Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr. - York Rite · Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr. Right Eminent Grand Commander 2014 – 2015 . Presiding . 2 Presiding Commander Page 2 MASONIC RESUME . ANDREW HENRY

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Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr. Right Eminent Grand Commander

2014 – 2015

Presiding


MASONIC RESUME

ANDREW HENRY STEVENSON, SR.

INITIATED TEMPLE LODGE #448 DECEMBER 21, 1982 WAIVER OF JURISDICTION F/TEMPLE TO CEDAR GROVE – 02/05/1998 PASSED CEDAR GROVE LODGE #403 MARCH 05, 1998 RAISED CEDAR GROVE LODGE #403 MARCH 14, 1998 CEDAR GROVE LODGE #403 – (MEMBER #43253) – SHREVEPORT, LA JUNIOR STEWARD 2000 MASTER OF CEREMONIES 2001 JUNIOR WARDEN 2002 SENIOR WARDEN 2003 WORSHIPFUL MASTER 2004 SECRETARY 2005 - PRESENT PAST MASTER 2005 - PRESENT BY-LAWS COMMITTEE 2010 PERPETUAL MEMBERSHIP MARCH 08, 2005 H. D. ANDERSON LODGE #320 – (MEMBER #43253) – NOBLE, LOUISIANA AFFILIATED – PLURAL APRIL 12, 2006 DEMITTED DECEMBER 05, 2008 SOUTHERN HILLS LODGE #464 – (MEMBER #43253) – SHREVEPORT, LA AFFILIATED – PLURAL JULY 25, 2006 SENIOR STEWARD 2007 SENIOR WARDEN 2009 WORSHIPFUL MASTER 2010 SENIOR STEWARD 2011 MASTER OF CEREMONIES 2013 SENIOR STEWARD 2014 PAST MASTER 2011 – PRESENT BY-LAWS COMMITTEE 2010 PERPETUAL MEMBERSHIP AUGUST 18, 2006 ETOILE POLAIRE LODGE #01 – (MEMBER #43253) - NEW ORLEANS, LA AFFILIATED – PLURAL JULY , 2012 CADDO LODGE #179 – (MEMBER #43253) – SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA AFFILIATED – PLURAL JULY , 2012 CRESWELL MASONIC TEMPLE BUILDING CORPORATION – MEMBER 2013 MASONIC CEMETERY COMMITTEE


MASONIC HISTORY CONTINUED

DAYTON LODGE #512 – DAYTON, TENNESSEE AFFILIATED – PLURAL SEPTEMBER , 2014 TOMBALL LODGE # - HOUSTON, TEXAS AFFILIATED – PLURAL DECEMBER , 2014 SHREVEPORT/BOSSIER CITY - RELIEF LODGE #02 – 1ST MASONIC DIST. JUNIOR WARDEN 2011 SENIOR WARDEN 2012 WORSHIPFUL MASTER 2013 PAST MASTER 2014 – PRESENT SECRETARY 2014 - PRESENT 1ST MASONIC DISTRICT LODGE JUNIOR STEWARD 2011 MASTER OF CEREMONIES 2012 – 2013 JUNIOR DEACON 2014 SENIOR DEACON 2015 GRAND LODGE OF LOUISIANA GRAND PURSUVIANT 2012 EL KARUBAH SHRINE – (MEMBER #66074) CREATED APRIL 24, 1999 MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN 2011 - 2012 IHOP PANCAKE DAY CHAIR 2011 ORIENTAL GUIDE 2011 EASTER EGG HUNT CHAIR 2012 HIGH PRIEST & PROPHET 2012 GOLF TOURNAMENT CHAIR 2013 ASSISTANT RABBAN 2013 SHRINE CIRCUS CHAIR 2014 CHIEF RABBAN 2014 POTENTATE 2015 SANDMAN UNIT AFFILIATED MARCH 05, 2012 DEMITTED OUT APRIL 02, 2012 CENLA SHRINE CLUB AFFILIATED JANUARY 22, 2011 WEST CENLA SHRINE CLUB AFFILIATED JANUARY 21, 2011 NAKATOSH SHRINE CLUB AFFILIATED FEBRUARY 05, 2015


MASONIC HISTORY CONTINUED SABINE SHRINE CLUB AFFILIATED JANUARY 22, 2015 IMPERIAL SHRINE DELEGATE 2013, 2014, OUTER GUARD AIDE 2014 – 2015 SCOTTISH RITE – SHREVEPORT VALLEY – (MEMBER #09971516) AFFILIATED APRIL 24, 1999 REUNION – 9TH DEGREE TEAM 2003 - 2004 REUNION – 29TH DEGREE TEAM 2009 - 2013 REUNION - STAGE CREW 2010 - 2012 LA. S. R. FOUNDATION BOARD 2010 - 2013 FEAST OF TISHRI DEGREE MASTER 2009 – 2012 SR HIGH SCHOOL PATRIOTIC AWARD PRESENTER 2012 - 2013 ENDOWED MEMBERSHIP 2013 KNIGHTS OF ST. ANDREW – SHREVEPORT VALLEY – SCOTTISH RITE CHARTER MEMBER OCTOBER 11, 2005 SENTINEL 2005 - 2010 SENIOR WARDEN 2011 KNIGHT COMMANDER 2012 PAST COMMANDER 2013 – PRESENT ROYAL ORDER OF SCOTLAND AFFILIATED SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

YORK RITE BODIES SOUTHERN HILLS CHAPTER #103 ROYAL ARCH MASONS EXALTED AUGUST 29, 1998 MASTER OF 1ST VIEL 2000 MASTER OF 2ND VIEL 2001 MASTER OF 3RD VIEL 2002 SCRIBE 2003 KING 2004 HIGH PRIEST 2005 SECRETARY 2006 - PRESENT PAST HIGH PRIEST 2006 - PRESENT BY-LAWS COMMITTEE 2010, 2015 PERPETUAL MEMBERSHIP 2005

GIBLIM CHAPTER #99 ROYAL ARCH MASONS AFFILIATED 2008 SCRIBE 2009 - 2010 KING 2011 HIGH PRIEST 2012 PAST HIGH PRIEST 2013 - PRESENT



SHREVEPORT CHAPTER #10 ROYAL ARCH MASONS AFFILIATED April 28, 2010 MASTER 2ND VEIL 2011 MASTER 3RD VEIL 2012 SCRIBE 2013 KING 2014 HIGH PRIEST 2015 BY-LAWS COMMITTEE 2010 & 2014

COUSHATTA CHAPTER #102 ROYAL ARCH MASONS AFFILIATED DECEMBER 06, 2010 KING 2012 HIGH PRIEST 2013 PAST HIGH PRIEST 2014 - PRESENT RINGGOLD CHAPTER #81 ROYAL ARCH MASONS AFFILIATED MAY 23, 2011 DEMITTED JANUARY 2012 6TH CAPITULAR DISTRICT – ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF LOUISIANA SCRIBE 2009 – 2010 KING 2011 HIGH PRIEST 2012 PAST HIGH PRIEST 2013 – PRESENT GRAND CHAPTER ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF LOUISIANA ORDER OF THE HIGH PRIESTHOOD MARCH 13, 2005 DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND HIGH PRIEST – DIST. #6 2010 PAST DDGHP – DISTRICT #6 2011 – PRESENT MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE 2011 – PRESENT LONG RANGE PLANNING 2014, 2015 FINANCE 2014, 2015 SHREVEPORT COUNCIL #23 ROYAL & SELECT MASTERS, C. M. GREETED AUGUST 29, 1998 PRINCIPLE CONDUCTOR OF THE WORK 2007 DEPUTY ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER 2008 ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER 2009 PAST ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER 2010 - PRESENT BY-LAWS COMMITTEE 2010 & 2014 PERPETUAL MEMBERSHIP 2005 ISH SODI COUNCIL #46 ROYAL & SELECT MASTERS, CRYPTIC MASONS AFFILIATED 2008 PRINCIPLE CONDUCTOR OF THE WORK 2011 DEPUTY ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER 2012


MASONIC HISTORY CONTINUED RED RIVER COUNCIL #52 ROYAL & SELECT MASTERS, CRYPTIC MASON AFFILIATED DECEMBER 06, 2010 DEPUTY ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER 2012 ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER 2013 PAST ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER 2014 – PRESENT 6TH CRYPTIC DISTRICT, CRYPTIC COUNCIL OF MASONS OF LOUISIANA DEPUTY ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER 2009 – 2010 ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER 2011 PAST ILLUSTRIOUS MASTER 2012 – PRESENT

GRAND COUNCIL CRYPTIC MASONS OF LOUISIANA SUPER EXCELLENT MASTER MARCH 09, 2009 ORDER OF THE SILVER TROWEL MARCH 09, 2009 RIGHT ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND STEWARD 2010 GRAND REPRESENTATIVE TO NEW MEXICO 2010 - PRESENT MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE 2010 – PRESENT CHARTERS & DISPENSATIONS COMMITTEE 2011 - PRESENT FESTIVALS COMMITTEE 2011 - PRESENT SUPER EXCELLENT MASTER DEGREE TEAM 2010 – PRESENT DISTRICT DEPUTY ILLUSTRIOUS

GRAND MASTER – DIST. #6 2011 & 2014 PAST DDIGM – DIST. #6 2012 – PRESENT ASCENSION COMMANDERY #6, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR KNIGHTED AUGUST 29, 1998 SENIOR WARDEN 2007 GENERALISSIMO 2008 EMINENT COMMANDER 2009 PAST COMMANDER 2010 - PRESENT BY-LAWS COMMITTEE 2010 & 2014 PERPETUAL MEMBERSHIP 2005 CRUSADER COMMANDERY #21, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR AFFILIATED 2008 EMINIENT COMMANDER 2011 PAST COMMANDER 2012 – PRESENT NORTHWEST LOUISIANA TEMPLE GUARDS REORGANIZED – AFFILIATED FEBRUARY 22, 2012 TREASURER 2012 - PRESENT GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR – STATE OF LOUISIANA EMINENT GRAND WARDER 2009 - 2010 EMINENT GRAND JUNIOR WARDEN 2011 EMINENT GRAND SENIOR WARDEN 2012 EMINENT GRAND CAPTAIN GENERAL 2013 RIGHT EMINENT GRAND COMMANDER 2014



GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR – STATE OF LOUISIANA PAST REGC 2015 – PRESENT ANNUAL CONCLAVE

ARRANGEMENT CMTT. 2010 - 2011 GRAND REPRESENTATIVE VIRGINIA 2011 - PRESENT GRAND REPRESENTATIVE MARYLAND 2010 LONG RANGE GOALS COMMITTEE 2012 – PRESENT CHARTERS & DISPENSATIONS CMTT. 2012 – PRESENT MEMBERSHIP 2011 – PRESENT TEMPLAR ADVANCEMENT 2012 - PRESENT

KNIGHT CRUSADER OF THE CROSS (KCC) APRIL 11, 2010 KNIGHT YORK COAT HONOR (KYCH) APRIL 11, 2010 KNIGHT PRECEPTOR MARCH 16, 2014 RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE (RCC) NOVEMBER 06, 2010 ROYAL ARCH RESEARCH ASSOCIATION LIFE SPONSOR 2009 CRYPTIC MASON MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION LIFE SPONSOR 09

MASONIC HISTORY CONTINUED KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION LIFE SPONSOR 2009 HIGH TWELVE CLUB #92 AFFILIATED OCTOBER 2009 PRESIDENT 2011 – 2013 PAST PRESIDENT 2014 - PRESENT OVERTON-BROOKS HIGH TWELVE CLUB AFFILIATED FEBRUARY 2013 MITHRA GROTTO – M.O.V.P.E.R. AFFILIATED JANUARY 2010 VENERABLE PROPHET 2015 MAGNOLIA CHAPTER #27 – ORDER OF EASTERN STAR AFFILIATED JANUARY 05, 2010 MARSHALL 2010 ASSOCIATE PATRON 2011 WORTHY PATRON 2012 ORGANIST 2014 PAST WORTHY PATRON 2013 - PRESENT BOSSIER CITY CHAPTER #175 - ORDER OF EASTERN STAR AFFILIATED FEBRUARY 09, 2012 DEMITTED DECEMBER 05, 2013



GRAND ORDER OF EASTERN STAR DISTRICT CHAIRMAN – SHRINER’S TRANSPORTATION FUND – 2013 BATON ROUGE SCOTTISH RITE LEARNING CENTER – DISTRICT 1 2015 HEBRON SHRINE # 6 – ORDER WHITE SHRINE OF JERUSALEM INITIATED JUNE 18, 2010 2nd WISE MAN 2011 ASSOCIATE WATCHMAN OF THE SHEPARDS 2012, 2014, 2015 WATCHMAN OF THE SHEPARDS 2013 PAST WATCHMAN OF THE SHEPARDS 2014 - PRESENT KNIFE & FORK MASONS – 35TH DEGREE INITIATED MARCH 13, 2010

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Our Distinguished Guest

Michael Burke Johnson

Right Eminent Grand Captain General Grand Encampment of Knight Templar

of the U.S.A.

Michael B. Johnson was born in Riverton, Wyoming on July 11, 1951, to Burke and Dona Johnson. He received his elementary education for five years in a two room country school at Crowheart, Wyoming and graduated from Dubois High School in 1970. Mike and his wife, Judy, live on the family ranch in Crowheart where they continue to work in the livestock industry. Mike and Judy have two sons, three daughters, and five grandchildren. Mike was initiated, passed, and raised in Dubois Lodge No. 53 in 1984, serving as Worshipful Master in 1991. He is currently serving as Junior Grand Warden in the Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Wyoming. In 1985 he joined the Fremont County York Rite bodies. He served as High Priest of Mt. Horeb Chapter No. 6 (currently serving as treasurer), Illustrious Master of Lander Council No. 4, and Commander of Hugh de Payne Commandery No. 7.

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Other York Rite memberships include Holy Order of High Priesthood; Thrice Illustrious Masters of Wyoming; Emmanuel Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine; Knights of the York Cross of Honor; Equality York Rite College No. 92, receiving the Order of the Purple Cross in Houston, Texas; Agnus Dei Tabernacle No. XLIV, HRAKTP; Wyoming Chapter Order of Knights Preceptor; and St. Bernard Commandery No. 41 in Denver, Colorado. In 2007 he served as Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Wyoming. During the 65th triennium he served as Northwest Department Commander for Grand Encampment, and in August 2012 he was elected Grand Captain General. Mike is also a member of the Valley of Sheridan, Scottish Rite Bodies; Philalethes Society; 9th grade of Council Masonic Societas Rosicruciana in Cibitatibus Foederatis; Royal Society of Knights Occidental; Royal Order of Scotland; St. Thomas of Acon; Trinity Chapel No. 12, Grand College of Rites; and Allied Masonic Degrees in Wyoming.

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Our Honored Guest

Earl R. Little Right Eminent Past Department Commander

South Central Department Grand Encampment of Knights Templar

of the U.S.A.


Our Honored Guest

Lloyd Adam Hebert

Right Eminent Past Department Commander South Central Department

Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the U.S.A.


Our Honored Guest

Howard Fellows Entwistle, Jr.

Right Eminent Past Department Commander South Central Department

Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the U.S.A.

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Elected Right Eminent Grand Commander 2014 – 2015

Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr.

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Elected Officers for 2014-15

L/R - Robert E. Durham, Jr., Grand Recorder; Travis M. Holley, Grand Generalissimo; Richard L. Fox, Very Eminent Deputy Grand Commander; Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr.; Grand Commander; Walter R. Freeman, Grand Captain General; Ion Lazar, Grand Senior Warden; Samuel B. Owens, Grand Junior Warden; W. Robert Laurents, Grand Treasurer

Proceedings of the

Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana

At The

One Hundred And Fifty Second (152nd) Annual Conclave

Held at the Crown Plaza Hotel

at Baton Rouge, Louisiana March 14th & 15th, 2015

Presiding Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr.

Grand Commander 2014 - 2015

Elected Richard L. Fox

Grand Commander

Robert E. Durham, Jr., HPGC Grand Recorder

First Day’s Session

The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana convened its One Hundred Fifty Second (152nd) annual Conclave at the Crown Plaza Hotel, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Saturday, March 14th, and Sunday March 15th in compliance with orders issued by an Official Call by the Right Eminent Grand Commander.

One Hundred and Fifty Second Conclave of the

Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, March 14th and 15th, 2015

Order Of Business

1. Grand Commandery Assembles. 2. Exemplification of Full Form Opening. 3. Reception of the Grand Officers into the Asylum. 4. Grand Commander convenes the Grand Commandery. 5. Appointments to fill Committee vacancies. 6. Roll Call. 7. Preliminary report of the Committee on Credentials. 8. Adoption of the Records of the previous Conclave. 9. Communications. 10. Unfinished Business-Previous Annual Conclave. 11. Address of the Grand Commander. 12. Report of the Committee on Acts of the Grand Officers and Grand Commander’s address for

Distribution and Analysis. 13. Introduction of New Resolutions in order of their receipt. 14. New Business. 15. Presentations of Awards. 16. Report of the Perpetual Membership Committee. 17. Report of the Educational Foundation Committee. 18. Report of the Necrology Committee. 19. Report of the Grand Treasurer. 20. Report of the Grand Recorder. 21. Report of the Inspector General. 22. Report of the Committee on the State of the Order. 23. Report of the Jurisprudence Committee. 24. Report of the Finance Committee. 25. Report of the Credentials Committee (Final). 26. Election of Officers. 27. Report of the Committee on Charters and Dispensations. 28. Report of the Committee of Patriotic Activities. 29. Report of the Public Relations Committee. 30. Report of the Knights Templar Eye Foundation Committee. 31. Report of the Templar Advancement Committee. 32. Report of the Grievance Committee. 33. Report of the Committee - DeMolay and Youth. 34. Report of the Committee to whom the Grand Commander’s address was referred: 35. Jurisprudence

36. State of the Order 37. Finance 38. Necrology 39. Others 40. Report of the Committee to whom the Grand Recorder’s, Grand Treasurer’s and the

Educational Committee’s Report were referred. 41. Dispensation of Grand Recorder’s Report 42. Dispensation of the Grand Treasurer’s Report 43. Dispensation of the Educational Foundation Committee’s Report 44. Committee reports to whom new resolutions were referred. 45. Report of any other committee not listed in the order of business or any special committee

appointment during this conclave. 46. Member replacement appointment to the Educational Foundation Committee by the Grand

Commander. 47. Election of Honorary Members. 48. Unfinished Business. 49. Installation of Officers. 50. Address of acceptance and Recommendations of newly elected Grand Commander. 51. Report of the Annual Conclave Arrangement Committee. 52. Report of the Ladies Hospitality Committee. 53. Presentation of Past Grand Commander’s Jewel to retiring Grand Commander. 54. Special Award to the retiring Grand Commander (Meritorious Service Award). 55. Resolution of thanks and appreciation to Host Commandery and others. 56. Time and Place of next annual Conclave. 57. Unfinished Business. 58. Adjournment. 59. Pictures of the Grand Commandery Officers.

Official Call

ANDREW H. STEVENSON, SR. GRAND COMMANDER P. O. BOX 5903 BOSSIER CITY 71171-5903 TELEPHONE: (318) 393-2939

ROBERT E. DURHAM, JR. GRAND RECORDER

15297 CARLOU DRIVE PONCHATOULA, LA 70454-6423

TELEPHONE: (985) 373-4150

OFFICIAL CALL TO

THE ONE HUNDRED FIFTY SECOND (152nd) ANNUAL CONCLAVE OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF LOUISIANA

TO BE HELD AT THE CROWN PLAZA HOTEL

4728 CONSTITUTION AVENUE BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA

REGISTRATION

Thursday, March 12, 2015 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM Friday, March 13, 2015 07:00 AM - 04:00 PM Saturday, March 14, 2015 07:00 AM - 11:00 AM

152nd CONCLAVE

SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH, 2015 - 10:30 A.M. ADDRESS OF THE GRAND COMMANDER

REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES REGULAR BUSINESS AS MAY BE PRESENTED

PRESENTATION OF MERIT AND SERVICE AWARDS ELECTION OF OFFICERS

GRAND BANQUET

SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH - 07:00 P.M. KNIGHTS – UNIFORMS without SWORDS & CHAPEAU

MEMORIAL AND RELIGIOUS SERVICES

SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH – 8:30 A.M. TEMPLAR UNIFORMS – WITHOUT SWORDS

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS & ADJOURNMENT

SUNDAY, MARCH 15TH - 10:00 A.M.

DEU DUCE FERRO

COMITANTE

Attest:

Robert E. Durham, Jr.

Grand Recorder

By Order Of:


Grand Commander

Opening Ceremonies of Grand Commandery The One Hundred Fifty Second annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana was held on March 14th and 15th, 2015 in the beautiful city of Baton Rouge with Sir Knight Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr., the Right Eminent Grand Commander, presiding. Sir Knights from Ascension Commandery No 6 of Shreveport, and Crusader Commandery No 21 of Bossier City opened. Following their impressive opening, the Right Eminent Grand Commander closed Ascension Commandery and Crusader Commandery and convened the 152nd annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery. Our Excellent Grand Prelate, Sir Knight A. Nicholas Auck, PC, offered prayer and all Grand Officers, in a quick and active movement assumed their stations.

Past Grand Commanders

Eleven of our Valiant Past Grand Commanders answered roll call and were received in a most gracious manner by the Right Eminent Grand Commander. They all wished for him a harmonious session, with PGC Howard F. Entwistle, Jr. speaking for the group.

Out of State Guests

Very Eminent Knight Robert McMaster, Plantaganent Preceptory #8, St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada. Sir Knight Harley R. DeShane, Grand Representative of the Grand Commandery of New York. Ronnie Wilson, Grand Sword Bearer of the Grand Commandery of Texas

Other Visitors Most Excellent Companion Gerald H. Houston, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Louisiana honored us with his presence. He was accompanied by several of his officers. Most Illustrious Companion Carle L. Jackson, the Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Louisiana honored us with his presence. He was accompanied by several of his officers. Sir Knight William J. Mollere 33rd Degree, the Sovereign Grand Inspector General, Orient of Louisiana, honored us with his presence. Kyle Cook, State Master Counselor of Louisiana DeMolay, Wilson Cook, Chairman of Strickland Chapter Advisory Council. Makayla Blue, Grand Worthy Advisor, International Order of Rainbow for Girls for Louisiana, Nelda Brucceri, Chairman of state Executive Committee, International Order of Rainbow Girls of Louisiana.

Our Special Guests Our distinguished guests from the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the USA, were Michael Burke Johnson, Right Eminent Grand Captain General of the Grand Encampment of the United States of America; Lloyd A. Hebert, REPDC of the South Central Department; and Howard F. Entwistle, Jr., REPDC of the South Central Department.

Grand Lodge Right Worshipful Brother William J. Mollere, the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Louisiana, honored us with his presence. He was received by the Right Eminent Grand Commander following his introduction. He was accompanied by: Will P. Gray, Deputy Grand Master; Allen G. Tidwell, Past Grand Master; Jules F. Webb, Past Grand Master; Beverly J. Guillot, Past Grand Master and Earl J. (Mickey) Durand, Past Grand Master.

Preliminary Report of the Credentials and Registration Committee

The Chairman of the Credentials Committee, S/K W. Robert Laurents entered the Asylum and reported that 14 of the 14 Constituent Commanderies were represented for this Conclave, and that all was in order for the Conclave to continue.

Roll Call of Grand Officers The Roll call was made and as each officer was introduced, each officer vigorously assumed his office during the opening of the Conclave.

Roll Call of Past Grand Commanders

As the roll call was made, each officer in a spritely manner, formed a semi-circle near the center of the Asylum where each was greeted by the Right Eminent Grand Commander. Earl R. Little ....................................... (E) W. A. Morris ....................................... (P) Harold Hill Young ............................... (P) Norman D. Sims ................................ (E) Lloyd A. Hebert .................................. (P) Howard F. Entwistle, Jr. ..................... (P) Jack L. Foil ......................................... (E) Lillard E. Payne .................................. (P) James D. Parker ................................ (E) Donald E. Park ................................... (E) Roy B. Tuck, Jr. ................................. (A) Richard L. James ............................... (P) Larry B. Ledbetter .............................. (A) Larry J. Plaisance .............................. (P) Beverly J. Guillot ................................ (P) Daniel F. Thomas…………………….. (E) Earl J. Durand……………………….…(P) Thomas P. Dickson ............................ (A) W. Keith Powell...................................(P) William J. Mollere................................(P) Frank N. du Treil, Jr……………...……(E) (P) = Present (E) = Excused for health issues. (A) = Absent

Communications

The Grand Recorder reported that several letters and telephone calls had been received expressing regrets for being unable to attend this Conclave. All wished for a harmonious session and some stating that they would plan to attend at a Conclave in the future.

Adoption of 151st Records

The Grand Recorder moved that the proceedings of the previous Conclave be adopted (were not on hand due to a printing issue) and that they be made the official records of the Conclave. Several Sir Knights seconded the motion and it was adopted.

Motto of This Grand Commandery

Translation

GOD BEING THE LEADER ATTENDED BY THE SWORD

Another Translation

GOD BEING THE LEADER

THE SWORD ATTENDS OR SUPPORTS

Representatives of the Constituent Commanderies

Indivisible Friends No. 1 Commander .............................. Freddie J. Touchet (P) Generalissimo ......................... Kenneth K. Bell, Jr. (P) Captain General ................. Martin J. Reinschmidt (P)

Jacques DeMolay No. 2

Commander ............................. John T. Williamson (P) Generalissimo .............................. Charles R. Smith (P) Captain General ........................ Larry J. Plaisance (P)

Ascension No. 6 Commander .................................. William J Hill, III (P) Generalissimo ............................. John F. Knox, Jr. (P) Captain General ...................... Samuel B. Owens (P)

Monroe No. 7 Commander .................................. William S. Blake (P) Generalissimo ............................ Allen K. Bean (Proxy) Captain General ........................... Jerry W. Wicker (P)

Trinity No. 8 Commander ................................. Charles R. Smith (P) Generalissimo ............................ Jeremy L. Galster (P) Captain General .......................... Billy J. Cheramie (P)

Plains No. 11 Commander ............................... Jeffrey D. Maynor (P) Generalissimo ........................ Ronnie S. Marchand (A) Captain General ..................... Eddie A LeBoeuf, III (P)

Malta No. 12 Commander .......................... Mount W. Newby (Proxy) Generalissimo ................. Lynard C. Burkhalter (Proxy) Captain General .................... Michael L. Laurence (P)

Payen No. 16 Commander ........................ Ridal J. Broussard, Jr. (P) Generalissimo ............................... Stuart R. Averitt (P) Captain General ........................ James P. Richard (P)

Rhodes No. 17 Commander ................................. Brad E. Williams (P) Generalissimo ...................... Clauriste H. Byles, Jr. (A) Captain General ....................... Gerald H. Houston (P)

Bethlehem No. 20 Commander ..................................... J. Keith Gates (P) Generalissimo ................ William A. Thompson (Proxy) Captain General ................. Robert D. Waddle (Proxy)

Crusader No. 21 Commander .................................. Michael D. West (P) Generalissimo ............ Gary T. Rushworth, Sr. (Proxy) Captain General .................... Joseph R. Patterson (P)

St. Paul No. 27 Commander ........................... Barrett A. Basso (Proxy) Generalissimo ................................ Galen D. Berne (P) Captain General .................... Nicholas Munlin (Proxy)

Istrouma No. 28 Commander ................... George D. Turner, Jr. (Proxy) Generalissimo ............................ Paul J. Martin (Proxy) Captain General ...................... David E. Carroll, Jr. (P)

C. A. Everitt No. 29 Commander ................................. James W. Porter (P) Generalissimo ........................ David L. Steinwinder (P) Captain General ................. Gilbert H. Morrison, Jr. (P)

(P) = Present; (E) = Excused; (A) = Absent; Proxy

Previous Conclave Unfinished Business The Grand Recorder advised that there was no unfinished business to come before the Conclave.

GRAND COMMANDER’S ADDRESS

To all Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana – Most Worshipful, Right Eminent, Very Eminent, Eminent, and Sir Knights All: This year, your Grand Commandery is acting in unification with the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Louisiana and the Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters, for the annual Grand York Rite Session, and this, the 152nd Grand Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana. Welcome to Baton Rouge, capital of the great state of Louisiana, and to the Crowne Plaza Hotel for a somewhat compressed and continually adjusted meeting schedule. Having been elected to serve this audacious fraternity was truly a great honor for me. Because of my belief that Templary is the highest honor in Masonry, I have strived hard to serve this organization and you Sir Knights to the best of my ability. I have said many times throughout my travels around the state, that nowhere else can you truly say you are a soldier of Christ, than as a Knights Templar. I would like to acknowledge and give my sincere appreciation to many Sir Knights that recommended me to begin this journey, kept me “fired-up” and going, and supported me or scolded me along the way as needed. First and foremost, our Most Worshipful Grand Master Mickey Durand, and Right Eminent Past Department Commander Howard Entwistle, who asked me if I’d be interested in serving and committing the time and energy to this honor. Thank you so much for your faith and guidance. To my good friend, Sir Knight Robert Laurents, and my “brother”, Sir Knight Tim Riley, for traveling with me over these years, and listening to all my “discussions” during those travels. To all the Past Right Eminent Grand Commanders I had the privilege to serve under and learn from; Right Eminent Sirs Pat Dickson, Keith Powell, Bill Mollere, and Frank DuTreil. Of course a leader is only as good as his secretary, and I certainly have one of the best recorders in the nation, and I am so thankful for his tireless efforts for our great fraternity. Thank you HPGC Robert Durham, you have been a god-send. There are so many others that I could never mention them within this address. Leave it to say that everywhere I traveled, the hospitality and brotherhood extended has been more than anyone could ever imagine. I sincerely appreciate all the hospitalities extended, and look forward to visiting my friends for many years to come. Thank you all for making us feel loved and at home. No one can lead without first being taught, and I must give a sincere thank you to my “home” Commandery, Ascension #06. This group of men have become and are a family that I look to continue to do great things for Masonry in our state. It is with great pride to me that they traveled completely across the state to support me as Grand Commander and open our Grand Conclave. Thank you, Sir Knights. You have all heard how this group has been meeting regularly to practice for openings and festivals. How someone always volunteers to bring a meal, and the fellowship has led to a kindred that has spilled over into the other areas of Masonry which we all serve. I love these guys, and thank God for the opportunity to be a member of their group. There is an old saying that a man is only as successful as the woman behind him. Well, again, I have been truly blessed. My lady was raised in a Masonic family. Her parents were active in the Eastern Star, and her father was a Past Master in Lafayette. She and her sister were active in the Rainbow Girls, and many of her closest friends today are friends she made those many years ago. Her husband, who predeceased her, served as a Past Grand Worthy Patron of Eastern Star. So, it was with little effort that she has been able to travel throughout the state with friends and acquaintances everywhere we traveled. Thank you Carolyn Edgar for all that you do for me, with me, and in spite of me. You have truly been a lady and a friend that I needed.

Your Grand Line Officers that served with me this past year have been a blessing also. Each of them are leaders within their Blue Lodges, and within many of the appendant bodies such as the Scottish Rite. Their commitment and dedication to Masonry is to be commended. I appreciate those that were able to travel and support Templary within the state and across the nation. You couldn’t ask for a better deputy, and I am very glad that SK Richard Fox will follow me and continue a great effort of service. I have to brag on SK Holley. Due to a conflict with a funeral during South Central, he made arrangements and attended another conference to learn the things that we officers need to pick up on at these “schools”. SK Freeman was very helpful when a prior engagement I had was forcing me to miss the Grand Amaranth Session. Thank you, my Brother, for stepping in and representing the Grand Commandery. SKs Lazar and Owens have shown that they are committed to you, and will make an impact of Templary in Louisiana. All of the officers and aides did a good job of what was asked of them to do, thank you all for your service. I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge and thank all of those from the Grand Encampment and other Grand Commandery Jurisdictions that were a part of this year. First and foremost, I would like to thank our Most Eminent Grand Master of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, Sir Knight David Dixon Goodwin. It was indeed a great honor and privilege that he was in attendance at our 151st Grand Conclave, and honored us by installing the 2015 Officers. Not many Grand Commanders have had that honor, and to be sure, it was truly a fulfilling opportunity. Our Right Eminent Department Commander of the South Central Department, Sir Knight T. Michael Fegan of Kansas, worked well with us and was a pleasure to visit with throughout the year. I’d like to thank the Grand Encampment Representative to our Grand Conclave, Right Eminent Michael Burke Johnson, the Right Eminent Grand Captain General. RE Sir Johnson hails from Wyoming and has been a good friend to Louisiana Templary for several years. We are honored to have him in attendance, and welcome him to our Southern Hospitality. Each jurisdiction which I had the opportunity to visit, the Grand Commander, and in most cases their Grand Master of Masons for that state, were very cordial and friendly. I will cherish the friendships we made, and look forward to visiting them again. A Grand Commander has no excuse to not have a successful year, especially with the resources found right here in Louisiana. With our living Past Department Commanders Earl Little, Lloyd Hebert, and Howard Entwistle, you have an invaluable tool of knowledge, experience, and connections throughout the entire Grand Encampment. Through their service and experience, they have given wise counsel and assistance throughout the year. There are so many other Sir Knights throughout the state that receive little or no recognition, however their service is as important or more so as those of us who stand in the limelight. These Sir Knights have unselfishly given of their time and talents to set up rooms for meetings, festivals, and assemblies. They come early to cook meals, and stay late to clean kitchens and wash dished. These Sir Knights work behind the scenes, many times unrecognized, but vital in the smooth operation of our fraternity. To you, Sir Knights, thank you so very much for your dedication and service. Over the years, I have had the honor and privilege to attend and bring greetings to the Rainbow Girls and DeMolay Assemblies. They have a saying that I found very fitting, and that we not only as Sir Knights, but in all of Masonry, should heed, “From the ranks you have come, and to the ranks you shall return”. A very humbling statement, but so very true. No matter what our rank, we should always remember that we are all on the level, and that a Master Mason is the basis for all we believe. And should we never let accolades from our brothers raise us to a level of haughtiness that we forget the motto of our Order, “Not unto us, O’ Lord, not unto us, but unto your name be the Glory!”.

STATE OF THE ORDER The State of the Order of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana is actually in good standing. While there remains many areas which need work and constant effort, we see so much good coming out of the efforts of our local Commanderies. The tireless efforts of the leaders and membership of each Commandery, has proven that this fraternity will continue to offer great things for our state. Membership has been a major issue for many years, not only in Masonry, but with most civic organizations around the country. While we continue to see a decrease in membership, we were able to see improvement within the Knights Templar. Preliminary totals show a net loss of only 44 members for 2014 across the entire state. While this is still a problem, the confidence that it is nearly 2/3 lower than the past several years, shows that perhaps we are reaching the bottom of a cycle, and about to begin a growth cycle which will take us back to those membership totals of glory years. We are excited with the number of Commanderies which are striving to hold 16-man openings. This shows that they want to involve more men in this Christian branch of Masonry. While there were a couple of Commanderies which showed some areas of concern, we had a couple of others that just came bucking out of the chute. Bethlehem Commandery #21 actually opened correctly and in proper form for the first time in many years, hosted a school of instruction, and grew by 10 new Sir Knights this past year. Other local Commanderies which had growth years in membership were: Payen #16; Crusader #21; Istrouma #28; and C.A. Everitt #29. Three lost only one member total through the year, and another ended at scratch with no change in membership. Five actually lost total members for the year, however they did a proper job of knighting new Sir Knights, but couldn’t overcome the deaths that occurred. Several of the local bodies saw new leadership within their assemblies, and some efficient and productive changes in the ways things were done. This resulted in a couple of them finding their membership rolls “cleaned up” and brought into a more accurate accounting of true numbers of Sir Knights. The Louisiana Supplement of the Knight Templar Magazine was again masterly administered by REPGC Richard James. He continues to do a great service to the York Rite in Louisiana by soliciting articles and photographs of topics of interest to our membership, and having them placed in the magazine. Thanks to all of you whom have contributed to this effort. SK James was very diligent in making sure that each body received attention and that each article was interesting. Our Knight Templar Eye Foundation continues to thrive. This past year, we placed an emphasis on promoting 100% participation in the Life Sponsor program. We saw many Sir Knights take this opportunity to participate and support this great philanthropy. Our VEDGC Fox has again promised to continue the effort to have 100% participation of all Sir Knights in Louisiana. I would encourage each of you to consider doing this. Not only does it save your local assembly money, it helps a worthy cause. Probably the hardest worked chairman this year was Sir Knight Joseph Patterson, chairman of the Knights Templar Holy Land Tour. Of course I say this in good natured jest, but I do appreciate this relatively new Sir Knight for agreeing to take on the responsibility of so great and important project. Ideally, this program is one of the best ways we serve non-Templar Christians throughout our state. By sponsoring pastors to visit the land where Jesus walked and held his ministry, local preachers have the opportunity to see, learn, and experience a new perspective with which to bring the gospel back to their congregation. Unfortunately, due to the conflicts in the Middle East and surrounding regions, it was deemed unsafe to send tour groups over this year. However, even though we didn’t actively participate by sending anyone, SK Patterson promoted the program and kept interest alive. Thank you for your efforts. I would like to thank Gerald Houston, Most Eminent Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Masons, and Carle Jackson, Illustrious Grand Master of Royal & Select Masters for serving their York Rite Bodies in conjunction with me. They are vital to the success of Knights Templar, if for no other reason than one has to pass their portals to be eligible to be a Sir Knight. It has been an interesting year serving with them.

ADMINISTRATIVE AIDES AND AIDES DE CAMP I asked young men whom I knew through other appendant bodies of Masonry to get involved in Templary, and to bring their enthusiasm and experience from those other bodies into our fraternity. These men had done great work within the DeMolay, Shrine, and Scottish Rite Bodies. And, I appreciate their dedication to take a more active approach within Templary and to help to motivate interest and growth. Serving as Administrative Aides were: #01 – Wilson O. Cook, PC; #02 – Wesley “Junior” Hebron; #03 – Tom Kussman, PC; #04 – Andrew Owen; and #05 – Eddie LeBoeuf III. Serving as Aide-De-Camps were: #01 - Barlow Holley; #02 – Luke Guy; #03 – Charles Bertrand, PC; #04 – Rory Bozeman, PC; and #05 – Donald Freeze. Sir Knights, I personally thank you for your service rendered during this past year and your dedication to Templary.

NECROLOGY We had many Sir Knights who performed many missions of service to Templary, sheathed their swords for the final time, and went to that house not built by hands. We grieve them and honor their dedicated service. We had 34 Sir Knights from around the state which have passed on, and we will have a Memorial & Divine Service on Sunday, near the close of this Joint Session.

TRAVEL A complete listing of my travels is included following this report. However, I would like to say it has been a truly fun and exhilarating experience to have had the opportunity to travel and represent the Grand Commandery wherever we traveled. The day after being installed, we traveled to Mississippi for their Grand Conclave, traveling into Tennessee the next week for their Grand Lodge session. It seemed to never stop after that, except for few weeks off to heal from knee surgery. VEDGC Fox covered for me in Missouri during that time, but then I was able to return to the road and represent you in Oklahoma, Texas, at South Central in Kansas, the SE Conference of Grand Masters, and the many other Masonic functions around the state and country. It was a pleasure to get to visit with our MEGM Goodwin at many of these functions, but especially at Shrine Imperial in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As I said at the top of this address, never was I not made to feel like I was truly welcome and a part of this family. I always enjoy the courtesies extended to me, but especially in Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans.

OBLIGATORY SERVICES The Grand Recorder has detailed the totals from each reporting Commandery during the year. It was my honor to attend so many of the services with so many of the different Commanderies. I attended the Templar/Scottish Rite Joint Easter Service in Baton Rouge, and the Easter Service at Yellow Pine Christian Church with Ascension and Crusader Commanderies. Although not obligatory, was able to attend and pay respects to our military dead at Memorial Day Services at Hillcrest Cemetery and Greenwood Cemetery. Attended Ascension Day Services with Indivisible Friends in New Orleans, Rhodes Commandery in Leesville, and Payen Commandery in Lafayette. And, shared in Christmas Observance with Ascension Commandery in Shreveport, Crusader Commandery in Bossier City, and Trinity Commandery in Alexandria.

DISPENSATIONS GRANTED The following Dispensations were submitted and approved by the Grand Commander:

1) Malta Commandery #12 – Move their charter on Saturday, November 25, 2014 for the purpose of holding a joint inspection with Payen Commandery #16.

2) Malta Commandery #12 – Move their meeting from the 2nd Saturday of each month to the 03rd Thursday of each month with a meeting time of 7 PM.

3) Monroe Commandery #07 – Hold a special election for position of Recorder. 4) Istrouma Commandery #28 – Move their charter to Alexandria, for a special Conclave on

November 22, 2014.

DISPENSATIONS GRANTED (Continued)

5) St. Paul Commandery #27 – Temporarily move their conclave day from the 4th Wednesday of the month to the 3rd Monday of the month, and change meeting time from 7:30 PM to 6:30 PM, through Grand Conclave of March 15, 2015.

6) Indivisible Friends #01 – Move their charter from Gretna to Houma, Saturday, September 13, 2014, for the purpose of conferring Orders at Festival.

7) Indivisible Friends #01 – Mover their November Conclave from November 24, 2014 to November 17, 2014 to improve attendance due to conflict with major sporting event.

8) Istrouma Commandery #28 – Finish installing 2015 Officers that were not installed due to illnesses at their December conclave.

9) Ascension Commandery #06 – Move their charter from Shreveport to Baton Rouge for the purpose of opening Grand Conclave on Saturday, March 14, 2015.

10) Indivisible Friends Commandery #01 - Move their charter from Gretna to Houma (Unity Lodge #267) to open their Conclave on Feb. 23rd, 2015.

11) Monroe Commandery No 7 to hold a special election of officers due to the illness of the EC.

DISPENSATIONS DENIED There were no dispensation requested that were denied.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVE COMMISSIONS ISSUED 1) SK David W. Studley to be Grand Representative of Louisiana near the Grand Commandery of California. 2) SK Rogelio T. Torrices to be Grand Representative of Louisiana near the Grand Commandery of the Philippines.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVE COMMISSIONS NOMINATED

The following Sir Knights were nominated to serve as Grand Representatives of Other Grand Jurisdictions near the Grand Commandery of Louisiana: 1) C. J. “Buddy” Guidry – California 2) J. Keith Gates – District of Columbia 3) Charles Bertrand – Idaho 4) James Hill – Kansas 5) Andrew Owen – Maine 6) Don Springler – Missouri 7) Ed Horton – Nebraska 8) Rory Bozeman – North Dakota 9) Stephen McClellan – South Carolina

BY-LAW CHANGES APPROVED By-Laws changes were approved for the following Commanderies: 1) Monroe Commandery #07 - April 2014 2) Istrouma Commandery #28 - April 2014 3) Bethlehem Commandery #20 - May 2014 4) Ascension Commandery #06 - July 2014 5) Monroe Commandery #07 - October 2014

OFFICIAL ACTS The following official acts were handled through General Orders: General Order #01 – Grand Officers and Committees Announced General Order #02 - General Order barring the public display by Knights Templar of the Skull & Crossbones emblem, or any emblem in association with the Masonic Square & Compass, which may give the uninformed public a misunderstood or unfavorable opinion of Masonry.

General Order #03 - The guide lines for the 47th annual Voluntary Campaign for the Knights Templar Eye Foundation.

General Order #04 - Announcing the installing officers for the year of 2015.

General Order #05 - Christmas Observance.

General Order #06 - Easter and Ascension Observances.

General Order #07 - Official Call to the 152nd Grand Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Louisiana.

NOT FAREWELL, BUT PERHAPS “GOOD RIDDANCE”

Again, Sir Knights, thank you so very much for allowing me to serve you as Grand Commander. Although there were some circumstances that “threw me in the fire” a little earlier than the normal route, we were able to persevere and have a good year. There are always things that you had wanted to try or accomplish during your time at the helm, but under the circumstances we worked with what we had, and had such an amazing time. As I said earlier, “from the ranks you shall come, and to the ranks you shall return”. Although my term as Grand Commander is coming to an end, I shall return and remain active as a “foot soldier”, always here to serve and assist. Thank you all for your support and confidence, it is truly an honor that I will cherish the rest of my days. God Bless each and every one of you. Thank you.

VISITATIONS & TRAVELS – 2014 & 2015 MARCH 14-18 – York Rite Grand Session (RAM/R&S/K.T.) – Kenner, Louisiana 18 – Grand York Rite – 2015 Session Meeting – Holiday Inn South – Baton Rouge, La. 19-20 – Mississippi York Rite Grand Session – Meridian, Mississippi 20 – Masonic Hospital Visit – Bro. John Vines – Rayville, Louisiana 20 – Cedar Grove Lodge #403 21 – Hebron Shrine #06 – White Shrine – Elections & Installation 22 – El Karubah Shrine – Potentate’s Ball & Activities 24-27 – Grand Lodge of Tennessee Grand Lodge Session – Nashville, Tennessee 29 – El Karubah Shrine – Patient Ambassador’s Official Visit 31 – High Twelve #92 APRIL 01 – Masonic Funeral – Bro. Percy Lex Giddeons, Joppa Lodge #362 01 – El Karubah Shrine – Shriners Hospitals for Children Volunteer Recognition Banquet 01 – Magnolia Chapter #27 – OES – Mtg. 02 - Overton-Brooks High Twelve 02 – Payen #16 Commandery Meeting – Lafayette, La. 03 – Masonic Funeral – Bro. & SK Michael Harrelson, HPGC – Lafayette, La. 05 – Corner Stone Ceremony – Yellow Pine Christian Church – Yellow Pine, La.

APRIL - continued 07 – High Twelve #92 07 – Masonic Funeral Visitation – Bro. Chuck Berthelot, W H Booth # 08 – Masonic Funeral – Bro. Chuck Berthelot, W H Booth # 09 – Overton-Brooks High Twelve 09 - Daughters of the Nile – Monthly Dinner 09 - NW La York Rite Practice 10 - Giblim Chapter #99 RAM/Ish Sodi Council #46 R&SM/Crusader Commandery #21 11 – El Karubah Shrine – Yearbook Photos at the Temple 13 - 1st Masonic District – Relief Lodge/District Lodge – Hap Arnold Lodge # 14 – High Twelve #92 15 - El Karubah Shrine – Divan Mtg./Exec. Board Mtg./Monthly Meeting 16 – Overton-Brooks High Twelve 16 – Shreveport Valley Scottish Rite – Remembrance Observance 17 – Cedar Grove Lodge #403 18 - Hebron Shrine #06 – White Shrine (no quorum) 19 – El Karubah Shrine – CENLA Shrine Club Easter Egg Hunt – Alexandria, La. 19 – Knights Templar – Baton Rouge Valley Scottish Rite/York Rite Joint Easter Service 20 – HAPPY EASTER 20 – Knights Templar – Easter Service – Yellow Pine Christian Church – Sibley, La. 20 – El Karubah Shrine – Easter Egg Hunt – Temple @ Cross Lake – Shreveport, La. 21 – High Twelve #92 21 - Mithra Grotto – M.O.V.P.E.R. 22 – Masonic Hospital Visit – Bro. Gary Rushworth – Joppa Lodge # 22 – Southern Hills Lodge #464 23 - Shreveport #10 RAM/Shreveport #23 R&SM/Ascension #06 K.T. Meeting 24-26 – Oklahoma Grand York Rite Session – Oklahoma City, OK 26 – El Karubah Shrine – Habibi Shrine Potentate’s Ball – Lake Charles, La 27-28 – Texas Grand Commandery Conclave – Houston, TX 29 – Southern Hills Lodge #464 – Honesty & Integrity Banquet 30 – Knee Surgery MAY 07 – Overton-Brooks Chapter High Twelve 10 – Crusader Commandery #21/Ascension Commandery #06 Inspection – Shreveport 13 - Shreveport Valley Scottish Rite/KSA Meeting 14 - Overton-Brooks Chapter High Twelve 14 - Daughters of the Nile – Monthly Dinner 15 – Cedar Grove Lodge #403 16 - Hebron Shrine #06 – White Shrine 17 – El Karubah Shrine – Golf Tournament – Greenwood, La. 18 – 6th Capitular/6th Cryptic District York Rite Meeting – Shreveport, La. 19 – High Twelve #92 19 – Hap Arnold Lodge # - Fallen Warrior Banquet f/Memorial Day 20 - El Karubah Shrine – Divan Mtg./Exec. Board Mtg./Monthly Meeting 21 – Overton-Brooks Chapter High Twelve 21 – El Karubah Shrine – South Central Conference Reception/Hospitality 22-23 – El Karubah Shrine – South Central Conference 26 – Ascension/Crusader Commanderies – Memorial Day Service @ Hill Crest – B.C. 26 – Indivisible Friends Commandery – Ascension Service/PC Banquet – New Orleans 27 – Bethlehem Commandery – School of Instruction – Winnfield, La. 28 – Overton-Brooks High Twelve

MAY - continued 28 - Shreveport #10 RAM/Shreveport #23 R&SM/Ascension #06 K.T. Meeting 29 – Cedar Grove Lodge #403 – H & I Banquet 30 – Ascension/Crusader Commanderies – Memorial Day Service @ Greenwood 31 – Monroe Commandery – Joint Festival w/MS Grand Commandery – Monroe, La. JUNE 02 – High Twelve #92 02 – Rhodes Commandery – Ascension Service – Leesville, La. 03 – Jefferson Davis’ 206th Birthday 03 – Magnolia Chapter – OES Meeting 04 – Overton-Brooks Chapter High Twelve 04 – Payen Commandery – Ascension Service – Lafayette, La. 05 – Cedar Grove Lodge #403 06 – 70th Anniversary of D-Day Invasion – WWII 10 - Shreveport Valley Scottish Rite/KSA Meeting 10 – Southern Hills Lodge #464 11 – Overton-Brooks Chapter High Twelve 12 – El Karubah Shrine – Reception @ Temple for Hospital Board of Governors 13 – El Karubah Shrine – Shrine Hospital for Children – Conference 13 – El Karubah Shrine – Dinner @ Ralph & Kakoo’s with Imperial Guests 14 – Queensbourgh Lodge # - Monthly Breakfast 16/17 – Rainbow Girls Grand Assembly – Baton Rouge, La. 17 – El Karubah Shrine – Dinner & Social 18 – Overton-Brooks Chapter High Twelve 18 – El Karubah Shrine – Arab Unit Meeting & Dinner 19 – Cedar Grove Lodge #403 – Past Master/25 & 50 Year Member Banquet 20 – Hebron Shrine #06 – White Shrine 21 – Red Cross Constantine – Annual Fish Fry – Phoenix Lodge – Natchitoches, La. 23 – High Twelve #92 23 – Southern Hills Chapter #103 – RAM 24 – Southern Hills Lodge #464 25 – Overton-Brooks Chapter High Twelve 25 - Shreveport #10 RAM/Shreveport #23 R&SM/Ascension #06 K.T. Meeting 28 – El Karubah Shrine – CENLA Shrine Club Family Day – Alexandria, La. 30 – High Twelve #92 JULY 01 - Magnolia Chapter #27 – OES – Mtg 02 – Overton-Brooks Chapter High Twelve 04 – HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY 03-12 – El Karubah Shrine – Imperial Session – Minneapolis, Minnesota Met with MEGM David Dixon @ Imperial Session 13 – 1st Masonic District Lodge Meeting/Relief Lodge – Martin McClanahan Lodge 14 – Martin McClanahan Lodge – Mason Day Festival 15 - El Karubah Shrine – Dinner & Social 16 – Overton-Brooks Chapter High Twelve 17 – Cedar Grove Lodge #403 21 – High Twelve #92 22 – Southern Hills Lodge #464 23 – Overton-Brooks Chapter High Twelve 23 - Shreveport #10 RAM/Shreveport #23 R&SM/Ascension #06 K.T. Meeting 24 – Cedar Grove Lodge #403 – Special Mtg. – 4 EA Degrees

JULY - continued 25 – Cedar Grove Lodge #403 – Special Mtg. – 4 FC Degrees 26 – Landmark Lodge # - Special Mtg. – 2 MM Degrees/Lunch 26 – Cedar Grove Lodge #403 – Special Mtg. – 4 MM Degrees 26 – El Karubah Shrine – Sportsman Taster 28 – High Twelve #92 29 – Southern Hills Lodge #464 – 5th Tuesday Family/Bring A Friend Night 30 – Overton-Brooks Chapter High Twelve 31 – SE Conference of Grand Masters – Baton Rouge, LA AUGUST 01-02 – SE Conference of Grand Masters – Baton Rouge, LA 02 – Orders of Knight Templar Festival/Inspection – Baton Rouge, LA 04 – High Twelve #92 04 – Hap Arnold Lodge # 04 – Sandman Unit Meeting 05 – Magnolia Chapter #27 – OES 05 – Temple Lodge # - 2 MM Degrees 06 – Overton-Brooks Chapter High Twelve 07 – Caddo Lodge #179 – Open Meeting (Assist Opening as SD) 07 – Cedar Grove Lodge #403 – GSW, Will Gray visit 10 – El Karubah Shrine – Wine Tasting Fundraiser – Temple 11 – High Twelve #92 12 - Shreveport Valley Scottish Rite/KSA Meeting 12 – Southern Hills Lodge #464 13 – Overton-Brooks Chapter High Twelve 13 - Daughters of Nile – Monthly Dinner 13 – NW La York Rite Practice 14 - Giblim Chapter #99 RAM/Ish Sodi Council #46 R&SM/Crusader Commandery #21 15 - Hebron Shrine #06 – White Shrine 16-17 – Shreveport Valley – Scottish Rite – Reunion 16 – El Karubah Shrine Banquet for Candidates of SR/Shrine Reunion/Obligation 17 – El Karubah Shrine Obligation Ceremony at SR Reunion 18 – High Twelve #92 19 – El Karubah Shrine – Dinner & Social (Divan Circus Meeting) 20 – Overton-Brooks High Twelve 21 – Masonic Funeral – Bro. “Jack” Foster, Cedar Grove #403 21 – Cedar Grove Lodge #403 22 – Masonic Funeral – Bro. Bill Pittman, Martin McClanahan # 23 – NW LA York Rite Festival – Shreveport, LA 25 – High Twelve #92 25 – El Karubah Shrine – Shadrack Unit Meeting 26 – Southern Hills Lodge #464 27 – Overton-Brooks High Twelve 27 - Shreveport #10 RAM/Shreveport #23 R&SM/Ascension #06 K.T. Meeting 29-31 – Jacques DeMolay Commandery Inspection – Kenner, LA SEPTEMBER 02 – El Karubah Shrine – Sandman Unit Meeting 03 – Overton-Brooks Chapter High Twelve 04 – Cedar Grove Lodge #403 06 – Red Cross of Constantine Meeting – St. Mathias Chapter 07 – 6th Capitular/Cryptic District York Rite Meeting

SEPTEMBER - continued 08 – High Twelve #92 08 – Martin McClanahan Lodge # - 02 MM Degrees 10 – Overton-Brooks Chapter High Twelve 10 – Masonic Funeral – Bro. Byron Southerland, Martin McClanahan Lodge 10 – Daughter of the Nile Dinner 10 - NW La York Rite Practice 11 – Giblim Chapter #99 RAM/Ish Sodi Council #46 R&SM/Crusader Commandery #21 12 – Masonic Funeral – Bro. Bob Wilson, Jr., Queensbourgh Lodge 13 – York Rite Festival – Houma, LA 15 – Masonic Hospital Visit – Bro. John Wayne Walker’s wife – Highland Hospital 15 – High Twelve #92 15 - Mithra Grotto – M.O.V.P.E.R. 16 – El Karubah Shrine – Divan Mtg./Exec. Board Mtg./Monthly Meeting 17 – Overton-Brooks High Twelve 18-21 – York Rite South Central Conference – Topeka, Kansas 22 – High Twelve #92 22 – Southern Hills Chapter #103 – RAM 23 – Southern Hills Lodge #464 24 – Overton-Brooks High Twelve 24 - Shreveport #10 RAM/Shreveport #23 R&SM/Ascension #06 K.T. Meeting 25 – El Karubah Shrine – Circus Move In Day 26-28 – El Karubah Shrine Circus – Century Link Center 29 – High Twelve #92 29 – El Karubah Shrine – Circus Clean-Up/Move Out Day 30 – Southern Hills Lodge #464 – 5th Tuesday Family Night OCTOBER 01 – Overton-Brooks High Twelve 02 – Cedar Grove Lodge #403 04 – Ladies of the Oriental Shrine – Fish Fry 05 – El Karubah Shrine – Circus Appreciation Party 06 – High Twelve #92 06 – El Karubah Shrine – Sandman Unit Meeting 07 – El Karubah Shrine – Shriners Hospital for Children New Doctor Reception 07 - Magnolia Chapter #27 – OES – Mtg. 08 – Overton-Brooks High Twelve 08 – Daughters of the Nile – Monthly Dinner 08 - NW La York Rite Practice 09 - Giblim Chapter #99 RAM/Ish Sodi Council #46 R&SM/Crusader Commandery #21 10 – Trinity Commandery # - School of Instruction/10 Man Opening 11 – Masonic Brother Wedding Anniversary – Bro. Billy George 11 – Masonic Brother Wedding Reception – Bro. Jerry Chandler 12 - 1st Masonic District – Relief Lodge/District Lodge – Blanchard Lodge # 13 – High Twelve #92 13 – Masonic Funeral – Bro. J W Osburn, Southern Hills Lodge #464 14 - Shreveport Valley Scottish Rite/KSA Meeting 14 – Southern Hills Lodge #464 15 – Overton-Brooks Chapter High Twelve 15 – El Karubah Shrine – CENLA Shrine Club – Alexandria 16 – Cedar Grove Lodge #403 17 – Hebron Shrine #06 – White Shrine

OCTOBER - continued 18 – Masonic Visitation – Bro. Robert Bruener, Atkins Lodge # 19 – Masonic Funeral – Bro. Robert Bruener, Atkins Lodge # 20 – High Twelve #92 20 - Mithra Grotto – M.O.V.P.E.R. 21 – El Karubah Shrine – Divan Mtg./Exec. Board Mtg./Monthly Meeting 22 – Overton-Brooks High Twelve 22 - Shreveport #10 RAM/Shreveport #23 R&SM/Ascension #06 K.T. Meeting 23 – Caddo Lodge #179 – Special – Trial 24 – Baton Rouge York Rite Bodies Award Banquet – Drusilla’s Rest. – Baton Rouge 25 – Payen #16/Malta #12 Commandery Joint Inspection – Lafayette 25 – CENLA Shrine Club – Halloween Party – Alexandria 27 – High Twelve #92 27 – Indivisible Friends #01 Commandery Inspection – New Orleans 28 – Southern Hills Lodge #464 29 – Overton-Brooks High Twelve 30 – Coushatta Chapter RAM/Red River Council R&SM – Coushatta 31 – El Karubah Shrine – Sandman Unit Halloween Party NOVEMBER 01 – RCC – Initiation & Banquet – Bossier City 01 – Cedar Grove Lodge #403 – Open Mtg. – Pig Roast 03 – High Twelve #92 04 - Magnolia Chapter #27 – OES 05 – Overton-Brooks Chapter High Twelve – Bossier City 06 – Cedar Grove Lodge #403 08 – El Karubah Shrine – Shriners Hospital “Walk for Love” 5K Walk 09 – El Karubah Shrine – Veterans’ Day Parade at Louisiana State Fair 10 – High Twelve #92 10 – Coushatta Chapter RAM/Red River Council R&SM – Coushatta – Special Elections 11 – Southern Hills Lodge #464 – Open Meeting – Veterans’ Day Special 12 – Overton-Brooks Chapter High Twelve 12 – Daughters of the Nile – Supreme Queen Visit 13 - Giblim Chapter #99 RAM/Ish Sodi Council #46 R&SM/Crusader Commandery #21 15 – York Rite Grand Line Conference – Alexandria 17 – High Twelve #92 17 - Mithra Grotto – M.O.V.P.E.R. – Thanksgiving Dinner/Elections 18 - El Karubah Shrine – Divan Mtg./Exec. Board Mtg./Monthly Meeting 19 – Overton-Brooks Chapter High Twelve – Bossier City 19 – Cooked for NW La York Rite Practice 19 – El Karubah Shrine – CENLA Shrine Club Meeting - Alexandria 20 – Cedar Grove Lodge #403 – Elections 21 – Hebron Shrine #06 – White Shrine 22 – LA York Rite “Clean-Up” Festival – Alexandria 24 – High Twelve #92 24 – Southern Hills Chapter #103 RAM 25 – Bethlehem Commandery #20 – Winnfield – Elections 26 – Masonic Funeral – Bro. Ray Cantrell, Martin McClanahan Lodge # 26 - Shreveport #10 RAM/Shreveport #23 R&SM/Ascension #06 K.T. Meeting - Elections 27 – THANKSGIVING 29 – Masonic Funeral – Bro. John Brann, Southern Hills Lodge #464

DECEMBER 01 – High Twelve #92 01 – El Karubah Shrine – Sandman Unit Meeting 02 - Magnolia Chapter #27 – OES 03 – Overton-Brooks Chapter High Twelve 04 – Cedar Grove Lodge #403 – 04 MM Degrees 06 – El Karubah Shrine – Natchitoches Christmas Parade – Natchitoches 06 – El Karubah Shrine – Shriners Hospitals for Children Christmas Party – Temple 07 – Ascension Commandery #06 – Christmas Observance & Installation 08 – High Twelve #92 09 – Funeral – Bro. Dave Buker, Cedar Grove Lodge #403 09 - Shreveport Valley Scottish Rite/KSA Meeting – Elections 10 – Overton-Brooks Chapter High Twelve – Bossier City 11 – Crusader Commandery #21 – Christmas Observance & Installation 12 – Rhodes Commandery #17 – Commander & Recorder mtg. on Membership List 12 – El Karubah Shrine – West CENLA Shrine Club Christmas Party – Leesville 13 – El Karubah Shrine – Christmas Party at Temple 14 – El Karubah Shrine – CENLA Shrine Club Childrens’ Christmas Party – Alexandria 14 – El Karubah Shrine – CENLA Shrine Club Adult Christmas Party – Alexandria 15 – High Twelve #92 15 – El Karubah Shrine – Obligation of Candidates – Special 16 - El Karubah Shrine – Divan Mtg./Exec. Board Mtg./Monthly Meeting – Elections 18 – Cedar Grove Lodge #403 – Christmas Party/Installation of 2015 Officers 19 – Cedar Grove Lodge #403 – Deliver Toys to Shrine Hospital 19 – Hebron Shrine #06 – White Shrine 19 – El Karubah Shrine – Sandman Christmas Party 20 – Magnolia Chapter #27 – OES – Installation 22 – El Karubah Shrine – Obligation of 04 New Shriners – Logansport, LA 22 – Southern Hills Chapter #103, RAM – Mtg. 23 – El Karubah Shrine – Office Personnel Christmas Party 27 – El Karubah Shrine – Independence Bowl Tail-Gate Party 29 – High Twelve #92

2015 ATTENDANCE RECORD JANUARY 01 – HAPPY NEW YEAR 02 – El Karubah Shrine – Take down Christmas Decorations 05 – High Twelve #92 06 – Magnolia Chapter #27, OES 07 – Overton-Brooks Chapter High Twelve – Bossier City 07 – NW LA Temple Guards/Knight Templar Opening Team Practice 09 – El Karubah Shrine – Decorate for Installation 10 – El Karubah Shrine – 2015 Installation 12 – High Twelve #92 13 – Shreveport Valley of Scottish Rite/Knights of St. Andrew 14 – Overton-Brooks Chapter High Twelve – Bossier City 14 – Daughters of the Nile Monthly Dinner 14 - NW LA Temple Guards/Knight Templar Opening Team Practice 15 – El Karubah Shrine – Golf Unit Installation 16 – Hebron Chapter White Shrine 16 – El Karubah Shrine – Entertainment Committee Meeting 17 – Knights Templar – W. A.’s Instructional School – Alexandria, LA

JANUARY - continued 19 – Robert E. Lee’s Birthday 19 – High Twelve #92 19 – Mithra Grotto – Installation 20 – El Karubah Shrine – Divan, Executive Committee, Business Meeting 20 – El Karubah Shrine – Clown Unit Installation 21 – Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson’s Birthday 21 – Overton-Brooks Chapter High Twelve – Bossier City, LA 21 - NW LA Temple Guards/Knight Templar Opening Team Practice 22 – El Karubah Shrine – Sabine Shrine Club Installation – Many, LA 23 – El Karubah Shrine – West Cenla Shrine Club Installation – Leesville, LA 24 – Hebron Chapter White Shrine – Installation 24 – Knights Templar – Beauceant Ladies Reception of Supreme Worthy President 24 – El Karubah Shrine – Cenla Shrine Club Installation – Alexandria, LA 26 – High Twelve #92 26 – Southern Hills Chapter #103 RAM 28 – Overton-Brooks Chapter High Twelve 28 – El Karubah Shrine – Arab Unit Installation 28 – Shreveport #10 RAM/S’port #23 Council/Ascension #06 K.T. 30-31 – Grand Lodge – Alexandria, LA FEBRUARY 02 – High Twelve #92 02 – El Karubah Shrine – Sandman Unit Installation 03 – Magnolia Chapter Eastern Star 04 – Overton-Brooks High Twelve 05 – El Karubah Shrine – Nakatosh Shrine Club Installation – Natchitoches, LA

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General Order No. 1 Bossier City, Louisiana

Series 2014-2015 March 30, 2014 To the Officers and Members of the Grand Commandery, the Constituent Commanderies within the jurisdiction of and holding allegiance to the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana and to who it may concern: GREETINGS: The One Hundred and Fiftieth (151st) Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana was held in the City of Kenner March 15th through the 18th, 2014, A.O. 896. The following Officers, elected and/or appointed, educational Foundation Members, Standing and Special Committees and Administrative Aides are hereby announced.

ELECTED OFFICERS

Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr..……………………………………………………………………………………………………….….……………R. E. Grand Commander (6)

PO Box 5903, Bossier City 71171-5903 (318) 393-2939

Richard L. Fox.……………......................................................................................................................................….……….V. E. Deputy Grand Commander (16) 735 Kingswood Dr, Denham Springs 70726-3042

(225) 271-4305 Travis M. Holley ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…....……….E. Grand Generalissimo (7)

1302 Leavell Ave, Bastrop 71220-3226 (318) 281-5564

Walter R. Freeman.........………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…...…..……E. Grand Captain General (28) 11195 Hooper Rd, Baton Rouge 70818-3802

(225) 268-8519 Ion Lazar...................…………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………......………….…E. Grand Senior Warden (1)

4505 Camp St, New Orleans 70115-2832 (504) 891-8761

Samuel B. Owens....................................................................................................................................................................................E. Grand Junior Warden (6) 124 Reeder Rd, Bossier City 71112-9761

(318) 393-0683 W. Robert Laurents, P.C……....………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….E. Grand Treasurer (6)

P. O. Box 4278, Shreveport 71134-0278 (318) 981-9223

Robert E. Durham, Jr., H.P.G.C……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………….E. Grand Recorder (27) 15297 Carlou Drive, Ponchatoula 70454-6423

(985) 373-4150 Earl R. Little, Jr., P.D.C.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..…...….…. Grand Treasurer Emeritus (1)

2722 Hudson Place, New Orleans 70131-3856

Bowdre McDowell, H.P.G.C., KTCH..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Grand Recorder Emeritus (1) PO Box 15523, New Orleans 70175-5523

APPOINTED OFFICERS

A. Nicholas Auck, P.C.... …………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………..…………………..E. Grand Prelate (11)

17042 Fountainbleau Dr, Prairieville 70769-5376

Glenn D. Bledsoe, P.C............................................................................................................................................................................E. Grand Standard Bearer (8) 1607 LIsa Ln, Oakdale 71463-4064

Jeffrey D. Maynor..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….…..….…….……….E. Grand Sword Bearer (11)

P. O. Box 85080, Baton Rouge 70884-5080

Don A. Springler, P.C...…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………E. Grand Warder (1) P. O. Box 73455, Metairie 70033-3455

David E. Carroll, Jr.…………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………..….…………..……..E. Grand Sentinel (28)

23384 Highway 19, Slaughter 70777-9607

Johnny C. Byrd, P.C…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………...……………Inspector General (6) 709 Humphrey Dr, Haughton 71037-7430

Richard L. James, P.G.C……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………...Grand Photographer (7)

163 L E Phillips Road, Eros 71238-8371 Grand Organists

J. Keith Gates (16) 207 Foreman Drive, Lafayette 70506-6209 W. Bryan Price, PC (20) 303 Bevill St, Winnfield 71483-3560

2014 – 2015

ADMINISTRATIVE AIDES

Area #1 Wilson O. Cook (7) 138 Simmons Rd, Oak Ridge 71264-3100 Crusader #21, Bossier City; Ascension #6, Shreveport; Monroe #7, Monroe

Area #2 W. Wesley Hebron, Jr. (8)

2553 Hickory Hill Rd, Pineville 71360-7370 Rhodes #17, Leesville; Trinity #8, Alexandria; Bethlehem #20, Winnfield

Area #3 Thomas L. Kussman, E.C. (12)

555 Koonce Rd, Lake Charles 70611-6131 Malta #12, Lake Charles; Payen #16, Lafayette

Area #4 Justin A. Owen (11)

5988 S Pollard Pkwy, Baton Rouge 70808-8867 Istrouma #28, Baker; Plains #11, Baton Rouge; St. Paul #27, Hammond

Area #5 Eddie LeBoeuf, III (11)

448 Bayou Folse Rd, Raceland 70394-3701 Indivisible Friends #1, Gretna; Jacques deMolay #2, Kenner; C.A. Everett #29, Slidell

aide de camp

H. Barlow Holley (7); H. C. (Luke) Guy (11); Charles R. Bertrand, PC (12);

Rory A. Bozeman, PC (11); Donald E. Freeze (1)

STANDING COMMITTEES

JURISPRUDENCE Travis M. Holley, E.G.G., Chairman (7)

Bowdre McDowell, H.P.G.C. (1) W. James Hill, III (6) ACTS OF THE GRAND OFFICERS

Howard F. Entwistle, Jr., P.D.C., Chairman (6) Frank N. du Treil, Jr., P.G.C. (2) Beverly J. Guillot, P.G.C.(18)

STATE OF THE ORDER

Lloyd A. Hebert, P.D.C., Chairman (1) Howard F. Entwistle, Jr., P.D.C. (6) W. Keith Powell, P.G.C. (12)

CHARTERS and DISPENSATIONS Larry J. Plaisance, P.G.C. Chairman (1)

Vernon E. Dawson, P.C. (28) Timothy J. Riley, Sr., P.C. (21)

NECROLOGY Lloyd A. Hebert, P.D.C., Chairman (1)

Vernon R. Atkinson, P.C. (8) Eddie J. Peters (6)

CREDENTIALS and REGISTRATION W. Robert Laurents, P.C.,Chairman (21)

David Hagar (6) Gaylan H. Guy (21)

FINANCE Richard L. Fox, V.E.D.G., Chairman (16)

W. Robert Laurents, P.C., Grand Treasurer (6) Robert E. Durham, Jr., H.P.G.C., Grand Recorder (27)

TEMPLAR ADVANCEMENT Richard L. Fox, V.E.D.G., Chairman (16)

Travis M. Holley, E.G.G. (7) Walter R. Freeman E.G.C.G. (28)

PRINTING

Robert E. Durham, Jr., G.R., Chairman (27) Frank N. du Treil, Jr., P.G.C. (2) Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr., R.E.G.C.(6)

APPEALS and GRIEVANCES Travis M. Holley, P.C. Chairman (7)

Bowdre McDowell, H.P.G.C. (1) Lloyd A. Hebert, P.D.C., (1) Earl J. Durand, P.G.C. (8)

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

EDUCATION FOUNDATION COMMITTEE Howard F. Entwistle, Jr., P.D.C., Chairman (6)

Beverly J. Guillot, P.G.C. (28) Jules F. Webb, P.C. (17) Thomas P. Dickson, Jr., P.G.C. (6) Robert E. Durham, Jr., G.R. (27)

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION Conrad C. Gauthier, P.C., Chairman (16)

Joseph A. Giroir, III (8) Nicholas E. Goeders (6)

RELIGIOUS SERVICE Thomas P. Brown, P.C., Chairman (6)

William J. Mollere, P.G.C. (11) Edward A. Reine, P.C. (1)

PUBLIC RELATIONS John C. Sharlow, E.C., Chairman (6)

J. Andrew Owen (11) Eddie LeBoeuf, III (11)

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE

Joseph R. Patterson, Chairman (6) Vernon R. Atkinson, P.C. (8)

Jules F. (Jeff) Webb, P.C. (17)

FESTIVALS Robert E. Durham, Jr., E.G.R. (27)

Recorders of all Commanderies

PATRIOTIC and CIVIC ACTIVITIES John C. Sharlow, E.C., Chairman (6)

J. Andrew Owen (11) Eddie LeBoeuf, III (11)

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MAGAZINE (Louisiana Edition)

Richard L. James, P.G.C., Chairman (7) Recorders of all Commanderies

MEMBERSHIP Robert L. Schaff, P.C., Chairman (11)

Micheal D. Hawkins, P.C. (27) John F. Knox, Jr. D.D.C. (6)

LONG RANGE GOALS Richard L. Fox, V.E.D.G., Chairman (16)

Travis M. Holley, E.G.G. (7) Walter R. Freeman E.G.C.G. (28) Robert E. Durham, Jr., G.R. (27)

PERPETUAL MEMBERSHIP Allen G. Tidwell, P.C., Chairman (29)

Timothy J. Riley, Jr., P.C. (21) H. George Scanlan, P.C. (11)

DeMOLAY & Youth A. Nicholas Auck, P.C., Chairman (11)

Edward F. Pratt (6) Wilson O. Cook (7)

GRAND COMMANDERY HISTORY `Jules F. Webb, P.C., Chairman (17)

W. Keith Powell, P.G.C. (12)

VOLUNTARY CAMPAIGN KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION

Conrad C. Gauthier, P.C., Chairman (16) 520 Roger Rd, Lafayette 70507-2800

Joseph A. Giroir, III (8) Nicholas E. Goeders (6)

ANNUAL CONCLAVE ARRANGEMENTS

Richard L. Fox, V.E.D.G.C., Chairman (16) H. George Scanlan, PC (11)

Hugh C. Guy (11)

LADIES HOSPITALITY Wallice House, Chairperson

Pearl Mais Grand Officers’ Ladies and Members of the Social Order of Beauceant

INSPECTIONS

Johnny C. Byrd, P.C., Chairman (6) Vernon R. Atkinson, PC (8)

Each Commandery is to set the date of its annual inspection prior to November 30th, 2014. If a date is needed following this date, a special dispensation must be issued

by the Grand Commander. Contact Sir Knight Johnny C. Byrd, Inspector General, at 51 Sterling Ranch Rd S, Haughton 71037-8546, (318) 470-4546 (cell) or email ([email protected]) to schedule an inspection at your earliest convenience.

TIME AND PLACE

Richard L Fox, V.E.D.G.C., Chairman (16) The One Hundred and Fifty Second (152nd) annual conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knight Templar of Louisiana will convene on March 13th, 14th, and 15th, 2015 at the Holiday Inn South, 9940 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816 - Telephone number 1-855-901-0002.

PROCLAMATION

It is hereby ordered that this General Order be read in open Commandery at the first stated Conclave held after its receipt and the officers and members shall be governed accordingly. Given under my hand and seal of the Grand Commandery at Marrero, this 1th day of April, 2014, A.O. 896;

BY ORDER OF:

Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr. GRAND COMMANDER

ATTEST:


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GENERAL ORDER NO. 2 BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA SERIES 2014-2015 SEPTEMBER 3, 2014 After discussion with the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, MW: Earl J. Durand, I am issuing the following General Order.

The Grand Master's letter dated July 15, 2014 concerned the appearance of the Masonic Square & Compass being displayed alongside other emblems which might give a bad public connotation to Masonry, and on uniforms or items of clothing which might be soiled or worn in inappropriate establishments.

While the “Skull & Crossbones” have significant meaning in both the Scottish Rite and York Rite degrees, many people outside of Masonry do not understand its true origin and meaning, and interpret it as being associated with pirates, poisons, or satanic usages.

Therefore, I am issuing a concurrent General Order barring the public display by Knights Templar of the Skull & Crossbones emblem, or any emblem in association with the Masonic Square & Compass, which may give the uninformed public a misunderstood or unfavorable opinion of Masonry.

It is hereby ordered and directed that this General Order be read in open Commandery at its next Conclave. Given under my hand and the seal of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana, this Third day of September, A. D., 2014, A. O. 896.

DEU DUCE FERRO

COMITANTE

Attest:


Grand Recorder

By Order Of:


Grand Commander




TELEPHONE: (985) 373-4150

GENERAL ORDER NO. 3 BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA SERIES 2014-2015 OCTOBER 7, 2014 TO THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF LOUISIANA AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The guide lines for the 47th annual Voluntary Campaign for the Knights Templar Eye Foundation have been established with the dates of October 1, 2014 as the beginning and ending April 30, 2015. This Grand Commandery will certainly want to assist in making a greater significant contribution toward this humanitarian work than the amount made during the last successful Campaign. As Grand Commander, I am delegating the duties as Chairman of this Campaign to Sir Knight Conrad C. Gauthier, P.C. His address is 520 Roger Road, Lafayette, LA 70507-2800. All funds that are collected during the Campaign should be transmitted to the office of the Grand Recorder. These funds will then be transmitted to the Foundation following a recording in his office. All Sir Knights are urged to work with our fellow Sir Knights and Masons to assist in making this a very productive Campaign. It is hereby ordered and directed that this General Order be read in open Commandery at its next Conclave. Given under my hand and the seal of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana, this Seventh day of October, A. D., 2014, A. O. 896.

DEU DUCE FERRO

COMITANTE

Attest:


Grand Recorder

By Order Of:


Grand Commander




TELEPHONE: (985) 373-4150

GENERAL ORDER NO. 4 BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA SERIES 2014-2015 NOVEMBER 1, 2014 TO THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF LOUISIANA AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The following installing officers for the year of 2015 and the Commanderies to which they are assigned are hereby announced. Lloyd A. Hebert, REPDC………………………..Indivisible Friends No. 1 Frank N. du Treil, REPGC.…………….……….Jacques deMolay No. 2 Howard F. Entwistle, REPDC…………………Ascension No. 6 Richard L. James, REPGC……………………….Monroe No. 7 Vernon R. Atkinson, P.C………………………..Trinity No. 8

William J. Mollere, REPGC……………………..Plains No. 11 Harold H. Young, REPGC………………………..Malta No. 12 L.E. Payne, REPGC………………………………….Payen No. 16 Roy B. Tuck, Jr., REPGC…………………………..Rhodes No. 17 W. Bryan Price, P.C………………………………..Bethlehem No. 20 Andrew H. Stevenson, REGC…………………..Crusader No. 21 Robert E. Durham, Jr., HPGC…………….……St. Paul No. 27 Beverly J. Guillot, REPGC………………………..Istrouma No. 28 Carlton H. Conaway, Jr., P.C.………………….C.A. Everitt No. 29

THE INSTALLING OFFICERS ARE ASKED TO REPORT TO THE GRAND COMMANDER, BY MAIL ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 25TH, 2015, THE NAMES OF THE OFFICERS INSTALLED WITH A COPY TO THE GRAND RECORDER. You are reminded that the Laws of this Grand Commandery requires that each officer of our Constituent Commanderies shall possess a full Templar uniform prior to his installation.

DEU DUCE FERRO

COMITANTE

Attest:


Grand Recorder

By Order Of:


Grand Commander




TELEPHONE: (985) 373-4150

GENERAL ORDER NO. 5 BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA SERIES 2014-2015 NOVEMBER 1, 2014 TO THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY, THE CONSTITUENT COMMANDERIES WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF AND HOLDING ALLEGIANCE TO THE GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF LOUISIANA: Greetings: It is my sincere desire that all Sir Knights within the Grand Jurisdiction of this Grand Commandery, if possible, to assemble in their respective Asylums at some convenient hour on or near the birth date of Christ, commonly called Christmas day, to join in our Christmas Observance and participate in the Universal Toast to the Most Eminent Grand Master of the Grand Encampment. It is hereby ordered and directed that this General Order be read in open Commandery at the first stated Conclave after its receipt and the Committee Sentiments and responses be read at that time of the Observance. All Recorders should report to the Grand Recorder promptly following the Commandery Observance with items of interest of the Observance, including date and attendance data. Given under my hand and the seal of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana this 1st day of November, A. D., 2014, A. O. 896.

DEU DUCE FERRO

COMITANTE

Attest:


Grand Recorder

By Order Of:


Grand Commander




TELEPHONE: (985) 373-4150

General Order No. 6

TO THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF AND HOLDING ALLEGENCE TO THE GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF LOUISIANA: Greetings: In keeping with our custom, it is my desire that all Constituent Commanderies observe and attend Easter and Ascension services on Sunday, April 5, 2015 and Thursday May 14, 2015 at churches or suitable places of assembly and in Templar uniform. Upon receipt of this General Order, the Commander and his officers shall make plans to observe these truly Templar events with service befitting the occasion. Within seven days, following these services are held, the Recorder should report to the Grand Recorder whether or not the services were held, the number and guest in attendance and other information pertaining to the service. I hereby order that this General Order be read in open Commandery at its first stated Conclave after its receipt and recommend the use of the telephone to inform others of these services. The report should be made a part of the records. Given under my hand and the seal of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana at Bossier City, this 22nd day of January, A.D., 2015, A.O. 897.

DEU DUCE FERRO

COMITANTE

Attest:


Grand Recorder

By Order Of:


Grand Commander

COMMITTEE on ACTS of GRAND OFFICERS of

GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR of LOUISIANA

January 26, 2015

To the R.E. Grand Commander, Officers and Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery of Louisiana. Sir Knights, your committee on Acts of the Grand Officers, to whom the Grand Commander’s address was referred for distribution and analysis; refer the following parts to the various committee’s as listed; STATE OF THE ORDER; Welcome State of the Order Administrative aides Obligatory services Visitations and Visitations declined Inspections Appreciation JURISPRUDENCE Commissions issued Commissions recommended Dispensations granted Official Acts NECROLOGY Necrology and religious services All matters pertaining to Finance, together with the reports of the Grand Recorder, Grand Treasurer and Budget of the Educational Foundation Committee we refer to the Finance Committee. We, the committee on acts of Grand Officers, say thank you Sir Knight Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr. for a job well done. Your job as Grand Commander was inspiring to this committee and we feel that you have been an inspiration to all Sir Knights of Louisiana and congratulate you on a job well done. Thank you for the privilege of serving in this capacity. Fraternally submitted, ___________________________ ________________________ Howard F. Entwistle, P.D.C., (6), Chairman Frank N. du Treil, P.G.C., (2) ___________________________ Beverly J. Guillot, P.G.C., (28)

Motion was made and seconded to approve this report - Motion carried.

THE FOLLOWING REPORTS WERE RECEIVED, DISTRIBUTED AND MOVED TO BE APPROVED

AS PREPRINTED – MOTIO

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