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VOLUME 48 NUMBER 1 Summer/Fall 2018
Inside this edition…
Meet Grand Monarch
Rev. Matthew Wissell, 33° and Lady Amy
Your 2018-2019 Committees
128th Annual Session in Pictures
2018 Contest winners, membership awards
And much more!
Introducing Grand Monarch Rev. Matthew J. Wissell, 33° and Lady Amy
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Grand Chief Justice
Tali Atala, PM, 33°
7974 SW 86 Terrace
Miami, FL 33143
Grand Venerable Prophet
Michael Tomascin, PM
1321 Great Oak Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Grand Master of Ceremonies
James Drake, PM
2450 Edison Ave.
Zanesville, OH 43701
Grand Monarch
Rev. Matt Wissell, PM, 33°
10 Chester St.
Danvers, MA 01923
Grand Treasurer
Marty Trent, PM, 33°
4267 S. Xenia Dr.
Enon, OH 45323
Secretary—2019
Timothy Brooks, PM
1245 Old Farm Lane
Springfield, OH 45503
Treasurer—2021
Gene Meyers, PM
1416 Co. Rd. 1150 S.
Kokomo, IN 46901
1st Vice Chairman—2022
Howard Schermerhorn, PM
8804 W. Golf Rd.
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Chairman—2023
Shuards Sutherland, PGM
270 Burlington Cres
London, Ontario N5Z 3G5
Barry Dupre, PM—2019
6900 Cranberry Dr.
New Port Richey, FL 34653
Jim Jarnagin, PM—2020
14714 Cohasset St.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Jim Bainter, PM—2021
7704 W. Mohawk Trail
Peoria, IL 61604
SUPREME COUNCIL 430 Beecher Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230
Skip Moerch, PM......................... Executive Secretary Robin Garrett ............................... Executive Assistant Patricia Phillips...................... Administrative Assistant Phone: (614) 933-9193 Fax: (614) 933-9098 Email: [email protected] Website: www.scgrotto.org
HUMANITARIAN FOUNDATION Linda Stratton ....................... Administrative Assistant Phone: (614) 933-0711 Fax: (614) 933-0481 Email: [email protected] Website: www.hfgrotto.org
SUPREME COUNCIL OFFICERS 2018-2019
SUPREME COUNCIL GRAND TRUSTEES
Deputy Grand Monarch
Michael Hosler, PM
2104 Eastbrook Dr.
Kokomo, IN 46902
Grand Marshal
David Korb, PM
210 Blue Spruce Ct.
Seville, OH 44273
Past Grand Monarch
Michael E. Dempsey
4227 E. Gerrard Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46221
Grand Orator
Victor L. Mann, PM
4129 41st St., 2H
Sunnyside, NY 11104
2nd Vice Chairman—2020
Otto Thiergart, PGM
9195 Gulf Beach Hwy
Pensacola, FL 32507
Grand Captain of the Guard
Robert J. Lorenz, Jr., PM
1337 Diana St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-3717
HUMANITARIAN FOUNDATION TRUSTEES
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A message from the Grand Monarch….
Prophets and Ladies,
I would again thank the Prophets of the Enchanted
Realm for giving me the privilege of serving you as
your Grand Monarch. Words cannot adequately
express the gratitude I feel in you having placed your
trust in me. I pledge to you my best efforts to live out
your expectations of me for this upcoming year.
Since I became a Grand Line Officer the most
common question people ask me is “you’re going to be
what?” Upon hearing the answer, the immediate follow
up question is always, “so what exactly is Grotto?” It is
such a signature event that a certain Masonic brother
asks it every time he sees me. Realizing that the
answer to that question is unique to each Prophet
based upon the individual Grotto they belong to, I
would like to take this opportunity to remind us of what
we actually state our purpose is, it is the first thing you
see when you open our webpage: “The Grottoes of
North America is a non-profit organization, dedicated to
promoting Goodfellowship, Friendship and Fun
amongst Master Masons.”
Goodfellowship, Friendship, and Fun….that is the
business we are about. In addition, we support our
Humanitarian Foundation, but our life together ought to
be built upon the bedrock of promoting our
relationships with one another. We are Freemasons
first and whether we are wearing the apron of white or
the fez of black that never changes.
We were taught when we joined the Craft about the
importance of Brotherly Love. We are told the first step
in growing those bonds is discovering how to keep our
“passions” in check. This is so important. You cannot
truly connect with another person if our selfish interests
are in control of everything. Good friendships are
never rooted in some ulterior motive. They only work
when both persons are willing to sacrifice for the sake
of the relationship.
The nature of our obligations are designed to help
facilitate Brotherly Love. If you think about the things
we agree to do and not to do toward one another, they
help us eliminate some basic activities that destroy
relationships. They also have us engage in behaviors
that build relationships up. There are things we do not
discuss in a lodge communication for exactly that
reason. It is obvious that the founders of our fraternity
intended for us to promote actions that bond us
together and avoid actions that drive us apart.
Leroy Fairchild and the brothers of Hamilton Lodge
#120 sought to deepen their relationships outside the
formality and protocol of the Lodge. Out of that dream
and desire, they blessed us with the gift of the Grotto.
They gave us a space where we can enjoy one
another’s company and deepen the bonds of brotherly
love and friendship between us. They gave us an
arena to laugh and have fun. They gave us a forum
where we could display and share our best selves.
That is what the Grotto is.
This upcoming year, I would like us to start
answering the question before it is asked. It should be
our goal, at least in the jurisdictions where we have
Grottoes, that every Master Mason should know who
we are and what we have to offer. This means more
than telling them about us but showing them who we
are. It is Showtime for the Grottoes of North America.
It starts by us living up to the most excellent
aspects of our beautiful fraternity. Let us engage in
those activities which build one another up. Let us
refrain from those things which drive wedges between
us. Let us not let the divisions and strife within our
culture cause separation among us. We ought to be
role models for who can best work and best agree.
As we do that, we strengthen our individual
Grottoes. Our own Prophets will find their Grotto more
attractive. Their enthusiasm becomes infectious with
those around them. Petitions will increase and
suspensions and demits will decrease. If we begin by
getting our own houses in order, the benefits will surely
follow.
I am not calling us to do anything new, rather I am
calling us to live up to the vision of our founders. Let
us show the world what Grotto is by practicing
Goodfellowship, Friendship, and Fun.
In Goodfellowship,
Rev. Matthew J. Wissell, 33°
Grand Monarch
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Hi everyone!
My charm money is
going toward LeRoy’s
Boys because Grotto is truly a
family. My Grotto friends are an extension of
my own family.
The saying on the charm is "Life's a beach;
enjoy the waves." It's the
facts of life. Like the
song :) You take the good,
you take the bad, you take
them both and there you
have... Life's a beach,
enjoy the waves."
~Amy
Meet the Grand Monarch!
Rev. Matthew Wissell was born
on December 22, 1966, and
raised in Central Massachusetts.
He is a graduate of St. Peter-
Marian CCHS, Framingham State
College (BA) and Boston
University School of Theology
(MDiv). An Ordained Elder in the
United Methodist Church, he has
served churches in
Massachusetts since 1993. He is
currently the pastor of Holy Trinity UMC in Danvers, MA. He met
Amy while serving in Franklin and they have been married for 18
years.
Matt joined Bay Path Lodge in 1994, serving as its Worshipful
Master in 1998. He also presided over Mount Lebanon Lodge
from 2009 to 2011. He is a past secretary of both of those
lodges. He has been appointed a Chaplain by the Grand Lodge
of Massachusetts since 2001 and is a Grand Representative
(Tasmania).
He was initiated into Taleb Grotto in 2001 and served as its
Monarch in 2005 and 2006. He was President of the New
England Grotto Association in both 2009 and 2012. He served
Supreme Council as Grand Chaplain on four occasions before
being elected to the Grand Line in 2011.
His involvement with the York Rite began in 1995 when he was
exalted in Eureka Chapter, greeted in Hiram Council and
knighted in Worcester County Commandery #5. He is Past High
Priest of Eureka and Adoniram Chapters.
He served as Illustrious Master of New Bedford Council. He was
Commander of both Cape Cod Commandery #54 and Sutton
Commandery #16. He currently serves as a Grand Chaplain for
both the Grand Chapter and Grand Council of Massachusetts, as
well as, Grand Prelate for the Grand Commandery of MA & RI.
The Grand Chapter of Massachusetts has awarded him the
Benjamin Hurd medal and the Grand Council presented him the
Abraham Dame medal. He is a member of MA Priory #52 of the
Knights of the York Cross of Honor (KYCH).
Illustrious Brother Wissell’s journey with the Scottish Rite started
in the Valley of Worcester in 1994. He served as Thrice Potent
Master of Worcester Lodge of Perfection as well as secretary for
the Valley. He was also secretary for the Valley of Southeastern
MA. He received the 33rd degree in 2011 at the Supreme Council
session in Chicago.
Aleppo Shriners welcomed him in 1995. He has been a Shrine
Club President, member of the Clown Unit and a Chaplain.
He is a Past Governor of Mayflower York Rite College #105. He
is a member of St. Matthew’s Conclave of the Red Cross of
Constantine, Colonial Council #19, Knight Masons and the Royal
Order of Scotland.
Matt has also served as a Fire Chaplain for multiple departments
and is currently the secretary of the MA Corps of Fire Chaplains.
He is also the Northeast Region Chaplain for the Civil Air Patrol.
Our congratulations and best wishes to
Grand Monarch and Lady Wissell!
Grand Monarch Matthew Wissell, 33°
Complete Itinerary for 2018-2019:
July 12-14, 2018 Northwest Grotto Association
August 17-18, 2018 Michigan/Western Ontario Grotto
August 23-25, 2018 Ohio Grotto Association September 12-15, 2018
Daughters of Mokanna—Cleveland October 3-6, 2018
Midwest Grotto Association October 10-13, 2018
Pennsylvania Grotto Association October 24-27, 2018
Western Grotto Association November 2-3, 2018
Board of Governors’ Meeting December 1, 2018
Saba Grotto—Feast of Adam’s Rib December 14, 2018
Supreme Council Office June 16-23, 2019 Branson, Missouri
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Greetings Prophets,
First let me introduce myself. My name is Bob Siebold and I am a Past Monarch of Tri Po Bed Grotto and currently a Supreme Council District Deputy. Above and beyond that I have been designated by our Supreme Council to be the Chairman of National Grotto Day, a new membership program which was announced at our last Supreme Council Session. The Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm, long seen as the Master Mason’s playground, admonishes its members to exhibit sympathy and good fellowship to all. In order to sustain our good works and the great friendships the Grotto provides, we are charged by our Grand Monarch to seek out members of the Masonic Fraternity in good standing to join our grand order. To accomplish this, we must plan for a future that enjoys a growing and thriving membership, not a shrinking one. To net it out, National Grotto Day is all about one thing – membership. Our focus is on one day, and during the month of March 2019, to band together and initiate a large number of men into the Realm. Think for a moment how much better your meetings, events and our philanthropic endeavors would be with more Prophets among our ranks. This event will enable you to communicate to those Masonic Brothers what the Grotto is all about and the benefits of becoming a Prophet on a national scale. For starters let’s pencil in the date. National Grotto Day has been planned for Saturday March 23
rd
2019. In partnership with our Supreme Council you will be seeing consistent information about this event in our magazine along with updates from your Monarch and Grotto Secretary. In the meantime begin to make a list of men who you would like to see become Prophets. We will help you with the rest! By creating National Grotto Day, we seek to raise awareness of Grotto in the Masonic Lodges throughout the Realm as well as to offer brothers the opportunity to come together for a ceremonial that will be held across the United States on the same day. My hope is that your Grotto becomes excited about this endeavor and takes full advantage of making your Grotto grow in 2019! Fraternally,
Bob Siebold, PM ([email protected]) Event Chairman
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National
Grotto
Day
March 23, 2019
Join the
Grotto!
#DoYouGrotto
Event details:
(Note: This form can be found on the website under Secretary Forms or by contacting the SC Office for the file to be emailed to you. CDs were also sent to all Grottoes.) [On the digital version of this on-line Flyer Template it states: “Start typing to replace with your own text” to personalize your Grotto’s flyer.]
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We are going to the “Show Me” State!
Take Center Stage and Show us New Members!!
2018-2019 Membership Program BEGINNING MAY 1, 2018 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2019
ACHIEVE THE SET GOAL OF 7%* AND THE SUPREME COUNCIL WILL
REWARD YOUR GROTTO
$100 7%* WILL BE BASED ON YOUR TOTAL
ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP
AS OF MAY 1, 2018
GRAND MONARCH MATTHEW WISSELL
WILL PRESENT YOUR GROTTO A CHECK FOR $100 AT THE
129TH ANNUAL SESSION IN BRANSON, MISSOURI
ACHIEVING THIS GOAL WILL ALSO EARN RECOGNITION OF YOUR GROTTO
IN THE FALL 2019 MAGAZINE
RULES:
• INITIATE NEW MEMBERS BETWEEN MAY 1, 2018 AND APRIL 30, 2019
• SUBMIT NEW INITIATE PAPERWORK NO LATER THAN MAY 10, 2019
• DUAL MEMBERSHIPS, DEATHS, DEMITS AND SUSPENSIONS WILL NOT COUNT
*MINIMUM NUMBER OF NEW PROPHETS IS SEVEN (7)
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Top Line Signers of the Month:
March: Buford J. Young, PM, El Texa Grotto—3 new members
April: John J. Shilling, PM, Zafar Grotto—4 new members
May: Scott W. Bratsen, Wahoo Grotto—7 new members
June: Jeffrey A. Fulton, II, Ubar Grotto—2 new members
Aahmed Mark H Compton Richard C. Manion Richard L Kennedy, PM Charles H. Boston, Sr. Aahmes Eugene Graves, PM Richard R. Thomas Marty DeVault, PM Christopher P. Rockhill Abbas David P. Rebmann, PGM William R. Mehrhoff David M. Mueller Achbar Michael L Stucker, PM Marco Cuevas Richard V Marbais, PM John Trikouros Al Hassan Joe L Tomberlin, PM Jacob S. Butler Aleppo Andrew J Davidson Jeffrie E. Bradshaw Alla Richard Lee Hudman, PM Robert B. Cook Jimmy Royce Rumsey Jeffrey K. Haven Amrita David E Edwards, PM Joseph E. Holmes Amrou Randy David Merckle, II Robert T. Davis Aut Mori James B Parker, IV James B Parker, IV Gary S Farrant, PM Louis Schmuck John S. Kane Ronald S Craig, PM R Bruce Zimmer George McClelland, PM William D. Nutter Azim Victor L. Mann, PM Mark A Wright Guillermo D. Peralta Rahsaan Page Walter R. Leong Thomas Spencer Fisher Thomas M. Sullivan David J. McDowell Jacob Azrilyant
Anthony P. Ruffini Murad Raheem William A. Neri Brian Donlin Andrew C. Haight, Jr. Gino D. Vieira Eric Zarenski Joseph M. Smith Baku Charles A Shumway, PM Achilles Litao Steven A. Frey John E. Fort Bela Roland Packard, PM Anthony J. Leroux Donald E. Carberry Charles F. Larson, III James R. Cooper Ben Bey Mike Brookover Richard C. Robinson Robert A. Parker Christopher E. Hendershot Bendemeer Michael R Olegario Ralph Sims Billy Holder, Jr. Kevin Burnham Robert A. Kemp George Boehringer Jackson Morrison William Morrison Cashan Harrison L. Root, PM John E Fowler Chinar Michael W. Simpson Ruben Gallegos Raymond M. Kornhoff Jerry L. Johnson Cinema James Jarnagin, PM Kelly Giilliam Joseph Dominic Lamberti, PM Eric H. Sharp Michael A. Schneider Keith D. Kramer Ira N. Mazer Robert Artinian Donald L. Gipson, Jr. Jose Valdivia Gordon Hummel David S. Henne Mike Ghazanchyan
Michael J.G. Laidlaw Jonas M. Ogluim El Jaala Howard Schermerhorn, PM Bobby J. Flavin Ivan Lugo, PM Oscar T. Leon David Cruz El Texa Buford J Young, PM Jerry W. Wilson Kenneth C. Spicer Christopher L. Allsbury David L Chambers, PM Mark McCaghren Matt Fisher Robert M. Matthew Christopher L. Allsbury Omar A. Galiazzi Ela Ala Donald W DeMars Heath Wiersma Jerold Michael Forsberg, PM Scott L. Davis Farhad Clifton F Frilot Donald A. Peters Feramo Solomon Goldenberg, PM Daniel Fierimonte Everett Ellingson Barry Deutsch Luay Sweilem Galae Gene F. Sims, PM David R. Aiken Roy J. Eaton Gao Gerald G Arnholt Robert W Arnholt Larry D. Holycross Anders L. Braaten Douglas F Shelby James W. Potter Mark I. Beynon Mark J. Niedenthal William "Willy" Sollers Christopher J. Hathaway Hassan Ronald Zobrak, PM David E. Sageser Joshua A. Ringer Joshua J. Eli
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Top Line Signers (continued)
Hejaz Gary E Cohen, PM Michael S. Abrahamson Dennis J Frosolone, PM Richard Biela, Sr. Richard A. Werner Michael B. Steinfeld Ibn Saud Darin Harrington Joe A Ellis Marcus Long Islam Michael J. Tomascin, PM William G. Johnston Conrad J. Wieloch, Jr. Dale J. Zubick Michael A. Karkalla Joseph G. Whitaker Raymond F. Hess Michael G. Foriska Kam Ram Arthur Grayling Crim, PM Ernest J. Pido, Jr. Kerman Kenneth E. Clymer, PM Gary Ciolli Johnny Rosselli Larry R Davis, Sr., PM Elmer Johnson Khana Shahar William Parmer, III, PM Duane M. Homer Johnnie Williams Harold E. Carr
Michael Ryan James E. Erbaugh, III Lalla Rookh Jeffrey B. Ross, PM Brett W. DeHollander Robert M. Shaff Fredrick B. Squiccoarini Mohassan Thomas N. Taylor, PM Thomas F. Hodges Michael L. Chapman Monker Mark Walker T. Lakis Papadakos Omala Joseph A. Avalos David J. Carrothers Oola Khan Philip C Travis, PM Earl K. Scott Ralph E. McLemore, Jr Terrance L. Dupriest Andrew J. Nadel Rollin Furnas Terry N. Towles
Ormazd Phillip E Moffses, PM Jeffrey R. Snyder Christopher Frazier, PM Brian J. Zeppa Kenneth J. Mueller, PM Victor Rivas Imre Judovits Louis R. Steuer, Jr. Roy Campbell Manuel E. Lozada Andres Sylva Ivan Becerra Ormus Kent C. Lyon, PM J. Kendall Lawson Oxus Christopher V. Stechman Zachary W. Spurgeon Ozz Joseph Harold Wright, Sr., PM Thomas Metcalfe, Jr. Clifton H Estes, Jr., PM Oscar Patterson, III Sahara Jarrett B. Hill Jerry Stewart Samoor Mark P. Brewer Douglas W. Dobbs James Klingsmith Hleb Zharkov Roland Yates John W. Driscoll Jeffrey T. Lawrence Selim Todd A Mayer, PM Paul E. Smith Kenneth Carroll Tacobat Bryan Bechler Jeremy Vaughn Taleb Rev. Matthew Wissell, GM, 33˚ Donald R Denning, Jr Tri Po Bed Mark D. Isaacs Floyd M. Burgher, Jr. Ubar Jeffrey A. Fulton, II Douglas Ninkovich Terry L. Billet Brian K. Hoffman Jay M. Laser John D. Cook David J. Steffie Shango I. Robinson Wahoo Marty D. Haley, PM Alan G. Collins
Michael W. Nelson John T. Geddes Scott W. Bratsen Jerry D. Norton James D. Holman, Jr. Charles T. Payne, II Lee S. Gillum Hardy L. Nevill Michael T. Charlton Thomas J. Freeman Yusef Khan David A. Korb, PM John B Clinton Zafar John J Shilling, PM Harold Seyler Dennis S. Smith Steven J. Page Joseph A. Borrosco, III Dennis C. Hall John Magyar, II Brett M. Welty Chad F. Savrock Christopher P. Magyar Jamiei I. Miller Michael J. Helmaniak Zal Gaz Robert W Hospadaruk David J. VanDerworp Zaman Garry L Owens Robert A. Compton Sean Hamilton, PM Casey I. Hood Zelica Otto Thiergart, PGM Cecil M. Harris Matthew J. Fondren Robert Ritchie Dana K. Oldenburg Michael A. Gordon Lloyd B. Magruder, PM Donald C. Harris Zendah Charles Cullen Osborne, PM Donald W. Cowart David Mason Roger Mays Ziba Jeremy Horton, PM Russell J. Gibson Joseph A. Schoonover Zindah Howard A. Schwartz Harvinder Somra Ernest J. Malafronte, Jr. Zuleika Joseph A. Gargano, PM William W. Dawson
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Contest Winner Place
Poster Zuleika Grotto 1st
Poster Xella Grotto 2nd
Poster Islam Grotto 3rd
Clown - White Face Dwight Hamborsky, Zendah Grotto 1st
Clown - Auguste Stan Casner, Wahoo Grotto 1st
Clown - Character Marty Haley, Wahoo Grotto 1st
Mini Patrol Sahara Grotto 1st
Swing Band Oola Khan Grotto 1st
Pipe Band Erepa Grotto 1st
Publications (0-99) Al Sirat Grotto 1st
Publications (100-199) Erepa Grotto 1st
Publications (200+) El Jaala Grotto 1st
Hospitality Room Zuleika Grotto 1st
Hospitality Room Wahoo Grotto 2nd
Hospitality Room Jamie Ridener, Sahara Grotto 3rd
Goodfellow Dwight Hamborsky, Zendah Grotto 1st
Solo Vocal Jamie Ridener, Sahara Grotto 1st
Revelers Sahara Grotto 1st
Balloons Marty Haley, Wahoo Grotto 1st
Website Ormazd Grotto 1st
Website El Jaala Grotto 2nd
Website Zuleika Grotto 3rd
Color Guard Bendemeer Grotto 1st
Unique Zuleika Grotto for the Flintstone Car 1st
Gold Key Winners
For Top Line Signing 3-4 new members
Richard Lee Hudman, PM, Alla Grotto
Victor L. Mann, PM, Azim Grotto
Thomas “Grumpy” Thompson, PM, Caliph Grotto
Harrison L. Root, PM, Cashan Grotto
William B. Blaize, Chinar Grotto
Donald L. Gipson, Jr., Cinema Grotto
Howard Schermerhorn, PM, El Jaala Grotto
Ivan Lugo, PM, El Jaala Grotto
Michael Moorman, PM, El Rey Grotto
Paul M. Lipke-Benn, PM El Rey Grotto
Buford J. Young, PM, El Texa Grotto
Matt Fisher, El Texa Grotto
Gene F. Sims, PM, Galae Grotto
William “Willy” Sollers, Gao Grotto
Ronald Zobrak, PM, Hassan Grotto
Bruce R. Bellmore, PM, Hejaz Grotto
Steven Ledewitz, PM, Sem I NO Grotto
Franklin G. Granata, II, Lalla Rookh Grotto
Sergio Perez, PM, Mi Am I Grotto
Thomas N. Taylor, PM, Mohassan Grotto
Todd A. Mayer, PM, Selim Grotto
John Magyar, II, Zafar Grotto
Joseph A. Gargano, PM, Zuleika Grotto
Ruby Key Winners
For Top Line Signing 5-6 new members
Donald C. Bell, Abbas Grotto
Zachary Ostrow, Azim Grotto
William “Paul” Wilson, PM, Bendemeer Grotto
Barry Deutsch, Feramo Grotto
Robert D. Lyle, PM, Moslem Grotto
John J. Shilling, PM, Zafar Grotto
Diamond Key Winners
For Top Line Signing 7 or more new members
Michael A. Schneider, Cinema Grotto
Josh Anderson, PM O Ton Ta La Grotto
David L. Poulin, PM, Zangi Grotto
Otto Thiergart, PGM, Zelica Grotto
Jeremy Horton, PM, Ziba Grotto
Thank you for you continued dedication in
growing the Grottoes of North America!
Bernie Mitchell, PGM
Membership Chairman
And the
Membership
Committee
Below are the winners of the 128th Annual Session
competitions and to the right are those Prophets
who dedicated themselves to bring new members
into the Enchanted Realm.
Well done everyone!
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Abbas Grotto—goal 11—new initiates 12
Cinema Grotto—goal 7—new initiates 19
El Rey Grotto—goal 7—new initiates 7
El Texa Grotto—goal 7—new initiates 15
Feramo Grotto—goal 7—new initiates 7
Hejaz Grotto—goal 7—new initiates 9
Lalla Rookh Grotto—goal 7—new initiates 7
Mi Am I Grotto—goal 8—new initiates 9
O Ton Ta La Grotto—goal 7—new initiates 17
Sem I No Grotto—goal 7—new initiates 10
Wahoo Grotto—goal 7—new initiates 8
Zangi Grotto—goal 7—new initiates 22
Ziba Grotto—goal 7—new initiates 8
Zuleika Grotto—goal 7—new initiates 10
Congratulations to the following Grottoes that exceeded their set goal of new members in the
2017-2018 Membership Contest.
They were presented a check for $150:
Top Line Signers with more than 10 new
initiates earn a free night’s stay at
convention each year.
The following were this year’s recipients:
Otto Thiergart, PGM
Zelica Grotto with
15 new members
David L. Poulin, PM
Zangi Grotto with
19 new members
Josh Anderson, PM
O Ton Ta La Grotto with
13 new members
Congratulations to these three Prophets for
their hard work in signing up 37 new
members!
We hope you enjoyed your stay at the
Wyndham Indianapolis West and hope to
see you again next year in Branson,
Missouri!
Bernie Mitchell, PGM
Membership Chairman
And Membership Committee
Presenting Bob Hodges, of Aahmed Grotto (far right) with the William F.
Wears, PGM, Executive Secretary, Secretary of the Year Award for
2017, are Grand Monarch Michael Dempsey, Executive Secretary Skip
Moerch, PM and Administrative Assistant Pat Phillips
The Supreme Council Office wishes to extend heartfelt congratulations
to all those who worked so hard to bring in new members, who
competed at convention and those Prophets that work every day
keeping their Grotto functioning and in order.
We also wish to extend our thanks to the Ladies and Prophets of
Sahara Grotto who went above and beyond with their hard work,
dedication and hospitality at this year’s convention.
A very special thank you to Grand Monarch Michael and First Lady
Karen Dempsey for an outstanding year. Even during some of their
darkest hours they rose to the occasion and provided the leadership and
enthusiasm needed to host a fun and memorable 128th Annual Session.
We think the world of you both and wish you and your family the very
best life has to offer!
Skip, Pat and Robin
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Glimpses of the 128th Annual Session
The Grottoes 128th Birthday was celebrated with pizza,
cake and ice cream at the
128th Annual Grand Opening.
Our compliments to the baker of this delicious cake!
Not to be outdone, our very own Past
Grand Monarch and Membership
Chairman Bernie Mitchell was surprised
with his own birthday cake. Pictured
here with his very lovely bride Kay Marie
and Grand Monarch Dempsey.
Many thanks to Prophet Robert Stubbs, PM (Stubby) and Lady Rhonda of
Sahara Grotto. Stubby was found behind the camera when many of the
photos you will see in the following pages were taken.
Thank you Stubby and thanks Rhonda for sharing him!
Above are those Prophets lucky enough to own an original Sue
Sutherland Fez case! Pictured with Sue are L to R: Grumpy
Thompson, Michael Hosler, Brent Beavers, Billy Blaize, PGM Mike
Yuskowatz, Sue, Jim Bainter, Todd Lusher, PGM Mark McCombs and
Paul Scheutzow
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Your 2017-2018 Grand Line Officers
Front L to R: Rev. Matthew Wissell, 33° Michael Dempsey,
Michael Hosler
Back L to R: David Korb, Victor Mann, Tali Atala, James Drake,
Michael Tomascin
Grand Monarch Dempsey, along with GCJ Michael Hosler, ES
Skip Moerch and PGM Mark McCombs, present the newest
Charter to Hurrah Grotto of Bryan, Texas. Please join us in
giving a huge Hoo-Rah to Hurrah Grotto! Welcome to the Realm!
Grand Monarch Michael Dempsey presents Otto
Thiergart, PGM, with his Bernie Mitchell, PGM
Membership Award jacket. PGM Thiergart has
brought in over 100 new members since 2000!
Thanks Otto!
A Glimpse, continued
Erepa Grotto’s Pipe & Drum Band pictured with Grand
Monarch Dempsey. A special thank you to them for
providing such great entertainment during the week!
Good men doing good work. Thank you!
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Left to Right
Robert J. Lorenz, Jr, PM and Lady Theresa, Islam Grotto, Grand Captain of the Guard
David A. Korb, PM and Lady Kelly, Yusef Khan Grotto, Grand Marshal
Victor L. Mann, PM and Lady Angelique, Azim Grotto, Grand Orator
James K. Drake, PM, Amrou Grotto, Grand Master of Ceremonies
Michael Hosler, PM and Lady Janis, Ibn Saud Grotto, Deputy Grand Monarch
Rev. Matthew J. Wissell, 33° and Lady Amy, Taleb Grotto, Grand Monarch
Tali Atala, PM, 33° and Lady Angelina, Mi Am I Grotto, Grand Chief Justice
Michael J. Tomascin, PM and Lady Tammy, Islam Grotto, Grand Venerable Prophet
Congratulations and best wishes for the coming year!
Your 2018-2019 Grand Line Officers and Ladies
Photo by David Elsner, PM, Taleb Grotto
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Photos from the 128th Annual Session
Wyndham Indianapolis West
Indianapolis, Indiana
What happens at
convention…
stays at convention…
Maybe with good
cause? The Flintstones
seen having car trouble
Spotted: Grand Master of the State of Indiana, and
Sahara Prophet, M:.W:.Carl E. Culmann, with Gary
Adkins (left) and Gene Meyers (right) of Ibn Saud
And of course, there was Sahara’s mini
bikes racing through the parking lot!
There were drummers drumming and
pipers piping as Erepa’s Pipes and Drums
marched to their own beat.
Fun and Friendship.
Goodfellowship and Sympathy.
These are the things that make the
Enchanted Realm
Grotto Strong!
“Racing to Indy!”
No, it’s time you tell everyone you know what goes on at
convention! See you next year in Branson!!
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The Installation of Grand Monarch Rev. Matthew J. Wissell, 33°
Another wonderful tradition, First Lady Amy presents
newly installed Grand Monarch Rev. Matthew Wissell,
33° with his first Enchanted Lantern
Newly Elected Grand Monarch Rev.
Matthew J. Wissell, 33° and First Lady
Amy escorted to his installation
Congratulations!
As is tradition, GM Wissell is presented his
Grand Monarch Fez from
Michelle Rothman of LA Fraternal.
Above, Victor and Angelique Mann
Below, Martin and Bonita Trent, 33°
Above, Tali and Angie Atala, 33°
Below, Michael and Janis Hosler
Thank you to Escorts of
Taleb Grotto and the
Grand Installing Officers!
Photos by David Elsner, PM, Taleb Grotto
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And, let there never be doubt that
love conquers all. Here is to a
very speedy recovery and a very
long life together full of love!
Above are pictures of Grand Monarch Dempsey
and Lady Karen with the children of A League
of Miracles, (left) and their director (right.)
These are the recipients of Lady Karen’s
charity, with your help, she was able to present
a check in the amount of $5010.00.
Left is Abby Neeley, Angie and Tali Atala, Lady
Karen’s grandson Tyler Whittaker and Lady
Karen. Abby crocheted the afghan and stuffed
animals which were auctioned off at the Red
Tassel Party. Angie and Tali made the winning
bid. Congratulations on a successful
fundraiser!
From Lady Karen…
Thank you to all the Ladies and Prophets who purchased a
bracelet and charm. With the money collected from those
sales we were able to present my charity, A League of
Miracles, with a check for $5,010.00.
I also wish to thank my Grand Line Ladies for their help in
selling the charms. You did a terrific job! If anyone still
wants a charm, please let me know as I still have a few left.
Proceeds will go to A League of Miracles.
Also, many thanks to Abby for her crafting of the afghan and
to Tali and Angie for their winning bid.
We look forward to seeing everyone again soon!
Thank you, Thank you!
Karen Dempsey
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JURISPRUDENCE & LAWS Conrad Swartz, PGM & Lady Ellen Chairman 2019 390 Main St. #926 Worcester, MA 01608 [email protected] Stephen R. Gladstone, 2020 21576 Guadalajara Ave. Boca Raton, FL 33433 [email protected] J & L Committeeman TBD 2021 GRAND CHAPLAIN
Rev. Peter M. Preble & Lady Nicky
64 Myrtle St.
Weymouth, MA 02189
GRAND SENTINEL
Donald R. Denning, Jr.
12 Leominster Rd.
Shirley, MA 01464
GRAND RECORDER George S. Fontana, PM & Lady Helena 799 East St. Dedham, MA 02026 [email protected] FINANCE COMMITTEE Terry Baker, PM, 2019 311 Pickford Rd. Kimball, MI 48074-4005 [email protected] Craig S. MacPherson, PM & Lady Sandy 2020 172 Chestnut St. Randolph, MA 02368 [email protected] John D. Reamer, PM & Lady Donna 2021 590 Madrid St. Creola, AL 36525-4702 [email protected] PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE David Korb, PM & Lady Kelly 210 Blue Spruce Ct Seville, OH 44273 [email protected] VISIBILITY & PROMOTIONS Victor Mann, PM & Lady Angelique 4129 41st St. 2H Sunnyside, NY 11104 [email protected]
CONVENTION COMMITTEE David Rebmann, PGM & Lady Liz Director General 112 E. Margarete Tremont, IL 61568 [email protected] David Elsner, PM & Lady Susan General Chairman 11 Lisa Ave. Plymouth, MA 02360 [email protected] CONTEST COMMITTEE Mark McCombs, PGM & Lady Joan Chairman 104 Sheffield St. Bellevue, OH 44811 [email protected] Philip Gicalone, Sr., PGM 8730 State Ave. Kansas City, KS 66112-1642 [email protected] Larry Propst, PM & Lady Cindy 817 Treyburn Green Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46239 [email protected] RITUAL COMMITTEE Robert G. Pool, PGM & Lady Elizabeth 230 CR 13 Louin, MS 39338 [email protected] MEMBERSHIP RETENTION David Korb, PM & Lady Kelly 210 Blue Spruce Ct Seville, OH 44273 [email protected] OMBUDSMAN/PROBATION Michael Hosler, PM & Lady Janis 2104 Eastbrook Dr. Kokomo, IN 46902 [email protected] MEMORIAL PROPERTIES COMMITTEE Michael Tomascin, PM & Lady Tammy Chairman 1321 Great Oak Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2013 [email protected] Michael Hosler, PM & Lady Janis 2104 Eastbrook Dr. Kokomo, IN 46902 [email protected] Martin R. Trent, PM, 33° & Lady Bonita 4267 S Xenia Drive Enon, OH 45323 [email protected]
GROTTO ASSOCIATION LIAISON
Robert J. Lorenz, Jr., PM & Lady Theresa 1337 Diana St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212-3717 [email protected] GRAND MUSICIAN Harry J. Klein, PM and Lady Mary 2734 Harrison Ave., Apt. 3 Cincinnati, OH 45211-7728 [email protected] GRAND HISTORIANS Mark McCombs, PGM and Lady Joan Chairman 104 Sheffield St. Bellevue, OH 44811 [email protected] Ronald Dworkin, PM 817 E. LaMadre Way N. Las Vegas, NV 89081 [email protected] MEMBERSHIP & TRAINING COMMITTEE Bernard Mitchell, PGM & Lady Kay Marie Chairman 3645 Melon Rd. Zanesville, OH 43701 [email protected] Mark McCombs, PGM & Lady Joan Co-Chairman 104 Sheffield St. Bellevue, OH 44811 [email protected] Jim Drake, PM 2450 Edison Ave. Zanesville, OH 43701 [email protected] Victor Mann, PM & Lady Angelique 4129 41st St. 2H Sunnyside, NY 11104 [email protected] Robert George Siebold, PM & Lady Judi 30713 Harveys Place Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 [email protected] Michael Dempsey, PGM & Lady Karen 4227 S. Gerrard Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46221 [email protected] David Korb, PM & Lady Kelly 210 Blue Spruce Ct Seville, OH 44273 [email protected]
2018-2019 Committees
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GRAND MONARCH'S ADVISORS
David Rebmann, PGM & Lady Liz
Director General
112 E. Margarete
Tremont, IL 61568
Mitch Weinsting, PGM, 33° &
Lady Beth
4000 Brentwood Dr.
Columbia, MO 65203
Richard Faust, PGM & Lady
Jo-Ann
74 Branch St., Unit 19
Scituate, MA 02066-2528
Robert Chapman, PM & Lady
Bette
167 Stepping Stone Lane
Orchard Park, NY 14127-4133
CONVENTION CONTRACT
REVIEW COMMITTEE
Jim Bainter, PM & Lady Linda
2019
7704 W. Mohawk Trail
Peoria, IL 61604
Mitch Weinsting, PGM, 33° &
Lady Beth
2020
4000 Brentwood Dr.
Columbia, MO 65203
Jim Jarnagin, PM & Lady Liz
2021
14714 Cohasset St.
Van Nuys, CA 91405-1801
NEW GROTTOES
Taleb Atala, PM 33⁰ & Lady
Angelina (Angie)
Chairman
7974 SW 86 Terrace
Miami, FL 33143
Jim Drake, PM
2450 Edison Ave.
Zanesville, OH 43701
Michael Tomascin, PM & Lady
Tammy
1321 Great Oak Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2013
GRAND PHOTOGRAPHER
David Elsner, PM & Lady Susan
11 Lisa Ave.
Plymouth, MA 02360
YOUTH COMMITTEE
Jacob Yanovich, PM
Chairman
100 Brook St.
Quincy, MA 02170-1508
GRAND MONARCH’S AIDES
D. Stephen Knight, Jr., PM &
Lady Hilary
40 Ridge St.
Brockton, MA 02302
John W. Knox, PM & Lady
Nancie
32 Kennie Lane
Pembroke, MA 02359
2018-2019 Committees, Continued
Don’t forget that National Grotto Day is March 23, 2019!
Start planning your event today!
Copies of presentations and flyers are on the website under
the Secretary Forms!
Reminders:
If you have not yet sent your email
address to the office so that you too are
included on any updates or important
information, please do so today!
You can go to our website at
www.scgrotto.org and click on this little
guy in the lower left corner to send us
your info.
Or email us directly at
pat.phillips at scgrotto.org
Reminder:
Membership lists will be sent to each
Secretary of each Grotto in
October.
Please be sure to verify your Grotto’s
membership list. There will be a form
included to send to the Supreme
Council Office authorizing us to print
your
2019 Dues Cards.
This also helps to verify your
2018 Annual Per Capita
will be correct when invoiced
January 2019.
Questions?
Call the office at 614-933-9193.
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Did you know that the Grotto Magazine was at one time a monthly magazine
and known as “PROPHETABLE IDEAS”? In reviewing the November 1954
“THANKSGIVING” edition I came across the following INSTALLATION
PRAYER by Rev. Fredrick Stueber (Islam) Grand Chaplain (1953-1954).
Since our Grand Monarch is Rev. Matthew Wissell, it seems fitting to reprint,
as written, this prayer 64 years later for possible use at your Grotto
installation this year.
“O, God, Monarch of all mankind, we turn to thee in this hour, to offer our
thanks for thy guidance in choosing from among our members, men who are
willing to serve as officers in our great fraternity. May they be inspired by thee to do that which is right. May they be
good leaders of men. May they extend the hand and the heart to those who need sympathy and encouragement. May
they fulfill their obligations properly, during the moments of serious deliberations. Help them to remember that they have
been placed in their high positions by their brothers. May they never feel that they are separated from or above any of
them.
Help all of those who elected their brothers to positions of honor to remain faithful. May they never desert their officers,
or refuse to perform any task which is assigned to them. May the men and their officers, working to-gether, find great joy
as they labor in harmony and good-fellowship.
Help us O Father, to find those who need our help, help us to have tongues which are ready to speak the words of love
and sympathy. When our course is run may we be found worthy to hear those beautiful words, “Well Done.” Thanks O,
God, for hearing our petitions, may they find favor in Thy sight, A-MEN.”
Yours in Good Fellowship
Mark L. McCombs PGM
Grand Historian
P.S. We will publish more Grotto name meanings in the next issue...stay tuned!
GROTTO HISTORY—DID YOU KNOW?
In Memoriam
Past Grand Monarch Lawrence A. Dean, Pon-T-Ac Grotto, Grand Monarch 1994-1995
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Abbas Grotto – Lonnie E. Casey, Monarch 2018 Achbar Grotto – Richard Marbais, Monarch 2018 Al Hassan Grotto – Teddy L. Chamblin, Monarch 2018 Al Sirat Grotto – David A. Darling, PM, Monarch 2018 Ali Baba Grotto – William W. Cavender, Jr., Monarch 2017 Ali Baba Grotto – Michael G. Weaver, Monarch 2018 Alton Kol Grotto – Raymond A Phillips, Monarch 2018 Amrou Grotto – Randy D. Merckle, II, Monarch 2018 Ankara Grotto – William P. Leonard, Monarch 2018 Aut Mori Grotto – Gary L. Shane, Monarch 2018 Baku Grotto – Dennis J. Berry, Monarch 2018 Bendemeer Grotto – Michael R. Olegario, Monarch 2018 Caliph Grotto – James J. Pernus, Monarch 2018 Dinar Grotto – David Kirk Hartin, Monarch 2017 El Rey Grotto – Paul M. Lipke-Binn, Monarch 2017 Farrah Grotto – Tracy Soderberg, Monarch 2018 Galae Grotto – Gene F. Sims, Monarch 2017 Gao Grotto – Todd A. Spicer, Monarch 2018 Gul Reazee Grotto – Ryan T. Winters, Monarch 2018
Ibn Saud Grotto – Jack E. Avery, Monarch 2018 Islam Grotto – Conrad J. Wieloch, Jr., Monarch 2018 Kerman Grotto – Melvin W. Eastham, Monarch 2017 Kismet Grotto – William Latta, PM, Monarch 2017 Lalla Rookh Grotto – Bernie Lazerson, PM, Monarch 2018 Merou Grotto – Mark Jenkinson, Monarch 2017 Nazir Grotto – David J. Cullison, PM, Monarch 2018 Omala Grotto – Albert L. Putnam, Monarch 2018 Ormus Grotto – Kent C. Lyon, PM, Monarch 2018 Rameses Grotto – Paul K. McCullough, Monarch 2017 Rameses Grotto – William L. Sneyd, PM, Monarch 2018 Sadir Khan Grotto – David Gillespie, PM, Monarch 2017 Samoor Grotto – Mark P. Brewer, Monarch 2018 Selama Grotto – David L. Douglas, Monarch 2018 Tacobat Grotto – Lawrence M. Byrd, Monarch 2018 Yusef Khan Grotto – Ronald L. Wyatt, Monarch 2018 Zafar Grotto – Robert L. Aungst, Jr., Monarch 2018 Zelica Grotto – Arthur A. Hagg, Monarch 2018 Zendah Grotto – James Bryant, Monarch 2017
2017—2018 RECIPIENTS OF THE GRAND MONARCH’S AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
A poem by the cousin of PGM Richard Faust
“The Grotto”
The Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm
By R:. W:. David P. Newcomb
Known simply as the Grotto
The Mystic Place of Mirth, here,
Hearts are touched with companionship
It’s the best place on earth.
The Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets
of the Enchanted Realm—It’s near,
For the traveling man with many paths,
The road to good fellowship is here.
The Enchanted Lantern, their symbol,
The black fez is their hat.
A bright red tassel on the side,
With a Mokanna head, What’s that?
It’s a well known ruler of fiction,
A secret Grotto thing,
Whose presence excites all Masons
Who then makes the Welkin Ring.
In modern times, the Grotto stands
For Masonry’s place for fun,
Where pleasure and amusement prevail
And the sun shines on everyone.
Membership in the Grotto means
Your Blue Lodge’s values are shared.
It’s where men can get together
And forget about their cares.
There are rituals in the Enchanted Realm
Where Prophets spread their cheer.
From the solemn lessons learned in Lodge
To their revelry, most sincere.
Along with the fun in Grotto
The Prophets have work to be shared.
The charity of the Enchanted Realm
Revolves around dental care.
Dentistry for Special Needs,
Children with Muscular Dystrophy,
Downs Syndrome
And Cerebral Palsy
Even Shrine Hospital patients
After cleft lip or palate correction,
Are children who benefit
By the Grottoes charitable connection.
Regardless of race, or color, or creed,
One simply must be a child
Under eighteen years, with the primary goal
To be blessed with a beautiful smile.
The greatest fraternity that friendship built
It’s the Grotto—The Place of Mirth,
Find your path to the Enchanted Realm
It’s the best place to be on Earth.
Humanitarian Foundation: The Year in Review
Over the last twelve months the Foundation has had
disappointments, struggles and successes.
We have had a rough struggle trying to get the budget in line.
Our biggest disappointment was not being able to make a full
year of dentistry and having to put our special children on
hold till the new budget year.
Our success was the Trustees achieving to put the
Foundation on sound footings.
For those of you who understood our process and supported
our decisions and programs, it was all of you who helped us
make it through a very difficult year. YOU have made the
Humanitarian Foundation even stronger. The Trustees can
only say THANK YOU.
Looking into the future now, we might be able to make the
entire year with dentistry. Our accomplishment was to
complete the task of making sure we have a truly balanced
budget. Your continued support of YOUR Foundation will
help us achieve even greater goals and expand our
programs again.
For those of you who were not at convention, we said good-
bye to Jim Payton and welcomed Otto Thiergart onto the
foundation. Jim thank you for your work during the difficult
transition.
All the trustees are PROUD to serve you, the Prophets.
Thank you!
-Shuards, Tim, Gene, Howard and Otto
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Lonnie D. Groenenboom ........ Aahmed Charles E. Knapp, Jr .............. Aahmes Ray Thomas ............................... Abbid William P. Leonard ................... Ankara Steven L. Premo .......................... Aries Daniel Illenick ......................... Aut Mori John N Craig ........................... Aut Mori Thomas A. Brown ................... Aut Mori Randall Kimbrough, PM ........... Cashan Michael A. Schneider ............... Cinema Fred Kuhlman, Jr ..................... El Texa Clair M. Billington, PM ............. El Texa Timothy T. Courtney, PM .......... Farrah Solomon Goldenberg, PM ....... Feramo Jesse M Taylor ........................ Feramo Craig A. Thomeczek ..................... Gao Robert D. Trussell ....................... Hejaz Russell W George, PM ............... Hejaz Frederick A. Marotti .................... Hejaz Roy K. Hickok, Jr ........................ Hejaz David S. Grieco .......................... Hejaz Larry Lee Bowman, Jr ................ Hejaz Scott R. Atkins ............................ Hejaz Frank J. Andriulli ......................... Hejaz Jeffrey E. Potter .......................... Hejaz William L Greene ........................ Hejaz James V. Jennette ...................... Hejaz David A. Barnello, PM ...... Kedar Khan Veryl J Briglin, PM ........... Kedar Khan David Ross Sparks .................... Mithra Kenneth R. Trichel ..................... Mithra Thomas N. Taylor, PM ........ Mohassan Armand V Lenarz ......................... Nazir Robert R Martelet, PM ................. Nazir Rollin Furnas ...................... Oola Khan Thomas S Bevington .......... Oola Khan Stephan Scarpelli, PM .............. Ormus Andrew "Skip" Vanderhorst, Jr., PM .... .................................................. Ormus Richard W Workman, PM .................... .................................. Prophet at Large Michael Dempsey, GM ............ Sahara Gale H Kenney ....................... Tacobat Sammy M. Tanner, PM ........... Tal War Ronald J. Dittoe ...................... Teheran David L Buxton ....................... Teheran Don Bodle, PM ....................... Teheran Thomas C. Adsmond, PM ................... ............................................ Tri Po Bed Cornelius Hegeman ............ Tri Po Bed William S. Nugent ............... Tri Po Bed Firman H. Abdill, IV ...................... Zafar David Eunice .............................. Zangi Richard P. Darby ........................ Zangi Charles Cullen Osborne, PM ... Zendah Jerry A. Haywood, PM ............. Zendah Donald G. Williams .................. Zuleika Jason Godios ........................... Zuleika Illinois Valley Leather Guild Peoria, IL ................................................... Abbas Wanda Uphoff In Memory of Wendell Uphoff PM Sydney Katz ........... Abbas
Wanda Uphoff In Memory of Our Brother Wendell Uphoff, PM ...... Abbas Grotto Past Monarchs ................ Abbas In Honor of the Empire State Grotto Association PM Victor Mann....... Azim Mark Dube Chinar Grotto ........ Chinar In Memory of Joshua Charles Stanton Billy Blaize ................................ Chinar In Memory of Leila Cegielski Chinar Grotto ............................ Chinar Lynn Dixon In Memory of Dennis Dixon Jim & Liz Jarnagin ........ Cinema In Memory of Nancy Buckle Jim & Liz Jarnagin ............................. Cinema In Memory of Ned Dull El Karan Grotto ..................................... El Karan In Memory of Charles Stiles, PM El Karan Grotto .......................... El Karan In Memory of David Pelphrey, PM El Karan Grotto .......................... El Karan In Memory of Jimmie McClain, PM El Karan Grotto .......................... El Karan In Memory of Phillip Meek, PM El Karan Grotto .......................... El Karan In Memory of Prophet James McCormick Nazir Grotto ............. Nazir David McIntyre Dennis "Sparkie" Moriarty ........................................ Nazir Denise Prues, Oola Khan Past Monarchs ............................ Oola Khan Richard Walther, Oola Khan Grotto ............................................ Oola Khan Pedro & Josie Arroyo, Ormazd Grotto Orlando, Florida ...................... Ormazd Cesar Gonzales, Dubuque, IA ..... Oxus Pennsylvania Grotto Association ......... ..................................................... PGA Matthew Q Llewellyn In Honor of Your Great Year as Monarch of Saba Grotto 2017, From Saba Grotto Sabettes....................................... Saba Al & Lynn Light Samoor Grotto Sarasota, Florida .................... Samoor The Clark Family Paul & Brenda Ritchie ..................................... Samoor In Memory of Joe Bollten, Samoor Grotto Motor Corps ................. Samoor Thanks Samoor Grotto for a Great Outing Fall Fest ...................... Samoor Susan Land, John H. Land ..... Samoor Darryl Leland Tom McVeigh ... Selama In Memory of Prophet Richard Backer, Jo-Ann & Richard Faust, PGM ... Taleb In Honor of the 50th Wedding Anniversary of PM Ronald & Karen McKim ......................................... Taleb In Memory of Richard A. Paul, Jr. Hilary & D. Stephen Knight, PM Taleb Remember The Humanitarian Fund Alice & R. Peter Carlson ............. Taleb In Memory of Rich Paul Debra & Arthur Dunham ........................... Taleb
Flora Paul & Family For Richie Paul on the 4th Anniversary of His Passing. We Miss You So Much. Your Family ......................................... Taleb In Memory of Beverly "Pat" Morris Harry A. Rosenthal, Jr. PM ......... Zangi In Memory of G. Lawrence Hunt, PGM DeMolay Harry A. Rosenthal, Jr., PM ........................................ Zangi In Memory of J. Atwood Taylor, Jr., DDS Harry A. Rosenthal, Jr., PM .................................................... Zangi Betty Alderson Valrico, Florida ........... ................................................. Zendah Isabel Herman Robert L. Herman, Sr. ................................................. Zendah Isabel Herman Robert L. Herman, Sr. ................................................. Zendah Emi Nobuhiro San Jose, California .... .................................................... Zorah Dr. Nidhi Sikka San Jose, CA .... Zorah Dr. Nidhi Sikka San Jose, CA .... Zorah Dr. Nidhi Sikka San Jose, CA .... Zorah Carlos Tavares San Jose, CA ... Zorah Maria Barragan Gilroy, CA ........ Zorah Melissa Cardenas San Jose,CA ......... .................................................... Zorah Azim Caldron No. 106 Daughters of Mokanna ...................................... Azim Yvette Centeno El Jaala Caldron Daughters of Mokanna ........... El Jaala Andrew J Davidson ................... Aleppo Anthony J. Ward ....................... Aleppo Charles B Beavers, PM ............... Aries Scott Oglesby .......................... Cinema Robert Petrovit ......................... Cinema Joseph A Fletcher, Jr .................. Delco Les Beaver, PM ......................... Hapac Theodore C. Volkert .. Kaa Rheu Vahn Steven D. Schultz ...... Kaa Rheu Vahn Albert Levenson, PM ........... Kam Ram Gordon McNabb Clarke .... Kedar Khan Harry Passmore ........................ Kismet Paul N Carson ........................... Mithra William R Richards .................... Mithra David Ross Sparks .................... Mithra Bradley R Peek, PM ........... Mohassan Charles R, Shaffer .............. Mohassan Donald E Courter ................ Mohassan Thomas Hart, PM .............. Sadir Khan Vincent L. Mood .......................... Taleb Christopher M. Gibson ................. Ubar Michael J. Keener ........................ Ubar John F. Harley ............................. Ubar Thomas R. Labagh ...................... Ubar Maclean Lunko ............................ Ubar Jack D. Keener ............................ Ubar Glenn W. Henry ........................... Ubar David A. Labagh, PM ................... Ubar
ENCHANTED LANTERNS
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Edward C. McGrath, Jr ................ Ubar David Richard Goss ..................... Ubar Shaun A. Sponagle ...................... Ubar Chris D. Rodkey ........................... Ubar Daniel P. Loughin ......................... Ubar George J. Grove, Jr ..................... Ubar Thomas J.C. Dice ........................ Ubar Justin Troupe ............................... Ubar
Bryan L. Hill .................................. Ubar Charles L. Griffith ......................... Ubar George H. Hindson, PM ............... Ubar Michael C. Johnson ..................... Ubar Jeffrey A. Fulton, II ....................... Ubar Matthew T. Swartz ....................... Ubar Michael J. Dowell ........................ Zangi Frank P. Masterson, Caliph Grotto Mentor, Ohio ............................. Caliph Harding M. Dies, PM Monarch of Monker Grotto 2017, Monker Grotto .................................................Monker W.B. James F. Wood, PM Master of Old Well-St. John's Lodge #6 AF & AM 2017, Monker Grotto ..........Monker Thomas Richards, PM In Memory of Anita, Nazir Grotto ...................... Nazir In Memory of Judith Shake, Eva Smith, Edith Smith and Alice Myers Sahara Grotto Women's Auxiliary ........ ................................................. Sahara In Memory of Fred M. Shaw, Sr., PM, PPNEGA Janet & Edward A. Dyer .................................................... Taleb Thanks to Past Monarch, Steve Knight, for His Never Ending Help to Taleb Grotto Nancie & John W. Knox, Monarch 2017 ................... Taleb
Alma Barragan San Jose, CA. .. Zorah
David Herrera Pleasanton, CA............ ................................................... Zorah
Baldemar Barragan San Jose, CA ................................................... Zorah
Cesar Garcia San Jose, CA ...... Zorah
Michael Schembri Castro Valley, CA ................................................... Zorah
Cristal Arroyo Discovery Bay, CA ................................................... Zorah
Sandra Hobart, San Jose, CA.... Zorah
In Honor of Prophet Jason Godios
John Budowski ......................... Zuleika
Judy Bryant Zendah Caldron -
Daughters of Mokanna ............ Zendah
Sandy Carreras Zendah Caldron -
Daughters of Mokanna ............ Zendah
Pauline Spivey Zendah Caldron -
Daughters of Mokanna ............ Zendah
Sandy Dean Zendah Caldron -
Daughters of Mokanna ............ Zendah Avery Cantwell, PM .................... Abbid
Charles Bidinger, PM .................. Abbid Ronald M. Murphy ................... Al Sirat Joseph Chasar ........................ Al Sirat William Schlatterbeck .............. Al Sirat Thomas Clarence Chastain ..... Amalric Randy L. George, PM .............. Amalric David E Edwards, PM ................ Amrita James F. Singleton .................... Amrita Paul Kussmaul, PM .................. Amrou Kenneth M Sholar, PM ................ Aries Carmen Pompeii ..................... Aut Mori Dale G Treace ............................. Baku John F Miefert .............................. Baku James T. Cox, Sr ......................... Baku Jeffrey M. Riddle .......................... Baku Jonathan A. Sanders ................... Baku James E Zemancik ...................... Baku Darrell H Moore ........................... Baku Phillip Scott, PM .......................... Baku James P Reed ............................. Baku Harold W Klopp ........................... Baku William Gillespie .......................... Baku Charles A. Ketterman .................. Baku James Lenthold ........................... Baku William H. Paul, PM ...................... Bela Irvin "Buddy" Wiser .................. Cashan Stuart R. Williams .................... Cinema Kenneth A. Thomas ................. Cinema Robert G Beeson, III ................ Cinema Ralph Morton ........................... Cinema Joseph J. Crouch ........................ Delco Howard I. Tenenbaum ................ Delco Thomas Wible, PM ..................... Delco John F. Bradshaw ....................... Dinar Larry D. Spence ........................ Farrah Richard Sullivan ........................ Farrah Richard Thomson, PM .............. Farrah Robert D. Trussell ....................... Hejaz Richard Zwiebel .......................... Hejaz Scott R. Atkins ............................ Hejaz Robert E Dering .......................... Islam David J. Williamson .................... Islam Bruce Katz ........................ Lalla Rookh Richard Friberg ........................ Mi Am I William J. Hill ............................. Mithra John Robert Cunningham.......... Mithra Charles R, Shaffer .............. Mohassan Sherman B. Rudnick ........... Mohassan Robert J. Hamlin ..................... Moslem Kevin A. Pellerin ..................... Moslem Steven E Smith ....................... Moslem Douglas E Connell, PM .......... Moslem Jesse D. Medina ....................... Omala Roy W Stivers ..................... Oola Khan John Betz ............................ Oola Khan Larry Wampnar .................. Sadir Khan Daren R. Bush ......................... Sahara Paul Ritchie, PM ..................... Samoor Mark P. Brewer ....................... Samoor Jon Wolf, PM .......................... Samoor Dennis E Place, PM ................ Samoor Mark P. Brewer ....................... Samoor
Timothy J Cerio, PM................ Samoor Thomas H. Davie .................... Samoor J. R. Johnson .......................... Samoor Harvey Foxworthy ................... Samoor Edward Wolfe .......................... Samoor Donald R. Bryson .................... Samoor Roland Yates ........................... Samoor Bruce L. Ward, PM .................. Selama Charles D. Clinker ................... Selama Rev. Peter M. Preble .................. Taleb Rev. Peter M. Preble .................. Taleb Richard J. Carter .................... Teheran Edward Maharg ...................... Teheran John E Anderson, Jr, PM ... Tri Po Bed John J Shilling, PM...................... Zafar William W. Groom, PM ................ Zafar Robert E Saul, Sr., PM ................ Zafar Earnest J. Sparks ..................... Zaman Stephen W. Pletcher, Jr ........ Zanzibar Eugene L. Tyler ..................... Zanzibar David F. Wood ...................... Zanzibar Henry A Echezabal, Jr ............ Zendah Henry A Echezabal, Jr ............ Zendah Stephen A. Dillemuth ................... Ziba Joseph B Cyr, PM .................... Zindah Harold A. Elwell ........................ Zindah Lou Harmon In Memory of Your Wife Myrna Harmon Bette & Mike Yuskowatz, PM ...................... Al Matta In Memory of Buddy & Robin Lynn Paul & Billie Nix ..................... Altan Kol Vivian Wahl Tucson, Arizona .............. .............................................. Altan Kol Rick and Jan Reichert, Lansing, KS ................................................. Ankara In Honor of Paul & Eleanor Moore Martin & Lenore Glaser ................ Bela In Memory of Your Sweet Ronnie, Jim & Liz Jarnagin ......................... Cinema King Oscar Lodge Chicago, Illinois. ................................................ El Jaala Widow Sons 357 Brotherhood Chicago, Illinois ....................... El Jaala Jackie Hagood Purple Tassel ............. ................................................ El Texa Doris Yeaman Purple Tassel .............. ................................................ El Texa Wanda Billington Fort Worth, Texas. ................................................ El Texa Frederick Marotti Mary Ellen Marotti ........................................ Hejaz Jeramey R. Wieloch Islam Grotto Motor Corp .................................. Islam George Dering Conrad Wieloch, Jr .................................................... Islam In Memory of Past Prophets PM Roger Hazlewood .................... Kishma Carolyn Bell Pawtucket, Rhode Island ....................................... Moslem In Memory of Charles Lupfer Nazir Grotto .......................................... Nazir
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In Honor of Father Gordon J. Engelbrink Nicholas M. Engelbrink.. ................................................... Noruh Norman Neely Terry DuPriest ............. ............................................ Oola Khan Phoenix 2017 Christmas Party Samoor W. James Duffy Sarasota, Florida ................................................ Samoor Thank You For Your Candy Sales Audrey Keeler ......................... Samoor To Sarah With Love Skip & Susan ..... ................................................ Samoor Campers Unit Samoor Grotto, Sarasota, Florida ..................... Samoor Samoor Grotto Installation Sarasota, Florida ..................... Samoor In Memory of Margaret Muller, Al & Lynn Light ............................... Samoor Donation to Dental Program for Special Needs Kids .................... Zorah In Honor of Our Granddaughter, Emily Rose Mooney Donald Willis ...... ................................................ Selama R. Pete Carlson Happy Birthday! Alice, Rick and Jon ..................... Taleb Merry Christmas Dick Faust Phoenix Lodge Ric Faust and Doyle Tobin ....... .................................................... Taleb Tom Kline Newark, Ohio ....... Teheran Eric Bettner Zal Gaz Grotto ... Zal Gaz Nanette J. Mitchell San Jose, CA ................................................... Zorah Carmen Patino San Jose, CA ... Zorah In Honor of PM Joseph Gargano Zuleika Grotto .......................... Zuleika Monarch Ron Wyatt, Yusef Khan Caldron - DOM .................. Yusef Khan Pauline Spivey Zendah Caldron - Daughters of Mokanna............ Zendah Sandy Dean Zendah Caldron - Daughters of Mokanna............ Zendah Pauline Spivey Zendah Caldron - Daughters of Mokanna............ Zendah Michelle Williamson Zendah Caldron - Daughters of Mokanna ......... Zendah Sandra Dean Zendah Caulron - Daughters of Mokanna............ Zendah Avery Cantwell, PM .................... Abbid Glen Ray Epperson, PM .......... Ankara Dean Sauerwein, PM .............. Cashan Fred Manthey ..................... Sadir Khan Richard C. Brooks ................... Selama Thomas R. Labagh ...................... Ubar In Memory of Carl Burkhead Aahmed Grotto ..................................... Aahmed In Memory of Emanuel "Mike" Margaritakis Nazir Grotto ........... Nazir Thomas Hart Sadir Khan Grotto Monarchs Tin Cup .............. Sadir Khan In Honor of Gloria McCall Jonah McCall ......................................... Taleb
In Honor of Gloria McCall Jonah McCall ......................................... Taleb In Memory of Kim Allan Etienne Kristen Acorn .............................. Taleb In Memory of F. Brian Emery on the 9th Anniversary (3/28/2009) of His Passing, Forever Loved, Forever Missed, Your Family Sharon Emery .................................................... Taleb In Memory of F. Brian Emery on the 9th Anniversary (3/28/2009) of His Passing, Forever Loved, Forever Missed, Your Family Sharon Emery .................................................... Taleb In Honor of Don W. Bissett, Prophet Monarch John W. Ruggles II, PM ....... .................................................... Taleb In Honor of the Officers of Taleb, 2018 John W. Ruggles II, PM .... Taleb In Memory of Richard A. Paul Sr., PM & Richie Paul John W. Ruggles II, PM ........................................... Taleb In Honor of Rev. Matthew John Wissell, PM Deputy Grand Monarch John W. Ruggles II, PM .............. Taleb Karen Kranz, PSMCO - Yearly Drawing Mohassan Caldron - DOM ............................................ Mohassan Susanne Sobie Thank You For Serving as MCO 2018 Mohassan Caldron—DOM ................... Mohassan Marion Nielsen, PMCO - Yearly Drawing Mohassan Caldron - DOM .................................... Mohassan Richard Y. Wrightson, Jr .............Abbid Jeffery Edward Dunnell ............ Al Sirat Thomas Clint Chastain ............ Amalric Ronald B. Glenn ...................... Amalric Michael Maurer, PM .....................Aries Jerome F Carden ................... Aut Mori Wilmer K Jones ...................... Aut Mori William Golec ......................... Aut Mori Richard J. Brady .................... Aut Mori Earl R. Neff, Sr ....................... Aut Mori Ronald E "Pete" Boutte, PM ... Cashan Alton G. Waldron, PM ................ Erepa Charles Francis, Jr .................. Feramo Frederick Hoffmeier, PM ......... Feramo David Stern, PM ..........................Hejaz Gary Matican, PM .......................Hejaz Jesse D. Medina ....................... Omala Kellan M. Burdine ..................... Omala John Stinchcomb, PM ................... Ozz Nelson Bruce, PM ......................... Ozz Henry W Hart, PM ......................... Ozz Roland Yates .......................... Samoor William J. Thornton ................. Samoor William J. Thornton ................. Samoor David A Lee, PM ..................... Samoor Earl W Dennis, Jr .................... Samoor David J. Dyer PM .................... Samoor Mark D. Isaacs .................... Tri Po Bed
George R Haynes ........................ Ubar Allen D. Moyer ............................. Ubar Timothy C. Dedman ..................... Ubar Joseph H. Gerofsky ..................... Ubar George J. Grove, Jr ..................... Ubar Jeffrey S. Moyer ........................... Ubar Justin A. Radziewicz .................... Ubar Shaun A. Sponagle ...................... Ubar Mark G. Mattern ........................... Ubar Daniel P. Mickle ........................... Ubar Shawn Callahan ........................ Yubba Francis Callahan, PM ............... Yubba Monte Smith .............................. Yubba Harry L Worthington, PM .......... Yubba Frank W Peters, PM ................. Yubba William Henry New, Jr., PM ...... Yubba Earnest J. Sparks ..................... Zaman Howard A. Schwartz ................. Zindah Edward Draves ........................ Zuleika In Memory of Robert "Buzz" Jones Betty & Mike Yuskowatz ......... Al Matta In Memory of Dennis McDonald Betty & Mike Yuskowatz .................. Al Matta In Memory of Ron Kappes Betty & Mike Yuskowatz ...................... Al Matta In Loving Memory of My Friend, Companion and Dancing Partner Nora E. Hollier Max J. Pokorski Aut Mori Grottoettes of Erepa Grotto Erie, Pennsylvania ............................. Erepa George Loeffler Thanks For All That You Do Conrad Wieloch, Jr ....... Islam PM John Clark Thank You For All That You Do! Conrad Wieloch, Jr ....... .................................................... Islam Bob Lingenfelser Thank You For All That You Do! Conrad Wieloch, Jr ....... .................................................... Islam Jill Fisher and Geoff In Memory of Sarah Tim & Joyce Brooks ................. ...................................... Khana Shahar Helping Our Kids Owen Hoyt "Chaplin ................................... Kishma Caryl Dyer Lexington, North Carolina................................... Samoor Jim Mason, SCDD We Thank You For Your Guidance Samoor Grotto ........... ................................................ Samoor Thank You For Being Our Director for 2018 Samoor Grotto Motor Corps. ................................................ Samoor Wilma Thornton Sarasota, Florida ...... ................................................ Samoor Thank You Widows Sons for Your Help at the Special Needs Day at the Fair Samoor Grotto ................ Samoor Jubilee Yates Sarasota, Florida .......... ................................................ Samoor Jaye Coates Sarasota, Florida ........... ................................................ Samoor In Memory of PM Gerald BlomquistPM Dean Petri ................................. Yubba
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Contribution From 2018 Car Show Zal Gaz Grotto, Ann Arbor, Michigan. ................................................ Zal Gaz Robert A. Hunsicker .................. Abbas Charles A. Simons ..................... Abbid Jimmy Royce Rumsey .................. Alla Harvey S. Dorman, PM ................ Alla Dennis R. Tubb, PM ...................... Alla James R Sutton, Jr ........................ Alla Ronald Charles Gubrud, PM ......... Alla Richard Connors ................... Altan Kol Kenneth M Sholar ....................... Aries David J. Laverock ................... Aut Mori Sterling Jamison ..................... Aut Mori Andrew C. Haight, Jr ................... Azim Anthony P. Ruffini ....................... Azim Walter R. Leong .......................... Azim Walter R. Leong .......................... Azim Terry A Hamilton ......................... Baku Peter Dabill .............................. Cashan Terry L. Presson ...................... Cashan David S. Grieco .......................... Hejaz Garret W Post ............................ Hejaz Gustaf Bodin .............................. Hejaz David A. Eichelberger ................. Islam Joseph P. Laleman ............. Mohassan Gary Johnson, PM .................. Samoor Roland Yates ........................... Samoor Jack L. Shoenfelt .................... Teheran Don Bodle, PM ....................... Teheran Scott J. Helm ................................ Ubar Shaun A. Sponagle ...................... Ubar Jacob D. Young ............................ Ubar George J. Grove, Jr ...................... Ubar Charles R. Sheasley .................... Ubar Justin S. Dickinson ....................... Ubar Galen L. Holtzapple ...................... Ubar Mark G. Mattern ........................... Ubar James M. Stephens ..................... Ubar Stephen D. Park ........................... Ubar Dennis D. O'Conner ..................... Ubar Robert R. Mowrer, Jr .................... Ubar Earnest J. Sparks ..................... Zaman Joseph A. Gargano .................. Zuleika Christopher L. Samul ............... Zuleika Robert Chapman, PM .............. Zuleika Patsy Jones Dallas, Texas ........... Alla Ginger Hosick Dallas, Texas ........ Alla In Memory of Corlene L. Dunton Erepa Grotto Pipes and Drums .. Erepa PM William Woods Thanks For All You Do For The Grotto Monarch Conrad J. Wieloch, Jr .................. Islam Mickey Cline, PM Kam Ram Grotto ... ............................................ Kam Ram Doug Dobbs, Sarasota, FL...... Samoor In Memory of Blaine Bryson, Samoor Grotto Motor Corps ................. Samoor In Memory of Our Departed Loved Ones Lloyd Morton, Samoor, Ginny Dobbs, Sarasota, FL .............. Samoor
In Loving Memory of Donald Knight Hilary & Steve Knight, PM, PPNEGA .. .................................................... Taleb Happy Mother's Day To All Especially Flora and Susanne Hilary & Steve Knight, PM, PPNEGA... .................................................... Taleb James M. Tyack In Your Honor Farmer Fund ............................... Taleb In Loving Memory of Daughter Dorothy Merritt Lalla Rookh #68 - DOM ................................. Lalla Rookh Pauline Spivey Zendah Caldron - DOM ........................................ Zendah Sandy Dean Zendah Caldron - DOM ........................................ Zendah Robert Hodges, Sr., PM ........ Aahmed Edward Hall ........................... Aahmed Jerry Don Bryant .................... Aahmed Jackie Ramsey ...................... Aahmed Benny Gene Filkins .................... Abbid Charles A. Simons ...................... Abbid Ethan Doole ........................ Al Hassan Alvin Elmore ........................ Al Hassan Shawn Butler ...................... Al Hassan Louie 'Pat' Wetzel ............... Al Hassan Ed White ............................. Al Hassan Richard Wright .................... Al Hassan Ted Chamblin ..................... Al Hassan Floyd Yeager ...................... Al Hassan Joseph D Owen, PM ........... Al Hassan John D Reamer, PM ........... Al Hassan Joseph N. Cromer............... Al Hassan Derek J. Hamrac ................. Al Hassan Thomas W. Tucker ............. Al Hassan Edward G. Roebuck ........... Al Hassan James Rogers, PM ................... Aleppo Thomas C Chastain ................. Amalric Randy L. George, PM .............. Amalric William Holcomb .......................... Aries Wilmer K Jones...................... Aut Mori David J. Laverock .................. Aut Mori Domenic James Viola ............ Aut Mori PM Dennis J Berry ....................... Baku Steven A. Frey ............................. Baku Donald R Neighbors, PM ............. Baku Debra Leroux ................................ Bela Donald Carberry ........................... Bela James R Cooper ........................... Bela Anthony Leroux............................. Bela Charles Larson ............................. Bela Alton Darin Pecanty .......... Bendemeer James L. Roesch .................... Cashan David Kirk Hartin ......................... Dinar Ricky W. Cliatt ......................... El Texa John Hrisco, PM ...................... El Texa Justin C. Watson...................... El Texa Justin C. Watson...................... El Texa Michael Taussig, PM .............. Feramo Stephan R. Faulkner ..................... Gao Frederick A. Marotti .................... Hejaz
William M Korn, PM .... Kaa Rheu Vahn Jordon Jacquay .......... Kaa Rheu Vahn Theodore C. Volkert ... Kaa Rheu Vahn Keith Matthew Veitch . Kaa Rheu Vahn Joseph P. Laleman ............. Mohassan Dennis R. Soebbing ............ Mohassan Gerry Phaneuf ......................... Moslem Brian J. Zeppa ......................... Ormazd John Driscoll ............................ Samoor William J. Thornton ................. Samoor Lyle A Bowers ........................ Teheran Max D McMannis ................... Teheran Wilfred Bowers, PM ................ Teheran William Wiles, PM ..................... Yubba John Magyar, II ........................... Zafar Earnest J. Sparks ..................... Zaman Phillip R. McConnell ................. Zaman James Payton ............................ Zangi Randy J. Parrish ......................... Zelica Gary E. White ............................. Zelica Shawn D. Johnson ..................... Zelica Joseph G. Scheuring .................. Zelica Lloyd B. Magruder ..................... Zelica Carl Lee Holman ........................ Zelica Laverne "Larry" Hair, PM ........... Zelica James Parker Edwards .......... Aahmed Art & Carolyn Wilson Louisville, Kentucky................................. Aahmed Roberta Stinson Louisville, Kentucky................................. Aahmed In Loving Memory of Bette Love, Dave & Liz ................................. Abbas In Memory of Larry Dean Bette & Mike Yuskowatz ..................... Al Matta In Memory of PGM Clayton Simons Bette & Mike Yuskowatz ........ Al Matta In Memory of Myrna & Lou Harmon Bette & Mike Yuskowatz ........ Al Matta In Loving Memory of Bette Love, Mitch & Beth ............................. Aleppo Amrou Grotto, May 2018 Meeting .................................................. Amrou Miriam Chapter #278 Order of Eastern Star Canfield, OH..... Aut Mori Heather Pittman PM Douglas R. Neighbors .................................... Baku In Honor of Lhen Olegario Michael Olegario ............................. Bendemeer In Honor of Therese Olegario Michael Olegario ............... Bendemeer Irvin "Bud" Wiser Harrison L. Root. ................................................ Cashan James Roesch Harrison L. Root ........ ................................................ Cashan In Memory of a Wonderful Lady With Our Deepest Sympathy, Liz & Jim Jarnagin................................... Cinema In Memory of Larry Dean Our Deepest Sympathy, Liz & Jim Jarnagin................................... Cinema
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My Wife, Barbara Your Husband, Sonny ....................................... Farhad Lady Bugs Farhad Grotto, Harahan, Louisiana .................................. Farhad Dahraf Ladies Farhad Grotto, Harahan, Louisiana .................. Farhad Michael Abrahamson of Hejaz Grotto, New Haven, CT ..............Hejaz Pam Abrahamson, Michael Abrahamson................................Hejaz Michael Abrahamson ..................Hejaz Maryalice Shoemaker Kokomo, IN ..... .............................................. Ibn Saud Sharon Warnock, Kokomo, IN ............. .............................................. Ibn Saud James Duffy, Sarasota, FL ..... Samoor In Memory of Our Departed Love Ones Lloyd Morton ................. Samoor In Memory of Blaine Bryson, Samoor Grotto Motor Corps ................. Samoor Phoenix Lodge #346, Sarasota, Florida ..................................... Samoor In Memory of Lawrence A. "Larry" Dean, PGM, Grand Line Officers and Supreme Council Staff .................... SC Gladys Simons In Memory of Clayton E. Simons, PGM, Grand Line Officers and Supreme Council Staff ............. SC Michael Yuskowatz In Memory of Bette, GM Michael Dempsey & Supreme Council ..... Supreme Council In Memory of Louis A. Harmon Janet & Edward Dyer ............................ Taleb In Memory of Myrna J. Harmon Janet & Edward Dyer ............................ Taleb Robert Jernigan, Jim Wiese ................. .......................................... Yusef Khan Ronald L. Wyatt, Jim Wiese ................. .......................................... Yusef Khan James Wyatt, Jim Wiese .. Yusef Khan Richard Thomason Jim Wiese ............ .......................................... Yusef Khan PM David A. Korb Jim Wiese .............. .......................................... Yusef Khan Cara Hagg, Pensacola, FL ....... Zelica Hailey Hagg Pensacola, FL ...... Zelica Brooklyn Johnson, Pensacola, FL ....... ................................................... Zelica GM Michael Dempsey and Lady Karen, Congratulations on Your Year PGM Otto & Lois Thiergart ........ Zelica Lois Thiergart, Pensacola, FL .............. ................................................... Zelica SMCO Debbie Kempke In recognition of your participation to the DOM’s growth, thereby contributing to our improvement Azim Caldron -DOM ....... ..................................................... Azim Sandy Dean Zendah #103 – DOM ............................................... .Zendah
Pauline Spivey Zendah #103 - DOM ........................................ Zendah Sandy Dean Zendah Caldron - DOM ........................................ Zendah Pauline Spivey Zendah Caldron - DOM ........................................ Zendah Diane Nourse Zendah Caldron - DOM ........................................ Zendah Dianna Carter Zendah #103 - DOM ........................................ Zendah Charles D. Rosencrans .............. Abbid Richard V Marbais .................... Achbar Harvey S. Dorman, PM ................ Alla Barry E Dupre, PM ................ Altan Kol Daniel J Potter ............................. Aries George Daniel Emmons .............. Azim James J. Pernus........................ Caliph Harrison L. Root ...................... Cashan Harrison L. Root ...................... Cashan William B. Blaize........................ Chinar Richard Hebebrand ................... El Rey PM Robert Hennes .................... El Rey Samuel W Jacob ....................... El Rey Dennis M. Keplinger .................. El Rey David Knoll ................................ El Rey PM Mark Layman ...................... El Rey Steven M Heard ........................ El Rey Robert Behner ........................... El Rey Robert Blaner ............................ El Rey Kenneth Bahl ............................. El Rey Stephen Leidenheimer .............. El Rey Bruce P Harwedel ..................... El Rey Robert Harold ............................ El Rey Matthew Givler .......................... El Rey Benjamin J. Feldman ................ El Rey Justin D. Balmert ....................... El Rey Brian Bliss ................................. El Rey Louis Bliss ................................. El Rey Gilbert O. Chambers ................. El Rey Carl M Carlson, PM ................... El Rey Charles Raymond Clements ..... El Rey PM Michael Crocker .................. El Rey Nelson Fontanez ....................... El Rey George W Gardner .................... El Rey Howard Park .............................. El Rey Ira Young ................................... El Rey Trevor Sproul ............................. El Rey Edward Stevenson .................... El Rey Ronald Spears ........................... El Rey Don Mosher ............................... El Rey Daniel P. Ward .......................... El Rey Ryan J Wingard ......................... El Rey Jeffrey Traxler, PM .................... El Rey David Bischoff ........................... El Rey PM Forrest Stewart, Sr .............. El Rey Charles T Atkinson .................... El Rey William Ogg ............................... El Rey PM John Morris ......................... El Rey Michael Moorman, PM .............. El Rey Thomas R Adkins ...................... El Rey PM James J Tournas ................ El Rey
PM Dennis Moore, Sr ............... El Rey Robert Anderson, Jr ................. El Rey Paul M. Lipke-Benn .................. El Rey Todd L. Lusher, PM .................. El Rey Douglas W Miller....................... El Rey Tony J. Massey......................... El Rey PGM Mark L McCombs ............ El Rey Larry Meadows, Sr, PM ............ El Rey David Michalski, PM ................. El Rey Todd M Lusher.......................... El Rey Mark Van Camp, PM ............... Farhad Barry Deutsch ......................... Feramo Barry Deutsch ......................... Feramo Gary Matican, PM ....................... Hejaz Edward Anyafulu......................... Hejaz Scott R. Atkins ............................ Hejaz Nicholas A Plaisance ................ Ka Jon Lloyd P Toups ........................... Ka Jon Kyle Chisholm, PM ................... Ka Jon Walter Colburn, PM ................... Merou William Andrew Adams, PM ...... Nubia Gerald H. Favor ...................... Ormazd Theodore Hammond, Jr., PM . Ormazd Richard Arnold Overbee, Jr, PM .......... ................................................ Ormazd John Hannah, PM ................... Ormazd George Woods........................ Ormazd Jeffrey Snyder ......................... Ormazd Raymond A Overbee, PM ....... Ormazd Curtis F. Johnson.................... Ormazd Zeb E Blanton, Jr .................... Ormazd James H. Gillespie .................. Ormazd Barton A. Patria ...................... Ormazd Ervin W. Janssen .................... Ormazd Kenneth J. Mueller .................. Ormazd Ernest J Ridener, PM .............. Sahara Leland J. Owens ...................... Sahara Jeffrey Lawrance .................... Samoor James Klingsmith.................... Samoor Roland Yates .......................... Samoor Hleb Zharkov .......................... Samoor Lester E. Jones, PM ............. Sem I No David A McIntyre, PM ....... Yusef Khan Monark Johnson ............... Yusef Khan David W McIntyre, Sr., PM .................. .......................................... Yusef Khan David L Turnbloom, PM .... Yusef Khan David J Cullison, PM ........ Yusef Khan Richard D Kiplinger, PM ... Yusef Khan Laverne "Larry" Hair, PM ........... Zelica Gary E. White ............................ Zelica Gary V. Fazio ........................... Zuleika PGM Michael Yuskowatz In Memory of Bette PGM Robert Poole & Sam ................................................... Abbas In Loving Memory of Chris Hodges Dave & Liz Rebmann ................. Abbas In Loving Memory of Ambrose Thibodaux, Dave & Liz Rebmann ................................................... Abbas
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In Memory of Bette Yuskowatz Katherine Eaton ...................... Al Matta In Memory of Bette Yuskowatz Donald & Dorothy Kullgren ..... Al Matta In Memory of Bette Yuskowatz The Cibons Family ......................... Al Matta In Memory of Bette Yuskowatz Gregory & Anne Cibon ........... Al Matta In Memory of Bette Yuskowatz Lisa Grace ...................................... Al Matta In Memory of My Wife, Bette Yuskowatz and Daughter Joann Campbell Mike Yuskowatz .... Al Matta In Memory of Bette Yuskowatz Bill & Barb Schudlich .................... Al Matta In Loving Memory of Bette Yuskowatz Henry & June Geiss ................ Al Matta In Memory of Bette Yuskowatz Mr. & Mrs. Ray Cibon ....................... Al Matta In Honor of PM William R. Bridle PM Paul Scheutzow ................ Al Sirat In Honor of Supreme MCO Debbie Kempke Terry Kempke ........... Al Sirat GM Mike & Lady Karen Thanks for a Great Year, Love Mitch & Beth ............ .................................................. Aleppo Rita Thibodaux In Memory of Ambrose Thibodaux PM Harvey Dorman .... Alla In Honor of James "Slim Jim" Giles - Aut Mori Grotto For His Many Years of Service as a Clown at the Grand Lodge Special Olympics Bernie Mitchell, PGM ........................... Amrou Bud Wiser Harrison Root ....... Cashan Rita Thibodaux In Memory of Our Friend, Ambrose Liz & Jim Jarnagin. ................................................. Cinema Gwen Spencer In Memory of Our Friend, Don Spencer, Jim & Liz Jarnagin ................................... Cinema El Rey Grotto Elyria, Ohio ....... El Rey Neil Morales Naples, Florida .... Galae PGM Michael Yuskowatz In Memory of Bette Humanitarian Foundation Trustees & Staff ...... Humanitarian Fnd Penney Van Camp, Jan Hosler ..... Ibn Saud Mark Van Camp, Mike Hosler.............. ...............................................Ibn Saud Mark Van Camp, Mike Hosler.............. ...............................................Ibn Saud Scott Allen, Islam Grotto ............. Islam Karen Kind The Silent Ones ...... Islam In Memory of Charles H. & Georgia M. Lapp Joanne Hopkins-Budd . Islam In Memory of George W. & Twila H. Budd Joanne Hopkins-Budd ...... Islam In Memory of Larry W. Budd Joanne Hopkins-Budd ............................. Islam Suzann Gittins The Silent Ones . Islam
Mary Karkala The Silent Ones ... Islam Sara Wieloch The Silent Ones ... Islam Dick Phillips Islam Grotto ........... Islam Mike Karkalla Islam Grotto ......... Islam Conrad J. Wieloch, III Islam Grotto ..................................................... Islam Noreen Wieloch The Silent Ones ....... ..................................................... Islam Joann Hopkins-Budd The Silent Ones..................................................... Islam Theresa Lorenz The Silent Ones ....... ..................................................... Islam Tammy Tomascin The Silent Ones .... ..................................................... Islam Jim Lasalle Islam Grotto ............. Islam In Memory of Ambrose Thibodaux PGM David Blythe .................... Ka Jon Happy Birthday Helena George Moslem Pamela Adams Goldsboro, North Carolina ............................ Nubia In Memory of Dee DeLong, PSMCO Ormazd Grotto ........................ Ormazd Daniel Chapman Orlando, Florida...... ................................................ Ormazd In Memory of Clayton Simons, PGM Ormazd Grotto ........................ Ormazd In Memory of Lou & Myrna Harmon Al & Lynn Light ............................ Samoor In Memory of PGM Larry Dean & PGM Clay Simons Al & Lynn Light .. Samoor To My Loving Wife Your Loving Husband, Barry ....................... Samoor In Loving Memory of Eve & Bob Fulton Love, Sue & Jay .......... Samoor In Memory of My Father Master Mason George D. Leffler Bruce D. LefflerSem I No Lantana Lodge #372 Lake Worth, Florida .................................. Sem I No In Loving Memory of Myrna Harmon Dick & Jo-Ann Faust .................. Taleb In Fond Memory of PM Lou Haarmon Dick & Jo-Ann Faust .................. Taleb In Loving Memory of Bette Yuskowatz Dick & Jo-Ann Faust .................. Taleb Congratulations GM Rev. Matt Wissell & Lady Amy D. Stephen & Hilary Knight ............................... Taleb My Husband, GM Rev. Matthew J. Wissell Congratulations and Wishing You a Great Year Love, Your Wife Amy ............................................ Taleb PGM Michael Yuskowatz In Memory of Our Adopted Mum Shuards & Susan..................................................... Xella PGM Michael Yuskowatz In Memory of Grandma Y Ann & Heather ........ Xella In Memory of Fond Times with Lou & Myrna Harmon PGM Shuards Sutherland & Susan .................... Xella
Rita Thibodaux In Memory of Ambrose Shuards & Susan Sutherland ...... Xella Tammy L. Glace Robert S. Glace, Jr. ................................................. Zuleika In Honor of Grand Master Jeffrey Williamson Bob & Bette Chapman ...... ................................................. Zuleika In Memory of Alice Glace Bob & Bette Chapman ........................ Zuleika In Memory of Bette Yuskowatz Bob & Bette Chapman ........................ Zuleika Donna Harris Jr. Past MCO, Abbas #49 - DOM ................................ Abbas Azim No. 106 - DOM, Bronx, New York ..................................................... Azim Nazir Daughters of Mokanna Canton, Ohio ............................................. Nazir Craig Frazier Ormazd Grotto Toothbrush Program 2018 ...... Ormazd Toothbrush Program - 2018, Ormazd Grotto ...................................... Ormazd Andres Sylva Ormazd Grotto Toothbrush Program 2018 ...... Ormazd George (Frank) Woods, Ormazd Grotto Toothbrush Program 2018 ................................................ Ormazd Daryl Spangenberg, Ormazd Grotto Toothbrush Program 2018 ...... Ormazd Barton Patria Ormazd Grotto Toothbrush Program 2018 ...... Ormazd Joley Lozada Ormazd Grotto Toothbrush Program 2018 ...... Ormazd Manny Lozada Ormazd Grotto Toothbrush Program 2018 ...... Ormazd Ken Mueller Ormazd Grotto Toothbrush Program 2018 ...... Ormazd Sandy Judouits Ormazd Grotto Toothbrush Program 2018 ...... Ormazd Imez Judouits Ormazd Grotto Toothbrush Program 2018 ...... Ormazd Joe Crum Ormazd Grotto Toothbrush Program 2018 ......................... Ormazd
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Inside this issue…
Supreme Council Officers, Trustees, Staff ............................................................. 2
GM’s Message ...................................................................................................... 3
Meet the Grand Monarch, Grand Monarch’s Itinerary, Lady Amy’s Project .......... 4
National Grotto Day Introduction ............................................................................ 5
National Grotto Day Flyer Template ....................................................................... 6
Membership Contest Info ....................................................................................... 7
Top Line Signers ................................................................................................ 8-9
Contest Winners and Key Award Winners ........................................................... 10
Secretary of the Year, Hotel Night and Grotto Contest Winners .......................... 11
Congratulations and Thanks from the SC Office.................................................. 11
Photos from the 128th Annual Session and Lady Karen’s Project ................. 12-17
2018-2019 Committees ................................................................................... 18-19
Reminders ............................................................................................................ 19
Grand Historian’s Corner and In Memoriam ........................................................ 20
GM’s Award of Excellence, The Grotto Poem, HF Article .................................... 21
Enchanted Lanterns ........................................................................................ 22-27
From PGM Michael Dempsey and Lady Karen.................................................... 28
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From the desk of….
Past Grand Monarch Michael E. Dempsey
Karen and I would like to extend our sincere thanks to
the Prophets of Sahara Grotto, the Supreme Council
Office and all the Prophets of the Enchanted Realm for
your support during our year.
To all the Prophets and Ladies of the Realm, your
hospitality during our visits far exceeded our
expectations and was so very much appreciated. Thank
you!
To the Sahara Grotto Prophets and Ladies, your
assistance at our convention was so fantastic and we
thank each and every one of you for your hard work,
dedication, creativeness and your generous show of
support, plus all the time it took you to pull everything
together like they did. Thank you!
To the staff and the Executive Secretary, we wish to
thank you for your support and dedication to us during
our year. You are greatly appreciated and we just want
to say Thank you!
We had a great year, except for the little bumps we hit at
the end, but we are doing fine and getting stronger every
day. Thank all of you for your prayers and support.
Yours in Goodfellowship,
Past Grand Monarch Michael and Lady Karen Dempsey
