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Knights Templar

Iowa

ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-THIRD ANNUAL CONCLAVE

JUNE, 2017WADE E. SHEELER

GRAND COMMANDER

Proceedings of the Grand2 (June

Contents

2017-2018 Grand Officers ��1552017-2018 Grand Officers Ladies ��1562017 – 2018 Proposed Budget ��1242017 - Standing Committees - 2018 ��160Acceptance of Preprinted Reports ��145Action on Legislation ��146

Proposed Legislation #1 ��146Proposed Legislation #2 ��146Proposed Legislation #3 ��146Proposed Legislation #4 ��147Proposed Legislation #5 ��147Proposed Legislation #6 ��147Proposed Legislation #7 ��148Proposed Legislation #8 ��148Proposed Legislation #9 ��148Proposed Legislation #10 ��149Proposed Legislation #11 ��149Proposed Legislation #12 ��149Proposed Legislation #13 ��150

Address of Jeffrey N. Nelson ��131Address of the Junior Grand Warden ��20Adjournment - Day One Afternoon ��133Adjournment - Day One Morning ��130Adjournment - Day Two ��152Call To Order - Day One Afternoon ��131Call To Order - Day One Morning ��18Call To Order - Day Two ��134Call to Order Following Recess ��133Commanderies Extinct ��170Date and Place of Next Triennial Conclave ��9Directory of Commanderies for 2017 ��159Distinguished Visitors Photo ��22Educational Foundation Financial Report ��120Election of Officers ��131Final Report of the Jurisprudence Committee ��150Flag Tribute ��18Grand Commander’s Allocution ��25

ByLaws, Dispensations, General Orders, & Decisions ��26Conclusion ��27Condition of the Order ��26Educational Conference ��26Emerging Leaders ��26Grand York Rite Reception ��25Knight Templar Eye Foundation ��25Knight Templar Magazine ��25

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Leadership ��26Membership ��25Officer & Committee Appointments ��25Recommendations ��26Schools of Instruction/Inspections ��25Visitations ��26

Grand Commander’s Banquet ��133Grand Encampment Visitors Photo ��23Grand Officers Present ��18Grand Representatives in and for the Grand Commandery of Iowa ��187History of Commanderies ��169Informal Opening ��13Introduction of Distinguished Visitors ��19Iowa Association of Past Commanders ��11Iowa Crusaders of the Cross ��11Knights Templar Education Foundation Review Committee – Ad Hoc ��122Letters of Regret ��24Living Past Grand Commanders ��157Nelson, Jeffrey N. ��10Officers of the Grand Encampment 2015-2018 ��9Past Grand Commanders Attending the 153rd Annual Conclave ��158Preliminary Report of the Jurisprudence Committee ��126

Proposed Legislation #1 ��126Proposed Legislation #2 ��126Proposed Legislation #3 ��127Proposed Legislation #4 ��127Proposed Legislation #5 ��127Proposed Legislation #6 ��128Proposed Legislation #7 ��128Proposed Legislation #8 ��128Proposed Legislation #9 ��129Proposed Legislation #10 ��129Proposed Legislation #11 ��129Proposed Legislation #12 ��130Proposed Legislation #13 ��130

Presentation of the United States Colors ��18Public Installation of Grand Officers ��154Reading of the Minutes ��134Recess ��132Recognition of Commanders, Generalissimos Captains General And Recorders of Constituent Commanderies ��24Recognition of Distinguished Visitors ��126Recognition of Grand Representatives ��24Recognition of Inspectors and Instructors ��24Recognition of Past Commanders ��145Recognition of Past Grand Commanders ��24


Report of Board of Financial Trustees �� 145Report of Educational Loan Activities �� 121Report of the Board of Instruction �� 138

Inspection of Iowa Commanderies �� 138Local Commandery Schools �� 138

Report of the Committee on Unfinished Business �� 152Report of the Credentials Committee �� 131Report of the Deputy Grand Commander �� 106Report of the Distinguished Visitors Committee �� 151Report of the Educational Activities Committee �� 120Report of the Grand Captain General �� 107Report of the Grand Charity Fund �� 141

Balance Sheet �� 142Profit & Loss Statement �� 141

Report of the Grand Commander �� 28Approval of By-Laws �� 46At Risk Commanderies �� 48Awards �� 65Charity �� 29Condition of the Order �� 101Consolidations �� 43Cornerstones �� 45Dispensations �� 48Educational Conference �� 65Executive Committee �� 45Fifty Year Certificates �� 46General Orders �� 67Grand Commanders’ Travels, Visitations & Meetings �� 59Grand Commandery Proceedings �� 65Grand Encampment Mid America Easter Observance �� 43Grand Officer and Committee Appointments �� 28Grand Representative Appointments �� 48Grand York Rite Reception �� 43Honor Escort �� 46In Conclusion �� 101Inspections �� 29Iowa York Rite Leadership �� 43Knights Templar Education Foundation �� 29Knights Templar Eye Foundation �� 29Knight Templar Magazine & Public Relations Committee �� 30Legislation �� 67Membership �� 29Necrology �� 101North Central Department Conference �� 30Promotion of Youth �� 45Public Relations and Communications �� 43Recommendations �� 101


Recorders’ School ��28Schools of Instruction ��28Statutes ��67The Clock of Life ��102Visitations to National Masonic Bodies ��45Visitations with Iowa Bodies ��45Visits to Sister Jurisdictions ��45

Report of the Grand Generalissimo ��106Report of the Grand Recorder ��108

50 Year Certificates Earned ��117Annual Returns – 2016 ��111Audit Report ��111Constituent Commandery Recorders and Commanders ��117In Conclusion ��119Membership Status ��108Monthly Reports ��108Partial Travel Schedule – York Rite Related Only ��118State-Wide Recorder’s School ��117Status of Past Proceedings ��119Status of the Masonic Membership System (MMS) (previously YRIS) ��111Status of the State Membership Database��111Synopsis Report ��108

Report of the Grand Treasurer ��107Report of the Holy Land Pilgrimage Committee ��122Report of the Knights Templar Eye Foundation ��134Report of the Knight Templar Trust ��142Report of the Membership Committee ��136Report of the Mileage Committee ��152Report of the Patriotic Committee ��135Report of the Promotion of Youth Activities Committee ��122Report of the Public Relations and Knights Templar Magazine Correspondence Com-mittee ��120Report of the Religious Activities Committee ��145Reveille/Flag Ceremony ��17Roll Call of Grand Officers ��24Sheeler, Wade E. ��6Special Presentation ��18Statutes Review Committee – Ad Hoc (1 Year) ��121Tellers for the Election ��131T.S. Parvin Wreath Laying Ceremony ��105Vespers and Memorial Services ��14


Wade E. SheelerGrand Commander

2016-2017

Sheeler, Wade E.


Wade E. SheelerGrand Commander

2016-2017

Wade E. Sheeler was born on September 16, 1960 at Newton, Iowa, the son of Robert W. and Beverly (Woody) Sheeler. He grew up at Monroe and is a graduate of Monroe Community High School. Following graduation he attended Des Moines Area Community College where he earned an Associate of Arts & Science degree. He continued his studies at Drake University where he earned a B.S. in Business Administration, B.A. in Econom-ics and a M.B.A. He also earned the professional designations of Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Risk Manager (CRM) and Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC). He is employed as a Senior Product Analyst for Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company. He and Danene Thompson were married on December 24, 1993 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. He has two stepdaughters, Andrea Smith and Kerrie Davis. He and Danene have one granddaughter and four grandsons. He is a member of the First United Methodist Church in Newton. He is also a member of the Elks Lodge #1270 B.P.O.E. and Sons of the American Legion. He has been honored by being commissioned a Kentucky Colonel. He is a past president of the Iowa Chapter of CPCU and is a past national governor and national director of the CPCU Society. He has served as an adjunct lecturer at Grandview University, Drake University, and Buena Vista University. He is a graduate of the Leadership Iowa program. Masonically, Brother Sheeler was raised on April 19, 1979 in Fairview Lodge #194 at Monroe. He was admit-ted to Newton Lodge #59 on February 23, 1989 upon consolidation. He served as Worshipful Master of Newton Lodge #59 in 2003 and is currently the secretary. He is a charter member of Specialis Procer Lodge #678 in Des Moines, having served as Worshipful Master in 2011 and is currently serving as Secretary. He served Preston Lodge #218 in Prairie City as Worshipful Master in 2015 and is currently serving as Treasurer. His service to the Grand Lodge of Iowa, includes serving as Senior Grand Steward in 2005-2006 and Senior Grand Warden in 2009-2010. He has served on the Committee on Resolutions in 2006, Public Relations 2006-2012, Committee on Division and Reference 2012-2013, and is currently a member of the Academy of Masonic Knowledge. He served as Chair of the Iowa Masonic Cooperation Committee in 2015. He is a recipient of District Lecturers’ certificate #3097. He was exalted in Gebal Chapter #12 R.A.M., greeted in Malachi Council #55 R. & S.M., and knighted in Oriental Commandery #22 K.T. in Newton in 1999. He is a Past High Priest, Past Illustrious Master, and Past Eminent Commander. He holds dual membership in the Marshalltown York Rite Bodies. He is a member of the Holy Order of High Priesthood, Order of Thrice Illustrious Masters (currently serving as President); and Iowa Past Commanders Association (Past President). He is a member and served as Eminent Prior of Charles Clyde Hunt Priory #42 KYCH in 2015-2016. He has served as Grand Chaplain, Grand Principal Sojourner, and was appointed to the progressive line as Grand Captain of the Host in 2015 of the Grand Chapter R.A.M. of Iowa. He was appointed Grand Steward of the Grand Council R. & S.M. of Iowa in 2012 and is currently serving as Deputy Grand Master. He has also served as Grand First Guard, Grand Standard Bearer, and Grand Treasurer of the Grand Commandery K.T. of Iowa. He was elected Grand Captain General in 2013, Grand Generalismo in 2014, and Deputy Grand Commander in 2015. He was installed as the 153rd Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa on June 4, 2016. He is a recipient of the Knight Commander of the Temple (KCT) and the Membership Award from the Grand Encampment Knights of the United States of America. He is a former member of the Grand Charity Fund of the Grand Commandery of Iowa. He is a member of the Past Commanders Associations in North Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Kansas, Wisconsin, and Indiana. He is the Grand Representative of Iowa to the Grand Commandery of Indiana. He is also a member of the Knights Crusaders of the Cross, Sovereign Order of Knights Preceptors, and Burlington Preceptory Yeoman of York. He is a recipient of the Knight of the Royal Arch from the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Iowa, Bronze Distinguished Service Award from the General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons International, and Knight of Ish Sodi from the Grand Council Royal & Select Masters of Iowa. He is a member of Za-Ga-Zig Shrine where he has been awarded the Samsars’ Jewel. He is a past president of the Shrine Past Masters’ Club, past president of the Jasper County Shrine Club. He is a member of Caddo Teocalli #17A Order of Quezacoatl and Des Moines Court #46, Royal Order of Jesters. He is past governor of Iowa York Rite College #37 and is also a member of Lewis & Clark York Rite College #199. He is a recipi-ent of the Order of the Purple Cross from the York Rite Sovereign College of North America. He was installed as Deputy Grand Governor in Iowa of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America on July 30, 2016 in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is a member of Cedar Court #8 Order of Amaranth, Mount Olivet Shrine


#2 White Shrine of Jerusalem, member and past patron of Newton Chapter #100 Order of the Eastern Star, member and officer of Last Supper Tabernacle XVIII Holy Royal Arch Knights Templar Priests, member of Des Moines High Twelve Club #4, and the National Sojourners. He is a past Excellent Chief of Green Degrees Council #93 Knights Masons, Past Sovereign Master of Polaris Council #449 A.M.D., and Past Master of Iowa Research Lodge #2. He is a recipient of the Knight Commander Red Branch of Eri from the Grand Council AMD of the United States of America and is currently serving as the Iowa Superintendent for the Grand Council. He is a member of St. Bartholomew Conclave Red Cross of Constantine and served as Puissant Sovereign during 2015-2016. He is a member of the High Council Iowa College SRICF and is currently serving as secretary. He is a past president of the Polk-Jasper Study Club and past president of the South Central MI-DL Club. He is a member of Trinity Chapel #2, St. Thomas of Acon (currently serving as Fourth Working Knight), Grand College of Rites, Bryn Aythn Quarry Assemblage Order of the Operatives, Order of the Scarlet Cord, and the Royal Order of Scotland. He is a charter member and Past Master of Iowa Court #81 Masonic Order of Athelstan. He is a member of the South Dakota Lodge of Research, Southern California Lodge of Research, Philalates Society, Masonic Society, and the Scottish Rite Research Society. He is a charter member of the George Washington Masonic Memorial Society. He is a member of the Des Moines Valley of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. He is currently serving as Venerable Master in the Lodge of Perfection. He was invested with the rank and decoration of K.C.C.H. in 2007. He is a member of the Heritage Society of the Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation. He is a recipi-ent of the Knight of the Double Eagle from the Des Moines Valley. In 2015 he received the Blosser Award for membership recruitment. He is a graduate of the Master Craftsman I, II, III, and IV programs from the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction. He has been elected to receive the 33° Inspector General Honorary degree. He received the Honorary Legion of Honor from the Order of DeMolay in 2015 and is currently serving as Commander of the Des Moines Legion of Honor Preceptory.


Officers of the Grand Encampment 2015-2018

Sir Knight Duane L. Vaught Most Eminent Grand Master Bloomington, IN

Sir Knight Jeffrey N. Nelson Right Eminent Deputy Grand Master Bismark, ND

Sir Knight Michael Burke Johnson Right Eminent Grand Generalissimo Crowheart, WY

Sir Knight David Joseph Kussman Right Eminent Grand Captain General Anaheim, CA

Sir Knight Bobby Blackman Simmons Right Eminent Grand Treasurer Georgia

Sir Knight Lawrence E. Tucker Right Eminent Grand Recorder 5909 West Loop South, Suite 495, Bellaire, Texas 77401

Sir Knight William D. Hartman Right Eminent Grand Prelate Phildelphia, PA

Date and Place of Next Triennial ConclaveThe Sixty-seventh Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar of the United States of America will be held in the City of Indianapolis, Indiana, August 18-22, 2018.


Jeffrey N. Nelson, KGTRight Eminent Deputy Grand Master

Grand EncampmentKnights Templar of the United States of America

andpersonal representative of

Sir Knight Duane L. Vaught, KGTGrand Master of the Grand Encampment

Knights Templar of the USANelson, Jeffrey N.


Iowa Crusaders of the CrossJune 1, 2017

Quality Inn & Suites – Ames, Iowa

The Iowa Knights Crusaders of the Cross met on the above date. Twenty-one candidates received the degree. Sir Knights assuming the respective stations and places were as follows: Knight Crusader of the East Wade Sheeler, Grand Commander Knight Crusader of the West Greg Andersen, PGC Knight Crusader of the North Rusty L. Hill, PGC Knight Crusader of the South David M. Dryer, PGC Knight Crusader of the Asylum Dennis N. Boehmer, PGC Knight Crusader, Recorder Robert L. Smith, PGC Knight Crusader, Treasurer George J. Harrison, PGC Knight Crusader of the Holy Cross Donald A. Radloff, PGC The following candidates were received: Gene Hatfield, PGC Martin Elmore Ronald Hicks W. Stevens Elliott Robert Schroeder George Bauder, PGC Stan Schwellenbach, PGC James Burton, Grand Commander Wisconsin Randall Crouch Robert Hamilton Richard McBridge, PGC Nathan Renner Michael Boomer David Brewer Michael G. Mudrey, Jr Wade Sheeler John M. Klaus Frank Swallow Richard Kachmann Stephen Butterfield, Grand Commander South Dakota $420 was raised for the Knights Templar Eye Foundation.

Iowa Association of Past CommandersKnights Templar

2017 Minutes The 61st Annual Meeting of the Iowa Association of Past Commanders, Knights Templar was held in conjunc-tion with the 153rd Conclave of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa on 2 June 2017 at Ames, IA. President Kurt Hoffmann called the meeting to order at 4:20 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and welcomed all Past Commanders present. The Invocation was given by Prelate Jons Olsson. Twenty Past Commanders signed the Register. President Hoffmann read General Order No. 6 from Right Eminent Grand Commander Wade Sheeler clarify-ing our 2016-17 officers. The Candidates were invited in and seated for the Memorial Service, which was conducted by Prelate Jons Olsson for those Past Commanders who had laid down their swords this past year. President Hoffmann introduced the officers in their places and the Sir Knights who assisted filling the stations for the Degree. Officers in place were V.P. Kevin R. Smith; Sec/Treas Jason A. Wolcott; Prelate Jons Olsson; Warder pro-tem Mike G. Mudrey; Sentinel pro-tem Steve Libby; Station #1 & #2 B.O. Bryngleson; #3, #4, & #5 Kevin Smith; #6 & #7 Dennis Boehmer; #8 & #9 Randall Crouch; #10 Joe Buresh; and #11 Kurt Hoffmann.


The eight candidates taking the degree were introduced, Terry A. Underwood #18, Gary F. Achenbach #69, Shane A. Harshbarger #4, Henry L. Britton #22, Osumma V. Cassell #26, Brian M. Truex #43, Nathaniel F. Renner #11, Robert Schoeder #11. Four (4) honorary members were also received : Richard C. Kachman – MN, Donald DeMars – MN, Stephen M. Butterfield – SD, James J. Burton – WI. After receiving the degree they were presented with their membership cards and the Iowa Past Commanders Jewel by President Hoffmann. They then received a warm welcome from all in attendance. The minutes of the 3 June 2016 meeting in Ames, Iowa were read and approved as printed. The Audit report and the Treasurers report were read and approved. The bills approved for payment were $43.86 for new checks, $100.00 for the Sec/Treas annual fee, KT Eye Foundation $100.00, Holy Land Pilgrimage Fund $100. The election resulted in the following: President Kevin R. Smith, V.P. Kyle J. Peterson, Sec/Treas Jason A. Wolcott, Prelate Jons Olsson, Warder W. Charles Smithson, Sentinel Paul E. Anderson. Secretary Wolcott reported that he was still waiting to receive jewels from the vendor. Secretary Wolcott requested information on Bylaws, etc. President Hoffman named Sir Knights Wade Sheeler, Charles Smithson and Secretary Wolcott to a committee to investigate and report. President Hofmann installed the new officers. Secretary Wolcott presented Sir Knight Hoffmann with his purple ribbon to be worn under the Iowa Past Commanders Jewel to denote that the wearer is indeed a Past President of this august body. There being no further business to come before us the meeting was adjourned until 1 June 2018 at Ames, Iowa.Submitted by Jason A. Wolcott, Sec/Treas

2017 TREASURERS REPORT

$788.45 Check Book Balance — 1 June 2016

Deposits $0.00

Expenses $100.00 Sec/Rec Fee #1001 $100.00 KT Eye Foundation #1002 $100.00 Holy Land Pilgrimage Fund #1003

$488.45 Check Book Balance —1 June 2017

Edward Jones — Putnam Account06/02/2016 $32,863.63 06/01/2017 $37,063.45 up $4,199.82

Submitted by Jason A. Wolcott, Sec/Treas


Proceedings of theGRAND COMMANDERY

Knights Templar of theState of Iowa

at its 153rd Annual Conclave

Ames, Iowa

June 1-3, 2017

A.O. 899

Ames, Iowa

Published by the order of the Grand Commandery

2017

Informal Opening The Sir Knights and their Ladies gathered in Room A of the Quality Inn and Suites for the Informal Open-ing of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Iowa. Sir Knight Wade E. Sheeler, Grand Commander, welcomed the group to the 153rd Annual Conclave. Sir Knight Sheeler introduced the following dignitaries: Most Illustrious Kevin Christians, Grand Master of the Grand Council, Royal and Select Masters of Iowa; Right Worshipful Brother, Rick McCampbell, Junior Grand Warden, Grand Lodge of Iowa AF & AM, and personal representative of Most Worshipful Brother Kenneth A. Hurmence, Grand Master of Masons in Iowa; Most Worshipful Brother, Craig Davis, Grand Secretary and Past Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Iowa, AF & AM; Sir Knight James Karnegis, Past North Central Department Commander, Grand Encampment, Knights Templar of the United States of America and his wife Jeanne; Sir Knight Thomas Tsirimokos, Past North East Depart-ment Commander, Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of the United States of America; Sir Knight Jeffrey N. Nelson, Deputy Grand Master and personal representative of Duane L. Vaught, Most Eminent Grand Master, Grand Encampment, Knights Templar of the United States of America. Sir Knight Sheeler also introduced his wife Danene and his granddaughter, Ashleigh. The Grand Commander introduced Sir Knight Michael H. Johnson, Grand Prelate, who was in charge of the Vesper and Memorial Service.


Vespers and Memorial ServicesJune 1, 2017

Wade E. Sheeler, Right Eminent Grand CommanderMichael H. Johnson, Grand Prelate

John M. Klaus, Grand Organist

This is a service of rememberance and reflection.Please remain in quiet contemplation.

Prelude �� Grand Organist

Welcome ��Grand Commander

Invocation (all stand, if able) �� Grand PrelatePrelate: Light and peace in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Opening Scripture Verses (seated) ��Psalms 36:5-9 Corinthians 4:5-6

Invocation and Confession (all stand if able)Most merciful God: We confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with out whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory to Your name. Amen

Vesper PrayerMusic for Reflection �� Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring

J.S. Bach

Gospel �� Matthew 5:1-16 Grand Prelate: This is the word of God

Homily �� “Let Your Light Shine” �� Grand Prelate

Roll Call of Departed Sir Knights ��Grand Commander

The Lord’s Prayer (using “trespasses” rather than “debts”)

Music for Rememberance and Offertory �� Amazing GraceThe Mormon Tabernacle Choir

Benediction �� Grand Prelate

Recessional Hymn �� Onward, Christian Soldiers


Sir Knights who have Departed

Sir Knight Ned E. Dull, KGTMost Eminent Past Grand Master of the Grand Encampment

October 18, 1923 - Jaunary 11, 2017

Sir Knight Terry Lee Hudik, KCTRight Eminent Past Grand Commander of Iowa, 2013-2014

DeMolay Commandery No. 1, MuscatineLloyd Milton Crumly

Palestine Commandery No. 2, Iowa CityRobert Eugene Thomas

Siloam Commandery No. 3, DubuqueEdard Alfred Babka

Temple Commandery No. 4, Des MoinesWarran Roy Bedford Frederick Victor CarsonRoy A. Collins Donald Eugene CriswellDyle James Denison Louis O. FrederickTerry Lee Hudik, REPGC 2013-2014 Albert Johnson, Jr.Eugene Price Kearns James Arthur SproelPaul Leonard Stahlman Elbert Wesley Waffle

St. Simon of Cyrene Commandery No. 9, DavenportCarl Elsworth Graham Lyle Vernon Pippert

Holy Cross Commandery No. 10, ClintonVinson Lee Ramsey, Sr.

Baldwin Commandery No. 11, Cedar FallsHarold Glen Christeson Wayne LeRoy CloughHenry J. Gerdis, Jr. Glen E. HeltbridleGlenn Holmes - MIPGM 1972-1973 John Raymonde Shoup, Jr.Clyde George Welch Willard Dean Wishmeyer

St. Omer Commandery No. 15, BurlingtonNoble Lewis Boyd Charles Treadwell ByarsKenneth W. Hatch Rev. Richard Alben IlesLewis F. Kennedy Herbert Jack Thomas

Everett Stanely Waterman

Ivanhoe Commandery No. 17, Council BluffsJohn C. Caranci Carroll Jackson

Robert Max Williams

Columbian Commandery No. 18, Sioux CityRobert L. Curry James L. McClintonRoyce G. McGuire Edward W. MeyerGarlen Ardell Rozeboom William Bruce WilsonVirgil Clayton Wood James N. Yanney


Oriental Commandery No. 22, NewtonVeryl D. Brass Gerald Frank CondreayRobert William Kilfoil, PGHP 1972-1973 Oscar Dale OvertonMaurice H. Phillips Ford C. Thompson

Apollo Commandery No. 26, Cedar RapidsWillard Fixon Caryl John Arthur KlosterJames Warren Scott Robert A. Sedlecek

Bethany Commandery No. 29, CrestonDavid Ekblad George Roland Pennebaker

Robert D. Samuelson

St. Aldemar Commandery No. 30, MarshalltownFranklin Robert Dunham William F. Egleston

Thomas Ray Granger

Malta Commandery No. 31, AlbiaGeorge Edgar Boinott, Jr. Kenneth Charles ChiltonJames ‘Windy’ Wendell Gould, PGHP 1991-1992 Francis Hardy HarbourWalter Eugene Hill George Patzinger IsraelStanley Kerr Dick LaVerne Scott

Everett Clark Smithburg

Antioch Commandery No. 43, Mason CityDuWayne Julius Jensen Harold R. Winston

Mt. Lebanon Commandery No. 64, KnoxvilleEarl Edward Evinger James Burdette Jones

Zerubbabel Commandery No. 68, AlbiaWilliam F. Bostwick Rick Lynn Butler, PGHP 2007-2008Chester Charles Carmer, Jr. William Ross McCulla, PGM 1975-1976Curtis Anthony Oden Alfred Lester Poole

Ascension Commandery No. 69, AmesTerry Lee Hudik, REPGC 2013-2014 W. Glenn Lockhart

Demlar H. Phillips

St. George Commandery No. 72 UD, the Holding CommanderyHarold Elmer Handke Melvin J. Shimp

Damascus Commandery No. 5, Keokuk - Charter surrendered 2007William A. Logan

De Paynes Commandery No. 6, Oskaloosa - Merged with Zerubbabel #68 AlbiaJames Mac Sandholdt

St. Johns Commandery No. 21, Centerville - Merged with Zerubbabel #68 AlbiaRichard E. Cooper

Kedron Commandery No. 42, Atlantic - Charter surrendered 2011John E. Neimants Hartley Alva Westbrook

Mt. Zion Commandery No. 49, Harlan - Merged with Ivanhoe #17 Council BluffsKenneth Lee Escher John Arthur Nelson

Ronald William Pethoud


Reveille/Flag Ceremony A Reveille/Flag Ceremony was held at 7:30 AM on June 2, 2017 in the East Parking Lot of the Quality Inn & Suites in Ames, Iowa. The Grand Commander’s staff was composed of the Dais Officers of the Grand Com-mandery of Iowa; Iowa Past Grand Commanders; Sir Knight David M. Dryer, Past North Central Department Commander, Grand Encampment, Knights Templar of the United States of America; Sir Knight Lauren R. Handeland, Past North Central Department Commander, Grand Encampment, Knights Templar of the United States of America and Sir Knight Jeffrey N. Nelson, Right Eminent Deputy Grand Commander and personal representative of Sir Knight Duane L. Vaught, Most Eminent Grand Master, Grand Encampment, Knights Templar of the United States of America. Approximately 12 Sir Knights in uniform, the Second Division displaying the Colors, and 15 Beauseants composed the Grand Commandery. Approximately 11 Sir Knights and guests attended the reveille ceremony. The Orders of the Day were published by Sir Knight W. Charles Smithson, Grand Captain General. The Beause-ants marched in review to the tune of “Washington Post March” and “To The Colors”. The cannon was fired by Sir Knight George J. Harrison, Past Grand Commander. Sir Knight Randall E. Crouch, Past Commander, raised the United States Flag as the “Star Spangled Banner” was played. Sir Knight Jeffrey N. Nelson, Deputy Grand Commander, Grand Encampment, Knights Templar of the United States of America assisted Grand Commander Wade E. Sheeler in decorating the Beauceants with this year’s streamer.


Proceedings of theGRAND COMMANDERY

Knights Templar of theState of Iowa

Headquarters, Grand CommanderyAmes, Iowa

June 1-3, 2017

Grand Officers PresentGrand Commander Wade E. SheelerDeputy Grand Commander Kyle J. PetersonGrand Generalissimo Forrest C. Peck, Jr.Grand Captain General W. Charles SmithsonGrand Senior Warden Christian M. BeardGrand Junior Warden Russell E. SaffellGrand Prelate Michael H. JohnsonGrand Treasurer Kevin R. SmithGrand Recorder Rusty L. Hill, PGCGrand Standard Bearer Tyson J. Ritchie Grand Sword Bearer Jerry L. WahlGrand Warder Paul E. AndersonGrand Sentinel Aaron J. BlankenshipGrand 1st Guard Michael D. DesPlanqueGrand 2nd Guard Nathan F. RennerGrand 3rd Guard Michael G. Mudrey, Jr.Grand Organist John M. Klaus

Call To Order - Day One Morning Sir Knight Thomas M. Megel, Credentials Committee, reported a constitutional number of the constituent Commanderies of Iowa were represented at this Conclave. Sir Knight Michael H. Johnson, Grand Prelate, led us in prayer. Grand Commander Sheeler declared the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa convened in its One Hundred Fifty-Third Annual Conclave.

Presentation of the United States Colors The United States and Iowa Flags were presented by Sir Knights Donald A. Radloff, PGC; George J. Harrison, PGC; and Robert L. Smith, PGC on behalf of the Board of Instruction. The Grand Commander requested that we all join with him in pledging allegiance to the United States Flag.

Special Presentation Sir Knight Robert W. Sheeler of Oriental Commandery #22 in Newton (the Grand Commander’s’father) made a large red cross which was prominently displayed in the Grand Asylum. It was symbolic of the large red cross that was atop the main dormitory building at Templar Park. The Grand Commander explained the significance of the cross and its history in relation to Templar Park.

Flag Tribute The Grand Commander directed the attention of the Sir Knights in the Grand Asylum to a trifold United States flag. This flag was flown over the United States Capitol on August 14, 2014. The Grand Commander had presented this flag to Sir Knight W. Andrew Emmert, PGC in commemoration of his 100th birthday which occurred on the same date the flag was flown over the Capitol. Sir Knight Emmert passed away on October 7, 2014 and the flag was used to drape his coffin.


The Grand Commander read the following poem in honor of the Veterans of the United States:The first fold of our flag is a symbol of life.The second fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life.The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing our ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world.The fourth fold represents our weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance.The fifth fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, “Our Country”, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country right or wrong.The sixth fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and the republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.The seventh fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.The eighth fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.The ninth fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded.The tenth fold is a tribute to father, for he, too has given his sons and daughters for defense of our country since they were first born.The eleventh fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews’ eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.The twelfth fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the Christians’ eyes, God the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit.The thirteenth fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding us of our nation’s motto, “In God We Trust”.

After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for us the rights, privileges and freedoms we enjoy today.

Introduction of Distinguished Visitors The Grand Warder announced that Distinguished Visitors were in waiting. The Grand Captain General was instructed to form the lines for their reception. Lines were formed by the following Sir Knights: Randy Crouch, Ike Rayford, Ron Hicks, Michael Boomer, Terry Underwood, and Tanner Des Planque. Sir Knight George J. Harrison, PGC, introduced the following leaders of Iowa Masonic Bodies: D. Craig McFar-land, Chief Adept Iowa College, Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis; Rusty L. Hill, Eminent Prior, Charles Clyde Hunt Prior #42, KYCH; Craig L. Davis, Grand Secretary, Grand Lodge of Iowa, AF & AM; W. Stevens Elliott, Sovereign of St. Ignatius Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine; Michael H. Johnson, Pre-Eminent Governor, Lewis and Clark College #199; Vernon F. Harrington, Eminent Precepetor, Last Supper Tabernacle XVIII, Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests; Bryce B. Hildreth, personal representative of Illustrious Brother Gary L. Sissel, 33 Degree, Sovereign Grand Inspector General of Iowa and also the Right Worshipful Grand Master of the United States for the Masonic Order of the Athelstan; Gene R. Hatfield, Assistant Provincial Grand Master, Provincial Grand Court of America, The Grand Court of the Masonic Order Athelstan England, Wales and Provinces Overseas; Kevin T. Christians, Most Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Council, Royal and Select Masters of Iowa; Stephen G. Libby, Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Iowa; and Frank Swallow, Grand Royal Patron, Order of the Amaranth. The following representatives of Sister Jurisdictions were introduded. Sir Knights Michael L. Hunter, Past Grand Commander, Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Wisconsin; Stan Schwellenbach, Past Grand Commander, Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of South Dakota; Richard A. McBride, Past Grand Com-mander, Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of South Dakota; Anthony Lecakis, Past Grand Commander, Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Minnesota; Forrest A. Miller, Past Grand Commander, Grand Com-mandery, Knights Templar of Minnesota; George E. Bauder, Grand Recorder and Past Grand Commander, Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of South Dakota; Frank L. Borden, Grand Commander, Grand Com-mandery, Knights Templar of Nebraska; James J. Burton, Grand Commander, Grand Commandery, Knights


Templar of Wisconsin; Steven Butterfield, Grand Commander, Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of South Dakota; Donald W. DeMars, Deputy Grand Commander, Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Minnesota; Richard Kachman, Past Grand Commander, Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Minnesota; and Leroy Kifer, Grand Generalissimo, Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Wisconsin. The Grand Captain General was instructed to form an escort of six Past Grand Commanders consisting of Donald A. Radloff, Dennis N. Boehmer, Gregory L. Andersen, Bryce B. Hildreth, Gene R. Hatfield and Rusty L. Hill, to retire and conduct the distinguished guests from the Grand Encampment Knights Templar of the United States of America to the foot of the lines. Sir Knights James N. Karnegis, Past North Central Department Commander, Grand Encampment, Knights Templar of the United States of America; David M. Dryer, Past North Central Department Commander, Grand Encampment, Knights Templar of the United States of America; Thomas Tsirimokos, Past North Eastern De-partment Commander, Grand Encampment, Knights Templar of the United States of America; and Loren R. Handeland, Past North Central Department Commander, Grand Encampment, Knights Templar of the United States of America were presented and introduced. The escort of six Past Grand Commanders retired and conducted the distinguished guest to the foot of the lines. Sir Knight Jeffrey N. Nelson, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Encampment, Knights Templar of the United States of America and personal representative of Sir Knight Duane L. Vaught, Most Eminent Grand Master of the Grand Encampment, Knights Templar of the United States of America was presented and introduced. The escort of six Past Grand Commanders retired and conducted the Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Iowa AF & AM to the foot of the lines. Right Worshipful Brother Rick N. McCampbell, Junior Grand Warden and personal representative of Most Worshipful Brother, Kenneth A. Hurmence, Grand Master of Ma-sons in Iowa. The Junior Grand Warden was escorted to the East by the Grand Commander, given the public Grand Honors of Masonry and asked to address the conclave.

Address of the Junior Grand WardenR. W. Rick N. McCampbell

Personal Representative of the Grand Master of Masons in Iowa About a year ago yesterday, I was also here and escorted in and had a cane. It’s very nice to come here and actually walk in both legs and be up straight. It’s also nice to see a group of friends; you’re just friends. I know a lot of you through Commandery. Last year, I was the head of the Council. I know many of you there. Even several of the out-of-state Sir Knights, I know. In fact, when I go out of town sometimes I just call up some guys and they come visit me at a café and we have coffee. I think the important part of Masonry is the fellowship that we have, not only with our locals but the networking that we do. My theme last year was “Men of the Future.” The reason for that, what I see is our appendant bodies or invitational bodies, we get around a lot. We go to other states. We get to meet other people. We get to find out what’s happening in those states. I think that’s important. I think that’s why we are the men of the future. Our local Commandery, as well as the appendant bodies that I’m involved with, are very active in making sure this fraternity, as a whole, keeps progressing. One of the things that Worshipful Brother Ken always talks about is what is called “300 on the 300th.” Is it going to be changed to 400 on the 300? The first time I heard about that was at a Scottish Rite meeting and I heard Sir Knight Charlie who is also the head of the Scottish Rite there. He was talking to Shane and maybe, Bryce about this event called “300 on the 300th.” Ken has been excited about this, even since we got this started. He speaks of it in every meeting that we go to. I believe it was three weeks ago that we were at 290 and all of a sudden it’s just blossomed. Hopefully, many of you are among the group that’s going to be there. Those of you who have been Masters of your lodge, there’s going to be an English degree put on my some guys from actually England for the Past Masters. I believe, I even know of the guys that’s coming over. I met him at another meeting. I got to know him. He’s a regular guys like all the other regular guys in this room. We sat around and had a few brews and I asked him a question about what was the difference between Great Britain, England and the United Kingdom. I got a lecture that I got lost way in the middle. If you haven’t been a master of your lodge, there’s going to be an historian. I’ve heard that’s he’s very good. He’s going to be giving a lecture on the history of the Grand Lodge of England. Also there will be a table lodge during the evening. There aren’t any ladies in here but they are having High Tea. I’ve been to High Tea. I didn’t think it was very exciting. For some reason, the ladies liked it. I don’t know. There’s something about it. It is a special event. Are we capping the number that are coming? Can they still sign up? It’s on June 2. If you want to get in on that, we’d love to have some of these guys from out of state. The Grand Lodge is going to open Grand Lodge which, for me, is


good practice because we rarely actually get to put in all of the “Most Worshipfuls” and “Right Worshipfuls”, when we are doing our closings and stuff. So it will be good practice for us. I understand that we have a script coming, where we are going to put on some kind of a ceremony for the time capsule. It should be a very inter-esting day. I hope to see as many of you there as possible. The other thing that Ken always talks about is the fact that Grand Lodge usually is in Waterloo on this this cycle of the years. This year it’s going to be in Davenport. If you don’t know exactly what those days are, I’m sure you can find them, the second weekend in September. It was a few years ago that I was sitting in the back row as a Grand Guard. I know what it’s like to be around here. Then I got asked to be in the Council line and I went that way for a while. Greetings from Most Worship-ful Ken Hermance and greetings from the Junior Grand Warden, Grand Lodge of Iowa. Thank you very much for having me here.


Distinguished VisitorsFront Row: Frank D. Swallow; Kevin T. Christians; Stephen G. Libby; Wade E. Sheeler; Rick N. McCampbell; Craig L. Davis; Vernon F. HarringtonBack Row: Rusty L. Hill, Leroy Kifer; Donald W. DeMars; Steven Butterfield; Frank L. Borden; Gregory L. An-dersen; James J. Burton

Distinguished Visitors Photo


Grand Encampment VisitorsFront Row: James N. Karnegis; Wade E. Sheeler; Jeffrey N. NelsonBack Row: Lauren R. Handeland; David M. Dryer; Thomas Tsirimokos

Grand Encampment Visitors Photo


Roll Call of Grand Officers The Grand Commander asked Sir Knight Rusty L. Hill, PGC, Grand Recorder to call the roll of Grand Officers. All were found in their places with the following protems: Jerry L. Wahl, Junior Grand Warden and Martin Elmore, Grand Sword Bearer.

Recognition of Past Grand Commanders Grand Commander Sheeler asked the Deputy Grand Commander to call the roll of Past Grand Commanders. The following Sir Knights were recognized: Willard M. Loper, Billy Joe Hildreth; George J. Harrison; Donald A. Radloff; David M. Dryer; Stephen G. Libby; Bryce B. Hildreth; Dennis N. Boehmer; Rusty L. Hill; Gregory L. Andersen; Robert L. Smith; and Gene R. Hatfield. Sir Knight Sheeler thanked these men for their continued service to the Grand Commandery.

Recognition of Inspectors and Instructors The Inspectors and Instructors were asked to approach the East and the following Sir Knights responded: Bryce B. Hildreth, PGC and Rusty L. Hill, PGC, Inspectors and Robert L. Smith, PGC, George J. Harrison, PGC, and Donald A. Radloff, PGC, Instructors. The Grand Commander thanked these men for their service.

Recognition of Grand Representatives The roll call of Grand Representatives was called from the list of new appointments in the Grand Commander’s Report. The following newly appointed Grand Representatives were recognized: Keith Myhre, Florida; Michael G. Mudrey, Jr., Georgia and South Carolina; Jerry L. Wahl, Idaho; Henry Britton, Louisiana; Ronald C. Hicks, Mississippi; Gene R. Hatfield, Missouri; Kyle J. Peterson, Montana; W. Charles Smithson, New York; David M. Dryer, North Dakota; Christian M. Beard, Ohio; John M. Klaus, Virginia; Keith A. Rhodes, Washington; Wade E. Sheeler, Indiana and RustyL. Hill, Wisconsin. The Grand Commander then presented the Grand Representative certificate to Sir Knight Gene R. Hatfield, Grand Representative to Colorado. Gene shared a story about meeting his counterpart from Colorado. Rusty L. Hill introduced his counterpart from Wisconsin, Sir Knight Lauren R. Handeland. Christian M. Beard brought greetings from Sir Knight Ronald L. Vicars, Grand Commander, Grand Commandery of Ohio.

Recognition of Commanders, Generalissimos Captains General And Recorders of

Constituent Commanderies Grand Commander Sheeler asked the Commanders of constituent Commanderies to approach the East and five responded. The Deputy Grand Commander greeted the Commanders and encouraged them to contact the Grand Commandery for assistance. Sir Knight Sheeler asked the Generalissimos to approach the East and two responded. Sir Knight Forrest C. Peck, Jr., Eminent Grand Generalissimo greeted them. Grand Com-mander Sheeler asked the Captains General to approach the East and three responded. Sir Knight W. Charles Smithson, Grand Captain General thanked them for attending and encouraged them to begin preparing now for their year. Grand Commander Sheeler asked the Recorders present to approach the East and seven re-sponded. Sir Knight Rusty L. Hill, Eminent Grand Recorder thanked them for their work.

Letters of Regret The Grand Recorder announced that letters of regret was received from Sir Knight Lon W. Kvasager, North Central Department Commander, Grand Encampment, Knights Templar of the United States of America and Gary L. Sissel, Sovereign Grand Inspector General for the Orient of Iowa of the Supereme Council 33 of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States of America. They both wished the Grand Commandery a successful conclave.


Grand Commander’s Allocution It is my honor and pleasure to welcome each of you to the 153rd Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Iowa. I want to thank each of you for making the commitment to be at this Grand Conclave session. Your friendship and devotion to Templary is greatly appreciated We are pleased to have Sir Knight Jeffrey N. Nelson, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Encampment and personal representative of Sir Knight Duane L. Vaught, Most Eminent Grand Master. Sir Knight Jeff, it is always a pleasure to have you with us. Your friendship is a gift to Iowa Templary. I would also like to welcome Most Excellent Companion Stephen Libby, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Iowa and Most Illustrious Companion Kevin Christians, Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council Royal & Select Masters of Iowa. Thank you both for your friendship and support. A special welcome to Right Worshipful Brother Rick McCampbell, Jr. Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Iowa and personal representative of Most Worshipful Brother Kenneth A. Hurmence, Grand Master of Masons in Iowa. Rick, our friendship goes back many years. Thanks for being with us.

Officer & Committee Appointments All officers of the Grand Commandery were duly installed and served with distinction during this past year. All committee are fully staffed and functioning. I created two special ad-hoc committees, The Holy Land Pil-grimage and Statutes Review.

Membership Membership in the Grand Commandery stands slightly below 1,500 members. I had a goal of knighting 75 new knights this year. We have had 60 knightings this year, so we were within 80% of the goal. Unfortunately, membership in our Masonic bodies in Iowa continues to struggle. Many of our lodges are active with degree work, but unfortunately keeping these men proves problematic. We can confer all the degrees and orders that we want, but if we can’t find a way to keep our new Brothers, Companions, and Sir Knights, then our labors are for naught.

Schools of Instruction/Inspections This year, I strongly encouraged the constituent commanderies to have at a minimum, a school of instruction. The Templar Code of Iowa requires commanderies to have an annual inspection. Unfortunately less than 20% of our commanderies comply with this requirement. During this past year, five commanderies held a school of instruction and four held inspections. Each year, the Grand Commanders Program rewards commander-ies with monetary compensation for having a school and inspections. I would like to congratulate Sir Knight Don Radloff, for receiving his silver stripe this year as an instructor.

Knight Templar Eye Foundation Iowa was honored this year as Sir Knight David Dryer was named as the national chairman for the 49th an-nual Voluntary Campaign. I wrote a General Order to encourage commanderies to donate to the Eye Founda-tion. As a part of my Grand Commanders’ Program, incentives were given to encourage Sir Knights to become members of either the Grand Commanders or Grand Masters Club. I encouraged commanderies to become 100% life sponsors. Temple Commandery #4 in Des Moines took up that challenge. I would like to see all commanderies in Iowa become 100% life sponsors. I had a goal of $20,000 in donations to the 49th annual campaign. We were within $100 of that that, so I’m claiming a “victory.” One issue that I had to deal with during the first month of my term was a disagreement between two com-manderies on who the rightful recipient was for last year’s Bull’s Eye Award. This was the second year in a row that this award had been contentious. I did a lot of research on the original parameters of this award, which was established in the early 1980s by Past Grand Commander Cliff Baumbeck. I issued a General Order outlining the requirements for this award as it was originally established. This contention had hard feelings on both sides. We must not let this happen again in the future.

Knight Templar Magazine I hope all of you enjoyed the articles that I wrote this year for the Iowa supplement in the Knight Templar magazine. I focused on education pertaining to various Templar subjects. I did have several individual sir knights tell me they enjoyed the articles, so hopefully all of you did as well. Thanks to Sir Knight Kurt Hoff-man for serving as the Iowa editor.

Grand York Rite Reception The leaders of the Iowa York Rite Bodies tried something different this year, we held a joint reception. It was well received. The Grand High Priest, Most Ilustrious Grand Master, and I would like to thank all of you who attended.


Visitations It was my honor and pleasure to attend receptions, banquets, and meetings for all of the Masonic Bodies in Iowa this past year. I am a firm believer in Masonic Unity. Hopefully my presence at these various events showed my commitment to that goal. This past weekend in Iowa City, we had an event that showcased Ma-sonic Unity in Iowa. The Grand Master, SGIG, Grand High Priest, Grand Master of the Grand Council, and Grand Commander came together to participate in a wreath laying ceremony to honor an Iowa Masonic Legend, Brother T.S. Parvin. I had the pleasure of attending the Grand Conclave sessions in Wisconsin, South Dakota, Indiana, and North Dakota. Iowa was represented at the sessions in Nebraska, Texas, Kansas, and Minnesota. It was pleasure to represent Iowa at the 200th anniversary of the Grand Encampment in New York City in July. I also attended the York Rite Sovereign College meeting in Vancouver, Convent General KYCH in League City, Texas, and AMD week in Alexandria, Virginia.

ByLaws, Dispensations, General Orders, & Decisions I approved one request for bylaws changes and seven dispensations requests. I issued two decisions and 15 General Orders. These are contained in my written report.

Educational Conference On April 1st, the Grand Commandery and the Grand Lodge of Iowa hosted an Educational Conference. I have heard many great comments, including some that said this was the best Education Conference that has ever been put on in Iowa. We were honored to have many outstanding speakers with us. My intent was three fold: a) to promote Iowa York Rite; b) to provide education; and c) Masonic cooperation. We had 145 registra-tions, which made the conference the largest one to date.

Emerging Leaders I nominated eight Sir Knights for participation in the Emerging Leaders Program. Sir Knight Chris Stech-man participated in the program at Sioux Falls and had glowing comments. Sir Knights, finding leaders to lead our Masonic organizations in the future is a desperate need. We must not take this lightly.

Leadership Sir Knights, our fraternity, Blue Lodges, York Rite, Scottish Rite, and Shrine desperately needs leadership. Our fraternity is suffering because of a critical lack of leadership at all levels. It is time that we rededicate ourselves to committing to finding and developing leaders. This takes lots and lots of hard, never-ending work. Our forefathers worked tirelessly to build this fraternity. We have a commitment to those brothers and Sir Knights of years past. Those forefathers expected us to take care of that inheritance and to pass it on.

Condition of the Order There is interest in Iowa in what Freemasonry and Templary has to offer. We have to think “outside the box” on how we can strengthen our lodges and our commanderies. We all need to take responsibility for promot-ing Freemasonry and Templary. It takes a lot of time, effort, and committment. Although our leaders have to lead the charge, it is each of our responsibility to renew our commitment to strengthen our fraternity so the gift that our fore fathers left for us will be here for those who follow us.

Recommendations I make the following recommendations for your consideration:

1. We must continue to work with our various Masonic organizations. We all “sink or swim” together.2. We must continue to be visible in our communities. Find new ways that you can promote the message

of Freemasonry and Templary in your communities.3. The tactics of the Grand Commandery must be updated. Sir Knight Bob Smith has worked diligently

on this. We must get this job done.4. I would recommend that the Board of Instruction consider “proficiency certificates” for individual parts

of the Order of the Temple. Hopefully this would encourage Sir Knights to start learning some of the individual parts. Currently, we have about five individuals who can do the Commander’s part and five who can do the Prelate’s part. If we don’t get some more individual Sir Knights to learn these parts (as well as others), we are going to be “out of business”.

5. The Grand Commandery needs to develop a program to develop and mentor future leaders Lastly, Sir Knights… never, never, never give up.


Conclusion The sands of time have quickly run through the hourglass for my year as your Grand Commander. During this past year, I have made many new friendships and renewed many old ones. It has been a year that I will always cherish and fondly remember. Sir Knight Rusty and Lady Robin, thank you for all that you do for the Sir Knights of Iowa. It is greatly ap-preciated. To the sir knights of Oriental Commandery #22 and St. Aldemar Commandery #30, thank you for your support and friendship. It has meant a lot to me over the years. To the officers of the Grand Commandery of Iowa and those that serve on various boards and committees, thank you for your support and all that you do for Templary in Iowa. During this past year, I lost one of my most valued Masonic mentors: Brother, Companion, and Sir Knight Robert Kilfoil, PGHP. Bob coached me for my Masonic Instructors’ exam. We had many wonderful discussions and he taught me so much about what it meant to be a Mason. I have proudly carried his Knight Templar sword, ever since the day I became a Templar. To my dear wife Danene, thank you for your love and support over the years. I owe a great debt of gratitude to you for your love and support. Finally, to you the Sir Knights of Iowa, thank you for the honor that you bestowed upon me in electing me to serve as your Grand Commander. I hope that I have met your expectations in my service. I shall always cherish the times that we have spent together and the memories that I have of our friendships. I would like to leave you with this short poem which has been a favorite of mine for many years.

The Clock of LifeThe clock of life is wound but once,And no man has the power To tell just when the hands will stopAt late or early hour.To lose one’s wealth is sad indeed,To lose one’s health is more.To lose one’s soul is such a lossThat no man can restore.The present only is our own,So live, love, toil with a will,Place no faith in tomorrow,For the clock of life may then be still.

God bless the Grand Commandery of Iowa and God bless each and every Sir Knight wheresoever dispersed.


Report of the Grand Commander It is my honor and pleasure to welcome each of you to the 153rd Annual Con-clave of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa. I thank each of you for being at this important meeting. Your friendship and devotion to Templary is greatly appreciated. We are honored to have Sir Knight Jeffrey N. Nelson, Right Eminent Deputy Grand Master and personal representative of Sir Knight Duane L. Vaught, Most Eminent Grand Master of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar of the United States of America with us. Sir Knight Jeff, we appreciate you being with us. Your friendship is a special gift to Iowa Templary. I would also like to welcome the leaders of our sister Grand York Rite Bodies, Most Excellent Companion Stephen G. Libby, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Iowa and Most Illustrious Companion Kevin T. Christians, Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Iowa. Steve and Kevin, our paths have crossed many times over the year. Thank you both for your support and friendship. A special welcome to Right Worshipful Brother, Rick N. McCampbell, Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Iowa AF & AM and personal representative of Most Worshipful Brother Kenneth A. Hurmence, Grand Master of Masons in Iowa. Rick and Lady Pam, have been good friends for many years. Our paths have crossed many times over the years through our various Masonic travels. To the Sir Knights of Iowa, welcome to your Grand Commandery Grand Conclave. Thank you for the honor that you have bestowed upon me by allowing me to serve as your Grand Commander during this past year. I have greatly enjoyed serving you and hope that my efforts have met with your expectations and approval.

Grand Officer and Committee Appointments In accordance with the statutes of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa, all officer and commit-tee positions were filed upon my installation as Grand Commander. I appointed two special ad-hoc commit-tees: Code Review and Holy Land Pilgrimage. Sir Knights W. Charles Smithson, David M. Dryer, and Kenneth Brickman were appointed to the Code Review committee and Sir Knights Gene Hatfield, John M. Klaus, and Kyle J. Peterson were appointed to the Holy Land Pilgrimage committee. I would like to thank the sir knights who served as Grand Officers and/or committee members for your service. It has been greatly appreciated. Grand Officers and Committee members are listed in General Order No. 1. On May 7, 2017, I appointed a committee of Sir Knights John M. Klaus; Bryce B. Hildreth, PGC; Rusty L. Hill, PGC and W. Charles Smithson to review the Iowa Knights Templar Educational Foundation and to ensure compliance with Grand Encampment and the IRS requirements.

Schools of Instruction Siloam Commandery No. 3 in Dubuque held a school of instruction on October 5th. It had been many years since this commandery held a school. There was lots of enthusiasm by some of their younger sir knights. It was a very enjoyable evening. Oriental Commandery No. 22 in Newton held a school of instruction on Decem-ber 12th. Temple Commandery No. 4 held a school on February 4th. Antioch Commandery No. 43 held their school on March 16th, St. Aldemar No. 30 on March 21st, and Baldwin Commandery No. 11 on April 22nd. The Board of Instruction held their annual statewide school of instruction in Ames on February 25th, which I attended. During my travels this year, I have encouraged commanderies to have schools to instruct their sir knights on ritual and tactics. Special thanks to the members of the Board of Instruction who conducted these schools.

Recorders’ School Sir Knight Rusty L. Hill, PGC and Grand Recorder and his Lady Robin held their annual statewide Record-ers School at Arcadia Lodge no. 249 in Ames on February 25th. Unfortunately, the weather caused many Sir Knights who would have otherwise attended from traveling to Ames. Rusty and Robin always provide helpful information to our constituent recorders. In addition, they are also planning on having a Recorders’ School at the Grand Conclave session.


Membership Membership has and will continue to be an issue. At the current time, we have approximately 1,489 Sir Knights in Iowa. Traditionally York Rite membership has tended to be around 10% of the total number of Mason in Iowa. We are probably a little lower than 10% at this time. Unfortunately, York Rite membership is Iowa is trending in the same direction as Masonic membership in general. What is the cause of this? There is interest in Masonry in Iowa. We are bringing new brothers into the fraternity, but unfortunately, we do not keep them. The Lodge Service Committee of the Grand Lodge of Iowa has found that newly raised brother on average less than five years. This is a shocking statistic. We must find ways to to help our new brothers make a commitment to the fraternity. This goes without saying for the York Rite as well as the Blue Lodges. Upon my installation, I set a goal of 75 new Sir Knights during my term. We have generated interest in York Rite Masonry this year. Time will tell if we have met the goal of new Knights. Congratulations to Sir Knight Rusty L. Hill, PGC for having earned the Membership Jewel during this past year from the Grand Encampment Knights Templar of the USA in recognition of his membership recruitment efforts.

Inspections The statutes of the Grand Commandery of Iowa require that each subordinate commandery have an annual inspection. Unfortunately, less than 25% of our commanderies are in compliance with this statute. This is a sad state of affairs. Sir Knights, having an inspection is nothing to be afraid of. There are Sir Knights around the state that are more than willing to come and help out. Inspections should be a time for learning and enjoy-ing one anothers fellowship. I issued a General Order (No. 7) this year to encourage constituent commander-ies to have at a minimum a school of instruction. The Grand Commandery Board of Instruction (Sir Knights Rusty L. Hill, PGC, Richard “Butch” Zummak, PGC, and Robert L. Smith, PGC) are more than willing to help commanderies however they can. Columbian Commandery No. 18 in Sioux City, Oriental Commandery No. 22 in Newton, Temple Commandery No. 4 in Des Moines, and Antioch No. 43 in Mason City held inspections during this past year.

Knights Templar Eye Foundation The Grand Commandery of Iowa consistently ranks #1 in the North Central Department in donations dur-ing the annual voluntary campaign for the Knight Templar Eye Foundation. I issued a challenge to the Sir Knights of Iowa to donate a cumulative total of $20,000 for 49th annual campaign. The campaign closes on May 15th, so let’s hope we meet that goal. Iowa was honored to have Sir Knight David M. Dryer, PGC, PDC named as chair of the 49th annual campaign. A troubling issue that I had to deal with shortly after my installation was a difference of opinion between two constituent commanderies as to who was the rightful recipient of the “Bulls Eye Award”. This was the second year that this issue has arisen. The “Bulls Eye Award” was established by Sir Knight Clifford Baumbeck, PGC in the early 1980s. After much research, I issued General Order No. 5 which outlined the criteria for this award. The criteria that I established was based on the criteria that had originally been established by Sir Knight Baumbeck. I also re-established the “Golden Arrow Award” program to recognize commanderies who donate at least $5.00 per member to the KTEF annual campaign. Sir Knights, please remember that these award programs are merely friendly competitions. We should all keep in mind that the ultimate goal is to benefit the Knight Templar Eye Foundation and its important work.

Knights Templar Education Foundation Sir Knight W. Charles Smithson serves as Chairman of the Grand Commandery Scholarship Program. The Grand Commandery will be awarding four $2,000.00 scholarships to graduating Iowa high school seniors who will be attending a post-secondary educational institution. One of the requirements that I asked to be considered was an adversity that the applicant had overcome in their life. The recipients will be announced at the Grand Commander’s Banquet at the Grand Conclave session.

Charity The Grand Charity Fund of the Grand Commandery of Iowa exists to provide financial assistance to Sir Knights, their families and others that may be in need of financial assistance. Sir Knight Randy Crouch ably chairs this committee. He is assisted by Sir Knights Ronald K. Holte and Jason Wolcott. During this past year, the Grand Charity Fund was able to assist individuals as well as a Clothe-A-Child effort in Clinton and Iowa City.


North Central Department Conference The North Central Department Conference was held on October 22nd at the Ramkota Conference Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. All dais officers and the Grand Recorder were in attendance. Also attending were Past Grand Commanders Stephen G. Libby, David M. Dryer, Greg L. Andersen, Dennis N. Boehmer, Robert L. Smith, and Gene R. Hatfield. The Department Conference was conducted by Sir Knight Duane L. Vaught, Most Eminent Grand Master of the Grand Encampment, and his staff. The presentation by Sir Knight Jeffrey N. Nelson, Deputy Grand Master on uniform regulations was particularly informative. John Berdahl, M.D. gave an informative presentation on his work on glaucoma and his work with Eye Care America, which is an organization that the Knight Templar Eye Foundation has partnered with.

Knight Templar Magazine & Public Relations Committee The Knight Templar magazine is the primary method that we have to communicate with our membership. Sir Knight John Palmer from Tennessee is the national editor. The articles are always interesting and informative. During this past year, I have focused on writing articles of an educational nature which will be of interest to our Sir Knights. The Iowa Supplements that I have written over the past twelve months are included as a part of this report. Sir Knight Kurt M. Hoffmann has served as the editor of the Iowa Supplement. Special thanks to him for the great job he did on formatting my articles.


Grand Encampment Mid America Easter Observance The Grand Encampment Mid-America Easter Observance was once again held at the World War I memorial in Kansas City, Missouri. Danene and I and our granddaughter attended the banquet on Saturday evening, April 15th, as well as the dawn Easter Observance on Easter morning April 16th. Sir Knight Gene R. Hatfield, PGC serves on the Grand Encampment Mid-America Easter Observance Committee. Thank you, Sir Knight Gene, for all the work you do on behalf of this event.

Grand York Rite Reception This year the leaders of the three Grand York Rite Bodies held a joint reception on Saturday, September 10th at the Des Moines Scottish Rite Masonic Center. We were honored to have Most Worshipful Brother and Sir Knight Arthur G. Crandon and his Lady Peggy with us for the evening. Sir Knight Kenny Sobocinski of Home Plate Dinner Served a delicious meal. Special thanks to Sir Knight W. Charles Smithson for serving as Master of Ceremonies. It was also my honor to participate in the ceremony of investiture of the Knight Commander of the Temple (KCT) for Sir Knight W. Stevens Elliott of Apollo Commandery #26 of Cedar Rapids and Lady Marilyn Good of Council Bluffs with the Companion of the Temple. Sir Knight Steve and Lady Marilyn have been long time friends.

Iowa York Rite Leadership It was pleasure this year to work with Most Excellent Grand High Priests, Ronald W. Guthrie and Stephen G. Libby and Most Illustrious Grand Masters, Rick N. McCampbell and Kevin T. Christians. These three Grand York Rite Bodies hosted a luncheon at the 172nd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Iowa on September 16th in Cedar Rapids. Over 130 Brothers attended this luncheon. A video was shown on the York Rite. We received many favorable comments and some petitions from this event. It has also been my pleasure this year to work with Most Worshipful Brothers Arthur G. Crandon and Ken-neth A. Hurmence, Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of Iowa. I consider each of you to be good friends and brothers. Thank you for your support.

Public Relations and Communications Sir Knight Jay Cole Simser of Ascension Commandery #69 in Ames serves as the “cyber correspondent” for the Grand Commandery of Iowa. Jay is always good to send out emails about upcoming events. Sir Knight Kurt M. Hoffmann serves as our webmaster and does a great job in keeping our website update. The Grand Commandery also uses the “Iowa York Rite” page on Facebook to post news about upcoming events. I used the Facebook page many times this year to post information and pictures from various events. Another event that I participated in was the Iowa State Fair Parade. It was rainy evening, but still fun.

Consolidations Mt. Zion Commandery #49 stationed at Harlan consolidated with Ivanhoe Commandery #17 stationed at Council Bluffs. This consolidation was effective Oct 26, 2016 and the Order of Consolidation is on the next page.


Promotion of Youth Our youth are our future. The Grand Commandery of Iowa continues to support Iowa DeMolay, Iowa/Min-nesota Rainbow, and Jobs Daughters. It was my pleasure to attend events hosted by our youth and to present checks to assist them with their activities.

Executive Committee The Executive Committee consists of the four dais officers and Grand Recorder. They serve as the Trustees of the Grand Commandery. The Executive Committee met on three separate occasions during this year.

Visitations with Iowa Bodies It was my pleasure to represent the Grand Commandery of Iowa and be introduced as the Grand Commander at the following Iowa Masonic Events:July 10 Iowa DeMolay/Iowa-Minnesota Rainbow, Grand Banquet, Des MoinesAug. 12 160th Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Iowa, Des MoinesAug. 13 114th Annual Convocation of the Grand Council Royal & Select Masters of Iowa, Des MoinesSept. 3 Annual Ingathering, Last Supper Tabernacle XVIII Holy Royal Arch Knights Templar Priests, Mar-

shalltownSept. 16 172nd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Iowa AF & AM, Cedar RapidsSept. 22 Grand Court of Iowa, Order of the Amaranth, DavenportSept. 24 Annual meeting of Charles Clyde Hunt Priory #42 KYCH, Des Moines (Presided as Prior)Oct. 1 Annual meeting, St. Bartholomew Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine, Des Moines (Presided as

Sovereign)Oct. 8 Reception for M.W. Brother Kenneth A Hurmence, Grand Master, Cedar RapidsOct 20 Fellowship Banquet, Grand Chapter OES of Iowa, AltoonaNov. 5 Annual Meeting, St. Ignatius Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine, Cedar RapidsJan. 21 Lewis & Clark York Rite College #199, Sioux CityJan. 28 Iowa York Rite College #17, Des MoinesMar. 18 DeMolay Legion of Honor Preceptory, Des MoinesMay 6 Charles Clyde Hunt Priory #42 KYCH, Des Moines Sir Knight Forrest C. Peck, Jr., Grand Generalissimo, represented me at the reception for Sister Jane Green, Worthy Grand Matron and Brother John Hauser, Worthy Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of Iowa at Sioux City on November 5th. Sir Knight Kyle J. Peterson, Deputy Grand Commander represented me at the Masonic and Templar services for Sir Knight Terry L. Hudik, PGC in Des Moines on the evening of December 15th. I was able to attend the Christian services for Sir Knight Hudik the following day and accorded him the final tribute of an Arch of Steel.

Visitations to National Masonic BodiesYork Rite Sovereign College of North America, Vancouver, July 29-30Convent General KYCH, League City, Texas, August 26-27Allied Masonic Week, Arlington, Virginia, February 9-12

Visits to Sister JurisdictionsGrand Commandery of Missouri, Jefferson City, June 10-11. Represented by Sir Knight Gene R. Hatfield, PGCGrand Commandery of Wisconsin, Green Bay, June 18th Grand Commandery of Minnesota, Rochester, June 25. Represented by Robert L. Smith, PGCGrand Commandery of South Dakota, Sioux Falls, September 10th Grand Commandery of Kansas, Topeka, March 30th. Represented by Sir Knight Forrest C. Peck.Grand Commandery of Nebraska, Kearney, April 8. Represented by Sir Knight Kyle Peterson.Grand Commandery of Texas, League City, April 20-22. Represented by Sir Knight Edward T. Johnson, PGCGrand Commandery of North Dakota, Grand Forks, April 22nd.Grand Commandery of Indiana, Richmond, April 28th

Cornerstones October 22 – Provided an escort for the Grand Master at the cornerstone laying ceremony for Waterloo Lodge #105 in Waterloo.


Honor Escort The Grand Commandery Officers provided an Arch of Steel on the following occasions:

1. DeMolay State Conclave – installation of state officers July 10th in Des Moines2. Iowa/Minnesota Grand Assembly – installation of state officers July 10th in Des Moines3. Grand Master’s Installation – September 16th in Cedar Rapids4. Des Moines Scottish Rite Installation of 2017 officers – December 14th

Fifty Year Certificates It was my pleasure to award 50 year certificates to the following Sir Knights:

James F. Clover Apollo #26 Donald K. Coonrod Apollo #26 Merlin D. Osten St. Aldemar #30 Herbert J. Thomas St. Omer #15 Daniel L. Murray Temple #4 Gilbert O. Schmiedel St. Simon of Cyrene #9 Harold Winston Antioch #43 Paul H. Sulhoff Ivanhoe #17 Marion L. Reinhardt Apollo #26 Keaton C. Hudson Bethany #29 George R. McAlpin Bethany #29 Eben Van Dusseldorp Oriental #22 Larry L. Bolton St. George #72 It is my understanding that the Grand Commandery of Iowa is now current in issuing 50-year certificates. Congratulations Sir Knights. Thank you for your many years of service to Templary.

Approval of By-Laws For the bylaws of a constituent commander to be in compliance with the statutes of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa and the Grand Encampment Knights Templar of the United States of America, they must be approved and bear the signature of the Grand Commander. I approved the following by-law changes: Melita Commandery #64, stationed at Knoxville – Approved November 6, 2016


At Risk Commanderies As of May 1, 2017, Apollo Commandery No. 26 in Cedar Rapids has not filed their Annual Returns nor paid the Annual Assessment. I have placed Apollo on probation.

Grand Representative Appointments It was my pleasure to appoint the following Sir Knights to represent the Grand Commandery of Iowa in Sister Jurisdictions: William C. Covington Temple #4 Delaware Terry L. Hudik, PGC Temple #4 District of Columbia Keith Myhre Antioch #43 Florida Michael G. Mudrey Siloam #3 Georgia Jerry L. Wahl Oriental #22 Idaho Henry L. Britton Oriental #22 Louisiana Ronald C. Hicks Temple #4 Mississippi Gene R. Hatfield Temple #4 Missouri Kyle J. Peterson Columbian #18 Montana James Conrey DeMolay #1 New Hampshire W. Charles Smithson Temple #4 New York David M. Dryer, PGC, PDC Temple #4 North Dakota Christian M. Beard Temple #4 Ohio Michael G. Mudrey Siloam #3 South Carolina Edison Sharp, Jr. Oriental #22 Tennessee Michael A. Miller Temple #4 Utah John M. Klaus St. Aldemar #30 Virginia Keith Rhodes St. Aldemar #30 Washington Our ranks of Grand Representatives is now filled. It has been a multi-year project getting our list of Grand Representatives updated. Special thanks to Lady Kathy Kenkel for her assistance with this.

DispensationsThe following dispensations were granted:1. August 24, 2016, Columbian Commandery #18 to participate in a cornerstone ceremony for the new aquatic

center in Wayne, Nebraska. Provided an escort for the Grand Master of Nebraska.2. October 13, 2016, Columbian Commandery #18 to knight two individuals from South Dakota at the Sioux

City York Rite Festival.3. November 13, 2016 – Baldwin Commandery #11 to move their November stated conclave to be held on

November 17th due to the Thanksgiving holiday.4. November 13, 2016 – Baldwin Commandery #11 to move their December stated conclave from Dec. 22nd

to December 15th due to the Christmas holiday.5. December 3, 2016 – Oriental Commandery #22 to hold their December stated conclave on the 12th instead

of their original night of December 7th.6. January 19, 2017 – Temple Commandery #4 to move their February stated conclave from February 15th

to February 22nd due to a building conflict.7. March 23, 2017 – Ivanhoe Commandery #43 to take two companions to Mt. Calvary Commandery #1 K.T.

in Papillion, NE to receive their Templar Orders.


Grand Commanders’ Travels, Visitations & MeetingsJune 20164 Ames – Installed as 153rd Grand Commander4 Ames – Executive Meeting4 Ames – Iowa Court #81 – Masonic Order of Athelstan5 Des Moines – Birthday celebration for M.W. Bro. L. Ray Chamberlain, PGM5 Newton – KTCH presentation to S.K. Jr. Ekins6 Newton – Conducted Masonic Rites for Bro. Richard Weston7 Prairie City – Stated Communication – Preston Lodge #2188 Des Moines – Scottish Rite Officers Meeting9 Des Moines – Ascalon Chapter #139 School of Instruction10 Altoona – Scottish Rite Golf Outing – Terrace Hills Golf Course11 Cedar Rapids – Grand Lodge Library/Museum Tour – Newton Lodge #59 brethren15 Newton – visitation for S.K. Ford C. Thompson, PEC15 Des Moines – York Rite Meeting – Installed Aaron J. Blankenship as Grand Sentinel16 Newton – stated communication of Newton Lodge #5917 Green Bay, Wisconsin – Grand Conclave of Grand Commandery KT of Wisconsin20 Des Moines – EA degree at Specialis Procer #67821 Marshalltown – York Rite meeting – installed S.K. Russell E. Saffell as Grand Jr. Warden22 Ames – York Rite Meeting24/25 Des Moines – Scottish Rite Multi State Reunion25 Altoona – Rainbow/DeMolay Ball26 Altoona – Za-Ga-Zig Family Picnic27 Iowa City – FC degree at Iowa City #428 Des Moines – Scottish Rite Royal Mile Night30 Des Moines – meeting with Stevin Dahl (EC) and Rusty L. Hill (Recorder) – Temple #4July 20162 Washington – presented Inspector Emeritus certificate to S.K. William Dusenbery, PGC4 Newton – Pancake Breakfast at Newton Lodge #595 Prairie City – stated communication of Preston Lodge #2185 Prairie City – attended Masonic Rites for Worshipful Bro. Gordon Enyart6 Newton – York Rite Stated Meeting7 Newton – EA degree for Garfield Berndt, Newton Lodge #598 Des Moines – Rainbow/DeMolay Grand Banquet9 Oxford – Reception for W. Bro. Michael Ryan, Sr. Grand Deacon10 Des Moines – Arch of Steel for Installation of Rainbow Grand Officers10 Des Moines – Arch of Steel for Installation of DeMolay Grand Officers13 Des Moines – Scottish Rite Officers Meeting13 Des Moines – FC degree for Bro. Richard Palmer, Specialis Procer #67814 Des Moines – Red Cross of Constantine Dinner15 Des Moines – Iowa College SRICF meeting15 Des Moines – Iowa Divisional meeting of the Red Cross of Constantine22/23 New York City – 200th Anniversary of the Grand Encampment K.T. of USA24 West Liberty – District #6 York Rite Picnic29/30 Vancouver, British Columbia – York Rite Sovereign College (received as the Grand Commander) and

Installed as Deputy Grand Governor for Iowa


August 20168 Prairie City – Table Lodge, Preston Lodge #218 and Newton Lodge #5910 Des Moines – represented the Grand Commandery in the Iowa State Fair Parade11 Des Moines – St. Bartholomew Conclave Red Cross of Constantine11 Des Moines – Charles Clyde Hunt Priory #42 KYCH11 Des Moines – Last Supper Tabernacle XVIII, Holy Royal Arch Knights Templar Priests12 Des Moines – 160th Annual Convocation, Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Iowa13 Des Moines – 114th Annual Assembly, Grand Council Royal & Select Masters of Iowa18 Des Moines – University of Freemasonry (Scottish Rite)18 Newton – stated communication, Newton Lodge #5919 Exline – presented Past President Holy Order of High Priesthood jewel to M.E. Companion Rick L. Butler,

PGHP (assisted by W. Charles Smithson, PGHP)19 Des Moines – Third degree for Bro. Richard Palmer – Specialis Procer #67820 Des Moines – drove golf carts for Za-Ga-Zig Shrine at Iowa State Fair22 Prairie City – South Central MI/DL25 Newton – FC degree for Bro. Andy Hamm, Newton Lodge #5926/27 League City, TX – Convent General KYCH, represented Charles Clyde Hunt Priory #42 KYCH as Eminent

Prior29 Newton – Grand Visitation of Grand Chapter of Iowa OES to New Chapter #100 OES30 Grinnell – Third Degree at Hermon Lodge #27331 Des Moines – Scottish Rite Workers Appreciation DinnerSeptember 20161 Clinton – stated meeting of Clinton York Rite Bodies. Presented 50-year certificates to Companion and

Sir Knight Paul Proud3 Marshalltown – Last Supper Tabernacle XVIII, Holy Royal Arch Knights Templar Priests4 Centerville – visitation for M.E. Companion Rick L. Butler, PGHP6 Prairie City – stated communication, Preston Lodge #2187 Newton – stated meeting Newton York Rite Bodies8 Newton – stated communication, Newton Lodge #5910 Des Moines – Iowa Court #81, Masonic Order of Athelstan10 Des Moines – Grand York Rite Joint Reception11 Za-Ga-Zig Shrine, Golf Cart Drivers appreciation dinner14 Des Moines – Scottish Rite Quarterly Meeting15 Cedar Rapids – Grand Masters Fellowship Banquet16 Cedar Rapids – 172nd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Iowa AF & AM16 Cedar Rapids – Grand York Rite Joint Luncheon at Grand Lodge17 Sioux Falls – Grand Commandery Conclave, Grand York Rite Bodies of South Dakota20 Boone – visitation for Mrs. Kevin (Gina) Christians22 Davenport – Grand Court of Iowa, Grand Order of the Amaranth23 Des Moines – Iowa Research Lodge #224 Des Moines – MM degree for Bro. Darrell Mattox, Acanthus Lodge #63224 Des Moines – annual meeting Charles Clyde Hunt Priory #42 KYCH (Presided as Eminent Prior)24 Des Moines – Iowa College SRICF25 Altoona – September Birthday dinner, Za-Ga-Zig Shrine26 Ft. Madison – MM degree for Bro. Linus Fedler30 Des Moines – Polaris Council #449 AMD, dinner/meeting


October 20161 Des Moines – Green Degree Council No. 93, Knights Masons1 Des Moines – St. Bartholomew Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine (Presided as Puissant Sovereign)3 Newton – stated meeting, Newton Chapter #100 OES5 Dubuque – Siloam Commandery #3, School of Instruction6 Newton – re-obligation night – Newton Lodge #597 Urbandale – Executive Meeting at Iowa State Bank8 Cedar Rapids – Grand Master’s Reception12 Albia – Order of the Temple, Zerubbabel Commandery #6813 Des Moines – Scottish Rite degree practice15 Des Moines – Scottish Ridge Reunion16 Altoona – 90th Birthday party King David Lodge #407 for MW Dean Johnson PGM17 Harlan – York Rite stated meeting (consolidation vote)20 Altoona – Grand Chapter of Iowa OES, Grand Banquet22 Sioux Falls, SD – North Central Department Conference24 Prairie City – South Central MI/DL Club, Grand Lodge Reception27 Newton – Practice Newton Lodge #5928 Des Moines – North Central Association of High Twelve Clubs Banquet29 Des Moines – Scottish Rite Reunion29 Des Moines – Visited Sir Knight Terry L. Hudik, PGC at Mercy Medical Center29 Osceola – Grand Lodge Reception for W. Bro. Robert White, Sr. Grand Deacon, Osceola Lodge #77November 20162 Newton – Chapter School, Gebal Chapter #12 R.A.M.3 Newton – Past Masters Night, Grand Lodge Reception and 3rd degree5 Cedar Rapid – Annual Meeting, St. Ignatius Conclave Red Cross of Constantine6 Altoona – Za-Ga-Zig Shrine Memorial Service7 Newton – stated meeting of Newton Chapter #100 OES8 Iowa City - York Rite Stated meeting12 Des Moines – Scottish Rite Reunion/Gala12 Ankeny – visited Lester C. Fleming, PGM at Millpond Retirement Community13 Des Moines – chicken n’ noodle fundraiser at Southgate Lodge #65714 Iowa City – third degree for Brother Tanner Woody, Iowa City #415 Marshalltown – York Rite stated meeting17 Mason City – York Rite stated meeting18 Des Moines – stated communication of Specials Procer Lodge #67819 Des Moines – York Rite Festival20 Waterloo – meeting Grand Commandery Board of Instruction22 Tama – Grand Lodge Regional School of Instruction23 Des Moines – speaker at Des Moines High Twelve Club #425 Newton – Masonic services for M.E. Robert W. Kilfoil, PGHP26 Newton – services for M.E. Robert W. Kilfoil, PGHP28 Prairie City – South Central MI/DL Club29 Des Moines – Annual Meeting Scottish Rite Consistory Building Trust29 De Moines – School of Instruction – Capitol Lodge #11030 Malcolm – Grand Lodge Reception/Third Degree, Poweshiek Lodge #174


December 20161 Marshalltown – Fellowcraft degree at Marshall Lodge #1082 Des Moines – Polaris Council #449 AMD, degree conferral & dinner3 Des Moines – Southgate Lodge #657, Installation of 2017 officers5 Des Moines – Alpha Council #1, Royal & Select Masters degrees6 Creston – Christmas Observance, Bethany Commandery #29 held in Bedford, IA7 Newton – Christian and OES services for Sister Helen Ratliff, P.M. Newton Chapter #100 OES7 Des Moines – Officers meeting, Des Moines Scottish Rite8 Council Bluffs – Christmas Observance, Ivanhoe Commandery No. 179 Des Moines – Christmas Party, Shrine Past Masters’ Club10 Prairie City – South Central MI/DL Club10 Altoona – King David Lodge #407, Installation of 2017 officers11 Albia – Christmas Observance, Zerubbabel Commandery #6812 Newton – Christmas Observance, Oriental Commandery #2213 Marshalltown – Christmas Observance, St. Aldemar Commandery #3014 Des Moines – Scottish Rite Installation of Officers/Holiday Party15 Cedar Falls – Installation of Officers, Baldwin Commandery #1116 Des Moines – Funeral services for S.K. Terry L. Hudik, PGC16 Des Moines – Installation of Officers, Specialis Procer Lodge #67818 Des Moines – Auburn Union Park Lodge #592, Installation of 2017 officers19 Newton – Order of the Temple/Inspection – Oriental Commandery #2220 Des Moines – Conferred EA degrees on Brothers Brandon Geib & John Streiff, Specialis Procer #67821 Des Moines – Christmas Observance, Temple Commandery #422 Newton – Lodge Practice28 Gulf Shores, AL – Visit with M.E. Eugene Sorick, PGHPJanuary 20172 Newton – stated meeting for Newton Chapter #100 OES3 Cedar Rapids – presented 50-year certificate to S.K. Roger Torson of Apollo Commandery No. 263 Cedar Rapids – Installed officer of Apollo Commandery #264 Des Moines – Scottish Rite Officers Meeting4 Newton – Installed officers of Oriental Commandery #225 Centerville – installed officers of Jackson Lodge #427 Des Moines – annual meeting of Iowa Masonic Cooperation Committee7 Pleasant Hill – Installation of 2017 officers Home Lodge #3708 Newton – Installation of 2017 Officers of Newton Lodge #598 Des Moines – Installation of 2017 officers of Capitol Lodge #110, Arch of Steel10 Prairie City – Fellowcraft degree at Preston Lodge #218. Gave Middle Chamber Lecture11 Eldora – Third degree, Montague Lodge #11713 Des Moines – 14th degree practice, Scottish Rite14 Marshalltown – District 14 OES workshop15 Grinnell – Installation of 2017 officers of Hermon Lodge #273. Served as Chaplain17 Marshalltown – installation of 2017 officers Marshalltown York Rite Bodies18 Des Moines – Installation of 2017 Officers of Des Moines York Rite Bodies19 Des Moines – Feast of Kadosh at Des Moines Scottish Rite19 Newton – stated meeting of Newton Lodge #5921 Sioux City – Lewis & Clark York Rite College #199, winter meeting21 Mason City – HAPAC Grotto meeting and dinner22 Des Moines – Southgate Rainbow Assembly #161, Officer Installation22 Des Moines – School of Instruction, Specialis Procer #67823 Windsor Heights – Table Lodge, Westgate-Adelphic Lodge #50923 Des Moines – Northgate Chapter #417 OES, installation27 Des Moines – stated communications, Specialis Procer Lodge #67828 Des Moines – Central Iowa Blue Lodge Officers Breakfast28 Des Moines – Iowa York Rite College #37, mid-winter meeting30 Des Moines – Acanthus Lodge #632, EA degree


February 20171 Newton – York Rite stated meeting2 Des Moines – Scottish Rite, 14th degree practice4 Des Moines – Chapter, Council & Commandery Schools of Instruction5 Des Moines – School of Instruction, Specialis Procer Lodge #6786 Newton – Stated meeting, Newton Chapter #100 OES7 Prairie City, stated meeting, Preston Lodge #2188-11 Arlington, Virginia – Allied Masonic Week13 Prairie City – Preston Lodge #218, Master Mason degree, Bro. Scott Eilander15 Des Moines – Annual Meeting, Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory16 Pleasant Hill – visitation for R.W. Brother Russell Altes, Past Grand Patron16 Newton – stated communication of Newton Lodge #5918 Council Bluffs – Bethel #1 Jobs Daughters, visit of Miss International Jobs Daughters, Taila Gouge (of

Australia) and Patricia Pehlman, Supreme Guardian20 Des Moines – tech rehearsal 14th degree, Scottish Rite21 Des Moines – conferred the 14th degree, Scottish Rite25 Ames – Grand Recorder’s School25 Ames – Grand Commandery State-wide School of Instruction25 Des Moines – Arch of Steel, Za-Ga-Zig Shrine Potentate’s Ball25 Des Moines – Za-Ga-Zig Shrine Potentate’s Banquet27 Albia – Monroe Chapter #125 – Royal Arch Degrees28 Malcolm – Poweshiek Lodge #174, EA degree for Bro. Jake DaytonMarch 20171 Newton – Newton York Rite Friendship Night2 Des Moines – “Showcase Scottish Rite Night”3 Des Moines – Polaris Council #449 Allied Masonic Degrees4 Des Moines – Green Degrees Council #49 Knights Masons4 Des Moines – Reception for R.W. Bro. William R. Post, Sr. Grand Warden6 Newton – stated meeting Newton Chapter #100 OES7 Ottumwa – stated meeting of York Rite Bodies9 Muscatine – York Rite Fellowship Dinner11 Des Moines – York Rite Festival Des Moines – Specialis Procer Lodge #678, third degrees for Bros. Brandon Geib and Josh Streif15 Malcolm – Poweshiek Lodge #147, Fellowcraft degree for Bro. Jacob Dayton16 Newton – stated communication of Newton Lodge #5918 Des Moines – Joint Arrangements Committee Meeting – Grand Chapter/Grand Council18 Des Moines – Temple Commandery #4, Inspection18 Des Moines – DeMolay Preceptory Legion of Honor Observance21 Marshalltown – St. Aldemar Commandery #30, School of Instruction22 Des Moines – 14th degree practice, Scottish Rite23 Des Moines – 15th degree practice, Scottish Rite24 Des Moines – Scottish Rite Reunion25 Des Moines – Scottish Rite Reunion25 Prairie City – Grand Lodge reception for Marvin Kendall, Jr. Grand Steward27 Prairie City – Grand Lodge Regional School of Instruction28 Boone – Master Mason for Bro. Blake Elsberry, Mt. Olive Lodge #7930 Pleasant Hill – Grand Lodge reception/third degree, Home Lodge, #37031 Des Moines – Speakers dinner for Masonic Education Conference, Des Moines Club


April 20171 Des Moines – Iowa Masonic Education Conference sponsored by Grand York Rite Bodies and Grand

Lodge of Iowa3 Des Moines – Scottish Rite degree practice5 Newton – Newton York Rite Bodies, stated meeting6 Grinnell – Grand Lodge Neighborhood Area Meeting8 Des Moines – Scottish Rite Reunion8 Malcolm – reception for Jr. Grand Steward, Wm. Dayton at Poweshiek Lodge #17412 Albia – Easter Observance – Zerubbabel Commandery #6813 Des Moines – Maundy Thursday Observance, Des Moines Scottish Rite15-16 Kansas City, MO – Grand Encampment Mid America Easter Observance18 Sioux City – York Rite stated meeting19 Des Moines – York Rite stated Meeting20 Mason City – Antioch Commandery #43 Inspection21-22 Grand Forks, ND – Grand York Rite of ND, Grand Conclave23 Ames – Pancake Breakfast – Ames York Rite Bodies24 Knoxville – York Rite Stated Meeting25 Grinnell – Perfect Square Study Club26 Ames – Easter Observance, Ascension Commandery #6928 Richmond, IN – Grand Conclave, Grand Commandery of Indiana29 Des Moines – reception for R.W. Bro. George Eichhorn, Grand Treasurer30 Altoona – Jurisprudence Committee MeetingMay 20171 Newton – Newton Chapter #100 OES stated meeting2 Prairie City – Preston Lodge #218, stated meeting3 Newton – Newton York Rite stated meeting5 Urbandale – Executive Committee Meeting Iowa State Bank5 Des Moines – Festive Board, Legacy Lodge #6786 Des Moines – reception for R.W. Bro. Rick N. McCampbell, Jr. Grand Warden6 Des Moines – Iowa York Rite College #376 Des Moines – Charles Clyde Hunt Priory #42 KYCH7 Des Moines – Pre-Conclave Officers Meeting10 Des Moines – Scottish Rite Quarterly Meeting – Ascension Service11 Newton – Gebal Chapter #12, Most Excellent Master & Royal Arch degrees13 Des Moines – Friends of the Consistory Reception14 Baxter – Unit Lodge #520 – Mother’s Day Brunch15 Cedar Falls – Visitation for Glenn Holmes, MIPGM16 Marshalltown – York Rite stated meeting17 Albia – Zerubbabel Commandery #68 Order of the Temple18 Newton – stated communication Newton Lodge #5919 Newton – presentation of Blue Lodge 75 Year Certificate to Bro. Leo C. Harrington20 Davenport – reception for W. Bro. Monte Harris, Grand Tyler22 Prairie City – South Central MI/DL Club23 Newton – Malachi Council #55 – Royal & Select degrees24 Davenport – York Rite stated meeting25 Des Moines – Knights of St. Andrew knighting26 Des Moines – Legacy Lodge #678 – stated communication27 Iowa City – Wreath laying ceremony grave of T.S. Parvin, Oakland Cemetery29 Newton – honor escort Veterans Without Boundaries Golf Outing29 Des Moines – Memorial Day service Masonic Cemetery30 Des Moines – Fellowcraft degree, Auburn—Union Park Lodge #59231 Ames – Grand Commandery Officers MeetingJune 20171-3 Ames – 153rd Annual Conclave, Grand Commandery of Iowa


Awards This year I established two new awards for my year as Grand Commander. One award will be known as the Grand Recorder’s Award of Merit. The other award is to be known as the Grand Commander’s Award of Merit. These awards will recognize individual Sir Knights for service to their home commanderies and Templary in general. The awards will be presented at the Grand Commandery Conclave. One of my first acts as Grand Commander was to participate in the investiture of the Knight Templar Cross of Honor upon Sir Knight Junior Ekins of Oriental Commandery #22 of Newton. Sir Knight Junior was unable to attend the 2016 Grand Conclave session in Ames, so Sir Knight Gene R. Hatfield, PGC and I presented the award to him at his home in Newton. Sir Knight Junior conferred the Order of the Temple for over 50 years in my home commandery. He has been a wonderful mentor to me and all that know him. The Knight Templar Cross of Honor (KTCH) for 2017 will be presented at the banquet at the Grand Conclave session.

Grand Commandery Proceedings It is my pleasure to report to the Sir Knights of Iowa, that the past proceedings of the Grand Commandery of Iowa are finally up to date. When this project was started during 2012 – 2013 Commandery year, our pro-ceedings were in arrears by over ten years. The proceedings of any Masonic Organization record of its history and of assistance in our future. A great debt of appreciation goes to Lady Kathy Kenkel for her hard work on getting these up to date. Sir Knight George, PGC, Rusty Hill, PGC, and Lady Robin Hill also provided invalu-able assistance in this project. Electronic versions of the past proceedings may be found at: http://iayorkrite.org/forms-reports/

Educational Conference The Grand York Rite Bodies of Iowa and the and the Grand Lodge of Iowa joined together to host a Masonic Education Conference on April 1, 2017 in Des Moines at the Des Moines Scottish Rite Masonic Center. This event was jointly funded by the Grand Commandery Board of Financial Trustees and the Masonic Charitable Education Corporation of the Grand Lodge of Iowa AF & AM. The speakers and their topics were as follows:1. M.E Companion Donald McAndrews, PGHP (Virginia) – Masonic Recruiting and retention2. R.E. Jeffrey Bolstad, PGC (Montana), NW Dept. Commander – Masonic Leadership3. R.W. Moises Gomez, Grand Lodge of New Jersey – “My 9/11 Experience”4. Brother John Bridegroom, Indiana – Masonic Jewels5. Brother Steven L. Harrison, 33°, Missouri – “Freemasonry & Oak Island”6. Brother Clifton Truman Daniel – “My Grandfather & Brother Harry S. Truman The first section of the Mark Master degree was exemplified a a part of Grand Master’s Hurmence’s theme of “Make Your Mark in Masonry”. Sir Knights Rusty L. Hill, PGC, Gene R. Hatfield, PGC, and Duane Wachter of Temple Commandery #4 presented the colors. Many great comments were received about this conference. The purpose of our participation in this confer-ence was threefold: education, Masonic unity, and to create interest in the York Rite. My thanks to the Board of Financial Trustees of the Grand Commandery and the Masonic Charitable Education Corporation of the Grand Lodge of Iowa for their support of this endeavor. I would also like to thank the Des Moines Scottish Rite for the use of their beautiful temple.


Legislation I have submitted three pieces of legislation to be considered at the 153rd Annual Conclave. Currently, the statutes of the Grand Commandery of Iowa have no provision as to how the office of a dais officer would be filled in the event of resignation, death, disability or other reasons. I have drafted a proposed piece of legisla-tion that outlines the procedures for filing a vacancy in the office of Grand Commander or one of the other dais officers. The second piece of legislation that I have submitted is in reference to Life Memberships in the Knight Templar Eye Foundation. It has been the practice in the past for the Grand Commandery to reimburse to a constituent commandery, if 100% Life Membership, fifty percent of the cost of a new Life Membership in the KTEF. The current cost of a Life Membership is $30.00. Each Sir Knight who has a Life Membership is exempt from the annual assessment for the KTEF from the annual assessment for the KTEF from the Grand Encampment. There has been some confusion a to the payment of this reimbursement. The proposal that I have submitted would codify this process. The third piece of legislation is a minor modification to Section 350 of the Grand Commandery status. A change to this section was made in 2013. Subparagraph (d) should have been renumbered to (c). This was not done in 2013. This proposal makes that correction.

Statutes The statutes of the Grand Commandery have been updated and now reflect all legislation changes made be-tween 2001 and 2016. Special thanks to Sir Knight George J. Harrison, PGC, for his help with this endeavor.

General Orders The following General Orders were issued:1. General Order No. 1 Officers and Committees2. General Order No. 2 Passed Legislation3. General Order No. 3 Grand Commander’s Program4. General Order No. 4 Statute Realignment5. General Order No. 5 Bulls Eye Award6. General Order No. 6 Past Commanders Association7. General Order No. 7 Inspections and Schools of Instruction8. General Order No. 8 Holy Land Pilgrimage9. General Order No. 9 Grand Commandery Scholarships10. General Order No. 10 Knights Templar Cross of Honor (KTCH)11. General Order No. 11 Grand Prelate’s Christmas Message12. General Order No. 12 Memorial for S.K. Terry L. Hudik, PGC13. General Order No. 13 49th Annual Voluntary Campaign for KTEF14. General Order No. 14 Call to Grand Conclave – 153rd Annual Grand Conclave15. General Order No. 15 Grand Prelate’s Easter Message Copies of the General Orders are attached.


The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of IowaSeries 2016 – 2017 Wade E. Sheeler, REGCGeneral Order No. 1 1204 E. 13th St. SJune 12, 2016 Newton, IA 50208-5012

Officers and Committee Members

To: All Past Grand Commanders, current Grand Officers, Committee Members, Officers and Sir Knights of all Constituent Commanderies within the Jurisdiction of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa As we embark on a new year in the annals of the Grand Commandery of Iowa, may each of us take a moment to reflect on our past, contemplate on the present, and plan for our future. I would like to thank the Sir Knights of Iowa for the honor that you have bestowed upon me by electing me to the office of Grand Commander. My theme for this Templar year is ‘Shine Your Light through Templary.” I have based this theme on this verse from the Book of Matthew, Chapter 5; Verse 16: “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your father in heaven.” With the assistance of all true and valiant knights and our Lord and Saviour, may the Grand Commandery of Iowa continue to be a beacon of light for generations to come. I hereby proclaim the Officers and Committee Members of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa for the 2016 – 2017 Templar year duly elected and/or appointed have been installed.Fraternally, Attested:Wade E. Sheeler Rusty L. Hill, REPGCRight Eminent Grand Commander Grand Recorder

2016 – Grand Commandery Officers – 2017Wade Sheeler (22, 30) Grand Commander Lady Danene1204 E 13th St S H – (641) 792-0052 C – (641) 521-8483Newton IA 50201-8012 [email protected] J. Peterson (18) Deputy Grand Commander Lady Tammy1699 F Ave C – (712) 251-8398Dakota City NE 68731-3018 [email protected] C. Peck, Jr. (17) Grand Generalissimo Lady Anita3310 Avenue D C – (402) 850-6896Council Bluffs IA 51501-1919 [email protected]. Charles Smithson, PGHP (4) Grand Captain General NonePO Box 65323 C – (515) 681-2354West Des Moines IA 50265-0323 [email protected] R. Smith (2) Grand Treasurer None186 Broadmoor Ln C – (319) 321-1146Iowa City IA 52245-9313 [email protected] T. Johnson, PGC (18) Grand Recorder Emeritus Lady Linda1709 Oak St C – (712) 251-6537Burnet TX 78611-1038 [email protected] L. Hill, PGC (4, 18) Grand Recorder Lady Robin1937 Deer Ave O – (515) 419-6528 C – (515) 314-9532Perry IA 50220-7567 [email protected] [email protected] H. Johnson (52) Grand Prelate Lady Jenell332 252nd Pl H – (712) 336-2999 C – (712) 899-0502Spirit Lake IA 51360-7164 [email protected] M. Beard (4, OH) Grand Senior Warden Lady Rebecca 2727 6th Ave SE C – (419) 215-1881Altoona IA 50009-9632 [email protected] E. Saffell (4, 30) Grand Junior Warden None Listed7101 NW 21st St H – (515) 988-8686Ankeny IA 50023-9179


Tyson J. Ritchie (29) Grand Standard Bearer Lady Danielle1307 Madison St H – (712) 523-2540 C – (712) 427-0139Bedford IA 50833-1038 [email protected] L. Wahl (22) Grand Sword Bearer Lady Barb108 4th St H – (641) 420-7196 C – (641) 521-8904Searsboro IA 50242-7571 [email protected] E. Anderson (3) Grand Warder Lady Carol VanDeWeerd1125 E Burlington St H – (319) 351-8575 C – (319) 333-9385Iowa City IA 52240-3211 [email protected] J. Blankenship (4) Grand Sentinel Lady Jenny15181 Summit Dr C – (515) 460-5788Clive IA 50325-7817 [email protected] M. Klaus (26) Grand Organist None905 2nd St NW H – (319) 895-8763 C – (319) 551-7030Mount Vernon IA 52314-1206 [email protected] D. Des Planque (68) Grand 1st Guard Lady Cathy2477 Hwy G 71 H – (515) 967-3000 C – (641) 201-0021Bussey IA 50044-7504 [email protected] F. Renner (29) Grand 2nd Guard Christina Raitt-Peyton909 1st Ave NE C – (319) 230-4274Waverly IA 50677-4274 Michael G. Mudrey, Jr. (3, WI) Grand 3rd Guard None106 Ravine Rd C – (608) 513-1401 H – (608) 437-3701Mount Horeb WI 53572-1930 [email protected]

2016 – District Commanders – 2017 Dist. #1 Kyle J. Peterson C – (712) 251-8398 Dist. #2 Russel E. Saffell H – (515) 988-8686 Dist. #3 Nathan F. Renner C – (319) 230-4274 Dist. #4 Forrest C. Peck, Jr. C – (402) 850-6896 Dist. #5 Michael D. Des Planque C – (641) 201-0021 Dist. #6 Kevin R. Smith H – (319) 321-1146 Paul E. Anderson C – (319) 333-9385 Dist. #7 Christian “Chris” M. Beard C – (419) 215-1881 Dist. #8 Michael G. Mudrey, Jr. H – (608) 437-3701

2016 – Grand Commandery Committee Members – 2017Executive CommitteeWade E. Sheeler, REGC (22, 30) Chairman Lady Danene1204 E 13th St S H – (641) 792-0052 C – (641) 521-8483 W – (641) 269-8565Newton IA 50208-5012 [email protected] J. Peterson (18) Lady Tammy1699 F Ave C – (712) 251-8398Dakota City NE 69831-3018 [email protected] C. Peck, Jr. (17) Lady Anita3310 Ave D C – (402) 740-2299Council Bluffs IA 51501-1919 [email protected]. Charles Smithson, PGHP (4) NonePO Box 65323 C – (515) 681-2354West Des Moines IA 50265-0323 [email protected] L. Hill, REPGC (4, 18) Secretary Lady Robin1937 Deer Ave H – (515) 465-3083 C – (515) 314-9532Perry IA 50220-7567 [email protected]


Jurisprudence CommitteeDavid M. Dryer, PNCDC, REPGC (4, 22, 30) Chairman Lady Cynthia1521 Boston Ave C – (515) 249-3695 H – (515) 961-3279Indianola IA 50125-2120 [email protected] A. Radloff, REPGC (11, 4, 22) Lady Gale402 E Elizabeth St C – (319) 240-1917Clarksville IA 50707 [email protected] N. Boehmer, REPGC (18) Lady Sally Ann513 Blair St Sioux City IA 51103-33249 Rusty L. Hill, REPGC (4, 18) Secretary Lady Robin1937 Deer Ave Office – (515) 419-6528 C – (515) 314-9532Perry IA 50220-7567 [email protected] L. Andersen, REPGC, PGHP (30, 22, 43) Lady Marcia1412 3rd St Pl C – (641) 751-7704Eldora IA 50627-2117 [email protected] L. Smith, REPGC (43, 25) Lady Genni607 2nd Ave H – (641) 228-6079Charles City IA 50616-3020 [email protected] R. Hatfield, REPGC (4) Lady Kathy Erickson3315 1st St H – (515) 244-6486 C – (515) 707-4616Des Moines IA 50313-4412 [email protected] E. Sheeler, REGC (22, 30) Lady Danene1204 E. 13th St S H – (641) 792-0052 C – (641) 521-8483 W – (641) 269-8565Newton IA 50208-5012 [email protected] J. Peterson (18) Lady Tammy1699 F Ave C – (712) 251-8398Dakota City NE 69831-3018 [email protected]

Board of Financial TrusteesJohn M. Klaus (26) Term Expires 2017 None905 2nd St NW H – (319) 895-8763 C – (319) 220-7030Mount Vernon IA 52314-1206 [email protected] B. Hildreth, MWPGM, REPGC (4, 69), Term Expires 2018 Lady Natalie Mercer4811 NE Delaware Ave C – (515) 360-6167Ankeny IA 50021-7424 [email protected] J. Harrison, REPGC (17, 18), Term Expires 2019 Lady Rebecca4162 Sherwood Terr H – (712) 276-0726 C – (712) 898-6710Sioux City IA 51106-4046 [email protected]


Board of InstructionRusty L. Hill, REPGC (4, 18) Chairman Lady Robin1937 Deer Ave C – (515) 314-9532 Office – (515) 419-6528Perry IA 50220-7567 [email protected] A. Zummak, REPGC (11) Secretary Lady Barbara Jean201 Wema Ave H – (319) 234-6281Evansdale IA 50707-1050 [email protected] B. Hildreth, MWPGM, REPGC (4, 69) Inspector Lady Natalie Mercer4811 NE Delaware Ave C – (515) 360-6167Ankeny IA 50021-7424 [email protected] L. Smith, REPGC (43, 25) Lady Genni607 2nd Ave H – (641) 228-6079Charles City, IA 50616-3020 [email protected] J. Harrison, REPGC (17, 18) Instructor Lady Rebecca4162 Sherwood Terr C – (712) 898-6710Sioux City IA 51106-4046 [email protected] P. Dusenbery, REPGC (2) Inspector Emeritus None Listed520 E Washington #110 H – (319) 698-7372Washington IA 52353-2168 [email protected] R. Humeston, REPGC (64) Inspector Emeritus Lady Jane1419 Glover St H – (641) 842-3681Knoxville IA 50138-1216 Norman R. Rank, REPGC (30) Inspector Emeritus None Listed3 E North St H – (641) 752-1740Marshalltown IA 50158-1626

Charitable Activities CommitteeRichard A. Zummak, REPGC (11), Chairman Lady Barbara Jean291 Wema Ave H – (319) 234-6271Evansdale IA 50707-1050 [email protected] L. Andersen, REPGC, PGHP (30, 22, 43) Lady Marcia1412 3rd St Pl C – (641) 751-7704Eldora IA 50627-2117 [email protected] A. Brickman, PGHP (30) Lady Darlene333 Tonawanda Dr H – (515) 277-3180 C – (515) 661-1652Des Moines IA 50312-2829 [email protected]

Charity Fund TrusteesRandall E. Crouch, MIPGM (18) Term Expires 2017 Lady Jan1701 Aztec Cir C – (712) 490-7968Sioux City IA 51104-4351 [email protected] K. Holte (69) Term Expires 2018 None1253 Jade Pl Ogden IA 50212-7400 [email protected] A. Wolcott, MIPGM (2) Term Expires 2019 Lady Denise Gehling321 E 4th St C – (319) 530-8027Tipton IA 52772-1812 [email protected]


Credentials CommitteeGregory L. Kenkel (18) Lady Kathy329 36th St Pl H – (712) 233-1694 C – (712) 251-6537Sioux City IA 51104-2001 [email protected] M. Megel (4) Lady Janice1916 34th St H – (515) 274-0144 C – (515) 720-9034Des Moines IA 50310-5238 [email protected] A. Myhre (43) Lady Jane100 Monroe St H – (641) 822-3266 C – (641) 420-7196Rockwell IA 50469-1066 [email protected]

Distinguished Visitors CommitteeGeorge J. Harrison, REPGC (18) Lady Rebecca4162 Sherwood Terr C – (712) 898-6710Sioux City IA 51106-4046 [email protected] F. Harrington, PGHP (18) Lady Karen26705 170th St H – (712) 533-6221Le Mars IA 51031-8369 Robert L. Smith, REPGC (43, 25) Lady Genni607 2nd Ave H – (641) 228-6079Charles City IA 50616-3020 [email protected] O. Bryngelson, PGHP (30, 22) NonePO Box 756 - 402 Sunset Ln Marshalltown IA 50158-0756

Educational Activities CommitteeJason A. Wolcott, MIPGM (2) Term Expires 2017 Lady Denise Gehling321 E 4th St C – (319) 530-8027Tipton IA 52772-1812 [email protected] A. Miller (4) Term Expires 2018 Lady Julie1305 Bel Aire Rd H – (515) 984-6557Polk City IA 50226-1022 [email protected] J. Harrison, REPGC (17, 18) Term Expires 2019 Lady Rebecca4162 Sherwood Terr H – (712) 276-0726 C – (712) 898-6710Sioux City IA 51106-4046 [email protected] M. Anderson (11) Term Expires 2020 None Listed4442 Harvest Ln H – (319) 266-8177Cedar Falls IA 50613-1690 [email protected]. Charles Smithson, PGHP (4) Chairman – Term Expires 2021 NonePO Box 65323 C – (515) 681-2354West Des Moines IA 50265-0323 [email protected] L. Hill, REPGC (4, 18) Secretary-Treasurer Lady Robin1937 Deer Ave H – (515) 465-3083 C – (515) 314-9532Perry IA 50220-7567 [email protected]


Finance CommitteeKevin R. Smith (2) Chairman (Term Expires 2017) None186 Broadmoor Ln H – (319) 321-1146 C – (319) 338-5600Iowa City IA 52245-9313 [email protected] L. Kenkel (18) (Term Expires 2018) Lady Kathleen329 36th St Pl H – (712) 233-1694 C – (712) 251-7935Sioux City IA 51104-2001 [email protected] A. Ehlers (17) (Term Expires 2019) Lady Beth2265 Heatherstone Cir SW C – (402) 707-9617Altoona IA 50009-1683 [email protected] R. Smith (2) (Term Expires 2020) None186 Broadmoor Ln H – (319) 321-1146 C – (319) 338-5600Iowa City IA 52245-9313 [email protected]

Membership CommitteeDavid M. Dryer, REPGC (4, 22, 30) Chairman, Term Expires 2019 Lady Cynthia1521 W Boston Ave C – (515) 249-3695 H – (515) 961-3279Indianola IA 50125-2120 [email protected] J. Peterson (18) Term Expires 2017 Lady Tammy1699 F Ave C – (712) 251-8398Dakota City NE 69831-3018 [email protected] R. Hatfield, REPGC (4) Term Expires 2018 Lady Kathy Erickson3315 1st St H – (515) 244-6486 C – (515) 707-4616Des Moines IA 50313-4412 [email protected]

Mileage & Per Diem CommitteeGregory L. Kenkel (18) Lady Kathy329 36th St Pl H – (712) 233-1694 C – (712) 251-6537Sioux City IA 51104-2001 [email protected] M. Megel (4) Lady Janice1916 34th St H – (515) 274-0144 C – (515) 720-9034Des Moines IA 50310-5238 [email protected] A. Myhre (43) Lady Jane100 Monroe St H – (641) 822-3266 C – (641) 420-7196Rockwell IA 50469-1066 [email protected]

Patriotic CommitteeDonald A. Radloff, REPGC (11, 4, 22) Chairman Lady Gale402 E Elizabeth St C – (319) 240-1917Clarksville IA 50707 [email protected] M. Dryer, REPGC (4, 22, 30) Lady Cynthia1521 W Boston Ave C – (515) 249-3695 H – (515) 961-3279Indianola IA 50125-2120 [email protected] K. Hicks (4) Lady Mary969 SE 68th St H – (515) 263-0918Pleasant Hill IA 50327-5145 [email protected]

Promotion of Youth Activities CommitteeShane A. Harshbarger (4), Chairman Lady Pamela519 Park St C – (515) 865-4727Des Moines IA 50309-1613 [email protected] L. Bowersox, MIPGM (26) Lady Kathleen3610 Caribou Ct NE C – (319) 360-3321 H – (319) 364-8437Cedar Rapids IA 52402-2525 [email protected] R. Smith (2) None186 Broadmoor Ln H – (319) 321-1146 C – (319) 338-5600Iowa City IA 52245-9313 [email protected]


Public Relations & Knights Templar Magazine Correspondence CommitteeChristian “Chris” M. Beard (4, OH) Chairman Lady Rebecca2727 6th Ave SE C – (419) 215-1881Altoona IA 50009-9632 [email protected] M. Hoffmann, MIPGM (4) Supplement Editor Lady Lyssa3108 Pine Cir C – (515) 321-5032Urbandale IA 50322-4467 [email protected] Cole Simser, PGHP (69) Cyber Correspondent None1309 Glendale Ave C – (515) 441-9580 H – (515) 232-2580Ames IA 50010-5525 [email protected] [email protected]

Religious Activities CommitteeMichael H. Johnson (52) Chairman Lady Janell332 252nd Pl C – (712) 899-0502 H – (712) 336-2999Spirit Lake IA 51360-7164 [email protected] R. Hatfield, REPGC (4) Lady Kathy Erickson3315 1st St H – (515) 244-6486 C – (515) 707-4616Des Moines IA 50313-4412 [email protected] M. Klaus (26) None509 2nd St NW C – (319) 551-7030 H – (319) 895-8763Mount Vernon IA 52314-1206 [email protected]

Report of Grand Officers CommitteeStephan G. Libby, REPGC (26) Chairman Lady Sharon1329 Sierra Dr NE Apt 1 C – (319) 538-6108 H – (319) 393-4483Cedar Rapids IA 52402-6537 [email protected] L. Wahl (22) Lady Barb108 4th St H – (641) 420-7196 C – (641) 521-8904Searsboro IA 50242-7571 [email protected] R. Schroeder (11) Lady Marsha1424 Washington St C – (319) 830-9542 H – (319) 268-1572Cedar Falls IA 50613-4514 [email protected]

Triennial Matters CommitteeRusty L. Hill, REPGC (4, 18) Chairman Lady Robin1937 Deer Ave C – (515) 314-9532 Office – (515) 491-6528Perry IA 50220-7567 [email protected] E. Sheeler (22, 30) Lady Danene1204 E 13th St S H – (641) 792-0052 C – (641) 521-8483 W – (641) 269-8565Newton IA 50208-5012 [email protected] J. Peterson (18) Lady Tammy1699 F Ave C – (712) 251-8398Dakota City NE 69831-3018 [email protected]

Unfinished Business Committee Edward T. Johnson, REPGC (18, TX) Chairman Lady Linda1709 Oak St C – (712) 251-6537Burnett TX 78611-1038 [email protected] W. Guthrie, GHP, MIPGM (43) Lady ChristaPO Box 1841 C – (641) 494-8888 H – (641) 424-9230Mason City IA 50402-1841 [email protected] J. Vander Kamp (22) None Listed 10161 W 93rd St S C – (515) 979-3120Prairie City IA 50228-8304 [email protected]


Statutes Review Committee – Ad Hoc (1 Year)W. Charles Smithson, PGHP (4) Chairman NonePO Box 65323 C – (515) 681-2354West Des Moines IA 50265-0323 [email protected] M. Dryer, REPGC, PNCDC (4, 22, 30) Lady Cynthia1521 W Boston Ave C – (515) 249-3695 H – (515) 961-3279Indianola IA 50125-2120 [email protected] A. Brickman, PGHP (30) Lady Darlene333 Tonawanda Dr H – (515) 277-3180 C – (515) 661-1652Des Moines IA 50312-2829 [email protected]

Holy Land Pilgrimage Committee – Ad Hoc (1 Year)Gene R. Hatfield, REPGC (4) Chairman Lady Kathy Erickson3315 1st St H – (515) 244-6486 C – (515) 707-4616Des Moines IA 50313-4412 [email protected] M. Klaus (26) None509 2nd St NW C – (319) 551-7030 H – (319) 895-8763Mount Vernon IA 52314-1206 [email protected] J. Peterson (18) Lady Tammy1699 F Ave C – (712) 251-8398Dakota City NE 69831-3018 [email protected]



Legislation Passed at the 152nd Grand Conclave of Iowa

To All Past Grand Commanders, current Grand Officers, Committee Members, Officers and Sir Knights of all Constituent Commanderies within the Jurisdiction of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa The following pieces of legislation were approved at the 152nd annual Grand Conclave of the Grand Com-mandery Knights Templar of Iowa held on June 3-4th in Ames, Iowa.

1) Be it Resolved, that the first sentence of subsection (3) of section 332(a) of Chapter 6 which reads as follows: “Annual dues of Six Dollars ($6.00) plus the amount required for Grand Encampment assess-ments;” be deleted and replaced with the following:

“Annual dues of Eleven Dollars ($11.00) plus the amount required for Grand Encampment assess-ments.”

2) Be it Resolved, that the first sentence of subsection (2) of section 332(a) of Chapter 6 which reads as follows: “A fee of Two Dollars Fifty cents ($2.50) shall be paid by each Commandery for each Knight Templar created by it…” be deleted and replaced with the following:

“A fee of Five Dollars ($5.00) shall be paid by each Commandery for each Knight Templar created by it…”

3) Be it therefore enacted: under Chapter 13 a new Section 370 be created to read: Chapter 13, Section 370 Each Past Grand Commander and his spouse or significant other, upon presentation of a Past Grand

Commanders Jewel from the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa, shall sign a receipt stating the recipient or his family will return the Jewel to the Grand Commandery of Iowa upon his demise, suspension or expulsion from Masonry or pay the monetary value of the Jewel, at current market rates, to the Grand Commandery of Iowa.

4) Be it Resolved, that Subsection (1) of Chapter 6: Revenues and Finances, Section 332(a)(3) which reads as follows: (1) Two Thousand Five Hundred dollars ($2,500) each for the support of The Iowa DeMolay Foundation, Inc. and The Iowa Rainbow Foundation, Inc. be deleted and replaced with the following:

(1) An amount of not less than Five dollars ($5.00) per active member under the age of Twenty-One (21) for the support of The Iowa DeMolay Foundation, Inc. and the Iowa Rainbow Foundation, Inc.

Knight Templar Cross of Honor Recipient Sir Knight Junior Ekins, PC of Oriental Commandery No. 22 in Newton was awarded the Knight Templar Cross of Honor.

Fraternally, Attested:Wade E. Sheeler Rusty L. Hill, REPGCRight Eminent Grand Commander Grand RecorderEnclosures



Grand Commander’s ProgramTo: All Past Grand Commanders, current Grand Officers, Committee Members, Officers and Sir Knights of all Constituent Commanderies within the Jurisdiction of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa Sir Knights, it is my pleasure to announce the Grand Commander’s Program for the Templar year of 2016-2017. This program has been designed to benefit Commanderies both large and small. My goals in the de-velopment of this program are as follows: New Sir Knights – my goal is 75 new Sir Knights Ritual and Tactics Instruction Participating in Templar Religious Observances Patriotic and Community Activities Contributions to our Knight Templar Eye Foundation charity Raising funds for the Holy Land Pilgrimage Timely reporting of membership activity to the Grand Recorder By participating in this program, constituent Commanderies will be able to build comradery and enthusi-asm among their members, make their Commanderies stronger, and earn some funds to use however your sir knights want to. This program will run from June 4, 2016 to June 1, 2017. Application for monies earned under the Grand Commander’s Program must be received in the Grand Recorder’s office by 6/10/17. I urge each constituent commandery to participate in this program. Let’s see who can show the most activi-ties and earn the most funds!

In Templary Service, Attested:Wade E. Sheeler, KCT Rusty L. Hill, REPGCRight Eminent Grand Commander Grand Recorder


The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of Iowa

Rusty L. Hill, REPGC, KCT Contact Information:Grand Recorder Office / Home – (515) 419-65281937 Deer Avenue Cell – (515) 314-9532Perry, IA 50220-7567 [email protected]

2016 – Grand Commander’s Program – 2017 This program will run from 2016 Grand Conclave (June 4, 2016) to the 2017 Grand Conclave (June 1, 2017). Applications for the money earned must be made to the Grand Recorder by June 10, 2017. To be eligible to receive money a Commandery MUST HAVE met ALL the Required Items (noted in red) and had one new Knighting, participated in the Knights Templar Eye Foundation fund raiser program, made a donation to the Holy Land Pilgrimage fund, must be current with their reports and fees to the Grand Recorder and finally must have at least one DAIS Officer or their proxy at the 2017 Grand Conclave.

1. Reports and Representation: Goal is to receive ALL reports in a timely manner and have representation at Grand Conclave.A. Monthly reports must be received (either via email or USPS) in the Grand Recorder’s office by the 10th

of the month for nine (9) of the twelve (12) months. If the Grand Recorder’s office receives nine (9) monthly reports, by the 10th, you will receive $10�00 for each monthly report. Telephone calls are not accepted for any changes, except for the last week of December and then you must also send the written report! (Maximum of $120)

B. If all twelve monthly reports are received by the 10th of the month, you will receive a bonus of an $30�00. (1)

C. Commandery and Grand Commandery dues and assessments shall be due and payable on the first day of February of each year for which said dues and assessments were levied, and the same shall become delinquent on the first day of March of the same year. (To be eligible for the 2016-2017 Grand Commander’s Program the Annual Returns plus the entire fees must be in the Grand Recorder’s office no later than February 1st.) If this requirement is met, the Commandery will receive $50�00.

D. At least one dais officer or his proxy must be registered and in attendance at the 2017 Grand Conclave. If met, the Commandery will receive $25�00.

E. The Commandery will receive $25 for each additional dias officer (or their proxy) and the recorder. (Max $75)

F. If all dais officers (or their proxies) and the recorder attend, the Commandery will receive an additional bonus of $50. (Max $50)

2. Membership: Goal of One More Knight Templar than Last Year�A. $75 for each Commandery showing no membership loss. ($75)B. $20 for each new Knighting. (Maximum of 10 – Up to $200)C. $5 for each reinstatement in a Commandery. The Reinstated Sir Knights must have been out of the

Order for at least one year. (Maximum of 10 – Up to $50)


3. Inspection, Ritual and Tactics: Goal is to improve Ritual and Tactics in the local Commandery and increase the number of Schools, Inspections and Sir Knights attending�A. $100 for a Commandery having an Inspection. B. Commandery holding a School of Instruction. A signed registration sheet must be submitted for these

monies� (Maximum one per year) a. $20 for Up to 5% of the membership attending. b. $35 for 5% to 10% of membership attending. c. $50 for Over 10% of membership attending.C. Commandery attending a School of Instruction other than your own. Signed registration sheet must be

submitted for these monies� (Maximum of 1) a. $15 for Up to 5% of the membership attending. b. $25 for from 5% to 10% of membership attending. c. $40 for over 10% of membership attending.D. $25 for each speaking part, and $10 for non-speaking parts, when assisting other Commanderies, you

are not a member of, in conferring the Order of the Temple. (Maximum of $100)E. $25 for a Commandery holding an education program, with at least 9 Sir Knights present. Signed

registration sheet must be submitted to receive these monies. (Maximum of $50)4. Observance and Friendship Nights: Goal is to increase Commandery Public activities.

A. $25 for a Commandery holding a Public, or participating with another Masonic Body in a Public Christmas Observance.

B. $25 for a Commandery holding a Public, or participating with another Masonic Body in a Public Easter Observance.

C. $25 for a Commandery holding a Public, or participating with another Masonic Body in a Public As-cension Service or the Commandery attending a church of the Commander’s choice for an Ascension Service.

D. $25 for a Commandery holding a York Rite Friendship Night, to which non-York Rite Masons are in attendance. (Maximum of $25)

5. Masonic Cooperation: Goal to assist other Masonic Bodies�A. $50 for a Commandery having a minimum of four Sir Knights present, in full Uniform, to assist in the

forming of the lines for a Grand Lodge Cornerstone Ceremony. Maximum of (3 per Commandery Year) $150.

B. $25 for a Commandery that co-sponsors a Friendship Night with a Symbolic Lodge, Scottish Rite or Shrine, to which non-Masons are invited. (Maximum of 1) $25.

C. $25 for a Commandery presenting the flag or escort for an installation of Symbolic Lodges officers at a public or Masonic Event. (Maximum of 2) $50

D. $25 for a Commandery presenting the flag at a Masonic event. (Maximum of two)6. Patriotic or Civic Activity

A. $25 for a Commandery presenting the flag at a public event. (Maximum of 2 = $50)B. $25 for a Commandery participating in a VFW or American Legion related type of activity. Must be

at least four (4) Sir Knights in attendances. Name of the event and Sir Knights participating must be submitted. Maximum of $50

7. Knights Templar Eye Foundation: Goal is to increase “Iowa’s Contribution”�A� The Grand Commandery will match dollar for dollar for money collected as PUBLIC fundraising activi-

ties for the Knights Templar Eye Foundation. Funds must be received by Iowa Knights Templar Eye Foundation Chairman, Richard A. Zummak (or his designee) prior to May 1, 2017. Verification of the public fundraising event must be attached to your request for Grand Commanders Program funds. (Maximum of $750)

B. For each new Sir Knight who becomes a life member of the Knight Templar Eye Foundation (donation of $30), the Commandery will receive $15

C. For each new member of the Grand Commanders’ Club of the Knight Templar Eye Foundation (dona-tion of $100), a Commandery will receive $25

D. For each new member of the Grand Masters’ Club of the Knight Templar Eye Foundation (donation of $1,000 or more), a Commandery will receive $50


8. Holy Land Pilgrimage Collections: Goal is to restart the Pilgrimage Program, obtain funding and to send a qualified Clergyperson to the Holy Land.A� $25 for a Commandery making a donation of $100 for the Holy Land Pilgrimage. Donations should be

made payable to the Holy Land Pilgrimage and sent to the Grand Recorders’ Office.B. $50 for a Commandery making a donation of $250 or more to the Holy Land Pilgrimage. The Grand

Commander will make a personal donation of $50 to the Holy Land Pilgrimage.9. Assistance to the Needy: Goal to feed the hunger, clothe the naked, and bind up the wounds of the afflicted.

A. $25 for a Commandery holding a food drive with donations going to a homeless shelter or similar type of organization. A description of activity and sir knights participating must be submitted

B. $25 for a Commandery holding a clothing or blanket drive with donations going to a homeless shelter or similar type of organization. A description of activity and sir knights participating must be submitted.


The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of Iowa Series 2016 – 2017 Wade E. Sheeler, REGCGeneral Order No. 4 1204 E. 13th St. SJune 13, 2016 Newton, IA 50208-5012

Statute RealignmentTo: All Past Grand Commanders, current Grand Officers, Committee Members, Officers and Sir Knights of all Constituent Commanderies within the Jurisdiction of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa At the 152nd Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa, the following piece of legislation was passed:

Chapter 13, Section 370Each Past Grand Commander and his spouse or significant other, upon presentation of a Past Grand Com-manders’ Jewel from the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa, shall sign a receipt stating that the recipient or his family will return the Jewel to the Grand Commandery of Iowa upon his demise, suspension or expulsion from Masonry or pay the monetary value of the Jewel, at current market rates to the Grand Commandery of Iowa.

Upon updating the statues to include the new legislation that was passed at the 152nd Annual Conclave, it was discovered that a Section 370 already exists (in Chapter 14). As Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa, I hereby order that the above section of the Statutes of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa, be renumbered to be 369 ½ of Chapter 13.In Templar Service, Attested:Wade E. Sheeler, KCT Rusty L. Hill, REPGCRight Eminent Grand Commander Grand Recorder


The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of IowaSeries 2016 – 2017 Wade E. Sheeler, REGCGeneral Order No. 5 1204 E. 13th St. S July 10, 2016 Newton, IA 50208-5012

Bull’s Eye Award To: All Past Grand Commanders, current Grand Officers, Committee Members, Officers and Sir Knights of all Constituent Commanderies within the Jurisdiction of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa In the early 1990s, the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa created a special award for constitu-ent commanderies to compete for in donating monies to the Knight Templar Eye Foundation. This award is known as the Bull’s Eye Award. The idea for this award came from Sir Knight Clifford M. Baumback, PGC who at the time served as the Chairman of the Charitable Activities Committee. This award is to be given to a constituent commandery which donates the most money on a per member basis through public fundraising activities during the annual campaign for the Knights Templar Eye Foun-dation (KTEF). This award is unique to the Grand Commandery of Iowa. It was designed to recognize public fundraising efforts for the Knights Templar Eye Foundation. The award was designed to be competitive for both small and large commanderies. The annual voluntary campaign for the Knights Templar Eye Foundation runs from July 1st to the following May 15th. Recently there has been some confusion as to the criteria to earn this award. After researching the original criteria as promulgated by Sir Knight Baumback, I hereby order that the criteria to earn the Bull’s Eye Award is as follows:

1. Only monies raised through public fund raising activities shall count towards earning the award.2. In order for monies to count towards this award, they must be forwarded to the Chairman of the

Charitable Activities Committee who will then forward them to the Knights Templar Eye Foundation. Monies must be forwarded to the Chairman of the Charitable Activities Committee within thirty days of the fundraising event.

3. Only those monies donated during the period of the annual Voluntary Campaign shall count.4. Monies have to be received by the Chairman of the Charitable Activities Committee prior to the end of

the Voluntary campaign in order for the donation to count towards the award.5. Any monies sent directly to the KTEF office will not count.6. The winner of this award will be determined by dividing the total amount of monies raised by a con-

stituent commandery through public fundraising activities by the total number of Sir Knights in the respective commandery on the day the Voluntary Campaign closes.

Golden Arrow Award I am also reinstating the “Golden Arrow” award which was another award program that Sir Knight Baumback used to encourage commanderies to donate to the annual voluntary campaigns of the KTEF. The criteria for this award will be as follows:

1. Commanderies will earn this award for donations of $5.00 per capita or greater.2. Only donations given during the annual voluntary campaign will count.3. Donations from all sources will count (public fundraising, life sponsorships, memorials, individual

donations, bequests, etc).4. Winners will be determined by the report issued at the close of the campaign by the KTEF office.

Sir Knights, remember these award programs are designed to promote friendly competition among the con-stituent commanderies in assisting with the important work of the Knight Templar Eye Foundation. All of your efforts should be conducted in the spirit of that goal. I encourage your support of the upcoming 49th Annual Voluntary Campaign.In Templar Service, Attested:Wade E. Sheeler, KCT Rusty L. Hill, REPGCRight Eminent Grand Commander Grand [email protected] [email protected](641) 521-8483 (515) 314-9532 – Cell (515) 419-6528 – Office


The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of IowaSeries 2016 – 2017 Wade E. Sheeler, REGCGeneral Order No. 6 1204 E. 13th St. SJuly 10, 2016 Newton, IA 50208-5012

Iowa Past Commanders AssociationTo: All Past Grand Commanders, current Grand Officers, Committee Members, Officers and Sir Knights of all Constituent Commanderies within the Jurisdiction of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa The Iowa Past Commanders Association exists for the purpose of conferring the honor of Past Commander on either a current Eminent Commander or a Past Eminent Commander of a constituent commandery duly chartered by the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa. The Iowa Past Commanders Association may also confer honorary membership on a Sir Knight from a sister jurisdiction. The Iowa Past Commanders Association operates and exists by virtue of its relationship with the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa. The Iowa Past Commanders Association met on Friday, June 3rd at the 152nd annual of the Grand Com-mandery Knights Templar of Iowa in Ames, Iowa. At that meeting Sir Knight Jons Olsson of Baldwin Com-mandery #11 in Cedar Falls was elected President of the Iowa Past Commanders Association. Sir Knight Kurt Hoffmann of Temple Commandery #4 in Des Moines was elected Vice President. Sir Knight Olsson was not in attendance to accept his election. Since that time, I have had communication with Sir Knight Olsson. He has indicated that he would prefer to remain in the office of Prelate of the Iowa Past Commanders Association. I have had communications with Sir Knight Hoffmann and he is willing to accept the office of president of the Association. As Right Eminent Grand Commander and under the authority in me vested, I therefore declare that the of-ficers of the Iowa Past Commanders Association for the Templar year of 2016-2017 to be as follows: President Kurt M. Hoffmann Vice President Kevin R. Smith Secretary/Treasurer Jason A. Wolcott Prelate Jons C. Olsson Warder Kyle J. Peterson Sentinel W. Charles Smithson The officers who are elected and are in the progressive line are Sentinel, Warder, Vice President, and Presi-dent. The Prelate is an appointive office.In Templar Service, Attested:Wade E. Sheeler, KCT Rusty L. Hill, REPGCRight Eminent Grand Commander Grand Recorder


The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of IowaSeries 2016 – 2017 Wade E. Sheeler, REGCGeneral Order No. 7 1204 E. 13th St. S.August 28, 2016 Newton, IA 50208-5012

Inspections/Schools of InstructionTo: All Past Grand Commanders, current Grand Officers, Committee Members, Officers and Sir Knights of all Constituent Commanderies within the Jurisdiction of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa The Statutes of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa (Chapter 9, Section 339) require each subordinate commandery to have an annual inspection. Currently there are 23 duly chartered constituent commanderies in Iowa. During the last Templar year, five commanderies had Schools of Instruction and five commanderies had Inspections. Sir Knights, that is only slightly over 20% of our commanderies hosting either a school or an inspection. I am asking each constituent commandery to have at a minimum a School of Instruction during this coming year. Schools of Instruction can cover whatever the local Sir Knights wish to cover, things such as basic sword work, uniform regulations, signs and passwords. I would encourage each commandery to set an evening, have a dinner, and have an informative evening of instruction. It can be an evening of fun and fellowship for your members. Each commandery that has a school of instruction, will be eligible to earn monies under the Grand Commander’s Program. For those commanderies who have a candidate, think about having an Inspection. Don’t worry if you are short on officers who can do the work. The Grand Commandery will help you out in filling parts. We are here to help. Remember that if you are having an inspection, you must first have a school of instruction. The Grand Commandery and the Board of Instruction are willing to help in whatever way we can to assist our local commanderies. Sir Knights, we all have to work together to keep Templarism alive in Iowa. Please feel either to contact myself or S.K. Rusty Hill, PGC (Chairman of the Board of Instruction). We look forward to hearing from you. The Statewide School of Instruction will be held in Ames on February 25, 2017. Information on this will be sent out in January of 2017.In Templar Service, Attested:Wade E. Sheeler , KCT Rusty L. Hill, REPGC, Grand RecorderRight Eminent Grand Commander Chairman, Board of [email protected] [email protected] (641) 521-8343 (515) 314-9532 – Cell (515) 419-6528 – Office


The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of IowaSeries 2016 – 2017 Wade E. Sheeler, REGCGeneral Order No. 8 1204 E. 13th St. SOctober 12, 2016 Newton, IA 50208-5012

Holy Land PilgrimageTo: All Past Grand Commanders, current Grand Officers, Committee Members, Officers and Sir Knights of all Constituent Commanderies within the Jurisdiction of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa I am pleased to announce that the Grand Commandery of Iowa will resume the Holy Land Pilgrimage in 2017. It has been many years since we have participated in this program by sending a pastor to the Holy Land. Sir Knight Gene R. Hatfield, PGC worked very hard during his year as Grand Commander to raise the money to reinstate this program. The mission of the Holy Land Pilgrimage (sponsored by the Grand Encampment Knights Templar of the USA) is to send ordained Christian ministers on a biblical study experience in the Holy Land that will enable these ministers to enhance their preaching, teaching, and spirituality. The 2017 “In the Footsteps of Jesus” pilgrimage will be held November 6-16. Participants will fly out of JFK International airport in New York City to Israel. They will be in the Holy Land nine days. There are various requirements that must be met to apply for participation in this program:

Never traveled to the Holy Land before. Ordained Minister (a copy of the ordination certificate must accompany the application). Served at least one year in active ministry and have at least ten years remaining in ministry. Be of good physical health. Be willing to travel with in a program sponsored by the Grand Encampment Knights Templar of USA (an

appendant organization of Freemasonry). Have cleared their participation in this program with their denomination and local congregation. The minister must show proof of a valid passport at the time of their selection. The minister selected must be willing to give a presentation at the Grand Conclave session. The minister must be willing to sign an agreement that in the event he/she does not go on the Pilgrimage

once the monies have been paid by the Grand Commandery, the minister will provide reimbursement to the Grand Commandery.

Each constituent commandery is eligible to nominate a minister. The attached paperwork that is required for a nomination is attached to this General Order. The Iowa Holy Land Pilgrimage Committee will review the nominations and select one pastor to participate in this program. The Grand Commandery will provide up to $500 for travel expenses to New York City for departure and return to Israel. The balance and associated lodging expenses in New York City shall be the responsibility of the sponsoring commandery, the selected pastor, and his/her congregation. Nominations must be received by the Grand Commander prior to February 15, 2017 at the above address to be considered. Sir Knights, this is an important program in fulfilling our mission as Christian Knights of the Valiant and Magnanimous Order of Knights Templars.In Templar Service, Attested:Wade E. Sheeler, KCT Rusty L. Hill, REPGCRight Eminent Grand Commander Grand [email protected] [email protected](641) 521-8483 – Cell (515) 314-9532 – Cell (515) 419-6528 – Office


In the Footsteps of Jesus:A Pilgrim’s Journey

For Sir Knights, Ladies,Friends and Guests

Sponsored by the Knights TemplarHoly Land Pilgrimage Committee of theGrand Encampment Knights Templar

of the United States of America.

November 6 – 16, 2017

TENTATIVE ITINERARY

DAY 1, Tuesday Depart JFK, late evening flight

DAY 2, Wednesday Arrive Tel Aviv – Ben Gurion AirportTo Hotel in Tel Aviv for one night

DAY 3, Thursday Joppa (Joffa) Simon the Tanner’s house, etc.Caesarea MaritimaAqueductMt. CarmelLunchTel MegiddoMt. Tabor (Transfiguration)Arrive at Kibbutz Nof Ginosar, on the Sea of Galilee for two nights

DAY 4, Friday The ancient boat at Nof GinosarBoat ride across the GalileeMount of the BeatitudesChorazinCapernaum (Peter’s house & synagogue)Lunch (St. Peter’s Fish)Tabgha (the multiplication)Migdal (Magdala)Yardenit (Jordon River, baptismal renewal)

DAY 5, Saturday Cana (first miracle)Nazareth Church of the Annunciation

Workshop Church of the SynagogueMt. of the PrecipiceLunchBeit She’anOn to Jerusalem Jerusalem overlook and welcomeArrive at King Solomon Hotel For the balance of the pilgrimage

DAY 6, Sunday Group Worship Service at Station 7 (with Communion)Personal visit to the tomb area inside the Church of the Holy SepulcherLunch on your ownAfternoon of exploration in Jerusalem

DAY 7, Monday Mt. of Olives Ascension Chapel Pater Noster Church (The Lord’s Prayer) Palm Sunday route Jerusalem overlook Dominus Flevit Chapel (the Lord wept) Garden of Gethsemane & The Church of All Nations or Church of the AgonyLunch in BethlehemBethlehem Shepherds Fields Church of the Nativity


DAY 8, Tuesday Enter the Old City via the Dung GateWestern Wall (Wailing Wall)Temple Mount (Haram esh Sharif) Dome of the Rock & al Aqsa MosqueStephen’s Gate (Lion’s Gate)St. Anne’s Church & Bethesda PoolsVia Dolorosa (The Way of Sorrow):

1. Jesus is condemned2. Jesus receives the cross3. Jesus falls the 1st time4. Jesus meets his mother5. Simon of Cyrene assists Jesus6. Veronica wipes the face of Jesus7. Jesus falls the 2nd time (city gate)8. Jesus speaks to the daughters of Jerusalem9. Jesus falls the 3rd time

Inside the Church of the Holy Sepulcher:10. Jesus is stripped11. Jesus is nailed to the cross12. Jesus dies13. Jesus is removed from the cross (unction)14. Jesus is laid in the tomb (Edicule/Aedicule)

Lunch in the old citySee the CardoMt. Zion Dormition Abbey (Roman Catholic) Cenacle / Cenaculum (Upper Room) Tomb of DavidChurch of St. Peter Galicantu Ancient steps from upper city to Kidron Valley

DAY 9, Wednesday Dead SeaEin GediMassadaLunchQumran (Dead Sea Scrolls & Essenes)Dead Sea Swim / Float

DAY 10, Thursday The Garden TombIsrael Museum Model of Jerusalem (at 2nd Temple time) Shrine of the BookYad Vashem Holocost MemorialLunchGroup Closing at Southern Plaza OverlookGroup Dinner at the HotelTo Ben Gurion Airport for 1:00 a.m. flight

DAY 11, Friday Return to USA via JFK

This itinerary is a MAX load list of possible sites. We will adjust and adapt the number of sites to the capability of the group and make arrangements for individuals that may have special needs as possible.

AIRLINEFlight from JFK to Tel Aviv and returnEL AL AirlinesWorld standard for safety and security

PASSPORTApply for your passport as soon as possible. We will need your passport information to complete your registration.US citizens require a passport valid for six months beyond travel dates. For this trip, your passport must be valid until May 2017.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENTThe regular travel package price is based on two persons to a room. If you want your own private room, there is a single supplement fee in addition to the regular price. Single accommodation are subject to availability and are limited to 10% of the number of people traveling in the group. This supplement charge must be paid by the traveler.

(Reminder – you will be responsible to arrange your own domestic flights to and from your lo-cal airport and New York)


The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of Iowa Series 2016 – 2017 Wade E. Sheeler, REGCGeneral Order No. 9 1204 E. 13th St. SOctober 31, 2016 Newton, IA 50208-5012

Grand Commandery ScholarshipsTo: All Past Grand Commanders, current Grand Officers, Committee Members, Officers and Sir Knights of all Constituent Commanderies within the Jurisdiction of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa As Grand Commander, it is my pleasure to announce that the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa will be awarding four ($2,000) scholarships in 2017. These scholarships are for students who will be graduat-ing from an Iowa High School in 2017 and enrolling in a post-secondary educational institution. The student must have a Grade Point Average of 3.00 or better. The student must have overcome some type of adversity or hardship in their life. A list of their extracurricular activities must also be submitted with the submission. Applications are available from the student’s High School Councilor’s office. Recommendations must be received by 5:00 p.m. on April 28, 2017. All recommendations should be submitted to Sir Knight W. Charles Smithson at [email protected]. Recommendations may also be mailed to: GCKT Scholarships, PO Box 65323, West Des Moines IA. 50265-0323. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the banquet at the 2017 Grand Conclave session.In Templar Service, Attested:Wade E. Sheeler, KCT Rusty L. Hill, REPGCRight Eminent Grand Commander Grand [email protected] [email protected](641) 521-8483 – Cell (515) 314-9532 – Cell (515) 419-6528 – Office


The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of Iowa

Series 2016 – 2017 Wade E. Sheeler, REGCGeneral Order No. 10 1204 E. 13th St. SOctober 31, 2016 Newton, IA 50208-5012

Knights Templar Cross of HonorTo: All Past Grand Commanders, current Grand Officers, Committee Members, Officers and Sir Knights of all Constituent Commanderies within the Jurisdiction of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa In accordance with the provisions of section 237(b) of the Statutes of the Grand Encampment Knights Tem-plar of the United States of America, a meritorious award known as the Knights Templar Cross of Honor may be conferred by the Grand Master upon a deserving Sir Knight of each Grand Commandery once a year. Each constituent commandery of Iowa may make a nomination for the above award. It is to be noted that this award is to be made only for exceptional and meritorious service to the Order of Knights Templar far beyond the call of duty. No ELECTED Grand Commandery or Grand Encampment Officer, past or present, is eligible for this award. This honor, is for the Sir Knights of your Commandery who you consider is or has been outstanding in his chivalric labors. Enclosed in the Grand Encampment Nomination form for you to fill in. If you have no one that you wish to nominate, make a notation across the face of the form. RETURN THE FORM TO THE GRAND COMMANDER who will make the final selection. The forms must be received by the Grand Commander no later than March 1, 2017. He will then forward the name of the nominee to Sir Knight Duane L. Vaught, Most Eminent Grand Master. All nominations are to be mailed to the Grand Commander, Wade E. Sheeler at the following address (1204 East 13th Street South, Newton Iowa 50208-5012). The nomination form must be completed in its entirety. Incomplete forms and those received after March 1, 2017 will not be considered. Please read the instructions on the reverse side of the nomination form.In Templar Service, Attested:Wade E. Sheeler, KCT Rusty L. Hill, REPGCRight Eminent Grand Commander Grand [email protected] [email protected](641) 521-8483 – Cell (515) 314-9532 – Cell


NOMINATIONFor The Award, Of

“KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CROSS OF HONOR”1) In accordance with the provisions of Section 237(b) of the Statutes of the Grand Encampment, as amended at the 50th Triennial conclave, the meritorious service award know as the KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CROSS OF HONOR, shall be conferred by the Grand Master on behalf of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar to deserving Sir Knights of Constituent and Subordinate Commanderies upon certain conditions hereinafter set forth.2) The KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CROSS OF HONOR shall be awarded “only for exceptional and meritorious ser-vice rendered to the order, far beyond the call of duty, and beyond the service usually expected of an officer or member.” In deciding upon the award, precedents shall be entirely ignored and each case shall be decided upon its own unusual merits. No posthumous award shall be made, and no present or past elected Grand Officer of a Grand Commandery shall be eligible for the award.3) One nomination may be made from a Grand Commandery membership, regardless of number of members, plus one additional nomination may be made from a Grand Commandery for each 5,000 members, or major fraction thereof, during any one year. Only one nomination may be made from the total of the Subordinate Commanderies during one year. (amended 2009)4) The procedure to be followed for making nominations for this Award shall be as follows:a. Any Constituent Commandery desiring to make a nomination shall first adopt a formal resolution, setting forth the full name of its nominee, and the nature of the meritorious service upon which such nomination is based. b. The Commander of such Constituent Commandery shall thereupon cause to be filled-in a Nomination Form to be supplied by the Grand Recorder of his Grand Commander, giving the date, full name of the nominee, ad-dress, Templar rank, name of his Commandery and a statement of the nature of the meritorious service upon which such nomination is based.c. Such Nomination Form shall be signed by the Commander of such Constituent Commandery and shall be forwarded by him to the Grand Commander of his jurisdiction for consideration.d. Such Grand Commander shall consider all nominations made by Constituent Commanderies of his Grand Commandery upon Nomination Forms and shall select only one nominee (more where qualified) in any one year; upon making such selection, the Grand Commander shall affix his written approval to such Nomination Form and shall thereupon send the name to the GRAND ENCAMPMENT FOR THE GRAND MASTER’S CON-SIDERATION.e. Any Subordinate Commandery desiring to make a nomination for this Award shall follow the same pro-cedure as is set forth above for the Constituent Commanderies, except that such Subordinate Commandery desiring to make a nomination, shall forward the Nomination Form supplied by the Grand Recorder of the Grand Encampment, and the same shall bear the written approval of the Commander of such Subordinate Commandery before being sent to the GRAND ENCAMPMENT FOR THE GRAND MASTER’S CONSIDERATION.5) The KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CROSS OF HONOR medal shall consist of a round, gold-finished medal, the outer circle of which shall bear the words “KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CROSS OF HONOR,” showing through in black enamel, and in the center shall appear the Patriarchal Cross of the Grand Encampment in purple enamel. Such medal shall be suspended from a gold-finished bar by two small chain links on either side; upon the face of the bar shall be engraved the name of the Sir Knight who shall be the recipient thereof.The KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CROSS OF HONOR may be worn upon the Commandery uniform by the recipient upon all occasions.6) The Certificate of Award, issued by the Grand Encampment, signed by the Grand Master and the Grand Recorder, and bearing the seal of the Grand Encampment thereon, shall accompany the medal. The Certificate of Award shall contain a summary of the Citation upon which such Award is based.7) It shall be the responsibility of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar to provide the medals, the Cer-tificates of Award for the KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CROSS OF HONOR, without any cost to the recipient or to his Constituent or Grand Commandery, or his Subordinate Commandery. Presentation of the KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CROSS OF HONOR Medals, Certificates shall be made at an appropriate ceremony of Grand Commanderies and Subordinate Commanderies, and a report thereof shall be sent by the respective Recorder to the Grand Recorder of the Grand Encampment within thirty days thereafter.


NOMINATIONFor the Award of

“KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CROSS OF HONOR”

Commandery No. , K.T. stationed at City

, on Day of , adopted a motion State Month Year to nominate the following Sir Knight, one of its own members, to be awarded the “Knights Templar Cross of Honor” for the Templar Year 1. His Full Name: (Print Full Name) 2. His Residence: Street (number) City State Zip Code

3. His Templar Rank: 4. The following facts are submitted as a justification for his Nomination:

Approved this Day of , 2 0 __ __ by Commander of Commandery No. Approved this Day of , 2 0 __ __ by Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of

Approved this Day of , 2 0 __ __ by Grand Master

IMPORTANT: Please follow instructions for filling in the form for Nomination for the Award of Knights Templar Cross of Honor. Rules and Regulations appear on the reverse side of this form.

Submit Form To the Office of the Grand Recorder of the Grand Encampment at least two (2) months prior to presentation.


The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of IowaSeries 2016 – 2017 Wade E. Sheeler, REGCGeneral Order No. 11 1204 E. 13th St. SNovember 2, 2016 Newton, IA 50208-5012

Christmas Message

To: All Past Grand Commanders, current Grand Officers, Committee Members, Officers and Sir Knights of all Constituent Commanderies within the Jurisdiction of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa Please find enclosed the Christmas Toast prepared by the Religious Activities Committee and the Grand Prel-ate along with the response to the Christmas message, from Sir Knight Duane L. Vaught, R.E. Grand Master of the Grand Encampment of the United States of America. This Christmas message and response should be read at your next stated meeting. Also attached is the Christmas message from SK Michael H. Johnson, Eminent Grand Prelate of the Grand Commandery of Iowa.In Templar Service, Attested:Wade E. Sheeler, KCT Rusty L. Hill, REPGCRight Eminent Grand Commander Grand Recorder

Iowa’s Grand Prelate Christmas Message

I am the light of the world, he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. John 8:12

Christmas. That most wonderful time of the year. Between Thanksgiving and New Years our homes and communities are filled with light. Light that is most welcome during the dark winter months. Light that is as meaningful as it beautiful. The tradition of Christmas lights can be traced back to several different legends. My favorite is the one that involves Martin Luther. As the story goes, Luther was walking through the forest one clear December eve just before Christmas when he became inspired by the twinkling light of the stars above. He immediately went home and attached a candle to the family Christmas tree. As he lit the candle he explained to his family that the light of the candle represented the light that came into a dark world when Christ was born. From this simple beginning the use of Christmas lights has expanded to the point where today billions of electric bulbs lend their festive light to the season. There is no denying that Christmas brings with it a certain hustle and bustle. Yet, despite the commercial-ism, there is an undeniable magic in the air. We see it reflected in how we treat others. It can be seen in the way we greet our neighbors, family and friends with warm smiles and kind words. It is the Spirit of Jesus. Yet, when the decorations come down and the lights are packed away the world seems to become dark again. It is then that we, as Christian Masons and Templars, must shine our own light ever more brightly. We must remember that the birth of Jesus fulfilled God’s promise to send light into the world and that if we remain true that light will shine through us. The world does not change at Christmas, people do. The simple truth is that the Christ who was born in a humble stable and crucified on a cross is still alive and with us. Why then should our light shine any less bright on December 26th, March 3rd or any other day of the year?Think about it. The word “Christmas” means literally the “mass of Christ” or “Christ worship”. As such, every day we venerate our Lord should be just like Christmas, full of hope and wonder! Every day is a new oppor-tunity to shine your light through Templary. On behalf of Lady Jenell and our family as well as the officers of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Iowa, we wish you a joyous and merry Christmas and a very happy new year.

Michael H. JohnsonGrand Prelate


The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of IowaSeries 2016 – 2017 Wade E. Sheeler, REGCGeneral Order No. 12 1204 E. 13th St. SJanuary 7, 2017 Newton, IA 50208-5012

To: All Past Grand Commanders, current Grand Officers, Committee Members, Officers and Sir Knights of all Constituent Commanderies within the Jurisdiction of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa

It is with deep sorrow that I announce the death of Sir Knight and CompanionTerry Lee Hudik

Right Eminent Past Grand Commander2013 – 2014

Sir Knight Terry L. Hudik was born on October 6, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois. He attended the Chicago Public Schools and graduated from high school in 1960. Terry served in the United States Army, receiving his basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky and advanced individual training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He served with the Eighth Army Support Command (EASCOM) in Seoul, Korea. He was released from active military service in April of 1966. In June of 1966, Terry was sworn in as a member of the Chicago Police Department. During the course of his career with the Chicago Police Department, he earned various awards for excellence. He was a graduate of the Chicago City College and the University of Illinois at Chicago Circle, earning an Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, and Master of Arts degrees. In 1975, he left the Chicago Police Department and accepted a position as Deputy Chief of Security for the Inland Steel Corporation in East Chicago, Indiana. In 1976, he left this position and joined a group that founded American Central Airlines in Dubuque, Iowa. Eventually that airline grew to serve 27 cities in nine states with 250 employees. In 1986 he returned to active police duty serving as an officer for the Readlyn, Iowa police department. In 1986 he accepted a position as Chief of the North Sioux City, South Dakota Police Department. In 1987 Terry joined the Pleasant Hill Police Department as Chief. In 1990, he accepted a position with the State of Iowa as a Justice System Analyst and held this position until the time of his passing. From 1994 to 2006, he and his wife Deborah owned American Ambulance Service. He married Deborah Morris in 1988. Masonically Sir Knight Hudik was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason on February 22, 2005 in Gnemeth Lodge #577 in West Des Moines, Iowa. He served as Worshipful Master in 2010. Terry joined the Des Moines Scottish Rite becoming a 32° Master of the Royal Secret on November 12, 2005. In 2008, he received the Primus Inter Pares award. In 2009, he was invested with the rank and dignity of Knight Commander of the Court of Honour (KCCH). Terry was a longtime member of the Lighting Committee. Sir Knight Hudik became a member of the Des Moines York Rite Bodies on November 19, 2005. In 2011, he served as High Priest of Corinthian Chapter #14 R.A.M., Illustrious Master of Alpha Council #1 R. & S.M., and Eminent Commander of Temple Commandery #4 K.T. His service to the Grand Commandery of Iowa, include serving as Grand Warder in 2008-2009, Grand Senior Warden in 2010-2011 and being elected to the progressive line as Grand Captain General in 2011. He served as the 150th Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa in 2013-2014. He was a recipient of the Knight Commander of the Temple (KCT) honor from the Grand Encampment Knights Templar of the USA. Terry served for many years as the editor of the Iowa Supplement of the Knights Templar magazine. He held dual membership with the Ames York Rite Bodies. Other bodies which he held membership in were: Iowa Past Commanders Association, Minnesota Past Commanders Association, Wisconsin Past Commander Association, Yeoman of York, Iowa Research Lodge #2, Green Degrees Council #93 Knights Masons, Royal Order of Scotland, and Charles Clyde Hunt Priory #42 KYCH, where he had received the Knights of York Grand Cross of Honour (KYGCH). Terry was also a member of Iowa York Rite College #37, where he was serving as Pre-eminent Governor at the time of his passing. He had been awarded the Gold Award from the York Rite Sovereign College of North America. Sir Knight Hudik passed to the Grand Asylum Above on December 11, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. He is survived by his wife, Deborah, brother Gary Hudik, and sister Judy Sutter.


Masonic services were conducted by Brother Richard Terp 33° on the evening of December 15th. Sir Knight Rusty L. Hill, PGC conducted the Templar Services. Christian services were held on December 16th at the Merle Hay Funeral Home in Des Moines. Internment was at Pleasant Corners Cemetery near Eddyville, Iowa. As a mark of respect to our departed frater, I do hereby order this Memorial to be read in each constituent commandery in this Grand Jurisdiction at the first stated conclave after receiving the same, and that the Charter be draped in mourning for a period of 30 days. In testimony, whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa to be affixed thereon on this 16th day of December 2016 A.D., A.O. 898.In Templar Service Attested:Wade E. Sheeler, KCT Rusty L. Hill, REPGCRight Eminent Grand Commander Grand [email protected] [email protected](641) 521-8483 – Cell (515) 314-9532 – Cell (515) 419-6528 – Office


The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of IowaSeries 2016 – 2017 Wade E. Sheeler, REGCGeneral Order No. 13 1204 E. 13th St. SJanuary 19, 2017 Newton, IA 50208-5012

Knight Templar Eye Foundation49th Annual Voluntary Campaign

Knightly Greetings: My best wishes to each of you Sir Knights and your families for a healthy and prosperous New Year. As we closed out one year and opened another, let each of us pause to think of the many blessings that have been bestowed upon each of us. With blessings comes responsibilities. As Knights Templars, we are bound to feed the hunger, clothe the naked, and help the destitute. We have the opportunity to help those in need through the great work done by the Knights Temple Eye Foundation (KTEF). We are in the midst of the 49th Annual Voluntary Campaign. Iowa has been a leader in helping out in those fundraising efforts. We have consistently been the leader in donations from the North Central Department. In the 48th voluntary campaign, over $1.5 million was raised (Iowa contributed approximately $17,000). Since 1990, Iowa has contributed approximately $350,000. When I was installed as Grand Commander in June of last year, I announced that I had a goal of the sir knights of Iowa donating $20,000 during the 49th annual voluntary campaign. That is an increase of only $3,000 over last year. If we make our goal, that is only $13.00 per individual Iowa sir knight. We have a special reason this year to be generous with our donations. Our own Sir Knight David M. Dryer, PGC, PDC is the General Chairman of the 49th Annual Voluntary Campaign. So, exactly what does the KTEF do? Here are just a few things:

• Partners with Eye Care American (associated with the American Ophthalmology Association) to provide eye care to senior citizen.

• Partner with the Pediatric Ophthalmology Education Center (also associated with the American Oph-thalmology Association) to provide training for ophthalmologists who treat children.

• Funded endowed professorships in Ophthalmology at the Wilmar Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Uni-versity and the Mayo Clinic.

• Provided 20 “Career Starter Grants” of $65,000 each to MD and PhD studying eye diseases.• Provided 10 “Competitive Renewal Grants” of $65,000 for those studying diseases of the eye.• Provided $65,000 to doctors from developing countries that come to the United States for study in their

field.• Since its founding in 1955, the KTEF has spent over $148 million in assisting with research, education,

and patient care for diseases related to the eye. As Knights Templar, we should be proud of great work KTEF does and its remarkable legacy of helping people. So, how can you and your commandery help in this important work? First and foremost, make a donation to the 49th Annual Voluntary Campaign. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. If you are not yet a Life Sponsor of the KTEF, think about this. Life Sponsors are only $30.00. Associate Patron sponsorship can be purchased at the $50.00 level. If you wish to donate $100.00 you will become a member in the Grand Commander’s Club. Donations of $1,000 will earn you a spot in the Grand Master’s Club (donations for this level may be given over a period of ten years). Individual donations may either be sent directly to the KTEF office in Texas or sent to the Iowa Eye Campaign Chairman. Memorials and estate bequests are another way of donating that you may wish to consider. Please remember to list your commandery name and number with your donation, so proper credit may be given. I encourage each commandery to sponsor a fundraising activity to assist the KTEF. The Grand Commandery of Iowa will match dollar-for-dollar donations raised by individual commanderies from a PUBLIC fundraising activities (up to a maximum of $750). These donations must be submitted to S.K. Richard “Butch” Zummak (Iowa Eye Campaign Chairman) to count towards the “Bulls Eye” Award.


Sir Knights, my theme for this year is “Shine Your Light Through Templary.” Let each of us shine our light through our generosity towards the important work of the Knights Templar Eye Foundation. Your support will be greatly appreciated.In Templar Service, Attested:Wade E. Sheeler, KCT Rusty L. Hill, REPGCRight Eminent Grand Commander Grand Recorder

Iowa Eye Campaign Chairman KTEF OfficeS.K. Richard Zummak, REPGC 11033 Long Prairie Rd, Ste. 5201 Wema Avenue Flower Mound, TX 75022-4230Evansdale, IA [email protected] [email protected](319) 234-6271 (214) 888-0220


The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of IowaSeries 2016 – 2017 Wade E. Sheeler, REGCGeneral Order No. 14 1204 E. 13th St. SMarch 6, 2017 Newton, IA 50208-5012

Call to Conclave

To: All Past Grand Commanders, current Grand Officers, Committee Members, Officers and Sir Knights of all Constituent Commanderies within the Jurisdiction of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa By virtue of the power and authority in me vested as Grand Commander of Iowa, I hereby declare the One Hundred Fifty-Third Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa, shall be held June 1-3, 2017 at the Quality Inn & Suites, 2601 E. 13th Street, Ames, Iowa. It is the duty of the Commander of each Constituent Commandery to see that this Commandery is repre-sented in person or by proxy, and to assist in the transactions of the business to be conducted. The Com-mander, Generalissimo, and Captain General of each Constituent Commandery are required to attend, but may be represented and vote by proxy, provided that each member present, or by proxy, shall have only one vote. All proxies must be signed by the officers represented and bear the seal of the commandery or they will be deemed invalid. Mileage and per diem will be paid under the provisions of section 341 (a) and (b) of the Statutes of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa. One special request that I have this year of each attendee at the Annual Grand Conclave session, is to bring a canned food item(s) which will be donated to a local food pantry. I look forward to seeing each of you in June.In Templar Service, Attested:Wade E. Sheeler, KCT Rusty L. Hill, REPGCRight Eminent Grand Commander Grand Recorder

Convention HotelQuality Inn and Suites

2601 E. 13th St. – Ames, IA

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Rusty L. Hill, PGC Contact Information:Grand Secretary/Recorder Office - (515) 419-65281937 Deer Avenue Cell – (515) 314-9532Perry, IA 50220-7567 [email protected] Grand Conclave of Iowa Tentative Schedule of EventsThursday, June 1, 2017 11:00 am Registration Opens Lobby 11:00 am Jurisprudence Meeting Bunkhouse Members Only – Self Pay 12:30 pm K.C.T. Meeting Conference Members Only 1:00 pm Hospitality Room Opens Room 140 1:30 pm Ritual Competition Room A Sir Knights Only 2:00 pm Secretary/Recorders School. Conference 4:00 pm Ritual Competition Ends 4:15 pm Red Cross Meeting Room A Members Only 4:30 pm Registration Closes 4:30 pm Hospitality Room Closes 5:30 pm Public Informal Opening and Room A Vesper & Memorial Service Everyone is welcome 6:30 pm Red, White & Blue All Room C/D American Picnic Tickets Required Wear your red, white & blue 8:00 pm Hospitality Room Opens Room 140 8:30 pm Knights Crusader of the Room A Cross – Sir Knights Only

Proceeds to the Holy Land Pilgrimage 10:00 pm Hospitality Room ClosesFriday, June 2, 2017 7:30 am Reveille/Flag East Parking Lot Ceremony Weather Dependent Everyone is welcome 8:00 am Registration Opens Lobby 8:30 am 153rd Grand Conclave Convenes Room A Credential Committee Prelim. Rpt. Reception Distinguished Visitors, Past Grand Commanders, Instructors, Inspectors, Veterans of Military Service, Commanders, Generalissimos, Captain Generals, and Recorders of Constituent Commanderies. Grand Commander’s Address Preliminary Report Jurisprudence Comm. Grand Master’s Address 9:00 am Hospitality Room Open Room 140 11:00 am Call to Recess 11:00 am Photos of Distinguished Room B Visitors and Iowa PGCs 11:45 am IA Masonic Cooperation Room A Comm. Meeting (Members Only) 12:00 Noon Registration Closes 12:00 Noon Men & Women’s Joint Lunch Room C Tickets Required

1:00 pm Ladies Program Room D1:00 pm Reconvene the 153rd Conclave Room A Address of Sir Knight Jeffrey N. Nelson, RE Deputy Grand Master, and Personal Rep. of Sir Knight Duane L. Vaught, Most Eminent Grand Master of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar of the United States of America Final Report of Credential Comm. Appointment of Tellers Election of 2017 – 2018 Officers S.K. Scott Wolter, Speaker “The Ancient Knights Templar”2:00 pm Hospitality Room Opens3:00 pm Call to Recess3:00 pm IA Past Commanders’ Assoc.Mtg. Rm B Members Only4:00 pm York Rite College Meeting Rm B Members Only4:30 pm Charles Clyde Hunt Priory #42 Rm B K.Y.C.H. Mtg. (Members Only)4:30 pm Hospitality Room Closes4:45 pm H.R.A.K.T.P. (Members Only) Rm A5:30 pm Social Hour – Cash Bar Rm C/D6:15 pm 2016-2017 Elected Officers Lobby Ladies & Distinguished Visitors to be escorted into banquet room6:30 pm Grand Commander’s Banquet Rm C/D Grand Officers’ Uniform less Sword & chapeau Grand Ladies & Distinguished Guests Formal Attire/Long Dress All others –Business attire/Formal Opt Tickets Required8:00 pm Hospitality Rooms Open Rm 140 & 2308:00 pm Entertainment - TBD Courtyard10:30 pm Hospitality Rooms ClosesSaturday, June 3, 20178:00 am Reconvene 153rd Grand Conclave Rm A Final Report Jurisprudence Comm. Completion Remaining Business Adjourn8:00 am PGC Ladies Breakfast TBD Invitation Only10:00 am Photos 2017-2018 Officers & Room B Ladies – Formal AttirePictures available for purchase11:00 am Public Installation of the Room A 2017-2018 Grand Officers1:00 pm Executive. Comm. Mtg. Conference Required by ALL Dais Officers


153rd Grand Conclave of Iowa Registration and Meal Form

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Kids meal – Ages 10 and under Qty. Regular Price Registration Fee – Iowa York Rite Members Only X $ 10 = Thursday Evening – Red, White and Blue Picnic Hamburgers (cheese, sliced onions, pickles, ketchup & mustard) with kettle baked chips, baked beans, cole slaw, ice cream with toppings, and coffee, ice tea, and lemonade. Adult X $ 30 = Kids X $ 14 = Friday Joint Luncheon Roast beef and cheddar sandwich with condiments on French onion bun with kettle chips, pasta salad, chocolate chip cookie, coffee, ice tea and lemonade. Adult X $ 28 = Kids X $ 14 = Friday Evening – Grand Commander’s Banquet Option 1 – Sirloin 8 oz. X $ 41 = Option 2 – Maple Glazed Chicken X $ 36 = Option 3 – Salmon X $ 36 =

The above served with Romaine Salad (lettuce, goat cheese, fresh strawberries and toasted pecans with vinaigrette dressing, mixed vegetables (carrots, cauliflower and broccoli), warm dinner rolls, assorted carrot cake and red velvet cake with coffee, ice tea.

Kid’s Meal – Chicken Strip basket with French fries plus dessert X $ 14 = Kids meals are not eligible for the Early Bird Discount Sub-Total **Early Bird Special $5 off each paid Total Number meal, excluding kids ADULT PAID MEALS X - $ 5 = ** RSVP with payment must be received by May 10, 2017 to receive the Early Bird Discount. The cut-off date for meal tickets is May 26th. Please mail registration form with payment to: Total Amount Due Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa Make checks payable to: 1937 Deer Ave. Grand Commandery KT of Iowa Perry, IA 50220-7567

If you have any questions or need special meal requirements, please contact the Grand Recorders office at:(515) 419-6528 or [email protected]


The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of IowaSeries 2016 – 2017 Wade E. Sheeler, REGCGeneral Order No. 15 1204 E. 13th St. SMarch 20, 2017 Newton, IA 50208-5012

Grand Prelate Easter Message

To: All Past Grand Commanders, current Grand Officers, Committee Members, Officers and Sir Knights of all Constituent Commanderies within the Jurisdiction of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa

I am the light of the world; he that followeth me shall not walk inDarkness, but shall have the light of life….John 8:12

Early Christians celebrated Easter each year on the fourteenth day of the Jewish month of Nisan, regardless of what day of the week it fell on. However, since the year 325 Easter has been celebrated on the first Sun-day after the full moon following the vernal equinox. (At least in the west.) That Sunday is so important it is the reason why Christian churches meet throughout the year for services on Sunday instead of on Saturday. Easter represents many things to many people. It is most certainly a time to celebrate the death and resur-rection of our Lord Jesus Christ. It also is an awakening, a time for revitalization and rejuvenation. We all know the story. The path from Golgotha to the right hand of God was full of excruciating suffering. Jesus was rejected, persecuted, tortured and crucified. He allowed himself to die at the hands of his enemies. I ask you to stop and think for a moment just how different this world would be if the story ended there.... Of course, as Christian masons we know the story does not end there. Today, instead of despair we have hope. Instead of darkness and spiritual death we have the promise of light and life everlasting. The disciples who witnessed the glorious vision of the risen Christ were transformed and renewed in their faith. The Easter message became the dominant theme of their preaching. They taught us, among other things, that the Master died for our sins. In so doing he took in all the evil, pain, hatred, pettiness, anger and bitterness directed at him. He held it in and transmuted it, radiating it out as forgiveness, graciousness, blessing, and compassion. In the end, he conquered with love. The triumphant message of the risen Christ is also an invitation for us to follow his perfect example: To rise above pettiness, anger and bitterness; to return evil with good, respond to pain with healing and return hatred with love. A daunting task to be sure, but one worthy of any Christian knight. By endeavoring to follow in His footsteps we become transformed and closer to God. This is a part of the Easter message. May the life-giving message of Easter reinvigorate us in our faith and instill in us the desire to walk in his footsteps, and may we rejoice, secure in the knowledge that He is with us along our journey always, even unto the end of the age, for He is risen from the dead. He is risen indeed! On behalf of Lady Jenell and our family as well as the officers of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Iowa, we wish you a most joyous Easter season.Michael H. JohnsonGrand Prelate

In Templar Service, Attested:Wade E. Sheeler, KCT Rusty L. Hill, REPGCRight Eminent Grand Commander Grand Recorder


Necrology In the Book of John, Chapter 11, verse 25, Jesus says “I am the resurrection and the life, he that believes in me, though he were dead, yet still he live; and whosoever lives and believes in me shall never die.” Sir Knight Terry L. Hudik, PGC, passed to the Grand Asylum Above during this Templar Year. Sir Knight Ned Dull, Most Eminent Past Grand Master of the Grand Encampment also passed to his eternal reward during this past year. To the families and friends of our departed Sir Knights, we offer our sincerest sympathies. Your loved ones have passed the portals of the grave and in the care of our Lord and Savior in the Grand Asylum Above. Our Order is better because of these departed fellow Sir Knights. May their memories forever live in our hearts.

Condition of the Order Templary in Iowa is at a unique juncture in its history. There is interest and we are doing knightings, but on the other hand we have many challenges facing us. The finances of the Grand Commandery are in solid condition. This allows us to do some things that will help our future. Past leaders have worked hard to get many of the issues surrounding the operations of the Grand Commandery cleaned up. Individual command-eries run the gamut, some are strong and some have issues, though I do not see any in danger currently of needing to consolidate. We need to think “outside the box” on ways that we can strengthen Templary in Iowa. I encourage future leaders to try new and innovative ways to strengthen our constituent commanderies and to stimulate interest in our great Templar Order. We all need to take responsibility for promoting our York Rite Bodies and Masonry in general. Doing the same old things as we have done in the past will not get us the results we need for our future.

Recommendations As my term of office comes to a conclusion, I make the following recommendations to the Sir Knights of Iowa:

1. We must continue to work with our various Masonic Orders and Bodies in Iowa. Masonic Unity is vital. We all “sink or swim” together.”

2. We must continue to be visible in our communities. People are interested in who the Knights Templar are. We must take advantage of that curiosity.

3. The tactics of the Grand Commander of Iowa need to be updated. Sir Knight Robert L. Smith, PGC, has worked diligently on this project. I would recommend that the Board of Instruction make this a high priority for the coming year.

4. I would recommend that the Board of Instruction consider “proficiency certificates” for individual parts of the Order of the Temple. The Grand Council Royal and Select Masters of Iowa and Iowa Order of the Eastern Star have developed a program where individuals can test on individual parts as opposed to the degree in its entirety. It is imperative that we have new Sir Knights learning the various ritualistic parts. An example of this might be the Flag Tribute, which could be used for lodge and community events.

5. I would recommend that the Grand Commandery develop a program to identify and develop future leaders for our Order.

6. I recommend that the Grand Recorder provide financial statements as a part of the Grand Conclave proceedings that show budgeted income and expenses compared to actual figures. This will assist in budgeting and will increase transparency for our members.

In Conclusion Sir Knights, the sands of time through the hour class. It seems like it was only yesterday that I was installed as the 153rd Grand Commander of this Grand Commandery and now my term of office is quickly coming to a close. During this past year, I have made many new friendships both here in Iowa and around the country. In addition to new friendships, it has been heartwarming to renew so many old friendships as well. To the Past Grand Commanders of Iowa, I thank you for your friendship and support. You were always there to answer my questions and give me your insights. Your encouragement, advice, and friendship is greatly appreciated. I have had the pleasure of serving as Grand 1st Guard for Past Grand Commander for Richard “Butch” Zummak; Grand Standard Bearer for Past Grand Commander P. Dale Robinson; Grand Treasurer for Past Grand Commander, Gregory L. Andersen; Grand Captain General of Past Grand Commander Terry L. Hudik; Grand Generalissimo for Past Grand Commander Robert L. Smith; and Deputy Grand Commander for Past Grand Commander Gene R. Hatfield. Sir Knight Rusty and Lady Robin, thank you for all that you have done for me and for the Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery of Iowa.


To the Sir Knights of Oriental Commandery #22 and St. Aldemar Commandery #30, thank you for your sup-port over the years. I would like to thank Sir Knights Albert R. Masters, PGC, PDC and W. Andrew Emmert, PGC, for what you taught me about Templary and the Grand Commandery of Iowa. You are both gone now, but I hope you would have approved of my efforts. During this past year, I lost one of my most valued Masonic mentors, Past Grand High Priest Robert W. Kilfoil. Bob coached me for my Masonic Instructors’ exam. We spent many hours together working on ritual. He taught me what it truly meant to be a Mason and many of the traditions of our gentle craft. I shall miss him greatly, but he is now home with his beloved Mary. To the Grand Officers and members of the various boards and committees, thank you all for the great job you did. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. For those of you who will follow me in leading this Grand Com-mandery, I pledge to you my full support. May your journey through the Grand Line be as enjoyable as mine has been. Thank you Sir Knights of this Grand Commandery for having faith in me to serve as your leader during this past year. I hope my efforts have met with your expectations. I shall always remember and cherish the honor you bestowed upon me. I would like to give special thanks to my Lady Danene. There were so many nights that I was not home because I was out somewhere traveling. You keep the “home fires” burning. Thank you for your love and support. Lastly, I thank our Heavenly Father for watching over the Grand Commandery of Iowa during this past year. Whatever any of us accomplish is because of the love our Heavenly Father has for us. May our Lord and Savior less and keep the Sir Knights of Iowa in His loving care. Sir Knights, I leave you with this short poem which has been a favorite of mine since I saw it hanging on my grandmothers’ living room wall.

The Clock of LifeThe clock of life is wound but once,And no man has the powerTo tell just when the hands will stopAt late or early hour.To lose one’s wealth is sad indeedTo lose one’s wealth is sand indeedTo lose one’s health is moreTo lose one’s soul is such a lossThat no man can restore.The present only is our own,So live, love, toil with a will,Place no faith in Tomorrow,For the Clock may then be still. Robert H. Smith

God bless the Grand Commandery of Iowa and God bless each and every Sir Knight wheresoever dispersed.In Templar Service,Wade E. Sheeler, KCTGrand CommanderGrand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa

The Grand Commander moved for acceptance of the allocution and report. Following a proper second and vote of the Grand Commandery, the Allocation and Report of the Grand Commander was accepted.


T.S. Parvin Wreath Laying CeremonyOakland Cemetery, Iowa City

Picture (Left to Right):Gary L. Sissel, SGIG in IowaWade E. Sheeler, Grand CommanderKenneth A. Hurmence, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of IowaRonald C. Holte, T.S. Parvin award recipientStephen G. Libby, Grand High PriestKevin T. Christians, Grand Master of the Grand Council


Report of the Deputy Grand CommanderTo the Officers and Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of the State of Iowa; Thank you for extending to me the honor of serving you as Deputy Grand Commander. I appreciate your confidence and support. I consider serving you an honor and a privilege. It has been a pleasure to represent you at many masonic functions. These activities have included several Lodge degrees and meetings, coordi-nating a Commandery Escort for a Grand Lodge of Nebraska Cornerstone Ceremony where all the Sir Knights were from Iowa; as well as assisting with other Escorts for Cornerstone Ceremonies. Also, I attended the Grand Lodge of Iowa Annual Communication and assisted with the Arch of Steel for the Grand Lodge Officers at installation. I was in attendance at the North Central Department Conference and attended four Grand Conclaves in the North Central Department, doing these as work and family would allow. I am also active in the Scottish Rite Valley of Sioux City, where I have been working properties during the recent Reunions and have parts in seven degrees. I coordinated and did parts in two York Rite Festivals in Sioux City. I would be remiss if I didn’t thank Tammy for all her support throughout my masonic journey. Could not have done it without you. Sir Knights what you put into Masonry you get out of Masonry.Submitted with Fraternal Regards.Courteously,Kyle J. Peterson, KTCHDeputy Grand Commander

Report of the Grand GeneralissimoTo the Officers and members of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Iowa and all sir Knights where-so-ever dispersedGreetings I would like to thank you once again for putting your trust in me to represent you as Grand Generalissimo for the Templar year 2016-2017. I have tried to the best of my ability to represent you in accordance with the tenets of this order. In the past year, I have traveled whenever possible around the state of Iowa and sister jurisdictions as well. While each had its own distinctions, there seemed to one theme that was generic to all and that is the status of membership. The Masonic fraternity is no different than many other institutions. It seems like there are so many things to distract our attentions, we succumb to the sirens call of instant yet impersonal contact. This is nothing new. It seems to be the norm. I remember reading a publication I found in my grandfather’s masonic encyclopedia that was concerned about the effect that air conditioned movie theaters and radio programs were having on going to lodge and mingling with their fellows. And yet there is hope we need to engage new members and give them a reason to come to our meetings. Make it an enjoyable experience. If we choose to sit by and wring our hands and do nothing but what we have done in the past then we are indeed doomed to pass into history. We need to sell the masonic fraternity and our beloved York Rite because one cannot exist without the other. We as masons and Knights Templar in particular need to do more to become more involved with our community, local lodges the Grand Lodge and all of the appendant bodies. We have allowed our organization to wither and become a mere shell of what we once were. When we look at the past, our numbers were significantly larger. What has changed? Have we become more self-absorbed and feel the time could be better spent elsewhere? If that is the case we need to take drastic action to make a positive change. When I look at the things going on in my community and our society in particular, how many people could use our help in their lives? I know we are all busy with our lives and trying to find time is always difficult, but the masonic groups need us as much as we need them for they are our future and could be a conduit for new members. Sir Knights, I would implore you to whenever possible wear some item that distinguishes you a member of the masonic family. I always try to wear a hat or jacket with a masonic emblem on it and it has started numerous conversations about the fraternity from both young people and some not so young and I am never too busy to answer all their questions that I can, and give them my contact information if they should have additional questions. In closing Sir Knights, I would like to thank you once again for placing your trust in me as a Grand Com-mandery Officer it has always been a pleasure to serve in any capacity more especially as a Grand Officer.Respectfully yoursForrest C. Peck, Jr., KTCHGrand Generalissimo


Report of the Grand Captain General In my capacity as Grand Captain General, I participated in the activities set out in this report. I also at-tended numerous other Masonic functions, but not connected directly or tangentially with my activities as Grand Captain General, and as such are not set out herein:June 4, 2016 Installed as Grand Captain General and introduced at Masonic Order of Athelstan meeting.June 9, 2016 Introduced REGC Sheeler at Ascalon Chapter/Arcturus Council Schools and led

Sir Knights in affording the GC the private Grand Honors of Masonry.June 2016 Assisted the 29th degree team of the Des Moines Scottish Rite with tactics and

sword work on three occasions.June 15, 2016 Attended Temple Commandery #4 meeting where Grand Sentinel was installed

and I led Sir Knights in affording REGC Sheeler the private Grand Honors of Masonry.

June 24, 2016 Introduced as Grand Captain General during the Des Moines Scottish Rite Re-union.

June 30, 2016 Attended meeting at request of REGC Sheeler with members of Temple Com-mandery No. 4 concerning the Bulls Eye Competition Award.

July 10, 2016 Assisted with Arch of Steel for Rainbow Installation in Des Moines.Sept. 10, 2016 Master of Ceremonies at Joint York Rite Banquet.Sept. 16-17, 2016 Attended South Dakota’s York Rite sessions.Oct. 23-24, 2016 Attended North Central Department Conference in South Dakota.Nov. 19, 2016 Participated in Temple #4 Order of the TempleFebruary 2017 Attended Masonic Week in Washington, D.C.Mar. 18, 2017 Participated in Temple #4 Inspection.April 1, 2017 Attended York Rite/Grand Lodge Education Conference. Also from June 2016 through March 2017 I have attended several Des Moines York Rite Meetings.W. Charles Smithson, KTCH, PGHPGrand Captain General of Iowa

Report of the Grand Treasurer It has been my pleasure to serve the Sir Knights of Iowa during this past year as Grand Treasurer. While the office of Grand Treasurer is ceremonial in nature, is was still a distinct honor to serve the Grand Commandery and Grand Commander Sheeler. As many of you know, I have unfortunately experienced some health issues this past year, but I was able to participate in an Order of the Temple in Albia and was able to be present at the Educational Conference in April. I want to thank the Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery for bestowing upon me the honor of serving as their Grand Treasurer for the 2016-2017 Templar year.Respectfully Submitted,Kevin R. SmithGrand Treasurer


Report of the Grand Recorder I would first like to thank the following people for their assistance throughout the past year Sir Knights George Harrison, REPGC; Kurt Hoffmann, MIPGM; Jay Cole Simser, PGHP; and last but certainly not least, Ms. Kathy Kenkel.

Membership Status The Grand Commandery of Iowa is losing members, but many are due inaccurate records found during the state database conversion. Below is a breakdown of the numbers for 01/01/2016 – 12/31/2016.

Total number of members on last return (01/01/16) 1,532 Knighted 57 Affiliated 72 Reinstated 8 Add Adjustment 0 Total Gain 137 Demitted 79 Suspended 32 Deceased 63 Expelled 0 Delete Adjustment 0 Total Loss 174 Net Gain (Net Loss) (- 37) Total Members (12/31/16) 1,495 (including dual and plural) In the past few years, we have seen an increase in the number of new knights. Keep up the good work re-cruiting Sir Knights! Also, remember that Grand Encampment has a membership award for being the first line signers.

Monthly Reports There is an increase in offices submitting monthly reports. I feel this is due in part to the Grand Commander’s Program requiring of all monthly reports must be current and received on-time. Otherwise, the Commandery doesn’t qualify for any money from this program. The Grand Commander’s Program is a great way for the smaller commanders to receive free money for very little effort. The Grand Commander has requested that I complete a report showing which offices have turned in their monthly reports and if they were on time. At this time, it hasn’t been determined how or where these reports will be disseminated.

Synopsis Report I’m currently in the process of completing the Annual Returns for the calendar year 2016 and enclosed a Synopsis Report of Grand Encampments figures for the 2016 numbers. The Annual Returns from the local bodies haven’t been verified to the Grand Encampment numbers and are included strictly as information, purpose. I have attached a copy of the Synopsis Report 2015.


Status of the Masonic Membership System (MMS) (previously YRIS) The MMS system that Grand Encampment has had several upgrades this past year. The number one im-provement is they can now tract first line signers. They have also included a place for the spouses/significant others date of birth and if they have received the Companion of the Temple Award and when it was received. We now have ten (10) days from the knighting date to enter new members into MMS. The Grand Recorder’s office must also enter information we receive into the Statewide Access Database.

Status of the State Membership Database This past year Kathy Kenkel merged the Grand Chapter, Grand Council, and the Grand Commandery data-bases into one statewide database. This is an ongoing process to try and update and correct the records. (As an example, we have some 50-year members in Commandery that are not members of a Chapter.) There are several upgrades in the future in the state database but also in the local databases. If you are not currently using the Access database for your local records, I highly recommend its use. It will print dues notices, send reminder letters, compile monthly reports, track payments, and many more usefully tools. If you are interested in a copy of this database, please contact Kathy Kenkel. She has written database and updates it as needed, at no charge to you. We currently have a couple of dais officers that are not in either database. If they are not entered by the start of Grand Conclave they will not be allowed to vote.

Annual Returns – 2016As of April 1, 2017, we have NOT received Annual Returns from all the active Commanderies. We are missing Reports from the following Commanderies:

Apollo Commandery No. 26 – Cedar Rapids Holy Cross Commandery No. 10 – Clinton Richard L. Bowersox, Secretary/Recorder Robert J. Seiler, Secretary/Recorder MIPGM, Dep. Gr. Sec/Rec. RAM/RSM PGHP, Past Gr. Sec/Rec, Emeritus

I also received Annual Returns from two Commanderies that were incomplete. This office had to compile their reports and tell them what they owed. This action required over 100 hours to complete due to the inconsistent reporting and the validity of records kept.

Audit Report The Executive Board a couple of years ago decided to have James “Jim” E. Dickson, CPA, CFP of Ames, IA. He is well versed in Non-Profit and Masonic orders. He is also a fellow Mason. He has also done the auditing for Grand Chapter and Grand Council since the days when Jack Watts was the Grand Secretary and Grand Recorder. Attached on the following pages is the Audit Report from James E. Dickson.


50 Year Certificates Earned 02/25/1966 Terry J. Eaton Temple Commandery No. 4 Des Moines, IA 04/30/1966 James F. Clover Apollo Commandery No. 26 Cedar Rapids, IA 04/30/1966 Donald K. Coonrod Apollo Commandery No. 26 Cedar Rapids, IA 04/30/1966 Wesley D. Finkle Apollo Commandery No. 26 Cedar Rapids, IA 04/30/1966 Douglas A. Torson Apollo Commandery No. 26 Cedar Rapids, IA 05/10/1966 Rodney A. Emerson St. Aldemar Commandery No. 30 Marshalltown, IA 05/19/1966 Wendell T. Smith St. Omer Commandery No. 15 Burlington, IA 05/26/1966 Delano D. Remboldt Zerubbabel Commandery No. 64 Albia, IA

Constituent Commandery Recorders and Commanders Commandery City Recorder Commander DeMolay Commandery #1 Muscatine James Fischer Albert Bengston Palestine Commandery #2 Iowa City Ryan E. Reid John C. Yoder Siloam Commandery #3 Dubuque Shawn Evarts Christopher W. Stechman Temple Commandery #4 Des Moines Rusty L. Hill Michael A. Miller St. Simon of Cyrene #9 Davenport David G. Klein Roger K. Kadel Holy Cross Commandery #10 Clinton Robert J. Seiler Martin E. Swanson Baldwin Commandery #11 Cedar Falls Donald A. Radloff Nathaniel F. Renner St. Omer Commandery #15 Burlington Willard M. Loper J. R. Dunlap Ivanhoe Commandery #17 Council Bluffs Robert Hamilton James E. Cline Columbian Commandery #18 Sioux City Dennis N. Boehmer Terry D. Underwood Oriental Commandery #22 Newton Wade E. Sheeler Henry “Hank” L. Britton Apollo Commandery #26 Cedar Rapids Richard L. Bowersox Tim S. Anderson Bethany Commandery #29 Creston Paul R. Oliphant Randall L. Kernen St. Aldemar Commandery #30 Marshalltown Benjamin Mayer John M. Klaus Malta Commandery #31 Ottumwa Carl G. Whennen Larry E. Patrick Crusade Commandery #39 Cherokee William H. Jentz Gerald L. Sears Antioch Commandery #43 Mason City Robert L. Smith Brian M. Truex Mt. Zion Commandery #49 Harlan Richard E. Doran, Jr. Not Reported

Merged with Ivanhoe Commandery #17 on 10/27/2016 Esdraelon Commandery No. 52 Estherville Kenneth L. Olson Jordon C. Furman Melita Commandery #64 Knoxville Calvert Ball Delbert R. Humeston, PGC Azotus Commandery #65 Spencer Travis Stouffer Paul V. Caton Zerubbabel Commandery #68 Albia John A. Wales James Rouse Ascension Commandery #69 Ames Ronald K. Holte Leslie G. Duff

State-Wide Recorders School This year we held a Secretary/Recorders School in conjunction with the Grand Commandery statewide School of Instruction. Unfortunately, the weather didn’t cooperate, we had only a small turnout. So, we are going to try again at the Grand Conclave Session on Thursday afternoon, June 1, 2017 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm. We hope you will join us. Kathy Kenkel will be helping this session. If you have a laptop with the State Access database, please bring it along, or put a copy on a flash drive and bring to the school with you. We will have New Member Forms, Monthly Reports Forms, and several others available to copy onto your flash drive. The files are either Word or Excel documents and we can also provide you with a PDF file. The Word/Excel files you can type directly into on form (saving as a different file name (i.e., “City – Year-Month”) and send that report to us. You will then have a permanent file copy, without killing a lot of trees. We hope to see many of you at the Grand Conclave Secretary/Recorders School. We all can learn from each other. This school isn’t meant as a criticism but as a learning tool for everyone.


Partial Travel Schedule – York Rite Related OnlyJune 2016 1st Grand Family Dinner – Ames, IA 2nd – 4th Iowa’s 152st Grand Conclave – Ames, IA 17th – 19th Grand Commandery of Wisconsin – Green Bay, WIJuly 2016 19th School of Instruction – Marshalltown 28th – 30th York Rite Sovereign College – OPC – Vancouver, CanadaAugust 2016 11th – 13th Grand Chapter/Grand Council of Iowa Joint Session – Des Moines, IA 16th Inspection and Order of the Temple – Marshalltown, IASeptember 2016 10th Joint Reception for the Grand York Rite Body Heads – Des Moines, IA Grand Commandery of Iowa – Wade E. Sheeler, RE Grand Commander Grand Chapter of Iowa – Stephen G. Libby, ME Grand High Priest, PGC Grand Council of Iowa – Kevin T. Christians, MI Grand Master 15th – 16th Grand Lodge of Iowa Annual Communication – Cedar Rapids, IA 16h – 17th Grand York Rite of South Dakota Joint Session – Pierre, SD 22nd Order of the Amaranth Grand Session – Davenport, IAOctober 2016 7th IA State Bank Review – Executive Committee Meeting – Urbandale 21st – 22nd North Central Department Conference – Sioux Falls, SDNovember 2016 19th York Rite Festival – Des Moines, IA 26th Board of Instruction Meeting – Cedar Falls, IADecember 2016 14th Temple Commandery No. 4 Christmas Observance – Des Moines, IA 15th Visitation for REPGC Terry L. Hudik – Des Moines, IA 16th Masonic Service for Terry L. Hudik, REPGC – Des Moines, IA 16th Performed York Rite Service for Terry L. Hudik, REPGC – Des Moines, IAJanuary 2017 18th Temple Commandery No. 4 Stated Meeting – Des Moines, IA 28th York Rite College No. 37 Stated Meeting – Scottish Rite Center – Des Moines, IAFebruary 2017 4th Des Moines York Rite School of Instruction – Des Moines, IA 8th – 11th Allied Masonic Degree Week – Washington, DC 11th Baldwin Commandery No. 11 School of Instruction – Cedar Falls, IA 14th Meet with CPA, Jim Dixon – Ames, IA 22nd Temple Commandery No. 4 Stated Meeting – Des Moines, IA 23rd Scottish Rite Kick Off – Performed degree – Des Moines, IA 25th State Wide Secretary/Recorders’ School – Arcadia Lodge – Ames, IA 25th State Wide School of Instruction – Arcadia Lodge – Ames, IA 25th Za-Ga-Zig Shrine – Arch of Steel, Potentate Ball – Des Moines, IAMarch 2017 4th Bill Post’s Grand Lodge Reception – Des Moines, IA 11th Des Moines York Rite Festival – Des Moines, IA 15th Temple Commandery No. 4 Stated Meeting – Des Moines, IA (dispensation received) 16th School of Instruction Antioch Commandery No. 43 – Mason City, IA 18th Temple Commandery No. 4 – Inspection – Des Moines, IA 18th RAM/RSM Joint Arrangements Committee Meeting – Des Moines, IAApril 2017 15th – 16th Grand Encampment Mid-America Easter Service – Kansas City, MO 19th Temple Commandery No. 4 Stated Meeting – Des Moines, IA 21st – 23rd North Dakota Grand York Rite Session – Grand Forks, ND 30th Jurisprudence Committee Meeting – Altoona, IA


May 2017 5th Iowa State Bank Meeting – Grand Commandery of Iowa Investments – Urbandale, IA 6th Bro. Rick McCampbell, Jr. Senior Warden’s Reception – Des Moines, IA 6th York Rite College No. 37 Annual Meeting – Scottish Rite Center – Des Moines, IA 6th KYCH Meeting – Scottish Rite Center – Des Moines, IA 24th Oriental Commandery No. 22 Inspection and Order of the Temple – Newton, IA 30th Quality Inn and Suite – Grand Conclave Set-Up – Ames, IA 31st Grand Commandery Family Dinner – Ames, IA

Status of Past Proceedings The 2015 Grand Proceedings are completed and out for editing at the time of this printing. All other Pro-ceedings have been published to our website:

www.iayorkrite.org You can read and/or print them at your convenience. All of the Proceedings have been sent to the Grand Recorder of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar of the United States of America.

In Conclusion A big thank you to Sir Knight George J. Harrison, PGC and Past Grand Recorder for updating the statues of the Grand Commandery. A new copy has been posted to the website. Your help has been extremely valuable to Grand Recorder’s office. Thanks again, Kathy, for all you do behind the scenes! Lady Robin and myself appreciate your time, dedica-tion, advice and assistance. It has been my honor and pleasure to serve the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa as the Grand Recorder this past year. I look forward to a new year and the many great things to come!Fraternally and Courteously Submitted,Rusty L. Hill, REPGCGrand Recorder


Report of the Public Relations and Knights Templar Magazine Correspondence Committee

Grand Commander Sheeler’s theme this year was ‘Shine Your Light Through Templary’. He encouraged the Sir Knights of Iowa to be active in their community through charitable and patriotic activities. The Grand Commandery was a co-sponsor of the Grand Lodge luncheon in September and also the Iowa Masonic Educa-tions Conference in April. This provided good visibility for the Grand Commander and York Rite in general. The Grand Commander used Facebook to provide pictures of various York Rite activities that he was in-volved in not only in Iowa, but also around the country. Sir Knight Jay Cole Simser, PGHP continues his valuable service of sending out email announcements regarding Iowa York Rite activities. Sir Knight Kurt M. Hoffmann, PMIGM maintains the Iowa York Rite website (www.iayorkrite.org). Kurt also served as editor of the Iowa supplement in the Knights Templar magazine. Let’s keep getting the word out about Templary and Iowa York Rite.Christian ‘Chris’ M. BeardKurt M. HoffmannJay Cole SimserBy REPGC Wade Sheeler

Educational Foundation Financial ReportThe following is the statement of cash and cash equivalents on hand on 12/31/2016 Iowa State Bank Total Portfolio = 2.33% $402,611.11 Value on 12/31/2015 $ 386,672.57 Value on 12/31/2016 $402,611.11 NOTE 1: Grand Encampment requires that minimum of $91,638.00 must never be used, as this figure

was the original amount of money invested by Grand Encampment through a special assess-ment using the following formula: 9 times the 1932 membership (10,182) at $1.00 = $91,638.00. This assessment formula can be found in the 1946 Iowa 82nd Grand Conclave Proceedings in the report made by the Educational Loan Foundation Committee.

NOTE 2: Grand Encampment has decreed that loans can no longer be issued from this fund and that only scholarships can be awarded, for a total $8,000.00.

NOTE 3 Only Two (2) $2,000.00 scholarships were claimed by the chosen recipients in the spring of 2016.

Respectfully submitted by the Education Activities Committee,W. Charles Smithson, Chairman Michael A. Miller Kenneth AndersonJason A. Wolcott George J. Harrison

Report of the Educational Activities Committee As per the directive of Grand Commander Sheeler, the Grand Commandery will issue four $2,000 scholar-ships for high school students to attend college. The students must maintain at least a 3.00 GPA and have overcome some hardship or particular life chal-lenge. As of the date of this report, applications are being submitted for consideration with a deadline of April 29, 2017. Selections will be made in the month of May. The scholarship recipients will be announced at Grand Commandery. Applications have been distributed and are being received. Once the four students have been selected, this report will be updated at Grand ConclaveRespectfully Submitted,W. Charles Smithson, PGHPChairman, Educational Activities Committee


Report of Educational Loan Activities The Knights Templar Education Loan activities this year have been a big disappointment. By the end of last year, the two loans we had paying decided to stop. We have been unable to get a response from them or any of the older loans, some over 15 years old. Grand Encampment has issued a directive stating no more student loans can be given out. Only scholarships. Iowa had already changed over to scholarships in the past several years and will continue to do so, Grand Encampment, if you chose, will handle the investing of your Educational Funds. The Executive Com-mittee decided to decline the offer, since Iowa State Bank has been doing an excellent job managing all the Grand Commander accounts.Fraternally Submitted,Rusty L. Hill, REPGCGrand Recorder

Statutes Review Committee – Ad Hoc (1 Year) R.E. Grand Commander Wade E. Sheeler appointed an Ad-Hoc Committee of myself, David M. Dryer, REPGC and PNCDC, and Kenneth Brickman, PGHP, to review the Statutes of the Grand Commandery of Iowa for pur-poses of a general review. For ease of discussion, rather than submitting a bunch of legislation, I am going to put these concepts before the Jurisprudence Committee in advance of Sunday, April 30th meeting. I also want to offer an initial apology. I meant to have this project completed months ago. However, since December of 2016 the only statutes I have cared about existed in the Code of the State of Iowa. Here is the list of items for consideration.

• Section 306 Election and Installation of Grand Officers: o Paragraph (a) requires the Election of Officers to be the “first order of business after the final report of

Credentials Committee.” I don’t know if that has been the actual timeline.

• Section 307 discusses the Installation of Officers. o That section should say: “Grand Commander-elect” as opposed to “Grand Commander” and that also

the “Grand Commander-elect” shall determine time and place of installation not the “Executive Com-mittee.”

• There are a couple of places in the Statutes that discuss the collection and deposit of monies. o This responsibility falls on the Grand Recorder. My suggestion would be that it fall to the Grand Trea-

surer. As it stands now, I have no idea why any of the Grand bodies have a Grand Treasurer. We either need to empower that office or get rid of it.

• Section 319 Membership o Paragraph (b) seems to be struck by a General Order. I think we need to remove this paragraph by

legislation. o Paragraph (c) states that the “chairman of the committee shall be elected by its members” that should

be changed so that the Grand Commander appoints the chair.

• Sections 327, 327½, 328, 328½ 350, and 350 ½. o They should be renumbered 327A, 327B, 328A, 328B, 350A and 350B respectively.

• Section 330 refers to Surety Bonds for certain Grand Commandery positions. o Do we really do these? If not, I would suggest we eliminate this section.

• Section 339 requires every Commandery to be inspected. o I don’t think this has been happening. We either need to enforce this provision or change this provi-

sion or change the language in paragraph (a) to make it more of an aspirational goal.

• Section 349½, but not 349. o Let’s remove the ½.


• Section 353 Local Commandery Elections o Section 353 states that election of local commandery officers “must be by secret written ballot”. That

is not happening. We should remove this language and permit local bodies to elect as they see fit.

• Section 359 None o My guess is it was repealed. We need to insert into the Statutes “Section 359 – repealed”. It may be

in the future that we want a section 359. It is confusing right now.

• Section 363 requires “Every officer of a Commandery shall be required to possess a dress uniform prior to his installation.”

o This isn’t being enforced and needs to be repealed. Same thing with paragraph (d) of the section dis-cussing that every Commandery “shall maintain a unit equipped with dress uniforms….”

• Section 371, paragraph (a) needs to be amended to make it clear that legislation can be proposed by the Committee on Jurisprudence at any time during a Conclave.

o There was a dispute last year about whether legislation could be taken up immediately or had to sit a day. As written, it is arguable that if an emergency legislation needed to be done on Saturday of Grand Commandery, it would not actually be voted on. This is repugnant to the workings of a deliberative body.

Respectfully submitted,W. Charles Smithson, PGHPCommittee Chairman

Knights Templar Education Foundation Review Committee – Ad Hoc On May 7, 2017, Wade Sheeler, REGC, appointed a committee to review the Knights Temple Educational Foundation and to ensure it is in compliance with the Grand Encampment and Internal Revenue Service guide-lines. As of this writing, the committee has just been appointed and hasn’t had a chance to meet. Hopefully, the incoming Grand Commander will reappoint this committee so they can complete the work.Fraternally submitted,John KlausChairman

Report of the Promotion of Youth Activities Committee The officers of Iowa DeMolay provided an Arch of Steel for the installation of the Grand Commander Sheeler and the 2016 – 2017 Grand Commandery Officers at the 2016 Grand Conclave in Ames. Grand Commander Sheeler reciprocated by providing an Arch of Steel for the installation of the officers Iowa DeMolay and Iowa Rainbow on July 10th. The Grand Commander was active in supporting the Youth Activities. He attended the DeMolay/Rainbow Ball in Altoona. He attended installation of the officers of Southgate Rainbow Assembly. He also attended the visit of Miss International Job’s Daughters to Council Bluffs Bethel. The Grand Commandery of Iowa continues to provide financial support to Iowa DeMolay, Iowa Rainbow and Job’s Daughters.Respectfully submitted,Shane A. Harshbarger Members: Richard L. BowersoxChairman Kevin R. SmithBy REGC Wade E. Sheeler

Report of the Holy Land Pilgrimage Committee Right Eminent Grand Commander, Grand Officers and Sir Knights of Iowa the Holy Land Pilgrimage Com-mittee is pleased to announce the selection of Reverend Timothy Maxa of Lenox, Iowa as our choice for the November 6th to 16th, 2017 Pilgrim Journey to the Holy Land. Reverend Maxa is a Presbyterian ordained minister and currently serves the Lenox United Presbyterian and Sharpsburg Presbyterian Churches. Timothy lives in Lenox with his wife Sandra and their two daughters Naomi and Hannah. Reverend Maxa has given his time in 20 youth and 13 adult mission trips in the Mid-America States as well as four mission trips to El Salvador in his service to his fellow man. Reverend Maxa was recommended by Bethany Commandery # 29 of Creston, Iowa.


The committee is also pleased to announce the selection of Pastor Jason Collier of Crawfordsville, Iowa as the Pilgrim Minister for the Holy Land Pilgrimage February 12th to 22nd, 2018. Pastor Collier is a Licensed Pastor of The United Methodist Church and serves the Ainsworth Community Church and United Church of Crawfordsville. Jason lives in Crawfordsville with his wife Christina and their five school age children. Pastor Collier has been recommended by Zerubbabel Commandery # 68 of Albia, Iowa. The committee would like to thank the Sir Knights of Iowa for supporting the Grand Commander’s fund-raising projects over the last two years to reinstate The Holy Land Pilgrimage and make it possible for these ministerial shepherds the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and better serve their flocks with a hands-on experience. Please continue to support this Holy project for years to come. May God’s blessing be upon you all.Submitted by: Members:Gene Hatfield, PGC John M. KlausChairman Kyle J. Peterson


Report of the Finance Committee2017 – 2018 Proposed Budget

Members 2017 – 2018 2016 – 2017 Change +/- No Amt. Budget BudgetANTICIPATED INCOME (General Fund) Grand Commandery – Dues – 1,526-205=1,321 1,321 $10.50 $ 13,870.50 $ 7,975.00 $ 5,895.50Grand Commandery – Knights 75 $5.00 $ 375.00 $ 187.50 $ 187.50Grand Commandery – Reinstatements 10 $2.50 $ 25.00 $ 20.00 $ 5.00Grand Encampment – Dues 1,321 $9.00 $ 11,889.00 $ 13,050.00 $ 0.00KT Eye Foundation – Dues 538 $1.00 $ 538.00 $ 538.00 $ 0.00Grand Commandery – Triennial Fund 1,321 $0.50 $ 660.50 $ 725.00 $ (64.50)Income on Investments $ 72,000.00 $ 72,000.00 $ 0.00 $ 99,333.00 $ 94,500.50 $ 4,832.50 FIXED EXPENDITURES Grand Encampment – Dues 1,526 $9.00 $ 13,734.00 $ 14,400.00 $ (666.00)Grand Encampment – Eye Foundation 538 $1.00 $ 538.00 $ 538.00 $ 0.00Grand Commandery – Triennial Fund 1,526 $0.50 $ 763.00 $ 800.00 $ (37.00)Iowa DeMolay Trust - $5/active member under 21 60 $5.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,500.00 $ (500.00)Iowa Rainbow Foundation - active member under 21 60 $5.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 2,500.00 $ (500.00)Jobs Daughters 6 $5.00 $ 200.00 $ 250.00 $ (50.00)North Central Dept. Conference Fund $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 0.00York Rite Unity $ 1,000.00 $ 0.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 21,235.00 $ 21,988.00 $ (753.00)

BUDGETED EXPENDITURESContingency Funds Grand Commander $ 4,000.00 $ 3,800.00 $ 200.00Deputy Grand Commander $ 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 0.00Grand Generalissimo $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 0.00Grand Captain General $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 0.00District Commanders (6) $ 600.00 $ 0.00 $ 600.00 $ 11,100.00 $ 10,300.00 $ 800.00

Committee OperationsReligious Activities $ 50.00 $ 0.00 $ 50.00Patriotic Committee $ 50.00 $ 0.00 $ 50.00Public Relations Committee $ 50.00 $ 0.00 $ 50.00Jurisprudence Committee $ 400.00 $ 600.00 $ (200.00)Executive Committee $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00Board of Instruction Committee $ 1,000.00 $ 1,300.00 $ (300.00)Knights Templar Eye Foundation – Expenses $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 0.00Membership Committee $ 500.00 $ 0.00 $ 500.00 $ 2,550.00 $ 2,400.00 $ 150.00

Office of the Grand RecorderPayroll $ 18,350.00 $ 18,350.00 $ 0.00Payroll Expenses $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 0.00Discretionary Benefits/replaced Retirement $ 6,000.00 $ 5,500.00 $ 500.00Contingency Funds $ 3,500.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 0.00Surety Bond $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 0.00Printing, Supplies, Mics. $ 2,150.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 150.00Postage $ 1,800.00 $ 1,800.00 $ 0.00Audit – CPA – Tax Preparation $ 2,800.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 800.00Telephone & Internet $ 1,900.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 400.00Maintenance $ 200.00 $ 200.00 $ 0.00Insurance $ 1,445.00 $ 850.00 $ 595.00Equipment Replacement $ 250.00 $ 1,000.00 $ (750.00) $ 39,995.00 $ 38,300.00 $ 1,695.00


Members 2017 – 2018 2016 – 2017 Change +/-Grand Conclave Expense No Amt. Budget BudgetGrand Commander’s Conclave Expense $ 3,400.00 $ 3,500.00 $ (100.00)Conclave Printing $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 0.00Attendance Ribbon $ 200.00 $ 200.00 $ 0.00Name Badges $ 250.00 $ 250.00 $ 0.00Photographer $ 250.00 $ 200.00 $ 50.00Proceedings $ 100.00 $ 300.00 $ (200.00)PGC Jewel $ 500.00 $ 0.00 $ 500.00Distinguished Visitors $ 3,500.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 0.00PGCs & Grand Officers Expense $ 3,200.00 $ 3,200.00 $ 0.00Grand Recorder Expense $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 0.00Hotel Expense $ 200.00 $ 1,000.00 $ (800.00)Membership Mileage & Per Diem $ 4,300.00 $ 4,300.00 $ 0.00 $ 17,400.00 $ 17,950.00 $ (550.00)

Templar CharitiesKnights Templar Eye Foundation KTEF – Public Fund Raising ($1:1 Max $750/KT) $ 2,000.00 KTEF – Life Membership 50% rebate (if legislation passes) $ 400.00 KTEF – Sub Total Amount $ 2,400.00 $ 1,850.00 $ 550.00Holy Land Pilgrimage $ 1,078.00 $ 750.00 $ 328.00 $ 3,478.00 $ 2,600.00 $ 878.00

Templar Promotion Grand Commander’s Program $ 4,000.00 $ 4,500.00 $ (500.00) $ 4,000.00 $ 4,500.00 $ (500.00)

ANTICIPATED INCOME $ 99,358.00 $ 94,495.50 $ 4,862.50

FIXED EXPENDITURESGrand Encampment – Dues 1,526 $9.00 $ 13,734.00 $ 14,400.00 $ (666.00)Grand Encampment – Eye Foundation 538 $1.00 $ 538.00 $ 538.00 $ 0.00Grand Commandery – Triennial Fund 1,526 $0.50 $ 763.00 $ 800.00 $ (37.00)Iowa DeMolay Trust $ 2,000.00 $ 2,500.00 $ (500.00)Iowa Rainbow Foundation $ 2,000.00 $ 2,500.00 $ (500.00)Jobs Daughter $ 200.00 $ 250.00 $ (50.00)North Central Dept. Conference Fund $ 1,000.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 0.00York Rite Unity $ 1,000.00 $ 0.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 21,235.00 $ 21,988.00 $ (753.00)

BUDGETED EXPENDITURESContingency Funds $ 11,100.00 $ 10,300.00 $ 800.00Committee Operations $ 2,550.00 $ 2,400.00 $ 150.00Office of the Grand Recorder $ 39,995.00 $ 38,300.00 $ 1,695.00Grand Conclave Expense $ 17,400.00 $ 17,950.00 $ (550.00)Templar Charities $ 3,478.00 $ 2,600.00 $ 878.00Templar Promotion $ 4,000.00 $ 4,500.00 $ (500.00) $ 78,523.00 $ 76,050.00 $ 2,473.00

TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 99,758.00 $ 98,038.00 $ 1,720.00

Remaining Budget ( + / - ) $ (400.00) $ (3,542.50)

Respectfully Submitted,Kyle J. PetersonDeputy Grand Commander


Recognition of Distinguished Visitors The Grand Commander called on several distinguished visitors for comments. The following guests expressed thanks for the courtesies and extended invitiations to attend their conclaves: James J. Burton, Grand Com-mander, Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Wisconsin; Frank L. Borden, Jr., Grand Commander, Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Nebraska; Donald DeMars, Deputy Grand Commander, Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Minnesota; Stan Schwellenbach, Past Grand Commander, Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of South Dakota; Thomas Tsirimokos, Grand Representative to Iowa from New Hampshire.

Preliminary Report of the Jurisprudence Committee Sir Knight David M. Dryer, chairman of Jurisprudence reviewed the proposed legislation set before the Grand Commandery.

Proposed Legislation #1 The following amendment to the Statutes of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa is hereby proposed: Be it Resolved, that the subsection (f) of section 311 – Grand Commander of Chapter 3: Grand Officers shall be added as follows: “In the event of the death, permanent disability, removal from office, expulsion, resignation or permanent removal from the jurisdiction of the Grand Commandery of Iowa which precludes the performance of his du-ties of office, the Deputy Grand Commander shall succeed to the office and be regularly installed therein.”Sponsored by:Wade E. Sheeler, KCT, REGCApproved by:Jurisprudence Committee

Proposed Legislation #2 The following amendment to the Statutes of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa is hereby proposed: Be it Resolved, that the following paragraphs shall be added to Section 312 – Deputy Grand Commander of Chapter 3: Deputy Grand Commander shall be added as follows: “In the event of the Deputy Grand Commander succeeding to the office of Grand Commander, the Grand Generalissimo shall advance to the office of Deputy Grand Commander and the Grand Captain General shall advance to the office of Grand Generalissimo. The Grand Commander shall have the authority to appoint to the office of Grand Captain General and all officers shall be regularly installed in their respective offices.” In the event that the office of Deputy Grand Commander, Grand Generalissimo, or Grand Captain General shall become vacant due to death, permanent disability, removal from office, expulsion, resignation, or per-manent removal from the jurisdiction of the Grand Commandery of Iowa, each officer immediately lower in rank shall advance and the Grand Commander shall have the authority to appoint a Grand Captain General. Each officer shall be regularly installed in their respective office.Sponsored by:Wade E. Sheeler, KCT, REGC of IowaApproved by:Jurisprudence Committee


Proposed Legislation #3 Be it Resolved, that the that the following paragraph be added to Section 333 (Eye Foundation Assessment) of the Statutes of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa) of Chapter 6 which reads as follows: “The Grand Commandery shall reimburse to a constituent commandery up to 50% of the cost of a new Life Membership, a/k/a Life Sponsorship (current LS is $30.00) in the Knights Templar Eye Foundation (KTEF). The constituent commandery shall pay the full amount to the KTEF. The constituent commandery shall file the satisfactory evidence of said payment along with the appropriate paperwork, the Grand Commandery shall make appropriate reimbursement to the constituent commandery at the end of the fiscal year”Explanation: It has been a long-standing practice of the Grand Commandery to make reimbursement to a local command-ery for one-half of the cost of a Life Membership in the KTEF. This serves three purpose: 1) it encourages support of the work of the KTEF; 2) it exempts Sir Knights from the annual assessment to the KTEF; and 3) that checks will be issued once a year. This amendment will codify the past practice and will give the Grand Recorder authority for such reimbursement payments.Sponsored by:Wade E. Sheeler, KCTR. E. Grand Commander of IowaApproved by:Jurisprudence Committee

Proposed Legislation #4 Be it Resolved, that Subsection (1) of Chapter 6: Revenues and Finances, Section 350, subparagraph (d) should be renumbered to (c):Explanation: This piece of legislation is a minor modification that was made in 2013. Subparagraph (d) should have been renumbered to (c). This was not done in 2013. This proposal makes that correction.Sponsored by:Wade E. Sheeler, KCTR.E. Grand Commander of IowaApproved by:Jurisprudence Committee

Proposed Legislation #5 Chapter 2 – Stated Conclave, Section 307 of the Statutes of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa hereby reads: Section 307. Installation of Officers shall be public unless the Grand Commander shall direct otherwise. The time and place to be determined by the Executive Committee. Be it resolved, that the words ‘Grand Commander’ and ‘Executive Committee’ shall be changed to ‘Grand Commander-Elect’ and be rewritten to read as follows: Section 307. Installation of Officers shall be public unless the Grand Commander-Elect shall direct other-wise. The time and place is to be determined by the Grand Commander-Elect.Proposed by:W. Charles Smithson, GCG, PGHPChairman – Statutes Review CommitteeApproved by:Jurisprudence Committee


Proposed Legislation #6 Chapter 4 – Committees, Section 319 Membership, subsection (b), of the Statutes of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa hereby reads: “That the committee shall consist of no more than one Past Grand Commander, no more than one dais of-ficer, (The Grand Captain General), and one other member.” (2004) Be it resolved, that the following subsection (b) of Section 319 – Grand Commandery of Chapter 4: Member-ship, be removed by legislation. “That the committee shall consist of no more than one Past Grand Commander, no more than one dais of-ficer, (The Grand Captain General), and one other member.” (2004) Rational: Paragraph (b) has been stricken by General Order from REGC B. Smith due to conflict of with the Grand Encampment code.Proposed by:W. Charles Smithson, GCG, PGHPChairman – Statutes Review CommitteeApproved by:Jurisprudence Committee

Proposed Legislation #7 Chapter 4 – Committees, Section 319 Membership, subsection (c), of the Statutes of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa hereby reads: That chairman of the committee shall be elected by its members, and shall serve for a period of one year. (2004) Be it resolved, that the words “…be appointed by Grand Commander…” and be rewritten to read as follows: “The chairman of the committee shall be appointed by the Grand Commander and shall serve for a period of one year”Proposed by:W. Charles Smithson, GCG, PGHPChairman – Statutes Review CommitteeApproved by:Jurisprudence Committee

Proposed Legislation #8 The following changes to the Statutes of The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa is hereby proposed: Be it resolved, that the following sections 326, 326 ½, 327, 327 ½, 328, 328 ½, 349 ½, 350, and 350 ½ be renumber as follows: 326A, 326B, 327A, 327B, 328A, 328B, 349A, 350A, and 350B, respectively. Rational: This will solidify the numbering of the various sections and subsections.Proposed by:W. Charles Smithson, GCG, PGHPChairman – Statutes Review CommitteeApproved by:Jurisprudence Committee


Proposed Legislation #9 The following changes to the Statutes of The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa is hereby proposed: Be it resolved, that the following Section 330 – Grand Commandery of Chapter 5: Bonds, be removed by legislation: “(a) All bonds required by these Statutes shall have as surety a corporate surety company authorized to do business in the State of Iowa. “(b) The Grand Recorder, Executive Secretary of the Educational Foundation, Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Trustees of the Charity Fund, shall be covered by bond obtained by the Executive Committee in such amount as may be required for protection of the several funds, as may be decided by the Executive Committee. All bonds shall be made payable to the Grand Commandery “(c) Proportionate cost of the bond covering the Grand Recorder shall be paid from the General Fund, and the balance of the cost of the bond proportionately from the several funds it serves.” Be it resolved, that Section 330 (a), 330 (b), and 330 (c) be deleted from the statutes: 330 (a) – repealed 2017 330 (b) – repealed 2017 330 (c) – repealed 2017Proposed by:W. Charles Smithson, GCG, PGHPChairman – Statutes Review CommitteeApproved by:Jurisprudence Committee

Proposed Legislation #10 Chapter 11 – Election and Installation of Constituent Officers, Section 353, subsection (b) of the Statutes of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa hereby reads: (b) Election must be by secret written ballot. The By-Laws may not be waived nor the ballot cast by the Recorder or other Knight. Be it resolved, that the Chapter 11, Section 353 (b) be rewritten to read as follows: (b) “Election must be by secret ballot, or if one name is in nomination, the election vote may be by acclama-tion.” The By-Laws may not be waived nor the ballot cast by the Recorder or other Knight. (2017)Proposed by:W. Charles Smithson, GCG, PGHPChairman – Statutes Review CommitteeApproved by:Jurisprudence Committee

Proposed Legislation #11 The following amendment to the Statutes of The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa is hereby proposed: Be it resolved, that the following Section 359 – Grand Commandery of Chapter 11, be added for historical recorded as follows: “Section 359 – Repealed”Proposed by:W. Charles Smithson, GCG, PGHPChairman – Statutes Review CommitteeApproved byJurisprudence Committee


Proposed Legislation #12 Chapter 13 – Minimum Uniform Requirements, Section 363, subsection (d) of the Statutes of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa hereby reads: Section 363 (d). Every Commandery shall maintain a unit equipped with dress uniforms, to be worn during full form openings and the conferring of the Order of the Temple. Be it resolved, that Section 363 (d) be deleted from the statutes: 363 (d) – repealed 2017Proposed by:W. Charles Smithson, GCG, PGHPChairman – Statutes Review CommitteeApproved by:Jurisprudence Committee

Proposed Legislation #13 Chapter 15 – Amendments, Section 371, subsection (a) of the Statutes of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa hereby reads: Section 371. (a) These Statutes may be amended at any Stated Conclave of this Grand Commandery by a majority vote of those present; provided, that such amendment shall have been proposed in writing and filed with the Grand Recorder not less than forty-five (45) days preceding the Stated Conclave and shall have been referred to the Committee of Templar Jurisprudence and reported on by such Committee, or shall be sponsored by the Committee on Templar Jurisprudence; and provided further that final action on such amendment shall not be taken on the day it is proposed, except in the case that the Annual Conclave is held in conjunction with either and/or both the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Iowa and/or the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Iowa, and then the amendment must be read before Twelve Noon of the day allotted to the Grand Commandery, and final action cannot be taken until after Twelve Noon of that day. (1992) Be it resolved, that the following be added to Section 371: (b) Not withstanding paragraph (a) herein, legislation can be proposed by the Committee on Jurisprudence and action taken thereon at any time during a Conclave.Proposed by:W. Charles Smithson, GCG, PGHPChairman – Statutes Review CommitteeApproved by:Jurisprudence Committee

Adjournment - Day One Morning The Grand Commander announced that Sir Knight Jeffrey N. Nelson, Right Eminent Deputy Grand Master, Grand Encampment Knights Templar of the USA will address the Conclave at 12:45 PM, followed by elections and a guest speaker at 2 pm. Sir Knight Michael H. Johnson, Grand Prelate, led us in our devotions. Sir Knight Wade E. Sheeler, Right Eminent Grand Commander, adjourned the Conclave until 12:45 PM.


Call To Order - Day One Afternoon Sir Knight Wade E. Sheeler, Right Eminent Grand Commander, reconvened the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of the State of Iowa in its 153rd Annual Conclave pursuant to adjournment this morning. Sir Knight Michael H. Johnson, Grand Prelate, led us in our devotions.

Address of Jeffrey N. NelsonDeputy Grand Master and personal representative of Sir Knight

Duane L. Vaught, Most Excellent Grand Master,Grand Encampment Knights Templar of the USA

Sir Knight Nelson thanked Grand Commander Sheeler for the courtesies and hospitality extended to him and brought the greetings and best wishes of Most Eminent Grand Master Duane L. Vaught. He recapped the bicentennial celebration in New York City which was a great success. The souvenir version of the Malta jewels will be available while supplies last. He announced that the rules governing the Educational Foundation have been revised and encouraged the leadership and committee to please review the executive summary published on the website for detailed information. He also discussed that the Grand Encampment, in partnership with Grand Commanderies, has authorized a special sword that a Grand Commandery may present to a DeMolay Chapter within its jurisdiction in recognition of an achievement as determined by the Grand Commandery and state DeMolay organization. He talked about a new jewel authorised by the Grand Encampment to recognize contributions to the Knights Templar Eye Foundation. Sir Knight Nelson congratulated Grand Commander Sheeler on an outstanding year and extended best wishes and the support of the Grand Encampment to Very Eminent Deputy Grand Commander Peterson

Tellers for the Election Grand Commander Sheeler appointed the following Sir Knights as tellers for the election of officers: Andy L. Oxley, Ronald Hicks, Keith Rhodes, Wayne Winchell, Keith Myhre, Jason Wolcott.

Report of the Credentials CommitteeTO THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF IOWA: Your committee on Credentials presents the following report: 13 Commanderies represented and 59 eligible voters.Respectfully submitted,Thomas M. Megel Sir Knight Megel moved for the acceptance of the final report of the Credentials committee. The motion was seconded and approved.

Election of Officers The Grand Commander announced this was the time and place for the election of Grand Officers for the 2017-2018 Templar Year. Sir Knight Dennis N. Boehmer, Past Commander of Columbian Commandery No. 18, Sioux City, nominated Sir Knight Kyle J. Peterson for the office of Grand Commander. The nomination was seconded. Sir Knight Donald A. Radloff, Past Commander of Baldwin Commandery No. 11, Cedar Falls moved that nominations cease and the Grand Recorder be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for the election of Sir Knight Kyle J. Peterson to the office of Grand Commander. The motion was seconded, carried and the ballot cast. Sir Knight David Brewer, Eminent Commander of Ivanhoe Commandery No. 17, Council Bluffs, nominated Sir Knight Forrest C. Peck, Jr. for the office of Deputy Grand Commander. The nomination was seconded. Sir Knight Donald A. Radloff, Past Commander of Baldwin Commandery No. 11, Cedar Falls moved that nomina-tions cease and the Grand Recorder be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for the election of Sir Knight Forrest C. Peck, Jr. for the office of Deputy Grand Commander. The motion was seconded, carried and the ballot cast. Sir Knight Donald A. Radloff, Past Commander of Baldwin Commandery No. 11, Cedar Falls nominated Sir Knight W. Charles Smithson for the office of Grand Generalissimo. The nomination was seconded. Sir Knight Donald A. Radloff, Past Commander of Baldwin Commandery No. 11, Cedar Falls moved that nominations cease and the Grand Recorder be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for the election of Sir Knight W. Charles Smithson for the office of Grand Generalissimo. The motion was seconded, carried and the ballot cast.


Sir Knight Donald A. Radloff, Past Commander of Baldwin Commandery No. 11, Cedar Falls nominated Christian M. Beard for the office of Grand Captain General. The nomination was seconded. Sir Knight Gregory L. Andersen, Past Commander of Antioch Commandery No. 43 nominated Tyson J. Ritchie for the office of Grand Captain General. The nomination was seconded. Sir Knight Willard M. Loper, Past Commander of St. Omer Commandery No. 15, Burlington raised a question about the eligibilty of Sir Knight Beard to be elected to the office of Grand Captain General, as he served as Commander in two Ohio Commanderies but had not served as Emminent Commander of an Iowa Commandery and was therefore not a member of the Grand Commandery of Iowa. Following a lengthy discussion regarding this situation and a review of appropriate statutes and code sections which govern eligibility of individual Sir Knights to serve as officers of the Grand Commandery of Iowa, the Grand Commander declared all nomina-tions for Grand Captain General void. He then asked for a motion to elect Sir Knight Beard to membership in the Grand Commandery of Iowa, thus making him eligible for nomination to the office of Grand Captain General. Sir Knight Donald A. Radloff, Past Commander of Baldwin Commandery No. 11 made the necessary motion which was seconded. Following a vote of the Grand Commandery, Sir Knight Beard was elected to membership in the Grand Com-mandery of Iowa, thus making him eligible for nomination to the office of Grand Captain General. Sir Knight Donald A. Radloff, Past Commander of Baldwin Commandery No. 11, Cedar Falls once again nomi-nated Christian M. Beard for the office of Grand Captain General. The nomination was seconded. Sir Knight Gregory L. Andersen, Past Commander of Antioch Commandery No. 43 again nominated Tyson J. Ritchie for the office of Grand Captain General. The nomination was seconded. The ballots were cast, collected and the tellers retired to count and report. The tellers reported that Sir Knight Christian M. Beard was elected Grand Captain General. The Grand Commander asked that harmony prevail and urged both candidates and the Sir Knights present, to work for the benefit of the Grand Commandery and Templary in Iowa. Sir Knight Charles D. Yates, Past Commander of Columbian Commandery No. 18, Sioux City nominated Sir Knight Gregory L. Kenkel for the office of Grand Treasurer. The nomination was seconded. Sir Knight Charles D. Yates, Past Commander of Columbian Commandery No. 18, Sioux City moved that nominations cease and the Grand Recorder be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for the election of Sir Knight Gregory L. Kenkel for the office of Grand Treasurer. The motion was seconded, carried and the ballot cast. Sir Knight Donald A. Radloff, Past Commander of Baldwin Commandery No. 11, Cedar Falls nominated Sir Knight Rusty L. Hill for the office of Grand Recorder. The nomination was seconded. Sir Knight Donald A. Radloff, Baldwin Commandery No. 11, Cedar Falls moved that nominations cease and the Grand Commander be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for the election of Sir Knight Rusty L. Hill for the office of Grand Recorder. The motion was seconded, carried and the ballot cast. Sir Knight Jason A. Wolcott, Past Commander of Palestine Commandery No. 2, Iowa City nominated Sir Knight Randall E. Crouch to be elected as a Trustee to the Grand Charity Board. The nomination was sec-onded. Sir Knight Donald A. Radloff, Past Commander of Baldwin Commandery No. 11, Cedar Falls moved that nominations cease and the Grand Recorder be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for the election of Sir Knight Randall E. Crouch as a Trustee to the Grand Charity Board. The motion was seconded, carried and the ballot cast. Sir Knight Gene R. Hatfield, Past Commander of Temple Commandery No. 4, Des Moines nominated Sir Knight John M. Klaus to be elected to the Board of Financial Trustees. The nomination was seconded. Sir Knight Donald A. Radloff, Past Commander of Baldwin Commandery No. 11, Cedar Falls moved that nomina-tions cease and the Grand Recorder be instructed to cast a unanimous ballot for the election of Sir Knight John M. Klaus to the Board of Financial Trustees. The motion was seconded, carried and the ballot cast. W. Charles Smithson moved that the Grand Commandery formally ratify the election of all Sir Knights who had just been elected. Following a proper second and vote of the Grand Commandery, all newly elected officers were formally approved.

Recess Grand Commander Sheeler announced that there would be a recess while the Jurisprudence Committee held a special meeting.


Call to Order Following Recess The Grand Commander called the meeting to order once again. The Sir Knights in attendance were privileged to hear a very interesting presentation from Sir Knight Scott Wolter of Minneapolis. He is a member of Wayzata Lodge #205 in Minneapolis and is also a member of the Scottish Rite and York Rite in the Twin Cities. Sir Knight Wolter spoke on the “Ritual Code of the Kensington Rune Stone”. The Kensington Rune Stone is purported to have connections with Nordic visitors to the North American continent in the 14th century and possibly had connections to the ancient Knights Templars. He has co-hosted the History channel’s Pirate Treasure of the Knights Templar about late 17th century pirate shipwrecks, Freemasons, and the Knights Templar.

Adjournment - Day One Afternoon Grand Commander Sheeler announced that the Grand Commander’s Banquet will be held at 6:30 PM this evening. The doors will be opened at 5:30 PM for the Social Hour. Distinguished visitors are asked to assemble in the Lobby at 6:15 PM so arrangements may be made for introducions. Sir Knight Michael H. Johnson, Grand Prelate, led us in our devotions. The Grand Commander adjourned the 153d Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa until 8:00 AM tomorrow morning.

Grand Commander’s Banquet Menu: Sirloin or Maple Glazed Chicken or Salmon; Romaine Salad; Baked Potato with butter and sour cream; Mixed Vegetables; Warm Dinner Rolls and butter; Red Velvet or Carrott Cake. Grand Officers and Distinguished Visitors and their Ladies were introduced as they entered the Banquet Room by the Distinguished Visitors Committee. Master of Ceremonies, Sir Knight W. Charles Smithson, welcomed everyone and called on Sir Knight Michael H. Johnson, Grand Prelate to give the invocation. Sir Knight Smithson introduced Janelle Engelbrecht, Grand Worthy Associate Advisor, International Order of Rainbow for Girls in Iowa and Minnesota; Samantha Harmon, Honored Queen, Bethel #1, Jobs Daughters; Nic Myers, State Master Councilor, Iowa DeMolay; Jane Green, Worthy Grand Matron, Iowa Order of Eastern Star; and Marsha Schroeder, Grand Royal Matron, Order of the Amaranth, each of whom responded with greetings and remarks from their organization. Sir Knight Smithson reported on the scholarship recipients selected by the Educational Activities Committee. Sir Knight Gene R. Hatfield, PGC, introduced the minister selected to travel to the Holyland. Timothy Maxa from Lenox, Iowa responded with a few remarks. The Grand Commander announced that five Sir Knights had been awarded with the Grand Commanders Award of Merit. Those Sir Knights were R. Wayne Stanfly, Siloam Commandery #3, Dubuque; Teddy D. Spaur, Zerubbabel Commandery #68, Albia; Harold M. Plate, Palestine Commandery #2, Iowa City; Leland V. Fagan, Columbian Commandery #18, Sioux City; and Harvey D. Johnson, Baldwin Commandery #11, Cedar Falls. The Grand Commander presented the Grand Recorder’s Award of Merit to Sir Knight Robert W. Hamilton, Ivanhoe Commandery #17, Council Bluffs. The Grand Commander called upon his granddaughter, Ashleigh Shephard, to make the raffle drawing for a Henry limited edition Masonic rifle. Sir Knight Jerry Wahl was the winner. The rifle had been used as a fun-draising project for the Holy Land pilgrimage. Sir Knight Jeffrey N. Nelson, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Encampment, Knights Templar of the United States of America helped the Grand Commander present the Knight Commander of the Temple award to Ronald C. Hicks, Temple Commandery #4, Des Moines. The Grand Commander announced that he had recommended a Sir Knight to receive the Knight Templar Cross of Honor Award. This award is presented to one Sir Knight in this Grand Jurisdiction every year. Sir Knight Michael D. Desplanque, Zerubbabel Commandery #68, Albia was presented with this award by the Grand Commander, assisted by Sir Knight Jeffrey N. Nelson. Sir Knight Nelson presented the Grand Commander with his Past Grand Commander’s Plaque. Sir Knight Nelson addressed the banquet on behalf of Duane L. Vaught, Most Eminent Grand Master, Grand Encampment, Knights Templar of the United States of America. Sir Knight Smithson introduced Sir Knight Rick McCampbell, personal representative of Most Worshipful Brother Kenneth A. Hurmence, Grand Master of Masons in Iowa who responded with a few remarks. Sir Knight Michael H. Johnson, Grand Prelate dismissed the banquet with a benediction.


In Annual ConclaveCall To Order - Day Two

June 3, 2017Ames, Iowa Sir Knight Wade E. Sheeler, Right Eminent Grand Commander, called the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa to order at 8:00 AM, Saturday, June 3, 2017, pursuant to adjournment with the same officers present as yesterday. Sir Knight Michael H. Johnson, Grand Prelate, led us in our devotions.

Reading of the Minutes Sir Knight Rusty L. Hill, PGC, moved to suspend the reading of the minutes from the previous days meeting and approve them as they will appear in the proceedings. Motion seconded, approved.

Report of the Knights Templar Eye Foundation A question was asked by a Sir Knight how much money has Iowa from day one donated to the Knights Tem-plar Eye Foundation? $ 701,588.00

Total Funds spent on Eye Foundation Case from day one in Iowa? $ 304,775.00

Total amount money given to Iowa Research Grants in Iowa City? $ 574,008.00

Total donated from Iowa 06/01/07 – 05/15/08 $ 4,732.00 Total donated from Iowa 06/10/08 – 05/15/09 $ 22,095.52 Total donated from Iowa 06/01/09 – 05/15/10 $ 9,505.75 Total donated from Iowa 06/01/10 – 05/15/11 $ 17,114.66 Total donated from Iowa 06/01/11 – 05/15/12 $ 15,940.50 Total donated from Iowa 06/01/12 – 05/15/13 $ 8,207.67 Total donated from Iowa 06/01/13 – 05/15/14 $ 16,268.00 Total donated from Iowa 06/01/14 – 05/15/15 $ 20,162.00 Total donated from Iowa 06/01/15 – 05/15/16 $ 16,669.00 Total donated from Iowa 06/01/16 – 05/15/17 $ 19,902.25 Total $ 160,597.35 We will announce at Grand Commandery which Commandery is the winner of the Bulls Eye Award until the end of June. The Bulls Eye Award is a state award based on total dollars raised in a public fundraiser. Iowa ranks first in the North Central Department for donations. Iowa placed 17th in all states contributing in the 49th Annual Eye Campaign. I wish to acknowledge and commend the following Commanderies for being 100% membership of Life Spon-sors. Antioch Commandery No. 43 Mason City Apollo Commandery No. 26 Cedar Rapids Baldwin Commandery No. 11 Cedar Falls Holy Cross Commandery No. 10 Clinton Ivanhoe Commandery No. 17 Council Bluffs St. Aldemar Commandery No. 30 Marshalltown Temple Commandery No. 4 Des Moines Oriental Commandery No. 22 Newton I would like to express my deep gratitude in say “THANK YOU” Sir Knights and your Commandery, for your extra hard work and dedication in make Iowa Annual Voluntary Campaign a very good year for the Eye Templar Eye Foundation. I ask with humble heart, if your Commandery has not participated in the past, that your


Commandery consider some small donation to the 49th Annual Campaign to make 100% in total participation. Sir Knights of Iowa you are the Eye Foundation of Iowa. I can’t command you or force you to do anything. It’s your inner pride of yourself and your Commandery that will demonstrate that we are a Christian fraternity that we do bind up the wounds of the afflicted. God Bless you all, and again Thank You!Respectfully,Richard A. Zummak, PGCChairman, Eye Foundation of Iowa Sir Knight Donald A. Radloff, PGC, moved for the acceptance of the report. Following a second and vote of the Grand Commandery, the report was accepted. The following Commanderies were recognized for their contributions to the Eye Foundation: Donations to Eye Foundation (more than $5 per member) Golden Arrow Award Antioch Commandery #43, Mason City Oriental Commandery #22 , Newton Ascension Commandery #69, Ames Ivanhoe Commandery #17, Council Bluffs Malita Commandery #64, Knoxville Palestine Commandery #2, Iowa City St Aldemar Commandery #30, Marshalltown St. George Commandery #72 Temple Commandery #4, Des Moines Palestine Commandery #2, Iowa City St. Aldemar Commandery #30, Marshalltown Antioch Commandery #43, Mason City Ascension Commandery #69, Ames St. George Commandery #72 Seals for plaques Temple Commandery #4, Des Moines Ivanhoe Commandery #17, Council Bluffs Oriental Commandery #22, Newton Malita Commandery #64, Knoxville Bulls-Eye Award – Temple Commandery #4, Des Moines Certificates for 100% Life Sponsor Temple Commandery #4 Oriental Commandery #22 Sir Knight Radloff presented a Grand Master’s Club award to Grand Commander Sheeler. Sir Knight Rusty L. Hill, PGC, was presented a jewel for his uniform for this contributions to the Eye Foundation.

Report of the Patriotic Committee Sir Knights – Patriotism runs deep in Templary. Just listen to the Flag Lecture next time you bear witness to performance of the Order of the Temple. Look at the ribbon worn on many KT uniforms denoting prior service in the Armed Forces of the United States. In this state, the Knights Templar have done very well in marketing their obvious commitment to our na-tion’s history, heritage, flag and members of the armed forces who are serving in “harm’s way.” It is the Sir Knights who present the colors at public and private events, participate in parades and form Honor Guards for public and private ceremonies such as: veterans’ flights to DC, Memorial Day and Armistice Day ceremonies, installations and cornerstone laying ceremonies. Whenever we are involved in any of these events the focus and attention of the public are invariably on the Sir Knights. I suggest to you, that most of the people that we as Brothers, Companions and Sir Knights tend to associate with are “Red, White and Blue” type of guys. I urge you to play the “Patriot” card in efforts to convince people join or reinstate – to get active or help – to contribute in any way in our beloved Order.Respectfully submitted,David M. Dryer, KGCPNCDC Sir Knight Radloff, PGC, moved to accept the Patriotic Committee report. With a proper second and positive vote of the Grand Commandery, the report was accepted.


Report of the Membership CommitteeTO THE OFFICERS AND SIR KNIGHTS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF IOWA I direct your attention to the chart below as a point of reference for what I wish to address. You will note the bottom line is fewer members each year. I give you credit for being able to ready the numbers and the trends.

As of January 1st, 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Membership, 2,419 2,247 2,059 1,744 1,608 1,532Knighted 74 60 78 66 53 57Affiliated 72 188 99 89 29 72Reinstated 15 20 11 8 6 8Add Adjustment 0 0 0 0 0 0Total Gain 161 268 188 163 88 137

Demitted 114 252 182 108 37 79Suspended 51 133 159 109 53 32Deceased 167 69 154 76 78 63Expelled 0 0 0 0 0 0Delete Adjustment 1 2 8 6 3 0Total Loss 333 456 503 299 171 174

Net Gain (Net Loss) (172) (177) (315) (136) (83) (37)

MembershipAs of December 31st; 2,247 2,059 1,744 1,608 1,525 1,495

Fifty Year Members 173 159Remits 92 53Grand Commandery MUSTPay for these Members 265 192Total Paying Members 1,343 1,333

I wish to press hard on the line that addresses the number of Brothers and Companions who were “Knighted” each year. We are averaging 64.7 new Valiant and Magnanimous Knights over the last six years. I stress to you that I am not satisfied with those numbers. I want more! However, that is pretty darn good compared to a lot of jurisdictions. I want to emphasize that this past year the “Work” has been performed in several locations in Iowa (Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Mason City, Marshalltown, Des Moines, Newton, Cedar Falls, Iowa City and Albia). Other locations have done so in the past one Degree or Order at a time. Sometimes, several were performed (like in a Festival). My experience has been that people will travel to help perform the work. My experience has also been that there is always a willingness to accommodate any request for “courtesy work.” The first and foremost requirement for growing the Order is to speak to prospective members. Tell them about us. ASK them to join us. With a willingness to travel a few miles, there is ample opportunity to bring more members of board.Respectfully submitted,David M. Dryer, PDCChairman Sir Knight Dryer moved to accept the Membership Committee Report. Following a proper second and vote of the Grand Commandery, the report was accepted. Sir Knight Rusty L. Hill, PGC, was presented with the Grand Encampment Membership Jewel for ten or more petitions. Grand Commander Sheeler read the following resolution regarding Sir Knight William P. Dusenbery, PGC honoring him for his seventy-plus years of service.


Report of the Board of InstructionMembersRusty L. Hill, REPGC, Chairman, Inspector Richard A. Zummak, REPGC, Recorder, Inspector Edward T. Johnson, REPGC, Inspector Bryce B. Hildreth, REPGC, InspectorGeorge J. Harrison, REPGC, Instructor Robert L. Smith, REPGC, Instructor The Board of Instruction met at the Gateway Hotel in Ames, Iowa, on November 28, 2016. After lunch, we the Board of Instruction debated and discussed and conducted the business of selecting one State-wide School of Instruction for 2017. The State-Wide School will be held at Ames, Iowa on February 25, 2017, at the Masonic Temple. We then discussed the competition for the Grand Conclave in Ames for 2017 and agree on the Ritual and Tactics, that will be used, and will be gone over at the State-Wide School in Ames. The Grand Commandery Uniform Inspection was viewed, discussed, and approved. There was also a few Tactics gone over because some Sir Knights being confused as how it should be conducted. This agenda above will be sent to all Commanders and Recorders, as soon as possible. Election of officers was held with Bryce B. Hildreth elected Chairman of the Board and Richard A. Zummak, Recorder. Interest and participation at the State-Wide School on March 5, 2016 at Ames, Iowa was very good. Atten-dance was up from last year. A total of 28 Sir Knights were present. There were many questions ask about tactics and ritual, which we as Instructors answered by the book. We feel that State-wide School was benefi-cial, and hope for more Sir Knights to attend in 2017. Once again, I will repeat what I reported last year. We realized that it is becoming more difficult for small Commanderies and older Sir Knights to carry out the tactics, so the Board of Instruction has changed the format somewhat to help relieve some of the pains in our older members. We truly hope that smaller Com-manderies will join with other small Commanderies to working together for purpose of conferring the Order of the Temple and holding an Inspection so the tactics and ritual are not forgot. If any Commandery wants help or a school, please ask and we as the members of the Board of Instruction will do our best to accommodate your Commandery’s needs and wishes. We, the Board of Instruction are conducting schools not to embarrass or make anyone feel guilty that they are doing the ritual or tactics wrong, we are there to help make your Commandery better. This will aid yourself as a Sir Knight in your home Commandery so you can teach the new Sir Knights the Tactics and Ritual. Emphasis at the State-Wide School was focus on the competition and a little on Opening. Proper uniforms, jewels arrangement properly on uniform, sword saluting, sword handling and proper tactics will be emphasis. We, as Instructors, encourage more Commanderies to participate in the competition at Grand Commandery Conclave which was held in Ames, Iowa. Fellowship was always enjoyed while schooling the Sir Knights of Iowa either in the Asylum or over a cup of coffee and a sandwich.

Local Commandery SchoolsCity Commandery Inspector/Instructor DateCedar Falls Baldwin No. 11 Donald A. Radloff, PGC Dec. 4, 2016 – March 16, 2017Des Moines Temple No. 4 Rusty L. Hill, PGC February 4, 2017Dubuque Siloam No. 3 Robert L. Smith, PGC October 4, 2016Mason City Antioch No. 43 Rusty L. Hill, PGC March 16, 2017Newton Oriental No. 22 Rusty L. Hill, PGC December 12, 2016Sioux City Columbian No. 18 George J. Harrison, PGC October 9, 2016

Inspection of Iowa CommanderiesCity Commandery Inspector Date ScoreDes Moines Temple No. 4 Robert L. Smith, PGC March 18, 2017 42Mason City Antioch No. 43 Rusty L. Hill, PGC April 20, 2017 59Newton Oriental No. 22 Rusty L. Hill, PGC December 19, 2016 71Sioux City Columbian No. 18 Robert L. Smith, PGC October 17, 2017 95Respectfully submitted,Richard A. Zummak, REPGCChairman


On a motion by Sir Knight Rusty L. Hill, and proper second, the Report of the Board of Instruction was ap-proved. Sir Knight Hill announced that the Gene Aldrich Drill Competition award went to Antioch Commandery #43, Mason City. He also announced that the Battle of the Titans award went to Temple Commandery #4, Des Moines. Grand Commander Sheeler read a resolution naming Sir Knight Richard A. “Butch” Zummak as an Inspector Emeritus. Sir Knight Donald A. Radloff, Past Commander, Baldwin Commandery No. 11, Cedar Falls moved for the adoption of the resolution. Following a proper second and vote of the Grand Commandery, the resolution was adopted.


Report of the Grand Charity FundTo the Officers and Members of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa: Your Charity Fund distributed $5,578.54 to assist the needy in 2016. Holy Cross #10 received $3000.00 in two separate checks for Clothe-Child, and $578.54 to help repair a wheelchair for a needy person. At the request of the Grand Commander $2,000.00 was sent to the widow of a Brother. Sir Knights, our committee greatly appreciates the use of the funds of this committee to assist the needy. PLEASE help people in your communities by requesting either reimbursement for half of the funds you have used to assist people in your community, or for a grant to assist someone, because your coffers are not suf-ficient to help, without putting your organization in a financial bind. The Grand Charity Fund was instituted to assist the needy, and not put the entire burden on just the in-dividual Commanderies. By assisting the needy, we represent ourselves as the Sir Knights, which we have obligated ourselves to be. Included below is information about the finances of the Grand Charity fund.Respectfully submittedRandall E. Crouch, PEC, PIGM Jason A. Wolcott, PEC, PIGM Ronald K. Holte, PECChairman, Secretary/Treasurer Member Member

Grand Commandery Knights Templar Charity FundProfit & Loss StatementJanuary through December 2016

Ordinary Income/Expenses Income Investment Income $ 2,034.71 Total Income $ 2,034.71 Expenses Relief Holy Cross No. 10 $ 3,578.54 Relief - Other $ 2,000.00 Total Relief $ 5,578.54 Total Expenses $ 5,578.54 $ Net Ordinary Income $ -3,543.83 NET INCOME $ -3,543.53


Balance SheetAs of December 31, 2016

ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings Iowa State Bank $ 8,013.77 Iowa State Bank Trust Account $ 99,423.55 Total Check/Savings $ 107,437.32 Total Current Assets $ 107,437.32 TOTAL ASSETS $ 107,437.32 LIABILITIES & EQUITY Equity Opening Balance Equity $ 131,203.72 Retained Earnings -20,222.57 Net Income - 3,543.83 Total Equity $ 107,437.32 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY $ 107,437.32 On a motion introduced by Sir Knight Randall E. Crouch, and proper second, the Report of the Charity Fund was accepted.

Report of the Knight Templar Trust The Grand Commander gave the following report on the Knight Templar Trust. The assets of the trust are managed by the Trust Department of Iowa State Bank in Des Moines. On September 14, 2010, $1,853,838.45 was placed on deposit with Iowa State Bank. As of April 30, 2017, the market value of the trust is $2,113,954.30. Since inception, the return on the trust has been 6.91%. Income distributions to fund the operations of the Grand Commandery since inception have been $423,279.29, principal distribution to fund the Loper Pension was $40,000, and management fees of $83,366.75. Change in market value has been $354,919.48. The net change in the market value of the trust since inception (after income distributions, management fees, and principal distribution) has been $260,155.85.


Recognition of Past Commanders Sir Knight Kyle J. Peterson, Past Commader, Columbian Commandery No. 18, Sioux City, moved that the Grand Commandery of Iowa recognize the following Iowa Commandery members who have served as Com-mander in a local Commandery in another jurisdiction: Sir Knights Martin Elmore, George Bauder and Richard McBride. Following a proper second, discussion and vote of the Grand Commandery, they were recognized as members of the Iowa Grand Commandery.

Report of the Religious Activities CommitteeTo: The Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa: Each of our several commanderies throughout the Grand Commandery of Iowa has their own unique reli-gious traditions and observances. This year in his report, the Grand Commander reported attending Christ-mas and Easter Observances in several constituent commanderies. Some of these consist of reading only the Grand Prelate’s Christmas or Easter messages, others involve inviting a local clergy and serving meals to the Sir Knights and their families. It was my pleasure this year to address the Sir Knights of Iowa through the Grand Prelate’s Christmas and Easter messages. I hope they ministered to each of you. The Grand Commander and six Sir Knights from Iowa attended the Mid-America Easter Observance in Kansas City on April 15th. The Grand Commander used the tool of Facebook to bring Christmas, Easter, and Ascension messages. The Grand Commander’s theme this year was “Spread Your Light Through Templary”. Sir Knights, each of us has a duty and a responsibility each and every day to spread the light of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through our interactions with mankind. May we spread the love of our Savior through our words and deeds. It was my pleasure to serve the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa as your Grand Prelate during the 2016 – 2017 Templar year.Respectfully Submitted,Michael H. JohnsonGrand Prelate On a motion by Sir Knight Michael H. Johnson, and proper second, the report of the Religious Activities Committee was accepted.

Report of Board of Financial Trustees The following is the statement of cash and cash equivalents on hand on 12/31/2015Value on 12/31/16 $ 267,275.38 Iowa State Bank Board of Financial Trustee Account Withdrawal 02/24/2017 for Grand Lodge Educational Seminar $ 7,500.00 Note 3Value on 03/31/17 278,526.35

NOTE 1: Market value loss is due to a down turn in the 4th quarter financial market.NOTE 2: The Grand Commandery of Iowa did not request any monies from the Board of Financial Trustees,

July 1, 2016 to June 31, 2017, for the normal day to day operation of the Grand Commandery of Iowa.

NOTE 3: REGC Wade Sheeler requested $7,500.00 from the Board of Financial Trustees for funds to hold a One-Day Educational Conference in conjunction with the Grand Lodge of Iowa.

NOTE 4: $50,000.00 of this fund is to be kept in reserve as a Surety Bond per statute section 331.(a) of the Grand Commander of Iowa.

Respectfully Submitted by the Board of Financial Trustees,George J. Harrison, REPGC Member: John M. KlausChairman Bryce B. Hildreth, REPGC Sir Knight Klaus moved for the adoption of this report. Following a proper second and vote of the Grand Commandery, the report was adopted.


Acceptance of Preprinted Reports Sir Knight Rusty L. Hill, Grand Recorder, moved the acceptance of all preprinted reports, not indiviudally accepted previously, including the budget. Following a proper second and vote of the Grand Commandery, the reports were accepted.

Action on LegislationProposed Legislation #1

The following amendment to the Statutes of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa is hereby proposed: Be it Resolved, that the subsection (f) of section 311 – Grand Commander of Chapter 3: Grand Officers shall be added as follows: “In the event of the death, permanent disability, removal from office, expulsion, resignation or permanent removal from the jurisdiction of the Grand Commandery of Iowa which precludes the performance of his du-ties of office, the Deputy Grand Commander shall succeed to the office and be regularly installed therein.”Sponsored by:Wade E. Sheeler, KCT, REGCApproved by:Jurisprudence Committee Sir Knight W. Charles Smithson moved for approval of the proposed legislation. Following a proper second, Sir Knight Smithson amended the amendment to remove the “or permanent removal from the jurisdiction” from the legislation. Following a proper second and vote of the Grand Commandery, the amendment was adopted.

Proposed Legislation #2 The following amendment to the Statutes of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa is hereby proposed: Be it Resolved, that the following paragraphs shall be added to Section 312 – Deputy Grand Commander of Chapter 3: Deputy Grand Commander shall be added as follows: “In the event of the Deputy Grand Commander succeeding to the office of Grand Commander, the Grand Generalissimo shall advance to the office of Deputy Grand Commander and the Grand Captain General shall advance to the office of Grand Generalissimo. The Grand Commander shall have the authority to appoint to the office of Grand Captain General and all officers shall be regularly installed in their respective offices.” In the event that the office of Deputy Grand Commander, Grand Generalissimo, or Grand Captain General shall become vacant due to death, permanent disability, removal from office, expulsion, resignation, or per-manent removal from the jurisdiction of the Grand Commandery of Iowa, each officer immediately lower in rank shall advance and the Grand Commander shall have the authority to appoint a Grand Captain General. Each officer shall be regularly installed in their respective office.Sponsored by:Wade E. Sheeler, KCT, REGC of IowaApproved by:Jurisprudence Committee Sir Knight W. Charles Smithson moved for approval of the proposed legislation. Following a proper second, Sir Knight Smithson amended the amendment to remove the “or permanent removal from the jurisdiction” from the legislation. Following a proper second and vote of the Grand Commandery, the amendment was adopted.


Proposed Legislation #3 Be it Resolved, that the that the following paragraph be added to Section 333 (Eye Foundation Assessment) of the Statutes of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa) of Chapter 6 which reads as follows: “The Grand Commandery shall reimburse to a constituent commandery up to 50% of the cost of a new Life Membership, a/k/a Life Sponsorship (current LS is $30.00) in the Knights Templar Eye Foundation (KTEF). The constituent commandery shall pay the full amount to the KTEF. The constituent commandery shall file the satisfactory evidence of said payment along with the appropriate paperwork, the Grand Commandery shall make appropriate reimbursement to the constituent commandery at the end of the fiscal year”Explanation: It has been a long-standing practice of the Grand Commandery to make reimbursement to a local command-ery for one-half of the cost of a Life Membership in the KTEF. This serves three purpose: 1) it encourages support of the work of the KTEF; 2) it exempts Sir Knights from the annual assessment to the KTEF; and 3) that checks will be issued once a year. This amendment will codify the past practice and will give the Grand Recorder authority for such reimbursement payments.Sponsored by:Wade E. Sheeler, KCTR. E. Grand Commander of IowaApproved by:Jurisprudence Committee Sir Knight Smithson moved for adoption of the amendment. Following a proper second, some discussion and a vote of the Grand Commandery, the amendment was adopted.

Proposed Legislation #4 Be it Resolved, that Subsection (1) of Chapter 6: Revenues and Finances, Section 350, subparagraph (d) should be renumbered to (c):Explanation: This piece of legislation is a minor modification that was made in 2013. Subparagraph (d) should have been renumbered to (c). This was not done in 2013. This proposal makes that correction.Sponsored by:Wade E. Sheeler, KCTR.E. Grand Commander of IowaApproved by:Jurisprudence Committee Sir Knight Smithson moved for the adoption of the amendment. Following a proper second and a vote of the Grand Commandery, the amendment was adopted.

Proposed Legislation #5 Chapter 2 – Stated Conclave, Section 307 of the Statutes of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa hereby reads: Section 307. Installation of Officers shall be public unless the Grand Commander shall direct otherwise. The time and place to be determined by the Executive Committee. Be it resolved, that the words ‘Grand Commander’ and ‘Executive Committee’ shall be changed to “Grand Commander-Elect” and be rewritten to read as follows: Section 307. Installation of Officers shall be public unless the Grand Commander-Elect shall direct other-wise. The time and place is to be determined by the Grand Commander-Elect.Proposed by:W. Charles Smithson, GCG, PGHPChairman – Statutes Review CommitteeApproved by:Jurisprudence Committee Sir Knight Smithson moved for the adoption of the amendment. Following a proper second and a vote of the Grand Commandery, the amendment was adopted.


Proposed Legislation #6 Chapter 4 – Committees, Section 319 Membership, subsection (b), of the Statutes of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa hereby reads: “That the committee shall consist of no more than one Past Grand Commander, no more than one dais of-ficer, (The Grand Captain General), and one other member.” (2004) Be it resolved, that the following subsection (b) of Section 319 – Grand Commandery of Chapter 4: Member-ship, be removed by legislation. “That the committee shall consist of no more than one Past Grand Commander, no more than one dais of-ficer, (The Grand Captain General), and one other member.” (2004) Rational: Paragraph (b) has been stricken by General Order from REGC B. Smith due to conflict of with the Grand Encampment code.Proposed by:W. Charles Smithson, GCG, PGHPChairman – Statutes Review CommitteeApproved by:Jurisprudence Committee Sir Knight Smithson moved for the adoption of the amendment. Following a proper second and a vote of the Grand Commandery, the amendment was adopted.

Proposed Legislation #7 Chapter 4 – Committees, Section 319 Membership, subsection (c), of the Statutes of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa hereby reads: That chairman of the committee shall be elected by its members, and shall serve for a period of one year. (2004) Be it resolved, that the words “…be appointed by Grand Commander…” and be rewritten to read as follows: “The chairman of the committee shall be appointed by the Grand Commander and shall serve for a period of one year”Proposed by:W. Charles Smithson, GCG, PGHPChairman – Statutes Review CommitteeApproved by:Jurisprudence Committee Sir Knight Smithson moved for the adoption of the amendment. Following a proper second and a vote of the Grand Commandery, the amendment was adopted.

Proposed Legislation #8 The following changes to the Statutes of The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa is hereby proposed: Be it resolved, that the following sections 326, 326 ½, 327, 327 ½, 328, 328 ½, 349 ½, 350, and 350 ½ be renumber as follows: 326A, 326B, 327A, 327B, 328A, 328B, 349A, 350A, and 350B, respectively. Rational: This will solidify the numbering of the various sections and subsections.Proposed by:W. Charles Smithson, GCG, PGHPChairman – Statutes Review CommitteeApproved by:Jurisprudence Committee Sir Knight Smithson moved for the adoption of the amendment. Following a proper second and a vote of the Grand Commandery, the amendment was adopted.


Proposed Legislation #9 The following changes to the Statutes of The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa is hereby proposed: Be it resolved, that the following Section 330 – Grand Commandery of Chapter 5: Bonds, be removed by legislation: “(a) All bonds required by these Statutes shall have as surety a corporate surety company authorized to do business in the State of Iowa “(b) The Grand Recorder, Executive Secretary of the Educational Foundation, Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Trustees of the Charity Fund, shall be covered by bond obtained by the Executive Committee in such amount as may be required for protection of the several funds, as may be decided by the Executive Committee. All bonds shall be made payable to the Grand Commandery “(c) Proportionate cost of the bond covering the Grand Recorder shall be paid from the General Fund, and the balance of the cost of the bond proportionately from the several funds it serves.” Be it resolved, that Section 330 (a), 330 (b), and 330 (c) be deleted from the statutes: 330 (a) – repealed 2017 330 (b) – repealed 2017 330 (c) – repealed 2017Proposed by:W. Charles Smithson, GCG, PGHPChairman – Statutes Review CommitteeApproved by:Jurisprudence Committee Sir Knight Smithson asked for unanimious consent to withdraw the proposed legislation. Seeing no objec-tions, the Grand Commander ordered the withdrawal of the legislation.

Proposed Legislation #10 Chapter 11 – Election and Installation of Constituent Officers, Section 353, subsection (b) of the Statutes of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa hereby reads: (b) Election must be by secret written ballot. The By-Laws may not be waived nor the ballot cast by the Recorder or other Knight. Be it resolved, that the Chapter 11, Section 353 (b) be rewritten to read as follows: (b) “Election must be by secret ballot, or if one name is in nomination, the election vote may be by acclama-tion.” The By-Laws may not be waived nor the ballot cast by the Recorder or other Knight. (2017)Proposed by:W. Charles Smithson, GCG, PGHPChairman – Statutes Review CommitteeApproved by:Jurisprudence Committee Sir Knight Smithson asked for unanimious consent to withdraw the proposed legislation. Seeing no objec-tions, the Grand Commander ordered the withdrawal of the legislation.

Proposed Legislation #11 The following amendment to the Statutes of The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa is hereby proposed: Be it resolved, that the following Section 359 – Grand Commandery of Chapter 11, be added for historical recorded as follows: “Section 359 – Repealed”Proposed by:W. Charles Smithson, GCG, PGHPChairman – Statutes Review CommitteeApproved byJurisprudence Committee Sir Knight Smithson moved for the adoption of the amendment. Following a proper second and a vote of the Grand Commandery, the amendment was adopted.


Proposed Legislation #12 Chapter 13 – Minimum Uniform Requirements, Section 363, subsection (d) of the Statutes of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa hereby reads: Section 363 (d). Every Commandery shall maintain a unit equipped with dress uniforms, to be worn during full form openings and the conferring of the Order of the Temple. Be it resolved, that Section 363 (d) be deleted from the statutes: 363 (d) – repealed 2017Proposed by:W. Charles Smithson, GCG, PGHPChairman – Statutes Review CommitteeApproved by:Jurisprudence Committee Sir Knight Smithson moved for the adoption of the amendment. Following a proper second and a vote of the Grand Commandery, the amendment was adopted.

Proposed Legislation #13 Chapter 15 – Amendments, Section 371, subsection (a) of the Statutes of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa hereby reads: Section 371. (a) These Statutes may be amended at any Stated Conclave of this Grand Commandery by a majority vote of those present; provided, that such amendment shall have been proposed in writing and filed with the Grand Recorder not less than forty-five (45) days preceding the Stated Conclave and shall have been referred to the Committee of Templar Jurisprudence and reported on by such Committee, or shall be sponsored by the Committee on Templar Jurisprudence; and provided further that final action on such amendment shall not be taken on the day it is proposed, except in the case that the Annual Conclave is held in conjunction with either and/or both the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Iowa and/or the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Iowa, and then the amendment must be read before Twelve Noon of the day allotted to the Grand Commandery, and final action cannot be taken until after Twelve Noon of that day. (1992) Be it resolved, that the following be added to Section 371: (b) Not withstanding paragraph (a) herein, legislation can be proposed by the Committee on Jurisprudence and action taken thereon at any time during a Conclave.Proposed by:W. Charles Smithson, GCG, PGHPChairman – Statutes Review CommitteeApproved by:Jurisprudence Committee Sir Knight Smithson moved for the adoption of the amendment. Following a proper second and a vote of the Grand Commandery, the amendment was adopted.


Final Report of the Jurisprudence CommitteeTO THE OFFICERS AND SIR KNIGHTS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNGHTS TEMPLAR OF IOWA

Division ILEGISLATION

Proposed legislation was reviewed and considered by your Jurisprudence Committee prior to the commence-ment of this session. See attached.

Division II All actions by the Executive Committee have been in compliance with the statutory requirements.

Division III After review of the conduct, decisions and actions of REGC Wade E. Sheeler during the year 2016-17, your Jurisprudence Committee reports: That all decisions, dispensations and actions of REGC Sheeler have been made in accordance with Templar Law, and within his authority. They are hereby approved. REGC Sheeler maintained frequent and close contact with the other leaders of the Iowa Grand Bodies – Grand Master Hurmence, Grand High Priest Libby, Grand Master Christians and SGIG Sissel throughout the year. This promoted a close working relationship that was especially useful in such events as the Education Conference and the public wreath laying ceremony honoring Brother T. S Parvin. SK Sheeler set a goal of raising $20,000.00 for the KTEF and achieved it, with Iowa ranking first in the North Central Department and 17th in all of Grand Encampment. He also re-established the “Golden Arrow Award.”REGC Sheeler set a goal of 75 new Sir Knights and came within 15 of reaching that objective. He traveled throughout the State of Iowa, North Central Department and the United States. He has served the Grand Commandery of Iowa well and we look forward to his continued leadership and service to the Order.Respectfully submittedW. Charles Smithson Chairman On a motion introduced by Sir Knight Smithson, with a proper second, the Grand Commandery voted to adopt the report.

Report of the Distinguished Visitors Committee At the 153rd annual conclave of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa, the Distinguished Visitors Committee was pleased to host the following Distinguished Visitors: Most Excellent Stephen G. Libby, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Iowa; Most Illustrious Kevin T. Christians, Grand Master of the Grand Council Royal & Select Masters of Iowa; PreEmi-nently Distinguished Gregory L. Andersen, Grand Governor in Iowa of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America; Vernon F. Harrington, Eminent Preceptor of Last Supper Tabernacle XVIII, Holy Royal Arch Knights Templar Priests; Rusty L. Hill, Eminent Prior of Charles Clyde Hunt Priory #42 KYCH, Sir Knight Frank Swal-low, Grand Royal Patron of the Grand Court Order of Amaranth of Iowa, D. Craig McFarland, Chief Adept of the Iowa College, Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis, and M.W. Craig L. Davis PGM and Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Iowa AF & AM. Sir Knight Bryce B. Hildreth, PGC served as the personal rep-resentative of Illustrious Brother Gary L. Sissel 33°, SGIG of Iowa of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of the Southern Jurisdiction. Sir Knights from Sister Jurisdictions included the following: Leroy Kifer, Grand Generalismo and James J. Burton, Grand Commander from the Grand Commandery of Wiscons; Frank L. Borden, Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Nebraska; George E. Bauder, PGC, Richard A. McBridge, PGC, Stanley Schwellen-bach, PGC, and Stephen Butterfield, Grand Commander from the Grand Commandery of South Dakota, and Donald DeMars, Deputy Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Minnesota. Past Grand Commanders of the Grand Commandery of Iowa that were received were as follows: Billy Joe Hildreth, George J. Harrison, Donald A. Radloff, David M. Dryer, Bryce B. Hildreth, Dennis N. Boehmer, Rusty L. Hill, Gregory L. Andersen, Robert L. Smith, and Gene R. Hatfield. Visitors from the Grand Encampment were the following Past North Central Department Commanders: James N. Karnegis, David M. Dryer, and Lauren Handeland. In addition, we were pleased to have Thomas X. Tsirimokos, Past Northeast Department Commander. Sir Knight Jeffrey N. Nelson, Deputy Grand Master and Personal Representative of Most Eminent Duane L. Vaught, Grand Master of the Grand Encampment was also received. Right Worshipful Rick N. McCampbell, Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Iowa AF & AM and per-sonal representative of M.W. Kenneth A. Hurmence, Grand Master was received.


The Past Grand Commanders of Iowa, Past Grand Commanders and sitting Grand Commanders of Sister Jurisdictions, Grand Encampment representatives and the personal representative of the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Iowa were received under an Arch of Steel. Additional Distinguished Visitors who attended the Grand Commanders’ Banquet included Sister Jane Green and Brother John Hauser, Worthy Grand Matron and Worthy Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of Iowa, Order of the Eastern Star, Honored Lady Marsha Schroeder, Associate Grand Matron of the Grand Court of Iowa, Order of Amaranth, Nic Myers, State Master Councilor and Matthew J. Buckley, Executive Officer, Iowa Order of DeMolay; Aria Jensen, Grand Worthy Advisor, Iowa Order of Rainbow; and Lisa Hauser of Bethel #1 Order of Jobs Daughters. These visitors brought comments from their respective organizations at the banquet. It has been our pleasure to serve Grand Commander Sheeler and the Grand Commandery of Iowa as mem-bers of the Distinguished Visitors Committee. We would also like to acknowledge the assistance of our ladies, Becky Harrison, Karen Harrington, and Geni Smith.Respectfully Submitted,George J. Harrison PGC, ChairmanVernon F. Harrington, PGHPRobert L. Smith, PGCBerdette O. Bryngelson, PGHP On a motion by Sir Knight Berdette O. Bryngelson and a proper second, the report was adopted.

Report of the Mileage CommitteeTO THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF THE STATE OF IOWA:We, the Mileage Committee, submit the following report: Representatives to the Grand Commandery K.T. of Iowa $2892.80.

Respectfully Submitted,Thomas M. Megal On a motion by Sir Knight Thomas M. Megal, and proper second, the Report of the Committee on Mileage was approved.

Report of the Committee on Unfinished BusinessTO THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF IOWA: Your Comitteee on Unfinished Business finds there is no unfinished business to come before this 153rd An-nual Conclave.Respectfully Submitted,Edward T. Johnson, PGCChairman Sir Knight Gregory L. Kenkel, moved that the report be accepted. The motion was seconded, carried and the report accepted.


Adjournment - Day Two Sir Knight Michael H. Johnson, Grand Prelate, led us in our devotions. The business of the One Hundred Fifty-Third Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa having been completed, Sir Knight Wade E. Sheeler, Right Eniment Grand Commander, declared the Conclave adjourned until the One Hundred Fifty-Fourth Annual Conclave, the time and place to be determined by the Executive Committee.

Wade E. Sheeler Wade E. Sheeler Grand Commander

Attest: Rusty L. Hill, PGC Grand Recorder


Public Installation of Grand Officers The Public Installation of Grand Officers for the 2017-2018 Templar Year was held at 11:00 AM in Room A of the Quality Inn & Suites, Ames, Iowa. Grand Commander Wade E. Sheeler welcomed all those present and introduced the Installing Officers. Grand Commander Charles D. Yates, PC Grand Marshal George J. Harrison, PGC Grand Prelate George E. Bauder, PGC Grand Recorder Dennis N. Boehmer, PGC Grand Warder Richard A. McBride, PGC Grand Sentinel Gene R. Hatfield, PGC The Installing Grand Marshal, Sir Knight George J. Harrison, PGC, announced the officers chosen were ready to present themselves for installation. The Installing Grand Commander, Sir Knight Charles D. Yates, instructed the Installing Grand Recorder, Sir Knight Dennis N. Boehmer, PGC, to call the roll of the elected and appointed officers for the 2017-2018 Templar Year. Sir Knight Kyle J. Peterson Grand Commander Sir Knight Forrest C. Peck, Jr. Deputy Grand Commander Sir Knight W. Charles Smithson Grand Generalissimo Sir Knight Christian “Chris” M. Beard Grand Captain General Sir Knight Russell E. Saffell Grand Senior Warden Sir Knight Tyson J. Ritchie Grand Junior Warden Sir Knight John M. Klaus Grand Prelate Sir Knight Gregory L. Kenkel Grand Treasurer Sir Knight Rusty L. Hill, PGC Grand Recorder Sir Knight Jerry L. Wahl Grand Standard Bearer Sir Knight Michael D. Des Planque Grand Sword Bearer Sir Knight Osumana V. Cassell Grand Warder Sir Knight Terry D. Underwood Grand Sentinel Sir Knight Nathan F. Renner Grand First Guard Sir Knight Michael G. Mudrey, Jr. Grand Second Guard Sir Knight Randall E. Crouch Grand Third Guard Sir Knight Rick N. McCampbell Grand Organist Sir Knight George J. Harrison, PGC, retired and conducted the newly chosen officers into the Asylum. The Installing Grand Prelate, Sir Knight George E. Bauder, PGC, gave the Invocation for the Installation Ceremony. Sir Knight Kyle J. Peterson was escorted to the East for installation. The remaining Grand Officers were installed in order of rank and conducted to their stations by the Install-ing Grand Marshal. The Installing Grand Marshal made the proclamation proclaiming the Grand Officers duly installed. Sir Knight Robert L. Smith, presented Sir Knight Wade E. Sheeler with his Past Grand Commander’s Jewel, which had previously been worn by Sir Knight W. Andrew Emmert, Past Grand Commander. Ginny Smith presented Danene Sheeler with a Knight Templar Emblem and purple cord identifying her as the Lady of a Past Grand Commander. Grand Prelate, Sir Knight John M. Klaus, dismissed us with a benediction.


2017-2018 Grand OfficersFront Row: John M. Klaus; Gregory L. Kenkel; W. Charles Smithson; Kyle J. Peterson; Forrest C. Peck, Jr.; Christian M. Beard; Rusty L. HillSecond Row: Terry D. Underwood; Michael G. Mudrey, Jr.; Nathan F. Renner; Tyson J. Ritchie; Osumana V. Cassell; Rick N. McCampbell; Michael D. DesPlanque; Jerry L. Wahl; Randall E. Crouch


2017-2018 Grand Officers LadiesFirst Row: Kathy Kenkel; Toni Cassell


Living Past Grand Commanders1982 Delbert R. Humeston (68) Albia 1419 N. Glover St., Knoxville, IA 50138

1988 Willard M. Loper (15) Burlington 10348 Sperry Rd., Sperry, IA 52650-9787

1992 Edward T. Johnson (18) Sioux City 1709 Oak St, Burnet, TX 78611

1994 William P. Dusenbery (2) Iowa City 1203 E Washington Apt #110, Washington, IA 52353

2000 Billy Joe Hildreth (4) Des Moines 4811 NE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021

2002 Richard A. Zummak (11) Cedar Falls 201 Wema Ave, Evansdale, IA 50707-1050

2004 Paul Dale Robinson (68) Albia 6592 165th St, Albia, IA 52531-8793

2005 George J. Harrison (18) Sioux City 4162 Sherwood Terrace, Sioux City, IA 51106-4046

2006 Donald A. Radloff (11) Cedar Falls 402 S. Elizabeth, Clarksville, IA 50619

2007 Stephen G. Libby (26) Cedar Rapids 1329 Sierra Dr NE Apt 1, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-6537

2008 David M. Dryer (4) Des Moines 1521 W Boston Ave, Indianola, IA 50125

2009 Bryce B. Hildreth (4) Des Moines 4811 NE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021

2010 Dennis N. Boehmer (18) Sioux City 513 Blair St, Sioux City, IA 51103

2011 Rusty L. Hill (4) Des Moines 1937 Deer Ave, Perry IA 50220

2012 Gregory L. Andersen (43) Mason City 1412 3rd Street Pl, Eldora IA 50627-2117

2014 Robert L. Smith (43) Mason City 607 2nd Ave, Charles City IA 50616-3020

2015 Gene R. Hatfield (4) Des Moines 3315 1st St, Des Moines IA 50313-4421


Past Grand Commanders Attending the 153rd Annual ConclaveFront Row: Donald A. Radloff, Billy Joe Hildreth, Wade E. Sheeler, Willard M. Loper, George J. HarrisonSecond Row: Gene R. Hatfield, Gregory L. Andersen, Dennis N. Boehmer, David M. Dryer, Stephen G. Libby, Bryce B. Hildreth, Rusty L. Hill, Robert L. Smith


Directory of Commanderies for 2017COMM. NO. COMMANDER RECORDER TOWN DeMolay 1 Albert A. Bengtson James A. Fischer MuscatinePalestine 2 J. Carl Yoder Ryan E. Reid Iowa CitySiloam 3 Christopher W. Stechman Shawn Evarts DubuqueTemple 4 Michael A. Miller Rusty L. Hill Des MoinesSt. Simonof Cyrene 9 Roger K. Kadel David G. Klein DavenportHoly Cross 10 Martin E. Swanson Robert J. Seiler ClintonBaldwin 11 Nathaniel F. Renner Donald A. Radloff Cedar FallsSt. Omer 15 J. R. Dunlap Willard M. Loper BurlingtonIvahoe 17 James E. Cline Robert Hamilton Council BluffsColumbian 18 Terry D. Underwood Dennis N. Boehmer Sioux CityOriental 22 Henry “Hank” L. Britton Wade E. Sheeler NewtonApollo 26 Tim S. Anderson Richard L. Bowersox Cedar RapidsBethany 29 Randall L. Kernen Paul R. Oliphant CrestonSt. Aldemar 30 John M. Klaus Benjamin J. Mayer MarshalltownMalta 31 Larry E. Patrick Carl G. Whennen OttumwaCrusade 39 Gerald L. Sears William H. Jentz CherokeeAntioch 43 Brian M. Truex Robert L. Smith Mason CityEsdraelon 52 Jordon C. Furman Kenneth L. Olson EsthervilleMelita 64 Delbert R. Humeston Calvert T. Ball KnoxvilleAzotus 65 Paul V. Caton Travis Stouffer SpencerZerubbabel 68 James M. Rouse John A. Wales AlbiaAscension 69 Leslie G. Duff Ronald K. Holte Ames


2017 - Standing Committees - 2018Jurisprudence CommitteeDavid M. Dryer, PNCDC, REPGC, (4, 22, 30) Chairman Lady Cynthia1521 Boston Ave. C – (515) 249-3695 H – (515) 961-3279Indianola, IA 50125-2120 [email protected] A. Radloff, REPGC (11, 4, 22) Lady Gale402 E. Elizabeth St. C – (319) 240-1917Clarksville, IA 50707 [email protected] N. Boehmer, REPGC (18) Lady Sally513 Blair St. C – (712) 223-4568Sioux City, IA 51103-3249 [email protected] L. Andersen, REPGC, PGHP (30, 22, 43) Lady Marcia1412 3rd St. Pl C – (641) 751-7704Eldora, IA 50627-2117 [email protected] L. Smith, REPGC (43, 25) Lady Genni607 2nd Ave. H – (641) 228-6079Charles City, IA 50616-3020 [email protected] R. Hatfield, REPGC (4) Lady Kathy Erickson3315 1st St. C – (515) 707-4616 H – (515) 244-6486Des Moines, IA 50313-4412 [email protected] E. Sheeler, REPGC (22, 30) Lady Danene1204 E. 13th St. S. H – (641) 792-0052 C – (641) 521-8483Newton, IA 50208-5012 [email protected] C. Peck, Jr. (17) VEDGC Lady Kathy Kenkel filling in for Anita3310 Ave. D C – (402) 740-2299Council Bluffs, IA 51501-1919 [email protected]. Charles Smithson, REGG, PGHP (4) PO Box 65323 C – (515) 681-2354West Des Moines, IA 50265-0323 [email protected] L. Hill, REPGC (4, 18) Secretary Lady Robin1937 Deer Ave. Office – (515) 419-6528 C – (515) 314-9532Perry, IA 50220-7567 [email protected]

Board of Financial TrusteesBryce B. Hildreth, MWPGM, REPGC, (4, 69), Term Expires 2018 Lady Natalie Mercer4811 NE Delaware Ave. C – (515) 360-6167Ankeny, IA 50021-7424 [email protected] J. Harrison, REPGC (17, 18), Term Expires 2019 Lady Rebecca4162 Sherwood Terrace C – (712) 898-6710Sioux City, IA 51106-4046 [email protected] M. Klaus (26) Term Expires 2020 None905 2nd St. NW H – (319) 895-8763 C – (319) 220-7030Mount Vernon, IA 52314-1206 [email protected]


Board of InstructionRusty L. Hill, REPGC (4, 18) Chairman, Inspector Lady Robin1937 Deer Ave. C – (515) 314-9532 Office – (515) 419-6528Perry, IA 50220-7567 [email protected] L. Smith, REPGC (43, 25) Secretary, Inspector Lady Genni607 2nd Ave. H – (641) 228-6079Charles City, IA 50616-3020 [email protected] B. Hildreth, MWPGM, REPGC (4, 69) Inspector Lady Natalie Mercer4811 NE Delaware Ave. C – (515) 360-6167Ankeny, IA 50021-7424 [email protected] J. Harrison, REPGC (17, 18) Instructor Lady Rebecca4162 Sherwood Terrace C – (712) 898-6710Sioux City, IA 51106-4046 [email protected] A. Radloff, REPGC (11, 4, 22) Instructor Lady Gale402 E. Elizabeth St. C – (319) 240-1917Clarksville, IA 50707 [email protected] T. Johnson, REPGC (18, TX), Inspector Emeritus Lady Linda1709 Oak St. C – (712) 251-6537Burnett, TX 78611-1038 [email protected] P. Dusenbery, REPGC, (2) Inspector Emeritus 1203 E. Washington #110 H – (319) 698-7372Washington, IA 52353-2169 [email protected] R. Humeston, REPGC, (64) Inspector Emeritus Lady Jane1419 Glover St. H – (641) 842-3681Knoxville, IA 50138-1216 Norman R. Rank, MIPGM, (30) Inspector Emeritus 3 E North St. H – (641) 752-1740Marshalltown, IA 50158-1626

Charitable Activities CommitteeGene R. Hatfield, REPGC (4) Chairman Lady Kathy Erickson3315 1st St. C – (515) 707-4616 H – (515) 244-6486Des Moines, IA 50313-4412 [email protected] A. Radloff, REPGC (11, 4, 22) Vice-Chairman Lady Gale402 E. Elizabeth St. C – (319) 240-1917Clarksville, IA 50707 [email protected] L. Andersen, REPGC, PGHP (30, 22, 43) Lady Marcia1412 3rd St. Pl C – (641) 751-7704Eldora, IA 50627-2117 [email protected] A. Brickman, PGHP (30) Lady Darlene333 Tonawanda Dr. H – (515) 277-3180 C – (515) 661-1652Des Moines, IA 50312-2829 [email protected]

Charity Fund TrusteesRandall E. Crouch, MIPGM (18) Chairman, Term Expires 2020 Lady Jan1701 Aztec Circle C – (712) 490-7968Sioux City, IA 51104-4351 [email protected] K. Holte, (69) Term Expires 2018 1253 Jade Pl. C – (515) 491-2029 H – (515) 275-2408Ogden, IA 50212-7400 [email protected] A. Wolcott, MIPGM (2) Term Expires 2019 Lady Denise Gehling321 E. 4th St. C – (319) 530-8027Tipton, IA 52772-1812 [email protected]


Credentials Committee and Mileage & Per Diem CommitteeGregory L. Kenkel (18) Chairman Lady Kathy329 36th St. Pl. H – (712) 233-1694 C – (712) 251-6537Sioux City, IA 51104-2001 [email protected] M. Megel (4) Lady Janice1916 34th St. H – (515) 274-0144 C – (515) 720-9034Des Moines, IA 50310-5238 [email protected] A. Myhre (43) Lady Jane100 Monroe St. H – (641) 822-3266 C – (641) 420-7196Rockwell, IA 50469-1066 [email protected]

Distinguished Visitors CommitteeGeorge J. Harrison, REPGC (18) Chairman Lady Rebecca4162 Sherwood Terrace C – (712) 898-6710Sioux City, IA 51106-4046 [email protected] F. Harrington, PGHP (18) Lady Karen26705 170th St. C – (712)540-6689 H – (712) 533-6221 C – (712) 540-7381- KarenLe Mars, IA 51031-8369 [email protected] L. Smith, REPGC (43, 25) Lady Genni607 2nd Ave. H – (641) 228-6079Charles City, IA 50616-3020 [email protected] L. Neumann, (18) Lady Mary110 Washington St. C – (712) 223-2232 H – (402) 648-7638 W – (402) 846-5655Bancroft, NE 68004-3557 [email protected] O. Bryngelson, PGHP (30, 22) Emeritus PO Box 756 – 402 Sunset Ln C – (641) 691-2365 H – (641) 752-3646Marshalltown, IA 50158-0756 [email protected]

Educational Activities CommitteeW. Charles Smithson, PGHP (4) Chairman – Term Expires 2021 PO Box 65323 C – (515) 681-2354West Des Moines, IA 50265-0323 [email protected] A. Miller (4) Term Expires 2018 Lady Julie1305 Bel Aire Rd. H – (515) 984-6557Polk City, IA 50226-1022 [email protected] J. Harrison, REPGC (17, 18) Term Expires 2019 Lady Rebecca4162 Sherwood Terrace C – (712) 898-6710Sioux City, IA 51106-4046 [email protected] M. Anderson (11) Term Expires 2020 4442 Harvest Ln. H – (319) 266-8177Cedar Falls, IA 50613-1690 [email protected] L. Hill, REPGC (4, 18) Secretary-Treasurer Lady Robin1937 Deer Ave. Office – (515) 419-6528 C – (515) 314-9532Perry, IA 50220-7567 [email protected]


Executive CommitteeKyle J. Peterson, VEDGC (18) Chairman Lady Tammy725 200th St C – (712) 251-8398Dakota City, NE 69731-3055 [email protected] C. Peck, Jr. (17) Lady Anita3310 Ave. D C – (402) 740-2299Council Bluffs, IA 51501-1919 [email protected]. Charles Smithson, PGHP (4) PO Box 65323 C – (515) 681-2354West Des Moines, IA 50265-0323 [email protected] ‘Chris’ M. Beard, REGCG, (4, OH) Lady Rebecca6415 SE Sunsplash Dr. C – (419) 215-1881Pleasant Hill, IA 50327-8510 [email protected] L. Hill, REPGC (4, 18) Secretary Lady Robin1937 Deer Ave. Office – (515) 419-6528 C – (515) 314-9532Perry, IA 50220-7567 [email protected] Finance CommitteeGregory L. Kenkel (18) Chairman, Term Expires 2018 Lady Kathleen329 36th St. Pl H – (712) 233-1694 C – (712) 251-7935Sioux City, IA 51104-2001 [email protected] A. Ehlers, (17) Term Expires 2019 Lady Beth2265 Heatherstone Cir. SW C – (402) 707-9617Altoona, IA 50009-1683 [email protected] R. Smith (2) Term Expires 2020 4508 70th St. C – (319) 321-1146Urbandale, IA 50322-1832 [email protected] T. Christians, MIPGM (69) Term Expires 2021 215 S. Marshall St. C – (515) 230-2013 H – (515) 432-1098Boone, IA 50036-4837 [email protected]

Membership CommitteeGene R. Hatfield, REPGC (4) Chairman, Term Expires 2018 Lady Kathy Erickson3315 1st St. H – (515) 244-6486 C – (515) 707-4616Des Moines, IA 50313-4412 [email protected] M. Dryer, REPGC (4, 22, 30) Term Expires 2019 Lady Cynthia1521 W. Boston Ave. C – (515) 249-3695 H – (515) 961-3279Indianola, IA 50125-2120 [email protected] L. Neumann, (18) Term Expires 2020 Lady Mary110 Washington St. C – (712) 223-2232 H – (402) 648-7638 W – (402) 846-5655Bancroft, NE 68004-3557 [email protected]

Patriotic CommitteeDonald A. Radloff, REPGC (11, 4, 22) Chairman Lady Gale402 E. Elizabeth St. C – (319) 240-1917Clarksville, IA 50707 [email protected] C. Hicks (4) Lady Mary969 SE 68th St. H – (515) 263-0918Pleasant Hill, IA 50327-5145 [email protected] E. Crouch, MIPGM (18) Lady Jan1701 Aztec Circle C – (712) 490-7968Sioux City, IA 51104-4351 [email protected]


Promotion of Youth Activities CommitteeShane A. Harshbarger (4), Chairman Lady Pamela519 Park St. C – (515) 865-4727Des Moines, IA 50309-1613 [email protected] L. Bowersox, MIPGM (26) Lady Kathleen3610 Caribou Ct. NE C – (319) 360-3321 H – (319) 364-8437Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-2525 [email protected] R. Smith (2) 4508 70th St. C – (319) 321-1146Urbandale, IA 50322-1832 [email protected]

Public Relations & Knights Templar Magazine Correspondence CommitteeGregory L. Kenkel (18) Chairman, Supplement Correspondent Lady Kathy329 36th St. Pl. C – (712) 251-6537 H – (712) 233-1694Sioux City, IA 51104-2001 [email protected] M. Hoffmann, MIPGM (4) Webmaster Lady Lyssa3108 Pine Circle C – (515) 321-5032Urbandale, IA 50322-4467 [email protected] Cole Simser, PGHP (69) Cyber Correspondent 1309 Glendale Ave. C – (515) 441-9580 H – (515) 232-2580Ames, IA 50010-5525 [email protected] [email protected]

Religious Activities CommitteeJohn M. Klaus (26) Chairman 509 2nd St. NW C – (319) 551-7030 H – (319) 895-8763Mount Vernon, IA 52314-1206 [email protected] H. Johnson (52) Lady Janell332 252nd Pl. C – (712) 899-0502 H – (712) 336-2999Spirit Lake, IA 51360-7164 [email protected] R. Hatfield, REPGC (4) Lady Kathy Erickson3315 1st St. H – (515) 244-6486 C – (515) 707-4616Des Moines, IA 50313-4412 [email protected]

Report of Grand Officers CommitteeStephan G. Libby, REPGC (26) Chairman Lady Sharon1329 Sierra Dr. NE Apt. 1 C – (319) 538-6108 H – (319) 393-4483Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-6537 [email protected] L. Wahl, (22) Lady Barb108 4th St. H – (641) 420-7196 C – (641) 521-8904Searsboro, IA 50242-7571 [email protected] R. Schroeder, (11) Lady Marsha1424 Washington St. C – (319) 830-9542 H – (319) 268-1572Cedar Falls, IA 50613-4514 [email protected]

Triennial Matters CommitteeRusty L. Hill, REPGC (4, 18) Chairman Lady Robin1937 Deer Ave. C – (515) 314-9532 Office – (515) 491-6528Perry, IA 50220-7567 [email protected] C. Peck, Jr. (17) Lady Anita3310 Ave. D C – (402) 740-2299Council Bluffs, IA 51501-1919 [email protected]. Charles Smithson, PGHP (4) PO Box 65323 C – (515) 681-2354West Des Moines, IA 50265-0323 [email protected]


Unfinished Business CommitteeGregory L. Kenkel (18) Chairman Lady Kathy329 36th St. Pl. C – (712) 251-6537 H – (712) 233-1694Sioux City, IA 51104-2001 [email protected] W. Guthrie, PGHP, MIPGM (43) Lady ChristaPO Box 1841 C – (641) 494-8888 H – (641) 424-9230Mason City, IA 50402-1841 [email protected] J. Vander Kamp, (22) Lady Pam10161 W. 93rd St. S C – (515) 979-3120Prairie City, IA 50228-8304 [email protected] T. Johnson, REPGC (18, TX) Emeritus Lady Linda1709 Oak St. C – (712) 251-6537Burnett, TX 78611-1038 [email protected]

Holy Land Pilgrimage Committee – Ad Hoc (1 Year)Gene R. Hatfield, REPGC (4) Chairman Lady Kathy Erickson3315 1st St. H – (515) 244-6486 C – (515) 707-4616Des Moines, IA 50313-4412 [email protected] M. Klaus (26) 509 2nd St. NW C – (319) 551-7030 H – (319) 895-8763Mount Vernon, IA 52314-1206 [email protected] H. Johnson (52) Lady Janell332 252nd Pl. C – (712) 899-0502 H – (712) 336-2999Spirit Lake, IA 51360-7164 [email protected] C. Peck, Jr. (17) Lady Anita3310 Ave. D C – (402) 740-2299Council Bluffs, IA 51501-1919 [email protected]

District Commanders

Dist. #1 Randall E. Crouch (18) C – (712) 251-8398 Dist. #2 Russel E. Saffell (4, 30) H – (515) 988-8686 Dist. #3 Nathan F. Renner (11) C – (319) 230-4274 Dist. #4 Tyson J. Ritchie (29) C – (712) 427-0139 Dist. #5 Michael D. Des Planque (68) C – (641) 201-0021 Dist. #6 Paul E. Anderson (2) C – (319) 333-9385 Dist. #7 Christian “Chris” M. Beard (4, OH) C – (419) 215-1881 Dist. #8 Michael G. Mudrey, Jr. (3, WI) H – (608) 437-3701


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their beloved Sir Knights inChristian Masonry


History of Commanderies Date of Date of No. Commandery Town Dispensation Charter Stated Meeting

1 DeMolay Muscatine Mar. 14,1855 Sept. 10, 1856 2nd Thu. ea. mo.2 Palestine Iowa City None Issued Sept. 15, 1856 2nd Tue. ea. mo.3 Siloam Dubuque Feb. 9, 1857 Sept. 16, 1859 1st Tue. ea. mo.4 Temple Des Moines July 10, 1857 June 2, 1864 3rd Wed. ea. mo.9 St. Simon Cyrene Davenport None Issued June 4, 1866 1st Thu. ea. mo.10 Holy Cross Clinton July 14,1866 Oct. 15, 1867 1st Thu. ea. mo.11 Baldwin Cedar Falls Dec. 15, 1866 Oct. 15, 1867 4th Mon.2nd.Tue. Dec.15 St. Omer Burlington Feb. 17, 1869 Oct. 6, 1870 1st Wed. ea. mo.17 Ivanhoe Council Bluffs Nov. 10, 1869 Oct. 18, 1870 2nd Thu. ea. mo.18 Columbian Sioux City Dec. 8, 1869 Oct. 18, 1870 3rd Tue. ea. mo.22 Oriental Newton None Issued Oct. 16, 1871 1st Tue. ea. mo.26 Apollo Cedar Rapids None Issued Oct. 20, 1875 2nd Fri. ea. mo.29 Bethany Creston Oct. 11, 1876 Oct. 4, 1877 1st Tue. ea. mo.30 St. Aldemar Marshalltown Oct. 16, 1876 Oct. 4, 1877 2nd Tue. af. 3rd Sun.31 Malta Ottumwa Dec. 21, 1876 Oct. 4, 1877 1st Tue. ea. mo.39 Crusade Cherokee Sept. 13, 1881 Oct. 27, 1881 1st Mon. ea. mo.43 Antioch Mason City June 13, 1882 Sept. 14, 1882 3rd Thu. ea. mo52 Esdraelon Estherville July 9, 1889 Nov. 14, 1689 3rd Tue. ea. mo.64 Melita Knoxville Aug. 3, 1912 July 10, 1913 2nd Mon. ea. mo.65 Azotus Spencer Sept. 19, 1912 July 10, 1913 1st Wed. ea. mo.68 Zerubbabel Albia Oct. 27, 1919 July 14, 1920 2nd Tue. ea. mo.69 Ascscension Ames May 13, 1920 July 6, 1921 3rd Wed. ea. mo.


Commanderies Extinct NAME LOCATION YEAR REMARKS 46 St. Andrew Grinnell 1890 Charter revoked20 Pilgrim Clarinda 1891 Charter surrendered16 Trinity Monticello 1907 Charter surrendered58 Alhambra Stuart 1932 Charter surrendered63 Eudora New Hampton 1936 Charter revoked23 Constantine Osceola 1938 Charter revoked47 Langridge West Union 1941 Charter surrendered8 Honorius McGregor 1942 Charter revoked37 Cyprus Vinton 1957 Cons. with No. 2666 Waverly Waverly 1961 Cons. with No. 1127 Patmos Marion 1963 Cons. with No. 2654 Petros Rock Rapids 1964 Cons. with No. 1857 Plymouth LeMars 1968 Cons. with No. 1859 Gethsemane Fairfield 1969 Cons. with No. 2840 Tancred Maquoketa 1970 Cons. with No. 1014 St. Bernard Belle Plaine 1970 Cons. with No. 3056 Gerard Perry 1972 Cons. with No. 3538 Rose Croix Sac City 1973 Cons. with No. 2428 El Chanan Keosauqua 1977 Cons. with No. 3162 Mizpah Ida Grove 1982 Cons. with No. 1867 St. Paul Shenandoah 1983 Cons. with No. 1513 Excalibur Boone 1988 Cons. with No. 6970 Holy Grail Emmetsburg 1990 Cons. with No. 5255 Joppa Charles City 1991 Cons. with No. 437 Jerusalem Mt. Pleasant 1996 Cons. with No. 1519 Couer De Leon Osage 1998 Cons. with No. 4341 Triune Webster City 1998 Charter surrendered60 Tripolis Leon 2007 Cons. with No. 685 Damascus Keokuk 2008 Charter surrendered51 Delta Ft. Madison 2008 Charter surrendered34 Bruce Red Oak 2008 Cons. with No. 2912 Beauseant Decorah 2009 Cons. with No. 7121 St. Johns Centerville 2009 Cons. with No. 6848 St. Elmo Iowa Falls 2009 Cons. with No. 4345 Bethlehem Washington 2010 Charter surrendered24 Calvary Fort Dodge 2011 Charter surrendered33 Nazareth Manchester 2011 Cons. with No. 6935 Emmaus Jefferson 2011 Charter surrendered42 Kedron Atlantic 2011 Charter surrendered50 Immanuel Chariton 2011 Charter surrendered71 Mount Tabor Oelwein 2011 Cons. with No. 2544 Godfrey Audubon 2013 Charter surrendered36 Mt. Olivet Anamosa 2013 Cons. with No. 2663 Azgad Carroll 2013 Cons. with No. 6925 Ascalon Waterloo 2014 Cons. with No. 1132 Kenneth Independence 2014 Charter surrendered61 Mt. Lebanon Clarion 2014 Charter surrendered6 De Payens Oskaloosa 2015 Cons. with No. 6849 Mt. Zion Harlan 2016 Cons. with No. 17


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1864 Theo. S. Parvin* Edward A. Guilbert* James B. Hartsock* Horace Tuttle*1865 Theo. S. Parvin* William M. Wells* James B. Hartsock* Horace Tuttle*1866 Wm. Leffingwell* Edward A. Guilbert* Robert F. Bower* Joseph M. Giffiths*1867 James R. Hartsock* Horace Tuttle* Joseph M. Giffiths* Ozias P. Waters*1868 Robert F. Bower* Pitkin C. Wright* Edward A. Guilbert* J. W. Satterwalt*1869 Robert F. Bower* Charles S. Rollin* Myron S. Barnes* A. T. Brooks*1870 Robert F. Bower* George W. Liniger* Geo. B. Van Saun* Joseph A. Hursh*1871 Pitkin C. Wright* J. A. Head* Buren R. Sherman* Geo. W. Liniger*1872 Buren R. Sherman* Ozins P. Waters* Wm. E. Woodward* John C. Parish*1873 Buren R. Sherman* John C. Parish* Zephaniah C. Luse* Joseph Lyman*1874 Edward A. Guilbert* Zephaniah C. Luse* Fred Getchell* J. W. Wilson*1875 Ozias P. Waters* Geo. B. Van Saun* Henry D. Sherman* Henry C. Leighton*1876 John C. Parish* Frank Neely* Milo A. Butler* Samuel L. Bayless*1877 George B. Van Saun* Frank W. Angel* John C. Shrader* J. Scott Jenkins*1878 Frank Neely* J. Scott Jenkins* Daniel B. Shelley* Robert L. Clarke*1879 Horace S. Winslow* J. Scott Jenkins* William G. Donnan* James Morton*1880 J. Scott Jenkins* Abel W. Daugherty* E. E. Ainsworth* George R. Ledyard*1881 E. E. Ainsworth* James Morton* Wm. A. McGrew* Charles C. Gilman*1882 Henry W. Rothert* James T. Lane* Cyrus W. Eaton* Jesse W. Cheek*1883 Abel W. Daugherty* Josh H. Marshall* Charles Holmdale* John A. Shipman*1884 James Morton* Wm. A. McGrew* Sidney J. Bennett* Almon R. Dewey*1885 Wm. A McGrew* Almon R. Dewey* A.R. Townsend* A. L. Beardslee*1886 Almon R. Dewey* A. R. Townsend* Charles B. Rounds* T. B. Lacey*1887 Clark Varnum* A. L. Beardslee* A. T. Drinkle* C. H. Lull*1888 Clark Varnum* Cyrus W. Eaton* A. B. Cox* F. Olin Soule*1889 Cyrus W. Eaton* James A. Guest* W. F. Fidlar* W. F. Cleveland*1890 James A. Guest* W. F. Cleveland* F. Olin Soule* W. I. Babb*1891 W. F. Cleveland* F. Olin Soule* W. I. Babb* D. W. Clements*1892 F. Olin Soule* W. I. Babb* D. W. Clements* T. B. Lacey*1893 W. I. Babb* D W. Clements* T. B. Lacey* T. R. Ercanbrack*1894 D W. Clements* T. B. Lacey* T. R. Ercanbrack* F. H. Loring*1895 T. B. Lacey* T. R. Ercanbrack* F. H. Loring* George W. Bever*1896 T. R. Ercanbrack* Zephaniah C. Luse* Joseph Lyman* Downing Baugh*1897 F. H. Loring* George W. Bever* I. H. Pettibone* D. M. Brownlee*1898 George W. Bever* I. H. Pettibone* D. M. Brownlee* W. H. Norris*1899 I. H. Pettibone* D. M. Brownlee* W. H. Norris* F. W. Craig*1900 D. M. Brownlee* W. H. Norris* F. W. Craig* William Weldon*1901 W. H. Norris* F. W. Craig* William Flanagan* H. W. Holman*1902 F. W. Craig* John W. Wells* William Weldon* Samuel I. Williams*1903 John W. Wells* William Weldon* Samuel L. Williams* Cromwell Bowen*1904 William Weldon* Samuel L. Williams* Cromwell Bowen* Alfred A. Rodman*1905 Samuel L. Williams* Cromwell Bowen* Alex Peddie* Chas. W. Walton*1906 Cromwell Bowen* Alex Peddie* Chas. W. Walton* Richard T. Forbes*1907 Alex Peddie* Chas. W. Walton* A. N. Albertson* John W. Edwards*1908 Chas. W. Walton* A. N. Alberson* John W. Edwards* A. R. Molyneux*1909 A. N. Albertson* John W. Edwards* A. R. Molyneux* F. O. Ellison*1910 John W. Edwards* A. R. Molyneux* F. O. Ellison* P. L. Sever*1911 A. R. Molyneux* F. O. Ellison* P. L. Sever* S. J. Hall*1912 F. O. Ellison* P. L. Sever* S. J. Hall* Lewis H. Moore*1913 P. L. Sever* S. J. Hall* Lewis H. Moore* J. F. Bromwell**Deceased^No longer a member


*Deceased^No longer a member

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1914 S. J. Hall* Lewis H. Moore* J. F. Bromwell* C. A. Schlichter*1915 Lewis H. Moore* J. F. Bromwell* C. A. Schlichter* Wm. E. McConnell*1916 J. F. Bromwell* C. A. Schlichter* Wm. F. McConnell* John K. Elwell*1917 C. A. Schlichter* Wm. F. McConnell* John K. Elwell* Geo. A. Riemcke*1918 Wm. F. McConnell* John K. Elwell* Geo. A. Riemcke* Geo. D. Wybrant*1919 John K. Elwell* Geo. A. Riemcke* Geo. D. Wybrant* Charles C. Clark*1920 Geo. A. Riemcke* Geo. D. Wybrant* Charles C. Clark* Ace Webster*1921 Geo. D. Wybrant* Charles C. Clark* Ace Webster* George Sinclair*1922 Charles C. Clark* Ace Webster* George Sinclair* August E. Othmer*1923 Ace Webster* George Sinclair* August E. Othmer* Frederic B. Parker*1924 George Sinclair* August E. Othmer* Frederic B. Parker* Carl W. Reed*1925 August E. Othmer* Frederic B. Parker* Carl W. Reed* John F. Hanson*1926 Frederic B. Parker* Carl W. Reed* John F. Hanson* John A. Belknap*1927 Carl W. Reed* John F. Hanson* John A. Belknap* E. W. F. Holler*1928 John F. Hanson* John A. Belknap* E. W. F. Holler* Clinton Kastner*1929 John A. Belknap* E. W. F. Holler* Clinton Kastner* C. E. Narey*1930 E. W. F. Holler* Clinton Kastner* C. E. Narey* Chester G. Cole*1931 Clinton Kastner* C. E. Narey* Chester G. Cole* Henry Buell Lewis*1932 C. E. Narey* Chester G. Cole* Henry Buell Lewis* Frederick Fischer*1933 Chester G. Cole* Henry Buell Lewis* Frederick Fischer* Carl A. Blake*1934 Henry Buell Lewis* Frederick Fischer* Carl A. Blake* Hubert Schouten*1935 Frederick Fischer* Carl A. Blake* Hubert Schouten* E. E. Cavanaugh*1936 Carl A. Blake* Hubert Schouten* E. E. Cavanaugh* A. F. Becker*1937 Hubert Schouten* E. E. Cavanaugh* A. F. Becker* C. C. Petty*1938 E. E. Cavanaugh* A. F. Becker* C. C. Petty* R. B. Grapengeter*1939 A. F. Becker* C. C. Petty* R. B. Grapengeter* Earl S. Daggett*1940 C. C. Petty* R. B. Grapengeter* Earl S. Daggett* T. H. Knutson*1941 R. B. Grapengeter* Earl S. Daggett* T. H. Knutson* Earl H. Winders*1942 Earl S. Daggett* Earl H. Winders* Vernon R. McKay* R. E. Roudebush*1943 Earl H. Winders* Vernon R. McKay* R. E. Roudebush* A. O. Harstad*1944 Vernon R. McKay* R. E. Roudebush* A. O. Harstad* Earl B. Delzell*1945 Vernon R. McKay* R. E. Roudebush* A. O. Harstad* Earl B. Delzell*1946 R. E. Roudebush* A. O. Harstad* Earl B. Delzell* Jas. J. S. Mitchell*1947 A. O. Harstad* Earl B. Delzell* Jas. J. S. Mitchell* J. J. Pelmulder*1948 Earl B. Delzell* Jas. J. S. Mitchell* J. J. Pelmulder* John L. Crofts*1949 Jas. J. S. Mitchell* J. J. Pelmulder* John L. Crofts* R. H. Lott*1950 J. J. Pelmulder* John L. Crofts* Elmer Jens* Emil J. Biasi*1951 John L. Crofts* Elmer Jens* Emil J. Biasi* Lester L. Cropp*1952 Elmer Jens* Emil J. Biasi* Lester L. Cropp* Norman J. Young*1953 Emil J. Biasi* Lester L. Cropp* Norman J. Young* Albert C. Eckert*1954 Lester L. Cropp* Norman J. Young* A. C. Eckert* Ira Paul Schwartz*1955 Norman J. Young* Norman J. Young* Ira Paul Schwartz* H. B. Willard*1956 Norman J. Young* Ira Paul Schwartz* H. B. Willard* Thomas E. Brobyn*1957 Ira Paul Schwartz* H. B. Willard* Thomas E. Brobyn* Sumner C. Koch*1958 H. B. Willard* Thomas E. Brobyn* Sumner C. Koch* Marion L. Miller*1959 Thomas E. Brobyn* Sumner C. Koch* Marion L. Miller* Lincoln L. Shreve*1960 Sumner C. Koch* Marion L. Miller* Lincoln L. Shreve* Forrest P. Hagan*1961 Marion L. Miller* Lincoln L. Shreve* Dallas T. Alford* Merlin S. Rufer*1962 Lincoln L. Shreve* Dallas T. Alford* Merlin S. Rufer* Claude K. Bradley*1963 Dallas T. Alford* Merlin S. Rufer* Claude K. Bradley* Donald E. Wolfe*


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1964 Merlin S. Rufer* Claude K. Bradley* Donald E. Wolfe* John R. David*1965 Claude K. Bradley* Donald E. Wolfe* E. Russell Graham* Herbert A. Schwandt*1966 Donald E. Wolfe* E. Russell Graham* Herbert A. Schwandt* Guymon R. Wilsey*1967 E. Russell Graham* Herbert A. Schwandt* Guymon R. Wilsey* Jack G. Stafford*1968 Herbert A. Schwandt* Guymon R. Wilsey* Jack G. Stafford* Robert T. Mullenger*1969 Guymon R. Wilsey* Jack G. Stafford* Robert T. Mullenger* Albert R. Masters Jr*1970 Jack G. Stafford* Albert R. Masters Jr* Hugh E. Hossle* Merlin Ruferr* 1971 Albert R. Masters Jr* Hugh E. Hossle* William M. Tullock* Max Ellis*1972 Hugh E. Hossle* William M. Tullock* Max Ellis* Earl T. Helland*1973 William M. Tullock* Max Ellis* Earl T. Helland* Richard C. Oelberg*1974 Max Ellis* Earl T. Helland* Richard C. Oelberg* Robert M. Bates*1975 Earl T. Helland* Richard C. Oelberg* Robert M. Bates* Wayne C. Burcum*1976 Richard C. Oelberg* Robert M. Bates* Wayne C. Burcum* Marion D. Wilson*1977 Robert M. Bates* Wayne C. Burcum* Marion D. Wilson* F. Herbert Lockard*1978 Wayne C. Burcum* Marion D. Wilson* F. Herbert Lockard* Thomas M. Logan*1979 Marion D. Wilson* F. Herbert Lockard* Thomas M. Logan* Delbert R. Humeston1980 F. Herbert Lockard* Thomas M. Logan* Delbert R. Humeston Vernon C. Watkins*1981 Thomas M. Logan* Delbert R. Humeston Vernon C. Watkins* George S. Clapsaddle*1982 Delbert R. Humeston Vernon C. Watkins* George S. Clapsaddle* Eugene L. Aldrich*1983 Vernon C. Watkins* George S. Clapsaddle* Eugene L. Aldrich* Glenn C. Richards*1984 George S. Clapsaddle* Eugene L. Aldrich* Glenn C. Richards* Clifford M. Baumback*1985 Eugene L. Aldrich* Glenn C. Richards* Clifford M. Baumback* Willard M. Loper1986 Glenn C. Richards* Clifford M. Baumback* Willard M. Loper Virgil E. Sellers*1987 Clifford M. Baumback* Willard M. Loper Virgil E. Sellers* Harley E. Holm*1988 Willard M. Loper Virgil E. Sellers* Harley E. Holm* Donald J. McLain*1989 Virgil E. Sellers* Harley E. Holm* Donald J. McLain* Edward T. Johnson1990 Harley E. Holm* Donald J. McLain* Edward T. Johnson Glenn N. Marshall *1991 Donald J. McLain* Edward T. Johnson Glenn N. Marshall* William P. Dusenbery1992 Edward T. Johnson Glenn N. Marshall* William P. Dusenbery W. Andrew Emmert*1993 Glenn N. Marshall* William P. Dusenbery W. Andrew Emmert* Philip G. Cook*1994 William P. Dusenbery W. Andrew Emmert* Philip G. Cook* Homer E. Stutters*1995 W. Andrew Emmert* Philip G. Cook* Homer E. Stutters* Lyle C. Johnson*1996 Philip G. Cook* Homer E. Stutters* Lyle C. Johnson* D. Michael Bonney*1997 Homer E. Stutters* Lyle C. Johnson* D. Michael Bonney* Billy Joe Hildreth1998 Lyle C. Johnson* D. Michael Bonney* Billy Joe Hildreth Clyde E. Reasland*1999 D. Michael Bonney* Billy Joe Hildreth Clyde E. Reasland* Richard A. Zummak2000 Billy Joe Hildreth Clyde E. Reasland* Richard A. Zummak Thomas James Allen*2001 Clyde E. Reasland* Richard A. Zummak Thomas James Allen* Paul Dale Robinson2002 Richard A. Zummak Thomas James Allen* Paul Dale Robinson George J. Harrison2003 Thomas James Allen* Paul Dale Robinson George J. Harrison Donald A. Radloff2004 Paul Dale Robinson George J. Harrison Donald A. Radloff Stephen G. Libby2005 George J. Harrison Donald A. Radloff Stephen G. Libby David M. Dryer2006 Donald A. Radloff Stephen G. Libby David M. Dryer Clifford R. Steinkraus^2007 Stephen G. Libby David M. Dryer Clifford R. Steinkraus^ Bryce B. Hildreth2008 David M. Dryer Bryce B. Hildreth Dennis N. Boehmer Rusty L. Hill2009 Bryce B. Hildreth Dennis N. Boehmer Rusty L. Hill Gregory L. Andersen2010 Dennis N. Boehmer Rusty L. Hill Gregory L. Andersen Terry L. Hudik*2011 Rusty L. Hill Gregory L. Andersen Terry L. Hudik* Robert L. Smith2012 Gregory L. Andersen Terry L. Hudik* Robert L. Smith Gene R. Hatfield2013 Terry L. Hudik* Robert L. Smith Gene R. Hatfield Wade E. Sheeler*Deceased^No longer a member


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2014 Robert L. Smith Gene R. Hatfield Wade E. Sheeler Kyle J. Peterson2015 Gene R. Hatfield Wade E. Sheeler Kyle J. Peterson Forrest C. Peck, Jr.2016 Wade E. Sheeler Kyle J. Peterson Forrest C. Peck, Jr. W. Charles Smithson



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1864 Wm. Leffingwell* Zephaniah C. Luse* W. B. Langridge* L. S. Swafford*1865 Wm. Leffingwell* Zephaniah C. Luse* W. B. Langridge* L. S. Swafford*1866 L. K. Fuller* Zephaniah C. Luse* W. B. Langridge* C. W. Fisher*1867 H. W. Woods* Zephaniah C. Luse* W. B. Langridge* Pitkin C. Wright*1868 Wm. Leffingwell* S. H. Packard* W. B. Langridge* Harry H. Griffith*1869 Downing Baugh* S. H. Packard* W. B. Langridge* John W. Porter*1870 Downing Baugh* S. H. Packard* W. B. Langridge* Ozias P. Waters*1871 Downing Baugh* Wm. E. Woodward* W. B. Langridge* Ozias P. Waters*1872 Downing Baugh* George R. Foster* W. B. Langridge* Jacob L. Chase*1873 Downing Baugh* H. D. Sherman* W. B. Langridge* J. W. Wilson*1874 Downing Baugh* H. W. Rothert* W. B. Langridge* Frank Neely*1875 Downing Baugh* D. B. Shelly* W. B. Langridge* Howard Tucker*1876 Downing Baugh* Frank W. Angel* W. B. Langridge* John S. Hart*1877 Downing Baugh* John C. Macy* W. B. Langridge* James Collister*1878 Downing Baugh* T. R. Ercabrack* W. B. Langridge* Cyrus H. Phelps*1879 Downing Baugh* Wm. A. McGrew* W. B. Langridge* A. W. Daugherty*1880 Downing Baugh* Matt Parrott* W. B. Langridge* Charles C. Gilman*1881 J. S. Jenckes, Jr.* Hamilton L. Karr* W. B. Langridge* John B. Cleland*1882 Samuel Ringgold* David S. Deering* W. B. Langridge* Thomas B. Lacey*1883 W. W. Eastbrooke* David S. Deering* John C. Parish* Henry C. McNeil*1884 Stephen B. Olney* Ancil E. Martin* John C. Parish* A. L. Beardslee*1885 Myron A. Johnson* Erwin Baker* John C. Parish* Charles A. Wise*1886 Myron A. Johnson* Rufus P. Smith* John C. Parish* James A. Guest*1887 J. C. W. Coxe* Rufus P. Smith* Alf. Wingate* A. B. Cox*1888 A. C. Stilson* Rufus P. Smith* Alf. Wingate* E . T. Webster*1889 J. M. Feris* Rufus P. Smith* Alf. Wingate* F. D. Boyer*1890 Amos Crum* R. F. B. Portman* Alf. Wingate* D. W. Clements*1891 Amos Crum* R. F. B. Portman* Alf. Wingate* William H. Hall*1892 Irving McElroy* R. F. B. Portman* Alf. Wingate* Abe Levens*1893 J. W. Geiger* O. P. Wyland* Alf. Wingate* S. I. Williams*1894 J. W. Geiger* O. P. Wyland* Alf. Wingate* George W. Bever*1895 J. W. Geiger* E. B. Shaw* Alf. Wingate* J. H. Pettibone*1896 H. D. Sherman* W. B. Langridge* Alf. Wingate* D. M. Brownlee*1897 Thomas E. Green* J. B. Atkins* Alf. Wingate* Alex Peddie*1898 Thomas E. Green* J. B. Atkins* Alf. Wingate* F. W. Craig*1899 Thomas E. Green* J. B. Atkins* Alf. Wingate* William Welden*1900 F. E. Brush* J. B. Atkins* Alf. Wingate* John W. Wells*1901 Thomas E. Green* J. B. Atkins* J E. Cherry* A. A. Rodman*1902 Frank L. Loveland* J. B. Atkins* D. M. Brownlee* William T. Mollison*1903 William H. Fros* J. B. Atkins* D. M. Brownlee* George Wambach*1904 William W. Merritt* Charles C. St. Clair* D. M. Brownlee* John W. Edwards*1905 Richard Ellerby* Thos. H. Whitney* D. M. Brownlee* Frederick O. Ellison*1906 Richard Ellerby* Thos. H. Whitney* D. M. Brownlee* George Sinclair*1907 George W. Ball* Thos. H. Whitney* D. M. Brownlee* Geo. A. Riemcke*1908 George W. Ball* Thos. H. Whitney* D. M. Brownlee* Henry B. Lewis*1909 H. A. Ingham* Thos. H. Whitney* D. M. Brownlee* Samuel J. Hall*1910 H. A. Ingham* Thos. H. Whitney* D. M. Brownlee* Geo. H. Jackson* 1911 Rev. E. S. Johnson* Thos. H. Whitney* D. M. Brownlee* W E. McConnell*1912 J. F. Newton* Thos. H. Whitney* D. M. Brownlee* Geo. D. Wybrant*1913 Angus B. Learner* Thos. H. Whitney* D. M. Brownlee* Chas. C. Clark**Deceased^No longer a member


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1914 E. W. F. Holler* Thos. H. Whitney* D. M. Brownlee* Frank L. Goodell*1915 Chas. D. Becker* Thos. H. Whitney* D. M. Brownlee* Taylor Carpenter*1916 J. W. Holland* Thos. H. Whitney* D. M. Brownlee* F. A. Sporle*1917 Alex McFerran* Thos. H. Whitney* D. M. Brownlee* James Levi Bailey*1918 Robert Tipton* Thos. H. Whitney* D. M. Brownlee* Fred P. Woodruff*1919 Rev. A. M. Jayne* Frederic B. Parker* D. M. Brownlee* John A. Belkanp*1920 Rev. F. P. Shaffer* Frederic B. Parker* D. M. Brownlee* John F. Hanson*1921 Rev. H. F. Milligan* Frederic B. Parker* D. M. Brownlee* A. H. Avery*1922 Rev. J. B. Randall* Frederic B. Parker* D. M. Brownlee* Samuel B. Wisecarver*1923 Rev. C. F . Hinton* William S. Walker* D. M. Brownlee* Clinton Kastner* 1924 Rev. W.S.D. Lamont* William S. Walker* D. M. Brownlee* C. E. Narey*1925 Rev. J. B. Randall* William S. Walker* D. M. Brownlee* Carl A. Blake*1926 Rev. J. L. Blanchard* William S. Walker* Clinton Kastner* Frank Carroll*1927 Rev. A. R. Grant* William S. Walker* D. M. Brownlee* Ralph O. Beck*1928 Rev. E. N. Tompkins* William S. Walker* D. M. Brownlee* Emil J. Biasi*1929 Rev. P. W. Jacobson* William S. Walker* D. M. Brownlee* Benjamin L. Sheldon*1930 Rev. H. S. Thompson* William S. Walker* D. M. Brownlee* Hubert Schouten*1931 Rev. James Duer* William S. Walker* D. M. Brownlee* Thos W. Wellington*1932 Rev. H. O. Spelman* William S. Walker* D. M. Brownlee* R. B. Grapengeter*1933 Rev A. A. Rideout* A. F. Becker* Clinton Kastner* J. Kenerson McNeil*1934 Rev. A. Glaspell* A. F. Becker* Clinton Kastner* N. O. Spurgeon*1935 Grover W. Brown* E. M. Effler* Clinton Kastner* C. T. Jorstad*1936 R. L. Butcher* F. L. Davis* Clinton Kastner* T. H. Knutson*1937 J. M. Marsh* R. E. Roudnbush* Clinton Kastner* A. O. Harstad*1938 Rev. W. O. Harless* S. G. Goldhwaite* Clinton Kastner* A. E . Kannewurf*1939 Rev. F. G. Codd* E. E. Dusenbery* Clinton Kastner* R. E. Roudebush*1940 Rev. H. C. Schneider* M. H. Driftmier* Clinton Kastner* O. L. Leeper*1941 C. Edward Holyoke* R. L. Degon* Clinton Kastner* Earl B. Delzell*1942 Rev. W. R. Keesey* F. G. Wilford* Clinton Kastner* James J. S. Mitchell*1943 Rev. H. Lee Jacobs* Geo. A. Sanders* Clinton Kastner* Thomas M. Jolley*1944 Fred H. Miller* Walter Schwarz* Clinton Kastner* J. J. Pelmulder*1945 Fred H. Miller* Walter Schwarz* Clinton Kastner* J. J. Pelmulder*1946 Alfred H. Barker* Milton E. Lehning* Clinton Kastner* R. L. Degon*1947 C. V. DeJong* Roy J. Eide* Clinton Kastner* Norman J. Young*1948 Carroll C. Roberts* William L. Perkins* Clinton Kastner* Elmer Jens*1949 Dring Needham* E. B. Wilcox* Clinton Kastner* Lester L. Cropp*1950 Alva T. Browning* A. C. Eckert* Clinton Kastner* Victor L. Allbee*1951 Monroe S. Dutcher* Edwin E. Hruska* Clinton Kastner* A. C. Eckert*1952 Edwin L. Kringel* Lloyd Rime* Clinton Kastner* Ira Paul Schwartz*1953 Rev. Robert Watson* John W. Kelso* Clinton Kastner* Clifford W. Goodrich*1954 Forrest P. Hagan* Henry S. Pierce* Clinton Kastner* Thomas Brobyn*1955 Rev. Robert G. Faar* Charles R. Tucke* Clinton Kastner* Gilbert V. Turkleson*1956 Rev. R. F. Chapler* Emil Olander* Emil J. Biasi* Marion L. Miller*1957 Martin O. McKenzie* Glenn R. Peterson* Emll J. Biasi* William B. B. Hewitt*1958 Rev. Clyde J. Miller* Emile H. Abaar* Emil J. Biasi* Homer H. Foster*1959 Rev. Robert Dickerson* Joy V. Dolvin* Emil J. Biasi* Dallas T. Alford*1960 Goldon O. Thompson* Don L. Tenl* Emil J. Biasi* Claude K. Bradley*1961 Rev. Donald H. Iles* Rudolph P. Thorson* Emil J. Biasi* James P. Irish*1962 Rev. Wm. M. Pfautz* James A. Turner* Emil J. Biasi* John R. David*1963 Rev. Wallace A. Stark* Homer H. Foster* Emil J. Biasi* Robert F. Theilen**Deceased^No longer a member



1964 Rev. K. D. Canady* Washburn Steele* Emil J. Biasi* C. George Binsi*1965 Philip Pitts* Fred A. Shoquist* C. George Biasi* C. Edward Smith*1966 Edward Byrd* Thomas Turner* C. George Binsi* Robert Mullenger*1967 Elmer Hedin* William Tullock* Marion L. Miller* Earl T. Helland*1968 Rev. Alvin F. Goldhorn* Lester Johnson* Marion L. Miller* Jack K. Miller*1969 Rev. Leonard Deaver* G. Roscoe Simpson* Marion L. Miller* John Sutton* 1970 Rev. Alvin Goldhorn* Victor Rider* Marion L. Miller* Robert L. Smith1971 Philip Pitts* Ted Molgaard* Marion L. Miller* James F. Higgins*1972 Donald O. Anderson* Robert Bates* Marion L. Miller* Mark Ferguson*1973 Franklin J. Klohn* Walter J. Schlagei* Marion L. Miller* Robert Cummings*1974 Ronald McCombs* William Bostwick* Marion L. Miller* Wayne C. Burcum* 1975 George Clapsaddle* James H. Meyers* Marion L. Miller* Marion D. Wilson*1976 Donald H. Iles* F. Herbert Lockard* Marion L. Miller* Franklin J. Klohn*1977 Donald H. Iles* Kenneth E. Hite* Albert R. Masters* Thomas M. Logan*1978 Alvin E. Goldhorn* lrvin V. Pederson* Albert R. Masters* Delbert R. Humeston1979 Donald C. Everhart* Chas. M. Jensen* Albert R. Masters* Vernon C. Watkins*1980 J. Robert Hinebaugh* Kenneth W Finch* Albert R. Masters* George S. Clapsaddle*1981 Carlton K. Jones* Richard A. Poston* Albert R. Masters* Glen H. Gabriel*1982 Robert B. McDonald* William E Mesecher* Albert R. Masters* Edwin E. Armstead*1983 Robert D. Butler* Leonard E. Brown Albert R. Masters* Willard M. Loper1984 Frank Evans* Robert Perisho* Albert R. Masters* Ralph Workman*1985 Harold Gilleney* Max McDowell* Albert R. Masters* Virgil E. Sellers*1986 Robert L. Smith Robert Moody* Albert R. Masters* Robert Griffith*1987 Dean W. Andersen* Glenn N. Marshall* Albert R. Masters* Donald J. McLain*1988 Kenneth Harden* Thomas Bachtell* Albert R. Masters* Edward T. Johnson1989 Vernon Anderson* Harold Brown* Albert R. Masters* Glenn N. Marshall*1990 Mark D. Heath^ Jackson M. Thoms* Albert R. Masters* Philip G. Cook*1991 Billy Joe Hildreth Ray J. Heick* Albert R. Masters* Marvin B. Christensen^1992 Homer E. Stutters* Maxie E. Yates* Albert R. Masters* Lewis E. Goff*1993 Harley E. Holm* Roger D. Donegan* Edward T. Johnson Robert L. Johnson*1994 Willard M. Loper Larry Shalla^ Edward T. Johnson D. Michael Bonney*1995 Thomas E. H. Gruis T. Edwin Meade^ Edward T. Johnson Clyde E. Reasland*1996 Lonnie A. Conger* Dennis M. Zahrt^ Edward T. Johnson Marvin B. Christensen^1997 Leon G. Triggs* Robert J. Kornhauser* Edward T. Johnson Bryce B. Hildreth1998 Neil L. Peck David M. Livermore Edward T. Johnson Richard A. Zummak1999 Glenn N. Marshall* Maxie E. Yates* Edward T. Johnson Rick L. Butler*2000 George J. Harrison John W. Clearman^ Willard M. Loper William S. Elliott2001 Glenn N. Marshall* Donald Hoffman* Willard M. Loper George J. Harrison2002 Glenn N. Marshall* Leslie M. Reinertson Willard M. Loper Donald A. Radloff2003 Harley E. Holm* James A. Nagel* Willard M. Loper Howard L. Townsend2004 Donald E. Crowe* Melvin E. Sickels* Willard M. Loper Morden H. McFadden2005 Neil L. Peck Stephen D. Stanford^ Willard M. Loper Dennis N. Boehmer2006 Robert J. Seiler Robert B. Strong Willard M. Loper R. Wayne Stanfley2007 Thomas E. H. Gruis Douglas R. Heath Willard M. Loper Rusty L. Hill2008 Billy Joe Hildreth Donald R. Sardeson* Willard M. Loper W. Charles Smithson2009 W. Steve Elliott Berdette O. Bryngelson Willard M. Loper Terry L. Hudik*2010 Jeffrey R. Buchman Randall E. Crouch Willard M. Loper William C. Luebbert, III^2011 Rev. William A. Peake W. Charles Smithson Willard M. Loper Gene R. Hatfield2012 Berdette O. Bryngelson Wade E. Sheeler George J. Harrison Kevin T. Christians2013 Thomas E. H. Gruis W. Charles Smithson George J. Harrison Kevin T. Christians*Deceased^No longer a member



2014 John M. Klaus Ronald W. Guthrie Rusty L. Hill Kevin R. Smith2015 John M. Klaus Kenneth A. Brickman Rusty L. Hill Randall E. Crouch2016 Michael H. Johnson Kevin R. Smith Rusty L. Hill Christian M. Beard



YEA Grand Junior Grand Standard Grand SwordR Warden Bearer Bearer

1864 I. P. Frost* William Rodgers* J. E. Jewett*1865 William Rodgers* J. P. Sanford* Wilson T. Smith*1866 Downing Baugh* Hornce Tuttle* Wm. E . Woodward*1867 J. W. Satterthwait* William M. Wells* S. H. Packard*1868 Joseph A. Hursh* Downing Baugh* William M. Wells*1869 William F. Kidder* John A. Kasson* David A. Hoffman*1870 Buren R. Sherman* Henry M. Case* William M. Wells*1871 Jacob L. Chase* Paul C. Daum* George R. Foster*1872 Joseph Lyman* Henry B. Minier* Peter Pickton*1873 Fred C. Hills* Sylvester S. Bean* Henry C. Leighton*1874 M. A. Butler* Jacob Butler* Horace Tuttle*1875 William J. Law* Milo A. Butler* N. B. Evarts*1876 Fred C. Hills* A. F. Meservey* John C. Shrader*1877 Norton F. Story* James Morton* George R. Foster*1878 John C. Macy* Henry S. Halbert* John O. Baxter*1879 Hiram Robinson* John Becker, Jr.* George N. Beechler*1880 William A. McGrew* Henry C. McNeil* William M. Wilson*1881 Adolph F. Meserver* James A. Guest* Robert G. Forgrave*1882 Robert G. Forgrave* Sylvester S. Bean* S. J . Bennett*1883 C. H. Crawford* Geo. R. Marvin* Edward A. Hewes*1884 John R. Prime* Theo S. Couch* Edward T. Webster*1885 Geo. L. Loveder* Vinton W. Cary* James R. Powers*1886 William H. Wray* Archibald B. Cox* Oliver P. Worsley*1887 O. P. Worsley* S. C. Osborn* F. B. Gove*1888 W. F. Cleveland* James Atchison* S. Van Der Vaart*1889 George B. Owen* E. S. Patterson* William H. Hall*1890 William H. Hall* Frank Lebron* C. S. Fletcher*1891 William Flanagan* J. B. McCarroll* George A. Goodell*1892 George A. Goodell* George E. Pennell* George W. Teed*1893 J. H. Pettibone* J. F. Stanton* D. F. Callender*1894 J. H. Pettibone* D. M. Brownlee* W. H. Norris*1895 D. M. Brownlee* F. E. Fuller* Alex Peddie*1896 Alex Peddie* L. T. Hanks* W. H. Hart*1897 W. H. Norris* E. Kretchmer* William Welden*1898 William Welden* J. F. Cherry* B. F. Parker*1899 W. B. Roland* S. E. Robinson* Eugene Anderson*1900 F. W. Loring* G. B. Holmes* G. W. Colburn*1901 O. C. Meredith* F. P. Webber* H. K. Pratt*1902 Chas. W. Walton* S. S. Lytle* George Wambach*1903 Arthur M. Hough* A. R. Molyneaux* Frederick O. Ellison*1904 A . R. Molyneux* Walter S. Dunn* Thos. H. Whitney*1905 Walter S. Dunn* Geo. A. Riemcke* John K. Elwell*1906 J. E. Bromwell* Frederic B. Parker* Walter S. Ellis*1907 Chas. E. Harding* Geo. H. Mullin* Glenn A. Port*1908 F. B. Parker* A. B. Carhart* Samuel J. Hall*1909 Thos. Adamson* J. M. Thompson* F. E. Shortess*1910 Chas. A. Schlichter* Thomas Hench* C. D. McElvain*1911 Thomas Hench* Robert Rippin* I. T. Forbes*1912 Wm. Wilcoxen* John Ross* A. G. Gould*1913 A. E. Othmer* Wm. Chambers* Henry E. Snyder**Deceased^No longer a member



1914 Robert Hunter* Wm. C. Saul* Harry O. Cutler*1915 John B. McCarroll* John L. Hartwig* Andrew C. Howell*1916 E. M. Williams* E. M. Willard* J. W. Lewis*1917 F. W. Schneider* A. H. Avery* W. A. Morehouse*1918 Wm. A. Westfall* F. J. Venning, Jr.* Geo. Gregory*1919 Carl Webster Reed* T. W. Wellington* Clinton Kastner*1920 Earl S. Daggett* H E. Blackledge* James E. Easton*1921 J. L. Lundblad* Wm. E. G. Saunders* John H. Chase*1922 Wm. E. G. Saunders* E. J. Engeldinger* David R. Tripp*1923 E. W. F. Holler* John W. Cory* Chester G. Cole*1924 August F. Becker* Frederick Fischer* Leonard H. Morrill*1925 E. E. Cavanaugh* Lowell C. Tallman* Albert R. Hill*1926 Chester G. Cole* Charles M. Hollis* Henry C. Brees*1927 D. Millar White* Charles C. Petty* Daniel L. Freeman*1928 Frederick Fischer* R. B. Grapengeter* Frederick W. Trost*1929 Charles C. Petty* Roy G. Wehb* Stanley P. Fray*1930 Herffe Lee Tilley* A. S. Kingman* Robert L. Savage*1931 George L. Parker* N. O. Spurgeon* George A. Swartz*1932 L. C. Tallman* A. O. Harstad* W. R. McCray*1933 Vernon R. McKay* H. M. Lund* Robert G. Remley*1934 Earl H. Winders* N. I. Nelson* A. C. Eckert*1935 Ross J . Camblin* R. H. Lott* Clyde J. Watson*1936 R. G. Remley* O. L. Leeper* LaVerne Tollinger*1937 F. G. Wilford* John Robertson* C. R. Wilkinson*1938 C. J. Pasch* Tom Jolley* Harry Easton*1939 F. G. Nebiker* E. O. Epperly* John Paltridge*1940 D. L. Kissinger* Earl B. Delzell* John Weighton*1941 Ray W. McMelleon* Lester Boettcher* J. J. Pelmulder*1942 R. H. Lott* A. G. Redman* H. H. Willingham*1943 Martin H. Driftmier* John McDonald* A. F. Hungerford*1944 Frank E. Koeper* W. C. Currell* Robert E. Hanna*1945 Frank E. Koeper* W. C. Currell* Robert E. Hanna*1946 John L. Crofts* Guy C. Richarson* Elliott H. Stutters*1947 Russell Goodin* Lester L. Crop* C. W. Goodrich*1948 Sumner Koch* A. E. Wickland* John W. Kelso, Jr.*1949 Lincoln L. Shreve* D. W. Rayburn* William B. Hewitt*1950 John H. Adams* A. C. Thompson* L. W. Fielding*1951 H. B. Willard* J. Elliott Grayson* Thomas Brobyn*1952 Monroe S. Dutcher* Charles H. Knapp* Marc E . Wicks*1953 Virgil H. Winter* John L. Gritzner* Dallas T. Alford*1954 Harry C. Baird* Merritt H. Amiss* Perry Johnson*1955 Marc E. Wicks* James A. Turner* William Tullock*1956 Ray H. Elliott* Claude K. Bradley* Earl W. Rossiter*1957 Forrest P. Hagan* Rudolph P. Thorson* David W. Larson*1958 Guymon R. Wilsey* Clarence I. Glass* James P. Irish*1959 Merlin S. Rufer* J. Charles Young* Charles L. Sparks*1960 Donald E. Wolfe* Max E. Ellis* Albert R. Griffith*1961 Jack G. Stafford* John R. David* Douglas L. Tucker 1962 Max E. Ellis* Donald P. Smith* John F. Lagerstrom*1963 Douglas L. Tucker Charles Edw. Smith* Harry N. Sundem**Deceased^No longer a member



1964 Lawrence C. Firkins* Herbert A. Schwandt* Paul L. Ruby*1965 Hugh Hossle* Ralph H. Sloan* Arthur F. Miller*1966 Glenn C. Richards* James Milligan* Everett Harrell*1967 Harry B. Petersen* Washburn Steele* William Bostwick* 1968 Melvin L. Hagberg* Robert L. Smith Edward E. Perry*1969 Richard F. Nekvinda* James F. Higgins* Carl E. Carson^1970 Charles Sparks* John Schmidt* Carlton K. Jones*1971 Robert Kornhauser* Alvin E. Goldhorn* Raymond H. Laartz*1972 Richard C. Oelberg* Donald B. Hansen* Robert S. Morse*1973 Billy J. Milbert* Glenn G. Johnston* Vernon R. Fritz1974 Robert F. Richey* Russell Wright* James H. Meyers*1975 Morris C. Hurd* Harold E. Timmins* Ralph W. Workman*1976 Larry D. Shalla^ Thomas M. Logan* Claude F. Hawk*1977 Vernon Fritz John C. Lytle* Ernest C. Martin*1978 Vernon C. Watkins* Wayne Gardner* Ted Molgaard*1979 Ted Molgaard* Wayne A. Syverson* Donald J. McLain*1980 Glen H. Gabriel* Donald E. Monthei* S. Richard Logan*1981 Eugene L. Aldrich* A. W. Hausner* Richard D. Aldershof*1982 Dale Riegel* Forest E. Dale* Charles Goeken*1983 Norman R. Rank Marvin B.Christensen^ LeRoy W. Scheeper*1984 Charles Goeken* Harold Radebaugh* Robert W. King*1985 Robert L. Smith Harley Holm* Donald B. Hansen*1986 Robert W. King* Howard Wray* John A. Jones1987 John A. Jones Billy Joe Hildreth John E. Hill*1988 William P. Dusenbery Robert D. Allen Wayne R. Stanfley1989 Floyd Lohafer* W. Andrew Emmert* Donald Myer*1990 Donald E. Giesemann Irvin Pederson* Walter S. Nack*1991 W. Andrew Emmert* R. Wayne Stanfley John R. Townsend*1992 Donald L. Myer* Arleigh E. Feekin Ronald W. Guthrie1993 Ronald W. Guthrie Lester E. Abbott* Darel F. Redmond, Jr.*1994 Jeffrey R. Buchman Donald A. Bevering* Doyle E. Hampton*1995 Jack Dalbey* Leon G. Triggs* Charles E. Beadles*1996 Richard Zummak Thomas E. H. Gruis Keith G. Hazelwood1997 Robert A. Kennedy Theodore I. Hall, Jr.* Charles M. Catt*1998 Rick L. Butler* Thomas J. Allen* Irvin V. Pedersen*1999 Randy E. Cejka Thomas J. Allen* David G. Klein2000 Jack Dalbey* John L. Mills Thomas P. Youngblut2001 Donald A. Radloff Raymond Gager* Donald E. Higdon^2002 Raymond W. Stanfley Michael Fuhs* J. Carl Yoder2003 Stephen G. Libby Paul R. McCoy* Gregory L. Kenkel2004 David M. Dryer Wade E. Sheeler Brent L. Boden2005 Paul R. McCoy* Dean A. Good* Gregory L. Kenkel2006 Gregory L. Kenkel Jeffery A. Jenkins Larry R. Kiehne*2007 Frank C. Osdoba Everett S. Britson Darrell E. Bachtell2008 Gregory L. Andersen William C. Luebbert, III^ Everett S. Britson2009 William C. Luebbert III^ Charles A. Williams Kenneth M. Anderson2010 Robert L. Smith Kyle J. Peterson Gene R. Hatfield2011 Kevin T. Christians Andrew D. Livin^ Charles A. Williams2012 Andrew D. Livin^ Tyson J. Ritchie Kyle J. Peterson2013 Kyle J. Peterson Forrest C. Peck, Jr. Tyson J. Ritchie*Deceased^No longer a member



2014 W. Charles Smithson Randall E. Crouch Anthony W. Lecakis2015 Keith A. Myhre Jerry L. Wahl Christian M. Beard2016 Russell E. Saffell Tyson J. Ritchie Jerry L. Wahl



YEA Grand Warder Grand Sentinel Place of MeetingR

1864 Joseph A. Hursh* J. Norwood Clark* Des Moines1865 H. H. Hemenway* Theo. Shreiner* Marshalltown1866 C. K. Peck* Theo. Shriener* Davenport1867 W. F. Peck* Theo. Shreiner* Davenport1868 Horace Tuttle* Theo. Shreiner* Des Moines1869 Buren R. Sherman* Theo. Shreiner* Mt. Pleasant1870 George R. Foster* Theo. Shreiner* Clinton1871 E. E. Ainsworth* Theo. Shreiner* Council Bluffs1872 Henry R. Kendig* Theo. Shreiner* Oskaloosa1873 Frank Neeley* Theo. Shreiner* Des Moines1874 W. W. Estabrooke* Theo. Shreiner* Dubuque1875 Norton F. Story* Theo. Shreiner* Keokuk1876 Robert L. Clarke* Theo. Shreiner* Des Moines1877 Nelson B. Evarts* Theo. Shreiner* Davenport1878 C. P. Comegys* Theo. Shreiner* Marshalltown1879 John W. Peregoy* Theo. Shreiner* Waterloo1880 Charles A. Wise* Theo. Shreiner* Des Moines1881 S. A. Broadwell* Theo. Shreiner* Des Moines1882 Almon R. Dewey* Theo. Shreiner* Cedar Rapids1883 Ben Johnston* Theo. Shreiner* Dubuque1884 Geo. L. Loveder* Theo. Shreiner* Fort Dodge1885 Eli. W. S. Otto* Theo. Shreiner* Fort Dodge1886 Jeremiah W. Rudy* Theo. Shreiner* Des Moines1887 J. B. Eyerly* Theo. Shreiner* Oskaloosa1888 G. B Owen* Theo. Shreiner* Cedar Rapids1889 A. F. Armstrong* Theo. Shreiner* Davenport1890 H. H. Dyer* Theo. Shreiner* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1891 R. J. Woolett* Theo. Shreiner* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1892 S. I. Williams* Theo. Shreiner* Dubuque1893 C. L. Richards* Theo. Shreiner* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1894 W. H. Hart* Theo. Shreiner* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1895 S. W. W. Straight* Theo. Shreiner* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1896 William Welden* Theo. Shreiner* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1897 J. S. Harlan* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1898 W. B. Rowland* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1899 S. L. McGavic* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1990 H. W. Holman* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1901 W. T. Mollison* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1902 W. H. Race* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1903 Richard T. Forbes* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1904 George Sinclair* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1905 Fred H. Roberts* John W. Morton* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1906 Louis E. Smith* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1907 R. S. Rathbun* John W. Morton* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1908 C. A. Schlichter* John W. Morton* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1909 C. E. Narey* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1910 Carl Evans* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1911 Fred L. Kennedy* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1912 John W. Stratton* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1913 Arthur M. White* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake*Deceased^No longer a member


YEAR Grand Warder Grand Sentinel Place of Meeting

1914 Geo. M. Barrette* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1915 Fred P. Woodruff* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake 1916 O. B. Taller* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1917 H. E. Latcham* A. N. Alberson* Cedar Rapids1918 John L. Lundblad* A. N. Alberson* Marshalltown1919 N. P. Herrington* A. N. Alherson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1920 Clarence L. Yule* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1921 Hubert Schouten* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1922 Lucien J. Clarke* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1923 E. E. Cavnnaugh* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1924 Frank B. Hird* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1925 Hugh M. Nichols* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1926 Wilbur L. Miller* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1927 Wm. H. Evans* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1928 James J. S. Mitchell* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1929 Franklin H. Porter* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1930 Theo. H. Knutson* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1931 J. Kenerson McNeil* A. N. Alberson* Temp. Park, Spint Lake1932 Frank L. Christen* Frederic B. Parker* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1933 R. E. Roudebush* Frederic B. Parker* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1934 C. E. Wright* Frederic B. Parker* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1935 R. M. Figg* C. Narey*-John Hanson* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1936 Roy J. Eide* F. W. Schneider* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1937 F. G. Nebiker* F. W. Schneider* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1938 S. F. Holaday* Frederic B. Parker* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1939 Elmer Jens* Ross Camblin* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1940 H. W. Otto* Frederic B. Parker* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1941 Frederic M. Miller* Frederic B. Parker* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1942 Norman J. Young* Frederic B. Parker* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1943 Robert L. Marshall* Frederic B. Parker* Cedar Rapids1944 Leo C. Harrison* Karl D. Fisk* Waterloo1945 Leo C. Harrison* Karl D. Fisk* No Meeting1946 Sumner Koch* Karl D. Fisk* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1947 Ralph McCague* Karl D. Fisk* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1948 Ed. C. Davis* Karl D. Fisk* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1949 Arnold Jensen* R. B. Grapengeter* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1950 lra Paul Schwartz* R. B. Grapengeter* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1951 Virgil H. Winter* R. B. Grapengeter* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1952 Donald Maxwell* R. B. Grapengeter* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1953 Clyde Vanderpool* R. B. Grapengeter* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1954 F. V. Shoquist* J. J. Pelmulder* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1955 Clarence F. Schmarje* J. J. Pelmulder* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1956 Merlin S. Rufer* J. J. Pelmulder* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1957 Ted Molgaard* Earl H. Winders* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1958 Thomas D. Corothers* Donald H. Maxwell* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1959 Worth C. Dowling* Donald H. Maxwell* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1960 Roy F. Koehl* Donald H. Maxwell* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1961 C. George Biasi* Donald H. Maxwell* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1962 Earl T. Helland* Donald H. Maxwell* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1963 Vernon W. Benda* Donald H. Maxwell* Cedar Rapids*Deceased^No longer a member



1964 Charles J. Rondnu* Donald H. Maxwell* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1965 Raymond Allen* Donald H. Maxwell* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1966 James Borschel* Donald H. Maxwell* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1967 Albert Masters* Donald H. Maxwell* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1968 Robert D. Richey* Donald H. Maxwell* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1969 Robert J. Kornhauser* Donald E. Wolfe* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1970 Vincent F. Larson* Donald E. Wolfe* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1971 Richard C. Oelberg* Donnld E. Wolfe* Temp. Park, Spirit Lake1972 Marion D. Wilson* Donald E. Wolfe* Ames1973 Robert Perry* Donald E. Wolfe* Dubuque1974 Larry Shalla^ Maurice H. Taggart* Ottumwa1975 Lloyd M. Hanson* Guymon R. Wilsey* Altoona1976 Irvin V. Pedersen* Guymon R. Wilsey* Cedar Falls1977 Robert Griffith* Claude F. Hawk* Amana1978 Marion L. Reinhardt Richard C. Oelberg* Fort Dodge1979 Clifford M. Baumback* Carlton K. Jones* Des Moines1980 A. W. Hausner* Wayne C. Burcum* Waterloo1981 A. O. Garlock* Dale Riegel* Newton1982 Glenn C. Richards* F. Herbert Lockard* Newton1983 Dean A. Bonebrake* F. Herbert Lockard* Sioux City1984 Billy Joe Hildreth F. Herbert Lockard* Amana1985 Edward T. Johnson Franklin J. Klohn* Ottumwa1986 Howard Roorda* Vernon C. Watkins* Newton1987 Jess Boatright^ Merton D. Frank* Coralville1988 Lewis Goff* Norman H. Little* Burlington1989 Howard Wray* Donald Hansen* Waterloo1990 John A. Jones H. Robert Cummings* Mt. Pleasant1991 Robert L. Johnson* Richard Perkins* Des Moines1992 Thomas E. H. Gruis Lyle C. Johnson* Sioux City1993 George M. Sellers Floyd H. Lohafer* Cedar Rapids1994 Paul R. McCoy* Leroy W. Scheeper* Cedar Rapids1995 Dwaine A. Johnson* Thomas D. Bachtell* Newton1996 Rick L. Butler* Leon G. Triggs* Muscatine1997 Thomas James Allen* Irvin V. Pedersen* Ames1998 John W. Clearman^ Arleigh E. Feekin Sioux City1999 Paul R. McCoy* Jerry R. Korstad^ Cedar Rapids2000 Paul Dale Robinson Paul R. McCoy* Ames2001 Paul R. McCoy* Wayne Syverson* Waterloo2002 Gregory L. Kenkel Paul R. McCoy* Waterloo2003 Michael Fuhs* Thomas D. Bachtell* Burlington2004 Larry L. Harvey* Paul R. McCoy* Ames2005 Clifford R. Steinkraus^ Everett S. Britson Sioux City2006 Paul R. McCoy* Frank C. Osdoba Cedar Rapids2007 Dennis N. Boehmer Joseph M. Buresh Cedar Rapids2008 Terry L. Hudik* Frank C. Osdoba Cedar Rapids2009 Gene R. Hatfield Lee W. Johnson* Ames2010 Andrew D. Livin^ Charles A. Williams Sioux City2011 Anthony W. Lecakis William C. Luebbert III^ Ames2012 Charles A. Williams Forrest C. Peck, Jr. Ames2013 Kurt M. Hoffmann Michael A. Miller Ames*Deceased^No longer a member



2014 Michael A. Miller Ronald K. Holte Ames2015 Michael G. Mudrey, Jr. Ronald K. Holte Ames2016 Paul E. Anderson Aaron J. Blankenship Ames



Grand Representatives in and for the Grand Commandery of IowaIN IOWA FOR FOR IOWA IN Ronald W. Guthrie Alabama Robert D. MosesonFrank C. Osdoba Arizona Michael D. StegenGene R. Hatfield, PGC Arkansas Tommy DurhamForrest C. Peck Jr. California Dennis L. WardGene R. Hatfield, PGC Colorado Leon E. SonksenGeorge J. Harrison, PGC Connecticut William AG MackeyWilliam Covington Delaware Josseph H. Burns, Jr. District of Columbia James W. Golladay, Jr., PGCKeith Myhre Florida Michael G. Mudrey, Jr. Georgia James SeymourJerry L. Wahl Idaho C. Nick NealisRichard A. Zummak, PGC Illinois Marvin L. SelockWade E. Sheeler Indiana James L. Dove, KCT, PGCWilliam P. Dusenbery, PGC Kansas Maurice L. Blackman, PGCWillard Loper, PGC Kentucky Jason HolcombHenry “Hank” Britton Louisiana Vernon E. Dawson, Jr.Alexander P. Kane Maine Charles W. MillerRandy E. Cejka Maryland Roy HaughStephen G. Libby, PGC Mass. & Rhode Is. Eugene Anthony CapobiancoRichard Bowersox Michigan William E. MorrisonRobert L. Smith, PGC Minnesota Forrest A. Miller, PGCRonald C. Hicks Mississippi Mickey P. McMahanGene R. Hatfield, PGC Missouri Rocky E. Weaver, PGCKyle J. Peterson Montana Earl G. ParkGregory L. Andersen, PGC Nebraska Don R. Monnette, PGCPhillip A. Severson Nevada James G. KellyJames Conrey New Hampshire Thomas X. TsirimokosMarion L. Reinhardt New Jersey Marshall J. PelzRandall L. Crouch New Mexico Larry SmithW. Charles Smithson New York Robert H. CookThomas E. H. Gruis North Carolina Ron JohnsonDavid M. Dryer, PGC North Dakota Lawrence W.O. HolmesChristian M. Beard Ohio Donald L. LutzForrest C. Peck, Jr. Oklahoma E. David SnyderDelbert R. Humeston, PGC Oregon Donald Giesemann Pennsylvania David E. AlconDonald E. Mosier Philippines Robert SavellonMichael G. Mudrey, Jr. South Carolina Francis G. LeeGregory L. Kenkel South Dakota Eugene C. Leao, PGCEdison Sharp, Jr. Tennessee James David CrockettEdward T. Johnson, PGC Texas E. Ronnie WilsonMichael A. Miller Utah Michael L. Busby Vermont Edward A. GeeJohn M. Klaus Virginia Irven J. GeareyKeith A. Rhodes Washington Karl M. ForchWillard M. Loper, PGC West Virginia James H. Wilson, PGCRusty L. Hill, PGC Wisconsin Lauren R. Handeland, PGCDennis N. Boehmer, PGC Wyoming Ronald A. Van Ekeren


Grand Lodge of Iowa A. F. & A. M.One Hundred Seventy-Third Annual Communication will be held in

Davenport, Iowa, September 14-16, 2017Most Worshipful Brother, Kenneth A. Hurmence

Cedar Falls, Grand MasterMost Worshipful Brother, Craig L. Davis, PGM

West Des Moines, Grand Secretary

Grand Chapter R.A.M.One Hundred Sixty-First Annual Convocation will be held in

Des Moines, Iowa, August 10-12, 2017Most Excellent Companion Stephen G. Libby

Cedar Rapids, Grand High PriestMost Excellent Companion Rusty L. Hill

Perry, Grand Secretary

Grand Council R. & S. M.One Hundred Fifteenth Annual Assembly will be held in

Des Moines, Iowa, August 10-12, 2017Most Illustrious Companion Kevin T. Christians

Boone, Most Illustrious Grand MasterMost Excellent Companion Rusty L. Hill

Perry, Grand Recorder

Grand Commandery Knights Templar of IowaOne Hundred Fifty-Fourth Annual Conclave will be held in

Ames, Iowa, May 31, June 1-2, 2018Sir Knight Kyle J. Peterson

South Sioux City, Right Eminent Grand CommanderSir Knight Rusty L. Hill, PGC

Perry, Grand Recorder

Masonic CalendarANCIENT CRAFT MASONS—add 4000 years to the common era: Thus would call it Anno Lucis (A.L.), “In the year of light.”ROYAL ARCH MASONS—Date from the year the second temple was commenced by Zerubbabel. Anno Inven-tionis (A. Inc.), “In the year of discovery.” Add 530 to common era.ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS—Date from the year in which the Temple of Solomon was completed, Anno Depositionis (A. Dep.), “In the year of deposit.” Add 1000 years to the common era.ORDER OF HIGH PRIESTHOOD—Dates from the year of blessing of Abraham by the High Priest Melchisedek, Anno Benefacio (A.B.), “The year of the blessing.” Add 1913 years to the common era.KNIGHTS TEMPLAR—Commence their era with the organization of the Order, Anno Ordinis (A.O.), “In the year of the Order.” From the Christian era take 1118.


Officers Of The Grand Commandery KnightsTemplar Of The State Of Iowa 2017-2018

Kyle J. Peterson (18) Columbian Right Eminent Grand Commander725 200th St, Dakota City NE 68731-3055 [email protected]/C (712) 251-8398 Forrest C. Peck, Jr (17) Ivanhoe Very Eminent Deputy Grand Commander3310 Ave D, Council Bluffs IA 51501-1919 [email protected]/(402) 740-2299 W. Charles Smithson (4) Temple Eminent Grand GeneralissimoPO Box 65323, West Des Moines IA 50265-0323 [email protected]/(515) 681-2354Christian M. Beard (4) Temple Eminent Grand Captain General2727 6th Ave SE, Altoona IA 50009-9632 [email protected]/(419) 215-1881Russell E. Saffell (4) Temple, (30) St. Aldemar Eminent Grand Senior Warden 7101 NW 21st St, Ankeny IA 50023-9179 [email protected]/(515) 988-8686Tyson J. Ritchie (29) Bethany Eminent Grand Junior Warden1307 Madison Ave, Bedford IA 50833 [email protected]/(712) 427-0139John M. Klaus (26) Apollo Eminent Grand Prelate905 2nd St NW, Mount Vernon IA 52314-1206 [email protected]/(319) 551-7030Gregory L. Kenkel (18) Columbian Eminent Grand Treasurer329 36th Street Pl, Sioux City IA 51104-2001 [email protected]/(712) 251-7935Rusty L. Hill, PGC (4) Temple, (18) Columbian Eminent Grand Recorder1937 Deer Ave, Perry IA 50220 [email protected]/(515) 465-3983 Edward T. Johnson, PGC (18) Columbian Grand Recorder Emeritus1709 Oak St, Burnet TX 78611 [email protected]/(712) 251-6537Jerry L. Wahl (22) Oriental Eminent Grand Standard Bearer 108 4th St, Searsboro IA 50242-7571 [email protected]/(641) 521-8904Michael Des Planque (68) Zerubbabel Eminent Grand Sword Bearer2477 Highway G71, Bussey IA 50044 (641) 201-0021Osumana V. Cassell (26) Cassell Eminent Grand Warder 3029 Circle Dr NE, Cedar Rapids IA 52402-3441 [email protected]/(319) 551-1102Terry D. Underwood (18) Columbian Eminent Grand Sentinel7915 Vernon Ave, Omaha NE 68134-2180 [email protected]/(402) 210-3578

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERSNathaniel F. Renner (29) Bethany Eminent Grand First Guard909 1st Ave NE, Waverly IA 50677-4274 (319) 230-4274Michael G. Mudrey, Jr. (3) Siloam Eminent Grand Second Guard106 Ravine Rd, Mount Horeb WI 53572-1930 [email protected]/(608) 437-3701Randall E. Crouch (18) Columbian Eminent Grand Third Guard 1701 Aztec Cir, Sioux City IA 51104-4351 [email protected]/(712) 490-7968Rick N. McCampbell (4) Temple Eminent Grand Organist1367 Timberlake Ave, Creston IA 50801-8193 [email protected]/(641) 202-4888

CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES & EYE FOUNDATIONGene R. Hatfield, PGC (4) 3315 1st St, Des Moines IA 50313-4412 (515) 707-4616Donald A. Radloff, PGC (11, 4, 22) 402 E Elizabeth St, Clarksville IA 50707 (319) 240-1917Gregory L. Andersen, PGC (43, 22, 30) 1412 3rd Street Pl, Eldora IA 50627 C (641) 751-7704Kenneth A. Brickman (30) 333 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines IA 50312-2829 (515) 661-1652

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES2018 Michael A. Miller (4) 1305 Bel Aire Rd, Polk City IA 50226 (515) 984-65572019 George J. Harrison, PGC (18) 4162 Sherwood Ter, Sioux City, IA 51106 (712) 276-07262020 Kenneth M. Anderson (11) 4442 Harvest Ln, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 266-81772021 W. Charles Smithson, Chr (4) PO Box 65323, W Des Moines IA 50265 (515) 681-2354Rusty L. Hill, PGC, Sec-Treas (4, 18) 1937 Deer Ave, Perry IA 50220-7567 (515) 465-3083

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