Missouri Freemason Magazine - v55n02 - 2010 Spring

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30 Spring 2010 THE MISSOURI FREEMASON

Brethren:By the time you read this, the Holiday Season

will have come and gone. I trust all of you had a great time visiting with family and friends, and remembering loved ones. The New Year looks bright with promise. We will be faced with some challenges, of course, but together we can evalu-ate and respond to any issue.

Our Coin Sales for the Grand Lodge Endow-ment Fund are going very well, and based on the response I am getting from brethren when visit-ing Lodges across the state, I feel certain we will exceed the $10,000 goal set for this first year of the program. I appreciate all who purchased coins and for their willingness to help us build long term resources to perpetuate our Grand Lodge.

I was very pleased with the attendance at the Grand Master’s Area meetings. The Grand Officers and I had a wonderful time meeting and greeting the Brethren from all across the State. I would like to say “thank you” to Valley of St. Joseph Scottish Rite, Web-ster Groves, Lambskin, Spirit of St. Louis, Harold O. Grauel and St. Marks’s of Cape Girardeau, Mt. Zion of West Plains, Independence # 76 of Independence, Kirksville and Adair of Kirksville, Southwest Heritage and Joplin Scottish Rite from Joplin for hosting the Grand Master’s Area Meetings. The Breakfast from Southwest Heritage and Joplin Valley was well attended and much appreciated. Our theme for the year, “Educate to Motivate,” was greatly enhanced by the superb presentations of various Grand Lodge Officers, and members of the Masonic Home Staff, who took ownership of their special topics, and gave a program that was both entertaining and educational.

As many of you know I had the pleasure of visiting Whiteman Air force Base and getting up close and personal with a B-2 Bomber. My Wife Bettie, Senior Grand Marshall Ron Jones, Ron’s son Jeff and I met with Brigadier General Bob Wheeler, Wing Commander of the 509th Bomber Group, who gave us a fifteen minute Power-Point presentation on the capabilities of the B-2. We then went out to the hanger where Ron, Jeff, and I had the pleasure of sitting in the cockpit of the B-2 — the Spirit of Georgia. That is an experience that makes you even more proud to live in America, and an experi-ence that I will never forget.

Some Special ThanksI really appreciate Keith Neese, Executive

Director of the Masonic Home, Sara Snodderley, Public Relations Coordinator for the Home, and Lori Cichielo, for their expertise and support dur-ing the planning and presentation of the programs made at the Grand Master’s Area Meetings. They, along with my Grand Lodge Officers, dedicated considerable time in planning and preparing the PowerPoint program. Several of my Officers were with me when I presented my Brother, James A. Reynolds, with his fifty year pin. James is suf-fering from a series of mini-strokes, which has left him unable to be out of bed more than a few

minutes at a time. The Officers went with Bettie and I to Bella Vista, Arkansas, to meet with James’ wife, Wanda, and his son, Alan Reynolds, at the Concordia Nursing Facility to present the pin and spend some time with the family. An event that would have been very hard to do by myself turned out to be one of the highlights of my year, thanks to my officers and my Lovely Lady, Bettie Jean.

Brethren, I wish to draw your attention to a couple of events coming this spring. Last year, the Grand Masters C2A class was a great success and I hope to duplicate that feat. On May 22, 2010, we will have the Grand Masters C2A class at the Masonic Complex in Columbia starting at 9:00 AM. The Degrees to be conferred will be under the direction of our Grand Lecturer, Randal Jones. That Evening, the Missouri Lodge of Research will host a dinner at 5:30 PM, also at the Masonic Complex with Michael Halleran, as our featured speaker. If you are not a member of the Lodge of Research, you might consider joining one of the premier Research Lodges in the country. Please come and support your Grand Lodge Officers as they and others demonstrate our Ritual. It will be a fun day for all.

Again, my Brethren, thank you for this opportunity to serve the Craft.

Fraternally,

Larry C. Reynolds, Grand Master

Committee on Masonic PublicationsLarry C. Reynolds Grand MasterDavid L. Ramsey, Junior Grand WardenRonald D. Miller, Grand SecretaryZelwin B. Eaton, Past EditorE. Otha Wingo, Assistant EditorSteven L. Harrison, Editor, Chairman

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THE MISSOURI FREEMASONVOL. 55 NO. 2 Official Publication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri SPRING 2010

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CONTENTSHere in God's Country, that being western Missouri, we had a stretch of sev-

eral days in mid-January when God chose to sock his country in with a blanket of dense fog. I usually can take something like that in stride, but the unrelenting stretch also coincided with the primary deadline for this magazine. "Time and tide," they say, "wait for no man." Let me complete that thought by saying, "And the publisher of this magazine waits for no editor." As I am quick to point out myself, they are "deadlines," not "suggestions."

I had everything finished and ready to go, but I needed that all-important cover photo. With the inclusion of Brother Ty Treutelaar's biography of Meriwether Lewis, I knew exactly what shot I wanted for the cover. The problem was a pea-soup foreground against a gray cloud cover wouldn't make an inspiring cover.

I waited. And waited. And waited. The fog did not lift. Finally, to use the old cliché, my back was against the wall. I packed my equipment and told my wife Carolyn, "It's just going to have to be an 'artsy' shot." Besides, there's always the old standby, Photoshop.

With that I drove down to Kansas City's Case Park where there is a great statue of Lewis and Clark, resigned to the fact this wasn't going to be the most colorful photographic event in history.

As I drove into the park, I found myself wondering something very strange, "Why didn't I bring my sunglasses?" SUNGLASSES? On a day like that I would have been better off with night-vision goggles.

Then, as I drove on, I noticed it really was getting brighter... And by the time I parked and got my equipment out of the car, I was surrounded by nothing but bright sunshine. I got the picture I wanted, hopped in the car and drove home. And that, my Brothers, was the last time I saw the sun until the magazine deadline had passed. Divine intervention? You be the judge.

From The Editor’s Keyboard32 Grand Line For 2009-2010

34 540 Years of Masonry

35 Civil War Reenacting and Masonry in Missouri

36 Robert W. Cockerham, Grand Master DeMolay International 2009 – 2010

38 Who Wrote This Stuff?

39 Lodges Work Together to Sponsor Seniors' Dinn

40 125th Anniversary Celebration

41 Max L. Carpenter Receives Honorary Grand Lodge of Missouri Membership

42 Meriwether Lewis – A Commemoration of a Life

45 Missouri Rainbow

46 Job's Daughters

47 DeMolay

48 Masonic Home

51 Masonic Service Awards

52 Work of our Craft

Steve Harrison, Editor

Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and Sacajawea bathed

in a rare moment of bright sunshine.


Most Worshipful Brother Larry C. Reynolds was born in Gainesville, Missouri and attended pub-lic schools there, graduating High School in 1963. He volunteered for the Armed Services in 1965 and served 3 years in the US Army. While in the Army he spent one year in Viet Nam. He mar-ried his wife Bettie in 1966 and they have one Daughter, Deanna. After discharge from the army, he was employed by Kraft Foods in Springfield, where he retired after over 32 years of service. While with Kraft Foods, he attended SMSU, majoring in Business Administration. He and Bettie are members of First Baptist Church in Rogersville. His Masonic career began in Gainesville, where he was raised in 1969. He transferred to Henderson Lodge #477, in 1971, becoming Wor-shipful Master in 1985, and again in 2000-01. His hobbies include reading, fishing, hunting, and riding his ATV. His many Masonic affiliations include: Past Master, Missouri Lodge of Research, Scottish Rite, Valley of Joplin (KCCH), Abou-Ben-Adhem Shrine, Order Of Eastern Star, Na-tional Sojourners #63 Kansas City, and Old Glory Camp, Heroes of 76.

Right Worshipful Brother Gail S. Turner graduated from Linn County. R-1 Public Schools in 1970. He continued his education receiving an Associate of Arts degree from Hannibal LaGrange College in 1972, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Missouri in 1974, and a Mas-ters of Education in the area of Secondary Education in 1976 from the same institution. His service to the community includes membership with the North Central YMCA of Brookfield, Brookfield First Christian Church, Pershing Memorial Hospital Board, the City of Brookfield Board of Adjust-ment and the Brookfield Rotary Club. RWB Turner was raised in Jackson Lodge #82 of Linneus in 1978, where he has served as Master and Secretary, and has a dual membership with Brookfield #86. His many Masonic affiliations include: Scottish Rite Valley of Kansas City, York Rite Chapter #3, Council #50, and Commandery #6 KT, all of Liberty, Ararat Shrine, Royal Order of Scotland, Red Cross of Constantine, St. Joseph Conclave, Charlemagne Council #79 Knight Masons, National Sojourners #63 Kansas City and Old Glory Camp, Heroes of 76.

John William Hess was born in Albia, Iowa, where he graduated from Albia Community High School. After high school John attended the University of Iowa and received a Bachelor of Sci-ence Degree from Creighton University in 1975. The State of Missouri Family Support Division currently employs him as a Child Support Specialist. He married Ina Winfrey in August, 2003. He has been active with and received honors from the Boy Scouts of America. RWB John holds an en-dowed membership in Buckner Lodge # 501 where he was raised in 1994. He served as Master of the Lodge in 1996 - 1997 and is also a Past Master of Kansas City Lodge #220. His many Masonic affiliations include: Liberty Chapter #3, Liberty Council #50, Liberty Commandery #6, Order of High Priesthood, Past Commander' Association in Missouri, Kansas City Valley of the Scottish Rite (KCCH), Allied Masonic Degrees, and Charlemagne Chapter of the Knight Masons. John is also the recipient of the Knight York Cross of Honor (KYCH). John served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri from 1999 – 2003, and is again on the board

serving as vice president. John is a Past President of the Masonic Children's Foundation and has been involved in the creation of the MoCHIP, Missouri Child Identification effort. He is also the current President of the National Masonichip Foundation.

Right Worshipful Brother David L. Ramsey is a graduate of Central High School in St. Joseph, Missouri. He earned a 4-year Apprenticeship, Journeyman Electrician Certificate from the In-ternational Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Missouri Western State College. He is General Manager, Tri County Elec-tric Cooperative, Lancaster, Missouri. He was raised in March, 1991, in Savannah Lodge #71 where he served as Worshipful Master in 1999-2000. He has held many Grand Lodge offices and served on the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri from 2000 - 2004. RWB Ramsey is a member of First Christian Church in Savannah. He also works with other civic or-ganizations including the Regional Homeland Security Oversight Committee and the Highway 63 Tax Commission. RWB Ramsey and his wife Christin (Friday) were married in 1974 in St. Joseph. They have two children, Carra Roth married to Randy Roth, and Timothy Ramsey and two grandchildren, Jack and Vivian Roth. His many Masonic affiliations include: Scottish Rite Valley of St. Joseph, (KCCH), York Rite, Missouri Lodge of Research, Moila Shrine Temple, High Twelve Club in St. Joseph and the National Sojourners Chapter #63 in Kansas City.

Larry C. Reynolds,Grand Master

Gail S. Turner,Deputy Grand Master

John William Hess,Senior Grand Warden

David L. Ramsey,Junior Grand Warden

Your Grand Line For 2009-2010


Jon Blake Broyles grew up in Kirksville, Missouri where he attended school, graduating from Kirksville RIII High School in 1978. He graduated from Northeast Missouri State University (Truman State University) in 1982 with a B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science. He is a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Kirksville. He has served the church as a Deacon and parent in the LOGOS youth program. He is now a resident of Ballwin, MO. He works in the information technology field, specializing in IT management and network-ing. RWB Broyles married Anna Spalding of Kirksville in 1981. They have three children, Maria, Alexa, and Sara. RWB Broyles was raised in Adair Lodge #366 in 1990. He moved to St. Louis in 1995 and became a dual member of Rose Hill Lodge #550 (now Polar Star-Rose Hill #79), where he served as Worshipful Master in 1996-1997. He created the first Grand Lodge Internet Web Site and served as its Webmaster from its inception in 1996 to 1999. He is a Past Master of the Missouri Lodge of Research. His many Masonic affiliations include: Caldwell Chapter #53,

Kirksville Council #44, Ely Commandery #22, Scottish Rite Valley of St. Louis (KCCH), Moila Shrine, Moolah Shrine and Rose Hill Chapter #120, Order of the Eastern Star. RWB Broyles is also active with Job's Daughters and DeMolay.

David William Haywood was raised in Webster Groves, Missouri where he attended school, graduating in 1969. He was a Boy Scout, and obtained his Eagle Scout award in 1965. He mar-ried Diane Walleman in 1974. He attended Meramec Community College and the University of Missouri at St. Louis, earning a BA in Biology and a BS in Chemistry. He currently works as a microbiologist for Sensient Colors, Inc. David and Diane live in Fenton, Missouri and have one daughter, Alicia. Dave attends Southminster Presbyterian Church where he is currently Elder Trustee. He was a DeMolay at Rabboni Chapter and served as Master Councilor in 1968. He has received the Chevalier and Legion of Honor awards and has been Dean of the St. Louis Precep-tory. David was raised in Webster Groves Lodge #84 in 1974 and served as Worshipful Master in 1986. His many Masonic affiliations include: Scottish Rite Valley of St. Louis (33°), Moolah Shrine, Rabboni Chapter #131 Royal Arch, Jeremiah Council #43, Ascalon Commandery #16, Ray Von Denslow Council #102 of the Allied Masonic Degrees, St. Louis Conclave of the Red Cross of Constantine, the Bruce Harmon Hunt York Rite College #162 and as Junior Grand Deacon is the current president of the Masonic Children’s Foundation (MoCHIP).

Right Worshipful Brother Charles Brent Stewart was born in 1960 in Columbia, Missouri. He received a BA degree from the University of Missouri—Columbia in 1983 and graduated from the UMC School of Law in 1987. He was the Staff Director of the Missouri Public Service Commis-sion and in private law practice until accepting a position with the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives in 2009. He married his wife Kris in 1981 at the Newman Center. He was raised on April 9, 1985 in Twilight Lodge #114, where he served as Master in 1998-99, and holds dual membership in Acacia Lodge #602 and Fayette-Howard Lodge #4. He joined the York Rite bodies in Kirksville, Missouri in October, 1988 and is a member of the Jurisprudence Committees of the Grand York Rite Bodies. He joined the Columbia Valley Scottish Rite in 1985, received the 33° in November 2003, and is now a member of the Valley of Fort Scott, Kansas. His other member-ships include the Heart of Missouri York Rite College, Marquis de La Fayette Council #392 AMD, Tipperary Council #62 Knight Masons, Royal Order of Scotland, MSRCIF, St. Thomas of Acon,

Order of High Priesthood, Past Commander's Association, Scottish Rite Research Society, Missouri Lodge of Research, Moolah Shrine, Aleppo Grotto, Tiger Shrine Club, Tall Cedars, and Sword of Bunker Hill. He also is a member of the Optimists and the Elks (PER and Trustee) and has served on the Board of Directors of several charitable organizations.

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Jon Blake Broyles,Senior Grand Deacon

Charles Brent Stewart,Senior Grand Steward

David William Haywood, Junior Grand Deacon



Right Worshipful Brother Richard L. Smith grew up St. Louis and received his BS Degree from Washington University there. He and his wife, June have a daughter, Holly and a son, Benjamin, also a Missouri Master Mason. RWB Smith is a Residential Loan Officer with a St. Louis area bank, and is the Business Development Officer at that bank's Pacific, Missouri Branch. He served in the Navy aboard an Air Craft Carrier at Pensacola Naval Air Station as well as in the Panama Canal Zone, where he joined the Order of DeMolay. In 2005, he was the recipient of the Truman Medallion. He served as Master of Rose Hill Lodge #550, Master of the Missouri Lodge of Re-search, the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri, and Associate Guardian Bethel #4 of Job’s Daughters. He is Past Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, the Committee on Chartered Lodges, the Committee on Masonic Education and Past President of the Mid-West Conference on Masonic Education. RWB Smith is affiliated with the Scottish Rite Valley of St. Louis (KCCH 33°), Moolah Shrine, National Sojourners and Hero’s of ‘76, Order of Eastern Star,

and the Grand Masters Consecration Breakfast Committee in St. Louis.

Right Worshipful Brother Ronald D. Jones was born on December 16, 1957 in Buffalo, Missouri, and grew up in Springfield. He and his wife Susan have two children, Jeff and Melissa. The Jones family resides in Odessa, Missouri where they are members of the Christian Church. In 1992, RWB Jones was raised in Mount Hope Lodge #476, Odessa, Missouri, where he served as Master in 1995. For five years following, Ron served as DDGM for what is now the 15th Masonic District. Ron has served the Grand Lodge in many capacities, as Grand Pursuivant, 2003-04; 3 years on the Ways & Means Committee; 4 years on the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home; 4 years on the Masonic Scholarship Committee; 5 years as Chairman of the Public Relations Committee; on the Long Range Planning Committee and other special committees. RWB Jones is also the Chairman of the Mid-west Conference on Masonic Education Planning Committee for the year 2010. His other Masonic memberships include: Heroes of ’76, Old Glory Encampment; National Sojourners Chapter #63; Kilwinning Council #19, AMD; Charlemagne Council #79, Knight Masons; Royal Order of Scot-land; Harry S. Truman, York Rite College; Missouri Lodge of Research; Independence Chapter #49, RAM; Council #49, Cryptic Masons; Palestine Commandery #17, Knights Templar; Ararat Temple, AAONOMS, and the Scottish Rite, Valley of Kansas City.

On May 2, 2009, Hebron Masonic Lodge #354 AF&AM of Mexico, Missouri, held a dinner, prepared by RWB Jar-ed Price and WB Phil Moody, to honor its members who had achieved 50 years or more of service to the fraternity.

The years of service of those so honored totaled nearly 540 years of Freemasonry. Grand Lodge guests included MWB Rocky E. Weaver, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, MWB Elmer E. Revelle, past Grand Master

and RWB Ronald D. Miller, Grand Secretary.Presentations were made by MWB Rocky

Weaver. Pictured are the members present who received their pins. Front row from left to right, Wilber Sharp, 50 years; WB Donald Woods, 65 years; MWB Rocky Weaver, Grand Master; and Alan Bridgeford, 50 years. Back row left to right, Dean Reinerd, 65 years; WB James Mosley, Worshipful Master of Hebron Lodge; Harold Smith, 50 years; RWB James Shemwell, 50 years; and WB Gerald Chaney, 50 years.

Those unable to attend, Don Hollingsworth of Auburn, Washington, 50 years; Roy Ballew of LaGrange, Texas, 50 years and Billie Rags-dale of Reno, Nevada, 60 years.

540 Years of Masonry

Richard L. Smith,Junior Grand Steward

Ronald D. Jones,Senior Grand Marshal



Continued from back pageperson of a lower status or office with the attitude of being superior or bragging about being better.” Based on current connotations, the two words seem to clash in meaning. How can we reconcile acting with kindness and at the same time be condescending, i.e., assuming an attitude of superiority? The meaning in the 1700’s is closer to the literal meaning of the Latin root, con = with, scend- (from scandere) = to step or climb, de = down. The phrase now is seen to mean: to step down to the level of the other person in order to act with kindness and equality. Freemasons meet “on the level,” without regard to rank or office. The word “superiors” refers only to those with a higher office in the lodge,

e.g., the W.M. is one step above S.W. This is reflected in the arrangement in lodge rooms of one, two, and three steps. In some jurisdictions, when the words “upon the level” are said in closing, all brethren step to the floor. “Kindness,” having a benevolent nature, although it seems obvious per-haps, means having a natural disposition or character. The root in Latin is gens, gentis (Old English gecynd, becoming kinde in Middle English), belonging to the same family and has the same origin as gentle. The charges and lectures frequently use the word “inculcate,” to impress upon the candidate the value of certain Masonic principles. The origin means “to press in firmly with the heel.” The

image is that of digging a hole to plant a tree; press the loose soil down firmly with the heel to make the tree stay in place. In the Masonic instructions [“duties you are charged to inculcate,” “zealously to inculcate,” “moral duties which are inculcated in this lodge,” “duties so frequently inculcated”] the word is used to implant by repeated statement or admonitions the basic prin-ciple of the fraternity. I earnestly recommend and charge you with the duty of studying the Charg-es and inculcating them into the minds of your brethren. Thus you will render yourself “deserving of the honor which we have conferred and worthy of the confidence we have reposed in you,” when you received your degrees.

In his annual address of 1868, Missouri Grand Master William E. Dunscomb describes the conditions which ex-isted in Missouri, at the close of the Civil War, clearly and fairly. He said:

“While empires and nations have risen and fallen, while wars have desolated the earth, while churches have been rent asunder, our Order has kept the even tenor of its way, because it banished from its sacred precincts the ha-tred and bitterness of partisan strife. It was the glory of Masonry during the late unhappy war, that it robbed numberless battlefields of some of their most repulsive features; and many a soldier and many a prisoner was made glad by the kindness of those with whom he had just been engaged in the deadly strife, but to whom he was still united by the mystic tie which sword and cannon could not break; many a distant home was cheered in the midst of its deep agonies by the fact that the loved one in his last hours was cared for and his body decently bur-ied by those who knew and felt the sacred ties of brotherhood. Let not this high glory be tarnished, now that the conflict in the field has ceased, and another has begun in the walks of social and political life. The motto upon our seal tells the secret of our Order's success and the true spirit of Masonic Institutions, “Union and Brotherly Love.”

As a Civil War reenactor and historian, I have spent many evenings sitting by a campfire with reenactor breth-ren practicing ritual and listening to someone recite one of the lectures. I have attended Masonic funerals of reenactors where all the brethren were in Civil War attire. We have dis-

cussed for several years the possibility of having a reenactor Lodge.

As such I opened talks with our Grand Lodge Secretary, Right Worshipful Brother Ron Miller about that possibil-ity. After much talk and time we came to the conclusion that it would be impossible under the Grand Lodge Consti-

tution. That didn’t stop us though. We are now setting up the guidelines and plausible scenario where by

the Grand Lodge would issue a dispensation to a local Lodge close to our reenactment site and

with its assistance we could open Lodge and do whatever work could be done, (e.g. initi-ations, passing, raising or receiving distin-guished guests). The site would be a high hill, low vale or on the actual battlefield itself with jewels and accoutrements as would be proper for the time period. All work would be done under the watch-ful care of the sponsoring Lodge and the Lodge would be duly tiled not only by a

Brother Tyler but also by posted pickets at major points to guard against any approach.

All work would be entered into the minutes and a copy of said minutes forwarded to the

Grand Lodge Secretary for his information.I plan to publish the reenactor schedule in all

Masonic Publications to make it more accessible to the brethren who might desire our assistance and fellowship.

We are in the process of compiling a reenactment sched-ule for 2010 and 2011 and are looking forward to several lo-cal and national events in 2011. For additional information, contact WB Phil Woolfolk, 430 South Collier, Centralia, MO, 65240, or email me at [email protected].

Civil War Reenacting and Masonry in MissouriBy Phillip Woolfolk, PM

William E. Dunscomb, Missouri Grand Master

1867 - 1868


God certainly set the path for Brother Bob to become a member of the Masonic Fraternity, his father Ill. Bro. James H. Cockerham, 33° having been one of the most active and beloved members of the Craft for nearly 60 years, with his loving wife Virginia at his side and generously serving Free-masonry the entire time. Bob’s grandfather, great grandfather, and other members of the family have also been active mem-bers of their Lodges and other branches of the fraternity.

Bob and his loving wife Stacy are the blessed and proud parents of seven beautiful children: Erika, 25, Alicia, 23, Ryan, 20, Brandon, 17, Quentin, 15, Sabrina 12, and Abigail, 10. They live in Creve Coeur, Missouri, where, as it may be readily observed and understood, there are always in prog-ress many and varied activities reflecting numerous interests and aspirations, and where a spirit of love and happiness for one another, fostered and exemplified by devoted and adoring parents, will always be seen. To this love is added, by regular devotion to and a genuine instilling of, a love of God and their faith and trust in Him.

Stacy is a Leader for Bible Study Fel-lowship International. Bob, Stacy and their children also regularly attend Bible Study Fellowship classes. The Cocker-ham Family has been most active at the Windsor Crossing Community Church, where they continue to grow their faith and relationship with God. Their fam-ily enjoys wakeskating, wakeboarding, water and snow skiing, on and off road motorcycle riding and numerous other sports and wholesome activities.

Their three sons are all Active DeMo-lays. Ryan, also a Scottish Rite Mason and Shriner, is a Past State Master Coun-cilor of Missouri DeMolay and Past DeMolay International Congress Cabi-net Member. He is also the State Illustri-ous Knight Commander of Missouri DeMolay, and the Grand Chaplain for DeMolay International. Brandon serves as the State Scribe for Missouri DeMolay, and is the Grand Senti-nel for DeMolay International. Quentin is the Grand Sword Bearer for DeMolay International. Erika, a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Millikin University, is pursuing a career on Broadway; Alicia is earning a degree in Communications at Maryville University; and Sabrina and Abigail are talented gymnasts and dancers.

At a very early age, Bob began attending countless Ma-sonic activities with his mother and father and remembers most vividly the Shrine Circuses at the old Sportsman’s Park, as well as the various Installations at York Rite and Scottish Rite bodies, where his father normally presided. Growing up in Normandy, he first attended the St. Louis Public Schools; he was then granted the opportunity and attended St. Louis Country Day School, where he graduated with Honors. He

received a BFA Degree from Webster College, an MA Degree from the University of Missouri, and JD Degree from Saint Louis University, School of Law.

At the age of 15, Bob’s father gently, but firmly “encour-aged” him to join the Order of DeMolay. He did not want to join, but was presented with a Petition for Membership to the George L. Walters Chapter. Bob’s brothers, Jim and Dave, who were already members of the DeMolay Chapter, signed his Petition. The rest is history.

On June 2, 1973, Bob and 109 other young men joined the Order of DeMolay in the beautiful auditorium of the Scottish Rite Cathedral in St. Louis, during the Scottish Rite Reunion, between the Council of Kadosh Degrees and the Consistory Degrees. That was the period in history when the Scottish Rite in Missouri broke all records for membership, activities, and support of DeMolay. From there, Bob fell in love with the Order of DeMolay, and in particular, the Ritual.

Bob went on to learn all of the DeMolay Ritual and be-came the State Champion in the Flower Talk and numerous other competitions. He served as Master Councilor in 1975, received the honor of Chevalier in 1976, presided as State Master Councilor of Missouri DeMolay in 1978, and was hon-ored with the Cross of Honor in 1985 and the Legion of Honor in 1986. During his active years as a DeMolay he earned the Founder’s Membership Award, multiple Blue Honor Keys, the Leadership Cor-respondence Course, the Representative DeMolay Award, the Past Master Coun-cilor’s Meritorious Service Award, Hats off Award, and the Scribe’s Certificate of Efficiency. He was also honored to be the recipient of the Distinguished Ser-vice Award (DeMolay of the Year). As an Active DeMolay and Master Mason,

he also served on the Advisory Council of George L. Walters Chapter, where he has now served for 33 years, currently as Chairman. He is also the Chairman of the James H. Cocker-ham Priory, Order of Knighthood. He also was honored with the Guild of the Leathern Apron (Advisor of the Year) several years ago.

Bob is a Charter and Life member of the DeMolay Interna-tional Alumni Association. In addition to his service as an ac-tive DeMolay advisor, Bob has served Missouri DeMolay as State Ritual Director, State Athletics Director, Deputy Execu-tive Officer, and has been the Executive Officer of Missouri DeMolay since 2003. Bob was inducted into the Missouri DeMolay Hall of Fame in 2006. Under his leadership Mis-souri DeMolay has nearly tripled in active members, and has been the net growth leader in membership Internationally for the past six years. In 2009, Missouri DeMolay became the top Jurisdiction in the world in overall membership, and is the

Robert W. Cockerham, Grand MasterDeMolay International 2009 – 2010

Missouri's own Brother Bob Cockerham leads the worldwide youth organization.

Robert W. Cockerham, Grand Master DeMolay International


only Jurisdiction with more than 1000 active DeMolay mem-bers. Over the past few years, Missouri DeMolay has raised over $250,000 for Masonic Charities.

In addition to serving as Executive Officer for Missouri DeMolay, he has been a member of the International Supreme Council of the Order of DeMolay for over 20 years. Since serving as an International DeMolay Congress Delegate in both 1977 and 1978, Bob has served on numerous DeMolay International Committees, including, Fraternal Relations, In-ternational Relations, Ritual and Regalia, Alumni, Education, and Insurance. He is an Honorary Member of Mother Chap-ter, and a Frank S. Land Fellow I and Fellow II. He has been honored with six separate Grand Mas-ter’s Eagles, and has served on over 28 DeMolay Leadership Conferences, many as the Director. He also served on the DeMolay International Foun-dation Board of Trustees in 2005 and 2006. He serves on the Masonic Youth Committees of both the Scottish Rite Supreme Council for the Southern Ju-risdiction of America, USA, and The Imperial Shrine of North America. He served as Grand Junior Councilor and Grand Senior Councilor, and now serves as Grand Master of DeMolay International during its 90th Anniversary.

In 1976 Bob joined Beacon Lodge #3 and subsequently joined Clayton Lodge #601 (now Overland-Occidental Lodge #623) where he is a Life Member. He served as Worshipful Master in 1987-1988 and in 1995-1996, and was awarded the Missouri Grand Lodge Achievement Award for each of his terms as Worshipful Master. He is also a Life Member of Polar Star-Rose Hill Lodge #79, and has served on the Jurisprudence, and Appeals & Grievances Committees of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. He was appointed and served as District Deputy Grand Master of the Missouri Grand Lodge in 1991.

He is a member of St. Louis-Missouri Chapter #1, Royal Arch Masons; Hiram Council #1, Cryptic Masons; and Ivanhoe Commandery #8, Knights Templar. He also belongs to the St. Louis Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine, Bruce Harmon Hunt York Rite College #162, Royal Order of Scotland, High Twelve, Missouri Lodge of Research, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Or-der of Rosicrucian, Alhambra Grotto, and other Masonic organizations. As a member of Moolah Shrine he founded the DeMolay Committee, where he served for seven years as Chairman. He is also the honored recipient of the General Grand Council Cryptic Masons Adult Leadership Medal.

With his many Masonic activities, Bob found time to be ac-tive in the Scottish Rite. He became a 32° Master of the Royal Secret in 1977 in the Valley of St. Louis and served as Master of Kadosh in 1987. He received the rank and decoration of a Knight Commander of the Court of Honor in 1989 and the 33°, Inspector General Honorary, in 2005. Bob was elected

an Active Member of The Supreme Council, 33° of the Scot-tish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction, USA and Sovereign Grand Inspector General for the Orient of Missouri on August 26, 2007, in Washington, D.C. In addition to the Masonic Youth Committee, he also serves on the Strategic Planning Commit-tee for the Supreme Council.

Bob is only the third Grand Master of DeMolay Interna-tional to hail from Missouri. The other two: Alexander G. Cochran (the first Grand Master - 1919) and Walter C. Ploeser (1952) also served as Sovereign Grand Inspector Generals for the Orient of Missouri.

Brother Bob is the Co-Producer, and the Co-Writer of several Masonic songs with Brother Howie Damron on Howie’s music CDs: Building Freemasonry Through DeMolay and The Masonic Touch. Proceeds from these music CDs ben-efit the RiteCare Childhood Language Program of the Scottish Rite, South-ern Jurisdiction, USA.

After working as a Staff Attorney for the Missouri Court of Appeals, he engaged in the private practice of law and soon distinguished himself in civil

trial litigation and appellate advocacy. He is a Senior Principal and Shareholder of Brown and James, PC, has tried more than 140 civil trials and is listed in the Top 20 Defense Verdicts in Missouri. He also has over 80 appeals to his credit. He has authored and co-authored numerous articles and publications, together with a Treatise on Insurance Law.

Bob frequently lectures on various legal topics through-out the country and is a contributing author and lecturer for the Property Loss Research Bureau Claims Conference, the National Association of Subrogation Professionals, the National Society of Professional Insur-ance Investigators, and the International Association of Arson Investigators. He has also been designated as a Super Lawyer in Missouri and Kansas for the past several years.

He is the recipient of the National Soci-ety of Professional Insurance Investigators’ President’s Award in 2000 and Outstanding Achievement Award in 2002. He chartered the Missouri Chapter and served as Vice-Chairman and Chairman of several Na-tional Conventions. In addition to his State

Court law licenses, Bob is also licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court, as well as several United States Courts of Appeal and District Courts.

The Cockerham family enjoys traveling together and just having fun and a great time with their family and friends. Bob is an avid photographer, guitar and sword collector, and amateur magician. Through the teachings in DeMolay: Love of Parents, Reverence to God, Cour-tesy, Comradeship, Fidelity, Cleanness, and Patriotism, Bob and his family look forward to and cherish their con-tinuous service to God through DeMolay and Freemasonry.

Grand Master’s Installation – June 20, 2009 – Kan-sas City, Missouri – Quentin, Ryan, Brandon and Bob Cockerham

The cover of Brother Howie Damron's lat-est album, which also includes a depiction of RWB Cockerham's Grand Master's pin.


"The guy who wrote this lecture must have been smoking something. It is the most tongue twisting thing I have ever read. You really want me to memorize this," Jack Rodale in-quired of his district lecturer. "When was this written?

"Yes I would like for you to memorize it. You do a beauti-ful job on the ritual you do know. But knowing the why could help you in your decision," replied the wise lecturer knowing it would excite his curiosity.

Jack Rodale had been a Mason for a little over three years and had become very proficient in many of the ritual parts. He has started through the advancing line of his Lodge currently as Junior Deacon and knows the Stewards and Senior Dea-con's parts in the initiation as well as his own. His thirst for knowledge grew in proportion to his ritual prowess.

Jack, excited by the challenge of the lecturer, started on the long journey of discovering how our lectures in Missouri came into being since being challenged to learn one of them. During his research the name of William Preston kept crop-ping up. Researching back into the archives of the Masonic Service Association he found a Short Talk bulletin, Volume 12 January, 1934, No.1, which explained that four primary American sources of ritual contributed in one way or another to all American Grand Jurisdictions. In part at least, each re-ceived its "work" from The Mother Grand Lodge ritual (1717 to 1753) which was not the ritual of the United Grand Lodge that came into existence in 1813. When the two parts of the original Mother Grand Lodge ("Ancients" and "Moderns") came together, the United Grand Lodge, or Grand Lodge of Reconciliation, formed its ritual from the best of the divergent rituals of the "Ancients" and the "Moderns."

He saw where Missouri derived its ritual from Pennsylvania and Tennessee, which represented the fusion of Pennsylvania and the "Modern Masonry" of North Carolina. In the Balti-more Masonic Convention of 1843, the conclusions of which were adopted in whole or in part by several American Grand Jurisdictions and the work of Rob Morris along with his con-servators in which, despite its chilly reception by many Grand Jurisdictions, undoubtedly left its impression on the Missouri Ritual. But who was this William Preston that was popping up in Masonic ritual history? And why was he so important?

Jack's desire for Masonic education was beginning to be ex-panded beyond his reasoning. While digging deep within the archival library of the Scottish Rite, he found an 1812 edition of William Preston's "Illustrations of Masonry." The table of contents referred to earlier editions which started in 1772 and showed that there are over nine editions to this work. This fact tickled his mind and gave him an enlightening find that started him on a ritual journey into why William Preston's writings are so important to the ritual as we know it. So now, he emotional-ly commits to spending more time than just reading a lecture.

He started to read an enlightening biography which began with the birth of William Preston on August 7, 1742 in Edin-burgh, Scotland. Preston's father was a law agent which is peculiar to Scotland called a "Writer to the Signet" which en-abled him to be eligible to sit on the bench. This gave William

an advantage growing up and he entered high school at the early age of six years old.

Jack discovered that Preston withdrew from college after the death of his father and became the secretary to Thomas Ruddiman, who was a celebrated and a well known linguist. Ruddiman's eyesight made it necessary for Preston to do much of the research work required for Ruddiman's studies in clas-sical and linguistic endeavors. Preston became a printer in Walter Ruddiman's (a brother to Thomas) shop and who he had formerly apprenticed with early in his career.

Jack also noted Preston's desire to follow his literary ability included a move to London in 1760 where he secured a posi-tion with William Stranhan, the King's Printer. He stayed in this position for many years serving not only William but his son as well.

Preston, like Jack, had an unquenchable thirst for knowl-edge. Consequently, after his twelve-hour work day, he en-riched his education by further studies. Literary men would call upon Preston for assistance and his advice. These men, as a show of gratitude and acceptance of his literary talent gave him autographed copies of their works. The copies were from authors like Gibbon, Hume, Robertson, and Blair along with many others. In some respects Jack was envious of the library Preston had acquired but knew that a good Masonic library would contain similar volumes.

Although Jack knew the date and time of his initiation he was intrigued by the fact that Masonically, Preston's date of initiation was not known. It is believed to be in London some time in 1762 or early 1763. The United Grand Lodge of Eng-land (UGLE) has evidence that Preston's Mother Lodge was the Lodge meeting at the White Hart Tavern in Strand. This Lodge was formed by several Edinburgh Masons on sabbatical in London. They were refused a charter from the Grand Lodge of Scotland; so the Ancients of the Grand Lodge of London granted dispensation to these brethren on March 2, 1763 who claimed that the second person initiated into their Lodge was William Preston. The minutes of Athol (ancient) Grand Lodge show that Lodge #111 was constituted on April 20, 1763 and Preston's name was listed as the twelfth on a roster listing twenty-two members on the charter.

Preston's Lodge was re-constituted as Caledonian Lodge #325 by Lord Blayney, then Grand Master on November 15, 1764. This Lodge is still known and active in the UGLE as #134. This was important to note because according to his-torians, the presence of some of the most distinguished and prominent Masons of the day were members of the Lodge. As Jack Rodale learned, this spurred Preston to make a serious study of Freemasonry.

When Jack started looking through Preston's Illustrations of Masonry, he found this quote from Preston, "When I first had the honor to be elected Master of a Lodge, I thought it proper to inform myself fully of the general rules of the Society, that I might be able to fulfill my own duty and officially enforce obedience in others. The methods which I adopted with this view excited in some of superficial knowledge an absolute dis-

Who Wrote This Stuff? By Douglas Reece, DDGL 7th Masonic District


Masons revere and respect senior citizens. It’s part of our dogma to honor those who have arrived at a high level of maturity. Mt. Olive Lodge #439 in Fordland, Missouri, demonstrates its veneration for the seniors in its community by sponsoring a Senior Citizens’ Christ-mas Dinner. This year was no exception. The Lodge served its Seniors’ Dinner on Sunday, December 6, 2009, at the Fordland High School cafeteria. The traditional menu included roasted turkey, savory dressing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, green beans, and homemade desserts. The “cook crew” from Mt Olive Lodge, Hen-derson Lodge #477 (Rogersville) and Hazelwood Lodge #459 (Seymour) prepared the fare.

The brothers and their families served over two hun-dred meals to community seniors and their families. The cafeteria was full of happy, smiling faces and the warm talk of fellowship. Santa visited the tables. Approxi-mately thirty-five brethren and their family members served food, waited tables, washed pots, pans, dishes and utensils, cleaned-up, and made themselves useful in many other ways.

There was a wonderful feeling of fraternal pride to witness the harmonious work of so many of our brothers and their families. Hot meals were delivered to those un-able to come in. For the sixteenth year, Mt. Olive Lodge, Henderson Lodge, and Hazelwood Lodge put their ef-forts where their hearts are and honored their senior citi-zens. Truly this was “Freemasonry in Action!”

Lodges Work Together to Sponsor

Seniors' Dinner by Jeb Stewart, PM

like of what they considered innovations; and in others who were better informed, a jealously of preeminence, which the principles of Masonry ought to have checked."

Jack could see that Preston was engaged in extensive cor-respondence with Masons from all over the world at that time and found evidence in the UGLE records that Preston had served the Grand Lodge as a Hall Committee member and eventually as the Deputy Grand Secretary under James Hese-line. This appointment afforded him an opportunity to acquire the background information needed for what would become Illustrations of Masonry.

Studying the life of Preston confirmed what Jack had thought all along: that extending one's education in Masonry is only accomplished by diligent work and burning the so called midnight oil. Jack learned that Preston also found a vast body of traditional and historical lore in the old documents of the Craft and seized the opportunity of modernizing the ritual in such a way as to make accessible a rudimentary knowledge of the arts and sciences to the members of the Fraternity.

With the approval of the leading members of the Craft, Pres-ton had taken the old lectures and work of Freemasonry, re-vised them, and placed them in such a form as to fit the modern language of the time. Jack was shocked to learn that Preston had, with his own money, paid lecturers to travel throughout the kingdom and place the lectures before the Lodges. Also new editions of his book were demanded by the Lodges and thus it was also printed in several European languages.

Jack concluded that Preston's journey through the craft was not without tenuous problems but that the effort and the chronicles which he left behind became the guiding influence of Masonic ritual. That influence is still felt and said everyday in every Lodge in Missouri when we give a candidate the lec-ture of a particular degree. For without Preston's original Il-lustrations we might not have the lectures of the three degrees. It was at the Baltimore conference in 1843 that most Grand Lodge jurisdictions in the US adopted Preston's lectures with minor revisions to fit the US Grand Lodges.

Jack returned to Lodge one night and gave his report to the entire body of members present. He concluded his Masonic Education by stating, "It was William Preston who first con-tributed the Masonic lectures we use today." After it was all said and done his district lecturer still asked, "Well are you going to learn the lecture or not?"

Authors note: I have witnessed the lectures in quite a few Grand Lodge jurisdictions and it is remarkable that the lec-tures and the charges are almost word for word identical while the ritual of the actual degree can be so different. For further information on William Preston, consult "Illustrations of Ma-sonry" by William Preston, Pietre-Stones Review of Freema-sonry, Wikepedia, and the United Grand Lodge of England.

RWB Doug Reece is Past Master of Temperance Lodge #438. He has a long list of Masonic accomplishments and affiliations with appendant bodies and is the District Deputy Grand Lecturer of the 7th Masonic District.


On the afternoon of October 11, 2009, Pollock Lodge #349 AF&AM held a celebration commemorating its 125th Anniversary.

This was a unique celebration with no speeches or pageantry and was open to the public. Non-members made up 59% of the attendees. Seven different Lodges were represented. The Missouri Grand Lodge was represented by the current 3rd District Deputy Officers and three past District Deputy officers. Our oldest living member, William A. Sch-nelle, age 89, and senior Lodge member of 67 years was present. Visitors came from as far as Kansas City, Missouri, and Des Moines, Iowa. Three of the Masons attending were great grandsons of the original charter members.

For two consecutive weeks the local area newspapers devoted over one-forth of the front page to the history of the Pollock Masonic Lodge. This is the reason for distant attendees as no formal invitations were mailed.

The program consisted of 17 tables of exhibits divided into historical and current factual information. The most popular display was the alphabetized list of all members with the date they joined the fraternity by initiation or af-filiation. All eleven bound volumes of minutes were available to be searched for information.

Two tables were used to display the timeline of the Masons from 715 BC to the present with emphasis on the dif-ference between operative and specu-lative masonry. Two tables displayed the timeline of Pollock Lodge #349 listing significant events and projects. The first return (annual report) listed 21 members. The largest membership (95) was in 1980, the smallest (40) in 1972, and the present membership of 44 mem-bers is scattered over 4 states.

Displays of photos and stories about the three different Lodge halls were pre-sented. The first in 1884 was a rented hall on the second floor of a wooden frame building. It was totally destroyed by fire. The second was constructed by the Lodge over a new brick bank build-ing. In 1936 with the forced closure of the bank, the Lodge purchased the bot-tom half of the building and rented it as a source of income. In 2002 after los-ing the rental income from the post of-fice which moved into a newly enlarged community building, the Lodge sold its 96 year old brick building and moved into its modern handicap accessible metal community building.

Other displays were used to help change the Fraternity’s image of being a big, old, secret organization. Masonic publications, photos and furnishings were used in the public relations effort.

Missouri Masonic Home Program materials were displayed. A 1952 booklet provided photos and informa-tion on the old Masonic Home in St. Louis. The current Missouri Masonic Home Program was explained by se-lected Freemason publication news ar-ticles, Masonic Home newsletters and the Resources Directory notebook. Pol-lock Lodge members, past and present, have benefited from Masonic Home programs.

A leaflet on the George Washington Masonic Memorial and Museum and the 2008 opening of the Missouri Masonic Museum and Library were displayed.

A letter from the former secretary of Putnam & Sullivan Counties Masonic Scholarship Fund (formerly District 3) gave the history of this program which was established in 1992. This area en-dowment was able to give a $500 schol-arship to a senior student from each of the four area high schools

Even a photo and data on descrip-tion and make (Clanberg of Solengen, Germany) helped identify the Civil War sword used by the Tiler.

Much effort was required for this unique celebration. Most of the displays are in the files of the Lodge. Several displays could be used by neighboring Lodges in their Freemasonry education and public relations activities

125th Anniversary Celebration By Brother William J. Schnelle, Secretary

Central Crossing Lodge #674, Shell Knob, Missouri is promoting a 4 person Scramble Golf Tourney, May 22, 2010, at The Kings River Golf Course in Shell Knob. There will be a Men's and Women’s division. Teams may be made up of both men and women. Those teams will play from the white tees and compete in the men’s divi-sion. Cost for the event is $55 per person or $220 a team. Assuming we have a full field the first place prize money will be approximately $500. Putting, Long Drive and clos-est to the pin contests will be available.

Food and drink will be available on site.

All profits from this tournament will be donat-ed to the Masonic “Creating a Partnership” program for financial assistance to the Shell Knob Elementary School.

For more information contact: Bob York at 417-858-2170 or Dan Blanke at 760-908-7764.

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In 1988, Indiana Grand Master William T. Sharp, Sr., (1988-89) asked Max Carpenter to represent the Grand Lodge of Indiana at the annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. In the ensuing 21 years, MWB Carpenter only missed four Grand Lodge of Missouri annual communications. In the process, he has become a good friend and supporter of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. As a result, at its annual com-munication in September, 2009, the Grand Lodge of Missouri honored MWB Carpenter with a rare honorary membership.

Max L. Carpenter was born on September 23, 1935 in Spencer, Indiana to Claude O. and Mildred Carpenter. While living in “Sweet Owen” County, he attended the Spencer School System and In-diana University.

In 1961, he married Penny Wilson and they moved to Muncie, Indiana. They have two daughters, Julie Car-penter Grice of Whitestown and Erin Carpenter of Westfield. In addition, they have two grandchildren, Spen-cer and Shelby Grice. In 2006, Max and Penny moved back to Spencer.

Max was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in Muncie Lodge #433 on February 3, 1966. He served as Worshipful Master of Muncie Lodge #433 in 1972 and was the Lodge Secretary for eight years. He also holds plural membership in Spencer Lodge #95.

In 1987, Max was appointed as Grand Marshal to serve during MWB Joseph H. Burton’s term as Grand Master. The next year, MWB Burton appointed him Junior Grand Deacon, an office in the progressive line. On May 20, 1992, Max Car-penter was invested with the Purple of the Fraternity as the 142nd Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Indiana.

At the completion of his term in 1993, he was elected to the office of Grand Secretary where he continued to serve the Fraternity until his retirement January 1, 2010.

In February, 2008, after advancing through the progressive line, Max Carpenter was elected President of the Conference of Grand Secretaries in North America and served in this office

through February, 2009. The Conference of Grand Secretaries in North America consists of the Grand Secretaries of sixty-six Grand Jurisdictions in North America, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. The Grand Secretaries meet to share, study and recommend Grand Lodge policies, communication, service to membership, foreign fraternal recognition and investments and money management.

He was awarded the Caleb B. Smith Medal of Honor, the highest award presented by the Grand Lodge of Indiana. Es-tablished in 1963, the premier award is named after Caleb B.

Smith (1808 - 1864) who served as Indiana Grand Master in 1837. Smith served as Speaker of the In-diana House of Representatives, a member of the U.S. House of Rep-resentatives, Secretary of the Inte-rior in President Abraham Lincoln’s cabinet and was a Federal District Judge in Indiana. The award rec-ognizes members for distinguished service to the Craft. Other recipi-ents include Richard B. “Red” Skel-ton, Norman Vincent Peale, General Mark W. Clark and General Lewis B. Hershey.

Over the years he has received many honorary Lodge memberships and appendant body honors and awards, which he treasures.

A 33° Mason, Max holds mem-berships in the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Indianapolis and Valley of Evansville (honorary), Murat Shrine, Orak Shrine (honor-ary), the York Rite bodies, Purple Cross of York, York Rite College Honor Card, National Sojourners, Masonic Guild of Musicians, and

High Twelve. He is an honorary member and honorary Past Grand Master in Tennessee; honorary Grand Secretary in Ne-vada, honorary Legion of Honor in DeMolay, Honorary Grand Junior Warden in Scotland as well as the Grand Representa-tive to Scotland and honorary Grand Soloist and Order of the Garter in Illinois. He is also a Kentucky Colonel, Tennes-see Squire and Sagamore of the Wabash; and now, the Grand Lodge of Missouri welcomes MWB Max Carpenter as an hon-orary member of its ranks as well.

Max L. Carpenter Receives HonoraryGrand Lodge of Missouri Membership


Gunshots rang out on a moonless night, all went silent, and Wor-shipful Brother Meri-wether Lewis of the famed Lewis and Clark Expedition, was dead. A tragic and mysteri-ous end on October 11, 1809, to the life of one of the most storied fig-ures of American histo-ry, and a great Masonic Brother. Two hundred years later, Brethren of Saint Louis Missouri Lodge #1 gathered at his gravesite to commemo-rate the life of this fallen Brother.

Meriwether Lewis was born August 18, 1774, but a scant ten

miles from the Monticello Virginia home of his future patron and mentor, Thomas Jefferson. The Revolutionary War kept this area in great turmoil throughout young Lewis’ life, and in 1779 he lost his father to pneumonia while he was away fighting the war.

As Lewis grew up he was often in the Virginia home of his uncle Nicholas Lewis, a neighbor and acquaintance of Thomas Jefferson. Being the son of a deceased Revolution-ary War soldier and a bright and capable young man, Jef-ferson took an interest in Lewis and his education. Jefferson saw in Lewis a keen inquisitiveness of the natural sciences and he fostered Lewis’ development in these areas. Their re-lationship evolved over many years to the point where Jef-ferson allowed Lewis the use of his library which furthered Lewis’ ability to educate himself.

It came to pass that Lewis gained a good education in business and the natural sciences, when he heeded George Washington’s call to serve the country in the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794. Joining the local militia, Lewis enjoyed life in the military to the point that when the rebellion was quelled and the militia disbanded in May of 1795, Lewis decided to transfer as an ensign to the regular army.

The year of 1796 saw two great events in the life of Meri-wether Lewis. The first was the posting of Lewis to a compa-ny of riflemen, of which William Clark was assigned. Though they were only together for approximately six months, they developed a mutual respect and friendship which lasted for the rest of their lives.

The second great event of 1796 for Meriwether Lewis was his petition for the degrees of Freemasonry, which was

submitted for consideration to Door to Virtue Lodge #44 of Charlottesville, Virginia, on December 31, 1796. Lewis was initiated as an Entered Apprentice on January 28, 1797, and passed to the degrees of Fellowcraft and Master Mason on January 29, 1797. The speed of Lewis’ raising gives strong testament to the high regard in which he was held by the Brethren of his community. Lewis achieved the degree of Past Master Mason on April 3, 1797; and the degree of Royal Arch Mason on October 31, 1799.

The Door to Virtue Lodge #44 was a focal point of local business leaders whose membership included two nephews of Thomas Jefferson, both of whom were contemporaries of Lewis. They formed a strong fraternal bond and were instru-mental in having Lewis assigned as personal secretary to the newly elected President of the United States, Thomas Jef-ferson.

The election of Thomas Jefferson as the third president of the United States was contentious and very trying for our young nation. There was much political distrust and animos-ity throughout the country and our new president was sorely tested from the onset. Having known Lewis as a trusted neighbor and friend, and at the aforementioned prompting of his nephews, President Jefferson requested that Lewis, now a Captain of the army, be assigned to him as his personal private secretary. It was also of no small consequence that Jefferson had lost his wife and all his chil-dren save for two daughters and in Lewis, Jefferson may have found a familial pride.

Lewis served the new president very well and their relationship never wavered. When the Loui-siana Purchase was completed in 1803, Jefferson chose Lewis to head an expedi-tion of the newly purchased lands by the Corps of Discovery, popu-larly known as the Lewis and Clark Expedi-tion. This leg-endary expedi-tion began in the Saint Louis area

Meriwether Lewis – A Commemoration of a Life by Ty G. Treutelaar, Junior Warden, Saint Louis Missouri Lodge #1

Meriwether Lewis ca 1807, 1794-1809. This is a portrait of Meriwether Lewis as painted by Charles Wilson Peale in 1807. It is believed to be the most contemporary portrait of Lewis from the time when helped to found Saint Louis Lodge #111.

Brother Robin Dahle (L), who piloted the journey to the memorial, and Brother Trey Raith (R), who presented the declaration to a crowd of 2500 in attendance, stand next to the 1848 Monument with a broken pillar representing the unfinished life of Meriwether Lewis.


in May of 1804 and lasted until September 1806. Through many trials and tribulations, Lewis and Clark reached the Pacific Ocean and returned to Saint Louis with a wealth of information about the new lands to the west. Many had thought that the expedition had perished and the nation was overjoyed at their return.

Lewis arrived in Washington in December 1806 to great fanfare, and in early 1807 Lewis’ appointment by Jefferson as Governor of Upper Louisiana was ratified by the Senate. Great speculation surrounds the year of 1807 in the life of Lewis, but it is sufficient to say that it took until March of 1808 for Lewis to return to Saint Louis to take up his new position as Governor.

The success of the Lewis and Clark Expedition had cre-ated a great interest in the public for the western lands, and Saint Louis began to grow with a frenzy of activity. Lewis returned to this town which he left almost two years prior, to a town that was now filling with political intrigue, speculators, and adventures.

Though Saint Louis was growing in all regards, and two Masonic Lodges under the auspices of the Grand Lodge of Penn-sylvania were in the region, the city itself did not yet have a Lodge. Lewis and sev-eral other prominent Master Masons peti-tioned the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania to form a Lodge in Saint Louis. On Septem-ber 15, 1808, a charter was issued for Saint Louis Lodge #111. Meriwether Lewis was installed as the first Master of Saint Louis Lodge #111, and sometime thereafter Cap-tain William Clark also joined the Lodge.

Unfortunately, politics and personali-ties did not allow things to go smoothly for Lewis. By 1809, Jefferson had ended his second term of office and the new ad-ministration of James Madison was a bit vexing to Lewis. They viewed Lewis as someone left over from Jefferson, were not responsive or forthcoming to his requests, and they held up reimbursement for gov-ernment goods and services for which Governor Lewis had personally pledged payment. Word of the denial of certain government payments to Lewis caused several of Lewis’ creditors to make early calls on notes and payments, and this caused enough financial hardship on Lewis that he needed to go to William Clark for guidance.

William Clark was extremely well respected in the com-munity and was able to assist Lewis in addressing the credi-tors by raising money against certain land grants, selling some assets, and encouraging Lewis to go to Washington DC to personally present himself for payment of funds due to him. While much has been written about the financial ruin of Lewis, the economic facts are that Lewis still held much land in Virginia, had considerable assets in land grants for his service to the Corps of Discovery, and held very valid claims that were outstanding by the United States govern-ment. In short, Lewis was land rich but cash poor, and Clark

was able to negotiate a stop gap situation to allow time for Lewis to go to Washington to plead his case for payment of funds due him, thereby restoring his financial situation.

Against this backdrop, Lewis left Saint Louis for Wash-ington on September 4, 1809, and during this trip lost his life on October 11, 1809, at a place called Grinders Stand on the Natchez Trace. This area was known throughout the coun-try as seething with highwaymen and intrigue, and Grind-ers Stand was little more than a stand of rustic cabins and outbuildings. It was here that Lewis was reported to have died by his own hand over the course of several hours by reason of two self inflicted gunshot wounds of large caliber. One shot was fired to his head and the other to his torso. The shots came from 69 caliber pistols fired at close range, and did great damage by destroying several internal organs and removing a portion of his skull thus exposing his brain.

It was a strange prolonged death where no witness saw the actual shooting; yet witnesses re-ported speaking to Lewis over the course of several hours as he lay dying, and no one offered the dying man any assistance. A death where two gunshots fired by the hand of a noted marksman failed to kill at point blank range; yet there were was no evidence of any powder burns on the body or clothes. A death where money and per-sonal items went missing; statements were revised; and the only people present were in themselves potential suspects. A death where the body of Meriwether Lewis was reported found in more than one location; and then hastily and unceremoniously bur-ied in a shallow grave. The body of Lewis laid here until 1848, when it was disin-terred and moved under a monument of a broken pillar by the State of Tennessee.

Saint Louis Lodge #111, founded by Meriwether Lewis in 1808, was re-char-tered in 1816 to Missouri Lodge #12 under the Grand Lodge of Tennessee, and the first meeting of #12 was held in the home of

William Clark. When Missouri entered the United States in 1820 it wasn’t long until the lodges of Missouri felt the need to organize under their own Grand Lodge. Missouri Lodge #12 was instrumental in leading to the 1821 creation of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, at which time Missouri Lodge #12 became Missouri Lodge #1.

In 1836, a charter was issued to a new lodge to be called Saint Louis Lodge #20, of which William Clark and several other members of Missouri Lodge #1 now joined. Through a curious history, the jewels of Missouri Lodge #1 became the jewels of Saint Louis #20 and so they resided until 1991. It was at that time that Saint Louis #20 merged with then Mis-souri Commonwealth #1, and the jewels and the Masonic legacy of Lewis and Clark are united together today as Saint Louis Missouri Lodge #1.

It was during a regular communication of October 1, 2009, that Brother Russell Wertz, Secretary of Saint Louis Mis-

Brother Trey Raith, Senior Deacon, delivering the Declaration on behalf of Saint Louis Missouri Lodge #1.


souri Lodge #1, announced that he had just been contacted by the Chairman of the 200th Anniversary Commemoration of Meriwether Lewis, Mr. Tony Turnbow. The Lodge had been asked to participate in what was to be the first funeral memorial celebration to ever honor Lewis, which was to oc-cur on October 7, 2009.

The Lodge was initially taken aback as to how to best respond in within the short time span as presented, but the brothers quickly formulated a plan when Brother Robin Dahle volunteered his services. As a licensed private pilot, Brother Dahle volunteered his abilities and his plane, to fly to Tennessee with up to three additional brothers at his own expense. While this offer was quite generous, the Lodge vot-ed unanimously to support a motion to pay for the fuel and any other expenses for the trip. Brother Richard Hoffman volunteered to create a declaration from the Lodge, and it was arranged to send an appropriate display of flowers.

On the morning of October 7, 2009, Brother Robin Dahle and Brother Tray Raith, SD, flew to Tennessee in perfect weather. They were greeted by a committee member and transported several miles to the memorial site in Hohenwald, Tennessee, at which time they arrived to find 2500 people in attendance. Numerous speakers made presentations includ-ing descendents of the families of both Lewis and of Clark. The 101st Airborne Infantry Band provided music for oc-casion and the Color Guard of the Tennessee State Guard presented honors.

After two hundred years a great and trusted brother has finally received a befitting funeral memorial. The people of the country that he served, and the Brotherhood that he loved, poured forth honors to a fallen hero. A befitting final remembrance for a true widow’s son, both in actuality and in brotherhood.

Dr. Ty G. Treutelaar is the Junior Warden of Saint Louis Missouri Lodge #1, and lives in Saint Louis with his wife and family. His professional career is in the education and con-sulting of health care providers in proper coding and billing standards. He is interested in Masonic Jurisprudence and is known internationally for his work in modeling Hawai-ian Railroads of the 1930’s. The author is earnestly search-ing for a publication concerning early Missouri Masonry by Frederic Billon, entitled The Billon Memoranda; any infor-mation sent to the author at [email protected] would be most appreciated.

Bibliography

Danisi, Thomas C. Meriwether Lewis; Amherst: Prometheus Books, 2009.Guice, John D.W. By His Own Hand? The Mysterious Death of Meriwether

Lewis. Norman: Oklahoma University Press, 2006.Meadows, Sammye J. Lewis & Clark for Dummies.; Hoboken: Wiley Publishing,

2003.Mussulman, Joseph. “Meriwether Lewis – Master Mason.” Discovering Lewis

and Clark. Lewis-clark.org. September, 2004.Slaughter, Thomas P. Exploring Lewis and Clark, Reflections on Men and

Wilderness. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2003.Steiner, James B. Transactions of the Missouri Lodge of Research Volume No. 2,

1944. Missouri Lodge of Research, 1944.Turnbow, Tony. “The Meaning of the Lewis Commemoration Ceremony –

October 7, 2009.” Lewis & Clark Trail Heritage Foundation 41st Annual Meeting, October 6, 2009.

Like many of the Founding Fathers of our nation, Meriwether Lewis was a member of the fraternal order of Ancient Free & Accepted Masons. He was initiated in Charlottesville, Virginia and was later raised to the degree of Master Mason. While Governor of the Upper Louisi-ana Territory, he was instrumental in founding St Louis Lodge #111, which was chartered by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania in 1808 and later re-chartered as Missouri Lodge #12 by the Grand Lodge of Tennessee.

Meriwether Lewis was the first Master of St Louis Lodge #111, and before his demise in 1809 he inducted William Clark. Many members of St Louis Lodge #111, includ-ing William Clark, were instrumental in forming Mis-souri Lodge #12 and were its first members. When Missouri became a state, members of Missouri Lodge #12 led in the organiza-tion of the Grand Lodge of Missouri in 1821, and their Lodge was re-designated Missouri Lodge #1. Now the oldest continuing Lodge in the state of Missouri, St. Louis Missouri Lodge #1 is represented here to-day by brothers Robin Dahle and Trey Raith.

On behalf of all Missouri Ma-sons, we honor our fallen brother and Founding Master today. Al-though he was called from labor at an early age, his adherence to Masonic Principles guided him to become one the most accom-plished and esteemed leaders of his time and an exemplary role model for all Missouri Masons that fol-lowed him.

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Happy 2010!Are you one to make resolutions--goals for the new year? Or are you one to simply reflect on the past year? Whichever

you may be, I’m here hoping and wishing you to have a bright and successful 2010!In my last report I mentioned my upcoming reception at my home assembly in Columbia. What a great event this was

on October 3! Our afternoon started off with a speaker from the new food pantry in Columbia—she shared awesome in-formation and left many speechless at the magnitude of the need she sees daily. My Assembly and my District honored me greatly—I’m so thankful for the love and support they give me while I’m with them and while I’m on the road. I can only hope other leaders in our Missouri Masonic family have this kind of support! After the reception in the Assembly Room, we moved over to the next building for root beer floats and cupcakes served by some of our great Masons. AND THEN, we all changed into our 50’s attire for a parade and judging of the “best dressed”—the winners received fuzzy dice! How fun! Once we found out that the 63 Diner was emptying out, we caravanned over there for some of their great food—did you know even the waitresses dressed in full 50’s-type skirts? We fit right in! And the statue of Elvis had quite a few pictures taken, too! FINALLY, there was a slumber party back at the Lodge with the movie “Grease” (of course) being watched. My thanks to all the adults who helped put this event together and kept it together!

November 15 is an important date for our Grand Cross Masters and I received several invitations to attend Banquets in various parts of the state. Grand Cross is like the Honor Society of Rainbow and I am always happy to have them attend my receptions and hear about them attending our local meetings.

As Thanksgiving and Christmas approached, I received many emails about our Missouri Assemblies taking food to the various Missouri food banks. I heard that some Assemblies even enlisted the aide of the Masons, Eastern Star, Ama-ranth and White Shrine groups meeting at their Temples to help them out. Thank you, all!

In addition to helping the Missouri food banks, I know our Missouri Assem-blies helped out others in need. Food and presents were gathered for families less fortunate and a few girls even made it out to our Missouri Masonic homes.

As 2010 begins, we’ve turned our sights to getting ready for my final two of-ficial visits—one in St. Charles and one in Liberty. I hope some of you will come see us! You can always check out our calendar at www.moiorg.org for dates and times or email our Supreme Inspector, Catherine Dent at [email protected].

Even though some Rainbow meetings may have been cancelled by the onslaught of snow and ice, we’re all dreaming of a hot summer! We will be traveling not only to our Missouri Grand Assembly in Springfield, Missouri in June--but also to our International Supreme Assembly which will be in August in Omaha, Nebraska. We are hoping for a really large group traveling from Missouri. Hey, is there a way you can help the girls in your area attend BOTH events? Please contact your closest Mother Advisor (found on that website above) and offer your assistance—I KNOW she’ll appreciate it!

Well, it’s time to bring this to a close. Please mark your calendars now to join us at our Grand Assembly convention in Springfield, Missouri, June 25 to June 28.

Remember Where You Come From!Kristyn SampleGrand Worthy Advisor 2009-2010State of MissouriInternational Order of Rainbow for Girls

"Rainbow Gets Girls Ready for Life"


Hello Missouri Masons, As you read this article Missouri Job’s Daughters will

be getting ready to travel to our annual Mini Session. This year it is being held in St. Peters, Missouri. The theme for Mini Session this year is "Jobies Got Game". This state-wide convention builds excitement for our Order and al-lows all to socialize and have fun together. There will lots of different games and a dinner theater during the weekend. We are also pre-paring for our state-wide charity event in April. This year we will be collecting and walking in the Life Skills walk in St. Louis. This organi-zation helps disabled adults lead more pro-ductive and indepen-dent lives. The char-ity is very close to my heart as it helped a family member for many years. We are excited that many of our Bethel have been holding initiations and wel-coming new mem-bers. We have also answered interest in areas that currently do not have Job’s Daughters with in-formation and literature. We would gladly come to any Masonic Lodge and explain our purpose and help those who haven’t been to a Job’s Daughter meeting learn more about our Order. Just ask!

Since the last Missouri Freemason edition our girls have participated in the Miss Missouri Pageant, Thanks-

giving Ball, and many Bethel Installations. In October we crowned our new Miss Missouri Trio. Our Miss Missouri is Katee Leonberger, Honored Queen of Bethel #43 in Fen-ton. Our Jr. Miss Missouri is Stephanie Bowlin, a mem-ber of Bethel #47 in Mehlville. Our Miss Congeniality is Ashley Kaempfe, a member of Bethel #19 in Webster Groves. Katee will compete in Colorado Springs, Colo-rado in the Miss International Job’s Daughter Pageant at

our international ses-sion.

December brought on many Installations throughout the state. Congratulations to all the newly installed officers. Thank you to all the Masons who came and sup-ported the Bethels at the Installations.

If your Lodge is interested in learn-ing more about Job’s Daughters please visit our website at www.Missouriiojd.org or contact me at [email protected]. The Grand Bethel is also happy to come and perform a cer-

emony for any Lodge, so they can learn more about our beautiful order.

Jennifer HallahanGrand Bethel Honored Queen2009-2010 Missouri Job’s Daughters

AGG Butch Carpenter; Ashley Kampfy, Miss Congeniality; Katee Leonberger, Miss Missouri Job’s Daughter; Stephanie Bowlin, Jr Miss; GG Jolyene Nelson; and Jennifer Hallahan, GBHQ at the Miss Missouri pageant at the Scottish Rite in Kansas City.

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Excelsior Lodge #441 in Jackson, Missouri has been experiencing quite the increase in membership during these last few months. At almost every meeting, Excelsior Lodge performs degree work. An interesting fact though, is not the number of new members overall, but the surprising number of DeMolays that joined the Lodge when they turned eigh-teen. So far, six DeMolays and one DeMolay’s father have joined Excelsior Lodge, and become active in its meetings and work. The influence of DeMolay and Masonry on these young men is evident as they carry out Masonic teachings into their everyday lives. While all of the young men are active members of the Lodge, some have moved away to attend college and continue their education, making them-selves well-rounded men. Among these young men that are attending college this year are Gabe Eggers, Princeton University, Bobby Williamson, Truman State University, Drew Hinkle and Andrew Scholl, Southeast Missouri State University. Dustin Sanders, another of the newly made Ma-sons is completing his senior year of high school, and Travis Dickerson, the first of the DeMolays to join the Lodge, has finished school and entered the work force. The new membership that DeMolay has provided Ex-celsior Lodge recently is also helping with degree work, as many are taking an active role in the ritual. Gabe Eggers, currently in New Jersey attending college, has already pre-formed all three of his proficiencies from memory before the Lodge, Drew Hinkle has recently been installed as Chaplain

of Excelsior Lodge and will likely continue to move among the ranks in the coming years. Everyone in Excelsior Lodge agrees that DeMolay is im-portant as a membership tool. The Master of the Lodge, Jerry Marshall says, "I just think it is important to have DeMolay, they are a great benefit to the community, as well as the future of the Blue Lodges. Here in Excelsior Lodge, we have six [who have joined] already, with many doing work and being active. DeMolay is a wonderful asset for any Lodge to have." The older members of Excelsior see DeMolay not only as a mem-bership tool, but also as a way to ensure that Masonry will live on into the future for many generations to come. Every year, young men all across our nation join the Order of DeMolay. Masonic Lodges can easily take advantage of DeMolay as a membership tool by simply sponsoring a chap-ter in their Lodge or area. The positive influence of Masonry on DeMolay is significant, and will return healthy growth for any Lodge for many years to come. If every Lodge in the state sponsored a DeMolay chapter, the number of chapters would increase tenfold. This would not only provide a mutual benefit to the DeMolay presence in the state, but also positive public relations for Masonry as a whole. If your Lodge doesn’t spon-sor a chapter currently, bring it up at your next meeting. DeMo-lay chapters provide future Lodge members, assistance with Masonic events and fundraisers, and a positive image to your community. Please, consider making the difference in the lives of countless young men, and sponsor a chapter in your area.

DeMolays Help Strengthen Masonic Membership By Drew Hinkle, Chaplain, Excelsior Lodge #441, State Junior Councilor, Missouri DeMolay

Brother Daniel D. Best (front, left) was honored on Oc-tober 10, 2009, with the Chevalier Degree at Swope Park Lodge. Many Lodge Broth-ers, family and friends at-tended this program. The Degree Team was under the direction of Brother Tony Broome (rear, second from left). We were honored to have the degree composed of all Past State DeMolay Mas-ter Councilors. Grand Com-mander: Vince Sciara,(front middle) Commander in the West: Mitch Cross, (back, right) Commander in the South Roger Salyer,(back,third from left) Grand Marshal: Justin Dryer (rear, left) and Grand Chaplain: Tony Broome.

Brother Geoffery Ingram is in front to the right).The Flag Presentation: William F. Kuhn Chapter. The Degree of

Chevalier is an “Honor” and cannot be “earned” or worked towards. The Advisory Coun-cil makes the nomination and submits it to the Executive Officer who then forwards the nomination to DeMolay's International Supreme Coun-cil. A unanimous vote of the ISC is required for a designee to obtain the honor. Swope Park Lodge is very proud of Brother Daniel Best, his work within his Chapter as

well as his service on Missouri State Line. Following the investiture, a Mexican Buffet was served downstairs.


December 17 was a great day of fun as the Masonic Home Staff from the Masonic Complex in Columbia and some of the Masonic Home Board Members loaded into three cars that were filled with bags of goodies for the residents living at the Masonic Home in Kansas City. During the holiday season we always try and visit the members in Kansas City and bring them some small items that may add to their holiday cheer. It is such a busy time of year as many visitors buzz in and out of the facility spreading joy and love. As we went from room to room and provided each member with small keepsakes, we had the rare opportunity to see how each room had its own personal holiday touches and stories to share. Many of the members were so surprised and thankful

for the small token as we visited and shared time with them that day. Once we had made it to all the resident rooms we adjourned to the main fellowship area, where a staff member played holiday music on the piano and we relaxed for a bit before the lunch hour. Once lunch was served to the residents, the staff joined them as chairs were available at each table to share in the breaking of bread. It was so enjoyable to visit with the residents of the Kansas City Masonic Home and share in the merriment of the season. As we start making plans for 2010 and our calendars begin to fill up, please keep in mind how much the members at the Masonic Home Assisted Living Facility enjoy visitors and save a day on the calendar to visit them.

Holiday Fun in Kansas City

The Square and Compass Courtyard is a unique area located at the Masonic Complex in Columbia, where you, your Lodge or Eastern Star Chapter can show Masonic support by having their name engraved in one of the paver stones. This opportunity is open to anyone wishing to show dedication to preserving Masonic history.

When you make your donation to the Masonic Home, your personalized stone will be cut from high quality granite and laser cut for long-lasting and cleaner engraving. If you wish to have a stone engraved for a Lodge, yourself, in honor or in memory of a loved one, or for any questions regarding the process please contact Lori Benson, Public and Donor Relations at 1-800-434-9804. We are excited about the new paver stones for the Square and Compass Courtyard, and hope you will make a lasting impression.

Stone Sizes & Cost:Stone Size Stone Cost

12” X 12” ........................... $300 18” X 18” ............................ $550 24” X 24” ............................ $800

Already have a stone and wish to upgrade:If you already have an original stone in the courtyard in either a 12” X 12” or 18” X 18” and wish to upgrade you only pay the difference.

Please note when you place an order if there is a lot of artwork (other than OES. or Masonic symbol), or excessive words you will be charged extra for the stone than what is listed.

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William F. Kuhn DeMolay ChapterTreats Masonic Home To Halloween Fun

On October 17, 2009, William F. Kuhn DeMolay, Swope Park Temple, led by Brother Dan Best, hosted The 3rd An-nual Halloween party at the Missouri Masonic Home. We had bee’s, bride’s, a southern belle, pumpkins, pirates, and a

boxer. The youth in attendance had a great time visiting with the residents. The judging was done in age groups, and ev-eryone was a #1 "Winner." Several of the residents dressed up and participated as well. Each contestant picked a prize which ranged from Toys and Games to gift certificates. The Lodge started this function three years ago to get the youth more involved with the residents as well as giving those resi-dents the opportunity to see the youth dressed in their cos-tumes. Each year the party gets bigger and better.

With the help of the Scottish Rite, Local Lodges, OES groups and Shrine clubs we have been able to provide a very nice party – The donations are used solely for this event. We look forward to being able to continue this in the future. At the conclusion of the judging a $150.00 gift certificate from Home Depot was given to the Masonic home to help with minor repairs or needs. Before leaving everyone went into the dining hall for refreshments, and then Trick or Treated in the activity room, for candy and more gifts. Until next year... Happy Halloween !!

Hello to everyone, I am Shannon Findley. I come to the Masonic Home of Missouri by way of the Sponsorship and Award Programs for the state of Missouri school children and their employees. I enjoyed my job with Missouri’s schools and rewarding individuals for their hard work. But my new journey in life began last spring in May, 2009, when the Mason-ic Home hired me as the newest Public Relations Assistant in the Public Relations Department. You will find me traveling throughout Missouri and spreading the word about the outstanding programs and donor options we have for our brethren, their families and sisters of this great organization. When I found out I was going to work for the Masonic Home of Mis-souri, I knew I was finally home…which has been proven to me time and time again with each new friend I meet.

As I set out to each of the Lodges I have been touched by the generosity of its members. It makes it that much more meaningful when I get to meet those of you who donate to the Masonic Home and of course, to those you have helped. To have a light tap on the shoulder and a soft voice say to me, “The Masonic Home has helped me and this is how…” I am moved to see full circle brotherly love, relief and truth that reaffirms not only in my mind, but in my heart that I made the right decision coming here.

What a beautiful state we live in, not only in the countryside that rolls by, but in the hearts of so many. Every one of us is blessed to be a part of one of the best Masonic Homes in the country.

Many thanks, to those of you that have attended the Masonic Home presen-tations. If you have never attended one, or it’s been a while since you have, please come if I am in your area. There have been several changes in the infor-mation we are providing from the Masonic Home and it is such a pleasure to share this with you. Fellowship with members and sharing experience, strength and hope makes us stronger. Please visit our website to find a schedule of when I will be in your area at www.mohome.org then click on Area Meetings to see the list of Masonic Home of Missouri Presentations. You, your family, widows and members of OES are always welcome. I look forward to meeting you.

Traveling with Shannon


There are many ways to support the life changing work of your Masonic Home

Outreach Services ProgramSupporting the Outreach Program helps our older members meet the challenges of aging and provides them the ability to afford a healthy and safe living environment. At the same time, it also provides other individuals the assistance to get over an unexpected financial hardship. Missouri Master Masons, their wives, widows and Missouri female members of the Order of the Eastern Star receive financial assistance in cities, towns and small rural communities throughout the state. The Outreach program offers our elderly members the freedom to choose where they want to live based upon the type of services they need while younger members may just need short term assistance to get them back on their feet or help with unexpected medical bills.

Children’s Outreach ProgramThe Children’s Outreach Program provides financial assistance to Missouri Master Mason’s or female members of the Order of the Eastern Star to help pay for medical care and services such as dental, hearing, vision, therapy and equipment that is needed by their children. The program alleviates the financial strain on parents who may have insurance, but are struggling to afford the co-payments and coinsurance. The flexibility of the Children’s Outreach Program makes it possible for parents to seek services in their own communities while the Masonic Home works hand and hand with other agencies to ensure the child’s needs are completely met.

In addition to the Children’s Outreach Program is the Creating A Partnership (CAP). CAP is a fund matching program where local lodges and chapters identify children, infant through 12th grade, in their communities and assist them to purchase needed items to be successful and happier children. The Masonic Home will match whatever funds provided by the lodge or chapter up to $2,500 yearly for approved items. Approved items include school supplies, clothing, and hygiene products. For more detailed information please contact the Masonic Home and request the CAP information booklet at 1-800-434-9804.

Assisted Living FacilityDonating to the Masonic Home Assisted Living Facility, aids in offering a professionally staffed retirement community for our aging members who enjoy an active lifestyle while living with all the comforts and amenities of home. The Masonic Home offers Missouri Master Masons, their wives, widows and female members of the Order of the Eastern Star both private rooms and suites. Our residents enjoy the dining room that overlooks scenic woods, a chapel, barber and beauty shop and a bright and inviting solarium for visiting, exercising and other activities. The Home provides 24 hour nursing staff and an on call physician for all residents.

Ways to Give✓ Where Most Needed✓ Your gift will be placed where it will be most helpful.

Single GiftMake a single gift donation by: ✓ Check ✓ Credit card ✓ Securities or Charitable IRAIf you would like to make a gift from your securities or Charitable IRA please contact the Masonic Home and we will send you the information needed at 1-800-434-9804.

Matching GiftFind out if your employer has a Matching Gift Program. This can allow you to double or triple your donation.

Memorial GiftArrange for a gift to be made in memory of a loved one to benefit a Masonic Home program.

Honor GiftGive a gift in honor of accomplishments by friends and family or celebrate special events and holidays.

Gift PlanningDonate to a named fund through your will, trust or other estate plans. Please contact the Masonic Home and we will send you information needed at 1-800-434-9804.

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Mt. Olive Lodge #439 honored two fi fty-year Masons on Monday, December 21, 2009, in ceremonies conducted by Grand Master Larry Reynolds. Fifty-year pins and certifi cates were presented to Worshipful Brother Wayne Steward and Worshipful Brother Bradley Burr of Mt. Olive Lodge, Fordland, Missouri. WB Steward served as Worshipful Master in 1963 and WB Burr was Master in 1964 and in 1969. Brothers Steward and Burr were initiated on the same day in 1959. Shown left to right: WB Wayne Steward, MWB Larry Reynolds, WB Bradley Burr.

On November 3, 2009, the members of Waynesville Lodge #375 celebrated WB Nelson Morgan’s 100th birthday. WB Nelson Gilbert Morgan was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry April 28, 1942 at George Washington Lodge #9 where he is a Past Mas-ter and 50 year member. WB Morgan affi liated with Waynesville Lodge #375 on May 14, 2002 and has served as Marshall since 2002. He is active in many of the many of the appendant bodies and most recently received the 33° Inspectors General Honorary honors with the Valley of St Louis AASR.

On December 12, 2009, Samaritan Lodge #424 presented Broth-er Warren Jaeger with his 50-year pin. Pictured are WB Dan Ward,Secretary; WB James Joyce, Tiler; Brother Jaeger, RWB Dale Newcomer and WB Gerald Kim, Chaplain.

New Bloomfi eld #60 AF&AM presented Almon C. Pearre his 60-year jewel and certifi cate from the Grand Lodge of Missouri in recogni-tion for his many years of faithful service. Worshipful Brother Mike Backer made the presentation.

Elvins Ionic Lodge #154 member Thomas H. Mills received a 50-year jewel and certifi cate on October 5, 2009 from RWB Terry L. Duckett, DDGM 37th Masonic District.

On November 3, 2009, Dexter Lodge #532 awarded WB Dewey Pry his 50-year pin and certifi cate from the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Making the presentation was past Grand Master Bruce R. Austin. Brother Pry's wife Janet assisted with the ceremony.


The Saturday before Christmas (December 19) Branson Masonic Lodge delivered around 70 dinners and toys to needy families, and gifts to 30 widows of Master Masons. Don McGuirt, Chairman of the project, has been doing a great job for over 7 years.

Brother Brian Jenner (left) and Worshipful Brother Ed Conley (right) rep-resenting Waynesville Masonic Lodge #375 AF&AM, present a check in the amount of $184.50 to Crocker Elementary School for the purchase of weighted blankets for use by autistic and special needs students.

Swope Park Lodge #617 recently held a special communication to raise Brother Stanley Jefferson (center) to the sublime degree of Master Mason. RWB Larry Cameron (left) obligated Brother Jefferson, RWB Paul Miller, DDGL gave the lecture and RWB Glen Burrows, Region C Grand Lecturer (right) gave him the charge. Twenty-four Brethren were in attendance to work in the degree, visiting from Alpha, East Gate and Ivanhoe Lodges.

A few days before Christmas, three members of Warrenton Lodge #609 delivered two barrels of toys in Columbia to make the holi-days a bit brighter for Autistic Children. The Lodge collected sev-eral barrels last and year delivered the fi rst two barrels to Shriner's Hospital earlier in the year. The three members representing the Lodge are Peter Schmidt, a Past Master of the Lodge; Hank Powell, Secretary and Dennis Howard, Senior Warden.

Ava Lodge #26 held its fi rst Past Masters night on December 1, 2009. In attendance were: RWB David Gray, WB Charley Mur-ray, WB Perry Posey, WB Roscoe Ehrhardt, MWB Charles (Chuck) Gregg, WB Ed Teeple, WB Orvil Loge, WB Allen Howe, WB Carl Goss, WB Stephen Walker, WB Dennis Turner and RWB Royce Wheeler.

Branson Masonic Lodge #587 held its bi-annual Charity Break-fast on October 17, 2009. The breakfast was a great success and helped the Lodge deliver Christmas Baskets to needy families this year. Last year the Lodge delivered over 75 baskets. Mayor Rae-anne Presley of Branson attended the breakfast and the Lodge really appreciated giving of her time to attend.


Branson Chapter #299 of Eastern Star held an open installation of offi cers for the year 2010 on Wednesday October 21, 2009. Bran-son Masonic Lodge #587 cooked and served dinner for the East-ern Star ladies at the function. Breanne Nelson was installed Wor-thy Matron and Brother Dallas Smith was installed Worthy Patron.

Initiated on March 20, 1975 (yes, that date is correct), Brother John Wesley Boone of Cass Lodge #147 in Harrisonville fi nally learned to subdue his passions and was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on October 1, 2009. Pictured: Brother Boone with Tim Midaugh, the current Worshipful Master.

On Thursday, September 3, 2009, Bridgeton Lodge #80 held its installation of Offi cers immediately after the Stated Communi-cation. RWB Joe Johnson served as Installing Master with RWB Melvin Ash as the Installing Chaplain and WB Bob Diekmann as Installing Marshall. Pictured are Phil Moise, JD; Don Routh, SD; WB Dave Fritchey, Secretary; WB Byrl Roudebush, Marshall; WB Bob Klob, Master; RWB John Jackson, SW; WB Bob Campbell, JW; and WB Larry Lynch, Treasurer.

Members of Hermann Masonic Lodge #123 presented a plaque to Gasconade County R-1 Superintendent Chris Neale on be-half of the school board members in appreciation for the use of the school facilities to hold the annual MoCHIP program, which identifi es children throughout the state. The program has identi-fi ed 85,000 children so far and is responsible for the recovery of 6 children. Pictured left to right are Clinton Coulter, Superintendent Chris Neale and Charles Kelsey.

On October 10, 2009 Lathrop Lodge #506 installed its new offi cers for the 2009-2010 year. Over 70 people attended the open Instal-lation. Job's Daughters Bethel #29 of Independence, Missouri, performed the Bible Ceremony. The Worshipful Master's Daughter performed the Bible Ceremony in sign language for her Father. Shown (front row, left to right): Sr. Steward Travis Henry, Sr. Dea-con Rick Rogers, Installing Chaplain WB Don Frazier, Sr. Warden Art Gentry, Secretary Greg Golden, Tiler Donald Griffi n, Installing Marshal RWB K. Porter Hensen. (back row, left to right): Installing Sr. Deacon RWB John Hess, Jr. Warden Greg Harris, Installing Master MWB Stanley M. Thompson, Worshipful Master Michael A. Marvin, Jr. Deacon Jack Everly, Jr. Steward Blair Shock.

Swope Park Lodge sponsored it's sixth CHIPS event, this one at the Green-wood Elementary school in Greenwood, Missouri. Participating from the Swope Park Masonic family were Sister Alby Shipman, OES Chapter #540, RWB Jack Clark and WB Ken Best, also members of the OES Chapter and Swope Park Masonic Lodge, Jim O'Shea, RWB Larry Cameron, WB Gary Barron, Charles Farris, WB Jim Payne, Mike Anderson and Stanley Jeffer-son. SW Charles Farris is the Lodge Chips committee coordinator who made it happen. We are especially proud of two of our newest mem-bers, Brothers Anderson and Jefferson, who participated and showed a willingness to be involved early in their Masonic affi liation. Also assisting behind the scene, Danny Best, William F. Kuhn DeMolay Chapter and Swope Park Lodge member, who loaded the tables.


On October 20, 2009, Kirksville Lodge #105 held an open installa-tion of offi cers for the year 2009-2010 following its annual banquet honoring past masters. Pictured are (front row l to r), Chris Archer, Junior Steward; RWB Dale West, Treasurer; WB John Rehm, Worship-ful Master; Marcus Dew, Senior Deacon; Dennis Dew, Senior Stew-ard. (Back row) RWB David Powell, Secretary; WB Bob Steele, Tiler; RWB Marion Rehm, Junior Warden; Al Barnes, Senior Warden; WB John Witte, Chaplain.

Charity Zereditha Lodge #189 of St. Joseph, Missouri, held a Chance to Advance class for the 7th Masonic District on Decem-ber 5, 2009. Eleven candidates received the Fellowcraft and Mas-ter Mason degrees. Pictured are Charity Zereditha Master Pat Squires and class director Bill Bowser along with the candidates: Brian Burkert, Jacob Christianson, David Duke, William Fates, Scott Holcomb, James Kates, Jeffrey Lawyer, Nathaniel Stapleton, Jerry Stewart, Bryson Williamsand Keith Williams.

Temperance Lodge Offi cers 2009/10 Installed August 30, 2009 by Installing Master RWB Wayne Dugan, Installing Marshal RWB Mike Wheeler, Installing Senior Deacon RWB Don Gilkerson, Installing Chaplain RWB Rick Clevenger. 1st Row (left to right)WB George Spengler, Treasurer; Jack Woods, SW; WB Ken Wilson, WM; Dutch Houghtaling, JD; WB Frank Lukenbill, Secretary; Bob Mick, Tyler. 2nd Row, (left to right) Jason Lockridge, SD; WB Davey Fisher, JW; WB Dallas Sellars, Chaplain; RWB Joe Willis, Marshall, Bret Bauer, JS.

Branson Masonic Lodge #587 held it's second annual Christmas party Saturday, December 12. This party was open to the public, and there were over 50 people present to enjoy a Christmas din-ner of turkey, ham and all the trimmings. Santa Claus and one of his elves arrived after dinner with candy and gifts for the children. LeRoy New entertained everyone with his great guitar picking and singing. It was a great night with Lodge members, OES members, friends and guests enjoying the festivities.

Buzz Barrows, Secretary, Union Masonic Lodge #593, Union Mis-souri, and Naomi Kane, Worthy Matron, Naomi Chapter #296, Order of the Eastern Star, Union Missouri, presented a check in excess of $500.00 to Donna Rapp, Director, Early Childhood & Spe-cial Education School, Washington, Missouri. Its purpose was to assist the school in the purchase of special playground equip-ment. Also shown left to right are WB Derek Laubinger, Worshipful Master, Union Masonic Lodge #593; Mary Brady Smith; Ami Dew-ert; Jenny Potter; and Mary Lu Tinker of the School.

Members of the Versailles Masonic Lodge, under the direction of Lodge Master Charles Slaglely, recently delivered a quantity of Christ-mas food items to the Drysdale branch of the Show-Me Christian Youth Homes. Brother Stephen Drysdale, who is soon to celebrate 72 years of Masonic membership, donated a large portion of his family farm for construction and support of the home. For the last several years Marceline Lodge has made the home a large part of its local charity, helping to continue Brother Drysdale’s Masonic generosity. Pictured is Worshipful Master Slagley along with residents of the home.


On November 15, 2009, Buckner Lodge was called to order for the purpose of presenting a Grand Lodge Jewel and Certifi cate to RWB Clarence Lee Alumbaugh. RWB Stanton T. Brown, Sr. conduct-ed the ceremony. Assisting with the ceremony were RWB Stanton T. Brown, II, Chaplain; WB David B. Brown, Senior Deacon; and RWB John W. Hess, Secretary. Shown are RWB Stanton T. Brown, Sr. and RWB Alumbaugh’s son Mark making the presentation.

Prior to the Bridgeton Lodge #80 Stated Communication on October 1, 2009, RWB Ron Reynolds, DDGM, presented WB Harold Freiberger with his 50-year service pin. Harold was the Worshipful Master of Bridgeton Lodge in 1972. The pin was placed on Harold’s lapel by WB Bob Diekmann, his good friend and Junior Warden while Harold was in the East. Pictured from left to right are WB Bob Diekmann, WB Harold Freiberger and current Master, WB Bob Klob.

Judge, Carl Gum was presented his 50 year pin and certifi cate from the Grand Lodge of Missouri at Harry S. Truman’s mother lodge Belton #450 on December 1, 2009. RWB George Barrios made the presentation. After the ceremony Judge Gum enter-tained the lodge with his stories from 50 years of Freemasonry, attending Lodges in Germany and fl ying airplanes for the Shrine Air Corps.

Kirksville Lodge #105 held a 50-year pin presentation following the regular meeting of November 3, 2009. Brother Ron Hargadine was presented with his 50-year jewel and certifi cate by RWB David Pow-ell, DDGL District 3. Pictured are (l to r) Ron’s wife Marilyn, grand-son Michael, a Lodge member who was on leave with the U.S. Army having just returned from Afghanistan, Brother Hargadine and his daughter Rhonda.

Arch McGougan and Jim Wescott of Shekinah Lodge #256 in Crystal City / Festus were awarded 50-year pins and certifi cates by DDGM Francis Jett on October 6, 2009. Arch was the Master of Shekinah Lodge #256 when the brethren made their historic move from a small room on the second story of a Festus Main Street shop to the current building at the corner of Bailey Road and Virginia Avenue in Crystal City. Arch told about how all of the construction and fi nish work was done by the Brethren of the Lodge. Jim Gehrs, pictured with his wife and DDGM Jett, received his 50-year pin and certifi cate at Shekinah Lodge #256. Jim is currently the tyler of the Lodge.

Branson Lodge held its installation of offi cers on Saturday, Octo-ber 10, 2009. There were eight Grand Offi cers present including Grand Master Larry E. Reynolds, who was the Installing Master. RWB Bob Alexander was Installing Chaplain and RWB Webb Ed-wards served as Installing Marshall. The new slate of offi cers for 2010 are as follows: Worshipful Master, Dallas Smith; Senior War-den, Lyle Stanley; Junior Warden, Bob Stapleton, PM; Treasurer, Gary Tate; Secretary, Herb Terrill, PM; Chaplain, Bob Hindbaugh, PM; Senior Deacon, Mike Ward; Junior Deacon, Rick Hutchison; Senior Steward, Nelson Rodriquez; Junior Steward, John Bahler; Marshall, Lee Hampton; Tyler, Bob McGuirt.

Charges Ancient and ModernDr. E. Otha Wingo, DDGL 38, FMLR — [email protected]

The Charges which conclude the three Masonic degrees are a gold mine of instruction for the candidate. They exhort the candidate not only to “con-form to the principles of the Order by steadily persevering in the practice of every commendable virtue,” but to see that they are “frequently incul-cated and forcibly recommended” to his “less informed brethren.” I strongly recommend the study of these charges to any Freemason, from the newest Entered Apprentice in the NE corner of the Lodge to the most experienced Past Master of the Lodge. Because these words over 300 years ago, study is required for a full understanding of their meaning. Words have no value until you know their meaning.

The Ancient Charges, published in Dr. James Anderson’s Constitution of 1723, pp. 49-56, are still used in the charges to the Master of a Lodge at his installation. In his 1738 edition, Anderson attributes their source to the Gothic Constitutions (1150-1550). See Coil’s Masonic Encyclopedia for a short summary.

The Modern Charges, used at the end of the three degrees, are almost exactly as they appear in 1797 in Thomas Smith Webb’s famous The Freemason’s Monitor, or Illustration of Masonry, which is the foundation of

our Masonic ritual. Words change meanings with use

over the years, but the original meaning gives insight into their significance.

Of the more than three dozen defini-tions given for the word “Charge,” #32 is “a duty or responsibility laid upon or entrusted to one.” Charge is from 12th century Latin, carricare, to load a wagon (carrus), coming into Eng-lish via French. Therefore, a charge is something of value entrusted to us for safe keeping. It is also an injunction to live according to the principles of Freemasonry.

Have you ever heard ritual spoken by rote so automatically that you had the impression that the speaker did not understand what he was saying—the meaning of the words?

Let me start with a single example: “To your inferiors in rank or office you are to recommend obedience and sub-mission; to your equals, courtesy and affability, to your superiors, kindness and condescension.” Even the word “recommend” (from mandare, to com-mand, literally to give into one’s hand) conveys the idea of responsibility and duty. Notice that these instructions on how to advise other brethren are given to a newly made Freemason.

The words “inferior” and “superior” immediately elicit emotional connota-

tions of lower or higher worth, but the phrase “in rank or office” defines the meaning to duty (officium) assigned to a brother by appointment or election.

By “obedience and submission” brethren are admonished to obey the moral law and to be faithful to the prin-ciples of Freemasonry.

“Equals” here again refers to rank or office; all brothers “meet upon the lev-el,” are equal as brothers, though some may have an office (duty). “Cour-tesy” originally referred to excellence of manners or respectful, considerate conduct in a group of persons having a common interest, such as fellow sol-diers or a royal assembly. “Affability” is a synonym for courtesy, but from a different viewpoint. It means pleas-antly easy to talk to, such as “always ready to give, as well as to receive, instruction.” These qualities make it easy to “converse with well-informed brethren.”

Those brethren who are superior (higher) “in rank or office” we are charged to recommend “kindness and condescension.” Have you ever heard of these two words in combination, suggesting the same type of mean-ing for both. The meaning of con-descension has acquired the popular meaning of “looking arrogantly at

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