OF THE Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Louisiana · 18th York Rite Workshop and Knight Mason, Alexandria, LA . 27th Ind. Friends Commandery . 28th Westbank Shrine . 29th Scottish

PROCEEDINGS OF THE

One Hundred and Sixty-Seventh (167th) Annual Convocation

OF THE

Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons

of Louisiana

One Hundred and Fifty-Ninth (159th) Annual Assembly

OF THE

Grand Council Cryptic Masons

of Louisiana

2013-2014

Kenner, Louisiana March 15th through 18th 2014

Table of Contents Most Excellent Grand High Priest ................................................................................... 5

2013-14 Elected Grand Officers .................................................................................. 6

2013-14 Elected and Appointed Grand Officers .......................................................... 7

Address of the Most Excellent Grand High Priest ........................................................... 8

Distributions Committee Report ............................................................................. 16

Grand Chapter Secretary’s Report ......................................................................... 17

Report of the Grand Chapter Treasurer ................................................................. 18

Finance Committee Report .................................................................................... 20

Proposed Budget ................................................................................................... 22

Law and Jurisprudence Committee Report ............................................................ 25

Appeals & Grievances ............................................................................................ 26

Foreign Correspondence Committee ..................................................................... 27

Perpetual Membership Committee Report ............................................................. 28

Philanthropies Committee Report .......................................................................... 29

Youth Committee ................................................................................................... 30

GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF LOUISIANA ....................................... 31

Most Illustrious Grand Master ....................................................................................... 32

2013-14 Elected Grand Officers ................................................................................ 33

2013-14 Elected and Appointed Grand Officers ........................................................ 34

Grand Recorder’s Report ....................................................................................... 35

Report of the Grand Treasurer ............................................................................... 36


Proposed Budget for 2014 ......................................................................................... 41

Appeals & Grievances ............................................................................................ 43

York Rite Festivals Committee Report ................................................................... 44

Foreign Correspondence Committee ..................................................................... 45

Perpetual Membership Committee Report ............................................................. 46

State of the Order ................................................................................................... 47

Youth Committee ................................................................................................... 48

Combined Reports ..................................................................................................... 49

Publication Committee Report ............................................................................... 49

Work and Education Committee Report ................................................................. 50

Order of the High Priesthood of Louisiana Treasurers Report 2013 ...................... 51


Order of the Silver Trowel Treasurer's Report 2013 ............................................... 52


Edward Albert Reine

Most Excellent Grand High Priest 2013 – 2014

Presiding

2013-14 Elected Grand Officers

L/R – Harold H. Young, PGHP, Right Excellent Grand Treasurer; Vernon R. Atkinson, Right Excellent Grand Captain of the Host; Gerald H. Houston, Right Excellent Grand

Scribe; Edward Albert Reine, Most Excellent Grand High Priest; John E. Vines, II, Right Excellent Grand Scribe; Timothy J. Riley, Sr., PIGM, Right Excellent Grand Secretary

2013-14 Elected and Appointed Grand Officers

Back Row L/R – James Brown, Grand Sentinel; Thomas P. Brown, Grand Chaplin; Ion Lazar, PHP, Grand Master 3rd Veil; Johnny C. Bird, Grand Master 1st Veil; Keith Gates,

Grand Organist; Edward A. Reine, Jr., PHP, Grand Master 2nd Veil; Nicholas Auck, PHP, Grand Principle Sojourner

Front Row L/R – Harold H. Young, PGHP, Right Excellent Grand Treasurer; Vernon R.

Atkinson, Right Excellent Grand Captain of the Host; Gerald H. Houston, Right Excellent Grand Scribe; Edward Albert Reine, Most Excellent Grand High Priest; John E. Vines, II, Right Excellent Grand Scribe; Timothy J. Riley, Sr., PIGM, Right Excellent

Grand Secretary

Address of the Most Excellent Grand High Priest Edward A. Reine MEGHP 2013-2014

The 167th Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter Of York Rite Masons Of Louisiana

Kenner Louisiana March 15 thru 18, 2014

To the Grand Officers and members of the Grand Royal Arch of the State of Louisiana, and our distinguished out of state guests, I welcome each of you to the 167th Annual Convocation of the Grand York Rite Masons of Louisiana. I hope each of you have an enjoyable stay in Kenner during this grand session. To our out of state guests, we want to thank each of you very much for taking the time to visit this Grand Chapter session. If there is anything we can do to make your stay with more enjoyable feel free to contact me or any other companion, and we will try to meet your needs I want to thank all of the committees, who have worked so hard to make this rand Session a success. The ladies, who have served on the various committees, are greatly appreciated for their efforts during the session. To the elected and appointed officers I want to thank you for your hard work during these hard and trying times. Some of you have gone to great lengths to keep this part of Masonry alive. To the staff of this headquarters hotel, The Hilton New Airport, who have worked with us and given all the help and assistance to make this an enjoyable stay. As I have traveled the realm, one thing I have noticed is that we do not attract many professional people. They are out there, but we are not using all of our resources to entice people to join the Masonic fraternity. Do we have enough functions that reach out to the communities and people from all walks of life? Are there too many of I’ s and me' s and not enough of we. Some have said that the York Rite does not give enough to Masonry, yet these are the same people that do not participate in meetings and functions. Our session is held jointly with the Grand Council of Cryptic masons, and the Grand Commandery of Louisiana. To the most Illustrious Grand Master Larry Plaisance , and the Grand Commander Frank DuTreil I wish both of you a harmonious and successful session. Serving you as the Most Excellent Grand High Priest of Louisiana has been a great pleasure for me. Working with the Most Illustrious Grand Master, and the Grand Commander has been most enjoyable. Lastly to my companions I want to thank you again for giving me this opportunity and great honor.

Necrology The Supreme Architect of the Universe has called two of our Past Most Excellent Grand High Priests. Companion James G. Moore 1986, and Melvin R. Russell 1987. We have lost other companions and to these families we offer our sympathies.

Mergers None

Dispensations May 22, 2013: Shreveport Chapter # 10 Move their meeting date to the 5th Wednesday

for the month of May and elect a new Treasure due to the current Treasure health and the building not being available on their regular meeting night.

August 1, 2013: Elect a new Secretary/Recorder at their next meeting due to the resignation of their current officer.

August 29, 2013: Ponchartrain Chapter #68 Move their Charter to Pearl River due to heavy water damage to their building.

May 25, 2013: Monroe Chapter #18 Approved request to hold joint festival with the State of Mississippi, in Vicksburg

Change in Bylaws Approved Coushatta Chapter # 102 to move their meeting date from the 1st Monday to the 5th Thursday.

Visitations 2013-2014 March

15-17 Louisiana Grand York Rite Session Alexandria, LA. 25th Grand Chapter of the order of Eastern Star Alexandria, La. 27th Scottish Rite Red and White Dinner 28th Jeanerette Lodge 225 Past Masters Night, and Bring A Friends night. 30th Baton Rouge Scottish Rite , and York Rite Easter Observance

April 1st Mark Master and Past Master Degrees Sts John #98 RAM 3rd Scottish Rite New Orleans 4th 1st Cap. District Meeting and Kenner York Rite Council and Commandery 6th Scottish Rite Reunion New Orleans, La 8th Pontchartrain Chapter, Council and Commandery Slidell, La. 13th Dante lodge #174 Crawfish boil 14th National Sojourners Louisiana Chapter #33 17t Marrero Lodge #4 79 Marrero, LA. 19th HI-12 Club #258 New Orleans, LA. 22"d Indivisible Friends Commandery #1 23rd Advisory Council New Orleans Scottish Rite 24th Marrero Lodge #479 Bring A Friend 30th Dominique You #468 15th District Meeting

May 1st New Orleans Scottish Rite met at Slidell Lodge #311 2nd Kenner York Rite Chapter and Commandery 4th Baton Rouge Council 6th Sts John Chapter #98 Gretna, La. 9th Brashear Chapter #82 Houma, La. 10th Marrero Lodge #479 Mothers Day Celebration 13th New River Lodge #402 Gonzales, La. 15th Marrero Lodge #4 79 17th High Twelve Club New Orleans, La. 22nd Hammond Chapter #48 Hammond, La. 25th Vicksburg Mississippi Joint Festival 27th Indivisible Friends Commandery Open Meeting 28th Sts John Lodge #153 Bring A friend .

June 1st Baton Rouge York Rite 3rd Sts John Chapter Royal Arch Degree Wm. D. White Lodge 5th Scottish Rite New Orleans, LA. 6th Kenner York Rite Square and- Compass Lodge 8th Lake Charles Chapter #47 9th Rainbow Grand Session Baton Rouge, La. 11th Ascension Chapter #049 Donaldsonville, La. 15th Marrero Lodge Golf Tournament 18th Franklin Lodge (Pre meeting with Chapter Officers) 19th Marrero Lodge #479 Regular meeting

21st New Orleans Hi-12 Meeting 24th Indivisible Friends Commandery Meeting 26th Marrero Lodge Father’s Day Program 29th Alexandria York Rite Festival

July 1st 1st Cap Dist meeting and Sts John Chapter #98 3rd Robert H. Cage #056 Chapter Lafayette, La. 6th De Malay Conclave received Legion of Honor Opelousas, La. 7th Temple Guard Dinner 8th Keystone Chapter #044 Alexandria, LA. 10th Indivisible Friends and Germania Lodges joint meeting 13th Knight Masons Baton Rouge, LA. 14th National Sojourners Louisiana Chapter #33 18th Kenner York Rite Chapter and CommanderyJuly 19th High Twelve New Orleans Club 22nd Indivisible Friends Commandery #1 23rd West Bank Shrine Club 24th Hammond Chapter #048 Hammond, La. 27th Baton Rouge Festival 29th Scottish Rite Advisory Council Meeting 30th 15th District meeting Marrero Lodge #479

August 1st Grand Session Amaranth Baton Rouge, La. 5th Sts John Council #41 7th Scottish Rite Meeting 13th KCCH Practice 16th High Twelve New Orleans Chapter 21st Marrero Lodge Regular meeting 26th Indivisible Friends Commandery #1 27th KCCH Practice 31st York Rite Past Grand’s meeting Alexandria, LA.

September 4th Scottish Rite Meeting New Orleans 5th Kenner York Rite Chapter and Commandery 7th Pearl River Lodge Pearl River, LA. 16th Sts John Chapter Wm. D. White Lodge 18th Marrero Lodge Regular Meeting 23rd Ind. Friends Commandery And Temple Guard Meetings 24th KCCH Practice

October 2nd Scottish Rite New Orleans - 7th Sts John Council #41 11th Scottish Rite Reunion New Orleans 14th·Pontchartrain Chapter #068 and-1st. Cap. District 16th Marrero lodge Marrero, LA. Regular meeting 20th,21nd, & 22rd Waco Texas York Rite Grand session

26th Hammond York Rite Festival 27th Louisiana Chapter National Sojourners 28th Ind. Friends Commandery #!Inspection 29th 15th District meeting Wm. D. White Lodge

November 4th Dante Lodge #174 New Orleans, La. 6th Scottish Rite Thanksgiving celebration New Orleans, LA. 7th Kenner York Rite Chapter and Commandery 8th Honors day Shreveport, La. 15th High Twelve New Orleans, La. 20th Marrero lodge Regular meeting 23rd Jacque De molay Commandery Inspection 25th Ind. Friends Commandery

December 4th Scottish Rite Christmas Social New Orleans, La. 9th James Walley Lodge Celebration 10th St John Chapter and Council Installation 12th W.B. Shrine Christmas Program 15th Christmas Observatory Knights Templar 16th St. John Lodge 1511nstallation ' 17th Marrero Lodge Christmas Party 18th Marrero Lodge Public Installation 20th High Twelve New Orleans, La.

January 2nd Kenner York Rite Chapter and Commandery 4th Scottish Rite Meeting Election and Installation 6th St. John Chapter 11th CCRMF Kenner, La. (Trustees) 12th National Sojourners La Chapter 13th Honda Corps (Shrine) 15th Marrero lodge Regular Meeting 18th York Rite Workshop and Knight Mason, Alexandria, LA 27th Ind. Friends Commandery 28th Westbank Shrine 29th Scottish Rite Advisory Council

February 1 &2nd Masonic Grand Lodge 3rd Sts John Council #41 51h Scottish Rite New Orleans 6th Kenner York Rite Council and Commsndery 11th Ascension Chapter Donaldsonville, La. 151h Marrero Lodge Public Celebration for installation 19th Marrero Lodge #4 79 Regular meeting 21st High Twelve New Orleans 22"d Shreveport Festival 24th Indivisible Friends Commandery

25th West Bank Shrine Club March

3rd Sts John Chapter #91 5th Scottish Rite (offsite Bayou Fellowship Lodge) 6th Kenner York Rite Chapter and Commandery 8th Houma Festival 15th -18th Grand York Rite Session Kenner, La.

Masonic History Initiated 05/16/57 Wm. D. White Lodge# 408 Gretna, LA Passed 01 /22/59 Wm. D. White Lodge# 408 Gretna, LA Raised 06/11/59 Wm. D. White Lodge# 408 Gretna, LA

Courtesy work in Entered Apprentice and Fellowcraft in Nuremberg Germany Offices Held - Blue Lodge

Senior Deacon 1961 Wm. D. White Lodge #408 Gretna, LA Senior Warden 1988 Marrero Lodge #479 Marrero, La. Master 1989 Marrero Lodge# 479 Master 2003 Louisiana Relief Lodge Marrero, LA 15th District Deputy Grand Master 2011 Grand Lodge of Louisiana Grand Junior Deacon 2012 Grand Lodge of Louisiana

Scottish Rite Constituted and Proclaimed 05/15/60 New Orleans Valley Wise Master Rosey Croix 2002 New Orleans Valley Senior Deacon Lodge of Perfection New Orleans Valley Invested KCCH 2005 New Orleans Valley Junior Warden 2011 Lodge of Perfection New Orleans Valley Senior Warden 2012 Lodge of Perfection New Orleans Valley Venable Master 2013 Lodge of Perfection New Orleans Valley 33rd Degree 11/09/13 (Shreveport) New Orleans Valley

Capitulary Masonry High Priest 2003 Babylon Chapter # 66 Kenner, LA High Priest 2003 1st District Chapter 1st District of LA. High Priest 2005 Sts. John Chapter # 88 Gretna, LA. New Orleans, LA Grand Representative 2006 State of Georgia Grand Chapter RAM of LA. Grand Capt. of the Host 2010-2011 Grand Chapter RAM of La. Grand Scribe 2011-2012 Grand Chapter RAM of La. Grand King 2012-2013 Grand Chapter RAM of La. Grand High Priest 2013-2014 Grand Chapter RAM of La.

Cryptic Masonry Ill. Master 2002 Sts. John Council # 41 Gretna, LA Ill. Master 2003 New Orleans Council# 35 Kenner, LA Ill. Master 2005 Sts. John Council # 41 Gretna, LA DDIGM 2004 Grand Council CM of LA Ernest Clower MIGM Grand Captain of the Guard 2005 Grand Council CM of LA Ill. Master 2007 New Orleans Council #35 Kenner, LA Grand Principal Conductor of the Work 2006 Grand Council CM of LA Ill. Master 2008 New Orleans Council #35 Kenner, LA Deputy Grand Master 2007 Grand Council CM of LA Grand Representative 2006 State of Colorado Grand Council CM of LA Most Illustrious Grand Master 2008-09 Grand Council CM of La.

Chivalric Masonry Commander 2004 Ivanhoe Commandery # 19 Kenner, LA Grand Warder 2006 Grand Commandery of LA Louisiana Commander 2007 Indivisible Commandery #1 Gretna, LA Administrative Aide 2007 Grand Commandery of LA Louisiana Grand Sword Bearer 2009 Grand Commandery of LA Louisiana Grand Sword Bearer 2010 Grand Commandery of LA Louisiana Commander 2011 Ivanhoe Commandery # 19 Kenner, LA

Membership Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Valley of New Orleans New Orleans, LA Shrine (A.A.O.N.M.S.) Jerusalem Shrine New Orleans, LA Order of Eastern Star WM. D. White Chapter #141 Gretna, LA High Twelve High Twelve Club# 258 New Orleans, LA La. State High Twelve Assn. 1st Vice President Louisiana La. State High Twelve Assn. President 2009-2010 Louisiana Temple Guard The Temple Guards of N.O. New Orleans, LA Super Excellent Master SEM Degree Shreveport, LA Order of High Priesthood 2004 Shreveport, LA Most Excellent President 2001-2010 Order of the Silver Trowel 2002 Monroe, LA Thrice Illustrious Master 2008-2009 Knight Crusaders of the Cross Louisiana Knights of the York Cross of Honor LA Priory No. 43 Louisiana Knight Mason Tara Council #29 Jackson, MS Knight Mason Ray Wesley Burgess # 103 Louisiana The Royal Order Of Scotland (Dallas-2004) Prov.GD. Lodge of USA Farhad Grotto Harahan, LA St. Charles Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine 2011 Lake Charles, LA National Sojourners, Inc. La. Chapter #33 2011 New Orleans, La. National Sojourners, Inc. La. Chapter #33 P1 1st Vice President 2012 New Orleans. La. National Sojourners, Inc. La. Chapter #33 President 2013 New Orleans, La. Legion of Honor DeMolay Conclave July 6,2013 Opelousas, La.

Grand Chapter of Louisiana 2013-14

Distributions Committee Report To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Grand Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Louisiana: The committee on distribution has received the Grand High Priest’s Address and recommends these portions be referred to the following committees: State of the Order Committee: Carle L. Jackson, PGHP, Chairman Welcome State of the Order Grand Officers – appointed In state visitations Recommendations Appreciations Necrology Committee – Thomas P. Brown, PGHP, Chairman Law and Jurisprudence Committee – Howard F. Entwistle, Jr., PGHP, Chairman Dispensations granted By-laws approved Foreign Correspondence Committee – Timothy J. Riley, Sr., KYGCH Out of state visits Commissions issued Commissions recommended The committee appreciates the Grand High Priest’s dedication and hard work this year to serve the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Louisiana with fervency and zeal. Respectfully Submitted,

Richard L. James, PGHP, Chairman John L. Belanger, PGHP Vernon R. Atkinson, GCH, PGIM

Grand Chapter Secretary’s Report To: Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Grand Officers and Companions.

Statistics Chapters on Roll, January 1, 2013 27 Chapters on Roll, January 1, 2014 27 Degrees Conferred 184

Work Membership 1/1/2013 2064 Exalted 46 Corrections (40) Affiliated by Demit 1 Affiliated by Transfer 5 Affiliated by Grand Chapter Certificate 0 Affiliated by Plural Membership 8 Reinstated 7 Total Gain 27 Demitted (23) Demitted by Transfer (5) Died (41) Suspended NPD (63) Suspended UMC (0) Dropped (8) Total Loss (140) Net Gain/(Loss) (113) Membership 12/31/2013 1951

Chapter Wins Bible Ascension Charter No 49 and Ringgold Charter No 81 tied for the Traveling Bible with 14 Points

Certificates All certificates issued and passing through this office have been recorded.

Closing I wish to thank all the Secretaries for the work they have done this past year. There have been several new ones and I know that there is a dire need of education on timeliness and forms, for reporting. Timeliness is something that has seemed to go by the wayside including my own. A question arises on using the Grand Encampment WEB based system for our Grand Chapter. The initial cost would be roughly $1,000 with a yearly charge of $0.06 per entry which comes to about $120 for the 1st and increases from there. It is my humble opinion that this might help on the timeliness if the Secretaries buy in. It has been a pleasure working with ME Edward A. Reine this past year. Fraternally Submitted, Tim Riley Grand Secretary

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Report of the Grand Chapter Treasurer To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Grand Officers and Companions of The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Louisiana, I am pleased to submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 2013:

Dec 31, 13 Dec 31, 12

ASSETS

Current Assets

Checking/Savings

Capital One $1,126.51 $1,892.84

Wells Fargo Advisors

Cash & Sweeps $431.53 $437.53

Mutual Funds

Bond Fund of America Class C $95,909.97 $103,775.13

Capital Income Bldr Class A $26,864.08 $23,379.53

Capital Income Bldr Class C $73,846.83 $64,782.32

Income Fund Amer Inc Class C $84,314.91 $71,895.83

Income Fund of Amer Inc Class A $34,548.79 $29,214.70

Total Mutual Funds $315,484.58 $293,047.51

Total Wells Fargo Advisors $315,916.11 $293,485.04

Total Checking/Savings $317,042.62 $295,377.88

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable $44.09 $454.09

Total Accounts Receivable $44.09 $454.09

Total Current Assets $317,086.71 $295,831.97

Fixed Assets

Furniture and Equipment $10,938.65 $10,938.65

Total Fixed Assets $10,938.65 $10,938.65

TOTAL ASSETS

$328,025.36 $306,770.62

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LIABILITIES & EQUITY

Liabilities

Current Liabilities

Accounts Payable

Accounts Payable $175.00 $0.00

Total Accounts Payable $175.00 $0.00

Other Current Liabilities

Payroll Liabilities

Company Medicare $21.03 $21.03

Company Social Security $89.90 $89.90

Employee Medicare $21.03 $21.03

Employee SS $89.90 $60.90

Federal Withholding $132.00 $132.00

FUTA Liability $8.70 $8.70

State Withholding $30.45 $30.45

SUTA -$233.38 -$116.69

Total Payroll Liabilities $159.63 $247.32

Total Other Current Liabilities $159.63 $247.32

Total Current Liabilities $334.63 $247.32

Total Liabilities $334.63 $247.32

Equity

Opening Balance Equity $289,011.77 $289,011.77

Unrestricted Net Assets $17,511.53 -$998.45

Net Income $21,167.43 $18,509.98

Total Equity

$327,690.73 $306,523.30

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY $328,025.36 $306,770.62 Fraternally submitted, Harold H. Young, PGHP Grand Treasurer

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Finance Committee Report To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Louisiana: We, your Committee on Finance wish to report that we have examined the records of the Grand Treasurer along with the reports of the Grand Secretary and have found them to be correct and in agreement for the year ended December 31, 2013. Respectfully Submitted, Gerald H. Houston, GK, Chairman W. Robert Laurents, PHP Earl J. “Mickey”, Durand, PGHP Timothy J Riley, GS

Jan - Dec 13

Ordinary Income/Expense

Income

Direct Public Support

Rituals $180.00

Direct Public Support - Other $835.00

Total Direct Public Support $1,015.00

Investments

Dividend, Interest (Securities) $7,284.47

Total Investments $7,284.47

Membership Income

Affiliations $20.00

Degree Fees $1,290.00

Membership Dues $12,636.11

Perpetual Fund $5.79

Total Membership Income $13,951.90

Uncategorized Income $15.00

Total Income $22,266.37

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Expense

Annual Convocation

Arrangements $2,424.00

Name Badges $354.25

Outgoing GHP Gift $100.00

Proceedings $337.76

Total Annual Convocation $3,216.01

Donations Given

Council/Chapter Fund $582.50

DeMolay $100.00

Mildred Norman $696.00

Rainbow Girls $100.00

RARA $752.50

Total Donations Given $2,231.00

Dues & Per Capita

General Grand $1,919.00

South Central Region $50.00

Total Dues & Per Capita $1,969.00

Office Expense

Electricity $340.80

Office Supplies $381.98

Phone & Internet $1,179.21

Postage

Meter Lease $233.77

Postage - Other $360.66

Total Postage $594.43

Printing $114.70

Rent $2,100.00

Software $223.41

Total Office Expense $4,934.53

Other Expenses

Foreign Corresp. Chair $250.00

Total Other Expenses $250.00

Payroll Expenses

Company Medicare $84.10

FUTA Expense $34.80

Salaries $5,799.96

Social Security $359.60

SUTA -$112.34

Payroll Expenses - Other $18.26

Total Payroll Expenses $6,184.38

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Purchases

Order of the High Priesthood

Incoming GHP Apron $419.00

Total Order of the High Priesthood $419.00

Total Purchases $419.00

Travel

Grand High Priest $1,500.00

Grand Secretary $541.62

Total Travel $2,041.62

Total Expense $21,245.54

Net Ordinary Income $1,020.83

Other Income/Expense

Other Income

Unrealized Gains and Losses $20,146.60

Total Other Income $20,146.60

Net Other Income $20,146.60

Net Income

$21,167.43

Proposed Budget

Jan - Dec 14


Income


Rituals $90.00

Total Direct Public Support $90.00

Investments

Dividend, Interest (Securities) $7,284.47


Membership Income

Affiliations $20.00

Degree Fees $1,200.00





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Expense

Annual Convocation


Name Badges $354.25

Outgoing GHP Gift $100.00

Proceedings $1,899.80

Total Annual Convocation $6,586.05

Donations Given


DeMolay $100.00

Memorials $100.00



RARA $100.00

Total Donations Given $1,196.00

Dues & Per Capita




Office Expense

Electricity $340.80

Office Supplies $1,200.00

Phone & Internet $1,179.21

Postage

Meter Lease $233.77

Postage - Other $900.00

Total Postage $1,133.77

Printing $200.00

Rent $2,100.00

Software $1,000.00


Other Expenses

Foreign Corresp. Chair $250.00


Payroll Expenses

Company Medicare $84.10

FUTA Expense $34.80

Salaries $5,800.00


SUTA $5.80


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Purchases

Order of the High Priesthood

Incoming GHP Apron $300.00

Incoming GHP Apron Case $130.00

Total Order of the High Priesthood $430.00


Travel

Grand High Priest $1,500.00

Grand Secretary $500.00

Triennial $900.00



Net Ordinary Income -$5,672.66

Other Income/Expense

Other Income

Unrealized Gains and Losses $10,000.00

Total Other Income $10,000.00

Net Other Income $10,000.00

Net Income

$4,327.34

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Law and Jurisprudence Committee Report

To: The Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Grand Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Louisiana; We, your committee on Law and Jurisprudence have reviewed that portion of the M.E. Grand High Priest’s report which was assigned to us by the committee on distribution. This includes his report concerning dispensations granted, by-laws approved and mergers. We find that the M.E Grand High Priest has acted well within his power and duties. We therefore approve this portion of his report.

Any resolutions received during the Grand Chapter of 2014 must be held over until the next session and be received by a two-thirds majority. Except as may be separately stated, the committee expresses no opinion as to resolutions to be considered by the Grand Chapter.

Fraternally Submitted, _______________________________________________________ Howard F. Entwistle Jr., PGHP, Chairman

_______________________________________________________ Earl J. Durand, PGHP

_______________________________________________________ Roy B. Tuck, PGHP

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Appeals & Grievances To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Louisiana the Committee on Appeals and Grievances has not received any Appeals and Grievances. Submitted this date February 19, 2014 Chairman John L. Belanger PGHP James D. Parker PGHP Allen G. Tidwell, PGM Frank DuTreil Jr. PHP

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Foreign Correspondence Committee TO: The Most Grand High Priest, Grand Officers and Companions: All foreign correspondence has been handled through the Grand Secretary’s office which consisted of routine requests or changes in other Grand Jurisdiction’s Secretary’s, approvals for Grand Representative appointments, request for demits and other clerical items. We, your Committee on Foreign Correspondence, wish to give and recommend approval to the several acts of the Grand High Priest referred to us. We approve of the commissions issued and received, and commend the Most Excellent Grand High Priest on his choice. We can assure the membership that the Grand Chapter of Louisiana was represented in a pleasing manner, on all visits made by the Most High Grand Priest, in state and out of state. Respectfully submitted,

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YORK RITE

Perpetual Membership Committee Report (Grand Chapter)

Most Excellent Grand High Priest: Your committee on Perpetual Membership respectively reports the following activity and statistics for the calendar year 2013 as pertaining to York Rite Perpetual Membership in this Grand Jurisdiction: Most Excellent Sir, on December 31, 2013, we completed eighteen years and three months of participation and activity in the York Rite Perpetual Membership Program. Under your leadership, the dollar amount invested grew by a total of $2,636.00. It has been a reasonably good year for York Rite Perpetual Membership investments considering the national economy. Perpetual Membership investments earned a total return of 5.45%. Activity for new membership purchases was normal. Please be assured that your Perpetual Membership Committee continues to seek the very best investment return for dollars invested in the program. Most Excellent Sir, your Perpetual Membership Committee consisting of Companions Ion Lazar, P.H.P. and Roy B. Tuck, Jr., P.G.H.P., have performed magnificently. Each of these committee members go those many “extra miles” to effect the success of the York Rite Perpetual Membership Program. For their dedication and service, we are eternally grateful. Fraternally submitted, Allen G. Tidwell, P.H.P., Chairman

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Grand Chapter of Louisiana 2013-14

Philanthropies Committee Report

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Members of the Grand Chapter of Louisiana:

Our Royal Arch Magazine (Winter, 2013 issue) reports that as of October 31, 2013, Louisiana has donated a total of $84,943.83 in regular donations, and $9,605.43 in memorial donations. Grand total contributions to the RARA are $7,316,849.23. The RARA supports four organizations researching CAPD (Central Auditory Perception Disorder).

Your RARA has provided grants to help support the Autism Speaks early diagnosis and early intervention initiative to investigate auditory processing disorders in children with autism. Many of the precursor symptoms of auditory processing disorders are seen in some children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). These symptoms include trouble paying attention and remembering information; poor listening skills; difficulty in processing information; behavioral problems; difficulty with comprehending language; and anxiety or confusion in social situations. Young children on the autism spectrum who exhibit precursor symptoms may be diagnosed with a central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) at a later age.

The RARA grant will enable Autism Speaks to address precursor symptoms of auditory processing disorders in an effort to create better outcomes for children who are at risk for developing both ASD and CAPD. In addition, the grant will go towards funding Autism Speaks’ efforts to educate healthcare providers and parents about the role of auditory processing disorders in a child’s autism diagnosis as well as encourage further evaluation for young children who demonstrate auditory processing difficult. Autism Speaks will also disseminate and share information developed in this effort with caregivers and clinicians including methods to treat auditory processing problems associated with ASD.

CAPD is a complex disorder characterized by the sounds a person hears not fully being interpreted and recognized by the brain. Approximately 2 to 5 percent of school-age children have CAPD along with nearly half of children who have a learning disability. There are many signs of CAPD, such as difficulty identifying where sounds are coming from or being able to tell differences between sounds. Making a CAPD diagnosis can be challenging as audiograms (or hearing tests) may be normal. Thanks to support from Royal Arch Masons, HHF has funded several researchers studying causes and better treatments for CAPD.

More information can be found from the Royal Arch Mason Magazine, the General Grand Chapter website (http://www.ramint.org/), the Hearing Health Foundation (http://hearinghealthfoundation.org), or Autism Speaks (http://autismspeaks.org). Respectfully Submitted,

Richard L. James, PGHP, Chairman Gilbert H. Morrison, Jr., PHP Billy R. Foley, PHP Timothy J. Riley, Sr., GS, PGIM

http://www.ramint.org/

http://hearinghealthfoundation.org/

http://autismspeaks.org/

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Youth Committee Right Excellent Grand High Priest and Companions, Your Committee on Youth reports that the Order of Rainbow for Girls and Order of DeMolay currently have seven Assemblies and seven Chapters each with opportunities to grow stronger with assistance from our York Rite Masons. They continue to develop our states youth as the leaders of tomorrow. This year has been another exceptional year for the young ladies who have been led by their Grand Worthy Advisor; Ms. Kailyn Ardoin. With only a few months remaining, the Committee would like to extend its commendation and best wishes to Ms. Ardoin and the state Assembly, who will hold the following events during the rest of her term: Obligation Sunday on April 6 Slidell #4 Official Visit on April 12(Sat), Lake Area #9 Official Visit & Homecoming on May 17 and Rainbow Grand Assembly will be in Alexandria on June 15-18 in Baton Rouge. Additionally, efforts are underway to reopen Baker Assembly #83 in Baker, Louisiana. If you are interested in working with a Rainbow Assembly, please contact Ms. Debbie Cockran-Hock at [email protected]. (Also, visit the Rainbow website at www.Louisianarainbow.com) Brother Kyle Cook was installed as State Master Councilor of the Louisiana DeMolay State Association on January 11, 2014. While he has only just begun his term, he has announced a few dates of upcoming events: March is DeMolay Month (celebrating 95 years of DeMolay worldwide), Legion of Honor observance March 18, Conclave will be near Eunice, LA on July 5-7, Fall Fest (Sports Conclave) in Sept/Oct, State Chevalier Observance on November 8, and Winter Workshop (Installation of State Officers) will be in Monroe on January 9-11, 2015. Currently the State Association is working with area Lodges to reopen chapters in Baton Rouge, Livingston Parish, New Orleans and the Feliciana Parishes. York Rite Bodies can, and have in the past, served as sponsoring bodies of DeMolay Chapters. If you, or your Commandery, are interested in working with a DeMolay Chapter, please contact Sir Knight Nicholas Auck, Executive Officer of Louisiana at (225) 362-1120 or [email protected]. (Also, visit the Louisiana DeMolay website at www.LA-DeMolay.org) While Freemasonry continues to provide meeting places and greatly appreciated funds, our youth organizations call upon the constituent Chapters to give your most precious commodity, your time. Only you can make a difference in the life of these young ladies and gentlemen with your life experience. The Youth Committee asks that you please consider serving as an Advisor to assist these two organizations at the local or state level. Fraternally, Companion Nicholas Auck Chairman Youth Committee

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GRAND COUNCIL OF CRYPTIC MASONS OF LOUISIANA 2013-2014

ELECTED OFFICERS Larry J. Plaisance ........................................................................................................................... M. I. Grand Master

26 Oak Ally Boulevard, Marreo, LA 70072-5053 (504) 341-1497

Carle L. Jackson ................................................................................................................. R. I. Deputy Grand Master 3025 Murphy Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70809-1529

(225) 925-3552 Donald J. Sonnier .............................................................................................. I. Grand Principal Conductor of Work

712 Kidder Road, Carencro, LA 70520-5357 (337) 228-5131

W. Robert Laurents ............................................................................................................ I. Grand Captain of Guard 503 Jordan Street, Shreveport, LA 71101-4743

(318) 918-9223 Harold H. Young ............................................................................................................................. I. Grand Treasurer

213 Helen Street, Apartment 4, Westlake, LA 70669-3419 (337) 436-6945

Timothy J. Riley, Sr.... ..................................................................................................................... I. Grand Recorder 171 Beckhams Camp Road, Ringgold, LA 71068-3456

APPOINTED OFFICERS Vernon E. Dawson, Jr. ................................................................................................. I. Grand Conductor of Council

12379 Fairhaven Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70815-6717 W. Keith Powell ................................................................................................................................ I. Grand Marshall

446 East Telephone Road, Lake Charles, LA 70611-6058 Robert E. Durham, Jr., PIGM ............................................................................................................ I. Grand Steward

5297 Carlou Drive, Pontchaoula, LA 70454-6423 Thomas P. Brown ............................................................................................................................... I. Grand Chaplin

1009 Francais Drive, Shreveport, LA 71118-4055 Finly S. Stanly, PIGM ........................................................................................................................ I. Grand Lecturer

PO Box 1423, Leesvile, LA 71496-1423 Justin “Keith” Gates .......................................................................................................................... I. Grand Organist

168 Gates Road, Goldonna, LA 71031-3102 James P. Brown. ............................................................................................................................... I. Grand Sentinel

1009 Francais Drive, Shreveport, LA 71118-4055 Richard L. James ..................................................................................................................... I. Grand Photographer

163 L E Phillips Road, Eros, LA 71238-8371 Vernon R. Atkinson .................................................................................................................. I. Grand Photographer

PO Box 1133, Glenmora, LA 71433-1133

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Larry Joseph Plaisance

Most Illustrious Grand Master 2013 – 2014

Presiding

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2013-14 Elected Grand Officers

L/R Harold H. Young, PIGM, Illustrious Grand Treasurer; Carle L. Jackson, Rite Illustrious Deputy Grand Master; Larry J. Plaisance, Most Illustrious Grand Master;

Donald J. Sonnier, Illustrious Grand Principle Conductor of Work; W. Robert Laurents, Illustrious Grand Captain of the Guard; Timothy J. Riley, Sr. PIGM, Illustrious Grand

Secretary

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2013-14 Elected and Appointed Grand Officers

Back Row L/R – James Brown, Grand Sentinel; Thomas P. Brown, Grand Chaplin; Finly Stanly, PIGM, Grand Lecturer; Vernon E. Dawson, Jr., Grand Conductor of Council; W. Keith Powell, Grand Marshall; Robert E. Durham, Jr., PIGM, Grand Stewart; Unknown

Front Row L/R Harold H. Young, PIGM, Illustrious Grand Treasurer; Carle L. Jackson, Rite Illustrious Deputy Grand Master; Larry J. Plaisance, Most Illustrious Grand Master; Donald J. Sonnier, Illustrious Grand Principle Conductor of Work; W. Robert Laurents, Illustrious Grand Captain of the Guard; Timothy J. Riley, Sr. PIGM, Illustrious Grand

Secretary

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Grand Recorder’s Report To: The Most Illustrious Grand Master, Officers and Companions of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Louisiana:

Statistics Councils on Roll 1/1/2013 21 Councils on Roll 12/31/2013 21

Degrees Conferred 86

Membership as of 1/1/2013 1791

Work Greeted 43

Affiliated by Plural Membership 5 Affiliated by Demit 1

Affiliated by Transfer 1 Affiliated by Certificate 0

Reinstated 3 Total Gain 53

Demit by Demit (17) Transfer of Membership (1)

Died (35) Suspended NPD (63)

UMC (0) Dropped (14) Expelled (0)

Total Loss (130) Net Gain or (Loss) (77) Corrections (5)

Membership as of 12/31/2013 1709 Council Wins Bible

Baton Rouge No 8 had a 8% gain in membership. Certificates

All Certificates issued and passing through this office have been recorded. Closing

Most Illustrious Larry J. Payne Grand Master, it has been a pleasure working with you this past year and I know you’ll continue to promote and assist this Grand Council in years to come. A question arises on using the Grand Encampment WEB based system for our Grand Council. The initial cost would be roughly $1,000 with a yearly charge of $0.06 per entry which comes to about $120 for the 1st and increases from there. It is my humble opinion that this might help on the timeliness if the Recoders buy in. Respectfully submitted, Tim Riley, PIGM, Grand Recorder

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Report of the Grand Treasurer To the Most Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Officers and Companions of The Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Louisiana, I am pleased to submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 2013

12/31/2013 12/31/2012

ASSETS

Current Assets

Checking/Savings

Capital One $197.94 $2,839.18

Wells Fargo Advisors

Cash & Sweeps $5,381.51 $5,380.92

Mutual Funds

Bond Fund of America Class C $11,014.94 $11,327.76

Capital Income Bldr Class A $26,586.50 $23,137.95

Capital Income Bldr Class C $13,263.95 $11,635.85

Income Fund Amer Inc Class A $37,731.74 $31,906.20

Income Fund Amer Inc Class c $15,098.15 $12,874.29

Total Mutual Funds $103,695.28 $90,882.05

Total Wells Fargo Advisors $109,076.79 $96,262.97

Total Checking/Savings $109,274.73 $99,102.15

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable $857.46 $309.80

Total Accounts Receivable $857.46 $309.80

Other Current Assets

Undeposited Funds $76.54 $0.00

Total Other Current Assets $76.54 $0.00

Total Current Assets $110,208.73 $99,411.95

Fixed Assets

Furniture and Equipment $6,771.85 $6,771.85

Total Fixed Assets $6,771.85 $6,771.85

TOTAL ASSETS $116,980.58 $106,183.80

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LIABILITIES & EQUITY

Liabilities

Current Liabilities

Accounts Payable

Accounts Payable $174.99 $0.00

Total Accounts Payable $174.99 $0.00

Other Current Liabilities

Payroll Liabilities

Company Medicare -$4.83 -$4.83

Company Social Security -$20.67 -$20.67

Employee Medicare -$4.83 -$4.83

Employee Social Secutiyy $1.00 -$14.00

FUTA -$2.00 -$2.00

State Withholding -$7.00 -$7.00

SUTA -$363.04 -$216.67

Payroll Liabilities - Other $13.02 $0.00

Total Payroll Liabilities -$388.35 -$270.00

Short Term Liabilities $600.00 $0.00

Total Other Current Liabilities $211.65 -$270.00

Total Current Liabilities $386.64 -$270.00

Long Term Liabilities

Other Liabilities $300.00 $1,600.00

Total Long Term Liabilities $300.00 $1,600.00

Total Liabilities $686.64 $1,330.00

Equity

Opening Balance Equity $99,193.21 $99,193.21

Unrestricted Net Assets $5,660.59 -$634.34

Net Income $11,440.14 $6,294.93

Total Equity

$116,293.94 $104,853.80

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY $116,980.58 $106,183.80 Fraternally submitted, Harold H. Young, PGHP Grand Treasurer

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Finance Committee Report To the Most Illustrious Grand Master, Officers and Companions of the Grand Council of Louisiana: We, your Committee on Finance wish to report that we have examined the records of the Grand Treasurer along with the reports of the Grand Recorder and have found them to be correct and in agreement for the year ended December 31, 2013. Respectfully submitted Robert E. Durham, Jr, PIGM, Chairman Earl J. Durand, PIGM Carle L. Jackson, DGM William Keith Powell, PIM Richard L. James, PIM Harold H. Young, PIGM

Jan - Dec 13 Income

Direct Public Support Gifts in Kind - Goods -$765.00

Individ Business Contributions $1,530.00 Rituals $240.00

Total Direct Public Support $1,005.00 Investments

Dividends $2,931.52 Interest-Savings, Short-term CD $0.59

Total Investments $2,932.11 Membership Income

Affiliations $90.00 Degree Fees $670.00

Membership Dues $11,702.24 Perpetual Fund $5.80

Total Membership Income $12,468.04 Other Types of Income

Unrealized Gains or Losses $9,881.71 Total Other Types of Income $9,881.71

Total Income $26,286.86 Gross Profit $26,286.86

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Expense Annual Assembly

Arrangements $2,070.00 Name Badges $381.50

Outgoing IGM Gift $100.00 Proceedings $897.78

Total Annual Assembly $3,449.28 Donations Given

CMMRF $482.50 Council/Chapter Fund $0.00

DeMolay $0.00 Historical Fund -$1,000.00

Mildred Norman $504.00 Rainbow Girls $0.00

Total Donations Given -$13.50 Dues & Per Capita

General Grand $1,673.00 South Central Region $50.00

Total Dues & Per Capita $1,723.00 Office Expense

Electricity $292.19 Postage, Mailing Service

Equipment Lease $283.06 Postage, Mailing Service - Other $533.60

Total Postage, Mailing Service $816.66 Printing and Copying $98.35

Rent $2,100.00 Software $191.55 Supplies $329.79

Telephone & Internet $717.40 Total Office Expense $4,545.94 Other Expenses

Foreign Correspondence Chair $250.00 Total Other Expenses $250.00 Payroll Expenses

FUTA $18.00 Grand Recorder $2,000.04

Medicare $43.50 Office Help $999.96

Social Security $186.00 SUTA -$141.19

Payroll Expenses - Other $20.23 Total Payroll Expenses $3,126.54 Purchases

Order of the Silver Trowel Incoming IGM Apron $0.00

Rituals -$60.00 Total Order of the Silver Trowel -$60.00

Total Purchases -$60.00 Travel

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Grand Illustrious Master $1,250.00 Grand Recorder $575.46

Total Travel $1,825.46 Total Expense $14,846.72 Net Ordinary Income $11,440.14 Net Income $11,440.14

Proposed Budget for 2014

Jan - Dec 14


Income


Rituals $180.00

Total Direct Public Support $180.00

Investments

Dividends $3,000.00

Interest-Savings, Short-term CD $0.60


Membership Income

Affiliations $70.00

Degree Fees $430.00




Other Types of Income

Unrealized Gains or Losses $3,000.00

Total Other Types of Income $3,000.00


Gross Profit $19,686.40

Expense

Annual Assembly


Name Badges $300.00

Outgoing IGM Gift $100.00

Proceedings $1,000.00

Total Annual Assembly $5,072.00

Donations Given

CMMRF $100.00


DeMolay $100.00



Total Donations Given $904.00

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Dues & Per Capita




Office Expense

Electricity $360.00

Postage, Mailing Service

Equipment Lease $304.00

Postage, Mailing Service - Other $600.00

Total Postage, Mailing Service $904.00

Printing and Copying $98.35

Rent $2,100.00

Software $200.00

Supplies $900.00

Telephone & Internet $660.00


Other Expenses

Foreign Correspondence Chai $250.00

Officer Aprons & Jewels $400.00

Promotion & Education $200.00


Payroll Expenses

FUTA $18.00

Grand Recorder $2,000.04

Medicare $43.50

Office Help $999.96


SUTA $3.00

Payroll Expenses - Other $20.23


Purchases

Order of the Silver Trowel

Incoming IGM Apron $300.00

Incoming IGM Case $120.00

WEB Page $100.00

Total Order of the Silver Trowel $520.00

Service Items

Council Rituals $300.00

Total Service Items $300.00


Travel

Grand Illustrious Master $1,250.00

Grand Recorder $600.00



Net Ordinary Income -$1,825.68

Net Income

-$1,825.68

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Appeals & Grievances To the Most Illustrious Grand Master and Companions of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Louisiana the Committee on Appeals and Grievances has not received any Appeals and Grievances. Submitted this date February 19, 2014 Chairman L. E. Payne, PIGM, Chairman Edward A. Reine, PIGM John L. Belanger PIGM

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York Rite Festivals Committee Report To the Most Illustrious Grand Master, grand officer and companions all: This year, we had several festivals throughout the state, Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Baton Rouge, and Hammond. We did not have a festival in Houma which is usually a great success, but they brought their candidates to Baton Rouge. Houma however is starting 2014 year with a Festival on March 8, 2014 which I know will be great as usual and this committee wants to give special thanks to Bowdre McDowell, PIM to make this Houma a success each year. We have seen festivals in Leesville which was always a great success not to have one again this year. We encourage the Chapter to start the Festival again this will help them possible in growth in membership and activity in their York Rite Bodies. This Year we know that through festivals the majority of our membership has received their degrees. Therefore, we your committee encourage additional festivals for 2014. Your Committee thanks you for allowing us to serve you this year. John L. Belanger PIGM, Chairman Howard F. Entwistle, Jr. PIGM Richard L. James PIM Bowdre McDowell, PIM Finly S. Stanly, PIGM Earl J. Durand PIGM, GM

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Foreign Correspondence Committee TO: The Most Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Officers and Companions: All foreign correspondence has been handled through the Grand Recorder’s office which consisted of routine requests or changes in other Grand Jurisdiction’s Recorders, approvals for Grand Representative appointments, request for demits and other clerical items. We, your Committee on Foreign Correspondence, wish to give and recommend approval to the several acts of the Most Illustrious Grand Master referred to us. We approve of the commissions issued and received, and commend the Most Illustrious Grand Master on his choice. We can assure the membership that the Grand Council of Louisiana was represented in a pleasing manner, on all visits made by the Most Illustrious Grand Master, in state and out of state. Respectfully submitted, Timothy J. Riley, Chairman

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YORK RITE

Perpetual Membership Committee Report (Grand Council)

Most Illustrious Grand Master: Your committee on Perpetual Membership respectively reports the following activity and statistics for the calendar year 2013 as pertaining to York Rite Perpetual Membership in this Grand Jurisdiction: Most Illustrious Sir, on December 31, 2013, we completed eighteen years and three months of participation and activity in the York Rite Perpetual Membership Program. Under your leadership, the dollar amount invested grew by a total of $2,426.60. It has been a reasonably good year for York Rite Perpetual Membership investments considering the national economy. Perpetual Membership investments earned a total return of 5.45%. Activity for new membership purchases was normal. Please be assured that your Perpetual Membership Committee continues to seek the very best investment return for dollars invested in the program. Most Illustrious Sir, your Perpetual Membership Committee consisting of Companions Vernon Atkinson, P.I.G.M. and Carle Jackson, G.D.M., have performed magnificently. Each of these committee members go those many “extra miles” to effect the success of the York Rite Perpetual Membership Program. For their dedication and service, we are eternally grateful. Fraternally submitted, Allen G. Tidwell, P.I.M., Chairman

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State of the Order To: The Most Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Officers and Companions of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Louisiana. We, your committee on State of the Order, wish to make the following report. We have read that portion of the Most Illustrious Grand Master’s report on opening remarks and find them to be both pleasing and in order. The Most Illustrious Grand Master has welcomed and thanked everyone who helped him during his year. That portion of the Most Illustrious Grand Master’s report on District Deputy Grand Master’s referred to us, reflects his recognition of these companions who have performed their given tasks with pride and honor for the Grand Council. We approve of him taking time, to thank these fine companions. The State of the Order portion of the Most Illustrious Grand Master’s report tells us of his observations of the condition of Cryptic Masonry in Louisiana. In these observations he states that there are conditions, both good and bad that needs changing and improved. We agree with his observations and options and approve of this section of his report. That portion of the Illustrious Grand Master’s report dealing with the 25 & 50 year member recognition was not completed. The portion of the Most Illustrious Grand Master’s report on visitations that has been referred to us, and upon examination we find he has traveled extensively during the year, in promotion of our order. We approve of this portion of his report. The Most Illustrious Grand Master has expressed his appreciation for everyone helping him during this Capitular Year, which included the Grand Officers, Committee Chairman and members, Ladies of the Hospitality Committee, his Wife Paula and all the companions of the state. We appreciate his gratitude and willingness to express his feelings, and congratulate him on a good job. Respectfully and Fraternally submitted, ___________________________________ Howard F. Entwistle, Jr., PIGM, Chairman ___________________________________ Earl J. “Mickey” Durand, PIGM ___________________________________ Lloyd A. Hebert, PIM

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Youth Committee Grand Illustrious Master and Companions, Your Committee on Youth reports that the Order of Rainbow for Girls and Order of DeMolay currently have seven Assemblies and seven Chapters each with opportunities to grow stronger with assistance from our York Rite Masons. They continue to develop our states youth as the leaders of tomorrow. This year has been another exceptional year for the young ladies who have been led by their Grand Worthy Advisor; Ms. Kailyn Ardoin. With only a few months remaining, the Committee would like to extend its commendation and best wishes to Ms. Ardoin and the state Assembly, who will hold the following events during the rest of her term: Obligation Sunday on April 6 Slidell #4 Official Visit on April 12(Sat), Lake Area #9 Official Visit & Homecoming on May 17 and Rainbow Grand Assembly will be in Alexandria on June 15-18 in Baton Rouge. Additionally, efforts are underway to reopen Baker Assembly #83 in Baker, Louisiana. If you are interested in working with a Rainbow Assembly, please contact Ms. Debbie Cockran-Hock at [email protected]. (Also, visit the Rainbow website at www.Louisianarainbow.com) Brother Kyle Cook was installed as State Master Councilor of the Louisiana DeMolay State Association on January 11, 2014. While he has only just begun his term, he has announced a few dates of upcoming events: March is DeMolay Month (celebrating 95 years of DeMolay worldwide), Legion of Honor observance March 18, Conclave will be near Eunice, LA on July 5-7, Fall Fest (Sports Conclave) in Sept/Oct, State Chevalier Observance on November 8, and Winter Workshop (Installation of State Officers) will be in Monroe on January 9-11, 2015. Currently the State Association is working with area Lodges to reopen chapters in Baton Rouge, Livingston Parish, New Orleans and the Feliciana Parishes. York Rite Bodies can, and have in the past, served as sponsoring bodies of DeMolay Chapters. If you, or your Commandery, are interested in working with a DeMolay Chapter, please contact Sir Knight Nicholas Auck, Executive Officer of Louisiana at (225) 362-1120 or [email protected]. (Also, visit the Louisiana DeMolay website at www.LA-DeMolay.org) While Freemasonry continues to provide meeting places and greatly appreciated funds, our youth organizations call upon the constituent Councils to give your most precious commodity, your time. Only you can make a difference in the life of these young ladies and gentlemen with your life experience. The Youth Committee asks that you please consider serving as an Advisor to assist these two organizations at the local or state level. Fraternally, Companion Nicholas Auck Chairman Youth Committee



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Combined Reports

Grand Chapter / Council of Louisiana 2013-14

Publication Committee Report To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and Members of the Grand Chapter and Council of Louisiana: The Louisiana Supplement to the Knight Templar Magazine is used statewide to report on York Rite activities. Support and submissions from all York Rite Bodies is solicited and appreciated. Thanks for allowing us to assist in this worthy endeavor. Respectfully Submitted,

Richard L. James, PGHP, Chairman, Grand Chapter Publication Committee John L. Belanger, PGHP Timothy J. Riley, Sr., GS Richard L. James, PIM, Chairman, Grand Council Publication Committee Timothy J. Riley, Sr., GR, PIGM Bowdre McDowell, PIM Charles Bordelon

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Work and Education Committee Report 2013-2014

The Annual York Rite Workshop held on January 18, 2014, was successful under the skillful direction and effort of M:E: C: Carle Jackson, PGHP. Attendance was up 20 percent from last year. Our thanks go out to him for assuming this responsibility. We are all aware that activity has dropped off in many of our York Rite bodies as well as other branches of Freemasonry. However, there are some bright spots. I personally have attended more York Rite ritual practice sessions in the last year than I had in the last 30 or forty years combined. Our Chapter has several newer members who are taking degree parts and we have conferred the first three degrees without outside help. I understand Chapters in other parts of the state are also working toward conferring more degrees outside of festivals. M: E; and M:I: Companion Finly Stanly's activity as Grand Lecturer of the Gr. Chapter and Council was curtailed by a broken hip and surgery during his 25th year as Grand Lecturer. I believe he has held that position longer than anyone else in our history. Fraternally submitted: Grand Chapter W. A. Morris, PHP, Chairman Finly Stanly, PGHP Ian Lazar, PHP John L. Belanger, PGHP Carle Jackson, PGHP

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Order of the High Priesthood of Louisiana Treasurers Report 2013 To the Excellent President, and Companions of the Order of the High Priesthood of Louisiana: I am pleased to submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 2013

12/31/2012 12/31/2013 ASSETS

Wells Fargo Advisors Bank Deposit & Sweeps $5.87 $5.87 Mutual Fund

Bond Fund of America Class C $10,246.14 $9,963.21 Capital Income Bldr Class C $9,491.69 $10,891.81

Income Fund Amer Inc Class C $10,615.73 $12,449.44 Total Mutual Fund $30,353.56 $33,304.46 Total Wells Fargo Advisors $30,359.43 $33,310.33 Total Checking/Savings $30,359.43 $33,310.33 Total Current Assets $30,359.43 $33,310.33

TOTAL ASSETS $30,359.43 $33,310.33 LIABILITIES & EQUITY

Equity Opening Balance Equity $27,875.47 $27,875.47

Unrestricted Assets $2,483.96 $2,483.96 Net Income $2,950.90

Total Equity $30,359.43 $33,310.33 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY $30,359.43 $33,310.33

Fraternally submitted, Harold H. Young, P.G.H.P. Treasurer

Finance Committee Report March 15, 2014 To: The Most Excellent President, Officers, and Companions of the Order of the High Priesthood of Louisiana. We, Your Committee on Finance, have examined the records of the Grand Treasurer and found them to be correct and in agreement. Fraternally Submitted, Gerald H. Houston, GK, Chairman Earl J. Durand, PGHP W. Robert Laurents, PHP Timothy J. Riley, Secretary

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Order of the Silver Trowel Treasurer's Report 2013 To the Thrice Illustrious Master, Officers and Companions of the Order of The Silver Trowel in Louisiana: I am pleased to present the following report for the year ending December 31, 2013

12/31/2012 12/31/2013 ASSETS

Checking/Savings Cash & Sweeps $6.21 $6.21

Mutual Funds Bond Fund of America Class C $6,807.73 $6,619.72

Capital Income Bldr Class C $6,956.87 $7,930.33 Income Fund Amer Inc Class C $7,780.92 $9,124.97

Total Mutual Funds $21,545.52 $23,675.02 Total Wells Fargo Advisors $21,551.73 $23,681.23 Total Checking/Savings $21,551.73 $23,681.23

TOTAL ASSETS $21,551.73 $23,681.23 LIABILITIES & EQUITY

Equity Opening Balance Equity $19,764.93 $19,764.93

Unrestricted Assets $1,786.80 Net Income $1,786.80 $2,129.50 Total Equity $21,551.73 $23,681.23

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY $21,551.73 $23,681.23

Fraternally submitted,

Harold H. Young Treasurer

Finance Committee Report March 15, 2014 To: The Most Illustrious Master, Officers, and Companions of the Order of the Silver Trowel of Louisiana. We, Your Committee on Finance, have examined the records of the Grand Treasurer and found them to be correct and in agreement. Fraternally Submitted, Robert E. Durham, Jr., PIGM Chairman Earl J. “Mickey” Durand, PIGM Carle L. Jackson, GDM W. Keith Powell, PIM Richard L. James, PIM Harold H. Young, GT

Documents

OF THE Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Louisiana · 18th York Rite Workshop and Knight Mason, Alexandria, LA . 27th Ind. Friends Commandery . 28th Westbank Shrine . 29th Scottish