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PROCEEDINGS

One Hundred and

Fifty Fifth Conclave of

the

Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana, Alexandria,

Louisiana, March 3rd and 4th, 2018

Ion Lazar

Right Eminent Grand Commander 2017 – 2018


Presiding


MASONIC HISTORY OF

S.K. ION LAZAR, REGC 2017

CRAFT MASONRY:

Blue Lodge:

Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in January 2000 in Germania Lodge #46 F. & A.M.

Worshipful Master (2004), Germania Lodge #46 F. & A. M. Perpetual Membership in Germania Lodge #46 F. & A.M. Worshipful Master (2008) -- Louisiana Lodge of Research Plural member of Paul M. Schneidau Lodge #391 Worshipful Master (2011), Paul M. Schneidau Lodge #391

16th Masonic District of Louisiana:

D.D.G.M. (District Deputy Grand Master) -- 2010-2011 D.G.L. (District Grand Lecturer) -- 2009-2010 District Worshipful Master (2007) D.G.L. (District Grand Lecturer) -- 2006-2007 Certificate of Proficiency in the Esoteric Work (S.R. Ritual) – renewed up to

present

Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana F. & A.M.:

Grand Senior Deacon (2012) Grand Sword Bearer (2011) Grand Representative for Romania (2009 to present) Charter Member, Grand Lodge Masonic Library / Museum Foundation of

LA, Inc. Grand Lodge Library and Museum Committee Grand Lodge History Committee Grand Representative for Yugoslavia (2007-2009)

SCOTTISH RITE

Received the AASR Degrees and became a Master of the Royal Secret 32º in November 2000

Coroneted 33rd Degree – Inspector General Honorary (2013)

KCCH (2007) – Rank and Decoration of Knight Commander of the Court of Honor

Currently General Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer for New Orleans Valley, 2010 to present

Currently Serving as 1st Lt. Commander (2018), Eagle Council of Kadosh, New Orleans Valley AASR

Fellow of the Supreme Council (appointed 2004) Board of Directors, New Orleans Scottish Rite Foundation (2010-2016) Venerable Master (2008), Albert Pike Lodge of Perfection


Master of Kadosh (2004), New Orleans Consistory Active Member of the SGIG Advisory Council – New Orleans Valley KCCH Conferral Team member – Grand Prior part Perpetual Membership Valley Editor, “Louisiana Scottish Rite Trestleboard” (2009-2015)

Knights of St. Andrew – Charter Member of New Orleans Chapter KSA – Served as Venerable Master of St. Andrew (2005-2006) – Awarded the Grand Cross of St. Andrew (2007)

Degree Master – 32nd Degree Conferral Team

Master Craftsman Course – GRADUATED Level I – Apr. 2009 Master Craftsman Course – currently enrolled in Level II Esoteric Lecturer and Instructor (various assignments) WSB Club (AASR Supreme Council, SJ) – Official State Recruiter for

Louisiana WSB Club (AASR Supreme Council, SJ) – Charter Member and Valley

Coordinator Presented Lecture at the NOSR Bicentennial Symposium (2011) Served as Chairman, Membership Development Initiative, Valley of New

Orleans (2009) Served as Director of Education, Master Craftsman Program, Valley of New

Orleans (2010-2012) Group Moderator, Supreme Council’s Freemasonry Network (appointed

2010) Fellows Program Alumnus, appointed Group Moderator at 2010 Nat’l

Conference Served as Director and Founder, AASR Ambassadors Program (2008-2009) Leadership Certification – Orient of Louisiana – Levels I, II, and III Served on Valley Nominations Committee (2008-2012) 7th Degree Conferral Team (2005-2008)

Masonic Leadership Diploma – paid course undertaken independently (2004)

YORK RITE

CAPITULAR MASONRY

Chapter:

Exalted to the Royal Arch Degree (2003) in Babylon Chapter #66 High Priest (2006) – Babylon Chapter #66 Plural member of Sts. John #98 High Priest (2012), Sts. John Chapter #98 Perpetual member of Orleans-Delta Chapter #1 Order Of High Priesthood (2006)

First Capitular District Chapter of Louisiana:

District High Priest (2012) District Grand Lecturer (2009, 2017)


Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Louisiana:

Grand Master of the 3rd Veil (2013-2014) Grand Master of the 2nd Veil (2010-2011)

Grand Principal Sojourner (2008) Grand Representative for Romania (2009 to present) Grand Representative for Portugal (2006-2009) Work and Education Committee – current member Foreign Correspondence Committee – current member

General Grand Chapter of Ro yal Arch Masons Int’l. :

Member of the General Grand High Priest’s Keystone Club Donor’s Recognition Club – R.A.R.A. (Royal Arch Research Assistance)

CRYPTIC MASONRY:

Council:

Greeted as a Select Master (2003) in New Orleans Council #35 Illustrious Master (2005 and 2006) – New Orleans Council #35 Plural member of Sts. John Council #41 Illustrious Master (2012), Saints John Council #41 Perpetual member of Louisiana Council #2 Plural member of St. Bernard Council #54 (2009-2012), served as

appointed officer Order of the Silver Trowel (2006) -- Thrice Illustrious Master (2013-2014) Received Super Excellent Master Degree (2006)

First Cryptic District of Louisiana:

Currently serving as District Grand Lecturer (2013-present), Cryptic District

#1 DDIGM (District Deputy Illustrious Grand Master)–(2010-2011 and 2011-

2012)

Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Louisiana:

Grand Marshall (2011-2012) Grand Conductor of the Council (2006-2007) Grand Representative for Romania (2009-present) Foreign Correspondence Committee

General Grand Council of Cr yptic Masons Int’l. :

Member of General Grand Illustrious Master’s Ish Sodi Club Donor’s Recognition Club – C.M.M.R.F. (Cryptic Masons Medical Research

Foundation)


TEMPLAR MASONRY

Commandery:

Knighted in 2003 in Indivisible Friends Commandery #1 Perpetual member Indivisible Friends Commandery #1 Eminent Commander (2010) -- Indivisible Friends Commandery #1 Plural member of Jacques DeMolay Commandery #2 Eminent Commander (2012) -- Jacques DeMolay Commandery #2 Plural member of Ivanhoe Commandery #19 (2003-2012) Eminent Commander (2006) -- Ivanhoe Commandery #19 Plural member of C.A. Everitt Commandery #29 Meritorious Service Award (2007) Knights Crusaders of the Cross (2007) New Orleans Temple Guards – served as Eminent Captain (2011)

Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana:

Currently serving as Right Eminent Grand Commander (2017-2018) Administrative Aide (2012-2013) Grand Warder (2011-2012)

Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the U.S.A.:

Enrolled in the High Leadership Potential Group (2011-2013) Graduated level 3 of the Emerging Leaders Program at South-Central

Department Conference Life Sponsor, Knights Templar Eye Foundation (2008) Patron, Knights Templar Eye Foundation (2010)

MASONIC APPENDANT BODIES:

DEMOLAY -- Order of Demolay, Int’l. Currently serving as Regional Director Certified as Chapter Advisor

O. E. S. -- Order of the Eastern Star

Member of Encircler Chapter #191 O. E. S., Kenner LA

Royal Order of Amaranth member of Mavis Royer Court #18, Ponchatoula LA – this Court merged in

2017 with Baton Rouge Ct. #4 member of Baton Rouge Ct. #4 (2017-present) Associate Patron (2012) Grand Representative to Washington (2013)


National Sojourners -- Life Member (H) of Louisianne Chapter # 33 -- President (2012) -- Member-in-Perpetuity (M.I.P.)

Heroes of ’76 -- member of Brandywine Camp, New Orleans

-- Past Commander (2015 & 2016)

High Twelve Club -- Member of High Twelve Club # 258, New Orleans, LA (2010) -- President (2015)

A.A.O.N.M.S. (Shriners International)

-- Member of Jerusalem Shrine Temple, Destrahan LA -- Life Membership -- Permanent Contributing Member to Shriners Hospitals -- Member of The Shrine Honor Guard -- Member of Past Master’s Club

Order Of High Priesthood (2006)

Currently serving as Excellent Chaplain (2017)

Order of the Silver Trowel (2006)

Past Thrice Illustrious Master (2013-2014)

Knights Crusaders of the Cross (inducted 2007) Currently serving as Knight Crusader of the Asylum (2017-2018)

Sovereign Order of Knights Preceptor

Charter Member of New Orleans Chapter Currently serving as Eminent Preceptor (2017-2018) New Orleans Chapter Member of Grand Preceptor’s Chapter

New Orleans Temple Guards – served as Eminent Captain 2011

K. Y. C. H. -- Knights of the York Cross of Honor, Louisiana Priory #43 ( since 2007)

-- Past Eminent Prior (2015-2016), Louisiana Priory #43

R. C. C. -- Red Cross of Constantine

-- Currently serving as Junior General (2018) St. Paul Conclave -- Degree Team member, 2nd Aide Part

A. M. D. -- Allied Masonic Degrees -- Member of Men of Mount Moriah Council #38

-- Past Sovereign Master (2015-2016) -- Order of the Red Brach of Eri, member (2016) -- Installed Sovereign Master Degree (2018) -- Grand Commander Noah (2017) -- Installed Supreme Ruler (2017)


-- Knight Commander Red Branch of Eri (2017)

S. R. I. C. F. -- Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis Elevated to VIIIº Grade (2015) Currently serving as Celebrant (2016-present) Louisiana College SRICF Elevated to IXº Grade (2017) Installed Chief Adept (LA) by Supreme Magus William H. Koon II in

Louisville, KY, on November 11, 2017

K. M. -- Knight Masons

Charter Member of Ray W. Burgess Council #103 Past Excellent Chief (2017-2018) Degree Conferral Team member Certificate of Recognition for proficiency

Y. R. C. -- York Rite College – member of Louisiana York Rite College #99

ACON (Commemorative Order of St. Thomas of Acon)

-- Charter member of St. Bernard Chapel #28, Baton Rouge, LA – currently serving as Officer

-- Member of Dr. George M. Patrick Chapel #44, Bryan, TX

R. O. S. -- Royal Order of Scotland -- Life Membership

G. C. R. -- Grand College of Rites of U.S.A. – Fellow (FGCR)

OPERATIVES (The Worshipful Society of Freemasons, Rough Masons, Wallers, Slaters, Paviors, Plaisterers and Bricklayers) -- VIº Degree member of Texas State Capitol Assemblage, San Antonio, TX

Ancient and Masonic Order of the Scarlet Cord -- 4th Grade inclusive (President)

O. S. M. -- Order of the Secret Monitor

The Masonic Order of Athelstan -- Court of North Carolina #73

R. S. K. O. -- Royal Society of Knights Occidental

Ancient Order of Corks (Ye Antiente Order of Corks)

H.R.A.K.T.P. -- Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests

-- member of Grand Preceptor’s Tabernacle “A” (2016- present)


Masonic Research & Education

Built up my own Masonic library of over 2,000 volumes L. L. R. -- Louisiana Lodge of Research

-- Served as Worshipful Master (2008), -- Presented paper -- “Masonic Rosicrucian Philosophy”

Scottish Rite Research Society -- Life membership Published comprehensive article in Heredom, the Annual Transactions of

the Scottish Rite Research Society (Washington, DC) Esoteric Lecturer and Instructor on Master Craftsman Course – New

Orleans Valley, AASR Published Feature Article in Scottish Rite Journal -- Int’l magazine of

AASR-SJ Published over 10 “Main Feature” research articles in LA Scottish Rite

Trestleboard magazine Presented Lecture – “Masonic Geometry and the Mystic Numbers” at New

Orleans Scottish Rite Bicentennial -- Academic Research and History Symposium (2011)

Graduated Master Craftsman Course -- Level I & III administered by Scottish Rite Supreme Council, SJ

Master Craftsman Course -- currently enrolled in Level II T. M. S. -- The Masonic Society D. M. S. C. -- Dormer Masonic Study Circle -- United Kingdom M. S. S. -- Masonic Study Society -- United Kingdom S. C. R. L. -- Southern California Research Lodge Published several Articles in the AMD Miscellanea, the annual publication

of the Grand Council AMD Fellow of the Grand College of Rites of USA Masonic Book Club -- member PSOC -- Philalethes Society Presented papers at S.R.I.C.F. (Louisiana College) and at other Masonic

Meetings Active member of several Internet Research Lodges and Masonic Forums

CIVIC AND PHIL ANTROPIC ACTIVITIES (non -Masonic):

- Sovereign, Knightly, Noble, and Religious Order of the Crown of Thorns (non-

Masonic) Invested with the rank of Knight of the Order (KCoT) in 2009 Advanced to the rank of Knight Commander Awarded the rank of Knight Grand Cross (KGC-CoT) and inducted into the

Supreme Council of the Order. Currently serving the Supreme Council as Grand Archivist and Grand

Historian. Actively support the philanthropic work of the Order through its Voice of

the Martyrs Program.


Elevated to the highest rank of Knight Grand Collar (KGCL-CoT) by Prince Grand Master Edwin Scott Malone III at the 2013 Convent in Shreveport, LA.

- Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem (SMOTJ)

Constituted a Knight of the Order (KTJ) in 2010. Member of St. Matthew Priory SMOTJ. Currently serving in the Investiture Team. Actively support the Christian and charitable work of the Order through its

Jerusalem Mite

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Our Distinguished Guest

SK David Joseph Kussman

R.E. Grand Captain General

Anaheim, CA

Grand Encampment of Knight Templar

of the U.S.A.

Sir Knight David J. Kussman was born in Houston, Texas, on April 5, 1953, to the late

Frederick J. Kussman Jr. and Hazel E. Kussman. He is a graduate of Loara High School in

Anaheim, California. He attended Fullerton College and August Vollmer University

pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice. He received his teaching credential from the

University of California in Los Angeles. He also attended Cottonwood Leadership

College, School of Ministry in California. He is a member of Plaza Bible Church in

Orange, California where he has served on the church council, as an Elder and is currently

an associate Pastor.

Sir Knight Kussman is a retired Police Sergeant from the Anaheim Police Department

completing thirty-four years of service.

Sir Knight Kussman was married to Lady Kimberly Ann Kussman (Schmidt) from 1988

until her passing in 2015. They have two daughters and a son. His first grandchild was

born in 2015 and is expecting his second in 2016.

Sir Knight Kussman is a member and Past Master of Anaheim Lodge No. 207. He is also

a member of several Masonic Lodges of Research. He is a member and past presiding

officer of the Orange County York Rite Bodies, and holds both active and honorary

memberships in numerous York Rite bodies in the United States. He is a Past Prior of

Sierra Pacific Priory No. 71. He is member and Past Venerable Master of Orange County

Valley Scottish Rite Bodies.


Sir Knight Kussman was knighted in Fullerton Commandery No.55 in 1983 and served

twice as Commander and Treasurer. He joined the Golden West Commandery No. 43

Drill Team and became a life member. He was Captain of the Drill Team of Orange

County Commandery No. 36 for seventeen years and honored with the distinction of Drill

Captain Emeritus. He was a member of the Los Angeles Commandery No.9

Championship 65th Triennial Drill Team.

Sir Knight Kussman was appointed Grand Warder of the Grand Commandery of

California in 2002 and served as Grand Commander for 2010-2011. Additional he served

as President of the Grand York Rite of California, Inc.

Additional Masonic Memberships:

Member and Past Preceptor of Saint John the Baptist Tabernacle, Holy Royal Arch

Knight Templar Priests.

Member and Past Governor of Southern California York Rite College No. 110. Serving as

Grand Governor.

Member and Past Sovereign of Saint Croix Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine. Serving

as Intendant General.

Member and 4th Grade of California College, Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus

Foederatis.

Member and Past Excellent Chief of Brian Boru Council No. 38, Knight Masons.

Member and Past Sovereign Master of Orange Coast Council, Allied Masonic Degrees.

Member of Lone Star Chapel No. 45, Commemorative Order of St. Thomas of Acon.

Member of the Royal Order of Scotland and the Robert the Bruce Association of

California.

Member of the National Sojourners in California. Sir Knight Kussman was installed as the Southwest Department Commander for the

Grand Encampment Knights Templar on August 16, 2012.

Elected and installed R.E. Grand Captain General at the 66th Triennial Conclave in

Buffalo, New York, August 13, 2015.


Our Distinguished Guest

Frank N. duTreil, Jr.

Right Eminent Department Commander

South Central Department

Grand Encampment of Knights Templar

of the U.S.A

SOUTH CENTRAL DEPARTMENT, AR, KS, LA, MO, OK, and TX

Frank N. du Treil, Jr., was born November 10, 1950 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the first of three sons of Frank N. du Treil, Sr., and Clara Christian du Treil. He also has four sisters. He graduated from Archbishop Shaw High School and continued his education in Delgado Community College. Some additional education was acquired as he proudly served our country in the United Stated Naval Air Reserves for twenty-two years. He


was an aviation electrician crew member on four different types of aircraft, gathering his electrical knowledge that continues to serve him today. He was baptized and is currently a deacon in Christ Baptist Church, in Harvey Louisiana. He serves on numerous committees of the Church. On February 27, 1971 he married Roxanne Catherine Bucceri of Algiers, Louisiana. His wife, Roxanne has three sisters, all residing in Algiers, Louisiana. Frank and Roxanne have three children, two daughters and a son along with six grandchildren. Frank N. du Treil, Jr., began his professional career working in his father’s business learning the sound and fire alarm business, from the ground up. He moved to a national sound company for 5 years as a District Manager covering seven states. He was responsible for a budget of over 2 million dollars. He opened his own company FND Electronics and after 10 years the company was bought out by a national company. He stayed with that company for 2 years and then went back in business for himself. He currently owns and runs Total Quality Service, Inc., with his wife Roxanne, as president of the company. Frank du Treil, Jr., began his Masonic career in 1990. He was initiated as an Entered Apprentice Mason July 24, 1990, passed to the degree of Fellow Craft November 27, 1990 and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on February 26, 1991. S.K. du Treil was Worshipful Master of Belle Chasse Lodge No. 469 in 1995 and 1999. He continued on his masonic career as District Deputy Grand Master of the 15th Masonic District in 1998, and District Grand Lecturer of the 15th Masonic District in 1999. He worked on the Grand Lodge of Louisiana Credentials Committee and the Sound Committee from 2001 thru 2006. He was appointed Grand Marshal in 2008, and served as an officer of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana until 2012 when he served as Most Worshipful Grand Master for the State of Louisiana. S.K. du Treil received the degrees of Royal Arch Masonry, Cryptic Masonry and the Orders of Chivalric Masonry in 1993. He served as High Priest, Illustrious Master and Commander of Indivisible Friends Commandery in 1998. In 2005 he received the Knight Crusader of the Cross. In 2007 he served as District Deputy Grand Lecturer, head of the Voluntary Eye Foundation for Indivisible Friends Commandery No. 1, Commander of Jacques DeMolay Commandery No. 2. In 2011 he served as Commander of Indivisible Friends Commandery No. 1. He continued to serve the Grand Commandery in various offices. He also served as an officer of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Louisiana, culminating in serving as the Right Eminent Grand Commander, of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Louisiana 2013. S.K. du Treil joined the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of New Orleans, Orient of Louisiana in 1991, Knight Commander of the Court of Honour (KCCH) 2001, Coroneted Inspector General Honorary 33deg., in 2005. He served the Scottish Rite as Eagle Council of Kadosh Commander 2006, Pelican Chapter Rose Croix, Wise Master 2007, and Venerable Master Albert Pike Lodge of Perfection 2011. He is a member of Jerusalem Temple, New Orleans, Ancient and Accepted Order of The Nobles of The Mystic Shrine in 1991. He served as President and Secretary of Louisiana Chapter No. 033 National Sojourners, Adjutant of Brandywine Camp, Heroes of 76' National Sojourners.


Sir Knight du Treil belongs to the Allied Masonic Degrees, Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests, Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis, SRICF, and is a member of several Masonic Research Lodges and organizations. He currently sits on the State Executive Committee for the International Order of Rainbow for Girls. He belongs to the Order of The Crown of Thorns, has received the DeMolay Legion of Honor in 2010 and is currently a member of the Order of The Eastern Star Magnolia Chapter # 27. Sir Knight Sir Knight du Treil, Jr. was appointed Department Commander of the South Central by Sir Knight Duane L. Vaught, Most Eminent Grand Master at the 66th Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment on August 12, 2015 in Buffalo, N. Y.

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Our Honored Guest

Earl R. Little

Right Eminent Past Department Commander



of the U.S.A.


Our Honored Guest

Lloyd A. Hebert




of the U.S.A.


Our Honored Guest

Howard F. Entwistle, Jr.




of the U.S.A.

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Proceedings

of the

Grand Commandery of

Knights Templar of Louisiana

At The

One Hundred And Fifty Fifth (155th)

Annual Conclave

Held at the Best Western

at Alexandria, Louisiana

March 3rd & 4th, 2018

Presiding Ion Lazar

Grand Commander 2017 - 2018

Elected

J. Keith Gates Grand Commander

Robert E. Durham, Jr., HPGC

Grand Recorder

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First Day’s Session

The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana convened its One Hundred Fifty Fifth

(155th) annual Conclave at the Best Western, in Alexandria, Louisiana, Saturday, March 3rd, and Sunday March 4th in compliance with orders issued by an Official Call by the Right Eminent Grand Commander.

One Hundred and Fifty Fifth Conclave

of the

Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana,

Alexandria, Louisiana, March 3rd and 4th, 2018

Order Of Business

1. Grand Commandery Assembles. 2. Exemplification of Full Form Opening. 3. Reception of the Grand Officers into the Asylum. 4. Grand Commander convenes the Grand Commandery. 5. Appointments to fill Committee vacancies. 6. Roll Call. 7. Preliminary report of the Committee on Credentials. 8. Adoption of the Records of the previous Conclave. 9. Communications. 10. Unfinished Business-Previous Annual Conclave. 11. Address of the Grand Commander. 12. Report of the Committee on Acts of the Grand Officers and Grand Commander’s address for

Distribution and Analysis. 13. Introduction of New Resolutions in order of their receipt. 14. New Business. 15. Presentations of Awards. 16. Report of the Perpetual Membership Committee. 17. Report of the Educational Foundation Committee. 18. Report of the Necrology Committee. 19. Report of the Grand Treasurer. 20. Report of the Grand Recorder. 21. Report of the Inspector General. 22. Report of the Committee on the State of the Order. 23. Report of the Jurisprudence Committee. 24. Report of the Finance Committee. 25. Report of the Credentials Committee (Final). 26. Election of Officers. 27. Report of the Committee on Charters and Dispensations. 28. Report of the Committee of Patriotic Activities. 29. Report of the Public Relations Committee. 30. Report of the Knights Templar Eye Foundation Committee. 31. Report of the Templar Advancement Committee. 32. Report of the Grievance Committee. 33. Report of the Committee - DeMolay and Youth. 34. Report of the Committee to whom the Grand Commander’s address was referred: 35. Jurisprudence

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36. State of the Order 37. Finance 38. Necrology 39. Others 40. Report of the Committee to whom the Grand Recorder’s, Grand Treasurer’s and the

Educational Committee’s Report were referred. 41. Dispensation of Grand Recorder’s Report 42. Dispensation of the Grand Treasurer’s Report 43. Dispensation of the Educational Foundation Committee’s Report 44. Committee reports to whom new resolutions were referred. 45. Report of any other committee not listed in the order of business or any special committee

appointment during this conclave. 46. Member replacement appointment to the Educational Foundation Committee by the Grand

Commander. 47. Election of Honorary Members. 48. Unfinished Business. 49. Installation of Officers. 50. Address of acceptance and Recommendations of newly elected Grand Commander. 51. Report of the Annual Conclave Arrangement Committee. 52. Report of the Ladies Hospitality Committee. 53. Presentation of Past Grand Commander’s Jewel to retiring Grand Commander. 54. Special Award to the retiring Grand Commander (Meritorious Service Award). 55. Resolution of thanks and appreciation to Host Commandery and others. 56. Time and Place of next annual Conclave. 57. Unfinished Business. 58. Adjournment. 59. Pictures of the Grand Commandery Officers.

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Official Call

ION LAZAR

GRAND COMMANDER

4505 CAMP STREET

NEW ORLEANS 70115-2832 TELEPHONE: (504) 891-8761

ROBERT E. DURHAM, JR.

GRAND RECORDER

15297 CARLOU DRIVE

PONCHATOULA, LA 70454-6423

TELEPHONE: (985) 373-4150

OFFICIAL CALL TO

THE ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FIFTH (155th) ANNUAL CONCLAVE OF THE

GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF LOUISIANA

TO BE HELD AT THE

BEST WESTERN ALEXANDRIA INN AND SUITES

2720 N. MACARTHUR DRIVE

ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA

REGISTRATION

Thursday, March 1, 2018 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Friday, March 2, 2018 07:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Saturday, March 3, 2018 07:30 AM - 11:30 AM

155TH CONCLAVE

SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2018 - 9:30 A.M.

ADDRESS OF THE GRAND COMMANDER

REPORTS OF GRAND OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES

REGULAR BUSINESS AS MAY BE PRESENTED

PRESENTATION OF MERIT AND SERVICE AWARDS

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

GRAND BANQUET

SATURDAY, MARCH 3 - 07:00 P.M.

KNIGHTS – UNIFORMS without SWORDS & CHAPEAU

MEMORIAL AND RELIGIOUS SERVICES

SUNDAY, MARCH 4 – 8:30 A.M.

TEMPLAR UNIFORMS – WITHOUT SWORDS

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS & ADJOURNMENT

SUNDAY, MARCH 4 - 10:00 A.M.

DEU DUCE FERRO

COMITANTE

Attest:

Robert E. Durham, Jr. Grand Recorder

By Order Of:

Ion Lazar

Grand Commander

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Opening Ceremonies of Grand Commandery

The One Hundred Fifty Fifth annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of

Louisiana was held on March 3rd and 4th, 2018 in the beautiful city of Alexandria with Sir Knight Ion Lazar, the Right Eminent Grand Commander, presiding. Sir Knights from Ascension Commandery No 6 of Shreveport, and Crusader Commandery No 21 of Bossier City opened. Following their impressive opening, the Right Eminent Grand Commander closed Ascension Commandery and

Crusader Commandery and convened the 155th annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery. Our Excellent Grand Prelate offered prayer and all Grand Officers, in a quick and active movement assumed their stations.

Past Grand Commanders

Ten Past Grand Commanders answered roll call and were received in a most gracious manner by the Right Eminent Grand Commander. They all wished for him a harmonious session, with REDC Frank N. DuTreil speaking for the group.

Our Visitors

Ms. Gruyce Mores, Grand Worthy Advisor of the Louisiana Rainbow of Girls and Ms. Geneva Dolph, State Mother advisor, Louisiana Rainbow for Girls.

Our Special Guests

Our distinguished guests from the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the USA, were David Joseph Kussman, Right Eminent Grand Captain General of the Grand Encampment of the United States of America; Frank N. duTreil, REDC of the South Central Department, Lloyd A. Hebert, REPDC of the South Central Department; and Howard F. Entwistle, Jr., REPDC of the South Central Department.

Grand Lodge

There was evidently an issue with W.B. Guy Jenkins, who had been asked to represent the Grand Lodge for our opening, who was not present for introduction (but was introduced later when he arrived).

Preliminary Report of the Credentials and Registration Committee

The Chairman of the Credentials Committee, entered the Asylum and reported that 14 of the 14 Constituent Commanderies were represented for this Conclave, and that all was in order for the Conclave to continue.

Roll Call of Grand Officers

The Roll call was made and as each officer was introduced, each officer vigorously assumed his office during the opening of the Conclave. SK W. James Hill was not able to attend, so our REGC asked PGC Mickey Durand to fill the station of Grand Junior Warden.

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Roll Call of Past Grand Commanders

As the roll call was made, each officer in a spritely manner, formed a semi-circle near the center of the Asylum where each was greeted by the Right Eminent Grand Commander.

Earl R. Little ....................................... (E) W. A. Morris ....................................... (E) Harold Hill Young ............................... (E) Lloyd A. Hebert .................................. (P) Howard F. Entwistle, Jr. ..................... (P) James D. Parker ................................ (A) Roy B. Tuck, Jr. ................................. (A) Richard L. James............................... (P) Larry B. Ledbetter .............................. (A) Larry J. Plaisance .............................. (P) Beverly J. Guillot ................................ (E) Earl J. Durand……………………….…(P) Thomas P. Dickson............................ (A) W. Keith Powell...................................(P) William J. Mollere................................(E) Frank N. du Treil, Jr……………...……(P) Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr……………..(P) Richard L. Fox………………………….(P) Travis M. Holley………………………..(P)

(P) = Present (E) = Excused for health issues. (A) = Absent

Communications

The Grand Recorder reported that several letters and telephone calls had been received expressing regrets for being unable to attend this Conclave. All wished for a harmonious session and some stating that they would plan to attend at a Conclave in the future.

Adoption of 154th Records

The Grand Recorder reported that proceedings of the 154th are printed and the Recorders or a representative of each Commandery are to be sure to pick up their package at the registration desk. Each Commandery package has two copies of the proceedings, one copy for the records of their Commandery and one copy for the Commander for that year. He moved that the proceedings of the previous Conclave be adopted and that they be made the official record of the Conclave. Several Sir Knights seconded the motion and it was adopted.

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Motto of This Grand Commandery

Translation

GOD BEING THE LEADER

ATTENDED BY THE SWORD

Another Translation

GOD BEING THE LEADER

THE SWORD ATTENDS OR SUPPORTS

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Representatives of the Constituent Commanderies

Indivisible Friends No. 1

Commander................................ Anthony Radosti (P) Generalissimo............................ David H. Krasner (P) Captain General .................... Charles R. Bertrand (P)

Jacques DeMolay No. 2

Commander................................George B. Harris (Pr) Generalissimo.............................Reid E. Macaluso (P) Captain General ........................ Larry J. Plaisance (P)

Ascension No. 6

Commander............................Albert G. Simms, Jr. (P) Generalissimo....................... John R. Cunningham (P) Captain General ........................ James D. Maxey (P)

Monroe No. 7

Commander........................... Richard D. Mahoney (P) Generalissimo.................................... Don W. Rea (Pr) Captain General ..................... Wesley R. Fitzwater (A)

Trinity No. 8 Commander..................................Harry Bermudez (P) Generalissimo........................... Joseph A. Giroir III (P) Captain General ............................ David P. Greer (P)

Plains No. 11

Commander................................. J. Andrew Owen (P) Generalissimo........................................ Turhan Ak (A) Captain General .......................... Carle L. Jackson (P)

Malta No. 12

Commander............................. Steven L. Jennings (P) Generalissimo.......................... Thomas E. Boggan (P) Captain General ............................... Ray V Moses (A)

Payen No. 16

Commander................................... Chad A. Norris (P) Generalissimo............................. Deron G. Santiny (A) Captain General ....................................Jay Harley (A)

Rhodes No. 17

Commander................................. Philip D. Andrus (Pr) Generalissimo......................................Reid Askew (A) Captain General .................. Derek D. Weatherford (A)

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Bethlehem No. 20

Commander..................................... Gary D. Bates (P) Generalissimo...............................Craig R. Caskey (P) Captain General ............................ Mike Carpenter (P)

Crusader No. 21

Commander............................ Edwin L. Horton, Jr. (P) Generalissimo............................W. James Hill, III (Pr) Captain General ............Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr. (P)

St. Paul No. 27

Commander............................. Stephen M. Bryant (Pr) Generalissimo...............................Galen D. Berne (Pr) Captain General ..................C. Kenneth Dorhauer (Pr)

Istrouma No. 28

Commander............................. Terrance D. Macon (P) Generalissimo............................. Kaston W. Wales (A) Captain General ....................... Randal G. Holden (Pr)

C. A. Everitt No. 29

Commander............................... Bruce M. Thomas (P) Generalissimo......................... Bennie Burman, Jr. (Pr) Captain General ............................... James Porter (P)

(P) = Present; (E) = Excused; (A) = Absent; (A); Pr = Proxy

Previous Conclave Unfinished Business

The Grand Recorder advised that there was no unfinished business to come before the Conclave.

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R.E. Grand Commander’s Address

Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana 155th Annual Conclave

March 1-4, 2018, Alexandria LA

WELCOME & APPRECIATION

To All Sir Knights:

It is my distinct pleasure to welcome all of you to the beautiful city of Alexandria, to the Best Western

Hotel and to our 155th Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of Louisiana. My wife Maddie & I are delighted that you were able to make the trip and share with us in the fellowship, the camaraderie, and the warm hospitality that are perennial characteristics of Louisiana Templary. On behalf of the almost 1,300 Louisiana Templars, I wish all of you a harmonious and productive Session and together may we all have the best of times this weekend along with our families, visiting friends and loved ones. If there is anything at all that I can do to make your stay more comfortable, please do not hesitate to ask.

M.W. GRAND MASTER OF MASONS and GRAND LODGE OF LOUISIANA

We are deeply honored and humbled to have with us at this Grand Session a great many Masonic Dignitaries from near and far, and so many others who were not able to attend or could not stay with us for the full Session have sent their thoughts and appreciation. We honor our Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons of the State of Louisiana, M.W. Bro. Guy A. Jenkins, and we also gratefully recognize the presence of many Elected and Appointed Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana. We are also delighted to see that so many Past Grand Masters of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana as well as of other Jurisdictions are honoring this Grand Commandery with their presence. Throughout the many years of our Grand Commandery’s existence we have been most fortunate to count among its ranks and leadership many prominent Masons who have spread the fame and the works of our Valiant and Magnanimous Order both far and wide.

GRAND ENCAMPMENT OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR AND R.E. DEPARTMENT COMMANDER

We reverently acknowledge and pay homage to the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America, who is our Order’s national governing authority. We are proud to welcome and recognize its Official Representative Sir Knight David J. Kussman GCT, Right Eminent Grand Captain General who is representing our Most Eminent Grand Master, Sir Knight Duane L. Vaught GCT. We are also deeply grateful to have with us Sir Knight Frank N. duTreil, Jr. KCT PGM, who is our Right Eminent Department Commander for the South-Central Department. As Louisiana Templars, we are so proud of the achievements, the leadership, and all the hard work of SK duTreil across many Branches of Masonry and for many years. SK duTreil is the personification of what it truly means to be a Knight Templar and we all collectively owe him a great debt of gratitude for all his efforts.

GRAND OFFICERS

Our Grand Commandery has been most fortunate to benefit from the leadership, initiative, and selfless work of so many devoted Elected and Appointed Grand Officers. To all of them, I humbly say that I can never thank you enough, that our grateful Order can never fully repay you for your time and effort, but that collectively we honor and thank you and that you shall ever be in our hearts and memories. Further, to our devoted members, to all the Sir Knights in Louisiana, I send a heartfelt

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THANK YOU along with my deepest appreciation for their continuing activity and zeal, for helping to make dreams come true, for helping children recover and retain precious sight through your priceless contributions to the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, for helping the widows and the orphans, and for keeping the Faith.

PAST DEPARTMENT COMMANDERS

Our State is truly blessed to count three living Past Department Commanders among its Templar ranks: S.K. Earl R. Little KGC, S.K. Lloyd A. Hebert KGC, and S.K. Howard F. Entwistle Jr. KCT. All three have distinguished themselves through their devoted service as Past Grand Commanders of our Grand Commandery. They each went on to serve, respectively, as Department Commanders of the South-Central Department of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America. They never stopped working and have returned to the ranks to help the Grand Commandery as well as their respective Commanderies. They are living examples of leadership and brotherhood, the very role model of a Christian Knight. To me personally, they have been patient mentors, forgiving teachers, gentle guides and a source of much-needed inspiration and support.

PAST GRAND COMMANDERS AND HONORARY P.G.C.’s

Those of you who have filled this Office have been for me a constant source of inspiration. There have been countless times during these past few months when I have gone searching through past Proceedings Books relative to your respective years in Office looking for a specific answer, a strategy, or a solution. It was always a window into the past, still very much relevant to the present and, on a clear night, wide open toward the future. Thank you so much for your service and for the lessons you continue to impart. The same goes for our two Honorary Past Grand Commanders (S.K. Bowdre McDowell and S.K. Robert E. Durham), whose many years of unwavering dedication can never be fully repaid, only fondly and respectfully remembered.

ADMINISTRATIVE AIDES AND AIDES DE CAMP

Recognizing that, in a certain sense Templary is always local, I have tried to appoint some of our best to serve as Administrative Aides and Aides de Camp, respectively, in the five Templar regions of our State. The Grand Commandery has relied on them to spread the message, to carry out the mission, to inspire and to lead. They have done us proud, and they deserve a tremendous amount of credit and appreciation for all that was accomplished during my tenure. As administrative aides, we had S.K. John C. Sharlow PC for Area #1, S.K. Michael A. Watts PC for Area #2, S.K. Michael L. Laurence PC KCT for Area #3, S.K. Terrence D. Macon PC for Area #4 and S.K. Carlton H. Conaway, Jr. PC KCT for Area #5.

As Aides de Camp, we were thankful to enlist S.K. Joseph R. Patterson (deceased), S.K. Albert G. Simms PC, S.K. L. Chad Koelling PC, S.K. Thomas L. Kussman PC, S.K. R. Shane Marchand PC and S.K. James W. Porter PC KCT. All of these fine Templars have served with distinction, have shown initiative and leadership, and all of them will doubtless continue to shine as bright lights in Masonry.

STATE OF THE ORDER

Templary is a mystic process, a sacred journey, and a lifelong quest. It lives in the heart, yet is guided by reason, it uplifts the Soul and gives it wings. As such, Templary is both ineffable and timeless, and the Mason who learns to live it and let its beauty shine and guide his personal life and work truly maximizes the potential of his membership. During my time as Grand Commander I am proud to

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report that I have seen the best of Louisiana Masonry in action, have witnessed the spirit of Templary on full display, and in the process have lived through some of the finest moments of my life. I have conquered doubt, have questioned much and worked through many answers, have taken flight on winged dreams but also confronted the down to earth realities related to our membership challenges, our finances, our work and jurisprudence and, perhaps most importantly, our future.

We are confronted with great challenges relative to our long-term growth and prosperity, yet we are fully capable of addressing each and every one of them effectively and decisively if we marshal our collective strength, pool our talents and implement creative strategies and solutions to be carried out consistently and with continuity. We continue to experience losses in membership related to suspensions, demits, and deaths, and regretfully, these have outweighed the considerable gains we have made through recruitment of new members, retention and reinstatement programs, and affiliations. We must realize that, in order to put the Grand Commandery and Louisiana Templary on a solid footing for the years to come, our one over-arching goal must be achieving and maintaining NET GROWTH in membership. This is a lofty goal, to be sure, and yet it is demonstratively achievable.

Upon taking office as Grand Commander I outlined a series of practical strategies and recommendations designed to turn the tide in our favor and to generate net growth with a view toward long-term stability. These are briefly summarized below:

Direct, active recruitment of eligible Master Masons by personal letter of invitation, always with permission from all applicable Masonic authorities. This strategy employs the use of targeted one-page letter of invitation which includes an explanation of York Rite Masonry, outlines the requirements for membership, and makes available to the Blue Lodge Mason an opportunity to petition for its Degrees and Orders.

I have encouraged the creation of a Statewide Templar Ambassadors Program (TAP), essentially embedding one of our dedicated Templars into each Masonic District Lodge to generate Petitions, undertake active recruitment, and disseminate Templar information. This Program should have as its goal in the second phase the embedding of at least one such Templar Ambassador in each Blue Lodge throughout the State of Louisiana.

Financial stability through the creation of an endowment fund was suggested as well as continued judicious financial management of our current assets.

I have encouraged the establishment of one or more Drill Teams in the areas where there is active interest at the local level, with the hope that at least one of these Teams may in due time become proficient enough to compete at the Grand Encampment Triennial.

I have encouraged each Commandery to appoint a Ritual Advisor and a Tactics Advisor who would, respectively, be able to guide the Sir Knights in the performance of the Opening Tactics and in the conferral of the Order of the Temple. It is hoped that this would prevent the use of multi-source prompting, save some precious time and constitute a reliable source of ritual guidance in each Commandery.

Records, records, records! Experience has shown that how we maintain our records can make or break a Commandery. Dues Notices must be sent on time, revenue collection and cash flow must be accurately tracked on an ongoing basis and all the relevant data must be properly logged into the database. When we have order and clarity in our records, we will have our affairs in order as well. We lose far too many members through less-than-ideal management of records and communication, and every such loss is truly irreplaceable, as these are not revenue sources, but fellow Templars.

Creative fundraising including corporate donations and the effective use of modern digital platforms to increase the reach of our efforts.

Having Grand Representatives who actually put to good use the data they obtain through active correspondence with their counterparts. This valuable data could be used to establish a

pool of successful creative ideas that have been proven to work in other jurisdictions and could be effectively implemented in Louisiana.

RECOGNITION for work well done. Commanderies that have distinguished themselves and have shown proven results should be recognized and the leaders therein properly thanked for their service. Could this include in the future the presentation of recognition streamers for their Beauceants, Jewels for the uniform, certificates of recognition in connection with various competitions, and other such creative ideas? Food for thought…

INSPECTIONS & INSPECTOR GENERAL

I was honored to be present at the various Inspections throughout the State during my tenure. The Inspection Scorecard prepared by our Inspector General will convince you of the valiant efforts and selfless dedication of our Sir Knights and of their Officers who drove many miles and logged countless hours preparing to put their finest work on display. Our Inspector General S.K. Lloyd A. Hebert KGC PGC REPDC deserves our most sincere appreciation and humble thanks for his unwavering devotion to his job and for his tireless efforts to guide each and every inspected Commandery so that they can put on their very best performance of the Tactics and Ritual. Thank you Sir Knight Lloyd, your lifelong work can never truly be repaid but shall always stand as the example to follow.

I want to say a special Thank You to S.K. Charles Bertrand PC, EGSW for the assistance he has rendered to our Inspector General and for the countless thousands of miles he has driven and accompanied this Grand Commander throughout the term. Sir Knight Charles, words can not express how appreciative I am of your dedication, of your selfless devotion to the Order and to the mission, of your wise counsel, and most of all of your friendship.

KNIGHT TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION

Can anything be more precious than sight? If we could only help one child, it would all be worth it, and yet your contributions as Templars have helped thousands preserve their sight. Our heartfelt thanks go to S.K. Vernon R. Atkinson KCT EGSB for his able leadership of this successful and continuing Program.

KNIGHT TEMPLAR EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

I was pleased to appoint one of our most devoted and qualified workers, S.K. Howard F. Entwistle Jr. PGC REPDC KCT to be the Chairman of this worthwhile Program and to manage its activities in a manner that best reflects the modern necessities and trends associated with this Foundation.

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE PROGRAM

Sir Knight W. Keith Powell PGC KCT has taken the lead in ensuring that this most valuable Program continues to offer to qualified members of the Clergy a unique opportunity to travel to the Holy Land and to bring back their impressions and experiences to be used for the betterment of Templary and their ministries.

APPENDANT AND CONCORDANT BODIES

As it is often said, our Youth are our future. S.K. Nicholas Auck PC deserves considerable credit for his leadership of the Order of DeMolay in Louisiana and for constantly striving to create avenues of communication and participation between our Orders. This Grand Commandery also heartily supports

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the Rainbow Girls, the Social Order of the Beauceant, the Eastern Star, the Order of the Amaranth and many other Appendant and Concordant Orders that are such an integral part of our Masonic umbrella.

OBLIGATORY OBSERVANCES

Our Sir Knights truly live Templary as the highest expression of Christian Masonry. Throughout the year, they have gathered in their respective Asylums to celebrate Christmas, Easter and the Ascension of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I was honored to attend the Easter Services in Slidell, the Ascension Services in Baton Rouge, and gratefully received more than one invitation to attend Christmas Services.

NECROLOGY

This past year we again lost so many of our dear fellow Knights, and we deeply felt their passing as a mournful loss. Our Grand Prelate S.K. Martin J. Reinschmidt PC RWDGM has dutifully performed for this Grand Commandery the most sacred service of all, that of honoring the memory of our departed Sir Knights, of comforting the widows and the bereaved, and of offering solace and hope in the hour of grief. There will be a Necrology Service on Sunday March 4 at 9:30 am following the Religious Service which will start at 8:30 am.

Though our Grand Commandery Line has thankfully been spared this year, we mourn the loss of one Past Grand Commander and of one of our Aides de Camp. Sir Knight Daniel F. Thomas served this Grand Commandery with distinction as Grand Commander and is widely remembered for his devotion to Masonry in Louisiana and beyond. Sir Knight Joseph Patterson served as Aide de Camp and personified hard work and zeal, he will be remembered by us all. I was honored to attend the Funeral Services of both of these valiant Templars and to represent our Grand Commandery in our expression of loss and thanks to the widows of these beloved Sir Knights.

PATRIOTIC AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES

Masonic Templary had its official birth in America, and indeed as we now celebrate over 200 years of Templar works and spirit we realize that it represents the proudest expression of Americanism and of patriotic devotion. I was proud to encourage such expression throughout my tenure and have granted permission for a patriotic parade to be conducted in Winnfield and which turned out to be one of the finest events of its kind.

KNIGHT TEMPLAR MAGAZINE -- LOUISIANA SUPPLEMENT

Our able Grand Photographer, Sir Knight Richard L. James PGC KCT, has once again expertly managed the collection, editing, and distribution of key information and pictures through the Knight Templar Magazine Louisiana Supplement. He is a most skilled administrator and tireless worker with sword, with quill and with camera and deserves our most sincere appreciation for all his efforts throughout the year.

TRAVEL

I have said this often during my visitations as Grand Commander that there is no better hospitality than right here at home in the State of Louisiana. From time to time, my Masonic travels have found me trying to spread the Light of Templary beyond Louisiana’s borders. I was honored to attend the Grand Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Texas in April 2017, the Joint Louisiana-Mississippi

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York Rite Festival in Jackson, MS in May 2017, the Biennial Session of the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite (SJ) in Washington DC in August 2017, the South-Central Department Conference in St. Louis, MO in September 2017, the Annual Meeting of the High Council of the SRICF (Masonic Rosicrucians) in Louisville, KY in November 2017, and two Convocations of the Order of Masonic Operatives in San Antonio, TX. For 2018 I have enjoyed attending the National Masonic Grand Sessions and meetings known as Masonic Week in Arlington, VA in February, and look forward to the Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar in Indianapolis, IN in August and hopefully many more.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES COMMISSIONS ISSUED

I was pleased to grant and to issue a Commission to S.K. Rodney L. Bolyard as the new Grand Representative to Louisiana near the Grand Commandery of West Virginia. We wish S.K. Bolyard well in his new office and hope that he will correspond frequently with his able counterpart S.K. W. A. Morris PGC KCT.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES COMMISSIONS NOMINATED

Templary is growing overseas with several new Jurisdictions added, and I was pleased to recognize this and to nominate representatives accordingly. In addition, our list of Grand Representatives contained vacancies as well as several names of inactive members who had missed successive Grand Conclaves, and I have issued new nominations to account for these. I have nominated the names below during my tenure to become Grand Representatives of other Grand Jurisdictions near the Grand Commandery of Louisiana:

Sir Knight Terry Macon – Alaska Sir Knight Frank N. duTreil PGC REDC – Alabama Sir Knight Richard B. Smith – Arizona Sir Knight John Sharlow – Hawaii Sir Knight Terry Fowler – Illinois Sir Knight Adib Shalah – Massachusetts/ Rhode Island Sir Knight Eddie LeBoeuf – Montana Sir Knight Martin J. Reinschmidt – Austria Sir Knight Charles R. Smith – Brazil Sir Knight Kenneth Bell – Croatia Sir Knight Woody D. Bilyeu – Italy Sir Knight Carlton Conaway – Mexico Sir Knight David Krasner – Panama Sir Knight James Porter – Philippines Sir Knight Anthony Radosti -- Togo

HONORS AND AWARDS

I was very pleased to be able to personally present the Knight Commander of the Temple to S.K. Michael Laurence PC at the Annual Inspection of his home Commandery in Lake Charles on October 21, 2017. S.K. Michael Laurence PC KCT is one of our most devoted workers in the quarries of York Rite Masonry and is most deserving of this high Templar honor. In addition, I have made a selection and nomination of a deserving Sir Knight to be considered by the Grand Encampment for the Knight Templar Cross of Honor. If approved, this presentation will be made during our Annual Grand Banquet which starts this evening at 7:00 PM.

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DISPENSATIONS GRANTED

Dispensation granted on May 19, 2017 to Ascension Commandery #6 for the purpose of

holding a Special Election to fill a vacancy created by the death of S.K. Joseph Patterson. Dispensation granted to Ascension Commandery #6 to move their Charter to Alexandria, LA

for the purpose of posting the Colors during the opening of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana on July 1, 2017.

Dispensation granted on October 19, 2017 to Payen Commandery #16, for the purpose of moving their Charter to Lake Charles, LA in order to hold a Joint Inspection.

DISPENSATIONS DENIED

-- None --

BY-LAWS CHANGES APPROVED

I was pleased to approve a change of By-Laws for Plains Commandery #11 on January 9, 2018

OFFICIAL ACTS

During my tenure I have issued the following General Orders: General Order #1: Grand Officers and Committees Announced General Order #2: Instructions regarding re-instatement of a Sir Knight General Order #3: Guidelines regarding the use of a Summer Uniform General Order #4: Knight Templar Eye Foundation Campaign General Order #5: Installing Officers and Annual Installations General Order #6: Christmas Observance and Message General Order #7: Easter and Ascension Services

Official Call to the 155th Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana to be held at the Best Western Inn and Suites located at 2720 N. MacArthur Dr., Alexandria, LA on March 1-4, 2018

TO MY PRESIDING COUNTERPARTS

I personally owe a great debt of gratitude to my two Presiding Counterparts for their unwavering support and kind guidance throughout my tenure as well as for their most valuable contributions toward organizing everything you see here at this Grand Session. S.K. W. Keith Powell, Sr. PGC KCT has been an invaluable friend, mentor, and partner in the work that we do on behalf of our Order. I was indeed privileged to travel many hundreds of miles with him as we attended various Masonic functions, and I was always delighted to discuss Templar issues with him and to share in his vision of a bright and prosperous future for our beloved Fraternity. As the Most Illustrious Grand Master of Cryptic Masons for the State of Louisiana, Sir Knight Powell has helped make significant strides tow ard its future. I have always appreciated the mentorship and companionship of Sir Knight Timothy Riley Jr. PC who maintains a prominent place for Masonry deep within his heart and whose ritual work and performance has always been some of the best I have ever seen. As Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Sir Knight Riley Jr. has distinguished himself as one of our most able and prominent leaders and has taken Capitular Masonry in Louisiana to new heights. My deepest and most heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation go to these two great leaders and great friends. May we continue to travel many more miles together!

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OUR EMINENT GRAND RECORDER AND HONORARY PAST GRAND COMMANDER

Sir Knight Robert E. Durham KCT HPGC, our most able and omniscient Eminent Grand Recorder, is the very heart, nerve center, and brain of Templary in Louisiana. Regretfully, he has also been the proud recipient of countless annoying “Dear Bob” letters and emails throughout this past year, all signed by yours truly. Sir Knight Bob, you didn’t just help me, you SAVED me! You are by far the most under-appreciated Mason I know. What you do for us all can never be truly rewarded or replaced. We are all blessed to have you working for this Grand Commandery, putting out the fires year after year with great skill, diplomacy, and patience. Thank you so much, may God bless you and keep you healthy and strong for many many more years … on the job!

OUR LADIES – WHERE WOULD WE BE WITHOUT THEM?!

Our Ladies go through quite a lot in order to enable us to go on with our Templar and other Masonic activities. We owe them everything, we can never thank them enough, and most of the time we forget to even try to do so. We should also never forget our widows, one is constantly amazed at how much a simple phone call or a letter can accomplish. We owe a special thanks to the many Ladies who have worked tirelessly and have given freely of their time to organize and make arrangements for this Grand Session, to work the Hospitality Suite and help with our dining events. Our three presiding officers’ Ladies, Mrs. Sharon Powell, Mrs. Janie Riley and Mrs. Maddie Lazar have gone to great lengths to ensure that we have everything we need during this weekend. Ms. Pearl Mais and Ms. Wallice House are veteran volunteers of these Grand Sessions, well known and respected by all – we are immensely grateful to them for their dedication. To my dear wife of almost 17 years, Maddie, you are my everything, and I never could have done it without you! To our lovely daughter Sophia, who is now 10 years old, we hope that you will grow to remember fondly the moments when you ran around, without a care in the world around so many men with swords and plumes and so many elegant ladies.

REFLECTIONS OF A PAST GRAND COMMANDER… ALMOST

Time flies… I enlisted in the ranks of Templary almost 15 years ago through my home Commandery – Indivisible Friends Commandery #1 in Gretna. Like many Aspirants before me who symbolically trod the mystical pilgrim’s path, I secretly prayed that in due course the sands of time would chisel my Soul and transform my being into a slightly better expression of itself. And I hoped that in time I would be allowed to catch at least a fleeting glimpse of the much talked-about secret alchemy of the cubical stone. I was so very fortunate to be favored by my Brethren with the life-changing opportunity to serve as Grand Commander of our beloved Order, and in so doing to become a small footnote on the gilded pages of its glorious history. And it was then, and only then, that through the miles traveled and the meals and prayers and sorrows and joys shared with my fellow Sir Knights that I was able at long last to penetrate its deepest secret, and to find in the mysterious alchemy of Love its highest calling. I finally understood what True Masons young and old already know: that the highest honor and title one should aspire to attain is that of Brother. May God bless each and every one of you, your families, your loved ones, our beloved Order, and the United States of America!

Yours in Christ, Ion Lazar REGC 2017

TRAVEL & VISITATIONS 2017-2018

Out-of-State Visitations

March 24-25 Texas State Capitol Assemblage, Masonic Operatives, San Antonio, TX

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April 20-23 Grand Commandery of Texas – Annual Grand Conclave, Houston, TX. May 13 Joint Louisiana - Mississippi York Rite Festival, Jackson, MS. August 19-23 Biennial Session of the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish

Rite (SJ), in Washington, DC. September 14-17 South-Central Department Conference, St. Louis, MO. October 27-28 Texas State Capitol Assemblage, Masonic Operatives, San Antonio, TX November 9-12 Annual Meeting of the High Council of the SRICF (Masonic Rosicrucians),

Louisville, KY. February 7-12 Masonic Week, Arlington, VA.

MARCH: 2-5 Annual Grand Session, York Rite Grand Bodies of Louisiana, Alexandria, LA 6 Sts. John Chapter/Council, Gretna, LA 18 Louisiana College SRICF (Masonic Rosicrucians), Gonzales, LA 24-25 Texas State Capitol Assemblage, Masonic Operatives, San Antonio, TX 27 Indivisible Friends Commandery #1, Gretna, LA

APRIL: 1 Funeral Services for S.K. Daniel F. Thomas PGC in Slidell, LA 3 Sts. John Chapter/Council, Gretna, LA 5 New Orleans Valley, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Harahan, LA 6 Kenner, LA York Rite Bodies 8 Grand York Rite Quarterly Meeting, Alexandria, LA 15 Joint York Rite – Scottish Rite Easter Observance, Baton Rouge, LA 16 Knight Templar Easter Observance, Slidell, LA 20-23 Grand Commandery of Texas – Annual Grand Conclave, Houston, TX. 24 Indivisible Friends Commandery #1, Gretna, LA 25 SGIG Advisory Council, New Orleans Valley Office, Metairie, LA 29 St. Bernard Chapel, Order of St. Thomas of Acon, Alexandria, LA

MAY: 1 Sts. John Chapter/Council, Gretna, LA 3 New Orleans Valley, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Harahan, LA 4 Kenner, LA York Rite Bodies 13 Joint Louisiana - Mississippi York Rite Festival, Jackson, MS. 20 Ray W. Burgess Council #103, Order of Knight Masons, Alexandria, LA 20 Louisiana York Rite College #99, Alexandria, LA 20 Louisiana Priory #43, Knights of the York Cross of Honour, Alexandria, LA 22 Indivisible Friends Commandery #1, Gretna, LA 27 Funeral Services for S.K. Joseph Patterson, Shreveport, LA

JUNE: 1 Annual Grand Assembly, Order of Rainbow for Girls, Kenner, LA 5 Sts. John Chapter/Council, Gretna, LA 7 New Orleans Valley, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Harahan, LA 19 Hammond LA 26 Indivisible Friends Commandery #1, Gretna, LA 30 Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Annual Convocation, Alexandria, LA

JULY: 1-2 Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Annual Convocation, Alexandria, LA

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3 Sts. John Chapter/Council, Gretna, LA 5 New Orleans Valley, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Harahan, LA 6 Kenner, LA York Rite Bodies 15 Grand York Rite Quarterly Meeting, Alexandria, LA 22 Joint KT Inspection, New Orleans Area Commanderies, Gretna LA 24 Indivisible Friends Commandery #1, Gretna, LA 29 York Rite Festival, Chapter & Council Degrees, Baton Rouge LA 31 SGIG Advisory Council, New Orleans Valley Office, Metairie, LA

AUGUST: 3 Royal Order of Amaranth Annual Grand Session, Kenner LA 5 York Rite Festival, Templar Orders and Inspection, Baton Rouge, LA 7 Sts. John Chapter/Council, Gretna, LA 14 New Orleans Temple Guards, Slidell LA 19-23 Biennial Session of the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish

Rite (SJ), in Washington, DC. 26 Joint Inspection Shreveport/Bossier City Area Commanderies, Shreveport LA 28 Indivisible Friends Commandery #1, Gretna, LA 29 Investment Meeting New Orleans Valley Scottish Rite Office, Metairie, LA

SEPTEMBER: 6 New Orleans Valley, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Harahan, LA 7 Kenner, LA York Rite Bodies 9 Louisiana College SRICF (Masonic Rosicrucians), Gonzales, LA 14-17 South-Central Department Conference, St. Louis, MO 18 Sts. John Chapter/Council, Gretna, LA 23 St. Bernard Chapel, Order of St. Thomas of Acon, Opelousas, LA 23 Ray W. Burgess Council #103, Order of Knight Masons, Opelousas, LA 25 Indivisible Friends Commandery #1, Gretna, LA 30 Scottish Rite Joint Reunion, New Orleans and Baton Rouge Valleys, Baton Rouge, LA

OCTOBER: 2 Sts. John Chapter/Council, Gretna, LA 4 New Orleans Valley, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Harahan, LA 5 Kenner, LA York Rite Bodies 13 Joint KT Inspection, Winnfield and Trinity Commanderies, Alexandria, LA 14 Grand York Rite Quarterly Meeting, Alexandria, LA 21 Joint KT Inspection, Malta and Payen Commanderies, Lake Charles, LA 23 Indivisible Friends Commandery #1, Gretna, LA 26 Annual Meeting St. Paul Conclave, Order of Red Cross of Constantine, Gretna LA 27-28 Texas State Capitol Assemblage, Masonic Operatives, San Antonio, TX 30 SGIG Advisory Council, New Orleans Valley Office, Metairie, LA

NOVEMBER: 1 New Orleans Valley, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Harahan, LA 2 Kenner, LA York Rite Bodies 6 Sts. John Chapter/Council, Gretna, LA 9-12 Annual Meeting of the High Council of the SRICF (Masonic Rosicrucians), Louisville, KY 13 C.A. Everitt Commandery #29, Slidell, LA 27 Indivisible Friends Commandery #1, Gretna, LA

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DECEMBER: 4 Sts. John Chapter/Council, Gretna, LA

JANUARY: 3 New Orleans Valley, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Harahan, LA 20 Grand York Rite Quarterly Meeting, Alexandria, LA 20 Ray W. Burgess Council #103, Order of Knight Masons, Alexandria, LA 22 Indivisible Friends Commandery #1, Gretna, LA 30 SGIG Advisory Council, New Orleans Valley Office, Metairie, LA

FEBRUARY: 1 Kenner, LA York Rite Bodies 5 Sts. John Chapter/Council, Gretna, LA 7-12 Masonic Week, Arlington, VA 24 York Rite Festival, Shreveport, LA 26 Indivisible Friends Commandery #1, Gretna, LA

MARCH 1-4 Annual Grand Session, York Rite Grand Bodies of Louisiana, Alexandria, LA

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ION LAZAR GRAND COMMANDER

4505 CAMP STREET



GRAND RECORDER

15297 CARLOU DRIVE


TELEPHONE: (985) 373-4150

General Order No. 1 New Orleans, LA.

Series 2017-2018 March 15, 2017

To the Officers and Members of the Grand Commandery, the Constituent Commanderies within the jurisdiction of and holding allegiance to the Grand Commandery of Knights

Templar of Louisiana and to whom it may concern:

GREETINGS:

The One Hundred and Fifty-Fourth (154th) Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana was held in the City of Alexandria March 4th and 5th,

2017, A.O. 899.

The following Officers, elected and/or appointed, educational Foundation Members, Standing and Special Committees and Administrative Aides are hereby announced.

ELECTED OFFICERS Ion Lazar……….................………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….…………R. E. Grand Commander (1)

4505 Camp St, New Orleans 70115-2832

(504) 891-8761

Samuel B. Owens …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……...........….….V. E. Deputy Grand Commander (6)

124 Reeder Rd, Bossier City 71112-9761

(318) 393-0683

J. Keith Gates…...………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…....……….E. Grand Generalissimo (20)

168 Gates Rd, Goldonna 71031-3102

(318) 471-3907

Rory A. Bozeman .......…...………………..................................................................................................................................................…..……E. Grand Captain General (11)

16000 Greenstone Dr, Pride 70770-2203

(225) 329-9732

Charles R. Bertrand.....………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...………….…E. Grand Senior Warden (12)

2004 Ruby Dr, Houma 70363-7040

(337) 589-5350

W. James Hill, III…………………................................................................................................................................................................................E. Grand Junior Warden (6)

6908 E Ridge Dr, Shreveport 71106-2444

(318) 868-1567

W. Robert Laurents, PC.…….....…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……..…….E. Grand Treasurer (6)

P. O. Box 4278, Shreveport 71134-0278

(318) 981-9223

Robert E. Durham, Jr., HPGC….………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….E. Grand Recorder (27)

15297 Carlou Drive, Ponchatoula 70454-6423

(985) 373-4150

Earl R. Little, Jr., PDC…..………………..…...….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………... Grand Treasurer Emeritus (1)

2722 Hudson Place, New Orleans 70131-3856

Bowdre McDowell, HPGC, KTCH…....………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…Grand Recorder Emeritus (1)

PO Box 15523, New Orleans 70175-5523

APPOINTED OFFICERS Martin J. Reinschmidt, EC...……….…….…..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………..E. Grand Prelate (1)

41 Parlange Dr, Destrehan 70047-2133

Vernon R. Atkinson, PC..…........................................................................................................................................................................................E. Grand Standard Bearer (8)

P O Box 1133, Glenmora 71433-1133

Charles R. Smith, PC.......………….…..….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….……….E. Grand Sword Bearer (2)

PO Box 99, Mount Hermon 70450-0099

Vernon E. Dawson, Jr., PC…..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………E. Grand Warder (28)

3041 Turner Rd, Ethel 70730-4410

Edward A. Reine, PC.…..………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….………………..E. Grand Sentinel (1)

203 Willow Dr, Gretna 70053-5014

Lloyd A. Hebert, PDC, PGC..………………………...…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….Inspector General (1)

31 Creagan Ave, Gretna 70053-7003

Richard L. James, PGC….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………...Grand Photographer (7)

163 L E Phillips Road, Eros 71238-8371

David H. Krasner……………………………………………………………………………………………………………....……Associate Grand Photographer and Internet Manager (1)

540 Turquois St, New Orleans 70124-2533

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J. Andrew Owen, PC…...........................................................................................................................................................................................................Grand Organist (11)

10732 S Mall Dr Apt 726, Baton Rouge 70809-4819

2017 – 2018 ADMINISTRATIVE AIDES

Area #1 John C. Sharlow, PC (6)

6135 Pine Hill Rd, Shreveport 71107-9673

Crusader #21, Bossier City; Ascension #6, Shreveport;

Monroe #7, Monroe

Area #2 Michael A. Watts, PC (20)

605 Sandy Point Rd, Campti 71411-4617

Rhodes #17, Leesville; Trinity #8, Alexandria;

Bethlehem #20, Winnfield

Area #3 Michael L. Laurence, PC (12)

176 Sandel Ln, Ragley 70657-6125

Malta #12, Lake Charles; Payen #16, Lafayette

Area #4 Terence D. Macon, PC (11)

5071 Wildwood Dr, Sorrento 70778-3443

Istrouma #28, Baker; Plains #11, Baton Rouge;

St. Paul #27, Hammond

Area #5 Carlton H. Conaway, Jr., P.C. (29)

107 Bosswells Dr, Slidell 70458-1421

Indivisible Friends #1, Gretna;

Jacques deMolay #2, Kenner;

C.A. Everett #29, Slidell

aide de camp

(Area #1) Joseph R. Patterson, PC (6); (Area #2) L. Chad Koelling, EC (8);

(Area #3) Thomas L. Kussman, PC (12); (Area #4) R. Shane Marchand, PC (11);

(Area #5) James W. Porter, PC (29);

STANDING COMMITTEES

JURISPRUDENCE W. James Hill, III PC, Chairman (6)

Lloyd A. Hebert, PDC (1) Travis M. Holley., PGC (7)

ACTS OF THE GRAND OFFICERS Howard F. Entwistle, Jr., PDC, Chairman (6)

Travis M. Holley., PGC (6) W. Keith Powell, PGC (12)

STATE OF THE ORDER Earl J. Durand, PGC, Chairman (8)

Richard L. James, PGC (7) Larry J. Plaisance, PGC (1)

CHARTERS and DISPENSATIONS W.A. Morris, PGC Chairman (8)

Donald J. Sonnier, PC (16) Edwin L. Horton, Jr., PC (6)

NECROLOGY Martin J. Reinschmidt, PC, Chairman (1)

Lloyd A. Hebert, PDC (1) Gerald H. Houston, PC (17)

CREDENTIALS and REGISTRATION Timothy J. Riley, Sr., PC Chairman (21)

Allan K. Bean, PC (7) Dale F. Johnson, PC (7)

FINANCE Samuel B. Owens, VEDGC, Chairman (6)

J. Keith Gates, EGG (20)

Rory A. Bozeman, EGCG (11)

W. Robert Laurents, PC, Grand Treasurer (6)

Robert E. Durham, Jr., HPGC, Grand Recorder (27)

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TEMPLAR ADVANCEMENT

Samuel B. Owens, VEDGC, Chairman (6)

J. Keith Gates, EGG (20) Rory A. Bozeman, EGCG (11)

PRINTING Robert E. Durham, Jr., GR, Chairman (27)

Travis M. Holley, REGC (7) Ion Lazar, REGC (1)

APPEALS and GRIEVANCES Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr. PGC, Chairman (6)

Frank N. DuTreil, Jr., PGC, EDC (1) William J. Mollere, PGC (11)

SPECIAL COMMITTEES

EDUCATION FOUNDATION COMMITTEE Howard F. Entwistle, Jr., PDC, Chairman (6)

Beverly J. Guillot, PGC (28) Jules F. Webb, PC (17)

Frank N. duTreil, Jr.., PGC, EDC (1) Travis M. Holley, PGC (7)

Robert E. Durham, Jr., GR (27)

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION

Vernon R. Atkinson, PC, Chairman (8)

Earl J. Durand, PGC (8)

W. Keith Powell, Sr., PGC (12)

RELIGIOUS SERVICE Martin J. Reinschmidt, PC, Chairman (1)

Lloyd A. Hebert, PDC, PGC (1) Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr., PGC (6)

PUBLIC RELATIONS Richard L. James, PGC, Chairman (7)

H. George Scanlan, Jr., PC (11)

W. James Hill, III, GJW (6)

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE

W. Keith Powell, Sr., PGC Chairman (12)

Vernon R. Atkinson, PC (8)

Jules F. (Jeff) Webb, PC (17)

FESTIVALS Recorders of all Commanderies

PATRIOTIC and CIVIC ACTIVITIES Charles R. Bertrand, GSW, Chairman (12)

James W. Porter, PC (29)

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MAGAZINE

(Louisiana Edition) Richard L. James, PGC, Chairman (7)

Recorders of all Commanderies

MEMBERSHIP

Rory A. Bozeman, GCG, Chairman (11)

Richard L. James, PGC (7)

Gerald H. Houston, PC (17)

LONG RANGE GOALS

Samuel B. Owens, VEDG, Chairman (6)


Rory A. Bozeman, EGCG (11)

Robert E. Durham, Jr., GR (27)

PERPETUAL MEMBERSHIP

Allen G. Tidwell, PC, Chairman (29)

Edwin L. Horton, Jr., PC (6)

Kenneth F. Streater, Jr., PC (11)

DeMOLAY & Youth

A. Nicholas Auck, PC, Chairman (11)

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Edward F. Pratt (6)

Wilson O. Cook (7)

John Sharlow, P.C., Chairman (6)

Vernon R. Atkinson, PC (8)

GRAND COMMANDERY HISTORY William K. Powell, Sr., PGC, Chairman (12)


W. James Hill, III, GJW (6)

VOLUNTARY CAMPAIGN KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION

Vernon R. Atkinson, PC, Chairman (8)

PO Box 1133, Glenmora 71433-1133

Earl J. Durand, PGC (8)

William K. Powell, Sr., PGC (12)

ANNUAL CONCLAVE ARRANGEMENTS William K. Powell, Sr., PGC, Co-Chairman (12)

Earl J. Durand, PGC, Co-Chairman (8)

Vernon R. Atkinson, PC, Co-Chairman (6)

LADIES HOSPITALITY Wallice House, Chairperson

Pearl Mais

Grand Officers’ Ladies

INSPECTIONS Lloyd A. Hebert, PDC, PGC, Chairman (1)

Vernon R. Atkinson, PC (8) Vernon

E. Dawson, PC (28)

Each Commandery is to set the date of its annual inspection prior to November 30, 2017. If a date is needed following this date, a special dispensation must be issued

by the Grand Commander. Contact Sir Knight Lloyd A. Hebert, Inspector General, at 31 Creagan Ave, Gretna, 70053-7003, (504) 361-3975 (H) or email

([email protected]) to schedule an inspection at your earliest convenience.

TIME AND PLACE Samuel B. Owens, VEDGC, Chairman (6)

The One Hundred and Fifty-Fifth (155th) annual conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knight Templar of Louisiana will convene on March 3th and 4th, 2018 at the Best Western

Hotel, Alexandria, Louisiana.

PROCLAMATION It is hereby ordered that this General Order be read in open Commandery at the first stated Conclave held after its receipt and the officers and members shall be governed

accordingly.

Given under my hand and seal of the Grand Commandery at New Orleans, this 15th day of March, 2017, A.O. 899;

BY ORDER OF:

ION LAZAR

GRAND COMMANDER

ATTEST:


GRAND RECORDER

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ION LAZAR

GRAND COMMANDER

4505 CAMP STREET



GRAND RECORDER

15297 CARLOU DRIVE


TELEPHONE: (985) 373-4150

GENERAL ORDER NO. 2 NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA SERIES 2017-2018 MARCH 15, 2017

GENERAL ORDER NO. 2

Any Sir Knight that has become suspended for non-payment of dues or has demitted from any Commandery in the State of Louisiana is hereby provided forgiveness for any and all past due per capita tax or dues and assessments. Any such Sir Knight who wants to avail himself of this Program must have a current dues card from a lodge recognized by the Grand Lodge of Louisiana and must possess a current dues card from at least a Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in the State of Louisiana and preferably also a dues card from a Council of Cryptic Masons in the State of Louisiana. This program will expire at the end of the term of the current Right Eminent Grand Commander unless it is otherwise extended by any subsequent Right Eminent Grand Commander.

DEU DUCE FERRO

COMITANTE

Attest:


By Order Of:

Ion Lazar

Grand Commander

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ION LAZAR

GRAND COMMANDER

4505 CAMP STREET

NEW ORLEANS 70115-2832

TELEPHONE: (504) 891-8761


GRAND RECORDER

15297 CARLOU DRIVE


TELEPHONE: (985) 373-4150

GENERAL ORDER NO. 3 NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA SERIES 2017-2018 APRIL 2, 2017

GENERAL ORDER NO. 3

In accordance with all applicable Grand Encampment and Grand Commandery (LA) statutes and regulations, the use of the Templar Summer Uniform is hereby authorized in Louisiana during the period May 1, 2017 to October 31, 2017. Each Commandery is expected to consult the attached document containing the description and use of this Uniform. The use of the black necktie, preferably along with the Templar tie clasp as sold in the package, is strongly encouraged.

Given under my hand and Seal of the Grand Commandery at New Orleans, this 2nd day of April, 2017, A.O. 899.

DEU DUCE FERRO

COMITANTE

Attest:


By Order Of:

Ion Lazar

Grand Commander

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ION LAZAR

GRAND COMMANDER

4505 CAMP STREET



GRAND RECORDER

15297 CARLOU DRIVE


TELEPHONE: (985) 373-4150

GENERAL ORDER NO. 4 NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA SERIES 2017-2018 OCTOBER 1, 2017

TO THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF LOUISIANA AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

The guide lines for the 50th annual Voluntary Campaign for the Knights Templar Eye Foundation have been established with the dates of October 1, 2017 as the beginning and ending April 30, 2018. This Grand Commandery will certainly want to assist in making a greater significant contribution toward this humanitarian work than the amount made during the last successful Campaign.

As Grand Commander, I am delegating the duties as Chairman of this Campaign to Sir Knight Vernon R. Atkinson, P.C. His address is PO Box 1133, Glenmora, LA 71433-1133. All funds that are collected during the Campaign should be transmitted to the office of the Grand Recorder (make checks out to KTEF). These funds will then be transmitted to the Foundation following a recording in his office.

All Sir Knights are urged to work with our fellow Sir Knights and Masons to assist in making this a very productive Campaign.

It is hereby ordered and directed that this General Order be read in open Commandery at its next Conclave.

Given under my hand and the seal of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana, this First day of October, A. D., 2017, A. O. 899.

DEU DUCE FERRO

COMITANTE

Attest:


By Order Of:

Ion Lazar

Grand Commander

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ION LAZAR

GRAND COMMANDER

4505 CAMP STREET

NEW ORLEANS 70115-2832

TELEPHONE: (504) 891-8761


GRAND RECORDER

15297 CARLOU DRIVE


TELEPHONE: (985) 373-4150

GENERAL ORDER NO 5 NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA

SERIES 2017-2018 OCTOBER 15, 2017

TO THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF LOUISIANA AND

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

The following installing officers for the year of 2018 and the Commanderies to which they are assigned are hereby

announced.

Lloyd A. Hebert, REPDC………………………..Indivisible Friends No. 1

Frank N. du Treil, REDC.……………...……….Jacques deMolay No. 2

Howard F. Entwistle, REPDC…………………Ascension No. 6

Richard L. James, REPGC……………………….Monroe No. 7

Vernon R. Atkinson, P.C………………………..Trinity No. 8

William J. Mollere, REPGC……………………..Plains No. 11

Harold H. Young, REPGC………………………..Malta No. 12

Richard L. Fox, REGC…………….……………….Payen No. 16

Roy B. Tuck, Jr., REPGC…………………………..Rhodes No. 17

J. Keith Gates, E.G.G.……………………………..Bethlehem No. 20

Andrew H. Stevenson, REPGC………………..Crusader No. 21

Robert E. Durham, Jr., HPGC…………….……St. Paul No. 27

Beverly J. Guillot, REPGC………………………..Istrouma No. 28

Carlton H. Conaway, Jr., P.C.………………….C.A. Everitt No. 29

THE INSTALLING OFFICERS ARE ASKED TO REPORT TO THE GRAND COMMANDER, BY MAIL ON OR BEFORE

JANUARY 25TH, 2018, THE NAMES OF THE OFFICERS INSTALLED WITH A COPY TO THE GRAND RECORDER.

You are reminded that the Laws of this Grand Commandery requires that each officer of our Constituent Commanderies

shall possess a full Templar uniform prior to his installation.

DEU DUCE FERRO

COMITANTE

Attest:


By Order Of:

Ion Lazar

Grand Commander

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4505 CAMP STREET



GRAND RECORDER

15297 CARLOU DRIVE


TELEPHONE: (985) 373-4150

GENERAL ORDER NO. 6 NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA SERIES 2017-2018 NOVEMBER 1, 2017

TO THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY, THE CONSTITUENT COMMANDERIES WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF AND HOLDING ALLEGIANCE TO THE GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF LOUISIANA:

Greetings:

It is my sincere desire that all Sir Knights within the Grand Jurisdiction of this Grand Commandery, if possible, to assemble in their respective Asylums at some convenient hour on or near the birth date of Christ, commonly called Christmas day, to join in our Christmas Observance and participate in the Universal Toast to the Most Eminent Grand Master of the Grand Encampment.

It is hereby ordered and directed that this General Order be read in open Commandery at the first stated Conclave after its receipt and the Committee Sentiments and responses be read at that time of the Observance.

All Recorders should report to the Grand Recorder promptly following the Commandery Observance with items of interest of the Observance, including date and attendance data.

Given under my hand and the seal of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana this 1st

day of November, A. D., 2017, A. O. 899

DEU DUCE FERRO

COMITANTE

Attest:


By Order Of:

Ion Lazar

Grand Commander

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4505 CAMP STREET



GRAND RECORDER

15297 CARLOU DRIVE


TELEPHONE: (985) 373-4150

General Order No. 7

TO THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF AND HOLDING ALLEGENCE TO THE GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF LOUISIANA:

Greetings:

In keeping with our custom, it is my desire that all Constituent Commanderies observe and attend Easter and Ascension services on Sunday, April 1, 2018 and Thursday, May 10, 2018, respectively, at churches or other suitable places of assembly and in Templar uniform.

Upon receipt of this General Order, the Commander and his officers shall make plans to observe these truly Templar events with service befitting the occasion.

Within seven days, following these services, the Recorder should report to the Grand Recorder whether or not the services were held, the number of Sir Knights and guests in attendance and other information pertaining to the service.

I hereby order that this General Order be read in open Commandery at its first stated Conclave after its receipt and recommend the use of the telephone to inform others of these services. The report should be made a part of the records.

Given under my hand and the seal of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana at

New Orleans, this 13th day of January, A.D., 2018, A.O. 900.

DEU DUCE FERRO

COMITANTE

Attest:


By Order Of:

Ion Lazar

Grand Commander

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COMMITTEE on ACTS of GRAND OFFICERS of

GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR of LOUISIANA

February 1, 2018

To the R.E. Grand Commander, Officers and Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery of Louisiana.

Sir Knights, your committee on Acts of the Grand Officers, to whom the Grand Commander’s address was referred for distribution and analysis; refer the following parts to the various committee’s as listed; STATE OF THE ORDER;

Welcome State of the Order Administrative aides Obligatory services Visitations and Visitations declined Inspections Appreciation

JURISPRUDENCE Commissions issued Commissions recommended Dispensations granted Official Acts

NECROLOGY Necrology and religious services

All matters pertaining to Finance, together with the reports of the Grand Recorder and Grand Treasurer, we refer to the Finance Committee.

We, the committee on acts of Grand Officers, say thank you Sir Knight Ion Lazar for a job well done. Your spirit to advance Free Masonry in our state and elsewhere has shown the great job accomplished by you as Grand Commander. You were inspiring to this committee and we feel that you have been an inspiration to all Sir Knights of Louisiana and congratulate you on a job well done. Thank you for the privilege of serving in this capacity.

Fraternally submitted,

Howard F. Entwistle, P.D.C., (6), Chairman W. Keith Powell, P.G.C., (12)

Andrew H. Stevenson, P.G.C., (6)

Motion was made and seconded to approve this report - Motion carried.

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THE FOLLOWING REPORTS WERE RECEIVED, DISTRIBUTED AND MOVED TO BE APPROVED

AS PREPRINTED – MOTION SECONDED AND PASSED

YORK RITE

PERPETUAL MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT (Grand Commandery)

Right Eminent Grand Commander:

Your committee on Perpetual Membership respectively reports the following activity and statistics for the calendar year 2017 as pertaining to York Rite Perpetual Membership in this Grand Jurisdiction:

Right Eminent Sir, on December 31, 2017, we completed twenty two years and three months of participation and activity in the York Rite Perpetual Membership Program. As you are aware, the York Rite Perpetual Membership fund is a jointly invested account with invested funds from participating members under the jurisdiction of the Grand Chapter, Grand Council, and Grand Commandery. As of December 31, 2017, that account is valued at $260,928.82.

The investment firm for York Rite Perpetual Membership has done a marvelous job in protecting our investments. It has been a reasonably good year for Perpetual Membership investments considering the investment portfolio is conservatively invested for the protection of the invested principal. Please be assured that your York Rite Perpetual Membership Committee continues to seek the very best investment return for dollars invested in the program and working for our Perpetual Members.

Right Eminent Sir, your Perpetual Membership Committee consisting of Sir Knights Edwin L. Horton, Jr. and Kenneth F. Streater, Jr., have performed magnificently. Each of the committee members go those many “extra miles” to effect the success of the York Rite Perpetual Membership Program. For their dedication and service, we are eternally grateful.

Fraternally submitted,

Allen G. Tidwell, P.C., Chairman

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KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

DIVISION OF

THE GRAND COMMANDERY OF LOUISIANA REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE

To the R.E. GRAND COMMANDER, OFFICERS and SIR KNIGHTS of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana:

During the calendar year of 2017, your Educational Foundation Committee made no grants.

After the approval of the 2017 Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana to follow the

option of merging our Knight Templar Educational Funds with the funds of the Grand Encampment of the United States, the funds of the Grand Commandery of Louisiana were forwarded to the Grand Encampment. The merging of these funds will allow our funds to earn returns at much higher rates.

The Grand Encampment will return a statement for our portion of the gains of the total fund each

year. Upon receipt of this statement, the Louisiana Knights Templar Educational Foundation members can make recommendations for possible educational grants within the state of Louisiana. After the approval for a grant, notice can be given to the Grand Encampment, who will issue a grant check to the college of choice, by the person selected to receive the grant.

Louisiana KTEF Fund Balance (12/31/2017) : $62,314.70

Right Eminent Sir, This concludes the Educational Foundation Committee report. I hereby move

this report be adopted.

Fraternally submitted, Jules F. “Jeff” Webb, EPC, (17) (2018)_

Frank N. duTreil, Jr., REDC, (1) (2021)

Travis M. Holley, REGC, (7) (2020)

Beverly J. Guillot, REPGC, (28) (2019)

Howard F. Entwistle, REPDC, (6) (2022) Chairman

Robert E. Durham, Jr.,(27) REHPGC/GR_ Sec/Treas.

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NECROLOGY COMMITTEE REPORT

The necrology committee with a sad heart must report to you, your officers and all the Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery of Louisiana that since our last Grand Conclave, forty (40) Sir Knights have been called to lay down their swords and put an end to their valiant efforts in the defense of the Christian religion.

We must also report that one of our Past Grand Commanders, Sir Knight Daniel Franklin Thomas, at the young age of 75, was called to his heavenly reward on March 25, 2017. Sir Knight Thomas served the Grand Commandery of Louisiana as our Grand Commander for the year 2008-2009. He was a member of C. A. Everitt Commandery #29 for thirty-four (34) years and was a member of Slidell Lodge #311 for thirty-four (34) years and served as the Worshipful Master in 1994.

In honor of and in the memory of all the gallant Sir Knights who have passed away since our last Grand Conclave, I would like to offer a reading of the 23rd Psalm:

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

While we are saddened by their passing and will miss their friendship and leadership, we are joyful that they are enjoying the just and well-deserved rewards of having lived a good Christian life

May they Rest in Peace!

S/K M J Reinschmidt. P.C. S/K Martin J Reinschmidt, P.C. Grand Prelate Grand Commandery of Louisiana

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REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER

February 3, 2018

TO THE RIGHT EMINENT GRAND COMMANDER, GRAND OFFICERS, AND MEMBERS OF THE

GRAND COMMANDERY 0F KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF LOUISIANA.

GREETINGS: The following is the report of the Grand Treasurer for the period January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017

The Total Net Worth on January 1, 2017 was $225,295.41. The Total Net Worth on December 31, 2017 was $237,664.84.

WHITNEY NATIONAL BANK ACCOUNT #7329482

Opening Bank Balance 01-01-2017 $ 11,558.68 Deposits: 48,256.69

Total Funds Available in 2017 59,815.37

Expenditures: (not including outstanding checks of $780) (39,070.20)

Ending Bank Balance 12-31-2017 $ 20,745.17

AMERITRADE INSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNT #936-024879

CASH AND CASH ALTERNATIVES Cash Balance 1-1-2017 $ 159,584.55

Dividends and Interest 3,547.94

Return of Principal Old Investments 33,741.59

Purchases of New Investments (97,945.26)

Market Apreciation 1,665.62

Fees (2,030.62)

$ 98,563.82

SUMMARY OF INVESTMENT HOLDINGS: Exchanged Traded Funds (ETFs) $ 35,842.45

Fi xed Income Funds 20,410.59

Mutual Funds 62,102.81

$ 118,355.85

TOTAL AMERITRADE INSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNT $ 216,919.67

TOTAL NET WORTH 12-31-2017

$ 237,664.84

INCREASE IN NET WORTH IN 2017

$ 12,370.43

Fraternally Submitted,

W. Robert Laurents, CPA, CITP, Grand Treasurer

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Report of the Grand Recorder

To the Grand Commander, the Commandery Officers, our distinguished guests and members of the Grand Commandery

of Knights Templar of Louisiana:

Again, the time is at hand for me to report to you the activities of my office as Grand Recorder for the year ending,

December 31, 2017.

MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS

On roll December 31, 2016 .................................................... 1345

2017 Gains:

Knightings .................................. 38

Affiliations .................................... 3

Reinstatements ........................ 20

Corrected Gains ....................... 0

Total Gains ...................................................................... 61

Losses 2017

Deaths ....................................... 40

Demits ...................................... 20

Suspended NPD..................... 75

Expelled. ...................................... 0

Corrected Losses ..................... 0

Total Losses .................................................................. 135

Net Loss...................................................................................(74)

Membership, December 31, 2017……….......…1271

Receipts 2017

Per Capita @ $25.00 per member $30,986.80

Knightings @ $10.00 per member $630.00

Annual Conclave @ $2.00 per member $3,120.00

Knight Templar Eye Foundation $744.00

Perpetual membership Interest $2,798.40

Tactics and Rituals $0.00

Morgan Stanley Perpetual Membership Payment $5,019.24

Transfer from Long Term Savings $0.00

Donation for Holy Land Pilgrimage $855.00

Returned unused money from Inspector General $580.00

Overpayment by Commanderies $0.00

Misc receipts total (flow thru or other) $2,245.00

TOTAL RECIEPTS $46,978.44

Disbursements 2017

Annual Return to Grand Encampment $12,850.00

Annual Conclave Expenses $3,120.00

Perpetual Membership Fund Distributions $5,007.64

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Holy Land Pilgrimage Distribution $0.00

Allowance, Grand Commander $1,250.00

Allowance, Inspector General $750.00

Travel expense for Grand Recorder $687.07

Recorder Employment

Salary Grand Recorder $3,936.00

IRS (Tax on Recorder's Salary $1,037.44

Louisiana State Unemployment (SUTA) $4.64

Hanover Policy for Workers Comp. Commission (Partial Payment) $29.40

Expenditures

Order of deMolay Gift $175.00

Order of Rainbow Girls $175.00

Shoulder boards and sleeve crosses for PGC Lazar $231.60

Administrative Expenses

Office Rent/Reimbursement $3,900.00

Office Supplies $229.85

Printing $156.00

Postage $384.15

Printing of 100 Proceedings of previous Conclaves $385.74

Annual Liability Insurance $450.00

Payment to Gr. Enc. for K.T. Educ. Foundation Interest $26.63

K.T. Educ. Foundation Grant $0.00

500 perforated Grand Commandery ballots $182.31

Office Equipment (software, printer, etc.) $50.00

Replacement shoulder boards /Jewels $27.00

Renew Crime policy on K. T. Educational Foundation (3 yrs. at a time) $0.00

Check to Grand Encampment for transfer of funds $1,160.23

Expenses Total $36,205.70

Total disbursements (flow thru and other org. activity) $38,463.94

Bank balance December 31, 2016......................................................... $11,558.68

Receipts deposited................................................................................. $48,256.69

Receipts plus Bank Balance .................................................................. $59,815.37

Disbursements (not including outstanding checks of $780.00) ............. $39,070.20

Total Bank balance, December 31, 2017……………………………...….$20,745.17

Knights Crusaders of the Temple balance in this account.......................$3,547.31

Knight Preceptor balance in this account....................................................$966.88

Net available minus KCC and KP accounts………………………………$16,230.98

Annual Proceedings of 2017

The proceedings for 2017 are complete and are at the registration desk for Recorders and Past Grand Commanders.

Grand Commandery Investments

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In these difficult financial times of our country, we are most fortunate that our Grand Treasurer, W. Robert Laurents,

continues to keep an eagle eye on our investments. We all are most grateful Sir Knight Laurents for your excellent work.

Summary of Membership Results (2007-2017)

In Appreciation

I want to thank Bowdre McDowell, Grand Recorder Emeritus, for all his assistance again, this past year. Without his help,

advice and assistance, this job would be much harder.

I extend to the officers of the Grand Commandery line and Past Grand Commanders my deepest thanks for their valued

assistance when I called on them for assistance.

My Conclusions

To those Recorders that are always efficient in reporting to me or using MMS, I do thank you. For those that don’t, my

goal is to get you trained and on the system this year. Now that the Grand Chapter and Grand Council are up and

running on MMS, it will be essential that all Secretaries and Recorders know and use MMS.

Again, for all Recorders in the state, the office of the Grand Recorder must have your annual returns in by January 31st of

each year. With our Conclave being the first weekend of March now, it shortens the time this office has to prepare when

the Conclaves were in April, so please respond early on your annual returns, so that I can be better prepared to present

"our" data more accurately!

To you Right Eminent Grand Commander Lazar, our most Valiant one, it has been a pleasure to have been a part of your

team this year and I commend you for the love that you have exhibited for Templary and the friendship that I have had the

pleasure to enjoy!.

Courteously,

Robert E. Durham, Jr. - HPGC & Grand Recorder

Grand Commander Year Gain Loss

Beverly J. Guillot 2007 8

Daniel F. Thomas 2008 39

Earl J. Durand 2009 58

Thomas P. Dickson 2010 86

William K. Powell 2011 58

William J. Mollere 2012 87

Frank N. du Treil, Jr. 2013 55

Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr. 2014 68

Richard L. Fox 2015 87

Travis M. Holley 2016 118

Ion Lazar 2017 74

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State of the Order Report

Right Eminent Grand Commander:

Your committee on the State of the Order is pleased to have served this Grand Commandery. Those portions of the Grand Commander’s address are in order. The officers have displayed Templary throughout this Jurisdiction and are worthy of our commendations.

Several Festivals were held during the year and for the most part appear to be the main source of membership, even though some Commanderies have conferred their own orders which creates more interest in local Commanderies. Some of our members who have been doing it for years have backed off some for different reasons, but on the bright side, some younger Sir Knights have started to step up and are doing a very good job. We must visit our Blue Lodges and talk to members about becoming part of our Order. As we lose members for whatever reason we must try to retain the ones we have. We also need to work on attendance and get members more involved.

Fraternally submitted; Earl J. Durand, PGC Chairman

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REGLIOUS SERVICE COMMITTEE REPORT

To the R.E. Grand Commander, Officers and Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery of Louisiana: Your Committee reports that all Commanderies observed the obligatory services. Each Commandery has reported the number of Sir Knights and Guest in attendance. We are happy to report that the attendance increased this year. A fitting Memorial ceremony was held with the Grand Chapter and Grand Council during the Annual Grand Conclaves.

The annual Christmas tradition and toast were also observed.

Fraternally submitted, Martin J. Reinschmidt, PC Chairman

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2018 Holy Land Pilgrimage Committee Report

Right Eminent Grand Commander, Grand Officers, Sir Knights All,

This year once again, has been a distinct honor and pleasure to serve as the Chairman of the Holy Land Pilgrimage Committee.

There was no request or report of any subordinate Commandery to send a Pastor to the Holy Land Pilgrimage this annual year 2017-2018. The current Holy Land Pilgrimage account has $2,853.40.

Please continue to support the Holy Land Pilgrimage program, so in the future we can send a Pastor on a once in a life-time travel to the Land of Israel. Any Commandery can contribute to this worthy program during the annual year.

A Commandery should look for a local Pastor to send to the Holy Land and have an annual program to raise funds to send the Pastor. This program is one that promotes the Knights Templar doing something in their community and the returning Pastor would be able to provide their travel experience for an open meeting to inform the Sir Knights.

This report is respectfully submitted by your Holy Land Pilgrimage Committee.

Wm. Keith Powell, Sr., REPGC, Chairman

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Knights Templar Eye Foundation Voluntary Campaign Annual Report

TO: The Right Eminent Grand Commander, Grand Officers and Sir Knights.

It has been my honor to serve as the State Chairman of the Knights Templar Eye Foundation

Voluntary Campaign. The present campaign is the 50th annual and runs through May 2018. At the end of the campaign, the results will be published in the Knight Templar magazine.

It gives me great pleasure to report on the partial results as of January 20, 2018. The 1,288 Sir Knights of Louisiana have donated $ 4,160.00, making this a $3.23 Active Per Capita Average. This is down from previous years but, ranking us #33 in the nation.

Thanks to the generosity of the Sir Knights of Louisiana we continue to increase the total numbers of members who are Life Members. Many of the Commandries are working diligently to increase this to 100 percent. I would like to thank all Sir Knights who contributed to the campaign this year.

Respectfully submitted Vernon R. Atkinson, P.C., K.C.T. Chairman

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2018 Annual Report of the Patriotic and Civic Committee

In my capacity as the Chairman of the Patriotic and Civic Activities Committee, I was afforded many

opportunities to assist in activities benefiting our Veterans and Local Communities in general. I was given assistance across the State from numerous Brothers who participated in honoring our Veterans. When allowed, I attended these events in Uniform and with some type of Templar Insignia visible and spoke of Templars when appropriate. I have listed a few of the events below:

Bro. Dave Krasner and the Wounded Warrior Program has given me opportunities to visit

with many new Wounded Warriors.

We took the Veterans and their families to Tulane for the Tulane Army Game.

Bro. Dave Krasner and The Brothers of Germania Lodge held an annual Christmas Party

where over 186 veterans and their families attended and enjoyed a wonderful meal, and the

children received gifts from Santa.

Members of Germania Lodge also helped to feed homeless veterans and their families for

Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Bro. Terry Fowler and Bro. Dave Krasner hosted many veterans throughout the year to Box

seats to the New Orleans Saints football games.

Bro. Dave Krasner and other brothers hosted many veterans and their families to New

Orleans Pelican games

The Day the War Stopped was observed by numerous brothers

Bro. Andrew Stevens and other Sir Knights carried the flags in full Knight Templar uniforms

for various parade’s.

My family, brothers, and I have visited World War II memorials in Washington DC, Arlington

Cemetery, USS Alabama Memorial and talked with many veteran’s. I also allowed my grand

children to learn from our Veterans the stories as only they can tell them.

I myself have family members that are serving in the Military. My son who is Army and has

toured three times in Afghanistan and Iraq and a Nephew who is also active duty Army. My

Son is now stationed in Fort Leonard, Missouri and Nephew who just came home for Seoul,

Korea is stationed in Kansas.

I would also like to thank all the Wives around the State who have prepared countless meals

for the Veterans and their families

We also preformed or duties as Knight Templar Honor Guardsmen for our fallen Brothers. I

would like to thank all the Brothers who came out from around the state for Brother Joseph

Patterson.

My Brothers as you can see I was only given a title as Chairman of the patriotic and Civic Activities Committee, to accomplish the job I needed the help from all the Sir Knights, wives, and families from around the State. I give you all the credit and my thanks for taking care of our Veterans this year.

Respectfully Submitted,

Charles R. Bertrand, G.S.W. Grand Commandery, Knights Templers State of Louisiana

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2017 - 2018 GRAND COMMANDERY PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT

To the Right Eminent Grand Commander, Officers, and members of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana:

Your Public Relations Committee would like to thank the Grand Officers, Commanderies, and Sir Knights who support our publicity in Louisiana with their contribution of information, articles, and photographs.

The Facebook Page “Louisiana Grand York Rite Bodies” has again shared many Commandery and Louisiana York Rite photos and publicity. There are currently 509 members of this Facebook group and it is growing with every York Rite Festival class and every York Rite event. Much York Rite information and many publications are also shared at this page. Many thanks this year to Sir Knight Charles R. Bertrand, Grand Senior Warden, for many contributions to our Louisiana and publicity presence.

The Bethlehem Commandery No. 20 also led the Christmas Parade in Winnfield December 1, 2017, which was great for the publicity and visibility of Knights Templar in Louisiana.


Richard L. James, KCT, PGC, (7) Chairman H. George Scanlan, PC (11) Charles R. Bertrand, PC, Grand Senior Warden (12)

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KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MAGAZINE

2017 - 2018 LOUISIANA SUPPLEMENT REPORT

To the Right Eminent Grand Commander, Officers, and members of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana:

Your Committee would like to thank the Grand Officers, Commanderies, and Sir Knights who support our publication with their contribution of information, articles, and photographs. Special thanks go to Charles, R. Bertrand, PC for the many photos submitted this year.

All of the state supplements are available electronically at the www.knightstemplar.org web site.

It has been is a pleasure to serve this Grand Commandery and the Sir Knights of Louisiana through its Louisiana Supplement.


Richard L. James, KCT, PGC, Editor

http://www.knightstemplar.org/

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GRAND COMMANDERY

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF LOUISIANA

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES

ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA

TO: THE RIGHT EMINENT GRAND COMMANDER, GRAND OFFICERS, and SIR KNIGHTS of the GRAND COMMANDERY of LOUISIANA;

There have been no appeals or grievances brought before this Committee during the preceding year of 2017.


Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr., REPGC - Chairman Frank DuTreil, Jr., REPGC Bill Mollere, REPGC

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Committee on Templar Advancement Report

To the Right Eminent Grand Commander, Grand officers, and all Sir Knights within the Grand jurisdiction of and holding allegiance to the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana. Fraternal Greetings!

Our committee graciously thanks our Right Eminent Grand Commander for the opportunity and privilege to serve on this committee and recommends the following suggestions be included in the proceedings of the Grand Commandery:

1. Continued open meetings in uniform at our obligatory Easter, Christmas, and ascension

services. Also our wreath laying ceremonies at Memorial Day observances, and public parade

and color guard activities. Any opportunity we have to put ourselves in the public eye in

uniform we should seize the opportunity! This is a great recruiting tool and always draws

considerable interest in “who we are”!

2. Drill and ritual proficiency are improving and we are encouraged by the renewed interest in

these areas.

3. Continuation of our quarterly meetings in Alexandria are proving to be of tremendous value.

4. Encouragement for 100% participation in the KTEF life sponsorship program, this is a very

attainable goal and should be pursued by all.

5. Continued visitation to our Blue Lodges to inform our Brethren of the many benefits and

increased Light in Masonry that the York Rite has to offer.

Fraternally and humbly submitted under my hand,

Samuel B. Owens, Chairman V.E. Deputy Grand Commander

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Committee on Long Range Goals Report

To the Right Eminent Grand Commander, Grand officers, and all Sir Knights within the Grand jurisdiction of and holding allegiance to the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana. Fraternal Greetings!

Our committee graciously thanks our Right Eminent Grand Commander for the opportunity and privilege to serve on this committee and recommends the following suggestions be included in the proceedings of the Grand Commandery:

1. Continued participation in all open meetings in uniform at our obligatory Easter, Christmas, and

ascension services. Also our wreath laying ceremonies at Memorial Day observances, and

public parade and color guard activities. Any opportunity we have to put ourselves in the public

eye in uniform we should seize the opportunity! This is a great recruiting tool and always draws

considerable interest in “who we are”!

2. Drill and ritual proficiency are necessary tools for recruitment and membership retention. We

recommend the posting of the drill and tactics accompaniment handbook as written by our own

SK Samuel Owens VEDGC on our website for download by all who need a copy.

3. Education on factual historical history of the Knights Templar should be taught, not the

inaccurate nonsense commonly found on the Internet.

4. Encouragement for 100% participation in the KTEF life sponsorship program, this is a very

attainable goal and should be pursued by all.

5. Encourage our Eminent Commanders to draw on whatever man power they can muster within

their own Commanderys to contact our inactive membership and invite them to return to active

participation. We can’t afford to let any SK to fall through the cracks and become forgotten.

6. A comprehensive festival schedule should be maintained and posted on our website that all

who seek the light of York Rite Masonry may know when, where, and at what cost, they may

join us!

7. The traditional medium of snail mail is a dying (or dead) technology for communication, we

should embrace all electronic media for our communications. Even making a simple phone call

often goes ignored because of the onslaught of solicitation calls we are all burdened to endure.

In the final analysis, nothing beats a personal visit!

8. Continued visitation to our Blue Lodges to inform our Brethren of the many benefits and

increased Light in Masonry that the York Rite has to offer. It is surprising how many of our Blue

Lodge Master Masons don’t participate in any appendant body activities at all, we need to

increase our efforts to bring these brothers into greater light and a deeper understanding of

Masonry in general by inviting them to join our ranks. At present this is the largest and most

accessible untapped resource we have for increasing our membership.

Fraternally and humbly submitted under my hand,

Samuel B. Owens, Chairman V.E. Deputy Grand Commander

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Charters and Dispensations Committee Report

W. A. MORRIS

(Retired)

3904 Castle Rd. Alexandria, LA. 71303

Phone 318-445-1081, e-mail [email protected]

To the R:E: Grand Commander, Grand officers and fellow Sir Knights: Our report for this year is the same as our reports have been for more than 25 years. No one has shown any interest if forming a new Commander in Louisiana.

Fraternally submitted: W. A. Morris, PGC Donald J. Sonnier. PC Edwin L. Horton, Jr. PC

mailto:[email protected]

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2018 History Committee Report

Right Eminent Grand Commander, Grand Officers, Sir Knights All,

I once again have the privilege and pleasure to serve you as Chairman of the History

Committee for the annual year 2017-2018.

I did not receive from any subordinate Commandery an article or report of any significant

historical program or information about a community service along with pictures with written descriptions. Do appoint a Sir Knight that will contact the local Newspaper, Radio, and/or TV Station to promote what you as a Commandery are doing for the community or your fellow man.

I encourage each Commandery, and all Sir Knights, to help preserve their individual

Commandery history and that of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar State of Louisiana. Please donate any items, pictures, artifacts, and Commandery record books to the Masonic Library/Museum Foundation of Louisiana for display and preservation.

It has been a pleasure to serve on the History Committee.

Wm. Keith Powell, Sr. REPGC, Chairman

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Inspector General Report

My thanks to our Right Eminent Grand Commander for asking me to serve as Inspector General for this Commandery year. Also, I would like offer some important insights for the coming year(s). Of the fourteen subordinate Commanderies, none can hold an individual Inspection alone. This alarming as we see fewer and fewer Sir Knights who are learning the ritual and performing the Degrees/Orders. I'm convinced that Ritual is the cement that binds together.

Joint Inspections were held by Indivisible Friends, Jacques DeMolay, C. A. Everitt and St. Paul; Ascension and Crusader: 16 man opening Other joint inspection held by Plains and Istrouma (10 man opening). Schools of instruction held by Trinity and Bethlehem: Malta and Payen. No inspection scheduled, Rhodes and Monroe

Grading system for attendance was changed this year with the hope that it would create some initiative/excitement for members to attend, as this report indicates, attendance needs work.

The time spent with these Commanderies has given me that the future is bright provided we take these remarks as encouragement to work just a little bit harder teaching the new Sir Knights what we have learned.

My thanks to Sir Knight Charles Bertrand, who conducted the Inspections when I could be there. Thanks Sir Knight Charles.

Set the goal within your Commandery to have its own Inspection.

My thanks to Sir Ion Lazar for allowing me to serve this Grand Commandery.

Fraternally yours

Lloyd A. Hebert, PGC, PDC

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Report of the Inspector General 2017

Grading

system

Commander

Prelate

Captain

General

Senior

Warden

Junior

Warden

Others

Formations

Officer

Particapation

%

Attendance

Atten-

dance

Grade

Rank

15 15 10 5 5 10 10 15 15 Indivisible

Friends 1

12

10

9

4

4

8

8

10

0.13

2

67

1

Jacques

DeMolay 2

10

10

8

4

4

8

7.5

10

0.05

2

63.5

3

Ascension

6

6

11

9

4.5

4.5

9

8

12

0.1

2

66

2

Monroe 7 NO INSPECTION Trinity 8 School of Instruction Plains 11 9 10 8 4 4 7.5 7 9 0.1 2 60.5 7

Malta 12 School of Instruction Payen 16 School of Instruction

Rhodes 17 NO INSPECTION Bethlehem

20 School of Instruction

Crusader

21

6

11

8

4

4

8.5

7.5

10

0.1

2

61

6

St. Paul 27 8 8 7 3 3 7 7 9 0.06 2 54 8

Istrouma 28 12 10 8 4 4 7 7 9 0.03 2 63 4

C. A.

Everitt 29

9

10

8

4

4

7.5

7

10

0.2

3

62.5

5

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Grand Commandery of the State of Louisiana Knights Templar Committee on Membership, 2017-2018

To the Right Eminent Grand Commander, Officers and Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of Louisiana:

We, your Committee on Membership, composed of Sir Knights Rory A. Bozeman, G.C.G., Richard L. James, P.G.C., Gerald H. Houston, P.C., respectfully offer this report as part of the record. We have studied the membership statistics from 2017, as well as those from 2015 and 2016 and offer the following observations.

General Overview First, we note that, as in prior years, the membership of the Grand Commandery of Louisiana declined in 2017. In short, we suffered a net loss of 74 sir knights over the year:

Comparing this year’s membership drop with prior years reveals that this year’s drop is returning to normal. This we feel is due to the outstanding work of the pervious committee in recording the previously undocumented deaths prior to 2016.

2017 – 05% drop in members 2016 – 08% drop in members 2015 – 05% drop in members

Deaths and Suspensions

The numbers speak for themselves, we note that deaths were also normalizing, but the number of

Membership as of Jan. 1, 2017

ADDITIONS:

Knighted Affiliated Reinstated

Total Gain (+)

SUBTRACTIONS:

Demit Suspended Died

Total Loss (-)

Net Loss

Membership as of Dec 31, 2017

1,345

38

3 20

61

20 75 40

135

74

1,271

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suspensions were high.

Further, this Grand Commandery actually knighted almost as many members as it lost to death. The real loss was in demits. To put this in perspective, we lost to demit, exactly twice as many members as we knighted in 2017. This indicates to us that our problem is not only in getting new members, but in losing the members we have. We encourage the Grand Commandery leadership to review this problem and take steps toward its solution.

Amnesty/Reinstatements Early in his term of office in 2016, our then Right Eminent Grand Commander, Sir Knight Travis Holley, issued General Order No. 2 which provided, in part, that “Any Sir Knight that has become suspended for non-payment of dues or has demitted from any Commandery in the State of Louisiana be and he is hereby provided amnesty for any and all past due per capita tax or dues and assessments. “

The statistics show that there was yet another increase in reinstatements in 2017 when compared to 2015:

REINSTATEMENTS: 2017 – 20 2016 – 32 2015 – 5

We can again attribute these increases to the amnesty provided by General Order No. 2 and the continued efforts of each individual Commandery to reach all their suspended sir knights.

Future Projections Finally, we offer the following observations going forward. We are saddened to note that our Grand Commandery is losing members at an alarming rate. Even if the rate of loss were to level off at the current rate of 5%, we could expect to drop below 1,000 members by January 1, 2022.

While the membership numbers paint a bleak picture, we are, nevertheless, heartened by the outstanding quality of our brethren. We believe that the membership of this Grand Commandery consists of some of the most devoted Sir Knights in the world, and we are proud to call them our brothers. We thank the Grand Commander for the opportunity to be a part of his outstanding year of service.

Respectfully submitted,

Rory A. Bozeman, P.C., G.C.G. – Chairman Richard L. James, P.G.C. Gerald H. Houston, P.C.

DEATHS 2017 – 40 2016 – 64 2015 – 39

SUSPENSIONS 2017 – 75 2016 – 141 2015 -- 92

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2018 Annual Conclave Arrangements Committee

Right Eminent Grand Commander, Grand Officers, Sir Knights,

This has been a distinct honor and pleasure for this group of Sir Knights assigned to this

Committee to serve for this Grand Commandery this annual year 2017-2018. It was my please to serve as your Chairman of the Annual Conclave Arrangements Committee.

The Administrative Office and staff of the Best Western Suites and Convention Center of

Alexandria, located 2720 N. Macarthur Drive, Alexandria, LA has pulled out the red carpet for the Louisiana Grand York Rite Bodies Session for March 1 – March 4 to be the Host Hotel. Your Committee has worked diligently with this Staff to make sure that the arrangements will be acceptable to us all. Best Western has assured us that they will work hard for our business and will do everything in their power to make our stay pleasant.

As your Chairman along with the Committee members we have been in consent

communications with the Hotel Staff to make sure that our guest and members will have a wonderful stay and pleasant time in Alexandria.

The 2018-2019 Grand Conclave dates have been set by this Hotel for Thursday, February 28

through Sunday, March 3, 2019. Negotiations will be conducted to finalize room rates, meeting rooms and other arrangements after this Grand York Rite Bodies Session.

I want to thank my Sir Knights on this Committee that have been by my side in the negotiations

with Best Western, Sir Knight Vernon Atkinson and Sir Knight Mikey Durand, REPGC.

This report is respectfully submitted by your Annual Conclave Arrangements Committee.

Wm. Keith Powell, Sr., REPGC, Chairman

(THIS ENDS THE PREPRINTED REPORTS THAT WERE APPROVED AS ONE PREPRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED GROUP)

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NEW BUSINESS

None

OLD BUSINESS

None

Meritorious Service Award – Past Commanders

The following Past Commanders, who served as Commander of their Commandery for the 2017 Templar year, were called to the center of the Asylum. Here they were greeted by the Right Eminent Grand Commander and each presented with his Medal for his service to his Commandery.

Martin J. Reinschmidt…………Indivisible Friends No. 1 L. Chad Koeling...................... Trinity No. 8 Eddie Le Boeuf, III...…………..Plains No.11 Terrell D. Fowler……………….Malta No. 12 Edwin L. Horton, Jr…………….Crusader No. 21

Meritorious Service Awards - Recorders

The following Sir Knight(s) who served their Commanderies as Recorder in an exemplary manner were presented with Recorders Meritorious Service Award.

None

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Traveling Plaque

2017 membership gain

This Plaque, which is eagerly sought by some Commanderies, was presented to this Grand Commandery by Sir Knight Wilburn Terral, a Past Grand Commander and member of Trinity Commandery No. 8.

It is presented to the Commandery that attains the highest per cent gain in membership. The Plaque was presented to Istrouma Commandery No. 28 for attaining a 9.09% gain in membership.

Trinity Commandery No.8 came in second by attained a 8.67% gain and Monroe Commandery No. 7 came in third by attained a 3.76% gain.

The presentation was made by S/K W.A. Morris., PGC and a member of Trinity Commandery No 8 in honor of Wilburn Terral, Past Grand Commander.

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Awarding of Traveling Bible

1947-2018

This Bible, known as “The Traveling Bible” was presented to the Grand Commandery in 1947 by Sir Knights Henry O. Hartman, P.D.C. and Barney L. Mulhern, P.G.C., at the time Grand Commander and Inspector General respectively, for the purpose of an Award each year to the Commandery scoring the highest rating for their Annual Inspection. The Bible was first presented at the Annual Conclave in Shreveport, April 1947, and has been award each subsequent year.

With close competition prevailing, Crusader Commandery No. 21 was awarded this Bible. Several Sir Knights from Crusader came forward to receive the award.

Commandery Awarded To Inspection Yr. 1948 ..Monroe No. 7.................. 1947 1949 ..Monroe No. 7.................. 1948 1950 ..Monroe No. 7.................. 1949 1951 ..Monroe No. 7.................. 1950 1952 ..Indivisible Friends No. 1,

Jacques deMolay No. 2, Ivanhoe No. 19 ............... 1951

1953 ..Ivanhoe No. 19 ............... 1952 1954 ..Ivanhoe No. 19 ............... 1953 1955 ..Ascension No. 6 ............. 1954 1956 ..Ascension No. 6 ............. 1955 1957 ..Trinity No. 8 .................... 1956 1958 ..Plains No. 11 .................. 1957 1959 ..Monroe No. 7.................. 1958 1960 ..Crusader No. 21 ............. 1959 1961 ..Monroe No. 7.................. 1960 1962 ..Ivanhoe No. 19 ............... 1961 1963 ..Ivanhoe No. 19 ............... 1962 1964 ..Ivanhoe No. 19 ............... 1963 1965 ..Monroe No. 7.................. 1964 1966 ..Monroe No. 7.................. 1965 1967 ..Monroe No. 7.................. 1966 1968 ..Crusader No. 21 ............. 1967 1969 ..Ascension No. 6 ............. 1968 1970 ..Jacques deMolay No. 2 .. 1969 1971 ..Ascension No. 6 ............. 1970 1972 ..Ascension No. 6 ............. 1971 1973 ..Indivisible Friends No. 1 . 1972 1974 ..Ivanhoe No. 19 ............... 1973 1975 ..Indivisible Friends No. 1 . 1974 1976 ..Indivisible Friends No. 1 . 1975 1977 ..Indivisible Friends No. 1 . 1976 1978 ..Indivisible Friends No. 1 . 1977 1979 ..Indivisible Friends No. 1 . 1978 1980 ..Indivisible Friends No. 1 . 1979 1981 ..Ascension No. 6 ............. 1980 1982 ..Ascension No. 6 ............. 1981 1983 ..Ascension No. 6 ............. 1982

1984 ..Ascension No. 6 ............. 1983 1985 ..C.A. Everitt No. 29.......... 1984 1986 ..C.A. Everitt No. 29.......... 1985 1987 ..Indivisible Friends No. 1 . 1986 1988 ..Istrouma No. 28 .............. 1987 1989 ..Indivisible Friends No. 1 . 1988 1990 ..Indivisible Friends No. 1 . 1989 1991 ..Istrouma No. 28 .............. 1990 1992 ..Istrouma No. 28 .............. 1991 1993 ..Jacques DeMolay No. 2 . 1992 1994 ..Istrouma No. 28 .............. 1993 1995 ..C.A. Everitt No. 29.......... 1994 1996 ..Indivisible Friends No. 1 . 1995 1997 ..C.A. Everitt No. 29.......... 1996 1998 ..Indivisible Friends No. 1 . 1997 1999 ..Jacques deMolay No. 2 .. 1998 2000 ..Ascension No. 6 ............. 1999 2001 ..Monroe No. 7.................. 2000 2002 ..Indivisible Friends No. 1 . 2001 2003 ..Indivisible Friends No. 1 . 2002 2004 ..Indivisible Friends No. 1 . 2003 2005 .Ascension No. 6 ............. 2004 2006 ..No Award........................ 2005 2007 ..Rhodes No. 17................ 2006 2008 ..Ascension No. 6 ............. 2007 2009 ..Ascension No. 6 ............. 2008 2010 .Ascension No. 6 ............. 2009 (first place tie) 2011 .Ascension No. 6 ............. 2010 2011 .Indivisible Friends No. 1 . 2010 2012...Indivisible Friends No. 1..2011 2013...Plains No. 11...................2012 2014...Ascension No. 6..............2013 2015…Crusader No 21……...….2014 2016…Ascension No. 6………...2015 2017…Crusader No 21….…...…2016 2018…Indivisible Friends No. 1..2017

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10 Man Opening Award Presentation 2016-2017

In 2016, at the 152nd Grand Commandery Conclave in Baton Rouge, Right Eminent Grand Commander Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr. had a small statuette produced for presentation to Commanderies who perform the 10 Man Opening at their annual inspections. Each year, the name of the winning Commandery is added to the plaques on the sides of the statuette.

2015..Plains No. 11……………2014 2016..Plains No. 11…………..2015 2017..Trinity No. 8……………..2016 2018..Istrouma No. 28………..2017

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Resolution 2018 - 01

A Resolution to Amend the Constitution of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana relative to Standing Committees.

Whereas the Constitution of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana sets forth certain standing committees and sets forth the composition of those committees; and

Whereas the Constitution, Statutes, etc., of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar provide, in Section 48, that the Grand Commander shall “appoint all Committees and all Officers not made elective, and to fill all vacancies, such appointees to serve during his pleasure or until their successors have been elected or appointed and installed.”

Whereas this provision has been interpreted by the Grand Encampment as prohibiting making

certain officers automatic members of committees. In 1955, Grand Encampment Grand Master

Gordon ruled that an amendment to provide that particular persons or the holder of a particular office shall serve on a committee is in violation of Grand Encampment law. (1955, p. 83 & 235, No. 10, Gordon).

Whereas there has been some question about the composition of our Grand Commandery Standing

Committees, and an amendment is needed to make the relevant provisions of our Constitution comply

with the relevant provisions of Grand Encampment law;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Article IX, Section 2 of the Constitution of the Grand

Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana be amended and the same is hereby amended as

follows:

Section 2. Composition of Standing Committees

The standing committees of this Grand Commandery shall be constituted by the Grand

Commander who shall appoint all Committee members not made elective, and shall fill all vacancies, such appointees to serve during his pleasure or until their successors have been elected or appointed.


J. Keith Gates, Grand Generalissimo Bethlehem Commandery, No. 20 Payen Commandery, No. 16

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Resolution 2018 - 02

A Resolution to Amend the Constitution of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana relative to Standing Committees.

Whereas the Constitution of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana sets forth certain standing committees and sets forth the composition of those committees; and

Whereas it is desirous, from time to time, to remake standing committees;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Article IX, Section 1 of the Constitution of the Grand

Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana be amended and the same is hereby amended as

follows:

Section 1. Standing Committees

The standing committees of this Grand Commandery shall be appointed by the

Grand Commander, as follows:

a) The Committee on Jurisprudence;

b) The Committee on the State of the Order and Advancement;

c) The Committee on Credentials and Registration;

d) The Committee on Finance; and

e) The Committee on Appeals and Grievances.

f) Necrology


The two resolutions (above) were then considered. After being read and seconded, and after a lengthy discussion, including questions and answers, vote was taken and both passed with 100% vote for their approval.

J. Keith Gates, Grand Generalissimo Bethlehem Commandery, No. 20 Payen Commandery, No. 16

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GRAND COMMANDERY

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF LOUISIANA

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE (For the Period March 1, 2017 to February 28, 2018)

TO: THE RIGHT EMINENT GRAND COMMANDER, GRAND OFFICERS and SIR KNIGHTS

of the GRAND COMMANDERY of LOUISIANA:

The Jurisprudence Committee reviewed suggested changes to the By-Laws for the following Commanderys:

Plains Commandery No. 11

and, which suggested changes were ultimately approved.

The Jurisprudence Committee has reviewed those portions of the Right Eminent Grand Commander’s Address which were referred to this Committee, which advised that the matters contained therein are in accord with the laws of the Grand Commandery and within the Provence of the office of the Right Eminent Grand Commander. Accordingly, the Committee recommends that these items be approved.

Besides as set forth above, no other By-Laws or Amendments to By-Laws have been approved or disapproved by this Committee.

Two resolutions submitted by Grand Generalissimo, J. Keith Gates, have been referred to this Committee, having been prefiled in accordance with the provisions of Article 3, Section I Constitution or the provisions of Article 15, Section 2 Laws of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana. Accordingly, except as may be set forth in a Report Supplemental hereto, the Committee expresses no opinion concerning resolutions to be considered by this Grand Commandery.

The Committee expresses its gratitude to the Right Eminent Grand Commander and Sir Knights for this opportunity to serve Templary.

Dated this 2nd day of February, 2018.

Respectfully submitted,

William James “Jim” Hill, III, PC Chairman Lloyd A. Hebert, P D C Travis M. Holley, PGC

REPORT RECEIVED AND ADOPTED

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Roll Call of Grand Representatives of Other Grand Jurisdictions near the Grand Commandery of Louisiana

As each Sir Knight heard his name called, he assembled with the others in a semi-circle near the center of the Asylum, where the Right Eminent Grand Commander greeted each and thanked them for their service to the Grand Commandery. Sir Knight Ion Lazar, P.C. responded for the Representatives and thanked the Grand Commander for his fine reception.

Alabama..............................................................Frank N. DuTreil, Jr. (P)

Arizona..................................................................... Richard B. Smith (P)

Arkansas.................................................................William J. Mollere (E)

California........................................................... Camille J. Guidry, Jr. (P)

Colorado ............................................................................Allen Bean (P)

Connecticut............................................................ Samuel B. Owens (P)

Delaware.................................................................. Edward A. Reine (P)

District of Columbia ..................................................... J. Keith Gates (P)

Florida ........................................................................ Timothy J Riley (P)

Georgia ..............................................................John L. Belanger, Jr. (E)

Idaho ................................................................... Charles R. Bertrand (P)

Illinois ........................................................................ Tellell D. Fowler (P)

Indiana .................................................................... Richard L. James (P)

Iowa ................................................................ Vernon E. Dawson, Jr. (P)

Kansas ..................................................................... W. James Hill, III (E)

Kentucky .............................................................. Vernon R. Atkinson (P)

Maine ........................................................................J. Andrew Owen (E)

Maryland ....................................................................John E. Vines II (P)

Massachusetts / Rhode Island ........................................Adib Shahia (P)

Michigan ................................................................ Larry J. Plaisance (P)

Minnesota ............................................................... William K. Powell (P)

Mississippi ................................................................. Lloyd A. Hebert (P)

Missouri ....................................................................Don A. Springler (P)

Montana .............................................................. Eddie A. LeBoeuf III (P)

Nebraska ............................................................ Edwin L. Horton, Jr. (P)

Nevada ...................................................................Jeffrey D. Maynor (A)

New Hampshire .......................................................A. Nicholas Auck (A)

New Jersey ............................................................... Roy B. Tuck, Jr. (E)

New Mexico ............................................................. Michael A. Watts (P)

New York ................................................................. Clayton A. Wolfe (E)

North Carolina.............................................................. Earl J. Durand (P)

North Dakota...........................................................Rory A. Bozeman (P)

Ohio ......................................................................... James D. Parker (A)

Oklahoma ................................................................ Harold H. Young (E)

Oregon .................................................................. Gerald H. Houston (P)

Pennsylvania ..................................................... Michael L. Laurence (P)

South Carolina ................................................... Stephen C. McIellan (A)

South Dakota ............................................................ David R. Marine (P)

Tennessee ................................................................ Travis M. Holley (P)

Texas ............................................................ Howard F. Entwistle, Jr. (P)

Utah ................................................................. Robert E. Durham, Jr. (P)

Vermont .......................................................................Richard L. Fox (E)

Virginia ...................................................... Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr. (P)

Washington............................................................ Thomas P. Brown (P)

West Virginia.................................................................... W.A. Morris (E)

Wisconsin .................................................................... Jules F. Webb (A)

Wyoming.................................................................. Beverly J. Guillot (A)

Italy……………………………………………………...Woody D. Bilyeu (A)

Mexico…………………………………………..Carlton H. Conaway, Jr.(P)

Panama………………………………………………..David H. Krasner (P)

Philippines ............................................................... James W, Porter (P)

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Portugal .................................................................. Carle L. Jackson (P)

Romania .............................................................................. Ion Lazar (P)

Togo..........................................................................Anthony Radosti (P)

2018 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT

To the R.E. Grand Commander, Officers and Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana:

Your Finance Committee for the Templar Year 2018-2019 has reviewed the Grand Recorder’s accounting records for the year 2017 and concur that all entries and statements are entered properly and agree with the report of the Grand Treasurer.

The actual receipts were $44,733.44, which was $835.80 more than the proposed 2017 Budget.

The actual disbursements for 2017 were $36,205.70, which was $49.06 less than the proposed budget. During the year, no money was moved from long term investments to cover costs.

We submit a proposed budget for the Templar Year 2018-2019 as follows:

Receipts for 2018= $41,479.31

Disbursements budget for 2018=$38,298.00

R.E. Sir, your Finance Committee submits this report for the approval of the Grand Commandery, and we so move at this time.

Submitted by Finance Committee, Samuel B. Owens, V.E.D.G.C. Chairman J. Keith Gates, E.G.G. Rory A. Bozeman E.G.C.G. W. Robert Laurents, P.C., Grand Treasurer Robert E. Durham, Jr., H.P.G.C., Grand Recorder


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ATTACHMENT TO FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT

2018 2017 2017 2018

Factor Budget Actual Budget

Income:

Per Capita on Membership $25.00 1344 1344 1272 New Knightings $10.00 $30,986.00 $30,986.80 $29,050.00 Conclave Assessment (per member) $2.00 $630.00 $630.00 $380.00 KT Eye Foundation $1.00 $3,120.00 $3,120.00 $2,812.00 Perpetual Membership Interest $744.00 $744.00 $674.00 Rituals, Tactics, Regulations, etc. $2,798.40 $2,798.40 $2,910.32 Perpetual Mem. Payment $100.00 $0.00 $100.00

Income of sale of T-Shirts $5,019.24 $5,019.24 $5,037.99 Donation for Holy Land Pilgrimage $500.00 $855.00 $500.00 Gift to Grand Commandery $0.00 $0.00 $15.00 Overpayment from 2 Commanderies $0.00 $580.00 $0.00 Total Estimated Income $43,897.64 $44,733.44 $41,479.31

Expenditures:

2017 2017 2017 2018

Budget Actual Actual

Annual Return to Grand Encampment $12,840.00 $12,850.00 $12,132.00 Annual Conclave Expenses $3,120.00 $3,120.00 $2,812.00 Perpetual Membership Fund Distributions $5,007.64 $5,007.64 $5,038.00 Holy Land Pilgrimage Distribution $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Allowance, Grand Commander $1,250.00 $1,250.00 $4,000.00 Allowance, Inspector General $750.00 $750.00 Travel expense for Grand Recorder $500.00 $687.07 $1,200.00 Grand Encampment Triennium $400.00 $0.00 $400.00

Recorder Employment

Salary Grand Recorder $3,936.00 $3,936.00 $3,936.00 IRS (Tax on Recorder's Salary $1,040.00 $1,037.44 $1,040.00 Louisiana State Unemployment (SUTA) $5.00 $4.64 $5.00 Louisiana Workers Comp. Commission $301.00 $29.40 $300.00 Finance & Budget Committee $0.00 $0.00 $250.00

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Contributions

Order of deMolay Gift $175.00 $175.00 $175.00 Order of Rainbow Girls $175.00 $175.00 $175.00

Ad in Rainbow of Louisiana Magazine $25.00 $0.00 $25.00 Past Grand Commander Gift $150.00 $231.60 $230.00 Knights Templar Eye Foundation $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Administrative Expenses

Office Rent $3,900.00 $3,900.00 $3,900.00 Office Supplies $400.00 $229.85 $400.00

Printing $250.00 $156.00 $150.00 Postage $250.00 $384.15 $400.00 Preparing, printing & mailing/proceedings $650.00 $385.74 $400.00 Liability Insurance $502.00 $450.00 $450.00 Binding of K. T. Magazine & proceedings $75.00 $0.00 $100.00 Payment to Gr. Enc. for K.T. Educ. Found. $40.00 $26.63 $0.00 K.T. Educ. Foundation Grant $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Printing perforated ballots (500) $0.00 $182.31 $0.00 Office Equipment (software, printer, etc.) $500.00 $50.00 $750.00 Replacement shoulder boards/Jewels $0.00 $27.00 $30.00 Crime policy on K. T. Educational Foundation $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Return of overpayment of per capita $10.00 $0.00 $0.00

Check order and bank charge $0.00

$0.00

$0.00

Purchase of Grand Encampment ladies awards (5)

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Estimated Expenses Total $36,156.64 $36,205.70 $38,298.00


Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana – Cumulative Report For Period Ending 12/31/2017

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March 5, 2018 Final Report of the Credentials & Registration Committee

To the Right Eminent Grand Commander Officers and Members of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana:

We, your Committee on Credentials and Registration, submit this, our final report on attendance for the Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana

.

Grand Officers Present ....................................................... 14 Past Grand Commander Present........................................ 14 Out-of-state Visitors present………………………………...11 Commanders Present ........................................................... 8 Generalissimos Present ........................................................ 7 Captain Generals Present ..................................................... 8 Commanderies Represented .............................................. 14 Commanderies Not Represented………………………..…..0 Sir Knights Present…………………………………………..83 Ballots Issued ...................................................................... 74

Fraternally submitted, Allan K. Bean, Member of the Credentials committee

REPORT ADOPTED WITH A VOTE OF THANKS WITH AN EXTENDED APPLAUSE FROM THE MEMBERSHIP

Election of Officers

As previously announced by the Right Eminent Grand Commander, the time had arrived for the election of officers for the ensuing year.

Sir Knight Mickey Durand, PGC arose and moved that all the officers with exception of the VEDGC and the Grand Recorder be elevated to the next office in line. That motions was seconded and carried.

E. S.K. John C. Sharlow was then nominated by PGC Mickey Durand for the office of Grand Junior Warden. Motion was seconded.

There being no other nominations, nominations were closed and SK Sharlow was elected by acclimation.

PGC Ion Lazar was then nominated by PGC Mickey Durand for the office of Grand Treasurer.

There being no other nominations, nominations were closed and SK Lazar was elected by acclimation.

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Our REGC then asked each officer if they were willing to assume these offices. Each stood in place and commented their thanks and promised to fulfill their elected office.

Our newly elected REGC J. Keith Gates was then asked to speak on his appointments. He announced that Sir Knight Allan K. Bean would be his Inspector General, and that Sir Knight W. Bryan Price would be his Grand Prelate. He stated that he would introduce his other appointed officers during installation.

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ELECTED OFFICERS

J. Keith Gates .......................................................... R. E. Grand Commander (20) 168 Gates Rd, Goldonna 71031-3102

(504) 891-8761

Samuel B. Owens .......................................... V. E. Deputy Grand Commander (6) 124 Reeder Rd, Bossier City 71112-9761

(318) 393-0683

Rory A. Bozeman...................................................... E. Grand Generalissimo (11)

16000 Greenstone Dr, Pride 70770-2203 (318) 393-0683

Charles R. Bertrand ............................................... E. Grand Captain General (12)

2004 Ruby Dr, Houma 70363-7040 (337) 509-5350

W. James Hill, III ........................................................ E. Grand Senior Warden (6)

6908 E Ridge Dr, Shreveport 71106-2444 (318) 868-1567

John C. Sharlow ......................................................... E. Grand Junior Warden (6)

6135 Pine Hill Rd., Shreveport 71107-9673 (318) 469-4567

Ion Lazar, P.G. C. ...............................................................E. Grand Treasurer (1) 4505 Camp St, New Orleans 70115-2832

(504) 891-8761

Robert E. Durham, Jr., H.P.G.C……………………………..E. Grand Recorder (27)

15297 Carlou Drive, Ponchatoula 70454 (985) 373-4120

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Knights Templar Educational Foundation Appointment

The Right Eminent Grand Commander elect announced that the term of Sir Knight Jules F. Webb expires this year, 2018. Each term of office is for a period of 5 years.

The Right Eminent Grand Commander elect announced that he was appointing Sir Knight William K. Powell for the period of 3/3/18 until 2023.

Committee Member Appointed Expires Appointed By Howard F. Entwistle, Jr. 3/5/17 2022 Ion Lazar, GC

Beverly J. Guillot 3/17/14 2019 Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr., GC

Travis M. Holley 3/14/15 2020 Richard L. Fox, GC

Frank N. duTreil, Jr. 3/5/16 2021 Travis M. Holley, GC

William K. Powell 3/3/18 2023 J. Keith Gates, GC

Election of Honorary Members

All of our out of state visitors that had not been previously elected as honorary members of the Grand Commandery of Louisiana were presented and a motion was made to elect them. Each was presented with an Honorary Membership (lifetime) card by the Grand Recorder.

Out of state guests requested to bring greetings

Throughout the Conclave, our Eminent Grand Commander requested several Sir Knights from out of state to come forward and bring greetings. All of our guests spoke on activities in their respective states and thanked our R.E. Grand Commander and his lady for the hospitality that had been extended to them and their ladies.

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Resolution of Gratitude

To the Right Eminent Grand Commander, Grand officers, and all Sir Knights within the Grand jurisdiction of and holding allegiance to the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana. Fraternal Greetings! I wish to propose the following resolution:

Whereas the One Hundred Fifty Fifth (155th) annual conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana was successfully held in conjunction with the annual convocation and assembly of the Grand York Rite Bodies of Louisiana on 1 March thru 4 March 2018 in Alexandria, Louisiana at the Best Western Hotel and Conference Center. Be it therefore resolved: The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar, along with the other Grand York Rite Bodies thus assembled wish to thank and extend our gratitude to the management and staff of The Best Western Hotel for their cooperation and services in attending to the many needs and great comforts of our Membership, their ladies, families, and guests in attendance at this annual Conclave. The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana also wishes to thank and acknowledge the tremendous efforts of our Ladies of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, and of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar in setting up and operating the hospitality room during this Grand York Rite session. Very Well Done! Fraternally and humbly submitted under my hand,

Samuel B. Owens

V.E. Deputy Grand Commander

REPORT RECEIVED WITH THE HOTEL STAFF INTRODUCED,

A prolong applause followed the report and introductions

The Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, WB Guy Jenkins was then escorted into the Conclave and introduced.

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Frank N. duTreil, Jr. R.E. Department Commander for the SC Department

Our REGC then introduced our own Frank N. duTreil, Jr., Right Eminent Department Commander for the South Central Department of the Grand Encampment of the USA.

S/K duTreil thanked our Grand Treasurer of the Grand Encampment for being with us here in Alexandria and had brief remarks on the state of the South Central Department. He also brought up the date and hotel for the upcoming Department meeting, which will be held in San Antonio,

Texas and the Hilton Airport on September 22nd, 2018.

David J. Kussman R.E. Grand Captain General of the Grand Encampment

The R.E. Grand Commander introduced our Right Eminent Grand Captain General, David J. Kussman and asked him to approach the East and address the Sir Knights.

S/K Kussman brought greetings from the Grand Encampment. He was very complementary of our 16 man opening.

He then spoke on several subjects, including his first opportunity to visit Louisiana’s Grand Commandery Conclave. He complemented the REGC for how is meeting was conducted.

He then mentioned “going back to basics” in order to encourage new Masonic growth and the growth of the York Rite.

He ended his remarks by thanking the REGC and his wife for the hospitality that had been extended to him.

Standing applause followed their remarks.

Lastly before adjournment, our MWGM of the Grand Lodge, WB Guy Jenkins was introduced and ask to bring his comments to the Sir Knights.

He apologized for not being in Conclave sooner, but had urgent business of the Grand Lodge that had kept him away earlier.

He brought up his early Masonic connections with his dad and other family members that were Masons, York Rite members, Scottish Rite members and Shriners. He emphasized the need for us as Masons to teach our young the history of Masonic influence in American history.

He also reminded all present about the dates and location for Grand Lodge in 2018. He thanked the REGC and the Sir Knights for their support of their lodges.

Standing applause followed their remarks.

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R.E.G.C. adjourned the Conclave until Sunday, for the installation of officers for 2018-2019.

Installation of Officers 2018-2019

The following newly elected and appointed Sir Knights eagerly awaiting their installation into their new offices, assembled for this Ceremony on Sunday morning accompanied by their ladies who were to assist with their installation along with a very large crowd of family, friends and out of states guests.

Our own, PDC Howard F. Entwistle, Jr. performed the installation of officers for the ensuing year, assisted by PGC Mickey Durand serving as Installing Grand Marshal, and PDC Lloyd A. Hebert serving as Grand Installing Prelate. SK Entwistle asked that all Sir Knights elected and appointed make themselves ready for installation.

Elected Officers

J. Keith Gates .................................. R. E. Grand Commander (20) Samuel B. Owens ................... V.E. Deputy Grand Commander (6) Rory A. Bozeman.............................. E. Grand Generalissimo (11) Charles R. Bertrand .................................. E. Captain General (12) W. James Hill, III ……………………....E. Grand Senior Warden (6) John C. Sharlow ................................. E. Grand Junior Warden (6) Ion Lazar, PGC ...........................................E. Grand Treasurer (1) Robert E. Durham, Jr., H.P.G.C.................E. Grand Recorder (27)

Appointed Officers

W. Bryan Price, PC...………………………….E. Grand Prelate (20) Mike Carpenter... ........................... E. Grand Standard Bearer (20) Kenneth K. Bell, Jr., PC. ...................... E. Grand Sword Bearer (1) Craig R. Caskey............................................E. Grand Warder (20) Gary D. Bates, EC ...................................... E. Grand Sentinel (20) Allan K. Bean, PC. ........................................ Inspector General (7) Anthony Radosti, EC.………………Assistant Inspector General (1) M. Darin West, PC…………………….Deputy Inspector General (6) Richard L. James, PGC. ........................... Grand Photographer (7) J. Andrew Owen…...…………………………...Grand Organists (20)

The installation of these officers was carried out, in a most impressive manner.

Presentation of Gifts to S/K Lazar - Right Eminent Past Grand Commander

Sir Knight Ion Lazar, who served as Grand Commander the past Templar year was asked to present himself near the center of the Asylum. Several Sir Knights from Indivisible Friends No 1 presented Sir Knight Lazar with several gifts, including his PGC rosette, his PGC shoulder boards.

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2018 – 2019 Division Commanders

Area #1 William A. Thompson, PC (20)

109 Thompson Rd, Winnfield 71483-5235 Ascension #6, Shreveport; Crusader #21, Bossier City; Monroe #7, Monroe; Bethlehem #20, Winnfield; Trinity #8, Alexandria

Area #2 Terence D. Macon, PC (11)

5071 Wildwood Dr, Sorrento 70778-3443 Rhodes #17, Leesville; Malta #12, Lake Charles; Payen #16, Lafayette; Plains #11, Baton Rouge; Istrouma #28, Baker

Area #3 Don A. Springler, PC (1)

PO Box 73455, Metairie 70033-3455 Indivisible Friends #1, Gretna; Jacques deMolay #2, Kenner; St. Paul #27, Hammond; C.A. Everett #29, Slidell

Time and Place

The One Hundred and Fifty-Sixth (156th) annual conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knight Templar of Louisiana will convene on March 2nd and 3rd, 2019 at the Best Western Hotel, Alexandria, Louisiana.

Inspections

Each Commandery is to set the date of its annual inspection prior to November 30, 2018. If a date is needed following this date, a special dispensation must be issued by the Grand Commander. Contact Sir Knight Allan K. Bean, Inspector General, at 605 Mound Street, Jonesville, 713430- 3019, (318) 758-7879 (C) or email ([email protected]) to schedule an inspection at your

earliest convenience.

Adjournment

There being no further business to be brought before the Conclave, the R.E. Grand Commander ordered the Grand Conclave adjourned until March of 2019 unless a special Conclave was required.

Ladies Luncheon Photos

Divine & Memorial Services

Divine and Memorial Service of the

Grand York Rite of

Louisiana

Sunday, March 4, 2018

830 a.m.

Photos from the Opening Ceremonies Officers and Sir Knights of Crusader & Ascension Commanderies performing opening

The Right Eminent Grand Captain General of the Grand Encampment David Joseph Kussman and the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge Guy Jenkins

Our Grand Banquet Pictures

Installation of Officers for 2018-2019 Newly Installed R.E. J. Keith Gates, Grand Commander

Grand Officers Installation Picture

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Miscellaneous Lists Name and Addresses of Living Past Grand Commanders

Name Year Address City Zip Phone

Earl R. Little 1980-81 333 Lee Dr Baton Rouge 70808 504-392-1179

W. A. Morris 1989-90 3904 Castle Rd Alexandria 71303 318-445-1081

Harold Hill Young 1991-92 213 Helen St, Apt 4 Westlake 70669 337-436-6945

Lloyd A. Hebert 1993-94 31 Creagan Ave Gretna 70053 504-361-3975

Howard F. Entwistle, Jr. 1995-96 206 Woodland Park Rd. Stonewall 71078 318-925-0404

James D. Parker 1999-00 49 Amelie Ave Kenner 70065 504-443-2860

Roy B. Tuck, Jr. 2003-04 3378 Savage Forks Rd. Leesville 71446 337-239-6114

Richard L. James 2004-05 163 L. E. Phillips Rd. Eros 71238 318-397-8935

Larry B. Ledbetter 2005-06 1710 Dilg League Dr. Shreveport 71109 318-631-7359

Larry J. Plaisance 2006-07 P.O. Box 575 Metairie 70004 504-455-1502

Beverly J. Guillot 2007-08 16457 LaLouisiane Ct. Baton Rouge 70817 225-751-4855

Earl J. Durand 2009-10 268 Ferguson Loop Pollock 71467 318-640-9895

Thomas P. Dickson 2010-11 P.O. Box 8249 Bossier City 71113 318-746-8421

William K. Powell, Sr. 2011-12 446 E. Telephone Rd. Lake Charles 70611 337-855-9675

William J. Mollere 2012-13 10525 Rondo Ave Baton Rouge 70815 225-928-2125

Frank N. du Treil, Jr. 2013-14 5016 Warwick Drive Marrero 70072 504-535-9469

Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr. 2014-15 PO Box 5903 Bossier City 71171 318-393-2939

Richard L. Fox 2015-16 735 Kingswood Drive Denham Springs 70726 337-319-1323

Travis M. Holley 2017-17 PO Box 590 Bastrop 71221 318-281-5564

Ion Lazar 2017-18 4505 Camp St New Orleans 70115 504-891-8761

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Knights Templar Cross of Honor Award The Knights Templar Cross of Honor is awarded only for exceptional and meritorious services rendered to the Order of Knights Templar, far beyond the call of duty, and

beyond the service usually expected of a Sir Knight.

* 1965 Charles E. Rupp Jacques deMolay No. 2 1966-7 No Award

* 1968 Arthur A. Chidsey Jacques deMolay No. 2 * 1969 Robert A. Fleming Plains No. 11 * 1970 Carroll W. Cormier Jacques deMolay No. 2 * 1971 William A. Reeder Ivanhoe No. 19

1972 Bowdre McDowell Indivisible Friends No. 1 * 1973 Winston A. Shoenberger Indivisible Friends No. 1 * 1974 William J. McFarland Istrouma No. 28 * 1975 Joseph M. Greer Crusader No. 21 * 1976 John H. E. Downs Payen No. 16 * 1977 Edward J. Vallery, Jr. Trinity No. 8 * 1978 Clarence A. Fortenberry Plains No. 11 * 1979 John E. Mayfield Palestine No. 23 * 1980 Henry J. Ward St. Paul No. 27 * 1981 Albert H. Cutright Malta No. 12 * 1982 Michael A. Carubba Indivisible Friends No. 1 * 1983 John A. Head Ascension No. 6 * 1984 John M. Wood Palestine No. 23 * 1985 Wayne F. Traverse Indivisible Friends No. 1 * 1986 Charles R. Lang Payen No. 16 * 1987 Hiram K. Greer Indivisible Friends No. 1 * 1988 George R. Lambert, Jr. Ivanhoe No. 19 * 1989 Walter Wildenfels Indivisible Friends No. 1 * 1990 Maurice N. Angelo Jacques deMolay No. 2 * 1991 Ernest C. Belmont, Jr. Ivanhoe No. 19 * 1992 Harold F. Carlisle Crusader No. 21 * 1993 Walter O. Steinwinder Indivisible Friends No. 1 * 1994 Joseph W. Roberts Rhodes No. 17 * 1995 Calvin R. Woodard Crusader No. 21

1996 Clayton A. Wolfe Indivisible Friends No. 1 * 1997 Dudley J. Theriot Payen No. 16

1998 Bill F. Cable Rhodes No. 17 * 1999 James G. Moore Monroe No. 7

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* 2000 Albert Huckaby Crusader No. 21 * 2001 Franklin D. Bianchini, Sr. Indivisible Friends No. 1 * 2002 Percy W. Lee Plains No. 11 * 2003 James R. Tomlinson Indivisible Friends No. 1 * 2004 John A.M. Bennett Indivisible Friends No. 1

2005 Thomas P. Brown Ascension No. 6 * 2006 Clyde Strout Ascension No. 6

2007 John L. Belanger Istrouma No. 28 * 2008 Samuel L. Montgomery Indivisible Friends No. 1

2009 Alton C. Reeves Monroe No. 7

2010 Vincent J. Ogrinc Ascension No. 6

2011 William B. Powell Malta No. 12

2012 Gerald H. Houston Rhodes No. 17 # 2013 Salvador F. Lomonaco, Jr. Indivisible Friends No. 1

2014 Edward A. Reine Indivisible Friends No. 1

2015 H. George Scanlan Plains No. 11

2016 James W. Porter C. A. Everitt No 29 * Deceased # Demitted 2017 Charles R. Smith Jacque de Molay No 2

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2015 – 2018 Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America

Most Eminent Grand Master...........................................Duane Lee Vaught 7850 Thames Drive, Bloomington, Indiana 47408

Right Eminent Deputy Grand Master ................................ Jeffrey N. Nelson 3112 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, North Dakota 58503

Right Eminent Grand Generalissimo ...................... Michael Burke Johnson P O Box 575, Crowheart, WY 82512

Right Eminent Grand Captain General ................... David Joseph Kussman 1781 N Pheasant St, Anaheim, CA 92806

Right Eminent Grand Treasurer.........................Bobby Blackman Simmons 203 Williams Dr, Bonaire, GA 31005

Right Eminent Grand Recorder ...........................Lawrence Eugene Tucker 5909 West Loop South, Suite 495, Bellaire, TX 77401

Right Eminent Grand Prelate.........................................William D. Hartman 951 Bridge Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124

LIVING Most Eminent Past Grand Masters Donald H. Smith

1041 Idylwild Drive, Richmond, KY 40475

James M. Ward PO Box 685, Water Valley, MS 38965

William J. Jones PO Box 48, Villa Grove, IL 61596

Kenneth B. Fischer 5138 Shady Oaks, Friendswood, TX 75546

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William H. Koon, II 7200 Slabtown Rd., Columbus Grove, OH 45830

David D. Goodwin

1509 Campus Dr, Vestal, NY 13850

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Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. 1033 Long Prairie Road, Suite 5, Flower Mound, TX 75022-4230 (214) 888-0220

MASONIC CALENDAR

Ancient Craft Masons commences their era with the creation of the world, calling it Anno Lucius, (A.L.), “In the year of the Light.”

Royal Arch Masons date from the year the second temple was completed by Zerubbabel.

Anno Inventionis (A.I.), “In the year of Discovery.”

Cryptic Masons date from the year in which the Temple of Solomon was completed.

Anno Depositionis (A.D.), “In the year of Deposit.”

The Order of High Priesthood dated from the year of the blessing of Abraham by the High Priest Melchizedek.

Anno Benefacio (A.B.), “In the year of the Blessing.”

Knights Templar commence their era with the organization of the Order. Anno Ordinis (A.O.), “In the year of the Order.”

RULES FOR MASONIC DATES

FOR THE YEAR 2017

Ancient Craft Masons - Add 4000 years to the common era. Thus: 2017 + 4000 = 6017

Royal Arch Masons - Add 530 years to the common era.

Thus: 2017 + 530 = 2547

Royal and Select Masters - Add 1000 years to the common era.

Thus: 2017 + 1000 = 3017

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Order of High Priesthood - Add 1913 years to the common era.

Thus: 2017 + 1913 = 3930

Knights Templar - From the Christian era take 1118. Thus: 2017 - 1118 = 899

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Roll of Commanderies of the

Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana formed on Feb 12, 1864 *********

Indivisible Friends No. 1 New Orleans, La. Chartered by the Grand Encampment of New York, May 4, 1816 Enrolled by the Grand Encampment of the United States, September 15, 1844 Enrolled by the Grand Commandery of Louisiana, 1864

Jacques deMolay No. 2 New Orleans, La. Chartered by the Grand Encampment of the United States, April 25, 1851 Enrolled by the Grand Commandery of Louisiana, 1864

Orleans No. 3 New Orleans, La. Chartered by the Grand Encampment of the United States, 1862 Enrolled by the Grand Commandery of Louisiana, 1864 Consolidated with Jacques deMolay No. 2, December 18, 1885

Girard No. 4 Opelousas, La. Chartered 1873 Charter surrendered 1884

Baton Rouge No. 5 Baton Rouge, La. Chartered 1882 Charter surrendered 1881

Ascension No. 6 Shreveport, La. Chartered February 8, 1884

Monroe No. 7 Monroe, La. Chartered February 22, 1895

Trinity No. 8 Alexandria, La. Chartered February 17, 1899

Kenneth No. 9 Hammond, La. Chartered February 15, 1901 Charter arrested February 6, 1936

Welsh No. 10 Welsh, La. Chartered February 6, 1903 Merger with Malta No. 12 in 1990

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Plains No. 11 Baton Rouge, La. Chartered February 6, 1903

Malta No. 12 Lake Charles, La. Chartered February 8, 1906

St. Landry No. 13 Opelousas, La. Chartered 1910 Charter surrendered 1917

Napoleon No. 14 Napoleonville, La. Chartered February 14, 1913 Charter arrested August 23, 1944

Calvary No. 15 New Iberia, La. Chartered May 10, 1915 Charter surrendered April 29, 1930

Payen No. 16 Lafayette, La. Chartered May 5, 1917

Rhodes No. 17 Leesville, La. Chartered February 9, 1922

Ruston No. 18 Ruston, La. Chartered February 9, 1922 Charter arrested April 17, 1939

Ivanhoe No. 19 New Orleans, La. Chartered April 10, 1923 Consolidated with Jacques deMolay No. 2 November 19th, 2011

Bethlehem No. 20 Winnfield, La. Chartered April 10, 1923

Crusader No. 21 Bossier City, La. Chartered April 10, 1923

DeQuincy No. 22 DeQuincy, La. Chartered April 10, 1923 Consolidated with Malta No. 12 April 17, 1939

Palestine No. 23 Bogalusa, La. Chartered April 10, 1923 Consolidated with C. A. Everitt No. 29

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Emmanuel No. 24 Oakdale, La. Chartered April 29, 1924 Charter surrendered April 13, 1926

St. Omer No. 25 Franklin, La. Chartered April 29, 1924 Consolidated with Payen No. 16, March 27, 1934

Bethany No. 26 Mansfield, La. Chartered April 21, 1925 Charter surrendered April 4, 1932

St. Paul No. 27 Hammond, La. Chartered February 14, 1946

Istrouma No. 28 Baton Rouge, La. Chartered April 6, 1953

C. A. Everitt No. 29 Slidell, La. Chartered September 24, 1981

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Knights of the York Cross of Honour – Louisiana Priory No. 43 Chartered April 25, 1949 New Orleans, Louisiana

Grand Cross

** Vernon R. Atkinson * Earl R. Little * Joseph H. Baker, Jr. * Joseph A. D. Loftin ** John L. Belanger * George L. Maxwell, Sr.

* Thomas P. Brown ** W. A. Morris * Louis J. Caruso *** James D. Parker

* Archie A. Cline, Jr. * Charles H. Penn, III * Herrin J. Ducote *** Larry J. Plaisance **** Earl J. Durand ** William K. Powell

** Frank N. DuTreil, Jr. ** Edward A. Reine

*** Howard F. Entwistle, Jr. * Timothy J. Riley * Richard L. Fox ** Timothy J. Riley, Jr. ** Beverly J. Guillot * Allen G. Tidwell * Travis M. Holley **** Roy B. Tuck, Jr.

* Lloyd A. Hebert ** Clayton A. Wolfe

** Carle L. Jackson ** Harold Hill Young ** Richard L. James ** Michael L. Laurence

* Ion Lazar * Larry B. Ledbetter

**** Four quadrants

*** Three quadrants

** Two quadrants

* One quadrant

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Nicholas G. Koutroulis

KYCH Membership

Joseph H. Baker, Jr.

John T. Dark

Bowdre McDowell Jay S. Hambacher Richard A. Chargois

Earl R. Little Charles H. Penn III Robert E. Durham, Jr. (Dual)

Jack A. Bankston, Sr. Jack E. Giles Robert C. Joyner

Marvin A. Davis Beverly J. Guillot Vernon E. Dawson, Jr.

Harold H. Young William K. Powell Richard L. Fox

W.A. Morris George H. Jones, MD Hugh P. Pentney, Sr.

John L. Belanger Stephen M. Selby Rickey D. Parr

A. J. Marlbrough, Jr. Vincent J. Ogrinc Conrad C. Gauthier

Merrit S. Pilcher, IV Murvin L. Mott Will P. Gray

Terry Tranchina Richard A. Gordy, Sr. William D. McCoy

Jeffery C. Le Doux Billy Ray Foley Adib A. Shahla

Earl J. Durand George L. Mitchell John E. Vines II

Thomas L. Alfano James W. Porter William R. Richards

Thomas E. Harper Clayton A. Wolfe, Jr. Curtis P. Moore

Gilbert H. Morrison, Jr. Thomas P. Dickson Rory A. Bozeman

Oma F. Lee Alfred L. Pedneau, Jr. Richard D. Morgan

Joseph W. Sargent, Sr. Andrew L. Pedneau H. George Scanlan, Jr.

Archie A. Cline, Jr. Charles R. Smith Charles R. Bertrand

Walter R. Freeman Robert E. Bazzell Philip P. Oliver

Lloyd A. Hebert Herrin J. Ducote A. Nicholas Auck

G.L. Maxwell, Sr. Malcolm E. Little, Jr. Glenn D. Bledsoe

James D. Parker Carle L. Jackson W. Robert Laurents

Morris C. Jernigan, Sr. M.L. Laurence Monty L. Reed

Dale F. Johnson Edward A. Reine Michael A. Watts

Larry P. Rice Vernon R. Atkinson Richard D. Morgan

James W. Sutton Travis M. Holley Freddie J. Touchet

Louis J. Caruso William J. Mollere David R. Marine

Roy B. Tuck, Jr. Donald J. Sonnier Don A. Springler

Howard F. Entwistle, Jr. Gilbert H. Morrison, III Thomas L. Kussman

Richard B. Smith Fernand F. Willoz, III Michael D. West

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Bill F. Cable

Stephen C. Eyre

James B. Tuck

Timothy W. Tuck

Alton C. Reeves

Darrell G. Durand

Clyde Strout

Charles L. McCarty

Richard L. James

David D. Wagner

Thomas P. Brown

Waldemar D. Stopkey

Anthony H. Rougeou

Larry J. Plaisance

Allen G. Tidwell

Clayton A. Wolfe

Frank N. duTreil, Jr.

Ralph W. Ezelle, Jr.

Ion Lazar

Kenneth F. Streater, Jr.

David M. Wallace

Jules F. Webb

Rufus E. Wilson

Manuel R. Alfonso

Jeffrey P. Foreman

Michael D. Hawkins

Gerald H. Houston

W. Sidney Felps

Timothy J. Riley, Jr.

Leon T. Roberts, Sr.

Jerry W. Wicker

Elmer W. Guimbellot

John C. Sharlow

J. Keith Gates

Willis B. Evans, Jr.

Larry B. Ledbetter

Roy E. McGraw, Jr.

Timothy J. Riley

David L. Steinwinder

Robert V. Roberts III

Woody D. Bilyeu

William B. Powell

Richard J. Shaw

Charles A. Songe

Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr.

Note: These records reflect the membership records as of 12/31/2017

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Grand Representatives of Other Grand Jurisdictions near the Grand Commandery of Louisiana

Alabama .................... Frank N. du Treil, Jr. . ................. 5016 Warwick Dr., Marrero 70072

Alaska ........................ Terence D. Macon ................... 5071 Wildwood Dr., Sorrento 70778

Arizona ...................... Richard B. Smith................... 312 Orchard Dr., Lake Charles 70605

Arkansas.................... William J. Mollere............... 10525 Rondo Ave. Baton Rouge 70815

California ................... Camille J. Guidry, Jr. ....................... 1412 Taft Park, Metairie 70001

Colorado .................... Allan K. Bean ................................. 605 Mound St, Jonesville 71343

Connecticut................ Samuel B. Owens ....................124 Reeder Rd., Bossier City 71112

Delaware ................... Edward A. Reine............................208 Willow Drive, Gretna, 70059

District of Columbia ... J. Keith Gates ................................168 Gates Rd., Goldonna 71031

Florida........................ Timothy J Riley ............ 171 Beckham’s Camp Rd., Ringgold 71068

Georgia ...................... John L. Belanger................................ PO Box 1104, Franklin 70538

Hawaii ........................ John C. Sharlow .................... 6135 Pine Hill Rd., Shreveport 70538

Idaho.......................... Charles R. Bertrand ...........................2004 Ruby Dr., Houma 70363

Illinois......................... Terrell D. Fowler .........................625 Kirby St., Lake Charles 70601

Indiana ....................... Richard L. James.........................163 L. E. Phillips Rd., Eros 71238

Iowa ........................... Vernon E. Dawson, Jr. ...................... 3041 Turner Rd., Ethel 70730

Kansas....................... W. James Hill, III..................... 6908 E Ridge Dr., Shreveport 71106

Kentucky .................... Vernon R. Atkinson...................... P. O. Box 1133, Glenmora 71433

Maine ......................... J. Andrew Owen ..... 10732 S Mall Dr Apt 726, Baton Rouge 70809

Maryland .................... John E. Vines II............................ 478 Smalling Rd., Rayville 71269

Mass/RI ..................... Adib Shahla ................ 10755 Misty Vale Ave., Baton Rouge 70810

Michigan .................... Larry J. Plaisance .............................. P.O. Box 575, Metairie 70004

Minnesota .................. William K. Powell ......... 446 E. Telephone Rd., Lake Charles 70611

Mississippi ................. Lloyd A. Hebert .............................. 31 Creagan Ave., Gretna 70053

Missouri ..................... Don A. Springler ............................ P O Box 73455, Metairie 70033

Montana..................... Eddie A. LeBoeuf, III............448 Bayou Folse Rd., Raceland 70394

Nebraska ................... Edwin L. Horton, Jr. ................ 5767 Bayou Dr., Bossier City 71112

Nevada ...................... Jeffrey D. Maynor ..... 16079 Confederate Ave, Baon Rouge 70817

New Hampshire ......... A. Nicholas Auck...........17042 Fountainbleau Dr, Prairieville 70769

New Jersey ................ Roy B. Tuck, Jr. ............... 3378 Savage Forks Rd., Leesville 71446

New Mexico ............... Michael A. Watts...................... 605 Sandy Point Rd., Campti 71411

New York ................... Clayton A. Wolfe ......................... 1352 Redwood Dr., Harvey 70058

North Carolina ........... Earl J. Durand............................268 Ferguson Loop, Pollock 71467

North Dakota ............. Rory A. Bozeman..................... 16000 Greenstone Dr., Pride 70770

Ohio ........................... James D. Parker ...............................49 Amelie Ave., Kenner 70065

Oklahoma .................. Harold H. Young ................... 213 Helen St., Apt 4, Westlake 70669

Oregon....................... Gerald H. Houston ................. 426 Green Briar St., DeRidder 70634

Pennsylvania ............. Michael L. Laurence .......................... 176 Sandel Ln, Ragley 70657

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South Carolina ........... Stephen C. Mclellan ............217 Centennial Dr, Greenwood 71033

South Dakota ............. David R. Marine .....................204 Hartford Pl., West Monroe 71291

Tennessee ................. Travis M. Holley ....................................PO Box 590, Bastrop 71221

Texas ......................... Howard F. Entwistle....... 206 Woodland Park Rd., Stonewall 72078

Utah ........................... Robert E. Durham, Jr............ 15297 Carlou Dr., Ponchatoula 70454

Vermont ..................... Richard L. Fox .............................30944 Concord Dr, Walker 70785

Virginia....................... Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr. .........P.O. Box 5903, Bossier City 71171

Washington................ Thomas P. Brown ............................. PO Box 923, Dequincy, 70633

West Virginia ............. W. A. Morris ...............................3904 Castle Rd., Alexandria 71303

Wisconsin .................. Jules F. Webb................................42 Webbwood Dr. Florien 71429

Wyoming.................... Beverly J. Guillot........ 16457 LaLouisiana Ct., Baton Rouge, 70817

Austria........................ Martin J. Reinschmidt .................41 Parlange Dr., Destrehan 70047

Brazil.......................... Charles R. Smith......................... PO Box 99, Mount Herman 70450

Croatia ....................... Kenneth K. Bell, Jr. ............... 318 Riverwood Dr., Saint Rose 70087

Italy ............................ Woody D. Bilyeu ......................538 Highway 1228. Winnfield 71483

Mexico ....................... Carlton H. Conaway, Jr. ..................107 Boswells Dr., Slidell 70458

Philippines ................. James W. Porter ............... 2201 Normand Ave., Bossier City 71112

Portugal ..................... Carle L. Jackson ...................3025 Murphy Dr., Baton Rouge 70809

Romania………………Ion Lazar……………..…….4505 Camp Street, New Orleans 70115

Togo........................... Anthony Radosti ................................. 9 Trinidad Dr., Kenner 70065

Grand Representative of Grand Commandery near Other Grand Jurisdictions Alabama..................... Wayne D. Jordan .................... 929 Tascosa Drive SE, Huntsville 35802

Arizona....................... David E. Van Amburg ............... 1833 W. Claremont St., Phoenix 85015

Arkansas .................... William P. Wilson ...................................... P. O. Box 27, Keo, AR 72083

California.................... David W. Studley ........................ P.O. Box 298, Mountain Ranch 95246

Colorado .................... Alan K. Bean ....................................... 605 Mound St., Jonesville 71343

Connecticut ................ William K. Barr ................................... 219 Court St., West Haven 06516

Delaware.................... Frank R. Townsend............................ 905 Bradley Dr., Willington 19808

District of Columbia.... Herbert C. Hollander ............908 Riva Ridge Dr., Great Falls, VA 22066

Florida ........................ Jesse B. Taintor .......................... 947 Jefferson St., Tallahassee, 32301

Georgia ...................... James B. Phillips.................................... PO Box 735, Rock Face 30740

Idaho .......................... Roy F. Abo ................................................ 1261 A W 100 S. Paul 83347

Illinois ......................... Gary D. Hermann.................................. 2675 Ashley Ct., Trenton 61568

Indiana ....................... Lawrence J. Williams ................ 797 Woodlawn Ave., Chesterton 46304

Iowa ........................... …………………………………………………………..Vacant due to death

Kansas ....................... Melburn C. Barnes ............. 1701 Madison St., Apt 112, Fredonia 66736

Kentucky................... Raleigh Foster……………...…….9917 Lancewood Rd., Louisville 40229

Maine ......................... Ralph O. Knowlton ............................ 198 Rockville St., Rockport 04856

Maryland .................... James B. Coker. .....................5109 Durham Road W., Columbia 21044

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Mass./ R.I... ................Lawrence J. Walker, Sr..............18 Winchester St., Bradford, MA 01835

Michigan…………..….Howard H. Crumit, Jr.1989 Long Lake Shore Dr. Bloomfield Hills 48302

Minnesota .................. James W. Ziebol ....................... 4908 Thomas Ave., Minneapolis 55410

Mississippi.................. Glen Dale Brady.......................................... 21 Seal Rd., Carriere 39426

Missouri...................... Harold J. Richardson .................. 502 Norwood Dr., Bonne Terre 63628

Montana ..................... …………………………………………………………..Vacant due to death

Nebraska.................... Dennis A. Newman ........................317 Castle Pine Dr., Papillion 68133

Nevada....................... Robert H. Jackson ........................ 130 Kendall St., Winnemucca 89445

New Hampshire ......... Guy Martineau .................................... 119 Myron St. Dracut, MA 01826

New Jersey ................ Victor C. Moschella .......... 906 Springfield Ave., New Providence 07974

New Mexico ............... William B. Pieper................... 3660 Rosewood Ave., Alamogordo 88310

New York ................... Harley R. DeShane ....................................... PO Box 105, Preble 13141

North Carolina............ Kenneth B. Hooks ................................95 Braxlo Ln., Wilmington 28409

North Dakota.............. Ed O. Samuelson, Jr............................ 832 6th Ave., West Fargo 58078

Ohio ........................... John I. Miller ............................................. 308 Lemar Ave, Akron 44319

Oklahoma................... John Petrick ..................................... 126 W. Sunset Dr., Medford 73759

Oregon ....................... John H. Smith ................................. 2076 17th Street, North Bend 97459

Pennsylvania ............. Richard A. McCleary………….....1376 Pittsburgh Road, Franklin 16323

South Carolina ........... Gregory J. Chandler.............................. 116 Meeks Drive, Belton 29627

South Dakota ............. Stanley J. Cadwell ........................... 3100 S. 4th Ave. Sioux Falls 57105

Tennessee…………..John R. Stracener………..1614 Glenhaven Dr., Murfreesboro, TN 37130

Texas ......................... Jerry N. Kirby ............................................ PO Box 354, Red Oak 75154

Utah ........................... Preston M. Martineau............. 5487 Brockway Dr., Salt Lake City 84117

Vermont ..................... Morris G. Tucker ............................61 Avenue B, Center Rutland 05736

Virginia ....................... William R. Owens.......................586 Simmons Town Rd., Raven 24639

Washington ................ Douglas G. Edlich .............................. 27931 NE 149th Ct., Duvall 98019

West Virginia.............. Rodney L. Bolyard ............................154 Wood St., Buckhannon 26201

Wisconsin .................. Jimmy J. James……....14635 Cypress Cottage Ct., Cypress, TX 77429

Wyoming .................... James T. Rader ....................... 835 W. 8th Street, Sheridan, WY 82801

Austria........................ ……………………………………………………………………….Unknown

Brazil .......................... ……………………………………………………………………….Unknown

Croatia ....................... ……………………………………………………………………….Unknown

Italy ............................ ……………………………………………………………………….Unknown

Mexico ....................... ……………………………………………………………………….Unknown

Philippines ................. Rogelio T.Torrices……….Block 4 Lot 18 Omega Ave.,Villa Orion Subd.

Portugal...................... Joaquim E. Santos……………………….Rue Dr. Duarte Antonio Borges

Romania .................... ……………………………………………………………………….Unknown

Togo........................... ……………………………………………………………………….Unknown

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List of the Grand Officers of the

Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana 1864-2013

Date R.E.G COMMANDERS

V.E.D.G. COMMANDERS

E.G. GENERAL- ISSIMOS

E.G. CAPTAIN GENERALS

E.G. PRELATES

E. G. TREASURERS

E.G. RECORDERS

1864 Hy. Rufus Swasey* J. Q. A. Fellows* Fulgence Ricau* W. P. Coleman* Jno. H. Holland* Hosea Edwards* Samuel M. Todd*

1865 J. Q. A. Fellows* Samuel M. Todd* Fulgence Ricau* W. P. Coleman* H. R. Swasey* E. M. Blessey* Jos. P. Hornor*

1866 Samuel M. Todd* Fulgence Ricau* Jos. P. Hornor* M. A. Calonge* H. R. Swasey* E. M. Blessey* G. Sontag*

1867 Samuel M. Todd* Fulgence Ricau* Jos. P. Hornor* W. R. Whitaker* H. R. Swasey* E. M. Blessey* A. E. Billings*

1868 Fulgence Ricau* Jos. P. Hornor* J. A. Stevenson* W. R. Whitaker* H. R. Swasey* E. M. Blessey* G. Sontag*

1869 Jos. P. Hornor* J. A. Stevenson* W. R. Whitaker* M. A. Calonge* H. R. Swasey* E. M. Blessey* G. Sontag*

1870 Jos. P. Hornor* James B. Scott* T. A. Bartlette* Jas. E. McBeth* H. R. Swasey* E. M. Blessey* G. Sontag*

1871 Jno. A. Stephenson* Richard Lambert* W. R. Whitaker* Hugh Breen* H. C. Duncan* E. M. Blessey* G. Sontag*

1872 Richard Lambert* W. R. Whitaker* Hugh Breen* J. H. DeGrange^ J. C. Carpenter* E. M. Blessey* G. Sontag*

1873 J. H. DeGrange* Hugh Breen* John H. Clark* Jno. G. Fleming* J. C. Carpenter* H. P. Buckley* G. Sontag*

1874 Joseph P. Hornor* John A. Peele* Rufus L. Bruce* Wm. L. Stanford* J. C. Carpenter* Samuel M. Todd* G. Sontag*

1875 J. H. DeGange^ M. E. Girard* Berry Russell* Harvey Cree* J. C. Carpenter* Samuel M. Todd* E. E. Adams*

1876 Berry Russell* Jno. W. Madden* L. T. Murdock* Samuel Alston* A. L. Abbott* Samuel M. Todd* Richard Lambert*

1877 Berry Russell* John H. Clarke* Samuel Alston* C. W. Hotchkiss* J. Q. A. Fellows* Samuel M. Todd* Richard Lambert*

1878 Samuel Alston* G. H. Braughn* Ed. Baker* George Soule* Alfred Shaw* Samuel M. Todd* Richard Lambert*

1879 Ed. Baker* G. H. Braughn* George Soule* E. E. Adams* A. L. Abbott* Samuel M. Todd* Richard Lambert*

1880 A. W. Hyatt* George Soule* E. E. Adams* Wm. H. Chaffee* A. L. Abbott* Samuel M. Todd* Richard Lambert*

1881 George Soule* E. E. Adams* Wm. H. Chaffe* A. N. Cummings* A. L. Abbott* Samuel M. Todd* Richard Lambert*

1882 Wm . H. Chaffe* A. N. Cummings* Andrew Hero, Jr.* Alfred Shaw* W. K. Douglass* Samuel M. Todd* Richard Lambert*

1883 Joseph P. Hornor* A. N. Cummings* Jas. L. Lobdell* Andrew Hero, Jr.* W. K. Douglass* Samuel M. Todd* Richard Lambert*

1884 A. N. Cummings* L. F. Reynaud* C. A. Scott* Robert Strong* S. Landrum* Samuel M. Todd* Richard Lambert*

1885 A. L. Abbott* Robert Strong* J. G. McWilliams* W. T. Benedict* S. Landrum* Samuel M. Todd* Richard Lambert*

1886 A. H. DePass* Jas. L. Lobdell* J. G. McWilliams* W. T. Benedict* W. K. Douglass* Samuel M. Todd* Richard Lambert*

1887 J. G. McWilliams* W. T. Benedict* Den. Stocking* A. G. Brice* W. K. Douglass* Samuel M. Todd* Richard Lambert*

1888 A. G. Brice* W. T. Dalzell* David R. Graham* Geo. J. Pinckard* W. K. Douglass* Samuel M. Todd* Richard Lambert*

1889 David R. Graham* W. T. Dalzell* D. A. DePass* A. S. Badger* W. K. Douglaas* Samuel M. Todd* Richard Lambert*

1890 D. A. DePass* A. S. Badger* S. B. McCutcheon* George Boning* W. K. Douglass* Samuel M. Todd* Richard Lambert*

1891 A. S. Badger* S. B. McCutcheon* E. Brand* C. F. Buck* W. K. Douglass* Samuel M. Todd* Richard Lambert*

1892 Samuel Alston* S. B. McCutcheon* E. Brand* George Boning* W. K. Douglass* Samuel M. Todd* Richard Lambert*

1893 Charles F. Buck* Erich Brand* M. L. Scovell* L. H. Gardner* W. K. Douglass* Samuel M. Todd* Richard Lambert*

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1894 Charles F. Buck* M. L. Scovell* L. H. Gardner* Wm. J. Collins* W. K. Douglass* Samuel M. Todd* Richard Lambert*

1895 Charles F. Buck* M. L. Scovell* L. H. Gardner* Wm. J. Collins* W. K. Douglass* Samuel M. Todd* Richard Lambert*

1896 M. L. Scovell* Robert Strong* R. D. Screven* C. H. Minge* W. K. Douglass* Samuel M. Todd* Richard Lambert*

1897 Robert Strong* W. H. Watkins* Thos. B. Chase* C. A. Pardue* W. K. Douglass* Samuel M. Todd* Richard Lambert*

1898 Robert Strong* Thomas B. Chase* Graham Surghnor* Joseph J. Hooper* W. K. Douglas* S. M. Todd* Richard Lambert*

1899 Thomas B Chase* Graham Surghnor* Joseph J. Hooper* J. T. Nix* A. L. Abbott* Samuel M. Todd* Richard Lambert*

1900 Graham Surghnor* Joseph J. Hooper* H. C. Duncan* H. B. Schreiber* A. L. Abbott* David R. Graham* Richard Lambert*

1901 Jos. J. Hooper* H. C. Duncan* H. B. Schreiber* E. E. Kemp & A. L. Abbott* David R. Graham* Richard Lambert*

1902 Jos. J. Hooper* H. B. Schreiber* T. H. Scovell* J. B. Parker* Bryon Holley* David R. Graham* Richard Lambert*

1903 H. B. Schreiber* T. H. Scovell* J. B. Parker* R. R. Reid* Bryon Holley* David R. Graham* Richard Lambert*

1904 G. F. Booth* T. H. Scovell* J. B. Parker* R. R. Reid* Bryon Holley* David R. Graham* Richard Lambert*

1905 T. H. Scovell* J. B. Parker* R. R. Reid* George H. Smith* J. H. Clarke* David R. Graham* Richard Lambert*

1906 J. B. Parker* R. R. Reid* George H. Smith* L. C. Allen* J. H. Clarke* David R. Graham* Richard Lambert*

1907 R. R. Reid* George H. Smith* L. C. Allen* Jos. T. Young* J. H. Clarke* David R. Graham* Richard Lambert*

1908 George H. Smith* L. C. Allen* Jos. T. Young* Lee E. Thomas* J. H. Clarke* David R. Graham* Richard Lambert*

1909 Jos. T. Young* Lee E. Thomas* Wm. A. Briant* John Puleston* J. H. Clarke* David R. Graham* Richard Lambert*

1910 Lee E. Thomas* Wm. A. Briant* Rudolph Krause* W. J. Collins* J. H. Clarke* David R. Graham* Richard Lambert*

1911 Wm. A. Briant* Rudolph Krause* W. J. Collins* R. N. Ross* J. H. Clarke* David R. Graham* Richard Lambert*

1912 Rudolph Krause* W. J. Collins* R. N. Ross* H. F. Grimm* J. H. Clarke* David R. Graham* Richard Lambert*

1913 W. J. Collins* R. N. Ross* H. F. Grimm* B. B. Purser* J. H. Clarke* David R. Graham* Richard Lambert*

1914 R. N. Ross* H. F. Grimm* B. B. Purser* J. W. Armstrong* J. H. Clarke* David R. Graham* Richard Lambert*

1915 H. F. Grimm* B. B. Purser* J. W. Armstrong* E. H. Walsdorf* H. K. Brouse* David R. Graham* Richard Lambert*

1916 B. B. Purser* J. W. Armstrong* E. H. Walsdorf* W. B. Pyron* H. K. Brouse* David R. Graham* J. B. Parker*

1917 T. W. Armstrong* E. H. Walsdorf* W. B. Pyron* C. F. Ratcliff* H. K. Brouse* David R. Graham* J. B. Parker*

1918 C. F. Ratcliff* J. Paul Haller* C. F. Crockett* H. S. Weston* H. K. Brouse* David R. Graham* J. B. Parker*

1919 J. Paul Haller* C. F. Crockett* H. S. Weston* H. K. Ramsey* H. K. Brouse* David R. Graham* J. B. Parker*

1920 C. F. Crockett* H. S. Weston* H. K. Ramsey* Emil Sundbery* H. K. Brouse* David R. Graham* J. B. Parker*

1921 H. S. Weston* H. K. Ramsey* Emil Sundbery* Albert B. Davis* H. K. Brouse* David R. Graham* J. B. Parker*

1922 H. K. Ramsey* Emil Sundbery* Albert B. Davis* R. Downes, Jr.* H. K. Brouse* David R. Graham* J. B. Parker*

1923 Emil Sundbery* Albert B. Davis* R. Downes, Jr..* J. H. Rowland* H. K. Brouse* J. Paul Haller* J. B. Parker*

1924 Albert B. Davis* R. Downes, Jr..* J. H. Rowland* G. W. Hopkins* H. K. Brouse* J. Paul Haller* J. B. Parker*

1925 R. Downes, Jr..* J. H. Rowland* G. W. Hopkins* Phil. G. Ricks* E. F. Hayward# J. Paul Haller* J. B. Parker*

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E.G. RECORDERS

1926 J. H. Rowland* G. W. Hopkins* Phil. G. Ricks* J. L. Pitts* Jasper K. Smith* J. Paul Haller* J. B. Parker*

1927 G. W. Hopkins* Phil. G. Ricks* J. L. Pitts* Sam Stone, Jr.* R. H. Harper* J. Paul Haller* J. B. Parker*

1928 Phil. G. Ricks* J. L. Pitts* Sam Stone, Jr.* H. C. Pitcher* R. H. Harper* J. Paul Haller* J. B. Parker*

1929 J. L. Pitts* Sam Stone, Jr.* H. C. Pitcher* R. F. Spangenberg* R. H. Harper* J. Paul Haller* J. B. Parker*

1930 Sam Stone, Jr.* H. C. Pitcher* R. F. Spangenberg* M. A. Quilty* R. H. Harper* J. Paul Haller* Albert B. Davis*

1931 H. C. Pitcher* R. F. Spangenberg* M. A. Quilty* Samuel Haas* R. H. Harper* J. Paul Haller* Albert B. Davis*

1932 R. F. Spangenberg* M. A. Quilty* Samuel Haas* Bradley Waelder* W. S. Slack* J. Paul Haller* Albert B. Davis*

1933 M. A. Quilty* Samuel Haas* Bradley Waelder* C. P. Duncan* C. B. K. Weed* J. Paul Haller* Albert B. Davis*

1934 Samuel Haas* Bradley Waelder* C. P. Duncan* D. P. Laguens, Jr.* W. S. Slack* J. Paul Haller* Albert B. Davis*

1935 Bradley Waelder* C. P. Duncan* D. P. Laguens, Jr.* C. Ellis Ott* W. F. O’Kelley* J. Paul Haller* Albert B. Davis*

1936 C. P. Duncan* D. P. Laguens, Jr.* C. Ellis Ott* C. M. Hutton* W. F. O’Kelley* J. Paul Haller* Albert B. Davis*

1937 D. P. Laguens, Jr.* C. Ellis Ott* C. M. Hutton* Edwin J. Bailey# W. F. O’Kelley* Chas. F. Ratcliff* Albert B. Davis*

1938 C. Ellis Ott* C. M. Hutton* Edwin J. Bailey# C. P. Eilerson* W. F. O’Kelley* Chas. F. Ratcliff* Albert B. Davis*

1939 C. M. Hutton* Edwin J. Bailey# C. P. Eilerson* T. Wynn Holloman* W. F. O’Kelley* Chas. F. Ratcliff* Albert B. Davis*

1940 Edwin J. Bailey# C. P. Eilerson* T. Wynn Holloman* Rudolph Latzko@ W. F. O’Kelley* R. Downes, Jr.* Albert B. Davis*

1941 C. P. Eilerson* T. Wynn Holloman* Chas. H. Jones* B. M. McKoin* W. F. O’Kelley* R. Downes, Jr.* Albert B. Davis*

1942 T. Wynn Holloman* Chas. H. Jones* B. M. McKoin* E. L. Kimble, Sr.* W. F. O’Kelley* R. Downes, Jr.* Albert B. Davis*

1943 {Chas. H. Jones* B. M. McKoin* E. L. Kimble, Sr.* Norman D. Ott* W. F. O’Kelley* } J. M. Montagnet* Lionel L. Lemarie*

{B. M. McKoin* E. L. Kimble, Sr.* Norman D. Ott* T. W. Holloman*Actg R. H. Harper*} J. M. Montagnet* Lionel L. Lemarie*

1944 E. L. Kimble, Sr.* Norman D. Ott* J. Albert Thompson* D. W. Landess@ R. H. Harper* J. M. Montagnet* Lionel L. Lemarie*

1945 Norman D. Ott* J. Albert Thompson* Henry O. Hartman* J. Luther Jordan* Adam J. Scherer* J. M. Montagnet* Lionel L. Lemarie*

1946 J. Albert Thompson* Henry O. Hartman* J. Luther Jordan* Jules F. Peytral, Jr.* Adam J. Scherer* J. M. Montagnet* Lionel L. Lemarie*

1947 Henry O. Hartman* J. Luther Jordan* Jules F. Peytral, Jr.* Chester P. Derveloy* Adam J. Scherer* J. M. Montagnet* Lionel L. Lemarie*

1948 J. Luther Jordan* Jules F. Peytral, Jr.* Chester P. Derveloy* M. T. Ducros* A. A. McKnight* J. M. Montagnet* Lionel L. Lemarie*

1949 Jules F. Peytral, Jr.* Chester P. Derveloy* M. T. Ducros* Frank G. Seward* J. P. F. Stevenson+ A. A. McKnight*

J. M. Montagnet* Lionel L. Lemarie*

1950 Chester P. Derveloy* M. T. Ducros* Frank G. Seward* J. W. Dessauer* Wm. L. Doss, Jr.* J. M. Montagnet* Lionel L. Lemarie*

1951 Marcel T. Ducros* Frank G. Seward* J. W. Dessauer* John W. Felps* E. L. Kimble, Sr.* J. M. Montagnet* Lionel L. Lemarie*

1952 Frank G. Seward* J. W. Dessauer*

J. W. Dessauer* John W. Felps*

John W. Felps* Edwin F. Gayle*

Ed. F. Gayle* M. T. Ducros* Actg

E. L. Kimble, Sr.* J. M. Montagnet* Lionel L. Lemarie*

1953 J. W. Dessauer* John W. Felps* Edwin F. Gayle* B. L. Mulhern* E. L. Kimble, Sr.* J. M. Montagnet* Lionel L. Lemarie*

1954 Ed. H. Walsdorf, Sr* John W. Felps*

Edwin F. Gayle* B. L. Mulhern* Wm. J. Hugo* Geo. M. Horne* J. M. Montagnet* Lionel L. Lemarie*

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COMMANDERS E.G. GENERAL-

ISSIMOS E.G. CAPTAIN

GENERALS E.G.

PRELATES E. G.

TREASURERS E.G.

RECORDERS 1955 Edwin F. Gayle* B. L. Mulhern* Wm. J. Hugo* Hepburn Byrd* Carl F. Lueg* J. M. Montagnet* Lionel L. Lemarie*

1956 Barney L. Mulhern* Wm. J. Hugo* Hepburn Byrd* Harold Bomboy* R. W. Cretney* J. M. Montagnet* Lionel L. Lemarie*

1957 Wm. J. Hugo* Hepburn Byrd* Harold Bomboy @ J. M. Keller* M. O. Sansbury* J. M. Montagnet* Lionel L. Lemarie*

1958 Hepburn Byrd* J. M. Keller* Herbert Jennings* W. O. Compton* R. B. Crichlow* J. M. Montagnet* Lionel L. Lemarie*

1959 John Morgan Keller* Herbert Jennings* William O. Compton* Wm. R. Pohlmann* A. W. Townsend, Jr.* J. M. Montagnet* Lionel L. Lemarie*

1960 Herbert Jennings* William O. Compton* Wm. R. Pohlmann* Henry A. Williams* R. McNair Smith* J. M. Montagnet* Lionel L. Lemarie*

1961 William O. Compton* Wm. R. Pohlmann*

Henry A. Williams@ Guy B. Gannaway*

Guy B. Gannaway* John W. Felps*, Actg

John D. Scott* J. M. Montagnet* Lionel L. Lemarie* 1962 Wm. R. Pohlmann* Guy B. Gannaway* Walthall H. Zigler* W. Lindsay Lane* E. L. Kimble, Sr.* J. M. Montagnet* Lionel L. Lemarie*

1963 Guy B. Gannaway* Walthall H. Zigler* W. Lindsay Lane* Frank T. Norman* Geo. W. Harbuck* J. M. Montagnet* Lionel L. Lemarie*

1964 Walthall H. Zigler* W. Lindsay Lane* Frank T. Norman* H. Prentiss Magee* W. H. Garrison*

J. M. Montagnet* D. P. Laguens, Jr. Actg* Lionel L. Lemarie*

1965 W. Lindsay Lane* Frank T. Norman* H. Prentiss Magee* Percy A. Shipp* Arthur A. Chidsey* Wm. R. Pohlmann* Lionel L. Lemarie*

1966 Frank T. Norman* H. Prentiss Magee* Percy A. Shipp* Leonard C. Martin* Frank L. Bishop* Wm. R. Pohlmann* Lionel L. Lemarie*

1967 H. Prentiss Magee* Percy A. Shipp* Leonard C. Martin* Dr. R. H. Robinson* Walter D. Langtry Walter M. Harris^ Lionel L. Lemarie*

1968 Percy A. Shipp* Leonard C. Martin* Dr. R. H. Robinson* L. A. Leggett, DDS* N. H. McClamroch, Jr* Walter M. Harris^ A. A. Chidsey*

1969 Leonard C. Martin* Dr. R. H. Robinson* L. A. Leggett, DDS* Ralph L. Moseley, Sr.* Ernest D. Bateman* Walter M. Harris^ A. A. Chidsey*

1970 R. H. Robinson, MD* Louis A. Legett, DDS* Ralph L. Moseley, Sr.* J. Shubel Robbins* J. A. Poche* Walter M. Harris^ A. A. Chidsey*

1971 Louis A. Legett, DDS*

Ralph L. Moseley, Sr.*

J. Shubel Robbins* Adam Mehn, Sr.* Samuel A. Carleton* Walter M. Harris^ A. A. Chidsey*

1972 Ralph L. Moseley, Sr.* J. Shubel Robbins* Adam Mehn, Sr.* A. J. Lewis* N. H. McClamroch Jr.* Walter M. Harris^ Bowdre McDowell

1973 J. Shubel Robbins* Adam Mehn, Sr.* A. J. Lewis* J. A. Poche* N. H. McClamroch Jr.* Walter M. Harris^ Bowdre McDowell

1974 Adam Mehn, Sr.* A. J. Lewis* J. A. Poche* Wilburn W. Terral* William A. Reeder* Walter M. Harris^ Bowdre McDowell

1975 A. J. Lewis* J. A. Poche* Wilburn W. Terral* J. Harold Foil* Jerrell D. Moring* Walter M. Harris^ Bowdre McDowell

1976 J. A. Poche* Wilburn W. Terral* J. Harold Foil* Robert F. Clynch* Carroll W. Cormier* J. Shubel Robbins* Bowdre McDowell

1977 Wilburn W. Terral* J. Harold Foil* Robert F. Clynch* Earl R. Little E. W. Poindexter* J. Shubel Robbins* Bowdre McDowell

1978 J. Harold Foil* Robert F. Clynch* Earl R. Little Henry M. Messinger* Winston Shoenberger* J. Shubel Robbins* Bowdre McDowell

1979 Robert F. Clynch* Earl R. Little Richard A. Tharp* T. M. Gregory* Wm. J. McFarland* J. Shubel Robbins* Bowdre McDowell

1980 Earl R. Little Richard A. Tharp* T. M. Gregory* N. H. McClamroch, Jr* Walter D. Langtry* J. Shubel Robbins* Bowdre McDowell

1981 Richard A. Tharp* T. M. Gregory* N. H. McClamroch, Jr.* Horace R. Alexius, Jr.* V. Floyd Mauldin* J. Shubel Robbins* Bowdre McDowell

1982 T. M. Gregory* N. H. McClamroch, Jr.*

Horace R. Alexius, Jr.* Charles B. Stewart* Winston Shoenberger* J. Shubel Robbins* Bowdre McDowell

1983 N. H. McClamroch, Jr.* Horace R. Alexius, Jr.*

Charles B. Stewart* James P. Davis* E. W. Poindexter* J. Shubel Robbins* Bowdre McDowell

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GENERALS E.G.

PRELATES E. G.

TREASURERS E.G.

RECORDERS 1984 Horace R. Alexius, Jr.* Charles B. Stewart* James P. Davis* Earl M. Albritton* Fred W. Campbell* J. Shubel Robbins* Bowdre McDowell

1985 Charles B. Stewart* James P. Davis* Earl M. Albritton* Huston F. Boothe, Sr.* Winston Shoenberger* J. Shubel Robbins* Bowdre McDowell

1986 James P. Davis* Earl M. Albritton* Huston F. Boothe, Sr.* W. A. Morris George L. Maxwell J. Shubel Robbins* Bowdre McDowell

1987 Earl M. Albritton* Huston F. Boothe, Sr.*

W. A. Morris Harold H. Bretz, Jr.* Mathew T. Dowdy, Jr*. J. Shubel Robbins* Bowdre McDowell

1988 Huston F. Boothe, Sr.* W. A. Morris Harold H. Bretz, Jr.* Harold H. Young Winston Shoenberger* J. Shubel Robbins* Bowdre McDowell

1989 W. A. Morris Harold H. Bretz, Jr.* Harold H. Young Charles R. Lang @ Dani S. Fookes J. Shubel Robbins* Bowdre McDowell

1990 Harold H. Bretz, Jr.* Harold H. Young Charles R. Lang @ Norman D. Sims Jack L. Foil* J. Shubel Robbins* Bowdre McDowell

1991 Harold H. Young Norman D. Sims Walter R. Freeman+ Lloyd A. Hebert Dani S. Fookes J. Shubel Robbins* Bowdre McDowell

1992 Norman D. Sims Lloyd A. Hebert Mathew T. Dowdy, Jr.* Howard F. Entwistle Dani S. Fookes J. Shubel Robbins* Bowdre McDowell

1993 Lloyd A. Hebert Mathew T. Dowdy, Jr.*

Howard F. Entwistle Jack L. Foil* Philip J. Walker, Jr.* Earl R. Little Bowdre McDowell

1994 Mathew T. Dowdy, Jr.* Howard F. Entwistle Jack L. Foil* Lillard E. Payne* Dani S. Fookes Earl R. Little Bowdre McDowell

1995 Howard F. Entwistle Jack L. Foil* Lillard E. Payne* Finly S. Stanly* John H. Brown* Earl R. Little Bowdre McDowell

1996 Jack L. Foil* Lillard E. Payne* Finly S. Stanly* James D. Parker Philip J. Walker, Jr.* Earl R. Little Bowdre McDowell

1997 Lillard E. Payne* Finly S. Stanly* James D. Parker Chris E. Fristoe* Ernest C. Belmont, Jr.* Earl R. Little Bowdre McDowell

1998 Finly S. Stanly* James D. Parker Chris E. Fristoe* John L. Dowden @ Harold F. Carlisle* Earl R. Little Bowdre McDowell

1999 James D. Parker Chris E. Fristoe* John L. Dowden @ Thomas J. Pitman, Jr.* Albert Huckaby* Earl R. Little Bowdre McDowell

2000 Chris E. Fristoe* Thomas J. Pitman, Jr.*

Donald E. Park* Roy B. Tuck, Jr. Thomas P. Brown Earl R. Little Bowdre McDowell

2001 Thomas J. Pitman, Jr.* Donald E. Park* Roy B. Tuck, Jr. Richard L. James Thomas P. Brown Earl R. Little Bowdre McDowell

2002 Donald E. Park* Roy B. Tuck, Jr. Richard L. James Larry B. Ledbetter Thomas P. Brown Earl R. Little Bowdre McDowell

2003 Roy B. Tuck, Jr. Richard L James. Larry B. Ledbetter Larry J. Plaisance Thomas P. Brown Earl R. Little Bowdre McDowell

2004 Richard L James Larry B. Ledbetter Larry J. Plaisance Beverly J. Guillot Thomas P. Brown Earl R. Little Bowdre McDowell

2005 Larry B. Ledbetter Larry J. Plaisance Beverly J. Guillot Daniel F. Thomas* Thomas P. Brown Earl R. Little + Donald E. Park y

Bowdre Mc Dowell

2006 Larry J. Plaisance Beverly J. Guillot Daniel F. Thomas* Earl J. Durand Lloyd A. Hebert Donald E. Park* Bowdre McDowell

2007 Beverly J. Guillot Daniel F. Thomas* Earl J. Durand Thomas P. Dickson Thomas P. Brown Donald E. Park* Bowdre McDowell

2008 Daniel F. Thomas* Earl J. Durand Thomas P. Dickson Robert E. Durham, Jr. Thomas P. Brown Donald E. Park* Bowdre McDowell

2009 Earl J. Durand Thomas P. Dickson Robert E. Durham, Jr.+ William K. Powell, Sr. Thomas P. Brown Donald E. Park* Bowdre McDowell

2010 Thomas P. Dickson William K. Powell, Sr. William J. Mollere Frank N. duTreil, Jr. Thomas P. Brown Donald E. Park* Robert E. Durham, Jr.

2011 William K. Powell, Sr. William J. Mollere Frank N. duTreil, Jr. Harvey W. Goodwin Thomas P. Brown Donald E. Park* Robert E. Durham, Jr.

2012 William J. Mollere Frank N. duTreil, Jr. Harvey W. Goodwin Micheal F. Harrelson Thomas P. Brown Donald E. Park* Robert E. Durham, Jr.

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GENERALS E.G.

PRELATES E. G.

TREASURERS E.G.

RECORDERS 2013 Frank N. duTreil, Jr. Harvey W. Goodwin + Micheal F. Harrelson @ Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr. Lloyd A. Hebert Donald E. Park @ Robert E. Durham, Jr.

2014 Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr. Richard L. Fox Travis M. Holley Ion Lazar A. Nicholas Auck W. Robert Laurents Robert E. Durham, Jr.

2015 Richard L. Fox Travis M. Holley Ion Lazar Samuel B. Owens A. Nicholas Auck W. Robert Laurents Robert E. Durham, Jr.

2016 Travis M. Holley Ion Lazar Samuel B. Owens J. Keith Gates Lloyd A. Hebert W. Robert Laurents Robert E. Durham, Jr.

2017 Ion Lazar Samuel B. Owens J. Keith Gates Rory A. Bozeman Martin J. Reinschmidt W. Robert Laurents Robert E. Durham, Jr.

+ = Resigned in office

y = Appointed 7/15/2006

@=passed away in office

* = Deceased

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In Memoriam In Memoriam

To the Illustrious Dead of Sister Grand Jurisdictions

This Page is Fraternally Dedicated

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In Memoriam

To The Illustrious Dead Of This Grand Jurisdiction

INDIVISIBLE FRIENDS No. 1

Thomas R. Long Joseph S. Monagham, Jr. Ralph E. Smith

JAQUEES DeMolay No. 2

Earl R. Angelo, Jr. Lloyd C. Lawrence

Samuel W. Cangelose James G. Coleman

John M. Dark

ASCENSION NO. 6

Clifford L. Eichler Elbert A. Kelly

Joseph R. Patterson

Clyde Strout

MONROE NO. 7

Joel L. Ambrose

TRINITY NO. 8

A. Edmond Hays, Jr.

William E. Mote

PLAINS NO. 11

Ollie T. Perry

Joseph C. Rogillio

Charles L. Sartain

Donald Buxton

James H. De Cordova

Kenneth R. Eastman

MALTA NO. 12

Charles C. Heath, Jr.

Stuart M. Pearson

Louis W. Smith

Willard D. Treme

Billy B. West

PAYEN NO. 16

None

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RHODES NO. 17

Clifford A. Bradley Floyd T. Hunt

BETHLEHEM NO. 20

Kenneth H. Peavy

Gary P. Bossier

Barry E. Huckabay

CRUSADER NO. 21

Joseph R. Patterson

Clyde Strout

ST. PAUL NO. 27

Dr. Henry R. Drott

ISTROUMA NO. 28

Larry H. Moore

Tommy R. Carney

Norman M. Currier

C. A. EVERITT NO. 29

Joseph C. Giglio

Joseph W. Sargent, Sr.

Danniel F. Thomas

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Grand Commandery Knights Templar OF LOUISIANA

Daniel F. Thomas Past Grand Commander

2008-2009

Born Died

Corning, New York Slidell, Louisiana

July 24, 1941 March 25, 2017

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2017 Annual Returns

2017

ANNUAL RETURNS

OF

CONSTITUENT COMMANDERIES

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Indivisible Friends Commandery No. 1, K.T. Asylum: 39 Fairfield Avenue

Gretna, Jefferson Parish, LA 70053

Original Charter from Grand Encampment of the State of New York, May 4, 1816. Enrolled under the Grand Encampment of

Knights Templar of the U.S.A., September 12, 1844.

Enrolled by the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Louisiana, February 12, 1864

Stated Conclave, Fourth Monday of each Month

Don A. Springler, PC, Recorder PO Box 73455

Metairie, LA 70033-3455 (504) 738-0457 (H) (504) 717-0529 (C)

Officers for 2018

Anthony Radosti. ............... .Commander Russell L. Norris, Jr.......................... Std Bearer David H. Krasner ........... ..Generalissimo William T. Smith .............................Swd. Bearer Charles R. Bertrand ......Captain General Craig W. Guidry .....................................Warder Kenneth M. Mayer ................Sr. Warden Martin J. Reinschmidt, PC ................... Sentinel Charles A. Songe, PC........... Jr. Warden Kenneth K. Bell, Jr., PC .......................... Guard Freddie J. Touchet, PC…………..Prelate Larry J. Plaisance, PGC…………………..Guard Camille J. Guidry, PC.............. Treasurer Edward A. Reine, PC .............................. Guard

Bowdre McDowell Earl R. Little, REPDC A.J. Marlbrough, Jr. James W. Sutton Lloyd A. Hebert, REPDC Clayton A Wolfe Clayton A. Wolfe, Jr.

Past Commanders

Fernand F. Willoz, III Larry J. Plaisance, PGC Frank N. duTreil, Jr. Ralph Wayne Ezelle, Jr. Edward Albert Reine Leon T. Roberts Charles A. Songe

Ion Lazar Edward A. Reine, Jr. Don A. Springler Camille J. Guidry, Jr. Freddie J. Touchet Kenneth K. Bell, Jr. Martin J. Reinschmidt.

Membership, December 31, 2017 ....................... 123

KNIGHTED: GUIDRY, Craig W. (1) AFFILIATED: (0) EXPELLED: (0) DEMITTED: BUSH, Lance G.; COGSWELL, James H.; DUMESTRE, James B.; KELLEY,

Patrick C.; LAMKIN, Edward A.; SMITH, Kim M. (6) SUSP. (NPD or Non AFF.): ALBERT, Eddie J.; BROUSSARD, Troy G.; BUNN, Jack E.; CHAUVIN, Marty J.;

CORMIER, Bradford J.; DELAUNE, Allen P.; DICKINSON, Jr., James H.; FONTAN, Jr., Earl J.; FOX, Robert L.; FREDRICK, Michael W.; FREEZE, Donald E.; GIACONTIERE, Mark N.; GIANCONTIERE, Nathan C.; GOULD, Bernard L., Jr.; GUIDRY, Peter J.; HANSON, Jr., Cecil E.; HANSON, Sonny E.; HEBERT, Mark J.;

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HUGHES, Robert D.; JOFFRION, Todd M.; JOHNSON, Chad D.; LAMBO, Jr., William E.; LeBLANC, Corey M.; MASSIHA, Dr., Hamid M.; McQUAIG, Scott W.; MILLER, III, Leonard J.; MILLER, George R.; MORIARTY, Walter R.; PARADELAS, Terrence A.; PETITPAIN, III, Douglas F.; ROGERS, Kevion L.; SERIGNE, Billy A.; STOCKSTILL, Grady B.; TAYLOR, Phillip J.; TODD, Rickey L.; TOLAR, William G.; WALKER, Craig A. (37)

REINSTATED: FREEZE, Donald E.; (2) DEATHS: LONG, Thomas R.; MONAQHAN, Jr., Joseph S.; SMITH, Ralph E. (3)

Indivisible Friends Commandery No. 1

Roster 2017

Adams, Sr., Ray T. Allemand, Jr., O’Neil J. Anding, Jeffery M.

Allen, Dr., Otis G. Arnold, Jr., George Arnold, Stephen C.

Babin, III, John J. Baine, James B. Bell, Kenneth K., Jr.

Bertrand, Charles R. Blaize, Charles G. Bonner, Kimbal D.

Bordelon, Malcolm J. Borne, III, Clayton A. Bourdier, Lionel M., Jr.

Breaux, Gerald J. Bruce, Cleveland F. Buffone, Warren A.

Bunn, Mark P. Bush, Edward C. Canzoneri, Raymond

Carbo, Marvin F. Caygle, Sr., Joe E. Chauvin, Charles R.

Cognevich, Wesley A. Dahmes, Robert A. DeShane, Harley R.

Dunbar, Jr., Childs E. Duplichen, Dathan M. Du Treil, Jr., Frank N., REDC

Dyson, Sr., Tommy C. Endsley, Basil J. Ezelle, Ralph W., Jr.

Falconer, Ramsey R. Fisher, Bryan S. Fisher, Marshall E.

Fortenberry, Wiliam E. Fowler, Emmitt R. Galpin, John J.

Gautreaux, Jr., Donald J. Gautreaux, Joey J. Gautreaux, Jr., Michael J.

George, Edgar J. Gettys, Wallace J. Gisclair, Garland M.

Greene, Landon R. Guidry, Jr., Camille J. Guidry, Craig W.

Hagan, Ronald S. Hebert, Lloyd A., REPDC Helms, Robert E.

Hinderlang, Jr., Alton C. Hinds, Leonard J. Jones, Thomas L.

Kimball, Carey Kramer, David J. Kranz, Robert D.

Krasner, David H. Larousse, Jr., Michael J. Lazar, Ion, REGC

LeBlanc, Allen J. LeBlanc, Chris M. LeBlanc, Obray J.

LeBoeuf, Damian M. LeBouef, Jamey L. Le Doux, Jeffery C.

Leger, Casey T. Leger, Clarence J. Leger, Thomas A.

Liner, Troy C. Little, Earl R., REPDC Lomonaco, Jr., Salvador F.

Lupo, Jr., George J. Mabile, Clement J. Maeder, Jr., Paul E.

Marie, Bryan J. Marlbrough, Jr., Aive J. Mayer, Kenneth M.

McCallum, Randy K. McDowell, Bowdre McQuaig, Scott W.

McQuaig, William N. Mentz, George S. Miles, William J.

Miller, III, Leonard J. Mustin, Brian P. Nickels, Michael F.

Norris, Jr., Russell L. Oliver, Theodore J. Owensby, Jay W.

Pitre, III, Elmo J. Pitre, Jr., Elmo J. Pitre, Reggie R.

Plaisance, Larry J., PGC Radosti, Anthony Reine, Edward A.

Reine, Jr., Edward A. Reinschmidt, Martin J. Renois, Theodore

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Retzlaff, Michael Rice, Winston E. Richards, Mark P.

Roberts, Sr., Leon T. Rolling, Garland R. Santiny, Derek L.

Silva, Jr., Frank L. Silva, Michael L. Skrmetta, Eric F.

Slimmer, Gordon W. Smith, William T. Songe, Charles A.

Spivey, Jr., Bernard M. Spong, Mason R. Springler, Don A.

Stears, Corey M. Sutton, James W. Thompson, Raymond A.

Touchet, Freddie J. Trahan, Michael L. Underwood, Marion D.

Vincent, David W. Wicker, Jr. (Judge) Thomas C. Willoz, III, Fernand F.

Wolfe, Clayton A. Wolfe, Jr., Clayton A. Woolledge, Elwood M.

Wyatt, Dr., Halsey A. Ziegler, Gary M.

Jacques deMolay Commandery No. 2, K.T. Asylum: 600 Daniel Street

Kenner, Jefferson Parish, LA 70062 Original Charter from Grand Encampment of Knights Templar

of the U. S. A., April 25th, 1851 Enrolled by the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar

of Louisiana, February, 12th, 1864.

Stated Conclave, 1st Thursday Gilbert H. Morrison, Jr., PC, Recorder

67138 Chris Kennedy Rd. Pearl River, LA 70452-4775

(985) 863-5031 (504) 232-4698 ©

Officers for 2018

George B. Harris. ................ Commander Richard P. Plauche…………....Std Bearer Reid E. Macaluso............. Generalissimo Michael D. Bernard ..………Sword Bearer Charles R. Smith, PC…......Capt General Larry J. Plaisance, PGC................Warder Kirk E. Bradley ......................Sr. Warden Gilbert H. Morrison, Jr., PC........Sentinel Charles K. Bradley ............... Jr. Warden John T. Williamson, PC........... 1st Guard Cecil P. Dufrene, PC………..…….Prelate Ion Lazar, REGC…...…………2nd Guard Gilbert H. Morrison, Jr., PC..... Treasurer Terry R. Unger. .......................3rd Guard

Herbert W. Marks, Sr. Larry J. Plaisance, PGC Gilbert H. Morrison, Jr Jay S. Hambacher Charles R. Smith Frank N. duTreil, Jr., DC Manuel R. Alfonso Hugh P. Pentney, Sr. . * Affiliated

PAST COMMANDERS

Ricky D. Parr Edward A. Reine* Ion Lazar Nicholas G. Koutroulis* James D. Parker, PGC* Charles L. McCarty* Louis J. Caruso* Waldemar D. Stopkey*

Howard F. Entwistle, PDC* Clayton A. Wolfe, KTCH* John T. Williamson Richard P. Plauche Cecil P. Dufrene

Membership, December 31, 2017 ................. 62

KNIGHTED: BENNETT, Adam T.; PUGH, Robert L. (2)

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AFFILIATED: (0) REINSTATED CARUSO, Louis J.; WILLIAMSON, John T. (2) DEMITTED: WOLFE, Clayton A. (1) SUSP. NPD: CARUSO, Louis J.; WILLIAMSON, John T. (2) DEATHS: ANGELO, Jr., Earl R.; LAWRENCE, Lloyd C. (2)

Jacques deMolay Commandery No. 2

Roster 2017

Alfonso, Manuel R. Barton, Brian Bernard, Michael B.

Bennett, Adam T. Bice, Steven E. Bradley, Charles K.

Bradley, Kirk E. Bush, Edward C. Caruso, Louis J.

Catalano, Salvador Chan, Larry Chisholm, Kyle

Cho, Dr., Peter L. duTreil, Jr., Frank N., DC Dufrene, Cecil P.

Engeron, Sr., Wayne J. Entwistle, Jr., Howard F., PDC Frilot, Clifton F.

Geiger, Sr., Paul R. Gennusa, III, Vincent J. Godin, Leonard I.

Hambacher, Jay S. Harris, George G. King, Jimmy L.

Koutroulis, Nicholas G. Lazar, Ion Luce, Billy R.

Macaluso, Reid E. Majors, Michael D. Malone, Jr., William P.

Marks, Jr., Dr., Herbert W. Marks, Sr., Herbert W. Marks, Robert W.

Martin, James L. Martinez, Jr., Urban B. McCarty, Charles L.

Morrison, Jr., Gilbert H. Naugin, Michael J. Parker, James D., PGC

Parr, Ricky D. Pentney, Sr., Hugh P. Pesses, Jerry J.

Plaisance, Larry J., PGC Plaisance, Van P. Plauche, Richard P.

Pugh, Robert L. Rackley, Clarence L. Reimers, Robert

Reine, Edward A. Ricks, Hugh B. Scheuermann, Jr., David H.

Smith, Charles R. Stauder, Gary D. Stopkey, Waldemar D.

Swain, Raymond F. True, Bert Unger, Terry R.

Viverito, Gerard G. Webre, Jr., Louis M Wallis, William J.

Walsh, David J. Williamson, John T.

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Ascension No. 6, K.T. Asylum: 1805 Creswell Ave.

Shreveport, Caddo Parish

Chartered, February 5, 1884

Stated Conclave, Fourth Wednesday of Each Month

Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr., PGC, Recorder P. O. Box 5309, Bossier City, LA 71171-5309

(318) 393-2939 Officers for 2018

Albert G. Simms, Jr.......................Commander Edwin L. Horton, Jr., PC.……….Std. Bearer John R. Cunningham.................Generalissimo D. Glen Hunt …………………..Swd. Bearer J. David Maxey……………… Captain General William J. Hill, III, PC.…...................Warder Billy E. Barnes ..……......................Sr. Warden Howard F. Entwistle, PDC ………..Sentinel John C. Sharlow, PC......................Jr. Warden Patson C. Houston….………………..Guard Thomas P. Brown, PC...……................Prelate John H. Smith………………………….Guard John F. Knox, Jr., PC………….........Treasurer Robert D. Perry……………….............Guard

Past Commanders Howard F. Entwistle, PDC Thomas P. Brown Charles H. Penn, III Larry B. Ledbetter, PGC Jack E. Giles Vincent J. Ogrinc Thomas P. Dickson PGC

Robert E. Bazzell John M. Dark Rufus E. Wilson John T. Dark Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr. William R. Richards Johnny C. Byrd

John C. Sharlow John F. Knox, Jr. William J. Hill, III John F. Knox, Jr Samuel B. Owens

Membership, December 31, 2017....... …………. 156

KNIGHTED: FULLER, Jimmy R.; HEGGENSTALLER, Clyde D. (2) AFFILIATED: (0) REINSTATED: CARTER, Mackey (1) DEMITTED: ALLEN, James A.; FOWLER, Jerry W.; HENK, Michael T. (3) SUSP. NPD: BARNARD, Robert G.; BROWN, Darryl C.; FINCH, Clinton S. (3) DEATHS: CANGELOSE, Samuel W.; COLEMAN, James G.; DARK, John M.; EICHLER,

Clifford L.; KELLY, Elbert A.; PATTERSON, Joseph R. STROUT, Clyde (7)

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Ascension No. 6

Roster 2017

Alexander, Donald R. Armour, Larry C. Austin, Harold C.

Autry, John D. Barker, George W. Barnes, Billy E.

Bazzell, Robert E. Beeson, David J. Black, Jerry W.

Black, Thomas K. Brasher, Samuel R. Breland, Jay R.

Brooks, James B. Brown, Dr. R. Don Brown, Thomas P.

Byrd, Jonny C. Carter, Bruce R. Celli, Paul M.

Coker, B. J. Cothren, Stanley M. Crawford, Jr., E. P.

Cunningham, John R. Dark, John T. Delk, Karl K.

Denham, Dewayne W. Dickson, III, Thomas P. Dickson, Thomas P., PGC

Dillman, Don A. Dockery, Charles C. Donald, Mike S.

Doughty, Keith D. Dowden, Donald E. Doyal, Wallace D.

Durham, Harris E. Easterly, Seigle B. England, Charles S.

English, Don R. Entwistle, Jr., H. F., PDC Fabio, Anthony W.

Falkenberry, Jr., Frank H. Fife, Leslie D. Fortson, Joe E.

Fuller, Jimmy R. Fuller, Kenneth R. Giles, Jack E.

Goeders, Nicholas F. Gray, George B. Green, Thomas W.

Gribble, Gary L. Gustafson, John E. Hagar, David

Hall, Richard L. Hamilton, Gayle K. Hathaway, Donald E.

Havard, Bobby R. Hayes, James D. Heacock, Donald D.

Heggenstaller, Clyde D. Hill, Randall W. Hill, III, William J.

Hinson, Jr., Jesse A. Hinson, Ronnie Holmes, Charles C.

Hooper, Hoyt S. Horton, Jr., Edwin L. Houston, Patson C.

Hudson, Thomas W. Huff, Richard L. Huhn, Leo H.

Hunt, David G. Jendro, James L. Johnson, Richard E.

Jones, Troy J. Kalberg, Neil B. Kearney, Patrick T.

King, William B. Kingston, Keith H. Knox, Jr., John F.

LaBorde, Robert L. LaFauci, David Laurents, R. William

Ledbetter, Larry B., PGC Lester, Albert L. Lococo, Mike N.

Magallanes, Carlos Mathews, John M Mauroner, Norman L.

Maxey, James D. McAnn, Frederick J. McGee, E. Louis

McIellan, Stephen C. McMillon, Waymon R. McMullen, Robert N.

McNaughton, Jr., Robert A. Meador, Monte D. Moffett, Zachary R

Moore, George P. Musick, Chris L. Nelson, Gerald H.

Ogrinc, Vincent J. Oliveras, Jose F. Owens, Samuel B.

Pence, Stephen A. Penn, III, Charles H. Perry Robert D.

Peters, Charles D. Powell, Raymond E. Pratt, Edward F.

Prudhomme, Dennis O. Rawls, John W. Record, Norman K.

Richards, James E. Richards, William R. Rigdon, James T.

Robinette, Kerry B. Robison, Frank P. Rogers, Donald E.

Rush, Benjamin Rushworth, Sr., Gary T. Rybicki, Justin A.

Salts, Jr., Robert S. Scott, Danny R. Severance, Robert N.

Sharlow, John C. Shipp, William T. Simms, Jr., Albert G.

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Sims, Ruben F. Smith, Ballard L. Smith, James T.

Smith, John H. Soelter, Robert Stephenson, Earl F.

Stevenson, Jr., Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr., Andrew H. Stewart, John D.

Strickland, Greg P. Stroud, William L. Taylor, Charles C.

Thames, Charles C. Thompson, Tom N. Thompson, Verble R.

Tibbitt, Ronnie R. Trice, Jr. Joe C. Usry, Donald W.

Valentine, John E. Walbert, Kenneth R. Walek, John C.

Walker, John W. Wallace, Tony J. Ward, Sr., Walter F.

Waterfield, Jack D. Williams, George S. Wilson, Rufus E.

Wimberly, William L. Woodard, Jr., Bill H.

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Monroe Commandery No. 7, K.T. Asylum: 1011 Stubbs Ave.

Monroe, Ouachita Parish, La

Chartered February 22, 1895

Stated Conclaves, Second Monday

March, June, September, November, and December

David R. Marine, Recorder

204 Hartford Place West Monroe, LA 71219-8684

(318) 355-0384

Officers for 2018 Richard D. Mahoney ........... Commander Billy L. Taylor ........................Std. Bearer Don W. Rea………............Generalissimo Willis B. Evans, Jr, PC..........Swd. Bearer Wesley R. Fitzewater ....Captain General John M. Bush III .......................... Warder Cash Melville ........................Sr. Warden Wesley R. Fitzwater ...................Sentinel William S. Blake .................... Jr. Warden Guy S. Williams ............................Guard Roy McDuffie .............................. Prelate ..................................................... Guard Richard L. James, PGC .......... Treasurer ..................................................... Guard

Marvin A. Davis Oma F. Lee Dale F. Johnson Richard L. James, PGC Stephen C. Eyre Alton C. Reeves

Past Commanders Travis M. Holley Robert C. Joyner Jerry W. Wicker John E. Vines II Will P. Gray David R. Marine

Willis B. Evans, Jr. John M. Coats, V Allen K. Bean Mitchell A. Reynolds


KNIGHTED: BOYD, William R.; FITZGERALD, Wesley R.; MELVILLE, Cash; SPROLES, Charles B. (4)

AFFILIATED: PHILLIPS, Jr., Charles G. (1) REINSTATED: McCALLUM, Jay B.; PATRICK, Adam; WADE, Kirby A. (3) DEMITTED: BARRON, Randall F.; SIMS, Ricky W. (2) SUSP.NPD: (0) DEATHS: AMBROSE, Joel L. (1)

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Monroe Commandery No. 7 K.T.

Roster 2017

Adams, Scotty D. Allen, Eugene Baker, Jr., John P.

Barham, Walter B. Barnes, David L. Barron, John W.

Bean, Matthew A. Bean, Allan K. Black, Herbert R.

Boyd, William R. Blake, William S. Bonner, Don W.

Bradley, William R. Brownlee, Joe A. Bryant, George B.

Buck, Alexandre H. Buck, Brian G. Bush, III, John M.

Cannaday, Howard D. Carter, Jr., Bruce D. Champagne, Louis V.

Clayton, Mark A. Coats, V. M.D., John M. Colvin, Donald K.

Cook, Wilson O. Cox, James S. Creech, Harles I.

Creel, Bobby G. Darington, Ernest J. Davis, Jr., Gordon E.

Davis, Johnny L. Davis, Marvin A. Dodd, Marvin F.

Duncan, Charles S. Elmore, Phillip R. Dunham, David L.

Evans, Jr., Willis B. Evans, III, Willis B. Eyre, Stephen C.

Ferrington, Jr., Robert M Fitzgerald, Scotty R. Fitzgerald, Wesley R.

Frost, Richard B. Gannaway, Robert T. Gattis, II, William T.

Goss, Marcus S. Gibbs, Thomas L. Granger, Justin T.

Granger, Thomas H. Gray, Will P. Greene, Jr., John P.

Grigg, Jr., Ausie B. Gunter, L. Carl Guraedy, T. Richard

Hales, Jr., Myrt T. Hare, Gregory D. Hatten, Walter B.

Head, James N. Hines, Jr., Willie L. Holley, H. Barlow

Holley, Travis N. Huggins, George M. Humphrey, John B.

Ingram, Earle S. James, Richard L., PGC Johnson, Dale F.

Johnson, George E. Johnson, III, George E. Johnston, John A.

Jones, Charles M. Joyner, Robert C. Lee, Omar F.

Little, John T. Madsen, Clifford L. Mahoney, Richard D.

Manning, Dallas R. Marine, David R. Martin, Robert D.

McCallum, Jay B. McDonald, Bruce L McDuffie, Roy

McHenry, Jr., Patton D. McKee, Albert G. McLemore, David G.

Melville, Cash Messinger, Frank L. Mitchell, Johnny B.

Moore, Thomas W. Moser, Joe P. Mullican, Jeremy A.

Mullican, John A. Murad, John N. Murphy, Shawn D.

Nasse, Jr., Harold W. Nichols, Derrance R. Nix, Vernon

Norris, Larry W. Osbon, Bruce D. Penn, III, Charles H.

Patrick, Adam Phillips, Jr., Charles G. Osbon, Gary L.

Owens, Ralph H. Price, IV, Richard G. Ragan, William E.

Rea, Don W. Reeves, Alton C. Reynolds, Mitchell A.

Riggin, Ronald J. Roush, Raymond D. Rowland, James H.

Scarborough, Jr., Donald M. Scott, Harold T. Smith, Gary L.

Sproles, Charles B. Spyker, Jimmy D. Stansell, Michael W.

Stenzel, Jr., Leroy G. Stephens, Mathew D. Stuart, James C.

Taylor, Billy L. Tessier, Matthew P. Thurman, Bobby J.

Tubbs, Zane M. Vines, II, John E. Wade, Kirby A.

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Ward, Lawrence A. Wicker, Jerry W. Williams, Chad S.

Williams, Guy S. Willis, Robert G. Wilson, Herman B.

Wood, Charles H. Wyatt, Terry V. Young, Jr., Elijah O.

Young, Ernest L.

Trinity Commandery No. 8, K.T. Asylum: 1415 Horseshoe Drive

Alexandria, Rapides Parish, La


Stated Conclave, Second Friday of Each Month

Vernon R. Atkinson, PC, Recorder

PO Box 1133, Glenmora, LA 71433-1133 (318) 748-8396

Officers for 2018 Harry Bermudez…………….Commander W. A. Morris, PGC……………Std. Bearer Joseph A. Giroir, III .......... Generalissimo Glenn D. Bledsoe, PC……....Swd. Bearer David P. Greer ................. Capt. General Paul C. Ozbun ............................ Warder Thomas E. Richards. ............Sr. Warden L. Chad Koelling, PC..................Sentinel

Charles R. Smith, PC.............Jr. Warden Fredrick L. Dickerson................1st Guard Dennis F. Snoddy ....................... Prelate Earl W. McGee ....................... 2nd Guard Richard J. Shaw, PC............... Treasurer Jack D. Slider...........................3rd Guard

W. A. Morris, PGC M. Scott Pilcher, IV Richard L. Gibson Earl J. Durand PGC Dani S. Fookes Darrell G. Durand Anthony H. Rougeou Joseph H. Baker, Jr.

Past Commanders Murvin L. Mott Alfred L. Pedneau, Jr. Andrew L Pedneau Vernon R. Atkinson Paul S. Abbott, Jr. Richard J. Shaw James D. Marze Michael J. Huff

Glenn D. Bledsoe Gerald F. Barrett Donald J. Broussard Charles R. Smith Jeremy L. Galster L. Chad Koelling


KNIGHTED: BREAZEALE, Rhys; DICKERSON, Fredrick L.; GREER, David P.; LORD, Dwayne K.; McGEE, Earl W.; MILLER, III, Dennis; Ozbun, Paul C.; Richards, Thomas E.; Saucier, III, Andrew L.; SNODDY, Dennis F.; TRAHAN, Andrew W. (11)

AFFILIATED: (0) REINSTATED: HEBRON, Jr., Willie W.; PHILLIPS, Rodney C. (2) DEMITTED: HEBRON, Jr., Willie W.; McGILVARY, John M. (2) DEATHS: HAYS, Jr., A. Edmond (1)

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Trinity No. 8 Roster 2017

Abbott, Jr., Paul S. Anderson, Philip G. Alston, Douglas W.

Arnold, Donald G. Atkinson, Vernon R. Baker, Jr., Joseph H.

Barrett, Gerald F. Beauregard, Robert E. Bell, Melvin J.

Bergeron, Brandon J. Bermudez, Harry Blanchard, Elton J.

Bledsoe, Glenn D. Bordelon, Patrick A. Brawner, Sherman O.

Breazeale, Rhys Broussard, Donald J. Cain, Hardy R.

Champagne, Conrad J. Chandler, Roderick W. Childress, Michael H.

Cotton, Richard G. Daniel, Kennon S. Dearmon, William T.

Dempsey, Franklin D. Dickerson, Fredrick L. Drewett, III, Thomas N.

Ducote, Herrin J. Durand, Clarence O. Durand, Darrell G.

Durand, Earl J., PGC Durand, Kenneth T. Durand, William W.

Elliott, Harold Fee, Sr., Ed L. Fletcher, Philip C.

Fookes, Dani S. Foster, Shelton L. Galster, Jeremy L.

Ganson, Justin Gibson, Richard L. Giroir, III, Joseph A.

Gott, James E. Greer, David P. Hayes, Clifford P.

Head, Terry W. Hennigan, Jr., Lloyd E. Hickman, Carroll

Holston, Gary G. House, T. W. Huff, Michael J.

Huffman, Henry R. Hughes, George B Hughes, Jr., John R.

Iskenderian, John Jackson, Lenard K. Jeansonne, II, Earl J.

Jeffries, Earl D. Juneau, Evans P. Koelling, L. Chad

Lee, Lloyd Lewis, Jimmy L. Lord, Dwayne K.

Marze, James D. McBride, Jack H. McCartney, Sr., William B.

McGee, Earl W. McManemin, Doyle C. Melder, John D.

Miller, III, Dennis Miller, Jr., T. Glyn Mitchell, Barry L.

Monk, Newton L. Morris, W. A., PGC Morrow, John R.

Mott, Murvin L. Murphy, Robert A. Neidlinger, Paul W.

Newman, Jerry E. Nichols, Cleo Nichols, Jack A.

Noland, David W. Oakes, Davie C. Odom, Warner D.

O'Neal, William E. Ozbun, Paul C. Parker, III, John B.

Parker, Jr., John B. Pedneau, Jr., Alfred L. Pedneau, Andrew L.

Perkison, Donald H. Phillips, Rodney C. Pickering, Joshua G.

Pilcher, IV, Merritt S. Poole, Jesse D Procell, Phillip G.

Procell, Sean W. Ray, James H. Ray, John D.

Ray, John L. Rayner, Albert E. Richards, Thomas E.

Roberts, Michael D. Rougeou, Anthomy H. Saucier, III, Andrew L.

Schrock, Johnny A. Shaw, Richard J. Slider, Jack D.

Smith, Charles R. Smith, Delbert A. Snoddy, Dennis F.

Stanly, Frank B. Starling, Richard E. Stutson, Charles C.

Taylor, Michael G. Thibodeaux, Edward E. Tinsley, Jr., James C.

Trahan, Andrew W. Treadwell, Danny T. Tucker, Jr., John S.

Tucker, Joshua W. Turner, Glenn A. Turnley, Jr., Dr., I. C.

Tyson, Walter R. Wehunt, Jr., Earnest R. Wells, Robert L.

Wooley, Gerry E.

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Plains Commandery No. 11, K.T. Asylum: 316 Convention Street

Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, La

Chartered, June 6, 1903

Domicile changed from Zachary, LA

by Grand Commandery 1908

Stated Conclave, First Saturday, January, March, June September & December

Kenneth F. Streater, P.C., Recorder

6152 Petersburg Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70817-3635

(225)-753-9337 © (225)-266-5249

Officers for 2018 J. Andrew Owen.…...……...…….Commander Kenneth F. Streater, PC..........Std. Bearer Turhan Ak …………....…………Generalissimo Adib Shahla, PC…………....Sword Bearer Carle L. Jackson, PC.…………..Capt. General Terence D. Macon……………..…..Warder William J. Mollere, PGC...…...……Sr. Warden John L. Amador, PC………………Sentinel

Henry G. Scanlan, Jr, PC……...….Jr. Warden ……………………………………..1st Guard Adib Shahla, PC…………………..........Prelate ………………..............................2nd Guard R. Shane Marchand, PC…………….Treasurer …………………………………….3rd Guard

Richard P. Brackin George H. Jones, MD Stephen M. Selby Carle L. Jackson William J. Mollere, PGC

Past Commanders Kenneth F. Streater Adib Shahla Henry G. Scanlan, Jr. Rory A. Bozeman John L. Amador

Jeffrey D. Manyor R. Shane Marchand Eddie A. Lebouef III


KNIGHTED: SLOAN, Sr., Jeffrey L. (1) AFFILIATED: (0) REINSTATED: (0) DEMITTED: (0) SUSP. NPD: FREEMAN, James M.; GUY, Hugh C.; HARRIS, John W.; HOWELL, Jr.,

Joseph F.; LIPE, Harry P.; RICHARD, Jr., Joseph G.; WOODARD, Ernest L.; YATES, II, Charles E. (8)

DEATHS: MOTE, William E.; PERRY, Ollie T.; ROGILLIO, Joseph C.; SARTAIN, Jr., Judge C. L. (4)

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Plains No. 11

Roster 2017

Ackermann, Timothy E. Ak, Turhan Amador, John L.

Atkins, Timothy H. Atkinson, Allen S. Aucoin, Jimmy J.

Averette, Lynn W. Bain, Andrew G. Bardwell, Joe A.

Barr, Johnnie R. Bartus, Louis P. Bilisoly, John L.

Blair, James F. Bossier, Larry S. Bozeman, Rory A.

Brackin, Richard P. Brand, Jude W. Broderick, Scott M.

Cargo, Robert L. Carpenter, Sr., Joe T. Cattar, Jr., David J.

Cleveland, III, William J. Cothell, Daniel R Crochet, Earl J.

Crosby, Jr., David J. Daigle, Rives J. Darsam, Lawrence J.

Dedman, Frank E. Delatte, Robert A. Dodge, David T.

Falcon, Andrew Fournet, Mark P. Fox, Richard L.

Gaudet, Sandy J. Gilcrease, John E. Gustafsson, Donald O.

Hagen, Robert W. Higginbotham, James R. Hoover, Robert D.

Ishmael, Mark D. Jackson, Carle L. Jewell, Michael K

Johnson, Danny L. Jones, George H. Joseph, Luke

Kihneman, Jr., William J. Krousel, III, Walter R. Landrem, Charles A.

Lanier, Jr., Walter I. Leboeuf, III, Eddie A. Lebouef, Jr., Eddie A.

Macon, Terence D. Marchand, Ronnie S. Maynor, Jeffrey D.

McBride, Travis G. McKee, Roy F. Miller, Donald

Mollere, William J. - PGC Moreau, Charles W. Morgan, III, James H.

Myers, John C. Owen, J. Andrew Paxton, Mark J.

Premeaux, James J. Raborn, Jr., Wiley B. Rice, Jr., David W.

Robertson, Edgar B. Rogers, Timmy P. Scanlan, Jr., H. George

Schwendimann, Michael D. Seale, Ronald A. Selby, Stephen M.

Shahla, Adib Shuford, Keith L. Simpson, Duane M.

Simpson, Mervin Smith, Jr., Charles D. Sloan, Sr., Jeffrey L.

Sons, Daniel J. Streater, Jr., Kenneth F. Sullivan, Sidney W.

Taillon, Jr., Albert J. White, John W. Whitehead, Walter R.

Wiggins, Russell J. Wilder, III, Roger W. Wilson, James R.

Zollinger, William D.

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Malta Commandery No. 12, K.T. Asylum: 717 Hodges Street

Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, La


Stated Conclave, Second Saturday (March, June, Sept., December)

Thomas L. Kussman, Recorder

550 Koonce Road Lake Charles, LA 70611-6131

(337) 855-2206

Officers for 2018 Steven L. Jennings .....................Commander Morris Hebert……...……........Std. Bearer Thomas E. Boggan …...............Generalissimo William R. Adams……..........Swd. Bearer Ray V. Moses…….................Captain General C. Ray Simons, Jr ....................... Warder ……………….……........................Sr. Warden Trenton P. Bruce........................Sentinel

Gene C. Simons.........................Jr. Warden ................................................. 1st Guard Michael L. Laurence, PC....................Prelate ................................................ 2nd Guard William K. Powell, Sr......................Treasurer .................................................3rd Guard

Harold H. Young, PGC Morris C. Jernigan, Sr. Archie A. Cline, Jr. Richard B. Smith William K. Powell, Sr., PGC Isaac E. Broussard

Past Commanders Michael L. Laurence Jerry J. Manuel, Sr. William B. Powell William D. McCoy Charles R. Bertrand Richard D. Morgan

Thomas L. Kussmann M.W. Newby Lynard C. Burkhalter Terrell D. Fowler


KNIGHTED: BARKER, II, Clayton H. (1) AFFILIATED: (0) REINSTATED: (0) DEMITTED: (0) SUSP.-NPD: ADDISON, II, Melvin E. (1) DEATHS: BUXTON, Donald; deCORDOVA, James H.; EASTMAN, Kenneth R.; HEATH, Jr.,

Charles C.; PEARSON, Stuart M.; SMITH, Louis W.; TREME, Willard D.; WEST, Billy B. (8)

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Malta No. 12

Roster 2017

Adams, William R. Atkins, Allen W. Barker, II, Clayton H. Batchelor, Travis R. Becton, John B. Benoit, James C. Bertrand, Charles R. Boggan, Thomas E. Bonvillain, Edward E. Brand, Daniel L. Broussard, Isaac E. Brown, Sr., Billy T. Bruce, Trenton P Burkhalter, Lynard C. Butterick, John C. Callahan, Charles G. Carlile, Michael Carlson, John Carlson, Oscar A. Cline, Jr., Archie A. Cole, John B. Crain, Duncan R. Crain, Neil R. Farris, Albert Fowler, Terrel D. Frohn, David R. Goss, Lester G. Grant, Jeremy L. Haley, Jeffery S. Hallmark, Mike D. Hebert, Morris Hinton, Thomas M. Hutchinson, George W. Ipes, Charles W. Jennings, Steven L. Jernigan, Sr., Morris C. Johnson, Daryl G. Johnson, Jerry A. King, William V. Kussman, Thomas L. LaBove, Wallace R. Laurence, Michael L. Lejune, Arnold Lyons, III, Benjamin J. Manuel, Sr., Jerry J. McCoy, William D. McQuater, Willard G. Mestayer, Jr., Lionel J. Miller, Christopher A. Morgan, Richard D. Moses, Ray V. Murchison, William J. Newby, M. W. Northrop, Harry C. Norwood, John C. Oliver, Phillip P. Powell, William B. Powell, Sr., William K. Przybycke, James F. Reiser, Benjamin W. Richard, Bradley Simon, Jr., Carlton R. Simon, Gene C. Smith, Richard B. Smith, Robert P. Stout, Richard L. Trahan, Ross Trouard, Wayne J. Ursenbach, Michael A. Villaume, Louis G. Vincent, Sr., Larry J. Wallace, William E. Wilkinson, George A. Wing, Paul D. Woolman, George C. Wright, Larry Allen Yeates, Lewis J. Young, Harold H., PGC Zacher, James R.

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Payen Commandery No. 16, K.T. Asylum: 101 Carl Street

Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, La

Chartered, May 5, 1917

Stated Conclave, First Wednesday of

Each Month

Conrad C. Gauthier, Recorder

520 Roger Road Lafayette, LA 70507-2800

Res: (337) 237-5915

Officers for 2018 Chad A. Norris .................... Commander James P. Richards, PC. .........Std. Bearer Deron Santiny…………….Generalissimo Ridal J. Broussard, Jr., PC…Swd. Bearer Jay Hartley … .................. Capt. General Richard L. Fox, PGC .................... Warder Chadwick L. Primeaux..….. Sr. Warden Monty L. Reed, PC………………Sentinel

Thomas R. Bush, Jr .............. Jr. Warden ................................................. 1st Guard Donald J. Sonnier, PC ................ Prelate ................................................ 2nd Guard Conrad C. Gauthier, PC.......... Treasurer .................................................3rd Guard

Lonnie R. Rogers George L. Maxwell, Sr. John L. Belanger Donald J. Sonnier

Past Commanders Jeffery P. Foreman Richard L. Fox, PGC Conrad C. Gauthier Monty L. Reed

Ronald C. Stephenson Ridal J. Broussard, Jr. Stuart R. Averitt James P. Richards

Membership, December 31, 2017 ...................... 85

KNIGHTED: PRIMEAUX, Chadwick L.; RODRIQUE, Michael J. (2) AFFILIATIONS: (0) REINSTATED: LEONARD, David; TOUPS, Earl L.; WILLIAMS, Ronald C. (3) DEMITTED: (0) SUSP.- NPD.: BOUDREAUX, Paul L.; CARLSON, Randy L.; CHARGOIS, Richard A.; DUHON,

Kade J.; LANCON, Lionel A.; LANGLINAIS, Noicy J.; LASSEIGNE, Ryan F.; SMITH, Blaise; SPANGLER, Reid J.; TURNER, Jr., John H (10)

DEATHS: (0)

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Payen No. 16

Roster 2017

Adkins, Elmer E. Aman, James A. Artigue, William D.

Atkins, Ian J. Averitt, Stuart R. Baker, Dr., Daniel R.

Belanger, John L. Bethard, Alvin Y. Broussard, Jr., Ridal J.

Broussard, Maurice Bush, Jr., Thomas R. Chittenden, Edward J.

Cormier, Ryan J. Dean, Jr., Oliver T. Dorsey, Jared P.

Doucet, Jr. Joseph P. Duhon, Kenneth J. Duplechien, John D.

Dupre, John Fail, James D. Faulk, Jason L.

Feazell, Fred Foreman, Jerry P. Fox, Richard L. PGC

Fruge, Sr., Richard J. Gaspard, Ronald J. Gates, Justin K.

Gauthier, Conrad C. Gillispie, Patrick S. Glass, John B.

Griffin, David J. Guidry, Jr., Marcus J. Guillory, Wilton L.

Hartley, Jay Hebert, Jesse A. Heinzen, Timothy J.

Henry, Kirby J. Hoffpauir, Carl D. Johnson, Joe S.

Juneau, Gene L. Laborie, Jr., Donald C. Lain, Michael A.

Lalonde, Joseph B. Lama, III, Joseph Leake, Brody M.

Leonard, David Martin, Jr., Ralph R. Marcantel, Louis J.

Maxwell, Sr., George L. McDonald, Clayton C. Melancon, Charles J.

Miguez, Don D. Miguez, Douglas M. Myers, Jr., Raphael J

Nassour, Paul N. Nassour, Ramzi N. Norris, Chad A.

Nunez, Gerald M. Patout, III, Eugene A. Pearce, James E.

Penn, Jeffrey M. Petitjean, Brian T. Picou, Ralph P.

Primeaux, Chadwick L. Reed, Monty L. Reene, Stephen P.

Rice, David C. Richard, James P. Robin, Roland M.

Rodrique, Michael J. Rogers, Lonnie R. Romero, Chucky P.

Santiny, Deron Savoy, Mathew G. Smith, Jr., Alonzo G.

Sonnier, Donald J. Steen, James E. Stephenson, Ronald C.

Taylor, Karl J. Toups, Earl L. Voth, Ricky C.

Walsworth, Virgil R. Williams, Ronald C. Yasar, Jared

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Rhodes Commandery No. 17, K.T. Asylum: 100 South Street

Leesville, Vernon Parish, La Chartered, February 9, 1922

Domicile changed from Fullerton by Grand Commandery, 1925 Stated Conclave, First Monday of each month

Vernie O. Kennedy, Recorder

100 W South St. Leesville, LA 71446-4479

337-353-3494

Officers for 2018 Philip D. Andrus .................. Commander Clyde C. Fletcher, PC ...........Std. Bearer Reid Askew......................Generalissimo Joseph A. Loftin ................ Sword Bearer Derek D. Weatherford ...Captain General William C. Bridges ...................... Warder Arthur R. Roberts ..................Sr. Warden Joe D. Gibbs ..............................Sentinel Brad E. Williams, PC............. Jr. Warden ................................................. 1st Guard

Gerald H. Houston, PC………..…Prelate ……………………….................2nd Guard Charles A. Bealer.................... Treasurer ............................................... 3RD Guard

Joseph A. Loflin Alva L. Holton Billy R. Foley Roy B. Tuck, Jr., PGC Bill F. Cable Timothy W. Tuck

Past Commanders Elmer W. Guimbellot, Jr. Jules F. Webb Gerald H, Houston Harvey W. Goodwin Clauriste H. Byles, Jr. Clyde C. Fletcher

Brad E. Williams Scott E. Maroon Joe D. Gibbs


KNIGHTED: (0) REINSTATED: Bradshaw, Robert S. (1) AFFILIATED: (0) DEMITTED; (0) SUSP. NPD: Danneley Wesley; Galion, Johnny; Lea, Roy D. (3) DEATHS; Bradley, Clifford A.; Hunt, Floyd T. (2)

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Rhodes Commandery No. 17

Roster 2017

Anderson, Fredrick Andrus, Philip D. Armes, III, James K.

Askew, Reid Barrow, Monard C. Bealer, Charles A.

Bealer, Michael C. Belton, John D. Bordelon, Jr., Charles A.

Bradley, Jr., Clifford A. Bradshaw, Robert S. Bridges, William C.

Brown Larry C. Brundige, Cregg V Burns, John H.

Buxton, Rrigsby R. Byles, Jr., Clauriste H. Byles, Sr., Clauriste H.

Cable, Bill F. Cahanin, Benny J. Carver, Ricky A.

Clark, Vernon C. Coffman, Wesley L. Craft, James A.

Cryer, Kenneth R. Denham, Fred Deters, Jerry W.

Dowden, Jr., Alvin C. Durrett, Sr., Ricky L. Fetting, Richard D.

Fletcher, Clyde C. Foley, Billy R. Foose, Bradley C.

Ford, John C. Fowler, Terrell D. Frazier, Edwin M.

Frisby, Oscar W. Gibbs, Joe D. Gillian, Dr., Robert E.

Goins, Larry O. Goodwin, Harvey W. Guimbellot, Elmer W.

Hahn, Timothy Haselden, Keith D. Heard, Joel J.

Hicks, Sherman L. Hill, James M. Hines, Ronald A.

Holton, Alva L. Holton, Darryl C. Houston, Gerald H.

Howard, Frank A. Jeane, Jr., Gilmer B. Jenkins, Jr., James W.

Johnson, Brian V. Jones, III, Charles S. Kennedy, Vernie O.

King, Joseph G. Knight, Thomas P. Korey, Mark

Lang, Robert C. Leach, Jr., Anthony C. Loftin, Joseph A.

Maglothin, James L. Maroon, Scott E. McInnis, Cletus D.

McNeal, James J. Montano, Fermin Morgan, Michael B.

Morrison, Lavone Moss, Thomas E. Nobles, James R.

Norris, Glen G. Oelschlange, David R. Owen, Joseph M.

Owens, Marcus D. Parker, Cullen L. Pennel, Tom D.

Phillips, II, Thomas J. Poston, Jr., Bryan A. Prevatt, James L.

Rector, Dennis R. Roberts, Arthur R Roberts, Ronald R.

Roll, Ernest R. Sceets, Robert W. Seaman, James A.

Self, Danny O. Sharon, Michael A. Shields, Benjamin L.

Sickels, Timothy A. Sinor, Timothy W. Sismondo, Michael A.

Smart, Jerry A. Smith, John R. Stewart, Patrick D.

Stimac, Charles L. Stokes, Don R. Stover, John D.

Stracener, Shannon D. Stringer, Cecil Surls, William J.

Syck, Jr., Paul Thibodeaux, Phillip H. Thomas, Jr., Ira B.

Trull, George C. Tuck, Jr., Roy B., PGC Tuck, Timothy W.

Ward, James C. Weatherford, Derek D. Weatherford, Charles S.

Weaver, Melvin K. Webb, Jules F. Webb, Michael F.

Wisterchil, Scott White, Rupert C. Williams, Brad E.

Wilson, Henry A. Wisby, Milton R. Woddell, Alex L.

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Bethlehem Commandery No. 20, K.T. Asylum: 106 N. Bevill Street

Winnfield, Winn Parish, La

Chartered, April 10, 1923

Stated Conclave, Fourth Tuesday of Each Month

Michael A. Watts, Recorder

605 Sandy Point Rd. Campti, LA 71411-4617

(318) 554-8153

Officers for 2018 Gary D. Bates ..................... Commander Scott D. Dugas......................Std. Bearer Craig R. Caskey...............Generalissimo James G. Russell................ Swd. Bearer Mike Carpenter .............Captain General Wesley A. Waddle ...................... Warder J. Cory Wilson………………..Sr. Warden John W. Lutes…………………….Sentinel Mark O. Melder ..................... Jr. Warden ................................................. 1stGuard W. Bryan Price, PC……………….Prelate …………………………………...2nd Guard

William A. Thompson, PC ....... Treasurer .................................................3rd Guard

Roy C. Bagwell Woody D. Bilyeu Robert E. Porter W. Bryan Price

Past Commanders

John W. Lutes Gregory E. Davies Mark D. Thomas Michael A. Watts

J. Keith Gates William A. Thompson R. Doyle Waddle

Membership, December 31, 2017 ......................... 49

KNIGHTED: (0) AFFILIATED: Ward, Robert W. (1) DEMITS: (0) REINSTATED: McDonough, James M. (1) SUSP. NPD: (0) DEATHS: Peavy, Kenneth H. (1)

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Bethlehem No. 20

Roster 2017

Adams, James HD Andrews, Kenneth R. Angel, Randall L.

Bagwell, Roy C. Bates, Gary D. Bennett, Jeffrey A.

Bilyeu, Woody D. Bradford, Floyd D. Cannon, Larry

Carpenter, Mike Carpenter, Larry A. Caskey, Craig R.

Cockerham, Sherman L. Corley, Jacob T. Corley, Joshua T

Davies, Gregory E. Dugas, Scott D. Easley, Cecil F.

Franks, Louis A. Gates, Justin K. Guy, Lucas C.

Hailey, Sr., Earl D. Harrison, George B. Hearne, James E.

Hester, Steve E. Homan, Billy J. Kennedy, Michael R.

King, William H. Lutes, John W. McDonough, James M.

Melder, Dr., Mark O. Moss, Cass B. Moss, George W.

Porter, Robert E. Price, Teddy R. Price, W. Bryan

Rogers, Troy L. Russell, James G. Simmons, Bob A.

Thomas, Mark D. Thompson, William A. Trichel, Kenneth R.

Trichel, Tyler K. Waddle, Robert D. Waddle, Wesley A.

Ward, Robert W. Wastlund, Kerry J. Watts, Michael A.

Wilson, James C.

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Crusader Commandery No. 21, K.T. Asylum: 714 Benton Road Bossier City, Bossier Parish, La

Chartered, April 10, 1923

Stated Conclave, Second Thursday of Each Month

Timothy J. Riley, Sr., P.C., KYGCH, Recorder

171 Beckham’s Camp Road Ringgold, LA 71068 (318) 894-9774 (R)

Officers for 2018 Edwin L. Horton, Jr. ............ Commander Michael D. West.................... …Std. Bearer William J. Hill, III .............. Generalissimo Gary T. Rushworth, Sr.………Sword Bearer Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr., PGC…..C. G. Timothy J. Riley, Jr., PC ……………Warder W. Robert Laurents, PC........Sr. Warden Ernest F. DeWolf, Jr.………………..Sentinel John D. Autry ........................ Jr. Warden Samuel B. Owens, PC……………..1st Guard

John R. Cunningham…..….……..Prelate John T. Dark…………....................2nd Guard Curtis P. Moore, PC……..…….Treasurer …………………………………...….3rd Guard

Timothy J. Riley, Sr. Timothy J. Riley, Jr. Andrew H. Stevenson, Sr.

Past Commanders W. Robert Laurents Curtis P. Moore Samuel B. Owens

Michael D. West Edwin L. Horton, Jr.


KNIGHTED: (0) AFFILIATED: (0) REINSTATED: WIGGING, Jeremy; WIGGINS, Raymond M. (2) DEMITTED: PERKINS, Wiley W.; ROBERTS, III, Robert V. (2) DEATHS: HUCKABAY, Barry E.; PATTERSON, Joseph R.; STROUT, Clyde (3) SUSP. NPD: BELL, William C. W.; BREWTON, Thomas R.; ERWIN, Natheon L.; GUY, Gaylan

H.; SCALLAN, David J.; SIMS, Norman D., PGC; SULLIVAN, Fred M.; (7)

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Crusader No. 21

Roster 2017

Arbuckle, Robert H. Autry, John D. Bacle, Urson S.

Baker, Robert M. Barker, George W. Barnette, Matthew R.

Belcher, Charlie W. Boone, Charles H. Bossier, Gary P.

Braswell, James B. Brunson, Clinton D. Cage, T. Jackson

Cernigliaaro, III, Pete A. Cunningham, John R. Dark, John T.

De Wolfe, Jr., Ernest F. Duncan, Edward E. Elliott, Mitchell D.

England, Benjamin L. Guillot, Herschel Hall, Bruce V.

Harvey, James H. Hill, III, William J. Horton, Jr., Edwin L.

Huckaby, Lloyd W. Husser, Archie M. Jones, Lem C.

Jordan, John T. Kennedy, Larry L. Laurents, W. Robert

Lee, Jesse M. Moore, Curtis P. Moore, Donald G.

Nettles, James H. Owens, Samuel B. Parkerson, Robert E.

Pullig, Richard Riley, Jr., Timothy J. Riley, Sr., Timothy J.

Rushworth, Gary T., Jr. Sherwood, Samuel D. Simmons, Jr., Roy L.

Stevenson, Andrew H., Sr. Sullivan, John C. Swindler, Murray G.

Waites, Edward R. Walker, Eric L. Wallace, Francis O.

West, Michael D. West, Dale A. Wigging, Jeremy

Wiggins, Raymond M. Womack, John R.

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St. Paul Commandery No. 27, K.T. Asylum: E. Morris & Cypress Streets Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish, La

Chartered: February 14, 1946

Stated Conclave, Third Monday (Even months)

Robert E. Durham, Jr., H.P.G.C., Recorder

15297 Carlou Drive Ponchatoula, LA. 70454-6423

(985) 373-4150

Officers for 2018 Stephen M. Bryant .............. Commander Nicholas R. Munlin ................Std. Bearer Galen D. Berne, PC .........Generalissimo Joe E. Caygle, Jr., PC....... Sword Bearer C. Kenneth Dorhauer ....Captain General Joseph Yargo, III......................... Warder Brandon M. Smith .................Sr. Warden Charles M. Morse, PC................Sentinel

Henry P. Neihaus.................. Jr. Warden David M. Wallace, PC. ............. 1st Guard Michael D. Hawkins, PC. ............ Prelate Joe C. Guthrie, PC.................. 2nd Guard Robert E. Durham, Jr., HPGC. Treasurer Wayne E. Munlin, Jr.................3rd Guard

Bankston, Jack A. Hebert, Lloyd A., REPDC (a) Robert E. Durham, Jr., HPGC McDowell, Bowdre (a)

Past Commanders Michael D. Hawkins David M. Wallace Joe E. Caygle Charles M. Morse

Joe C. Guthrie Galen D. Berne

Membership, December 31, 2017 ..................... 50

KNIGHTED: COON, William R.; LaSALLE, Jr., Shelby (2) AFFILIATED: (0) REINSTATED: (0) DEMITTED: WHITTINGTON, III, Smiley B. (1) DEATHS: DROTT, Dr., Henry R. (1) SUSP. NPD: (0)

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St. Paul No. 27

Roster 2017

Alack, Louis J. Alford, James R. Bankston, Jack A.

Barron, Danny R. Baudouin, Donald Bennett, Benjamin A.

Berne, Galen D. Billings, Mark E. Borstel, Frederic W

Borstel, William F. Bryant, Stephen M. Byrum, Spanky

Caygle, Sr., Joe E. Clements, Claude Coon, William R.

Crain, H. Jason Dahmer, Jr., J. Jay Dempster, Wayne P.

Dorhauer, C. Kenneth Durham, Jr., Robert E., HPGC Dyess, Prentiss B.

Faulk, Larry Gabriel, Robert H. Guthrie, Dr. Joseph C.

Guthrie, Joseph C. Hawkins, Michael D. Hebert, Lloyd A., REPDC

Jackson, Carle L. Jenkins, Guy A. Lange, Jr., Rodney D.

LaSalle, Jr., Shelby McDowell, Bowdre Morse, Charles M.

Morse, R. Todd Morse, Richard Z. Munlin, Nicholas R.

Munlin, Jr., Wayne E. Neihaus, Henry P. Pittman, Shelby

Rose, David P. Sanchez, Ricky N. Shafer, Duane

Sharp, Lee R. Smith, Brandon M. Sullivan, Charles F.

Temple, Ronald L. Wallace, David M. Wilde, John G.

Wilde, John S. Yargo, III, Joseph

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Istrouma Commandery No. 28, K.T. Asylum: 4627 Church Street

Zachary, East Baton Rouge Parish, La

Chartered. April 6, 1953

Stated Conclave, Second Thursday Each Month

David E. Carroll, Jr., P.C., Recorder

23384 Highway 19 Slaughter, LA 70777 (225) 931-1387 (C)

Officers for 2018 Terrance D. Macon. ............ Commander Franklin A. Jones ..................Std. Bearer Kaston W. Wales…...…….Generalissimo Tad O. Haller……………...Sword Bearer Randall G. Holden ........... Capt. General Charles W. Moreau ..................... Warder Scott J. Plaisance .................Sr. Warden George D. Turner, Jr..................Sentinel

Joseph W. Phillips ................ Jr. Warden Terrel E. Howes……..………….1st Guard Daniel W. Cummings .................. Prelate Taylor P. Nauta……................ 2nd Guard Vernon E. Dawson, Jr., PC. .... Treasurer Charles F. Coburn ................... 3rd Guard

George L. Mitchell Walter R. Freeman, PGG Roy E. McGraw, Jr. Beverly J. Guillot, PGC Richard A. Gordy

Past Commanders Gregory P. Norris John L. Belanger (Affil) Carle L. Jackson W. Sidney Felps William E. Womack

Vernon E. Dawson, Jr. Albert Farris Rory A. Bozeman (Affil) George D. Turner, Jr. David E. Carroll, Jr.

Membership, December 31, 2017……………….96

KNIGHTED: Coburn, Charles F.; Cox, Logan K.; Cummings, Daniel W.; Ebeling, Jace T.; Haller, Tad O.; Holden, Randall G.; Jones, Franklin A.; Nauta, Taylor P.; Phillips, Joseph W. (9)

AFFILIATED: (0) REINSTATED: Jones, Humbert H. (1) DEMITTED: Miller, James D. (1) SUSP. NPD (0) DEATHS: Moore, Larry H. (1)

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Istrouma No. 28

Roster 2017

Auck, Anthony N. Aull, Herbert E. Ballard, Harold G.

Barr, Johnnie R. Bearden, Kevin G. Belanger, John L.

Bennett, Bobby J. Bozeman, Rory A. Brabham, Eric M.

Broussard, Jason S. Brown, William H. Brumfield, William L.

Bryant, Jr., Robert M. Bumgardner, John L. Cagle, Guynes E.

Carroll, Jr., David E. Cicero, Lange J. Coburn, Charles F.

Cox, Logan K. Cummings, Daniel W. Dalton, Howard L.

Dawson, Edgar S. Dawson, Jake A. Dawson, Jr., Vernon E.

Dearmond, Allen D. Dunkin, Jimmy D. Ebeling, Jace T

Farris, Albert Felps, W. Sidney Ford, Gary

Foreman, Robert N. Freeman, Walter R., PGG Garig, Edward F.

Gilcrease, John E. Gordy, Richard A. Guillot, Beverly J., PGC

Haller, Tad O. Harding, Seth A. Heroman, Dorial P.

Hill, Michael D. Harnack, Eric T. Holden, Randall G.

Honeycutt, Robert Howes, Stephan T. Howes, Terrel E.

Jackson, Jr., Carle L. Jones, Franklin A. Jones, Humbert H.

Johnson, Stuart T. Leteff, Warren R. Lord, Illos D.

Lott, Charles G. Martin, Paul J. McGraw, Jr., Roy E.

McLin, Gaylan D. Milton, Jr., Herman Mitchell, George L.

Mizell, Robert L. Nauta, Taylor P. Norris, Gregory P.

Ory, Wesley J. Percy, Melville R. Peterson, Ryan L.

Phillips, Joseph W. Plaisance, Scott J Pownall, Maurice S.

Quick, Larry W. Rhymes, III, William G. Rose, William L.

Ryan, C. J. Ryan, Joseph Schober, Jr., Gerald R.

Schwendimann, Michael D. Seal, Thayer Shrewsberry, William C.

Stabiler, Harold L. Stevens, Walter R. Strickland, Anthony L.

Stroud, Joe A. Sullivan, John L. Thornhill, Rex W.

Traylor, Jr., William W. Tucker, Peter E. Turner, Jr., George D.

Turner, Richard M. Von Mayer, Brantz Wadsworth, John A.

Wales, Kaston W. Watson, Brain L. Williams, Allen R.

Wilson, Jewel M. Winans, Greg D. Womack, William E.

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C. A. Everitt Commandery No. 29, K.T. Asylum: 2222 Front Street

Slidell, St. Tammany Parish, La Chartered, September 24, 1981

Stated Conclave, Second Monday of Each Month

Carlton H. Conaway, Jr., P.C., Recorder

107 Boswells Drive Slidell, LA 71458

(985) 641-0136 (H) (985) 502-1373 (C)

Officers for 2018 Bruce M. Thomas ......................Commander David L. Steinwinder, PC. .....Std. Bearer Bennie Burman, Jr ..……........Generalissimo James W. Porter, PC ........ Sword Bearer Bruce M. Thomas…………......Capt. General Gilbert H. Morrison, Jr................. Warder Bennie Burman, Jr…....................Sr. Warden Malcolm E. Little, Jr....................Sentinel Aaron K. Vance………..................Jr. Warden Robert L. Gilhaus ..................... 1st Guard

Thomas E. Harper, PC......................Prelate Braxton Lee ............................ 2nd Guard Terry F. Tranchina, PC..................Treasurer Samuel L Shahine, Jr, PC........3rd Guard

Terry F. Tranchina Thomas E. Harper (affil) Joseph W. Sargent, Sr. James W. Porter

Past Commanders Allen G. Tidwell Carlton H. Conaway, Jr. Verne E. Cox Gilbert H. Morrison, Jr. (affil)

David L. Steinwinder (affil) Samuel Shahine, Jr. (affil) Malcolm E. Little, Jr. Ronald J. Frey

Membership, December 31, 2017 ............ 48

KNIGHTED: ALPHONSO, Adam C.; LEE, Braxton; THOMAS, Merlin (3) SUSP. N/A TIDWELL, Allen G (1} AFFILIATED: LAZAR, Ion (1) REINSTATED: BRYAN, Michael A.; HARRIS, Gregory E.; TIDWELL, Allen G. (3) DEMITTED: WAGNER, David D.; WAGNER, Russell L. (2) DEATHS: CARNEY, Tommy R.; CURRIER, Norman M.; GIGLIO, Joseph C.; SARGENT, Sr.,

Joseph W.; THOMAS, Daniel F., PGC (5) SUSP. NPD: HEBERT, David J.; MILLER, John C.; MORENO, II, John D. (3)

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C. A. Everitt No. 29

Roster 2017

Alphonso, Adam C. Bickham, Bruce B. Blackwell, James T.

Brooks, Jr., Jordan A. Bruce, Jr., Phillip V. Bryan, Michael A.

Burman, Jr., Bennie Burt, Edward Conaway, Jr., Carlton H.

Couch, Jr., Willis W. Cox, Verne E. Cullen, James E.

Dossett, Curtis E. Freeman, Edward D. Frey, Ronald J.

Gaines, Jr., Harvey E. Gilhaus, Robert L. Gorman, II, Cornelius E.

Harper, Thomas E. Harris, Gregory E King, Bennie L.

Lazar, Ion Lee, Braxton Lee, Daryl P.

Lee, Jack H. Little, Jr., Malcolm E. McAndrew, Monte G.

Menard, Shannon J. Morrison, Jr., Gilbert H. Morrison, III, Gilbert H.

Murray, William V. Porter, James W. Shahine, Jr., Samuel

Skiles, Franklin J. Smith, Jr., William D. Starns, Dr. Robert R.

Steinwinder, David L. Stiller, Herbert Templet, Jr., Jerry C.

Thibodaux, Jr., Henry F Thomas, Bruce M. Thomas, Howard L.

Thomas, Merlin Tidwell, Allen G. Tosso, Robert V.

Tranchina, Terry F. Vance, Aaron K. Wallace, James

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