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Governor General’s Message

Today, September 2nd, marks one month into the 2014 – 2015 Biennium. Our 57th General Assembly, held in Denver, Colorado, is now history. It was a wonderful conclusion to Governor General, Gerald A. Ford’s successful term of office and we thank him for his warmth of friendship and diligence to duty. With the loving support of his Lady Audrey, together, they have fulfilled M.P.E.D. Ford’s aspirations for service to our Sovereign

College. Susan and I first attended at the 29th General Assembly in 1986 in Calgary, Alberta. We so enjoyed the wonderful people we met there that we decided to make attendance at the General Assemblies of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America an annual event for ourselves. Since then our enjoyment has only grown. We have travelled the length and breadth of our countries and experienced many great cities and venues. We have been honored and privileged to get to know and become personal friends with wonderful masons and their ladies, meeting them year after year. R.E.D. Stanton Brown is a shining example of what I mean. I congratulate and invite the Distinguished Brethren of the Stanton Thayer Brown Class to come back again and again to enjoy the wonderful fraternal experience of our General Assemblies.

“Thanks!” and “Job well done!” are certainly due to Colorado Grand Governor Roger Stene, General Chairman Grover Sardeson, and all their committee members for the way they conveniently provided for our every need and made our time in Denver so pleasant.

Each beginning is exciting. Opportunities of leadership are a trust granted in hopes of dedicated and inspiring service. Each Biennium begins with the installation of the Governor General, the elected and appointed Sovereign College Officers, Grand Governors and Deputies, to provide leadership in 60 Jurisdictions together with the Regents and Associate Regents all striving in unity to achieve a common goal, the fulfilment of the Purposes of the York Rite Sovereign College. As Governor

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General, I have great confidence in all and look forward to our labours together.

Our York Rite Sovereign College is a modern Masonic body being conceived, organized and given form as recently as 1957. Our founders envisioned it as a meeting place and a forum for York Rite Leaders. Article II, “Purposes,” of our Constitution and By-laws sets out clearly our reason for existence and our rituals give it shape and form. To labor together as Companion Knights to strengthen and improve the York Rite of Freemasonry is a worthy calling. Every member has risen to eminence by merit, each a leader in his own right; we all have the opportunity to make a difference. Will you live up to this high purpose?

I invite you to reflect for a moment on the Masonic Heroes you have met and admired along the path of your Masonic Journey. What was it about these Brethren that impressed you? Why were they able to have an impact on your life? How did they manage to make Freemasonry better for you? Can you strive to pay-forward what they have freely given to you? As Masons, we are bound by Duty, Honor and Gratitude to this trust. As Companion Knights, all the honors of Masonry are ours, but let us never lose sight of or ignore our one foundation, our Masonic Lodge, its tenets and principles. Whatever else you do, be sure to support your Masonic Lodge with your attendance and participation. It is our first duty in Masonry. The stronger our Craft Freemasonry, the stronger will be our beloved York Rite.

In 1993, an additional purpose was added to the original six in Article II of the Constitution as paragraph (g) “To support Charitable and Benevolent endeavours of Freemasonry.” As Masons we are all encouraged to practice Charity. The York Rite Sovereign College of North America utilizes the “Charitable Fund U.S.A.” and the “Charitable Foundation of Canada” to manage its charitable works. These works rely solely on donations and bequests from our Companion Knights of York. Personally, I am privileged to serve on both the Trustees and the Board of Directors; by virtue of my office of Governor General, as Chairman of the U.S. Trust and also in the capacity of Secretary of the Canadian Foundation. I encourage every Companion Knight to make an annual donation. I challenge every member of the York Rite Colleges to become members of the Athelstan Nobility and join us in proudly wearing the distinctive jewel. Those of you, who already are, continue and renew your support. You will find information on how to participate in the Athelstan Nobility elsewhere in this issue of the Crusader.

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York Rite Sovereign College

Of North America

500 Temple Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201

Tel. (313) 833-1385 * Fax (313) 833-7735

E-mail: yrsc_na@yahoo.com

Website www.yrscna.org

Officers 2014/2016

David G. Walker ................................ Governor General

James W. Patton .................... Deputy Governor General

Blaine H. Simons ............................. Chancellor General

Reese L. Harrison, Jr. ......................... Treasurer General

D. Allen Surratt .................................. Secretary General

Rev. Robert J. Cave ............................... Primate General

Rev. Ronald E. Wood, Jr. ......Associate Primate General

David M. Dryer .................................. Preceptor General

Kevin B. Sample. .............................. Seneschal General

Jeffrey N. Nelson ................................. Marshal General

W. Berry Rigdon .................................. Sentinel General

Robert B. Malwitz ..................... Grand Standard Bearer

Tom Janes................................................ Herald General

William P. Herlihy ............................... Grand Herald

Jeffrey G. Burcham. ............................. Grand Herald

Donald R. Pardo ................................... Grand Herald

Steven C. Monrotus ............................... Grand Organist

SPENCER AWARD

OUTSTANDING COLLEGE OF 2014 Denver, Colorado

The winner of the Robert Spencer Award

for the Outstanding York Rite College of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America

for the year 2013-14

Thomas Smith Webb York Rite College No. 192 Columbus, Ohio

SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS FOR 2014 - Denver, Colorado

John I. Gray .................................................................. Florida

Jeremy C. Vaughn .......................................................... Idaho

David L. Harris. ............................................................ Illinois

Kenneth A. Brickman ...................................................... Iowa

Robert P. Kaltenbach .................................................. Nevada

Scott M. Ayen ............................................... New Hampshire

James A. Lowerre ................................................... New York

Robert C. Hall .............................................................Ontario

Manuel L. C. Garcia............................................... Philippines

Abram C. Flora, IV ........................................... South Carolina

John W. Bullach .......................................................... Virginia

Marion Windell ................................................... Washington

Randy L. Perrell................................................. West Virginia

The York Rite Sovereign College of North America would like to congratulate the 13 Companion Knights who were nominated to receive the Service Award at the 57th General Assembly in Denver, Colorado.

Governor General’s Message continued - I am looking forward with anticipation to travels and visitations as your Governor General. The Grand Governors have been requested to consider arranging “Regional Events.” They are great opportunities to meet and speak with many Companion Knights. Last June, when I attended the North Carolina Summer Assembly of York Rite Masons, there was a College Assembly, hosted by Smoky Mountain YRC No. 172 with more than 125 Companion Knights from all over the Southeast present; an excellent experience enjoyed by all present. This September, I will attend a Northeast Regional Assembly in Truro, Nova Scotia, hosted by Nova Scotia YRC No. 132 and a first annual Ontario Regional Assembly in Sault Ste. Marie hosted by International YRC No. 63.

It is customary to focus on what is not going well and to endeavour to make it right. Masons have been doing this for over 250 years. It is said that the only constant today is change. My Brethren, the fundamental tenets and principles of our Masonic art are as valid, worthwhile and needed today as ever. Live your life well. Focus on what is good and great. Enjoy Freemasonry! Feel the energy! Fraternally KGCY, Governor General

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Pictured Left to right 1st Row: M.P.D. Brother Reese L. Harrison, Jr., Treasurer General; R.E.D. Brother James W. Patton, Deputy Governor General; M.P.D. Brother David G. Walker, Governor General; R.E.D. Brother Blaine H. Simons, Chancellor General; and R.E.D. Brother D. Allen Surratt, Secretary General: 2nd Row: V.E.D. Brother Donald R. Pardo, Grand Herald; V.E.D. Brother Tom Janes, Herald General; V.E.D. Brother Steven C. Monrotus, Grand Organist; R.E.D. Brother Rev. Robert J. Cave, Primate General; R.E.D. Brother Rev. Ronald E. Wood, Jr., Associate Primate General; R.E.D. Brother Kevin L. Sample, Seneschal General; R.E.D. Brother Jeffrey N. Nelson, Marshal General; R.E.D. Brother David M. Dryer, Preceptor General; R.E.D. Brother David P. Hardie, YRSC Board Member; R.E.D. Brother Donald F. Kline, YRSC Board Member; V.E.D. Brother Robert B. Malwitz, Grand Standard Bearer; R.E.D. Brother W. Berry Rigdon, Sentinel General; and R.E.D. Brother William P. Herlihy, Grand Herald.

Newly Elected Regent Installed in Denver, Colorado

The York Rite Sovereign College would like to congratulate

William P. Herlihy, Michigan

who was elected to the rank of Regent at the 57th General Assembly in

Denver, Colorado.

2014-2016 Officers of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America Installed in Denver, Colorado

The Sovereign College Congratulates

The thirteenth recipient of the Secretary General’s Award for the

Secretary of the Year

Crispulo M. Fernandez, Jr.

Secretary of Manila College No. 170 Manila, Philippines

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YORK RITE SOVEREIGN COLLEGE HONOR COLLEGES OF 2014

At the 57th General Assembly held in Denver, Colorado, 21 Colleges attained the recognition of an “Honor College” for the 2013-2014 year. To become an Honor College, the college must score 100 points or more on the Activity Sheet, the Honor Colleges for 2014 are listed in numerical order .

Detroit College No. 1 .......................................... Michigan

Prince Edwin College No. 8 ................................ Michigan

Cleveland College No. 13 ........................................... Ohio

Illinois College No. 15 ............................................. Illinois

Genesee College No. 25 .................................... New York

Iowa College No. 37................................................... Iowa

Rainier College No. 54 ................................... Washington

Centennial College No. 87 .................................. Colorado

Hampton Roads College No. 95 ............................ Virginia

Gulf Coast College No. 106 ....................................... Texas

Arkansas College No. 142 ................................... Arkansas

Knights of York College No. 150 .........................California

St. Clair River College No. 151 ............................ Michigan

Northeast Tennessee College No. 153 ............. Tennessee

West Kentucky College No. 157 ......................... Kentucky

Valley of Virginia College No. 161 ......................... Virginia

Thomas Smith Webb College No. 192 ....................... Ohio

Tahoma College No. 197 ............................... Washington

Lewis & Clark College No. 199 ................................... Iowa

Middle Georgia College No. 201 .......................... Georgia

W. Joe Clarke College No. 203.............................. Georgia

LEGISLATIVE CALL 2014 Denver, Colorado

The following resolution was considered by the Board of Directors, approved and adopted by the Regents at their meeting in Denver, Colorado on August 1, 2014. WHEREAS: It has been thirteen (13) years since the per capita was raised in our York Rite Sovereign College, and, WHEREAS: Our last per capita raises are as follows:

New Amount Per Capita of Increase 1988 $ 5.00 $ 1994 $ 6.00 $ 1.00 2001 $10.00 $ 4.00

WHEREAS: The costs of all items - rent, utilities, insurance, paper, ink, salaries, etc. – have increased substantially in those thirteen (13) years.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 108B of the Regulations for the Government of Constituent Colleges, the amount of per capita be set at $15.00.

The above figure shall become effective the College year June 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017.

FUTURE GENERAL ASSEMBLIES OF THE YORK RITE SOVEREIGN COLLEGE

July 29 - August 1, 2015 .................... Louisville, Kentucky

July 27-31, 2016 .................. Vancouver, British Columbia

August 1-5, 2018 .................................................... Illinois

If your Jurisdiction is interested in hosting a General Assembly please contact the Sovereign College Office at 500 Temple Ave., Detroit, MI 48201 * Tel: (313) 833-1385 * Email: yrsc_na@yahoo.com

IOWA COLLEGE NO. 37 Ames, Iowa

Iowa College No. 37 and Lewis & Clark College No. 199 sponsored a One Day York Rite Festival in Council Bluffs on August 16th. Five new brothers were brought into the York Rite that day. Shown with the new members are David M. Dryer, Grand Governor; Ken Brickman, Grand High Priest; Robert Smith, Grand Commander, Vernon Harrington, Governor Lewis & Clark College; and Wade Sheeler, Governor Iowa College.

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Photos taken by Lost Images, Edgewater, Colorado

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2014 ORDER OF THE PURPLE CROSS CLASS STANTON T. BROWN CLASS - DENVER, COLORADO

On August 2, 2014 the Order of the Purple Cross was conferred on a class of 126 Companion Knights.

The Class was named in honor of Right Eminently Distinguished Brother

Stanton T. Brown, Regent from Missouri.

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PURPLE CROSS candidates FOR 2015

Louisville, Kentucky

Alabama Alabama No. 51 Edward E. White, Sr. Monte Sano No. 64 John H. Hicks, Sr. Ashmole No. 108 James M. Arrington James F. Chavers Emrys W. John No. 179 Wayne S. Wadsworth

Alberta Alberta Rose No. 52 Gerald E. Tetzloff Pompilius No. 79 George B. Tapley Diversity No. 202 Ernest Benesch

Arizona Regius No. 86 Thomas L. Thompson White Rose No. 117 Robert C. Richards Thumb Butte No. 158 George E. Weil

Arkansas Arkansas No. 142 Steven G. Tiner

British Columbia Vancouver Island No. 48 Philip V. Alcock

California Southern California No. 110 Herbert E. Howland, Jr. Arthur N. McBain No. 64 Harold N. Barker El Camino Real No. 131 Randy R. Downey Sacramento Valley No. 159 Richard J. Jolley

Colorado Southern Colorado No. 109 Ronald D. Garrett

Connecticut Connecticut No. 17 James C. Kleinkauf Delaware First State No. 45 John D. Hiott

Florida John B. Phelps No. 31 Richard A. Wolfe Pentagon No. 62 Barry P. Thrasher Joseph P. LeSuer No. 80 James A. Durham, Jr. Richard A. Gilman Everglades No. 149 Robert D. Rose

Georgia Luther G. Palmer No. 123 Johnie M. Garmon Chattahoochee No. 166 Sammy G. Starling James W. Tate

Georgia cont. Herman E. Freeman No. 186 Wilford H. Ross Middle Georgia No. 201 George L. Williams, Jr. W. Joe Clarke No. 203 William H. Hockaday

Idaho Tri-Valley No. 178 William K. Curtis, Jr.

Illinois Illinois No. 15 Jack D. Chasteen Southern Illinois No. 33 Donald T. Asbury Central Illinois No. 42 Larry E. Raglan Barry D. Weer East Central No. 81 Bradford W. Cronk

Indiana Indiana No. 55 Max E. Maupin Banks of the Wabash No. 72 Matthew E. Lowe Northwest Indiana No. 73 Lawrence J. Williams Evansville No. 121 Chawn E. Caniff Scott DuBois Marvin L. Isley No. 129 David C. Willoughby Sagamore Valley No. 133 Dennis H. Rigsby Corydon No. 207 Dick T. Rose Terry L. Smith

Iowa Iowa No. 37 Robert W. Kilfoil Robert L. Smith

Kansas Kansas No. 125 Thomas A. Jacks

Kentucky Bluegrass No. 104 Donald L. Powell North Central No. 116 Roger D. Barnett West Kentucky No. 157 Ronald V. Howell

Louisiana Louisiana No. 99 Beverly J. Guillot

Maine Dirigo No. 103 Steven B. Cobb Katahdin No. 187 Donald B. Young

Manitoba Manitoba Crocus No. 89 Alfred P. Christoffersen Leif Hansen

Nova Scotia Nova Scotia No. 132 Roy E. Lively Frederick W. Richard

Ohio Cleveland No. 13 Gerry D. Sawyer Thomas Smith Webb No. 192 Donald M. Lynne Miami Valley No. 193 Norman J. Mick Robert A. Oldfather Fort Steuben No. 194 Randall B. Craven Blackstone No. 195 Peter J. Uncapher Ohio Valley No. 196 Roy K. O’Dell

Oklahoma Oklahoma No. 75 Robert R. Rolseth

Ontario Paulinus No. 35 Robert C. Hillier Athelstan No. 41 Joseph C. Chamberlain Quinte No. 53 Kenneth M. Collard John H. Hewitt Holy Rood No. 66 Keith D. Robertson London No. 67 John C. Warder Excalibur No. 101 Gordon V. G. McEwen Seymour No. 185 David Cornelius

Oregon Champoeg No. 96 John S. Harvey Charles D. Hepler Loren E. Schrock

Pennsylvania Pennsylvania No. 11 Keith J. Murray Golden Triangle No. 32 David A. Beery Raymond T. Dietz Tuna Valley No. 76 Richard N. Swanson Liberty Bell No. 136 George W. Metz First Capital No. 156 Robert E. Long William Allen No. 176 Aaron R. White Richard Monroe Bard No. 204 Kenneth E. Kempka

Philippines Davao No. 206 Richard L. Lasswell

Quebec St. Lawrence No. 174 Geoffrey W. Mecham

Rhode Island What Cheer No. 43 Dennis W. Pothier

South Carolina Palmetto No. 70 Robert J. Bean, Jr. Alton G. Greene, III

South Dakota Black Hills No. 29 George E. Bauder Jon A. Gonsor John M. Laughlin Pasque du Prairie No. 182 Richard A. McBride

Tennessee Frizzell No. 146 Michael R. Byrd Cherokee No. 152 Wayne K. Gunter

Texas Texas No. 14 Gottfried W. Volland West Texas No. 36 Gary H. Freedman Texian No. 60 Samuel W. Green, Jr. Southeast Texas No. 90 Marshall E. Hodges Gulf Coast No. 106 Richard C. Sharp John F. Woolsey, Jr. North Texas No. 118 David E. Kinney Lyle L. Cross No. 147 Daniel T. Hill Trinity No. 154 Jason L. Lesikar South Texas No. 169 Joseph A. Avalos

Virginia Washington & Lee No. 93 Herbert C. Hollander Hampton Roads No. 95 William L. Lutie

Washington Rainier No. 54 Marion A. Windell Tahoma No. 197 James D. Houston

West Virginia Fort Henry No. 68 Roger D. Linger Richard D. Riddle Martinsburg No. 175 Gearl G. Raynes

Wisconsin Wisconsin No. 21 Gary R. Beier Charles Dadaian Western Wisconsin No. 85 Michael G. Mudrey, Jr. N. Central Wisconsin No. 112 Charles C. Clarage

Wyoming Equality No. 92 George G. Curry

Maryland Maryland No. 58 Henry C. McDonald, Jr.

Massachusetts Mayflower No. 105 Demetrios J. Sarantopoulos

Michigan Jackson No. 3 Steven D. Vining Southern Michigan No. 19 Cortland C. Rule King Athelstan No. 47 Francis G. Callahan St. Clair River No. 151 Gary L. Paquet

Minnesota Minnesota No. 39 Bruce V. Brendal Clifford H. Isley North Star No. 168 Roger D. Johnson

Missouri Bruce Harmon Hunt No. 162 James L. Woodfin, Jr. Harry S. Truman No. 167 Dennis A. Abernathy Ray V. Denslow No. 180 Roy L. Gilkey Heart of Missouri No. 188 Stephen C. Derendinger

Montana Big Sky No. 74 Philip W. Blaidell R. Bruce McGinnis

Nebraska Nebraska No. 138 Gail L. Twining

Nevada Las Vegas No. 163 Kevin P. McCans Richard Willson

Newfoundland Terre-Neuve No. 184 Walter H. John Baird

New Hampshire Profile No. 100 John S. Geas

New Jersey New Jersey No. 18 Michael J. Masianik

New York New York No. 22 Michael Lampardarios Albany No. 24 Joseph P. Pozefsky Genesee No. 25 Joseph F. Oelgoetz, III Niagara Frontier No. 77 Paul A. Czubaj Charles R. Erbsmehl

North Dakota Mandan No. 191 Richard D. Hansen

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MWB C. Danny Wofford, Past Grand Master of Masons in Georgia and current Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Georgia, presents a portrait of W. Joe Clarke to the brethren of Unity Lodge No. 36 in Jefferson on Tuesday April 1, 2014. Unity Lodge No. 36 is the home of W. Joe Clarke York Rite College No. 203. Brother Tom Hays received the Gold Honour Award from the York Rite Sovereign College of North America and W. Joe Clarke York Rite College No. 203 from Past Governor Storey Tate and Secretary Mark Bradley at a regular meeting of Unity Lodge No. 36 F&AM in Jefferson, Georgia on August 5, 2014.

Fraternally submitted Mark Bradley, Secretary/W. Joe Clarke No. 203

W. JOE CLARKE COLLEGE No. 203 Jefferson, Georgia

Illinois College No. 15 Degree Team confers Orders of Red Cross & Malta

to help Chicago-area Commanderies advance Templar Candidates

Continuing their mission to assist and support the York Rite bodies, Illinois College No. 15 maintains a highly proficient degree team that periodically confers the full-form Illustrious Order of the Red Cross and Order of Malta on candidates from Commanderies of Knights

Templar in the Greater Chicago area.

Like many Colleges, Illinois No. 15 has four appointed Heralds, one each for the Blue Lodge, Royal Arch Chapter, Cryptic Council and Commandery, identifying assistance needs and coordinating officer slates. Serving as the Chivalric Orders Herald is Companion Knight William E. Jegen, OPC, Right Eminent Past Grand Commander of Illinois.

The most recent conferral for 13 candidates was hosted by Mizpah Commandery No. 53 in the south suburb of Oak Lawn on May 31, 2014. Participants included Apollo No. 1 of Wheaton, Joliet No. 4, Sycamore No. 15 of DeKalb, Ivanhoe No. 33 of Kankakee, St. Bernard No. 35 and St. Elmo No. 64 of Chicago, Bethel No. 36 of Palatine, Evanston No. 58, and Trinity No. 80 of Downers Grove.

“Most Commanderies are no longer able to assemble a team to confer the Red Cross and Malta in full form, which also requires equipment and uniforms they may no longer have,” said Preeminent Governor Jack D. Chasteen, DSA, OPC. “Our College coordinates quality degree experiences that help rejuvenate the York Rite bodies while preparing candidates to receive the Order of the Temple.”

Among the larger and more active Colleges, Illinois No. 15 meets quarterly at venues throughout the Greater Chicago area, and maintains an updated website (www.chicagoyorkrite.org/college) and members-only Facebook page. Past Grand Governor of Illinois James W. Patton, OPC, currently serves in the elected line of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America.

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Secretary General D. Allen Surratt announced at the 57th General Assembly the following winners of the Jurisdiction Awards:

Alabama - the Joseph D. Bracken Grand Governors Award for the number one College in Alabama was awarded to Monte Sano College No. 64.

Florida - the Howard P. Bennett Award for the number one College in Florida was awarded to North East Florida College No. 114.

Indiana - the Indiana Grand Governor’s Award for the number one College in Indiana was awarded to Marvin L. Isley College No. 129.

Michigan - the Clifford W. Jex Award for the number one College in Michigan was awarded to Prince Edwin College No. 8.

North Carolina - the David L. Hargett, Jr. Award for the number one College in North Carolina was awarded to Western North Carolina College No. 78.

Northeast Regional - the Jeffrey T. Powers Award for the number one College of the included jurisdictions was awarded to Connecticut College No. 17.

Northwest Regional - the Roland E. Van Luven Award for the number one College of the included jurisdictions was awarded to Rainier College No. 54.

Ontario - the Grand Governor’s Cup Award for the number one College in Ontario was awarded to Holy Rood College No. 66.

Virginia - the Edward R. Saunders, Jr. Traveling Award for the number one College in Virginia was awarded to Hampton Roads College No. 95.

JURISDICTION AWARDS Denver, Colorado

If you are interested in the Sovereign College’s

new Education Program entitled Companion Adept of the Temple,

Please note that complete information and the enrollment form can now be found on our

website at www.yrscna.org

Pictured L-R: RW Bro. Gary Patterson, Grand Lecturer, RW Bro. Hayward Meisner, Governor, RW Bro. Worthy Beeler, recipient, RW Bro. John Dollimount, Grand Governor, MW Bro. George Grant, Grand Master, RW Bro. Tony Szucs, Grand Director of Ceremonies

On January 14, 2014, Royal Valley College No. 165 had the honour to present the Gold Honour Award to a very deserving mason, Worthy (that is his name) Beeler, 93 for his unselfish and outstanding service to the community in general and to freemasonry in particular. Worthy Beeler was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason on June 4th, 1952 in Scotia Lodge No. 28. He served as Master twice and was the treasurer for 25 years. He was also the District Deputy Grand Master for Kings County in 1985. Although Scotia Lodge has gone into darkness, Kentville Lodge No. 58 accepted him and to this day he serves as Historian of that Lodge. For his community involvement, he served as the Clerk for the village of Canning, NS. He was a faithful member of the Canning Volunteer Fire Department, and a true member of ‘St. Michaels and All Angels’ Anglican Church. He is also a supporting member of the local Royal Canadian Legion for 50 years. He also managed to own and operate ‘Canning Pharmacy’ during this time and repeatedly donated food and toys to needy families at Christmas time. And to think, if that wasn’t enough, he volunteers his

time as a ‘Tutor’ with the Kings County Literacy Program.

He is a truly deserving mason for the Gold Honour Award.

ROYAL VALLEY COLLEGE NO. 165 Middleton, Nova Scotia presents Gold Honour Award

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YORK RITE CHARITABLE FUND USA Donations June 1, 2013 to September 1, 2014

Donations listed below, were not made necessarily by the College. Many were through the members of the Colleges noted. We greatly appreciate your support of the York Rite Charitable Fund U.S.A. Through your donations we are able to support the established Masonic Charities. Flint College No. 5, Michigan ................................................... $ 250.00 Prince Edwin College No. 8, Michigan ....................................... 1,000.00 Cleveland College No. 13, Ohio .................................................... 100.00 Texas College No. 14, Texas ..................................................... 1,250.00 Illinois College No. 15, Illinois .................................................... 1,600.99 New Jersey College No. 18, New Jersey ...................................... 250.00 Southern Michigan College No. 19, Michigan ............................... 100.00 Albany College No. 24, New York ................................................. 233.50 Genesee College No. 25, New York ............................................. 350.00 Iowa College No. 37, Iowa ............................................................ 500.00 What Cheer College No. 43, Rhode Island ................................... 250.00 First State College No. 45, Delaware ............................................ 500.00 Texian College No. 60, Texas .................................................... 1,000.00 Pentagon College No. 62, Florida ................................................. 250.00 North Carolina College No. 69, North Carolina ............................. 250.00 Western North Carolina College No. 78, North Carolina ............... 500.00 East Central College No. 81, Illinois .............................................. 150.00 Centennial College No. 87, Colorado ............................................ 250.00 Equality College No. 92, Wyoming ................................................ 250.00 Washington & Lee College No. 93, Virginia .................................. 350.00 Louisiana College No. 99, Oregon .................................................. 25.00 Profile College No. 100, New Hampshire ...................................... 250.00 Mayflower College No. 105, Massachusetts ................................. 400.00 Gulf Coast College No. 106, Texas ............................................... 250.00 Frank D. Hensel College No. 115, Texas ...................................... 500.00 North Texas College No. 118, Texas ............................................ 100.00 United College No.127, New York ................................................. 50.00 Marvin L. Isley College No. 129, Indiana ...................................... 250.00 Highland College No. 134, Kentucky ............................................ 275.00 Nebraska College No. 138, Nebraska ........................................... 250.00 Green Mountain College No. 139, Vermont .................................. 150.00 East Texas College No. 140, Texas .............................................. 250.00 Middle Tennessee College No. 143, Tennessee ............................ 50.00 Everglades College No. 149, Florida ............................................ 260.00 St. Clair River College No. 151, Michigan ..................................... 100.00 Trinity College No. 154, Texas ...................................................... 250.00 West Kentucky College No. 157, Kentucky ................................... 500.00 Thumb Butte College No. 158, Arizona ......................................... 835.00 Sacramento Valley College No. 159, California ............................ 350.00 Valley of Virginia College No. 161, Virginia ..................................... 25.00 South Texas College No. 169, Texas ........................................... 250.00 Tri-Valley College No. 178, Idaho ................................................. 500.00 Thomas Smith Webb College No. 192, Ohio .................................. 35.00 Blackstone College No. 195, Ohio ................................................ 250.00 W. Joe Clarke College No. 203, Georgia ...................................... 250.00 Provincial Grand Lodge, Royal Order of Scotland ..................... 5,000.00

Total Donations for period ............................................. $20,789.49

Friday March 21, 2014, in the Indy Scottish Rite the officers and members of Isley College Entered Apprentice Degree Cast assembled for a group photo. This participation was in Honor of the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons of the State of Indiana, M.W. Mark A. Genung. Pictured above Front Row L to R: Joe Smith, Michael Smith, Noble Primate, Charles D. Wood, Jr. OPC, David C. Willoughby, Secretary, Michael Dempsey, GM Mark A. Genung, Randolph Seipel, Nobel Sentinel, and Preeminent Governor Carl E. Culmann. Back Row L to R: C. Brian Gregory, Phillip Whisner, Herald. The class consisted of 57 new young men brought to Masonic Light.

MARVIN L. ISLEY NO. 129 Fairland, Indiana

IOWA COLLEGE NO. 37 Ames, Iowa

Iowa York Rite College No. 37 had their annual meeting on May 3, 2014 at the Des Moines Scottish Rite Center. Three new companion knights were knighted: Keith Mhyre, Brian Treux, and Joe Bartusek. They all belong to the Mason City York Rite Bodies.

Grand Governor David M. Dryer installed the 2014-2015 officers for the Iowa College. Companion Knight Wade Sheeler is the newly installed Governor.

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Companion Adept of the Temple

The York Rite Sovereign College would like to congratulate the following 39 Brethren that have completed the five exams

of our Education Program, and therefore have been awarded the honorific title and certificate of a

“Companion Adept of the Temple”. Ross R. Black, II................................................................ Ohio Christopher A. Boyce ............................................ Minnesota Grover D. Brewer .................................................... Maryland Russell E. Bridges ............................................ North Carolina William J. Brown ......................................................Kentucky Patrick C. Carr .......................................................... Arkansas Christopher E. Chapman ............................................ Georgia James M. Crawford .................................................... Indiana Adam H. Domenech ................................................... Virginia Christopher J. Durie .................................................... Florida Harry V. Eisenberg, MD ............................................... Florida Richard A. Eppler ................................................ Connecticut Michael F. Feld ......................................................... Alabama Daniel Hanttula ...................................................... Oklahoma Raymond Hausch ....................................................... Oregon Jerry A. Haywood ........................................................ Florida J B Hitt, II ..................................................................Kentucky Harry C. Kacenski, PhD .................................................... Ohio David F Kinzie .............................................................. Kansas Sammy L. Land ......................................................... Missouri Ralph J. Luchsinger, II ............................................ Minnesota Alan MacKenzie..................................................... Minnesota Charles E. Maddox ........................................................ Texas Edwin S. Malone, III ...................................................... Texas George L. Marshall, Jr. ............................................. Alabama George I. H. Mason ............................... Prince Edward Island Russell L. Mathuss ...................................................... Georgia Rev. Mark E. Megee ............................................. New Jersey Mervyn L. Moeller ................................................... Nebraska Wayne Morvent ............................................................ Texas Patrick C. Murphrey ................................................... Virginia Samuel B. Owens .................................................... Louisiana Joe D. Ratliff, Sr. ......................................................... Virginia Gary T. Rushworth, Sr. ............................................ Louisiana Michael Sekera........................................................ California James R. Van Artsdalen ..................................... Pennsylvania Piers A. Vaughn .................................................... New Jersey George E. Weil ........................................................... Arizona Stanley C. Wyllie ............................................................. Ohio As of September 1, 2014 the York Rite Sovereign College has 552 Brethren taking these exams. If you would like further information on this program please visit our website or contact the Detroit Office by email at yrsc_na@yahoo.com

On August 23, 2014 members of Southern California York Rite College No. 110 conferred the Order Knight of York on candidates from Knights of York York Rite College No. 150 as well as College No. 110. The new Grand Governor for California, Right Eminently Distinguished Brother David Kussman and Very Eminently Distinguished Brother David Patterson, Deputy Grand Governor, were both in attendance.

Pictured L to R: Very Eminently Distinguished Brother David Patterson, Alex Mac Iver (candidate), Adrian Stroe (candidate), Douglas Strother (candidate), Bob McNamara (Gov YRC No. 150), Stephen Alderete (Gov YRC No. 110), David A. Hellem (candidate), Chuck Schubert PG, and Right Eminently Distinguished Brother David Kussman.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COLLEGE No. 110 Confers the Order Knight of York

The Iowa Colleges were well represented at the 2014 General Assembly in Denver, Colorado. Seventeen individuals comprised the Iowa delegation.

Shown here with the Iowa delegation are some of the Sovereign College Officers, Governor General Gerald A. Ford; Governor General elect David G. Walker; and Preceptor General and Grand Governor of Iowa David M. Dryer.

Iowa Delegation at 57th General Assembly Denver, Colorado

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On behalf of the Companion Knights and ladies of Kentucky, I’d like to extend to you an invitation to join us next year in Louisville Kentucky for the 58th General Assembly of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America July 29 - August 1, 2015. Our host hotel will be the GALT HOUSE HOTEL, located on the riverfront in downtown Louisville, featuring 1300 rooms, and 650 suites. Come early or stay late and enjoy the many sights and sounds of the Bluegrass State. Your Assembly headquarters is just three blocks north of FOURTH STREET LIVE, and only a short distance from the Louisville Slugger Bat

Museum, the Frazier History Museum, the Muhammad Ali Center, Peyton’s Glass Center, Casino Gambling, and the Historic Belle of Louisville, the oldest steam powered paddle wheeler in the United States. Planned tours include a visit Jim Beam’s American Stillhouse, the Heaven Hill Heritage Center, and Barton 1792 Distillery. Where you will see, smell and “taste” the product for which Kentucky is famous for the world over. You will also get to enjoy lunch in Beautiful Bardstown Kentucky, (voted the Most Beautiful Small Town in America in 2012).

The next day you will visit Historic Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Museum where the most exciting 2 minutes in sports takes place on the first Saturday of May each year. Then after a lunch of Green River style fish from Suburban Masonic Lodge Hall, (in their 96th year of serving the best fish in Louisville) you will visit the Louisville Slugger Bat Museum where you get to experience Baseball from a very different perspective. You can enjoy some of the finest dining without leaving the hotel at the Rivue on the 25th floor of the hotel, where you get to experience a panoramic view

of the city as restaurant rotates 360 degrees while you dine. Or, if steak is your fancy, visit Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse on the ground floor of the hotel for some of the best New York style steaks that can be found. Thelma’s Deli, or Café Magnolia offer a more casual atmosphere for you and your guests, or simply stroll Main Street, or Fourth Street for dozens of unique dining choices. If you are looking for a truly different experience, join the Kentucky delegation for an Ohio River Dinner Cruise abroad the Historic Belle of Louisville for a 2 hour dinner cruise. Plenty of activities and excitement await you at the 58th General Assembly in Louisville Kentucky. You’all come see us now, ya hear! Further information about the planned tours along with complete Registration information for the 58th General Assembly will be included in the Spring 2015 Issue of the Crusader .

WELCOME TO KENTUCKY 58th General Assembly of the York Rite Sovereign College

Louisville, Kentucky

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FROM THE SOVEREIGN COLLEGE OFFICE A FEW REMINDERS

FOR THE COLLEGE SECRETARIES...

If your college receives any type of notice from the IRS please send it directly to the Sovereign College Office. The Auditor for the York Rite Sovereign College prepares the 990 for all the Constituent Colleges - PLEASE DO NOT FILE A 990 FOR YOUR COLLEGE. When submitting an article or photo for the Crusader, this can be done through email or regular mail. Do not submit photos which have been reproduced on a copy machine or send photos via fax. The picture is distorted and will not print correctly. Orders can be sent to the Sovereign College through email, fax, or regular mail. We ask that members please contact the Secretary of your college to place an order. Please remember all our forms are on the website. You may download the forms for your use or you may order them from the Sovereign College, however postage charges will apply. All By-law amendments, must be submitted on the proper forms and include the signature (approval) of the Grand Governor of the Jurisdiction. If the amendment is not on the proper form and does not have the approval of the Grand Governor it will be returned to the college. The Detroit Office will be closed on the following days in observance of Thanksgiving - November 27 & 28, 2014; Christmas - December 24, 25 & 26, 2014; New Years Day - January 1, 2015. The hours of operation are 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.

It was created by the York Rite Sovereign College Charitable Fund to be presented to those Companion Knights who contribute $250.00 or more to the York Rite Sovereign College Charitable Fund U.S.A. or the Canadian Charitable Foundation.

Both Funds are endowment funds. All of the interest and dividends are available to be used to support the established charities of the York Rite. Your donation is tax deductible.

Donations can be made all at once or you may send in smaller amounts. We will register your donations and as soon as the $250.00 amount is reached we will issue your jewel.

For members in the U.S.A. please send your donation to the York Rite Charitable Fund U.S.A. at 500 Temple Ave., Detroit, MI 48201.

For members in Canada send your donation to the Canadian Charitable Foundation through the Secretary, David G. Walker at 5130 Elliott Sideroad, Midland, ON L4R 4K3.

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