Jurisdiction of Pennsylvania · 2020-08-02 · The United Grand Commandery Of Pennsylvania PHA 189th Grand Conclave Saturday August 3, 2018 Morning Minutes 9:07 AM: PEC George M

Jurisdiction of Pennsylvania

190th GRAND CONCLAVE REPORTS

Most Eminent Sir Nicholas Bagley III

Most Eminent Grand Commander

The Honorable Sir Melvin A. Alston, Sr. Most Worshipful Grand Master

Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania

The United Grand Commandery Of Pennsylvania, PHA

4301 North Broad Street, Philadelphia , Pa 19014

189th Grand Conclave Saturday August 3, 2019 & Sunday August 4 ,2019

Session Minutes

The Clarion Hotel 76 Industrial Highway Essington, Pa. 19029

PEC Kelly R. Myers No.12

Eminent Grand Assistant Recorder

PEC Thomas P. Williams No.1 Eminent Grand Recorder

Most Eminent Sir Ronald W. Barber No.14

Most Eminent Grand Commander United Grand Commandery

Prince Hall Masonic Knights Templar Jurisdiction Of Pennsylvania

Honorable Melvin A. Alston No. 9 Most Worshipful Grand Master

Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Jurisdiction of Pennsylvania

The United Grand Commandery Of Pennsylvania, PHA 189th Grand Conclave Saturday August 3, 2019

Morning Minute ( 7:30 AM ) : The asylum was dedication and consecrated by Eminent Grand prelate Michael C. Steward No. 1 ( 8:15 AM ):A Occasional Commandery was opened by members of Mathias F. Emmanuel No. 14. , Union Commandery No.1, And Gilbert L. Brannon No. 15. The team consisted of: PEC Calvin Boyce No.14 Eminent Commander Grady A. Patterson No.1 Captain General PEC Joseph Sanders No.14 Generalissimo John Austin No.14 Prelate PEC Allen Domain No.14 Senior Warden Tyrone Love No.1 Junior Warden PEC LaShuan Johnson No. 14 Recorder PMEGC William L. Lockwood No.14 Treasurer PEC Standard Bearer No. 15 Stephen Williams PEC Demetrious Hellam No.15 Sword Bearer PEC Stephen Williams No. 1 Warder Salute of the American Flag was done ( 8:48 AM ): R.E.D.G.C Nicholas Bagley III NO.12 was received by the Grand Lecturer Lee Robinson No.1, Grand Lecturer reported that the team did an excellent job opening an occa-sional Commandery. The R.E.D.G.C Nicholas Bagley III was escorted to the east. 8:55Am:M.E.G.C Ronald W. Barber No.14 was received by the R.E.D.G.C Nicholas Bagley III No. 12 and was escorted to the East and given Grand Honors. 9:03 AM: Roll call of subordinate Commandery was rendered , Union Commandery No.1 (P), St George Commandery No.2 (P), Cyrene Commandery No.9 (A), Imperial Commandery No.12 (P), Mathias F. Emanuel Commandery No.14 (P), Gilbert L Brannon Commandery No.15 (P), George W. Conyers Commandery No.16 (P), Howard Lennon Commandery No.17 (P). A quorum was established. Followed by Roll Call Of Officers Of The United Grand Commandery. M.E.G.C Ronald W. Barber (P) R.E.D.G.C Nicholas Bagley III (P), Eminent Grand Generalissimo Carlee London (P), Eminent Grand Captain General Larry O Grant (E), Eminent Grand Prelate Michael C. Steward (P), Eminent Grand Senior Warden Joseph Sanders (P), Eminent Grand Junior War-den Kevin Small (P), Eminent Grand Recorder Thomas P. Williams (P), Eminent Grand Assis-tant Recorder Kelly R. Myers (P) Eminent Grand Treasurer Hubert L. Braxton (P). Eminent Grand Assistant Treasurer Israel S. Ray (Ex) MEGC Ronald W. Barber call for the reading of General Orders Number Two. P.E.C Otis

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Morning Minutes

9:07 AM: PEC George M. Howard No.12 motion to suspend reading of General Orders Number Four and accept it by title because they were read at all of the subordinate Com-mandery meetings . It was properly second by PEC Lawrence Bradley No.12, The question was called for and hearing none motion carried. 9:08 AM ; The PMEGC were received into the 189th Grand Conclave, In attendance was PMEGC Robert A. Wilson No.14, PMEGC Antoine Small No.1, PMEGC William L. Lock-wood No.14, PMEGC Toby A. Bryant No.1, PMEGC Odell Pruett No.2, PMEGC Leonard A. Heard No.15, The PMEGC was given Grand Honors and escorted to the east. 9:18 AM :The minutes from the 188th Grand Conclave Sunday Morning Session were read By Eminent Grand Assistant Recorder PEC Kelly R. Myers No.12, minutes were approved As read with necessary corrections. 9:35 AM; The reading of the rules and orders of the day was rendered by Grand Lecturer PEC Lee Robinson No.1, Take Head and govern yourselves accordingly. 9:40 AM: Eminent Grand Recorder Thomas P. Williams rendered his annual report a Motion to accept report was rendered by EC Grady A. Paterson No.1, Properly second by Eminent Grand Prelate Michael Steward Hearing no questions, motion carried. 9.55 AM : Eminent Grand Treasurer Hubert Braxton’s annual report was read. A motion to accept report and file for audit was rendered by PEC Ottis J. Guinyard No.16 Properly second by R.E.D.G.C Nicholas Bagley No.12. A question by PEC George Howard No.12 on the status of last years recommendation of the consolidation of the United Grand Commandery Accounts, Answer rendered that all accounts will be consolidated into one banking institution Is forth coming , motion carried. 10:03 AM: PMEGC Calvin A. Legions No.14 was received into the 189th Annual Grand Conclave. Introduced by PMEGC Antoine Small No.1, he was given Grand Honors and was escorted to the east 10:03AM: REDGC Nicholas Bagley III presided over the 189th Grand Conclave, PEC Sir-Jimmy Hare Sr. No.16 rendered a prayer. MEGC Ronald W. Barber rendered his stewardship address, a motion to receive address and turn over to committee for MEGC address by PEC Carlee London No.15, seconded by PEC Larry O Grant No.2, and PEC Lee Robinson No.1 Motion Passed, the Sir Knights were call to attention and MEGC Ronald W. Barber was given Applause and a rising vote of thanks. 10:26 AM Jurisdiction of the Garden State of New Jersey was received, The Mount Calvary Grand Commandery, MEGC Kevin Thomas, GGE Anthony Pollitt, PMEGC John Bettis, PMEGC Seymour Hurdley, EC W. Spence Person Jr., EC John White.

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Morning Minutes

10:32AM: PMEGC James Swinton was received into the 189th Grand Conclave, he gave Remarks given Grand Honors and escorted to the east. 10:37 AM : Jurisdiction of New York was received MEGC Joe Fields SR. represented by PMEGC Jimmie Chaple. 10:42 AM, Jurisdiction of Massachusetts was received Right Eminent Grand Commander Rudolph T. Brown Jr. with him Past Right Eminent Grand Commander William H. Walker Given Grand Honors and Escorted to the East. 10:49 AM: REDGC Nicholas Bagley II rendered his annual report, motion to receive report by PEC Larry O Grant No.2, second by PEC George M. Howard No. 12,and PEC Lawrence Bradley No.12. Motion Passed. 10:52 AM, Grand Commandery of PA. Eminent Grand Commander Right Eminent Grand Commander Richard F. Muth. Grand Recorder Douglass Rowe, Right Eminent Past Grand Commander William E. Hall. 11:01 AM: GEG Carlee London No.15 rendered his annual report, motion to receive report by EC Wayne B. Lamb Sr. No.15 second by PEC Stephen Williams No.15 and PEC Nicholas Bagley III No. 12 motion passed. 11;05 AM: PMEGC Walter J. Sims Jr. representing the Grand Encampment was received. 11;10AM: Grand Captain General Larry O Grant rendered his annual report motion to receive report by PEC Michael C. Steward No.1 second by PEC Kevin Small No.1 and PEC Carlee London No.15 motion passed. 11:15 AM: Eminent Grand Prelate Michael C. Steward rendered his annual report, motion to Receive report by PEC Larry O Grant No.1 second by PEC Lawrence Bradley No.12 and PEC Kevin Small No.1 motion passed. 11:18AM: Grand Senior Warden Joseph Sanders No.14 rendered his annual report motion to receive report by PEC James Cameron No.1, second by PEC Kevin Small No.1, EC James Marshall No.14, PEC Nicholas Bagley No.12, Sir Knight Patron Patterson No.16 motion Passed. 11:22AM: Grand Junior Warden Kevin Small No. 1 rendered his annual report, motion to Receive report by PEC Ottis J. Guionyard No.16 second by PEC Michael C. Steward No.1, PEC Lee Robinson No.1 motion passed.

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Morning Minutes

11:27AM, The Prince Hall Family was received 11:33 AM: The Most Royal Grand Court of Cyrene's and The Most Royal Chief Engineer Albertus Shaw and The Most Royal Grand Commandress Yvonne Haigler was received. 11:40 AM: The Most Worshipful Grand Master from The Most Worship Prince Hall Grand Lodge Jurisdiction of Pa The Honorable Melvin A. Alston No.9 with him the Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master Donald C. Jones was received into the 189th Grand Conclave. 11:47 AM: The representatives of the Jurisdictions of New Jersey, New York ,Massecutset The Grand Commandery of Pa and Grand Encampment represented by PMEGC Walter J. Sims rendered there individual remarks.

11:59 AM: Royal Grand Chief Engineer Albertus Shaw rendered his remarks and introduced The Most Royal Grand Commandress Yvonne Haigler for her remarks. 12:07PM: RWDGM Donald C. Jones introduced MWGM The Honorable Melvin A. Alston Senior No.9 for his remarks. 12:19 PM: PMEGC Robert A. Wilson No.14 Convention Coordinator gave instructions for lunch. 12:23 PM: Eminent Grand Prelate Michael C. Steward No.1 rendered a closing prayer and Table blessing. The 189th Grand Conclave was called from Labor to refreshment by MEGC Ronald W. Barber to reconvene at 2:00 PM

The United Grand Commandery Of PA. PHA 189th Grand Conclave Saturday August 3, 2019

After Noon Minutes

2:00 PM: Eminent Grand Prelate Michael C. Steward rendered a opening prayer, MEGC Ronald W. Barber reconvened the 189th Grand Conclave for the dispatch of business. 2:05 PM: The reading of the 189th Grand Conclave morning minutes were rendered by PEC Kelly R. Myers No.12 Eminent Grand Assistant Recorder. The minutes were accepted as read with the necessary corrections. 2:22 PM: PMEGC William L. Lockwood No.14 presided over the Grand Conclave for the purpose of nominations of officers for 2019-2020 Templar Year. There was a letter of intent From PEC Israel S. Ray III No.12 Assistant Grand Treasurer. A prayer was rendere by Emi-nent Grand Prelate Michael C. Steward No.1, Nominations open.

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After Noon Minutes

2:27 PM: All elected stations are open for nominations. MEGC Ronald W. Barber nominated

REDGC Nicholas Bagley for the office of MEGC, REDGC Nicholas Bagley III nominated

EGG Carlee London for the office of REDGC, EGG Carlee London nominated EGC Larry O

Grant for the office of EGG, EGC Larry O Grant nominated EGP Michael C. Steward for the

office of EGC, EGP Michael C. Steward nominated EGSW Joseph Sanders for the office of

EGP, EGSW Joseph Sanders nominated EGJW Kevin Small for the office of EGSW, EGJW

Kevin Small Nominated PEC Demetious Hellams for the office of EGJW, PMEGC Toby A.

Bryant nominated PEC Thomas P. Williams No.1 for the office of Eminent Grand Recorder,

PEC Thomas P. Williams No.1 nominated PEC Hubert L. Braxton to succeed him self as Emi-

nent Grand Treasurer , PEC Carlee London No.15 Nominated PEC Kelly R. Myers No.12 to

Succeed his self as Eminent Grand Assistant Recorder, Eminent Grand Treasurer Hubert L.

Braxton nominated PEC Israel S. Ray III to succeed his self as Eminent Grand Assistant

Treasurer, PEC Nicholas Bagley III No.12 nominated PEC Harold Burgess No.12 to succeed

His self as Trustee, PEC George M. Howard No.12 nominated PEC George B. Winston for

Office of Trustee, PEC Ottis J. Guinyard No.16 nominated PEC Emett G. Hunt No.16 to

Succeed his self as Trustee, Nomination of officer Completed.

2:38 PM: MEGC Ronald W. Barber unsealed the door , The necrology report was rendered

By Eminent Grand Prelate Michael C. Stewart assisted by assistant Grand Prelate The Rev.

Jimmy Hare Sr. No.16 and PMEGC Rev. Gerald Saunders No.1.

The Upper Room Service wil be held on Sunday Morning August 4, 2019 at 8:00 AM in the

Meeting Room. The Speaker of the hour will be PEC Reverend Jimmy Hare Sr. No.16

2:56 PM: Eminent Grand Captain General And Banquet Chairman Larry O Grant rendered

remarks on the Banquet.

3:00 PM; The 189th Grand Conclave Saturday afternoon session was called from labor to

refreshment by MEGC Ronald W. Barber, closing prayer by Eminent Grand Prelate Michael

C. Stewart, Grand Conclave to reconvene on Sunday Moring August 4, 2019 at 9:00 AM

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The United Grand Commandery Of Pennsylvania PHA 189th Grand Conclave Sunday August 4, 2019

Morning Minutes

9:20AM, The United Grand Commandery 189th Grand Conclave reconvened, opening prayer by Eminent Grand Prelate The great lights were reopened, The 189th Grand Conclave was opened for business. 9:22 AM: The minutes from the Saturday after noon sessions were rendered by the Eminent Assistant Recorder Sir Kelly R. Myers No.12. The minutes were approved as read with the Necessary corrections. 9:28 AM: The State Divisional Thomas P. Williams rendered his annual report and gave his Ratings for the subordinate commentaries. Divisional Commander Sir Calvin Johnson No 27 and Divisional Commander Kevin Small No. 1, Divisional Commander Lashawn Johson No.14 , Motion to receive the report was made by PEC Calvin Johnson No.27 and second by PEC Lashawn Johnson No.14, PEC Kevin Small No.1 Motion Passed. 9:46 AM: Grand Lecturer Lee Robinson rendered his annual report, present with him was Divisional Lecturer Steve Williams No.15. Divisional Lecturer Demetrious Hellams No. 15 Motion to receive report by Eminent Commander Grady A. Patterson No.1 second by PEC Demetrious Hellams No.15 second by PEC Nicholas Bagley III No.12 Motion Carried. 9:52 AM: James Thorton Sheppard Educational Committee Fund Chairman PEC Ottis J. Guinyard gave a verbal report. Jayland Williams was the recipient of the educational award Jayland received a assistance check in the amount of $500.00, she will be attending Albright College. Motion to receive report from Sir Knight Patron Patterson N o.16 second by PEC Michael C. Stewart No.1, PEC Lawrence Bradley No.12 motioned passed. 9:57 AM: Verbal report from the convention coordinator PMEGC Robert A. Wilson No.14 Working on a written report, United Grand Commandery Stand to be in the black. Motion to Receive verbal report by PEC Michael C. Stewart No.1 second by Eminent Commander Grady A. Patterson No.1, PEC Kevin Small No.1, PEC Lee Glover No.17 motion passed 10:02 AM: PEC Thomas P. Williams thanked Sir Knight Raymond Mitchell, Sir Knight Wayne Parnell, PEC Lee Glover, Charlotte Covington for there assistance with Registration and Credentials. 10:09 AM: The audit Committee PEC Nicholas Bagley III No.12, PEC Lawrence Bradley No.12, rendered audit report from 2018-19 Templar Year. Motion to receive audit report by PEC Michael C. Stewart No.1 second by PEC Kevin Small No.1, Eminent Commander Wayne B. Lamb No.15. Question on audit report on Exhibit #3 By PEC Carlee London No.15 Motion passed.

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10:27 AM: Royal Grand Chief Engineer PEC Albertus Shaw No.1 rendered his annual report Motion made to receive report and place in the archives by EC Grady Patterson No.1 and Second by PEC Kevin Small No.1, PEC Lawrence Bradley No. 12, PEC Demetrious Hellams No.15, PEC James Cameron No.1 question about the state and well being of are Sister Cyrene's ,Motion Carried. 10:41 AM: Jurisprudence rendered their report, ( No business Negative report ) They then Rendered report on the Committee of Grand Commanders Address, rendered by PMEGC Antoine Small No.1. Motion called for by REDGC Nicholas Bagley III No. 12 Motion to receive report by PEC Michael Stuart No.1, second by PEC Jimmy Hare Sr. No.16. Motion Carried. Committee on MEGC Address gave there findings that the report was excellent Motion to accept report by PEC Carlee London No.15 second by PEC Larry O Grant No.1 Motion passed. 10:49 AM: PMEGC William L. Lockwood presided over the grand conclave for the purpose Of election of all officers for the Templar year 2019-2020. Eminent Grand Recorder Thomas P. Williams Cast one unanimous ballot for all elected officers. 10:55 AM: PMEGC Robert A. Wilson No.14 called for all elected officers to go west of the Alter for the purpose of installation . MEGC Nicholas Bagley III was installed given the Jewels of his office escorted to the east and given grand honors. The EGG and EGCG were Installed given the jewels of there office escorted to the east and given grand honors. All other Officers were afforded the same rite without grand honors, all officers took there respective stations. MEGC Nicholas Bagley Presided for the first time as MEGC. 11:21 AM: REDGC Carlee London presided over the 189th Grand Conclave, the asylum was Sealed for the rendering of The MEGC Nicholas Bagley III Acceptance Address. There was A motion to receive The Acceptance Address and place in the archives of the United Grand Commandery for future perusal by PEC Larry O Grant No.1 second by EC Wayne B. Lamb No.15,PEC Lawrence Bradley No.2, EC Calvin Church No.12, PEC Earl Berry No.1, PEC Howard J. Fleming No.12, PEC Floyd Hoag No.2, EC James Marshall No.14, PEC Albertus Shaw No. 14, PEC Lee Glover No.17, PEC George B. Winston III No. 12, PEC Harold Bur-gess No.12, PEC Michael C. Stewart No.1 the was motion passed. The door of the asylum was unsealed . 11:36 AM: PMEGC Ronald W. Barber was called west of the alter, EGP Joseph Sanders went West of the alter and blessed and consecrated the regalia of the PMEGC Ronald W. Barber Where he was properly regaled and gave remarks. 11:40 AM: MEGC Nicholas Bagley III and the PMEGC went west of the alter where he gave Closing remarks dressed out and retired from the 189th Annual Grand Conclave.

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After Noon Session Minutes

11:45 AM: REDGC Carlee London presided over the 189th Grand Conclave, he afford all the officers and members of the United Grand Commandery to give remarks if they had any 1:30PM: A closing prayer was rendered by the newly elected Eminent Grand Prelate Joseph Sanders No.14, Right Eminent Deputy Grand Commander Carlee London No.15 closed the 189th Grand Conclave in due form until its next communication were by you will notified by sign or summons or some other manner , Sir Knights take head and govern yourselves Accordingly. Attest:

Kelly R. Myers ______________________________ PEC Kelly R. Myers No.12 Eminent Grand Assistant Recorder

Thomas P. Williams Nicholas Bagley III ______________________________ ___________________________ PEC Thomas P. Williams No.1 PEC Nicholas Bagley III No.12 Eminent Grand Recorder Most Eminent Grand Commander United Grand Commandery of Pa. PHA

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Omnei Ad Dei Gloriam Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit

The United Grand Commandery

4301 NORTH BROAD STREET

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140

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Office Of

Right Eminent Deputy Grand Commander

Most Eminent Grand Commander Sir Nicholas Bagley, III ,Eminent Grand Generalissimo,

Eminent Grand Captain General, Eminent Grand Prelate, Eminent Grand Senior Warden,

Eminent Grand Junior Warden, Past Eminent Grand Commanders and Sir Knights.

Greetings:

I Carlee London, pursuant to Article IX, Section 1 of the Constitution of the United Grand

Commandery-Masonic Knights Templar do hereby submit my report for the Masonic year

2019-2020.

I would like to take this time to thank the Sir Knights for electing me to serve as your Right

Eminent Deputy Grand Commander. I pray that I performed my duties with dignity and respect.

I attended EDC meetings and festive days for the United Grand Commandery and the Most

Royal Grand Court of Cyrene.

Many thanks goes out to the officers and members for their support to me and this Commandery

as we face troubled times. God will bring us thru this and only God!

Yours in Knightly Courtesy,

Carlee London

Sir Knight Carlee London, #15


MASONIC KNIGHTS TEMPLAR

Prince Hall Affiliated

Sir Nicholas Bagley III, #12


Sir Carlee London #15


Sir Larry O. Grant #1

Eminent Grand Generalissimo

Sir Michael C. Stewart #1

Eminent Grand Captain General

Sir Kevin M. Small #1

Eminent Grand Senior Warden

Sir Demetrius Hellams, Sr. #15 Eminent Grand Junior Warden

JURISDICTION OF PENNSYLVANIA

Organized December 12, 1830

Sir Thomas P. Williams #1

Eminent Grand Recorder

Sir Kelly R. Myers #12

Eminent Grand Asst. Recorder

Sir Hubert L. Braxton #1

Eminent Grand Treasurer

Sir Israel Ray III #12

Eminent Grand Assistant Treasurer

Sir Joseph Sanders #14

Eminent Grand Prelate

Sir Harold Burgess #12

Sir Emmett Hunt #16

Sir George B. Winston, III #12

Eminent Grand Trustees





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EMINENT GRAND JUNIOR WARDEN

To the Most Eminent Grand Commander, Right Eminent Deputy Grand Commander, Eminent Grand Generalissimo, Eminent Grand Captain General , Past Most Eminent Grand Commanders, Grand Commandery Officers, Eminent Commanders, Generalissimos, Captain Generals, Past Eminent Commanders and Sir Knight All

Greetings:

It has been a pleasure to serve this United Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania as your Eminent Grand Junior Warden. I have supported this United Grand Commandery to the best of my ability. Up unite the Pandemic of COVID -19 I was attending all of the Eastern Divisional Council and have attended Grand Commandery function and festive days. May GOD continue to bless and look over this United Grand Commandery of PA.

Yours in Knight Courtesy

Demetrius Hellams Sr.

Sir Knight Demetrius Hellams Sr., #15

Eminent Grand Junior Warden



























Sir Emmett Hunt #16







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GRAND EMINENT TRUSTEE

The United Grand Commandery Masonic Knights Templar Jurisdiction of Pennsylvania, PHA

Trustee Report 2020

To: Most Eminent Sir Nicholas Bagley III #12 Most Eminent Grand Commander, Right Eminent Deputy Grand Commander Carlee

London. No. 15, Eminent Grand Generalissimo Sir Larry O. Grant. No. 1, Eminent Grand Captain General Sir Michael Stewart. No.

12, Eminent Grand Prelate Sir Joseph L. Sanders. Jr. No. 14, Eminent Grand Senior Sir Kevin M. Small No. 1 and Junior Warden Sir

Demetrius Hellams, Sr. No. 15, Elected, Appointed and Emeritus Grand Commandery Officers, Past Most Eminent Grand

Commanders, Eminent Commanders, Generalissimos, Captain Generals, Past Eminent Commanders and Sir Knights of all

Subordinate Commanderies, Greetings:

Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? Matthew 7:3

The contents of this report includes information regarding trust property, liabilities, receipts, and disbursements, trustee's

compensation, the trust assets, and their respective market values.

The assets held by the trustees are ritualistic furniture and accessories for the United Grand Commandery and the majority is located at

4301 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140 (The Grand Lodge). An inventory count was not preformed due to Pandemic

mandates. All property is owned by the United Grand Commandery

● No Trustee receives any stipend

● The Trustee have no banking account or voucher request outstanding

● The Trustees have no liabilities

● Market value of the furniture was not determined

● No Audit was performed by an outside auditor


Trustees:

Sir Harold Burgess # 12

Sir Emmett G. Hunt # 16

Sir George B. Winston, III # 12

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Sir Emmett Hunt #16







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Grand Administrative Assistant

“Where no counsel is, the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.” Proverbs 11:14

Most Eminent Grand Commander, Right Eminent Deputy Grand Commander, Eminent Grand Generalissimo, Eminent Grand Captain General, Eminent Grand Prelate, Eminent Grand Senior and Junior Wardens, Eminent Elected, Appointed and Eminent Grand Commandery Officers, Past Most Eminent Grand Commanders, Eminent Commanders, Generalissimos, Captain Generals, Past Eminent Commanders and Sir Knights.

Greetings

First, giving honor to our Lord and Savior for his blessing and to you Most Eminent Grand Commander for allowing me to serve you with an executive and professional capacity in the duties that revolved around managing and distributing Templar information. Through you Sir, with your guidance, we were able to provide vehicles of communication such as virtual and telecommunication avenues to the Sir Knights and assist in the managing of information.

This opportunity allowed me to be familiar in knowing the resources, finding the answers by productive and creative problem solving while multitasking other Templar duties. Special thanks to the Eminent Grand Record, Sir Thomas Pierre Williams for always being ready and providing the necessary resources, always for the betterment of the United Grand Commandery.

I attended all EDC schools and traveled to the Virginia Grand Conclave with our MEGC.


Charles E. Washington SK Charles E. Washington, #12

Grand Administrative Assistant



























Sir Emmett Hunt #16







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JAMES M. THORNTON / JAMES SHEPPARD, JR.

EDUCATIONAL AWARDS COMMITTEE

Most Eminent Grand Commander, Right Eminent Deputy Grand Commander, Eminent Grand Generalissimo, Eminent Grand Captain General, Eminent Grand Prelate, Eminent Grand Senior/Junior Wardens, Past Eminent Grand Commanders, Eminent Commanders, Eminent Generalissimos, Eminent Captain Generals, Eminent Prelates, Eminent Senior/Junior Wardens, Past Eminent Commanders and Sir Knights All Greetings,

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and he delighteth in his way.” Psalm 37:23 On behave of the James M. Thornton / James Sheppard, Jr. Educational Award Committee. There were two applications completed and turned in on time. One of the applicants withdrew her application because she didn't want to take her courses on line and she decided to wait until next year to start college. The recipient for this year is Matthew S. Wilford of Norristown, Pennsylvania. He will be attending Cheyney University of Pennsylvania located in Cheyney, Pennsylvania.


Otis Guinyard Sir Otis Guinyard, PEC #16, KYCH James M. Thornton / James Sheppard, Jr. Education Awards, Chairman Cc: file



























Sir Emmett Hunt #16







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Grand Drill Master

Sir Knight Toby Arthur Day Bryant 33o

KYCH

Past Eminent Grand Commander

Union Commandery # 1, MKT, in Philadelphia, PA.

To the Most Eminent Grand Commander, Right Eminent Deputy Grand Commander, Eminent Grand

Generalissimo, Eminent grand Captain General, Past Eminent Grand Commanders, Grand Commandery

Officers, Eminent Commanders, Generalissimos, Captain Generals, and Sir Knights all, below is a report of my

activities for 2019- 2020

Most Eminent Sir, I thank you for appointing me as the Grand Drill Master. I have tried to fulfill my

duties for the betterment of the United Grand Commandery, and the Sir Knights in particular.

1. I have attended almost all of our Eastern Divisional Council meetings.

2. I have attended and participated in our Festive Day activities.

3. I have attended all but one of my Commandery meetings and serve as PEC/Recorder.

Also, at the Grand Encampment I serve as the assistant director of the Drill competition and as the Grand Drill

Master/Marshall; unfortunately, there will be no Grand Encampment this year.



























Sir Emmett Hunt #16





5. I also attended several meetings for St George Commandery #2 to try and help them open and conduct

business.

Again, I thank you for the appointment, and I salute you for your dedication to the improvement and

standardization of our Masonic Templarism.


Toby A. Bryant Toby A. Bryant, PEGC # 1, KYCH

Grand Drill Master

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STATE DIVISIONAL COMMANDER

To: The Most Eminent Grand Commander; The Right Eminent Deputy Grand Commander; The Eminent Grand Generalissimo; Eminent Grand Captain-General; Eminent Grand Senior Warden; Eminent Grand Junior Warden; Past Most Eminent Grand Commanders; Eminent Commanders; Generalissimos; Captain-Generals; Senior Wardens; Junior Wardens; Past Eminent Commanders; and Sir Knights, Greetings To say the "best laid plans of mice and men", is no plan at all. This has been a year of change and great upheaval. We have lost many good Sir Knights throughout Pennsylvania. Many were considered legends. We lost loved ones due to disease, natural causes, and violence. We haven't seen a pandemic like the Covid-19 which has brought this country to its knees, since the great pandemic during the 1920s Spanish Flu. But here we are on the verge of a potential race riot, demanding what we should have rightfully received under the bill of rights. We have "Black Lives Matter" on one hand, and "Make America Great Again", on the other, both sides are trying to push their agenda, as Covid-19, has taken the lives of over 150,000 human-being and many more are dying every day. Covid-19 has changed the way; we go about our daily routines and business. Who would have thought a year ago, our meetings, and the Grand Conclave had to be conducted virtually? I would never guess this in a million years. Because of this deadly pandemic, we had to change our lives, and the way we think, to continue to survive in this environment. This is what sets us above all animals, and that is to adapt and overcome. It has been a struggle, but we have adapted to the ever-changing environment.



























Sir Emmett Hunt #16





It has been a struggle, but all the Commanderies had supported the efforts of this United Grand Commandery, to take care, of its business, so the Most Eminent Grand Commander and his officers could complete their duties for this United Grand Commandery. I like to thank the following Divisional Commanders for their support, during this trying time:

Lashaun Johnson, Divisional Commander Central & East.

Joseph Ward, Divisional Commander Central & East.

Carlton D. Holman, Divisional Commander East Lee Glover Jr, Divisional Commander Central Murphy J. Keller III, Divisional Commander West The following is a report of each subordinate Commandery: Union Commandery No.1 The Eminent Commander held his meeting presenting the financial reports, to include the audit, to his members by telephonic communication. Each member, who was present on the call had an opportunity to listen to the reports and interject any comments at that time. The treasurer's and recorder's reports were approved and turned over to the audit committee. The elections were held, and all officers retained their assigned positions. There was no dispensation given to Union Commandery No.1 St. George No.2 Due to sickness, and other issues, the Eminent Commander could not hold his scheduled meeting on time, but he was able to hold the meeting and elections, by a special meeting granted to him verbally from the Divisional Commander, and approved by the State Divisional Commander. An election was eventually held via zoom, and the financial reports were received by the Commandery, and reports were audited. St. George has a new Eminent Commander, Sir Robert Ragsdale. St. George No.2 did not receive any dispensations.



Cyrene No.9 Through the efforts of the Divisional Commander West, Cyrene No.9, had 8 members knighted as sir knights, to booster their numbers, so they could meet. Because, of the outbreak of Covid-19, the Commandery was unable to hold elections, and generate their financial reports. Due to their hard work in bringing up their numbers. The Commandery should be given time to reestablish itself as a functioning Commandery. Cyrene No.9 was not granted any dispensations. Imperial No. 12 There were no financial reports, or audit received from Imperial No. 12. The election sheet and quarterly report was received. Imperial had two dispensations issued, but still owes the United Grand Commandery $4.00 for those dispensations. Mathias F. Emmanuel No. 14 The Eminent Commander had conducted his meeting virtually, where the financial reports, plus the audit reports were approved and accepted. All current officers will remain in place, as such time, elections can be held. There were no dispensations issued to Mathias F. Emanuel No. 14. Gilbert L. Brannon No. 15 The Eminent Commander held his meeting virtually, and the recorder and treasurer read their reports, and was accepted by the sir knights. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the audit committee could not review the records of the recorder and treasurer. Since all officers are remaining emplace, the Eminent Commander requested that the audit report be delayed until the pandemic restrictions are lifted. As State Divisional Commander, I had approved his request. Gilbert L. Brannon No. 15 did not have any dispensations. George W. Conyer No. 16 The Eminent Commander held his meeting telephonically with his members to go over their financial reports and approved and received the audit report. All members are retaining their seats until an election can be properly conducted. George W. Conyers No. 16 did not have any dispensations.



Howard Lennon No. 17 The Eminent commander held his meeting telephonically with his members to listen to the financial reports and accepted same. The audit report was approved and received by the sir knights. All officers elected to retain their assign stations. Howard Lennon No. 17 did not have any dispensations. Due to this unprecedented event during this year, no Commandery was rated. Trying to conduct business via mail, telephone, or virtual was taxing on the Commandery and divisional commanders. But we have learned a different way to conduct business during an emergency. I don't believe this will be the last time, we conduct business in this manner. I want to thank the Most Eminent Grand Commander for his faith in appointing me to this position and the support from the Divisional Commanders and the Sir Knights. Yours in Knightly honor,

Calvin L. Johnson Calvin L. Johnson, Sr., #17 State Divisional Commander





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Office Of

August 1, 2020

Report of the Deputy Grand Chief Engineer

“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the council of the ungodly, nor standeth in the in the way

of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.” Psalm

1: 1,6.

To the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Most Eminent Grand Commander, Most Royal Grand

Commandress, Most Royal Grand Chief Engineer, Grand Commandery Officers, Grand Court Officers,

Past and Present. and all Cyrene Sisters and Sir Knights.

“Good Afternoon”,

I want to thank Most Eminent Grand Commander Sir Nicholas Bagley, III for appointing me to the

office of Deputy Grand Chief Engineer.

During the past year I have assisted and represented Most Royal Grand Chief Engineer Ronald E.

Morris, Sr. whenever needed. I want to thank him for his support.

Yours in Truth, Charity and Love

Herman Smith Herman Smith

Deputy Grand Chief Engineer

Each One, Love One

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