CONSTITUTIONKnights Templar Dress. Full Templar Uniform comprises a Chapeau or White Garrison Cap...

With Changes through 2019

CONSTITUTION

of the

GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS

TEMPLAR of

WASHINGTON

Errata Sheet with Changes

And

General Index

With changes through 2019

Changes

Convocation Year Change No. Date Completed

2014 1 4/30/2020

2019 2 5/4/2020


ERRATA SHEET FOR CHANGE NO. 1

Page 3, Section II Bylaws of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of

Washington, Section 3.8, 3.8.1 – Deleted. Remaining paragraphs were not

renumbered.

Page 5, Section III Code for Constituent Commanderies of the Grand Commandery

of Washington, - Added the following:

(g) each Knight Templar born on the rolls of a Chartered

Commandery, three ($3.00) dollars will be assessed annually for

the support of the Annual York Rite Grand Sessions and shall

be collected with the annual report. These assessed fees

collected will be forwarded, within thirty (30) days following

receipt, to the Secretary/Recorder of the Grand York Rite Bodies

of Washington Sessions Committee.

Added by Resolution 2014-01, 30 April 2020.


ERRATA SHEET FOR CHANGE NO. 2

Page 3, Section III, Code for Constituent Commanderies of the Grand Commandery

of Washington, - Added the following:

Section III, 3.5. Constituent Commandery Quorum: A quorum of a Commandery

in Washington State shall consist of five members entitled to vote therein, including

an Officer authorized to open the same.

Added by Resolution 2019-1, 4 May 2020


Washington, Section 5.0, 5.1, Amended paragraph 4 -Added the following:

The Grand Treasurer and Grand Recorder, in consultation with the Grand

Commander shall, by the end of May following the annual Grand Session, each

appoint an assistant who will have all access, authorizations, permissions and

privileges of their elected counterpart. The appointed assistants shall have no

special title, place or insignia due to the appointment. The Grand Treasurer and

Grand Recorder may appoint one or more assistants to aid them in the performance

of their duties as necessary.



Washington, Section 5.0, 5.1, Amended paragraph 6 -Added the following:

No Appointed Officers except the Grand Prelate, and Grand Sentinel, Assistant

Grand Treasurer and Assistant Grand Recorder shall be appointed to any other

appointive office in the year following his term.

Amended by Resolution 2019-3, 4 May 2020

Page 8, Section III, Code for Constituent Commanderies of the Grand Commandery

of Washington, Section 10.0 (061) (o)- Amended the following:

Sir Knights may wear, as an alternate uniform, for the general conduct of business

of the asylum and for the conferral of the Order of the Temple, the Cap and Mantle


or the Summer Uniform in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Grand

Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America. When forming

ranks for public ceremonies, parades, etc., they shall form two three units, one in

Class A uniform, one in Summer Uniform and one in Cap and Mantle uniform.


Page 1, Section VI, Regulations for Uniforms and Regalia, Grand Commandery of

Washington, Section 2.0 Uniform – Amended the following:

The Order of Knights Templar is declared to be a uniformed Order. No member of

this Grand Commandery or of its Constituent Commanderies shall be eligible for

election, appointment or installation as an officer who is not the owner of a regulation

Knights Templar Dress. Full Templar Uniform comprises a Chapeau or White

Garrison Cap with appropriate hat badge and chin strap, Dress Coat, trousers, inside

leather belt with sling, sword, scabbard, gloves, black shoes, black socks, white shirt

and black long tie.



Washington, Section 2.0 Uniform, 2.0, 2.1, 2.1.2 – Amended the following:

Insignia - May be Bullion or Mylar embroidery, or ½ inch metal lapel pins in the

appropriate silver or gold color depending on the rank of the Sir Knight.



Washington, Section 2.0 Uniform, 2.0, 2.1, 2.1.2.1 – Adding the following:

2.1.2.1 Either an embroidered WASH and KT – will be worn sewn directly above the

sleeve insignia on the left and right sleeves accordingly, or metallic pins WA and the

Constituent Commandery number will be worn on the left and right lapels just below

the lapel notch accordingly.





2.1.2.2 Elected Grand Commandery Officers and Past Grand Commanders shall

change the Constituent Commandery number on either the sleeve or the lapel for a

second WASH or WA as appropriate.




2.1.2.3 No other lapel pins are authorized to be worn.



Washington, Section 2.0 Uniform, 2.0, 2.1, 2.2.1.1 – Amended the following:

Knights: Pershing style cap, White Garrison Cap with appropriate hat badge, or Bell

type cap of black or white cloth. Visor of black leather, or other appropriate man-

made material, double knotted black silk cord, 3/16" in diameter or silver metallic

chin strap, chin strap or and cord attached to corner of visor by gold plated cross

and crown buttons. In center of cap in front of a Passion Cross of bright red velvet,

bordered with silver plated bullion embroidery, 1 1/2" in height, cross arms to be in

proportion to height of cross.



Washington, Section 2.0 Uniform, 2.0, 2.1, 2.2.1.2 – Amended the following:

Commanders and Past Commanders: the same except cord or metallic chin strap

and cross shall be of gold plate instead of silver plate, and rays are added to the

Passion Cross.



Washington, Section 2.0 Uniform, 2.0, 2.1, 2.3.2 – Amended the following:

White Garrison Cap w/Cross, White Garrison Cap with appropriate hat badge and

metallic chin strap, silver for Knights, gold for Commanders and Past Commanders,

Military style short sleeve white shirt, shoulder insignia, collar insignia, long plain


black tie, Knights Templar tie clasp, metal ribbon bar, metal military service bar (if

eligible), name plate, black socks, and black shoes. Uniform trousers shall be black

service type with no cuff or pleats. NO SWORD.



Washington, Section 2.0 Uniform, 2.0, 2.1, 2.3.7 Nametags – Deleted. No

Remaining paragraphs after this one.

2.3.7Nametags When worn, the nametag shall be centered on the right breast of the

coat, even with the tops of the ribbons on the left breast. Name tags shall be

rectangular with 1" X 3" dimensions and shall be black in color with white letters, the

first, MI and last name of the Sir Knight in 1/4" block letters. The second line identifies

the position held in the case of an elected or appointed line officer, or the Constituent

Commandery name and number, and shall be no larger than 3/8” block letters.

See Paragraph 3.0, 3.4



Washington, Section 3.0, 3.4 Nametags – Added New Paragraph.

3.0,3.4 Nametags. When worn, the nametag shall be centered on the right breast

of the coat, even with the tops of the ribbons on the left breast. Name tags shall be

rectangular with 1" X 3" dimensions and shall be plastic, black in color with white

letters, or metal, silver or gold in color as appropriate to the rank of the Sir Knight,

with black letters, the first, MI and last name of the Sir Knight in 1/4" block letters.

The second line identifies the position held in the case of an elected or appointed

line officer, or the Constituent Commandery name and number, and shall be no

larger than 3/8” block letters.



Washington, Section 3.0, 3.5 Christian Clergy Cross. – Added New Paragraph.

3.5 Christian Clergy Cross Christian Clergy Ordained by recognized Christian

denominations may wear the “USAF Officers Christian Chaplain Cross” metal

insignia centered above the left breast pocket of the Class A or Summer Uniforms,


¼ inch above the top of the pocket or ¼ inch above any ribbon bar/s which may be

worn. This cross is a silver cross mounted on a blue enamel cross, 1” tall.



General Index

CONSTITUTION Section-Page

Preamble 1-1

Name 1-1

Duration 1-1

Purpose 1-2

Jurisdiction and Powers 1-2

Grand Commandery of Washington (Voting Members) 1-3

Officers of The Grand Commandery 1-4

Management of The Grand Commandery (Board of Control) 1-4

Registered Office 1-4

Amendments 1-5

BY-LAWS

Organization 11-1

Principle Offices and Domicile 11-1

Washington Grand Commandery Conclave 11-1

Management 11-1

Tenure 11-1

Powers and Rights of Grand Commandery 11-2

Powers and Rights of Elective and Appointive Officers 11-2

Stated Conclaves 11-2

Special Conclaves 11-2

Rights and Rules of Conclaves 11-2

Grand Commandery Conclaves Order of Business 11-3

Hosting Expenses 11-3

Registration 11-3


Exemplification of Opening 11-3

Convening 11-3

Page 1

Credentials 11-3

Minutes 11-3

Reports of Committees 11-3

Reception of Distinguished Guests 11-4

Annual Officer's Reports 11-4

Presentation of 50 Year Certificates 11-4

Elections 11-4

Notice 11-5

Quorum 11-5

Action Vote 11-5

Action by Writing 11-5

Proxies 11-5

Laws and Statutes 11-5

Standing Committees 11-5

Members of Grand Commandery 11-6

Officers of Grand Commandery 11-7

Term, Eligibility, Vow, Duties and Titles 11-7

Resignation 11-8

Vacancies 11-8

Great Seal of Grand Commandery 11-8

Seal of The Grand Commander 11-8

Execution of Documents 11-8

Fiscal Year 11-8

Amendments to By-Laws 11-9


CODE FOR CONSTITUENT COMMANDERIES OF THE

GRAND COMMANDERY OF WASHINGTON

Purpose 111-1

Election and Installation of Officers 111-1

PAGE Formation of Constituent Commandery 111-1

Petition for Dispensation 111-1

Petitioners Status During Dispensation 111-2

Organization 111-3 Rights and Powers (Commandery Under Dispensation)

111-3

By-Laws and Seals 111-3 Powers of Chartered Commandery 111-3

Relationship with York Rite Bodies 111-4

Grand Commandery Fees and Dues

Commandery Fees for Orders 111-6

Qualifications for Membership 111-6

Recorder' s Monthly Report 111-7

Concurrent Jurisdiction 111-7

Dual Membership 111-7

Uniform Requirements 111-7

What Dues May be Remitted 111-9

Life Membership 111-10


Suspension and Restoration 111-12

Disposal of Petitions Questions 111-12

Unfermented Wine Permitted 111-12

Nominations 111-12

Annual Returns of Commanderies 111-12

Charter Amendments by Grand Commandery 111-13

GRAND OFFICER'S CODE OF CONDUCT AND DUTIES OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY

Purpose IV-l

Grand Commander IV-I

Purpose IV-I

Objective IV-I

Goal IV-I

Duties IV-l

Deputy Grand Commander Iv-3 Purpose IV-3

Objective IV-3

Goal IV-3

Duties IV-3

Grand Generalissimo IV-4

Purpose IV-4

Objective IV-4

Goal IV-4

Duties IV-4

Grand Captain General IV-5 Purpose IV-6 Objective IV-6


Duties

Grand Treasurer IV-6

Purpose IV-6

Objective IV-6

Goal IV-6

Duties IV-7

Grand Recorder IV-7

Purpose IV-7

Objective IV-7

Goal IV-8

Duties Iv-8

Grand Senior Warden IV-9

Purpose IV-9

Objective IV-9

Duties Iv-9

Grand Junior Warden IV-I0

Purpose IV-I0

Objective IV-IO

Goal IV-IO

Duties IV-IO

Grand Prelate IV-Il


Purpose IV-Il

Duties IV-Il

Deputy Instructors IV-Il

Duties IV-Il

CODE OF DUTIES & CONDUCT OF COMMITTEES AND REGTULATIONS

FOR ELEEMOSYNARY ACTIVITY

Purpose

Templar Religious Activities

V-1

Committee on Necrology

Committee on Templar Jurisprudence

v-2

Committee on Grievances and Appeals

Audit Committee

Finance and Investments Committee Asylum, Rituals

And Tactics Committee

Patriotic and Civil Affairs Committee

Public Relations Committee

Committee on Grand Officer's Reports

v-3

Committee on Annual Conclave and Festival

Credentials Committee

Membership Committee

Constitution, By-Laws, Statutes Committee

v-7

Code and Regulations Review Committee V-10

Educational Grant/Scholarship Foundation V-10

York Rite Membership Memorial Fund V-12

Washington York Rite Educational Foundation V-15

Holy Land Pilgrimage V-16

Knight Templar Eye Foundation V-16

REGULATIONS FOR UNIFORMS AND REGALIA Section-Page

Purpose VI-I

Uniform VI-I

Dress Uniform (Class A) VI-I

Dress Coat VI-I

Insignia VI-2

Trousers VI-2

Sword and Scabbard VI-2

Belt VI-2

Chapeau VI-3

Gloves VI-3

Black Shoes VI-3

White Shirt VI-3

Long Black Tie VI-4

Black Socks VI-3

Optional Class A Uniform for Constituent Commanderies VI-3

Fatigue Uniform VI-3

Fatigue Cap VI-3 Dress Coat VI-4

Black Trousers VI-4 Black Shoes VI-4

Black Socks VI-4 White Shirt VI-4 Long

Black Tie VI-4

No Sword or Scabbard VI-4

Summer Uniform

Dates of Service VI-4

White Garrison Cap w/Cross VI-5

White Short Sleeve Shirt VI-5

Collar Insignia VI-5

Long Black Tie VI-5

Knights Templar Tie Clasp VI-5

Name Tags VI-5

Knights Templar Regalia, Jewels, Epaulets, Chapeau and Insignia VI-5

Jewels VI-5

Military Service Ribbons VI-5

Mandatory Templar Jewels VI-5

The K.T.C.H. Jewel VI-6

Deputy Instructor Jewel VI-6

Knight of the Triangle VI-6

Past Grand Commander's Jewel VI-7

Grand Commander's Red Cord VI-7

Red Cross Jewel VI-7

Commandery Badge VI-7

Epaulets and Chapeau Insignia VI-8

Templar Mantle and Cap VI-8

REGULATIONS, RULES AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES FOR

FRATERS &

COMMANDERIES

Offenses Vll-l

Offenses Defined Vll-l

Frater Offenses Ml-I

Jurisdiction Vll-l

Members Vll-l

Others Vll-l

Members of Another Commandery, Same Jurisdiction V11-2

Member of Commandery, Another Jurisdiction VIl-2

Commandery Not Disclosed V11-2

Refusal to Proceed V11-3

By Grand Commander's Order V11-3

Grand Commander's Order for Investigation V11-3

Information and Charges V11-3

Definition V11-3

Information in Writing V11-3

Qualifications to Prefer Charges V11-3

Against Knight or Constituent Commander V11-3

Withdrawal of Charges V11-4

Offenses Committed in Open Commandery V11-4

Sufficiency of Charge V11-4

Time Set to Answer V11-4

Notice and Service of Process V11-5

Required Service V11-5

Form of Service Vil-5

Service of Process V11-5

Jurisdiction Attaches V11-6

Recorder Defined V11-6

Residence of Accused V11-6

Appearance V11-6

Manner of Appearance V11-6

Jurisdiction Acquired V11-6

Failure to Appear V11-7

Substituted Service V11-7

Objection-Plea V11-7

Objection or Plea V11-7

Objection Defined V11-7

Disposal of Issues V11-7

Charges Dismissed V11-7

Plea Defined V11-7

Plea Entered V11-7

Former Conviction or Acquittal V11-7

Trials V11-8

Trial Commandery VIl-8

Summons V11-8

Service of Summons V11-8

Testimony V11-8

Trial Court V11-8

Commandery Committee Hearing VIl-8

Notice of Trial Hearing V11-9

Rulings of Admissibility V11-9

Objections to Evidence V11-9

Testimony Reduced to Writing V11-10

Commandery Committee V11-10

Admissibility of Evidence V11-10

Prosecutor V11-10

Testimony V11-10

Witness Fees V11-10 Number of Trial Conclaves V11-10

Permitted Persons at Trial V11-10

Leaving Trial Conclave Forbidden VII-11

Trial Conclave Order of Opening Vll-11

Rules For Taking Testimony Vll-11

Allegations and Proof Vll-11

Accused as Witness Vll-11

Examination of Witnesses Vll-11

Secret Work Vll-11

Argument Vll-11

Deliberations Vll-11

Charge to Commandery Voting Vll-11

Punishment V11-12

Punishments VII-12

Punishments Enumerated V11-12

Mandatory Sentence V11-12

Sentence Determined by Vote V11-12

Reprimand VII-13

Punishment Must Cover Charges VII-13

Appeals VII-13

From Decision of Commander VII-13

Secret Work VII-13

Transcript VII-13

No Appeal VII-13

Right of Appeal VII-13

Judgment in Force

Time for Appeal

VII-13

Notice of Appeal V11-14

Notice of Appeal 14

Transcript Required

Retrial and Rehearing

V11-14

Reversal VII-14

Retrial

Rehearing

14

Retrial-Substituted Service V11-15

Right of Appeal V11-15

Grand Commandery Trials and Discipline VII-15

General Jurisdiction V11-15

Original Jurisdiction V11-15

Exclusive Jurisdiction VII-15

Invoking Grand Commandery Action V11-15

Where Commanderies Lack Jurisdiction VIl-16

Discipline of Members of Grand Commandery V11-17

Expulsion or Suspension VII-17

Dismissal Based on Technicalities VII-17

Other Grand Commandery Proceedings V11-17

Complaints Against Commanderies VII-17

Grand Commandery Review VII-18

Commandery Deserving Discipline V11-18

Appeals to the Grand Master, Grand Encampment VII-18

Time Limit for Appeal VII-18

Notice of Appeal V11-18

Transcript Required V11-18

Review by Grand Master V11-18

Jurisdiction of the Grand Master V11-18

Grand Recorder of Grand Encampment to Prepare Transcript V11-18

Jurisdiction of The Grand Master Defined V11-19

Appendix-Suggested Forms —Section VII VII-20

Charges Against a Frater VII-20

Notice to Frater of Charges V11-20

Notice Setting Time to Answer VII-21

Knight Templar Proof of Service VII-21

Frater Acknowledgement V11-21

Recorder Proof of Service V11-21

Recorder Alternate Proof of Service VII-21

Form of Frater's Plea VII-21

Summons VII-22

Return of Service of Summons VII-22

Trial Hearing Notice VII-22

Notice of Appeal VII-23

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