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Grand Chapter of

Kentucky

Royal Arch Masons

1817 2014

Thomas E BustleMost Excellent Grand High Priest

2013-2014

2014 Proceedings Grand Chapter of Kentucky RAM

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Grand Chapter of Kentucky, Royal Arch MasonsElected and Appointed Officers

2013-2014

Thomas Bustle M.E. Grand High Priest6208 Lebanon Road, Danville, KY 40422859-319-7278 [email protected]

Charles Mason R.E. Grand KingPO Box 775, Elizabethtown, KY 42702270-723-4475 [email protected]

Stewart Strickland R.E. Grand Scribe1312 Richard Burnley Avenue, Kevil, KY 42053270-462-3345 Cell: 270-559-535 [email protected]

Wendall Trent R.E. Grand Captain of Host251 Gilliam Cemetery Rd., Olive Hill, KY 41164606-286-2854 Cell: 606-776-9505 [email protected]

J.B. Hitt II R.E. Grand Treasurer107 Chesterton Drive, Louisville, KY 40299502-254-7584 [email protected]

Robert L. Stanford Assistant Grand Treasurer1785 Sportsman Lake, Franklin, KY 42123270-586-1786 [email protected]

James King Jr. R.E. Grand Secretary400 N. 4th Street, Danville, KY 40422859-209-4120 [email protected]

James G. Hogue Assistant Grand Secretary215 Lakeview, Harrodsburg, KY 40330859-748-5462 [email protected]

Ronald Ledford Grand Royal Arch Captain8307 Richmond Road, Paint Lick, KY 40461

Mark Elliott Grand Principal Sojourner166 Plam Drive, Harrodsburg, KY 40330859-734-4881

Ricky A. Sears Grand Master Third Veil224 Oak Lane, Salt Lick, KY 40371

William J. Brown Grand Master Second Veil103 Horn Drive, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342502-680-0175

David Williams Grand Master First Veil681 Charlie Dowling Road, Munfordville, KY 42765270-524-7036

James G. Hogue Grand Chaplain215 Lakeview, Harrodsburg, KY 40330859-748-5462 [email protected]

Michael Yount Grand Sentinel330 Hemp Ridge Road, Shelbyville, KY 40065502-633-2456

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Thomas E. Bustle

Most Excellent Grand High Priest2013-2014


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PROCEEDINGS

of the

GRAND CHAPTER OF KENTUCKY

ROYAL ARCH MASONS

ONE HUNDRED NINETY-SEVENTHANNUAL CONVOCATION

Louisville, KY September 10, 2014 A.D. 2544 A.I.

Thomas E. Bustle (4), Grand High Priest (Presiding)Danville, Kentucky

Charles T. Mason (195), ElectedElizabethtown, Kentucky

James H. King, Jr, PGHP (4, 29) Grand SecretaryDanville, Kentucky

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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RULES

FOR DISCOVERING THE DIFFERENT MASONIC DATES

1. To find the date of Ancient Craft: Add 4000 to theVulgar Era. Thus, 4000 and 2014 are 6014.

2. To find the date of Royal Arch Masonry: Add 530to the Vulgar Era. Thus, 503 and 2014 are 2544.

3. To find the Royal and Select Master’s date: Add1000 to the Vulgar Era. Thus, 1000 and 2014 are

3014.

4. To find the Knights Templar date: Subtract 1118from the Vulgar Era. Thus, 1118 and 2014 are 896.

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THE FOLLOWING

Shows in one view, The date of the present year, in all thebranches of the Order.

Year of the Lord, A.D. - (Anno Domini) 2014- Vulgar Era.

Year of the light A.L.-(Anno Lucis) 6014- Ancient Craft Masonry

Year of Discovery, A.I. (Anno Inventions) 2544- Royal ArchMasonry

Year of Deposit, A.D. – Dep (Anno Depositionis) 3014- Royal andSelect Masters.

Year of the Order, A. O.- (Anno Ordinis) 896- Knights Templar.


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PROCEEDINGS

of the

GRAND CHAPTER OF KENTUCKY

ROYAL ARCH MASONS

The One Hundred Ninety-Seventh Annual Convocation of theGrand Chapter of Kentucky, Royal Arch Masons, was heldSeptember 10, 2014 at the Holiday Inn East, Louisville, Kentuckyand was opened at 9:00 AM in ample form with CompanionThomas Bustle, Most Excellent Grand High Priest, presiding.The Invocation was given by the Grand Chaplain James Hogue.

Flag Presentation (Pledge of Allegiance)

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of Americawas led by Most Excellent Grand High Priest Thomas E. Bustle.

The Pledge of Allegiance

I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and tothe Republic for which it stands,

one Nation under God,indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.


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Those in attendance were as follows:

GRAND OFFICERS PRESENT

Thomas E. Bustle (4)…………………...……… Grand High Priest

Charles T. Mason (83/90)………………...……...…….Grand King

Stewart F. Strickland (31)………...………………….Grand Scribe

Wendall L. Trent (168).…………….…… Grand Captain of Host

J. B. Hitt, II, PGHP (1/2/5)………………………Grand Treasurer

Robert L. Stanford (171).……….….. Assistant Grand Treasurer

James H. King Jr. (4, 29) ………………………..Grand Secretary

James G. Hogue (29)……………..……Assistant Grand Secretary

Mark Elliott (4, 29)…………………...Grand Principal Sojourner

Ronald M. Ledford (4)………………..Grand Royal Arch Captain

Ricky A Sears (168)…………………….Grand Master Third Veil

William J Brown (2,138)…….…….….Grand Master Second Veil

David B. Williams (45)…….……….…..Grand Master First Veil

James G. Hogue (4, 29)……………………………Grand Chaplain

W. Michael Yount (2, 138)…………………….…...Grand Sentinel


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GRAND CHAPTER OF KENTUCKY ROYAL

ARCH MASON OFFICERS2013-2014

Back row left to right Wendall Trent, Mark Elliot, Ronald Ledford, James Hogue, Rick Sears, WilliamBrown, and David Williams.Front row left to right James King, Charles Mason, Thomas Bustle, Stewart Strickland, and J.B. Hitt.


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PAST GRAND HIGH PRIESTS(*Not Present)

YEARELECTED

1973 Norman L. Harper (30), Paducah, 200 Franks Lane,Vienna, IL 62995

1977 Harvey D. Reynolds (1), Lexington, P.O. Box 413,Tavares, FL 32778-0413

1979 James B. Wall (145), Vine Grove, 7807 Bluebonnet Rd.,Pleasure Ridge Park, KY 40258-2313

1986 J.B. Hitt, II (1/2/5), Lexington, 1007 Chesterton Pl.,Louisville, KY 40299-4666

1987 J.B. Hitt, II (1/2/5), Lexington, 1007 Chesterton Pl.,Louisville, KY 40299-4666

* 1989 Everett L. Parish (101) (193), Louisville, 4804 BrookleyCourt, Louisville, KY 40229

1991 C. Victor Ramey (168), Morehead, 320 S. Bridge Ave.Morehead, KY 40351

*1992 Earl Ray Young (31), Bardstown, 2305 Bellwood Road,Bardstown, KY 40004

1993 Edwin L. Vardiman (35), Covington, 1830 Mt. VernonDr. Ft. Wright, KY 41011

1999 James I. Miller (16), Richmond, 465 Phelps Road,Richmond, KY 40475

2000 Raleigh C. Foster (5-44-45-101-145-193), Louisville9917 Lancewood Rd.

Louisville, KY 40229*2001 Ronnie G. Skipper (5-193-101-44), Louisville, 697 Overdale Dr.

Louisville, KY 40220-61152002 J. William Riggs (31-83-44), Bardstown, 1044 Eagle Pass,

Bardstown, KY 400042003 Ernest E. Atkins (30), Paducah, 262 Wallace Lane,

Paducah, KY 420012004 Richard W. Seekman, Jr. (145-5), Radcliff, 1310 W Lincoln Tr.

Radcliff, KY 40160-2754*2005 James O. Atwood (45), Munfordville, 195 Lynn Avenue,

Munfordville, KY 427652006 John C. Williams (45), Munfordville, 681 Charlie Dowling Rd,

Munfordville, KY 427662007 Don L. Powell (12-42), Winchester, 7167 KY Highway 356,

Cynthiana, KY 410302009 James G. Hogue (4/29/45) Harrodsburg, 215 Lakeview,

Harrodsburg, KY 403302010 Gary K. Hunt (83/90) Campbellsville, 130 Rosedale Avenue

Campbellsville, KY 427182011 James H. King, Jr. (4/29) Danville, 219 Orchard Dr.

Danville, KY 404222012 Wendell R. Curtis (17) Paris, 429 Washington St.

Paris, KY 40361

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Past High PriestsAttending Annual Convocation

LEXINGTON No. 1J.B. Hitt

Robert W. DavenportDerek Phelps

James L. ButlerJohn D. Jacobs

Harvey D. Reynolds

SHELBYVILLE No. 2William J. Brown

J.B. Hitt, IIJ. William Ryan

William LileMichael YountJoseph P Giles

Billy Reed ClemetRobert B Edens

FRANKFORT No. 3William P. “Bill” Jackson

George F. BrooksRaymond L. WebbGary Thornberry

W.R. SELBY, SR. No. 4Mark Elliott

Thomas BustleJames KingBobby Day

James G. HogueJimmy ReynoldsRonald Ledford

Kevil Chinn

KING SOLOMON No. 5John A. Johnson

James B. WallWilliam F. Lile

J.B. HittRonnie Skipper

Raleigh C. FosterArchie R. Smallwood

Leslie E. BlackRandolph StarksRalph C. Lawson

Raymond Swanson

C. Jack Boeschel

RUSSELLVILLE No. 8Larry Noe

MAYSVILLE No. 9Assessments Not Paid

WINCHESTER No. 12John C. WalkerDon L. Powell

ORIENTAL No. 14Bobby H. HayesWilliam Henry

RICHMOND No. 16James I. Miller

Illegible Signature

CYNTHIANA No. 17Wendell Curtis

Fred WegeWilson Wilder

WESTERN STAR No. 20None Registered

SOMERSET No. 25Randy Singleton

CLAY No. 28Bobby Hayes

William Henry

DAVIESS No. 29Mark Elliott

James G. HogueClarence Ed Hudson

PADUCAH No. 30Robert E CecilNorman HarperErnest E AtkinsMarvin Blaine


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ROWAN No. 31J. William Riggs

Stewart Strickland

JO DAVIESS No. 32James I. Reynolds

Richard Miller

COVINGTON No. 35James R. PhillipsDaniel Coleman

Edwin L. VardimanFred W. WegeBob Peelman

GREENSBURG No. 36Gilbert CurryGreg Jeffries

BOWLING GREEN No. 38Jason L. Holcomb

Jack HodgesDouglas W. Bunch

Daniel Clint DurhamRon Howell

2 Illegible Signatures

IRVINE No. 42Don L. Powell

BULLITT No. 44G. Michael Miller, Sr.J. William (Bill) Ryan

Raleigh FosterMickey Cheatham

Herbert ZimmermanRonnie Skipper

L Sanders

GLASGOW No. 45John WilliamsCharles Puckett

David B. Williams

CARROLL No. 55Terry Grawemeyer

Gary Bickers

LINDSEY No. 69Glenn D. Barker

GRAHAM No. 80Robert Stanford

Daniel Clint Durham

APPERSON No. 81Burton E. Allen

Kerry SlussBarry Eastham

EDMONDS No. 83Steve Russell

Robert E Cecil

TAYLOR No. 90Stephen Russell

Gary Hunt

LOUISA No. 95None Registered

EUREKA No. 101Darrel L. White

Raleigh C. FosterJim Reichert

Herbert M. ZimmermanJames W. (Bill) Ryan

Archie Smallwood

MADISONVILLE No. 123James R. BowlesWilliam Henry

Robert ScarboroughCharles R. Durham

PAINTSVILLE No. 131None Registered

PIKEVILLE No. 133Ronnie WilliamsFred R Runyon

LAWRENCEBURG No. 138William J. Brown

Keith WalkerGary ThornberryJoseph P Giles


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BEAVER DAM No. 144None Registered

KEN-TENN No. 148Carl A. JonesTim Owens

Randall PartinLarry Carte

Johnnie P. Ramsey No. 149Arius Holbrook, Jr.

MONTICELLO No. 152Bruce New

Richard R Morrow

JACKSON No. 160James R Elam

JENKINS No. 164Bobby Balthis

Jemmie Ray BurkeRonnie Williams

HARLAN No. 165Rusty HowardReed Jackson

MOREHEAD No. 168C. Victor RameyBufford LitteralWendall Trent

Kerry SlussRicky Sears

BENHAM No. 170Curtis Jackson

SCOTTSVILLE No. 171Ronald A. Johnson

TEMPLE No. 172Billy E. ScolfStan Simonton

Gregory WheelerDonald E WebsterBobby Crittenden

Tom WheelerBob Peelman

Illegible Signature

FORT THOMAS No. 177Robert PeelmanTom Wheeler

PRESTONSBURG No. 182None Registered

IROQUOIS No. 193Raleigh C. FosterRonnie SkipperCharles Jewell

Raymond Carman, JrA Wyatt

HARDIN No. 195James B. Wall

Raleigh C. FosterWilliam BrawnerCharles T. MasonMatthew LewisRick Seekman


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RepresentativesAttending Annual Convocation

LEXINGTON No. 1 Robert Davenport, High PriestSHELBYVILLE No. 2 John Clements, High PriestFRANKFORT No. 3 Keith Murphy, High PriestW.R. SELBY, SR. No. 4 Ronald M. Ledford, KingKING SOLOMON No. 5 Ralph C Lawson, High PriestRUSSELLVILLE No. 8 Larry W Noe, Elected AlternateMAYSVILLE No. 9 Assessments Not PaidWINCHESTER No. 12 John C. Walker, KingORIENTAL No. 14 William S Henry, KingRICHMOND No. 16 James I. Miller, KingCYNTHIANA No. 17 Carroll M Curtis, High PriestWESTERN STAR No. 20 Marvin L Boggs, High PriestSOMERSET No. 25 Russell R Singleton, Elected AlternateCLAY No. 28 Bobby Hayes, KingDAVIESS No. 29 Clarence E. Hudson, High PriestPADUCAH No. 30 Patrick Young, High PriestROWAN No. 31 Robert L DownsJO DAVIESS No. 32 James I. Reynolds, Elected AlternateCOVINGTON No. 35 Jeffrey H. Smith, High PriestGREENSBURG No. 36 Greg Jeffries, High PriestBOWLING GREEN No. 38 Larry Flowers, Sr, High PriestIRVINE No. 42 Don L Powell, Elected AlternateBULLITT No. 44 G. Michael Miller, Sr, High PriestGLASGOW No. 45 David Williams, High PriestCARROLL No. 55 Gary Bickers, High PriestLINDSEY No. 69 Glenn D Barker, Elected AlternateGRAHAM No. 80 Larry Flowers, High PriestAPPERSON No. 81 Barry Eastham, High PriestEDMONDS No. 83 Robert E. Cecil, Elected AlternateTAYLOR No. 90 Gary Hunt, Elected AlternateLOUISA No. 95 Tom Copley, Elected AlternateEUREKA No. 101 Glenn H. Gray, High PriestMADISONVILLE No. 123 Ronald C Dockery, High PriestPAINTSVILLE No. 131 Tim Branham, KingPIKEVILLE No. 133 Ronnie Williams, Elected AlternateLAWRENCEBURG No. 138 O.H. Gritten, Jr., High PriestBEAVER DAM No. 144 (No Representative)KEN-TENN No. 148 Larry Carte, Elected AlternateWHITESBURG No. 149 Arius Holbrook, Jr., Elected AlternateMONTICELLO No. 152 Bruce New, High PriestJACKSON No. 160 James R Elam, Elected AlternateJENKINS No. 164 Bob Balthis, Elected AlternateHARLAN No. 165 Reed Jackson, High PriestMOREHEAD No. 168 Matt Lewis, High PriestBENHAM No. 170 Curtis Jackson, Elected Alternate


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SCOTTSVILLE No. 171 Robert Stanford, High PriestTEMPLE No. 172 Bobby Crittendon, High PriestFORT THOMAS No. 177 Bob Peelman, Elected AlternatePRESTONSBURG No. 182 (No Representative)IROQUOIS No. 193 Raymond Carman, Jr, Elected AlternateHARDIN No. 195 Bernie Kaita


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COMMITTEE ON VISITORS

The Committee on Visitors is composed of Companions J. William

Riggs, Larry N Flowers, Sr., and Ronnie Skipper. The Committee

introduced the following:

Past Grand High Priests of Kentucky

(* introduced Later)

Norman L. Harper 1973Harvey Reynolds 1977James B. Wall 1979J. B. Hitt, II 1986 & 1987C. Victor Ramey 1991Edwin L. Vardiman, Sr. 1993James I Miller 1999Raleigh C. Foster 2000Ronnie G. Skipper 2001*J. William Riggs 2002Ernest Eugene Atkins 2003Richard W. Seekman, Jr. 2004John C. Williams 2006Don L Powell 2007*James Hogue 2009Gary Hunt 2010*James H. King, Jr 2011Wendell Curtis 2012

The Grand Commandery of Kentucky Knights Templar

William F. Lile, RE Junior Past Grand CommanderWilliam P. Jackson, RE Grand Commander

Raymond P. Swanson, VE Deputy Grand CommanderLarry Carte, E Grand Generalissimo

Randall Partin, E Grand Captain of the Guard

The Grand Council of Kentucky Royal and Select Masters

D. Clint Durham, MI Grand MasterCarl Jones, RI Deputy Grand Master

Thomas Wheeler, RI Grand Captain of the Guard


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Out of State Visitors

Most Ven. Bro. Prince Seluarat, S Grand Master, AMD CanadaJames Coleman, MEGHP, Indiana

Marty Evens, REGK, IndianaCarl Froedge, REGS, IndianaRay Windell, EGCH, Indiana

Archie Smallwood, EGRAC, IndianaSean P McBride, REDGHP, Illinois

Everett S Campbell, MIGM, MEPGHP, Grand Rep to KY, IllinoisLou McCray, MEGHP, Michigan

Donald L Galway, Grand King, MichiganRobert W Thomas, MEGHP, OhioR Keith O’Dell, Grand King, Ohio

Jeff Shaw, Grand Master 3rd Veil, OhioDonald Losasso, PGHP, Grand Rep. to KY, Ohio

George W. Tegner, III, Grand Aide, OhioBryan Cunningham, PGSGC, Ohio

Scottish Rite Kentucky

Roger Barnett, SGIG

General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons International

James H. Hodge, GGS, PGHP, IndianaJ. William Riggs, board of directors, GGCRAM Royal Arch

Research AssistanceDr. John W. Siscel, East Central Reg. Con RARA, Missouri

James G. Hogue, Ambassador KY, KentuckyEdmund D Harrison, MEGGHP

Grand Lodge of Kentucky

Bob Davenport, PGMCharles M Jewell, PGM

Arnold Wyatt, PGMCarroll M Curtis, PGMWilson Wilder, DGMRick Nation, MWGM


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CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE REPORT(Preliminary)

TO: The Grand Chapter of Kentucky Royal Arch Masons

We, your Committee on Credentials, report that a constitutionalnumber of representatives of your Constituent Chapters haveregistered with the Credentials Committee and are now seated in thisGrand Body.

Fraternally submitted,Jason T. Holcomb (38), ChairmanWilliam J. BrownRonald Ledford

ELECTION ANNOUNCED

The Grand High Priest announced that the Election of Officers wouldbe held at 11:00 AM.

REPORT OF THE GRAND HIGH PRIEST

September 10, 2014 A.D. 2544 A.I.

To: The Most Excellent Past Grand High Priest, The Most Excellent

General Grand High Priest, The Most Worshipful Grand Master,

Elected and Appointed Grand Chapter Officers, Grand High Priest,

Distinguished Visitors, My Companions All;

It is my honor to welcome you to the 197th Annual Convocation of

the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Kentucky. To our

distinguished companions within our state and those visiting from our

sister jurisdictions, the Grand Chapter of Kentucky thanks you for

taking the time to come visit us at our grand sessions and we hope

you enjoy your visit with us.


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To the representatives attending this 197th Grand Chapter

Convocation, I thank each of you for taking the time to come out and

take part in the decision making process of your Grand Chapter. By

representing your local chapters here today it gives your chapters a

voice in decisions that will be made and the impact that those

decisions will have on both the state and local level. I also want to

say thank you for all of the hospitality shown to me, and all of the

other Grand Officers when we were out visiting this year.

To the Grand Line Officers both Elected and Appointed, it has been

an honor serving with you this year. I want to say thank you for all of

the hard work you have done serving the craft and helping keep this

Grand Chapter moving forward. There was no way that we could

have met the goals I set for this year without all of your help

throughout this year.

To Companion Ron Ledford who has served this year as Grand Royal

Arch Captain, and Companion James King Grand Secretary. I don’t

know how to say or show you how much I appreciate all of the miles

you have traveled with me this year. You drove a lot of miles across

the state and to several others with me; visiting chapters and Grand

Chapters that I would have not been able to visit do to my health

problems this year. Thank you for all that you have done it’s been a

lot of fun.

To Companion Thomas Brown I want to say thank you. This Grand

Chapter and I owe you a huge thank you for cooking the meal for our

fundraiser for Royal Arch Research Assistance Dinner. Without your

hard work and great food you prepared our fundraiser would not have

been the success that it was. Thank you for your labors for our craft.

To my home chapter W.R. Shelby Chapter #4 Companions I want to

say thank you for all of the support you have shown to me over the

years, but especially this year while serving as Grand High Priest. I

was honored that you were willing to nominate me to serve this

Grand Body. I am honored to be a member of a chapter that has

worked as hard as you have done this year. Especially the hard work

that you all done to make the Royal Arch Research Assistance

fundraiser such a success. It is my honor and privilege to serve with

you and to call each and everyone one of you companions, and

brothers.

Companions I want to say thank you for allowing me to serve this

year as your Grand High Priest. It has been one of the greatest


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highlights of my Masonic journey. I hope that I have served, and

fulfilled the duties that go along with this great honor. I hope to be

able to continue to serve you as I continue on this great journey.

Summary of Major Programs

This year I set two goals at the beginning of the year as your Grand

High Priest. And with everyone’s help we have achieved both of

those goals.

1. Area Meetings: Changing how we hold our area meetings. I

followed the advice of Most Excellent Grand High Priest James King

and changed how we hold our area meetings. We went from having

9 area meets to having just 3. We turned these meetings into

educational meetings for the craft. This year we went back to the

basics with basic knowledge and instruction for each of the chapter

degrees. We made it so everyone from the newest to the oldest Royal

Arch Mason could receive knowledge that they could learn and take

back to their local chapters. What made these meetings work was the

companion’s willingness to take part in the meetings. We also

included a breakout session for secretaries with Grand Secretary

James King to help them with issues they may be having with

paperwork and reporting. I hope that you continue taking part and

keep asking your Grand Line Officers to provide you with

educational meetings so we can help our chapters grow.

2. Royal Arch Research Assistance: Public awareness to raise

funds for Royal Arch Research Assistance. For the first time ever in

the state of Kentucky we held a public fundraiser for Royal Arch

Research Assistance. A dinner was held on June 21st at Kentucky

School for the Deaf in Danville Kentucky. This dinner was opened to

the public and thru donations and ticket sells we raised over $4600.00

dollars for Royal Arch Research Assistance. We had three local

guest speakers from Autism Speaks, Robin Moler a local educator

who works with children who have Autism and April Johnson and

her son Jacob who has Autism. April Johnson spoke to us on how

important our research is and how she uses Autism Speaks web page

on a daily bases. How using this tool helps her give parents and

teachers the information that they need to know. By us helping to

support Autism Speaks toddler’s program our research helps free up


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funds to be used in other areas of Autism. April also spoke to us

about the challenges and worries of being a parent of a child who has

Autism. And Jacob spoke to us about the challenges he has faced, and

some of the successes he has had as a student. Companions, they

were able to show us just how important our work in Royal Arch

Research is and how what we give can make a difference in

someone’s life. I want to say thanks to all who bought tickets and

made donations to make this event such a success.

Chapter Visits

I had the pleasure to visit several chapters throughout the year and I

want to say thank you for the hospitality you have shown me and all

of the other Grand Line Officers during our visits. I will always

remember the friendships both old and new that I have made. To the

Chapters that I did not get to visit I apologize for not getting to visit

you. I had some health issues this year that have limited my traveling

ability this year. I also had the honor of installing the officers for

Western Star chapter #20.

Out of State Visits

I had the honor to represent the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons

of Kentucky at the following Grand Sessions and Conferences.

Ohio Grand Sessions

Indiana Grand Sessions

Tennessee Grand Sessions

East Central Regional Conference

Michigan Grand Sessions

Festivals

During my travels this year I got to attend and take part in the

following festivals

Frankfort Chapter #3

Hardin Chapter # 195

Paducah Chapter # 30


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Ken Tenn Chapter # 148

Honorary Memberships

I want thank each Grand Body, Chapter, Council, and Commandery

this Honorary Memberships they have given to me. It is a privilege to

be honored in this way.

Lawrenceburg Chapter # 138

Ken-Tenn Chapter # 148

Cumberland Council # 166

Williamsburg Commandery # 50

Ohio Grand Chapter

Indiana Grand Chapter

Tennessee Grand Chapter

Dispensations

03/29/14 Greensburg Chapter # 36: Change of inspection date due to

a Masonic funeral service.

06/16/14 Johnnie Ramsey Chapter # 149: Change election date.

07/18/14 Cynthiana Chapter # 17: Change election date.

Actions Taken

When visiting Beaver Dam Chapter #144 they could not meet. Upon

checking their books they have been unable to meet since August

2012. James Reynolds informed me they were trying to merge with

another Chapter. This was something that they had been talking about

for some time but no action had been taken to pursue the merger. I

informed Companion Reynolds that the Grand Chapter needed to see

some progress in this matter, or I would be asking them to turn in

their charter to the Grand Chapter.

Proficiencies Issued

Excellent Grand High Priest:

Charles Durham: Madisonville Chapter # 123


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Thomas Brown: W.R. Shelby Chapter # 4

George R. Arnold: W. R. Shelby Chapter # 4

3rd Veil:

Robert Chaney Pikeville Chapter # 133

2nd Veil:

William Edwin Sisco: Scottsville #171

Chester Adkins: Pikeville Chapter # 133

1st Veil:

William Edwin Sisco: Scottsville Chapter # 171

Mark Scaggs: Pikeville Chapter # 133

Companions thank you for taking the time and effort to learn and

earn your proficiencies. This shows your dedication to Royal Arch

Masonry. Use this knowledge to help your chapters to grow and be

proficient in their opening & closing of the Royal Arch. Also use this

knowledge to assist your chapters on their inspections.

Recommendations

1. Continue the area meetings in an educational format. We

require the leadership of the local chapters to be there. We need to

assist them with continuing education that they can take back and use

in their local chapters.

2. Look into rearranging the layout of our areas. There are

some areas that need to be combined. I believe this will help our

areas grow stronger.

3. We have made chapter history this year with the first ever

public fundraiser for Royal Arch Research Assistance. We need to

continue this program. This will help our resources grow for this

program. I also believe this will bring interest in Masonry as more

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4. Start having the York Rite weekend again. I thank this is an

excellent time for our officers to work together to help improve our

Grand Sessions.

In Closing

I want to again express my thanks to each Companion throughout this

great state for allowing me the opportunity to serve and represent the

Royal Arch Masons of Kentucky as your Grand High Priest. This is

an honor and a privilege that I will always remember. To all of my

Grand Line Officers both elected and appointed it has been a pleasure

working with you and thank you for all of your support. Again I want

to say thanks to all of the Companions of my home chapter W.R.

Shelby #4 for all of the support that they have given me, and for all of

the hard work that they done for my reception, and the Royal Arch

Research Fundraiser. I am very proud of all of you. To Companions

Ron Ledford, George Ralph Arnold, and Tom Brown thank you for

all of the extra work that you have done and the support that you have

given and for all of the laughs that we have had at my expense of

course . Companion Billy Riggs thank you for guidance and input

with our area educational meetings, and with all that you have done

with the motel this year. I know it’s not been easy these last few

months. Companion James King Thank you for your friendship,

support, and guidance over the years. You helped me all the way

along this journey I could not have done it without you. And most of

all I want to thank my wife Sally for all of the support and for not

minding too much about all of the time, traveling, and late nights I

have spent away from home over the last three years. This has been

one of the greatest journeys of my life thanks to all of you and may

the Supreme High Priest bless and watch over each of you.

Thomas Bustle

Most Excellent Grand High Priest 2013-2014


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DISTRIBUTION OF THE GRAND HIGH PRIEST’SADDRESS

It was moved by the Grand Secretary that the Report of the GrandHigh Priest be distributed to the proper committees: Those portionspertaining to Grand Representatives, Dispensations, andRecommendations be referred to the Jurisprudence Committee; Otherportions to the appropriate committee.

Motion adopted.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS ANNUALCONVOCATION

It was moved by the Grand Secretary that the Minutes of the 2013Annual Convocation be approved.

Motion adopted.

HONORARY MEMBERS

It was moved by the Grand Secretary that those visiting Grand HighPriests who were not Honorary Members of the Grand Chapter ofKentucky, be made Honorary Members.

Those being as follows:Prince D Selvaraj, Grand Master AMD, CanadaLouis McCray, MEGHP, MichiganJames B Coleman, MEGHP, IndianaWilliam J Hussey, MEGHP, Illinois

Motion adopted.


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Biography

M.E. Grand High Priest Thomas Bustle

2013-2014

Companion Thomas E Bustle was born November 13, 1962

in London Kentucky the youngest of two sons of John Bustle and

Aleda Wells. Tom met his lovely wife Sally Lester and they were

married June 3, 2000. They each have three children, Matthew

Bustle, Daniel Bustle, Courtney Mills and Andrea Lester, William

Cody Lester and Micah Lester. They also have two grandchildren

Alex Lester and Jaxson Otis Bustle.

Tom and Sally attend church at the Ottawa Baptist church

in Brodhead Kentucky where he is a 14 year member.

Tom attended school at the Laurel County school system

where he graduated from Laurel County high school in 1980; he

attended college at the Sue Bennett College and Somerset community

college and also attended the Police Academy at Eastern Kentucky

University in Richmond where he graduated a member of class 232

in 1994.

He went to work as a police officer for the Mount Vernon Police

Department in June 1994 where he served until 1995 at which time

he became a member of the Danville Police Department November

10, 1995 he served as an officer was promoted to Sgt. and then to

Assistant Chief, he has also served as ABC Administrator for the

department until his recent retirement.

Companion Tom's Masonic affiliations are as follows, he is

a member and Past Master of Franklin Lodge number 28 in Danville

Kentucky and C.D. Ward Lodge number 961 in East Bernstead

Kentucky. He has also served as District Deputy Grand Master for

the Grand Lodge of Kentucky for district 21. He is also a member

and Past High Priest of W.R. Selby Sr. Chapter number 4 in Danville

Kentucky, and a member of Davies Chapter number 29 in

Harrodsburg Kentucky. He is a Past Illustrious Master of Earl F.

Ransdell Council number 3 in Danville Kentucky and a Past

Commander of Ryan Commandery number 17 and Danville


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Kentucky. He is currently serving as Chancellor in Bluegrass York

Rite College number 104 and a member of Knights York Cross of

Honor priory number 25, he is a member of the Ancient and

Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Lexington and a member of the

Oleika Shrine Temple in Lexington Kentucky he is also a Past

President of Wilderness Shrine club. He is a member of the Knight

Masons, The Holy Order of Knights Templar Priests, The Order of

the Silver Trowel, and The Order of High Priesthood.

James King, Jr. PGHP

Grand King Itinerary

2013 – 2014

09 / 19 Morrison Lodge # 76, Elizabethtown

09 / 21 Elizabethtown Order of the Eastern Star # 174 Installation,

Elizabethtown

09 / 23 Vine Grove Order of the Eastern Star Installation, Vine Grove

09 / 30 Lebanon Jct. Order of the Eastern Star Installation, Lebanon Junction

10 / 01 Upton Order of the Eastern Star Installation, Upton

10 / 03 Morrison Lodge # 76, Elizabethtown

10 / 04 York Rite Festival, Frankfort

10 / 07 Vine Grove Order of the Eastern Star, Vine Grove

10 / 08 Bowling Green Chapter # 38, Bowling Green

10 / 09 Iroquois # 193, Louisville

10 / 10 Hardin Chapter # 195, Elizabethtown

10 / 12 Area 1 Regional Meeting, Hopkinsville

10 / 14 Glasgow Chapter # 36, Glasgow

10 / 15 Morehead # 168, Morehead

10 / 16 King Solomon # 5, Louisville

10 / 17 Masonic Funeral,

10 / 19 DeMolay Conclave Banquet, Louisville

10 / 20 Grand Council Meeting, Louisville

10 / 21 Grand Master’s Breakfast, Louisville

10 / 26 Grand High Priest Tom Bustle Reception, Danville

10 /27 Bonnieville Order of the Eastern Star 100 year celebration, Bonnieville

10 / 28 Riasok Shrine Club, Elizabethtown

10 / 30 South Central Kentucky KYCH Dinner, Bowling Green

10 / 30 Allied Masonic Degrees # 461, Bowling Green

11 / 02 Area 2 Regional Meeting, Frankfort


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11 / 04 Vine Grove Order of the Eastern Star

11 / 05 Upton Order of the Eastern Star

11 / 07 Morrison Lodge # 76 Past Masters Night, Elizabethtown

11/09 Grand Master Rick Nation Banquet, Simpsonville

11/11 Glasgow York Rite, Glasgow

11/14 Elizabethtown York Rite, Elizabethtown

11/16 Area 3 Regional Meeting, Irvine

11/18 Lawrenceburg # 138 Oyster Stew Night, Lawrenceburg

11/19 Star of Hope Order of the Eastern Star Dinner, Shepherdsville

11/21 Morrison Lodge # 76, Elizabethtown

11/23 York Rite Festival, Elizabethtown

11/25 Riasok Shrine Club Dinner, Elizabethtown

11/29 Edmonds Chapter # 83, Lebanon

11/30 Grand Illustrious Master and Grand Commander Reception, Louisville

12/01 Grand York Rite Christmas Dinner, Bardstown

12/02 Vine Grove Order of the Eastern Star, Vine Grove

12/03 Upton Order of the Eastern Star, Upton

12/04 Allied Masonic Degrees Christmas Dinner, Bowling Green

12/05 Morrison Lodge #76, Elizabethtown

12/07 Shop with a Shriner, Elizabethtown

12/08 Christmas Observance, Franklin

12/09 Glasgow Chapter # 36, Glasgow

12/10 Elizabethtown Order of the Eastern Star Initiation, Elizabethtown

12/12 Hardin Chapter 195, Elizabethtown


12/17 B R Young # 132 Installation, Hodgenville


12/20 Upton Lodge # 749 Christmas Party, Upton

12/24 Santa Bus, Larue County

12/28 Custer Order of The Eastern Star, Custer

01/02 Morrison Lodge 76 Installation, Elizabethtown

01/04 Long Range Planning Committee, Danville

01/07 Upton Order of The Eastern Star, Upton

01/09 York Rite Meeting, Elizabethtown

01/11 Order of the Eastern Star District 11 School, Vine Grove

01/13 Glasgow York Rite, Glasgow

01/14 Cynthiana Chapter # 17, Cynthiana


01/18 Lincoln Chapter of DeMolay Installation, Hodgenville


01/Masonic Funeral, Upton

01/31 York Rite College, Green River Lodge, Munfordville


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02/01 York Rite Festival, Williamsburg




02/11 Western Star Chapter # 20, Hardinsburg



02/21 Dinner with the Morrison Lodge Master, Elizabethtown

02/22 Brotherhood Banquet/Fund Raiser, Elizabethtown

02/24 Masonic Funeral, Louisville


03/06 Morrison Lodge, Elizabethtown

03/13 Masonic Funeral, Russellville

03/29 York Rite State Wide Meeting, Bowling Green


04/03 Morrison Lodge 76, Elizabethtown

04/05 Indiana Grand Chapter Session West Lafayette, Lafayette


04/12 Long Range Planning Committee, Danville

04/12 York Rite Council Meeting, Danville

04/14 Brother Allen Riggs Outstanding Citizen Award, Hodgenville


04/18 Masonic Funeral, Upton

04/27 Ascension Service, Glasgow

04/28 Order of the Eastern Star Funeral, Elizabethtown

04/30 Masonic Funeral, Louisville



05/13 Masonic Funeral, Elizabethtown

05/22 Beaver Dam Chapter # 144, Beaver Dam

05/24 Grand York Rite Finance Meeting, Danville

05/27 Harlan Chapter # 165, Harlan

05/29 South Central Kentucky KYCH Dinner, Park Mammoth, Park City



06/14 Knight Masons Kentucky Priory # 25, Bardstown


07/08 Western Star Chapter # 20, Installation of Officer, Hardinsburg


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07/12 DeMolay Conclave, Nancy

07/14 Glasgow York Rite Meeting, Glasgow

07/19 York Rite Festival, Paducah

07/20 Grand Masters Banquet, Radcliff

07/29 Area Arch & Division Family Night, Park City

07/30 South Central Kentucky Allied Masonic Degree # 461, Bowling Green

07/31 South Central Kentucky KYCH Dinner, Bowling Green

Charles T. Mason

Grand King

Grand Scribe Report for Year 2013-2014

September 10, 2014 A.D. 2544 A.I.

TO: The Most Excellent Grand High Priest and the Companions of

the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Kentucky.

It was a pleasure to visit with and serve alongside the Companions of

our Grand Chapter and to represent the Royal Arch of Kentucky to

Brethren in various other Masonic bodies. I am not going to list each

individual visit, since the list is quite lengthy, but will be glad to

share some of the details with you at your request. Among the

highlights was welcoming new members at the festivals and degree

conferrals as well as our Area educational meetings. That new

format for our Area meetings will continue, at least for the next

couple of years, and you are strongly encouraged to attend when in

your area. A few Chapters are experiencing difficulties, and your

Grand Chapter officers are taking the necessary steps to help the ones

that are struggling. Overall, however, Royal Arch Masonry continues

to have a strong presence and influence Kentucky. In summary,

during the year, my travels as Grand Scribe, on your behalf, took me

into six states, and across more than 18,000 miles. Thank you for the

opportunity to serve you, the Companions of the Grand Chapter of

Kentucky.

Fraternally,

Stewart F. Strickland, Grand Scribe


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Grand Captain of the Host

September 10, 2014 A.D. 2544 A.I.

09/15-18/2013 Ky. Grand York Rite in Louisville

10/21/2013 Grand Lodge of Kentucky

10/26/2013 Grand High Priest Dinner in Danville

11/02/2013 Area Meeting in Frankfort Ky.

12/01/2013 Grand Chapter Christmas dinner in Bardstown

01/04/2014 Grand Council Meeting in Danville

03/07/2014 East Central Grand Session in Lansing Michigan

03/24/2014 Tennessee Grand York Rite Chapter convocation

in Nashville Tn.

04/04/2014 Morehead Chapter #168 Chili dinner

04/12/2014 Grand Council Meeting

04/14/2014 Louisa Chapter Meeting/Inspection

04/15/2014 Morehead Chapter #168 Meeting/Inspection

06/21/2014 Grand Chapter RARA dinner Danville Ky.

07/15/2014 Morehead Chapter #168 Officer Installation I was

installed as Scribe

08/11/2014 Louisa Chapter #95 meeting

08/20/2014 Maysville Chapter #09 meeting

Fraternally,

Wendall Trent

Grand Captain of Host

GRAND SECRETARY REPORT

September 10, 2014 A.D. 2544 A.I.

TO: The Most Excellent Grand High Priest and the Companions of

the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Kentucky.

It has been a pleasure to work with the Grand High Priest, GrandOfficers and the Companions of Kentucky. Noel and I have enjoyed


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the opportunity to serve the Grand Chapter of Kentucky throughoutthe past year. We have had many opportunities to work with theSecretaries of the Chapter's across the Commonwealth.

Without Noel's assistance and abilities to manage the officeand the assistance of the Companions of Kentucky it would beimpossible for me to serve as your Grand Secretary. I wish to thankeveryone involved in the operation of the Grand Chapter especiallyNoel Stewart office secretary and James Hogue Assistant GrandSecretary for their work this year. I am also grateful to our webmasterDarrell Waddell who is always ready to assist in any way possibleand manages our website in a very professional manner. Noel andDarrell together have been able to put several years of theproceedings in the archives on the website and are continuallyupdating the website to better serve the Companions of Kentucky.

We are also fortunate to have Companion J William Riggsas convention manager for our grand sessions. Companion Riggs hasworked countless hours both last year and this year to deal withhotels and prepare for our sessions. He continues to be a valuableasset to the Grand Chapter of Kentucky.

I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve asGrand Secretary for the Grand Chapter of Kentucky and will continuein the service of Capitular Masonry in the Commonwealth ofKentucky as long as I am able to do so. Many of the Companion'sacross the Commonwealth of Kentucky have become my personalfriends. And all of the Companions of Kentucky are of greatimportance to this office if I can be of assistance to you in any wayplease feel free to contact me.

Finance

A basic summary of our finances is as follows:

Income for fiscal yearJuly 1, 2013-June 30, 2014 $44,188.34Expenses for fiscal yearJuly 1, 2013-June 30, 2014 ($42,180.56)

Net loss/gain $ 2,007.78


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Membership

This year we have again seen a loss in membership our

hope is as always that we will have an increase in the coming years.

Membership Record

Membership June 30, 2013 - 3590GainExalted - 79Admitted - 13Reinstated - 33Total gain - 125LossDemitted - 76Suspended - 173Deceased - 67Delete adjustment - 6Total loss - 322

Membership June 30, 2014 - 3393

Rituals

The following are totals of all Rituals paid for in this yearand the amount that we recovered to pay for shipping.

95 Rituals - @10.00 ea. - $ 950.00Shipping - $ 23.72

Total - $ 967.72

I look forward to serving this Grand Chapter in the upcoming year.

Respectfully SubmittedJames King PGHP

Grand Secretary


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DISTRIBUTION OF GRAND SECRETARY’S REPORT

It was moved by the Grand Secretary that his report be received anddistributed to appropriate committees.

Motion adopted.

GRAND TREASURER’S REPORTLOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY

SEPTEMBER 10, 1914

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companionsof the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Kentucky:

This is the Checking Account information for the General Fund ofthe Grand Chapter:

Balance on hand, July 1, 2013(Corrected) $15,873.07Receipts July 1, 2013—June 30, 2014 $44,188.34Expenses July 1, 2013—June 30, 2014 $42,180.56

Balance on hand, June 30, 2014 $17,880.85

We are currently able to pay our current expenses from fundsreceived by July 1 of 2014. The Grand Secretary and Officers did agood job in keeping expenses lower than income and following thebudget you passed last September.

Any questions may be directed to me.

Fraternally submitted,J. B. Hitt, II Grand Treasurer


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REPORT ON THE PERMANENT FUND

SEPTEMBER 10, 1914

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter officers,

Past Grand High Priests, and Representatives of the Constituent

Chapters of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Kentucky;

At the 2013 Grand Session, the Permanent Fund Trustees were

authorized to invest up to fifteen, (15%) percent of the permanent

fund in a non-insured account. Prior to this time, the permanent fund

was invested in government insured accounts, (i.e. cd’s and bonds).

The total value of all funds at that time was $423,120.44, with

$250,000.00 invested in one CD, $68,166.00 invested in another CD,

and $66,976.00 invested in a third CD. This left $46001.86 invested

in a cash account at J.P. Morgan.

With this in mind, a meeting was set up with Mr. Mark Sandbach of

J.P. Morgan in mid-October 2013. That that time, our objectives and

goal for a relative safe return was discussed on an investment amount

of $40,000.00. This left $6,001.86 in our cash account.

This forty thousand, ($40,000.00) represented approximately nine

and one half percent, (9 ½%) of our total fund. Mr. Sandbach

recommended dividing our investment into three segments, with one

half, (1/2) going into J.P. Morgan Growth & Income fund, ( a US

large Cap Equity fund) and one fourth ( ¼) in each of the Intrepid

Mid Cap funds, and J.P. Morgan Small Cap funds. These funds were

invested in this manner on February 28, 2014. As of June 30, 2014,

these funds have an unrealized gain of $4,237.57, plus income and

accruals of $221.29.

As of June 30, 2014, the value of all funds under the direction of J.P.

Morgan rose from $46,001.86 to $50,460.72. This is an increase of

approximately $4,458.86 or nine and three/fourths percent, (9 ¾ %)

in just four months.

A more up to date accounting will be presented during the Grand

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We would like to thank the craft for the opportunity to serve and

hope that our handling of your funds meets with your approval.

Fraternally,

J. William Riggs, PHP #31Chairman

GRAND CHAPTERINVESTMENT ACCOUNTS

September 10, 2014 A.D. 2544 A.I.

Balance on 6-30-2013 $423,120.44

J P Morgan, Louisville KY Cash 6003.65Accruals

117.13666.306 shares JPM Growth @ $46.58

31036.53267.147 shares JPM Mid Cap @ $24.97

6670.56112.994 shares JPM Small Cap @ $58.70

6632.75

Total J P Morgan Brokerage Acct.$50.460.72$6118.43 of the increase in this account was from the Central Bankinterest earned. The balance of this increase, $4458.86 (9 ¾%) is theearnings provided from the change in investment policy.

First Federal Savings, Louisville til 1/27/2016 @1.7$66,976.00467.976

Eclipse Bank, Louisville til 7/31/2017 @ 1.5%$68,166.00

Central Bank, Louisville til 7/18/2016 @2.45%$250,000.00 (pays into Morgan account)


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Total Value$435,602.72

Increase in value $$12,482 (2.95%)

$10,579 of this increase is attributed to the J P Morgan account whichthe Trustees began to manage this year. With the help of the MorganAccount manager, they added 11.2% to the value of this account.

The securities in the investment accounts as noted above are incontrol of the Trustees and the Grand Treasurer. A full accountingwill be included in the Auditor’s Report and published in theproceedings for 2014

Fraternally Submitted,J. B. Hitt, II Grand Treasurer

BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT

September 10, 2014 A.D. 2544 A.I.

To: The M.E. Grand High Priest and members of the Grand Chapter

of Kentucky

We the members of the budget committee would like to thank you for

the honor of serving this year. The chart on the following pages

shows the budget for your approval.

Submitted by

Thomas Wheeler (chairman)Donald L. Powell

James Hogue


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2014-2015 Budget


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Motion adopted.

INCOME

151 Dues 44,200.00$ 44,200.00$

152 Tickets 2,400.00$ 2,400.00$

153 Rituals 350.00$ 150.00$

154 Interest -$ -$

155 Reimbursement -$ -$

156 Miscellaneous -$ -$

157 Permanent Fund -$ 1,822.00$

158 Dues Members at Large -$

162 Accoounts Receivable -$

Totals 46,950.00$ 48,572.00$


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York Rite of Kentucky Session 2014COST

York Rite Banquet 160@$32.05 + risers 3@$40 $5282.25YR Devine Service Risers 5@$40 256.52Total YR Expense subtotal $5,538.77

Ticket Sales YR Banquet -4180 ($4180)Total $1358.77

Grand Commandery of KYBegley/ Martney Room 2 nights $192.75

Riser 5@$40 256.52Commandery Banquet 92@$30.14 $2,772.98

Lunches 77@$19.18 +28@$20 $2,036.46Ticket Sales 2,720+ 1,386 + 440 ($4,546.00)

1/3 of York Rite Cost 1352.77/3 452.92Total $1,165.63

*Note: check for Begley room was made to him for reimbursement

CHK#3819 $192.75 from Commandery account.

Grand Council of KYWeaver Room 3 nights $288.00Wood Room 2 nights $190.50

Riser 5@$40 $256.52Lunches 77@$20 + [email protected] $2,057.72

Ticket Sales 1364 + 396 ($1,760.00)1/3 York Rite Cost 1352.77/3 452.92

Total $1,485.66

Grand Chapter of KYHarrison Room 2 nights $195.00

Riser 5@$40 256.52Lunches 72@$20 + 26@$19.18 $1,938.55

Ticket Sales 1254+374 ($1,628.00)1/3 York Rite Cost 1352.77/3 452.92

Total $1,214.99

Tickets:$12,114.00KT $1,165.63; RSM

$1,485.66 RAM $ 1,214.99$15,980.28

PAID CHK#1238 $12,200.25CHK#3819 192.75*

CHK #1249 $3587.29($15,980.29)


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Chief Evaluator Report 2014

September 10, 2014 A.D. 2544 A.I.

To The Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Grand Line Officers, and

Companions of the Grand Chapter of Kentucky, Royal Arch Masons:

Inspection reports were submitted by 47 Chapters this year.

The inspection scores showed 19 Chapters improved their score from

the previous year. We had 9 Below Merit Chapters, 21 Merit

Chapters, 17 Exemplar Chapters, and 4 Super Tier Chapters.

The recipient of The Charles K. A. McGuaghey Award for

2014 is Morehead Chapter No.168 with a score of 354.

The recipient of the Traveling Keystone Award for 2014 is

Frankfort Chapter No.3 with a score of 24.

Congratulations to Morehead Chapter No.168 and Frankfort Chapter

No.3 for all of your hard work and dedication!

The Below Merit, Merit, Exemplar and Super Tier Chapter scores for

2014 are as follows:

Below Merit Chapters (99 or less)

Clay No 28 Richmond No 16

Oriental No 14 Paintsville No 131

Beaver Dam No 144 Prestonsburg No 182

Maysville No 9 Jackson No 160

Winchester No 12

Merit Chapters (100-199)

Madisonville No. 123 106

Edmonds No. 83 178

Jo Davies No. 32 107

Lawrenceburg No. 138 195


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Western Star No. 20 151

Cynthiana No. 17 157

Glasgow No. 45 178

Lexington No 1 121

Russellville No. 8 152

Irvine No. 42 138

Graham No. 80 163

Louisa No. 95 133

Hardin No. 195 194

Monticello No 152 148

Rowan No 131 138

Benham No 170 158

Daviess No 29 136

Jenkins No. 164 176

Greensburg No. 36 195

Whitesburg No. 149 114

Taylor No. 90 168

Exemplar Chapters (200-299)

Lindsey No. 69 200

Carroll No. 55 202

Paducah No. 30 206

Ft. Thomas No. 177 286

Scottsville No. 171 201

Covington No. 35 260

Bowling Green No. 38 216

Apperson No. 81 230

WR Selby Sr. No. 4 278

Somerset No 25 206

Eureka No. 101 225

Ken Tenn No. 148 243

Iroquois No. 193 226

Harlan No. 165 203

Bullet No. 44 256

Pikeville No. 133 251

Shelbyville No. 2 210


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Super Tier (300 and above)

King Solomon No 5 302

Temple No 172 325

Frankfort No 3 311

Morehead No 168 354

I wish to thank the Deputy Grand High Priests for getting

their Official Inspection Reports to me in timely manner. These men

sacrifice their time and resources to carry out their duties. Thank you

Companions for your dedication to Capitular Masonry.

My sincere thanks to the Grand High Priest, Grand Line

Officers and Companions for allowing me to serve as Chief Evaluator

for the past year.

Fraternally Submitted,

Thomas L. Wheeler

Chief Evaluator

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY

September 10, 2014 A.D. 2544 A.I.

TO: Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Grand Officers, Past Grand

High Priests, Companions all,

Each year someone must sit down and cause us all to remember all

who have left this earthly realm and gone home to God. Regardless

of your faith, if you are a Royal Arch Mason you believe that

someday you will die, and you will meet God. We who are left must

go on. We must remember their life, their love of Masonry, and the

loved ones they left behind.


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During the past year we lost a Past Grand High Priest, Most Excellent

Companion William G. Hinton. He served in many positions of

leadership in Masonic Bodies. He served as Right Eminent Grand

Commander, Knights Templar of Kentucky; he served as Grand

Secretary/Recorder of all three Grand York Rite Bodies. He also

served as the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of

Kentucky Free & Accepted Masons.

Let each of us bow our heads in a moment of silence, while we thank

our Creator that we have had the chance to know, love, or just

perhaps to be glad that we had the opportunity to serve in the same

organization as these brothers and Companions who have passed

away during the last year. Our thoughts and hopes go out to their

families, that God may give them the peace and understanding in this

time or mourning.

Let us pray: Grand Architect of the Universe, you who know

everything about us before we do, you who so loved us that he

created us in your image. We take this time to lay aside our cares and

problems, to bow our heads and thank you that we have had the

opportunity to serve with or know each of the forty four Companions

who laid down their working tools and passed through the veil of

death. Remember each of them, take them into thy bosom, that we

may meet again on that great day, when we too shall be called upon

to accept our own dissolution. Amen

Respectfully Submitted,

James G. Hogue (29, 4, 45)

Committee on Necrology

GENERAL GRAND AWARDS COMMITTEE

September 10, 2014 A.D. 2544 A.I.

To: The M.E. Grand High Priest and members of the Grand Chapter

of Kentucky

Your committee on General Grand awards has received 3recommendations this year and after careful review we have madeour recommendation to receive the Bronze Meritorious Service award


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to the Grand High Priest. The winner of the 2014 Bronze Medal wasCompanion Bufford Litteral.

We would like to thank you for the opportunity to serve theGrand Chapter this year. It has been an honor and a privilege to workwith the companions of Kentucky.

Fraternally,Gary K. Hunt, PGHP, Chairman

James King, PGHP

Wendell Curtis, PGHP

REPORT OF THE LONG RANGE PLANNING

COMMITTEE

September 10, 2014 A.D. 2544 A.I.

To the most Excellent Grand High Priest, officers and companions of

the Grand Chapter of Kentucky, Royal Arch Masons:

The long Range Planning Committee held 4 regular meetings this

year. With the Grand Chapter Officers, Grand Council Officers, and

Grand Commandery Officers present.

Topics of Discussion were:

The Life time Achievement Award.

200 Year Celebration for the Grand Chapter.

Grand High Priest (Thomas Bustle) Discussed the

3 Area Meetings that were held this year,

They were a success! And we had a much better attendance.

Statewide Festivals for next year.

Fraternally submitted,

Gary K. Hunt, PGHP (Chairman)

Jim King, PGHP

Wendell Curtis, PGHP

Grand Officers: Thomas Bustle (Grand High Priest)

Charles Mason (Grand King)

Stewart Strickland (Grand Scribe)

Wendall Trent (Capt. of Host)


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ROYAL ARCH RESEARCH ASSISTANCE OF KY

September 10, 2014 A.D. 2544 A.I.

To: The M.E. Grand High Priest and members of the Grand Chapter of

Kentucky

With the generosity of the Companions of Kentucky and thespecial R.A.R.A. Fund Raising dinner held by Grand High Priest Thomas E.Bustle this has been a banner year for Royal Arch Research inKentucky. Every Masonic body has its own philanthropy which its membersstrive to support. Since most of us belong to numerous Masonicorganizations, we tend to receive “duns” or requests from donations frommany, many groups all the time. This is the reason that to be considered a100% Chapter, all you have to donate is one dollar per member during theyear.

This year, 27 of our Chapters were $100%. Most have given farover that amount, even as high as 500%. As Masons, we pride ourselves inbeing known as a fraternal organization that is preeminent in Charity and itscare for others. 29 of our Chapters donated a total of

$9, 894.80 to R.A.R.A.

Of that $9,894.90, Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Thomas E.Bustle raised a big chunk of it. How? He simply took a suggestion thathad been expressed by PGHP J. Wm. Riggs, that every jurisdiction or stateshould have some type of money raising event to benefit R.A.R.A

MEGHP Bustle decided to hold a dinner with the idea of raisingmoney for Royal Arch Research. He, with the help of several members of W.R. Selby Chapter #4, obtained a place to hold a large dinner, got thecommunity to support his efforts, and raised $4, 6143.00.

I personally wish to thank every Chapter, and every individual whosupport OUR philanthropy each and every year. I like to feel that we do makea difference in the lives of others. I have enjoyed my time as Director ofR.A.R.A in Kentucky and I am grateful to have been given thisresponsibility. 2014-2015 will give us a new Director of R.A.R.A. whom Ihope we will all support, and I wish him the best of luck, and promise mysupport and willingness to help in any way I can.

James G. HogueExecutive Director


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CHAPTER NUMBER REGULAR HONOR MEMORIAL 100%

GLASGOW#45 $16.00 100%

KENN-TENN #148 24148 $110.00 100%

BOWLING GREEN #38 24038 $94.00 100%

FT. THOMAS #177 24177 $244.00 100%

TEMPLE #172 24172 $125.00 100%

MOREHEAD #168 24168 $89.00

EDMONDS #83 24083 $50.00 100%

TAYLOR #90 24090 $50.00 100%

GLASGOW #45 24045 $34.00 100%

BENHAM #170 24170 $100.00 100%

GRAND CHAPTER WIVES $100.00 TOM BUSTLE

W.R. SELBY SR. #4 24004 $92.00 100%

MADISONVILLE #123 24123 $33.00

GRAND CHAPTER OF KENTUCKY $354.80

GLASGOW #45 24045 $20.00 100%

ROWAN #31 24031 $100.00 100%

RICHARD L. PARKER 24081 $100.00

JAMES E. WILKERSON 24008 $100.00 100%

TAYLOR #90 24090 $45.00 100%

JO DAVIESS #32 24032 $25.00

Glasgow #45 24045 $10.00 100%

GRAHAM #80 24080 $75.00 100%

KENN-TENN #148 24148 $275.00 100%

TEMPLE #172 24172 $182.00 100%

CYNTHIANA #17 24017 $210.00 100%

LINDSEY #69 24069 $200.00 100%

JOHNNY RAMSEY #149 24149 $60.00 100%

GLASGOW #45 24045 $6.00 100%

RICHMOND #16 24016 $126.00 100%

LAWRENCEBURG #138 24138 $80.00 100%

BULLITT #44 24044 $250.00 100%

JEROME MANSFIELD 240320 $25.00

BOWLING GREEN #38 24038 $91.00 100%

DAVIESS #29 24029 $36.00 100%

FRANKFORT #3 24003 $88.00 100%

GRAHAM #80 24080 $75.00 100%

COVINGTON #35 24035 $222.00 100%

FRED WEGE 24035 $100.00

MOREHEAD #168 24168 $400.00 100%

PIKEVILLE #133 24133 $127.00 100%

FT. THOMAS #177 24177 $494.00 100%

TEMPLE #172 24172 $193.00 100%

GRAND HIGH PRIEST FUND RAISERSER DONATIONS

JAMES G. HOGUE 24029 $100.00

JOHN B. CAYWOOD 24028 $20.00

RON LEDFORD 24028 $40.00

J. WM. RIGGS 24031 $500.00*

STEWART STRICKLAND 24030 $40.00

HOWARD COOP 24028 $20.00

CARL A. JONES 24148 $40.00

ROBERT L. DAVIS 24031 $40.00

WILDERNESS TRACE FOP 24028 $250.00

KNIGHT HAWK SECURITY 24028 $250.00

BELTONE HEARING AID CENTER 24028 $500.00

J. WM. RIGGS 24031 $25.00

THOMAS BUSTLE 24028 $500.00

CHARLES T. MASON 24095 $50.00

ARNOLD'S GLASS & WINDOWS 24028 $50.00

COMMUNITY TRUST BANK 24028 $100.00

CALDWELL BODY SHOP 24028 $100.00

WELDQUIP, INC 24028 $100.00

BILL RYAN 24005 $100.00

JAMES G. HOGUE 24029 $100.00

W.R. SELBY SR. #4 24028 $100.00 100%

DAVIESS #29 24029 $100.00 100%

KEN-TENN #148 24148 $100.00 100%

WINCHESTER #12 24012 $100.00 100%

JENKINS #146 164 24164 $75.00 100%

SOMERSET #25 24025 $90.00 100%

MICHAEL R. GRIGSBY 24025 $40.00 ***TO BE INCLUDED IN GRAND HIGH PRIEST FUND RAISER DONATIONS

BULLITT #44 24044 $40.00 ***TO BE INCLUDED IN GRAND HIGH PRIEST FUND RAISER DONATIONS 100%

JIM & DARLENE HODGE $100.00 ***TO BE INCLUDED IN GRAND HIGH PRIEST FUND RAISER DONATIONS

A.A. PICKERILL 24083 $25.00 ***TO BE INCLUDED IN GRAND HIGH PRIEST FUND RAISER DONATIONS

RICHARD H CAMPBELL 24028 $40.00 ***TO BE INCLUDED IN GRAND HIGH PRIEST FUND RAISER DONATIONS

WESTERN STAR #20 24020 $25.00 100%

RUSSELLVILLE #8 24008 $50.00 100%

THOMAS BUSTLE 28004 $878.00 ***TO BE INCLUDED IN GRAND HIGH PRIEST FUND RAISER DONATIONS

TOTAL: $9,894.80

GRAND HIGH PRIEST FUND RAISER TOTAL $4,613.00


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ITEMS OF BUSINESSSeptember 10, 2014 A.D. 2544 A.I.

Most Excellent Companion James H King, Jr. PGHP, Secretary waspresented with the Ritual award by Most Excellent CompanionEdmond D Harrison General Grand High Priest.

Thomas E Bustle, MEGHP presented Certificates of appreciation fortheir help to him and with the Royal Arch Research Assistancedinner.

To the following:

Companion Ronald LedfordCompanion J. William Riggs, PGHPCompanion Thomas BrownCompanion George ArnoldCompanion James H King, Jr PGHPKen Tenn Chapter No. 148

J William Riggs, PGHP spoke on the convention, addressing issueswith the Hotel. Expressing the opinion that the convention be held ata different Hotel for the 2015 Session.

REPORT OF THE JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEESeptember 10, 2014 A.D. 2544 A.I.

To: Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Past Grand High Priest, GrandOfficers, Companions all.

We Your Jurisprudence Committee submit the following report:

The Grand High Priest changed the manner in which we hold theDistrict Meetings from nine meetings, one in each area, to threemeeting combining three Districts into each meeting. These meetingswould be designed as Educational Meetings.

This was within the power and prerogative of the Grand High Priest.


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The Grand High Priest set up and directed a special event to raisemoney for the Royal Arch Research Assistance by holding a dinner atthe Kentucky School for the Deaf in Danville, KY. This Meal raisedapproximately $4,600 for our philanthropy. We applaud his initiativeand success.

The Grand High Priest issued three Dispensations: GreensburgChapter No. 36; Johnnie Ramsey Chapter No. 149; and CynthianaChapter No. 17 all for changing their election date for valid reasons.This is within the power and prerogative of the Grand High Priest andwe recommend approval on this, I so move.

The Grand High Priest issued eight proficiencies.

The Grand High Priest made four recommendations. All were withinhis prerogative and power except his recommendation to combineareas as stated in recommendation #2. It is believed that his intentwas to change some Areas from A&B to just one Area. This changewould not be within his power and prerogative.

A Resolution has been presented before this Grand Chapter to changeSection 148 or our Constitution dealing with pre-paid dues Funds.

As Presented:

B. All monies paid into such pre-paid dues fund shall be invested bythe Chapter. These monies ate to be invested in insured incomeproducing accounts, and ONLY in federally insured financialinstitutions.

Shall be amended to read,

B. All monies paid into such pre-paid dues fund shall be invested bythe Chapter.

We find that subsection B- 1 clearly states: The income, and only theincome, from the investments of such monies may be used to pay thedues of the member or other expenses of the Chapter. The corpus(original investment) shall not be reduced.

This Committee knows of no other investment organizations thatguarantee that the principal or Corpus will not be reduced. Thiscommittee understands what the Resolutions Writers were attemptingto accomplish, and may agree; however, It is the opinion of


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Jurisprudence that this Resolution be Tabled until it is rewritten inproper form. Grand High Priest I so move.

Grand High Priest, I now move that the Grand High Priest’sreport be approved in its entirety.

Fraternally,James G Hogue, PGHP

Carroll Curtis, PGMDonald L Powell, PGHP

Motion adopted.

FINAL REPORT OF CREDENTIALS

TO: The Grand Chapter of Kentucky Royal Arch Masons

We, your Committee on Credentials, report that aconstitutional number of representatives of our Constituent Chaptershave registered with the Credentials Committee and are seated in thisGrand Body.

There are present:

Grand Line Officers 11Past Grand High Priest 17Past High Priests 182Kings 8Scribes 3High Priests 25Elected Alternates 21

Total eligible votes 267

Courteously submitted,Jason T. Holcomb (38), Chairman

William J. BrownRonald M Ledford


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GREETINGS

Most Excellent Companion Edmond D. “Ted” Harrison Grand HighPriest of The General Grand Chapter Royal Arch MasonsInternational gave greeting to the craft.

ROLL CALL OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

The Roll Call of Grand Representatives was conducted by the GrandSecretary.

ROLL CALL

The roll call revealed that 48 of 52 Chapters were present. TheChapters not represented were Maysville Chapter No. 9, Beaver DamChapter No. 144, and Prestonsburg Chapter No. 182.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

The following were regularly nominated and elected to serve:

Grand High Priest Charles T MasonGrand King Stewart StricklandGrand Scribe Wendall TrentGrand Captain of Host Robert PeelmanGrand Treasurer J.B. Hitt, IIGrand Secretary James H. King, Jr.

J William Riggs was elected to a three year term as a Trustee of thePermanent Fund.


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GREETINGS

Most Worshipful Richard T. Nation Grand Master of Mason gavegreetings on behalf of The Grand Lodge of Kentucky.

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERSGrand Chapter 2014-2015

Installing Officer J. William RiggsInstalling Marshall John WilliamsInstalling Chaplain David Williams

Charles Mason Grand High Priest 2014-2015 taking oath of office


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GRAND CHAPTER OF KENTUCKY ROYAL ARCH MASON

OFFICERS

2014-2015

Back Roll from left to right William Brawner, James Reichert, Mark Elliot, William Brown, Ronald

Ledford, Rick Sears, David Williams Front Roll from left to right James King, Robert Peelman, Stewart

Strickland, Charles Mason, Wendall Trent, J.B. Hitt.


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ELECTED AND APPOINTED GRAND CHAPTER OFFICERS

ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF KENTUCKY2014-2015

Charles Mason M.E. Grand High Priest

PO Box 775, Elizabethtown, KY 42702

270-723-4475 Email: [email protected]

Stewart Strickland R.E. Grand King

1312 Richard Burnley Avenue, Kevil, KY 42053

270-462-3345 Cell: 270-559-535 [email protected]

Wendall Trent R.E. Grand Scribe

251 Gilliam Cemetery Rd., Olive Hill, KY 41164

606-286-2854 Cell: 606-776-9505 [email protected]

Robert Peelman R.E. Grand Captain of Host

910 7th Avenue, Dayton, KY 41074

859-491-9882

J.B. Hitt II R.E. Grand Treasurer

1007 Chesterton Drive, Louisville, KY 40299

502-254-7584 [email protected]

Robert L. Stanford Assistant Grand Treasurer

1785 Sportsman Lake , Franklin, KY 42123


James King Jr. R.E. Grand Secretary

400 N. 4th Street, Danville, KY 40422


George R. Arnold Assistant Grand Secretary

313 Danville St., Lancaster, KY 40444

859-339-4636

Mark Elliott Grand Principal Sojourner

166 Plam Drive, Harrodsburg, KY 40330

859-734-4881

William J. Brown Grand Royal Arch Captain

103 Horn Drive, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342

502-680-0175

Ricky A. Sears Grand Master Third Veil

224 Oak Lane, Salt Lick, KY 40371

Ronald M. Ledford Grand Master Second Veil

8307 Richmond Road, Paint Lick, KY 40461

859-304-1119

David Williams Grand Master First Veil

681 Charlie Dowling Road, Munfordville, KY 42765

270-524-7036

James Reichert Grand Chaplain

4324 Estate Dr., Louisville, KY 40216

502-367-6012

William Brawner Grand Sentinel

3325 Sportsman Lake Rd., Elizabethtown, KY 42701

270-369-7138


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ACCEPTANCE REMARKS OF GRAND HIGH PRIEST

To: The Past Grand High Priests, elected and appointed Grand

Officers, all the Companions of the Grand Chapter of Kentucky of

Royal Arch Masons:

A heart- felt thank you to all the Companions who have agreed to

serve as elected or appointed officers for the Grand Chapter in the

ensuing year. For all the Companions willing to serve as officers in

their local chapters, thank you. Your leadership and dedication

exemplifies the best values of Masonry.

As your Grand High Priest for the ensuing year I see no reason to re-

invent what past Grand High Priest have already provided. I do want

to stress better execution of existing programs. Lodge Presentations,

Family and Community Involvement, Ritual & Education and Royal

Arch Research Assistance.

Last year the Grand Chapter revised Area Meetings into three

regional meetings. The feedback from across the Commonwealth was

positive and the Companions wanted them continued so they will.

Serving as your Grand High Priest is one of the greatest honors the

Companions can bestow upon another.

I thank you for this honor and will do my best to honor your faith in

me.

Remember your Blue Lodge.

God Bless the Grand Chapter and God Bless you.

Fraternally yours,

Charles MasonCharles Mason

Grand High Priest


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CHIEF EVALUATOR

Michael Grigsby

854 Todd Rd.

Nancy, KY 42544

606-636-4348

[email protected]

Area I:

County Chapter Official Visit Deputy Grand High Priest

Graves Lindsey No. 69, Mayfield 2nd Monday in February Glenn Barker

McCracken Paducah No. 30, Paducah 4th Tuesday in February 7877 Hopewell,

Boaz. Ky.42027

[email protected]

Area II:

Hopkins Madisonville No.123, Madisonville 4th Tuesday in November William Henry

Caldwell Clay No. 28, Princeton 2nd Tuesday in March 4901 J. Gibson Road

Christian Oriental No. 14, Hopkinsville 2nd Monday in February Cordon, Ky. 42406

(270) 844-2687

[email protected]

Area III- A:

Daviess Jo Daviess No. 32, Owensboro 2nd Monday in March James I. Reynolds

Ohio Beaver Dam No. 144, Beaver Dam 4th Thursday in April 1915 Heflin Road

Breckinridge Western Star No. 20, Hardinsburg 2nd Tuesday in April Hartford, Ky.42347

270-993-7527

Area III-B:

Allen Scottsville No. 171, Scottsville 4th Tuesday in April Larry Flowers

Barren Glasgow No. 45, Glasgow 2nd Monday in April 1461 Melrose,

Logan Russellville No. 8, Russellville 3rd Tuesday in March Bowling Green, Ky.42101

Simpson Graham No. 80, Franklin 1st Tuesday in March (270) 781-3188

Warren Bowling Green No. 38, Bowling Green 2nd Tuesday in March

Area IV-A:

Hardin Hardin No. 195, Elizabethtown 2nd Thursday in April Ed Hudson

Nelson Rowan No. 31, Bardstown 3rd Thursday in April PO Box 313

Mercer Daviess No. 29, Harrodsburg 1st Monday in April Harrodsburg, Ky.

(859)734-7276

Area IV-B:

Green Greensburg No. 36, Greensburg 4th Monday in April Gilbert Curry

Taylor Taylor No. 90, Campbellsville 1st Thursday in April Po Box493

Marion Edmonds No. 83, Lebanon 4th Thursday in May Edmonton, Ky.42129

Boyle W.R. Selby, Sr. No. 4 Danville 4th Thursday in January (270) 732-7232

Area V-A:

Jefferson King Solomon No. 5, Louisville 3rd Wednesday in March Herbert Zimmerman

Eureka No. 101, Louisville 4th Thursday in March 1363 Tyler Park Dr.

Iroquois No. 193, Louisville 2nd Wednesday in March Louisville, KY 40204

Bullitt Bullitt No. 44, Shepherdsville 1st Saturday in March 502-384-4906

Area V-B:

Anderson Lawrenceburg No. 138, Lawrenceburg 3rd Monday in April George Brooks

Franklin Frankfort No. 3, Frankfort 3rd Thursday in April 1125 Schofield Lane

Shelby Shelbyville No. 2, Shelbyville 1st Thursday in March Frankfort, KY 40601

Carroll Carroll No. 55, Carrolton 3rd Monday in March 859-753-0020

[email protected]


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COMMITTEES APPOINTMENTS2014-2015

Appeals:

Gary Hunt 69 Meadowview Dr. Campbellsville, KY 42718 207-849-8641John C. Williams 681 Charlie Dowling Road, Munfordville, Ky. 42765 270-524-7036Richard Seekman 310 West Lincoln Trial, Radcliff, Ky.40160-2754 270-351-2917Awards:

J William Riggs 1044 Eagle Pass Rd., Bardstown, KY 40004 502-348-2469James King, Jr. 219 Orchard Drive, Danville, KY 40422 859-319-0160James I. Miller 105 Fifth Street, Richmond, Ky.40475 859-527-3494Biography:

William Brawner 3325 Sportsman Lake Rd., Elizabethtown, KY 42701 270-369-7138

Area VI:

County Chapter Official Visit Deputy Grand High Priest

Campbell Temple No. 172, Newport 4th Thursday in March Jeffry H. Smith

Ft. Thomas No. 177, Ft. Thomas 3rd Thursday in March 2147 Memorial PKWY

Kenton Covington No. 35, Covington 2nd Saturday in May FT. Thomas, KY 41075

Harrison Cynthiana No. 17, Cynthiana 2nd Tuesday in March (513) 490-0669

Mason Maysville No. 9, Maysville 3rd Wednesday in May [email protected]

Area VII-A:

Clark Winchester No. 12, Winchester 2nd Tuesday in April Derrick Phelps

Fayette Lexington No. 1, Lexington 2nd Thursday in May 2087 Old Nassau Road

Madison Richmond No. 16, Richmond 1st Tuesday in April Lexington, KY 40504

Estill Irvine No. 42, Irvine 2nd Tuesday in April 859-619-5191

Area VII-B:

Rowan Morehead No. 168, Morehead 3rd Tuesday in April Buford Littrell

Boyd Apperson No. 81, Ashland 1st Thursday in March 177 John Brown

Lawrence Louisa No. 95, Louisa 2nd Monday in April West Liberty, Ky. 41472

(606) 743-7504

Area VII-A:

Pulaski Somerset No. 25, Somerset 2nd Thursday in April Michael Grigsby

Wayne Monticello No. 152, Monticello 4th Monday in April 854 Todd Road

Whitley Ken-Tenn No. 148, Williamsburg 2nd Thursday in March Nancy, KY.40203

(606) 636-4348

Area VIII-B:

Harlan Harlan No. 165, Harlan 2nd Tuesday in April Curtis Jackson

Benham No. 170, Benham 4th Thursday in April 130 Hwy 1505

Evarts, Ky. 40828

(606) 837-9686

[email protected]

Area IX-A:

Letcheer Jenkins NO. 164, Jenkins 2nd Thursday in April Bobby Balthis

Whitesburg, No. 149, Whitesburg 2nd Wednesday in April PO Box 51

Pike Pikeville No. 133, Pikeville 2nd Monday in April Cormona, Ky. 41810

(606) 855-7777

Area IX-B:

Johnson Paintsville No. 131, Paintsville 3rd Thursday in April Tim Branham

Floyd Prestonsburg No. 182, Prestonsburg 2nd Thursday in May 140 Euclid Ave

Breathitt Jackson No. 160, Jackson 1st Thursday in April Paintsville, KY 41240

(606) 793-4664

[email protected]


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By-Laws:

James O. Atwood 105 Lynn Ave, Munfordville, KY 42756 270-524-9445E. Eugene Atkins 262 Wallace Lane, Paducah, Ky.42001 271-442-4808James I. Miller 105 Fifth Street, Richmond, Ky.40475 859-527-3494Charters & Chapters Under Dispensation:

Deckerd Coates III 111 College Street, Somerset, Ky.42501 606-679-5053Arnold Sibert 197 County Line Road, Ewing, Ky.41039 859-289-2048Thomas Bustle 6208 Lebanon Rd. , Danville, KY 40422 859-319-7278Credentials:

Jason Holcomb 2426 Thoroughbred Dr. Apt. 1011, Bowling Green KY 42104 270-784-9188Patrick W Young 830 Cindy Drive, Paducah, KY 42003-9300 270-898-8928William J. Brown 103 Horn Drive, Lawrenceburg, Ky. 40342 502-680-0175Finance & Budget:

Donald L. Powell 7167 Ky. Hwy. 356 Cynthiana, Ky. 41031 859-235-0286James G. Hogue 215 Lakeview Drive, Harrodsburg, Ky. 40330 859-748-5462Randolph Starks 22212 Sieger Villa Ct., Louisville, KY 40218Jurisprudence:

Carroll M. Curtis 234 Elkhorn Drive, Frankfort, Ky.40601 502-695-2525Donald L. Powell 7167 Ky. Hwy. 356 Cynthiana, Ky. 41031 859-235-0286Gary K Hunt 69 Meadowview Dr. Campbellsville, KY 42718 207-849-8641Necrology:

James Reichert 4324 Estate Dr., Louisville, KY 40216 502-633-2456Visitors:

Larry Flowers 1461 Melrose, Bowling Green, Ky. 42104 270-781-3188Ronnie Skipper 697 Overdale Drive, Louisville, Ky. 40229 502-957-5229James O. Atwood 105 Lynn Ave, Munfordville, KY 42756 270-524-9445Work:

James O. Atwood 105 Lynn Ave, Munfordville, KY 42756 270-524-9445John C Williams 681 Charlie Dowling Rd., Munfordville, KY 42765 270-524-7036Bobby R. Day 3100 Sarah Lane, Danville, KY40422 859-236-8574Keystone:

Ronald Ledford 8307 Richmond Rd., Paint Lick, KY 40461 859-304-1119Webmaster:

Darrell G Waddell 2634 ½ Rockford LN TRLR27, Louisville, KY 40216 502-585-5412

GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER SPECIAL COMMITTEES:General Grand Chapter Awards:

James King, Jr. 219 Orchard Drive, Danville, KY 40422 859-319-0160Wendell R. Curtis 429 Washington Street, Paris, Ky. 40361-1979 859-987-4309Thomas Bustle 6208 Lebanon Rd. , Danville, KY 40422 859-319-7278State Executive Officer R.A.R.A.:

Thomas Bustle 6208 Lebanon Rd. , Danville, KY 40422 859-319-7278Donald L. Powell 7167 Ky. Hwy. 356 Cynthiana, Ky. 41031 859-235-0286Permanent Fund:

Raleigh Foster 9917 Lancewood Road, Louisville, Ky. 40229 502-384-4906David Williams 681 Charlie Dowling Road Munfordville, KY 42765 270-524-7036J. William Riggs 1044 Eagle Pass, Bardstown, KY 40004 502-348-2469Planning and Direction:

James King, Jr. 219 Orchard Drive, Danville, KY 40422 859-319-0160Wendell R. Curtis 429 Washington Street, Paris, Ky. 40361-1979 859-987-4309Thomas Bustle 6208 Lebanon Rd. , Danville, KY 40422 859-319-7278Charles Mason PO Box 775, Elizabethtown, KY 42702 270-769-5224Stewart Strickland 1312 Richard Burnley Avenue, Kevil, KY 42053 270-462-3345Wendall Trent 275 KY HWY 173, Morehead, KY 40351 606-784-7312Robert Peelman 910 7th Avenue, Dayton, KY 41074 859-491-9882


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Ladies LuncheonLady Sally Bustle Hosting

INSTALLATIONOfficers receiving their Jewels for the 2014-2015 year.


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HOLY ORDER OF HIGH PRIESTHOODSeptember 10, AL 2014, AB 3927

The Grand Council, Holy Order of High Priesthood of Kentuckymet in the Holiday Inn Hurstbourne Hotel in the City of Louisville,Kentucky at 7:35 A.M. on Wednesday, September 10, 2014.

Past Most Excellent President, J. William RIGGS, opened theCouncil in Ample Form.

The opening prayer was given by Excellent Companion, C. VictorRAMEY, Chaplain, (PT)

The following officers were present:

Most Excellent President …………..….… J. William RIGGS (31/44)

Excellent Vice-President ……… Raleigh C. FOSTER (193/195) (PT)

Excellent Chaplain ………………....... C. Victor RAMEY (168) (PT)

Excellent Recorder/Treasurer …...…... James B. WALL (PP) (195/5)

Excellent Master of Ceremonies …………. Donald L. POWELL (12)

Excellent Conductor ……………...….……... James H. KING, Jr. (4)

Excellent Herald ……………...…..…..……. Gary K. HUNT (90/83)

Excellent Steward …….……………..…… John C. WILLIAMS (45)

Excellent Sentinel …………..…. Harvey D. REYNOLDS (PP) (PT)

There were 27 Companions in attendance.


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The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States ofAmerica was given by all.

The Most Excellent President welcomed all in attendance, statingthat he really appreciated their supporting the Holy Order of HighPriesthood.

The Excellent Recorder presented petitions for membership fromthe following seven (7) High Priests or Past High Priests, who, onmotion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, were electedto membership through Initiation:

Michael L. BOGGS ………...………… Western Star Chapter No. 20

John Mark CLEMENTS ……………….... Shelbyville Chapter No. 2

James R. ELAM ………………………….. Jackson Chapter No. 160

Ronald M. LEDFORD……...………. W.R. Selby, Sr. Chapter No. 4

Donald Matthew LEWIS ……………….. Morehead Chapter No. 168

Russell Raney SINGLETON ….…………. Somerset Chapter No. 25

Jeffrey H. SMITH …………………… Fort Thomas Chapter No. 177

The above were duly Anointed, Consecrated and Set Apart to theHoly Order of High Priesthood by the following ‘degree team’:

The Prologue was given by Companion FOSTER.

M.E. President …………………. J. William RIGGS

Vice President ………….………. Raleigh C. FOSTER

Chaplain ………………..…….…. C. Victor RAMEY

Master of Ceremonies ……..….… James G. HOGUE

Conductor of the Council …....….. Donald L. POWELL

Herald ……………………...….… Gary K. HUNT


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Sentinel ………………………….. James H. KING, Jr..

During the ceremonies Companion Harvey D. REYNOLDS (P.P.)gave a very impressive Bible presentation.

Each newly Anointed High Priest was presented his Dues Card, abeautiful Bible and a Booklet on the Holy Order of High Priesthood.

Distinguished Companions in attendance were recognized andmade welcome..

Past Presidents were asked to rise. Five (5) answered the call andwere given a round of applause for heir continued support of the HolyOrder of High Priesthood. It was noted with sadness that Past

President William Gordon HINTON had died during theyear, and is sorely missed.

The minutes of the convention held on Sep

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