Proceedings _____

Grand Chapter

Of Royal Arch Masons

Of Alberta

2012

PROCEEDINGS

of the

Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta

at the

NINETY-EIGHTH

Annual Convocation

2012

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held in the

City of Camrose, Alberta May 11 & 12, 2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Grand First Principal, Photograph ..................................................................................... 4 Grand First Principal, Biographical Sketch ....................................................................... 5 Grand First Principal, Masonic History ............................................................................. 5 Officers Present .................................................................................................................. 7 Past Grand First Principals in Attendance ......................................................................... 7 First Principals in Attendance ............................................................................................ 7 Friday May 11, 2012, Ceremonial Opening of Grand Chapter ........................................ 8 Chapter Officers and Past First Principals Present ............................................................ 8 Reception of Distinguished Guests .................................................................................... 9 Presentation of Colours .................................................................................................... 10 Invocation ......................................................................................................................... 11 Civic and Fraternal Greetings ........................................................................................... 11 Memorial Service ............................................................................................................. 11 Grand Chaplain’s Address ...................................................................................... 12

Deaths in the Grand Chapter of Alberta ................................................................. 13 Deaths in other Grand Jurisdictions ........................................................................ 13

Presentation of GGCI Bronze Award ............................................................................... 14 Introduction of Companions Nominated for Grand Office .............................................. 14 Adjournment ..................................................................................................................... 14 Resolution of Loyalty ....................................................................................................... 15 Saturday May 12, 2012 Opening in Ample Form .......................................................... 16 Invocation ......................................................................................................................... 16 Change Order of Business ................................................................................................ 16 Reading of Minutes .......................................................................................................... 16 Reception of the Distinguished Guests ............................................................................ 16 Reading of Correspondence ............................................................................................. 16 Preliminary Report of Credentials' Committee ................................................................ 17 Reception of Past Grand First Principals ......................................................................... 17 Report of the Grand First Principal .................................................................................. 17

Visitations ............................................................................................................... 18 District Meetings ..................................................................................................... 18 Confer Rank on Past Grand District Superintendents ............................................ 18 Dispensations Granted ............................................................................................ 18 Necrology ................................................................................................................ 19 General Observations .............................................................................................. 19 Appreciation ............................................................................................................ 20 List of Visitations .................................................................................................... 20

Report of the Grand Second Principal .............................................................................. 21 Report of the Grand Third Principal ................................................................................ 21 Greetings from the Grand Chapter of Manitoba .............................................................. 21 Greetings from the Grand Chapter of Saskatchewan ....................................................... 21 Reception of the Grand District Superintendents ............................................................ 22 Report of the Grand Scribe Ezra ...................................................................................... 22

Statistics – 2011 ...................................................................................................... 22 Affiliations – 2011 .................................................................................................. 23 Restorations 2011 .................................................................................................... 23 Deletions – 2011 ..................................................................................................... 23 Demits – 2011 ......................................................................................................... 23

Greetings from Grand Chapter of British Columbia and Yukon ..................................... 23 Report of the Grand Treasurer .......................................................................................... 24

Statement of Operations ......................................................................................... 24 Accounts Receivable ............................................................................................... 25 Balance Sheet .......................................................................................................... 26 Statement of Operations Youth Endowment Fund ................................................. 27

Report of the Committee on Audit and Finance .............................................................. 28 Budget ..................................................................................................................... 28

Greetings from the Cryptic Rite, Royal and Select Masters of Western Canada ............ 29 Reception of the First Principals ...................................................................................... 29 Report of the Committee on Warrants and Dispensations ............................................... 29 Report of the Committee on Capitular Masonry .............................................................. 29

District #1 ................................................................................................................ 29 District #2 ................................................................................................................ 30 District #3 ................................................................................................................ 30 District #4 ................................................................................................................ 30

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Report of the Committee on Benevolence ....................................................................... 31 Final Report of the Credentials Committee ..................................................................... 31 Appointment of Scrutineers .............................................................................................. 31 Greetings from the Sovereign Great Priory of Canada, Knights Templar ...................... 31 Report of the Committee on Jurisprudence and the Constitution .................................... 31 Greetings from the Red Cross of Constantine, Grand Imperial Conclave of Canada ..... 31 Report of the Committee on the Fraternal Dead .............................................................. 31 Greetings from the York Rite Sovereign College of North America .............................. 31 Greetings from the Knights of the York Cross of Honour ............................................... 31 Greetings from the Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests ........................................ 31 Report of the Committee on Fraternal Relations ............................................................. 32 Reception of the Grand Representatives .......................................................................... 32 Report of the Committee on the Work ............................................................................. 32 Report of the Grand Historian and Committee on Library, Research and Education ..... 32 Report of the Committee on the Youth Endowment Fund .............................................. 33 Report of the Scrutineers .................................................................................................. 33 Report of the Committee on Honours and Awards .......................................................... 33 Report of the Grand Lecturer ........................................................................................... 34 Report of the Long Range Planning and Membership Committee .................................. 34 Greetings from the Allied Masonic Degrees of Canada .................................................. 34 Report of the Committee on Regalia ................................................................................ 35 Report of the Committee on the Royal Arch Website ..................................................... 35 Report of the Centennial Planning Committee ................................................................ 35 Report of the Committee on the Grand First Principal’s Address ................................... 36 Greetings from the General Grand Chapter, International ............................................... 36 General Business – Motion to Amend the Constitution and Regulations ....................... 36 Presentation of Honourary Grand Chapter Certificates and Cards .................................. 37 Installation of Officers ...................................................................................................... 37 Address of M.Ex. Comp. W. (Wally) J. Watts ................................................................ 37 Next Regular Convocation ............................................................................................... 39 Grand First Principals Since Organization ....................................................................... 41 General Grand Chapter Distinguished Service Medal in Bronze .................................... 41 Alberta Grand Chapter Special Award ............................................................................. 42 General Grand Chapter Silver Award .............................................................................. 42 Grand Scribes Ezra Since Organization ........................................................................... 42 Executive Committee ....................................................................................................... 42 Elected by Grand Chapter to Grand Executive Committee ............................................. 43 Appointed Grand Executive Committee by Grand First Principal .................................. 43 Appointed Grand Chapter Officers .................................................................................. 43 Chapters by Masonic District ........................................................................................... 43 Membership Statistics by Chapter .................................................................................... 44 Membership Statistics by District .................................................................................... 44 Chapter Directory ............................................................................................................. 45 Grand Representatives of Alberta near Other Grand Chapters ........................................ 46 Representatives of other Grand Chapters near the Grand Chapter of Alberta ................ 47 Grand Secretaries of Grand Royal Arch Chapters ........................................................... 48 Grand Chapter Committees .............................................................................................. 50 Honourary Past Grand First Principals ............................................................................. 51 Order of High Priesthood ................................................................................................. 52

Applications for Membership ................................................................................. 52 Election of Officers ................................................................................................. 53 Honourary Membership Cards ................................................................................ 53 List of Past Presidents ............................................................................................. 53

Index ................................................................................................................................. 54 Masonic Calendar ................................................................................... Inside Back Cover Rules of Masonic Dates .......................................................................... Inside Back Cover Grand Chapter Elected Officers ........................................................................ Back Cover Next Annual Convocation and Executive Meeting ........................................... Back Cover

Photographs are courtesy of R.Ex. Comp. Jack Drebit

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M.Ex. Comp. Jerry W. Kopp Grand First Principal

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JERRY WERNER KOPP

Biographical Sketch

Brother Jerry W. Kopp hales from Loon Lake, Saskatchewan, born on March 15, 1948 to immigrant parents from Czechoslovakia. He grew up and was educated at Loon Lake, Sask. He was very active in sports such as: hockey, football, curling, softball, hunting, fishing and water sports. Jerry was also active in the Boy Scouts of Canada movement and received his Queen’s Scout Award, which was presented to him by Her Highness Princess Alexandria of Kent in the Legislative Assembly Chambers, Legislative Building, Regina, Saskatchewan. Besides sports Jerry had several jobs while attending school, which included working in a grocery store, gas station attendant, farm hand, meat market industry as an animal slaughter and meat cutter and gained experience as a carpenter in construction. Hobbies: Photography, stamp collecting and woodworking In May of 1970 Brother Kopp joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and took his training at “Depot Division” of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Training Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan. His first posting took him to Drumheller, Alberta. Jerry was posted in various postings in Alberta, including: Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, returned to Banff, and then onto Gleichen, Milk River, “K” Division Headquarters, Edmonton (Security Systems Section, Emergency Planning, Explosive Disposal Unit/Bomb Squad & the protection of Very Important Persons Section), Calgary Protective Policing, Calgary International Airport and his final posting returned him back Gleichen Detachment as Detachment Commander. Brother Kopp attained the rank of Sergeant and retired from the RCMP on October 31, 2000 with almost 31 years of service. Jerry has two grown child, daughter Colleen 34 and Patrick 27 both married and they are school teachers. He also has one grandchild Peiton-Rose Kopp 3 ½ year old daughter of Patrick.

Masonic History

CRAFT LODGE

Gleichen Lodge #36 Raised Gleichen Lodge #36 in June 1977 Worshipful Master five times (1993, 1994, 1999/2000, 2007/2008, 2008/2009)

Strathmore Lodge #53 Affiliated Dec 1991 Worshipful Master three times (1995, 2003 & 2011)

Fiat Lux Lodge of Research Affiliated Nov 1996 Worshipful Master 2001/2002

Honourary Life Membership Rockyford Lodge #123 – April 2005

Aurora Borealis Lodge #201 – January 2010 Bow River Lodge #1 – September 2010 Canada Lodge #165 – November 2010

Masonic Spring Workshop Chairman 2003

Grand Lodge of Alberta Senior Grand Deacon 1994-1995

DDGM Dinosaur District 1996-1997 Board of General Purposes 1997-1999

Assistant Grand Secretary Nov 2000 – June 2001 Grand Secretary June 2001 to present Grand Representative to NSW & Act

Western Canada Conference Conference Secretary 2000 to present

Conference of Grand Secretaries of North American Finance Committee 2005 to present

2nd Vice President 2009 - 2010 1st Vice President 2010 - 2011

President 2011- 2012 5

CAPITULAR MASONRY

Strathmore Chapter #21 First Principal Twice

Eheyeh Chapter #27 affiliated 2009

Office: Director of Ceremonies

Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons District #3 Grand Steward - 1997

Grand District #3 Superintendent – 2001 Grand Principal Sojourner - 2002

Grand Representative to Utah and Texas

CRYPTIC MASONRY

Zadok Council #3 March 1996

RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE

Chinook City Conclave Since becoming Grand Secretary Brother/Companion Jerry W. Kopp has spoken at Masonic Lodges and District meetings on a number of issues and at a number of Conferences as noted below on the following topics: All Canada Conference – Winnipeg:

• 2003 - Religious Persecution • 2006 - “Them & Us” Syndrome • 2007 - A Lodge for Canadian Masonic Troops • 2012 – Them & Us update – Formed Conference Theme

Western Canada Conference – Canmore: • 2008 – Dinner Speaker “Freemasonry” • 2009 – Protecting the West Gate

Grand Secretaries Conference of North America • 2007 Portland - Grand Representative System • 2011 Denver - Grand Representative System – update

M.Ex. Comp. D. Salberg, DGGHP; M.Ex. Comp. R. Glasgow; M.Ex. Comp. J. Kopp and Connie Osterman (guest speaker) Stella Glasgow and M.Ex. Comp. J. Kopp

"Advice from one who should know"

R.Ex. Comp. M. Rogers and M.Ex. Comp. J. Kopp 6

GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ALBERTA Incorporated under the Statues of the Province of Alberta

Dated May 10, 1973 NINETY-EIGHTH ANNUAL COVOCATION PROCEEDINGS

Minutes of the Proceedings of the Ninety-Eighth Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta, meeting at the Norsemen Inn, Camrose, Alberta on the Eleventh and Twelfth of May, 2012. OFFICERS PRESENT M.Ex. Comp. Jerry W. Kopp Grand First Principal R.Ex. Comp. W. (Wally) J. Watts Grand Second Principal R.Ex. Comp. David C. Switzer Grand Third Principal R.Ex. Comp. John A. Cosgrove Grand Superintendent District #1 R.Ex. Comp. Garry D. Hodge Grand Superintendent District #2 R.Ex. Comp. Duncan A. Strachan Grand Superintendent District #3 R.Ex. Comp. Donald H. Murray Grand Treasurer R.Ex. Comp. Marvyn R. Rogers Grand Scribe Ezra R.Ex. Comp. Allan D. Frado Grand Scribe Nehemiah R.Ex. Comp. Neil G. White Grand Principal Sojourner V.Ex. Comp. Brian Hall Grand Registrar V.Ex. Comp. Earle S. Sharam Grand Chaplain M.Ex. Comp. Donald A. Gillies Grand Lecturer R.Ex. Comp. Terry D. Gould Asst. Grand Lecturer R.Ex. Comp. George B. Tapley Grand Historian V.Ex. Comp. Douglas A. Turigan Grand Senior Sojourner V.Ex. Comp. Brian J. Poltorak Grand Junior Sojourner V.Ex. Comp. Peter Harris Grand Sword Bearer V.Ex. Comp. Byron W. Nelson Grand Director of Ceremonies V.Ex. Comp. Robert J. Harrison Grand Organist V.Ex. Comp. Lloyd T. Burt Grand Pursuivant R.Ex. Comp. Jack W. Drebit Grand Webmaster V.Ex. Comp. R. Wade Bell Grand Tyler R.Ex. Comp. Donald L. Dygert Grand Executive Committee R.Ex. Comp. Allan D. Frado Grand Executive Committee R.Ex. Comp. William J. Stinson Grand Executive Committee R.Ex. Comp. Neil G. White Grand Executive Committee V.Ex. Comp. C. K. James Wilson Grand Executive Committee R.Ex. Comp. Keng-Wei Chiew Grand Executive Committee R.Ex. Comp. Terry D. Gould Grand Executive Committee R.Ex. Comp. G. Richard Kampjes Grand Executive Committee R.Ex. Comp. Kenneth E. White Grand Executive Committee V.Ex. Comp. Kyle D. Burns Grand Executive Committee V.Ex. Comp. Mitch Cammidge Grand Executive Committee V.Ex. Comp. Larry R. Watson Grand Executive Committee

PAST GRAND FIRST PRINCIPALS IN ATTENDANCE

M.Ex. Comp. E. J. Carr .................................... 1991 M.Ex. Comp. L. C. Dowdell ............................ 1999 M.Ex. Comp. D. B. Russell .............................. 2001 M.Ex. Comp. G. E. Tetzloff ............................. 2002 M.Ex. Comp. D. A. Gillies ............................... 2004

M.Ex. Comp. T. A. Drolet ................................ 2006 M.Ex. Comp. E. W. Weigelt ............................ 2007 M.Ex. Comp. J. A. Lore ................................... 2008 M.Ex. Comp. R. G. Glasgow ........................... 2009 M.Ex. Comp. D. E. Boone ............................... 2010

FIRST PRINCIPALS IN ATTENDANCE

Ex. Comp. B. Wik ........................................... No. 2 Ex. Comp. W. King ......................................... No. 4 Ex. Comp. B. W. Thorpe ................................. No. 9 Ex. Comp. D. J. Bewick ................................ No. 13 Ex. Comp. M. Cammidge .............................. No. 18 R.Ex. Comp. R. O. Beirnes ........................... No. 21 Ex. Comp. W. Bell ........................................ No. 24 Ex. Comp. J. Emmons ................................... No. 27

Ex. Comp. B. Becker ..................................... No. 30 R.Ex. Comp. J. B. Dalueg ............................. No. 36 Ex. Comp. D. A. R. Anderson ....................... No. 38 Ex. Comp. J. Knight ...................................... No. 39 Ex. Comp. J. Kachur ...................................... No. 40 Ex. Comp. J. Linton ....................................... No. 41 R.Ex. Comp. D. C. Switzer ........................... No. 42

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CEREMONIAL OPENING OF GRAND CHAPTER Grand Chapter was declared Open Without Form at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, May 11, 2012 CHAPTER PRINCIPALS, PAST FIRST PRINCIPALS AND OTHER OFFICERS PRESENT

Alberta No. 1J. Wong…H M. Howard...J A. L. Anderson

E. F. Balleine J. Bronius N. E. Downs

D. A. Gillies R. E. Nelson 1 RA Companion

North Star No. 2B. Wik…Z R. Ponech…H K. Rosal…J T. Campbell M. Cruikshank A. D. Frado

C. Gordon-Craig T. D. Gould I. A. Hall A. Kegler K. Macintyre B. Lemmens

E. S. Sharam R. Taylor G. E. Tetzloff 1 RA Companion

Assiniboia No. 3D. H. Murray

Shekinah No. 4W. King...Z J. King...H R. D. Astell J. Borthwick

K. Burns W. Glover C. C. Stobbs D. Turigan

E. W. Weigelt 1 RA Companion

Golden West No. 5G. B. Tapley

Otuskwan No. 9B. W. Thorpe…Z J. Caravaggio...H G. Nazaruk...J G. P. Berard D. E. Boone J. G. Border

L. C. Dowdell D. A. Gillies B. W. Nelson D. B. Russell W. L. Seifert B. W. Shimmons

C. F. A. Smith W. J. Stinson D. A. Strachan C. K. J. Wilson

Capital City No. 13D. J. Bewick…Z R. M. Mansell...H R. W. Allen T. A. Bremner

B. Hall R. J. Hayes G. R. Kampjes M. R. Rogers

J. A. Schoonmaker K. E. White N. G. White

Hillvue No. 15Nil Attendance

Mount Olivet #17J. B. Dalueg T.A. Drolet

K. M. Mingo

D. A. Roth

Norwood #18M. Cammidge…Z D. Buffel...H

R. C. Enerson L. A. Johnston

W. Watts

Strathmore No. 21R. O. Beirnes…Z D. J. Roberts…H H. D. Anderson K. W. Chiew

J. K. Church L. C. Dowdell J. W. Kopp J. A. Lore

R. B. Sellers W. J. Stinson D. C. Switzer L. R. Watson

Crescent No. 24 W. Bell…Z K. Greenizan…H W. L. Kostenuk...J

A. L. Anderson L. C. Dowdell G. R. Kampjes

H. Young

Harmony No. 26L. Burt…H D. H. Murray

Eheyeh No. 27J. Emmons…Z W. Wright…H M. Johnson...J

J. W. Kopp J. A. Lore D. C. Switzer

L. Watson

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Edson No. 30B. E. Becker...Z B. J. Poltorak…H

J. Drebit...J D. W. Eidt

F. S. Laforge H. A Robinson

Parklands No. 31

A. Bell R. G. Dempsey

B. D. Dickson

R. G. Glasgow

Wapiti No. 34 P. Harris

Bethel No. 36 J. B. Dalueg…Z C. McDermott

Lebanon No. 38 D. A. R. Anderson...Z P. Clarke

G. D. Hodge

J. A. Milne

Cold Lake No. 39 W. J. Knight…Z E. J. Carr

D. Dygert W. Leipert

R. V. Weldon

Hangingstone No. 40 J. Kachur…Z M. Wyatt…H B. Allen...J D. Allan L. C. Dowdell

B. Edstrom W. Grainger W. Johnson T. Mayner M. McLean

D. Reed K. Scott W. J. Watts W. Webb

Stoney No. 41

J. Linton…Z J. W. Lawton…H M. A. Mott…J R. Allen

J. A. Cosgrove J. Harper R. J. Harrison

J. Johnson D. L. Leach K. G. South

Mountainview No. 42 D. C. Switzer…Z D. E. Boone...H C. K. J. Wilson...J

A. L. Anderson A. Long

J. A. Lore W. Stinson

The Grand Council was piped in by Comp. Kyle Scott.

M.Ex. Comp. Jerry W. Kopp welcomed everyone on this, the 98th Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta. He commented most favourably on the great attendance for the Ceremonial Opening and, thereupon, declared the 98th Annual Convocation open without form.

RECEPTION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS British Columbia and the Yukon M.Ex. Comp. Norman McEvoy, GZ; M.Ex. Comp. Len Pickell, PGZ; M.Ex. Comp. Norman K. Munro, PGZ; M.Ex. Comp. George R. E. Tillotson, PGZ; M.Ex. Comp. David Grange, PGZ; R.Ex. Comp. Anthony Brown, GH; R.Ex. Comp. Anthony J. D'Eramo, G.Sr.Soj., R.Ex. Comp. Rick McKay, G.Jr.Soj., V.Ex. Comp. Ray Wilson, G.D.ofC., V.Ex. Comp. Bryan Johnstone, G.Org., Comp. James Fissel and Comp. Eric Bone

Saskatchewan M.Ex. Comp. Bill Fitzsimmons, GZ; M.Ex. Comp. Robert Turner, PGZ, R.Ex. Comp. W. (Bill) Pizzey, GH; R.E. Comp. Tom Wieclawski, GJ and R.Ex. Comp. Arnold Smith

Manitoba M.Ex. Comp. Richard LaRonde, GZ and M.Ex. Comp. Leif Hansen, PGZ

General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons International M.Ex. Comp. David L. Salberg, Dep. G.G.H.P., Northwest District and PGHP of Colorado

Cryptic Rite Masons of Western Canada, Royal and Select Masters R. Ill. Comp. Gerry E. Tetzloff, Grand Inspector General (Alberta)

Sovereign Great Priory of Canada, Knights Templar R. Em. Kt. George B. Tapley, Provincial Grand Prior (Alberta)

Red Cross of Constantine, Grand Imperial Conclave of Canada R.Ill. Knight Comp. Donald H. Murray, Grand Intendant General, Alberta Division

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York Right Sovereign College of North America R.Em. Dist. Bro. Eric W. Weigelt, Deputy Grand Governor of Alberta

Knights of the York Cross of Honour Kt. Comp. Robert B. Taylor, Immediate Past Prior, Western Canada Priory #35

Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests R. Ill. Kt. Priest Ronald O. Beirnes, Grand Superintendent, Canada Prairies

Allied Masonic Degrees of Canada M.Ven. Bro. William (Bill) Leipert, Sovereign Grand Master

Order of the Eastern Star Sister Karolyn Calder, Worthy Grand Matron

International Order of Job’s Daughters Miss Tori Capper, Miss Alberta Job’s Daughter

Daughters of the Nile Queen Victoria Scott, Al Amira Temple #157

Order of DeMolay Bro. Brady Choptiany, Alberta DeMolay Association

Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Canada Ill. Bro. Loren W Kline, 33o, Active Member for Alberta and N.W.T.

Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Illustrious Bob Thachuk, Potentate, Al Shamal Shriners, Edmonton

Royal Order of Scotland Ross Mouser, Provincial Grand Master

Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia R. Worthy Frater Brian Hall, Suffragan, Province of the Canadian Prairies

Grand Lodge of Alberta, A.F. & A.M. R.W. Bro. David A. Roth, Deputy Grand Master

PRESENTATION OF COLOURS

The flags of Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States of America were presented by the Colour Party of members of the Northern Alberta Veterans' Degree Team from Edmonton and area under the direction of Chuck Slater.

The Canadian Flag We now present our Flag, the symbol of unity and sovereignty. Between bars of red on a field of white, it blazons forth in all its autumn glory, the Canadian Maple Leaf, whose eleven points represent the ten Provinces and the Territories, which comprise our great Country. To Freemasons, the RED symbolizes the dauntless courage of our forefathers, whom we emulate; the WHITE, that blameless purity of life and conduct, to which we aspire; and the POINTS, the eleven knightly virtues of which patriotism is the greatest and to which we are dedicated. This emblem forcefully reminds us that on these moral qualities our great Nation was founded, and on their preservation, its future greatness depends. Finally, it inspires in us reverence for Him to whom we ever fervently pray. God save our Queen and heaven bless, the Maple Leaf forever----LONG MAY IT WAVE

“O Canada”

The Flag of the United States of America We now present the Stars and Stripes, the Flag of the United States of America. Its stripes represent the thirteen original States, its stars, the original thirteen and the additional thirty-seven States which have been successfully united within that great Republic. In its respect for the freedom of the nations throughout the world, and its support of freedom throughout the world, the Stars and Stripes blazon forth as a sure pledge of liberty, equality and fraternity. In unity of that pledge – long may it wave.

“Star Spangled Banner”

The Flag of the United Kingdom We now present the Union Jack, the emblem of freedom and democracy. As its component crosses were successfully combined to symbolize the voluntary union of free peoples, so may it continue to typify the greater unity of the free world. May the red, the colour of the sacrificial blood of the martyrs, the white, like the snowy lambskin of Masonry and the blue, like the changeless vault of the sky symbolically depicting courage, purity and truth. Whenever it floats wide world round, it blazes forth a sure pledge of liberty, equality and fraternity for all people everywhere. Long may it wave.

“God Save the Queen”

The Colour Party consisted of (Canadian Flag) Neil Lonsbury and John Slade (United Kingdom Flag) Bob Cameron and Chuck Slater (United States Flag) Allan Brown and Isaac Bower-Berkhoven. (Applause)

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INVOCATION V.Ex. Comp. E. Sharam, Grand Chaplain: God of all seasons and ages, as we gather for this Annual Convocation of our beloved Royal Craft, we give you thanks for this past year: for those who have led us, for those who journeyed with us, for the time we shared with one another as Companions on the journey of life. We pray for your guidance in these days. Grant us attentiveness in our listening, wisdom in our speaking, sound judgment in our decision-making. These things we ask as your beloved people, in the power of your beloved Name. Amen. So mote it be.

CIVIC AND FRATERNAL GREETINGS Greetings and best wishes were extended to the Companions and visitors by: Grand Chapter of Alberta, Order of the Eastern Star: Sister Karolyn Calder, Worthy Grand Matron Daughters of the Nile: Queen Victoria Scott, Al Amira Temple #157 International Order of Job’s Daughters: Miss Tori Capper, Miss Alberta Job’s Daughter Order of DeMolay: Mister Brady Choptiany, Alberta DeMolay Association Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Canada: Ill. Bro. Loren W. Kline, 330,Active Member for Alberta/NWT Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the M. Shrine: Noble Bob Thachuk, Potentate, Al Shamal Shriners Royal Order of Scotland: Ross Mouser, Provincial Grand Master Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia: V.Worthy Frater Brian Hall, Suffragan, Province of the Canadian Prairies Grand Lodge of A.F. & A.M. of Alberta: R.W. Bro. David Roth, Deputy Grand Master

THANKSGIVING AND MEMORIAL SERVICE

R.Ex. Comp. David C. Switzer – Grand Third Principal V.Ex. Comp. Earle S. Sharam – Grand Chaplain

V.Ex. Comp. Robert J. Harrison – Grand Organist Comp. Kyle Scott – Piper

ROSE CEREMONY Placing Roses on the V.O.T.S.L. in Memory of Our Companions

Invitation To Worship V.Ex. Comp. Earle S. Sharam, Grand Chaplain

OPENING HYMN: "He Leadeth Me" Words by Joseph Gilmore (1862) Music by William Bradbury (1864)

He leadeth me: O blessed thought! O words with heavenly comfort fraught! Whate’er I do, where’er I be, still ‘tis God’s hand that leadeth me.

Refrain – He leadeth me! He leadeth me! By his own hand he leadeth me! His faithful follower I would be, for by his hand he leadeth me!

Sometimes ‘mid scenes of deepest gloom, sometimes where Eden’s bowers bloom, by waters calm, o’er troubled sea, still ‘tis his hand that leadeth me.

And when my task on earth is done, when by thy grace the victory’s won, even death’s cold wave I will not flee, since God through Jordan leadeth me.

READINGS FROM THE VOTSL: First Reading: Psalm 23 (Responsive) Grand Chaplain: The LORD is my shepherd, Grand Chapter: I shall not want. Grand Chaplain: He makes me to lie down in green pastures, Grand Chapter: He leads me beside still waters: Grand Chaplain: He restores my soul. Grand Chapter: He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Grand Chaplain: Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for you are with me; Grand Chapter: your rod and staff, they comfort me. Grand Chaplain: You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; Grand Chapter: you anoint my head with oil, my cup overflows. Grand Chaplain: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, Grand Chapter: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

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IN MEMORY

OF THE DECEASED COMPANIONS OF OUR OWN AND OTHER JURISDICTIONS

2011 A.D., 2561 A.L.

Second Reading: Revelations 7: 9-17

THE GRAND CHAPLAIN’S ADDRESS “Compliments of the House”

“I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever” [Psalm 23: 6] An elderly man phoned his son one October evening. “Son,” he said, “I hate to tell you this, but your mother and I can’t stand each other anymore. We want to live out the rest of our lives in peace, so we’re getting a divorce. I’m telling you now, so you and your sister won’t be too shocked when I leave”. He hangs up and the son immediately phones his sister with the news. Horrified his sister calls her father. “Dad!” she exclaims, “Don’t do anything until we get there! We’ll book our flights now and both of us will be there by Friday evening!” “Oh, all right,” her father agrees. “I guess I can wait until then”. He hangs up and calls out to his wife, “Okay, honey, they’re coming for Thanksgiving. But what will we do to get them here for Christmas?!” There are people who avoid going home–and, to be fair, some of them have good reason–but for most of us, “going home” brings wonderful images of sights and sounds and smells, and memories of warm and loving relationships. It was no different for the Psalmist: that’s why he ends the Twenty-Third Psalm the way he does: “Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the lord for ever”. “I will dwell in the house of the lord for ever”. Let’s think for a minute about our desire for home, and God’s promise of home. The desire for home. Remember Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, tapping her heels together three times and repeating, “There’s no place like home”? Or the little alien from ET, stranded and desperate to return home? Or Valjean’s moving solo from Les Miserables: “Bring him home”? And then there are all the common phrases we use every day: “All the comforts of home. Come home, all is forgiven. Keep the home fires burning. There's no place like home. Make yourself at home”. It’s a powerful image: ‘home’. It speaks to us of a place where we’re known, welcomed, cared for, loved, supported in good times and bad. And if that’s missing from our life we long for it desperately even if we don’t know what it is. It’s not always easy to define what ‘home’ is, but we always know when we’ve arrived. That is our desire, that is the longing we have: to be at home. C S Lewis, in his famous sermon from 1942 called “The Weight of Glory”, made the observation that all the desires we experience in our life can be fulfilled in one way or another. When we are tired, we can rest. When we are hungry, we can eat. When we are thirsty, we can drink. But there is one longing for which there is no complete satisfaction in this life: the longing for home. Lewis suggested that the reason we cannot fill that longing completely is because this life, this Earth, is not our final home. It is a truth to which we point in the “General Charge” we hear at every Craft Lodge Installation when we speak of “feeling and adoring the higher destination” of humanity; and in Chapter when we pray: “May we be endowed with every good and perfect gift while travelling along the rugged path of life, and finally, may we all be admitted within the veil of heaven to the full enjoyment of life eternal”. Our final destination, our fullest life, our real home, can only be found where God is. And that is the promise. That is the promise God makes to each of us – that we will dwell forever in the place prepared just for us by the hands of the Master Builder Himself. What will that place be like? I have no idea. All scripture tells us is that one day, by the grace of God, we will all come home to God. Period. Full stop. And actually, that’s enough for me. When the end comes and it’s time for us to go home, we will be with God. The 2002 film “Antwone Fisher” is based on the true story of its author, an African-American man named Antwone ‘Fish’ Fisher. As a young man, Fisher was angry and temperamental, prone to violent outbursts. After assaulting a fellow sailor in the Navy, he is demoted, fined, and sent to a Navy psychiatrist, Dr Jerome Davenport (played by Denzel Washington). As the film unfolds, however, we learn that Fisher had a horrific childhood... His father was killed before he was born. His teenage mother gave birth to him in the women’s prison where she was an inmate. He was placed in foster care, where he was mentally and physically abused by members of the household for twelve years. When, as a teenager, he had finally had enough and stood up to the malevolence of his foster-mother, she threw him out into the street. Then he was sent to a brutal reform school. Finally, Fisher ended up in the Navy, angry and alone. With the help – and eventual friendship – of the psychiatrist, he confronts his terrible past and begins a quest to find the one thing he wants most: family. Somewhere to belong. Somebody who won’t abandon him. People who will recognise, welcome, love and support him. In other words: a home. There’s a wonderful scene towards the end of the film. After a long and painful search, he finally does find his real family. He walks up to the house of his Aunt Annette, whom he met earlier that day. He rings the doorbell and waits, not knowing what might wait for him on the other side of the door. But instantly, the door is thrown open and he sees a living room filled with people. Aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins greet him and embrace him. The kitchen table is groaning under the weight of an enormous feast; and sitting around the table are his elderly relatives. His grandmother raps on the table for silence and beckons to him to approach. She cups his face in her hands, looks deeply into his eyes and says just one word: “Welcome”.

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Antwone Fisher was home. Greeted, received, acknowledged, welcomed, supported, lifted up in victory or defeat, loved in triumph or disgrace. No matter what, he belonged. No matter what, he had come home. Guess what? Whether you and I experienced that with our own family or not, one thing is certain: one day, all of us will experience the ultimate home-coming. One day, all of us will experience what the men we remember this evening have already experienced. We will see the doors flung open, the multitude of the faithful waiting to greet us. We will see the arms of God reaching out in love; we will hear the voice of the Most High saying to us – to you and me – “Welcome!” “And we will dwell in the house of the lord for ever...”

COMMEMORATION and ROSE CEREMONY Grand Chaplain: And so we gather to remember the Companions of our fellowship who in this past year have laid down their working tools and journeyed to the Grand Chapter Above. We give thanks for the light they shed in our world for they were good men, true and trusty; men whose lives influenced ours; men whose wisdom and loyalty will be missed. In a sure and certain hope, we now call them to mind...

Placing Roses on the V.O.T.S.L. in Memory of Our Companions

DEATHS – GRAND CHAPTER OF ALBERTA – 2011

Alberta #1 James Arthur Cox William Hugh McLevin Stanley Hugh Scott

Otuskwan #9 Heniz H. Barkan John Ingraham William Roy Jennings Stanley G. B. Pearson Keith Scott Stanley Hugh Scott Kenneth Dale Wilson Walter Lewis Woodward

Capital City #13 John Michael deLaroque

Hillvue #15 George Fulton Oliver

Strathmore 21 Walter Alver Anderson George Bruce Faux Stanley Verne McKay

Crescent #24 Gus Kwaczek David Munro Benjamin Charles Niven William George Robinson

Edson #30 Peter Serdiak Albert Orland Walker

Parklands #31 Redner, Robert Bidwell

Wapiti #34 William Alan Balsom Frank Michael Gerzanich Dan Rycroft

Bethel #36 Claude C. Oberg

Mountainview #42 Kenneth Dale Wilson

DEATHS IN OTHER GRAND JURISDICTION

John C. James ............................. Grand First Principal .......... Manitoba ............1984-85

One Minute’s Silence

PRAYER OF COMMENDATION: (Said by All) Architect of all creation, grant us faith that by day and by night, in all times and in all places, we may without fear entrust those who are dear to us to your never-failing love – in this life, and in the life to come. Amen. So mote it be.

CLOSING HYMN: “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” Words (Welsh) by William Williams (1745) Tune ‘Cwm Rhondda’ by John Hughes (1905)

Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah Pilgrim through this barren land. I am weak, but Thou art mighty Hold me with Thy powerful hand. Bread of heaven, bread of heaven Feed me till I want no more. Feed me till I want no more.

Open now the crystal fountain Whence the healing stream doth flow; Let the fiery, cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through.

Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer, Be Thou still my strength and shield. Be Thou still my strength and shield.

When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside, Death of death, and hell’s destruction Land me safe on Canaan’s side. Songs of praises, songs of praises I will ever give to Thee. I will ever give to Thee.

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WORDS OF BLESSING: Grand Chaplain: Go in peace. And may the God of Love and Light everlasting be your comfort and your strength; your hope and your support; your light and your onward way; and may the Creator and Giver of life remain with you now and for evermore. Amen. So mote it be.

PRESENTATION M.Ex. David Salberg, D.G.G.H.P., General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons, International, assisted by M.Ex. Comp. J. Kopp presented the Bronze Award to R.Ex. Comp. Keith Brennan of Bethel Chapter #36. R.Ex. Comp. Brennan's contributions included - PM of Forestburg/ Alliance Lodge #128 - presently serving as Worshipful master of his lodge for a second time around. - Past DDGM of Battle River District. - Past Principal of Bethel Chapter #36 RAM and Past District Superintendent of his district. - Past Sovereign of Taylor Conclave #5, Red Cross of Constantine - loyal supporter of his church and has served as Chairman of the Board. - loyal supporter of the various branches of freemasonry and a highly respected citizen of his community The Companions and visitors showed their appreciation with a standing ovation. (Applause)

M.Ex. Comp. Jerry W. Kopp, GZ, R.Ex. Comp. Keith Brennan and Jean Brennan

M.Ex. Comp. Kopp introduced the officers who are standing for election for the coming year, 2012-2013: Grand First Principal-elect R.Ex. Comp. W. (Wally) J. Watts Grand Second Principal-elect R.Ex. Comp. David C. Switzer Grand Third Principal-nominee R.Ex. Comp. Ronald O. Beirnes Grand Third Principal-nominee R.Ex. Comp. Allan D. Frado Grand Treasurer-elect R.Ex. Comp. Donald H. Murray Grand Scribe Ezra-elect R.Ex. Comp. Marvyn R. Rogers Grand Scribe Nehemiah-elect Ex. Comp. R. John Hayes Grand Principal Sojourner-elect V.Ex. Comp. Kyle D. Burns Grand Executive-elect R.Ex. Comp. R. Curtis Enerson R.Ex. Comp. Terry D. Gould R.Ex. Comp. Garry D. Hodge R.Ex. Comp. G. Richard Kampjes R.Ex. Comp. Duncan A. Strachan

Ladies Fran Switzer, Anne Rogers, Stella Glasgow, Diane Gillies and Vivian Boone were then introduced.

Everyone was then invited to join the Companions next door for light refreshments and a social hour. Grand Chapter will open tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. sharp in ample form.

Flag Ceremony led by members of the Northern Alberta Veterans' Degree Team

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RESOLUTION OF LOYALTY

The following Resolution, Moved by R.Ex. Comp. David C. Switzer, seconded by R.Ex. Comp. W. (Wally) J. Watts and Carried:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Most Excellent Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta, assembled for this Ninety-eighth Annual Convocation on this Eleventh day of May, A.D. Two Thousand and Twelve, reaffirm our most sincere loyalty and our dearest affection to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Second. May the Most High protect her and guide her.

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT: A true copy of this Resolution be forwarded to His Honour, the Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Alberta, His Honour, Col. (Ret'd) the Honourable Donald S. Ethell, OC OMM AOE MSC CD LLD, for transmittal to Her Majesty, by way of the Honourable Secretary of State of Canada, under the Seal of the Most Excellent Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta.

We certify this to be a true copy of the Resolution passed at the Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta, on the Eleventh Day of May, A.D. Two Thousand and Twelve, in the City of Camrose, Alberta. Signed:

Jerry W. Kopp, Grand First Principal

Marvyn R. Rogers, Grand Scribe Ezra

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SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2012

The Grand Chapter was opened in Ample Form at 9:00 a.m. by the Grand First Principal, M.Ex. Comp. Jerry W. Kopp.

INVOCATION

R.Ex. Comp. E. Sharam (Grand Chaplain): Let us pray. Most Holy God, you call us together to reflect on your Word, and our life in your world. Be with us now as we do the work of this Jurisdiction, that we may hear your voice and understand and follow your way. Amen. So Mote It Be M.Ex. Comp. Kopp: Thanked everyone for being in attendance this morning and also for their great support and that of the ladies at the Ceremonial Opening last night. He then proceeded to conduct the business of this Grand Chapter. MOTION: Moved by R.Ex. Comp. W. Watts, seconded by R.Ex. Comp. D. Switzer that the Grand First Principal be given the authority to change the order of business as required throughout the Session. CARRIED.

READING OF MINUTES

MOTION: Moved by R.Ex. Comp. M. Rogers, seconded by R.Ex. Comp. D. Allan that the minutes of the last regular Convocation held in the Norsemen Inn, Camrose, May 13 - 14, 2011 be adopted as printed in the 2011 Proceedings. CARRIED.

RECEPTION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

Distinguished guests representing Sister Jurisdictions and the York Rite bodies were introduced, welcomed and given Grand Honours: Grand Chapter of British Columbia and Yukon Grand Chapter of Saskatchewan Grand Chapter of Manitoba Grand Chapter of Illinois General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons International Concordant Bodies: Cryptic Rite of Western Canada, Royal and Select Masters Sovereign Great Priory of Canada, Knights Templar Red Cross of Constantine York Rite Sovereign College of North America Knights of the York Cross of Honor Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests Allied Masonic Degrees of Canada

M.Ex. Comp. Kopp: Thanked V.Ex. Comp. B. Nelson, Grand Director of Ceremonies, and Comp. Kyle Scott, Piper, for their contributions both today and last night. Well done. (Applause)

CORRESPONDENCE

Regrets and best wishes were received from M.Ex. Comp. Alastair Ross, PGZ, British Columbia and the Yukon; M.Ex. Comp. T. H. Brenton, GHP, Newfoundland and Labrador and His Honour, Col. the Honourable Donald S. Ethell, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements were made by R.Ex. Comp. M. Rogers. R.Ex. Comp. W. Watts, GH, thanked both the Companions of Alberta and our visitors for the great attendance and R.Ex. Comp. D. Switzer, GJ, took the opportunity to extend a further invitation to all Companions to join us for Grand Banquet to be held this evening.

PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE

V.Ex. Comp. Garth Border: The Preliminary Report of the registration for this Grand Chapter Convocation is as follows: Attendance: 136 Alberta Companions 18 Visitors

RECEPTION OF THE PAST GRAND FIRST PRINCIPALS

M.Ex. Comp. E. J. Carr ............................................ 1991 M.Ex. Comp. L. C. Dowdell .................................... 1999 M.Ex. Comp. D. B. Russell ...................................... 2001 M.Ex. Comp. G. E. Tetzloff ..................................... 2002 M.Ex. Comp. D. A. Gillies ....................................... 2004 M.Ex. Comp. J. D. Hongisto .................................... 2005

M.Ex. Comp. T. A. Drolet ........................................ 2006 M.Ex. Comp. E. W. Weigelt .................................... 2007 M.Ex. Comp. J. A. Lore ........................................... 2008 M.Ex. Comp. R. G. Glasgow ................................... 2009 M.Ex. Comp.. D. E. Boone ...................................... 2010

M.Ex. Comp. Kopp: Extended the thanks of the Grand Chapter for all of the continuing interest and assistance offered by all of the Past Grand First Principals throughout this past year. He wished them all the very best for years to come. GRAND HONORS.

M.Ex. Comp. J.. Carr: On behalf of the Past Grand First Principals, M.Ex. Comp. Carr thanked the Grand Chapter for the warm welcome extended to them and that they will continue to support this Grand jurisdiction for years to come.

REPORT OF THE GRAND FIRST PRINCIPAL

To the Most Excellent the Grand Chapter of Alberta: Good Morning Companions. One year ago, you placed the leadership of this Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta in my hands, and I trust that you have not been disappointed with that performance – or at least I hope not. I had some pretty big shoes to fill, particularly having known the past dozen or so Grand First Principals who have preceded me, many of whom are personal friends of mine. I wish to thank all the Companions that have been so kind and supportive during the visits to their Chapters. Without your support no Grand Chapter can be successful. After all you are Grand Chapter. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. There are some in the Craft and Capitular Masonry who felt that being the Grand First Principal of Royal Arch Masons and holding down full employment with the Grand Lodge of Alberta as Grand Secretary was not doable. I can now safely say, it was doable, one only needs to plan and plan carefully and plan well in advance. As this journey was still in the thought process, planning had already begun, and if I can make a recommendation to anyone who is seeking to become a Grand First Principal, start early. You need to examine your own capabilities. Ask yourself if you are prepared with respect to your knowledge of the Craft and Capitular Masonry? Do you have the ability to effectively communicate with the Companions? Most importantly, how will this impact your family? There will be times when you are not readily available to them, but one needs to keep in mind that family should always come first. So Companions, if you are considering this journey, be sure to examine what is required of you when taking on this commitment – and it is a COMMITMENT – and your qualifications for that high office. Yes, with careful planning one can take on the responsibilities of a Grand First Principal and still keep up with a full time vocational commitment. With that I thank the Craft and Companions for their patience. Thank you again. Companions, “I have a Dream” those famous words echoed by Martin Luther King, have likewise been chosen to be the theme for our Grand Chapter for the past year and which have been instrumental in laying the foundation within each of us and the finally “the keystone becoming the head stone of the corner”, that strengthens each of us and be that model that the Great Architect of the Universe has laid down. Companions this is a great Fraternity. We need to live by the principles that have been given to us by the Great Architect of the Universe, conduct ourselves accordingly when in the public eye and, most importantly, “Lead by Example”. We can lead by example by carefully mentoring our new Companions, by explaining the purposes of the Degrees of the Holy Royal Arch, by providing education. And yes, to some, education may seem difficult, but as you have heard through the visitations to your Chapters by the Grand Chapter Officers who have provided education by simply referring to the Ritual or using the Volume of the Sacred Law, it is not difficult at all. On one of my fraternal visits to a Chapter, for example, I looked at the Charter and found much information that lead to an excellent education discussion. We learned that the Chapter was not chartered under the Grand Chapter of Manitoba, as many believe, but rather the Grand Chapter of Canada in the Province of Ontario. One always assumes because the Grand Lodge of Alberta was chartered under the Grand Lodge of Manitoba it would be safe to say that the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta had followed the same footsteps (the Grand Chapter of Manitoba was not Chartered until April of 1923). On closer examination of the Charter we

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also found that one of the principal officers at the time of the chartering of the Chapter became the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Alberta – MWBro G.E. Cruickshank, who was Grand Master in 1927. The story just doesn’t end there we found out that the Grand Chapter of Alberta in actual fact did not get officially recognized until September 12, 1916 by MEC William S.R. Murch at the fifty-ninth Annual Convocation, when a resolution was introduced, adopted and gave authority for the formation of a Grand Body in any province as soon as proper memorial had been received from a majority of the Companions and Chapter of a Province, expressing their well-considered desire to establish a Provincial Grand Body. Initially the Grand Chapter of Alberta was formed on 29th of May 1914, a date that we recognize as official, however the then Grand First Principal MEC D.F. MacWatt had declared the Grand Chapter to be irregular, spurious and clandestine and he therefore suspended all Chapters and Companions that gave adhesion to or continued to support the irregular organization. The Grand Chapter of Alberta was referred to in the Masonic Sun Bulletin Volume XVII No. 8 as the “The Alberta Difficulty” considered as being insubordinate. This whole issue was over the supremacy over the Territory which was already the Province of Alberta. This type of education has fuelled many conversations and no doubt will continue to do so if we take an interest in the important events that took place within this jurisdiction or within our own Chapter. VISITATIONS Each of the Chapters within the Jurisdiction was visited once in an official capacity, and there were some that received additional visits. I must say that my reception on each of those visits will be etched in my memory for years to come. One visit that I will always remember is the November 11 Remembrance Day service where Stoney Chapter #41 was in attendance and I made an unannounced visit. Thank you to the Companions of Stoney Chapter for receiving me and allowing me to be part of your delegation. I was only able to make one visit to a Sister Jurisdiction, and that was to the Grand Chapter of Saskatchewan. Eight Companions made the trip to Regina. We were able to witness the installation of two Saskatchewan Companions that have been very close friends of mine for years, MEC Bill Fitzsimmons as Grand First Principal and REC Bill Pizzey as Grand Second Principal and of course the divesting of MEC Brian McKay – a friend, colleague and retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superintendent. The Alberta delegation had a photo opportunity with the Lt. Governor of Saskatchewan. What a proud moment. The Lt. Governor took time out of his busy schedule to speak to each of the Alberta delegates, including our ladies. DISTRICT MEETINGS The only district meeting that I was not able to attend was District #1 and there is no doubt in my mind that REC John Cosgrove, by his very nature and solid commitment, had a very successful meeting. The three other District Meetings were well organized, handled with great confidence and also well attended. The Grand District Superintendents for 2011/2012 are to be congratulated for all their work within their respective Districts. I was extremely pleased with the positive comments that were received on their performance from the Companions. You represented this Grand Chapter with great pride and dedication; you represented the Grand First Principal with honour, and filled in when I was not able to, and for this I thank you from the bottom of my heart. It gives me great pleasure in bestowing the title of Past Grand District Superintendent and the rank of Right Excellent Companion on the following Companions: District #1 - R.Ex. Comp. John Cosgrove District #2 - R.Ex. Comp. Garry Hodge District #3 - R.Ex. Comp. Duncan Strachan District #4 - R.Ex. Comp. Jeffrey Schlender Congratulations, Right Excellent Companion Grand District Superintendents. You did us proud. Companions, please give them a round of applause. ESPECIAL CONVOCATIONS Grand Chapter Officers were involved in two special events during the year, the first being the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Otuskwan Chapter #9 and the second event the Consecration & Dedication of a Chapter in Didsbury, registered as Mountainview Chapter #42 on the register of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta. We are very pleased to see the return of Royal Arch in Didsbury after a 60 year void. Congratulations to Mountainview Chapter, particularly to MEC David Boone, MEC Jim Lore and REC David Switzer who saw the need to have a Chapter along the Queen Elizabeth II Highway between Edmonton and Calgary. DISPENSATIONS A list of dispensations issued this past year included: Hillvue #15 change date and time of May meeting Strathmore #21 move charter, MMM/MEM same day Eheyeh #27 move charter, MMM/MEM same day Strathmore #21 change date of June meeting Shekinah #4 change date, time, location of May meeting Mount Olivet #17 change time of meeting on June 15th Grand Chapter authorize the wearing of RA regalia to reaffirmation and remembrance services Mountainview #42 change date and location of June meeting Grand Chapter authorizing use of Constitution/Regulations until approved by the Lt. Gov.-in-Council Bethel #36 (NC) change date of August meeting Harmony #26 MMM/MEM same day and to be conferred out of chapter Assiniboia #3 MMM/MEM same day and to be conferred out of chapter

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Mount Olivet #17 change date, time of December meeting North Star #2 election and installation of H without having served as J Bethel #36 change date, time, location of December meeting Lebanon #38 change date, time, location of December meeting Eheyeh #27 change location of January emergent meeting Harmony #26 change date and location of January meeting Mountainview #42 change date and location of April meeting Hillvue #15 change date and location of May meeting NECROLOGY Companions, last evening the Memorial Service was held for those Companions who passed to the Grand Chapter Above and once again the service and message as delivered by VEC Earle Sharam was very moving. Thank you, VEC Sharam, and also the Grand Third Principal, REC David Switzer and the Grand Organist, VEC Robert J. Harrison. Grand Chapter wishes to extend our sympathy to those families and friends who have lost a loved one. Our prayers are with you, and may the Grand Architect of the Universe provide that spiritual strength. The loss of these Companions, who have been the pillars of our respective Chapters and who have provided great leadership will certainly be felt, but they will always remain in our memories – in recent months we lost MEC Peter Fairbridge and MEC Jim Crawford, two of the finest gentlemen in Capitular Freemasonry. As Grand First Principal this year, I had three difficult tasks to perform, the first being to find the appropriate words for the presentation of a Royal Arch Mason certificate to James Currie Sr., for his late son, Companion James Currie Jr.; second the presentation posthumously of a Life Membership, which was in the works prior to his passing, for VEC Walter Anderson – the life membership was presented to his brother, Brother and Companion VEC Cecil Anderson – and the third was to deliver a Masonic Eulogy in Lodge for MWBro and MEC James Crawford, a personal friend of mine and personal friend of yours. Who could not be a friend of Jim? MEC Crawford was truly a pillar in all the Masonic bodies. We thank the Great Architect of the Universe for allowing us to have the opportunity of sharing our lives with all these departed Companions. GENERAL OBSERVATIONS Is there room for improvement in our Chapters? The answer would have to be “yes”. How much improvement is needed? That can vary from Chapter to Chapter. What is the main area of concern within our Chapters? The first and foremost is the lack of attendance. We need to examine why we suffer from this poor attendance. Some of it may be because of our “Snowbirds” but that is not the entire reason; we know of Chapters that have 50 plus members and not all are “Snowbirds”. It could be that the Companions have lost interest, perhaps meetings are boring or maybe the Chapter has not maintained contact with the membership. These are areas that a Chapter needs to focus on and set up a program to improve. It may be that some of the Companions not attending are disappointed with the work in the Chapter and if that is the case, what are we going to do about it? Naturally, fix it. Companions, you have all been in a Chapter where you have witnessed, during the opening of the Chapter, the Sharing of the Word by the Principal Officers not being done correctly or in the properly sequence. What we do about it, naturally, is correct it through education. We all have responsibility. Whether we are Past Grand Officers, Past Chapter Officers or even Companions we can all take a part in improving our work, setting up Chapters, etc. We have lots to teach and it is time we take PRIDE in our Noble Craft. By taking PRIDE in our Supreme and Royal Art we will no doubt bring back some our absent Companions. As I mentioned earlier, lead by example. We, as Past Officers, need to play a greater role in developing good leaders, guiding, teaching the new and younger Companions and working as team to accomplish a common goal. If I can be so bold to say, just another one of my dreams, Companions, is that when a Chapter loses a member through a Demit or Suspension or death, for each loss it finds two replacements. There is no doubt that we will see growth within this Fraternity. The replacements will need to be quality candidates, for this dream was not with the attention of increasing numbers. Companions, there are two issues that need to be referred to the Committee on the Work for clarification, as there seems to be some confusion within the Chapters as to proper procedures and protocol. The first issue is the wearing of a Fellowcraft apron in the Mark Master Mason degree, and rather than continually having this as controversial topic, it is best to nip it now. Whether of the Canadian Rite or the Ancient York Rite, I believe we need to separate ourselves from what the Craft is doing. We need to understand that this is the Royal Arch and we can not allow the invasion of certain procedures or protocols from other rites. Therefore the Committee on the Work will need to provide a ruling and ensure that all Chapters are on the same page. The second issue occurs when attending to the Pedestal at the Closing of the Chapter and the term used when directing to attend that Pedestal. Some are of the opinion that the term “Disarrange the Word” is the appropriate term and others feel strongly that only the term “You will attend to the Pedestal”. We need the Committee on the Work to clear up that confusion. Companions we have all experienced such differences and it is the small issues that create potential animosities within our Craft. Another issue that has been observed in the past year or so is in the “Sharing of the Word.” We need not have this addressed by the Committee on the Work, but rather we all need to take the time to study the ritual. This includes the Principal Officers of the Chapter. After all they are the ones we all look up to and they LEAD BY EXAMPLE. Perhaps it is time that we start working on the same page and furthermore take the PRIDE that our gentle Craft stands for.

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APPRECIATIONS First, I want to extend my sincere thanks to the Elected and Appointed Grand Chapter Officers for the support that they have given me as your Grand First Principal. What a dream team. Secondly, I want to recognize all the Past Grand First Principals that provided me with that confidence and support throughout my journey. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Many of you were not able to make visits with me due to other commitments or simply the distance was too great. It is the thought that counts. This past year two of our Past Grand First Principals underwent major surgery. MEC Stan Harbin and MEC James Lore were in recovery mode and as Grand First Principal I constantly kept you in my prayers for a successful recovery, and a successful recovery it was. Thank you for your support. Special thanks to Most Excellent Companions Lyle Dowdell – faithful follower, Richard Glasgow, David Boone, Donald Gillies, Gerry Tetzloff and the big tease MEC Jesse Carr, or maybe he wasn't teasing. Special thanks go to our Grand Scribe, REC Marvyn Rogers. What an outstanding job you did throughout this year. You looked after the business of Grand Chapter by making the timely decisions, whether on my behalf or not, and as you know, I am a great believer in hands off – leave it to the wise one and in this case the Grand Scribe. Thank you Marvyn. Special thanks to Stella and Richard Glasgow for the times they housed me throughout the past several years. One can only say that Stella is an outstanding lady; after all she has to put up with Richard, who constantly needles her, particularly when there are visitors. Of course we wouldn't know what he is like when there are no visitors. And now on behalf of the spouse that I do not have, I want to give special thanks to Mrs. Diane Gillies, Mrs. Vivian Boone, Mrs. Stella Glasgow, Mrs. Anne Rogers and R.Ex. Comp. Ken Mingo for helping organize the Ladies' Program. I am hoping that by selecting the Reynolds Museum at Wetaskiwin as a site to tour and have lunch at you will find much pleasure and satisfaction. Thank you to the visiting Jurisdictions – you are one more element that makes this Convocation a success. To my special friends with whom I have had a great deal of involvement during their progress through the Grand Line of the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan, and now through the Grand Chapter of Saskatchewan, thank you MEC Bill Fitzsimmons and your lady and REC Bill Pizzey and your lady, thank you for being here today. Thank you to the General Grand Chapter, you have been a very committed officer of the General Grand Chapter and you seem to always have the time to be with us. Thank you. Now keeping the best to the last, the most important thank you is to all the Companions of the Grand Chapter of Alberta, you are Grand Chapter and without your support no Grand First Principal can reach this milestone. You are an awesome bunch. We hope you will remain for tonight’s Grand Chapter Banquet and continue the bond and friendship that we most certainly cherish. God Bless you all. THANK YOU.

Respectfully submitted, Jerry W. Kopp, Grand First Principal

GRAND FIRST PRINCIPAL'S ITINERARY 2011 - 2012

2011 May 12-14 GRAND CHAPTER OF ALBERTA Camrose Norsemen Inn May 15 GRAND COUNCIL Camrose Norsemen Inn May 15 TRAIN RIDE Stettler May 18 WAPITI #34 Grande Prairie Masonic Hall May 27-28 GRAND CHP. OF SASKATCHEWAN Regina Ramada Inn June 4 HANGINGSTONE #40 Fort McMurray Legion Hall June 9-12 GRAND LODGE OF ALBERTA Grande Prairie Holiday Inn June 20 CRESCENT #24 Calgary Bowmont Hall June 23 CAPITAL CITY #13 Edmonton Highlands Hall June 28 NORWOOD #18 Edmonton Acacia Hall August 5 BETHEL #36 Forestburg Masonic Temple September 1 EHEYEH #27 Drumheller Freemasons’ Hall September 10 MINI-FIELD DAY Drumheller Passion Play Site September 22 MOUNTAINVIEW #42 Didsbury Freemasons’ Hall September 23 HILLVUE #15 Frank Masonic Hall September 27 OTUSKWAN #9 Calgary Bowmont Hall October 8 DISTRICT #4, ANNUAL MEETING High River Freemasons’ Hall October 19 MOUNT OLIVET #17 Camrose Masonic Temple October 22 DISTRICT #2, ANNUAL MEETING Stettler Masonic Hall November 1 BETHEL #36 Forestburg Masonic Temple November 17 ASSINIBOIA #3 Medicine Hat Masonic Hall November 23 HARMONY #26 Brooks Masonic Hall November 24 LEBANON #38 Stettler Masonic Hall December 1 GOLDEN WEST #5 High River Masonic Hall December 8 CAPITAL CITY #13 Edmonton Highlands’ Hall December 12 ALBERTA #1 Calgary Bowmont Hall December 14 SHEKINAH #4 Lethbridge Masonic Hall

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2012 January 12 STRATHMORE #21 Irricana Masonic Hall January 16 EDSON #30 Edson Masonic Hall January 18 STONEY #41 Stony Plain Masonic Hall January 19 NORTH STAR #2 Edmonton Acacia Hall January 23 COLD LAKE #39 Cold Lake Masonic Hall January 26 PARKLANDS #31 Wainwright Masonic Hall February 11 GRAND EXECUTIVE MEETING Lacombe Masonic Temple February 23 MOUNTAINVIEW #42 Didsbury Masonic Hall April 12 STRATHMORE #21 Irricana Masonic Hall May 10 GRAND COUNCIL Camrose Norsemen Inn May 11-12 GRAND CHAPTER OF ALBERTA Camrose Norsemen Inn

M.Ex. Comp. J. Kopp: The GZ requested that the Grand Director of Ceremonies escort R.Ex. Comp. Donald Dygert to the altar. At that time, M.Ex. Comp. Kopp thanked R.Ex. Comp. Dygert for his many years of service to Grand Chapter as the Registrar for our Grand Convocations. The Companions responded by giving Grand Honours to R.Ex. Comp. Dygert. (Applause)

REPORT OF THE GRAND SECOND PRINCIPAL

Since our 2011 Grand Convocation the year has sped by with many activities and events. I have had the privilege of accompanying our Grand First Principal to the following events:

• Grand Convocation in Saskatchewan • District meetings for Districts 2, and 3; • Hangingstone Chapter #40 Installation and BBQ; • Bethel Chapter #36 August Meeting; • Strathmore and Eheyeh's 13th Annual Royal Arch Badlands Mini Field Day; and the • Consecration and Dedication of Mountainview Chapter #42.

Upon the request of our Grand First Principal, I represented Most Excellent Companion Jerry Kopp and the Grand Chapter of Alberta at the:

• Grand Convocation of British Columbia and the Yukon in Victoria, BC; • District 1 District Meeting at Stoney Chapter #41; and the • Grand Masters Levee on January 1st were I had the honor of presenting a cheque on behalf of all

Royal Arch Masons of Alberta for the "WE CAN HELP" program • Grand Session Jobs Daughters

All of my visits have been extremely enjoyable and educational both on a Masonic and personnel basis. I had opportunity to enjoy the company of old friends and make many new friends. Planning and preparation for our 2012 Grand Convocation is now complete thanks to the foresight and work of our Grand 1st and 3rd Principals, but most of all our Grand Scribe "E" who is a tireless and well coordinated individual whom I believe never sleeps based on the e-mails I get time stamped all hours of the night. I would personally like to thank our Scribe "E" REC Marvyn Rogers for his support, guidance and wisdom, which he so quietly and astutely imparts on all Grand Chapter Officers, who are like students whom he is charged with educating. Respectfully submitted, Walter (Wally) Watts, Grand Second Principal

REPORT OF THE GRAND THIRD PRINCIPAL

Most Excellent Grand First Principal and Companion: To date, this has been a very exciting year since the Grand Convocation last May. I have been able to visit most of the Chapters in Southern Alberta as well as attending District 2 and 3 Meetings. I was able to attend the Consecration of our newest chapter in Didsbury on December 10th, 2011. It was my great privilege to sit as ``Z`` for the opening and closing. There was a great turnout of Grand Chapter Officers for the ceremony. Very Impressive. I have had the privilege of accompanying MEC Jerry Kopp as well as REC Duncan Strachan GDS District 3 on several visits. The plans for Grand Convocation are underway. It looks to be an impressive two days – as usual. Thank you to all past and present Grand Chapter Officers who have been only too willing to give assistance to me. It has been much appreciated. Respectfully submitted, David C. Switzer, Grand Third Principal Greetings from the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Manitoba M.Ex. Comp. Richard LaRonde, Grand First Principal, brought greetings and best wishes to the Companions of the Grand Chapter of Alberta.

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Greetings from the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Saskatchewan M.Ex. Comp. W. (Bill) Fitzsimmons, Grand First Principal, brought the greetings and best wishes of the Companions of Saskatchewan.

RECEPTION OF THE GRAND DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS

R.Ex. Comp. John A. Cosgrove ........ District #1 R.Ex. Comp. Garry D. Hodge ........... District #2

R.Ex. Comp. Duncan A. Strachan ..... District #3 Absent ................................................ District #4

M.Ex. Comp. Kopp took this opportunity, along with the GH and GJ, to personally thank and congratulate each of the Grand District Superintendents individually for the work that they did over the past year. GRAND HONORS

REPORT OF THE GRAND SCRIBE EZRA

To the M.Ex. Grand First Principal, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta: I hereby submit my eighth report to you as your Grand Scribe “E”. The Grand Scribe Ezra’s office did not receive all of the 2011 Annual Returns as of the end January, 2012. Annual Returns were not received from 3 chapters: Norwood #18 (Edmonton), Lebanon #38 (Stettler) and Stoney #41 Since then, I have received the reports from all three. I would ask that the Grand Executive authorize the Committee on Jurisprudence and the Constitution and the Finance Committee to look into means of “encouraging” chapters to submit this report on time. I stress, it is only the report that I need so desperately, the financial statement and payment can be sent later. The form is not complicated and I am willing to help any chapter that needs assistance. I should mention that the assistance of the Grand Dist. Supt.’s has been must supportive and helpful in ensuring moderate compliance with the above, if not always on time. Chapters are requested to follow the directions of the Finance Committee that all required regalia as stated in the Constitution of Grand Chapter is to be purchased from the Office of the Grand Scribe E. The purchase of regalia through the Office of the Grand Scribe E allows Grand Chapter to keep its per capita amount at a reasonable rate. The Grand Council and Grand Executive have approved the Royal Arch aprons and sashes which will result in maintaining the current costs at their present level. There are have been some cost increases from our suppliers. It should also be noted that one of the suppliers does not recommend, nor normally include, the plastic pouch. Reminder, if you are sending funds to the YEF, please ensure that they are made payable to the “Youth Endowment Fund”. It is a separate account from the regular Grand Chapter account. Following this report, including the 2011 Statistics, there is the breakdown of membership by Chapter. I wish to take this opportunity to publically thank:

• M.Ex. Comp. Jerry Kopp. Above all else, M.Ex. Comp. Kopp was a joy to work with as he was encouraging, understanding and fun. What a wonderful combination.

• R.Ex. Comp. Don Murray. I offer him my apologies. The plan to have the year-end moved to December 31st was meant to assist both the Grand Treasurer and the Auditor. Unfortunately, I didn’t make the best use of the time allotted and will be much more diligent in the future not that I have had a chance to work with the new deadlines.

• All of the Grand District Superintendents who have always responded to my requests and queries quickly and efficiently.

• Anne. As my number of years serving as G.S.E. have increased, her knowledge and assistance becomes more and more valuable and I definitely could not have done the work without her!!

STATISTICS 2011 Membership December 31, 2010 1206

Increase - 2011 Admissions 61 Affiliations 19 Restorations 2 Adjustments 0 Total Increase 82 Decrease - 2011 Demits 46 Deletions 21 Deaths 28 Adjustments 2 Total Decrease 97 Membership December 31, 2011 1191 Net Loss -15 Comparative figures for Dec 31 2010 Loss 19 Dec 31 2009 Loss 47 Dec 31 2008 Loss 44 Dec 31 2007 Loss 49 Dec 31 2006 Loss 16

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Dec 31 2005 Loss 22 Dec 31 2004 Loss 63 Dec 31 2003 Loss 96 North Star #2 (Edmonton), Assiniboia #3 (Medicine Hat), Strathmore #21, Harmony #26 (Brooks), Eheyeh #27 (Drumheller), Lebanon #38 (Stettler), Cold Lake #39 and Hangingstone #40 (Fort McMurray) and Stoney #41 have shown an increase.

Mount Olivet #17 (Camrose) has stayed the same.

All other Chapters, 12 in number, have shown a loss with the largest losses being experienced by Alberta #1 (Calgary) - loss of 12, Otuskwan #9 (Calgary) - loss of 14, Crescent #24 (Calgary) -loss of 6, Parklands #31 (Wainwright) - loss of 5, Wapiti #34 (Grande Prairie) – loss of 5 and Bethel #36 (Forestburg) - loss of 7.

Lebanon #38 and Hangingstone #40 (Fort McMurray) showed an increase of 10% or more.

Respectfully submitted, Marvyn R. Rogers, Grand Scribe Ezra

AFFILIATIONS - 2011Assiniboia #3 Jennison, William

Capital City #13 Allen, Robert William

Strathmore #21 Lyons, Gary Earl

Harmony #26 Mayo, Todd Michael

Stoney #41 Robert James Harrison

Mountainview #42 (Charter Members) Anderson, Lawrence Border, Garth Boone, David E. Church, John Johnston, Terence Kostenuk, William Lore, James A. Phillips, Russ Robison, Brian P. Stinson, William Strachan, Duncan Switzer, David C. Wilson, Kenneth Dale Wilson, James

RESTORATIONS – 2011 Shekinah #4 Lewko, Peter

Edson #30 Hawboldt, David

DELETIONS – 2011 Alberta #1 Krienke, Keith Wayne Redoble, Roger Robbins, Kenneth John Van Wielingen, Guss Andre

North Star #2 Copeland, Robert Bruce Harris, Clark Robin Kehoe, Donald Ewan Mills, Robert James

Golden West #5 Dickens, Kenneth Ian Douglas

Otuskwan #9 Doten, Vern E. Schmid, Frank Peter Sigurdson, Richard J.

Capital City #13 Hawkins, Robert Scott

Wapiti #34 Day, Mark Wyatt

Bethel #36 Arksey, Bradley Herbert Oberg, Dayna Norman Oberg, Dennis Keith

Hangingstone #40 Boys, Graham Hallet, Peter William James Mansfield, Colin George Moore, Warren

DEMITS - 2011

Alberta #1 Atkins, Richard Atkinson, John Albert Bailey, Lyle William James Johnson David John Thera, Kelvin Metro

Assiniboia #3 Wells, Eldon William

Shekinah #4 McLarty, Jeffrey O'Donnell, William Wilks, Thomas Christopher

Golden West #5 Jowett, Neil Darren McCann, Shaun Potter, Walter John

Otuskwan #9 Arnold, Frank M. Ashby, Edward V. T. Murray, Arnold R. Underwood, Philip I.

Capital City #13 Kennair, John Lawton, John Francis

Olson, John Leonard Clifford Paterson, Allan Watt Williams, Randall Lee Hillvue #15 Bosetti, Rino Jones, Melvin Wendal Skelly, William George Norwood #18 Elaschuk, Kenneth Henry Shimmons, Brian William

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Strathmore #21 Allott, Chuck Munzer, Thomas

Crescent #24 Bath, John Ernest Hewitt, Lawrence Murray, Russell Wayne Scott, Charles William Skomorowski, Thomas Michael Sollid, Glen Cameron

Parklands #31 Babchuk, Harry Measor, Arthur A. Read, Keith Benjamin Wilkinson, Frank Henry

Wapiti #34 Medley, James Allan

Bethel #36 Duncan, Larry A.

Cold Lake #39 McRae, Sean Thomas

Hangingstone #40 Hart, John Gordon Jr. Jones, Gordon Burton Nesdole, Morris Andrew

Stoney #41 Parry, Eric John

Greetings from the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of British Columbia and Yukon M.Ex. Comp. Norman McEvoy, Grand First Principal, brought greetings on behalf of the companions from British Columbia and Yukon.

REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER

M.Ex. Grand First Principal, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta.

Our current earnings for the last ten months 0f 2011 are a loss of $6,718.68. If we would have had a full 12 month year, we would have had about $12,000.00 increase in revenue from the annual returns and about $2,000.00 in expense for the last 2 months. This would have given us a surplus of about $3,280.00 for the year. The new year will return to normal as the year will consist of the 12 months ending December 31, 2012. Our investment account is $85,874.18. All investments are in Guaranteed Investment certificates. The youth endowment fund has an investment total of $172,282.21. I want to thank Rt. Ex. Comp. Richard Kampjes who will be retiring from the Y. E. Fund committee. He did an excellent job as Chairman and will have the financial information on the fund in his report.

Fraternally submitted, R.Ex. Comp. D. H. Murray, Grand Treasurer

GRAND CHAPTER ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ALBERTA

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS - DECEMBER 31, 2011

Previous 2011 Revenue Gain on Sale of Merchandise $4,670.85 $434.92

Other Income Per Capita Dues 12,650.00 30.00 Certificates Membership 455.00 91.00 Life 5.00 10.00 Past Principal 95.00 0.00 Warrants & Dispensations 115.00 88.28 Affiliations 94.00 764.00 0.00 189.28 Initiation Fees O.H.P. 1,105.00 425.00 Grand Convocation 8,408.87 9,192.88 KYCH & RCC Meals 1,349.44 972.00 Postage Recovered 158.51 87.76 Interest 4,293.56 1,573.27 Special Event 0.00 2,395.00 Misc. Revenue 10.00 0.00 Total Revenue $28,739.38 $14,865.19

Expenses Grand Convocation Grand Chapter $7,087.92 $7,995.27 KYCH & RCC Meals 1,349.44 $8,437.36 972.00 $8,967.27 Travelling Expense Grand Z 3,000.00 3,000.00 Grand H 500.00 500.00 Grand J 500.00 500.00 Grand Dist. Supt.’s 500.00 4,500.00 500.00 4,500.00

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Office and Administration Honorarium G.S.E. 4,000.00 3,334.00 Honorarium Gr. Treas. 500.00 400.00 Rent 500.00 417.00 Postage 256.69 116.72 Office Supplies and Expense 530.43 154.64 Insurance 1,125.00 1,127.00 Bank Charges 27.00 22.50 Printing General 236.53 23.84 Committee Expenses 231.23 208.53 General Expense 0.00 0.00 Depreciation 0.00 0.00 Constitution 0.00 7,406.88 0.00 5,804.23

General Expense Deposit Grand Convocation 500.00 500.00 General Grand Chapter Dues 1,223.00 1,204.00 Grand Chapter Regalia 1,587.82 555.52 R.A.M. Website 157.50 231.00 OHP 284.88 259.77 Proceedings 1,098.81 4,852.01 0.00 2,747.29

Total Expense $25,196.25 $22,018.79

Summary Total Other Revenue $28,739.38 $14,865.19 Total Expense 25,196.25 22,018.79 Gain for the Year $3,343.13 -$7,153.60

Gain for the Year $3,343.13 -$7,153.60 Gain on Sale of Merchandise 4,670.85 434.92 Net Income $8,213.98 $6,718.68

GRAND CHAPTER ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ALBERTA SUPPLEMENTARY - DECEMBER 31, 2011

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Previous 2011 Alberta #1 $0.00 $142.76 Assiniboia #3 0.00 101.59 Bethel #36 5.00 10.00 Capital City #13 0.00 134.80 Crescent #24 26.40 151.25 Edson #30 441.00 0.00 Eheyeh #27 0.00 85.41 Gold West #5 0.00 40.00 Hangingstone #40 2,175.00 2,447.00 Harmony #26 40.00 0.00 Hillvue #15 0.00 69.55 Lebanon #38 38.00 299.50 Norwood #18 819.00 1,342.00 Otuskwan #9 531.00 1,257.00 Shekinah #4 60.00 65.00 Stoney #41 820.50 42.00 Strathmore #21 0.00 35.00 Wapiti #34 10.11 0.00 Total Accounts Receivable $5,991.23 $6,638.36

MERCHANDISE ACCOUNT Inventory – Beginning of Year $25,939.72 $24,382.82 Purchases 9,898.55 9,164.20 $35,838.27 $33,547.02

Inventory – End of Year $24,38.82 $23,726.29 Cost of Merchandise Sold 11,455.45 9,820.73

Sales 16,126.30 10,255.65 Cost of Sales 11,455.45 9,820.73 Gain on Sale of Merchandise $4,670.85 $434.92

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The Investment Account and Bank Accounts have been verified and found in order. The Financial Statements as presented represent the actual cash position of The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta as of December 31, 2011.

James Ratchford, Auditor April 30, 2012

GRAND CHAPTER ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ALBERTA

BALANCE SHEET - FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Previous 2011 Current Assets Current Bank Account $1,064.70 $1,064.70 Cash on Hand 418.00 0.00 Savings Bank Account 34,016.04 29,754.76 Total Bank Accounts $35,498.74 $30,819.46

Investments Term Deposits 85,874.18 83,087.88 Gr. Chp. Centennial Fund 0.00 2,786.30 Total Investments $85,974.18 $85,74.18

Accounts Receivable 5,991.23 6,638.36

Other Assets Merchandise Inventory 24,382.82 23,726.29 Prepaid Expense Postage 0.00 0.00 Total Other Assets 24,382.82 23,726.29

Fixed Assets Office Equipment 0.00 0.00 Depreciation 0.00 0.00 Total Fixed Assets 0.00 0.00

$151,746.97 $147,058.29

Current Liabilities Centennial Fund Raising 0.00 2,000.00

Equity Retained Earnings $143,532.99 $151,746.97 Current Earnings 8,213.98 -6,688.68 Total Earnings $151.746.97 $145,058.29

Liabilities and Equity $151.746.97 $147,058.29

Term Deposits Amount Maturity Date Term Rate 8104990 -03 $3,000.00 Dec 30, 2014 5 YRS 2.63% -05 6,000.00 Nov 2, 2012 3 YRS 1.75% -27 5.000.00 Aug 3, 2012 1 YR 1.15% -28 8,502.74 Aug 3, 2012 1 YR 1.15% -21 26,599.26 Oct 4, 2012 2 YRS 1.50% -22 6,200.19 Feb 27, 2014 5 YRS 3.98% -30 3,120.66 Dec 14, 2012 1 YR 1.30% -29 6,225.00 Dec 14, 2012 1 YR 1.30% -25 10,425.00 May 28, 2012 2 YRS 1.75% -26 10,801.33 Aug 9, 2012 2 YRS 1.50% TOTAL TERM DEPOSITS $85,874.18 Grand Chapter Centennial Fund Has been amalgamated into the Grand Chapter General Term Deposits (as above)

Grand Scribe Ezra Grand Treasurer

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GRAND CHAPTER ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ALBERTA TRUST FUND – YOUTH ENDOWMENT PROGRAM

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS MARCH 1, 2011 TO DECEMBER 31, 2011 BALANCE SHEET

Previous 2011 Current Assets Bank Account $20,850.71 $16,823.20 Cash on Hand 0.00 0.00 Term Deposits 160,237.06 172,282.21 Total Current Assets $181,087.77 $189,105.41 Liabilities Retained Earnings 184,181.08 181,087.77 Current Earnings -3,093.31 8,017.64 Total Liabilities $181,087.77 $189,105.41 Revenue General Revenue 5,788.65 7,614.61 Investment Interest 6,545.04 2,425.53 Total Revenue $12,333.69 $10,040.14 Expenses Donations Expended 15,400.00 2,000.00 Bank Charges 27.00 22.50 Total Expense 15,427.00 2,022.50 NET INCOME -$3,093.31 $8,017.64

Term Deposits Amount Maturity Date Term Rate 810511- #01 $11,460.64 October 12 2012 2 Yrs 1.45% #03 3,000.00 October 17 2012 1 Yr 1.00% #04 14,423.02 January 25 2013 2 Yrs 1.50% #05 12,000.00 May 11 2013 2.5 Yrs. 2.15% #06 5,000.00 May 16 2012 5 Yrs 4.00% #09 3,200.00 September 19 2012 1.25 Yrs. 1.50% #10 10,000.00 August 8 2012 1 Yr 1.15% #11 5,000.00 August 15 2016 5 Yrs. 1.85% #27 6,200.19 February 27 2014 5 Yrs 3.00% #28 2,800.00 November 14 2016 5 Yrs 1.85% #31 3,657.01 December 15 2013 3 Yrs 3.00% #32 5,212.50 May 28 2012 2 Yrs 1.75% #34 3,291.60 August 3 2012 2 Yrs 1.60% #35 55,002.09 August 3 2012 2 Yrs 1.60% #36 8,873.29 August 9 2012 2 Yrs 1.50% #37 5,000.00 September 15 2012 2 Yrs 1.50% #39 9,000.00 September 22 2012 2 Yrs 1.50% #40 6,561.87 October 6 2012 2 Yrs 1.50% TOTAL TERM DEPOSITS $172,282.21

The Bank Account and Investment Account of the Youth Endowment Program have been verified. As this Fund operates on a CASH BASIS, no accrued interest has been included. The above statement represents the Youth Endowment Fund as of December 31, 2011.

James Ratchford, Auditor April 30, 2012

M.Ex. Comp. D. Gillies, M.Ex. Comp. G. Tetzloff, R.Ex. Comp. R. Taylor R.Ex. Comp. D. Dygert (Master), M.Ex. Comp. J. Carr (Trainee)

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON AUDIT AND FINANCE

To the M. Ex. Grand First Principal, Officers and Members of Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta:

The members of this Committee are: Rt. Ex. Comp. Neil White, Chairman, Rt. Ex. Comp. Marvyn Rogers, Grand Scribe Ezra, Rt. Ex. Comp. Don Murray, Grand Treasurer, Rt. Ex. Comp. Terry Gould, Rt. Ex. Comp. Alan Frado, and Rt. Ex. Comp. Robert Taylor. The committee met at the Grand Executive meeting in February. As a result of this meeting the following recommendations were presented to the Grand Executive:

• That the proposed budget for the 2012 year be adopted. • That the cost of all dispensations be increased from $5.00 to $15.00. • That the cost of all certificates be increased from $5.00 to $15.00. • As the current membership is estimated at 1186 members it was felt that there was no need to

increase the per capita fee for the next fiscal year. • That the honorariums for the Grand District Superintendents be increased from $125.00 to $

250.00. • That a “expert” panel be formed to review the honorariums for the Grand First, Second and

Third Principals, the Grand Scribe Ezra, Grand Treasurer, and the Grand District Superintendants. The recommendations from this review are to be presented at the next Grand Executive meeting in February 2013. It is requested that the Grand First Principal for the 2012 – 2013 year appoint this panel.

• That Rt. Ex. Companion James Ratchford be retained as the Auditor. The above recommendations were all approved at the Grand Executive Committee Meeting and by way of this report are being presented to the members at the Annual Grand Chapter Communication for ratification. Rt. Ex. Companion Rogers has requested that the committee look into the replacement of the current photocopier with a printer/copier combination. The current photocopier will need to be replaced with-in the next few years. The committee wishes to express our sincere thanks to Rt. Ex. Comp. Marvyn Rogers and Rt. Ex. Comp. Don Murray for the great efforts that they contribute to the operations of this Grand Chapter.

Respectfully submitted, R.Ex. Comp. Neil White, Chairman

MOTION: Moved by R.Ex. Comp. N. G. White, seconded by R.Ex. Comp. R. Taylor, that all of the above recommendations contained in the Report of the Committee on Audit and Finance be ratified. CARRIED.

GRAND CHAPTER ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ALBERTA BUDGET 2012

2011 2011 2012 Estimated Actual Estimated

REVENUE Per Capita $0.00 $30.00 $11,800.00 Certificates Membership 1000.00 91.00 450.00 Life 10.00 10.00 20.00 Past Principal 10.00 0.00 90.00 Warrants and Dispensations 75.00 88.28 100.00 Affiliations 0.00 0.00 75.00 Sales of Supplies 12,000.00 10,255.65 12,550.00 Initiation Fees, O.H.P. 595.00 425.00 680.00 Interest Earned 1,200.00 1,573.27 1,200.00 Special Event Revenue 20.00 2,395.00 2,500.00 Grand Convocation 8,500.00 10,164.88 9,500.00 Postage Recovered 200.00 158.51 110.00 $22,620.00 $25,120.84 $39,105.00 EXPENSES Grand Convocation $8,500.00 $8,937.27 $9,500.00 Deposit Grand Convocation 500.00 500.00 500.00 Proceedings 1,100.00 0.00 2,250.00 Travelling Grand Z 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 Grand H 500.00 500.00 500.00 Grand J 500.00 500.00 500.00 Grand Dist. Supt.’s 500.00 500.00 1,000.00 Office Grand Treasurer 500.00 400.00 400.00 Grand Scribe E 4,000.00 3,334.00 4,000.00 Rent 500.00 417.00 500.00

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Postage and Telephone 350.00 116.72 250.00 Office Supplies and Expenses 450.00 154.64 400.00 Supplies for Resale 10,000.00 9,164.20 10,000.00 Insurance 1,125.00 1,127.00 1,175.00 Printing General 250.00 23.84 250.00 Sundry 100.00 0.00 75.00 Freight 25.00 0.00 0.00 Bank Charges 30.00 22.50 30.00 Vox Regia 200.00 0.00 0.00 Inventory Adjustment 0.00 656.53 0.00 General Expense (Grand Council) 250.00 231.00 235.00 OHP 300.00 259.77 300.00 R.A.M. Website 200.00 231.00 235.00 Constitution 0.00 0.00 0.00 General Gen. Gr. Chapter Dues 1,210.00 1,204.00 1,190.00 Gr. Chp. Regalia Repairs/Replacement 2,000.00 552.52 2,450.00 Committee Expenses 500.00 208.53 400.00 $36,590.00 $31,809.52 $39,105.00 Total Revenue $22,620.00 $25,120.84 $39,105.00 Total Expense 36,590.00 31,809.52 39,105.00 Surplus (Deficit) -$13,970.00 -$6,588.68 $0.00 Greetings from the Cryptic Rite Masons of Western Canada, Royal and Select Masters R.Ill. Comp. Gerry E. Tetzloff, Grand Inspector General for Alberta, brought greetings on behalf of M.Ill. Comp. Brian Richman, Grand Master.

RECEPTION OF FIRST PRINCIPALS

Ex. Comp. B. Wik ........................................... No. 2 Ex. Comp. W. King ......................................... No. 4 Ex. Comp. B. W. Thorpe ................................. No. 9 Ex. Comp. D. J. Bewick ................................ No. 13 Ex. Comp. M. Cammidge .............................. No. 18 R.Ex. Comp. R. O. Beirnes ........................... No. 21 Ex. Comp. W. Bell ........................................ No. 24 Ex. Comp. J. Emmons ................................... No. 27

Ex. Comp. B. Becker ..................................... No. 30 R.Ex. Comp. J. B. Dalueg ............................. No. 36 Ex. Comp. D. A. R. Anderson ....................... No. 38 Ex. Comp. J. Knight ...................................... No. 39 Ex. Comp. J. Kachur ...................................... No. 40 Ex. Comp. J. Linton ....................................... No. 41 R.Ex. Comp. D. C. Switzer ........................... No. 42

M.Ex. Comp. Kopp: Extended the thanks of the Grand Chapter for all of work and responsibility shown by these First Principals throughout this past year. He wished them all the very best for years to come. GRAND HONORS.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON WARRANTS AND DISPENSATIONS

R.Ex. Comp. M. Rogers advised there is a nil report.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE CONDITION OF CAPITULAR MASONRY To the Most Excellent Grand First Principal, Most Excellent Companion Jerry W. Kopp, officers and members of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta.

To the Most Excellent Grand First Principal , Most Excellent Companion Jerry Kopp, officers and members of the Grand Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons Of Alberta. The committee on the condition of Capitular Masonry has received reports from all four District Superintendants for the year 2011 – 2012 and after reviewing them report as follows: DISTRICT # 1 R.E. Companion John Cosgrove, Grand District Superintendant of District # 1 reported that he has completed all of his official visits and many fraternal visits as well. North Star Chapter has shown improvement from the previous year and it would appear that the membership has become more involved and appears much stronger moving forward. Wapiti Chapter continues to struggle, and because of the distance to other chapters, does not often have the benefit of visitors which, of course helps in encouraging the members of the chapter from attending as well. Norwood Chapter appears to have improved from last year as well, it’s reported that the membership is engaged and involved and the chapter is strong. Stoney Chapter continues to grow and has a steady group of visitors from the Edmonton chapter’s. This chapter ‘s future is strong. Edson Chapter continues to have difficulty, struggling for members. Long term outlook is not good unless they can organize a solid recruitment plan for membership.

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Capital City Chapter is the strongest in the district. They support other chapters with frequent visits. The future of this chapter is strong. DISTRICT # 2 R.E. Companion Garry Hodge, Grand District Superintendant of District # 2 reported that he has completed all of his official visits, with the exception of Parklands Chapter in Wainwright, which will be done in April. and as well a number of fraternal visits. The report that was received by the committee did not provide specific detail regarding the various chapters within District # 2, rather an overall perspective about the general condition of the chapters. To highlight, all the chapters have challenges, and many new initiatives are being proposed and discussed, which it is hoped, will yield positive results. Three of the chapters are solid financially and have strong attendance for the meetings. The future of District # 2 is good, with the status quo being maintained by most and good potential for growth in at least two chapters. DISTRICT # 3 R.E. Companion Duncan Strachan, Grand District Superintendant of District # 3 reported he had completed all of his official visits , and had as well made many fraternal visits.. He reported that Eheyeh, Assiniboia and Harmony Chapters are all struggling with membership difficulties. Strathmore Chapter is assisting with Eheyeh by many members taking on dual membership to keep the chapter functioning and with that, hopefully encourage more member applications from the Drumheller area. Harmony and Assiniboia chapters do work together and assist each other at meetings which is creating a better outlook for both chapters. Otuskwan is a larger chapter which continues to bring in new members, but must ensure that these new members become engaged in the chapter meetings and functions. It was noted that Otuskwan celebrated their 100 anniversary during the year. The new chapter, Mountainview , located in Didsbury has now become an officially chartered chapter of the Grand Chapter of Alberta. They have a strong group of charter members who are making an all out effort to get new members from the lodges in the surrounding area. DISTRICT # 4 R.E. Companion Jeff Schlender, Grand District Superintendant of District # 4 reported that he has completed all of his official visits and some fraternal visits, and there were more fraternal visits planned before the end of his term. Alberta Chapter # 1 - It was noted that there appeared to be good fellowship within the chapter and that many members attended other chapters on a regular basis which of course prompts return visits as well. They could make more time for educational presentations . Some concern about payment of dues from a number of members, A very well run chapter with a good future. Shekinah Chapter # 4 - This chapter displays good fellowship, and regularly holds research and education evenings. The members from Shekinah often visit Hillvue chapter to assist in their meetings. Overall condition of chapter is good. Golden West # 5 - Ritual work is done very well and there appeared to be a strong bond with other chapters created by frequent visitations. They regularly ensure that research and education evenings are done, and overall condition of chapter is very good. It was noted that the monthly rent for their meetings is causing a concern. Hillvue # 15 - The membership in this chapter is small, but it continues to thrive with an excellent core of members. They do receive regular support from Shekinah chapter from Lethbridge which assists in their operations. They do regular research and education and endeavor to maintain the interest of the members. It was noted they are well known for their festive board. Crescent Chapter # 24 - Fellowship in this chapter appears to be very good. They regularly have research and education and present other items of general interest for discussion. Overall outlook for this chapter is much stronger than recent years. It was noted that their Scribe Ezra is retiring after 10 years at the position. GENERAL COMMENTS The information provided by the superintendants gave a good outline of their respective districts and again, it would appear that the overall condition of Capitular masonry in Alberta is good. We do again note there are quite a number of chapters with small membership numbers that must make continued efforts to build and maintain their numbers in order to ensure they may continue to be viable chapters within our Grand jurisdiction. The committee recommends to the Grand First Principal that the title of Right Excellent Companion be conferred and confirmed on:

• Right Excellent Companion John Cosgrove • Right Excellent Companion Garry Hodge • Right Excellent Companion Duncan Strachan • Right Excellent Companion Jeff Schlender

Respectfully submitted, V.Ex. Comp. Garth Border ( Chairman ) and M.Ex. Comp. Don Gillies.

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COMMITTEE ON BENEVOLENCE

R.Ex. Comp. M. Rogers advised there is a nil report.

FINAL REPORT OF THE CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE

V.Ex. Comp. Garth Border: M. Ex. Grand First Principal and Companions, The Final Report of the registration for this Grand Chapter Convocation is as follows: Attendance: 141 Alberta Companions 18 Visitors 159 Total Chapters: All chapters are represented with the exception of Hillvue #15. Three chapters have none of their First, Second and Third Principals in attendance: Golden West #5, Hillvue #15, Mount Olivet #17, Parklands #31 and Wapiti #34. Seven chapters have all three of their Principals in attendance: North Star #2, Otuskwan #9, Crescent #24, Eheyeh #27, Hangingstone #40, Stoney #41 and Mountainview #42.

APPOINTMENT OF SCRUTINEERS

M.Ex. Comp. J. Kopp: M.Ex. Comp. W. (Bill) Fitzsimmons (Saskatchewan), M.Ex. Comp. N. McEvoy (British Columbia and the Yukon) and M.Ex. Comp. R. LaRonde (Manitoba) were appointed Scrutineers and retired with R.Ex. Comp. D. Dygert. Greetings from the Sovereign Great Priory of Canada, Knights Templar R. Em. Kt. George B. Tapley, Provincial Grand Prior for Alberta, brought warm fraternal greetings of the Sovereign Great Priory of Canada and of M. Em. Kt. Thomas G. James, GCT, Supreme Grand Master.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE AND THE CONSTITUTION

To the M. Ex. Grand First Principal, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta: The Committee on Jurisprudence and the Constitution Members are: Rt. Ex. Comp. John A. Cosgrove – Chairman; R. Ex. Comp. Allan D. Frado; M. Ex. Comp. Eric W. Weigelt; R. Ex. Comp. Marvyn Rogers; M. Ex. Comp. Jerry W. Kopp. We are pleased to report that the constitution adopted at the Grand Chapter Convocation of May 2011 is now being put through the legislative process with the province of Alberta. That process has changed from previous years and now requires a more time consuming preparation and review. We expect the Private members Bill to be submitted in the fall of 2012 and approved by the Legislature not later than December 31, 2012

Fraternally submitted: Rt. Ex. Comp. John A. Cosgrove, Chairman Greetings from the Red Cross of Constantine, Grand Imperial Conclave of Canada R.Ill. Knight Comp. Donald H. Murray, Grand Intend ant General, Alberta Division, brought greetings and best wishes on behalf of the Grand Imperial Conclave of Canada.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FRATERNAL DEAD R.Ex. Comp. D. Switzer: M.Ex. Sir and Companions. The Committee has discharged its duties by conducting the Memorial Service last night with the assistance of V.Ex. Comp. E. Sharam and V.Ex. Comp. R. Harrison. The report is contained in the Memorial Service and is in the hands of the Grand Scribe E. M.Ex. Comp. J. Kopp thanked R.Ex. Comp. Switzer, V.Ex. Comp. Sharam and V.Ex. Comp. Harrison for the excellent quality of last night’s Memorial Service. Greetings from the York Rite Sovereign College of North America R.Em. Dist. Bro. Eric W. Weigelt, Deputy Grand Governor of Alberta, thanked Grand Chapter for this privilege of being recognized. He brought the warm fraternal greetings of the Governor General. Greetings from the Knights of the York Cross of Honor Kt. Comp. Robert B. Taylor, Immediate Past Prior, brought greetings on behalf of the Prior of Western Canada Priory #35 and he expressed his best wishes to both M.Ex. Comp. J. Kopp and R.Ex. Comp. W. Watts. Greetings from the Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests R. Ill. Kt. Priest Ronald O. Beirnes, Grand Superintendent, Canada Prairies, extended the greetings of the Grand High Priest, E. Dennison and all of the Tabernacles of Canada Prairies to all the Companions of Grand Chapter.

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FRATERNAL RELATIONS

Most Excellent Companion Jerry W. Kopp, Grand First Principal, officers and members of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta: The report of the Committee on Fraternal Relations includes the complete listing of all Grand Representatives. This list can be found near the end of these Proceedings.

Respectfully submitted, R. Ex. Comp. G. P. Bernard, Chairman

RECEPTION OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVESAlabama ......................................... E. J. Carr British Columbia .................... E. W Weigelt California ................................... T. D. Gould Canada (Ontario) .................. G. R. Kampjes Delaware ..................................... J. W Drebit Finland ...................................... R. B. Taylor Indiana ...................................... T. Campbell Iowa ........................................ D. H. Murray Kansas ..................................... D. C. Switzer Maine ................................................. B. Hall Manitoba .............................. L. A. Anderson Michigan .................................. M. R. Rogers Minnesota ............................... G. E. Tetzloff Montana ..................................... N. G. White Nebraska ......................... J. A. Schoonmaker Nevada ....................................... J. G. Border

New Brunswick ...................... R. O. Beirnes New Zealand ...................... C. Gordon-Craig North Dakota ............................. D. E Boone Nova Scotia .............................. K. M. Mingo Oregon ................................... L. C. Dowdell Pennsylvania ............................ D. B. Russell Queensland ................................. W. J. Watts Rhode Island ........................ H. A. Robinson Saskatchewan ............................. K. E. White South Australia .............................. J. Wilson South Dakota ................................ W. Seifert Texas ........................................... J. W. Kopp Victoria ..................................... D. A. Gillies Washington ............................ C. McDermott Wisconsin .................................. A. D. Frado

Also in attendance was M.Ex. Comp. George Tillotson, Grand Rep. of Alberta in British Columbia. Commissions were presented to: M.Ex. Comp. D. Russell (Pennsylvania) and R.Ex. Comp. D. Switzer (Kansas).

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE WORK R.Ex. Comp. Kenneth White advised that there is a nil report.

REPORT OF THE GRAND HISTORIAN REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LIBRARY, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION

To M.Ex. Comp Jerry Kopp, Grand First Principal, officers and members of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta: This report will cover my roles as the Historian of Grand Chapter and my current chairmanship of the Library, Research and Education Committee. Chapter Historians One of the most significant points in the revised Constitution and Regulations adopted last Spring (at least from my point of view ) was the addition of the Historian as one of the Officers of a Chapter [Constitution 6.7, Regulations 3.40]. Unfortunately, either very few Historians were actually appointed – perhaps ten – or else these appointments were not recorded or reported. There was no official Ritual available last year for their Investiture, but the Committee on the Work, at the February Executive Committee meeting, approved the one that I used at Chapters around Calgary: I.Z. – Companion ….., you have been appointed Historian of this Chapter. It is your duty to collect and preserve all material of historical significance and to keep a record of all the significant events and activities of the Chapter. This Office plays an important role in maintaining the heritage of Royal Arch Masonry in general and of this Chapter in particular; the zeal and thoroughness with which you approach this responsibility will earn you the respect of future generations of Companions. Once more Historians are identified, I intend to enlist them in searches for Chapter histories and other specific Centennial material, such as photographs and biographies. Grand Chapter Proceedings I forwarded to the Website Committee suggestions for two web-centric initiatives. The first was the scanning of a set of Grand Chapter Proceedings and making them available and searchable on our website. At one point there were multiple bound sets of proceedings scattered around the province, but these have gradually disappeared; even single “fill-in” copies are now harder to find. One set of single copies would have their bindings removed and then be scanned as searchable PDF files. These Proceedings are already public documents – a partial set (the first 82 years) is in the Glen bow Archives. This initiative was endorsed by the Committee. Anniversary History Book The second suggestion concerned the 100th Anniversary History. I recommended that it be made available on the website, rather than as a printed copy, with the intention of making it a “living” document with ongoing addition and updating of historical material and Chapter histories. While this suggestion was endorsed by the Website Committee, it was not greeted with unanimous approval; more discussion will obviously be needed. Committee on Royal Arch Education At the February 2010 Executive Committee meeting, terms of reference for a new (or re-organized) Committee

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on Royal Arch Education were approved, whose purpose would be “to embed Royal Arch education in this jurisdiction, by encouraging, supporting, facilitating and disseminating education resources, processes and outcomes at the personal, Chapter, District and Grand Chapter levels”. The implementation of this initiative was delayed by the development of the revised Constitution and Regulations, but there has been no progress since that was completed – although education always seems to be a topic of discussion. In the meantime, the LRE Committee will focus on building up library resources. Respectfully submitted, R.Ex. Comp. George Tapley, Grand Historian and Committee Chairman R.Ex. Comp. W. Seifert, V.Ex. Comp A.D. Frado, Ex. Comp.'s T.A. Bremner and I.A. Hall, Members

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND

M. Ex. Comp. Kopp, Grand Chapter Officers and Companions all: Since the last Grand Session, two requests for funding have been received. The first request was initiated by Otuskwan Chapter for a donation of $1000 to Holy Trinity School in Calgary for their “Milk Subsidy Program” The second request, our regular donation in support of the We Can Help Program. A cheque for $1000 was presented at the Grand Master’s Levi on January 1, 2012 The Youth Endowment Fund Investment of over $176,000 has generated interest revenue of approximately $2,400 during the year. Surplus funds available for distribution at 2011 year end was just over $6,000, but funding requests so for this year (2012) are expected to be in excess of $4,500. Donations of over $7,500 to the fund have been received since the last Grand Communication. The Committee thanks the local chapters for their efforts in raising funds to help the Fund grow and we thank the Grand Council for their help in promoting the use of the Fund. As this will be my last report as Chairman of the Committee, I especially thank the other members of the Committee for their opinions and pledge my support to my successor if requested.

Respectfully submitted, R.E.C. Richard Kampjes, Chairman Y.E.F., R.E. Comp. Ken Mingo and V.E. Comp. Bill Sheppard

R.Ex. Comp. Kampjes noted that the generous donations made from the proceeds of M.Ex. Comp. Kopp's pins and from the contributions of the Past Master's (Virtual) Degree conferral that was conducted yesterday afternoon. R.Ex. Comp. Kampjes received a number of cheques from representatives of the chapters.

REPORT OF THE SCRUTINEERS

M.Ex. Comp. W. (Bill) Fitzsimmons: M.Ex. Grand First Principal, I have the pleasure of reporting on behalf of the Scrutineers committee the results of the election: R.Ex. Comp. Allan D. Frado Grand Third Principal (Applause) M.Ex. Comp J. Kopp: Thanked M.Ex. Comp. Fitzsimmons, M.Ex. Comp. McEvoy and M.Ex. Comp. LaRonde for their assistance as scrutineers. He directed that the ballots, having been submitted to the Grand Scribe Ezra, be destroyed. R.Ex. Comp. A. Frado: Thanked the Companions for their support and for the confidence they have shown in him. He vowed to do the very best he can. R.Ex. Comp. R. Beirnes: Offered his congratulations to R.Ex. Comp. Frado and offered the full support of all of the Companions, including himself, to the Grand Third Principal-elect.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON HONOURS AND AWARDS

Most Excellent Grand First Principal, Distinguished East and Companions all. Your Committee on Honours and Awards, having met in Lacombe at the Grand Executive Meeting on February 11th, 2012, are now pleased to announce, from the nominations received, the following Companions have been selected to receive the two awards that are available, that of the Alberta Distinguished Service Award and the General Grand Chapter International Bronze Award. This year the Grand Chapter of Alberta Distinguished Service Award is to be presented to R.Ex. Companion Marvyn Rogers, a member of Capital City Chapter #13 in Edmonton, AB. The General Grand Chapter International Bronze Award will be presented to R.Ex. Companion Keith Brennan, a member of Bethel Chapter #36 in Forestburg, AB. I must once again state that each Chapter should urge its members to submit the name of a most deserving companion who has shown outstanding support for his chapter and has been active in his community. Do send their complete and thorough biography to the Grand Scribe E’s office, so that your committee can make a correct and responsible decision on these nominations.

Respectfully submitted, M.Ex. Comp. David Hongisto, P.G.Z., Chairman, R.Ex. Comp. Jack Drebit

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REPORT OF THE GRAND LECTURER

To the Most Excellent Companion Kopp and his officers, I was invited on two occasions to present lectures during this past year. I presented a lecture at Alberta Chapter in Calgary. I also did a presentation of Royal Arch Masonry to Granite Lodge in Blackie. This presentation helped to promote Royal Arch Masonry to a Craft lodge. I would encourage the First Principals of the chapters that if they are aware that a meeting may require some Masonic education, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be more than pleased to present a paper. I would like to thank M.E. Comp. Kopp for his encouragement to the chapters to involve Masonic education in their meetings. Remember, Masonic education is one way to help the members maintain their interest in the Craft in general and Royal Arch Masonry in particular.

Respectfully submitted, M. Ex. Comp. Don Gillies, Grand Lecturer

REPORT OF THE LONG RANGE PLANNING AND MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Report to the Most Excellent Grand First Principal: In the implementation of a plan to assist Chapters which are having difficulties, one need look no farther than the Craft Grand Lodge, in that there already is a plan and a program which has been put in place to assist lodges which are having difficulties surviving. This plan had some success in the northern part of the jurisdiction, but was not promoted to any great degree in the south. I refer to the Doric p0lan, which has been around for about a decade or more. There is little point in trying to reinvent the wheel. The Doric plan has been shown to be successful when the lodge was sufficiently aware of its shortcomings and problems to ask for help. If a chapter is to be assisted, it must by having a program in place, and assisting chapters to evaluate their activities. There are several assumptions on which these recommendations are based:

• The chapters will not accept dictates from Grand Chapter. • As in most other walks of life, the only way a problem gets solved is for those in charge to

recognize there is a problem. This seems to be an obvious fact, but some chapters have reacted very negatively to reports of the Grand District Superintendent that pointed out shortcomings of a chapter.

• Given the above assumptions, the plan must be to acquaint the chapter with what assistance is available to them, and have personnel available to assist when the Chapter asks for it.

Recommendations: The district is the best vehicle for the delivery of the program. In order to be effective the GDS’s must be fully aware of the program and conversant with it. They are the front line. It is no secret which Chapters are having difficulty, as one only has to read past GDS reports. The GDS’s must visit chapters early in their term and make sure the Chapter officers are aware of the services that are available to the Chapters. Grand Chapter has not been good at this. How many 3rd Principals know there is a Grand Lecturer available to assist with their programming? The GDS should, on his first visit, outline facts about Grand Chapter, such as the Youth Endowment Fund and who the Grand Lecturer is. If a program similar to the Doric plan is put in place, the GDS’s should be acquainted with it and carry that information to the chapters, especially those that are having difficulties. A tactful companion who is well skilled in managing a chapter should be appointed in each district to head a district task force to assist chapters who ask for assistance. This companion must be sufficiently conversant with the Doric plan to put it into effect. There is no magical solution to chapters in trouble, but there are solutions. This has been demonstrated many times. It requires changing the modus operandi of the chapter. Only a fool continues with same program and expects a different result. This report is essentially a rehash of last year’s report. I strongly recommend rereading that report. This will be my last report on this subject. There is little to be achieved by me writing reports. I have set out twice now what I believe needs to be done. The ball is the court of the Grand First Principal. I am prepared to assist on any action taken

Respectfully submitted, Jim Lore, PGZ

M.Ex. Comp. J. Lore: Congratulated M.Ex. Comp Fitzsimmons for highlighting many of the ideas expressed in this report when he brought greetings from Saskatchewan.

M.Ex. Comp. J. Kopp: Offered his thanks on behalf of Grand Chapter for the dedication that M.Ex. Comp. Lore has shown and wished him continued improvement in his health. Greetings from the Allied Masonic Degrees of Canada M.Ven. Bro. W. (Bill) Leipert, Sovereign Grand Master, brought greetings on behalf of the Grand Council of the Allied Masonic Degrees of Canada. M.Ven. Bro. Leipert took this opportunity to congratulate the officers of this Grand Chapter for the excellent year that they have had and he wished the officers for 2012-2013 the same success.

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REPORT OF THE REGALIA COMMITTEE

To the M.Ex. Grand First Principal, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta: The regalia for the various Grand Chapter officers is slowly being replaced and refurbished.

For the 2011, term the following have been completed: $ engraved regalia cases have been distributed to the: Grand H GDS, District #2 GSN $ Grand Chapter Officer replacement sash is available for distribution: GDS, District #1 Gr. Treas. $ The committee has checked prices for collars and aprons: chain collars with jewel - $375.00 v-neck collars with jewel - $300.00 v-neck collars, no jewel - $200.00 Past GDSupt. collar with jewel - $575.00 GJ - $1,000.00 These prices do not include S/H nor GST. $ With a possible budget for 2012 of approximately $3,000.00, and considering the above quotes, the following are being considered: new: Gr. Registrar - v-neck collar with jewel Gr. Webmaster - v-neck collar with jewel Gr. Pursuivant - sword replacements: Gr. Historian - chain collar Gr. J. Soj - v-neck collar, no jewel Gr. Pursuivant - v-neck collar, no jewel Gr. D. of C. - v-neck collar, no jewel GJ - apron possible purchase(s) should there be sufficient funds: GSE - apron The committee is very aware that more still needs to be done.

Respectfully submitted, R.Ex. Comp. M. Rogers (G.S.E.) R.Ex. Comp. C. Enerson, M.Ex. Comp. R. Glasgow, R.Ex. Comp. W. Stinson and V.Ex. Comp. G. White

R.Ex. Comp. Curtis Enerson requested that all Grand Chapter regalia be turned to him before the officers go for lunch. Also, a form supplied by the Grand Scribe E has been distributed to the Grand Chapter officers and that completed form should be included with the regalia when it is returned.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE ROYAL ARCH WEBSITE

To the M.Ex. Grand First Principal, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta: The Website Committee Members are: Rt. Ex. Comp. John Cosgrove – Chairman; Rt. Ex. Comp. Jack Drebit- Webmaster; Rt. Ex. Comp. Terry Gould; We are pleased to report that our Website continues to be a successful resource with much information made available to all who visit it, It also provides a historical record of Capitular Masonry in Alberta for posterity. This year we have seen an increase in the use by Chapters, however much more could be done. Chapters are encouraged to provide pictures to the Webmaster of activities of their Chapter. The use of the website remained consistent with previous years for 2011. Lastly, please contact the committee if there are any Companions wanting to be more involved in the administration of our website. The Webmaster would appreciate the support.

Respectfully submitted, Rt. Ex. Comp. John A. Cosgrove, Chairman Rt. Ex. Comp. Jack Drebit, Grand Webmaster

REPORT OF THE CENTENNIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE To the M.Ex. Grand First Principal, Officers and Companions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta: The Centennial Committee is pleased to report that continued but slow progress is being made toward meeting our goals to have a successful Centennial Celebration. The Centennial Historical Book Sub-Committee continues to research the existing historical information available in the archives and libraries.

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The Centennial Committee to-date has received no responses from the individual Chapters to our various written requests for Chapter Historical Summaries. A few more Chapters have submitted names of Chapter contacts for Centennial Representative. Based on conversations with the Chapters I can report some Chapters are in fact starting to develop a historical summary for submission. I would like to thank the Grand Chapter Officers and the Grand District Superintendents for their ongoing support in our endeavours to meet our Centennial Goals. We are progressing, however due to the lack of responses we are very quickly loosing our schedule float to meet our commitment of having the Centennial Historical Book completed by May 2014. This is a project that could carry on into the Centennial year, if required. The Funding and Research Sub-Committee is in a position to apply for a Government Grant to carry out a special Centennial Project once the election is complete and the committee, in conjunction with the Grand Chapter Executive, to determine the project to proceed with. This year, thanks to the efforts of R.Ex. Comp. Don Murray, has seen a decisive boost to our fund raising effort and puts us well on our way to being self sufficient and eliminating or at least greatly reducing our dependency on Grand Chapter Funding for the Centennial in 2014.

Respectfully submitted. R.Ex. Comp. Wally Watts Centennial Committee, Chairman

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE GRAND FIRST PRINCIPAL’S ADDRESS

To the Companions of the Most Excellent Grand Chapter of Alberta. We have reviewed the Address of M.E.C. Jerry Kopp and join with him in welcoming ALL to this 2012 Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of R.A.M.'s of Alberta. We should congratulate M.E.C. Kopp for the professional way in which he managed his time between Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter. His advice to those following him in office, commitment and planning, is something they can take notice of. This showed as he visited each Chapter once and some several times and managed to be at all but one District Meeting, which was unavoidable. We concur with the appointment of “Right Excellent” rank on the four District Superintendants. He was able to take part in the 100 year celebration of Otuskwan Chapter #9 and the Consecration and Dedication of Mountainview Chapter #42. He has acknowledged those who have passed to the ‘Grand Chapter Above” with a solemn ceremony of remembrance last evening. The observations were well founded and should be given some consideration. There was acknowledgement of those who assisted and advised him in the past year. M.E.C. Kopp has had an excellent year and has given good service to this Grand Chapter, we sincerely thank him for his dedication and commitment. Jerry, we look forward to your joining our ranks later this afternoon.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of all Past Grand First Principals, M.Ex. Comp. Donald Russell Greetings from the General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons International M.Ex. Comp. David L. Salberg, Deputy General Grand High Priest, Northwest Region, conveyed the greetings of the General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons International and, in particular, those of M.Ex. Comp. Ted Harrison, General Grand High Priest. M.Ex. Comp. Salberg expressed his appreciation for the excellent quality of this Grand Convocation and the warmth of its hosts. M.Ex. Comp. Salberg then reviewed a number of ideas currently being used by General Grand Chapter International which included the Awards Program, the Reward Program for Ritual Work Excellence and the Sweetheart’s Award.

GRAND CHAPTER RECESSED AT 12:05 P.M. TO RESUME AT 1:15 P.M.

GRAND CHAPTER CALLED ON AGAIN AT 1:15 P.M.

GENERAL BUSINESS

MOTION TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION AND REGULATIONS

Following discussion at the Grand Executive meeting held on Friday, May 11, 2012 the following revised wording of the Notice of Motion was presented: Motion: It was regularly moved by M.Ex. Comp. L. Dowdell and seconded by R.Ex. Comp. A. Frado that the Regulations of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta be amended by adding Section 1.8 which shall read "In the event that the Grand First Principal-elect opts for an open installation of the Grand Chapter Officers, the pedestal shall be veiled." CARRIED.

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PRESENTATION OF HONOURARY GRAND FIRST PRINCIPAL’S CERTIFICATES

M.Ex. Comp. J. Kopp: With the assistance of a number of P.G.Z.'s, presented Honorary Grand First Principal certificates to M.Ex. Comp. David L. Salberg, General Grand Chapter; M.Ex. Comp. R. LaRonde, Grand First Principal of Manitoba; M.Ex. Comp. B. Fitzsimmons, Grand First Principal of Saskatchewan and M.Ex. Comp. N. McEvoy, Grand First Principal of British Columbia and Yukon. (Applause)

PRESENTATION OF HONORARY MEMBERSHIP CARDS

M.Ex. Comp. J. Kopp: Presented Honorary Memberships to V.Ex. Comp. Bryan Johnstone, G.Org., Comp. James Fissel and Comp. Eric Bone of the Grand Chapter of British Columbia and Yukon.

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

The Installation of Grand Chapter Officers commenced under the direction of M.Ex. Comp. Lyle Dowdell, with the following Past Grand First Principals assisting: Installing GZ .................................... M.Ex. Comp. L. C. Dowdell Installing GH ................................... M.Ex. Comp. D. B. Russell Installing GJ ..................................... M.Ex. Comp. D. E. Boone Installing Chaplain .......................... M.Ex. Comp. D. B. Russell Installing D. of C. ............................ M.Ex. Comp. D. A. Gillies And by ............................................. M.Ex. Comp. G. E. Tetzloff, M.Ex. Comp. E. J. Carr, and M.Ex. Comp. T. A. Drolet Z. ................. M.Ex. Comp. W. J. Watts ...................... Installed by M.Ex. Comp. L. C. Dowdell I.P.Z. ........... M.Ex. Comp. Jerry W. Kopp ................. Invested by M.Ex. Comp. W. J. Watts H. ................ R.Ex. Comp. David C. Switzer .............. Installed by M.Ex. Comp. L. C. Dowdell J. .................. R.Ex. Comp. Allan D. Frado ................. Installed by M.Ex. Comp. The Grand District Superintendents were obligated and installed by M.Ex. Comp. E. W. Weigelt District #1 .... R.Ex. Comp. Ivan A. Hall District #2 .... R.Ex. Comp. Wesley C. Johnson District #3 .... R.Ex. Comp. Larry Watson District #4 .... R.Ex. Comp. Norman E. Downs The following Grand Officers are remaining in office and were confirmed: Grand Treasurer ............................... R.Ex. Comp. Donald H. Murray Grand Scribe Ezra............................ R.Ex. Comp. Marvyn R. Rogers Grand Registrar ............................... R.Ex. Comp. Brian Hall Grand Chaplain ................................ V.Ex. Comp. Earle S. Sharam Grand Historian ............................... R.Ex. Comp. George B. Tapley Grand Organist ................................ V.Ex. Comp. Robert J. Harrison Grand Webmaster ............................ R.Ex. Comp. Jack W. Drebit The following Grand Officers were invested: Grand Scribe Nehemiah .................. R.Ex. Comp. R. John Hayes Grand Principal Sojourner ............... R.Ex. Comp. Kyle D. Burns Grand Lecturer - North .................... V.Ex. Comp. Douglas J. Bewick Grand Senior Sojourner ................... V.Ex. Comp. Timothy J. Mayner Grand Junior Sojourner ................... V.Ex. Comp. William Douglas Grand Sword Bearer ........................ V.Ex. Comp. W. Jeffrey Knight Grand Director of Ceremonies ........ V.Ex. Comp. Thomas A. Bremner Grand Pursuivant ............................. V.Ex. Comp. C. K. James Wilson Grand Tyler...................................... V.Ex. Comp. Brant C. Irwin

The General Charge was then delivered by M.Ex. Comp. D. E. Boone.

ADDRESS OF THE GRAND FIRST PRINCIPAL - 2012-13 What two years ago seemed like an eternity away has arrived in the blink of an eye and still does not seem real. First I would like to thank the installation team for doing me the honour of partaking in the ceremony today. I know for every new Grand 1st Principal the members who install him all have a special connection to him but I have had this privilege on numerous occasions with these same gentlemen. When Fort McMurray approached Grand Chapter in 1999 about forming a Chapter most of them held a Grand Chapter office and MEC Lyle Dowdell was the sitting Grand First Principal. In 2000 MEC Dowdell lead the team who consecrated Hangingstone Chapter #40 and Lyle placed me in the Chair of Zerubbabel. Now 12 short years later these same Companions have installed me in the chair of Grand Zerubbabel with all of you, my Companions and Brothers, present to bear witness. So as you can all imagine today has a very special meaning for me on many Masonic and personal levels I would also like to thank MEC Jerry Kopp and his Grand Chapter Officers for all of their dedication, hard work, hours behind the wheel of a car, and most of all the solid platform, and direction given to myself and my officers to continue on what I know will be a very successful year for all Royal Arch Masons of Alberta. Companions of Royal Arch Masonry of Alberta the Masonic year 2012 – 2013 has the making of one fantastic year. With the support and full participation of your Grand Chapter Officers, your Chapter Officers, and your

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Chapter members we will take the tools provided to us over the years and use them as is, modify them as required, and were necessary invent new tools to meet the needs of our great fraternity and its members. Our efforts and achievements in the next year will be greatly supported and have been made achievable by the Grand 1st Principals, their officers, and Committees who have come before me and who though their hard work and dedication have laid the ground work and provided the instruments to us so we may take the successes to date and expand on them. Take our challenges and turn them into works of art in progress so they may become our future successes. I will now ask you a simple question. What do the following all have in common? -Chee -Ying and Yang -A high wire act -an iron worker erecting a high rise building -a successful company -a successful Chapter -a happy and fulfilled Companion The answer is simple, they have: -a purpose or goal; -an internal drive or a spark plug to keep all cylinders firing; -an ability to look for success in small increments of continuous improvements; -a spirit that will not let them sit on their laurels and just give up or accept the status quo And most important they have BALANCE. A successful individual or organization can survive short periods of imbalance but must always return to a balanced state to grow, succeed and be happy. Children learn this lesson very quickly at a young age when they first start to stack building blocks. If the blocks are balanced they are happy, content, and strive to build larger and more complex structures. If the blocks are not balanced, the structure falls and the child becomes upset and may eventually quite the task. But if that young child has the internal drive to succeed at their goal and at times with the help and guidance of others they will perceiver and through slow and steady achievements reach their goal one block at a time. As in our organization whether you are talking at the Grand Chapter level or at the Chapter level or even at an individual level we must adopt the same philosophy for success. There is no one magic answer or program for all the issues in every one of our Chapters. Our Masonic leaders before us have begged, borrowed, and developed programs, educational documents, made degree teams available to assist a Chapter in part or in whole to confer our great degrees on those Masons who actively seek for further light. Do not get me wrong, reaching balance in a Chapter or in one’s self is not an easy thing to accomplish and is even harder to maintain. So many of us look at these items designed to assist us and say “But we did exactly what it said to do and it did not work so the program is flawed or no good”. Yet other Chapters took the same program or assistance and had great success so what made the difference? The answer I believe is Balance. If you analyze what the successful Chapter did, in most cases, they reviewed and identified what they needed help with, pulled the pertinent parts from the program or assistance offered and either used them as is or modified them to suit their needs. They balanced the support to the need. If you inundate yourself with too much of a good thing it very quickly becomes the wrong thing and actually becomes detrimental and will aggravate your issues rather than sooth your afflictions. As leaders in this great fraternity we must be willing to openly communicate with our Companions in Chapter and with our Companions in Grand Chapter. We must be able to accept that on our watch things can be out of balance. We must be able and willing to use the resources available to us to correct the issue, by taking advantage of these resources in the most effective manner at our disposal to regain our balance and harmony. All too often we do not use our resources correctly or use the excuse that we have done it this way for thousands of years and we are not going to change now. Well these are sure ways to fail. We must be open to change while maintaining the integrity of our ritual and rites. If you want your attendance numbers to go up, it is simple, employ your workmen in the quarry. If they have a reason to be there, they will come. Use your ritualists to do the difficult or long pieces. Give your new members or those who have difficulties, smaller more easily memorized pieces. Take pieces that can be divided into several segments and assign 3, 4, or even 5 members to accomplish what in the past we have only used one member to accomplish. Does this take a bit more work? Yes it does. But you now have 3, 4, or 5 members very proud because of what they were able to contribute jointly and a 1st Principle even happier because he had 5 additional members in attendance. Use your member who is a social butterfly and one heck of an organizer to assist your social co-coordinator in planning for your special nights or traditional activities. He or they may propose a new twist that will bring life back into an event that only a few members were attending because it was tradition. You must be open to new ideas. If this level of satisfaction is maintained you may find that the word will spread to the local Lodges how great the Chapter is and you may find yourself with a new problem. That problem is to find a manner of balance to accommodate new candidates. It may only be one or two candidates a year but that is much better than one candidate every two or three years. Through the increased participation comes increased education, not only through personnel learning from

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learning and delivering our ritual to the uninformed, but also from the new opinions and interpretations being brought forward along with the innocent questions being raised with the expectation that the Chapter Officers know all. Only to find out that the new opinion or a simple one word question such as WHY leaves the open minded Chapter Officer to realize that there may in fact be a different way to look at something. Though the increased participation and education you may find you have new skill sets available to the Chapter. Do not be afraid to try out and use these new skill sets, whether they be technical, instructional or culinary. I may add a good time to try the culinary skills is when your Grand 1st Principal is coming to visit. As you can see he is not shy around a good festive board and he has not found a festive board he did not appreciate. Yes he is old school and likes egg salad sandwiches. My wife thinks you could send a hundred egg salad sandwiches to a festive board for two Masons and they would all disappear first. If our Chapters have new ideas on how to put technology to use, again without endangering our established Tenants and Principles I would be more than willing to review your thoughts and proposals through our appropriate Grand Chapter Committee(s) to determine if we share your same level of enthusiasm. I cannot guarantee you that all proposals will be greeted with open arms, but if you do not ask you will never know and a new level of balance may never be found. Education, participation, and fellowship can take many forms and one of the favourite methods to a traveler is to wander the roads with a fellow Companion or two or three. My experience on my visitations over the years is that a road trip allows you to find the answer to all Masonic issues, memorize new work with the assistance of a very judgmental but always appreciative audience. But the greatest gain is in the fellowship and everlasting friendships nurtured in that hour or two of traveling with that companion who up until now was just Companion so and so who was at every meeting and did good work. Now he is Companion Bill Smith who has a wife named Jane and three kids and shares a love of sailing, research, motor bikes or what have you. He is now a friend that you would gladly lend a hand to if he was in need and he is a friend, whom you know will come to your aid in a time of need. As you can see, fellowship is much more than a few minutes once or twice a month shared during a meeting or festive board, it is a lifelong commitment to one another not just because you are a Royal Arch Mason but rather because you are friends. This in turn makes if effortless to meet your obligation to one another to maintain the Five Points of Fellowship. Let’s face it, in this fast paced time, who could not use a real friend to share fellowship with at more than just a meeting. I look at these three principals (Education, Participation, and Fellowship) if you put them in a triangle, they form the key elements of Balance. Most people in an organization such as ours will tell you that an analogy of a triangle is not new. Most members will see a triangle where the Chapter members form a base with the Chapter officers forming the body and the Chapter 1st Principal being at the top, or they may see the Alberta Chapters forming the base with the Grand Chapter Officers forming the body and the Grand 1st Principal at the point. But what most people miss seeing in most analogies of triangles is the inverted triangle which is present in every successful organization. That is the triangle that starts with the Chapter First Principal or Grand Chapter First Principal and is built upwards above the first triangle in which the First principal is there to support his Officers who in turn support our Chapter Officers who in turn support the individual Royal Arch Companions. In some cases that support comes in the form of a very simple word of encouragement or recognition. In other times the support can come in the form of very complex and difficult support to enable Balance to be restored. Companions, in closing, I would like to say that the trust you have shown in me, by bestowing me with this honour of being your Grand First Principal is very humbling. I can only promise you that I will work with my Grand Chapter Officers, Committees, and Chapter Officers for the year of 2012-2013 on your behalf, diligently and to the best of our ability. Remember through Education, Participation, and Fellowship we can all maintain Balance. At the door is a copy of my present itinerary, business card, and pin. Please feel free to pick them up at your convenience.

M.Ex. Comp. W. (Wally) J. Watts, Grand First Principal, 2012-2013 Hangingstone Chapter #40 took this opportunity to congratulate M.Ex. Comp. W. Watts by presenting him a hand-crafted gavel and case.

THIS GRAND CHAPTER CLOSED IN PEACE AND HARMONY AT 3:28 P.M.

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN

NEXT REGUALR CONVOCATION MAY 10 AND 11, 2013 IN THE NORSEMEN INN 6505 – 48 AVENUE, CAMROSE, ALBERTA

Marvyn R. Rogers, Grand Scribe Ezra

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GRAND CHAPTER OFFICERS 2012-2013

Back Row: V.Ex. Comp. T. Bremner (G.D.oC.), R.Ex. Comp J. Hayes (GSN), V.Ex. Comp. E. Sharam (G. Chap.), R.Ex.

Comp. K. Burns (GPSoj.), R.Ex. Comp. W. Johnson (GDS Dist. #2), R.Ex. Comp. I. Hall (GDS Dist. #1), V.Ex. Comp. J. Knight (G. Sword B.) Middle Row: V.Ex. Comp. D. Bewick (G.Lect.-North), V.Ex. Comp. W. Douglas (GJSoj.) , R.Ex. Comp. L. Watson (GDS Dist. #3),

R.Ex. Comp. N. Downs (GDS Dist. #4), V.Ex. Comp. T. Mayner (GSSoj.), V.Ex. Comp. R. Harrison (G. Org.), V.Ex. Comp. J. Wilson, R.Ex. Comp. G. Tapley (G. Hist.)

Front Row: R.Ex. Comp. D. Murray (G. Treas.), R.Ex. Comp. D. Switzer (GN), M.Ex. Comp. W. Watts (GZ), R.Ex. Comp. A. Frado (GJ) and R.Ex. Comp. M. Rogers (GSE)

Back Row: M.Ex. Comp. J. Kopp, M.Ex. Comp. D. Boone, M.Ex. Comp. R. Glasgow, M.Ex. Comp. J. Lore,

M.Ex. Comp. E. Weigelt, M.Ex. Comp. D. Gillies, M.Ex. Comp. G. Tetzloff, M.Ex. Comp. D. Russell, M.Ex. Comp. L. Dowdell, M.Ex. Comp. J. Carr

Front Row: R.Ex. Comp. D. Murray (G. Treas.), R.Ex. Comp. D. Switzer (GN), M.Ex. Comp. W. Watts (GZ), R.Ex. Comp. A. Frado (GJ) and R.Ex. Comp. M. Rogers (GSE)

Back Row: R.Ex. Comp. C. Enerson, R.Ex. Comp. N. White, R.Ex. Comp. D. Strachan, R.Ex. Comp. W. Stinson,

R.Ex. Comp. R. Kampjes, R.Ex. Comp. G. Hodge, R.Ex. Comp. T. Gould, V.Ex. Comp. J. Wilson Front Row: R.Ex. Comp. D. Murray (G. Treas.), R.Ex. Comp. D. Switzer (GN), M.Ex. Comp. W. Watts (GZ),

R.Ex. Comp. A. Frado (GJ) and R.Ex. Comp. M. Rogers (GSE)

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GRAND FIRST PRINCIPALS SINCE ORGANIZATION - May 29, 1914 * S.Y. Taylor .................................. 1914 * J.N. Ranking ............................... 1915 * F.S. Watson ................................ 1916 * R. Patterson ............................. 1917 * A.R. Dickson ............................... 1918 * M.M. Downey ............................... 1919 * N.T. MacLeod ............................. 1920 * H. Darling ................................ 1921 * G.B. MacLeod ............................. 1922 * W.T. Coote ................................... 1923 * J.E. Johnson ............................... 1924 * S.H. Middleton ............................ 1925 * E.G. Ironside ............................... 1926 * W.M. McNab ................................ 1927 * F.S. Selwood .............................. 1928 * R.J. Flan ..................................... 1929 * J.W.G. Morrison ............................. 1930 * J.A. McGhee............................... 1931 * J.V. Follett .................................. 1932 * A. West .................................... 1933 * A. Davison ............................... 1934 * W.E. Mercer ................................. 1935 * H. Sandilands ........................... 1936 * C.H. Minchin ............................... 1937 * A.B. McCurdy ............................. 1938 * W.H.B. Bell ...................................... 1939 * W.H. Scott .................................... 1940 * W.B. Way ..................................... 1941 * J.E. Rannard ............................... 1942 * E.G. Ellerton ............................... 1943 * F.J. Hand .................................... 1944 * T.J. Cumberland ........................ 1945 * R.M. Lambertson ......................... 1946 * W.A. Irving ................................... 1947 * A.L. Williams .............................. 1948 * J.L. Innes .................................... 1949 * H.E. Bentley ................................ 1950 * A. Peart .................................... 1951 * F. Mayer .................................. 1952 * F. Acton ................................... 1953 * G. Grieve ................................. 1954 * C.W. Lilley ................................... 1955 * F.L. Colwell ................................ 1956 * B.C. Jakeman .............................. 1957 * A.F. Lissack ................................ 1958 * C.M. Laverty ................................ 1959 * H.B. Wilkes ................................. 1960 * L.C. McCoomb ........................... 1961 * N. Scheer ................................. 1962

* W.N. Martin ................................ 1963 * L.J. Daniels ............................... 1964 * W.B. Huff .................................... 1965 * H.J. McCoy ............................... 1966 * G.D. Chattaway .......................... 1967 * A.C. Gunning ............................. 1968 * A.J. James .................................. 1969 * A. Haines ................................ 1970 * C. Duthie ................................ 1971 * O.P. Thomas .............................. 1972 * F.R.E. Mulder ................................ 1973 * P.J. Kendal ................................ 1974 * J.R. Doherty .............................. 1975 * C. Farvolden ........................... 1976 * E. Tyler ................................... 1977 J.C. Hildebrandt ........................ 1978 M.R. Harper ................................ 1979 * D. Purnell ................................ 1980 * J.D. Lee ..................................... 1981 * S.H. Scott ................................... 1982 * E.L. Boyd ................................... 1983 * A.L. Wadstein ............................ 1984 M. Gushaty .............................. 1985 J.R. Crawford ............................ 1986 * J.M. Bremner ............................. 1987 * R.L. Costigan ............................. 1988 * N.F. Osland ................................ 1989 * A.O. Aspeslet .............................. 1990 E.J. Carr .................................... 1991 * D. Neill ................................... 1992 * W.A. Brown ................................ 1993 P. Fairbridge ........................... 1994 * L.A. McKercher ......................... 1995 A. C. Edstrom .............................. 1996 * D. A. Bruce .................................. 1997 W. W. Patton ................................. 1998 L. C. Dowdell .............................. 1999 S. Harbin ................................ 2000 D. B. Russell ................................ 2001 G. E. Tetzloff .............................. 2002 D. B. Dougan ............................... 2003 D. A. Gillies ................................. 2004 J. D. Hongisto ............................. 2005 T. D. Drolet ................................. 2006 E. W. Weigelt ............................... 2007 J. A. Lore .................................... 2008 R. G. Glasgow ............................. 2009 D. E. Boone ................................. 2010 J. W. Kopp................................... 2011

GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL

* J. Cowey ................................. 1952 * S. Bridges ................................ 1953 * L. Jouvenat .............................. 1954 * W. Hill ...................................... 1955 * J. Hird ..................................... 1956 * W.G. Ward ................................... 1957 * T. Watt ..................................... 1958 * L.E. Helmer ................................ 1959 * C. McCormik ........................... 1960 * W. Marcellus ............................ 1961 * J.H. Cochrane ............................. 1962 * E.O. Cox ...................................... 1963 * E.H. Mack ................................... 1964 * J. Cleave ................................. 1965

* A. Nichol ................................ 1966 * J.W. Smith .................................. 1967 * J.D. Tufford ............................... 1968 * H.B. Rogers ................................ 1969 * H.B. Stitt ..................................... 1970 * E. Searle ................................. 1971 M.R. Harper ................................ 1973 * J.S. Irving .................................. 1974 * F. McNiven ............................ 1975 * H.C. Nissan ................................ 1976 * M. Solberg ............................... 1978 * D.A. Bartlett ............................... 1982 * J.C. McMaster ........................... 1983 * W.E. Riome ................................. 1984

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* J.D. Gowanlock .......................... 1986 * A. Duncan ................................ 1987 + R.A. Bond .................................... 1988 J.C. McQuaig ............................. 1989 R.A. Lazzarotto, Sr...................... 1990 W.J. Nicol ................................... 1991 * E. Bell ...................................... 1993 * G. Whiddon ............................. 1994 L.E. Larcombe ............................ 1995 * K. Holmes ................................ 1997 S.G.B. Pearson ................................ 1998 I.D. Earle .................................... 1999 * K.A. Roberts ................................ 2000

* E.G. Oberg ................................. 2001 W.J. Watts .................................. 2002 * A.J. Rutz .................................... 2003 R.G. Glasgow ............................. 2004 C.E. Bailey ................................. 2005 C.B. McDermott ......................... 2006 J.P. Pidgeon .............................. 2007 K.G. South .................................. 2009 S.A. LeVoguer ........................... 2010 R.E. Nelson ................................ 2011 K. Brennan .............................. 2012

* Deceased + Demitted

ALBERTA GRAND CHAPTER SPECIAL AWARD * W. Hill ...................................... 1969 * J. Odell ................................... 1970 * W.D. McAllister ........................... 1978 * H.F. Boag .................................... 1985 R. Pigeon ................................. 1986 * E.H. Johnson ............................... 1987 * A.L. Ginter .................................. 1988 * W.A. Woodrow ............................ 1989 * L.R. Webb ................................... 1990 * W.G. Hay ...................................... 1991 J. McKee ................................. 1992 * L.A. Strandberg ........................... 1993 L.C. Dowdell............................... 1994 E.R. Strandquist .......................... 1995 C.F.A. Smith ................................... 1996 M.R. Pound .................................. 1997

K.E. White .................................. 1998 * D.T. Clarke ................................. 1999 * V.J. Ramsbottom ....................... 2000 P.M. Vail..................................... 2001 W.M. Gillis................................... 2002 K.M. Mingo ................................. 2003 W.J. Stinson ............................... 2004 G.R. Kampjes ............................. 2005 A.L. Anderson ............................ 2006 H. Anderson ............................ 2007 T. D. Gould ................................. 2008 J. K. Church ................................ 2009 D. L. Dygert ................................ 2010 R. C. Enerson .............................. 2011 M. R. Rogers ................................ 2012

GENERAL GRAND CHAPTER SILVER MEDAL * P.J. Kendal ................................. 1993

GRAND SCRIBE EZRAS SINCE ORGANIZATION * M. Downey ..........................................................................................................................1914-1916 * J.E. Johnson ..........................................................................................................................1917-1921 * E.G. Ironside ..........................................................................................................................1922-1924 * C.R. Wentzell .........................................................................................................................1925-1932 * C.A. McPherson .....................................................................................................................1933-1945 * H. Bentley ...........................................................................................................................1946-1948 * F.J. Band ...............................................................................................................................1949-1950 * H. Bentley ...........................................................................................................................1951-1952 * F.J. Band ...............................................................................................................................1953-1971 * C.E. Glover ............................................................................................................................1972-1973 * L.J. Daniels ...........................................................................................................................1973-1981 M. Gushaty ..........................................................................................................................1981-1983 * S.H. Scott ...............................................................................................................................1983-1992 * S.H. Scott ..................................................................................................................... 1992 – Emeritus L.C. Dowdell..........................................................................................................................1992-2004 L.C. Dowdell................................................................................................................ 2004 – Emeritus M.R. Rogers .................................................................................................................................. 2004 –

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE R.Ex. Comp. David C. Switzer .............................................................. Grand Second Principal, Chairman M.Ex. Comp. W. (Wally) J. Watts ................................................................................ Grand First Principal R.Ex. Comp. Allan D. Frado ...................................................................................... Grand Third Principal R.Ex. Comp. Donald H. Murray .......................................................................................... Grand Treasurer M.Ex. Comp. Lyle C. Dowdell .......................................................................... Grand Scribe Ezra, Emeritus R.Ex. Comp. Marvyn R. Rogers ....................................................................................... Grand Scribe Ezra R.Ex. Comp. R. John Hayes .................................................................................... Grand Scribe Nehemiah R.Ex. Comp Kyle D. Burns ................................................................................ Grand Principal Sojourner R.Ex. Comp Ivan A. Hall ......................................................................... Grand Superintendent District #1 R.Ex. Comp. Wesley C. Johnson .............................................................. Grand Superintendent District #2 R.Ex. Comp. Larry Watson ...................................................................... Grand Superintendent District #3 R.Ex. Comp. Norman E. Downs ............................................................... Grand Superintendent District #4 All Past Grand Z’s by virtue of their Office. 42

ELECTED BY GRAND CHAPTER TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COUNCIL R.Ex. Comp. R. Curtis Enerson .................................................................................................... Two Years R.Ex. Comp. Terry D. Gould ........................................................................................................ Two Years R.Ex. Comp. Garry D. Hodge ....................................................................................................... Two Years R.Ex. Comp. G. Richard Kampjes ................................................................................................ Two Years R.Ex. Comp. Duncan A. Strachan ................................................................................................ Two Years R.Ex. Comp. Donald L. Dygert ...................................................................................................... One Year R.Ex. Comp. Allan D. Frado .......................................................................................................... One Year R.Ex. Comp. W. (Bill) J. Stinson ................................................................................................... One Year R.Ex. Comp. Neil G. White ............................................................................................................ One Year V.Ex. Comp. C. K. James Wilson................................................................................................... One Year

APPOINTED TO THE GRAND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BY THE GRAND FIRST PRINCIPAL R.Ex. Comp. David Allan ..................................................................................................Hangingstone #40 R.Ex. Comp. Jack W. Drebit ......................................................................................................... Edson #30 R.Ex. Comp. Dan W. Eidt ............................................................................................................. Edson #30 V.Ex. Comp. Ronald G. Dempsey ........................................................................................... Parklands #31 V.Ex. Comp. John Pierzchala ...................................................................................................... Hillvue #15

APPPOINTED GRAND OFFICERS Grand Registrar ............................ R.Ex. Comp. Brian Hall ............................................... Capital City #13 Grand Chaplain ............................. V.Ex. Comp. Earle S. Sharam ............................................ North Star #2 Grand Lecturer-North ................... V.Ex. Comp. Douglas J. Bewick .................................. Capital City #13 Grand Lecturer-South ................... M.Ex. Comp. Jerry W. Kopp .......................................... Strathmore #21 Grand Historian ............................ R.Ex. Comp. A. George B. Tapley ................................ Golden West #5 Grand Senior Sojourner ................ V.Ex. Comp. Timothy J. Mayner ...............................Hangingstone #40 Grand Junior Sojourner ................ V.Ex. Comp. William Douglas ........................................... Lebanon #38 Grand Sword Bearer ..................... V.Ex. Comp. W. Jeffrey Knight ....................................... Cold Lake #39 Grand Director of Ceremonies ..... V.Ex. Comp. Thomas A. Bremner ................................ Capital City #13 Grand Organist ............................. V.Ex. Comp. Robert J. Harrison ....................................... Parklands #31 Grand Pursuivant .......................... V.Ex. Comp. C. K. James Wilson ....................................... Otuskwan #9 Grand Webmaster ......................... R.Ex. Comp. Jack W. Drebit .................................................. Edson #30 Grand Tyler................................... V.Ex. Comp. Brant C. Irwin ................................................ Shekinah #4

CHAPTERS BY MASONIC DISTRICTS DISTRICT No. 1

Grand District Superintendent, R.Ex. Comp. Ivan A. Hall 50 Flint Crescent, St. Albert T8N 1Y8

Phone 780-458-2471 Email iahall@shaw.ca No. 2 North Star .......................................................... Edmonton No. 13 Capital City ........................................................ Edmonton No. 18 Norwood ............................................................ Edmonton No. 30 Edson ....................................................................... Edson No. 34 Wapiti ......................................................... Grande Prairie No. 41 Stoney .............................................................. Stony Plain

DISTRICT No. 2 Grand District Superintendent, R.Ex. Wesley C. Johnson

P.O. Box 221, Boyle T0A 0M0 Phone 780-689-3545 Email wescjohnson@hotmail.com

No. 17 Mount Olivet ........................................................ Camrose No. 31 Parklands ........................................................ Wainwright No. 36 Bethel ................................................................ Forestburg No. 38 Lebanon .................................................................. Stettler No. 39 Cold Lake ......................................................... Cold Lake No. 40 Hangingstone ............................................ Fort McMurray

DISTRICT No. 3 Grand District Superintendent, R.Ex. Comp. Larry Watson

3221 Cedarville Drive S.W., Calgary T2W 2N2 Phone 403-238-0664 Email boxwld@telus.net

No. 3 Assiniboia .................................................... Medicine Hat No. 9 Otuskwan ............................................................... Calgary No. 21 Strathmore ....................................................... Strathmore No. 26 Harmony ................................................ Brooks (Bassano) No. 27 Eheyeh ............................................................. Drumheller No. 42 Mountainview ..................................................... Didsbury

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DISTRICT No. 4 Grand District Superintendent, R.Ex. Comp. Norman E. Downs

#708, 1100 - 8th Avenue S.W., Calgary T2P 3T9 Phone 403-279-7887

No. 1 Alberta ................................................................. 1Calgary No. 4 Shekinah ........................................................... Lethbridge No. 5 Golden West .................................................... High River No. 15 Hillvue ...................................................................... Frank No. 24 Crescent ................................................................. Calgary

MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS BY CHAPTER No. Chapter 2010 Admit Affil Restor Adjust Demit Delete Death Adjust 2011 Gain Loss Dec. 31 (+) (-) Dec. 31 1 Alberta 102 4 5 4 3 94 8 2 North Star 100 6 4 102 2 3 Assiniboia 43 3 1 1 46 3 4 Shekinah 44 1 1 3 43 1 5 Golden West 46 3 3 1 45 1 9 Otuskwan 105 1 4 3 8 91 14 13 Capital City 122 3 1 5 1 1 119 3 15 Hillvue 27 1 3 1 24 3 17 Mount Olivet 31 1 1 31 18 Norwood 70 2 68 2 21 Strathmore 67 5 1 2 3 68 1 24 Crescent 95 4 6 4 89 6 26 Harmony 42 1 1 44 2 27 Eheyeh 23 1 24 1 30 Edson 41 1 2 40 1 31 Parklands 35 4 1 30 5 34 Wapiti 35 1 1 3 30 5 36 Bethel 30 1 3 1 2 23 7 38 Lebanon 28 6 34 6 39 Cold Lake 36 2 1 37 1 40 Hangingstone 48 13 3 4 54 6 41 Stoney 36 3 1 1 39 3 42 Mountainview 0 3 14 1 16 16 TOTALS 1206 61 19 2 0 46 21 28 2 1191 41 56

Dec 31, 2011 Loss 15

MEMBERSHIP BY DISTRICTS – DECEMBER 31, 2011 District #1 ................................. 398 District #2 ................................. 209 District #3 ................................. 289 District #4 ................................. 295 TOTAL .................................. 1191

Stella Glasgow, M.Ex. Comp. J. Lore, June Lore

Comp. K. Scott (Piper)

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CHAPTER DIRECTORY Chapter Dist Meeting First Principal Scribe “E” Address

1 ALBERTA 4 2nd Mon G. Brewer NORMAN E. DOWNS #708, 1100 - 8 Ave S.W. Calgary T2P 3T9

2 NORTH STAR 1 3rd Thur B. Wik CHARLES SLATER 6811 – 112A Street Edmonton T6H 3K5

3 ASSINIBOIA 3 3rd Thur P. A. Jerry PETER LEEMING 61 Cairney Crescent S.E. Except July, August, December Medicine Hat T1B 1L5

4 SHEKINAH 4 2nd Wed J. A. Borthwick W. (BILL) GLOVER 2211 – 19 Street South Lethbridge T1K 2C6

5 GOLDEN WEST 4 1st Thur J. Caumartin HAROLD WICKE P.O. Box 67 Aldersyde T0L 0A0

9 OTUSKWAN 3 4th Tue B. W. Thorpe BRIAN W. SHIMMONS P.O. Box 344 Except June, July, December Bragg Creek T0L 0K0

13 CAPITAL CITY 1 4th Thur D. J. Bewick MARVYN R. ROGERS P.O. Box 1124 December ONLY, 2nd Thur Athabasca T9S 2A9

15 HILLVUE 4 4th Fri B. Hanna ED S. STREMBICKI P.O. Box 869 Coleman T0K 0M0

17 MOUNT OLIVET 2 3rd Wed B. Cameron DAVID A. ROTH 4705 – 49 Street Camrose T4V 1M6

18 NORWOOD 1 4th Tue M. Cammidge STUART KRAUSE Box 331, 21–10405 Jasper Ave February, April, June, October ONLY Edmonton T5J 3S2

21 STRATHMORE 3 2nd Thur R. O. Beirnes PETER J. PROUDLOCK 808 – 48 Street N.E. January, February, April, June, October, December Calgary T2A 4L9

24 CRESCENT 4 3rd Mon W. Bell DANIEL L. MacNEILL 1014 – 20 Avenue S.E. Except July, August, December Calgary T2G 1M6 Also meets 2nd Sat in January (Installation)

26 HARMONY 3 4th Wed C. F. Sturgeon DONALD H. MURRAY 568 – 5 Street West Except June, July, August, December Brooks T1R 0B3

27 EHEYEH 3 1st Thur J. A. Brett PETER J. PROUDLOCK 808 – 48 Street N.E. February, May, September, December ONLY Calgary T2A 4L9

30 EDSON 1 3rd Mon B. E. Becker DAN W. EIDT P.O. Box 6344 Edson T7E 1T8

31 PARKLANDS 2 4th Thur A.D. Johnstone RICHARD G. GLASGOW P.O. Box 116 Except June, July, December Irma T0B 2H0

34 WAPITI 1 3rd Wed T. W. Rusling GARY SNELL P.O. Box 536 Except July, August, December Beaverlodge T0H 0C0

36 BETHEL 2 1st Tue J. B. Dalueg MANFRED JESSWEIN P.O. Box 416 Except July, August, September Sedgewick T0B 4C0

38 LEBANON 2 4th Thur D. Anderson JAMES E. LOCKHART P.O. Box 1778 Stettler T0C 2L0

39 COLD LAKE 2 4th Mon J. Knight E. JESSE CARR 1727 – 6 Street December ONLY, 2nd Mon Cold Lake T9M 1L5

40 HANGINGSTONE 2 3rd Thur J. Kachur TIMOTHY J. MAYNER 144 Silin Forest Road Except July, Aug and Dec, also June ONLY 3rd Sat Fort McMurray T9H 3A1

41 STONEY 1 3rd Wed J. Linton JOHN A. COSGROVE P.O. Box 3837 Except June, July, August, December Spruce Grove T7Y 2B1

42 MOUNTAINVIEW 3 4th Thur D. Switzer W. (BILL) KOSTENUK 39 Sunlake Manor S.E. Except June, July, August, December Calgary T2X 3E5

All other Chapters meet monthly except July and August

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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF ALBERTA NEAR OTHER GRAND CHAPTERS

Alabama ..................... C. Sterling Hughes, 3682 County Road 54, Ozark 36360 Alaska ........................ William R. Wilson, P.O. Box 11964, Anchorage 99511 Argentina ................... B. M. Butta, Earle Arizona ...................... David G. Stankow, 2714 W. Nopal Circle, Mesa 85202-7223 Arkansas .................... David B. Bassett, 327 Oak Summit Drive, Mountain Home 72653 Belgium ..................... David Gyselynck, 55 A Avenue des Villas, B-1060 Brussels British Columbia ....... George R. E. Tillotson, 2045 Beaufort Avenue, Comox V9M 1V8 California ................... C. Miles Scandrett, 3740 E. Ransom Street, Long Beach 90804-2717 Canada (Ontario) ....... Brian R. Simpson, R.R. #1, Kilworthy P0E 1G0 Colorado .................... David B. L. Aitken, 2091 Oak Place, Thornton 80229-4061 Connecticut ................ Roger W. Read, 298 New London Turnpike, Stonington 06378 Delaware .................... William B. Neal, P.O. Box 304, Claymont, DE 19703 District of Columbia .. Mitchell J. Diamond, 4201 Cathedral Avenue Ste. 1001W, Washington, DC 20016-4925 Finland ....................... Jaakko Junes,. Metsolantie 9. FI-95410 Tornio, Finland Florida ........................ R. W. Moyer, 3575 Palmer Drive, Titusville, FL 32780 France ........................ Jacques Barrier France (MMM) .......... Henri L. Suss, 10 rue Fontgieve, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France Georgia ...................... Troy Wise, Sr., 163 Eighth Street, St. Mary’s, GA 31558 Greece ........................ George Biniaris, 20, Voulgari Str., Salamina 18900, Greece Hawaii ........................ Idaho .......................... Harry L. Huffner, 2117 Crescent Dr., Caldwell, ID 83605 Illinois ........................ H. Carl Palow, 505 E. Pasadena Avenue, Peoria 61603 India ........................... P. Maheshwari “Nava Bharet” 3 Indira Press Comp, Maraana Pratap Nagar Bhopal 462011 Indiana ....................... Gary G. Wyne, 11544 Crestwood Ct, Indianapolis, IN 46239 Iowa ........................... Gerald R. Edwards, 911 – 7th Avenue., Camanche 52730 Ireland ........................ Arnold J. Cooke. 50 Templeville Road, Terenure, Dublin 6W Israel .......................... Eitan Ayalon, Pardese Hanna 37111 – P.O.B. 1211 Italy ............................ Paolo Renier, Via del Messaglia 59-A, 20142 Milano Kansas ....................... Gary R. Goebel, RR. 2, Box 161, Mount City 66056 Kentucky .................... Norman J. Harper, 200 Franks Lane, Vienna, IL 62995 Louisiana ................... Gilbert H. Morrison, Jr., 67138 – Chris Kennedy Road, Pearl River, LA 70452 Maine ......................... Richard B. Farrington - HCR 86, Box 2108, Medway, ME 04460 Manitoba .................... Stan Payne, 101-70 Dunkirk Drive, Winnipeg, MB R2M 5R4 Maryland .................... R. A. Eppler, 400 Cedar Lane, Cheshire, CT 06410 Massachusetts ............ John M. Watson, P.O. Box 299, Great Barrington 01230 Michigan .................... David L. Seyferth, 2191 Forest Park Road, Muskegon, MI 49441 Minnesota .................. John B. Studell, 2436 - 37th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55406-1430 Mississippi ................. Robert L. Davis, 4827 W. Main Street, Tupelo 38801 Missouri ..................... Richard J. Holmes, 12642 Broadridge Lane, Florissant 63033-4604 Montana ..................... George Dengel, P.O. Box 22, Grass Range, 59032-0022 Nebraska .................... Jerald J. Pomajzl, 1964 County Rd. “C”, Crete, NE 68333 Netherlands ................ Peter G. Kok, Postbuss 11525, 2502 AM Den Haag Nevada ....................... Shibli M. Sawalha, 6720 Coronado Palms, Las Vegas, NV 89139 Newfoundland ........... New Brunswick ......... Donald A. Page, 360 Main Street, Sussex, NB E4E 1R9 New Hampshire ......... D. A. Sheridan, P.O. Box 621, Littleton, NH 03561 New Jersey ................. William Berenbroick, 140 Crescent Avenue, Leonia, NJ 07605 New Mexico .............. A.E. Astorga, P.O. Box 26425, Albuquerque, NM 87125 N.S.W.-Capital Terr . Frederick E. Holden, 5 Cooksey Avenue, Harbord 2096 New York .................. Johnathan E. Weinrich, 15 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038 New Zealand .............. Roderick Brett Jordan, 174 Conyers Street, Invercargill, 9812, New Zealand North Carolina ........... Dallas Davis, 3851 Pisgah Drive, Canton 28716 North Dakota ............. David A. Hanson, 902 NE 19th Street, Jamestown 58401 Nova Scotia................ John R. Dollimount, 129 Sherbrooke Avenue, Bridgewater B4V 4H4 Ohio ........................... James C. Pace, 231 Ironclad Drive, Columbus 43213 Oklahoma ................... Newell K. Barker, 1521 Revard, Pwhuska 74056 Oregon ....................... H. E. Reid, 307 S.W. 2nd Avenue, Milton-Freewater 97862 Pennsylvania .............. Louis E. Starniri, 1817 Hay Terrace, Easton, PA 18042-4612 Philippines ................. Lorenzo A. Camayang, Blk 10, Lot 2 Pagmamahal St, Pagasa Homes Subd. Buhangin, Davao City 8000, Philippines Portugal ...................... R. Alexandre, R. Joao de Freitas Branco 24-5 E, 1500 Lisboa Quebec ....................... Gilles Thibodeau, 2738 rue de la Ronde, Quebec City, QC G1J 4G7 Queensland ................ R. E. Nurnberger, 1221 Victoria Street, MacKay 4740 Queensland

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Rhode Island .............. Richard Harris, 959 Green End Avenue, Middletown 02842 Saskatchewan ............ James A. Hall, P.O. Box 535, Assiniboia, SK S0H 0B0 Scotland ..................... James R. Hodge, 18 Blair Road, Dalry, Scotland, UK KA24 4DY South Australia .......... William Henry Brooker, Findon South Carolina ........... Lawrence E. Laughlin Jr., P.O. Box 659, Lobeco, SC 29331-0659 South Dakota ............. Tom Nelson, 101 North Pine, Vermillion, SD 57069 Tennessee ................... C. Franklin Alexander, 1154 Westfield Drive, Dickson 37055 Texas .......................... David G. Mather, 4226 Parkcrest Drive, Houston, TX 77034-2325 U.S. of Mexico .......... J. S. Heredia, Gardenias 13 Los Tulipanes, Jacona Michoacan, Mexico Utah............................ Steven L. Wilkinson, 3207 South 100 West, Price UT 84501 Vermont ..................... S. G. Coull, 503 Schley Place, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2L5 Victoria ...................... Roy Shallcross, 1/425 New Street, Brighton 3186 Virginia ...................... Jessie A. Hughes, 3287 Long Hill Drive, Virginia Beach 23452 Washington ................ Karl L. Anderson, P.O. Box 295, Blaine 98231-0295 West Australia ........... David Sheard, 106/76 Ridgewood Drive, Ridgewood, 6030, W. Australia West Germany ........... Albert McGhee, Theodor-Franke-Str 9, 12099 Berlin West Virginia ............. H. C. Jones, 2103 Pearcy Avenue, Parkersburg 16101-3626 Wisconsin .................. Wyoming ................... Ronald R. Christie, 1125 Stampede Avenue, Cody 82414

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF GRAND CHAPTERS NEAR THE GRAND CHAPTER OF ALBERTA

Alabama ..................... E. Jesse Carr, 1727 – 6th Street, Cold Lake T9M 1H8 Alaska ........................ Argentina ................... J. W. Rojas, 2450 – 31 Avenue, S.W., Calgary T2T 1T8 Arizona ...................... Alvin C. Edstrom, 2302 – 28 Street, Cold Lake T9H 1G2 Arkansas .................... James R. Crawford, P.O. Box 268, Forestburg T0B 1N0 Belgium ..................... British Columbia ....... Eric W. Weigelt, 490 Columbia Blvd. W., Lethbridge T1K 6T2 California ................... Terry D. Gould 21 Linksview Cove, Spruce Grove T7X 4A6 Canada (Ontario) ....... G. Richard Kampjes, 16 Coloniale Way, Beaumont T4X 1L4 Colorado .................... S. Ross Mouser, P.O. Box 581, Claresholm T0L 0T0 Connecticut ................ David D. Thomson, 816 – 16 Avenue, Cold Lake T9H 1L6 Delaware .................... Jack W. Drebit, P.O. Box 116, Niton Junction T0E 1S0 Dist. of Columbia ...... Finland ....................... Robert Taylor, 12439 Lansdowne Drive, Edmonton T6H 0W4 Florida ........................ Ed Whitenett, 104 – 6 Stanton Street, Red Deer T4N 6A2 France ........................ Elmer F. Bly, 10536 – 48 Street N.W., Edmonton T6A 2B2 France (MMM) .......... Georgia ...................... Tom Hargreaves, 2804 Conrad Drive, Calgary T2L 1V4 Germany .................... A. S. Smakula, 10154 – 62 Street, Edmonton T6A 2L8 Greece ........................ Christos G Tsaros, 9803 Oakfield Drive S.W., Calgary T2V 1R7 Hawaii ........................ Idaho .......................... Marvyn R. Rogers, P.O. Box 1124, Athabasca, T9S 2A9 Illinois ........................ India ........................... Allan Berg, P.O. Box 235, Elk Point T0A 1A0 Indiana ....................... Thomas Campbell, 2127 – 111A Street, Edmonton T6J 4W8 Iowa ........................... Donald H. Murray, 568 – 5 Street West, Brooks T1R 0B3 Ireland ........................ Israel .......................... Kenneth Pagnucco, P.O. Box 371, Bellevue T0K 0C0 Italy ............................ Roy Lazzarotto, Sr., General Delivery, Bellevue T0K 0L0 Kansas ........................ David C. Switzer, 6, 205 – 12 Street NW, Calgary T2N 1Y7 Kentucky .................... J. Donal Stewart, 331 Horseman Road, N.W., Calgary T2K 5N8 Louisiana ................... Maine ......................... Brian Hall, 29 Gainsboro Road, Sherwood Park T8A 2J7 Manitoba .................... A. Lawrence Anderson, 9928 Warren Road S.W., Calgary T2J 1G7 Maryland .................... Massachusetts ............ Jim Smith, P.O. Box 146, Stettler T0C 2L0 Michigan .................... Minnesota .................. G. E. (Gerry) Tetzloff, 4 Yew Court, Sherwood Park T8A 1H9 Mississippi ................. Missouri ..................... Montana ..................... Neil G White, 77 Marion Drive, Sherwood Park T8A 2G8 Nebraska .................... Jeffery A. Schoonmaker, 5015 - 116 Street, Edmonton T6H 3P9 Netherlands ................ John N. P. Munnikhuis, 12908 – 88 Street, Edmonton T5E 3H3

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Nevada ....................... J. Garth Border, 28, 118 Strathcona Road, S.W., Calgary T3H 1P3 New Brunswick ......... Ronald O. Beirnes, 27 Pensacola Close S.E., Calgary T2A 2K5 Newfoundland ........... D. Bryce Dougan, P.O. Box 56, Site 23, RR2, Strathmore T1P 1K5 New Hampshire ......... A. Keith Brennan, P.O. Box 448, Forestburg T0B 1N0 New Jersey ................. New Mexico .............. Dan Olofson, R.R. 2, Camrose T4V 2N1 N.S.W.-Capital Terr .. Arnold Moses, 4807 – 48 Street N.W., Calgary T3A 0S5 New York .................. Loren W. Kline, 43 Castle Keep, Edmonton, T5X 5K6 New Zealand .............. Christopher Gordon-Craig, #1102, 11111 – 87 Avenue, Edmonton T6G 0X9 North Carolina ........... North Dakota ............. David E. Boone, 33227 Huggard Road, Calgary T3Z 2C4 Nova Scotia................ Kenneth M. Mingo, 4309 – 59 Street, Camrose T4V 2H2 Ohio ........................... James Stroud, P.O. Box 1228, Hanna T0J 1P0 Oklahoma ................... Oregon ....................... Lyle C. Dowdell, 7619 Hunterburn Hill N.W. Calgary T2K 4S6 Pennsylvania .............. Donald B. Russell, 3103 – 34 Avenue S.W. Calgary T3E 0Z1 Philippines ................. Pat L. Rondilla, 39 Sage Hill Common N.W. Calgary T3R 0J6 Portugal ...................... Quebec ....................... Rene J. J. Lucas, 4 Cedars Trailer Court, Edson T7E 1C4 Queensland ................ Rhode Island .............. Sandy Robinson, P.O. Box 640, Jasper T0E 1E0 Saskatchewan ............ Kenneth E. White, 9608 – 52 Street, Edmonton T6B 1G9 Scotland ..................... J. David Hongisto, 3743 – 36 Avenue S.W., Calgary T3E 1C3 South Australia .......... South Carolina ........... Allen Oberg, P.O. Box 492, Forestburg T0B 1N0 South Dakota ............. Walter Seifert, 4528 – 26 Avenue S.W., Calgary T3E 0P9 Tennessee ................... John A. R. Cosgrove, P.O. Box 3837, Spruce Grove T7X 2B1 Texas .......................... Jerry W. Kopp, 28 Havenhurst Crescent S.W., Calgary T2V 3C5 U.S. of Mexico .......... D. E. Pagnucco, P.O. Box 341, Bellevue, T0K 0C0 Utah............................ Vermont ..................... Stephen P. Haughland, P.O. Box 683, Killam T0B 2L0 Victoria ...................... Donald A. Gillies, 29 Evergreen Landing S.W., Calgary T2Y 3J8 Virginia ...................... Jack L. Williams, 1005 – 5 Street, High River T1V 1J2 Washington ................ Cliff McDermott, #408, 4522 – 47A Avenue, Red Deer T4N 3R3 West Australia ........... West Virginia ............. Stan Harbin, 4606 – 61 Street, Camrose T4V 2H7 Wisconsin .................. Allan D. Frado, 9908 – 83 Street, Edmonton T6A 3N4 Wyoming ...................

GRAND SECRETARIES OF GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTERS Alabama ..................... Hiram O. Williams, P.O. Box 100333, Birmingham, AL 35210-0333 Alaska ........................ D. A. Hunt, P.O. Box 100641, Anchorage, AK 99510-0641 Alberta ....................... Marvyn R. Rogers, P.O. Box 1124, Athabasca, AB T9S 2A9 Argentina ................... Miquel Bogado, Presidente Peron 1242, 1038 Capital Federal, Argentina Arizona ...................... Kenneth W. Smith, 345 W. Monroe Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 Arkansas .................... Royce H. Taylor, P.O. Box 1207, Pine Bluff, AR 71613-1207 Austria ....................... Helmut Ramberger, Rauhensteingasse 3, A-1010, Vienna, Austria Belgium ..................... Klaus Greitmann, 265 Rue Royal, B-1030, Brussels, Belgium Brazil ......................... Roberto Curi, Rua Sao Vicente, 127 - Tijuca, 20260-140, Rio de Janeiro RJ, Brazil British Columbia ....... Les Robinson, 3865 Honey Locust Drive, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6B9 California ................... Kenneth G. Hope, 801 Elm Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90813-4414 Colorado .................... James E. Erickson, 1614 Welton Street, #503, Denver, CO 80202-4222 Connecticut ................ Charles B. Fowler, Jr., 525 Stillwater, Windsor, CT 06095-3842 Delaware .................... Franklin R. Townsend, 905 Bradley Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808-4204 Dist. of Columbia ...... Howard F. Coleman, 10364 Cedar Hill Lane, King George, VA 22485-4539 England ...................... Nigel Brown, 60 Great Queen Street, London, England WC2B 5AZ England (MMM) ....... John Brackley, Mark Masons’ Hall, 86 St. James’s Street, London, England SW1A 1PL Finland ....................... Pentti Moisio, Kasarmikatu 16D, FIN-00130, Helsinki, Finland Florida ........................ Dencel (Denny) Smith, P.O. Box 180428, Tallahassee, FL 32318-0428 France ........................ Jean Pierre Pilorge, 12 rue Christine de Pisan, 75017, Paris, France France (MMM) .......... Georgia ...................... Andre E. Lovas, 811 Mulberry Street, Macon, GA 31201 Germany .................... Guenther W. H. Detlof, Munckelstr 54, D-45879, Gelsenkirchen, Germany Greece ........................ Yannis Assimakopoulos, P.O. Box 71538 - 162 10 Vyronas - Athens, Greece Hawaii ........................ Gerhart Walch, 1227 Makiki Street, Honolulu, HI 96814-1332 Idaho .......................... James L. Curtis, 4170 Shamrock, Boise, ID 83713

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Illinois ........................ Richard E. Yena, 837 Forest Road, LaGrange, IL 60526-1611 India ........................... S. Krishnan, Freemasons’ Hall, Janpath, P.O. Box 681, New Delhi 110-001, India Indiana ....................... Richard A. Lochner, 1635 N. US Hwy 35, Knox, IN 46534 Iowa ........................... Robert Seiler, 812 – 14th Place, Camanche, IA 52730-1204 Ireland ........................ D. Barry Lyons, Freemasons’ Hall, 17 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2, Ireland Israel .......................... Yoshku Lavi, P.O. Box 33698, Tel Aviv, Israel 61336 Italy ............................ Carlo De Rysky, Vaile Libertá, 4A 1-27100 Pavia, Italy Kansas ........................ Wayne H. Rollf, P.O. Box 1217, Topeka, KS 66601-1217 Kentucky .................... William G. Hinton, P.O. Box 489, Danville, KY 40423 Louisiana ................... Timothy J. Riley, 171 Beckham Camp Road, Ringgold, Louisiana 71068 Maine ......................... Thomas A. Emery, 9 Loring Avenue, Auburn, ME 04210 Manitoba .................... James Barratt, 113 – 2145 Pembina Hwy., Winnipeg, MB R3T 5S9 Maryland .................... Vernon Huebschman, 1 Playfield Street, Baltimore, MD 21222-4557 Massachusetts ............ Robert C. Corr, 186 Tremont Street, Rm. 405, Boston, MA 02111-1096 Mexico ....................... Manuel Franco, Serapio Rendon #12A, Col San Rafel, Del Cauhtemoc C.P .Mexico 06040 Michigan .................... Robert E. Cooper, 233 E. Fulton, Grand Rapids, 49503 Minnesota .................. Dexter C. Pehle, P.O. Box 11, Virginia, MN 55792-0011 Mississippi ................. Micky P. McMahan, P.O. Box 1030, Meridian, MS 39302-1030 Missouri ..................... Frederick A. Troxel, Jr., 2102 NE Colonnade Avenue, Blue Springs, MO 64029-9697 Monaco ...................... Bernard Saglia, Saint Andre Plaza 20 Boulevard de Suisse, 98000 Monaco Montana ..................... Bradford Huffman, P.O. Box 824, Conrad, MT 59425 Nebraska .................... Bruce T. Anderson, P.O. Box 22988, Lincoln,. NE 68542 Netherlands ................ Peter G. Kok, Ordesecretariaat HKG, Postbus 11525, 2502 AM Den Haag, Netherlands Nevada ....................... Russell M. Wilde, 2321 Meadowbrook Lane, Carson City, NV 89701-5724 Newfoundland ........... Gordon Abbott, P.O. Box 290, R.R. 1, Burin, NL A0E 1E0 New Brunswick ......... Michael Crofts, 101 West Lane, Moncton, NB E1C 6T8 New Hampshire ......... Dennis A. Sheridan, 55 Gary’s Drive, P.O Box 621, Littleton, NH 03561-0621 New Jersey ................. William J. Milligan, Jr., 334 Lansing Drive, Mantua, NJ 08051-1200 New Mexico .............. Paul A. Brehm, P.O. Box 25004, Albuquerque, NM 87125-0004 New South Wales ...... Ronald Duckworth, P.O. Box 134, Petersham, 2049 New South Wales, Australia New York .................. James W. Hemstrought, 2150 Bleecker Street, Utica, NY 13501-1788 New Zealand .............. Tony Waters, P.O. Box 33-171, Barrington, Christchurch, 8244, New Zealand North Carolina ........... Robert A. Schafer, P.O. Box 17212, Raleigh, NC 27619 North Dakota ............. Merle L. Huhner, P.O. Box 9544, Fargo, ND 58106-9544 Nova Scotia................ Frederick W. Richard, 692 Crowes Mills Road, R.R. #1, Belmont, NS B0M 1C0 Ohio ........................... Dale G. Ray Jr., 401 Alexander Commons, 564 W Tuscarawas Ave, Barberton, OH 44203 Oklahoma ................... Gary A. Davis, P.O. Box 1223, Drumright, OK 74030 Ontario ....................... Richard James Jackson, 2nd Floor, 361 King Street W., Hamilton, ON L8P 1B4 Oregon ....................... Dalvin L. Holloway. P.O. Box 767, Canyonville, OR 97417 Panama ....................... Alfonso Torres Galindo, P.O. Box 6-47, El Dorado, Panama Pennsylvania .............. Gary M. Gehringer, 1 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107-2520 Philippines ................. I. F. Arribas Jr, Plaridel Mas Temple, 1440 San Marcelino St, Eremita, Manila, Philippines Portugal ...................... Rui Paulo Figueiredo, Rua Joao Saraiva No. 34, 1, 1700-250 Lisboa, Portugal Quebec ....................... Charles Andre Braun, 404B-2295 St. Mark Street, Montreal, QC H3H 2G9 Queensland ................ John F. France, P.O. Box 10272, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 4000 Rhode Island .............. Kenneth M. Long, 300 Broadway #403, Pawtucket, RI 02860-2256 Romania ..................... A. Pascu, Bld. Dimitrie Cantemir nr. 12-14 apt. 2, sector 4, 751221-Bucharest, Romania Saskatchewan ............ Michael Petty, RR #7, Box 84, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1N2 Scotland ..................... Grahame J. Smith, 23 St. John Street, Edinburgh EH8 8DG, Scotland, UK South Australia .......... Max Atkinson, P.O. Box 19, Rundle Mall, Adelaide, South Australia 5000 South Carolina ........... Johnnie T. Morris, P.O. Box 7463, Columbia, SC 29202-7463 South Dakota ............. George Bauder, P.O. Box 9134, Rapid City, SD 57709-9134 Spain .......................... Jordi Rodriques, Mas. Temple, Gran, Via de Les Corts Catalanes 617, E-08007, Barcelona Tennessee ................... Marshall L. Horn, P.O. Box 332748, Nashville, TN 37203-5729 Texas .......................... Orville L. O’Neill, P.O. Box 296, Waco, TX 76703-0296 Utah............................ Owen C. Orton, 4220 South 4900 West, West Valley City, UT 84120-4823 Venezuela .................. Neptail Boyer, P.O. Box 751, Valencia, Venezuela Vermont ..................... Bruce R. Howard (Asst. Gr. Sec.), 17 Tuttle Meadow Drive, Rutland, VT 05701 Victoria ...................... John C. Williams, 300 Albert Street, East Melbourne 3002, Victoria, Australia Virginia ...................... Gordon H. Sprigg, Jr., 11010 Cross Club Court, Providence Forge, VA 23140 Washington ................ Jeffrey S. Bartow, P.O. Box 1539, Ellensburg, WA 98926 West Australia ........... Basil J. Green, P O Box 3107 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, 6832 Western Australia West Virginia ............. Gregory A. Riley, Sr., 427 West Pike Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301 Wisconsin .................. Gary J. Parker, 36275 Sunset Drive, Dousman, WI 53118 Wyoming ................... Kenneth M. Badget, P.O. Box 653, Cowley, WY 82420-0653 General Grand Chp .... Larry E. Gray, P.O. Box 128, Greenfield, IN 46140-0128

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COMMITTEES 2012 – 2013

EXECUTIVE (CHAIR) R.E. Comp. D. C. Switzer

AUDIT AND FINANCE R.E. Comp. N. G. White R.E. Comp. D. H. Murray (Gr. Treas.) R.E. Comp. R.W. Taylor R.E. Comp. T. D. Gould V.E. Comp. A. D. Frado R.E. Comp. M. R. Rogers (G.S.E.)

CONDITION OF CAP. MASONRY V.E. Comp. G. W. White V.E. Comp. E. S. Sharam

CREDENTIALS R.E. Comp. B. Hall M.E. Comp. J. W. Kopp M.E. Comp. E. J. Carr

FRATERNAL RELATIONS R.E. Comp. J. Schoonmaker M.E. Comp. D. A. Gillies V.E. Comp. J. A. Ratchford R.E. Comp. M. R. Rogers (G.S.E.)

FRATERNAL DEAD R.E. Comp. A. D. Frado V.E. Comp. E. S. Sharam V.E. Comp. R. J. Harrison

GR. FIRST PRINCIPAL’S M.E. Comp. D. R. Russell All Past Grand First Principals ADDRESS

HONOURS AND AWARDS M.E. Comp. J. D. Hongisto R.E. Comp. M. R. Rogers (G.S.E.) R.E. Comp. J. W. Drebit

LIBRARY, RESEARCH R.E. Comp. G. B. Tapley E. Comp. I. A. Hall AND EDUCATION V.E. Comp. D. J. Bewick

JURISPRUDENCE AND THE M.E. Comp. J. W. Kopp R.E. Comp. A. D. Frado CONSTITUTION M.E. Comp. E. W. Weigelt R.E. Comp. M. R. Rogers (G.S.E.)

THE WORK R.E. Comp. D. E. Boone M.E. Comp. L. C. Dowdell R.E. Comp. K. E. White R.E. Comp. M. R. Rogers (G.S.E.) V.E. Comp. K. South

WARRANTS/DISPENSATIONS M.E. Comp. T. A. Drolet R.E. Comp. M. R. Rogers (G.S.E.)

YOUTH ENDWOMENT FUND V.E. Comp. T. A. Bremner R.E. Comp. K. M. Mingo V.E. Comp. W. Sheppard R.E. Comp. D. H. Murray (Gr. Treas.)

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

GRAND CHAPTER M.E. Comp. W. J. Watts R.E. Comp. M. R. Rogers CONVOCATION PLANNING R.E. Comp. A. D. Frado R.E. Comp. D. C. Switzer

MEMBERSHIP AND LONG R.E. Comp. D. Allan V.E. Comp. D. J. Roberts RANGE PLANNING

REGALIA R.E. Comp. R. C. Enerson M.E. Comp. R. G. Glasgow

GRAND CHAPTER WEBSITE R.E. Comp. T. D. Gould R.E. Comp. J. W. Drebit (Webmaster)

CENTENNIAL PLANNING R.E. Comp. W. J. Watts Comp. M. Toon M.E. Comp. J. D. Hongisto R.E. Comp. L. A. Johnston R.E. Comp. C. W. Reichle R.E. Comp. G. B. Tapley (Gr. Hist.)

GRAND FIRST PRINCIPAL M.E. Comp. W. J. Watts NOTE: The first named in each Committee is the Chairman.

"The Boys of #13": Ex. Comp. D. Boyco, R.Ex. Comp. The Mingo's B. Hall and R.Ex. Comp. R. Kampjes

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HONORARY PAST GRAND FIRST PRINCIPALS

Verne Dallin ....................... Saskatchewan Charles W. Emmett ............ Canada W. L. Squires ...................... Montana J. W. Trickle ....................... Montana S. Tickner ............................ Saskatchewan B. F. Mandlebaum .............. Oklahoma Norman G. Cook ................ Saskatchewan Ramon Opsata .................... Washington J. Reginald Tait ................... Saskatchewan John C. James ..................... Manitoba Charles F. Tesch ................. Montana A. L. Lamont ...................... Manitoba Brinkley Brown .................. D.G.G.H.P. Jerry E. Thomas .................. South Dakota R. Hilliard Clare ................. B.C. and Yukon David S. Tanner .................. Wyoming Harold R. Horn ................... Saskatchewan Carroll Cantlon ................... Saskatchewan Jerry Korstad ...................... Minnesota Roderick Cutler .................. B.C. and Yukon Samuel D. Houston ............. Idaho W. Job Parson ..................... Nova Scotia Cecil E. Decker ................... Nova Scotia A. A. (Tony) Carpine ......... Alaska Kent W. Gist ....................... Idaho Sam Selvig .......................... Idaho Dale C. Stoller .................... Idaho Walter McKerrow ............... Montana W. R. Patton, Jr. .................. Tennessee Lawrence Jenni ................... Montana Arthur E. Bjorke ................. South Dakota Frank Dixon ........................ D.G.G.H.P. John Clarke ......................... Saskatchewan George Coupland ................ B.C. and Yukon Jack Brooks......................... Saskatchewan Donald B. Low ................... Saskatchewan O. Louma ............................ Montana Robert W. Hooper .............. Manitoba A. J. Lewis .......................... G.G.H.P. Varden Boergadine ............. Washington L. George Bromwell ........... Manitoba Ronald R. Christie .............. Wyoming Walter Winchester .............. G.G.H.P. C. Thomas Bersuch ............ Montana John Benjamin Hall ............ Illinois William Echo ...................... Idaho James F. Grotts ................... Montana Gordon H. Stuart ................ Canada Murray E. Cooke ................ California H. C. L. Woodhams ............ Nova Scotia Gerhard S. Burkhart............ Montana Billy B. Millhollin .............. Montana Lorne Kingston ................... Saskatchewan Neil Pow ............................. Manitoba Earl Martin .......................... Montana J. Emerson Miller ............... Illinois Stan Payne .......................... Manitoba Robert Porter ...................... Saskatchewan C. David Burgess ................ Montana Gilbert Cook ....................... Saskatchewan James Barrett ...................... Manitoba Stanley Johnson .................. Manitoba Hugh Ross........................... Manitoba

Herald Reid ........................ Oregon Robert Little ........................ Saskatchewan Clyde Reynolds .................. Vermont Donald Orr .......................... Saskatchewan Peter Webster ...................... Manitoba Alex Rollo ........................... B.C. and Yukon Wallace Techentien ............ Colorado Leonard Pickell ................... B.C. and Yukon Brooklyn Anderson ............ Saskatchewan David Holt .......................... Manitoba Ernest Teter ......................... Idaho Brad Huffman ..................... Montana Joe Marshall ........................ B.C. and Yukon Al Christoffersen ................ Manitoba Orville Wesseler ................. Kansas R. Bruce McGinnis ............. Montana William Liepert................... Saskatchewan Carl G. Carlson ................... Oregon William B. McKenzie ......... Manitoba Denis S. Carriere ................ B.C. and Yukon David D.S. Anderson .......... B.C. and Yukon Donald McDonald .............. Saskatchewan Gordon Ebel ........................ Manitoba George R. Taylor ................ Manitoba J. C. Jack Snyder ................ Montana Frederick Clarke ................. Nova Scotia Hal Nolde ............................ Montana Leif Hansen ......................... Manitoba David Turner ....................... B.C. and Yukon Robert Munday ................... Nova Scotia Douglas Haroldson ............. Saskatchewan David Monro ....................... B.C. and Yukon Peter Carnochan .................. Saskatchewan Jack Hooper ........................ Manitoba Jack Colenutt ...................... Saskatchewan George W. Eaton ................ B.C. and Yukon Larry E. Gray ...................... G.G.H.P. Louis E. Bartrand ................ D.G.G.H.P. Brian A. Rickman ............... B.C. and Yukon Robert A. McMillan ........... Manitoba Trevor M. Lambert ............. Manitoba Emory J. Ferguson .............. Alabama A. Les Robinson ................. B.C. and Yukon Lawrence McInnes ............. Manitoba Edmund Harrison ................ New York George R. E. Tillotson ........ B.C. and Yukon Robert Turner ..................... Saskatchewan Ronald Church .................... Manitoba Jay Leonard ......................... Idaho Alastair M. Ross ................. B.C. and Yukon Michael Petty ...................... Saskatchewan Victor Brill .......................... Manitoba D. Nelson Bland ................. Montana Dean Hawes ........................ Manitoba A. John Leyshon ................. Saskatchewan David Grange ...................... B.C. and Yukon W. (Bill) Cooper ................. Manitoba Joel Chiri ............................. B.C. and Yukon W. (Bill) A. F. Mackay ....... Saskatchewan David L. Salberg ................. Colorado Richard LaRonde ................ Manitoba W. (Bill) Fitzsimmons ........ Saskatchewan Norman McEvoy ................ B.C. and Yukon

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ORDER OF HIGH PRIESTHOOD

The Grand Council of the Order of High Priesthood in the Province of Alberta assembled in Annual Convention in the city of Camrose at the Norsemen Inn, 6505 - 48 Avenue, on May 11, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. with fifty-three (53) members, twelve (12) visitors and ten (10) candidates present.

The Grand Council was opened in Ample Form with the following Officers present:

M. Ex. President ...................................... Charles M. Slater Ex. Vice President .............................. Walter J. Watts Ex. Chaplain ....................................... Neil G. White Ex. Treasurer ...................................... Donald H. Murray Ex. Recorder ...................................... Marvyn R. Rogers Ex. Master of Ceremonies ................. Ronald D. Astell Ex. Conductor .................................... George B. Tapley Ex. Herald .......................................... G. Richard Kampjes (acting) Ex. Steward ........................................ Keng-Wei Chiew Ex. Sentinel ........................................ John A. Cosgrove

W. Watts, Ex. Vice-President, C. Slater, M.Ex. President and N. White, Ex. Chaplain

M.Ex. President Slater welcomed all to this Annual Communication of the Order of High Priesthood.

MOTION: Moved by Ex. Rec. Marvyn R. Rogers and seconded by R.Ex. Comp. George B. Tapley that the minutes of the last meeting held in Camrose May 13, 2011 at the Norsemen Inn, 6505 - 48 Avenue be adopted as printed in the 2011 Proceedings. CARRIED.

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP Applications for membership were received from the following: Bradley E. Becker .............................. Edson #30 Robert Wade Bell ............................... Crescent #24 Douglas John Bewick ........................ Capital City #13 James A. Borthwick ........................... Shekinah #4 Ronald John Hayes ............................ Capital City #13 Jason Patrick Kachur ......................... Hangingstone #40 Allan Kegler ....................................... North Star #2 William Jeffrey Knight ...................... Cold Lake #39 Bruce William Thorpe ....................... Otuskwan #9 Brian Stacey Wik ............................... North Star #2

MOTION: Moved by Ex. Rec. Marvyn Rogers and seconded by M.Ex. Comp. Eric W. Weigelt that there be a collective ballot. CARRIED. MOTION: Moved by Ex. Rec. Marvyn R. Rogers and seconded by M.Ex. Comp. E. Weigelt that the above ballot on the candidates be by a show of hands. CARRIED. The ballot on the candidates being in favour, M.Ex. President Slater declared the candidates to be eligible for membership in this Order by anointing, consecration and setting apart.

The above candidates were duly anointed, consecrated and set apart. After which, each candidate was presented with his jewel and membership card by the three members of the Council.

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ELECTION OF OFFICERS MOTION: Moved by M.Ex. Comp. Eric W. Weigelt and seconded by M.Ex. Comp. Donald A. Gillies that the Officers move up on station with the exception of the Recorder and Treasurer and that the President appoint the Sentinel for the coming year. CARRIED. M.Ex. President then advised the Officers that if they did not wish to move up would they please advise the new President. At that time, the Excellent Vice-President, W. (Wally) J. Watts, announced that the Sentinel for 2012 would be V.Ex. Comp. Earle Sharam.

ELECTED OFFICERS M. Ex. President ...................................... Walter J. Watts Ex. Vice President .............................. Neil G. White Ex. Chaplain ....................................... Ronald D. Astell Ex. Treasurer ...................................... Donald H. Murray Ex. Recorder ...................................... Marvyn R. Rogers Ex. Master of Ceremonies ................. George B. Tapley Ex. Conductor .................................... Marvyn R. Rogers Ex. Herald .......................................... Keng-Wei Chiew Ex. Steward ........................................ John A. Cosgrove Ex. Sentinel ........................................ Earle S. Sharam

HONORARY MEMBERSHIP MOTION: Moved by Ex. Rec. Marvyn R. Rogers and seconded by the Vice-President Walter J. Watts that honorary membership be presented to all first time visitors. CARRIED. M.Ex. President Gillies presented Honorary Memberships to M.Ex. Comp. David Salberg.

GENERAL BUSINESS M.Ex. President Gould introduced M.Ex. Comp. Jerry W. Kopp, Grand First Principal of Royal Arch Masons of Alberta. M.Ex. Comp. Kopp brought the greetings of the Grand Chapter and invited all to be present for this evening’s Ceremonial Opening of the Ninety-eighth Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Alberta, Royal Arch Masons. He hoped that everyone would have a great weekend and enjoy the opportunity to visit with each other. M.Ex. Comp. Kopp congratulated the new members of the Order of High Priesthood.

M.Ex. President Slater requested that all officers for 2013 should be in possession of a ritual. If not, they should contact the Excellent Recorder as soon as possible. He also reminded each that the meeting next year will be on Friday, May 10th, 2013 and will be held in the Norsemen Inn, here in Camrose.

Ex. Vice President, W. (Wally) Watts, presented M.Ex. President Charles Slater with a Past President’s jewel and thanked him for his work. M.Ex. President Slater thanked all for their time and attention and reminded the Companions of the conferral of the Virtual Past Master's Degree to follow the closing of the Order of High Priesthood.

Nothing further to come before this Convention, it was closed in full form at 3:15 p.m. Charles M. Slater, M. Excellent President Marvyn R. Rogers, Excellent Recorder

ORDER HIGH PRIESTHOOD – PAST PRESIDENTS* H.W.B. Bell .................................. 1946 * H.W.B. Bell .................................. 1949 * M.M. Downey ........................... 1953 * R.M. Lambertson ..................... 1954 * J.L. Innes ................................ 1956 * A.L. Williams .......................... 1957 * W. Betts ................................ 1958 * A.G. Acton (Calgary) .............. 1960 * A. Peart (Edmonton) ............ 1960 * W.H. Keyte ............................... 1971 * D. Neill ................................. 1973 * A.C. Gunning .......................... 1974 * D. Neill (Acting) .................. 1975 * L.A. McKercher ...................... 1976 K.E. White ............................... 1977 * A.L. Swindells ......................... 1978 * O.P. Thomas ............................ 1979 * F.R.E. Mulder ............................. 1980 * E. Tyler ................................ 1981 * R. Phillips ............................ 1982 * E.L. Boyd ................................ 1983 * A.L. Wadstein ......................... 1984 C.W. Knox ................................ 1985 * S.F.G. Slater ............................... 1986 J. McKee ............................. 1987

* E.W. Creasey ............................ 1988 D.B. Russell ............................. 1989 * J.M. Bremner ........................... 1990 ^ J.H.E. Phillpotts ......................... 1991 * R.L. Costigan .......................... 1992 * D.T. Clarke .............................. 1993 * W.A. Brown .............................. 1994 * G.H. Wood ............................... 1995 * J.R. Burke ............................... 1996 * A.O. Aspeslet ........................... 1997 * V.J. Ramsbottom .................... 1998 E.W. Weigelt ............................ 1999 T.A. Drolet .............................. 2000 L.C. Dowdell ........................... 2001 ^ P. Lewko ............................. 2002 D.E. Boone .............................. 2003 * E.F. Zander ............................. 2004 R.B. Taylor .............................. 2005 G.E. Tetzloff ............................ 2006 G.R. Kampjes .......................... 2007 J.D. Hongisto .......................... 2008 R.J. MacDougall..................... 2009 T.D. Gould ............................... 2010 D.A. Gillies .............................. 2011 C.M. Slater ............................... 2012

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INDEX Accounts Receivable 25 Adjournment 14, 39 Affiliations 23 Appointed Grand Officers 43 Appointed to Grand Executive Com. by G.Z. 43 Attendance by Chapter 8

Balance Sheet 26 Benevolence 31 Budget – 2010-2011 28

Centennial, Report of Committee on 35 Ceremonial Opening 8 Chapter Directory 45 Chapters by Masonic Districts 43 Colours, Presentation of 10 Committees 2011-2012 50 Committee Reports: Audit and Finance 28 Benevolence 31 Capitular Masonry, Condition of 29 Centennial 35 Credentials, Final 31 Credentials, Preliminary 17 Fraternal Relations 32 Fraternal Dead 31 Grand First Principal’s Address 36 Honours and Awards 33 Jurisprudence & the Constitution 31 Library, Research and Education 32 Long Range Planning and Membership 34 The Work 32 Warrants and Dispensations 29 Youth Endowment Fund 33 Correspondence, Reading of 16 Credentials Committee 17, 31

Deaths: This Jurisdiction 13 Other Jurisdictions 13 Deletions 23 Demits 23 Directory of Chapters 43 Distinguished Guests, Reception of 9, 16 Distinguished Service Medal, GGCI 41, 42

Elected by Grand Chapter to Executive Com. 43 Elected Grand Officers Back Cover Executive Committee Appointed 43 Elected 42

Financial Statements Accounts Receivable 25 Balance Sheet 26 Budget 28 Statement of Operations 24 Statement of Operations–Trust Fund(YEF) 27 First Principals Attendance 7 Reception of 29

Fraternal Dead, Report of Committee on 31 Fraternal Relations, Report of Committee on 32 Fraternal Greetings 11, 21, 23, 29, 31, 34, 36 Friday, May 11, 2012 9

General Business 36 General Grand Chapter Distinguished Service Bronze Medal 41 Silver Medal 42 Grand Chapter Special Award 4 Grand District Superintendents, Reception of 22 Grand First Principal Biographical Sketch 5 Masonic History 5 Photograph 4 Grand First Principal’s Report 17 Visitations 18 Grand First Principal’s Address, Report of Com.36 Grand First Principals Since Organization 41 Grand Lecturer, Report of 34 Grand Representatives, Reception of 32 Grand Rep’s of AB near other Gr. Chp’s 46 Grand Scribe Ezra Report of the 22 Since Organization 42 Grand Secretaries of Grand R.A. Chapters 48 Grand Treasurer, Report of 24

Honorary Past Grand First Principals 51 Honours and Awards, Report of Com. on 33

Installation 37 Invocation 11, 16

Jurisprudence & Constitution, Report of Com. 31

Library Research & Education, Report of Com. 32

Masonic Calendar Inside Back Cover Masonic Dates, Rules for Inside Back Cover Masonic Districts 43, 44 Membership Planning, Report of Committee on 34 Membership Statistics by Chapter 44 Memorial Service 11 Minutes, Reading of 16

Officers Present 7 Opening of Grand Chapter Ceremonial 8 Official 16 Operation, Statements of 24 Operation, Y.E.F. Program, Statement of 27 Order of High Priesthood Application for Membership 52 Elected and Appointed Officers 53 Minutes 52 Past Presidents 53

Past Grand First Principals, Reception of 17 Photographs 4, 5, 6, 14, 16, 27, 40, 44, 50, 52

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Presentation of Colours 10 Presentation of Honourary Certificates & Cards 37 Principals and Past First Principals Present 8

Reading of Correspondence 16 Reception of Distinguished Guests 9, 16 First Principals 29 Grand District Superintendents 22 Grand Representatives 32 Past Grand First Principals 17 Report of Audit and Finance 28 Benevolence 31 Capitular Masonry 29 Centennial 35 Credentials 17, 31 Fraternal Relations 32 Fraternal Dead 31 Grand First Principal’s Address 36 Grand Lecturer 34 Grand Scribe Ezra 22 Grand Treasurer 24 Honours and Awards 33 Jurisprudence and Constitution 31 Library, Research and Education 32 Membership Planning 34

Regalia 35 Royal Arch Website 35 The Work 32 Warrants and Constitution 29 Youth Endowment Fund 33 Representatives of Other Grand Chapters near the Grand Chapter of Alberta 47 Resolution of Loyalty 15 Restorations 23 Rules for Masonic Dates Inside Back Cover

Saturday May 12, 2012 16 Scrutineers Appointed 31 Report of 33 Special Committees 50 Statement of Operations Grand Chapter 24 Trust Fund, Y.E.F. Program 27 Statistics 22, 44

Warrants and Dispensations, Report of Com. on 29 Website, Report of Committee on 35 Work, Report of the Committee on the 32

Youth Endowment Fund Report of the Committee on 33 Statement of Operations, Balance Sheet 26

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MASONIC CALENDAR Ancient Craft Masons – Commence their era with the creation of the world, calling 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 Inventionis (A.I.) “in the year of discovery”. Order of High Priesthood – Date from the year of blessing of Abraham by the High Priest Melchisedek, Anno Benefacia (A.B.) “in the year of blessing”. 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”. Knight Templar – Commence their era with the organization of their Order, Anno Ordinia (A.O.) “in the year of the Order”. Scottish Rite – Same as the Ancient Craft, except the Jewish Chronology is used, Anno Mundi (A.M.) “in the year of the world”.

RULES FOR MASONIC DATES

Ancient Craft Masons – Add 4000 years to common era: Thus 2012 + 4000 = 6012 Royal Arch Masons – Add 530 years to common era: Thus 2012 + 530 = 2542 Order of High Priesthood – Add 1913 years to common era: Thus 2012 + 1913 = 3925 Royal and Select Masters – Add 1000 years to common era: Thus 2012 + 1000 = 3012 Knights Templar – Subtract 1118 years from common era: Thus 2012 - 1118 = 894 Scottish Rite Add 3760 years to common era: Thus 2012 + 3760 = 5772

GRAND CHAPTER OF

ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF ALBERTA

ELECTED OFFICERS FOR 2012 – 2013

M.Ex. Companion W. (Wally) J. Watts…….……Grand First Principal Site 2, Box 23, RR 2, Duffield, T0E 0N0

R.Ex. Companion David C. Switzer …..……….Grand Second Principal

6, 205 – 12 Street N.W., Calgary, T2N 1Y7

R.Ex. Companion Allan D. Frado.........................Grand Third Principal 16 - 49 Colwill Boulevard, Sherwood Park, T8A 6C3

R.Ex. Companion Donald H. Murray…..……........…..Grand Treasurer

568 – 5 Street West, Brooks, T1R 0B3

R.Ex. Companion Marvyn R. Rogers……...….....…..Grand Scribe Ezra P.O. Box 1124, Athabasca, T9S 2A9

R.Ex. Companion R. John Hayes ……..........….Grand Scribe Nehemiah

18923 - 82 Avenue NW, Edmonton, T5T 5A3

R.Ex. Companion Kyle D. Burns……..……..Grand Principal Sojourner 315A - 10th Street South, Lethbridge, T1J 2M7

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NEXT ANNUAL MEETING Camrose, May 10 – 11, 2013

EXECUTIVE MEETING

Lacombe, February 9, 2013