PROCEEDINGS OF THE ONE HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHTH ANNUAL ...

PROCEEDINGS
OF THE

ONE HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHTH
ANNUAL CONVOCATION
OF THE
GRAND CHAPTER
ROYAL ARCH MASONS
OF
INDIANA

APRIL 13, 2013
NAPPANEE, Indiana

Jeffrey M. Jordan
MOST EXCELLENT GRAND HIGH PRIEST

PRESIDING

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The Grand Chapter was organized under dispensation granted by Joseph K. Stapleton, Deputy
General Grand High Priest, dated November 18, 1845. The organization was established

December 25, 1845 with Madison Chapter being granted No. 1; Logan Chapter at Logansport,
No. 2; Lafayette No. 3; and King Solomon Chapter of Richmond No. 4.

APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL OF REPORTS
All reports contained in these proceedings of the 166th Annual Convocation of the Grand
Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, were approved unless otherwise indicated or noted.

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BIOGRAPHY OF
Jeffrey M. Jordan
Most Excellent Grand High Priest

2012-2013

Jeffrey M Jordan was born at Sutter General Hospital in Sacramento, CA on Nov.
6, 1964, to James Jordan and Anna R. (Steinberger) Jordan. He has two brothers
and one sister. His father and mother are living in Indiana and Sacramento,
respectively.

He attended public schools in California and graduated from Lyndhurst High
School, Olivehurst, CA, in 1982. After several years working in Sacramento, he
joined the U.S. Air Force where he was trained as an Information Systems
Operator, and assigned to Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, NE. After his
enlistment, he moved to Poughkeepsie, NY, where he worked for several years,
before moving to the Indianapolis, IN metro area where he has lived since.

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Jeffrey married Christina Carey on September 18, 1970, in Noblesville, Indiana.
They have no children.
He owns and operates a Low Voltage Installation Company where he installs
home theaters, security systems, and other residential and commercial
automated systems.
Jeffrey was raised in Hamilton Lodge No. 533 on April 25, 2000, and served as
Worshipful Master in 2003.
He petitioned Prather York Rite Bodies in Indianapolis, and completed his York
Rite Degrees and Orders in the fall of 2002. He has served as High Priest of
Prather Chapter, and Illustrious Master of Prather Council. He is also a dual
member of Noblesville York Rite Bodies where has served as presiding officer in
all three bodies.
Jeffrey was appointed to the position of Royal Arch Deputy for District G for 2005-
2006, and appointed Grand Master of the 2nd Veil for 2006-2007. He ran for, and
was elected to Royal Arch Captain in 2007.
His Masonic memberships include: Merou Grotto, Yeoman of York, Order of High
Priesthood, Indiana Council of Thrice Illustrious Masters, the Indiana Past
Commanders Association, and the Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis.
He is a Past Governor of the Sagamore Valley York Rite College No. 133, and
has been selected to receive his OPC in July, 2013
He was inducted a member of the Robert A. Woods Priory No. 62, KYCH.

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Grand Chapter Officers 2012-2013

Most Excellent Grand High Priest Jeffrey M. Jordan (120) Chris 18852 Auburn Ln.
[email protected] 317-776-0307 Noblesville, IN 46060

Excellent Grand King David F. Wood (49) 1529 Southeast Dr.
[email protected] 574-234-4406 South Bend, IN 46614

Excellent Grand Scribe James B. Coleman (19) 1135 Powers St.
[email protected] 260-749-5597 New Haven, IN 46774

Right Excellent Grand Treasurer Philip E. Fowler (137) Doris 5602 Personality Court
[email protected] 317-784-3243 Indianapolis, IN 46237

Right Excellent Grand Secretary Richard A. Lochner (79) Marcia 1635 N US HWY 35
[email protected]
574-772-4115(H) Knox, IN 46534

R.E. Grand Secretary Emeritus Larry E. Gray Rita 2250 E 550 N
[email protected] 317-326-3632 Greenfield, IN 46140

Excellent Grand Captain of the Host Martin A. Evens (22) Mary Jane 3725 W US 36
marty@century concrete.com
765 739 6210 Bainbridge, IN 46105

Excellent Grand Principal Sojourner Carl D. Froedge (139) Elizabeth 31 Alice St.
[email protected] 219-663-1220 Crown Point, IN 46307

Grand Royal Arch Captain G. Ray Windell (Carol) 4222 Glenbrook Ct.
Grand Master 3rd Veil New Albany, IN 47150
Grand Master of 2nd Veil Steve Arlington (Becky)
574- 772-7705 807 S Pearl St
Dewayne Richmond (Salli) Knox, IN 46534

3408 N. Lakewood Dr.
Muncie, IN 47304

Grand Master of 1st Veil Charlie King (Janel) P.O. Box 1273
Bedford, IN 47421

Grand Chaplain George P. Weister (Sandy) P.O. Box 126
Williamsport, IN 47993

Grand Marshall Don Olvey (Nina) 3785 Waterfront Way
Grand Guard Mark Apley Plainfield, IN 46168

15868 E. 126th
Fishers, IN 46037

Grand Lecturer Matthew Lowe 2233 W. 200S.
Corey IN 47846

Asst. Grand Lecturer Keith B. Hammonds (Alicia) 1203 Pennsylvania Ave.
Plymouth, IN 46563

Grand Historian Carl Culmann (LaDonna) 6363 S. Tacoma Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46227

Grand Hospitaller Tony Peterson (Monica) 16065 E. 126th
Fishers, IN 46037

Grand Chapter Communication Officer Brian C. Lewis 5475 Vintage Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46226

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RARA Executive Director Martin A. Evens (22) Mary Jane 3725 W US 36
marty@century concrete.com
765 739 6210 Bainbridge, IN 46105

Committees 2011-2012

Awards David F. Wood, REGK
Carl D. Froedge, EGPS - Chrm James B Coleman, REGS
G Ray Windell, GRAC Charlie King, GM1V
Matthew Lowe, GrLec Dewayne Richmond, GM2V
Richard A. Lochner, PGHP, REGSec Steven Arlington GM3V

Charters and Dispensations Insurance
3 PGHP, one each year for three years, EGCH ex-officio John D. Swick, PGHP - Chrm
W. Kris Phillips, PGHP - Chrm (1) Alan W. Kaufman, PGHP
Donald E. Friend, PGHP (2) Lloyd E. Atterson, PGHP
James W Daugherty, II, PGHP (3) James B Coleman, REGS
Martin A Evens, EGCH (ex-officio)
Jurisprudence
Credentials 6 PGHP, two each year for three years, 1 at large PHP for 1
John D Swick, PGHP - Chrm year, REGK & REGS ex-officio
John A. Wallace, PGHP Phillip D. Herthel, PGHP (2) Co- Chrm
Richard A. Lochner, PGHP, REGSec Ronald K. Smith, PGHP Co - Chrm (1)
High Priest, Plymouth 49 A. Dwayne Evensen, PGHP (1)
High Priest, Fort Wayne 19 John D. Swick, PGHP (2)
High Priest, Greencastle 22 James W Daugherty, PGHP (3)
Roderick Gardner, PGHP (3)
Education David F. Wood, REGK (ex-officio)
W. Kris Phillips, PGHP - Chrm James B. Coleman, REGS (ex-officio)
John A. Wallace, PGHP Charlie King, GM1V (1 at large)
Matthew Lowe, GrLec
Carl E. Culmann, GHis Life Membership
6 PGHP or Grand Officers, two each year for three years
Finance REGSec and REGTr, ex-officio
3 PGHP, one each year for three years, 2 at large for 1 year James H. Hodge, PGHP - Chrm (3)
REGK & REGS ex-officio W. Kris Phillips, PGHP (3)
W. Kris Phillips, PGHP - Chrm (1) James B. Coleman, REGS (2)
Philip E. Fowler, PGHP, REGTr (2) Carl D. Froedge, GPS (1)
James W Daugherty, PGHP (3) David F. Wood, REGK (1)
Larry E. Gray, PGHP (1 at large) James W. Daugherty II, PGHP (2)
Steven T. Oathout, PGHP (1 at large) Philip E. Fowler, PGHP, REGTr (ex-officio)
David F. Wood, REGK (ex-officio) Richard A. Lochner, PGHP, REGSec (ex-officio)
James B Coleman, REGS (ex-officio)
Long Range Planning
Foreign Relations David F. Wood, REGK- Chrm
Larry E. Gray, PGHP - Chrm W. Kris Phillips PGHP
James H. Hodge, PGHP James B. Coleman, REGS
John A. Wallace, PGHP Martin A. Evens, EGCH
Martin A Evens, EGCOH Carl D. Froedge, EGPS
G Ray Windell, EGRAC
Grievances and Appeals
John D. Swick, PGHP - Chrm Membership
David F Wood, REGK David F. Wood, REGK - Chrm
A. Dwayne Evensen, PGHP James B Coleman, REGS
Lloyd E. Atterson, PGHP G. Ray Windell, GM1V
Charlie King RAD L PHP Donald Olvey, GM2V
Steven Arlington, GM3V
Technology Committee Richard A. Lochner, PGHP, REGSec
David F Wood, REGK – Chrm.
Darrel Hook, RAD 6
Brian Lewis, CommOfficer
Don Olvey, GrMar
Jason Greth, RAD I

Inspections
Matthew Lowe, GrLec - Chrm

Necrology. Unfinished Business
Cleon H. Wright, PGHP Chrm Neil A. Ward, PGHP - Chrm
J. William Meyers, PGHP James W Daugherty II, PGHP
George Weister, GCh Roderick Gardner, PGHP
David F Wood, REGK
Payroll Visiting Companions
Philip E. Fowler, PGHP, REGTr, - Chrm John D. Swick, PGHP - Chrm
James H. Hodge, PGHP Donald E. Friend, PGHP
High Priest, Greenwood 137 Martin A. Evens, EGCH
High Priest, King Solomon 4 Carl D. Froedge, EGPS
G. Ray Windell, EGRAC
Permanent Investments Charlie King, GM1V
James H. Hodge, PGHP - Chrm (1) Dewayne Richmond, GM2V
James W Daugherty II, PGHP (3) Steve Arlington, GM3V
Alan W. Kaufman, PGHP (2)
Richard A. Lochner, PGHP, REGSec York Rite Cooperation
Philip E. Fowler, PGHP, REGTr David F. Wood, REGK - Chrm
James B Coleman, REGS
RARA Richard A. Lochner, PGHP, REGSec
Martin A. Evens, RARA Dir - Chrm G Ray Windell, EGRAC
W Kris Phillips, PGHP Deputy Grand Commander, Knights Templar Indiana 2012
James H. Hodge, PGHP Deputy Grand Illustrious Master, Grand Council Indiana 2012
James W Daugherty II, PGHP Ultimate Chapter Committee
Larry E Gray, PGHP James W. Daugherty II, PGHP
Don Olvey, GrMar David F. Wood, REGK Chrm
James B Coleman, REGS
Registration Matthew Lowe, GrLec
David F. Wood, REGK - Chrm
James B Coleman, REGS 7
Richard A. Lochner, PGHP, REGSec
High Priest, Fort Wayne 19
High Priest, Greencastle 22
High Priest, Plymouth 49

Resolutions
Donald E. Friend, PGHP - Chrm
A. Dwayne Evensen, PGHP
Roderick Gardner, PGHP
W. Kris Phillips, PGHP
David. F Wood, REGK
James B Coleman, REGS

Ritual
Matthew Lowe, GrLec - Chrm
David F. Wood, REGK
James B Coleman, REGK
W. Kris Phillips, PGHP
Brian C. Lewis, CommOfficer

Tellers
James H. Hodge, PGHP, Chrm
Neal A. Ward, PGHP
Dennis J. Anness, PGHP
High Priest, Plymouth 49
High Priest, Fort Wayne 19
High Priest, Greencastle 22

Time and Place
David F. Wood, REGK - Chrm
James B. Coleman, REGS
Martin A Evens, EGCH
High Priest of Plymouth 49
High Priest of Fort Wayne 19
High Priest of Greencastle 22

Royal Arch Deputies 2011-2012

District Deputies E-MAIL

District "A" Robert L. Kumpfer [email protected]
District "B"
District "C" Shane McClintock [email protected]
District "D"
District "E" Keith Hammonds [email protected]
District "F"
District "G" Harold Black [email protected]
District "I"
District "J" Matthew J. Backus [email protected]
District “K”
District “L” Michael Gillard [email protected]
District “M”
District “N” Tim Brinkmeyer [email protected]
District “O”
Jason Greth [email protected]

John T. Fleming [email protected]

Sean Jones [email protected]

JD Pinnick [email protected]

Ronald W. Woods [email protected]

Archie Smallwood [email protected]

Darrell Hook [email protected]

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General Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masons, International

2011-2014

Edmund D. Harrison................................................................................................................. General Grand High Priest

P.O. Box 737352, Elmhurst, NY 11373

Res: 718-592-0529 Email: [email protected]

Edmund Louis E. Bartrand (Moira) .....................................................................................................General Grand King

509 Neptune Dr., Oak Harbor, WA 98277

Res: 360-679-3403 Email: [email protected]

James H. Hodge (Darlene) ............................................................................................................. General Grand Scribe
201 S. 22nd St., Richmond, IN 47374

Res: 576-935-0902 Email: [email protected]

Van A. Evans (Linda) ................................................................................................................. General Grand Treasurer

2300 McFarland Rd., Raymond, MS 39154

Res: 601-372-2037 Email: [email protected]

Larry E. Gray (Rita) .................................................................................................................... General Grand Secretary

P.O. Box 128, Greenfield, IN 46140

Off: 317-467-3600 Fax: 317-467-3899 E-mail: [email protected]

Ambassador to Indiana

James W. Daugherty II, Susan
9407 SR 17 Plymouth, IN 46563

(C) (574) 286-4235 Email: [email protected]

DIRECTOR, ROYAL ARCH RESEARCH ASSISTANCE, INC.

P.O. Box 128, Greenfield, IN 46140
Off: 317-467-3600

PAST GENERAL GRAND HIGH PRIESTS

R. Glenn Capps (1993-1996) (Judy)
Murray E. Cooke (1996-1999) (Margarie)
J. Benny Allen (2002-2005) (RueNelle)

Larry E. Gray (2005-2008) (Rita)
Emory J. Ferguson (2008-2011) (Bobbie)

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Agenda for the Grand Convocation, April 13, 2013

7:30 AM Opening Prather Chapter #157
8:00 AM Receive Distinguished Guests

RECEPTION AND INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Indiana

Past Grand High Priests
Royal Arch Deputies, Special Deputies
Recipients of General Grand Chapter Distinguished Service Award

Grand Council Cryptic Masons of Indiana
Most Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Officers, Past Most Illustrious Grand Masters
Grand Council Group Officers and Recipients of Cryptic Masons of the Year Award

Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Indiana
Right Eminent Grand Commander, Officers, Past Right Eminent Grand Commanders
Deputy Battalion Commanders, Grand Prelates Emertius. Recipients of the Knight Templar Cross
of Honour

Knights of the York Cross Honour Priories
Eminent Priors, Officers and Past Priors

Convent General, Knight York Cross of Honour
Grand Master General, Deputy Grand Master General. Grand Officers

York Rite Colleges
Grand Governor, Deputy Grand Governors
Preeminent Governors, Officers, Past Governors
Recipients of the Order of the Purple Cross
York Rite Sovereign College of North American
Regents, Grand Governor, Deputy Grand Governor of Indiana

Allied Masonic Degrees Councils
Sovereign Master, Officers and Past Sovereign Masters

Knight Masons Council
Excellent Chief, Officers, and Past Excellent Chiefs

Yeoman of York Preceptory
Director General, Officers, and Past Director Generals

Red Cross of Constantine Conclaves
Puissant Sovereign, Officers, and Past Sovereign Masters
United Grand Imperial Council, Red Cross of Constantine
M.Ill. Grand Sovereign, Grand Officers, and Intendant General

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Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priest Tabernacles
Very Eminent Preceptor, Officers, and Past Preceptors
Grand College Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priest
Grand Preceptor

Representatives of Youth Groups
DeMolay, Job’s Daughters, and Rainbow for Girls

Masonic Home Foundation Board
President, Officers

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valleys

Officers

Supreme Council, 33° Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Northern Masonic Jurisdiction
Deputy for Indiana and Actives for Indiana

Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Temples
Officers

Other Grand Commandery Jurisdictions
R.E.G.C., Grand Officers, Past R.E.G.C. Other Distinguished Visitors

Other Grand Council C.M. Jurisdictions
M.I.G.M., Grand Officers, Past M.I.G.M., Other Distinguished Visitors

Other Grand Chapter R.A.M. Jurisdictions
M.E.G.H.P., Grand Officers, Past M.E.G.H.P., Other Distinguished Visitors

Grand Encampment, Knights Templar, United States of America
Officers, Past Officers

General Grand Council, Cryptic Masons, International
Officers, Past Officers

Grand Lodge, F. & A.M. of Indiana
Deputy Grand Master, Grand Officers, Past Grand Masters, Other Past Grand Officers

General Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, International

Officers

General Grand High Priest

Most Worshipful Grand Master

END OF RECEPTION AND INTRODUCTIONS

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Credential Committee Preliminary Report, John D. Swick, Chr.
Quorum for transaction of business
Declare the 168th Annual Convocation open
Pledge to the Flag
Roll Call of Grand Representatives
Resolution Committee: Correction/Approval of 2012 Minutes
Grand High Priest Address – Jeffrey M. Jordan
Resolutions Committee: Referral of M.E.G.H.P. Address
Grand Treasurers Report: Philip E. Fowler, R. E. G. Treasurer
Resolutions Committee: Referral of Grand Treasurers Report
Announcement of Time of Election –
Grand Secretaries Report – Richard A. Lochner, R. E. G. Secretary
Resolutions Committee: Referral of the Grand Secretaries Report
Unfinished Business Committee Report: Neil A. Ward, PGHP
R.A.R.A. Report and Awards Presentation – Martin A. Evens, Chr.
Resolution of Election –
Credentials Committee Report – John D. Swick, Chr.
Election of Officers for 2011-2012. Tellers Committee: John Swick, PGHP, Chr.
Jurisprudence Committee: Actions of the Grand High Priest
Resolutions Committee Report: Honorary Membership -
Necrology Committee Report: Our Own Fraternal Dead – G. Leon Weber, PGHP
H. P. & Sec. of the Year Awards, etc.: - Carl Froedge, Chr.
Permanent Investments Committee Report – James H. Hodge, Chr.
Insurance Committee Report – John D. Swick, Chr.
Finance Committee Reports of Gr. Treasurer and Gr. Secretary -
York Rite Cooperation Committee Report – David F. Wood, Chr.
Finance Committee Report: Grand High Priest Recommendations
Finance Committee Report: Budget for 2010-2011 – W. Kris Phillips, Chr.
Membership Committee Report – David F. Wood, Chr.

Visiting Companions Committee Report – John D. Swick, Chr.

Life Membership Board of Administrators Report – Jim Hodge, Chr.
Ritual Committee Report – Matt Lowe, Chr.
Charters and Dispensations Committee Report – W. Kris Phillips, Chr.
Educational Committee Report – W. Kris Phillips, Chr.
Chapter of Instruction Report – Matt Lowe, Grand Lecturer
Grievances & Appeals Committee Report – John Swick, Chr.
Jurisprudence Committee on Resolutions and Recommendations
Foreign Relations Committee Report – Larry E. Gray. Chr.
Resolution Committee Report: Resolutions/Appreciation - Donald Friend, Chr.
Long Range Planning Committee Report – David F. Wood, Chr.
Time & Place Committee Report – David F. Wood, Chr.
Credentials Committee Report – John D. Swick, Chr.
Payroll Committee Report - Philip E. Fowler, R.E. Grand Treasurer
Final Call for Outstanding Reports
Installation information from R.E.G.K., David f. Wood
Final Remarks from General Grand High Priest or Representative
Final Remarks from the Most Worshipful Grand Master
Final Comments from M.E.G.H.P., Jeffrey M. Jordan
Declare Grand Chapter at ease until reconvened for Installation of Grand Officers
Installation of Grand Officers for 2013-2014

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RECEPTION OF DISTINUISHED GUESTS

Grand Chapter Officers

Right Excellent Grand High Priest Jeffrey M. Jordan
Excellent Grand King David F. Wood
Excellent Grand Scribe James B. Coleman
Right Excellent Grand Treasurer Philip E. Fowler
Right Excellent Grand Secretary Richard A. Lochner
R.E. Grand Secretary Emeritus Larry E. Gray
Excellent Grand Captain of the Host Martin A. Evens
Excellent Grand Principal Sojourner Carl D. Froedge
Grand Royal Arch Captain G.Ray Windell
Grand Master 3rd Veil Steve Arlington
Grand Master 2nd Veil DeWayne Richmond
Grand Master 1st Veil Charlie King
Grand Chaplain Rev. George Weister
Grand Guard Mark Apley
Grand Lecturer Matthew Lowe
Assist. Gr. Lecturer Keith Hammonds
Grand Marshall Don Olvey
Grand Historian Carl E. Culmann
Grand Hospitaller Tony Peterson
Gr. Chapter Communication Officer Brian C. Lewis
RARA Executive Dir. Martin A. Evens

Royal Arch Deputies

District Deputies

District "F" Michael Gilliard

District "G" Tim Brinkmeyer

District “I” Jason Greth

District “K” Sean Jones

District “N” Archie Smallwood

Past Grand High Priests

John A. Wallace
Ronald K. Smith
Cleon Wright
Roderick Gardner
John D. Swick
W. Kris Phillips
Stephen T. Oathout
Alan Kauffman

Recipients of the General Grand Chapter Distinguished Service Award in Bronze

Walter J. Colburn
Charles L. Combi

Grand Honors of 3X3 were given to these distinguished guests

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Officers of the Grand Council Cryptic Masons of Indiana
And Past Officers

Edwin Board Most Illustrious Grand Master
William Imel R. I. Deputy Grand Master
Michael C. Stoner R. I. Gr. Captain of the Guard
John C. Gray, MIPGM R. I Gr. Treasurer
Charles D. Wood, MIPGM R. I. Gr. Recorder
Michael Smith R.I. Grand Conductor of Council
Gary G. Wyne P.M.I.G.M., Exec. Sec. CCMRF. Personal Representative

John Bridegroom Grand Master General KYCH
Arch Officer I
Grand Honors of 3X3 were given.

Officers of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Indiana

Bobby Roberts R.E. Grand Commander
Michael D. Ritter Em. Grand Generalissimo
James L. Bolinger Em. Grand Captain General
Robert J. Frazier, PGC, KCT E.M. Grand Treasurer

America Dep. Grand Governor Indiana YRSC of North
Lawrence V. Kaminsky, PGC, KCT
Lawrence J. Williams Em. Grand Recorder
Terry Keher Em. Grand Senior Warden
David Willoughby Em. Grand Standard Bearer
James Dove Em. Grand Warder
Randal P. Ellington Past Grand Commander
Gary Nicholson Em. Grand Prelate Emeritus
James Isles II Aide to the R.E. Grand Commander
Deputy Batallion Commander 1

Grand Honors of 3X3 were given.

KYCH and Other Distinguished Companions

Past Priors

Warren R. DeFerbrache
Walter Colburn

David Ulrich Em. Prior of Indiana Priory #8 KYCH
Dennis L. Wilhelm Em. Prior of Ohio Priory KYCH #18

Past Grand Marshall Grand Chapter of Ohio

W. Kris Phillips P. Distinguished Grand Governor of Indiana, YRSC
Ken Crouch Grand Director of Work Yeoman of York, Grand Governor of Ohio, YRSC
Wm. Cooley Grand Dep. General Grand Yeomen of York

Grand Honors of 3X3 were given.

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Representatives of Sister Jurisdictions

Commonwealth of Kentucky

Thomas Bushe R.E. Grand King
Charles T. Mason R.E.Grand Scribe

Michigan M.E. Grand High Priest

David W. Dossette R.E. Grand Scribe
PGHP
Ohio PGHP

Louis C. McCray
Donald Lasasso
Joe Worthington

Timothy R. Brinkmeyer, P.H.P. Grand Representative of Indiana Near Oregon
Stephen L. Click, PHP
Job’s Daughters

Grand Junior Custodian of the Grand Guardian Council
of Indiana Job’s Daughters International, Inc

Gregory Chiles Demolay International

Grand Master Demolay International

General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons, International

Larry E. Gray M. E. Past Grand High Priest of Indiana
James H. Hodge Grand Secretary Emeritus
General Grand Secretary
Past General Grand High Priest

Intendent General
Division of Indiana
Red Cross of Constantine and Appendant Orders
U.S.A., Mexico, and The Philippines

Past Most Eminent Grand Preceptor
Grand College of America
Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests

Recipient of the G.G. Chapter Award of Bronze

General Grand Scribe General Grand Chapter R.A.M. INT.

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Grand Lodge of Indiana

Ron K. Smith Past Grand Master
Past Grand High Priest
James M. Barkdull
Jeffry P. Zaring Past Grand Master

Past Grand Master
Executive Director, Indiana Masonic Home Foundation of Indiana

Grand Honors of 3X3 were given
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George Ingles, Jr. Grand Master of Indiana

Grand Master
Grand Lodge of Indiana
Past Grand Commander

Grand Honors of 3 X 3 were given

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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

A Alabama Douglas O. Fegenbush

P Alaska James B. Coleman

P Alberta Gary G. Wyne

A Argentina Wilford L. Lutes

A Arizona Lloyd E. Atterson

P Arkansas Richard a. Lochner

A Austria Dennis J. Tudor

P Belgium Jeffrey Zaring

P Brazil Terry L. Kehrer

A British Columbia Edward R. Graham

A California Philip D. Herthel

A Colorado Dwight E. Lanman

A Connecticut Austin C. Gray

E Delaware Dennis O. Rohrer

P District of Columbia Henry E. LaHurreau

P Finland Walter J. Colburn

P Florida Larry E. Gray

France Vacant

Georgia Vacant

A Germany Robert E. Durham, Jr.

P Greece Richard A. Lochner

A Hawaii James R. Adamson

P Idaho Jeffrey M. Jordan

P Illinois John A. Wallace

P India Edwin E. Board

P Ireland Martin A. Evens

A Iowa John T. Fleming

E Israel Charles C. Combi

A Italy Darrell A. Veach

A Kansas Andrew R. Jackson

E Kentucky Kenneth E. Gibson

A Louisiana James N. Butler

E Maine G. Leon Weber

A Manitoba Michael D. Brumback

P Maryland Harley F. Eggers

P Massachusetts James W. Daugherty, II

A Mexico Charles V. Horton

P Michigan James H. Hodge

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A Minnesota William Ward, Sr.

P Mississippi David Wood

P Missouri Joseph R. Haydock

A Montana John C. Gray

E Nebraska J. William Meyers

Netherlands Vacant.

P Nevada Cleon H. Wright

A New Brunswick John R. Smiley

A New Foundland W. Keith Stiner

E New Hampshire A. Dwayne Evensen

A New Jersey Thomas A. Davis, JR.

A New Mexico Gerorge L. Korenski

P New South Wales Michael Gilliard

P New York John D. Swick

A New Zealand John D. Huffman

E North Carolina Donald E. Friend

P North Dakota W. Kris Phillips

A Nova Scotia Walter L. Howard

P Ohio David F. Wood

A Oklahoma Mark A. Kester

A Ontario Roger S. Van Gordon

A Oregon Duane L. Vaught

P Pennsylvania Alan W. Kaufman

P Philippines John R. Mathtis, SR.

Portugal Vacant

A Quebec Paul W. Friend

A Queensland Irving L. Bitting

Rhode Island Vacant

A Romania Michael W. Klepper

P Sasketchewan R. Daniel Gaby

P Scotland Ronald K. Smith

South Australia Vacant

P South Carolina Philip E. Fowler

A South Dakota Wayne Sheets

A St. Andrews Grand Marion K. Crum

Chapter, PHA

P Tennessee Jeffrey Jordan

P Texas Roderick Gardner

P Utah Brian C. Lewis

P Vermont Joseph G. Conniff

A Victoria Charles D. Wood, JR.

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P Virginia Cecil L. McShirley
Washington Vacant
Carl D. Froedge
P West Australia Stephen T. Oathout
P West Virginia Michael A. Moxley
A Wisconsin Irving L. Bressie
P Wyoming

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The Grand High Priest’s Allocution

Companions:
First of all I would like to say thank you. Thank you to all the companions throughout
the state that have supported your Grand Chapter programs throughout this last year.
Thank you to the elected and appointed officers who have performed their duties to the
best of their abilities. Thank you to the companions from Prather and Noblesville York
Right who have opened this Grand Chapter and supported me in my travels throughout
the state the Grand Chapter line.
We have some good examples this year. Companions from Mooresville York Right
please stand. There probably is not been that many York Rites throughout the state
who have not seen these guys invade your stated meetings or the degree work.
I know they’ve had a good time doing it and we’ve enjoyed seeing them. I’ve gone to
places I never would have expected to see them at, but they’ve been there. So
companions I think they need some recognition for their accomplishments.
Would the companions from Middletown chapter stand up please. These guys have
done a lot of degree work. Jim has been doing great. If you’ve seen him do degree
work, he’s one of these guys with amazing memories. He’s got the ritual for the Blue
Lodge and now he’s getting it in York rite. Guys, you’ve done a great job.
On the other hand we have seen several chapters close this year. Unfortunately it is
not always been done in proper form. If things get so bad you feel you need to close
your chapter please look at your constitution and bylaws. Those need to be followed.
Before it gets to that point we hope you ask the Grand Chapter for help in seeing what
we can do to reignite the companions in your chapter. Unfortunately we can’t do it all
for you. You have to be committed to putting in a lot of hard work yourself. There are
several chapters here that have come back from being almost closed. Please keep that
in mind.
This past year I made the following appointments:
Companion Sean Jones was appointed a special deputy to Hendrix county UD
Past Grand High Priest Kris Phillips was appointed special deputy for the closing of
Rennsalaer # 150 chapter
Companion Steve Arlington was appointed to be Grand Rep to Idaho
Companion Jeff Jordan appointed to be Grand Rep to Tennessee
Companion Michael Gillard to be Grand Rep to New South Wales
Past Grand Master Jeff Zaring as Grand Rep to Belgium

I have traveled throughout the state as much as I could when work or health did not get
in the way. I’ve enjoyed the instructionals, degree work I have assisted in and stated
meetings I have attended. I’ve made good friends throughout the state. I truly feel that
these friendships will continue throughout the rest of my life. Yes there’ve been
disagreements, but they’ve been few and far between, most of the time they were just
differences of opinion on the correct way to go, not because of ulterior motives. I pray
that what has happened in the past (We all know what I am refering to ) will stay there.
People will just go about making this a better fraternity, or anything else.

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Thanks again to everyone who helped make Royal Arch Masonry better this year. I
hope that my being Grand High Priest has made it better and I have full faith that next
year’s Grand officers will continue to improve it to the best of their ability.
I will make the following recommendations:

Grand High Priest Recommendations

1. Distribute the Grand Chapter constitution and general regulations as reformatted and
contents verified by Companion Dave Wood, Grand King. (I want to say thank you very
much to Dave for all the work he’s done. He has it all in one common font, checked all
the punctuation and verified that all bylaws passed or renewed, were up to date.
2. Allow the local chapters to use the Mark Master degree as a test recruitment tool for
the following capitular year under the following conditions:

a. The local chapter may set the petition fee and you may keep the whole
amount. No amount will be due Grand Chapter and neither petition fees or per capita
and no dues may be charged by the local chapter to those candidates.

b. The names of the masons who receive the Mark Master as a stand alone
degree will be retained by the local chapter and also be sent to the Grand Secretary for
his record keeping.

c. Masons who receive the Mark Master degree as a stand alone degree may
continue his capitular degrees at any chapter. That chapter will need to verify their
standing with the Grand Chapter or the chapter they received their Mark Master degree
at. The local chapter they continue their degree at may at their discretion either charge
them their standard petition fee or give a reduced rate.

d. Continue the dispensation for the David Widmoyer Lodge and Mark Master UD
for use by the Grand Chapter for this endeavor.

e. There be follow up with the Grand Chapter at next year’s convocation.
(a side note: We have talked about this at Noblesville. Companion Michael Galliard
has been talking to some people. There’s a lot of excitement if this is past. It gives
people a real good opportunity to get exposed to York Rite work and the work we can
do without fearing obligated to attend anywhere else. We did it several years ago as a
Grand Chapter and it was very well received. Most of those did go on to get the rest of
their York Rite work.
3. Continue support of the youth groups. Explore further ways to support them besides
monetary support.
4. That the dispersion of the ritual for test purposes for the last several years be
adopted as the official ritual for use by the Royal Arch Chapters in the state of Indiana.
That ways be investigated to electronically distribute the new versions as well as printed
distribution.
I wish to give special thank you to the companions Brian Lewis, Matt Lowe and others
through their efforts to help improve the ritual. A lot of people from Prather put a lot of
hard work in to that. Thank you Brian.
5. That dispensation be continued for 1845 UD chapter. And also 1845 connect with
official bylaws by next years Grand Session. If we expect you guys to do it, we need to
do it too.

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6. Continue support for the Royal Arch Research assistance philanthropy and look for
ways to broaden that financial support and fundraisers.
7. Find better ways to improve communication between Grand Chapter, Constituent
Chapters and companions.
The only persons who has ever told me to talk a long time is Tom Barker, he’s the
secretary of my Blue Lodge. Companions, I don’t talk a whole bunch, I hope what you
have seen throughout this last year that you think Grand Chapter is better off. A lot of
these Grand Chapter Officers have put in a lot of hard work. I hope you support them
through the coming year.
8. That the membership database be released and several chapters be used to test it.
Thank you.

Resolution Committee Report # 2
To: The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Indiana
Most Excellent Grand High Priest:
Your committee on Resolutions moves the referral of the following
Recommendations of the MEGHP:
To the Committee on Finance: Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8
To the Jurisprudence Committee: Numbers 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
Respectfully Submitted,
W. Kris Phillips, PGHP, for the Committee

Unfinished Business Committee Report:

Due to illness, the Committee was unable to meet and Most Excellent Grand High Priest
Jeff Jordan appointed Companion W. Kris Phillips PGHP to make the report of the
Committee. The unfinished business left over from the 2012 Grand Convocation was
the actions to be taken on Resolutions 5, 6, and 7. The Committee felt that notification
to the local Chapters and them to their membership could not be done in a timely
manner and to make sure all were properly informed the resolutions 5, 6 and 7 would
have to be carried over to 2014 and proper notice given if actions were to be taken on
said resolutions. I move for the adoption of this report.
W. Kris Phillips, for the Committee

Resolution Committee Report #1
To: the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Indiana
Most Excellent Grand High Priest:
Your committee on resolutions reports concurrently with the Committee
On Unfinished Business, having carefully examined the published
Proceedings of the one hundred sixty-seventh annual convocation held at
Columbus on the 14th of April, 2012, concludes that the published
Proceedings are true correct and complete except for these corrections:

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Page 46: Resolution #1 should read Recommendation #1
Page 51: Resolution #4 was withdrawn not passed,
Resolutions 5, 6, 7 having not been advertized in a timely matter should be withdrawn,
therefore, we move to
dispense with the reading of the same and their adoption as published.
Respectfully Submitted,

W. Kris Phillips PGHP, for the Committee

Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons Of Indiana

Philip E. Fowler, PGHP, Grand Treasurer

ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR YEAR 2012

TO: THE MOST EXCELLENT GRAND HIGH PRIEST AND MEMBERS OF THIS GRAND CHAPTER:
I herewith submit the Financial Report of this Grand Chapter for the period from January 1, 2012

through December 31, 2012.

GENERAL FUND CHECKING ACCOUNT

BALANCE ON HAND January 1, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Key Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 26,800.90

RECEIPTS:

Received from Grand Secretary $ 49,989.00

Received from Chase Bank --------

Interest 39.96

_________
TOTAL RECEIPTS ………………………………………………………………….................. $ 50,028.96
TOTAL DEBIT …………………………………………………………………….................................................... $ 76,829.86

DISBURSEMENTS: through 1114 at Key Bank. $ 49,537.30
Checks 1068 -------
New Checks
__________
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS: ………………………………………………….......................... $ 49,537.30

BALANCE ON HAND December 31, 20112. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 27,292.56

GRAND SECRETARY’S ACCOUNT
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BALANCE ON HAND January 1, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Key Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 11,303.23

RECEIPTS: Interest 2012 Deposits 2012
1st Quarter 1st Quarter
2nd Quarter 10.31 2nd Quarter 37,082.00

3rd Quarter 9.23 3rd Quarter 7,233.00

4th Quarter 3.93 4th Quarter 100.00

3.95 100.00

Total 27.42 44,515.00

TOTAL RECEIPTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 44,542.42

DISBURSEMENTS:

Check # 1232 thru #1235 $ 44,089.00

___________

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 44,089.00

BALANCE ON HAND December 31, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 11,756.65

GENERAL FUND INVESTMENTS

TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF January 1, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $ 103,650.66

CHASE BANK $ 13,184.21

Vanguard Intl Equity Pacific 30 shares 1,601.70 (43,634.30)
1,416.36
Vanguard Intl Equity European 29 shares 8,145.00
1,537.10
Vanguard Large Cap 125 shares 14,440.40
3,309.53
Vanguard Small Cap 19 shares
C. D. 191 0399 0 1,333.71
Ishares Tr Lehman US 130 shares C. D. 635.27
191 2363 3 635.27
Cash “ “ 635.26
“ “
STAR FINANCIAL BANK – Office Equipment C. D. 1.270.53
STAR FINANCIAL BANK – Monitor C. D. 191 2363 4 2,706.25
C. D. 2,036.25
Ritual 191 3199 2
C. D. 867.68
Book of Law “ 191 3384 9 69.42
STAR FINANCIAL BANK – Office Equipment “
STAR FINANCIAL BANK – Book of Law “ 191 3385 0 578.44
STAR FINANCIAL BANK – Officer Equipment “ 578.44
STAR FINANCIAL BANK – Monitor C. D. “
“ 2,261.65
Cont. Fund C. D. 1,130.82
C. D. C. D. 191 4101 9 1,130.82
Ritual Fund 1,402.16
C. D. 191 4102 1
Book of Law “ 434.47
“ 191 4102 2 271.54
STAR FINANCIAL BANK - Office Equipment “ 543.08
191 4102 3 271.54
STAR FINANCIAL BANK - Monitor C. D. 28,528.63
STAR FINANCIAL BANK – Book of Law C. D. 191 6096 0 4,442.55
STAR FINANCIAL BANK – Monitor C. D. “ 897.05
STAR FINANCIAL BANK – Monitor Fund “ 840.62
“ “ 1,369.84
Ritual Fund 255.83
C. D. 191 6175 1 409.33
Office Equipment C. D. 511.66
191 6175 7
Book of Law “
STAR FINANCIAL BANK – General Fund “ 191 6175 4
STAR FINANCIAL BANK – Ritual “
STAR FINANCIAL BANK – Monitor Fund
191 6175 5
Office Equipment
STAR FINANCIAL BANK – Book of Law 191 7240 4
STAR FINANCIAL BANK – Book of Law “
“
Monitor

Office Equipment

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Ritual ““ 255.83 (56,303.94)

CHASE BANK #1 50 Year Pin (422) C. D. 007-728 6633 200.42
“ “ 200.42
CHASE BANK #2 Monitor Fund (504) “ “ 250.54
CHASE BANK #3 “ “ 501.08
Ritual Fund (505) “ “ 250.54
CHASE BANK #4 “ “ 501.08
CHASE BANK #5 Office Equipment (506) 1,002.15
C. D. 007-728 6636 201.38
Book of Law (507) 402.78
C. D. 007-729 3204 251.74
Regalia Fund (508) “ “ 503.47
“ “ 251.74
Triennial Fund (302) “ “ 503.48
“ “ 2,406.67
50 Year Pin (422) “ “ 410.51
256.57
Monitor Fund (504) C. D. 007-729 6336 1,224.56

Ritual Fund (505) C. D. 007-729 6337
“ “
Office Equipment (506) “ “

Book of Law (507)

Regalia Fund (508)

Book of Law (507)

Monitor Fund (504)

Ritual Fund (505)

Office Equipment (506) (9319.13)

TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF December 31, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 109,257.37

PERMANENT INVESTMENT FUND

TOTAL PERMANENT INVESTMENT FUND AS OF January 1, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 115,670.56

MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, Indianapolis, Indiana MARKET VALUE

One Hundred (117) assorted stocks $ 136,777.73
Money Fund and Interest 2,086.26

TOTAL …………………………………………………………………………………………….. ____________
$ 138,863.99

TOTAL PERMANENT INVESTMENT FUND AS OF December 31, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 138,863.99

TRIENNIAL FUND ACCOUNT

BALANCE ON HAND January 1, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . .Star Financial Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 4,700.60

RECEIPTS: Received from Grand Secretary $ 10.00
Received from General Fund – Chase Bank -------

Received from Interest -------

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TOTAL RECEIPTS ……………………………………………………………………………….. $ 10.00

TOTAL RECEIPTS INCLUDING BALANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4,710.60

DISBURSEMENTS: Checks through from Star Bank $------
Bank Fee 5.00

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . __________
$ 5.00

GRAND TOTAL December 31, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4,705.60

Beginning Balance of C. D.’s on hand January 1, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $ 15,512.86

STAR FINANCIAL BANK – Fort Wayne, IN – C. D. 191 6553 3 Interest $ 51.82

Beginning Balance of C. D.’s on hand May 25, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1.000.00

CHASE BANK – Indianapolis, IN – C. D. 010 007 7286 636 Interest $ 2.15

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TOTAL OF C. D.’S …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. $ 16,566.83
TOTAL ASSETS IN ALL TRIENNIAL FUNDS AS OF December 31,2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 21,272.43

LIFE MEMBERSHIP

BALANCE ON HAND January 1, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 55,983.98

Key Bank – Checking $ 8,940.00

Star Financial Bank – C. D. 191 5725 0 1,787.34

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney – Investments 29,544.52

___________

$ 40,271.86

RECEIPTS:

Key Bank - Checking $ 3651.35
Star Financial Bank – C. D. 191 5725 0 18.86

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney – Investments _- 94.46

________

TOTAL RECEIPTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ - 3726.95

DISBURSEMENTS:

Checks: Key Bank # thru # $-------

_________

TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ - - - - - - -

TOTAL LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND AS OF December 31, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 36,006.59

#1845 Chapter U. D.

BALANCE ON HAND January 1, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2039.97

Receipts: Jan. 60.00; Feb. 15.00; Mar. - - - - $ 75.00

April. 50.00; May. 40.00; June 15.00 105.00

Oct. - - - - Nov. 290.00; Dec. 410.00 700.00

________

Total Receipts: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 880.00

TOTAL RECEIPTS INCLUDING BALANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2919.97

Disbursements: Feb. $318.00; May $30.00; Nov. $90.00 $ 438.00

________

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 438.00

BALANCE ON HAND IN Old National Bank As of December 31,2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2481.97

PAYROLL ACCOUNT

BALANCE ON HAND January 1, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,453.96

RECEIPTS:

FROM GENERAL FUND $ 4000.00

INTEREST 1.61

VOIDED CHECKS: ------

________

Total Receipts: $ 4001.61

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TOTAL RECEIPTS INCLUDING BALANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6,455.57

DISBURSEMENTS:

CHECKS: Jan. ( 0 ) May ( 8 ) Sept. ( 0 )

Feb. ( 0 ) June ( 1 ) Oct. ( 0 )

Mar. ( 0 ) July ( 0 ) Nov. ( 0 )

Apr. ( 41 ) Aug. ( 0 ) Dec. ( 0 ) $ 3087.25

New Checks: ------

_________

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3087.25

BALANCE ON HAND IN Greenfield Banking Co. As Of December 31, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,368.32

SUMMARY – ALL ACCOUNTS

TOTAL NET WORTH – ALL ACCOUNTS AS OF January 1, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 338,235.75

GENERAL FUND CHECKING – Key Bank 27,292.56
GRAND SECRETARY’S ACCOUNT 11,756.65

GERERAL FUND INVESTMENTS – Smith Barney & Star Financial Bank 109,257.37
PERMANENT INVESTMENT FUND – Smith Barney, Indianapolis, IN 138,863.99

TRIENNIAL ACCOUNT - Greenfield Banking Co. & Star Financial Bank 21,272.43

PAYROLL ACCOUNT - Greenfield Banking Co., Greenfield, IN 3,368.32

LIFE MEMBERSHIP – Key Bank, Star Financial, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney 36,006.59

#1845 U. D. Chapter RAM – Old National Bank, Greencastle, IN 2,481.97

TOTAL WORTH – Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Indiana – December 31, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 350,299.88

Fraternally Submitted,
Philip E. Fowler, PGHP, Grand Treasurer

TOTAL WORTH – Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Indiana –

December 31, 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 177,184.40 December 31, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$
December 31, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
242,522.49 December 31, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
December 31, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$
December 31, 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 172,527.13

$ 269,423.66

December 31, 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 181,842.23

$ 338,235.75

December 31, 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 158,216.36

350,299.88

December 31, 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 200,231.08

December 31, 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 220,556.88

December 31, 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 227,054.62

December 31, 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 255,141.46

December 31, 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 265,169.58

December 31, 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 211,464.13

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Resolutions Committee Report # 3
To: the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Indiana
Most Excellent Grand High Priest:
The Committee on Resolutions refers to the Permanent Investment and Finance
Committees
the appropriate sections of the Grand Treasurer’s report.
Respectfully submitted,
W. Kris Phillips, P.G.H.P. for the Committee

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Chapter Membership Returns

Membership January 1, 2013

# Chapter 1-Jan-12
CORRECTED

Exaulted
Affiliated
Restored

Total
Suspended

Demitted
Died

Expelled
Merged

Total
1-Jan-13

3 LAFAYETTE 73 73 0 0 0 73 0 0 0 0 76 76 149

4 KING SOLOMON 54 54 1 0 1 56 -2 -2 -1 0 0 -5 51

5 INDIANAPOLIS 121 121 12 0 0 133 0 0 -3 0 0 -3 130

7 VINCENNES 84 84 2 0 2 88 -1 -3 -4 0 0 -9 79

10 COLUMBUS 170 170 5 0 0 175 0 0 -4 0 0 -4 171

11 TERRE HAUTE 160 160 9 0 0 169 -15 -3 -2 0 0 -10 149

12 EVANSVILLE 199 199 7 0 1 207 0 0 -4 0 0 -4 203

15 LAPORTE 61 61 2 0 0 63 0 -2 0 0 0 -2 61

17 NEW ALBANY 123 123 3 0 0 126 0 0 -4 -1 0 -5 121

18 MAXWELL 79 79 3 0 0 82 -4 -1 -7 0 0 -12 70

19 FORT WAYNE 229 229 6 0 1 236 -4 -4 -6 -1 0 -15 221

20 SHELBY 104 104 2 0 0 106 -21 -3 -1 0 0 -25 81

22 GREENCASTLE 63 63 2 0 0 65 -1 -2 -1 0 0 -4 61

25 MICHIGAN CITY 46 46 2 0 0 48 -1 0 -1 0 0 -2 46

27 HUNTINGTON 60 60 0 1 0 61 0 0 -1 0 0 -1 60

29 SOUTH BEND 84 84 2 0 0 86 0 -2 -1 0 0 -3 84

34 HACKER 87 87 5 0 0 92 -3 0 -1 0 0 -4 88

38 SALEM 37 37 5 0 0 42 0 -1 -1 0 0 -2 40

40 CRAWFORDSVILLE 61 61 0 1 0 62 -2 -2 -5 0 0 -9 53

49 PLYMOUTH 52 52 0 0 0 52 -2 -1 -2 0 0 -4 47

52 ANDERSON 235 235 2 1 0 238 -30 -11 -8 0 0 -49 189

53 LINCOLN 58 58 0 0 0 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 58

55 GRANT COUNTY 53 53 0 0 0 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 53

58 ANGOLA 110 110 2 0 0 112 -2 0 0 -1 0 -3 109

63 WM. HACKER 81 81 0 0 0 81 0 0 0 0 0 0 81

71 OCEOLA 44 44 4 0 0 48 -3 0 -2 0 0 -5 43

79 VALPARAISO 68 67 18 3 0 88 -1 -6 -1 0 0 -8 80

82 CLINTON 75 75 1 47 0 123 -2 -9 -7 0 0 -18 105

83 MISH./OSC. 41 41 0 0 0 41 0 0 -1 0 0 -1 40

85 SEYMOUR 79 79 1 0 1 81 0 -1 -1 0 0 -2 79

96 GREENFIELD 250 250 0 2 0 252 -6 -6 -6 0 0 -18 234

101 CONCORD 94 94 2 0 0 96 0 -6 -1 0 0 -7 89

104 KOKOMO 99 99 2 0 0 101 -1 -4 -3 0 0 -8 83

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113 VERSAILES 71 71 2 0 0 73 -3 0 -1 0 0 -4 69
117 HAMMOND 149 149 5 0 0 154 -7 -7 -4 0 0 -18 136
120 NOBLESVILLE
127 BLOOMINGTON 82 82 3 2 3 90 -6 -1 -3 0 0 -10 80
137 GREENWOOD 155 155 10 0 0 165 -5 -3 -8 0 0 -16 149
138 WESTSIDE
139 E.H.GARY 84 84 2 0 0 86 -4 0 -2 0 0 -6 80
143 MIDDLETOWN 169 169 5 1 0 175 0 -1 -8 0 0 -9 166
156 CORYDON 122 122 1 2 1 126 -8 -7 -6 0 0 -21 105
157 PRATHER
158 JOSHUA 89 89 9 3 0 101 -3 0 -4 0 0 -7 94
SLATON & 65 65 0 0 1 66 0 -2 -2 0 0 -4 62
168 STEPHENS 260 260 21 0 0 281 -35 -4 -3 0 0 -42 239
169 ISLEY 70 70 2 1 0 73 -1 -4 -3 0 0 -8 65
HENDRICKS
U.D. County 37 37 0 0 1 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 38
1845 INDIANA U.D.
17 17 0 1 0 18 0 -1 -2 0 0 -3 15

12 12 2 0 0 14 0 0 0 00 0 14
00 -2 45
47 47 0 0 0 50 -1 0 -1
--- -2 76 -433 4468

4662 162 65 12 4901 175 130 126

1-Jan-12 4662 4662
162 4901
Membership 65
Exaulted 12
Affiliated
Restored 239

Total

Suspended -175
Demitted -130
Died -126
Expelled
Merged -2
76
Total -433

1/1/2013 Grand Total 4468

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Secretary's Fund

Starting Balance Jan - Dec 11,305.45
12
Ordinary Income/Expense 44,536.57
Income 37.00 44,089.00
GS RARA other 450.00
GSDCA 593.00
Order High Priesthood
Interest 21.57

Per Capita 43,305.00
Rituals 130.00
Total Income
90.00
Expense 387.00
43,612.00
Noblesville refund
Ladies R.A.R.A.
Per Capita to Grand
Treasurer
Total expense

Ending Balance 11,753.02
Grand Secretary’s Report

It has been my pleasure to again serve as your Grand Secretary.
I think I am finally getting my feet on the ground.

I am disappointed that as of this writing 3 chapters have not filed annual reports. The
Grand Officers have been informed and have been working on getting the necessary
information and assisting these chapters which seem to be in trouble.

I want to remind you that the Annual Report is the summary of your monthly reports. If
those are filed in a timely manner the compilation of per capita will go smoothly.

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Secretaries and High Priests you are are the source of my information. Annual reports
are due by the 15th of January and per capita by the 1st of February. Please have your

information in order so these dates may be met. It is your responsibility to meet those

dates and if not I will withhold credentials for the Grand Convocation until per capita is

paid.

Red Books. Information is due as soon as possible after your elections. My office and
their office scrambles even after the 1st of February to meet printing deadlines. I have
not received the Red Books yet because the deadline was not met.
I want to thank the Grand Officers for their support and assistance in serving you. My
office manager, Marcia, my wife, works had for this Grand Chapter answering the
phone, doing clerical work and running errands. Please greet her when you see her
and share your appreciation.

Respectfully Submitted,

Richard A. Lochner, PGHP, REGSEC

Life Membership $ 9,006.00
1/1/2012

Ordinary Income/Expense Jan - Dec 12
Income
Program Income 540.65
Life member (2) 540.65
Total Program Income

Total Income 540.65

Expense 4,192.00
LM Dues to chapter 4,192.00

Total Expense $ 5,354.65

12/31/2012

Balance includeds 7 checks never cashed.

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Resolution Committee Report # 4
To: the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Indiana
Most Excellent Grand High Priest:
Your committee on Resolutions refers to the Finance Committee and
Jurisprudence Committee the report of the Grand Secretary

Respectfully submitted,

W. Kris Phillips PGHP , for the Committee

Resolutions Committee report on Unfinished Business reports that at this time there is
no unfinished business.

Respectfully submitted by the committee

RARA Report

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Grand Officers and Companions all,

It is hard to believe that it is the close of another year for Royal Arch Research
Assistance. As for me, I have also arrived at the close of a chapter in my
responsibilities as the State RARA Executive Officer. When I accepted this position five
years ago I had no idea what to do or where I would end up at the completion of my
tenure. I have witnessed some bumps in the road but for the most part it has been an
adventure in the fast lane of life’s experiences.
I am pleased to report that Indiana remains in the Top 10 of Grand Jurisdictions in
contributions to RARA internationally. The commitment of the companions within the
State to maintain this mark of distinction speaks of the commitment our companions
place in finding a treatment for this disorder.
I am pleased to report that this year, for the first time, RARA was one of the selected
philanthropies to receive support from the Indiana Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern
Star. I wish to thank the Officers and members for their generous support and all the
courtesies extended to all of the speakers who were invited to bring the message of
what the mission of RARA is into their meetings. I hope this is only the beginning of a
long association together.
My thanks to the Chapters, members and Officers who have worked to find ways to
encourage charitable giving for the philanthropy during my tenure of RARA.
To the Grand High Priests and Grand Officers whom I have had the privilege to work
with these past years, thank you for your faith in my abilities to serve in this position and
the confidence you expressed of the programs initiated. It has helped to make this
appointment a rewarding experience.

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Wilford Anness Keystone Award Largest total accumulated contributed for the year:
Greenfield Chapter #96

John A. Wallace Keystone Award Highest Per Capita contribution from a Chapter
Greencastle Chapter #22

James B. Wall Traveling Gavel Highest increase in giving
Anderson Chapter # 52

Respectfully submitted,
Marty Evens, Executive Officer
Royal Arch Research Assistance

Credentials Committee Report

Lafayette Chapter #3
Vincennes Chapter #7
Columbus chapter #10
Salem Chapter #38
Grant County Chapter #55

These Chapters have not checked in at the time of this report.
There is a Quorum.

Respectfully Submitted

By the Committee

Jurisprudence Committee report Number 1

Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Companions all
This is one part of the Jurisprudence committee. With your indulgence I’d like to put it
into two reports.

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Grand High Priest Address: To the Grand Chapter, report number one. The committee
on Jurisprudence has reviewed the address of our Excellent Grand High Priest Jeffery
M. Jordan and find that his actions are admirable and totally within the constitution,
grounds of his office for the year 2012-2013, together with the approval of all the
regulations. We, your committee therefore recommend acceptance of jurisprudence
report number one for ballot at this time. And I so move Most Excellent Grand High
Priest.

Respectfully Submitted,

By the Committee

Jurisprudence committee report number two.

Grand High Priest recommendations 2012-2013. Your Jurisprudence committee has
reviewed Grand High Priest Jeffery M. Jordan recommendations number 1-8 referred to
us by the resolution committee. We find that these recommendation are proper and
legal bond and ready for ballot at this time. Therefore I recommend the acceptance of
this report. I so move.

Respectfully Submitted,

By the Committee

Report of Resolutions Committee # 7
Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Grand Officers, and members of this Grand Chapter
of the
State of Indiana:
Whereas this grand body has been blessed by the presence of many distinguished
guests from
other Masonic jurisdictions, and other Masonic bodies and they have honored us by
attending
and thereby becoming Hoosiers for a season. They are now worthy and hereafter
should be
marked as honorary members of this Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the state
of
Indiana. The committee on resolutions moved that this report be adopted.
Fraternally Submitted
W. Kris Phillips PGHP, for the committee

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HONORARY MEMBERSHIPS

TENNESSEE
DONALD BARROW, M.E.G.H.P.

OHIO
DONALD W. OWENS, M.E.G.H.P.

MICHIGAN
DONALD W. DOSSETTE, M.E.G.H.P.

ILLINOIS
ROBERT H. WRIGHT, M.E.G.H.P.

WISCONSIN
LELAND L. BURLISON, M.E.G.H.P.

KENTUCKY
WENDELL R. CURTIS, M.E.G.H.P.

GRAND COMMANDERY OF INDIANA
BOBBY J. ROBERTS, R.E. Grand Commander of Indiana

GRAND COUNCIL CRYPTIC MASONS OF INDIANA
EDWIN E. BOARD, M.I. Grand Master of Cryptic Masons of Indiana

GRAND LODGE OF INDIANA
GEORGE INGLES, JR., M. W. Grand Master of Masons of Indiana

Finance Committee Report # 1
To: The Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Grand Officers, Distinguished Guests,
Companions all,
The Finance Committee has reviewed the recommendations of the Grand High Priest
in his allocution and found them within the bounds of the budget and follows the
guidelines set forth by the finance committee The Committee moves this report be
accepted.
W. Kris Phillips, Chairman Finance Committee

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Necrology Report
To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter Officers, Members of the
Indiana Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons, and Companion Royal Arch Masons.
The Scripture tells us for everything under heaven there is a time and a season.
A time to be born and a time to die, death comes to us all, and the wisest knows not
how soon or when it may come to us and call us to our Heavenly Home.
We now take a moment to remember all those Companions who have passed from this
life:

The Golden Chain
“We little knew that morning that God

Was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone;

For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,

Your love is still our guide;
And though we cannot see you,

You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same;

But as God calls us
One by one, the Chain

Will link again.”

Let us pray: Lord we thank you that death is limited: It cannot cripple love, it cannot
erode faith. It cannot eat away peace, it cannot destroy confidence, or kill friendships, or
shut out memories. It will never be able to shut out courage, and it cannot invade the
soul, or reduce eternal live, or lessen the power of the resurrection. Let us always praise
You for Your strength in the light of our weakness.

Sincerely and Fraternally Submitted: Necrology Committee
Cleon H Wright PGHP Chairman
J. William Meyers PGHP
George Weister, Grand Chaplain

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To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter Officers, Members of the
Indiana Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons, and my Companion Royal Arch
Masons of Indiana.

Rev. George P. Weister
Williamsport - Rev. George P. Weister, 67, Williamsport, passed away
at the St. Elizabeth East Hospital, Lafayette, on Tuesday, November 6,
2012, at 11:00 a.m.
George was born in Bradford, Pa. on December 12, 1944. He was the
son of the late Clarence Holmes and Alvera (McClintock) Weister.
George was reared in Johnsonburg, Pa., graduating from
Johnsonburg H.S. in 1962; He later graduated from the University of

Buffalo in Buffalo, N.Y. and received his divinity degree from the Garrett
Evangelical Seminary in Evanston, IL. He moved to Indiana in 1974 where he
served as a pastor in the United Methodist Churches located in Howe, Muncie,
Kokomo, Bremen and Attica. He retired from the ministry in 1994. George was a
dual member of the Converse Lodge # 601 and the Pine Village Lodge # 315 F. &
A.M, he was a Past Master. He was a 33rd degree Scottish Rite Freemason,
Valley of Terre Haute, Grand Chaplain of the Royal Arch Masons of Indiana, and
was appointed eleven times as Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge F & A M of
Indiana, he was serving in both offices, at the time of his death. He was also a
member of Murat Shrine and many other organizations of Masonry. George had
served as Representative for the Indiana Masonic Home Foundation, retiring in
2011 due to his health. George had authored several articles for the "Grand
Architect of the Universe" column for the Indiana Freemason magazine, dating
back to 2004. George had been given the title of "Kentucky Colonel" by the
Commonwealth of Kentucky.
George was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching his Pittsburgh Pirates
baseball team and Pittsburgh Steeler football team. On May 25, 1968, George
married Sandra Fortier in Buffalo, N.Y.
George is survived by his wife of 44 years along with a son, Greg Weister, both of
Williamsport.
Friends may call at the Maus Funeral Home, Attica, on Friday, November 16th,
from 4:00 - 8:00p.m. There will be Masonic Memorial Service at 8:00 p.m.,
followed by the Scottish Rite 33RD Degree Carnation Ceremony. A memorial
service will be held at the Kokomo Zion United Methodist Church, 5051 E. 400 N.,

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Kokomo, IN Saturday, November 17th, at 12:00 p.m. (noon) with Revs. Milton
Gould and David Herr officiating. Inurnment will be in the Kokomo Zion United
Methodist Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Indiana Masonic Home Foundation,
525 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis, IN 46204 or the Williamsport Public Library, 28 E.
2nd St., Williamsport, IN 47993.

I met George in the early 1990’s and we soon learned that aside from both of us
being Ministers, that our Ministry’s had taken some of the same direction,
particularly dealing with those who were actively dying, and their families.
Today this is known as Hospice. We used to get a laugh out of the fact we did
Hospice work, before it was named. Then we realized that this dated us, and
thought it best we didn’t say too much about pre dating the name of the type of
Ministry, we had been called to perform. We recounted the many times we had
been present with family, friends, watching, sometimes holding their hands as
they took their last breath in this life and began living in the next life. Many times
we discussed how being invited to share in this event, passing from life to life
was a great blessing, and also was so very draining on the emotions. We shared
the many near death experiences that people had shared with us, and I think
developed friendship common to many people who share the same experiences.

Humor is sometimes the best way to deal with stress, and George had a great
sense of humor. Every time we had a conversation he would say have you heard
this one. If I had, it didn’t matter I would hear it again, and laugh again. I know it
is difficult to picture us telling one another jokes, because we both liked to talk,
and couldn’t wait for the punch line so the other could begin telling another one.
I really can’t share them all, but temptation leads me to two, one is very short.
First did you know: “It is better to be seen, than viewed?” The second one, I
hadn’t had a chance to tell George yet, so I will do it now. Two men who had
been friends since childhood, one was an Attorney, the other owned a
Restaurant. Over the years both had enjoyed success. The Restaurant owners
business had grown to the point that expansion became necessary and he built
a new building at a new location. The day of the Grand Opening, his friend
decided to send him an arrangement of flowers, wishing him Good Luck. The
Florist made a mistake and sent the wrong flowers. The Flower Arrangement
which arrived had been intended to go to a funeral. This angered the owner of
the Restaurant, because he thought his friend was making fun of his expansion,
and maybe thought he couldn’t run a larger business. This led to a phone call to
his Attorney Friend; soon maybe not to be a friend, and an unloading of
emotions, best described by the lack of any type of anger management. Where
upon, the attorney called the Florist, and unloading all of this emotion upon him,
and expressing the embarrassment, for both himself and his friend. The Florist
expresses his heart felt sorrow for this mistake, and tells him how sorry he is,
that this happened. This wasn’t good enough for the Attorney, and so he went
through the whole thing again, and received another apology. This still wasn’t
good enough, and this same process happened two more times. Then the Florist

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became upset, and said, “If you have problems? Think! About my problem!
Somewhere right now in this city there are five funerals taking place, and at one
of those funerals, there is an arrangement of flowers, in the shape of a horse
shoe, and the sign reads: GOOD LUCK! I HOPE YOU WILL BE HAPPY IN YOUR
NEW LOCATION!”

This reminds me of the Indiana Freemason Winter of 2012, which may have been
the last article George had written. The title “Do You Know How To Make God
Laugh?” George quoted: “Humorist and Brother Will Rogers: perhaps best
suggested a proper understanding of personal difficulties when he wrote, “The
worst thing that can happen to you might be the best thing that happens to
you.”We sometimes think that death is the worst thing that can happen to us, yet
the Apostle Paul said, “To live is Christ, and to die is gain.” As humans we think
in the physical not the spiritual. When we pray for the healing of our body and
the answer is YES! We praise God for the miracle! It is even a bigger miracle
when this happens:

“God saw you
Getting tired
When a cure was

Not to be

So He closed His
arms around you

and whispered
“Come with Me.”

You didn’t deserve
what you went through
and so He gave you…rest,
God’s garden must be beautiful,
He only takes the best.

And when I saw
you sleeping

so peaceful…free
from pain,

I could not wish

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you back to
suffer that again.”

Scripture Reading: “Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed,
we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human
hands. For while we are in this tent, we groan and are burdened, because we do
not wish to be unclothed. Therefore we are always confident and know that as
long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. We live by faith,
not by sight. “
Let us pray: Lord we thank you for George’s life, as a Minister, Father, Husband, and
the example of his faith has he endured the trials of preparing to pass through the
valley of the shadow of death, into the light of new life. Let us each remember Your
word: Whether we live, we live unto the Lord, whether we die, we die unto the Lord:
therefore; whether in life or death or the valley in between, WE ARE THE LORD’S,
and safe in His care. In this through our faith we give you praise honor and glory
forever. A-Men.

Sincerely & Fraternally Submitted:

Rev. Cleon H Wright PGHP
J. William Myers, PHGP
Rev. George P. Weister, Grand Chaplain

Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter Officers, Members of the Indiana Grand
Chapter Royal Arch Masons, and my Companion Royal Arch Masons of Indiana.

First let me express my heartfelt sorrow for having forgotten to do this Memorial at last year’s
session of Grand Chapter.

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James F. Garland

March 9, 1936 - Nov. 13, 2011
CHESTERFIELD, Ind. — James F. Garland, 75, of Chesterfield, passed away Nov. 13, 2011, at
his home.

He was born March 9, 1936, in Birdseye, Ind., to Anuel and Eunice (Crockett) Garland. James
graduated from Royerton High School with the Class of 1954. He was a U.S. Army veteran and
served from June 1959 until October 1962. After the military he worked as a tool maker at Delco
in Anderson for 36 years, retiring in 1990.
James attended Chesterfield Christian Church and was a member of Daleville Masonic Lodge
730, where he was a Past Master; the Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis and Fort Wayne; the
Shrine in Fort Wayne; Royal Order of Jesters in Fort Wayne; Middletown Chapter Royal Arch
Masons 143, where he was Past High Priest; Anderson Cryptic Masons #69, Past ILL Master;
Anderson Commandery Knights Templar 32 as Past Commander; Knights of York Cross Honor
8 and 62; Indiana York Rite College 55; Marlin L. Isley Rite College 129; Order of the Eastern
Star, Daleville 568; Order of Amaranth Past Patron; and the Eagles Lodge 231.

James is survived by his sons, Mark Garland (wife, Misty) of Lebanon, Ohio, and Michael
Garland of Anderson; daughter, Laura Wolfe, (husband, Marc), of Tennessee; sister, Shirley
Orick, (husband, Gene) of Muncie; and 11 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services will be held at noon Friday at Garden View Funeral Home, 10501 N. Indiana 3, Muncie,
with the Rev. Dennis Trimble officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery. A
Masonic service will be held at 11:30 a.m.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service times.

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Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Excellent Companion James F. Garland OPC, Most Excellent Grand High Priest Grand
Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Indiana 1993, 1994.

Excellent Companions John A. Wallace OPC, and Roderick Gardner OPC, traveled with Jim
and assisted with Degree work in many Chapters around our state of Indiana. They told me that
when they got in the car, Jim would start to talk and not stop until they had reached the Chapter
they were going to visit. This was probably true because he was the only person who worked
back stage at the Scottish Rite that could carry on a full conversation while setting up the stage
for the next Degree. It was my privilege this many times.

When I first became acquainted with Jim and learned he was from Birdseye, IN. I mentioned the
fact that I had preached at the Birdseye Christian Church once or maybe twice during my days
of student Ministry while attending the Louisville Bible College. During those years I had also
preached at the Old Union Christian Church, Doolittle Mills, and Livingston Christian Church in
Livingston KY. Probably some others I may have forgotten over time. Wow you did a lot of
traveling. Yes, and also in my younger days I used to like to read inscriptions on tombstones in
old cemeteries. I don’t remember how this subject came up in the conversation. Oh, and by the
way Jim, I can’t remember just where in Dubois County, but it was an old cemetery, and I saw
this reading, which I have never forgotten, written on a tombstone. Jim said, OK let’s hear it.
Hear it is, I said:

“Remember dear friend as you pass by

As you are now

So once was I

As I am now

So soon you will be

Prepare for death

And follow me.”

Hey that isn’t half bad: I know I just don’t remember the name on the stone. He asked me, what
I did with this reading. I took it back to the Louisville Bible College and they said they were going
to send it to the Lookout a Christian Church publication. I don’t know if they did or not. But, I said
to Jim would you like to hear the rest of the Story, as Paul Harvey would say. Yes! Being young
and somewhat mischievous I just couldn’t resist writing another verse:

“To follow you

I cannot be content

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Until I know

Which way you went

Jim gave many hours of service to Masonry, and I could tell by his attitude that it was
always a labor of love. We had many great conversations at the Degree practices held
at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Indianapolis. I didn’t always listen, but I always found
his advise sound, and worthy of consideration. I could sense he was working on his
spiritual building, and attempting to practice the tenets of Brotherly, Relief, and Truth,
to the greater glory of God.

Those who knew Jim: knew his life wasn’t always easy. God doesn’t promise easy, He
just says, “I will always be with you.” I would like to close with this tribute:

Butterfly’s Wings

“One day a small opening appeared on a cocoon, a man sat and watched the butterfly
for several hours as it struggled to force its body through that little hole. Then it

seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could
and it could go no further. So the man decided to help the butterfly, he took a pair of
scissors and snipped off the remaining bit of the cocoon. The butterfly then emerged

easily. But it had a swollen body and small, shriveled wings.”

“The man continued to watch the butterfly because he expected that, at any moment,
the wings would enlarge and expand to be able to support the body, which would
contract in time. Neither happened! In fact, the butterfly spent the rest of its life
crawling around with a swollen body and shriveled wings. It was never able to fly.”

What the man in his kindness and haste did not understand was that the restricting
cocoon and the struggle required for the butterfly to get through the tiny opening were
God’s way of forcing fluid from the body of the butterfly into its wings so that it would be

ready for flight once it achieved its freedom from the cocoon.”

“Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our life. If God allowed us to go
through our life without any obstacles, it would cripple us. We would not be as strong

as we could have been. We could never fly.”

“I asked God for Strength

And God gave me Difficulties to make me strong.”

“I asked for Wisdom

And God gave me problems to solve.”

“I asked for Prosperity

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And God gave me a Brain and Brawn to work.”
“I asked for Courage

And God gave me danger to overcome.”
“I asked for Love

And God gave me troubled people to help.”
“I asked for favors

And God gave me Opportunities.”
“I received nothing I asked for:
But everything I needed.”

Let us pray: Lord we thank you for Jim’s life, for his labor in the vineyard. We
appreciate his inspiration in overcoming the difficulties of life. May we remember in our
walk of faith, even though we consider death the worst, or the greatest difficulty we will
encounter? Even though this may be, yet life and death do not mix, and our Heavenly
Father is a God of the living, and not the dead! We thank You, O Lord, that all the
problems of life, and even death only lead to our ability to live and to fly, in the spiritual
kingdom which lasts forever. A-men.

Sincerely & Fraternally:

Rev. Cleon H. Wright PGHP

J. William Myers PGHP

Rev. George P. Weister, Grand Chaplain

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Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Indiana
Insurance Committee Report

The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Indiana is insured by 1st Choice Insurance
Agency, and has the same limits of liability as last year. Liability limit is $1,000,000 dollar, on
premises own, rent or occupy at location 1635 N US Highway 35, Knox, IN. Fire and Extended
coverage on all office equipment, and has a $250.00 dollar deductible. Dishonesty Bond
coverage is for our Secretary and has a $60,000 limit, Treasurer $250,000 limit, Treasurer of Life
Membership Funds $60,000 limit. Auto Owners Insurance company policy # is 114602-0955980
Respectively Submitted
John D. Swick, PGHP Chrm
Alan W. Kaufman, PGHP
Lloyd E. Atterson, PGHP
James B. Coleman, REGS

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Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Indiana
Report of the Grievances and Appeals Committee

To the Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Officers and members of this Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masons of Indiana:
We of your committee are pleased to report, that no grievances or appeals have been
submitted in the year 2011-2012.
Fraternally Submitted,
John D. Swick, PGHP-Chrm
David F. Wood, REGK
A. Dwayne Evensen, PGHP

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Resolutions Committee Report # 5
To: the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Indiana
Most Excellent Grand High Priest:
The Committee on Resolutions moves that this Grand Convocation now
Proceed with the election officers for the ensuing year in the manner
Prescribed, subject to sections C-8, C-9, and C-10, of the constitution
And under the direction of the Most Excellent Grand High Priest.
Fraternally Submitted,
W. Kris Phillips PGHP, for the committee

Resolution of Time and Place of Election
Most Excellent Grand High Priest and companions all.
The Resolutions Committee resolves that : the election of the Officers of the Grand
Chapter ,Royal Arch Masons of Indiana, be held on the 13th of April ,at 10:30 o’clock, at
Amish Acres , which is serving as host site of the 168th Annual Convocation of the
Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Indiana , in the City of Nappanee, Indiana.
W. Kris Phillips PGHP , for the Committee

Resolutions Committee Report # 6
To: the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Indiana
Most Excellent Grand High Priest:
The Resolutions Committee moves that :
Right Excellent Grand King David F Wood be elected to the Office of Most Excellent
Grand High Priest,
Excellent Grand Scribe James B Coleman be elected to the Office of Right Excellent
Grand King,
Excellent Grand Captain of the Host Martin A Evens be elected to the office of Right
Excellent Grand Scribe,
Excellent Grand Treasurer Philip E Fowler PGHP be reelected to the office of Treasurer
Excellent Grand Secretary Richard A Lochner be reelected to the office of Secretary
Excellent Grand Principle Sojourner Carl D Froedge be elected Excellent Grand captain
of the Host,
Excellent Grand Royal Arch Captain G Ray Windell be elected Excellent Grand
Principle Sojourner.

A election for the office of Grand Royal Arch Captain is be held.

Respectfully submitted,
W. Kris Phillips, P.G.H.P. for the
Resolutions Committee

Accepted and Approved.

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Excellent Companion Donald Olvey was nominated to the office of Grand Royal Arch
Captain.
Excellent Companion Archie Smallwood was nominated to the office of
Grand Royal Arch Captain.

All line Officers were elected and accepted their positions.
Companion Donald Olvey was elected Grand Royal Arch Captain

Address of the M.W. Grand Master

Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Distinguished guests one and all:
It certainly is a pleasure to be here with you today. I notice that this is in the round, I’m
not sure exactly what it is the cause, I guess it’s so you really can’t corner the Grand
High Priest asking him some kind of question. He’s got a way to escape. So what
that’s all about. We’re in the round, right? Don’t let anybody know that.
I also notice that, I don’t see anybody walking that softly but he’s sure got a big stick
over here that he carry’s around. Have you mentioned the fact of where that came
from? You really don’t want to do you?
REGSEC: Which stick are we talking about?
MWGM: We’re pretending it’s not there.
REGSEC: We talking about that one? That’s mine.

MWGM: That’s your big stick! ?

REGSEC: I was going to say something.
MWGM: That’s your big stick? The secretary carries a big stick.
REGSEC: Michael Gillard made that for several of us. You have one don’t you?

MWGM: ….I have two.

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One thing I’d like to reiterate, in the Grand Lodge, the special line is a bit of an attempt
to try to make sure we communicate with everyone. Communication is one of the worst
problems we ever have. Seems like no matter what you do, where you put it, how you
put it out there. If I am to put some kind of notice out and say I’d like to see something
happen and say please read. I think what usually happens is: the secretary picks it up,
looks at it, says I got a communication from the grand master, I’ve read it, anybody else
that would like to, sit in the corner over here.
We need to talk more amongst ourselves. We talk enough. I find one of the issues we
usually have is all the problems and issues we talk about, were talking to each other.
We’re not going out to the rest of the world to tell them what’s going on there. I
congratulate the Grand Chapter with their initiative to go out, to have a reason to go out
to the lodges to do presentations to them. You’re attempting to communicate to the
lodges. That’s where your members come from, of course. I think we had pretty good
communications when we had 39 Royal Arch Masons last Saturday morning, 39, that
was a good sized crowd. I was hoping we would have a dozen. I would have been
happy with that. The day progressed on we got a few more but 39 wasn’t too bad a
start. I think my chapter on the west side, for all the efforts they had in putting it
together, it was really great to see them working that hard to try to make it happen.
Unfortunately we are no longer in a position where a York Rite body is able to put all the
different work on the same day. There might be one that can do that. That would be
Prather. I need to acknowledge Prather because Prather was there and did a lot of the
work. However, I can remember Prather (and I haven’t been here forever guys) I can
remember Prather in the late 90’s they were having difficulty trying to pick up the books
and read it. Today, I think they are one of the strongest, if not the strongest York Rites
in the state. So I applaud Prather for what they’ve done.
Your meeting locations are moving around the state. It’s almost a good and a bad idea.
You’ve got to have a good committee to get together to go over all of the issues that
have happened when you move from location to another. My other jurisdiction in PA
every year they always move around, the York Rite always moves around. The Grand
Lodge itself has four different communications every year. Their annual
communication, usually, is in Philadelphia in December. However all their other
communications tend to move around the state. It works well for them. The Chapter,
The Council, The Commandery there all meet on different days and they all meet in
different locations. One may go back to the same place a few times, but it’s nice to see
that you move it around. Hopefully, we’ll have the opportunity for more people and
more companions to attend more meetings along the way.
Thank you Michael for coming in and joining us. We appreciate you being here with us.

Michael Gilliard: Thank you sir.

The couch. That’s only a chair. I assure you next year that if that picture winds up
getting any place your deputy Grand Master can see it, he’s going to be demanding a
couch next year. It’s just kind of where he’s at. If you it gets to the couch next year, I’m
afraid it’s going to be a twin size bed and it will just continue to grow from there. I thank
you for the opportunity of sitting there relaxing. However, my head was getting awfully
heavy and I figured I needed a glass of water to wake me up and make things happen.

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Thank you for that distinguished honor, I’ve never seen a Grand Master sitting in a big

easy chair, it was pretty cool.

Those of you who have been to area conferences have heard a lot of information about

what is going on and what is going on next year. We are trying not to say that what we

did yesterday was this this and this. If we did something and accomplished it, hopefully
you’ve seen it. The magazine, I tried not to in each one of my communications to say
“this is what we did last week and this is what we did last month and this is what we

plan to do next month. I attempted in each one of those articles to give us reasons why

we need to continue to pay dues. I attempted to talk to the whole craft as opposed to
just the masters of lodges to say this is where we’re at, where we’re going to and what
we’re going to do. Part of that reasoning there, in my view at least, was to say this is

where we are going to tomorrow, what makes life the way it is and what makes it

interesting, so good.

I had a number of questions that came to me when I first became Grand Master. Within
the first couple of three weeks I had the question “How’s it going”? It’s three weeks in,
what do I know, I’ve got fifty three weeks to be here guys. So, my answer was “I just
jumped off the 53rd floor and I’m just passing number 49, so far so good”.
Someplace along the way though, I’ve got to say it was probably October when I started

to kind of feel comfortable where I was and what I was doing. October was kind of

different this year, there was very little rain, it was dry beautiful leaves, the sun was out
most every day, sky was blue, a few puffy clouds. That’s the way the year has been for
me, as far as I’m concerned. It’s a beautiful day, the leaves are fantastic, can’t ask for

anything better. There are a few puffy clouds, there are some issues and some minor
problems that you have, you don’t get too concerned about, and everything will be fine
with those. Every day as Grandmaster has been like that. I didn’t recognize that when I

first went in. I get the opportunity to meet so many nice people and become friends with
everyone that’s there. Eh, OK. Have I created a few enemies? I’m sure I have. They
are only enemies that they think I am, I’m not them, it’s a pleasure to be with so many
people and enjoy it so much. It has been a great journey. You don’t need to pay me a
million bucks. I’d do it again in a heartbeat. It’s been a great trip for me.

However, at those area conferences, what has happened each time is that I tried to

leave everyone with a little bit of smile on their face. Now, when the election comes
back here, I’m sure, one’s going to be smiling and one is not. However, we’ll try to set it

up that way. Those of you who have been to those area conferences, I heard a
complaint last night that I didn’t tell my elephant story. So, today I’ll tell it. Those of you
who have heard it, the grand lodge officers have of course heard it a few times, I’m

sorry I kind of enjoy hearing that joke again.

(130) decided to make some books. What he does is he went out and got him a big old

bull elephant. What he found out was, one of the secrets about elephants is, you

cannot make them get all four feet off the ground at the same time. So, (122) all over
the north here everybody at $10 a shot each time. “Bet you can’t make my elephant get
all four feet off the ground at the same time”. He was making hand over fist. He’s

starting to run out of suckers. So, he goes down to Tennessee, in the hill country in the
eastern part of Appalachia. Runs into an ole boy over there and he says “I’ll bet you
$10 you can’t make my elephant shake his head like so. You can make him do this but

you cannot make my elephant shake his head like this. Well the ole hillbilly reached

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