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The

General Grand Council

Of

Cryptic Masons

International

Held at

RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA October 2 – 4 2005

Most Puissant Perry B. Anderson General Grand Master

Presiding

Forty Second Triennial Assembly

PERRY B. ANDERSON

Most Puissant General Grand Master of

Cryptic Masons International 2002 – 2005

General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, International

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Perry B. Anderson Most Puissant General Grand Master

2002 – 2005

Biography

Most Puissant Companion Perry B. Anderson is a Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of South Dakota. Companion Anderson had previously held the positions of Regional Deputy General Grand Master for the North Central Region (1987-1990), as well as Right Puissant General Grand Captain of the Guard (1993-1996). He has demonstrated leadership ability while serving Masonry for many years. He received the Columbian Award in 1993. He has served South Dakota as Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons. He served as Grand Commander of the Grand Commander of Knights Templar of South Dakota. He served with distinction in each one of these York Rite bodies. He’s also a Past Prior of South Dakota Priory KYCH and is a past officer in the Red Cross of Constantine, and the Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests. Perry and his wife, Dolores, have been in retail sales, owning and managing Andersons, Inc., a small retail clothing chain in South Dakota. Perry is well known in South Dakota and elsewhere for his activities in business, church and community as well as in Masonry. When speaking of Perry, it is said that he has a successful well-balanced life dedicated to his family, business, church and community. He has acted in all stages in Masonry, especially the York Rite. He is respected for his honesty, compassion, courage and perseverance. Perry is that kind of Mason that speaks without hesitation or embarrassment to the inner part and moral sense of the individual, speaks of values and how important it is to have them. Perry firmly believes that the

Best Days of Masonry are Yet to Come.

Forty Second Triennial Assembly, Rapid City, SD

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OFFICERS FOR THE TRIENNIUM 2002 – 2005 Perry B. Anderson General Grand Master 216 N. Van Buren, 605-224-2406 Pierre, SD 57501 Bus & fax 605-224-7114 e-mail: [email protected] Maurice C. “Bud” Himes Deputy General Grand Master 1314 Fern Road 334-886-2163 Slocomb, AL 36375 e-mail: [email protected] Joseph J. Vale Gen. Gr. Prin. Conductor Of Work 3609 Southwood Drive 704-824-3444 Fax 704-824-7181 Gastonia, NC 28056 e-mail: [email protected] Melburn C. “Bud” Barnes General Grand Treasurer 725 North 10th 620-378-3839 Fredonia, KS 66736 e-mail: [email protected] Ronald E. Fullerlove General Grand Recorder P. O. Box 310 309-593-2812 Fax 309-593-9260 Sherrard, IL. 61281 e-mail: [email protected] Robert E. Burleson General Grand Chaplain 12157 Delaware Woods Lane 407-578-8309 Orlando, FL 32824 e-mail: [email protected] James G. Baum Gen. Gr. Captain of the Guard P. O. Box 599 760-843-9258 Fax 760-843-5987 Helendale, CA 92342-0599 e-mail: [email protected] George R. McCormick Gen. Gr. Cond. of the Council 171 Laurel Avenue 419-798-4812 Lakeside, OH 43440-1565 e-mail: [email protected] Carl D. Pengra General Grand Marshal 22745 151st Avenue 605-923-5551 Box Elder, SD 57719 e-mail: [email protected] Douglas Moore General Grand Steward 420 Chamwood 704-289-1435 Monroe, NC 28112 e-mail: [email protected] John H. Smith General Grand Sentinel 2076 17th Street 541-756-4977 North Bend, OR 97459 e-mail: [email protected] Roger M. Firestone General Grand Organist 10159 Turnberry Place 703-281-5329 Oakton, VA 22124-2851 e-mail: [email protected]


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REGIONAL DEPUTY GENERAL GRAND MASTERS Philip A. Tilson Northeastern Region 106 Ladderback Court 540-722-2822 Winchester, VA 22602 e-mail: [email protected] Royce Peterson Southeastern Region 665 Lori Circle 423-638-3044 Chuckey, TN 37641 e-mail: [email protected] Kerry Sluss East Central Region P. O. Box 77 606-836-1820 Russell KY 41169 e-mail: [email protected] Harlan F. Peterson North Central Region 427 S. Western Avenue 605-336-2910 Sioux Falls, SD 57104 e-mail: [email protected] Frederick H. Neal South Central Region 118 South Railroad 573-262-2374 Oran, MO 63771 e-mail: [email protected] Joseph Boster II Northwestern Region 4411 Sunrise Drive 307-235-6848 Casper, WY 82604 e-mail: [email protected] H. Edward Barr Southwestern Region P. O. Box 779 760-952-2315 Helendale, CA 92342-0779 e-mail: [email protected] Donald P. Garrido Central America Region 13722 Ridge River 210-408-6077 San Antonio, TX 78230-5851 e-mail: [email protected] Robert C. Simpson European Region Haupstrasse 1c.; D-66978 49-0170-935-4290 Clausen, Germany e-mail: [email protected] Frederick F. Dunsmoor Far East Region 13 Felix Court, Perez Acres 671-653-7573 fax 671-653-0665 Yigo, Guam 96929 e-mail: [email protected]


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AMBASSADORS 2002 - 2005

ALABAMA

ROGER A. SIMMONS

P. O. BOX 268 NEWTON, AL 36353 334-299-3704

ALASKA

STANLEY R. FOULKE

P. O. BOX 203087 ANCHORAGE. AK 99520 907-222-7733

ARIZONA

CHARLES J. SHOUP, JR.

2237 E. YALE PHOENIX, AZ 85006 602-267-7075

ARKANSAS

JOHNNY HEDGE

P.O. DRAWER 426 WEINER, AR 72479 870-684-7589

CALIFORNIA

C. LESLIE DENT

7643 STARWARD AVENUE DUBLIN, CA 94568-1842 925-828-2673

COLORADO

JON PATRICK SWEET

7474 BENTON ST. WESTMINSTER, CO 80003-7001

DELAWARE

WAYNE T. SLACK

812 PENN PINES BLVD. CLIFTON HEIGHTS, PA 19018 610-259-2568

DIST. COLUMBIA

F. WILLIAM HERSHISER

2501 Q" STREET N.W." WASHINGTON, DC 20007

FLORIDA

CHARLES L. HOLLINGER

125 S. E. ANGELO ROAD PALM BAY, FL 32909 321-676-2575

FRANCE

ANDRE A. BASSOU

15 CHEMIN DUROUX 31500 TOULOUSE; FRANCE 33 561 245 989

GEORGIA

GARY D. LEMMONS

P.O. BOX 262; F AIRMOUNT, GA 30139 770-337-2115

GERMANY

PETER J. SCHELL

GARTENSTR. 4 66978 DONSIEDERS, GERMANY

GREECE

PANDELIS E. MASTROMANOLIS

154 PATISSION AVENUE; 112 57 ATHENS, GREECE 301-865-8207


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HAWAII

C. WILLIAM SCHARFF

1650 ALA MOANA BLVD., APT 1713 HONOLULU, HI 96015 808-521-5240

IDAHO

DAVID C. TRIPLETT

3550 TRIPLETT LANE BOISE, ID 83712 208-344-4527

ILLINOIS

KENNETH W. SMITH

# 2 BLAIR DRIVE NORMAL, IL 61761 309-452-2233

INDIANA

LINCOLN HAMILTON

P. O. BOX 505 MORGANTOWN, IN 46160 812-597-1008

IOWA

DONALD E. MOSIER

4541 COVENTRY LANE NE CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402-7028 319-395-7965

ITALY

ARCHIMEDE CARUSO

VIA ROMITA, 91; 57017 STAGNO – LIVORNO, ITALY 011-39-0586-942041

KANSAS

HARLEY E. KEETON

4 W. KASKASKIA PAOLA, KS 66071 913-557-2336

KENTUCKY

RONALD A. JOHNSON

1589 SPEARS ROAD SCOTTSVILLE, KY 42164 270-622-7537

LOUISIANA

EARL J. DURAND

268 FERGUSON LOOP POLLOCK, LA 71467 318-640-9895

MAINE

THOMAS A. EMERY

9 LORING AVENUE AUBURN, ME 04210 207-782-9791

MARYLAND

ROBERT H. McWILLIAMS

2 JENKINS CREEK ROAD CAMBRIDGE, MD 21613 410-228-5867

MICHIGAN

JERRY C. TOWNSEND

92675 CEDAR LAKE DRIVE MARCELLUS, MI 49067-9784 616-646-3243


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MINNESOTA

WILLIAM R. NEWELL

810 7TH AVENUE SW AUSTIN, MN 55912 507-437-2851

MISSISSIPPI

BILLY FRANK SMITH

1887 S.C.R.578 MORTON, MS 39117 601-269-3427

MISSOURI

BOB L. DETHEROW

3318 SOUTH ELMIRA SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807 417-883-7741

MONTANA

FRED G. NELSON

HC 30, BOX 8061 MILES CITY, MT 59301 406-232-6530

NEBRASKA

EDWARD L. MARROW

4419 I STREET TEKEMAH, NE 68061

NEVADA

ROBERT JACKSON

130 KENDALL WINNEMUCCA, NV 89445 775-623-2098

NEW HAMPSHIRE

MELVIN LEE COVEY

158 MORRILL STREET GILFORD, NH 03246 603-524-7591

NEW JERSEY

SAUL M. TISCHLER

17 DARIEN DRIVE CHERRY HILL, NJ 08003-1704

NEW MEXICO

KERMIT K. SCHAUER

675 FARNEY LANE; LAS CRUSCES, NM 88005 505-523-4198

NEW YORK

E. WILLIAM WHITTAKER

507 WEST BLUFF DRIVE BLUFF POINT, NY 14478-9748 315-536-2525

NORTH CAROLINA

HUGH K. TERRELL, Jr.

7049 CRUSO ROAD CANTON, NC 28716 828-235-8903

NORTH DAKOTA

MERLE L. HUHNER

P. O. BOX 9544 FARGO, ND 58106-9544 701-793-3765

OKLAHOMA

GARY D. RODRIGUEZ

1308 EAST BROOKS NORMAN, OK 73071 405-360-9881

OREGON

STANLEY GUY LAKER

1366 WARDS CREEK ROAD ROGUE RIVER, OR 97537


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PANAMA

JAMES E. COOK

PSC # 04 BOX 2463 APO, AA, 34004 011-507-52-2049

PHILIPPINES

RUDOLFO B. APARENTADO

5125 MCFAUL RD. BALTIMORE, MD 21206

PORTUGAL

JOAQUIM JOSE V. PINTO COELHO

TRAVESSA do COMBRO, 13 1200-631 LISBON, PORTUGAL 351-1-3955932

RHODE ISLAND

DEWEY L. SMITH

90 HIGH STREET BRISTOL, RI 02809-2122 401-253-5043

SOUTH CAROLINA

T. HENRY WALDREP

106 WALDREP DR. WESTMINSTER, SC 29693-2647 864-647-2783

SOUTH DAKOTA

DONALD R. SALMON

201 E. LIBERTY RAPID CITY, SD 57701 605-721-9159

TENNESSEE

WILLIAM B. HOOPER

2916 WINDEMERE CIR. NASHVILLE, TN 37214 615-883-7663

UTAH

RAYMOND F. WHITE

5990 WASATCH DRIVE OGDEN, UT 84403 801-479-2790

VERMONT

WILLIS J. MORSE

3267 CROSSETT HILL ROAD WATERBURY, VT 05676 802-244-8850

WASHINGTON

WILLIAM E. NELSON

5221 87th AVE. W. APT 142 UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA 98466 253-564-8772

WISCONSIN

RICHARD J. REILLY

1810 BLUEBERRY DRIVE PLOVER, WI 54467 715-345-5151

WYOMING

MITS ITO

2200 KINGSBORO ROAD CASPER, WY 82604 307-265-7983


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Non-Affiliated Liaison Officers Connecticut Richard E. Larcom P. O. Box 4328, Hamden, CT 06514 Massachusetts Richard Monroe 37 Deering Street, Reading, MA 01867 Ohio Beecher Vaughn 3681 Echo Hill Ln, Beaver Creek, OH 45430 Pennsylvania Errol Betzinger 558 Mountain View, Nazareth, PA 18064 Texas Steve Wolfe P. O. Box 411, Boyd, TX 76023 West Canada Bob Costigan 1701 31st Street S.W., Calgary, AB TC3 1N2 West Canada John C. James 834 4th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 3H7


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STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES 2002 – 2005

Finance Stanley D. Morrill P. O. Box 401 Fergus Falls, MN 56538 Lowell E. Amundson 10231 N.E. 192nd Avenue, Brush Prairie, WA98606 Edward L Choate 68 Nutmeg Hill Road, Hamden CT 06514 Jurisprudence Orville Wesseler 743 N. Sabin, Wichita, KS 67212 Dalvin Hollaway PO Box 767 Canyonville, OR 97417 Evan L. Fleming Jr. 1520 South Street Vicksburg, MS 39180 John H Watts P. O. Box 107 Grand Junction, IA 50107 Credentials Don R. Monette RT # 2 Box 45 Humboldt, NE 68379-9418 Jay H. Speck 11902 Elm Street Suite 2 Omaha, NE 68144 William D. Kramp Sr Shoshone Trail North Cody, WY 82414 Hugh Swift Jr. 2345 260th Street W Farmington, MN 55242 Eugene C. Leao P. O. Box 239 Estelline, SD 57234-0239 Loren G. Eikanas 1613 Porter Avenue Bismarck, ND 58501-2810 Registration Marvin J. Erickson P. O. Box 165 Spearfish, SD 57783 Jerry C. Townsend 92675 Cedar Lake Drive Marcellus, MI 49067-9784 Thomas E. Valente Jr. 8624 Panorama East Bozeman, MT 59715 George J. Socha 5862 Cherry Lane Marshall WI 53559 George C. Smith 119 N. Third Street Douglas, WY 82633 Ted H. Hendeon 811 Mulberry St. Macon, GA 31201 Topical Reference Richard M. Luther 125 Gilley Ave. South Brookings, SD 57006 Robert W. Yahola 4144 Meadow Court Bartlett, TN 38135 Ralph V, Shipton 109 Deer Cove Road Hampstead, NC 28445 Lawrence E. Bodine 2100 250th Avenue Hays, KS 67578 Membership Development & Retention Joseph Boster II 4411 Sunrise Drive Casper, WY 82604 Alfred L. Jensen 600 East 4th Street N Newton, IA 50208-3123 Bennie G Owens 35 Mc Pherson Road Annapolis, MD 21401 Joseph D. Brackin 2102 Hardwick Drive Dothan, AL 36303 Ernest I. Teter 7907 Appomattox Lane Boise, ID 83703


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Visitors (George Mc Cormick - Interperter) Carl Pengra 22745 151st Avenue Box Elder, SD 57719 Richard J. Reilly 1810 Blueberry Drive Polver WI 54467 Florin W. Hemminger 119 South Central Pierre, SD 57501 Robert C. Simpson Hauptster lc, D-66978 Clausen, Germany Donald P. Garrido 13722 Ridge River, San Antonio TX 78230-5851 Douglas O. Fegenbush 9901 Pendleton Pike # 73 Indianapolis, IN 46236 Computer, Communications, Web Site, Compatibility Roger M. Firestone 110159 Turnberry Place Oakton, VA 22124-2851 William E. LeVeque HC # 1, BOX 39 Wetmore, MI 49895-9721 Dan Pushee 11601 S.E. 8th Ave. Lot 506 Crystal River FL 34420 Jimmie E. Arnold 1605 Grand Avenue Marion IA 52302-5008 Fraternal Dead Robert E. Burleson 12157 Delaware Woods Ln, Orlando FL 32824-8661 James Marrs 4302 West Chicago, Rapid City, SD 57702 Donavan Eck 316 Capitol Avenue, East Bismarck, ND 58501 Robert R. Anderson, Sr. 140 Walnut Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011 Cryptic Freemason Magazine Larry Offenbecker 623 West Park Avenue Albert Lea, MN 56007 George C. Sellars 25159 S. Magdalena Harrison TWP, MI 48045 Jerry R. Korstad 207 21st Street S.W. Rochester MN 55902-2248 Harland L. Thomesen 1037 W County Road D Shoreview MN 55126-3745 Cryptic Room Robert Durham 15297 Cariou Drive Ponchatoula LA 70454 Roger Simmons P. 0. Box 268 Newton AL 36353 Aaron W. Harvey 3824 N. E. Skidmore St. Portland, OR 97211 F. William Hershiser 2501 Q Street NW Washington, DC 20007-4303 Van Aubrey Evans 2300 McFarland Rd Raymond MS39154 Donald R. Salmon 201 E Liberty Rapid City, SD 57701 Charters and Dispensations Bud Himes 1314 Fern Road Slocomb, AL 36375 Ronald E. Fullerlove P. 0. Box 310 Sherrard IL 61281 Joseph J. Vale 3609 Southwood Drive, Gastonia, NC 28056


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Time & Place Bud Himes 1314 Fern Road Slocomb, AL 36375 Larry Gray 2250 E 550 N Greenfield IN 46140 Douglas O. Fegenbush 9901 Pendleton Pike # 73 Indianapolis, IN 46236 Ritual David C. Triplett 3550 Triplett Lane Boise, ID 83712 Kenneth G. Nagel 2131 Briarwood Drive Santa Clara, CA 95051-1944 Viron E. Baxter P. O. Box 268 Palisade NE 69040-0268 Roger M. Firestone 10159 Turnberry Place Oakton, VA 22124-2851 Triennial Don Salmon 201 Liberty St. Rapid City SD 57701 Lowell C. Holmgren P. O. Box 1239 Rapid City SD 57709-1239 Matt Schatz P. O. Box 541 Pierre SD 57501 Damon Anderson P. O. Box 1524 Grand Forks ND 58206-1524 John R Wentworth 313 Ridge Road LeSueur MN 56058 Marion L Reinhardt 6601 Bowman Ct. NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402-1571 Cryptic Masons Medical Research Philanthropy Andy Jackson 4082 S Morgantown Rd Greenwood IN 46143 Russell L Schlosser 32 Little Marryat Road Cary IL 60013 Paul W. Friend P. O. Box 6113 Stuart FL 34997 Marion K. Crum 6954 East Georgetown Road Nashville IN 47448-8584 Robert H. McWilliams 2 Jenkins Creed Road Cambridge MD 21613


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Georgia – South Dakota Triennial Corporation Rapid City, South Dakota

2005 Triennial Schedule

Sunday, October 2, 2005 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Registration 1:00 PM Flag Ceremony Rushmore Room Introduction of Distinguished Guests 3:30 PM Memorial Service 4:30 PM New Officers Meetings Council Lincoln Room Chapter Washington Room 4:30 PM Mutual Guild Roosevelt Room 6:00 PM Chuck Wagon BBQ Rushmore Room

Monday, October 3, 2005 7:00 AM Registration 7:00 AM Honors Breakfast Convention Center II 8:30 AM General Grand Council Opens Rushmore Room 12:00 Noon Men’s & Ladies Sandwich Buffet Convention Center II 1:00 PM General Grand Council Resumes Rushmore Room 2:00 PM Recess for CMMRF Foundation Annual Meeting Rushmore Room 6:00 PM Open Cash Bar 6:30 PM Banquet Convention Center II


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Tuesday, October 4, 2005 7:00 AM Registration 7:00 AM Breakfast – Men & Ladies-Convention Center II 8:30 AM General Grand Chapter Opens Rushmore Room 12:00 Noon Men’s Lunch Pactola & Legion Room 12:30 PM Ladies Luncheon Sylvan & Sheridan Rm. 1:00 PM General Grand Chapter Resumes Rushmore Room 4:00 PM Joint Installation Rushmore Room


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The

General Grand Council

Of

Cryptic Masons International

Held at

RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA

October 2 – 4 2005

Most Puissant Perry B. Anderson General Grand Master

Presiding


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FORTY SECOND TRIENNIAL ASSEMBLY RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA

OCTOBER 3, 2005

The Grand Council of South Dakota was open in due form by Most Illustrious Grand Master Douglas C. McFarland and his corps of officers on the above date at 8:30 a.m. MIGM McFarland proceeded to introduce the officers of the General Grand Council, and to conduct Companion Perry B. Anderson, Most Puissant General Grand Master, to the East. M. P. Companion Anderson was properly received and introduced. He was accorded the public Grand Honors of Masonry. MIGM McFarland presented the gavel of authority to MPGGM Anderson. The 42nd Triennial Assembly of the General Grand Council was declared open in ample form by MPPGM Anderson. A preliminary report of the Credentials Committee was given by MIPGM Don Monette stating that the required number of member jurisdictions were present, and that a legal quorum has been established. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags of our Countries was given. The singing of “God Bless America” was presented. The General Grand Chaplain offered prayer.

INTRODUCTIONS

AMBASSADORS OF THE GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL

MPGGM Anderson presented and introduced the Ambassadors present: Alaska Stanley R. Foulke Arizona Charles J. Shoup, Jr. Florida Charles L. Hollinger Indiana Lincoln Hamilton Kansas Harley E. Keeton Louisiana Earl J. Durand Michigan Jerry C. Townsend North Dakota Merle L. Huhner South Carolina T. Henry Waldrep South Dakota Donald R. Salmon Utah Raymond F. White Wyoming Mits Ito


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GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER, ROYAL ARCH MASONS INTERNATIONAL MPGGM Anderson introduced and received the following officers of the General Grand Chapter. J. Benny Allen Most Excellent General Grand High Priest Larry E. Gray Right Excellent General Grand King Emory J. Ferguson Right Excellent General Grand Scribe

GRAND ENCAMPMENT OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

MPGGM Anderson introduced and received the following officers of the Grand Encampment. Kenneth B. Fisher Most Eminent Grand Master William Jackson Jones Right Eminent Grand Treasurer, MEPGM Clifford Duncan Right Eminent Department Commander

APPENDANT YORK RITE BODIES MPGGM Anderson introduced and received the following officers of the various Masonic Appendant Bodies. Emory J. Ferguson Most Eminent Grand Master General Convent General, Knights of the York Cross of Honour Michael D. Brumback President George Washington Masonic Memorial Philip A. Tilson National President Elect National Sojourners, Inc. James E. Winzenreid Most Pre-eminently Distinguished Grand Governor General, York Rite Sovereign College of North America

MOST PUISSANT PAST GENERAL GRAND MASTERS MPGGM Anderson introduced and received the following Past General Grand Masters of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International. Evan L. Fleming General Grand Master – 1990 - 1993 Dalvin L. Hollaway General Grand Master – 1993 - 1996 Orville E. Wesseler General Grand Master – 1996 - 1999 Charles E. Van Etten General Grand Master – 1999 – 2002


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FOREIGN DELEGATIONS MPGGM Anderson introduced and received delegations from the following foreign jurisdictions. Romania Dumitri Oros Italy Giuseppe Fabri Portugal Joao Ferrierinho Germany Norman Draine Germany Chris Thomas Philippines John Estes France Dominique Doyen Brazil Rui da Silva Mexico Alejandro Reyes Bravo

Jose Fiss (CA) as interpreter.

MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER OF SOUTH DAKOTA MPGGM Anderson introduced, received, and escorted to the East, Brother Larry L. Anderson, Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of South Dakota. Private Grand Honors were accorded to Grand Master Anderson.

REPORT ON BRAZIL ACTIVITIES George McCormick

Having been a part of the contingency visiting Brazil, and participating in the instituting ceremonies of bring Cryptic Masonry to that jurisdiction, M.I. Companion George McCormick of Iowa presented a report on the activities of Brazil. He stated that the Masons of Brazil were very dedicated to the fraternity, and that they were proficient in the ritualistic work of the rite. He was pleased to be a part of these historic events for Cryptic Masonry, and recommended that Charters be presented as petitioned for. Upon a proper vote of the membership, MPPGM Anderson presented Charters to the following Councils currently working under dispensation Conselho Cripta de Salomao, Curitiba, Parana Conselho Jeremy Cross, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina Conselho Jose Nunes dos Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro Conselho Vigilantes do Extremo Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul

Conselho Arca Sagrada, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro Conselho York, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro Conselho Amazonas, Manaus, Amazonas Conselho Alegrete, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro Conselho Felisberto Silva Rodrigues, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro Conselho Villard De Honnecourt, Mogi das Cruzes, Sao Paulo Conselho Liberdade, Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais


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Additionally, upon requests previously received and approved by the Charters and Dispensations Committee, Dispensations to form new Councils were presented to: Conselho Mount Moriah, U.D., Sao Paulo, SP

Conselho Santa Graal, U.D., Itajai, SC

Companion Rui da Silva spoke on behalf of the Brazilian delegation expressing their sincere gratitude for the presentation of Charters and Dispensations, and promised to become a leader in Cryptic Masonry.

PRELIMINARY MOTIONS Upon a motion made by R.P. Companion Ronald Fullerlove, and properly seconded, the Proceedings of the 41st Triennial Assembly held in Atlantic City, New Jersey on October 16, 2002 were approved as printed and distributed. Upon a motion made by R.P Companion Joseph Vale, and properly seconded, it was approved to hold the election of officers immediately following the presentation of the financial reports. Upon a motion made by R.P. Companion Maurice C. Himes, and properly seconded, it was approved to admit all Cryptic Masons in good standing with their home jurisdictions.

APPOINTMENT OF ELECTIONS JUDGES MPGGM Anderson appointed the following companions as the election Judge and Tellers: Judge Carl Carlson (OR) Teller Jose Fiss (CA) Teller Jerry Townsend (MI) Teller Kevin Sample (MO) Teller Charles Roberts (NY) Teller Robert Kendrick (SC)


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REPORT OF THE GENERAL GRAND MASTER

PERRY B. ANDERSON

42nd Triennial Rapid City South Dakota October 3rd 2005

Welcome Companions! Welcome to this our 42nd Triennial of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International. You honor the General Grand Council and its officers by your presence. We are especially happy that so many of you chose to be with us. A special welcome to the distinguished visitors.

Necrology You will hear the report of the Necrology committee. We are saddened by the loss of so many members by the grim reaper, but know that this is God’s plan and we accept it. The General Grand Council line was broken by the loss of Don Gross. Don was a very hard worker, and was missed so much. We still miss him very much, as he was so close to all of us. Our Grand Chaplain will give a Necrology report.

Awards

The General Grand Council, recognizing the need for a way to reward our Ladies, has developed a new award called “The Lady of the Council”. It was developed as a way to recognize the Ladies for their dedication and service to their Councils and Cryptic Masonry. This award is an attractive pin accompanied with a beautiful numbered certificate from the General Grand Council. The award is available thru the General Grand Recorders office to be presented at an appropriate time and place to be determined by the purchaser. The recipients name will be recorded in the General Grand Council Proceedings as a permanent record. The General Grand Council continues to provide and present the “Cryptic Mason of the Year” award in each of our member jurisdictions. This medal is awarded to one member in each jurisdiction that has distinguished himself in Council work. Officers in the advancing line or PMIGM are not eligible to receive this award. The Youth Leadership award is presented to a person (male or female) who has done outstanding work with our youth. Awards presented at the triennial sessions are, The Mordhurst, the Columbian, and the Silver Medal of Honor. The Mordhurst is for 15 years as a Grand Recorder. The Columbian is for distinguished service to Cryptic Masonry. One is awarded in each region once every three years and 3 may be awarded at large. These are recommended by the Regional Deputies and then awarded by the vote of the Elected Officers of General Grand Council.


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The Silver Medal of Honor will be awarded at the banquet Monday night. This medal is awarded to a Cryptic Mason who has achieved fame in his chosen field, and at the same time made contributions to Masonry. One medal is awarded each triennium.

Youth

The General Grand Council continues to support the Youths organizations. These organizations need you and your money to support them. Adult leadership and attendance is probably more important than you money. Your presence and encouragement are probably the greatest contribution you can make.

Thank You For The Money Appeal

Being unable to find the money in our budget to finance the necessary educational materials needed for our Regional Conferences, we decided to ask the membership to help us. A letter was sent to the permanent members of the General Grand Council, and the results were great. Help us you did!! The contributions were nearly $6,000.00. This money was used to put “how to” books in our Conference packets. We cannot thank you enough for your generous support. We urge everyone that has these materials to read them and then pass them on to our future leaders. Please do this with all your educational materials.

Regional Conferences

One of our goals was to increase the value of our York Rite Regional Conferences. We felt they should be made worth the time and expense required to attend. We feel we have accomplished much in this respect. The three York Rite bodies have been working together better than I have ever seen it in my last 18 years of experience. The results are obvious. I cannot say enough about the spirit of cooperation and unity that now prevails in our beloved York Rite. The spirit is also obvious in each jurisdiction. Our hope and prayer is that it will continue. This is as Masonry should be.

International York Rite Council

This Council of the elected officers of the three York Rite bodies was established in 1965, for the purpose of working on problems common to each body. In 1990 it was voted that the York Rite Council not meet until such time as they could get along together. We have finally got back together, and are making strides in Unity of the three bodies. There is talk of York Rite Sovereign College hosting this meeting. I have talked with the present heads of the bodies and they are in agreement that it would be a good way to keep the Council in existence. I am for this 100%. The College could be the glue that will hold all the York Rite together in Unity.


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Charters and Dispensations We have been blessed with a top-notch committee for Charters and Dispensations. The Chairman Bud Himes has done a super job in his research to see that we recognize the correct Councils. He has made several worthwhile and productive visits to get new Councils chartered. I want to point out the progress made in Brazil. They have done a remarkable job. In about a years time they have 400 members. When we visited in June, they had 400 people in a room when we presented them with new 4 new Charters. They applied for 2 more charters at that time. The next day we witnessed the Super Excellent degree conferred on 294 members. The greatest part of all this was to see 400 Companions bubbling with enthusiasm and brotherly love. What a beautiful sight to see. We can expect great things from Brazil.

Coins

Early in our Triennial it was decided that we would have a coin struck to raise money for the CMMRF. It was decided that since we had no funds to support the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, we would use the same coin to help them financially. We also offered our International network that we have in place, to help them promote the Memorial. The coin is a very nice collector’s coin. They are sold for $10.00 each. One dollar of each sale is donated to the Memorial and the remainder goes to our CMMRF. Our officers and Regional Deputies were provided with a kit containing promotional materials, a video, and a PowerPoint presentation, which enabled them to make the Memorial more visible. Joe Vale has handled the distribution of the coins and the collection of the monies. They are out on consignment. The total results will be reported when the final coins and money are returned. Thank you so much Joe Vale for the time and efforts you have put into this worthwhile project. It was what I call a Win - Win - Win project. The CMMRF won, the GWMNM won and the General Grand Council and all its members won.

Visitations I do not intend to bore you with the individual visits I have made. In our travels we have visited every jurisdiction in the United States. One thing you learn fast is that you can only be in one place at a time. I have felt it very important to attend the Regional Conferences. This is a way to meet and be with the leaders, future leaders and the past leaders of several jurisdictions at the same time. It is also much easier to communicate with them when they are not busy with their own Sessions. We have been privileged to visit the appendant bodies of Masonry where the office of the General Grand Council was afforded great respect. In fact, we have been received in a


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manner befitting the office. The warm feelings and sincerity have always been there, and we thank everyone responsible for this. The sincere friends we have made as we travel are the wages we get for doing the travel.

Finances

You will receive a report from the Finance Committee, so I will not dwell on finances. I do however want to say that we do not at the present time have many problems. We have stayed below our budget. I want to mention and thank the officers that travel and work so hard for the General Grand Council and receive so little in remuneration for what they do. We thank you for all you contribute as a labor of love to the General Grand Council.

Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation

There will also be a report of the CMMRF in your preprinted reports. I do want to add to that and also to thank all those who have worked so hard to keep the contributions coming. In 1987 our contributions to the University for Research was $24,000.00. Today it is about $250,000.00 to $300,000.00. This becomes more remarkable when we consider the loss of membership in these past years. Our contributions provide a base for the University to acquire many more needed funds for research in Vascular Biology. The UI also receives part of the royalties from Dr. March’s patents. While visiting California, I had the pleasure of receiving a very large check for $150,420.00. Part of this was a bequest. We thank California for their dedication and hard work. At our board meeting in Indianapolis in August of 2004 the board voted to set up an endowment with $1,500,000.00 of the funds assets. It is set up so we can only use the interest from this money for research. This will insure us the ability to guarantee an income every year, which will allow us to help fund the research regardless of the amount of our contributions. Our thinking was that we should do this because of our shrinking membership. In 1986 our membership numbered 201,257 in 2002 it was down to 121,700.You can be very proud of the contributions you are making to CMMRF. Fewer members are contributing more. This is remarkable. Thank your for your dedication and continued service to a very worthwhile cause.

State of the Rite

Our theme for the triennial has been “The Best Days of Masonry are yet to come.” We still believe this. Our goal was to make this happen by putting the Masonry back into the Masons. While we have not completely accomplished our goal we do think we have made a difference. Many positive things are happening in all of Masonry. Many lodges


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are coming to life and growing. Young men seem to be looking for and finding, what we have and what we stand for. It is essential that we all keep working in our lodges and become roll models for these young men. The epitome of stupidity is to think that we can grow our other Rites with out a Blue Lodge base. We must also keep in mind that if we are to get these new lodge members into the York Rite, we must attend our Blue Lodges and rub shoulders with the members, get to be their friends. Things are looking up but what Freemasonry is tomorrow will depend on what you do today. You are the Masonic leaders and it is up to you.

Recommendations

I would first recommend that the General Grand Council and its officers and members continue to support our newly elected General Grand Master Bud Himes (and his officers) in all his worthwhile endeavors with the same enthusiasm and zeal you have shown to me and my officers. I would also recommend that the General Grand Recorders office develop a database of the membership of the member Grand Councils. Our means of communication is very limited without this. The only contact we have is with the elected Grand Officers. With the computer technology as it is today, this can very easily be done. I recommend that we take part in the York Rite Sovereign College program to sponsor the York Rite Council. This should guarantee a continuance of this Council, which is very important to the Unity of the York Rite.

Conclusion

First I want to extend and express my appreciation to all the many, many Brothers and Sisters that have been so helpful in all our endeavors. I will not single out individuals as there are so many of you, I am sure I would leave someone out. The Officers, committee members and every one who was asked to help all did a great job. Thank you so much. Thank you for allowing us to serve you in the General Grand Council. We have spent 3 years as a Regional Deputy General Grand Master, 3 years as an appointed General Grand Officer and 9 years as an elected officer. This is a long time but it has gone by quickly. These years have been an experience that is unparalleled. They have been the greatest years of our lives. We have made a long list of friends, the truest and most sincere friends that could ever be. Thank you for your friendship fun and fellowship, and your continued service. When we are with you “The best days of Masonry” are here. I want to thank the 2002 – 2005 officers for all they have done. Your labors of love are really appreciated. We are aware of the free time and money you give for the good of Masonry, and we love you for it. A very special Thanks to our Triennial Committee. Chairman Don Salmon and his wife Dell. General Grand Marshal Carl Pengra and his wife Carol. They have handled all the


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registration. Housing Chairman Lowell Holmgren and his wife Dee. And also a big thank you to the three lovely Ladies that chaired the General Grand Hospitality room. Ellen Geib, Martha Anderson and Joyce Olson. And thanks to each and every one of you for your presence and all you have done for the betterment of Masonry. It is truly appreciated. I could never be able to express my appreciation to my wife Dee, for all she has done and continues to do for me. We have been married for 54 ½ very good years. I want you all to know that I love her and also love all of you and I love Masonry and all it stands for. It is my hope that we will be able to continue our service to Masonry in general and to Cryptic Masonry in particular as time goes by. May God bless all of you and all Nations and may God bless America. Respectfully submitted, Perry B. Anderson Most Puissant General Grand Master 2002 - 2005 The report of the General Grand Master was approved by standing ovation.

MOTION Upon a motion made by R.P. Royce Peterson (TN), and properly seconded it was approved to accept all the reports printed in the Preliminary Printed Reports.

REPORT OF THE DEPUTY GENERAL GRAND MASTER

MAURICE C. “BUD” HIMES

These past three years have the busiest, most interesting, and enlightening period of my Masonic career. I have been able to visit nearly all of the member jurisdictions for their Annual Assemblies during this Triennium, and those we have not been able to make are already on my schedule for the coming year. There are so many jurisdictions that meet on the same dates that it is necessary to chose one over the other. Unfortunately, severe weather has also played a major role in our travels the last two years. I was privileged to travel to Romania in 2003 to deliver the Charters for several Cryptic Councils and their Grand Council. With the assistance of the European Regional Deputy General Grand Master, we installed the officers of the Grand Council. Their enthusiasm and desire to bring the York Rite into Eastern Europe, can’t be matched. I have


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continued to work with them very closely since that visit and have asked them to host a conference in the summer of 2006 to plan for the establishment of an organization that will provide assistance and guidance that those countries emerging once again into Masonic Light have the opportunity to join with us through common ritual, procedures, and membership goals. With more than forty countries, some with a long Masonic history, experiencing once again personal freedoms and economic stability, the potential for membership is significant. I also had the opportunity to travel to Brazil in June last 2004, to carry dispensations and install officers, and I am proud to say that since them Cryptic Masonry has virtually exploded in Brazil. I have been honored to have worked very closely with them translating our ritual into Portuguese, and instructing several of their most accomplished ritualists in the signs and floor work. During our second visit to Brazil in June 2005, in the company of the General Grand Master, the General Grand Principal Conductor of the Work, and the General Grand Captain of the Guard, and their wives, we attended as guests of honor at the conferring of the Super Excellent Degree on nearly four hundred candidates, including seven Grand Masters of Grand Lodges in Brazil. They presently have fourteen Cryptic Councils in Brazil, and either have or soon will, apply for a Dispensation to form a Grand Council of Cryptic Masons. I have seen their work in all the Cryptic Degrees, and see no reason why they should not receive our favorable consideration. Other Central and South American countries are presently seeking information on the process of establishing the York Rite of Masonry, and with the nearly two hundred thousand Masons in Brazil alone, the potential for membership is tremendous. The General Ground Council of Cryptic Masons, International is becoming a truly international organization, and I hope to continue this process as long as possible. Brazil has a long and enduring Masonic tradition, where like our country, their liberators and founding fathers were almost universally Masons. And many of the emerging countries are relying heavily on government and business leaders, who are nearly universally Masons, to bring their countries back from more than seventy years of economic darkness, and restore individual freedoms to them. To wear a Masonic emblem in public in some of the Eastern European countries is to be treated with a deference and respect. It is a humbling experience, but also one that makes you very proud to be a member of this great fraternity. Respectfully submitted, Maurice C. “Bud” Himes Right Puissant Deputy General Grand Master


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REPORT OF THE GENERAL GRAND PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR OF THE WORK

JOSEPH J. VALE My life has been an amazing adventure since October of 2002, when I was elected in Atlantic City. Genie and I have been pleased to meet wonderful people throughout our country and the world, as I have been able to visit many of the Grand Jurisdiction Assemblies, as well as Regional Conferences, local York Rite Bodies’ meetings, and other Appendant Bodies’ meetings. As we have traveled to 38 of the jurisdictions including our visits to Germany last November and to Brazil this past June, we have formed friendships and renewed acquaintances. I was pleased at each visit to represent General Grand Council. How proud I was to witness the growth of Cryptic Masonry in Brazil when four charters for new Councils were presented; note several more are to be presented at this Triennial. General Grand Master Perry Anderson and Deputy Grand Master Bud Himes have been good leaders and trainers for me. I do believe we have worked well for the betterment of York Rite Masonry and particularly for General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International. We have continued to focus on Unity in York Rite by attending as many as possible of the Regional Conferences together, and putting emphasis on CMMRF, and seeing the good that has come from this foundation, also become better. Companion Marion Crum, the Executive Secretary of the Cryptic Masons Medical Research, and his staff have been helpful as we spread the word to find cures for vascular diseases. The sale of the CMMRF Collectible Coin has been my “BABY“. I thank each of you that have assisted us in raising funds for CMMRF with this Coin. As of this date, August 28th, we have received approximately $38,000 and should have a final total over $40,000.00 by the end of September for CMMRF. Anyone needing more coins, be sure to see me over the next few days. Any one who has not received any coins, we still have over 2500 to distribute. Or anyone needing to turn in contributions for the sale of the coins, see me. I look forward to working with all officers of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International, as we work to achieve the goals to be established by the General Grand Master. I anticipate continuing to represent you to the best of my ability and working with you in the following years. Thank you for your kindnesses as we have traveled. We have received the courtesies and respect due this office to which I am so honored to have been elected three years ago. I thank you, too, for all of your support and assistance. Do not hesitate to contact me any time, as I welcome your suggestions and comments. Together we can continue to make the best better.


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Sincerely submitted, Joseph J. Vale Right Puissant General Grand Principal Conductor of the Work

REPORT OF THE GENERAL GRAND TREASURER

MELBURN C. “BUD” BARNES To the Officers and members of the General Grand Council: I have been well pleased to be elected General Grand Treasurer, and to serve this General Grand Council. As a part of my report, I refer you to the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Budget Analysis which have been distributed to you. This is an interim report as the current accounting period will not close until October 31, 2005. Further receipts and expenses will be expected to be posted and will amend this preliminary report. Investment income was lower than projected due to low interest rates. Continued decline in membership has caused Per Capita income to be below the budgeted amounts as well. While income was well below the projected amounts, the expenses are well below the budgeted amounts as well. It would seem that we should have the ability and inclination to generate additional income without asking our members for money, either as per capita or otherwise. In lieu of a significant per capita increase, alternate streams of income must be considered. Our report is a consolidated report of all accounts of the General Grand Council. This gives you an immediate and complete financial picture of the General Grand Council. The Treasurer’s funds and the Recorder’s funds represent different functions of the General Grand Council. In the past my predecessors in office have reported the General Fund separate from the other accounts maintained by the Recorder, and only provided a tabular listing of account balances. The financial records are available for the review of any member by prior notice, and at any reasonable time. I appreciate the assistance of the General Grand Recorder, Ronald Fullerlove, in the management of these funds. His investment experience is a proven asset in the control of our funds. Full and complete reports will be included in the final proceedings of this Triennium. Sincerely, Melburn C. “Bud” Barnes Right Puissant General Grand Treasurer


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REPORT OF THE GENERAL GRAND RECORDER

RONALD E. FULLERLOVE

I am pleased to present my report as your General Grand Recorder. Membership: The General Grand Council now holds affiliation with 52 Grand Councils. During this Triennium we were happy to present Grand Charters to Romania and France, and were most happy to issue Letters of Dispensation to form Councils in Brazil. We have had additional inquiries from Mexico, Paraguay, Bulgaria, and Serbia-Montenegro. Only thirty-seven Grand Councils have submitted their annual reports for 2005, and eight Grand Councils are delinquent in their reports for 2004. Seven of these are foreign Grand Councils. At the end of 2002, our membership stood at 115, 079. To project a loss for the entire triennium, we will have lost an additional 16,400 members. We lost 14,679 in the 1999 – 2002 triennium. We compare this to a loss of 11,900 in the Triennium ending in 1999, and to a loss of 22,870 for the Triennium ended in 1996, and 18,087 in the previous triennium. This Triennium alone we have lost over 14% of our members from 2002. Our membership committee and officers must work with the other Masonic Bodies. While it is difficult to communicate with our foreign jurisdictions, closer contact and affiliation needs to be maintained with our foreign Grand Councils. It is difficult at times to overcome the differences in foreign relations and language. But if we are truly to be an international organization, and spread the word of Cryptic Masonry, then this is a difficult task that must be borne. Cultivating a favorable relationship and climate with all of our foreign Councils is worthy of pursuit. It would appear that our foreign jurisdictions of France, Romania and Brazil show the greatest promise for membership growth. The Domestic Grand Councils continue to demand most of the time and General Grand Council resources of your General Grand Council. The funds maintained by the General Grand Recorder are included in the reports of the General Grand Treasurer as a part of the consolidated balance sheet. These accounts are administrative in nature, such as accounts for Ritual, Film, Cryptic Freemason Magazine, and for the payment of foreign body per capita dues. The Cryptic Freemason continues to grow in circulation. We have continued to reduce the cost of the magazine. The mail labels are now bar-coded to reduce the postage cost.


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North Dakota is to be congratulated as they are purchasing a subscription for their entire membership. They are the only Jurisdiction doing so. We have the capacity to add a four page supplement, at nominal cost, for any Jurisdiction wishing to have a quarterly newsletter to their membership. Our new editor, William Bissey, has struggled in search of appropriate material to be published. I appeal to all our Companions to assist him new and meaningful material. My thanks goes to Bud Barnes for his assistance in the financial matters of this Office. He was always there when I needed his counsel and advise. It has been a pleasure serving as your Recorder, and working with General Grand Master Perry Anderson. Our office stands ready to assist in any manner possible. I look forward to the coming Triennium, working with our new General Grand Master and his officers, and to continue to be of service to the Craft. Respectfully submitted, Ronald E. Fullerlove Right Puissant General Grand Recorder

REPORT OF THE GENERAL GRAND CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD

JAMES G. BAUM I wish to thank our General Grand Master, Perry Anderson, for allowing me to fill in for my close and good friend, Right Puissant Companion Donald C. Gross, General Grand Captain of the Guard, 2002-2003. Don was like an uncle to me and it was an honor and pleasure to continue in his footsteps. I was pleased to represent the General Grand Council at the 2004 Nevada Grand sessions. During the 2004 year I also attended the Grand Sessions of New Mexico, Arizona, and of course California. I was also privileged to assist in preparing the 2004 Southwest Regional sessions. In all it has given me great pleasure and much insight meeting with many of our companions. I know that I have come away from these meetings a better person. I found that I have become a more concerned individual with the knowledge of the problems and the accomplishments of our craft. I know that we will move forward by working together. I thank Most Puissant Companion Perry and Lady Dee for the friendship they have shown me and my lady LuAnn, you will always be in our hearts.


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I would like to close with a quote from my “Uncle” Donald C. Gross “You have not lived a perfect day even though you have earned your money unless you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” Happy Trails to You, James G. Baum Right Puissant General Grand Captain of the Guard

REPORT OF THE GENERAL GRAND CONDUCTOR OF THE COUNCIL

GEORGE R. McCORMICK It was an honor for me as well as a great pleasure to have been appointed as General Grand Conductor of the Council by Most Puissant Perry B. Anderson, General Grand Master for the 2002-2005 Triennial. I had worked for a number of years in the North Central Region and always enjoyed working with Perry and the many other active Masons of the region. This was an opportunity to meet many for of the Companions throughout the country. The 2002 Triennial in Atlantic City was “interesting” and Perry laid out a good program for the officers to follow for the Triennial. It was my pleasure to have represented Most Puissant Perry B. Anderson at the following Grand Assemblies: Iowa (Waterloo) 2003 Wisconsin (Green Bay) 2004 New Mexico (Albuquerque) 2005. There is no doubt that the highlight of this Triennial and, indeed, my entire Masonic career was the opportunity to travel to Curitiba, Brazil for the First Annual Meeting of the Cryptic Degrees of Brazil (June 24-26, 2005) with Perry Anderson, Joe Vale, and Bud Himes and their wives. It was a wonderful enthusiastic and well run meeting of 300 Companions from all over Brazil, many with their wives in attendance. The courtesies shown us by the Brazilian companions and the many friendships both reestablished and new will never be forgotten. If only all Masonic gatherings could operate as this reunion did Masonry would have no problems! Sincerely, George R. McCormick Right Puissant General Grand Conductor of the Council


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REPORT OF THE GENERAL GRAND MARSHAL

CARL D. PENGRA

It has been my honor and pleasure to serve the General Grand Council during the Triennial term 2002-2005. My lady Carol and I had the privilege of traveling with the chartered bus of supporters of General Grand Master Perry Anderson and his lady Dee for his installation at Atlantic City, New Jersey in October 2002. We had the pleasure of traveling with Grand Master Anderson and Lady Dee to the European Conference in Germany, the CMMRF Conference in Indianapolis, and the Missouri York Rite session. We also traveled to Nevada, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and North Carolina.

September of 2003, I represented the General Grand Master in the State of Colorado. June of 2004, I represented the General Grand Master in the State of Montana. September of 2005, I represented the General Grand Master in the State of Wyoming.

I attended the North Central Regional Conferences in Illinois in late October 2002, in Wisconsin in 2003 and in South Dakota in 2004. Respectfully submitted, Carl D. Pengra Right Puissant General Grand Marshal

REPORT OF THE GENERAL GRAND STEWARD

DOUGLAS S. MOORE, SR.

To The General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International: Companions: It is an honor to submit my report for the 2002-2005 Triennium. It has been my pleasure to serve the General Grand Council and Most Puissant Perry Anderson, General Grand Master of Cryptic Masons International. In 2003, 2004, 2005, I attended the South East Regional Conferences in addition to the


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Annual York Rite Assemblies of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. In October 2004, I represented the General Grand Master of Cryptic Masons International at The Grand Lodge of Georgia held in Macon, Georgia, and was recognized with all the honors and respect due the office that I represented. In my Masonic travels, I have emphasized the slogan of Most Puissant Perry Anderson “the best days of Masonry are yet to come.” I also believe that during this last three years, I have seen his slogan realized. I want to express by gratitude and appreciation to Most Puissant Perry Anderson, General Grand Master of Cryptic Masons International, and the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International for the opportunity of serving as General Grand Steward during this triennium. Fraternally, Douglas S. Moore, Sr. Right Puissant General Grand Steward

REPORT OF THE GENERAL GRAND SENTINEL

JOHN H. SMITH To the Officers and members of the General Grand Council, it has indeed been a great honor to serve this General Grand Council as your General Grand Sentinel this past Triennial. I had the pleasure to represent our General Grand Master at the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Washington in Kelso in 2003, at the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Wyoming in Thermopolis in 2004, and the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Idaho in Idaho Falls, 2005. During my tenure as General Grand Sentinel, I also had the opportunity to attend the Northwest Regional Workshops, in 2002 and 2003 in Boise, Idaho and the Colorado River York Rite Fall Festival in Laughlin, Nevada, also in 2002 and 2003. I wish to thank Most Puissant Companion Perry B. Anderson for appointing me to serve our General Grand Council. My wife Judy and I enjoyed this adventure to the fullest. The opportunity to visit old friends and make new ones was one of the greatest benefits of our travels. Zealously, John H. Smith Right Puissant General Grand Sentinel


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REPORT OF THE GENERAL GRAND MUSICIAN

ROGER M. FIRESTONE During the Triennium, I was afforded the opportunity to represent the General Grand Council at the annual Grand Assemblies of Rhode Island, Minnesota, New Hampshire, and the District of Columbia. It was both a privilege and pleasure to do so. I also attended Minnesota’s annual Grand Assembly in another year in my capacity as Grand Representative of MN near the Grand Council of DC, and those of DC where there was another officer representing the General Grand Council. I also served other parts of the Masonic community in a musical capacity, continuing in my sixteenth year as Musician of Henry Lodge No. 57, AF&AM of Virginia (Fairfax, VA), serving as pianist for Fairfax Assembly No. 3, IORG (Fairfax, VA), and providing music for other activities of Masonic bodies on an impromptu basis. By request of the 2005–06 Grand Worthy Advisor of the International Order of Rainbow for Girls in Virginia, I served as her Installing Musician in June of 2005. Outside of the world of Freemasonry, I have continued to serve as flutist, section leader, and composer-in-residence for the Vienna Community Band, which I also conducted on occasion, including the 2005 Memorial Day concert on an emergency basis, when the associate bandmaster’s car broke down on his way to conduct the concert. I also helped organize and lead a singing group at my employer, providing comedy lyrics to well-known tunes as a break for otherwise staid business meetings. Serving as General Grand Musician has been one of the highlights of my Masonic career, and I am extremely grateful to the Most Puissant General Grand Master, Perry Anderson, for affording me this opportunity to serve our beloved Craft in this capacity. Respectfully submitted, Roger M. Firestone, PGM Right Puissant General Grand Musician

REPORT OF THE NORTHEAST REGIONAL DEPUTY

PHILIP A. TILSON

It has been my pleasure to serve in this position for the past three years. In most of the Region, Cryptic Masonry is very much alive. This comment is based on personal observations, and includes those Jurisdictions that are not members of the General Grand Council. The Northeast Region stretches from Maine to the District of Columbia. From border to border there are about 3500 Cryptic Masons. When I accepted the responsibilities of


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Regional Deputy, I set a goal to bring at least one of the non-member Jurisdictions into the General Grand body. Unfortunately, I failed on this ‘promise’. However, as a mitigating fact, each of them has participated in the Northeast Conferences, as well as having representatives at most of the other State’s Grand Assemblies. The above paragraph is a not-too-subtle reminder that a number of other Grand Jurisdictions in the Northeast have openly discussed withdrawing from the General Grand Council. The same reasons are heard in these Grand Assemblies: what is the advantage of belonging to the General Grand? At the local level, the individual Companion has no idea as to what is happening at the General Grand level. He does know about the Cryptic Masons’ charities (and I use the plural here since New York, for example, supports its own charity, Parkinson’s disease research). I alert the General Grand elected officers that the withdrawal from the General Grand is a serious problem that must be addressed with thought and publicly. A plaque, lapel pin and thanks are not adequate public relations actions. Over the three years I visited all but Pennsylvania as the Regional Deputy. Unfortunately, in every instance, Pennsylvania’s Grand Assembly conflicted with another Masonic function that I was obligated to attend. In many instances I attended the Grand Assembly every year. Two major topics were on my Agenda at every visit: The Cryptic Mason’s Medical Research Program and York Rite Unity. Clearly CMMR is a topic that is well understood by most Companions throughout the Region. To this end I was fortunate to have Dr. Marsh, the Director of Research at Indiana University, as my keynote speaker at the Northeast Conference in 2004 at which there were more than one hundred and eighty attendees. This topic has done more to put Cryptic Masons ‘on the map’. The General Grand Council must capitalize on this fact and do everything to expand on the public relations that the CMMRF has engendered. The most significant fact found in the Northeast is the closeness amongst all of the Grand Assemblies and their Companions. It is not unusual to find representatives of all of the states seated in the Grand Assembly. Further proof of this is the personal relationships that have been formed in this Region throughout the years. I compliment my predecessors for creating this atmosphere of friendship everywhere I traveled and can report that I have been treated with the same warm camaraderie. Everywhere I went it was wonderful to see how my wife was included in these warm and personal associations and we consider ourselves to be very fortunate. As noted at the beginning of this report, not all Grand Assemblies are strong, and I will discuss those Assemblies with my successor. In general, it is not a lack of leadership that is the cause for the status of these Grand Jurisdictions; rather it is, in my opinion, the fact that the Companions within have over-obligated themselves to other Masonic organizations. I do not believe there is an easy solution to this dilemma but it is something that must be recognized and not by just the General Council but also by other Masonic entities.


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Another highlight of my triennial was the very successful Northeast Conference that I chaired in September, 2004. It was attended by an exceptional number of attendees and their ladies. At each of the Conferences over the three-year period, I had developed an agenda that included discussions on Leadership, The Cryptic Mason’s Medical Research Foundation, Cryptic Mason’s Ritual, Planning, Membership and other pertinent topics. A personal evaluation of these Cryptic Mason’s Sessions suggests that ‘breakout’ time permitted some serious as well as humorous moments throughout the day. The fact that both of these occurred causes me to be pleased with the results of my planning. One other very positive comment can be made: outside of the Cryptic Mason’s Fraternity, I was recognized as the Regional Deputy at many other Masonic functions. Again, this very flattering action can be attributed to the relationships that had been established throughout the Northeast Region. I am sure that the same warm friendship will be extended to my successor. York Rite unity has been the theme of all three York Rite bodies. I cannot state, unequivocally that this exists throughout the Northeast. In some jurisdictions it works well, such as Maine, New Hampshire, Delaware and Connecticut. A close working relationship is very evident. I encourage the incoming Grand elected officers to continue this program otherwise the concept of unity will disappear. Perhaps it should be emphasized that before a Mason can become a Cryptic Mason he must be a Chapter member; and before he can become a Knight Templar (where appropriate), the Companion must, as a minimum, be a member of a Chapter. Therefore, why isn’t the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons emphasizing membership in a Chapter, together with that of its own Body? In conclusion, I want to thank all the Companions of the Northeast, and their Ladies, for the kindness and hospitality extended to me and my Lady Victoria on every occasion. It has been fun and we look forward to many more years of close association with the many friends we made. Fraternally and sincerely, Philip A. Tilson Right Puissant North East Regional Deputy General Grand Master


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REPORT OF THE SOUTH EAST REGIONAL DEPUTY

ROYCE “PETE” PETERSON To the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International: What a pleasure it has been for me to serve as Regional Deputy General Grand Master for the Southeast Region during this triennial! Sandy and I have met and made so many life time friends that we otherwise would never have had contact with. It has been a learning experience as our General Grand Council officers and the ladies and Masons in our Southeast Region accepted us with friendship and brotherly love. We visited the Grand Sessions of six of the jurisdictions twice and all seven at other functions to represent the General Grand Council. Our regional conferences were held at the Holiday Inn in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on June 18, 19 and 20, 2003; at the Ramada Inn in Kingsport, Tennessee on June 17, 18, and 19, 2004; and at the Music City Hotel in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on June 8, 9, and 10, 2005. Each of our seven jurisdictions were well represented at each conference as well as representation of many states from outside the region. We learned that the concerns of Cryptic Masonry are common to us all. All speakers were well informed Masons and presented subjects that reminded us of the tenets of Masonry and rejuvenated our interest. The Most Illustrious Grand Masters of each jurisdiction contributed with presentations from their state. There were Power Point presentations on the York Rite, the Closer, Work in the Secret Vault, and the C. M. M. R. F. and skits for lodge presentation on the York Rite. Also a full explanation of the information contained in the General Grand Council folder was given to each attendee. Most Puissant Perry Anderson ended each session with his insight and plans for the future of the General Grand Council. I truly trust that something was presented that each individual in attendance could take home and apply to their Council in particular and to Masonry. I have been honored to represent the General Grand Council in presenting awards to many outstanding Cryptic Masons for efforts above and beyond the call of duty and to be present while others were made. It has been such a joy to be in the presence of these distinguished men and women. Any endeavor is only as great as those in charge of its planning and execution. I have had the privilege and honor to be associated with three companions who always treat others with Friendship, Morality, and Brotherly Love. Right Excellent Companion Carl R. Truesdale, Southeast Regional Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter, and Right Eminent Sir Knight Sid C. Dorris III, Department Commander of the Grand Encampment, and I have forged a bond of Friendship that will last our lifetime. We, and our ladies, have worked well together and provided some innovations in the Southeast Region. Right Eminent Sir Knight Samuel D. Tennyson, Department Commander of the Grand Encampment, took me under his wing and taught me enough to survive the first


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year and has been continued to be a valued supporter and friend. I will always be grateful to these three outstanding Masons for the things they have taught me and for their friendship. Most Puissant Perry B. Anderson really took a chance when he appointed a greenhorn to this position of service. I sincerely thank him and his lady Dee for the support and love they have extended to Sandy and me during this time. I trust we have fulfilled your agenda and represented you and the General Grand Council to your satisfaction. Most of all, I thank GOD for his leadership and safety of travel to leave the circle of Friendship among the officers of the General Grand Council in the Southeast Region unbroken during this triennial. Sincerely and Fraternally, Royce Peterson Right Puissant Southeast Regional Deputy General Grand Master

REPORT OF THE EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL DEPUTY

KERRY SLUSS

I was pleased to make the following visitations.

East Central Conference - March7 & 8, 2003. The Grand Council of Illinois hosted approximately 60 Companions and their ladies from Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin at the Hawthorne Suites in Champaign, Illinois. Friday, the group spent their time socializing at the Hospitality Suite provided and staffed by MIGM J. Larry Martin, his Lady and others. Many acquaintances were renewed, and many new friendships were formed during the evening. Saturday morning, the session began with welcoming remarks by MIGM Martin and Kerry Sluss, RPDDGM for the East Central Region. Perry Anderson, Most Puissant General Grand Master of the General Grand Council, Cryptic Masons International, addressed the Companions assembled. He remarked on the recent appeal letter on behalf of General Grand Council, and reported a little over $4000 was raised. He also spoke about the new publications and informational material available from the General Grand Council Office. The website was also mentioned as a source of information and assistance. The remainder of the session was moderated by Russ Schlosser, State Membership Chairman of the York Rite and a MIPGM of Illinois. He introduced James Durbin, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, who spoke to us on leadership.


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Companion Schlosser then had the group participate in an interactive problem solving exercise to demonstrate the identification of problems and the steps toward solving those problems. Marion Crum(Ind.) then presented a Power point program of a new clamp developed by Dr. March to aid the surgeon in clamping arteries during surgery. Following a delicious lunch with the ladies, Ron Fullerlove, General Grand Recorder of the General Grand Council, went over the packet provided to the Companions at the Session. Several useful publications are available, and he expressed that the office was available to assist in any way. George Sellars, (MI) Right Puissant Past Regional Deputy General Grand Master of East Central, gave us a short essay on leadership in the Fraternity and the history of that leadership throughout our country’s past. The final presentation of the day came from Tom Walton, who presented a Long Term Planning report developed in Wisconsin for the study of success and growth. After some discussion and two invitations to host next year’s session, the Companions voted to hold the 2004 meeting in Nashville, Indiana on the 4th Saturday in March. Agenda to be developed by the East Central Deputy and the Companions of Indiana. The Session was very informative. The weekend concluded with a dinner for the Companions and their ladies at the hotel. East Central Conference - March 13, 2004 The General Grand Chapter, General Grand Council, and Grand Encampment met in Pontiac for the purpose of having a Leadership Conference. We began the day with all three groups meeting together for formal introductions, with the General Grand Chapter and General Grand Council meeting in a joint session. The Grand High Priest of Michigan, Jan Biederstadt made excellent presentations of several items, such as “Ten things a Mason ought to know”, “Becoming an Effective Grand Officer”, “Mentoring”, and “New life to a Dying Lodge and Chapter”. George Sellars, Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of Michigan and Past East Central Regional Deputy, gave a presentation on unity and principles of inner peace. All presentations were well received. The several states represented gave reports on the happenings in their respective jurisdictions. Michigan and Kentucky representatives for the Grand Council were in attendance. The Banquet that evening was well attended, and remarks were given by the General Grand High Priest, Grand Master of the Grand Encampment, and the East Central Regional Deputy for the General Grand Chapter. East Central Conference - March 26-27, 2004 Approximately forty Companions from the Grand Councils of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin; as well as two of our General Grand Council elected Officers, met at the Brown Motel and Conference Center for fellowship and leadership information Friday and Saturday. Friday night we were treated to some outstanding hospitality and entertainment from our hosts, wives, and friends. PMIGM of Indiana, Lincoln Hamilton’s Little Nashville Opry featured area musical talent that was outstanding, and much food and good conversation was found in the hospitality room.


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Saturday, while the ladies were enjoying the many shops and sights in Nashville, the Companions were receiving some very useful information. Roger Van Gorder, Past Grand Master of Indiana, made a presentation on “Visions”, the steps and processes that bring leadership plans through to a successful completion. He also showed us ways ideas are kept from completion due to negative actions. He gave us many useful planning strategies, and some great ideas on how to mold these strategies to fit goals and targets into our individual plans for our roles as leaders. Many of the Companions enjoyed a fine lunch in the Hospitality Room, and after lunch the individual State Grand Masters or their representatives gave us information on the events occurring in their jurisdictions. Joe Vale, Right Puissant Principal Conductor of the Work reported on the coin fundraiser for CMMRF, as well as events occurring around the USA. Keith Klepper, CMMRF State Chairman in Indiana, reported on the Philanthropy. Perry Anderson Most Puissant General Grand Master then addressed the group. He commented on a variety of things that were going on both within the country and internationally, and praised the Conference and the information we received from the day. East Central Regional Deputy Kerry Sluss announced the 2005 East Central Conference would be March 12, 2005 in Lexington, Kentucky, and we would meet with the General Grand Chapter and Grand Encampment. That evening, a casual dinner was enjoyed by the Companions and wives. East Central Conference – March 12, 2005 The East Central Regional Conference was held March 12, 2005 in Lexington, Kentucky at the Holiday Inn South. The session was held in conjunction with the General Grand Chapter and the Grand Encampment. Fifty one Cryptic Masons and over 25 of their wives were in attendance, representing Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Alabama, and South Dakota. The Council had presentations on leadership and membership, budgets and finance, and how young Masons view the present state of the Fraternity Dr. Keith March, Director of Vascular Biology research conducted at Indiana University, took time from his busy schedule to give us information on current activities in CMMRF. The ladies brunch, titled “Purty in Pink” hosted by my wife Marilyn had 97 in attendance, while our banquet held Saturday evening was attended by 238, including our Right Puissant General Grand Recorder, Ron Fullerlove; our Right Puissant Deputy General Grand Master, Maurice “Bud” Himes and his lady Glenda; and our Most Puissant General Grand Master Perry Anderson and his lady Dee. It was a great pleasure for me as the representative of the General Grand Council to host this Conference, and I would like to thank James Sprague , Deputy General Grand High Priest and his lady Jody, and Steve Barton, East Central Department Commander and his lady Sherry, for their cooperation and assistance. Working together, good things happen! Grand Council of Michigan - August 11, 2003 The Grand Council of Michigan held their 145th Annual Assembly in Battle Creek on August 11, 2003. MIGM William LeVeque and the Grand Officers held a productive session. Visitors from many States and Provinces were in attendance, and were properly


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introduced in a proper manner by the Committee. The business session was completed by lunch, and an indoor picnic was enjoyed by all. Companion LeVeque’s daughter entertained us at lunch with beautiful piano music. The Grand Banquet was a very lavish affair, and the Chapter and Council honored and recognized people from the Michigan Masonic family. Right Puissant General Grand Principal Conductor of Work Joe Vale represented the General Grand Council, and presented the Youth Leadership Awards and Cryptic Mason of the Year Awards on behalf of General Grand Council. William Seibert was installed as the new MIGM for the year. Grand Council Of Michigan - August 18, 2004 I had the pleasure to represent our General Grand Master Perry Anderson at the 146th Grand Assembly of Royal and Select Masons of Michigan in the City of Flint. Most Illustrious Grand Master William Seibert and the Companions of Michigan showed me the kindest courtesies while there. MIGM Seibert conducted a very orderly Grand Session, and I was honored to present the Youth and Cryptic Mason of the Year award on behalf of the General Grand Council at a very well attended Grand Banquet. Michael Whiting was installed as the new MIGM. Kentucky Grand Assembly - September 16, 2003 I had the pleasure of representing our Most Puissant General Grand Master, Perry Anderson, at the Grand Council of Kentucky Session on Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at the Executive West Hotel in Louisville, Ky. I made remarks for the General Grand Council by explaining the programs of the General Grand Master and bringing greetings on his behalf. That evening at the York Rite Banquet, I presented the Adult Youth Leadership Award to Mrs. Cindy Kennard, who works with the Order of Rainbow for Girls and DeMolay. The Cryptic Mason of the Year was unable to attend the Banquet, and his award will be presented in his home Council. I also presented the outgoing MIGM, Patrick Jordan with his Certificate, plaque, pins and cards designating him a Most Illustrious Past Grand Master. I appreciate Most Puissant General Grand Master Anderson for the honor of being his Representative in my home State. Kentucky Grand Session - Sept. 21, 2004 The Grand York Rite Bodies met at the Executive West Hotel in Louisville, KY. Most Illustrious Grand Master Herman Dean had a very well paced Grand Session. Legislation was discussed that may change the date of future Grand Sessions. The new Most Illustrious Grand Master for the 2004-2005 Session is Archie A. Smallwood, from Louisville, KY.


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Indiana Grand Council - April 24 & 25, 2003 I had the pleasure to travel to Indianapolis on April 24th to attend the Grand Council Session. I met my counterpart in the General Grand Chapter, James Sprague, and the incoming Department Commander, Steve Barton, who we will work with for the next 2 years. Attending as representative for General Grand Council was Bud Himes, Right Puissant Deputy General Grand Master. MIGM Lincoln Hamilton chaired a very productive and efficient Grand Session. Dale Adams was installed as the MIGM for 2003-2004. Indiana Grand Council - April 26 & 27, 2005 The 175th Grand Council Session of the State of Indiana was held in Indianapolis on Thursday, April 27, 2005 at the Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. Most Illustrious Grand Master John Huffman and his Lady Sandy made the Session a wonderful time for all present. Wednesday evening before the Session the Grand Masters banquet was held with well over 100 people attending. Several of Indiana’s Ladies were presented with the “Lady of the Council” Certificates and pins. The State Cryptic Mason of the Year was presented, and a dance was held after the banquet. The next morning MIGM Huffman presided over the deliberations of the Grand Council in a most impressive manner. Many visiting in and out of State guests were introduced, and the General Grand Council was well represented with 3 Ambassadors present, along with yours truly and Charles Van Etten, MPPGGM, and representing MPGGM Perry Anderson was Joe Vale, RPGGPCW. The new MIGM elected was Charles “ Chuck” Wood. Grand Council of Indiana Crypt Rededication On Saturday, July 9, 2005, I attended the Crypt Rededication in New Albany at Indiana Council # 1 that the Grand Council of Indiana performs every year. This year was special in that they were in their 150th year as a Grand Council. MIGM Charles Wood and his corps of Grand Officers officiated a very impressive ceremony witnessed by a good crowd, representing all bodies of Masonry in the State, including their Most Worshipful Grand Master. The MIGM of Ohio, Robert Rettig, and the MIGM of Kentucky, Archie Smallwood were in attendance to commemorate the fact that these two Grand Councils granted Charters to the first three Councils formed in the State of Indiana. Illinois Grand Session - July 24, 2003 The Grand Council of Illinois met in their Grand Session on July 24, 2003 in Peoria. Most Illustrious Grand Master J. Larry Martin presided over the session, much business was transacted and a harmonious and productive Session was enjoyed by all. Right Puissant General Grand Principal Conductor of the Work Joseph Vale represented the General Grand Council and gave remarks during the meeting, and the Grand Council Banquet was enjoyable. Illinois Cryptic Masons support CMMRF and award scholarships to nurses throughout the State. V. Ray Landers was installed as the new Most Illustrious


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Grand Master. The hospitality of the Companions and their ladies made it a very enjoyable experience. Illinois Grand Council – July 28, 2005 The Grand Council of Illinois met at the Renaissance Hotel in Springfield for their Grand Council Session. MIGM Charles Hileman, Jr. presided over a very informative and productive session. The Companions were saddened at the loss of James Cooper, Right Illustrious Grand PCW, and his chair in the East was draped in mourning and left vacant during the session. I represented Most Puissant General Grand Master Perry Anderson at the session and brought greetings and his regrets for being unable to attend on his behalf. The election of Officers required the Companions to elect the Grand Marshal and Grand Steward due to the vacancy of the office of Grand PCW. Carl Roth III was elected to be the Most Illustrious Grand Master for the 2005-2006 term. During the installation ceremonies, I presented outgoing Grand Master Hileman with his Past Grand Master’s certificate, plaque, and MIPGM pin. Later, in the evening ceremonies, emceed by Right Puissant General Grand Recorder Ron Fullerlove, I had the pleasure to present the General Grand Council Youth Leadership Award and the Cryptic Mason of the Year award to two of the Companions. I feel the Grand Council of Illinois is in most capable hands, and will have another outstanding year to record in their archives. Grand Chapter Of West Virginia. - October 18 & 19, 2002 It was my pleasure to attend the 132nd Annual Grand Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of West Virginia in Wheeling and represent the General Grand Council for the first time as Deputy. Grand High Priest James E. Wizenried and the Companions of the Grand Chapter treated me with the greatest respect and made me feel very much at ease. There were Companions from several Jurisdictions represented, New York, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, and Kentucky. That evening, the Grand Banquet was conducted, during which two awards were presented for the Chapter who had the most exaltations and their equivalent of the General Grand Chapter Distinguished Service Medal to a Companion for his service to Capitular Masonry. The evening concluded with the opening of Grand Chapter and reception of guests. Business was conducted Saturday morning, and elections and Installation of Officers concluded the Session. Ohio Grand Council - October 4 & 5 2004 The city of Columbus, Ohio hosted the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of the State of Ohio. MIGM Roger Gaul presided over the landmark 175th Session. As I am a regular attendee at their Session, it is always an enjoyable time for me to catch up with the many friends I have made over the years. MIGM Gaul presented me with a special booklet they had created that contained a history of the Cryptic Rite in Ohio.


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Their business session was interesting, as they had several items of legislation to consider. They read legislation on the 1st day of the session, and if adopted to receive, then vote on it the 2nd day of the session. The newly installed MIGM is Robert Rettig from the Toledo area. The 2005 session will be October 3&4 2005 in Perrysburg. Respectfully submitted, Kerry Sluss Right Puissant East Central Regional Deputy General

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