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2017 August Edition - www.tarrant.yorkritetexas.org and http://64th.org

Welcome to the August 2017 edition

Tarrant County York Rite Association Newsletter

Lane Pierce’isms What is your favorite essential oil? Bacon grease.

My first job was working in an orange juice factory, but I got canned. Couldn’t concentrate.

Booze and Calculus don’t mix: Don’t drink and Derive.

Attention, do not accept friend requests from Hormel Foods: It could be spam.

My friend broke his left arm and left leg. Now he’s alright.

I’m glad I know sign language … it is pretty handy.

What do you call Watson when Sherlock is not around? Holmeless.

Always do the right thing. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest. Brother Samuel L. Clemens (AKA Mark Twain)

In this edition are upcoming degrees and installations,

Tarrant County York Rite Festival,

New Chapel of St Thomas of Acon

and TMRC News

Pray for those brethren and families who are hurting or suffering.

Joe Spencer

President, TCYRA

Hobie Henderson

Secretary, TCYRA

Kenneth Colby Spicer

Vice President, TCYRA

Robert Cagley

Treasurer, TCYRA

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UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS – Aug, Sep 2017 also http://64th.org

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday July 30 July 31

Tish’a B’Av

at Sundown

Aug 1

York Rite

Southside – Eat 6

Aug 2

Weatherford

Commandery

Eat 6:30 PM

Aug 3

Worth and

Southside

Commanderies

Eat 6:00 PM

Aug 4 Aug 5

Annual York Rite Sovereign

College Meeting in Dallas

Hyatt Regency - DFW

Aug 6

St

Thomas

of Acon

Aug 7

Tu B’Av

Jewish Holiday

of love

(Like Valentine’s

Day)

Aug 8

Aug 9

York Rite

Springtown

Eat 6:30 PM

Aug 10

York Rite

Tarrant

Eat 6PM

Aug 11 Aug 12

Commandery

Schools 8 AM

Tyler &Dallas

Fort Worth

TMRC 2pm

Aug 13

Left-

Handers

Day

Aug 14

York Rite

Riverside Eat 6:30

Aug 15

Denton

Commandery

Eat 6:00 PM

Aug 16

York Rite

Ridglea

Eat 6:30 PM

Aug 17

7 pm Cleburne

Commandery

Aug 18 Aug 19

Arlington Eat 6 6:30 pm

Fort Worth

Scottish Rite Arlington

Commandery also

Aug 20

Choklit

Pecan

Pie Day

Aug 21

York Rite

Hurst Eat 6 pm

Aug 22 Aug 23 Aug 24

York Rite

Ennis – 6:30

Aug 25 Aug 26

Houston

Festival

7:00 am. 6 pm Stephenville

Commandery

Granbury – 6pm

Aug 27 Aug 28

York Rite

Stephenville

Eat 6 pm

Aug 29

Tarrant County

York Rite Assoc

Fort Worth

Temple 6:45 pm

Aug 30 Aug 31 Sep 1 Sep 2

Sep 3 Sep 4

Sep 5

York Rite

Southside – Eat 6

Sep 6

Weatherford

Commandery

Eat 6:30 PM

Sep 7

Worth and

Southside

Commanderies

Eat 6:00 PM

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Fort Worth Festival at Fort

Worth Temple

Scottish Rite Honors in Dallas

Scottish Rite

Sep 10

Grand

Parents

Day

Sep 11

York Rite

Riverside Eat 6:30

Sep 12 Sep 13

York Rite

Springtown

Eat 6:30 PM

Sep 14

York Rite

Tarrant

Eat 6PM

Sep 15

Fort Worth

Crusader Acon

Meeting 7pm

Sep 16

York Rite

Symposium

Baylor Lodge

in Waco. Arlington Eat 6

Arlington

Commandery also

Sep 17 Sep 18

York Rite

Hurst Eat 6

Sep 19

Denton

Commandery

Eat 6:00 PM

Sep 20

York Rite

Ridglea

Eat 6:30 PM

Sep 21

7 pm Cleburne

Commandery

Sep 22

San Antonio

Festival

Sep 23

San Antonio

Festival

6 pm Stephenville

Commandery

6:30 pm

Fort Worth

Scottish Rite

Tyler

Festival

Rosh Hashana

Sep 24

Tzom Gedaliah

Sep 25

York Rite

Stephenville

Eat 6 pm

Sep 26 Sep 27 Sep 28

York Rite

Ennis – 6:30

Sep 29 Sep 30

Scottish Rite

Honors

Banquet 6pm

Granbury –6 pm Yom Kippur

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TARRANT COUNTY YORK RITE ASSOCIATION MEETING

TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2017 AT 6:45 PM

ALL MASONS INVITED!!!!!

FORT WORTH TEMPLE

1100 HENDERSON STREET

FORT WORTH TEXAS

AFTERWARD: TRINITY YORK RITE COLLEGE #154 MEETING.

Joe Spencer, President Cortney Harvey, Pre-Eminent Governor

Per Jimmy Henley’s great suggestion --- We will meet beforehand at the delicious El Rancho Grande Restaurant

On Central and North Main Street (1400 N Main Street, Fort Worth Texas)

Companion Patrick Dooley (Worshipful Master of Mansfield 331) He gets to hang out with Dak Prescott, The Great Quarterback of the Arlington Cowboys (or is it the Tarrant Cowboys)??? Anyway --- Patrick was not smiling because he had to take the picture too fast.

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TARRANT COUNTY YORK RITE FESTIVAL

Billie Eugene Davis Fort Worth Temple 1100 Henderson Street, Fort Worth, Texas

Our Honoree --- Billie Eugene Davis’ Biography is on the next page:

Friday, September 8, 2017

Supper at 6 PM, Degrees at 7 PM

Saturday, September 10, 2017

Breakfast at 7 AM, Degrees at 8

Courtesy Candidates Welcome

Full Degree Schedule:

Mark Masters – Ridglea

Past Masters – Tarrant & Hurst

Most Excellent – Riverside

Royal Arch – Texas

Royal Masters – Southside

Select Masters – Fort Worth/Arlington

Red Cross – Worth

Malta – Southside

Order of the Temple – Arlington

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Billie Eugene Davis Biography --- Our Festival Honoree

Billie Eugene Davis was born July 18, 1928 in Huckabee, Texas. He worked for his father doing general farming work in Stephenville Texas, as well as other jobs as a youth. He is a proud Aggie. Billie was very active in all sports. He earned a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering in June, 1949.

He joined the Army in 1950. He received an honorable discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States of America on October 17, 1960. He was an inspector for the Highway department for 38 years, and was an inspector for the City of Fort Worth for 8 years, and served in the National Guard in Arlington Texas.

Masonic Resume` Billie was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason on July 12, 1962 at Arlington Masonic Lodge #438. Billie served as Worshipful Master of Harmony Lodge #592 in 1998-2000. In 2000, he also was appointed as District Deputy Grand Master of Masonic District Number 64-D by then Grand Master W. Vernon Burke, Jr. Endowed member of Arlington Lodge 438 (1990) and Harmony 592 (1996). Member of Sweet Home Lodge 596 and Tranquility 2000. Joined Arlington Chapter 376, Arlington Council 314 and Arlington Commandery 107 on October 21, 1978. Received Super Excellent Master’s Degree in 1979.

York Rite Honors:

Member of St Timothy Conclave Red Cross of Constantine in 1988 and served as Puissant Sovereign in 2001.

Member of Trinity York Rite College #154 in 1992

Member of the Royal Order of Scotland on May 20, 2000.

Resident of the Texas Masonic Retirement Center, owned and operated by the Grand Royal Arch of Texas

Other Honors:

DeMolay Legion of Honor, September 2003

Life member in the Texas State Preceptory of DeMolay in 2003

President of the Board of Trustees of the Masonic Home and School District from 1996-2005.

Scottish Rite:

Initiated in February and March in 1963, Endowed and Charter member of the Fort Worth Valley. Charter member of 14° team (Senior

Warden)

In 1989 - coroneted a 33° Inspector General Honorary.

Venerable Master L.O.P. and Commander of the Kadosh.

Vice President Fort Worth Scottish Rite Foundation.

Fort Worth Valley Scottish Rite Scholarship Committee.

Fort Worth Valley Ritual Evaluation Committee & Degree Coordinator

50-plus year Scottish Rite Mason (53 years)

Scottish Rite Research Society

Royal Order of the Ducks

Others: Moslah Temple Shrine in Fort Worth in May, 1981.

Arlington Chapter 249, OES.

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SCOTTISH RITE NEWS

The 2017 honors have been announced for the Fort Worth Valley, congratulations to each of these brethren. (In alphabetical order by degrees)

Kevin Caraway 33°-Elect

Robert B. Champion 33°-Elect

Thomas Arthur Spencer 33°-Elect

Jeffrey W. Baldwin 32° KCCH-Elect

C. Stephen Bennett 32° KCCH-Elect

Ricky W. Cliatt 32° KCCH-Elect

Corey M. Harris 32° KCCH-Elect

Miles R. Hutchinson 32° KCCH-Elect

James K. Jones 32° KCCH-Elect

James Aubrey Rogerson 32° KCCH-Elect (Note, Texan-Canadian)

The Orient-Wide conferral will be conducted at the Dallas Scottish Rite Cathedral on September 9, 2017. The Fort Worth Valley will host a banquet on September 30, 2017 to celebrate our new honorees and all Fort Worth Valley 33° and 32° KCCHs. The evening

will begin with a reception at 6:00 pm followed by a plated dinner and a dance. Brother Tom Spencer is providing the DJ and the music. It is open to all Scottish Rite Masons. If you are a Master Mason in good standing and wish to join Scottish Rite, contact Kenneth C. Curry or the office at the Fort Worth Scottish Rite Office (or talk to James Kirkpatrick 33°). Website: http://www.fortworthscottishrite.org

Kenneth C. Curry 33°, Chairman

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From Karl Krayer As a member of the Masonic Education and Service Committee for the Grand Lodge of Texas, I am pleased to facilitate the Randall E.

Briscoe Workshop Program at Plano Lodge No. 768 on Wednesday, August 16. Dinner is at 6:00, and the program starts at 7:00. The first

half of the program focuses on Grand Lodge Law, as well as how to deal with difficult and unexpected situations which may occur during

the course of one’s tenure as an officer of his Lodge. The second half of the program is designed to enhance our understanding and

prompt discussion related to the symbolism and more esoteric aspects of Freemasonry. Tiled for MM's only. For more information, please

contact the SW, Shaun Henry, at rescue161@aol.com

http://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/fortworth148

There is a website with weekly masonic podcasts from Fort Worth Lodge #148

This above link contains all the weekly Podcasts from this GREAT lodge, since 2015.

http://www.fortworth148.org/

Some of the brightest young York Rite Masons are featured on some of these podcasts – Example direct links

R:. W:. Brad Billings(ley) --- http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/fortworth148/id/5471130

Worshipful Master Corey Michael Harris. --- http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/show/fortworth148/id/5491735

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A new Chapel will be constituted in North Texas --- It will be styled “Thomas Becket Chapel No. 31” The Cavalry Charge for the new Thomas Becket Chapel No. 31 will be on August 6th (8:00 AM) at the Hyatt Regency DFW Hotel, 2334 International Parkway, Dallas, TX 75261 All St Thomas of Acon Members are invited to attend. Most Worthy Grand Master of the Grand Master’s Council USA will preside.

Sir William of Seattle, KH (William R. Miller), Knight Humilitas Also present is The Provincial Grand Preceptor of Texas Sir James of Midlothian, KC (James Roy Elliot), Knight Caritas And being inducted as the Primus Master Designate, the Provincial Grand Prior of the Province of Texas Sir James of Arlington (James Dale Kirkpatrick)

Sir William of Seattle, KH Sr James of Midlothian, KC Sir James of Arlington Most Worthy Grand Master Grand Preceptor of Texas Grand Prior of Texas The Charter Officers of Thomas Becket Chapel Number 31 is listed on the next page.

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Office Officer Nomen Officer Name Shell

Primus Master

(Worthy Master)

Sir James of Arlington, Deputy Grand

Secretary and Provincial Grand Prior James Dale Kirkpatrick

Eminent Prior Sir Clarence of North Haven Clarence Joy Laney

Marshal Sir Bradley of Seagraves

Provincial Grand Herald Brad Billings

Treasurer Sir Bruce of Frisco Bruce Rideaux

Secretary Sir Richard of Mesquite Richard Schlaudroff

Deputy Marshal Sir Billy Ray of Grand Prairie Billy Ray Bell

Almoner Sir Gary of West Point Gary Rock (and his socks)

1st Working Knight Sir Barry of the Isle of Dogs Barry Brunk

2nd Working Knight Sir Doye of Gresham Doye Sudduth

3rd Working Knight Sir Richard of Flint Richard Gaiser

4th Working Knight Sir Zachary of Mansfield Zachary Haston

Herald Sir Corey of Marrero Corey Michael Harris

Doorkeeper Sir Robert of Henderson Robert C. Brunk

Organist Sir Wayne of Tahlequah Michael Wayne Roberson

Cellarer Sir Brian of Richardson Brian Cook

Cellarer Sir Lawrence of Mansfield Larry Hopkins

Cellarer Sir Michael of Dallas Mike Malone

Cellarer Sir Donald of the Clan McLachlin Don Laughlin

Cellarer Sir Daniel of Worth Daniel Queen

Cellarer Sir Jeffrey of Worth Jeff Smith

Sentry Sir Justin of Lewisville Justin Winch

Past Worthy Master Sir Jackie of Midland,

Provincial Grand Almoner

M∴ E∴ Jackie Wayne Matthews

Grand High Priest of the Grand

Royal Arch Chapter of Texas

Member Sir Matt of Richardson Matthew Cast

Member Sir Lane of Pilot Point Shaler Lane Pierce

Shell Designate for the Thomas Becket 31 officers list

Grand Officer USA Provincial Grand Officer of Texas Existing Member New member

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JULY HAPPENINGS 2017

BELL CHOIR CONCERT.

The TMRC Bell Choir performed their Patriotic Performance for friends, families and residents in July. The Choir

practices every week on the songs they plan for their next concert. Special Thanks to TMRC Daylight Chapter

#1145 OES for purchasing music for the Bell Choir. The next performance is scheduled for Labor Day. Everyone

is invited to attend the Concert Performance.

COME SEE US!

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Sweet Home Lodge # 576

Installation of Officers.

The Officers of Sweet Home Lodge #576 were honored to have

Most Worshipful Grand Master Jerry Nelson Kirby as the Installing Officer

at the Installation on Saturday June 24.

James Roy Elliott, President of TMRC Board of Directors was installed as Worshipful Master.

Past Grand Master and current Grand Secretary, Right Worshipful Orville O’Neill served as Installing Marshal

and Past Grand Master Right Worshipful Bob Waters as Installing Chaplain.

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SHRINE CLUB DANCE.

Resident Paul Sawyer served as Host of the Shrine Club Big Band Dance held at TMRC. This was the First Annual Dance held by the

Shrine Club was open to residents and non-residents alike and it was a rousing success! The entertainment was provided by the

Sentimental Journey Band who performed an assortment of “Big Band” songs while friends and Residents visited, danced and had a great

time. Thanks to Resident Sawyer for his hard work and dedicated effort to make the Dance a success and enjoyed by all.

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THANKS TO THE HIGH NOON CLUB!

Let’s eat some watermelon!

The High Noon Club of Dallas faithfully hosts an annual WATERMELON PARTY for the Residents of TMRC each summer and an

annual CHRISTMAS PARTY during the holiday season.

Great entertainment and great fun is provided and is among the favorite events of the year.

THANK YOU HIGH NOON CLUB for your continued support of TMRC.

Editor: James Kirkpatrick May the God of Love and Peace delight to dwell with and bless you. Contributors include: S. Lane Pierce, Karl Krayer, Joe Spencer, Mona Cooper, Amy Kaufman, Kenneth C. Curry, James Roy Elliott, Randy Spradling, Richard Schlaudroff, Patrick Dooley, Brad Billings, Corey Harris