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THE WORKMAN
Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of California Jon Humphreys, GHP
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June 2014 Vol. VI No. 1
GHP MESSAGE 1
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS 2
LEADERSHIP 2
MEET YOUR GRAND OFFICERS 2
TWENTY-ONE FOR 42 3
RECEPTIONS, FESTIVALS & DEGREES 3
GRAND LECTURER’S COMMENTS 3
ROYAL ARCH HISTORY, VOL IV 3
RAM INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER 4
THE CLOTHES LINE 4
ENCOMPASSER 4
GRAND CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS 4
GOLDEN STATE RESEARCH CHAPTER 4
GRAND HIGH PRIEST’S CALENDAR 5
CONTACT INFORMATION 5
COMPTCHE 42ND
ANNUAL FESTIVAL 6
RECEPTIONS, FESTIVALS, DEGREES 7 - 22
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FLYER 23
GHP MESSAGE
Be the Change You Want to See
(The following comments are a portion of those made
by our new Grand High Priest, the Most Excellent
Jon D. Humphreys, at his installation on May 20,
2014.)
Each Companion who approaches the office I now
occupy has to ask himself what message he will bring
to his Companions during his relatively brief one-
year term in office. My answer to that question is
summarized in the motto for the term – “Be the
Change You Want to See.”
This is intended as a challenge to every Companion –
a challenge to be part of a renewal of Royal Arch
Masonry in his own Royal Arch Chapter. However,
it is not as simple as it may appear. For, to “Be the
Change You Want to See” requires that you have a
vision of change for your chapter. To be a leader in
your chapter, I believe you must develop, or already
have, a vision of a future for your chapter that is
better than the present.
Whatever it is that you wish your chapter to be, that
is your vision for your chapter. And I challenge each
Companion this evening – to sharpen and expand his
vision for his chapter – to see it clearly, as though it
were a living reality – and then to personally accept
the task of making that vision a reality by his work –
his own time, patience and perseverance – in short, to
“Be the Change You Want to See.”
My Companions, I know I ask a lot of you – you who
have already “born the heat of the day.” Why, some
of you may ask, should you accept a challenge to take
on yet again the task of improving your chapter?
In answer, I remind you that we are engaged in
important, indeed, magnificent work. We, as Royal
Arch Masons, are a vital part of a great Masonic
Fraternity. We are a part of an institution that has its
own roots in that period of European Enlightenment
that developed and established our own national
values of liberty, democracy and religious tolerance
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These are values and ways of government conduct
we often take for granted in our nation – but which
are rare or non-existent in many parts of our troubled
world. And we each have the great honor of being
part of an institution that historically has been largely
responsible for their very creation and expansion.
We as Royal Arch Masons, are, indeed, the heirs of a
great heritage; we are, indeed, the trustees of
priceless things.
This is why I have asked our Grand Chapter Officers
and ritual staff to wear ties with our national colors
this coming year – to honor the values we
Freemasons share with our beloved nation. This is
why I do not hesitate to ask you to renew your
commitment to improving your Chapters. The values
our fraternity has helped perpetuate deserve our best
efforts. This is why I challenge you to “Be the
Change You Want to See.”
I promise, in the coming year, to live by the charge I
now give you. Let us all strive together to develop a
cleaner and clearer vision of what our chapters can be
– a vision of the difference between what they are
and what we wish them to be – and then let us strive
together to “Be the Change We Want to See.”
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Jon Humphreys
Grand High Priest
YORK RITE LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
SCHEDULED IN BELLFLOWER
Our second combined York Rite Leadership Seminar
for California will be held at the Bellflower Masonic
Center on Saturday, June 28th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Center is at 9813 Beach Street, in Bellflower.
This seminar, and the several to follow at various
locations throughout the state, are jointly sponsored
by the Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand
Commandery. They will provide current and future
leaders with tools and information designed to
improve leadership skills and strengthen our York
Rite management.
All Chapter members are invited and encouraged to
attend one of these seminars this year. All seminars
are free, and a free lunch will be provided.
A copy of the Leadership Seminar information sheet,
with more information, is attached to this publication.
Please note it asks for an RSVP to Bud Ramsey, so
lunch and materials can be provided for the right
number of attendees. Bud’s phone and email are on
the bottom of the information sheet.
If you are closer to Bellflower than any of the other
seminar locations, please let Bud know you are
coming – and attend this Bellflower seminar.
The Importance of Influence
The second part of the definition mentioned in last
month’s article on leadership is influence. In his New
York Time Best Selling Book on Leadership John C.
Maxwell says that “the true measure of leadership is
influence – nothing more, nothing less.” To be sure,
being elevated to a position of significance is
important. It implies a position that has associated
with it power which in turn provides a person with
the opportunity to demonstrate leadership.
Consequently, power is effective for a short period of
time in terms of establishing yourself as an effective
leader.
You can have a successful year as High Priest of a
Chapter by conducting the meetings correctly, seeing
that you secretary gets all the reports in, in a timely
manner, and making sure that degrees are timely and
proficient. That is good management of the Lodge.
The Leader goes beyond management and explores
what might be, considers new directions, explores
new ways of using the resources of a lodge and,
through his influence, moves the members in a new
direction. Position can lead to a solid year. But,
influencing your members to set a new path defines
an individual as a leader.
Fraternally, Arthur H. Walton
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MEET YOUR GRAND OFFICERS
(For the next several months we will be printing
biographies of our Grand Officers. We hope you
enjoy them. The first is this, on our new Grand High
Priest.)
JON D. HUMPHREYS
Grand High Priest
Most Excellent Companion Jon D. Humphreys was
born in Riverside, California, on March 21, 1942.
He attended public schools in Riverside, and holds a
B.A. Degree in Political Science from U.C.
Riverside. He worked for the California Department
of Transportation for just over 40 years, in various
cities around the state. During that time he worked
primarily in human resources and labor relations
activities, retiring in 2004.
Our Grand High Priest married Sylvia Galloway in
1964. They have three children, Eric, Elizabeth and
Sharon, and 5 grandchildren. The couple celebrated
their 50th anniversary on March 21
st of this year.
Jon was raised a Master Mason in Riverside Lodge
No. 635 in 1964, and is a Past Master of Elk Grove
Lodge No. 173 in Elk Grove. He is a member of
Sacramento Chapter, Council and Commandery,
York Rite, San Francisco Priory, K.Y.C.H.; Saint
Francis Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine;
Siminoff Council No. 485, A.M.D.; Golden State
College, S.R.I.C.F., Ben Ali Shrine Temple, and Elk
Grove Chapter No. 109, O.E.S. He is also a Past
Bethel Guardian, Bethel No. 347, Job’s Daughters.,
and a Past Master Councilor of DeMolay
International, and has been invested with the Degree
of Chevalier and the DeMolay Legion of Honor.
TWENTY-ONE FOR FORTY-TWO!
The 2014 Capitular Festival in Comptche will be held
on Saturday, June 28th
. It’s an all day affair, so come
early (Friday night if at all possible) and stay late, at
least for the BBQ afterwards. Twenty-one candidates
is the goal this year, as we have learned in prior years
that that is pretty near the maximum we can handle!
Many Chapters will be contributing ritualis to the
degree conferrals, so this will be a great year to bring
candidates from far and wide! See the flyer at the
end of this newsletter.
RECEPTIONS, FESTIVALS & DEGREES
At the very end of this Newsletter you will find
copies of flyers for many of the activities throughout
the year – some, but not all, Receptions as well as
Degree conferrals, whether individual or part of a
Festival. For other events not included here, refer to
the Grand High Priest Calendar at the Grand York
Rite website:
http://yorkriteofcalifornia.org/royalarch/g
hpcalendar.html
GRAND LECTURER COMMENTS
As your new Grand Lecturer, please let me thank the
Grand Chapter for electing me and putting their trust
in my ability to perform in this role. I will do my
best to bring to the position some new ideas, and
perhaps some new products that will assist with ritual
and administration of the Chapter. I do not bring to
the position the knowledge and wisdom of my
predecessor, so we all owe Fred Kleyn a debt of
thanks for his ritual stewardship over the last five
years.
Phil Hardiman, PGHP
ROYAL ARCH HISTORY
Of particular interest to all Companions and Sir
Knights is the new addition to the History of the
Royal Arch – Volume 4 is now available, which
takes the history through 1996. This is the
supplement to the original 3 Volume set prepared by
Everett R. Turnbull and Ray V. Denslow. The 4th
Volume can be purchased for $25. Volumes 1, 2, 3
& 4 of the History of Royal Arch Masonry have been
reprinted. These books are hardbound and
approximately 500 pages each. The cost is $ 100.00
for all 4 books plus $ 15.00 shipping and handling in
USA. Foreign shipping could cost more. Payment
by check or credit card. Contact the General Grand
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Secretary to order books.
RAM INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER
As you know, our Grand Chapter is associated with
the General Grand Chapter RAM International. The
General Grand Chapter is now publishing a
newsletter with international scope. Issue number 31
for May 2014 has been forwarded to local Chapter
officers, and can be accessed directly at:
http://eepurl.com/TOV8n. Please share as
appropriate with your companions. In the new
format, scroll down in the message to find the state-
specific entries for California. Prior editions from
March 2012 can also be found under the Library tab
at the Research Chapter website:
www.goldenstatechapter.org
THE CLOTHES LINE
A line of Jackets for our York Rite bodies continues
to be available at MP. ENTERPRISES. The price for
red and blue is great -- $75.00 plus tax and shipping,
for sizes 34 to 49 in short, regular and tall; and
$87.00 plus tax and shipping for sizes 50 to 60, also
in short, regular, and tall. Purple Jackets are little
more expensive at $95.00 for the smaller and $107.00
for the larger. Also available are Men’s and ladies’
vests, tuxedos and shirts, pins, patches, and flags, and
OES T-Shirts. Contact Max Luy at (510) 502-3224;
or at his website: www.mpenterprises.weebly.com;
or directly to his email at [email protected].
ENCOMPASSER
The April 2014 edition of the Encompasser is now
available on the website. Go to
http://www.yorkriteofcalifornia.org and click on
The Encompasser on the left hand toolbar. You can
help us control cost by letting us know you are
willing to take the Encompasser by email only.
Check out the new format available – you can now
read the Encompasser online! No need to even
print it out. Many thanks to our web-master,
Excellent Companion Richard Thornton, for his
efforts in applying this technology to our needs!
GRAND CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS
For info about Scholarships, go to the following
website:
http://www.yorkriteofcalifornia.org/royalarch/rara.ht
ml
If you have the resources, please consider making
a significant donation on behalf of our Masonic
Youth. Send any excess cash (!) to the Grand
Chapter Scholarship Program at 11428 E. Artesia
Blvd, #13, Artesia, CA 90701-3872
Remember that all donations to the Scholarship
Program are Tax Deductible, so keep this in mind
as you plan your annual giving and when you pay
your dues.
GOLDEN STATE RESEARCH CHAPTER
The website located at
www.goldenstatechapter.org now contains a copy
of the 2010, 2011 and 2012 Grand Orations
booklets. Also included is a copy of “The Royal
Arch Path,” by MEC Phil Hardiman, KYGCH.
The meeting at Grand Sessions on Monday, May
19th, was well-attended – 34 Companions, in fact.
Copies of the Grand Orations 2013 were available
to attendees; and 9 new members were balloted
upon. Casey Latham, our outgoing HP, gave a
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paper on researching the Royal Arch, which was
followed by a talk by our Scribe, Companion Paul
Clark, on the relationship between the Kaballah
and Freemasonry.
After the presentations, elections were held, with
former officers moving up, except for the HP, who
was elected the new Secretary! Bob Morrison was
elected the new Scribe.
For information about membership, contact:
Ex. Comp Joseph Dongo, High Priest
Paul Arthur Clark, King
Ex. Companion Bob Morrison, Scribe
Ex. Comp Casey Latham, Secretary
GRAND HIGH PRIEST’S CALENDAR
Date Event Location June 8-10
Nevada Grand Sessions
Fallon, Nevada
June 12 Y-R Reception Bellflower
June 13 Y-R Reception Pomona
June 14 Y-R Reception Ventura
June 20 Y-R Reception Redding
June 21 Y-R Reception Yuba City
June 22 Y-R Reception Quincy
June 25 Y-R Reception San Jose
June 26 Grand Bethel, Job’s Daughters
Visalia
June 28 Y-R Leadership Seminar
Bellflower
July 4 Parade and BBQ Newhall
July 5 Reception Van Nuys
July 6 Ice Cream Social San Luis Obispo
July 12 Reception Wofford Heights
July 13 Jr. Grand Steward’s Reception
Redlands
July 26 Elk Grove Lodge Sesquicentennial
Elk Grove
For the latest schedule details, check the GHP's
calendar at www.yorkriteofcalifornia.org
CONTACT INFORMATION
Grand High Priest:
Jon D. Humphreys, KYGCH
580 Village Drive
Galt, CA 95632-8156
(209) 745-9193 (H)
(916) 205-8104 (C)
Grand Secretary:
Ken Hope
11428 E. Artesia Blvd, #13
Artesia, CA 90701-3872
(562) 924-6500 (W)
(562) 484-1611(C)
Editor:
Phil Hardiman, KYGCH
2713 Hoffman Woods Lane
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 712-4814(C)
Website:
WWW.YORKRITEOFCALIFORNIA.ORG
GOLDEN STATE CHAPTER OF RESEARCH
Website
WWW.GOLDENSTATECHAPTER.ORG
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Grand York Rite Reception Most Excellent Companion
Jon D. Humphreys, KYGCH Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masons of California
Most Illustrious Companion David L. Chesebro, KYGCH
Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council Cryptic Masons of California
Sir Knight Carlos H. Gonzalez, KTCH, KYGCH
Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of California
Date: Friday, June 20, 2014 Location: Redding Masonic Family Center Address: 160 Masonic Dr
Redding, CA 96003 Time: Social 6:00 pm
Dinner 6:30 pm - Dinner Cost $18.00 Reception 7:30 pm Attendees: Companions, Knights, Ladies and Guests Reception Reservations: Myron A Tisdel, KYGCH 30520 100 Road Shingletown, CA 96088-9651 Phone: 530-474-4669 Dress: G.O. Standard Dress Code Chapter Officers Red Council Officers Purple Commanders Uniform Ladies and Guests: Informal Attire Business Suit\Sports Coat Host Chapters: Shasta #9, Red Bluff #40, Humboldt #52 Host Councils: Shasta #6, Pacific #37 Host Commanderies: Red Bluff #17, Eureka #35, Redding #50
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Napa / Solano York Rite Bodies
Napa Chapter #30 / Naval Chapter #35 / Solano Chapter #43
King Solomon Council #29 of Cryptic Masons,
Vacaville Commandery #38 Knights Templar
Invite you to attend a
Grand York Rite Reception Honoring
Jon D. Humphreys Most Excellent Grand High Priest
David L. Chesebro Most Illustrious Grand Master
Sir Knight Carlos H. Gonzales Right Eminent Grand Commander
Friday, August 1, 2014 Fairfield Masonic Lodge
412 Travis Blvd. Fairfield, California
Social Hour at 6:30 PM
Dinner 7:30 PM
Program to follow
Seating is limited; please make your reservation with
Randy Billingsley (707) 344-1685 [email protected]
David Anderson (707) 421-8054 [email protected]
RSVP NO LATER THAN JULY 25, 2014
NOTE: No Tickets Sold At the Door
Dinner Catered by
Cost for dinner is $15 with all proceeds supporting
Vacaville Assembly #29 International Order of Rainbow Girls
RSVP: The Checks Payable to Solano Chapter #43 RAM
Dress is Suit or York Rite Coat and tie for men and dress or pant suit for ladies.
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