ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-EIGHTH...ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS Of ALABAMA HELD FEBRUARY 24TH, 25TH, 26TH,...

2012 Proceedings of the Grand Council of Alabama 1

ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FOURTH

ANNUAL ASSEMBLY

OF THE

GRAND COUNCIL

Of

ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS

Of

ALABAMA

HELD FEBRUARY 24

TH, 25

TH, 26

TH, 2012

THE HILTON PERIMETER PARK SOUTH

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

PRESIDING 2011-2012

TEDDY R. GROGAN, JR, Most Illustrious Grand Master

83 CRIMSON TIDE DRIVE

PIEDMONT, AL 36272

Hiram O. Williams, Jr., KYCH, Illustrious Grand Recorder

P. O. Box 100333, Birmingham, AL 35210

ELECTED 2012-2013

JIMMY D. O’DELL

Most Illustrious Grand Master

818 THRASH LANE, ANNISTON, AL 36207


PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FOURTH ASSEMBLY

OF THE

GRAND COUNCIL OF ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF ALABAMA

The Dothan Council #65 opened the Council in proper form. The

Illustrious Master Charles A. Hartley, Deputy Illustrious Master C.

Sterling Hughes, Principal Conductor of the work Bud Himes, Captain

of the Guard Tim Ivey, Conductor of the Council Jerry Ogletree,

Steward Gene Nelson, Treasurer Larry Walker, Recorder Tom Nesbit,

Sentinel Mickey Sego, Chaplain Jamie A. Smith. The opening of the Council was done without the aid of books and from memory. It was a

most impressive opening of our Council Annual Meeting.

After the Dothan Council completed the opening ceremony, Right

Eminent Grand Commander Jack Wade, and Most Excellent Grand High

Priest James Tidmore declared their respective bodies opened to

receive and introduce in state and out of state Distinguished guest

and Dignitaries.

The One Hundred and Seventy-Fourth Annual Assembly of the Grand

Council of Royal and Select Masters of Alabama was held in the

Banquet room of the Hilton Perimeter Park South, Birmingham, Alabama

on February 24th, 2012, AD, 3012 ADep

Most Illustrious Grand Master, Companion Teddy R. Grogan, JR.

declared the One Hundred Seventy-Fourth Assembly open after

ascertaining that all present were Royal and Select Masters and that

a constitutional number of Subordinate Councils were represented.

The following Grand Council Officers were present and in their

stations:

Companion Teddy R. Grogan, Jr.. ........ Most Illustrious Grand Master

Companion Jimmy D. O’Dell. ........... Illustrious Deputy Grand Master

Companion George L. Marshall, JR. .. Grand Principal Cond. of the Work

Companion Joe D. Lee ..................... Illustrious Grand Treasurer

Companion Hiram O. Williams, Jr. ......... Illustrious Grand Recorder

Companion Ricky C. Kilgore ................ Illustrious Grand Chaplain

Companion Ronald L. Thomas. ............... Grand Captain of the Guard

Companion Jack A. Elliott.. ........... Grand Conductor of the Council

Companion Charles Singleton.. .............. Illustrious Grand Marshal

Companion Arthur Lee Campbell, III. ........ Illustrious Grand Steward

Companion Kenneth B. Baker ................ Illustrious Grand Sentinel

All Illustrious Companions were welcomed to the Annual Assembly

followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United

States of America.

INTRODUCTION OF PAST MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTERS;

The following Past Grand Masters of the Grand Council of Royal and

Select Masters of Alabama were introduced and welcomed to this Grand

Assembly:


MacMurray Griffith ......................................... 1971-1972

Emory J. Ferguson .......................................... 1979-1980

Brent R. Haller. ........................................... 1988-1989

Maurice C. Himes ........................................... 1993-1994

Lance C. Anthony ........................................... 2000-2001

MacArthur Davis ............................................ 2003-2004

Wayne D. Jordan ............................................ 2007-2008

Jack C. Wade ............................................... 2008-2009

Phillip J. Sherman ......................................... 2009-2010

Jamie A. Smith ............................................. 2010-2011

A most cordial welcome was extended to the Illustrious Past Grand

Masters of the Grand Council of Alabama and they were given the

Grand Honors of Cryptic Masonry.

ADDRESS OF THE MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER

Teddy R. Grogan, Jr.

2011-2012

To the Officers, Past Most Illustrious Grand Masters, Companions,

and Distinguished Guest of the Grand Council of Royal and Select

Masters of Alabama:

It is my pleasure and distinct honor to welcome each and every

one of you to the One Hundred Seventy-Fourth Annual Assembly of the

Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Alabama. Thank you for

being here. This is not only the time to conduct the business of the

Grand Council, but to renew old friendships and to make new ones. We

would like to extend to each and every one a cordial and fraternal

greeting and we hope and pray that your visit will be and has been a

most enjoyable one here in Birmingham.

To our guests from our Sister jurisdictions, many of whom have

traveled many miles to be here, we extend to you every courtesy and

all the hospitality that can be afforded to you. We pray that you

will have a most enjoyable stay. If there is anything any of us can

do to make your visit better, please let me or any officer know.

STATE OF THE CRAFT

The decline in membership continues in our councils, but I

believe there is hope for the future. I believe we will see more men

coming into our fraternity. The reasons are twofold. First,

everything I read about the generation of Americans born from 1982-

2002, known as the Millennials, will change our culture. This

generation is predicted to be more civic minded and more likely to

join organizations like the Masonic Lodge than the generation before

them. Second, the favorable publicity our fraternity has received

from movies like “National Treasure” and books like Dan Brown’s The

Lost Symbol have created nationwide interest in Masonry. We need to

be more involved in our communities. We need to let the public know


that we are more than just a group that meets a couple time a month,

and “who knows what goes on behind those four walls”.

On a positive note, if you remember last February we voted to

change our investment strategy to try to maximize our return. The

Finance Committee along with our Grand Secretary/Recorder and Grand

Treasurer met with Randy Holcomb of BB&T Investments last August to

begin developing this plan. Also I would like to take this

opportunity to thank Ron Thomas and Hiram Williams for the work they

put into developing our new meeting schedule. We understand that

this is a work in progress, and if any of the Companions/Sir Knights

see where we can improve our new format we would appreciate your

input.

NECROLOGY

We are truly thankful that our Supreme Master has been fit to

leave our Grand Line intact this year. However, our hearts are

saddened by the loss of many good companions. May the Supreme Master

fold his loving arms around our departed brethren. Our Illustrious

Grand Chaplain will have more through his report.

DISPENSATIONS

On October 17th, 2011 I granted dispensation for Eureka

Council # 5 to wear York Rite uniforms/aprons in the Huntsville

Veteran’s Day Parade. On May 3rd, 2011, I granted dispensation for

Tuscaloosa Council #4 to move their charter to Moundville and change

the date of their meeting to Tuesday after the Blue Lodge meeting.

This was due to the destruction of Rising Virtue Lodge during the

April 27th, tornado. On May 9

th, 2011 I granted dispensation for

Florence Council #74 to meet and vote out of turn in order to bring

their candidates to the Birmingham Metro York Rite spring class.

AUDIT

I authorized the Grand Recorder to turn all books and files

of the Grand Council of Alabama over to the Audit Review Committee

for their inspections and audit.

Visitations

During this year I was able to visit the Grand York Rite

sessions of South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and

Mississippi. The highlight of the year was being able to attend the

Southeastern York Rite Conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This

conference was a lot of fun and a great experience. I would

recommend this meeting to every York Rite Mason. I attended the

Southeastern Grand Master’s Conference at Stone Mountain, Georgia. I

was also able to attend the Triennial in Raleigh, North Carolina. I

represented the Grand Council at the annual meeting of the Most

Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Alabama last

November. To those York Rite Bodies in Alabama I did not get to

attend, I sincerely apologize. My work kept me from attending may

functions.


CONCLUSION

Companions, I would like to thank each of you for allowing

me to serve as your Most Illustrious Grand Master this past year.

Companions, I have served as a Grand Officer of this Grand York Rite

since first being elected as Grand Master of the First Veil of the

Grand Chapter in February of 1996. Today ends my journey through the

Grand Lines. Words cannot express how much I appreciated all of the

support you have shown me during these years. This has been an

experience I will never forget. I have made friends that will last a

lifetime.

To the Right Eminent Grand Commander Jack Wade and his Lady

Brenda and Most Excellent Grand High Priest James Tidmore, Lynn and

I want you to know what a privilege it was to serve with you. To the

Grand Recorder Hiram Williams and his Lady Cindy, there are just not

enough words to express our gratitude for all of your work and help

in making this a great year for me. A special thanks to Companion

Lee Campbell for making sure our York Rite Officers meeting in

Prattville went as planned and to Brother MacArthur Davis for

cooking the best steaks in Alabama. I also want to thank the

Piedmont York Rite Bodies for all their support. Those Companions

and Sir Knights have always been there when I needed them. I want to

say a special thank you to my Grand Marshall, Companion Charles

“Poochie” Singleton and his Lady Judy. They traveled many, many

miles this year with Lynn and me. They represented the Grand Council

of Alabama in a way that would make everyone proud.

The biggest thank you of all goes to my wonderful wife,

Lynn. I don’t think she knew what she was getting into when we

married almost forty years ago. Lynn has supported me in all my

Masonic endeavors, but she is probably looking forward to the time

when I am not gone all the time. Thank you, Lynn, for travelling

with me this year. It wouldn’t have been nearly as much fun without

you.

Respectively submitted,

Teddy R. Grogan, Jr. KYGCH


Attest: Hiram O. Williams, Jr., KCT, KYCH

Grand Secretary/Recorder


GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT

To the Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters

of Alabama:

Submitted below is my Statement of Receipts and Disbursements for

the year ended December 31, 2011.

RECEIPTS

Dues .................................. $18,739.00

Fees ................................. 132.00

Interest ................................ 344.52

Sale of Supplies ...................... 258.01

Sale of Banquet Tickets............... 1,000.00

Other Income.......................... .00

TOTAL REVENUE ............................................ $20,473.53

DISBURSEMENTS

Operating Expenses ......................................$ 19,037.06

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS .....................................$ 19,037.06

EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER DISBURSEMENTS .....................$1,436.47

CASH ON HAND - JANUARY 1, 2011 .......................... $83,825.75

CASH ON HAND - DECEMBER 31. 2011 .........................$90,091.34

CASH ON HAND - DECEMBER 31, 2011 CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING:

Petty Cash ..............................................$ 50.00

Checking Account ........................................ 15,285.06*

Cash in Investment Account with BB&T .................... 74,756.28*

Total Cash on Hand December 31, 2011 ....................$90,091.34

*There was cash received in 2011 ($4,829.12) that was recorded in

prior year income.

I wish to thank the members of the Grand Council of Royal & Select

Masters of Alabama for the opportunity to have served you for the

past year as Grand Treasurer.

Respectfully submitted,

Joe D. Lee, K.Y.G.C.H.

Grand Treasurer


Grand Recorder


GRAND RECORDER'S REPORT

To the Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters

of Alabama:

Companions: Herewith is my Annual Report for the fiscal year

ending December 31, 2011:

Membership as of January 1, 2011 ...........................1,755

ADDITIONS;

Greeted ..................................... 72

Affiliated .................................. 02

Reinstated .................................. 5

Adjusted .................................... 0 .......... + 79

Total Gross Membership 1,834

LOSSES;

Died................................. 58

Demitted.............................. 9

Suspended N.P.D....................... 96

Adjusted............................. 0 .......... - 163

Total Net Membership as of December 31, 2011 .............. 1,671

Loss in Membership for 2011 ................................... 84

Chartered Councils ............................................ 15

Councils Reporting .......................................... 15

Councils Under Dispensation .................................... 0

COMMENTS

All Councils submitted a semi-annual report for June 1st. The

December 1st report was received from all Councils. All Councils

submitted their reports with Per Capita Tax.

APPRECIATION

I wish to thank the members for the opportunity to have served you

for the past year as Grand Recorder and to thank Companion Joe D.

Lee for a great working relationship.

Fraternally submitted,

Hiram O. Williams, Jr. KCT, KYCH

Grand Recorder


STATISTICAL SUMMARY OF SUBORDINATE COUNCILS

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3 MONTGOMERY 101 0 0 0 0 3 0 6 92 -9

4 TUSCALOOSA 80 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 0

5 EUREKA 143 0 6 0 1 9 2 7 132 -11

12 MOBILE 158 0 2 0 0 4 0 13 143 -15

43 BIRMINGHAM METRO 419 0 21 0 0 20 0 30 390 -29

56 GADSDEN 63 0 4 1 1 0 0 0 69 +6

68 DOTHAN 128 0 16 0 0 0 1 2 141 +13

69 BRUNDIDGE 143 0 12 0 1 3 1 14 138 -5

71 WOODLAWN 130 0 4 0 0 4 0 9 121 -9

74 FLORENCE 103 0 0 0 0 6 1 1 95 -8

81 DECATUR 102 0 3 0 0 0 0 9 96 -6

82 PHENIX CITY 54 0 1 0 0 4 0 0 51 -3

93 PIEDMONT 50 0 0 1 2 2 3 0 48 -2

95 MONROEVILLE 51 0 3 0 0 3 1 2 48 -3

90 FT. PAYNE 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 27 -3

TOTALS 1755 0 72 2 5 58 9 96 1671 -84


GRAND COUNCIL ROLL CALL OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

ALASKA ...............................................Jamie A. Smith

ARIZONA ...........................................Charles L. Ingram

ARKANSAS ...........................................M. Patton George

CALIFORNIA .....................................*Charles W. McDonald

CANADA (EASTERN) .....................................James C. McGee

CANADA (WESTERN) ....................................Brent R. Haller

COLORADO .............................................Robert F. Dyer

CONNECTICUT ......................................H. Spencer Stewart

DELAWARE ...........................................**Lettus G. Eads

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ...................................Robert Dixon

ENGLAND and WALES .................................William J. Loerch

FLORIDA .............................................Raymond C. Dunn

FRANCE ............................................Emory J. Ferguson

GEORGIA .............................................George F. Mills

GERMANY ....................................... *Sam L. Garrett, Sr.

GREECE ..............................................MacArthur Davis

HAWAII ...................................... Hiram O. Williams, Jr.

IDAHO .......................................George L. Marshall, Jr.

ILLINOIS .......................................Teddy R. Grogan, Jr.

INDIANA ..........................................***Dennis Peterson

IOWA ...............................................Ronald L. Thomas

KANSAS ...............................................Jamie A. Smith

KENTUCKY ............................................Thomas F. Craig

LOUISIANA ...........................................Wayne D. Jordan

MAINE ................................................James C. McGee

MARYLAND ..........................................**Bobby W. Cheney

MASSACHUSETT .......................................Lance C. Anthony

MICHIGAN ...........................................*Carmel D. Olive

MINNESOTA ...........................................Jimmy D. O’Dell

MISSISSIPPI ..............................................Joe D. Lee

MISSOURI .......................................***L. Patrick Wetzel

MONTANA ...........................................Arthur C. Harding

NEBRASKA ...................................Arthur Lee Campbell, III

NEVADA ...........................................**Michael L. Jones

NEW HAMPSHIRE ................................................Vacant

NEW JERSEY ...................................................Vacant

NEW MEXICO ..........................................Jack A. Elliott

NEW YORK ..........................................Robert D. Moseson

NORTH CAROLINA ....................................Emory J. Ferguson

NORTH DAKOTA .......................................James O. Tidmore

OHIO ................................................Robert L. Chard

OKLAHOMA .....................................*******Charles R. Pate

ONTARIO, CANADA .....................................Wayne D. Jordan

OREGON ................................................*Owen E. Gore

PENNSYLVANIA .....................................C. Sterling Hughes

PHILIPPINES ..........................................James Blanteno

PORTUGAL ...............................................Jack C. Wade

RHODE ISLAND. ............................***William M. Newsome, Jr.

SCOTLAND .........................................Phillip J. Sherman

SOUTH CAROLINA .................................**John H. Hicks, Sr.

SOUTH DAKOTA .............................................Timmy Ivey

TENNESSEE ...................................George L. Marshall, Jr.

TEXAS .......................................*******Erskine K. Smith

UTAH ...................................................Tony Hartley

VERMONT ...........................................*Roger A. Simmons


GRAND COUNCIL ROLL CALL OF

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES (CONTINUED)

WASHINGTON ...................................................Vacant

WISCONSIN ..........................................Maurice C. Himes

WYOMING ..........................................Gregory L. Battles

*Denotes consecutive years absent.

+Denotes Deceased

REGISTER OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES

FOR GRAND COUNCIL OF ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF ALABAMA

GRAND COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE FROM REPRESENTATIVE TO

ADDRESS AND TOWN ADDRESS AND TOWN

Alaska Jamie A. Smith Bobby H. Hood

156 Wood Place Court

Ozark, 36360 Kodiak

Arizona Charles L. Ingram Joseph F. Zito

270 Lee Road 897 P O Box 128

Salem, 36874 Meridianville, AL 35789

Arkansas M. Patton George Johnnie D. Savage

6577 Quail Run Dr. P. O. Box 2541

Pelham, 35124 West Helena, 72390

California Charles W. McDonald Bruce O. Carmitchel

615 Morgan Avenue 9639 Woodley Avenue

Mobile, 36606 North Hills, 91343

Canada (Eastern) James C. McGee Samuel P. Strickland

P. O. Box 892 Mount Pearl

Fairhope, 36532 Nova Scotia NLA1N3K3

Canada (Western) Brent R. Haller David H. Wilson

5767 Zeigler Boulevard 423 Avenue U South

Mobile, 36608 Saskatoon, SK S7M 3C4

Colorado Robert F. Dyer Gerald O. Sievers

703 North Jefferson 35319 County Rd. FF

Tuscumbia. 35674 Wray, 80578-9305

Connecticut H. Spencer Stewart Andrew G. Weimann II

2762 Argyle Road 16 Cottage Road

Montgomery, 36116 Harwinton, 06791

Delaware Lettus G.Eads Eugene R. Small

608 Basswood Dr. 4 Finney Road

Adamsville, 35005 New Castle, 19720

District of Columbia Robert B. Dixon Teko A. Foly

7609 Meadow Drive 8500 Caswell Place

Florence, 35634 New Carrollton, MD 20784

England and Wales William J. Loerch Richard Tydeman

208 Pine Forest Drive 10 Colneis Rd.

Wetumpka, 36093 Felixstowe, Suffolk

Ip11 9HE England



FOR GRAND COUNCIL OF ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS OF ALABAMA (Continued)



Florida Raymond C. Dunn William A. Howard

376 College Park Court NW 195 DeLuma Road

Huntsville, 35805 Ft. Walton Bch, 32548

France Emory J. Ferguson William J. Ratcliffe

1615 Lakeview Drive NW 20 Rue Vallée – Pénaut

Cullman, 35055 78770 Goupillieres

Georgia George F. Mills Charles R. Maffett

P. O. Box 1392 902 Ashland Avenue

Decatur, 35602 Columbus, 31907-3820

Germany (West) Sam L. Garrett, Sr. Dennis D. Duncan

1402 Melanie Lane Berlin, West Germany

Phenix City, 36867

Greece MacArthur Davis William E. Kaloudis

4291 Grissett Bridge Rd. 21 Hildastrasse

Brewton, 36426 D-65189 Wiesbaden, Ger.

Hawaii Hiram O. Williams, J Mauricio Valera

P. O. Box 100333 37 Pilialoha Street

Birmingham, 35210 Hilo, 96720

Idaho George L. Marshall, Jr. Burrell G. Lirgg

161 Anna Kathryn Drive 978 Strawberry Lane

Gurley, AL 35748 Boise, 83712

Illinois Teddy R. Grogan, Jr. Thomas L. Yingling

83 Crimson Tide Drive 5822 N. Old Orchard

Piedmont, 36272 Peoria, 61614

Indiana Dennis Peterson Douglas O. Fegenbush

P. O. Box 397 9901 Pendleton Pike # 73

Tony , 35773 Indianapolis, 46236

Iowa Ronald L. Thomas Ronald W. Guthrie

5679 County Road 53 P. O. Box 1841

Abbeville, 36310 Mason City, 50402

Kansas Jamie A. Smith Claude L. Carpenter

102 Wood Place Court 4216 E. 95th Street

Ozark, 36360 Hutchinson, 67502

Kentucky Thomas F. Craig Richard W. Seekman

1000 Lexington St. SE 1310 W. Lincoln Trail

Huntsville, 35801-2533 Radcliff, 40150

Louisiana Wayne D. Jordan Clayton Wolfe

929 Tascosa Dr. SE 1352 Redwood Place

Huntsville, 35802 Harvey, 70058

Maine James C. McGee John D. Baggett

P. O. Box 892 164 E. Side Drive

Fairhope,36533 Verona Island 04416

Maryland Bobby W. Cheney Charles E. Vannoy

335 Hope Hull Drive 3408 Dunnington Rd.

Hope Hull, 36043 Beltsville, 20705






Massachusetts Lance C. Anthony Ronald E. Wolfe

589 Lee Road 206 Box 2

Salem, 36874-1929 Cummington, 01026

Michigan Carmel D. Olive Terry G. Baker

147 Fairground Road 1936 Michigan Ave.

Florence, 35630 Marysville, MI 48040-2026

Minnesota Jimmy D. O’Dell Gerald J. Schlaeppi

818 Thrash Lane 1902 James Ave.

Anniston, 36207 St. Paul, 55105

Mississippi Joe D. Lee Hollis E. Sumpson

5058 Nicholas Dr. 1057 CR 73

Birmingham, 35215 New Albany, 38652

Missouri L. Patrick Wetzel George M. Merkle

6800 Windsor Court 71 Shirecreek Court

Mobile, 36695 St. Charles, 63303

Montana Arthur C. Harding Willard L. Paulson

309 Sun Valley Road

Birmingham, 35215-3333 Spokane, Washington

Nebraska Arthur Lee Campbell, III Allen R. Millar

820 Runningbrook Drive. 4159 North 60th Ave.

Prattville, 36066 Omaha, 68104-2712

Nevada Michael L. Jones Alan I. Taylor

1711 Cagle Avenue, S.W. 305 East 4th Street

Decatur, 35601 Winnemucca, 89445

New Hampshire Vacant Dwight V. Meader

Vacant 71 Estes Road

Vacant Rochester, 03867

New Jersey Vacant Thurman C. Pace, Jr.

Vacant 518 St. Marks Avenue

Vacant Westfield, 07090

New Mexico Jack A. Elliott Dickie W. Winchester

40 Mallard Lane P O Box 32

Dadeville, 36853 Corona, 88318

New York Robert D. Moseson Houston S. Powell

4400 Bridgewater Circle 31 Gianelli Ave.

Phenix City, 36867 Merrick, 11566

North Carolina Emory J. Ferguson Galard C. Moore

1615 Lakeview Drive N.W. 2524 King Arthur Drive

Cullman, 35055 Monroe, 28110

North Dakota James O. Tidmore Ed Samuelson Jr.

7450 Weems Road P. O. Box 9196

Pinson, 35126 Fargo, 58106-9196

Ohio Robert L. Chard Fred Arnold Boggs

672 Action Drive 149 Lincoln Avenue NW

Florence, 35634 Carrollton, 44615






Oklahoma Charles R. Pate Chester M. Cowen

1905 Canterbury Square 1315 S. 19th Street

Anniston, 36207-6957 Chickasha, 73018

Ontario, Canada Wayne D. Jordan Vernon Young

929 Tascosa Drive S. E. 122 Langton Street

Huntsville, 35802 Peterborough, K9H 6K2

Oregon Owen E. Gore Mel Gowing

1680 Hwy 78 1661 Pacific Hwy N.

Leeds, 35094 Cottage Grove, 97424

Pennsylvania C. Sterling Hughes Freeman Z. Frey, III

RR 1 box 387 841 Twin Oaks Drive

Ozark, 36360 Hummelstown, 17036

Philippines James S. Blanteno Romulo B. Pisig

189 Bates Road 18 Balsahan Street

Toney, 35773 Naic, Cavite, Philippines

Portugal Jack C. Wade Vacant

54 Huntmaster Lane

Pelham, 35124

Rhode Island William M. Newsome, Jr. Paul J Kokolsky

1600 45th Street 113 Gervais St

Phenix City, 36867 Coventry 02816

Scotland Phillip J. Sherman James M. Duff

4016 Saddlehorn bend SW 109 Broomhall Drive

Decatur, 35603 Edinburgh, EH 127QQ

South Carolina John H. Hicks, Sr. Robert H. Jackson, Jr.

201 Colonial Drive 295 Edenvale Road

Florence, 35630 Rock Hill, 29730

South Dakota Timmy Ivey Richard C. Cave

171 Shulsen Drive 1104 7th Street, N.W.

Ozark,36360 Watertown, 57201

Tennessee George L. Marshall, Jr. Edward Lee Davis Sr.

161 Anna Kathryn Drive P. O. Box 214

Gurley, 35748 Nashville, 37207

Texas Erskine K. Smith C. Louis Hopkins

1835 Cheaha Drive 213 Hill Street

Oxford, 36203 Farmersville, 75442

Utah Charles “Tony” Hartley Kevin G Hill

5769 Walden Drive 5673 Hillwood Way apt11

Kinsey, 36303 Taylorsville, 84129

Vermont Roger A. Simmons David P. Martin

P. O. Box 268 524 Birch Hill Road

Newton, 36352 Brandon, 05733

Washington Vacant Timothy F. Hurley

Vacant 4707 12th N. E.

Vacant Seattle, 98105


Wisconsin Maurice C. “Bud” Himes David D. Mahoney

1314 Fern Road 324 E. Klubertanz Drive

Slocomb, 36375 Sun Prairie, 53590

Wyoming Greg L Battles David “Tom” Smith

6877 Gadsden Hwy P O Box 7881

Trussville, 35173 Thermopolis, 82443

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

To the Most Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Officers, and

Companions of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of

Alabama:

We, your Finance Committee, submit the following report for your

consideration.

We have examined the Review of the Grand Council Balance Sheets as

reported by the Audit Committee and find them in order and recommend

your approval. We have reviewed the insurance and bonds on the

Treasurer and Recorder and find them adequate in coverage.

We changed our investment policy last year and now have our money

invested with BB&T thru their bond department and we are drawing

interest at a higher rate than what CD’s are paying.

This Budget was prepared by this committee; we were assisted by

the Grand Illustrious Master, Grand Recorder and Grand Treasurer.

We recommend the budget be accepted as printed.


James C. McGee, KYGCH, Chairman

Jimmy D. O’Dell, KYGCH

Ronald L. Thomas, KYCH

Adopted:


GRAND COUNCIL BUDGET

BUDGET SPENT BUDGET

ACC'T # ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 2011 2011 2012

6350 .. Payroll Taxes ..................... 466.67 ... 471.91 ... 450.00

6400 .. Telephone ....................... 1,000.00 ... 865.21 ... 750.00

6450 .. Postage & P.O. Box ................ 350.00 ... 180.52 ... 200.00

6500 .. Contingency Fund .................. 433.33 ... 250.00 ... 250.33

6550 .. Gen. Grand Council Per Cap. Tax . 1,250.00 . 1,726.35 . 1,584.00

6600 .. Grand Recorder's Salary .............. .00 ...... .00 ..... 0.00

6650 .. Grand Treasurer's Expense ........ 150.00 ... 150.00 .. 150.00

6700 .. Grand Master's Expense .......... 1,500.00 . 1,500.00 . 1,500.00

6750 .. Office Ass't Salary ............. 4,400.00 . 4,400.04 . 4,200.00

7360 .. Printing Grand Proceedings ........ 333.00` .. 530.65 ... 333.00

6800 .. Stationery, Printing & Office ..... 450.00 ... 411.51 ... 200.00

7500 .. Review of Books ..................... 0.00 ..... 0.00 ..... 0.00

6300 .. Office Rent ..................... 1,333.33 . 1,331.10 . 1,000.00

6850 .. Apron & Case for Junior Past

M. I. Grand Master ................ 400.00 ... 394.00 ... 400.00

6900 .. Insurance - Bonds, Fire, etc. ..... 283.33 ... 252.00 ... 283.33

7370 .. Triennial Reserve (First Three

Grand Officers & Grand Recorder) . 0.00 ... 0.00 ..... 500.00

6950 .. Donation to DeMolay ............. 250.00 ... 250.00 ..... 200.00

7000 .. Donation Rainbow for Girls ...... 250.00 ... 250.00 ..... 200.00

7050 .. Southeastern Regional York Rite

Conference Fund (Second and Third

Dias Officers Only/$100.00 each) 300.00 ... 100.00 ..... 300.00

7100 .. Grand Recorder's Travel. ...... 2,200.00 . 2,199.97 ... 1,650.00

7150 .. Ladies Brunch ................... 500.00 ... 500.00 ..... 500.00

7200 .. Distinguished Guests (2 Nights) 2,033.33 . 1,691.90 . 1,691.67

7250 .. Banquet

............................. 2,300.00 1,406.90 ... 1,500.00

7300 .. Donation to Maggie Valley ........ 50.00 .... 50.00 ...... 50.00


GRAND COUNCIL BUDGET (continued)

BUDGET SPENT BUDGET

ACC'T # ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION 2011 2011 2012

7400.. Purchases..................... 100.00. 125.00......100.00

0000.. York Rite Education............ 600.00 ....00 ......0.00

Totals ....................... 19,037.06 20,332.99 .. 17,492.00

Under Budget ..................... $ 1,436.47

Grand Council Royal and Select Masters of Alabama

Report of the Audit Committee

Hon. Teddy R. Grogan, Jr.



We your audit committee have reviewed the books and records of the

Grand Council Royal and Select Masters of Alabama for the period 1

January 2011 through 31 December 2011. We found no discrepancies in

the records we reviewed that would lead us to believe that a

modification to the financial statements would be warranted. In our

review we discovered some areas of the records of the Grand Council

that need updating. We have made comments concerning these areas in

the Notes to Financial Statements section of this report.

Respectfully Submitted

James C. McGee, Chairman KYGCH



Statement of Financial Position

Cash Basis

For the period ended December 31, 2011

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash on Hand in the Bank $ 15,335.06

Investments with BB&T (Bonds and Stock CD’s) 74,756.28

Accounts Receivable 0.00

Inventory – Supplies for Sale 296.00

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS $ 90,387.34

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Office Equipment $3,634.83

Less: Accumulated Depreciation (3,634.83)

Net Property and Equipment $ 0.00

TOTAL ASSETS $ 90,387.34

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

Net Assets

Unrestricted Net Assets $ 83,168.09

Restricted Assets – Triennial Reserve 1,350.00

Total Net Assets $ 84,518.09

Liabilities

Due to Grand Commandery $ 0.00

Due to Grand Chapter 0.00

Accounts Payable 5,060.00

Taxes Payable 809.25

Total Liabilities $ 5,869.25

TOTAL LIABILITES AND NET ASSETS $ 90,387.34



Statement of Revenue and Expenses

Cash Basis


REVENUE

Per Capita $ 18,739.00

Greeting Fees 132.00

Interest Received 344.52

Sales of Supplies 258.01

Sales of Banquet Tickets 1,000.00

Other Income .00

TOTAL Revenue $ 20,473.53

EXPENSES

Payroll Taxes $ 471.91

Telephone 865.21

Postage & P.O.Box Rent 180.52

Contingency Fund 250.00

Gen Grand Council Per Capita 1,726.35

Grand Recorders Salary .00

Grand Treasurer Expense 150.00

Grand Master’s Expense 1,500.00

Office Assistant Salary 4,400.04

Printing Grand Proceedings 530.65

Office Supplies 411.51

Review of Books 0.00

Office Rent 1,331.10

Apron & Jewel PIGM 394.00

Insurance and Fidelity Bond 252.00

Triennial Reserve Expense 0.00

DeMolay Donation 250.00

Rainbow Donation 250.00

S. E. Regional Conference 100.00

Grand Recorders Travel 2,199.97

Ladies Brunch 500.00

Dist. Guests Lodging 1,691.90

Banquet Tickets (Net) 1,406.90

Donation to Maggie Valley 50.00

Purchases 125.00

Total Expenses $19,037.06

NET INCOME $ 1,436.47



Statement of Investments


Regions Bank/Certificate of Deposit

Matures 11-30-12 rate 1.25% $ 25,642.77

Investment with BB&T in Bonds 49,113.51

Various interest rates and Maturity dates

Total Investments $ 74,756.28


Notes to Financial Statements


Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

A. Basis of Accounting

The Grand Council’s policy is to prepare its financial statements on

the cash basis of accounting. Under this method certain revenue and

the related assets are recognized when received rather that when

earned and certain expenses are recognized when paid rather than

when the obligation is incurred. Accordingly, the accompanying

financial statements do not purport to present the current financial

position.

B. Inventories

Inventories are carried at the lower of cost determined by the

first-in, first-out method, of market.

C. Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost and were depreciated

over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Depreciation

was computed on the straight-line method for financial reporting

purposes.

Note 2 – Tax Status

The Grand Council is exempt from federal income tax under Internal

Revenue Code Section 501©, and from state income tax under Alabama

Code Section 40-18-32. An information return is filed each year on

IRS form 990.

Note 3 – Restricted Assets

A Triennial Reserve account is established as a reserve to cover

expenses for specific officers to attend the Triennial Meeting.

During the year there was an increase in the balance of this reserve

account to $ 1,350.00


REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON

CREDENTIALS AND REGISTRATION

To the Most Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Officers and


Alabama:

We your Committee on Credentials and Registration, submit the

following report:

There are present and registered with this Committee 7 Grand

Officers and 10 Past Most Illustrious Grand Masters of the Grand

Council of Royal and Select Masters of Alabama.

There are 15 Subordinate Councils which comprise the Grand Council

of Royal and Select Masters of Alabama, and of these 15 Councils, 15

Councils registered with this Committee for this 174th Annual

Assembly. All Councils of this jurisdiction are represented at this

Grand Assembly.

We have examined the credentials of Council Officers or their

Proxies, and the following is our conclusion:

TOTAL OFFICERS OR PROXIES PRESENT..................36

TOTAL PAST THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS PRESENT......53

TOTAL QUALIFIED TO VOTE IN THIS ASSEMBLY.......... 89

We wish to thank the Grand Recorder and the Acting Illustrious

Grand Master for their support and assistance in making our work

easier at this Grand Council. We have enjoyed the privilege of

serving the Grand Council on this Committee.


Winston Each, Chairman

Jessie C. Stinson, Jr.

Adopted:

GRAND COUNCIL OF ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS

OF ALABAMA Illustrious Masters, Deputy Illustrious Masters, Principal

Conductors of the Work or their proxies present:

3. Montgomery *H. Spencer Stewart Thrice Illustrious Master

Bryan M. Leagans Deputy Illustrious Master

*Frank Roton Prin. Cond. of the Work

4. Tuscaloosa *William A. Carter Thrice Illustrious Master

*Ronald Andress Deputy Illustrious Master

*Ronald Andress Prin. Cond. of the Work

5. Eureka Steve McGlocklin Thrice Illustrious Master

Not Represented Deputy Illustrious Master

Michael Fields Prin. Cond. of the Work

12. Mobile *Lewis Childs Thrice Illustrious Master

*Harold Worthington Deputy Illustrious Master

Not Represented Prin. Cond. of the Work

43 Birmingham Metro Marion Pat George Thrice Illustrious Master

Winston Each Deputy Illustrious Master

Keith Zech Prin. Cond. of the Work

Illustrious Masters, Deputy Illustrious Masters, Principal

Conductors of the Work or their proxies present: (Continued)


56 Gadsden Not Represented Thrice Illustrious Master

Edward L Mason Deputy Illustrious Master


68. Dothan Charles A. Hartley Thrice Illustrious Master

*Jerry Ogletree Deputy Illustrious Master


69. Brundidge Dennis M. Allbritton Thrice Illustrious Master

Kenneth Baker Deputy Illustrious Master

Alan F. Rhody Prin. Cond. of the Work

71. Woodlawn William Smith Thrice Illustrious Master

John W. Jones Deputy Illustrious Master

Branson Heath Fant Prin. Cond. of the Work

74. Florence *Robert B. Dixon, Sr. Thrice Illustrious Master

*Ned Cox Deputy Illustrious Master

David Wayne Ozuna Prin. Cond. of the Work

81. Decatur *Virgil Weaver Thrice Illustrious Master


*Phillip J. Sherman Prin. Cond. of the Work

82. Phenix City Thomas L. Enloe Thrice Illustrious Master

*Lance Anthony Deputy Illustrious Master

*Sidney R. Cooley, Sr. Prin. Cond. of the Work

93. Piedmont Charles Singleton Thrice Illustrious Master

*Teddy R. Grogan, Jr. Deputy Illustrious Master

*Teddy R. Grogan, Jr. Prin. Cond. of the Work

95. Monroeville *Robert Mayer Thrice Illustrious Master

*MacArthur Davis Deputy Illustrious Master

*Charles McGee Prin. Cond. of the Work

90. Appalachian *J R Bledsoe Thrice Illustrious Master



*Denotes Proxy.

+ Denotes died after annual meeting

PAST THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS PRESENT

3. Montgomery: H. Spencer Stewart, Arthur Lee Campbell, III,

Frank Roton, Buddy M. Wilson

4. Tuscaloosa: Ron Andress, William Carter, Richard R. Losch

5. Eureka: James S. Blanteno, Ray C. Dunn, Emory J. Ferguson,

George L. Marshall, Jr., William J. Burfitt, Wayne Jordan, Tom

Craig.

12. Mobile: Brent Haller, Harold Worthington, Lewis Childs, Barney

Lusk, Joe Owen.

43. Birmingham-Metro: O. E. Gore, Jack C. Wade, Jack A. Elliott,

McMurry Griffith, Joe D. Lee, O. B. Brand, Daniel Gore, B.

Wayne Sparks.

56. Gadsden: Edward Mason, Jimmy Floyd, Jimmy Collett

68. Dothan: Maurice C. Himes, Ronald Thomas, Tom Nesbit

Tim Ivey, C. Sterling Hughes, James A. Smith,

Larry Walker.

69. Brundidge: Paul Drinkard, Jimmy D. O’Dell, Richard C. Beck.


PAST THRICE ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS PRESENT

(Continued)

71. Woodlawn: Billy Rikard, Hiram Williams, Arthur C. Harding,

Ronald G Self, Robert C.Grigsby, Jr., Gregory Battles,

James O. Tidmore

74. Florence: Robert Dixon, James C. McGee, Ned Cox 81. Decatur: George F. Mills. Phillip J. Sherman,

Bobby C. Park, Virgil Weaver, Roy Wilkerson.

82. Phenix City: Robert D. Moseson, Lance Anthony,

Sidney R. Cooley, Sr.

90. Ft. Payne: J R Bledsoe

93. Piedmont: Teddy R. Grogan, Jr.

95. Monroeville: MacArthur Davis, Robert Mayer, Charles McGee

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RITUALISTIC WORK

To the Most Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Officers, and


Alabama:

There has been no request for assistance in conferring the

ritualistic work of the Council by any Council or individual in the

state nor has there been any questions regarding the rital or any

request for clarification of the work. Presumably the ritual is

written clearly enough that no assistance is required. However, it

should be noted that the Committee on Ritualistic Work is at the

disposal of any Council that may have a need for assistance.

The Committee wishes to thank Most Illustrious Master for his

trust and for allowing us the opportunity to serve this Grand

Council in this capacity.


Phillip J, Sherman, PMIGM, PREGC, KYGCH, Chairman

MacArthur Davis, PMIGM, PGHP, PREGC, KYGCH

Arthur Lee Campbell, III, KYCH

Adopted:


MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS

To the Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal

and Select Masters of Alabama:

We, your committee on the Most Illustrious Grand Master Address

submit the following report:

We recommend the portion of the address referring to Dispensation,

appointments and recommendations be referred to the Jurisprudence

Committee.

We recommend the portions referring to the review of the books of

the Grand Council be referred to the Finance Committee.



MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS (Continued)

We recommend the portion referring to Necrology be referred to the

Illustrious Grand Chaplain.

We recommend the approval of the portion referring to the Grand

Representatives appointed to represent Alabama near other Grand

Councils and Representatives nominated to represent other Grand

Councils near the Grand Council of Alabama.

We recommend all portions not herein referred to be approved.

We Commend the Most Illustrious Grand Master on his visitations

and Travels in and out of State and upon the outstanding manner he

has represented the Grand Council of Alabama


MacArthur Davis, PMIGM, PGHP, PREGC, KYGCH, Chairman

Adopted:

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE

To the Most Illustrious Grand Master and Companions of the Grand

Council of Royal and Select Masters of Alabama:

We, your Committee on Jurisprudence are pleased to report that no

questions concerning jurisprudence have been referred to us this

year.

We recommend that portion of the Most Illustrious Grand Master’s

address concerning Dispensations be approved.

We commend Most Illustrious Grand Master Grogan for his dedication

to Cryptic Masonry and his efforts on its behalf during his year in

office and we thank him for the privilege of serving the Grand

Council on this Committee


George L. Marshall, Jr. PREGC, PGHP, KYGCH, Chairman

Jack C. Wade, PMIGM, KYGCH

McMurray L. Griffith, PMEGHP, PMIGM, PREGC, KYGCH

Adopted:



FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE



This is the report of your Correspondence Committee for this year.

Your Committee on Fraternal Correspondence begs leave to report that

during the year many Companions have exchanged e-mails with the

jurisdictions they are Grand Reps to but no specific information has

been furnished to your committee. One exception was the contact by

Companion Tom Craig and his counterpart did not respond but the

Grand Secretary/Recorder responded. I am sure that many contacts

were made and attempted but no reports were made. This committee

needs all Grand Reps to inform the committee in writing of their

contacts and results.

Your Committee on Fraternal Correspondence thanks the MIGM for the

opportunity of serving this Grand Body and move for adoption of this

report.


Wayne D. Jordan, PMIGM, PGHP, PREGC, KYGCH, Chairman

Adopted

REPORT ON NECROLOGY



Jesus said unto Martha, “I am the resurrection, and the life; he

that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and

whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.”St.John11:25-

26.

As Grand Chaplain of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters

of Alabama, it becomes my sad duty to report to you that since we

last met, 58 of our beloved Companions have been called by the Great

Architect of the Universe to their Heavenly home. “The memory of the

just is blessed.” It is with a heavy heart, that we bid our

companions a fond farewell. Our prayers go out to the Wives and

Families of these Companions. May we ever keep them in our hearts.

We thank GOD that our Grand line was kept intact this year.

Most Illustrious Grand Master, would you cause this Grand Council to

rise and bow their heads in silence in a moment of silent prayer for

our departed Companions?

In closing may I say that this is not the end, but a brief

interlude, as we step across the Great Divide, to that final moment

when we shall meet again, to abide together forever.


Ricky C. Kilgore, Grand Chaplain Adopted:


MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT


Council of Royal and Select Masters of Alabama.

It is the responsibility of this committee to report the status of

the membership relative to the Grand Council of Alabama and the

subordinate Councils. As you may have guessed from your observations

in your local Councils the general trend continues in a downward

slide. This general downward slide in membership is nothing new, as

it has been occurring for the several decades.

As reported each year, there are two main causes that contribute to

the downward trend in our membership numbers. Death and Suspensions

for non-payment of dues are the two factors with the greatest

contribution to our current status. Besides praying for our departed

Companions and their families there is nothing we can do to combat

the membership losses due to death. There are things within our

control that we can work on to reverse the trend of membership loss

from Suspensions, such as working on retention as well as recruiting

new members from our local Blue Lodges.

It is the recommendation of this committee that each local Council

establish a Retention Committee to contact those Companions that are

subject to being suspended and determine the root cause of their

decision to not pay their dues. There are several alternatives open

to addressing the known reasons, whether it is relief for a

Companion that is in distress or for a Companion that does not see

the benefit from his membership in the local Council, we can explain

the opportunities for him to become active and provide the list of

benefits that are provided to others from his support of his local

body.

Our last recommendation of this committee is that we ensure that we

are recruiting Quality into our Fraternity and our local bodies.

There are untold stories where a small group of committed and

dedicated men have been able to overcome untold odds against their

success. If everyone in the group is focused on the goal and

everyone is working toward that goal, there is nothing outside of

their capabilities.


Arthur Lee Campbell, III, KYCH Chairman

George F. Mills, KYCH

Jimmy D. O’Dell, PGHP, REGC, KYGCH

Adopted:

YOUTH COMMITTEE REPORT


Council of Royal and Select Masters of Alabama

The Youth Committee offers their compliments and gratitude to

each member of the Grand Council of Alabama for their monetary

support. It is hoped that each Companion understands that their

monetary support of DeMolay and Rainbow Girls is actually an

investment in the future of Masonry and in Alabama Masonry in


particular. While money is very important to any organization, the

most important asset is the people and their time.

As the axiom goes, Time marches on and no man can stop time or

regain lost time/opportunities. It is with this in mind that the

Youth Committee asks you to consider an alternative contribution to

our Youth organizations. Think about making a time investment in our

Youth. Go to a meeting and just visit with the young Ladies and

Gentlemen, which will show them that you are interested in their

lives and their progress.

If you will visit once, then you will want to visit again and again.

One day you may even wish to become a part of the Youth

Organizations as an Adult Leader. Being with the youth if good for

us and it is good for them-a true win-win situation.

The observations of the Youth Committee are that our youth do an

outstanding job with their ritual and have the energy to make a

difference in the world. Join with your Youth Committee in showing

them that we fully support them in their future development.


Arthur Lee Campbell, III, KYCH, Chairman

James C. McGee KYCH, MEGHP,

Kenneth B. Baker

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON BY-LAWS


Council of Royal and Select Masters of Alabama

We, your Grand Council Constitution & By-Laws review committee,

are please to report that no questions or proposed amendments

concerning the Grand Council Constitution & By-Laws have been

referred to us this year.

We Commend the Most Illustrious Grand Master Grogan for his

dedication to Cryptic Masonry and his efforts on its behalf during

his year in office and we thank him for the privilege of serving the

Grand Council on this committee.


George L. Marshall, Jr., PREGC, PGHP, KYGCH, Chairman

Bobby C. Park, PREGC, KYGCH

Adopted:


INSCRIBED TO THE MEMORY

OF

OUR HONORED DEAD

AND IN MEMORY

OF THE

DECEASED COMPANIONS

IN

OTHER GRAND JURISDICTIONS


MINUTES OF LAST ASSEMBLY

Companion Hiram O. Williams, Jr. moved that the minutes as

published in the Proceedings and on our official website of 2011 be

accepted as the minutes, and that they be approved as printed and

corrected.

Motion seconded and carried.

GRAND COUNCIL OF R. & S. M. ASSEMBLY - 2013

It was moved that the next Annual Assembly of the Alabama Grand

Council be held in Birmingham, AL on February 22nd, 23

rd, 24

th, 2013 at

the Hilton Perimeter Park South.

Motion seconded and carried.

General

Grand Council

Cryptic Mason

Of the Year Award

PRESENTATION OF THE GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL

CRYPTIC MASON OF THE YEAR AWARD


The Most Illustrious Grand Master, Teddy R. Grogan, Jr., selected

Companion Charles W. Singleton of Piedmont Council # 93, to receive

the General Grand Council Award of the Year. The presentation was

made at the meeting and was announced at the Banquet.

RECIPIENTS IN ALABAMA OF THE GENERAL GRAND

COUNCIL CRYPTIC MASON OF THE YEAR AWARD

*Charles A. Guthrie ............................................1975

*William Hollis Arnold. ........................................1976

*Roy L. Wood ...................................................1977

*Joseph E. Simpson, Sr. ........................................1978

*Guin O'Neal McKinney ..........................................1979

*James M. Christopher, Sr. .....................................1980

Jesse W. Locke ................................................1981

*Weldon H. Roberts .............................................1982

*James C. Nuss .................................................1983

*Joseph P. Jones ...............................................1984

Wayne Richmond Hammond ........................................1985

*Earl Pervine Woodall ..........................................1986

*Calvin Coolidge Snow. .........................................1987

*Doyle Wallace Ealy ............................................1988

Johnny Andrew Baker. ..........................................1989

*George Baldwin Boyd, Jr. ......................................1990

*James Woodrow Smith ...........................................1991

Fred LeBurn Graham ............................................1992

Michael Leonid Jones ..................................... 1993

Patrick Bertram Bleakley ......................................1994

Charles Lewis Ingram ..........................................1995

*Howard Enoch Hayes ............................................1996

Wayne Dee Jordan ..............................................1997

Fred LeBrun Graham ............................................1998

*Charles L. Turk ...............................................1999

Gerald D. Kelley, Sr. .........................................2000

Phillip J. Sherman ............................................2001

Jack C. Wade ..................................................2002

Thomas Hugh Wilson ............................................2003

Arthur Lee Campbell ...........................................2004

Teddy R. Grogan, Jr. ..........................................2005

H. Spencer Stewart ............................................2006

John Herbert Hicks, Sr. .......................................2007

Ronald L. Thomas ..............................................2008

Marion Patton George ..........................................2009

George F. Mills ...............................................2010

*William C. Snyder .............................................2011

(Companion Snyder died during the year)

Charles W. Singleton ..........................................2012

*Denotes deceased.


ELECTION OF GRAND COUNCIL OFFICERS 2012-2013

There being no further business to come before this Annual Assembly

of the Grand Council, the Grand Council proceeded to the election of

officers for the ensuing year. All the officers, except the

Illustrious Grand Steward were elected by acclamation.

Companion James C. McGee of Mobile Council #12 was elected by

secret ballot to the station of Grand Steward. Companion McGee

accepted his election to the office.

This Grand Council was concluded with prayer and retired to

refreshment for the open Installation of Grand Officer for the

incoming year.

INSTALLATION OF GRAND COUNCIL OFFICERS

FOR 2012 – 2013

The Grand Council officers were installed by Deputy General Grand

Master of the South East Region Richard S. Agster, Installing

Marshall Teddy R. Grogan, Jr., and Installing Chaplain Rev. Richard

R. Losch.

The new Grand Master, Companion Jimmy D. O’Dell was invested with

the jewel and apron of his office by his wife, Stephanie

.

All business of this Annual Assembly being concluded, Companion

O’Dell, declared the 174th Session of the Grand Council of Royal and

Select Masters of Alabama duly closed after the chaplain had

pronounced the benediction.


Grand Recorder


ALABAMA GRAND COUNCIL

RECIPIENTS OF

LADY OF THE COUNCIL AWARD

Bobbie Ferguson 2008 Helanne Jordan 2008

Rebecca Jordan 2008 Gayle Thomas 2008

Brenda Wade 2008 Cindy Williams 2008

Betty Smith 2009 Anne George 2009

Brenda Mason 2009 Stephanie O’Dell 2009

Lynn Grogan 2010 Peggy Gore 2010

Shirley Hughes 2010 Martha Anne Lee 2011 (posthumous)

Sally Simmons 2011 Kathy McGee 2011

Nancy Davis 2011

ISH SODI AWARD

Thomas McCrickard 2008 Emory J. Ferguson 2008

Maurice C. Himes 2008 George L. Marshall, Jr. 2008

Phillip J. Sherman 2008 Jack Elliott 2009

Charles Moats 2009 William J. Burfitt 2009

C. Sterling Hughes 2010 Kelly McMichael 2010

Ronald Thomas 2010 James C. McGee 2012

Ricky C. Kilgore 2012

ALABAMA GRAND COUNCIL

RECIPIENTS OF

“EXCELLENCE IN YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD”

Kathryn Bryan Anderson 2009



2012-2013


JIMMY D. O’DELL

Most Illustrious Grand Master 2012 - 2013

Companion Jimmy D. O’Dell was born May 19th, 1943 in Anniston,

Alabama. His parents were J. D. O’Dell and Dora Lou O’Dell (both

deceased). He graduated from Walter Wellborn High School in Anniston

in 1961. He served in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1984,

retiring at the rank of Master Sergeant. He was married to Stephanie

A. O’Dell on September 27th, 1968. This marriage resulted in two

children a son Douglas and a daughter Janice. They have been blessed

with five grandchildren. A retired firefighter, Jimmy now serves on

the Board of Registrars, Chairman of the Board of Directors at the

Anniston Water Works and Sewer. Jimmy and Stephanie are active in

Kiwanis and Vietnam Veterans of America.

Masonic History

Companion O’Dell is a member of Anniston Masonic Lodge #443; serving

as Worshipful Master in 1993-1994, as a dual member he has served as

chaplain at Lozahatchee #97 in Piedmont. He has been active in the

York Rite Bodies, serving as High Priest, Thrice Illustrious Master

and Eminent Commander in the Anniston York Rite Bodies and is a dual

member of the Piedmont York Rite Bodies. He is a member of Alabama

Priory #31, K.Y.C.H. and is Past prior. He is a member of Emrys W.

John York Rite College #179 in Birmingham. He is a member of Vulcan

Council of Knight Masons #22 and served as Excellent Chief in 2008.

In 2003 he was ordained in Jerusalem Tabernacle XXXII Royal Arch

Knight Templar Priest and is serving as Fifth Pillar. He is Past

Puissant Sovereign of Benjamin Franklin Conclave, Red Cross of

Constantine serving 2005 -2006. He is a member of Alabama College of

Societies Rosicrueciana in Civitabulas Foederatis located in

Huntsville, Alabama. He served as Most Excellent Grand High Priest

of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Alabama in 2005-2006.

He is currently Most Illustrious Grand Master in the Grand Council

of Royal and Select Masters of Alabama for 2012-2013. Companion

O’Dell has also served as Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of

Alabama in 2010-2011 and he received the Knight Templar Cross of

Honor in 2003 and Knight Commander of the Temple in 2007. He served

as Prophet Monarch of Dinar Grotto, Mystic order of veiled prophets

of the Enchanted Realm located in Hoover, Alabama in 2009. He is a

member of Birmingham Valley, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite

Masons and received the honor of being knighted as Knight Commander

of the Court of Honor in November 2009.


See Next Page for Legend of Members in Picture


LEGEND FOR PICTURE ON PRIVIOUS PAGE

GRAND COUNCIL OFFICERS FOR 2012 – 2013 Seated left to right: Jack A. Elliott, George L Marshall, Jr., MIGM Jimmy D O’Dell

Ronald L. Thomas, Rev. Richard Losch

Standing left to right: Charles Singleton, Kenneth Baker, Joe D. Lee, Arthur Lee Campbell, III,

James C. McGee, Hiram O. Williams, Jr.

GRAND COUNCIL OFFICERS 2012 - 2013

Jimmy D O’Dell KYGCH ..................... Most Illustrious Grand Master

818 Thrash Lane, Anniston, 36207 ........................ 256-238-6034

George L Marshall, Jr. KYGCH.. ... Right Illustrious Deputy Grand Master

161 Anna Kathryn Drive, Gurley 35748 .................... 256-776-2534

Ronald L Thomas.. ................... Ill. Grand Prin. Cond. of the Work

5679 County Road 53, Abbeville 36130 .................... 334-585-5954

Joe D. Lee, KYGCH. ......................... Illustrious Grand Treasurer

5058 Nicholas Drive, Birmingham 35215 ................... 205-854-6393

Hiram O. Williams, Jr. KYCH ...... .......... Illustrious Grand Recorder

P. O. Box 100333, Birmingham, 35210 ..................... 205-951-0111

Arthur C. Harding, KYGCH .......... Illustrious Grand Recorder, Emeritus

309 Sun Valley Road, Birmingham, 35215

Rev. Richard Losch .......................... Illustrious Grand Chaplain

P. O. Box 1560 Livingston 35470 ......................... 205-652-7444

Jack A Elliot KYCH.. ................... Ill. Grand Captain of the Guard

40 Mallard Lane, Dadeville 36853 ........................ 256-825-7616

Arthur Lee Campbell, III.. ......... Ill. Grand Conductor of the Council

820 Running Brook Drive, Prattville 36201 ............... 256-927-4099

Kenneth B. Baker, ........................... Illustrious Grand Marshal

4202 Perkerson Drive, Anniston .......................... 256-236-6218

James C. McGee KYGCH. ........................ Illustrious Grand Steward

P O Box 892, Fairhope 36533 ............................. 251-404-5357

Charles W. Singleton, ....................... Illustrious Grand Sentinel

P O Box 614, Centre 35960 ............................... 256-927-4099

STANDING COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

FOR 2012 - 2013 Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Alabama

CREDENTIALS AND REGISTRATION:

Winston Each, Chairman

1548 Brewster Circle, Birmingham, 35235

Jesse C. Stinson, Jr., 1241 51st Street So, Birmingham, 35222

JURISPRUDENCE:

George L. Marshall, Jr., KYGCH, Chairman

161 Anna Kathryn Drive, Gurley 35748

Jack C. Wade KYGCH 54 Huntmaster Lane, Pelham 35124

McMurray L. Griffith KYGCH P. O. Box 404, Montevallo, 35115

FINANCE:

George L Marshall, Jr., KYGCH, Chairman.


Arthur Lee Campbell, III KYCH 820 Running Brook Dr., Prattville

Ronald L. Thomas, KYCH 5679 County Road 53, Abbeville, 36130


RITUALISTIC WORK:

Phillip J. Sherman, KYGCH, Chairman

4016 Saddlehorn Bend SW, Decatur 35603

Arthur L. Campbell, III, KYCH.

820 Running Brook Drive, Prattville, 36066

MacArthur Davis, KYGCH.

4291 Grissett Bridge Rd, Brewton, 36426

SPECIAL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

GRAND MASTERS ADDRESS:

MacArthur Davis, KYGCH. Chairman

4291 Grissett Bridge RD, Brewton 36426

Michael L. Jones, KYGCH. , 1711 Cagle Ave SW, Decatur, 35601

Roger A. Simmons, KYGCH, RWPGM P. O. Box 268, Newton, 36352

CRYPTIC MASONS MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION:

Maurice C. “Bud” Himes, KYGCH.,GGMGGC., Chairman

1314 Fern Rd, Slocomb, 36375

Thomas F. Craig, KYGCH.

1000 Lexington St. SE, Huntsville, 35801

FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE:

Wayne D. Jordan, KYGCH. Chairman

MEMBERSHIP:

Arthur Lee Campbell, III, KYCH., Chairman

George F. Mills KYCH.

Kenneth B. Baker

YOUTH:

Arthur Lee Campbell, III, KYCH, Chairman

820 Running Brook Drive, Montgomery 36066

James C. McGee, KYGCH. P. O. Box 892, Fairhope, 35632

Kenneth B. Baker, 4202 Perkerson Drive, Anniston, 36201

Audit:

James C. McGee, KYGCH, Chairman P. O. Box 892, Fairhope, 35632

BYLAWS:

Jack C. Wade, KYGCH., Chairman

54 Huntmaster Lane, Pelham 35124

Roger A. Simmons, KYGCH. PMWGM

P. O. Box 268, Newton, 36352

Raymond C. Dunn, KYGCH.

376 College Park Ct NW, Huntsville, 35805

GRAND COUNCIL CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS REVIEW COMMITTEE:

George L. Marshall, Jr., KYGCH.


Bobby C. Park, KYGCH.

1577 Oscar Patterson Road, New Market 35761


Proceedings of the Thrice Illustrious Master,

Order of the Silver Trowel The Fifty Seventh Annual Meeting of the Thrice Illustrious

Master, Order of the Silver Trowel, was held at the Birmingham Metro

York Rite Temple, Birmingham, Alabama on February 25th, 2012. Thrice

Illustrious Master Jack Wade opened the Council in full Form, and

appointed Trice Illustrious Companions Phillip Sherman and Maurice

Himes to the elections committee. Thrice Illustrious Master

appointed Companion Thomas Nesbit and Robert Mayer were appointed to

audit the books of the Trice Illustrious Recorder/Treasurer

The Business of the Council was deferred until after the

conferral of the Degree of Thrice Illustrious Master upon the

candidates.

The ritual team performed admirably in the anointing the

following candidates: Marion P George, Charles W Singleton, Thomas L

Enloe, Mickey L Sego, Charles A Hartley (Active, John H Willis,

Buddy M Wilson, and William L Smith, Officers conferring the Order

were:

Sterling Hughes Thrice Illustrious Master

George L. Marshall, Jr. Thrice Illustrious Senior Warden

Hiram O. Williams, Jr. Thrice Illustrious Junior Warden

Emory J. Ferguson Thrice Illustrious Steward

Following the ritual work, minutes were adopted as printed in

the 2011 proceedings. The audit committee reported that the Trice

Illustrious Treasurer/Recorder’s books were in order. Upon proper

motion and second, the Council donated $100.00 to the Cryptic Mason

Medical Research Fund, Inc. Honorary membership in the Alabama Order

of the Silver Trowel was bestowed upon Illustrious Companions

Richard Agster, Southeast Regional Deputy General Grand Illustrious

Master, Bobby Joe Kitchen, Southeast Regional Deputy General Grand

High Priest, William Greenen, Conductor of the Council of Arizona

and Harry Allen, Most Excellent Grand Illustrious Master of Georgia,

Most Worshipful Sterling Hughes, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of

F & AM of Alabama, made brief remarks and introduced 3 appointed

Grand Officers and 8 Grand Lodge committee members.

The following officers were elected and subsequently installed

by Past Thrice Illustrious Master George L Marshall, Jr..

James Blanteno ............................Thrice Illustrious Master

Arthur Lee Campbell, III ...........Thrice Illustrious Senior Warden

Jimmy D O’Dell (by Proxy) ..........Thrice Illustrious Junior Warden

Ronald Thomas ...........................Thrice Illustrious Recorder

Hiram O Williams, Jr .....................Thrice Illustrious Steward

Jamie A. Smith. .........................Thrice Illustrious Sentinel

All business having been completed, the Council was closed by newly

installed Thrice Illustrious Master George L Marshall, Jr.


Ronald L. Thomas, KYCH.

Thrice Illustrious Treasurer/Recorder


ALABAMA GRAND YORK RITE HOLDING COMPANY

To the Grand Officers and members of the Grand York Rite of Alabama:

The holding company has little to report for the year 2011. The

offices of the Grand York Rite made no request for the purchase of

any new office equipment or any out of the ordinary purchases this

past year that would require approval of the Board.

The three year term of Most Excellent Companion Emory J Ferguson

having expired he was nominated and elected by unanimous vote of the

Companions and Sir Knights attending the 2011 Grand York Rite

Convocation to an additional three year term.

President Emory Ferguson called for a meeting of the Holding Company

immediately following the closing of the Grand Council for the

purpose of electing officers for 2012 which resulted in the

following:

Emory J. Ferguson President

MacArthur Davis Vice-President

Wayne D. Jordan Vice-President

Joe D. Lee Treasurer (member ex-officio)

Hiram O. Williams, Jr. Secretary (member ex-officio)


Emory J. Ferguson, President

MacArthur Davis, Vice President

Wayne D. Jordan, Vice President

Joe D. Lee, Treasurer

Hiram O. Williams Jr., Secretary


REGISTER OF SUBORDINATE COUNCILS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE GRAND

COUNCIL OF ALABAMA

JUNE 2011-2012

No. Name

Location

Thrice Illustrious Master Assembly Date Recorder

Address Address

Buddy Wilson 3 Montgomery Arthur Lee Campbell, III

233 Bowling Green Dr. Montgomery 820 Running Brook Drive

Montgomery, 36109 1st Thursday Prattville, 36066

Greg Durr 4 Tuscaloosa Dennis L. Peck

460 Crawley Road Tuscaloosa 91 Arcadia Drive

Fayette, 35555 3rd Tuesday Tuscaloosa, 35404

Steve McGlocklin 5 Eureka Wayne D. Jordan

178 Mingo Road Huntsville 929 Tascosa Dr. S.E.

Madison, 35758 2nd Tuesday Huntsville, 35802

Thomas Lott 12 Mobile James C. McGee

P O Box 83 Mobile P O BOX 892

Semmes, 36575 2nd Tuesday Fairhope, 36533

M Patton George 43 B’ham Metro Jack C. Wade

6517 Quail Run Dr. Birmingham 54 Huntmaster Lane

Pelham, 35124 3rd Saturday Pelham, 35124

Andrew Gordon Kerr, Jr 56 Gadsden Jimmy L. Floyd

515 County Road 15 Gadsden 617 Camellia Avenue

Boaz, 35957 1st Thursday Gadsden, 35903

Charles A. “Tony”Hartley 68 Dothan Ronald L. Thomas

5769 Walden Dr. Dothan 5679 County Road 255

Dothan, 36303 3rd Thursday Abbeville, 36310

Dennis Allbritton 69 Brundidge Richard C. Beck

100 Picketville Rd Anniston 3941 Old Sulphur Srngs Rd

Jacksonville, 36265 1st Saturday Wellington, 36279

William L Smith 71 Woodlawn James O. Tidmore

9224 Brookhurst Dr Birmingham 7450 Weems Road

Birmingham, 35235 2nd & 4

th Tuesday Pinson, 35126

Robert A Crittenden 74 Florence Robert Dixon

115 Bridgewood Dr Florence P. O. Box 566

Killen, 35654 1st Tuesday Florence, 35631

John Willis 81 Decatur David Glenn

168 Benson Road Decatur 1311 Stuart Ave SW

Somerville, 35670 1st Thursday Decatur, 35601

Thomas L Enloe 82 Phenix City Robert D. Moseson

P O Box 1796 Phenix City 4400 Bridgewater Cir.

Phenix City, 36868 3rd Tuesday Phenix City, 36867


REGISTER OF SUBORDINATE COUNCILS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE GRAND

COUNCIL OF ALABAMA

JUNE 2010-2011

(Continued)

No. Name

Location

Thrice Illustrious Master Assembly Date Recorder

Address Address

Charles W Singleton 93 Piedmont Jerry W. Mobley

P O Box 614 Piedmont 225 Bear Mountain Road

Centre, 35960 2nd Thursday Piedmont, 36272

W E Johnson 95 Monroeville James L. Windham

270 Rabon Road Monroeville 4141 County Road 43

Atmore, 36502 4th Friday Evergreen, 36401

Gerald Smith 90 Appalachian Jake T. Helton

5703 Oakhill Rd NE Ft. Payne 870 Barry Street

Ft Payne, 35967 1st Saturday Rainsville, 35986

GENERAL GRAND COUNCIL OFFICERS, 2011 – 2014

George C. Sellars ..............................General Grand Master

25159 S Magdalera St. Harrison, Michigan 48045-3709

Lawrence O. Weaver ......................Deputy General Grand Master

19433 Prospector Terrance, Organ City, OR 974045-6710

Milton S. “Sid”Roberts ........General Grand Prin. Cond. of the Work

3736 Pleasant Hill Road. Kelso, WA 98626-9721

Charles L. Hollinger ........................General Grand Treasurer

125 Angelo Road SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909-3654

David A. Grindle .............................General Grand Recorder

P. O. Box 1087, Meridian, ID 83680-1087

Rev. Charles M. Roberts ......................General Grand Chaplain

158 Meadowbriar Road, Rochester, NY 14616-2339

DISTRICT DEPUTY GENERAL GRAND MASTER SOUTHEAST REGION

Richard S. Agster .............3602 West Euclid Ave, Tampa, FL 33629


PAST GENERAL GRAND MASTERS

Dalvin L. Hollaway (1993-1996) ........................P. O. Box 767

Canyonville, Oregon 97417

Perry Anderson (2002-2005).......................216 North Van Buren

Pierre, South Dakota 57501-3458

Maurice C. “Bud” Himes (2005-2008)................... 1314 Fern Road

Slocomb, AL 36375-5626

Joseph J. Vale (2008-2011)................... 3609 Southwood Drive

Gastonia, NC 28056-9274

CRYPTIC MASONS MEDICAL RESEARCH

FOUNDATION, INC. Gary Wyne, PMIGM, Secretary

6954 E. Georgetown Road, Nashville, Indiana 47448

45th Triennial Assembly

69th Triennial Convocation

Adams Mark Hotel

Buffalo, New York

September 25th – 30th, 2014

GRAND RECORDERS AND THEIR ADDRESSES


GRAND COUNCIL GRAND RECORDER ADDRESS

___________________________________________________________________

Alabama ........... Hiram O. Williams, Jr. P. O. Box 100333

Birmingham, 35210-0333

Alaska ............ David A. Hunt ........ 18606 Little Cape Cr.

Eagle River, 99577-8559

Arizona ........... Michael D. Stegen .... 345 W. Monroe Street

Phoenix, 85003-1617

Arkansas .......... Royce H. Taylor ...... P. O. Box 1207

Pine Bluff, 71613-1207

California ........ Kenneth G. Hope ...... 11428 E Artesia Blvd #13

Artesia, 90701-3872

Colorado .......... James E. Erickson .... 1614 Welton Street #503

Denver, 80207-4221

Delaware .......... Mark Irwin ........... 317 Kalorama Road

Sykesville, 21784-7535

Dist. Of Columbia . Howard F. Coleman .... 10364 Cedar Hill Lane

King Georg, VA 22485-4539

Florida ........... Howard H. Gardner .... P. O. Box 13496

Tampa, 33681-3496

France ............ Philippe Martin 54 Rue Du Roc Blanc

63000 Chamalieres

France

Georgia ........... Wade C. Smith ........ 811 Mulberry Street

Macon, 31201-6726

Germany Carsten Rinne Dietrich Bohnhoffer Strasse 11

D-91452 Wilhermsdorf

Greece.........Constantinos N. Korontzis 19 Archarnon Street

Athens 10438 Greece

Hawaii ............ Gerhardt W. Walsh .... 1227 Makiki St

Honolulu, HI 96814-1332

Idaho ............. James L. Curtis ...... 4170 N Shamrock Ave

Boise, 83713-2534

Illinois .......... Dick J. Carroll. ..... 2207 Sunset Drive

Peking, 61554-5364

Indiana ........... Charles D. Wood, Jr.. 80 Byram Blvd

Martinsville, 46151-1315

Iowa .............. Robert J. Seiler ..... 812 14 Place

Comanche, 52730-1204

Italy ............. Francesco Antico .... VIA Torricelli, 56

10129 Torino Italy

Kansas ............ T. Michael Fagan ..... 320 SW 8th Avenue

Topeka, 66603-3912 Kentucky .......... James H. King, Jr. ... 219 Orchard Drive

Danville, 40422-2265

Louisiana ......... Timothy J. Riley ..... 171 Beckham’s Camp Rd.

Ringgold, 71068-3456

Maine ............. Thomas A. Emery ...... 9 Loring Ave

Auburn, 04210-6616

GRAND RECORDERS AND THEIR ADDRESSES


(Continued)

GRAND COUNCIL GRAND RECORDER ADDRESS

___________________________________________________________________

Maryland .......... Richard P. Naegele ... 410 Overton Ave

Baltimore, 21236-4010

Michigan .......... Anthony M. Chamberlin 3930 S River Rd. Unit 6

East China, 48054-2920

Minnesota ......... Monte M. Miller ...... 2310 Zenith Ave North

Golden Valley, 55422-3854

Mississippi ....... Mickey P. McMahan .... 2400 23rd Ave P O Box 1030

Meridian, 39302-1030

Missouri .......... Russell S. Hanson .... 107 William St

Fayette, 65248-1017

Montana ........... Bradford L. Huffman .. P. O. Box 824

Conrad, 59425-0824

Nebraska .......... Bruce T. Anderson .... P. O. Box 22988

Lincoln, 68542-2988

Nevada ............ Russell M. Wilde ..... 2321 Meadowbrook Lane

Carson City, 89701-5724

New Hampshire ..... Dennis A. Sheridan ... P O Box 621

Littleton, 03561-0621

New Jersey ........ John J Corrigan ...... 17 Hemlock Drive

Parlin, 08859-1117

New Mexico ........ Dennis R Detrow ...... P. O. Box 25004

Albuquerque 87125-0004

New York .......... Victor S Versace ..... 21 Allen Road

Garrison, 10524-1169

North Carolina .... Robert A. Schafer .... P. O. Box 17212

Raleigh, 27619

North Dakota ...... Merle L. Huhner ...... P. O. Box 9544

Fargo, 58106-9544

Oklahoma .......... Gary A. Davis ........ P. O. Box 1223

Drumright, 74030

Oregon ............ Dalvin L. Hollaway ... P. O. Box 767

Canyonville, 97417-0767

Panama.............Ruben J. Levy...... P. O. Box 0831-02585

Panama City, Republic of Panama

Philippines ....... Isaac F. Arribas, Jr. Plaridel Masonic Temple

1440 San Marcelino St.

Ermita, Manila, Rep of Philippines

Portugal...........Antonio B. Vincente Rua Jao Saravia N 34- 1 Deg

1700-250 Lisbon Portugal

Rhode Island ...... Kenneth M. Long ...... 300 Broadway Apt 403

Pawtucket, RI 02860-2256

Romania ........... Mircea Istrate ....... 5 George Cosbuc F/AP 13

800378 Galati

South Carolina .... Johnnie T. Morris .... P. O. Box 7463

Columbia, 29202-7463

South Dakota ...... George E. Bauser ..... P. O. Box 9134

Rapid City, 57709

Tennessee ......... Rick Hoover .......... 100 7th Avenue N Ste 3

Nashville 37203

Utah .............. Charles E Warren, Sr . 3787 E 1200 S

Heber City, 84032-3558

Vermont ........... Bruce R. Howard ...... 17 Tuttle Meadow Dr

Rutland, 05701-2544


Washington ........ Floyd L Snyder ....... 2225 Bluejay lane

West Richland, 99353-9525

Wisconsin ......... David A. Mahoney ..... Grand York Rite

Grand Masonic Center

36275 Sunset Drive

Dousman, 53118-9349

Wyoming ........... Kenneth M. Badget .... P. O. Box 653

Cowley, 82420

GENERAL GRAND

COUNCIL ......... David A. Grindle ..... P. O. Box 332

Meridian, ID 83680-0332

GRAND RECORDERS OF NON-AFFILIATED GRAND COUNCILS

Australia (South) John M Stubbs .....70/122st Bernard’s Rd

Magill SA 5072

South Australia

Australia .........Grand Scribe E ......P. O. Box 134

(New South Wales) Petersham, N.S.W. 2049

Australia

Australia..........Grand Scribe E .......P O Box 10272

Brisbane, Queensland 4000

Australia(Victoria)A.M. Arthur Williams 510 Balfours Road

Granite Rock, Victoria 3875

Australia (Western) Grand Scribe E P. O. Box 3107

Adelaide Terrance WA 6832

Canada (Eastern) .. John R. Dollimount ... 129 Sherbrook Ave

Bridgewater, Nova Scotia

B4V 4U4, Canada

Canada (Western ... Edward Wilson ........ 35188 Spencer Street

Abbotsford BC V3G 2E3

Canada

Ontario, Canada ... Charles Meldum ....... 54 Amberdale Drive

Scarborough, ON

MIP 4C2 Canada

Connecticut ....... Charles B. Fowler, Jr. 525 Stillwater

Windsor, 06095-3842

England and Wales . John Brackley ........ Mark Masons' Hall

86 St. James's Street

London, England SW1A 1PL

Israel.............Sasson Naim...........P. O. Box 33698

Tel Aviv 61336

Massachusetts ..... Robert C. Corr ....... 186 Tremont St. RM 405

Boston, 02111

New Zealand........Robert Jaray .....P. O. Box 254

Waikanae 5250

Ohio Bobby G. Campbell P. O. Box 751539

Dayton, 45475

Pennsylvania ...... Freeman Z. Frey, III . P. O. Box 4221

Harrisburg, 17111-4221

Scotland .......... Grahame J. Smith ..... 23 St. John Street

Edinburgh, Scotland EH8 8DG

Texas ............. Orville L. O’Neil .... P. O. Box 296

Waco 76703

REVISED AND CORRECTED LIST OF GRAND OFFICERS ELECTED BY THE

GRAND COUNCIL OF ALABAMA


FROM ITS ORGANIZATION IN 1838 TO THE PRESENT TIME WITH THE

YEAR OF THEIR ELECTION

_____________________________________________________________

Year 1838 1839

Grand Master *Gerard W. Creagh *Gerard W. Creagh

Deputy Grand Master *Amand P. Pfister *Amand P. Pfister

Grand PC Work *John C. Hicks *John C. Hicks

Grand Treasurer *Major Cook *Major Cook

Grand Recorder *J. C. Van Dyke *Carter R. Harrison

Year 1840 A 1841

Grand Master *Nathaniel W. Fletcher

Deputy Grand Master *Nimrod E. Benson

Grand PC Work *William Hendrix Grand Treasurer *Amand P. Pfister

Grand Recorder *Carter R. Harrison

Year 1842 B 1843

Grand Master *James Penn

Deputy Grand Master *Nimrod E. Benson

Grand PC Work *William Hendrix Grand Treasurer *Amand P. Pfister

Grand Recorder *Carter R. Harrison

Year 1844 1845

Grand Master *James Penn *Baylor B. Baker

Deputy Grand Master *Gerard W. Creagh *William C. Penick

Grand PC Work *William C. Penick *Lewis E. Parsons Grand Treasurer *Amand P. Pfister *Amand P. Pfister

Grand Recorder *Carter R. Harrison *Carter R. Harrison

Year 1846 1847

Grand Master *William C. Penick *William C. Penick

Deputy Grand Master *James M. Brundidge *James M. Brundidge

Grand PC Work *Doric S. Ball *Doric S. Ball Grand Treasurer *Nimrod E. Benson *Nimrod E. Benson

Grand Recorder *Amand P. Pfister *Amand P. Pfister

Year 1848 1849 C

Grand Master *Rufus Greene *Rufus Greene

Deputy Grand Master *Thomas C. Hartwell *Thomas C. Hartwell

Grand PC Work *J. McCaleb Wiley *James M. Brundidge Grand Treasurer *Nimrod E. Benson *Nimrod E. Benson

Grand Recorder *Amand P. Pfister *Amand p. Pfister

Year 1850 1851

Grand Master *Rufus Greene *Thomas C. Hartwell

Deputy Grand Master *Thomas C. Hartwell *J. McCaleb Wiley

Grand PC Work *William A. Ferrell *William A. Ferrell Grand Treasurer *Thomas Welsh *Thomas Welsh


Year 1852 1853

Grand Master *William A. Ferrell *William P. Chilton

Deputy Grand Master *J. McCaleb Wiley *J. McCaleb Wiley

Grand PC Work *Rufus C. Torrey *Sterling A. M. Wood Grand Treasurer *Thomas Welsh *Thomas Welsh


Year 1854 1855

Grand Master *J. McCaleb Wiley *J. McCaleb Wiley

Deputy Grand Master *Henry S. Shelton *Henry S. Shelton

Grand PC Work *J. M. Moore *John R.Clark

Grand Treasurer *Thomas Welsh *Thomas Welsh


Year 1856 1857

Grand Master *Henry S. Shelton *Henry S. Shelton

Deputy Grand Master *John R. Clarke *John R. Clarke

Grand PC Work *Sterling A. M. Wood *Stephen Ives

Grand Treasurer *Thomas Welsh *Thomas Welsh

Grand Recorder *Amand P. Pfister *Daniel Sayre






Year 1858 1859

Grand Master *Henry S. Shelton *Rufus C. Torrey

Deputy Grand Master *John R. Clarke *James B. Harrison

Grand PC Work *James R. Harrison *James Wilkins Grand Treasurer *Thomas Welsh *Thomas Welsh

Grand Recorder *Daniel Sayre *Daniel Sayre

Year 1860 1861 D

Grand Master *James B. Harrison

Deputy Grand Master *Lewis B. Thornton

Grand PC Work *W. P. Brashears Grand Treasurer *Thomas Welsh

Grand Recorder *Daniel Sayre

Year 1862 D 1863 D

Grand Master

Deputy Grand Master

Grand PC Work Grand Treasurer

Grand Recorder

Year 1864 1865

Grand Master *James B. Harrison *James B. Harrison

Deputy Grand Master *William Kerr *Eugene V. LeVert

Grand PC Work *William E. Beaird *George D. Norris Grand Treasurer *Hugh Parks Watson *Hugh Parks Watson


Year 1866 1867

Grand Master *Eugene V. LeVert *Eugene V. LeVert

Deputy Grand Master *George D. Norris *George D. Norris

Grand PC Work *Joseph H. Johnson *Joseph H. Johnson Grand Treasurer *Edmund M. Hastings *Edmund M. Hastings


Year 1868 1869

Grand Master *Joseph H. Johnson *Robert D. Webb

Deputy Grand Master *James M. Dedman *Sam Thompson

Grand PC Work *Gilbert T. Deason *Martin G. Slaughter

Grand Treasurer *Edmund M. Hastings *Edmund M. Hastings


Year 1870 1871

Grand Master *Robert D. Webb *Robert D. Webb

Deputy Grand Master *Sam Thompson *Sam Thompson

Grand PC Work *Martin G. Slaughter *Martin G. Slaughter

Grand Treasurer *William H. Dingley *William H. Dingley


Year 1872 1873

Grand Master *Robert D. Webb *Robert D. Webb

Deputy Grand Master *James M. Dedman *James M. Dedman

Grand PC Work *Martin G. Slaughter *Palmer J. Pillans



Year 1874 1875

Grand Master *Palmer J. Pillans *Palmer J. Pillans

Deputy Grand Master *James Milton *James Milton

Grand PC Work *Benjamin F. Pope *Benjamin F. Pope Grand Treasurer *William H. Dingley *William H. Dingley


Year 1876 1877

Grand Master *James Milton *James Milton

Deputy Grand Master *Benjamin F. Pope *William D. Wadsworth

Grand PC Work *William D. Wadsworth *Lucky W. Jenkins Grand Treasurer *William H. Dingley *William H. Dingley







Year 1878 1879

Grand Master *James Milton *William D. Wadsworth

Deputy Grand Master *William D. Wadsworth *lucky W. Jenkins

Grand PC Work *Lucky W. Jenkins *William W. McCollum Grand Treasurer *William H. Dingley *William H. Dingley


Year 1880 1881

Grand Master *William D. Wadsworth *William D. Wadsworth

Deputy Grand Master *Lucky W. Jenkins *Lucky W. Jenkins

Grand PC Work *William W. McCollum *William W.McCollum Grand Treasurer *William H. Dingley *William H. Dingley


Year 1882 1883

Grand Master *William W. McCollum *William W. McCollum




Year 1884 1885

Grand Master *William W. McCollum *William W. McCollum




Year 1886 E 1887

Grand Master *Benjamin F. Pope

Deputy Grand Master *George F. Moore

Grand PC Work *James T. Beck Grand Treasurer *William H. Dingley

Grand Recorder *Daniel Sayre

Year 1888 1889

Grand Master *Benjamin F. Pope *James T. Beck

Deputy Grand Master *James T. Beck *George F. Moore

Grand PC Work *John A. McKinnon *John A. McKinnon Grand Treasurer *William H. Dingley *William H. Dingley

Grand Recorder *Edmund M. Hastings *Edmund M. Hastings

Year 1890 1891

Grand Master *James T. Beck *George F. Moore

Deputy Grand Master *George F. Moore *John A. McKinnon

Grand PC Work *John A. McKinnon *John G. Smith Grand Treasurer *William H. Dingley *William H. Dingley

Grand Recorder *Edmund M. Hastings *Edmund M. Hastings

Year 1892 1893

Grand Master *George F. Moore *George F. Moore

Deputy Grand Master *John A. McKinnon *John A. McKinnon

Grand PC Work *John G. Smith *John G. Smith


Grand Recorder *H. Clay Armstrong *H. Clay Armstrong

Year 1894 1895

Grand Master *John A. McKinnon *John G. Smith

Deputy Grand Master *John G. Smith *Edward S. Gatchell

Grand PC Work *Edward S. Gatchell *Oscar J. Cohen








Year 1896 1897

Grand Master *John G. Smith *Solomon D. Bloch

Deputy Grand Master *Edward S. Gatchell *George A. Beauchamp

Grand PC Work *Solomon D. Bloch *Robert S. Teague Grand Treasurer *William H. Dingley *William H. Dingley


Year 1898 1899

Grand Master *Solomon D. Bloch *George A. Beauchamp

Deputy Grand Master *George A. Beauchamp *Robert S. Teague

Grand PC Work *Robert S. Teague *James Esdale Grand Treasurer *William H. Dingley *William H. Dingley


Year 1900 1901

Grand Master *George A. Beauchamp *Robert S. Teague

Deputy Grand Master *Robert S. Teague *James Esdale

Grand PC Work *James Esdale *Jacob D. Bloch Grand Treasurer *William H. Dingley *William H. Dingley

Grand Recorder *H. Clay Armstrong *George A. Beauchamp

Year 1902 1903

Grand Master *Robert S. Teague *Jacob D. Bloch

Deputy Grand Master *James Esdale *Ben M. Jacobs

Grand PC Work *Jacob D. Bloch *John B. Lyons Grand Treasurer *William H. Dingley *William H. Dingley

Grand Recorder *George A. Beauchamp *George A. Beauchamp

Year 1904 1905

Grand Master *Jacob D. Bloch *Ben M. Jacobs

Deputy Grand Master *Ben M. Jacobs *John B. Lyons

Grand PC Work *John B. Lyons *William Walter Ransom Grand Treasurer *William H. Dingley *William H. Dingley


Year 1906 1907

Grand Master *John B. Lyons *William Walter Ransom

Deputy Grand Master *William Walter Ransom *Walter Smith

Grand PC Work *Walter Smith *Lawrence H. Lee Grand Treasurer *William H. Dingley *William H. Dingley


Year 1908 1909

Grand Master *Walter Smith *Lawrence H. Lee

Deputy Grand Master *Lawrence H. Lee *Robert L. Douglas

Grand PC Work *Robert L. Douglas *John F. Jenkins Grand Treasurer *William H. Dingley *William H. Dingley


Year 1910 1911

Grand Master *Robert L. Douglas *John F. Jenkins

Deputy Grand Master *John F. Jenkins *Joseph Dixon Matlock

Grand PC Work *Joseph Dixon Matlock *James C. Benson

Grand Treasurer *William H. Dingley *John Wilson Terry


Year 1912 1913

Grand Master *Joseph Dixon Matlock *James C. Benson

Deputy Grand Master *James C. Benson *Woolsey Finnell

Grand PC Work *Woolsey Finnell *John Phillip Melvin

Grand Treasurer *John Wilson Terry *John Wilson Terry


Year 1914 1915

Grand Master *Woolsey Finnell *John Phillip Melvin

Deputy Grand Master *John Phillip Melvin *Jacob Bley

Grand PC Work *Jacob Bley *John B. Bethea








Year 1916 1917

Grand Master *Jacob Bley *John B. Bethea

Deputy Grand Master *John B. Bethea *Robert C. Williams

Grand PC Work *Robert C. Williams *Louis J. Wright Grand Treasurer *John Wilson Terry *John Wilson Terry


Year 1918 1919

Grand Master *Robert C. Williams *Louis J. Wright

Deputy Grand Master *Louis J. Wright *John H. McCormick

Grand PC Work *John H. McCormick *Hartsford Lee Terry Grand Treasurer *John Wilson Terry *John Wilson Terry


Year 1920 1921

Grand Master *John H. McCormick *Hartsford Lee Isom

Deputy Grand Master *Hartsford Lee Isom *William S. Kilby

Grand PC Work *William S. Kilby *Harry C. Crelly Grand Treasurer *John Wilson Terry *John Wilson Terry


Year 1922 1923

Grand Master *William S. Kilby *Harry C. Crelley

Deputy Grand Master *Harry C. Crelley *Henry F. Reese

Grand PC Work *Henry F. Reese *William S. Gamble Grand Treasurer *John Wilson Terry *John Wilson Terry


Year 1924 1925

Grand Master *Henry F. Reese *William S. Gamble

Deputy Grand Master *William S. Gamble *Norman Gunn

Grand PC Work *Norman Gunn *Robert McLester Strong Grand Treasurer *John Wilson Terry *John Wilson Terry


Year 1926 1927

Grand Master *Norman Gunn *Robert McLester Strong

Deputy Grand Master *Robert McLester Strong *Robert E. Howard

Grand PC Work *Robert E. Howard *William W. Waldo



Year 1928 1929

Grand Master *Robert E. Howard *William W. Waldo

Deputy Grand Master *William W. Waldo *Llewellyn R. Hillyer

Grand PC Work *Llewellyn R. Hillyer *Henry C. McGee



Year 1930 1931

Grand Master *Llewellyn R. Hillyer *Henry C. McGee

Deputy Grand Master *Henry C. McGee *Bryce H. Campbell

Grand PC Work *Leroy M. Strickland *Hoyt McClendont Grand Treasurer *John Wilson Terry *John Wilson Terry

Grand Recorder *George A. Beauchamp *Guy T. Smith

Year 1932 1933

Grand Master *Bryce H. Campbell *Hoyt McClendon

Deputy Grand Master *Hoyt McClendon *John P. Knott

Grand PC Work *John P. Knott *John Lee Cash Grand Treasurer *John Wilson Terry *John Wilson Terry

Grand Recorder *Guy T. Smith *Guy T. Smith

Year 1934 1935

Grand Master *John P. Knott *Robert M. Carswell

Deputy Grand Master *Robert M. Carswell *Robert B. Keith

Grand PC Work *Robert B. Keith *Wylie A. Gibbons Grand Treasurer *John Wilson Terry *John Wilson Terry







Year 1936 1937

Grand Master *Robert B. Keith *Clarence E. Michaels

Deputy Grand Master *Clarence E. Michaels *T. Gaines St. John

Grand PC Work *T. Gaines St. John *William D. Hawkins Grand Treasurer *John Wilson Terry *John Wilson Terry

Grand Recorder *Gut T. Smith *Guy T. Smith

Year 1938 1939

Grand Master *T. Gaines St. John *William D. Hawkins

Deputy Grand Master *William D. Hawkins *J. McMurray Griffith

Grand PC Work *J. McMurray Griffith *A. Parker Mize Grand Treasurer *John Wilson Terry *John Wilson Terry


Year 1940 1941

Grand Master *J. McMurray Griffith *A. Parker Mize

Deputy Grand Master *A. Parker Mize *Robert S. Wildsmith

Grand PC Work *Robert S. Wildsmith *David W. W. Fuller Grand Treasurer *John Wilson Terry *John Wilson Terry


Year 1942 1943

Grand Master *Robert S. Wildsmith *David W. W. Fuller

Deputy Grand Master *David W. W. Fuller *Elmer Lee Moss

Grand PC Work *Elmer Lee Moss *Walter F. Estes Grand Treasurer *John Wilson Terry *John Wilson Terry

Grand Recorder *George A. Beauchamp *Guy T. Smith

Year 1944 1945

Grand Master *Elmer Lee Moss *Walter F. Estes

Deputy Grand Master *Walter F. Estes *Albert J. Savage

Grand PC Work *Albert J. Savage *Julian F. Spearman Grand Treasurer *John Wilson Terry *John Wilson Terry


Year 1946 F 1947 G H

Grand Master *Albert J. Savage *Charles D. Murphy

Deputy Grand Master *Julian F. Spearman *John Wilson

Grand PC Work *Charles D. Murphy *George H. Crook

Grand Treasurer *Frank A. Gillette *Frank A. Gillette

Grand Recorder *Guy T. Smith *Willis E. Glazner *C. H. Stubinger

Year 1948 1949

Grand Master *John Wilson *George H. Crook

Deputy Grand Master *George H. Crook *Ralph W. Douglas

Grand PC Work *Ralph W. Douglas *Claud Stallworth

Grand Treasurer *Frank A. Gillette *Frank A. Gillette

Grand Recorder *C. H. Stubbing *C. H. Stubbing

Year 1950 1951

Grand Master *Ralph W. Douglas *Claud Stallworth

Deputy Grand Master *Claud Stallworth *Edward D. Michael

Grand PC Work *Edward D. Michael *Oscar L. Ledbetter Grand Treasurer *Frank A. Gillette *Frank A. Gillette


Year 1952 1953

Grand Master *Claud Stallworth *Edward D. Michael

Deputy Grand Master *Edward D. Michael *Oscar L. Ledbetter

Grand PC Work *Oscar L. Ledbetter *Oliver B. Hall Grand Treasurer *Frank A. Gillette *Frank A. Gillette


Year 1954 1955

Grand Master *Oscar L. Ledbetter *Oliver B. Hall

Deputy Grand Master *Oliver B. Hall *James M. Jones

Grand PC Work *James M. Jones *Sidney G. Fullerton, Sr. Grand Treasurer *Frank A. Gillette *Frank A. Gillette

Grand Recorder *C. H. Stubbing *C. H. Stubbling






Year 1956 1957 I

Grand Master *James M. Jones *Charles H. Stubbing *Terry Leon Butts

Deputy Grand Master *Terry L. Butts *Charles L. Campbell

Grand PC Work *Charles L. Campbell *Emrys W. John Grand Treasurer *Frank A. Gillette *Frank A. Gillette

Grand Recorder *C. H. Stubbing *James M. Jones * C. H. Stubbing

Year 1958 1959

Grand Master *Charles L. Campbell *Emrys W. John

Deputy Grand Master *Emrys W. John S. Grady Fullerton, Jr.

Grand PC Work S. Grady Fullerton, Jr. *Edgar McDavitt Gober Grand Treasurer *Frank A. Gillette *Frank A. Gillette


Year 1960 J K L 1961

Grand Master *S. Grady Fullerton, Jr. *Edgar M. Gober

Deputy Grand Master *Edgar McDavitt Gober *Thomas Watson Love

Grand PC Work *Thomas Watson Love *Ray Brown Hartwell Grand Treasurer *Frank A. Gillette *Frank A. Gillette

Grand Recorder *C. H. Stubbing *Gordon L. Evatt

*Thomas Leon Cochran

*Gordon L. Evatt

*Varna A. Rushton

Year 1962 1963 M

Grand Master *Thomas Watson Love *Ray Brown Hartwell

Deputy Grand Master *Ray Brown Hartwell *James T. McRae, Sr.

Grand PC Work *James T. McRae, Sr. *M. L. Fegenbush

Grand Treasurer *Frank A. Gillette *Hoyt McClendon

Grand Recorder *Gordon L. Evatt *Thomas W. Oliver

Year 1964 1965

Grand Master *James T. McRae, Sr. *M. L. Fegenbush

Deputy Grand Master *M. L. Fegenbush Arthur H. Dailey

Grand PC Work Arthur H. Dailey *Luther E. Stephens

Grand Treasurer *Hoyt McClendon *Hoyt McClendon

Grand Recorder *Thomas W. Oliver *Thomas W. Oliver

Year 1966 1967

Grand Master Arthur H. Dailey *Luther E. Stephens

Deputy Grand Master *Luther E. Stephens *Ray Rutledge

Grand PC Work *Ray Rutledge *D. Shelby Vaughn



Year 1968 1969

Grand Master *Ray Rutledge *D. Shelby Vaughn

Deputy Grand Master *D. Shelby Vaughn *Charles D. Miller

Grand PC Work *Charles D. Miller McMurray L. Griffith



Year 1970 1971

Grand Master *Charles D. Miller McMurray L. Griffith

Deputy Grand Master McMurray L. Griffith *Troy J. Roberts

Grand PC Work *Troy J. Roberts *Walter K. Collins



Year 1972 1973 N O

Grand Master *Troy J. Roberts *Walter K. Collins

Deputy Grand Master *Walter K. Collins *Loyd D. Durden

Grand PC Work *Loyd D. Durden *Fred J. Gentry


Grand Recorder *Thomas W. Oliver *Thomas W. Mann

Year 1974 P Q 1975

Grand Master *Loyd D. Durden *Fred J. Gentry

Deputy Grand Master *Fred J. Gentry *Clifford J. Turner

Grand PC Work *Ernest L. Bishop, Sr. *Ernest L. Bishop, Sr. Grand Treasurer *Hoyt McClendon *Hoyt McClendon

Grand Recorder *Thomas W. Mann *Thomas W. Mann






Year 1976 1977

Grand Master *Clifford J. Turner *Ernest L. Bishop, Sr.

Deputy Grand Master *Ernest L. Bishop, Sr. *Fred W. Vaughn

Grand PC Work *Fred W. Vaughn *V. Nash Carmichael Grand Treasurer *Hoyt McClendon *Hoyt McClendon


Year 1978 1979 R

Grand Master *Fred W. Vaughn Emory J. Ferguson

Deputy Grand Master Emory J. Ferguson W. M. Newsome, Jr.

Grand PC Work W. M. Newsome, Jr. *James M. Deming . Grand Treasurer *Hoyt McClendon *Hoyt McClendon


Year 1980 S 1981 T

Grand Master W. M. Newsome, Jr. *James M. Deming

Deputy Grand Master *James M. Deming Charles R. Pate

Grand PC Work Charles R. Pate *Earl S. West Grand Treasurer *Hoyt McClendon *James A. Kile *James A. Kile


Year 1982 1983

Grand Master Charles R. Pate *Earl S. West

Deputy Grand Master *Earl S. West *Clarence F. Rhea

Grand PC Work *Clarence F. Rhea *Joseph D. Brackin . Grand Treasurer *James A. Kile *James A. Kile


Year 1984 1985

Grand Master *Clarence F. Rhea *Joseph D. Brackin

Deputy Grand Master *Joseph D. Brackin *Teddy R. Grogan, Sr.

Grand PC Work *Teddy R. Grogan, Sr. *William H. Ealy Grand Treasurer *James A. Kile *James A. Kile


Year 1986 1987

Grand Master *Teddy R. Grogan, Sr. William H. Ealy

Deputy Grand Master William H. Ealy Brent H. Haller

Grand PC Work Brent H. Haller . Sam L. Garrett, Sr. Grand Treasurer *James A. Kile *James A. Kile


Year 1988 1989

Grand Master Brent H. Haller Sam L. Garrett, Sr.

Deputy Grand Master Sam L. Garrett, Sr. *Fred W. McCluskey, Jr.

Grand PC Work *Fred W. McCluskey, Jr. Erskine K. Smith Grand Treasurer *James A. Kile *James A. Kile


Year 1990 1991 U

Grand Master *Fred W. McCluskey, Jr. Erskine K. Smith

Deputy Grand Master Erskine K. Smith *Richard Sim Hamilton

Grand PC Work *Richard Sim Hamilton Maurice C. Himes Grand Treasurer *James A. Kile *James A. Kile *Fred W. McCluskey, Jr.

Grand Recorder *Thomas W. Mann *Thomas W. Mann Arthur C. Harding

Year 1992 V 1993

Grand Master *Richard Sim Hamilton Maurice C. Himes

Deputy Grand Master Maurice C. Himes Jesse W. Locke

Grand PC Work Jesse W. Locke Anthony M. Deming Grand Treasurer *Fred W. McCluskey, Jr. *Fred W. McCluskey, Jr.

Grand Recorder Arthur C. Harding Arthur C. Harding

Year 1994 1995

Grand Master Jesse W. Locke Anthony M. Deming

Deputy Grand Master Anthony M.Deming James L. Gossett

Grand PC Work James L. Gossett *J. Woodrow Smith

Grand Treasurer *Fred W. McCluskey, Jr. *Fred W. McCluskey, Jr.







Year 1996 1997

Grand Master James L. Gossett *J. Woodrow Smith

Deputy Grand Master *J. Woodrow Smith Charles W. McDonald

Grand PC Work Charles W. McDonald Roger A. Simmons Grand Treasurer *Fred W. McCluskey, Jr. *Fred W. McCluskey, Jr.


Year 1998 W 1999

Grand Master Charles W. McDonald Roger A. Simmons

Deputy Grand Master Roger A. Simmons Lance c. Anthony

Grand PC Work Lance C. Anthony James W. Battle Grand Treasurer *Fred W. McCluskey, Jr. *Fred W. McCluskey, Jr.


Year 2000 2001

Grand Master Lance C. Anthony James W. Battle

Deputy Grand Master James W. Battle #William C. Havens

Grand PC Work #William C. Havens MacArthur Davis Grand Treasurer *Fred W. McCluskey, Jr. *Fred W. McCluskey, Jr.


Year 2002 X 2003

Grand Master #William C. Havens MacArthur Davis

Deputy Grand Master MacArthur Davis *Bobby R. Terry

Grand PC Work *Bobby R. Terry *Ronald E. Scarborough, Sr. Grand Treasurer *Fred W. McCluskey, Jr. *Fred W. McCluskey, Jr.


Year 2004 2005 Y

Grand Master *Bobby R. Terry *Ronald E. Scarborough, Sr.

Deputy Grand Master *Ronald E. Scarborough, Sr. *V. Lloyd Llewellyn

Grand PC Work *V. Lloyd Llewellyn Wayne D. Jordan Grand Treasurer *Fred W. McCluskey, Jr. *Fred W. McCluskey, Jr.

Grand Recorder Arthur C. Harding Robert C. Grigsby, Jr.

Grand Recorder Arthur C. Harding

Hiram O. Williams, Jr.

Year 2006 Z 2007

Grand Master *V. Lloyd Llewellyn Wayne D. Jordan

Deputy Grand Master Wayne D. Jordan Jack C. Wade

Grand PC Work Jack C. Wade Phillip J. Sherman Grand Treasurer Joe D. Lee Joe D. Lee

Grand Recorder Hiram O. Williams, Jr. Hiram O. Williams, Jr.

Year 2008 2009

Grand Master Jack C. Wade Phillip J. Sherman

Deputy Grand Master Phillip J. Sherman James A. Smith

Grand PC Work *Robert T. Crawford Teddy R. Grogan, Jr.

Grand Treasurer Joe D. Lee Joe D. Lee


Year 2010 2011

Grand Master James A. Smith Teddy R. Grogan, Jr.

Deputy Grand Master Teddy R. Grogan, Jr. Jimmy D. O’Dell

Grand PC Work Jimmy D. O’Dell George L. Marshall, Jr. Grand Treasurer Joe D. Lee Joe D. Lee


Year 2012 2013

Grand Master Jimmy D. O’Dell

Deputy Grand Master George L. Marshall, Jr.

Grand PC Work Ronald L. Thomas

Grand Treasurer Joe D. Lee Joe D. Lee


* Denotes Deceased

# Denounced Masonry


Footnote Legend:

A....The Grand Council did not meet in the year 1840

B....The Grand Council met in 1842 but neither the printed proceedings nor

original records show that any officers were elected.

C....In the year 1849 a new office was created, called “Grand Trice

Illustrious” ranking next to Deputy Grand Master, but in 1872 the office was

abolished. The following were elected “Grand Thrice Illustrious”: In 1849 J.

McCaleb Wiley; in 1850 J. McCaleb Wiley; in 1851 William P. Chilton; in 1852

William A. Taylor; in 1852 Henry S. Shelton; in 1854 Stephen Ives; in 1855

William A. Ferrell; in 1856 Joshua H. Danforth; in 1857 Lewis B. Thornton; in

1858 Rufus c. Torrey; in 1859 Lewis B. Thorton; in 1860 John A. Lodor; in 1864

E. H. Bernhard; in 1865 William Kerr; in 1866 Paige Brown; in 1868 Robert H.

Erwin; in 1869 James M. Dedman; in 1870 James M. Dedman; in 1871 James M.

Dedman.

D....The Grand Council did not meet in the years 1861, 1862 and 1863

E....For want of a Quorum, The Grand Council held no meeting in the year 1866

F....At the Annual Assembly in 1946, Companion John Terry, on account of ill

health, was made Grand Treasurer Emeritus, and Companion Frank A. Gillette was

elected Grand Treasurer.

G....On August 4, 1947, Companion Willis E. Glazner was appointed Acting Grand

Recorder following the death of Companion Guy T. Smith.

H....At the Annual Assembly in 1947, Companion C. H. Stubinger was elected

Grand Recorder

I....At The Annual Assembly of the Grand council of R. & S. M. of Alabama held

on February 11, 1957, companion Charles H. Stubinger was elected Most

Illustrious Grand Master to serve in that capacity during the election of

officers. Most Illustrious Companion James M. Jones was elected Grand Recorder

to serve for the same period of time.

J....On June 27, 1960, following the sudden death of Companion Charles H.

Stubinger, Companion Thomas Leon Cochran was appointed Acting Grand Recorder

K....On September 16, 1960, following the resignation of Companion T. L.

Cochran, Companion Gordon L. Evatt was appointed Grand Recorder.

L....On December 1, 1960 companion Varna A. Rushton was Appointed Grand

Recorder to succeed Gordon L. Evatt who resigned

M....Grand York Rite office was moved from Montgomery to Birmingham after

election of Thomas W. Oliver as Grand Recorder in 1962

N....At the Annual Assembly on February 1973 Thomas W. Mann was elected Grand

Recorder. Thomas W. Oliver was elected Grand Recorder Emeritus.

O....Annual Assembly date changed to last Monday in February.

P....As proof of continual effort of Alabama to promote York Rite Unity, the

first combined meeting of the Grand Chapter, Grand Council, and Grand

Commandery was held in February 1974

Q....On November 1, 1974, The Grand York Rite office was moved to a new

location at 3621 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35222

R....On October 1, 1979 the Grand York Rite office was moved to a new location

at 5504 ½ 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35212

S....on May 16, 1980, James A Kile was appointed Grand Treasurer to Succeed

Hoyt McClendon who resigned.

T....At the Annual Assembly, February 1981 Hoyt McClendon was elected Grand

Treasurer Emeritus

U....On September 1, 1991, Companion Thomas W. Mann and Companion James A.

Kile resigned and Most Illustrious Companion Fred W. McCluskey, Jr. was

appointed as Grand Treasurer and Companion Arthur C. Harding was appointed as

Grand Recorder.

V....At the Annual Assembly in February 1992, Companion Thomas W. Mann was

elected as Grand Recorder Emeritus and Most Illustrious Past Grand Master

(Honorary). Companion James A. Kile was elected Grand Treasurer Emeritus. Most

Illustrious Companion Fred W. McCluskey, Jr. was elected Grand Treasurer and

Companion Arthur C. Harding was elected Grand Recorder.

W....On January 13. 1999 the Grand York Rite office moved to a new location at

3430 Ratliff Road, Birmingham, AL 35210

X....On October 1st William C. Havens Renounced Masonry. MacArthur Davis,

Deputy Grand Master assumed the duties as Acting Grand Master and Presided

over the Annual Assembly on February 23, 2003

Y....On December 31st, 2005 Companion Fred W. McCluskey, Jr. and Companion

Arthur C. Harding resigned and Companion Robert C. Grigsby, Jr. was appointed

as Grand Treasurer and Companion Hiram O. Williams, Jr. was appointed Grand

Recorder.


Z....At the Annual Assembly in February, 2006 Companion Arthur C. Harding was

elected as Grand Recorder Emeritus and Most Illustrious Past Grand Master

(honorary). Most Illustrious Companion Fred W. McCluskey, Jr. was elected as

Grand Treasurer Emeritus. Companion Joe D. Lee was elected Grand Treasurer and

Companion Hiram O. Williams, Jr. was elected Grand Recorder.

INDEX GRAND COUNCIL OF ALABAMA

Address of Most Illustrious Grand Master, 2011-2012 .............3-5

Alabama Grand York Rite Holding Company ..........................38

Appointments, Committee, 2012-2013 ............................35-36

Audit Report ..................................................16-19

Assembly, Annual Grand, 2013 .....................................28

Award, General Grand Council:

Former Recipients ............................................. 29

Presentation ...................................................29

Biography:

Jimmy D O’Dell.. ...............................................33

Budget, 2012 ..................................................15-16

Committees Appointed, 2012-2013 ...............................35-36

Councils, Subordinate:

Assembly Dates & Location ......................................30

Officers or Proxies in Attendance ...........................20-21

Past T.I.M.'s in Attendance .................................21-22

Recorders and Addresses .....................................42-44

Register ....................................................42-44

Statistical Summary ............................................ 8

Thrice Illustrious Masters and Addresses ....................39-40

Election of Grand Council Officers, 2012-2013 ....................30

Installation of Grand Council Officers ...........................30

Legend ........................................................55-56

Medal, General Grand Council:

Former Recipients ..............................................29

Presentation ...................................................29

Memorial .........................................................27

Minutes of Last Assembly .........................................28

Officers:

General Grand Council, 2011-2014 ...............................40

Grand Council, 2011-2012 ........................................2

Grand Council, 2012-2013 .......................................35

Grand Council from 1838 .....................................45-54

Order of the Silver Trowel .......................................37

Pictures:

Jimmy D O’Dell.. ...............................................32

Grand Council Officers, 2012-2013 ..............................34

Proceedings of Grand Council's 174th Assembly:

Address of M. I. Grand Master .................................3-5

Election of Officers for 2012-2013 .............................30

Grand Council Officers in Attendance ............................2

Installation ...................................................30

Introduction of M. I. Past Grand Masters ......................2-3

Opening .........................................................2

Recorders, Grand, and Addresses ...............................42-44

Recorders, Subordinate, and Addresses .........................39-40

Register:

Grand Recorders and Addresses ...............................42-44

Grand Representatives .......................................10-14

Subordinate Councils ........................................39-40


Reports:

Audit Committee ............................................16-19

Committee:

Address of M. I. Grand Master .............................22-23

By-Laws.......................................................26

Credentials and Registration .................................20

Cryptic Masons Medical Research ..............................41

Finance .................................................... 14

Fraternal Correspondence .....................................24

Jurisprudence ................................................23

Membership ...................................................25

Necrology ....................................................24

Work (Ritualistic) ...........................................22

Youth Committee ...........................................25-26

Grand Recorder ..................................................7

Grand Treasurer .................................................6

Representatives, Grand:

Commissioned (Appointed) .........................................

Nominated ........................................................

Register ....................................................10-14

Roll Call ................................................... 9-10

Resolutions ........................................................

Statistical Summary .............................................. 8

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