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THE PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

GRAND COMMANDERY

OF

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR

OF THE

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

116TH ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE

CHIVALRIC YEAR

2010

WASHINGTON, DC

18 MARCH 2011

The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the District of Columbia Proceedings of the Chivalric Year 2010

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Table of Contents

Elected and Appointed Grand Officers (2010-2011) and Living past Grand Commanders

Record of the Meeting

Grand Officers and Past Grand Commanders Attending

Roll Call of Voting Members Distinguished Visitors Introduced

Report of Semi-Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery- 26 Sep 2010

Report of Grand Inspection (Official Visit) of the Grand Commandery – 26 Feb 2011

Washington Commandery #1

Columbia Commandery #2

Potomac Commandery #3 Marvin E. Fowler Commandery #7 (Formerly INRI Commandery #4)

Grand Commandery Membership Gains and Losses Report

Necrology Report

Grand Treasurers Report

Inspector General‟s Report Official Visits by the Grand Commander

RE Grand Commanders Report (Allocution)

Standing Committee Reports

Templar Jurisprudence Committee

Finance Committee

Charters & Dispensations Committee Correspondence Committee

Grievances Committee

Religious Services Committee

Education Foundation Committee

Uniforms Committee York Rite Cooperation Committee

Ritualistic Work & Asylum Tactics Committee

Knights Templar Eye Foundation Committee

Special Committee Reports

By-Laws Committee

KT Magazine Committee Membership Committee

Patriotic Activities Committee

Youth Relations Committee

Holy Land Pilgrimage Committee

PGC Jewels Committee

Leadership Committee KT Orders Committee, Parts 1 & 2

Easter Sunrise Service Committee

State Representatives

Elected and Appointed Grand Officers (2011-2012)

Past Grand Commanders of the Grand Commandery of the District of Columbia Knight Templar Cross of Honor Recipients

Knight Commander of the Temple Recipients

Knight Companion of the Temple Recipients

Decisions (1)

Dispensations (2)

General Orders (7) Letters (4)


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Officers of the 2010-2011 Chivalric Year

Grand Commander Michael J. Kastle Deputy Grand Commander James W. Golladay, Jr. Grand Generalissimo Teko A. Foly Grand Captain General Craig Lasher Grand Treasurer Paul D. Gleason Grand Recorder Paul S. Newhall Grand Senior Warden Marcel DesRoches Grand Junior Warden William Winebrenner Grand Prelate Douglas L. Jordan Grand Standard Bearer James A. Loudermilk Grand Sword Bearer Carter Diggs Grand Warder John V. O‟Hara Grand Sentinel Herbert C. Hollander Inspector General Charles W. Wagner Asst. Inspector General Vacant Instructor General of Work James W. Golladay, Jr. Asst. Instructor General of Work Teko A. Foly Grand Quartermaster Vacant Grand Recorder Emeritus Hugh A. Shawen

Living Past Grand Commanders

1976 Donald G. Warner 1978 Marion K. Warner, KTCH, KCT 1986 Lester A Foster, KCT 1992 William T. Cox, KTCH, KCT 1995 Hugh A Shawen, KTCH, KCT 1998 Urban T. Peters, KCT 2000 Gearld W. Peeters, KCT 2001 W. Frederick Gore, KCT 2002 Robert B. Malwitz

2003 Kenneth D. Fuller, KTCH 2004 Louis Neves Abreu, III, KCT 2005 Charles Warren Wagner, KCT 2006 Lawrence N. Jolma, Jr., KTCH 2007 Paul D. Gleason 2008 Michael M. Wertz 2009 Paul Stephen Newhall, KTCH, KCT


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Record of the Grand Conclave At 13:05 hours, on 18 March 2011, the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of the District of Columbia was opened for the 116th time. The Grand Commandery was declared open by the Sir Knight Michael J. Kastle, KTCH, the Right Eminent Grand Commander. The Right Eminent Grand Commander called upon the Eminent Grand Prelate, Sir Knight Douglas L. Jordan, PC, KTCH, KCT, to offer up a the Devotion to Deity. The Right Eminent Grand Commander requested all citizens of the United States of America to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. The Right Eminent Grand Commander inquired if all Sir Knights eligible to vote had registered, and if not, do as quickly as possible. The Right Eminent Grand Commander requested that all Distinguished Guests who wished to be recognized leave the room at this time and if they had not filled out an introduction card, to do so as quickly as possible. The roll call of eligible voters was called and individuals present were introduced. The roll Past Grand Commander was called and Past Grand Commanders present were introduced. The Right Eminent Grand Commander reported on the Semi-Annual Grand Conclave, the report is found elsewhere in the Proceedings. The Right Eminent Grand Commander reported on the report of the Grand Inspection, the report is found elsewhere in the Proceedings. The individual Commandery Reports and statics were read, comprising the Grand Recorders report, individual reports are found elsewhere in the Proceedings. The Grand Treasures report was read and accepted. The Right Eminent Grand Commander announced that almost all Committee Reports were available in the Draft „Proceedings‟ and only selected reports would be read. They were: Knight Templar Eye Foundation Committee. Knight Templar Education Foundation Committee. Past Grand Commanders Jewel Committee. The Committee reports were interrupted in order to receive the Distinguished Guest and then resumed. Committee reports having been concluded, the Right Eminent Grand Commander announced he would deliver his Allocution and passed the „Setting Maul‟ to the Very Eminent Deputy Grand Commander. After the Allocution was completed, the Very Eminent Deputy Grand Commander called upon Sir Knight Paul S. Newhall, Right Eminent Mid-Atlantic Department Commander, to respond to the Right Eminent Grand Commander‟s Allocution. This was done, but no written copy is available. The Very Eminent Deputy Grand Commander returned control back to the Right Eminent Grand Commander. A request for Old Business was made. Sir Knight Paul Gleason, Eminent Grand Treasurer inquired about the title of Grand Treasurer Emeritus for his predecessor, Sir Knight Lester Foster, Right Eminent Past Grand Commander. Sir Knight Foster was under the impression that that title was approved several years ago at a Grand Conclave. Several senior Sir Knights present did recall that was done but could not recall during which year.


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Since no „Proceedings‟ has been published since 1998, hence all records are lost or unavailable, the Right Eminent Grand Commander declared, with the rap of the ‘Setting Maul’, that Sir Knight Lester Foster be henceforth titled Grand Treasurer Emeritus. Since no other issues arose, Old Business was concluded. New Business: As approved at the semi-Annual, the Grand Commandery will pay for all Sir Knights who are not KTEF Life Sponsors as of the end of fiscal 2010. A check for $2610 will be sent to KTEF for funding 87 Life Sponsors. Since no other issues arose, New Business was concluded. Sir Knight Walter Benesch, Past Commander of Columbia Commandery #2, was presented the „Knight Templar Cross of Honor‟ for his continued service and support to this Grand Commandery and his 20+ years in service in setting up and taking down the reviewing stand and seating at the eastern Sunrise Service. At the Grand Banquet, Lady Georgia Newhall and Lady Josephine Foly were presented the „Companion of the Temple‟ honor. The Right Eminent Grand Commander called upon Sir Knight Philip Maybery, Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Commonwealth of Virginia to respond for the Red Cords. This Sir Knight Maybery did. No printed copy is available. The Right Eminent Grand Commander called upon Sir Knight Paul S. Newhall, Right Eminent Mid-Atlantic Department Commander, to make any remarks he so desired. Sir Knight Newhall made appropriate remarks. No printed copy is available. The Right Eminent Grand Commander called upon Sir Knight Michael B. Johnson, Right Eminent Northwest Department Commander, the representative of the Sir Knight William H. Koon, II, Most Eminent Grand Master of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the USA, to make any remarks he so desired. Sir Knight Johnson made appropriate remarks. No printed copy is available. Without further ado, the Right Eminent Grand Commander called for the election of the Grand Officers for the ensuing Chivalric year. Sir Knight James W. Golladay was nominated for the position of Right Eminent Grand Commander. There were no further nominations and he was unanimously elected. The Right Eminent Grand Commander „Elect‟ then proceeded with the election of the remaining officers and announced his appointments. A list of the Grand Commandery Officers for the Chivalric Year 2011-2012 appears elsewhere in these Proceedings. A short recess was held while the Grand Conclave was readied for the Installation of the new Grand Officers. The Grand Commandery Officers were installed in due form and order by the Grand Representative of our Most Excellent Grand Master. The Right Eminent Grand Commander, Sir Knight James W. Golladay, Jr. proceeded with several comments and remarks. The Grand Conclave was declared closed at 15:30 hours.

Respectfully Submitted,

Michael J Kastle

REPGC


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Grand Officers Present

Grand Commander Michael J. Kastle Deputy Grand Commander James W. Golladay, Jr. Grand Generalissimo Teko A. Foly Grand Captain General Craig Lasher Grand Treasurer Paul D. Gleason Grand Recorder Paul S. Newhall Grand Senior Warden Marcel DesRoches Grand Junior Warden William Winebrenner Grand Prelate Douglas L. Jordan Grand Standard Bearer James A. Loudermilk Grand Sword Bearer Carter Diggs Grand Warder John V. O‟Hara Grand Sentinel Herbert C. Hollander Inspector General Charles W. Wagner Instructor General of Work James W. Golladay, Jr. Asst. Instructor General of Work Teko A. Foly Grand Recorder Emeritus Hugh A. Shawen

Past Grand Commanders Present

1978 Marion K. Warner, KTCH, KCT

1986 Lester A Foster, KCT

1995 Hugh A Shawen, KTCH, KCT

2001 W. Frederick Gore, KCT

2005 Charles Warren Wagner, KCT

2006 Lawrence N. Jolma, Jr., KTCH

2007 Paul D. Gleason

2009 Paul Stephen Newhall, KTCH, KCT


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Attendees – Voting Members

WASHINGTON Commandery #1

Position EPC PGC First Name, MI Last Name EC

William Winebrenner PRESENT

R 2004

Craig Lasher PRESENT

T 1999 2001 W. Frederick Gore PRESENT

EC-Proxy

Bruce French PRESENT

C-G-Proxy

Alwyn Taylor PRESENT

EPC 1961 1978 Marion K. Warner PRESENT

EPC 2007

Teko Foly PRESENT

EPC 2010

Marcel DesRoches PRESENT

COLUMBIA Commandery #2

Position EPC PGC First Name, MI Last Name R 1988 1995 Hugh A. Shawen PRESENT

EPC 1971 1985 Lester A. Foster PRESENT

EPC 2001

Paul D. Gleason PRESENT

EPC 2004 2009 Paul S. Newhall PRESENT

EPC 2005

Michael J. Kastle PRESENT

EPC 2009

Walter P. Benesch PRESENT

EPC 2010

James W. Golladay, Jr. PRESENT

POTOMAC Commandery #3


John V. O'Hara PRESENT

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Roger E. Cundiff PRESENT

EPC 2003 2006 Lawrence N. Jolma PRESENT

EPC 2006

James A. Loudermilk PRESENT

EPC 2010

Carter L. Diggs, Jr. PRESENT

Marvin E. FOWLER Commandery #7


James Herrington PRESENT

C-G

Bruce French PRESENT

R

Herbert C. Hollander PRESENT

T 2008 2005 Charles W. Wagner PRESENT

EPC 2010

Douglas L. Jordan PRESENT


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Distinguished Guests

David H. Laucius REGC of the GC KT of DE

James R. Herrington Eminent Grand Prelate of the GC KT of DE

REPGC of the GC KT of DE

EC of Marvin E. Fowler Commandery #7 , GC of DC

Arthur A. Loveless, Jr. REPGC of the GC KT of DE

Henry A. Adams Eminent Grand Captain General of GC KT of FL

Kenneth S. Wyvill, JR. REGC of the GC KT of MD

Thomas G. Heimiller Eminent Grand Recorder of the GC KT of MD

REPGC of the GC KT of MD

Harold M. Chase, Jr. VE Deputy Grand Commander of the GC KT of NH

David p. Robling PC, NY Eminent Grand Representative to DC

Phillip Edward Maybery REGC of GC KT of the Commonwealth of VA

Jeffery Glen Burcham Grand Governor of the York Rite College of VA

REPGC of GC KT of VA

Ronald E. Jones Eminent Grand Warder of the GC KT of WV

WV Eminent 5Grand Representative to DC

Grand Governor of the York Rite College of WV

Charles W. Wagner Grand Master of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of

DC

Douglas L. Jordan Sovereign Grand Master of the Grand Council of Allied Masonic Degrees of the USA

Paul S. Newhall RE Mid-Atlantic Department Commander of the Grand

Encampment, KT of the USA

Michael B. Johnson RE Northwest Department Commander of the Grand

Encampment, KT of the USA


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Report of the Grand Commandery Semi-Annual Conclave The Semi-Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery was held on 25 Sep 2010, at the Naval Lodge Hall. Grand Commandery was declared open at 09:10 hours, with a Prayer followed by the Pledge to the Flag. Deputy Grand Commander‟s Report on Past Grand Commanders Jewels was received. All attempts to contact previous manufacturer or secure the dies for the Past Grand Commanders Jewel as met with no success. Recommend that the Grand Commandery purchase 5 commercially manufactured Past Grand Commanders Jewels. APPROVED Pay the sum $200.00 to the REDGC for purchase of a sample Jewel. APPROVED Business:

Use part of the $29,000 windfall received last year to make all Sir Knights KTEF Life Members. APPROVED

Purchase four (4) Chapeaus for the Dais officers to insure uniformity, Chapeaus to be reused as the Grand Line advances. Chapeaus will be of the style built on a hard hat frame. DISAPPROVED

Purchase 4 sets Shoulder Straps, Chapeau Rosettes, and Sleeve Crosses for the Dais officers to insure uniformity, Straps and Crosses to be reused as the Grand Line advances. APPROVED

Have five (5) Past Grand Commanders Jewels by the Annual Conclave in March 2011. APPROVED

Approve changes to the Grand Commandery Constitution. APPROVED by all present

Approve changes to the Uniform Regulation. APPROVED by all present

Pay to Dan Pushee the sum of $100.00 for his „Web Master‟ services to this Grand Commandery and the other York Rite Bodies in DC. APPROVED

Grand Conclave was recessed at 12:20 hours. A list of the attendees of the Semi-Annual Conclave may be viewed in the Grand Recorders Files. Markups of the Constitution may be viewed in the Grand Recorders Files. The approved Constitution can be found on the Grand Commandery Web Page. The approved Uniform Regulation can be found on the Grand Commandery Web Page. Major Constitution Changes:

Grand Senior and junior Wardens will be elected.

All Petitions for Orders and Affiliation must include KTEF Life Sponsorship.

Minimum Knight Fee is $100.00 with $10.00 going to the Grand Commandery.

Three Trustees were authorized.

Per Capita from Commandery to Grand Commandery raised to $25.00.

Change in the composition Grand Commandery membership makeup of the DC York Committee Rite.

Fiscal year of the Grand Commandery and Constituent Commanderies adjusted.

All three dais officers of a Commandery must qualify in ritual, sword work and have a complete uniform in order to be installed.

Respectfully Submitted, Michael J. Kastle REGC


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Grand Inspection (Official Visit)

The Grand Inspection of the Grand Commandery was held on 26 Feb 2011, at the Naval Lodge Hall. Grand Commandery was declared open at 13:10 hours.

A prayer was led by the Grand Prelate, followed by the Pledge to the Flag.. All four (4) Commanderies were present for this event. Each Eminent

Commander was directed, in turn, to assume the East and have his elected and appointed Officers assume their proper stations. The program was as follows:

The Roll of the Commandery elected and appointed Officers was read.

The Commandery Recorder presented his report.

The Grand Recorder was asked for his comments.

The Commandery Treasurer presented his report.

The Grand Treasurer was asked for his comments.

The Eminent Commander presented his report.

The Grand Commander was asked for his comments.

The Sir Knights present were asked to comment.

The Eminent Commander was asked to introduce the members of his

Commandery who were present. This was followed by the installation of the Officers of the four (4)

Commanderies by the Sir Knight William H. Koon, II, Most Eminent Grand Master of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the USA.

Following a prayer by the Grand Prelate, the Grand Commandery was closed at 15:25 hours.

This was the first time that this event was not held on one of the DC Commanderies Stated Meeting nights. I think that doing this at a time other

than a Commandery Stated Meeting helps this event to move quickly. The required business is done expeditiously, the Officers are installed into their

respective stations and we are finished in a reasonable amount of time. I would hope that in the future, in addition to the above, a Grand Commandery

Inspection can be held where the Commanderies form the Grand Commandery Divisions and a formal Inspection of the Sir Knights is held.

Respectfully Submitted, Michael J. Kastle

REGC


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Washington Commandery No. 1 Chartered 14 Sep 1825

Consolidations with Washington #1:

Orient Commandery #5 on 1 Apr, 1943

OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2010-2011

Eminent Commander Marcel Desroches Generalissimo William Winebrenner Captain General Kenneth Foran Senior Warden Walter Hoenes Junior Warden Annas Kamara Prelate Robert Bussler Standard Bearer Ricky Thompson Sword Bearer Raffie Bardizbanian Warder Teko Foly Sentinel Marion Knight Warner Recorder Craig Lasher Treasurer W. Frederick Gore

Living Past Commanders

Marion K. Warner 1961

Donald C. Warner 1965 Rodrigo A. Phillips 1997 W. Frederick Gore 1999

Charles Phillips 2000 Kenneth D. Fuller 2001

Craig Lasher 2004

Ralph Connolly 2005 James Mitchell 2006 Teko Foly 2007

Patrick Nnaji 2008 Raffie Bardizbanian 2009

Knighted During The Year

Peter Brusoe Uzo E. Chukwu

Rene Gutierrez Annas F. Kamara

Kyle Simmons Alwyn Taylor

Ricky S. Thompson

Affiliated During The Year

Bruce French Bruce Gilbert

Deceased During The Year

Noble E. Barnes Nicholas Chacos Dean H. Harding T. Forbes Smith

Membership on 31 Dec 2010

94 Sir Knights


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Columbia Commandery No. 2 Chartered 17 Sep 1863


Eminent Commander James W. Golladay, Jr. Generalissimo Charles A. Phillips Captain General Jacob Yates Senior Warden Robert D. Novak Junior Warden Gregory M. Valker Prelate Paul D. Gleason Standard Bearer Thomas W. Morrison Sword Bearer Jonathan T. Ruark Warder Donald L. Gauger Sentinel Vacant Recorder Hugh A. Shawen Treasurer Herbert C. Hollander


Lester A. Foster, Jr. 1971 William T. Cox 1983 William T. Cox 1984

Hugh A. Shawen 1985 Hugh A. Shawen 1986 Rodolfo B. Aparentado 1987

Colin M. Purbrick 1987 Hugh A. Shawen 1988

William B. Craig 1991 Charles H. Nalls 1998 William H. Jackson 1999

Charles H. Nalls 2000 Paul D. Gleason 2001 Robert B. Malwitz 2002

Charles W. Wagner 2003 Paul S. Newhall 2004 Michael J. Kastle 2005

F. William Hershiser 2006 Herbert C. Hollander 2007

George S. Nicol, Jr. 2008 Walter P. Benesch 2009


Bruce D. French Scott G. Harper Jacob L. Stormoem

Withdrawn During The Year Bruce D. French


81 Sir Knights


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Potomac Commandery No. 3 Chartered 22 Sep 1871

Consolidations with Potomac #3:

DeMolay Commandery #4 on 6 Nov, 1962

Brightwood Commandery #6 on 6 Nov, 1962


Eminent Commander Carter L. Diggs, Jr. Generalissimo John V. O‟Hara Captain General Roger E. Cundiff Recorder Gerald W. Peeters Treasurer Gerald W. Peeters


Edward O. Stillie 58, 59, 70

Robert R. Eckell 80 Urban T. Peters 91

Harry Miller, Jr. 92 Gerald W. Peeters 98 William A. Willis 99

Mark D. Hoffman 00 Peter G. Blankenheim 01

Louis N. Abreu III 02

Lawrence N. Jolma 03 Michael M. Wertz 04

Douglas B. McFadden 05 James A. Loudermilk 06 Larry Thomas Caldwell 07

Louis N. Abreu IV 08 Carl A. Stahlman 09


Daniel P. Dolan Brian J. Truskey Frank W. Vegerita David Gregory

Withdrawn During The Year

Bruce F Gilbert

Deceased During The Year

Kenneth R. Davis H Rodgers Gore

Richard D Rider, Jr T Forbes Smith

Charles R Osner


86 Sir Knights


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William E. Fowler Commandery No. 7 Chartered 23 Feb 1995

Formerly INRI Commandery #4


Eminent Commander Douglas L. Jordan Generalissimo Paul S. Newhall Captain General James W. Golladay Jr. Senior Warden James R. Herrington Junior Warden Charles Phillips Prelate Robert B. Malwitz Recorder Michael J. Kastle Treasurer Paul D. Gleason


Lester A. Foster, Jr. 1994 Robert R. Eckell 1996

Harry Miller, Jr. 2000

Urban T. Peters 2001

George Chipouras 2004

Bennie G. Owens 2005 Marion Dey 2006

Charles W. Wagner 2008

Lawerence N. Jolma, Jr. 2009

Affiliated During The Year

Herbert C. Hollander Bruce D. French Marcel J. DesRoches, Jr.

Deceased During The Year Roy E. VanDelinder, Jr. Thomas F. Smith


47 Sir Knights


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Grand Commandery Membership Gains and Losses

2010-2011 Chivalric Year

Knightings Affiliations Withdrawals Deaths Totals

Washington #1 +7 +2 -4 +5

Columbia #2 +3 -1 +2

Potomac #3 +4 -1 -5 -2

Fowler #7 +3 -2 +1

Totals +14 +5 -2 -11 6

Grand Commandery Totals

Washington #1 94

Columbia #2 81

Potomac #3 86

Fowler #7 47

Totals 308


Michael J. Kastle Michael J. Kastle, KTCH Right Eminent Grand Commander


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Necrology 2010-2011 Chivalric Year

The all devouring “Scythe of Time” has gathered nine of the Sir Knights from the ranks of our

Grand Commandery and two Sir Knights from the Grand Encampment, onto the land were our

fathers have gone before us. The grave has closed over Companions of the Cross. They have

gone to their eternal repose, leaving a record indelibly imprinted upon our minds and hearts. Existing in the archives of our memory, they have passed to the spirit land leaving behind them

a name dearer than friendship and love consecrated by the purest affection of the human

heart.

The Sir Knights of our Grand Commandery are:

Noble E. Barnes

Nicholas Chacos

Kenneth R. Davis

Dean H. Harding

H Rodgers Gore

Charles R Osner

Richard D Rider, Jr

T Forbes Smith, Past Grand Commander

Roy E. VanDelinder, Jr.

The Sir Knights of the Grand Encampment are:

William Henry Thornley, Jr., MEPGM Sid Cornelius Dorris, III, REGG

All the Sir Knights who from their labors rest; all who by faith before the altar confessed Jesus

Christ; may they be forever blessed. Christ was their Captain in their well-fought fight of life.

Christ, in the darkness of the battle of life, our true light. May Christian soldiers, faithful, true

and bold, fight as these Knights who nobly fought of old, and win with them the battle honors of life, the victor‟s crown of gold.


Michael J. Kastle Michael J. Kastle, KTCH

Right Eminent Grand Commander


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Inspector General’s Report 2010-2011 Duties: Sec. 42. The Inspector General shall attend the inspections of the Constituent Commanderies, examine uniforms and see that they conform to the regulations of the Grand Commandery, note the military proficiency and bearing of the several Commanderies make a record of the number present at each inspection, and the number present on all occasions. When after examination, in his opinion, said Officers are proficient, he shall issue certificates of proficiency in the sword manual and tactics to the Commanders-elect, Generalissimo-elect and Captain General-elect. He shall submit a report of his official acts and observations to the Grand Commandery at the Annual Conclave. It shall be the responsibility of the Inspector General to formally inspect each constituent Commandery once per quarter and report the results to the Grand Commander for his disposition. Grand Commandery in General: The state of the Grand Commandery in general is improving. The number of officers in uniform is increasing, however still needs great improvement. The proper wearing of the uniform needs improvement, particularly with regard to the medals and jewels. The Commanderies are improving in ritual, but are not yet ready to conduct a full form opening. Continued instruction is needed to improve in this area. This should be done at each Commandery meeting by the officers of the Commandery, under the supervision of the Grand Instructor General and /or the Grand Inspector General. All Generalissimos are qualified to be advanced. Washington Commandery No. 1: Commander Marcel DesRoches. This is a growing Commandery. They pay for one half the uniform Cost of the Sir Knight. The Captain General has not yet purchased his Uniform, but I am informed that it has been ordered. SK William Winbrenner is eligible for to be installed as Commander, per our joint inspection during advanced officers night. Columbia Commandery No. 2: Commander James W. Golladay, Jr This also is a growing Commandery. The Commander is proficient in both short form and full form opening. However the rest of the officers need improvement. The Dais officers are all fully uniformed, However improvement is need in the wearing of the uniform with proper medals and jewels. Charles Phillips has been commander in DC several times. He is qualified in the short form opening, but needs improvement in the full form opening, Potomac Commandery No 3: Commander Carter L. Diggs This Commandery needs improvement in general. The Dais Officers are fully uniformed. They also need improvement in the wearing of the uniform. The Commander tries very diligently for improvement in the performance and ritual of the officers. The lack of members is their largest challenge right now. John O‟Hare is qualified in the short form opening, but needs improvement in the full form opening. He is eligible for advancement. Fowler Commandery No.7: Commander Douglas L. Jordan This Commandery ii a special Commandery formed by members of Commanderies all over the USA. Many of its officers have been Past Grand Commanders from different states. The Commandery meets four times a year, in conjunction with AMD Week, Easter Sunrise Service, and in August and October. It opens in short form,. It does not confer the orders, though it is authorized to do so by its Constitution.


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Visitations Made By the Grand Commander upon invitations received

03 Apr 2010 Grand Encampment of KT, USA, Easter Reception & Dinner

17 Apr 2010 Washington Commandery KT, Anniversary Dinner

29 Apr 2010 Grand Chapter of DC, OES, Grand Sessions 08 May 2010 Grand Commandery KT of Virginia, Grand Conclave

21 May 2010 Grand Commandery KT of West Virginia, Grand Conclave

23 Oct 2010 Grand Commandery KT of Maryland, Grand Conclave

17 Oct 2010 Grand Lodge of DC – Thanksgiving & Remembrance Service 15 Jan 2011 Pythagoras Lodge of Research, GLDC

29 Jan 2011 Washington Commandery KT, Anniversary Dinner

11 Mar 2011 Grand Commandery KT of Delaware, Grand Conclave


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Report of the Grand Commander

I extend to the officers and members of this Grand Commandery, the distinguished

representatives of the Grand Encampment, and the distinguished guests from other

jurisdiction here today, a most cordial welcome to this 116th Grand Conclave.

I have tried to streamline this Grand Conclave, as well as my Allocution, by including a great

deal of information in the Advanced Copy of the Proceedings for this Grand Conclave. To the

best of my knowledge this is the first Proceedings to be complied since 1998.

When I involve myself in an organization it is very hard for me to sit on my duff on the sidelines

and do nothing. I have tried to be a proactive Grand Commander. I believe I should leave a position better than I found it. To that end I had several goals in mind when I was elected to

this office. They were:

Create a Ritual for the Full Form Opening and the Orders, which combined the Grand Encampment Ritual with Grand Commandery Tactics. This effort is in progress.

Issue a simplified Uniform Regulation. This was accomplished.

Update the Grand Commandery Constitution. This was accomplished.

Conduct regularly scheduled KT Tactics or FM 22-5 classes. This was accomplished.

Make this Grand Commandery a 100% KTEF Life Sponsor. Soon to be accomplished. More information can be found in the various reports in the Proceedings on these topics.

During my term of office we lost nine (9) Sir Knights of our Grand Commandery including one Past Grand Commander. WE also lost two (2) distinguished Sir Knights from the Grand

Encampment. William H. Thornley, Jr., MEPGM and Sid C. Dorris, III, REGG. In contrast we

did have a net gain of six (6) Sir Knights, with an additional three (3) knighted this February

which will appear in the 2011 totals. The discrepancy between the „Membership Gains and

Losses‟ and „Necrology‟ reports is due to Sir Knight Smith, PCG belonging to three (3) of our

Commanderies.

I have attended numerous Masonic functions this past year which appear in the Proceedings,

so I will not bore you by mentioning them. I regret that I did not get to North Carolina last

March, but their Grand Conclave coming two (2) days after ours and my Graduate classes left

little time to get there and back in a timely manner.

You will find a list of Grand Representatives in the Proceedings. We have let this program

lapse for far too long. Please review the list and let the new Grand Commander and Grand

Recorder know what your druthers are, so we can revitalize this program.

I have issued seven (7) General Orders, one (1) Decision, two (2) Dispensations, and written four (4) Letters. You can find these in the Proceedings. One thing does need to be codified,

„What exactly do you need a Dispensation for‟. I leave that the next Grand Commander as an

action item.

Unfortunately I have joined my predecessors in failing to provide any Past Grand Commanders Jewels. This Grand Commandery has not presented a Past Grand Commanders Jewel since

2006. It is the responsibility of this Grand Commandery to provide those jewels. It the past

the argument has been that it was each individual Commandery‟s responsibility to do this,

thus creating a delay in procurement. I say that argument is bogus. This Grand Commandery

has the responsibility to insure a continuous supply of high quality jewels with the distinctive

DC design. That possibility has now come to an abrupt end. With the long lapse since any jewels have been purchased, the original manufacturer and the original dies are no longer

available to us. We will have to buy off the shelf Past Grand Commander Jewels with some

minor DC distinctive element, which will never match the quality of the Jewels we previously


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presented. It will be the responsibility of each constituent Commandery to pay for the Jewel,

but it will be the Grand Commandery who places the order and insures quality of

craftsmanship and design. Details of the current search is detailed in the „PGC Jewels‟ Committee Report in the Proceedings.

This year I have held Knight Templar tactics schools once a month. These have met with

limited success at best. The members of our Grand Commandery have some great aversion to

wanting to practice anything, be it the Full Form opening or one of our Knightly Orders. All too

often we show up at a meeting or an Order conferral with little if any rehearsal. I think we give the new Sir Knight a good experience, but we should be much more accomplished at doing our

Opening and our Orders than we now are.

This year we had our Grand Visitation and Installation of Officers, or as I would like to rename

it, our “Grand Commandery Inspection and Installation of Officers” in February. Traditionally we have had all Commanderies meet on one of the Commanderies stated meeting night, and

proceed to hear the reports of all the Commanderies and do a group Installation of officers.

This year we met on a Saturday afternoon and I opened the Grand Commandery for the

purpose of hearing the reports and installing the Officers. I think this went well. We were able

to go home at a reasonable time and I think the attendees also thought it went well. Next year,

I would recommend that this procedure be followed again with the addition of forming the Grand Commandery Lines and holding a real inspection. This is something for the next Grand

Commander to think about. We were extremely fortunate to have the Grand master of the

Grand Encampment as our installing officer.

In Conclusion:

I want to thank the Sir Knights of this Grand Commandery for electing me to this prestigious

position. It has had it‟s ups and it‟s downs. I am not sure which is the greater and which is

the lesser at this point, but time will tell.

There are three (3) things that I would like to do in the next year, with the new Grand Commander‟s permission.

I would like to continue leading Tactics schools for the Commanderies.

As you can see from the Commandery reports in the Proceedings, some of our Commanderies have some 19th century Charter dates. There are three (3) Commanderies that have turned in

their Charters. Who were the Commanders of these six (6) Commanderies? I think it is

important to not forget who these Sir Knights were. Through various local Masonic Libraries

with Proceedings, our Grand Commandery Archives, and the good offices of the Grand Lodge of

the District of Columbia, I hope to fill in the name s of these long departed Sir Knights. I would

like to finish this within the next year and post it on our Commandery website.

I would like to continue my work in writing the tactical instructions of our Opening and the

Orders that will complement the Grand Encampment Ritual.


Michael J. Kastle Michael J. Kastle, KTCH RE Grand Commander


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Templar Jurisprudence Committee Report

Sir Knights,

We have received no requests this year. We have nothing to report.

Fraternally,

Paul Newhall, Chairman

Charles W. Wagner

Lawrence N. Jolma

Finance Committee Sir Knights, We have received no request this year. We have nothing to report.

Fraternally,


Charters & Dispensations Committee Report Sir Knights,

We have received no request this year. We have nothing to report.

Fraternally, Paul Newhall, Chairman

Charles W. Wagner

Lawrence N. Jolma

Correspondence Committee Report Sir Knights,

We have received many state Grand Commandery‟s Reports and Conclave reports. I have them filled in a box for the incoming Grand Recorder

Fraternally,


James W. Golladay, Jr.

Teko A Foly

Grievance Committee Report Duties: Sec. 51. The Committee on Grievances shall consist of three members. It shall examine

into all cases of grievances and appeal referred to it by the Grand Commandery or the Grand

Commander and report thereon as early as possible.

There were no Templar Grievance matters referred to the Committee for resolution this Templar Year.

Respectfully submitted; Charles W. Wagner

Charles W. Wagner, REPGC, Chairman

W. Frederick Gore, REPGC

Lawrence N. Jolma, REPGC


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Religious Services Committee

Right Excellent Grand Commander, Your committee on the Religious Services has worked hard to organize the mandatory services required by the Grand Encampment of the USA. To this effect, the committee has organized the following two services this year.

ASCENCION DAY SERVICE

The Ascension day service was held on Wednesday May 26, 2010 at the Naval Masonic Temple 07:30 PM in conjunction to the monthly conclave of Columbia Commandery #2. Dinner was served at 6:30PM followed by a very short meeting of Columbia Commandery #2. At the close of the conclave, the temple was set and the celebrant performed a very inspiring ceremony in the presence of about 18 Sir Knights and the Grand Commander RE Michael Kastle. Our appreciation go to the Grand Prelate SK Douglas Jordan for officiating, SK Mark Wright for playing music on the piano as well as to SK James Galladay, SK Craig Lasher, SK Charles Philip and all the Eminent Commanders for their help and support. From several comments received, we are let to believe that this ceremony was well performed.

CHRISTMAS LIBATION A Chrismas Libation service was also held on Wednesday December 8, 2010, at the Singleton Masonic Hall, 4141, Wisconsin Ave NW, in conjunction to the annual Christmas Party of Washington Commandery #1. After obtaining, editing and preparing all the necessary documents relevant to this annual ceremony, the committee called this service to order at 6:15Pm in the upper room of the Singleton temple where the Grand Prelate SK Douglas Jordan took charge of the event and officiated as the celebrant. The ceremony was performed according to the prescribed and all the obligatory toasts were given by several Sir Knights who were assigned to deliver these toasts. The attendance of 13 Brethren including the Grand Commander made this event very special. We hope however that in the future, more members can participate in this extremely inspiring ceremony, which we are required to perform every year. Special thanks go to all that were able to participate this year. The members of this committee express their appreciation for the opportunity to serve this Grand Commandery under your leadership this year. Fraternally, SK Teko Foly; Committee Chairman SK James W. Golladay, Jr., Committee Member SK Craig Lasher, Committee Member

Teko Foly .


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Uniforms Committee The Committee on Uniforms shall consist of three members. It shall consider all proposed amendments to the Regulations pertaining to specifications for uniforms and report thereon to the Grand Commandery. This year the Uniform Committee has finally earned its exorbitant salary by finalizing, getting approved, and publishing a Uniform Regulation for the Grand Commandery of the District of Columbia. This Committee did not follow the guidance published by the Grand Encampment, as have so many other Grand Commanderies, in that this Uniform Regulation uses the basic Sir Knight‟s uniform as the building block upon which to build all succeeding uniforms. The Grand Encampment bases their description on the uniform of a Past Grand Commander, and proceeds to deduct and add uniform items to eventually arrive at the uniform of a Sir Knight. The Committee finds the District of Columbia Regulation to be more useful than the Grand Encampment. The new Sir Knight wants to know what he needs now in the way of a correct uniform. What a Past Grand Commander wears is of no real importance to the new Sir Knight. The Committee members are: Michael J. Kastle, Chairman Charles W. Wagner Paul S. Newhall Respectfully Submitted,

Michael J. Kastle Michael J. Kastle, KTCH Right Eminent Grand Commander

York Rite Cooperation Committee York Rite Cooperation in the District of Columbia is in an excellent position to move forward into the next year! I am please to note that many of the Sir Knights are also members of the Royal Arch Chapter and the Cryptic Council of the District and many take an active role in all bodies of the York Rite. If they are not active in the District York Rite Groups, they are active in the various bodies of their own jurisdictions. Could it be better? Sure it could. While we are active in conferring the various Degrees and Orders, we should concentrate on a coordinated effort together. I believe that this will offer a more effective effort in attracting brethren who are interested in the York Rite. Courteously submitted James W. Golladay Jr., Chairman


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Ritualistic Work and Asylum Tactics Committee

The Committee on Ritualistic Work and Asylum Tactics shall consist of three members. It shall be

charged with the duty of investigating changes recommended in asylum tactics, may on its own

initiative recommend such changes, and shall submit its recommendations of any proposed changes

of asylum tactics to the Grand Commandery at its Annual Conclave. It shall be charged with such

other duties in connection with ritual and tactics as may be delegated to it by the Grand

Commander.

The existing Tactics book of the Grand Commandery of the District of Columbia is dated 28 Apr

1952, revised 9 May 1963.

The mission of this Committee is to produce a Tactics Manual that will complement the Grand

Encampment Ritual. This document will give the Sir Knights a Tactics book that will give a detailed description of the floor work needed to execute the Ritual of the Grand Encampment.

At present this Committee has a working draft Tactics copy of the „Full Form Opening‟ and a

working draft Tactics copy of the „Order of the Temple‟.

At the next Grand Conclave, at the latest, hopefully for the next Semi-Annual Conclave, this

Committee should have a manual of „Asylum Tactics‟ ready for presentation.

The Committee members are: Charles W. Wagner James W. Golladay

Michael J. Kastle, Chairman




Knight Templar Eye Foundation Committee

As of February 23, 2010, $3,344.00 has been donated to the Knight Templar Eye Foundation.

This is down somewhat from last year, but as many Sir Knight remember, the Grand

Commandery received an excellent gift from a gentleman who was not a member of the craft, as far

as we can ascertain. A portion of his gift was donated to the KTEF while the remainder is in the hands of the Grand Commandery of the District of Columbia, awaiting final disposition.

I would note, however, that because of the change in direction of the KTEF due to the

approval of the new health law, it is the opinion of this chairman that donations to the KTEF will be

harder to receive donations. When an individual, in need of eye assistance, would contact the

KTEF and become approved for the surgery, receive the needed surgery and regain their sight, this

was a great cause of celebration in their life. The KTEF also benefited by word of mouth from these

folks and our Foundation became well known for its beneficence.

I believe that this will not happen as it has in the past. Research, for most people, is a “far

off concept” as compared to those that need and get the needed surgery.

However, whatever the case may be, we, as Knights Templar, need to continue to support

the worthwhile causes of the KTEF.

Courteously,

James W. Golladay Jr., Chairman


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BY-Laws Committee

No Verbal or written report received.

Knight Templar Magazine DC Supplement The KT Magazine Editor did not meet all publishing deadlines for 2010. The May 2010 Knight

Templar Magazine did not have a DC Supplement.

Half of the supplement is usually devoted to the District of Columbia Knight Templar calendar

for six (6) to seven (7) months out.

The other remainder is primarily items of interest or importance to the Sir Knights.

Several issues, during the summer, had articles of Templar interest rather than the usual

content.

Editor: Michael J. Kastle




Membership Committee

The Membership Committee is a special committee charged with the task of encouraging those

Christian Masons who belong to the York Rite to complete their search for light and

illumination by joining the Knights Templar, the only major appendant body that is explicitly Christian.

The Committee notes that while the constituent commanderies gained a number of new Sir

Knights at conferral of the Orders in January and June, the demographics of our membership

means that it remains a difficult task to keep pace with the passing each year of a significant tally of older Sir Knights. Efforts must continue to be mounted to identify and recruit younger

potential Sir Knights in our Chapters and Councils.

Courteously submitted,

Craig Lasher

Grand Captain General

Committee members are: Craig Lasher, Grand Captain General

Teko A. Foly, Grand Generalissimo

James W. Golladay, Jr., Deputy Grand Commander


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Patriotic Activities Committee The Patriotic Activities Committee is a special committee whose responsibility is to encourage good citizenship, the veneration of the flag of our country, and a proper respect for the institutions of our government among the Sir Knights through participation in patriotic activities. A major focus of the Patriotic Activities Committee each year is to coordinate the participation of the Grand Commandery in Fourth of July parades and celebrations. Knights Templary was well represented at the Fourth of July parade in the Palisades in Northwest Washington as part of the large contingent from the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, whose headquarters is located in the neighborhood. All of the elected Grand Commandery officers (with the exception of the Grand Generalissimo who was representing the Grand Lodge at a similar parade in Takoma) were present, along with a number of the appointed Grand Commandery officers. The Palisades parade affords an excellent opportunity to showcase Knights Templary to the general public and celebrate an important national holiday. Other opportunities should also be sought. Courteously submitted, Craig Lasher Grand Captain General Committee members are: Craig Lasher, Grand Captain General Charles W. Wagner, R.E.P.G.C Carter L. Diggs, P.C.

Youth Relations Committee Report Sir Knights, We wish to thank all the youth groups that help every year a Easter. The Job‟s Daughters and DeMolay are the future of our craft. Fraternally, Paul Newhall, Chairman Doug L. Jordan Walter P. Benesch

Holy Land Pilgrimage Committee Right Excellent Grand Commander, Your committee on the Holy Land Pilgrimage, not having received any request this year, had no issue to discuss and therefore has not met. We have nothing to report at this time. The members of this committee express their appreciation for the opportunity to serve

this Grand Commandery under your leadership this year. Fraternally,

SK Teko Foly; Committee Chairman

Committee Member: SK James W. Golladay, Jr., SK Craig Lasher

Teko Foly .


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Past Grand Commander’s Jewels Committee In searching for the dies for the Past Grand Commander‟s Jewels for the District of Columbia, my search began with Sir Knight Urban Peters, PGC, whom I discovered had the name of an individual in New Jersey who had knowledge of where the dies for the PGC Jewels were located. I called the individual in New Jersey on August 2, 2009 with an inquiry. He said he would get back with me shortly as the individual who had the dies had passed away and he needed to obtain several other dies from his estate. This went on for over a year, with me calling him every 3-4 months or so. He always said he would call me with the information. Alas, no action. SK Peters deserves a great deal of credit in getting the inquiry begun. I finally began searching the internet for Past Grand Commander‟s Jewels and found several that I thought would fit the bill, but were of a generic type which would not distinguish the jewel as belonging to the District as from other jurisdictions. While attending Masonic Week 2011 at the Alexandria Mark Hilton Hotel, I discovered a company called Lapel Pins and More. After inquiring of them whether or not they could manufacture a DC Bar which could be inserted into their Past Grand Commander‟s Jewel, they replied that they could do the work. A picture of the jewel with the DC Bar inserted in the jewel is attached. While discussing this with them, I further inquired if they could make a Past Grand Commander‟s Jewel like the one currently being used by the Past Grand Commanders. They said they could. The representative then took pictures of the current Grand Commander‟s Jewel to give a “rough” price for its manufacture. As of today, they have not had an opportunity to formulate a price. However, they are still working on it and they may need some additional information. I feel that we are much closer at this time to finding a reliable source of Past Grand Commander‟s Jewels than we have been in a long time. Their price on inserting the DC Bar into their jewel would be $200.00 each for 50 bars. The reason for the 50 bars is that we discussed that the bar could be used in Past Commanders Jewels also, if the Commandery wanted to expend the cost. The die tool charge would be a one-time cost of $190.00. Adding the cost of the Past Grand Commander‟s Jewels that they sell would bring the cost of a DC Past Grand Commander‟s Jewel to someplace around $500.00. Your committee recommends waiting until a cost of manufacture of the current Past Grand Commander‟s Jewel is obtained and discussed by the Grand Officers and a decision made.

James W. Golladay Jr.


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Leadership Committee

The Leadership Committee is a special committee whose task is to support the development of the leadership capabilities of the elected and appointed officers of the constituent commanderies. The Leadership Committee has sought to fulfill its functions by the regular participation of committee members in the monthly meetings of the constituent commanderies. In addition, a manual for officers has been assembled and distributed at the monthly ritual practices instituted by the Grand Commander. Courteously submitted, Craig Lasher Grand Captain General Committee members are: Craig Lasher, Grand Captain General Teko A. Foly, Grand Generalissimo James W. Golladay, Jr., Deputy Grand Commander

Easter Sunrise Service Committee Virginia

Sir Knights, We hosted The Grand Encampment Easter Sunrise Service. This year the event was held at the George Washington National Masonic Memorial. It being later in the year the weather conditions were great. I would like to thank all the Sir Knights that came out this year in support of this great event. Virginia has always been wonderful in helping set-up, park cars, usher and get coffee for everybody. Special Thanks go to members and volunteers of the Virginia Easter Sunrise Committee, they are Sir Knights: James Golladay, Jr.

Phillip Maybery Walter Benesch John Bullock

Doug Jordan

Jason Lotz John Schroder Buddy Wagner

Respectfully Submitted, Paul S. Newhall, Chairman


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Knight Templar Orders Committee, Part 1


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Knight Templar Orders Committee, Part 2

The Grand Commandery had two (2) knighting this year: 23 Jan 2010 26 Jun 2010

Marvin E. Fowler Commandery #7 was responsible for Opening and Closing the Commandery.

Columbia Commandery exemplified the Order of the Red Cross.

Washington Commandery exemplified the Order of Malta and the Mediterranean Pass – Short Form.

Potomac Commandery exemplified the Order of the Temple.

Knightings in on 23 Jan: Washington #1

Annas Kamara Ricky Thompson Alwyn Taylor

Columbia #2

Jacob L. Stormoen Bruce French Scott G. Harper

Potomac #3

Brian Trusky Daniel P. Dolan Frank Vegerita

Knightings on 26 Jun:

Washington #1 Peter Brusoe Uzo E. Chukwu

Rene Guiterrez Kyle Simmons

Potomac #3 David Gregory

Old Dominion (VA Courtesy Work) Ralph Olson

The Committee members are: Grand Generalissimo, Chairman

Order of the Red Cross: Commander, Columbia Commandery #2 Order of Malta: Commander, Washington Commandery #1 Order of the Temple: Commander, Potomac Commandery #3





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Grand Representatives

I would invite all DC Sir Knights to review this list. Please advise if you wish to continue in this position and or whether you would like to add or change a

State or Country. The Grand Commandery will revitalize this program and request Warrants for all the representatives. State Representatives

Alabama Cox

Alaska

Arizona Peeters

Arkansas Abreu, III

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware Wagner

Florida Wagner

Georgia Cox

Hawaii

Idaho Phillips

Illinois Kastle

Indiana

Iowa Golladay

Kansas Mitchell

Kentucky

Louisiana Hollander

Maine Gleason

Maryland

Mass & RI Phillips

Michigan Loudermilk

Minnesota Loudermilk

Mississippi Abreu, III

Missouri Foster

Montana M.K. Warner

Nebraska Shawen

Nevada

N. Hampshire Benesch

New Jersey

New Mexico Gleason

New York

No. Carolina Newhall

No. Dakota

Ohio Winebrunner

Oklahoma Gleason

Oregon

Penns. M.K. Warner

S. Carolina Willis

S. Dakota

Tennessee Newhall

Texas

Utah Cox

Vermont M.K. Warner

Virginia Gore

Washington Foster

W. Virginia Golladay

Wisconsin Benesch

Wyoming Mitchell

Foreign Representatives

Italy

Portugal Domingues

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/california.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/colorado.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/connecticut.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/delaware.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/florida.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/georgia.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/hawaii.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/idaho.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/illinois.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/indiana.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/iowa.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/kansas.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/kentucky.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/louisiana.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/maine.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/maryland.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/massachusetts.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/rhodeIsland.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/michigan.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/minnesota.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/mississippi.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/missouri.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/montana.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/nebraska.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/nevada.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/newHampshire.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/newJersey.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/newMexico.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/newYork.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/northCarolina.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/northDakota.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/ohio.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/oklahoma.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/oregon.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/pennsylvania.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/southCarolina.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/southDakota.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/tennessee.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/texas.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/utah.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/vermont.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/virginia.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/washington.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/westVirginia.html

http://www.bcm.edu/ilru/html/publications/directory/wisconsin.html

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District of Columbia Grand Commandery Officers 2011-2012

Grand Commander James W. Golladay, Jr. Deputy Grand Commander Teko A. Foly Grand Generalissimo Craig Lasher Grand Captain General Herbert C. Hollander Grand Treasurer Paul D. Gleason, PGC Grand Recorder Charles W. Wagner, PGC Assistant Grand Recorder Marcel J. DesRoches, Jr. Grand Senior Warden Marcel J. DesRoches, Jr. Grand Junior Warden William Winebrenner Grand Prelate Douglas L. Jordan Grand Standard Bearer James A. Loudermilk Grand Sword Bearer Carter L. Diggs, Jr. Grand Warder John V. O'Hara Grand Sentinel Walter P. Benesch Grand Inspector General Louis N. Abreu, III, PGC Instructor General of Work Michael J. Kastle, PGC Grand Recorder Emeritus Hugh A. Shawen, PGC Grand Treasurer Emeritus Lester A. Foster, PGC


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PAST GRAND COMMANDERS of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar

Of the District of Columbia From Organization (1895) to 2009

* Denotes Deceased

1895 * Noble D. Lamer 1896 * Frank H. Thomas

1897 * Rezin W. Darby 1898 * Eldred G. Davis 1899 * Willam. T. Galliher 1900 * Harrison Dingman

1901 * George Gibson 1902 * George E. Carson 1903 * Alex McKensie 1904 * Andrew W. Kelly

1905 * Bennett A Allen 1906 * William F. Hunt 1907 * Thomas P. Morgan 1908 * William H. H. Cissel

1909 * Walter H. Klopfer 1910 * George C. Ober 1911 * Robert Cook

1912 * Alexander Grant 1913 * Henry K. Simpson 1914 * Charles T. Lindsay 1915 * Edwin B. Hesse

1916 * Lem Towers, Jr. 1917 * William S. Parks 1918 * William F. Gude 1919 * Charles E. Baldwin

1920 * Fred S. Cawson 1921 * Adolphus Gude 1922 * John A Moyer 1923 * William K. Reeve

1924 * William E. Miller 1925 * James T. Gibbs 1926 * Robert L. Middleton 1927 * Mark L. Finley

1928 * Gratz E. Dunkum 1929 * Charles F. Roberts 1930 * Joseph H. Milans 1931 * Eugene Thomas

1932 * L. Whiting Estes 1933·* William H. Harrison

1934 * Roland M. Brown 1935 * Arthur M. Poynton

1936 * Arthur C. Shaw 1937 * Maurice L. Brewton 1938 * James Graham 1939 * J. Fred Huber

1940 * J. Walter Karsner 1941 * Otto B. Roepke 1942 * Fred E. Blood 1943·* Samuel T. Fanner

1944 * J. R. Stringfellow 1945·* Ross H. Snyder 1946 * Richard E. Titlow 1947 * Hugh L. Murrell

1948 * Knut I. Nilsson 1949 * Melvin B. Blake 1950 * Horace W. Parsley

1951 * Percy W. Jones 1952 * Roy A. Plympton 1953·* Robert L. Kause 1954 * Rodger R. Kauffman

1955 * Raymond N. Babcock 1956 * Archibald C. Stark 1957 * John L. Allen 1958 * Lloyd O. Miller

1959 * John G. Mathes 1960 * Joseph D. Yerkes 1961 * Harry L. Beach 1962 * Harry L. Beach

1963 * J. Rowe Mehlfelt 1964 * Garland L. Nowlan 1965 * Andres E. Moynelo 1966·* William E. Barkman, KTCH

1967·* Eston E. Burge 1968·* George C. Moreland 1969·* H. Leroy Wright 1970 * George M. Fulmer

1971·* H. Reese Harrison 1972 * Marvin E. Fowler

1973 * Gordon W. Crozier 1974 * H. Dale Moran

1975·* Ernest C. Barker 1976 Donald G. Warner 1976·* L. Price (Honory) 1977·* Carl C. Powell

1978 Marion K. Warner, KTCH, KCT 1979·* Enloe C. Potter 1980 * Lonnie M. Barrow, KCT 1981 * Howard S. Payne

1982 * John C. Werner II 1983 * S. Flory Diehl 1984·* J. Milton McDonald 1985 * Guy R. Greene

1986 Lester A Foster, KCT 1987 * Robert V. Hines, KCT 1988 * T. Forbes Smith

1989 * Carl C. Stump, Jr. 1990 * Russell E. Tazelaar, KCT 1991 * Caulder B. Morris 1992 William T. Cox, KTCH, KCT

1993 * Walter H. Kitts, KTCH, KCT 1994 * Norman G. Williams, KCT 1995 Hugh A Shawen, KTCH, KCT 1996 * Marshall C. Gardner

1997 * Milton E. Daniel 1998 Urban T. Peters, KCT 1999 * David C. Board 1999 * Brooks C. Dodson, Jr. (Hon), KCT

2000 Gearld W. Peeters, KCT 2001 W. Frederick Gore, KCT 2002 Robert B. Malwitz 2003 Kenneth D. Fuller, KTCH

2004 Louis Neves Abreu, III, KCT 2005 Charles Warren Wagner, KCT 2006 Lawrence N. Jolma, Jr., KTCH 2007 Paul D. Gleason

2008 Michael M. Wertz 2009 Paul Stephen Newhall, KTCH, KCT


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Knights Templar Cross of Honor Recipients of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar

of the District of Columbia * Denotes Deceased

1965 * William E. Barkman Washington #1

1966 * Robert B. Hudson Potomac #3

1967 * J. Harry Phillips Columbia #2

1968 * Karl T. Weimer, Jr. Washington #1

1969 * Howard S. Payne Washington #1

1970 * Frederic C. Hardin Columbia #2

1971 Marion K. Warner Washington #1

1972 * Lewis E. Gelbrick Columbia #2

1973 * Timothy S. Newkirk Columbia #2 1974 * David W. Lerch Washington #1

1975 * John P. Knapik Potomac #3

1976 * Eli J. Oakley Columbia #2

1977 * Frank N. Jackson, Jr. Washington #1

1978 * William H. Grass Washington #1

1979 * Alexander S. Fenwick Columbia #2

1980 * Chester H. Zehner Washington #1

1981 * Kenneth C. Crist Potomac #3

1982 * Frederick L. Matteson Washington #1

1983 * Redman E. Hood Washington #1

1984 William T. Cox Columbia #2

1985 * Walter H. Kitts Washington #1

1986 (no appointment)

1987 Hugh A. Shawen 1988 (no appointment) Columbia #2



1990 Douglas L. Jordan Fowler #7 (VA Awarded)


1992 Paul E. Shaffer 1993 * (no appointment) Columbia #2


1995 * Alexander R. Green Columbia #2

1996 Rodrigo Phillips

1997 (no appointment) Washington #1 1998 (no appointment)




2002 Kenneth D. Fuller Washington #1

2003 * Jack E. Baker Washington #1 2004 Lawrence N. Jolma, Jr. Potomac #3

2005 Paul S. Newhall Columbia #2

2006 Michael J. Kastle Columbia #2

2007 Lawrence T. Caldwell Potomac #3

2008 (no appointment) 2009 Louis N. Abreu, IV Potomac #3


2011 Walter P. Benesch Columbia #2


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Knight Commander of the Temple Recipients of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar

of the District of Columbia * Denotes Deceased

Louis N. Abreu, III

* Lonnie M. Barrow

William T. Cox

* S. Flory Diehl

* Brooks C. Dodson, Jr.

Teko A. Foly (GE Awarded)

Lester A. Foster, Jr.

* Marvin E. Fowler

* George M. Fulmer

W. Frederick Gore

* Robert V. Hines

Charles S. Iversen

Douglas L. Jordan

* Walter H. Kitts

Paul S. Newhall (GE Awarded)

Gerald W. Peeters

Rodrigo Phillips

Urban T. Phillips

Hugh A. Shawen

* Russell A. Tazelaar

Charles W. Wagner

Marion K. Warner

* John C. Werner, II

* Norman G. Williams


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Knight Companion of the Temple Recipients of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar

of the District of Columbia

Lady Deborah Abreu

Lady Emma Baker

Lady Bennie Cox

Lady Betty Daniel

Lady Elaine Dodson

Lady Kaful Foly

Lady Roberta Fowler

Lady Susan Fuller

Lady Jean Gore

Lady Cathie Jolma

Lady Margaret Kitts

Lady Margaret Kitts

Lady Georgia Newhall

Lady Frances Pate

Lady Adele B. Peeters

Lady Edna Tazelaar

Lady Kathryn Wagner

Lady Evelyn Warner

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