are Supreme Worthy President, Mrs. Jeanette Rife, and the officers and members of Newton Assembly No.6, S.O.O.B., Kansas, on the occasion of the Official Visit of Mrs. Rife to the Assembly. A delightful meeting was enjoy by all in attendance.
APRIL
Official Visit of Supreme Worthy President to Billings Assembly No. 194, Montana
 
At the official visit, left, Mrs. Jeanette Rife, to left, Supreme Worthy President of the S.O.O.B., presented a 50-year membership pin to Mrs. Robert E. Danskin, to right, Past Supreme Worthy President, for her many years of dedicated service to the Social Order of the Beauceant.
At right members pictured with the Supreme Worthy President, second from right, are: Mrs. John E. Johnson, P.P.; Mrs. Esther Offen, P.S.W.P.; Mrs. Robert Eckhardt, P.P.; Mrs. Lewis
Hammermeister, President and P.P.; Mrs. James Burrows; Mrs. Robert E. Danskin, P.S.W.P.; Mrs. Earl Rosell; Mrs. Grover Rickman; Mrs. Clinton Cox, P.P.; Mrs. Arloa Weiss, P.P.; Mrs. John Daugherty, P.P.; Mrs. Lowell Butler; and Mrs. Jack Humphrey.
Official Visit of Supreme Worthy President to LaCrosse Assembly No. 215
The members of LaCrosse No. 215, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, welcomed the Supreme Worthy President, Mrs. Jeanette Rife, and were pleased to have as guests: Mrs. Jay Ipsen, P.S.w.P., and Past Presidents of Minneapolis No. 64, Mrs. Howard Smith and Mrs. Hans Engebretson. Also, they were honored to have Past Grand Commanders in attendance. Pictured right above are Mrs. Rife, center front, with the officers of the Assembly and the two guests, who served as pro tem officers. Right below are: P.G.C. Jay Ipsen of Minnesota, P.G.C. Burnell Roble of Wisconsin; Worthy President Mrs. Martin Callaway; S.w.P. Mrs. Jeanette Rife; P.S.W.P. Mrs. Jay Ipsen; and P.G.C.S Charles Kolbe and Richard Reilly, both of Wisconsin.
Shreveport Assembly No. 60, Louisiana
Above Shreveport No. 60's "Givers with Big Hearts" are shown with Captain Huddleston and other firemen and with a table of gifts. The 59 members of the Assembly give generously to the Assembly's three designated charities: KTEF, Toys for Tots, and the Shrine Hospital Transportation Fund.
Longtime member honored: Mrs. Dwight Brown, a loyal member who is now serving as Chaplain of the Assembly, was escorted to the altar where Worthy President, Mrs. Pat Dickson, thanked her for her 25 years of loyal service to Kansas City Assembly No. 7 and Shreveport Assembly No. 60. Mrs. Brown was presented with her 25-year pin and a lovely potted plant by Mrs. Dickson, W.P. Pictured at right is Mrs. Brown with Mrs. Roy May, Recorder of Shreveport No. 60.
MARCH
JACKSONVILLE NO. 220, S.0.0.B., PRESENTS CHECK TO COMMANDERY
Jacksonville Assembly No. 220, Social. Order of the Beauceant of Jacksonville, Florida, presented a check for $500 to Damascus Commandery NO.2 at its stated Conclave in December 2007. The check is to assist the Commandery and other York Rite bodies with expenses, including increased insurance costs for the current year. The Assembly has worked hand-in-hand with the Commandery and other York Rite bodies to promote Masonry and York Rite in the area.
Shown are: Sir Knight Leland E. Stanford III (middle), then Commander, receiving the check, and Sir Knights MicRael Pete Trent (left) then Generalissimo, now Commander, and Samuel D. Hope (right) then Captain General, now Generalissimo. Ladies, front row, left to right, are: Mrs. Corbin P. (Arlene) Elliott; Mrs. Clarence (Elouise) Gruber; Mrs. James (Pat) Robertson; Mrs. C. Robert (Clare) Cooper; Mrs. David (Lanie) Dillard, President of No. 220; Mrs. Robert (Pauline) Scott; Mrs. Ben (Lila) Jordan; and Mrs. William (Lee) Farrell: Ladies in second row from left are: Mrs. Frederick (Sonja) Piasecki and Mrs. Charles (Ida) Perez. (submitted by Sir Knight Corbin P. Elliott, KYCH, KCT)
JANUARY
ARTICLE from the JANUARY KNIGHT TEMPLAR SUPPLEMENT from NEBRASKA
HONORS, INITIATION and BENEVOLENCE
at NORTH PLATTE ASSEMBLY #177 of
SOCIAL ORDER OF THE BEAUCEANT
Mrs. Jeanette Rife, Supreme Worthy President, from Nederland, Texas was honored at a dinner held at the Masonic Lodge, October 2, 2007. Proceeds from the dinner were given to the Knight Templar Eye Fund in her honor. That same evening two new members were initiated. The new members are Mrs. Fred Bryan and Mrs.Carl Muhlendore.
Pictured Above: Supreme Worthy President Mrs. Jeanette Rife, Nederland, Texas; Past Supreme Worthy President Mrs. Esther Offen, Denver Assembly #1, Denver Colorado; Mrs. Richard Cole, Culberson,Nebraska, Worthy President, North Platte Assembly #177, North Platte, Nebraska; new members of North Platte Assembly #177, Mrs. Fred Bryan and Mrs. Carl Muhlendore; and the 2007 Officers of North Platte Assembly #177
Also honored that evening was Mrs. Jack Marlow, a dual member of Denver, Colorado Assembly #1 and North Platte Assembly #177. She was presented her 50 year pin by Supreme Worthy President Mrs. Jeanette Rife.
Following their visit with North Platte Assembly #177, Supreme Worthy Nebraska President Mrs. Jeanette Rife and her traveling companion, Past Supreme Worthy President Mrs. Esther Offen, continued on their journey with the goal of visiting ninety-one assemblies across the nation.
As a benevolence project, the members of North Platte Assembly #177 collected sixty-two pairs of used eyeglasses, which were then presented to Dr. Kim Baxter. Dr. Baxter and his family make yearly trips to the Dominican Republic, where he gives the used glasses to needy patients, who are elated to be able to see.
Pictured Above: Mrs. Richard Cole, Worthy President,North Platte Assembly #177,Social Order of the Beauceant, and Mrs.Howard Gebhardt, Recorder, North Platte Assembly #177, Social Order of the Beauceant, present the collected eyeglasses to Dr. Kim Baxter.
EYES ACROSS AMERICA Now Focus on "Some of Our Business"
by Dr. James N. Karnegis Trustee of the Board of KTEF and R.E.P.D.C.
Presentation at the SOOB ANNUAL ASSEMBLY in Topeka, KS
(Mrs. David E.) Sonja Alcon, 2006-2007 Supreme Worthy President,
and SK David Goodwin, Most Eminent Deputy Grand Master
That jingle, jingle, jingle sound you heard was not Pennies from Heaven but Dollars from Heavenlies.
The Social Order of the Beauceant, S.O.O.B., orginally known as "Some of Our Business," held their Annual Assembly in Topeka, Kansas, from September 23 to September 28, 2007. It was reported that during the past year the S.O.O.B. had donated to the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc., a total of $$49,364.55 [FINAL 9/28/07]!! What is also eye-catching is that this super organization of benefactors at the present time has 95 Assemblies comprised of 4,850 members. This works out to over ten dollars per member nationwide!!
The S.O.O.B. has long opened its purse to the KTEF, and its generous service in opposing blindness seems to continue unabated. Notably, 15 constituent Assemblies each gave $1,000.00 or more. These asemb1ies were:
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Dodge City No. 12, Kansas - $3,930.00
Hyattsville No. 221, Maryland - 3,000.00
Westminster No. 245, Maryland - 2,752.00
Denver No.1, Colorado - 1,933.00
Los Angeles No. 42, California - 1,703.36
San Antonio No. 159, Texas - 1,656.70
Long Beach No. 39, California - 1,566.19
Shreveport No. 60, Louisiana 1,380.65 |
Paradise No. 250, California - 1,257.34
Everett No. 242, Washington - 1,160.00
Concordia No. 216, Kansas - 1,050.00
Orlando No. 256, Florida - 1,032.00
Austin No. 125, Texas - 1,004.00
Omaha No. 91, Nebraska - 1,000.00
Reading No. 117, Massachusetts - 1,000.00 |
The Social Order of the Beauceant is the largest organizational supporter of the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, and since June 1, 1979, it has contributed a grand total of $1,276,656.23.
Clearly, S.O.O.B. stands out on battling eye diseases. If the references to the acronym were not apparent, please look around. Perhaps you may have seen but not recognized the S.O.O.B.'s.
Sir Knight James N. Karnegis, M.D., Ph.D., KCT, GCT, is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Knights Templar Eye Foundation and a R.E. Past Department Commander, North Central, of the Grand Encampment. He resides at 20975 Bonanza Boulevard, Elkhorn, NE 68022-1838.
News from Long Beach No. 39 California, S.O.O.B.
For the second time Mrs. Jack Gaskins, shown above, of Long Beach Assembly No. 39, S.O.O.B in California, has presented to the Miller's Children's Hospital of Long Beach, California, over one hundred crib size and twin size quilts and additionally, small pillows (used after surgeries). Also delivered were "preemie" caps made by another member, Mrs. O. Reed Bollin.
NOVEMBER
Welcome Home Weekend for Then S.W.P., S.O.O.B., Mrs. Alcon
Group returning from a Tour of the Gettysburg Battlefield
A Welcome Home Weekend, honoring then Supreme Worthy President of the Social Order of the Beauceant, Mrs. David E. Alcon, was given by Westminster Assembly No. 245, Maryland, and Elizabethtown Assembly No. 265, Pennsylvania, and took place in Westminster.
 Above is the introduction of dignitaries at the banquet: left to right: Mrs. Carl J. Wisner and Mrs. Joseph F. Chalker, co-chairpersons of the weekend; Mrs. David E. Alcon, S.w.P.; Mrs. Jack L. Edwards, S.M.W. Oracle; Mrs. Jeanette Rife, S.W. 1st Vice President; Mrs. John A. Kleinfelder, S.W. 2nd Vice President; and Mrs. Duncan C. Watson, S.W. Preceptress.
OCTOBER
Celebration of Paradise Assembly No. 250, S.O.O.B. of California
Paradise Assembly No. 250, S.O.O.B., had many reasons to celebrate in July! This was their 29th anniversary and the 92nd birthday of Mrs. Allen O'Connell. It was also a time to congratulate and honor Mrs. Richard Kelly"Chairman of the Supreme Benevolent Committee, and to welcome a new dual member, Mrs. Robert Coe (P.P. of Santa Ana Assembly No. 61).
It was still another honor when Worthy President Mrs. Charles Trullinger presented Mrs. Richard Kelly with her 25-year membership card for her years of service to the Social Order of the Beauceant. There was a momentous celebration with a delicious luncheon enjoyed by all at the Red Bluff Masonic Hall.
 
Above left: far left: Mrs. Allen O'Connell (birthday lady) and members of Paradise Assembly in between with new dual member;Mrs. Coe (3rd from left) and Mrs. Richard Kelly, Chairman of Supreme Benevolent Committee (far right). Above right: Mrs. Charles Trullinger, Worthy President, presenting Mrs. Richard Kelly, P.P. of Santa Ana, with her 25-year membership card.
Mrs. Jeanette Rife of Texas Installed Supreme Worthy President, S.O.O.B.
Mrs. Jeanette Rife was installed Supreme Worthy President of the Social Order of the Beauceant on September 28, 2007, closing the 87th Annual Supreme Assembly held in Topeka, Kansas. Mrs. Rife will preside at the 88th Annual Supreme Assembly, September 21-26,2008, which will be held in Tampa, Florida.
Mrs. Jeanette Rife was born in Texarkana, Texas, was raised in Groves, Texas, and has resided in Nederland, Texas, since 1962. Her father, Ralph Edward Merchant, was a member of Port Neches Lodge No. 1163, Beaumont Commandery No. 38, DeQuincy Chapter No. 79, Louisiana, El Mina Shrine, Galveston, Texas, and Groves No. 953 O.E.S. Her grandfather, William T. Merchant, was Worshipful Master of Border Lodge No. 672 in 1932-1933, Thrice Illustrious Master of B. T. Estes Council NQ. 198 in 1925-1926, High Priest of B. T. Estes Chapter No. 263, RAM., in 1928-1929, Eminent Commander of Texarkana Commandery No. 64 in 1927. He was, also, a member of Border No. 211, O.E.S., and on the Advisory Board, Border Chapter, Order of the DeMolay, Tri-State Lodge No. 160, and Hella Shrine of Dallas, Texas.
A member of the Beauceant since 1983, Mrs. Rife was initiated in Port Arthur Assembly No. 160 during the official visit of S.W.P. Mrs. Charles D. Hobby. She served as President in 1991, held several offices and served on several committees, and was Recorder until December 2006. She served Supreme Assembly on Supreme Mileage 1994 and Supreme Jewelry Committee 2003.
Mrs. Rife is, also, an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Daughters of the Nile, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Wesley United Methodist Church serving on the Administrative Board, and as Worship Chairman, Liturgist, and Choir member. She served as Worthy Matron of Groves Chapter No. 953 in 1987-1988 and Nederland Chapter No. 1079 in 2003-2004. She was Queen of Ramallah Temple No. 89, Daughters of the Nile, in Galveston, Texas, in 1989-1990. She served as Board Member for the Rainbow for Girls Assembly in Port Neches, Texas, in 1987-1988 and is a Past President of Casbin Grotto Auxiliary.
She was employed by Ameripol Synpol Employees Credit Union as a Loan Officer for 26 years. After retirement she purchased a Marine Construction Company which repairs oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, in which she operated for 6 years. She graduated from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, as a Licensed Vocational Nurse and enjoys working as the nurse for the Southeast District at the Methodist Youth Camp in Lakeview, Texas, during the summer months.
Mrs. Rife has 3 children; daughter Renona Rae Rife (Steve) Williams, sons Ronald Ray (Rhonda) Rife, Jr., and Rodney Reagan (Andrea) Rife. She has 5 grandchildren; Robert Morgan, Brittney Litchfield, Taylor Rife, Carter Rife; and Reagan Renee Rife. She, also, has 2 great grandchildren; Natalie Morgan and Baylor Litchfield.
Mrs. Rife is looking forward to her visits to the Assemblies and the hugs from her Beauceant Sisters. Mrs. Rife has requested continued support to the Knights Templar Eye Foundation from the Beauceant Assemblies across the country. Her motto is "United We Stand With God"
Annual Bingo-Fun Day for Dallas No. 63, S.O.O.B.
Mrs. Edgar Stanley, third from right, Worthy President of Dallas Assembly No. 63, Dallas, Texas, Social Order of the Beauceant, is pictured with many officers and members of the Assembly behind gift tables. This summer Dallas Assembly No. 63 enjoyed preparing gift tables and refreshments for their yearly Bingo Social held for the residents of the Texas Masonic Retirement Center in Arlington, Texas. The Fun Day was enjoyed by all.
HOMECOMING OF SUPREME WORTHY PRESIDENT, S.O.O.B.
June 15-17 GALA EVENT held in Westminster, Maryland
The Homecoming of Mrs. David E. Alcon, Supreme Worthy President of the Social Order of the Beauceant (2006-2007) was well attended in Westminster, Maryland. An indoor picnic and Cavalcade of Aprons (a fun symbol of Mrs. Alcon) was held Friday evening, and on Saturday a bus trip was taken to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and included a tour of the battle field, the Friend to Friend Masonic Monument, and a visit to Boyd's Bear Country. The Homecoming Banquet was Saturday evening with a hundred present from as far away as Texas and Kansas, and the weekend concluded with a Sunday Worship Service and brunch by the Omelette Queen.
Directly above: Supreme officers in attendance, left to right, front: Mrs. Jack L. Edwards, S.W. Oracle; Mrs. David E. Alcon, S.W. President and.P.P. of Westminster No. 245; Mrs. Jeanette Rife, S.W. 1st Vice President; second row: Mrs. Duncan C. Watson, S.W. Preceptress; Mrs. John A. Kleinfelder, S.W. 2nd Vice President.
Above: members of Elizabethtown Assembly No. 265 with Mrs. Alcon (front with Sir Knight David) and their Sir Knights.
Above are the members of Westminster Assembly No. 245. The pictures were taken by and the article submitted by Mrs. Leslie Loomis, P.P. of Elizabethtown Assembly No. 265 and the Omelette Queen.
SEPTEMBER
Shreveport Social Order of the Beauceant of Louisiana
At the Annual Conclave of Louisiana, the Assembly of the Social Order of the Beauceant was privileged to have in attendance: (Mrs. Howard) Clara McClure, P.S.W.P. and Supreme Organizer; Mrs. Jeanette Rife, S.W. 1st V.P.; and (Mrs. John) Velma Kleinfelder, S.W. 2nd V.P. They were personally invited by (Mrs. Larry) Paula Plaisance, wife of Grand Commander Larry Plaisance and a member of Shreveport
Assembly No. 60. She requested that they speak at two occasions on starting a new Assembly in South Louisiana. The process has been started and they are looking for new members. (Contact Mrs. McClure.) The Assembly raised $1,161.50 for the KTEF at the luncheon auction! Pictured left, left to right: Mrs. Plaisance, Mrs. McClure, Mrs. Rife, Mrs. Kleinfelder, and Mrs. Pat Dickson, Worthy President, Shreveport No. 60.
At right members of Shreveport Social Order of the Beauceant are shown after initiating a new candidate, (Mrs. George R.) Mary Ballard: 1st row, 1. to r.: Mrs. Larry Ledbetter; Mrs. Pat Dickson, WP.; Mrs. Ballard; Mrs. Charles England, S. Assistant Marshal; Mrs. Manfred Johnscher; 2nd row: Mrs. Howard Entwistle, Mrs. J. T. Rosson, Mrs. Tom Brown, Angela McNicoll; and Geneva Dolph. (Not pictured is Mrs. Roy May who submitted pictures and articles.)
Park Place Assembly, S.O.O.B., Texas, Honors Arlene Fischer
Park Place No. 205, Social Order of the Beauceant, in Houston, Texas, honored (Mrs. Kenneth B.) Arlene Fischer at their annual Tea at the home of (Mrs. John D.) Mary Hackward in May 2007. In the picture below left are Mrs. Fischer and Sir Knight Kenneth Fischer, M.E. Past Grand Master of the Grand Encampment. Below right is Mrs. Fischer with Mrs. Hackward. (articles and,pictures by Jan Wingo)
 
Supreme Worthy President's Visit to Denver Assembly No.1, Colorado
 The members are shown at the visitation of (Mrs. David E.) Sonja Alcon, S.w.P., in April 2007. They initiated two that day. Row 1, 1. to r.: Mrs. Betty O'Belmito, Preceptress; . new members: (Mrs. Robert) Norma Pieron and (Mrs. James) Marlene Lewis; Mrs. Alcon; (Mrs. Robert) Sharon Sage, W.P.; Mrs. Esther Offen, P.S.W.P; (Mrs. James P.) Barbara Mason, S. Daughter of the Household; and (Mrs. Donard) Pinki Wood, Inner Guard. The other officers are standing behind.
JULY
Shreveport, Louisiana Commanderies and S.O.O.B. Assembly
Attend Easter Service at Yellow Pine Christian Church
Each Easter the ladies of Shreveport Assembly No. 60 and the Sir Knights of Ascension Commandery No.6 and Minden Crusader Commandery No. 21 attend church at Yellow Pine Christian Church in Sibley, Louisiana. Sir Knight Tom Brown from Ascension No. 6 is the pastor.
Pictured, left to right, are: 1st row: (Mrs. Manfred) Theresa Johnscher, (Mrs. Larry) Trellis Ledbetter; 2nd row: (Mrs. Howard) Nona Entwistle, (Mrs. Roy E.) Viva May, (Mrs. Jack) Macel Giles, Angela McNicoll, and (Mrs. Tom) Sue Brown (wife of the pastor). A delicious lunch was served after the service.
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