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PROCEEEDINGS OF

142nd ANNUAL CONCLAVE

OF

THE GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS

TEMPLAR OF COLORADO

September 9, 2017

ROBERT D. ELSLOO

RIGHT EMINENT GRAND COMMANDER

2016-2017

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

A AMMENDMENTS Proposed …………………………………….…………………………………………26

B BUDGET ……………………………………………………………………………………….20

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CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE Preliminary Report ……………………..…..………………..…………………………6 Final Report ………………………………….…………………………...……………37

D DISTINGUISHED GUESTS Introduction of …………………………………………………………………………..5

E ELECTION OF OFICERS ……………………………………………………………………..6

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GRAND COMMANDER Address ……………………….………………………………………………………..10 Biography ……………………..…………………………………………………………9 Dispensations ……………………………….…………………………………………13 Photo …………………………………...………………………………………………..8 Visits …………………………………...……………………………………………….12

H HONORARY MEMBERS Motion to Accept ………………………………………………………………………40

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INSTALLATION OF GRAND OFFICERS ………………………………………………….41

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LLC Budget ………………………………………………………………………………….44 Finance Committee, Report of ………………………………………………………42 Manager, Report of …………………………………………………………………...43

M MEMORIAL ...................................................................................................................46 MERGER OF COMMANDRIES ……………………………………………………………..26

APPENDIX

C CROSS OF HONOR, KNIGHT TEMPLAR, RECEIPANTS OF ……………………….51

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PAST GRAND COMMANDERS Deceased ………………………………………………………………………………48 Living …………………………………………………………………………………...48

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OFFICERS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY OF COLORADO

2016-2017 Sir Knight Robert D. Elsloo ....…………………………………...R.E. Grand Commander Sir Knight Benjamin Williams …………………………..V.E. Deputy Grand Commander Sir Knight Peter D. DuMont ...…………………………….Eminent Grand Generalissimo Sir Knight John Zeaphey ……..………………………….Eminent Grand Captain General Sir Knight Jaymie Vaughn …….………………………….Eminent Grand Senior Warden Sir Knight Stephen P. Davis …….………………………...Eminent Grand Junior Warden Sir Knight Joe E Kier ……………………………………………...Eminent Grand Prelate Sir Knight Steven L. Hubbard…………………………………...Eminent Grand Treasurer Sir Knight Matthew A. Raia, REPGC ….……………………….Eminent Grand Recorder Sir Knight Ronald Birely …………………….……..……Eminent Grand Standard Bearer Sir Knight Robert Salazar ……………,,,,……..…………...Eminent Grand Sword Bearer Sir Knight Bruce Lawlor …………………………………….……Eminent Grand Warder Sir Knight Earl Craddock… ……………………………………..Eminent Grand Sentinel Sir Knight Robert C. Trezise ……………………………………Eminent Grand Musician Sir Knight Donald E. Weiser…………………………...…………...Eminent Grand Guard

INFORMAL OPENING The Right Eminent Grand Commander, Sir Knight Robert Elsloo, opened the informal segment of the Grand Commandery of Colorado at the hour of 9:00 am on Saturday Morning September 9, 2017 at the Double Tree Hotel Denver Stapleton, 4040 Quebec Street Denver, Colorado. Most Illustrious Companion Roy Snyder, Most Illustrious Past Grand Master of Cryptic Masons of Colorado, Most Excellent Companion Al Ulibarri, Most Excellent Past Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Colorado and Most Excellent Companion Don Nichols, Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Colorado were introduced and escorted to the East. The colors were posted by members of the Knights Templar Association of Colorado, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of our country. The Following Colorado Masonic Youth Group leaders were introduced and escorted to the East:

Anna-Marie Kistler, Grand Worthy Advisor, International Order of Rainbow for Girls of Colorado

Genie Wilcox, Supreme Deputy in Colorado, International Order of Rainbow for Girls Wendy Leff, Grand Guardian, Michael Foster, Associate Grand Guardian

Colorado Job’s Daughters

Kya Hornsby, Miss Colorado Job’s Daughters

Morgan Huffman, Grand Bethel Honored Queen, Colorado Job’s Daughters

Randy Crask, State Chapter Dad, Colorado DeMemolay

Jon Sellars, Executive Officer, Colorado DeMolay

Shane Ennis, State Senior Councilor, Colorado DeMolay

J D Smith, Deputy State Master Councilor, Colorado DeMolay

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE ONE HUNDRED FORTY SECOND ANNUAL CONCLAVE OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR

OF COLORADO A.D. 2017 A.O.899

The 142nd Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Colorado was held Saturday September 9, 2017 at the Double Tree Hotel Denver Stapleton 4040 Quebec Street Denver, Colorado. The Sir Knights of Jefferson-Highlands Commandery #30 opened a Commandery of Knights Templar in full form in an exemplary manner. Right Eminent Grand Commander Sir Knight Robert D. Elsloo was received and escorted through the lines. REGC Elsloo was introduced to the Sir Knights assembled. The remaining Grand Commandery officers were introduced by the Grand Commander, and repaired to their respective stations and places. The Grand Commander thanked the Sir Knights from Jefferson-Highlands Commandery #30 for a fine opening. The officers of the Commandery were introduced and given a round of applause for a fine opening and were then excused.

OPENING OF GRAND COMMANDERY

Sir Knight Elsloo, REGC closed Jefferson-Highlands Commandery #30, and opened the 142nd Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Colorado.

INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

Sir Knight David Kussman Eminent Grand Captain General Commander, Grand Encampment Knights

Templar, USA was introduced and escorted through the lines to the east.

ROLL CALL OF GRAND COMMANDERY OFFICERS

Sir Knight Robert D. Elsloo ……………………………………...R.E. Grand Commander

Sir Knight Benjamin Williams …………………………..V.E. Deputy Grand Commander

Sir Knight Peter D. DuMont …………………………...….Eminent Grand Generalissimo

Sir Knight John Zeaphey ………………………………...Eminent Grand Captain General

Sir Knight Jaymie Vaughn ………………………………..Eminent Grand Senior Warden

Sir Knight Stephen P. Davis ……………………………....Eminent Grand Junior Warden

Sir Knight Joe E Kier ……………………………………………...Eminent Grand Prelate

Sir Knight Steven L. Hubbard…………………………………...Eminent Grand Treasurer

Sir Knight Matthew A. Raia, REPGC ….……………………….Eminent Grand Recorder

Sir Knight Ronald Birely …………….……………..……Eminent Grand Standard Bearer

Sir Knight Robert Salazar …………..…,,,,………………...Eminent Grand Sword Bearer

Sir Knight Bruce Lawlor …………………….……………………Eminent Grand Warder

Sir Knight Earl Craddock ……………………………….………..Eminent Grand Sentinel

Sir Knight Robert C. Trezise ……………………………………Eminent Grand Musician

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PRELIMINARY REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE Right Eminent Grand Commander: Your Committee on Credentials respectfully reports that there are more than three Chartered Commanderies in this Jurisdiction represented at this conclave as required by Section 9 of the Book of Laws and Regulations of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Colorado, thereby permitting the Grand Commandery of Colorado to conduct its official business. I move that this report be received, adopted and made a part of the proceedings. Respectfully submitted,

/S/ Matthew A. Raia

Mathew A. Raia, Chairman Report Approved

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Right Eminent Grand Commander Elsloo declared the ballot open for the election of officers of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Colorado for the 2017-2018 year and appointed Sir Knights Randy Penn, Joe Summers, REPGC, Ron Garrett, tellers. These Sir Knights were presented the ballot box and asked to preside over the election of officers. The ballot will be open until 12 Noon.

RECEPTION OF PAST GRAND COMMANDERS OF COLORADO

Sir Knight Burney W. Brandel …………………………………………....................... 2015/2016

Sir Knight Joe W. Summers ………………………………………………...…………..2014/2015

Sir Knight David L. Salberg ……………………………………………………………..2013/2014

Sir Knight David L. Reynolds ………………………………………………………...…2012/2013

Sri Knight M Scott Wilson ……………………………………………………...………..2011/2012

Sir Knight Steven L. Hubbard …………………………………………………………..2009/2010

Sir Knight H. Jack Ward ……………………………………………………………..….2010-2011

Sir Knight Steven L. Hubbard …………………………………………………………..2009-2010

Sir Knight Mathew A. Raia ………………………………………………………………2008/2009

Sir Knight Michael E. Hessel …………………………………………………………...2007/2008

Sir Knight Ross A. Allen …………………………………………………..…………….2002/2003

Sir Knight Leon E. Sonksen ………………………………………………………….....1996/1997

Sir Knight Harry A. Peterson ……………………………………………...…………….1992/1993

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RECEPTION OF KNIGHT TEMPLAR CROSS OF HONOR

LIVING RECIPIENTS Grover Sardeson………………………………………………………………………………...2002

R. Roger Stene ………………………..……………………………………..…………………2004

Jaymie Vaughn ……………………………………..…………………………………………..2013

Roy Snyder ..……………………………………………………...……………………………..2015

ROLL CALL EMINENT COMMANDERS PRESENT Denver-Colorado #1 ……...……………….…………………………….……...James C. Crenner

Mt. of The Holy Cross #5 …………………...……………………...…….……..Robert C. Trezise

Pikes Peak #6 ………………………………………..…………....……....…………. Rick Haskell

Flatirons #7 ……...…………………………………………...………………..……Alan DeGeorge

Canon City #9 ………………………………………………..…………………….……Lyle Wilkes

Greeley #10 ………………………………………………………...………………….Aaron Heizer

DeMolay #13 …………………………………………………………..…………….Larry E Wilson

Salida #17 ……………………………………………………...……………...……..Kevin D. Hintz

Jefferson-Highlands #30 ……………………………………………..…………….J. Randy Penn

Coronal-Ascalon #31 …………………………………….…………….....……………..Daryl Allen

Delta #34 …………………………………………………………………...…………….Jeff Cyriaks

Norman L. Hoff #42 ………………………………………………………..……..……Joe Magoffin

ROLL CALL OF EMINENT RECORDERS PRESENT Denver-Colorado #1 ……………………………………………...…….……..Grover L. Sardeson

Georgetown #4 ………………………………………………………...…………Stephen P. Davis

Mt of the Holy Cross #5 …………………………………...………………….…Robert C. Trezise

Pikes Peak #6 ……………………………………………..…………David L. Reynolds, REPGC

Cannon City #9 ………………………………………………...…………………….Dwight Wilson

DeMolay #13 …………………………………………………...……………….Robert W. Gregory

Salida #17 ……………………………………………………...…………………Ronald D. Garrett

Jefferson-Highlands #30 ………………………………………...……………………….Lee Miller

Coronal-Ascalon #31 …………………………………..……….………Burney Brandel, REPGC

Sterling #35 ……………………………………………………….……Harry A. Peterson, REPGC

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Robert D. Elsloo

Right Eminent Grand Commander

2016-2017

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Biography Robert D. Elsloo

Right Eminent Grand Commander 2016-2017

Bob began his career with the U.S. Geological Survey’s Rocky Mountain Mapping Center in 1974, retiring in 2004 with 30 years service. He was senior cartographer tasked with reviewing all topographic maps produced covering the western US, Alaska, Hawaii and Pacific Islands. Bob is co-founder of the U.S. Corps of Topographical Engineers, founded in 1995, a non-profit educational corporation interpreting the historic explorations of western North America. He participates in nationwide events for the National Park Service, state historic associations, public and private schools, civic organizations, and community events. He was trained by the USGS and NPS in curatorial and archival preservation techniques and has participated in research in many museums across the country. Bob has been active in church in teaching youth Sunday school classes for 5 years, and was Church School Superintendent for 3 years. He coached and assisted in coaching developmental and competitive youth soccer teams for over 10 years and held a United States Soccer Federation R-2 referee certification. Bob earned his Eagle Scout Award in 1967, is a life member of the National Eagle Scouts Association, a Vigil Order of the Arrow member, and served as an adult Scouter having over 18 years with the BSA, from Tiger Cubs to Explorer Scouts. Bob is a Shriner, an active 33º Scottish Rite Mason serving as Venerable Master for the Lodge of Perfection in 2003 and Director General of the Denver Consistory for 4 years. He an active York Rite Mason, Past Grand Master of the Grand Council of Colorado and represented the NW Region for the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International. Bob is currently serving as Grand Master for the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Colorado. Bob enjoys a lifelong interest in military aviation history, holds a Gold Life Membership in the Commemorative Air Force, and served 4 years as Public Information officer and newsletter editor for the CAF Mile High Wing in Colorado and helped maintain WW-II aircraft in flyable condition. Bob and his lady Debbie enjoy three sons and two granddaughters. They make their home in Sterling, Colorado and enjoy visiting historic parks and museums, participating in living history events, and have played roles in documentary movies shown in theaters, on television, and at National Parks sites.

Right Eminent Grand Commanders Address

Report from the Right Eminent Grand Commander of Colorado to the Grand Commandery of Colorado

Background Earlier this year marked 30 years since becoming a proficient Master Mason in my father’s Lodge. It was life changing. Afterward I began my Masonic journey by being installed as Junior Steward and was privileged to sit in every chair leading to sitting in the East to preside over the affairs of the Lodge. That doesn’t happen these days. It was a blessing for me. We need to do things and make the decisions now to reclaim that process.

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In those days, moving up the line as an officer was intimidating and challenging in the beginning, but learned how to be a good officer. I found it critical to work with my superiors learning to be comfortable asking questions about things I didn’t understand, and the things I perceived needed knowing. They were as eager to teach as I was to learn; another blessing. Communication in a kind way forms a good officer corps up and down the line. I made it my goal to ask enough, participate enough, in order to gain the confidence to do what was required on my way up the line. Upon arriving in the East at installation, I found it my turn to take the obligation as Master. It struck me as in preceding years that I was given the responsibility of serving our brethren with distinction and honor, a tradition in our Lodge. I decided to petition Denver Consistory and the Golden York Rite bodies and going through the degrees and orders of all. I found the information presented was like drinking water out of a fire hose. But as with the first three degrees of Masonry the more I participated in the work, the more I learned. I didn’t expect that the learning was a continuous process. I know now it’sa life-long process and our duty to dedicate ourselves to it. I received my first Grand line appointment in September of 1999 when Grand Commander Darrell Tygart appointed me as Grand Sentinel. It was a great time traveling the state carpooling with our Grand Commander Darrell and his Deputy Bob Hass and found it a real education and a lot of fun. It was a great honor to serve and never had a thought I’d be considered for another appointment, but when spring of 2000 came a vacancy occurred and I was asked by MIGM Alan Hatfield to join the Grand Council line. I was still working, too young to retire, which was a consideration, but accepted regardless. I found serving in a progressive line had a greater learning curve and required much more time and commitment, however very rewarding traveling and making new friends. Grand Officer Recommendations Being a good presiding Grand officer takes work, commitment, time, and funds. Most important, for each and every dues paying, card carrying member that we serve in this jurisdiction, serve them first. Ask what they need then provide it, or discuss ways to meet the need. Secondly, it is also your duty to serve the constituent bodies and our Colorado Masonic Family institutions as well, youth groups and appendant bodies. They are our future. Travel enough, so that you know your membership and they know you. Arrive early, leave late. Talk with them on your visits. Ask them about the things they do every day for fun and for work and how they spend their free time and tell them what you do as well. Share with them what it’s like to be a Grand officer. Do a “health check” about membership, finances, building, property and safety issues. Recommendations for all Sir Knights In order for you to be York Rite Masons you had to first become Master Masons. The oaths we all took at the Altar, are binding for the rest of our days here on Earth. If every day we truly honor our obligations, making that a life skill, as Christian Knights, going out of our way to “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Living that mission for the rest of our lives, we will all enjoy our just rewards forever eternal in the Heavens. We learn in the Past Commanders Association ritual, our Masonic journeys we are obligated to serve… and serve… and serve. That’s what we do as Knight Templars. Be safe in your travels, give your troubles to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and celebrate your joys.

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Appointments accepted with much appreciation: Darrell Tygart for my first Grand appointment as Grand Sentinel, Grand Commandery of Colorado, 1999; Alan Hatfield for my appointment to the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Colorado, 2000; Lawrence O. Weaver for my appointment to the General Grand Council as a Regional Deputy for the Northwest Region Cryptic Masons International for three years, 2007-2011; Grand Master J.R. ”Jack” McConnell for my appointment as Grand Chaplain MWGL-Colorado 2008; Grand Master Charles Johnson for appointment as Grand Marshall MWGL-Colorado 2010; Grand Commander Matthew Raia for appointment to the Grand Commandery progressive line REGC-Colorado; Alfred Ulibarri for my appointment to the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Colorado, 2016; Executive Committee of Denver Consistory for my appointment to the Lodge of Perfection line, Scottish Rite of the Valley of Denver, Colorado leading to serve as Venerable Master, 2003. Thank you to Sir Knight Bruce Lawlor for accepting appointment to the progressive line this year. Lastly, I want to thank you all Sir Knights, for the opportunity to serve this Grand Commandery of Colorado. Sincerely, fraternally, and yours in Christ,

Robert D. Elsloo, Grand Commander Grand Commandery of Colorado

Grand Commander’s 2016 – 2017 Official Visits Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Colorado

9/7-10/16 Colorado Grand York Rite Sessions, Denver, CO

9/11/16 Pike’s Peak Grand Council Deposit Inspection

9/14-18/16 Grand York Rite of WY, Sheridan, WY

9//22/16 Grand OES Mountain Splendor Sessions, Denver, CO

9/26/16 Daughters of the Nile Sessions El Jebel, Highlands, Denver, CO

10/12-15/16 NW Regional York Rite Conference, Boise, ID

10/18/16 Denver-Colorado 1 Official Visit w/Awards-

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Grand Commander’s 2016 – 2017 Official Visits Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Colorado

(Continued)

10/28/16 Social Order of Beauceaunt Annual Meeting, Denver, CO

11/4/16 Scottish Rite, Colorado Springs, CO

11/5/16 DeMolay Grand Master’s Class, Golden, CO

11/11/16 Scottish Rite, Denver, CO

11/15/16 Joint visit with Canon City 9 (Host), Pueblo 3, Pikes Peak 6, Salida 17 w/ dinner

11/18/16 Youth Group Trash Bash, Golden, CO

12/12/16 Mount of the Holy Cross 5, w/ dinner at Leadville, CO

3/4/17 Georgetown 4, Georgetown, CO w/ dinner at Georgetown, CO

3/10/17 Joint visit with Coronol-Ascalon 31 (Host), Norman L, Hoff 42, Greeley 10, Flatirons 7 /dinner

3/30/17 Kansas Grand York Rite, Ramada Center - Topeka

4/1/17 Joint visit with Oriental Commandery 18, [Host], Joint with Chapter and Council, Lamar, CO

4/4/17 J.E. Abbott Commandry 40, Littleton

4/5/17 Ivanhoe Commandery 11, Cortez

4/6-8/17 New Mexico Grand York Rite, Albuquerque, Peter DuMont Representing

4/6-8/17 Nebraska Grand York Rite/Comfort Inn - Kearney

4/16/17 Denver Consistory, 92nd KTA Easter Sunrise Service

4/18/17 DeMolay Commandery 13, Ft. Collins

4/20-22/17 Idaho Grand York Rite/Red Lion DownTowner, Boise

5/8/17 Joint visit with Temple Commandery 23, Grand Junction [Host] and Delta Commandery, 34

5/10-13/17 Utah Grand York Rite, Salt Lake, Peter DuMont Representing

5/11/17 Jefferson-Highlands Commandery 30, Golden

6/3/17 Lookout Mountain - KTA Honor Guard 100th Anniversary Buffalo Bill Cody Funeral Memorial - Ben Williams Representing

6/30/17-7/4/17 Colorado High School Masonic Band Camp, Greeley

7/6/17 Angel of Shavano Encampment KT Orders, Salida - Ben Williams Representing. [Grand Commander sent flowers to Sharon Blanchard and called w/regrets]

9/7-9/17 Denver Colorado Grand York Rite/DoubleTree North Jefferson-Highlands 30 &Georgetown 4, Commandery Opening

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Dispensations Approved

Aug 23, 2016 Pikes Peak #6: Change meeting from September 8, 2016 to September 15, 2016 due to Grand York Rite Sessions September 8

Sept 11, 2016 Flatirons #7 & Greeley #10: Change meeting date and time from September 20, at 7:00pm

to September 15, at 8:00pm to hold election of Flatirons #7 officers Nov 5, 2016 Canon City #9: Change meeting date form November 26, 2017 to Nov 15, 2016 for joint

meeting with Salida #17 to recieve the Grand Commander Nov 11, 2016 Salida #17: Move Charter to Cannon City #9 for joint conclave for reception of Grand

Commander Nov 9, 2016 Pueblo #3: Move Charter to Canon City #9 on November 15, 2016 for joint conclave to

receive the Grand Commander Dec 9, 2016 Greeley #10: Move Charter to Flatirons #7 and the change to meeting night to the third

Wednesday of the month Dec 15,2016 Canon City #9: Change meeting date from Dec 24 to Dec 20 for a joint conclave with Salida

#17, and to move the Charter for the joint conclave Jan 12, 2017 Georgetown #4: Installation of officers; postponement from Jan 13, 2017 due to severe

weather Jan 31, 2017 Flatirons #7 & Greeley #10: To meet jointly to begin consolidation process Feb 13, 2017 Mt of Holy Cross #5: To allow affiliation of Sir Knight Lee Gordon Anderson, formerly of

Glenwood Commandery Feb 18, 2017 Norman L. Hoff #42: to move Charter to Coronal-Ascalon #31 on Mar 10,2017 for reception

of Grand Commander Feb 19, 2017 Jefferson-Highlands #30: To hold election and installation of officers on Aprl 13, 2016

instead of May 11, 2017 due to scheduled reception of the Grand Commander Jun 4, 2017 Canon City #9: Change meeting date from Jun 24, 2017 to Jun 10, 2017 to elect and install

officers Jun 10, 2017 Greeley #10: To hold special meeting June 21, 2017 to elect officers Jul 3, 2017 Salida #17: To move Charter to Blanchard Ranch of the Angel of Shavano Encampment

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GRAND TREASURER Grand Commandery Of Knights Templar Of Colorado

To the Right Eminent Grand Commander, Officers and Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery of

Colorado

Your Grand Treasurer submits the following reflecting the Financial Condition of Your Grand

Commandery for the period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017:

GENERAL FUND

Balance on hand as of July 1, 2016 $11,173.48 Receipts: Received from Per Capita $23,648.70 Interest Income 6.92 Ritual Sales 280.00 Knights Templar Eye Foundation 265.00 Misc 100.00 Total Receipts $24,300.62 Disbursements: Constitutional Allowances Grand Commander $1,800.00 Awards 2,371.12 Grand Encampment Per Capita 7,857.00 Ritual Purchases 259.82 Grand York Rite LLC 11,255.00 Past Commander Jewels 422.50 Donations 108.34 Bank Charge 8.15 Travel NW 187.99 Knight Templar Eye Foundation 265.00 Total Disbursements $24,534.92 General Fund Balance as of June 30, 2017 $10,939.18 Holy Land Pilgrimage Balance as of June 30, 2017 $4,843.25 Balance on hand as of June 30, 2017 $15,782.43

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HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE

Balance on hand as of June 30, 2016 $4,868.45 Income: Donations $3,585.00 Total $8,453.45 Disbursements: Total 3,610.20 Balance on hand as of June 30, 2017 $4,843.25

ASSESSMENT FUND

Balance in Checking as of July1, 2016 $15,508.31 Interest 15.49 Balance in Checking as of June 30, 2017 $15,523.80 Vanguard Admiral GNMA as of July 1, 2016 $69,302.42 Reinvested Dividends $2,878.61 Reinvested Short Term Gains 1,144.72 Reinvested Long Term Gains 00.00 Unrealized gain/loss (4,024.06) Vanguard Admiral GNMA as of June 30, 2017 $69,301.69 Total Assessment Fund Balance on June 30, 2017 $84,825.49

CALDWELL – THORNLEY ENDOWMENT FUND

American Funds Money Market as of July 1, 2016 $9,769.83 Reinvested Dividends from Washington Mutual $3,687.91 Dividend Income 12.10 Donation to Holy Land Pilgrimage (2,500.00) Donation to Knights Templar Eye Foundation (2,500.00) American Funds Money Market as of June 30, 2017 $8,469.84 Washington Mutual Investors Fund as of July 1, 2016 $182,122.90 Dividends from Washington Mutual to AFMM 3,687.91 Transfers to American Funds Money Market (3,687.91) Capital Gain Reinvested 13,240.90 Unrealized Gain/Loss 10,374.70 Washington Mutual Investors Fund as of June 30, 2017 $205,738.50 Total Caldwell –Thornley Endowment Fund as of June 30, 2017 $214,208.34

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TRIENNIAL FUND

Triennial Fund as of July 1, 2016 $1,001.03 Interest $.12 Triennial Fund as of June 30, 2017 $1,001.15

EDUCATION FUND

VECTRA Bank CD as of June 30, 2016 $45,025.30 Interest 924.15 VECTRA Bank CD as of June 30, 2017 $45,949.45 Total Grand Commandery VECTRA Bank Balance as of June 30, 2017 $10,939.18 Holy Land Pilgrimage Balance as of June 30, 2017 4,843.25 Total Assessment Fund Balance on June 30, 2017 84,825.49 Total Caldwell –Thornley Endowment Fund as of June 30, 2017 214,208.34 VECTRA Bank CD as of June 30, 2017 45,949.45 Triannual Fund as of June 30, 2017 1,001.15 Total Commandery Assets as of June 30, 2017 $361,766.86 Report Approved

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REPORT OF THE GRAND RECORDER

To the Right Eminent Grand Commander, Officers and Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Colorado; Your Recorder submits the following report reflecting the funds received by your Grand Recorder and deposited by the Grand Treasurer. It also includes the membership statistics as reported by the Constituent Commanderies for the period July1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

RECEIPTS: Per Capita ………………………………………………..………………………………$23,648.70 Ritual Sales………….…………………………………………..…………………………….280.00 Eye Foundation……………………………………………………...………………………..265.00 Interest……………………………………..…………………………………..………………....6.92 Misc………………..…………………………………………………………………..……….100.00 Total Receipts ………………………………………………..…………………………$24,300.62 Membership as of July 1, 2016 ……………………………………………………………905 Gains: Knighted …………………..………………………………………………………...….46 Admitted/Affiliated……………..………………………………………………….…...21 Reinstated …………………………………………….…………………………………7 Total Gains ………………………………………………..………………………..…………74 Losses: Deaths ……………………………..…………………………………………………...30

Demits ……………………………..……………………………………………….....107 Suspensions ……………………………………………………………………….......35

Total Losses ……………………………………………………………………………...…172 Membership as of June 30, 2017………………………………………...……………....807 I extend my thanks to all the Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery of Colorado for the opportunity to serve as your Grand Recorder. I especially thank the Recorders for their assistance. I move that this report be approved and accepted and made a part of the records of these Proceedings. Fraternally,

/s/ Matthew A. Raia, REPGC

Matthew A. Raia, Grand Recorder Report Approved

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Report of the Finance Committee of the Grand Commandery of

Colorado, 2016-2017

To the Right Eminent Grand Commander, Officers and Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery of Colorado: On August 10, 2017 the Finance Committee met and examined the records of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Recorder for the Templar fiscal year 2016-2017. We found the records to be kept accurately and in good order. We commend the Grand Recorder and the Grand Treasurer for their diligence and service in conducting the business of the Grand Commandery of Colorado Respectfully submitted by:

/s/ Benjamin F. Williams, VEDGC

Benjamin F. Williams, Very Eminent Deputy Grand Commander

/s/ Peter D. Du Mont, GG

Peter D. DuMont, Grand Generalissimo

/s/ Grover L. Sardeson

Grover L. Sardeson

Jerry Fenimore

/s/ Jerry Fenimore, Past Grand Treasurer Report Approved

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Grand Commandery of Colorado

1614 Welton St.

Denver, CO 80202

August 1, 2017

2017/2018 Proposed Budget

To the Right Eminent Grand Commander, Officers and Sir Knights

of the Grand Commandery of Colorado. After reviewing the reports of the Grand Recorder and the

report of the Finance Committee and meeting with the combined members, I submit the following

proposed budget for the upcoming 2017/2018 Templar year.

Courteously,

Benjamin Williams

Very Eminent Deputy Grand Commander

Grand Commandery Budget 2016/2017

EXCERPT FROM 2017 GRAND TREASURERS REPORT

Receipts:

Per Capita $23,648.70

Interest $ 6.92

Ritual Sales $ 280.00

TOTAL $23,935.62

Disbursements:

Grand Encampment Per Capita $ 7.857.00

Grand York Rite Office Support $11,255.00

Grand Commander $ 1,800.00

Regalia $ 422.50

Ritual Purchase $ 259.82

Donations & Awards $ 2,479.46

Bank Charge 8.15

Knight Templar Eye Foundation 265.00

Recorder Expenses 187.99

TOTAL $24,534.92

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Proposed Budget 2017/8 Grand Commandery of Colorado

Receipts

Per Capita $ 19,644.00

Interest $ 21.00

Ritual Sales $ 300.00

Misc. $ 100.00

Transfer from Assessment Acct $ 1,333.12

Transfer from 206/7 budget $ 1,666.88

Total $ 23,065.00

Disbursements

Grand Encampment Per Capita $ 7,263.00

York Rite Office Support $ 10,375.97

Awards & Donations $ 1,200.00

Grand Commandery Allowance $ 1,800.00

Grand Recorder Expenses $ 300.00

Grand Treasurer Expenses $ 125.00

Quarterly Conclave Refund $ 2,000.00

Total $ 23,063.97

NET $ 1.03

Approved

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REPORT OF THE GRAND YORK RITE LIFE MEMORIAL FUND, INC

To the Officers and Members

The Board of Trustees authorized a 3% distribution this year. Three years ago per capita

increased in each of the York Rite bodies: Grand Chapter increased $4, Grand Council increased $7,

and Grand Commandery increased $8.30. The York Rite Life Memorial Fund continues to pay the

increases for the 20 times members and the Grand Bodies will not collect the increases from the 13.5

and 16 times members. This year the fund’s value exceeded the total amount received for

memberships since inception.

The following officers were elected for the 2016-2017 year:

President Roy A. Snyder

Vice President Gerald R. Dodd

Secretary Grover L. Sardeson

Treasurer Jerry L. Fenimore

The Trustees for the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Colorado are:

Jerry L. Fenimore Term expires Sept 2017

James W. Glasscock Term expires Sept 2018

Ron Birely Term expires Sept 2019

The Trustees for the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Colorado are:

Roy A. Snyder Term expires Sept 2017

Gerald R. Dodd Term expires Sept 2018

Michael Rowan Term expires Sept 2019

The Trustees for the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Colorado are:

Ben Williams Term expires Sept 2017

Burney W. Brandel Term expires Sept 2018

Grover L. Sardeson Term expires Sept 2019

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

ASSETS

Bank of the West $5,635.11 $4,964.20 8,830.30 $7,919.15 $3,706.09 $5,290.05 $5,774.07 $12,592.14

Schwab Money Market $0.04 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Dodge & Cox Stock $41,589.01 $47,198.56 45,271.68 $55,238.13 $77,636.12 $85,711.82 $81,865.82 $99,287.57

DWS Global Income $10,822.05 $12,000.60 11,798.31 $13,326.54 $15,134.70 $15,446.61 $14,679.99 $16,071.66

ICON Healthcare $8,701.76 $6,925.74 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Vanguard Energy $28,541.25 $32,375.31 $31,810.49 $32,659.53 $35,086.20 $30,081.45 $23,619.32 $31,429.10

Vanguard GNMA $78,848.28 $84,330.20 $90,904.15 $93,128.94 $91,147.95 $88,962.25 $80,170.20 $73,693.79

Vanguard 500 Index $63,343.49 $72,790.44 $74,221.55 $85,966.82 $113,627.22 $128,976.71 $130,586.86 $146,018.34

Total $237,480.99 $260,585.05 $262,836.48 $288,239.11 $336,338.28 $354,468.89 $336,696.26 $379,092.60

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Beginning Increase Ending

Market Value Income (Decrease) inExchange/ Market Value

12/31/2015 Contribution Received Market ValueTransfers Distributions 12/31/2016

Bank of the West $5,774.07 $11,229.59 $0.00 $8,000.00 $12,411.52 $12,592.14

Dodge & Cox Stock $81,865.82 $6,206.44 $11,215.31 $99,287.57

DWS Balanced Fund A $14,679.99 $433.65 $958.02 $16,071.66

Vanguard Energy $23,619.32 $567.62 $7,242.16 $31,429.10

Vanguard GNMA $80,170.00 $2,397.21 ($873.42) -$8,000.00 $73,693.79

Vanguard 500 Index $130,586.86 $2,776.05 $12,655.43 $146,018.34

$336,696.06 $11,229.59 $12,380.97 $31,197.50 $0.00 $12,411.52 $379,092.60

Respectfully Submitted:

/s/ Roy A. Snyder Roy A.Snyder, President

/s/ Gerald R. Dodd Gerald R. Dodd, Vice President

/s/ Grover L Sardeson Grover L. Sardeson, Secretary

/s/ Jerry L Fenimore Jerry L. Fenimore, Treasurer

Report Approved

Motion and second to reappoint Sir Knight Ben Williams. Motion passed.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

REGC Elsloo declared the ballot closed for the election of officers to 2017/2018. He then recessed

the proceedings for lunch, to reconvene at 1:00pm

COMMANDERY RECONVENED

REGC Elsloo resumed the business of the Grand Commandery of Colorado at 1:00pm

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REPORT OF THE TELLERS COMMITTEE

The Tellers Committee reported the following Sir Knights Elected to serve the grand Commandery of Colorado for the 2017/2018 year.

Sir Benjamin Williams …………………………………………...…...…………...R.E. Grand Commander

Sir Knight Peter D. DuMont …...…………………………...…………….V.E. Deputy Grand Commander

Sir Knight John Zeaphey ……………..……………………...…...……...….Eminent Grand Generalissimo

Sir Knight Jaymie Vaughn ……………………...………………………...Eminent Grand Captain General

Sir Knight Steven L. Hubbard, REPGC...………………………………………...Eminent Grand Treasurer

Sir Knight Matthew A. Raia, REPGC ……....……………...…………………….Eminent Grand Recorder

Right Eminent Grand Commander Elect Williams made the following appointments to the officer Line of

The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Colorado for 2017-2018

Sir Knight Stephen P. Davis …………………………........…………..Eminent Grand Senior Warden

Sir Knight Ronald Birely ….………………………...………………....Eminent Grand Junior Warden

Sir Knight Joe E Kier ……………………………………...…………………...Eminent Grand Prelate

Sir Knight Robert Salazar ...………….……………..…………..……Eminent Grand Standard Bearer

Sir Knight Bruce Lawlor ...……………………..,,……………………...Eminent Grand Sword Bearer

Sir Knight Joe Magoffin..…………………………...…….……………………Eminent Grand Warder

Sir Knight Lyle Wilkes... …………………………...……………….………..Eminent Grand Sentinel

Sir Knight Robert C. Trezise ………………………...………………………Eminent Grand Musician

Sir Knight Walter Cooley….. …………………………...………………………Eminent Grand Guard

Sir Knight Jeff Cyrikas ………………………………...………………………..Eminent Grand Guard

Sir Knight Ricky Haskell ………………………………...……………………..Eminent Grand Guard

Sir Knight Michael Brewer ………………………………...…………………….Eminent Grand Gard

REGC Elsloo ordered the ballot destroyed and discharged the Tellers Committee.

MOTION TO APPROVE PREPRINTED REPORTS

A motion was made and properly seconded to approve the preprinted reports, not pertaining to finances.

Motion passed.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR ASSOCIATION

Sir Knight Lyle Wilkes, President of the Knight Templar Association presented awards to the

Commanderies that earned awards for the 2016/2017 year.

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REPORT OF THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION COMMITTEE

To the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Colorado: The 49th Annual Voluntary Campaign of the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. was a successful effort. The Sir Knights of Colorado are to be congratulated for their support of our philanthropy. The Sir Knights of Colorado, through their Commanderies and the Grand Commandery, were credited as donating a total of $14,679.00 placing twelfth nationally in per capita contributions at $18.01 per member, and placing twenty-fifth in total dollars given overall among the Grand Commanderies. All but one constituent Commandery in Colorado are credited with contributions to the Eye Foundation in the 49th Annual Voluntary Campaign. Special recognition will be given to the four Commanderies credited with contributions of $10.00 or more per member and to the eleven additional Commanderies attaining per capita giving of $5.00-$9.99 per member. Following is the final report received from the Knight Templar Eye Foundation, Inc. listing the contributions made by Colorado Commanderies for the 49th Voluntary Campaign: CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY COLORADO SIR KNIGHTS TO THE 49th ANNUAL KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION VOLUNTARY CAMPAIGN

Commandery Name and Number Amount Membership Per Capita giving Denver-Colorado No.1 $3958.00 149 26.52 Pueblo No. 3 250.00 42 5.95 Georgetown No. 4 260.00 67 3.88 Mt. of the Holy Cross No. 5 25.00 18 1.39 Pikes Peak No. 6 180.00 69 2.61 Flatirons No. 7 220.00 37 5.95 Canon City No. 9 100.00 16 6.25 Greeley No. 10 620.00 15 41.33 Ivanhoe No. 11 50.00 12 4.17 DeMolay No. 13 1213.00 26 46.65 Salida No. 17 450.00 20 22.50 Oriental No. 18 145.00 23 6.30 Temple No. 23 235.00 36 6.53 Jefferson-Highlands No 30 230.00 36 6.39 Coronal-Ascalon No. 31 275.00 45 6.11 Malta No. 32 .00 9 0.00 Delta No. 34 285.00 39 7.31 Sterling No. 35 260.00 30 8.67 J. E. Abbott No. 40 250.00 38 6.58 St. Bernard No. 41 100.00 53 1.89 Norman L. Hoff No. 42 195.00 35 5.57 Non allocated donations 5385.00 Total $1,4679.00

Respectfully submitted, KTEF Committee

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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF COLORADO

TO: All Constituent Commanderies in Colorado Dear Sir Knights, Section 85 of the Laws and Regulations of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Colorado requires that proposed amendments shall be presented in writing to the Grand Recorder by April 1st previous to the Grand Conclave. In accordance with Section 85 of the Laws and Regulations of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Colorado notice is hereby given that proposed amendments to the Laws and Regulations of the Grand Commandery of Colorado must be received by the Grand Recorder by April 1, 2017. Respectfully and fraternally,

/s/ Matthew A. Raia, R.E.P.G.C.

Grand Recorder

May 1, 2017 To the Right Eminent Grand Commander, Officers, and Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Colorado: No proposed amendments were received in the Grand Recorders Office. Respectfully and Fraternally,

/s/ Matthew A. Raia, R.E.P.G.C.

Grand Recorder

REQUEST TO MERGE COMMANDRIES Flatirons Commandery #7 and Greeley Commandery #10 requested permission to merge

and form Flatirons Commandery #7, with Greeley Commandery #10 voluntarily relinquishing

their Charter.

Request Approved

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REPORT OF THE GRAND REPRESENTATIVE CHAIRMAN

GRAND COMMANDRY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR of COLORADO

SEPTEMBER 9, 2017

To the Grand Commandry of Knights Templar of Colorado: The office of the Grand Representative Chairman reports that he has made the following changes to the Grand Representative list for this year. We have filled all the openings during the year as they have become available. At this time, I am not aware of any Grand Representative positions that require replacements. Respectfully and Fraternally Submitted

/s/ Donald E. Weiser

Donald E. Weiser Grand Representative Chairman

ROLLCALL OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES 2016-2017

GRAND COMMANDERY OF COLORADO Gregory M. Allen (34) Alabama Larry L. Childs (18) Alaska William T. Herdman (17) Arizona Matthew A. Raia, REPGC (30) Arkansas Burney W. Brandel, REGC (31) California Theo Jones (30) Connecticut Harry A. Peterson, REPGC (35) Delaware Michael E. Hessel, REPGC (31) District of Columbia Jon A. Wilkinson (13) Florida David W. Powell, REPGC (31) Georgia Ronald Huddleston (16) Hawaii Ross A. Allen, REPGC (34) Idaho Robert L. Beeson (34) Illinois David L. Reynolds, REPGC (6) Indiana Leon E. Sonksen, REPGC (3) Iowa Jerry N. White, Jr. (6) Kansas Gerald R. (Jerry) Dodd (40) Kentucky Calvin O. Lapuyade (30) Louisiana

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Jack White (7) Maine Ben Williams (16) Maryland Burney W. Brandel, REPGC (31) Massachusetts, Rhode Island And Providence Plantations Alan DeGeorge ( 7) Michigan Rodney W. Johnson (16) Minnesota Michael E. Hessel, REPGC (31) Mississippi Jack White (7) Missouri David L. Salberg, REPGC (5 ) Montana James E. Erickson, REPGC (34) Nebraska Aaron Heizer (10) Nevada Ronald J. Huddleston (16) New Hampshire Stanley A. Gardner, REPGC (3) New Jersey Wesley L. Campbell (4) New Mexico Peter D. DuMont (11) New York Dean S. Hopkins (6) North Carolina Mark Ralston (11) North Dakota Aaron Heizer (10) Ohio Wilson C. Moulton, REPGC (6) Oklahoma Dwight W. Wilson (4) Oregon Leon E. Sonksen, REPGC (3) Pennsylvania Ross A. Allen, REPGC (34) South Carolina Burney W. Brandel, REGC (31) South Dakota James W. Glasscock (40) Tennessee Joe W. Summers, REPGC (4) Texas Roy Snyder (4) Utah Jack A. Harlan (1) Vermont Norman L. Hoff, REPGC (41) Virginia Stanley A. Gardner, REPGC (3) Washington Joe W. Summers, REPGC (4) West Virginia Kevin Hintz (17) Wisconsin James E. Erickson, REPGC (13) Wyoming

FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS

Ben Williams (16) Croatia Wayne G. Arner (31) Italy Gerald R. Dodd (40) Panama Ronald D. Garrett (17) Philippines Peter D. DuMont (11) Portugal James E. Erickson, REPGC (34) Romania Ronald D. Garrett (17) Toga, Africa

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APPEALS AND GRIEVANCE REPORT

To the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Colorado:

The Committee on Appeals and Grievances is pleased to report that peace and harmony has

prevailed and there were no Appeals and Grievances to come before the Grand Commandery of

Knights Templar during this Templar year of 2016-2017.

Respectfully Submitted,

/s/ Benjamin Williams, VEDGC

Benjamin Williams, Chairman

/s/ Stephen P. Davis, EGJW

Stephen P. Davis

/s/ Ronald Birely, EGSB

Ronald Birely

CHARTERS AND DISPENSATIONS COMMITTEE

To the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Colorado:

There were no requests for actions for the committee this past year.

Courteously,

/s/ Harry A. Peterson

Harry A. Peterson, REPGC’ Chairman

REPORT OF THE CORRESPONDENCE COMMITTEE COMMANDERY YEAR 2016-2017

To the Right Eminent Grand Commander, Officers, and Sir Knights of the Grand Commander of Knights Templar of Colorado: I have nothing to report for the Correspondence Committee. I did not conduct Official Correspondence in 2016 / 2017 for the Grand Commandery, I was not requested to send any, and I received no copies of any that was sent by anyone else. Respectfully Submitted,

/s/ Joe W. Summers

Joe W. Summers, Chairman REPGC

/s/ Peter D. DuMont

Peter D. DuMont GG

/s/ Matthew A. Raia

Matthew A. Raia, REPGC

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GRAND COMMANDERY OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF COLORADO LONG RANGE PLANNING

COMMITTEE REPORT

A five year plan has yet to be adopted, however several priorities are in the works.

1. Quarterly Communications. Each of four Encampments, designated within the

jurisdiction of Colorado, will host an annual communication. Commanderies within the

Encampment will be encouraged to participate and attend, coordinating to ensure a ten man

opening is undertook. The Quarterly Conclave will end with a banquet.

2. Revamp of the annual sessions. Consolidating the annual sessions to a two day affair is

a priority to enable younger, working Sir Knights to be able to attend. The hope is to have most of

the action on Friday afternoon and Saturday. If we are to attract younger Sir Knights, we need a

schedule accommodative of the demands of regular working hours.

3. Increase membership by 10% over the next three years. The number of dimits and the

number of suspensions both exceed the number of deaths. Membership retention is a priority,

seconded by new membership goals. It is hoped the revamped sessions schedule and Quarterly

Conclaves will assist in increasing participation and membership retention.

4. Membership survey. An online survey is being devised to send to all Knights Templar.

Our hope is to generate data by which to correct the declining membership.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Ben Williams

S.K. Ben Williams, Chair

/s/ Jaymie Vaughn

S.K. Jaymie Vaughn

/s/ Robert Salazar

S.K. Robert Salazar

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ANNUAL REPORT TIME AND PLACE COMMITTEE

FOR THE YEAR 2018

To the Officers and Companions of the Grand York Rite Bodies of Colorado:

The Grand York Rite Sessions for 2018 will be held in Colorado Springs, Colorado at the Masonic

Lodge at 1150 Panorama Drive from September 7 through September 8. Grand Chapter will open

on the afternoon of Friday, September 7, Grand Commandery on the morning of September 8, and

Grand Council on the afternoon of September 8.

Fraternally,

/s/ Donald Nichols

Donald Nichols

Chairman, Time and Place Committee

Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Colorado

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

To the Eminent Grand Commander, Grand Officers and members of the Grand Commandery of

Colorado.

The status of the Knight Templar Education Scholarship Foundation has not changed from last year.

The Foundation still does not have adequate funds, over and above the $1000.00 required by the Grand

Encampment, in its account. Therefore no scholarships have been awarded.

/s/ John Zeaphey

John Zeaphey, GCG

/s/ Ronald D. Birely

Ronald D. Birely, GSTB

/s/ Joe W. Summers

Joe W. Summers, REPGC

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PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PATRIOTIC AFFAIRS

To the Eminent Grand Commander, Grand Officers and members of the Grand Commandery of

Colorado.

Your committee on Public Relations and Patriotic Affairs committee is proud to report that the

American flag is displayed in a place of honor in each of the Commanderies of Colorado. The

pledge of allegiance is recited at the beginning of all meetings.

In our travels we have observed on many occasions our commanderies giving honor and prayers

for our Men & Women who are supporting and defending our great Nation in our various Armed

Forces.

Our Commanderies continued to distinguish themselves in conducting or participating in

Parades, Christmas, Easter & Ascension services, Color Guards for Grand Lodge sessions and

Grand Yorkrite sessions as well as other Masonic ceremonies.

God Bless America

/s/ John Zeaphey

John Zeaphey, GCG

/s/ Robert Salazar

Robert Salazar, GSB

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Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Colorado

Report of the Knights Templar Magazine Supplement Committee A Colorado Supplement was been published for all months in the Magazine during the Commandery year 2016-2017. I wish to thank our Grand Commander who has provided an article every month. Without input from and about Colorado Commanderies, the Supplement serves no purpose. I wish to ask that when a Commandery is having a special event or work on the Orders that I be provided with the necessary information for publication. The deadline for the magazine is the first of the month prior to the month of publication. This is a hard and fast rule of the national editor. In order to compose and arrange the articles it is best if I receive input no later than the 25th of the month. I will accept submissions in ANY FORMAT. However, submissions by e-mail in word format with pictures in JPG format are the easiest to use. Submissions can be made to: geraldsuedodd@msn.com or: Gerald R. Dodd 5748 S Iris Way Littleton, CO 80123 Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Gerald R. Dodd

Gerald R Dodd Editor Colorado York Rite Crusader

MASONIC RELATI0NS No Report

TACTICS AND RITUALS FLAMING SWORD AWARD

The Flaming Sword Award was presented to the following Sir Knights:

Bruce Lawrence, Gregory Harris, Michael Roberts, James Crenner.

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Report of the Holy Land Pilgrimage To the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Colorado: The Knights Templar Holy Land Pilgrimage trip is a wonderful way for clergy to visit the Holy Land with other clergy from different churches. Pilgrims must be in a credentialed ministry, serving in a leadership ministry for at least one year. They also must be in good health as the schedule can be strenuous. This trip is an educational and spiritual study seminar. This trip is not a vacation but a time to learn, to grow and to deepen ones spiritual life. This program is intended to enhance the ongoing preaching, teaching and overall biblical understanding of the participant and in turn, benefit those they serve. The cost is approximately $3,500 which covers almost everything. This year we sent Reverend Paul Bruner, Flatirons Community Church. Ministers who take the trip must be willing to return and share their experience. I took the trip years ago and it was an experience I will always remember. Fraternally,

/s/ James Harris

Rev. James Harris, Chairman

REPORT OF THE GRAND MUSICIAN 2016-2017

To the Most Excellent Grand Chapter Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Colorado, The Most

Illustrious Grand Council Cryptic Masons of Colorado, the Right Eminent Grand Commander

Knights Templar of Colorado:

It has been a pleasure to serve the Grand York Rite Bodies as Grand Musician for the past year. I

provided marching and inspirational music for the 2016 Grand Sessions held at the Double Tree

North. Also, I played appropriate music for the installation of the 2017 officers.

Outside of the Grand York Rite sessions I played seasonal music for the Knights of

Columbus/Knights Templar Conclave in Leadville and for the reception of the Grand Officers at

the official visits of the Grand Chapter RAM and the Grand Council Cryptic Masons in Leadville.

An additional activity was marching in the color guard with the Knights of Columbus at Lake

County High School graduation.

Serving as Grand Musician is a creative and enjoyable way tp contribute to the duties of the Grand

York Rite Bodies.

Fraternally,

/s/ Robert C. Trezise

Robert C. Trezise

Grand Musicia

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MASONIC YOUTH

Report of Rainbow for Girls

Sir Knight Joe Kier gave a verbal report on the activity of Rainbow for Girls for the term 2016-2017.

Report of Job’s Daughters 206-2017 Term

To the Right Excellent Grand Commander, Grand Wardens, & Sir Knights of Colorado,

I present to you the report on Colorado Job’s Daughters for the 2015/2016 capitular year. The

2016/2017 year began with Mrs. Amy Goings and Worshipful Brother Greg Steele leading Colorado

Job’s Daughters with the motto: “Be the Women that Inspire Us.” The mantel of leadership does not

shift from these Junior Past Guardians as they will serve as Grand Bethel Guardians for Colorado.

Ms. Wendy Leff and Worshipful Brother Mike Foster have taken joyful activity of leading our

Colorado Jobs Daughters as Grand Guardian & Associate Grand Guardian. We wish these adults

the blessings of deity and know that they will provide leadership and guidance to the fairest in the

land.

Colorado Job’s Daughters continues to provide a strong leadership and moral values to our daughters.

The Grand Session this year will see the installation of Ms. Molly Anderson to the position Grand

Bethel Honored Queen. Ms. Kya Hornsby has done a wonderful job representing the organization as

Miss Colorado and has been busily planning for the 48th Annual Miss Colorado Pageant. The

leadership all of these young ladies have provided to the Colorado Masonry should make us all very

proud.

Please keep in mind that a young lady with no Masonic relationship can be sponsored by a Mason so

that they can petition to become a Job’s Daughter. Our involvement in our youth groups leads to

better citizens of our great nation and hopefully members in our organizations.

If you want to grow our fraternities become a part of tomorrow.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Darin Roen

Darin Roen

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Report of DeMolay 2016-2017 Term

To the distinguished Grand York Rite of Colorado.

Colorado DeMolay has had a momentous year. We have met growth for the eighth year in a row finishing with

238 young men that are active in the Order of DeMolay. The majority of these new members are located along

the Front Range from Colorado Springs to Fort Collins. We did, however, reinstate a new Chapter on the Western

Slope in Grand Junction. We have five young men at this time that are very active and have helped with many

Masonic service projects from working at the Shrine Circus to serving dinner for Eastern Star and Rainbow.

In July of 2016, with the help of a generous donor, we were afforded the opportunity to send 30 young men to

one of the most successful leadership conferences DeMolay has to offer. Great Plains DLC is located in

Tahlequah Oklahoma and runs for an entire week. The young men that attend this conference always come back

rejuvenated and full of new ideas, it has proven to be a great program. We had to rent two 15 passenger vans to

make the trek to Tahlequah and with the aid and support from some dedicated Advisors from Colorado DeMolay,

we drove over 10 hours to the event.

On October 10th we held the Grand Masters Class in Colorado Springs Masonic Building. This event is a way

for the young men to show off and exemplify their ritual for the Grand Master of Masons in Colorado. This

event is open to the Masonic family, and all visitors are welcome. This is always some of the best ritual DeMolay

has to offer, and it is awe-inspiring to witness the work of the young men.

The State Master Councilor Mason Sellars put out the call for canned food in November. This collection was to

be donated to a rescue mission that he has worked with in the past Fort Collins rescue mission. The young men

of DeMolay and their Sweethearts showed much support and over 2000 pounds of canned food was donated.

The State Master Councilor kept everyone very busy with multiple service projects all year. They ranged from

volunteering at the Eastern Star Masonic Retirement home, Jefferson County Senior Law days, Masonic Child

ID program, various Masonic dinner services and working with Rainbow and Job’s Daughters. I think we had a

minimum of two engagements a week, the majority of which were in Colorado but we did travel to help and visit

other jurisdictions as well. We traveled to California, Missouri, Montana, Oregon, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and

New Jersey, just to name a few.

Mason Sellars definitely did what we ask every new leader in DeMolay to do. (Work hard and leave your position

with no question that it is better than how you found it) He should be very proud of his accomplishments. Our

outgoing State Master Councilor Mason was elected to the International Congress Secretary office in June. He

will be the first ICS from Colorado in the History of Colorado DeMolay. His travels will take him around the

world for the promotion and betterment of DeMolay.

Sincerely and Fraternally,

/s/ Jon R. Sellars

Jon R. Sellars

Executive Officer Colorado DeMolay

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FINAL REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE

To the Right Eminent Grand Commander, Officers, and Sir Knights all,

Your committee for credentials reports that of the 20 active Commanderies there were 14 represented

at this Grand Conclave. 13 Eminent Commanders with 4 by proxy for a total of 17. 9 Generalissimo

with 2 by proxy for a total of 11. 9 Captain General with 2 by proxy for a total of 11

Committee Report on Grand Commander's Address

To all Sir Knights of the Grand Commandery of Colorado:

Sir Knight Robert D. Elsloo R:E: Grand Commander of Colorado takes you on a journey through his Masonic Life in this address. Along the way he reports what he learned and how much work was involved as he advanced in Masonry. You can tell from his writing how devoted he is to Masonry and his love of our Lord and this Christian Organization. We should be very pleased to have such as he representing and presiding over this Grand Commandery. He also demonstrates great insights with his recommendations to us all. Our R: E: Grand Commander Robert D. Elsloo's written address shows that he made 18 Grand Commandery visitations out of the 20 Cammanderies in Colorado along with the other Grand Officers that could attend. He also officially visited 12 other Masonic affiliated bodies and was officially represented in 2 more by the V. E. Deputy Grand Commander Ben Williams. Sir Knight Elsloo also visited 5 out of State Grand Commanderies where he was officially recognized plus two more where he was represented by Sir Knight Peter D. Dumont Grand Generalissimo. This Committee recommends that this Grand Commander's Address and the report of this committee be recorded as a part of these Grand Sessions and placed in the archives of this Grand body.

Respectfully submitted by

Michael E. Hessel

Michael E. Hessel REPGC Chairman

James E. Erickson

James E. Erickson REPGC

David L. Reynolds

David L.Reynolds REPGC

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JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE REPORT

TO: The Right Eminent Grand Commander, Officers and sir Knights of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Colorado. Your committee on Templar Jurisprudence to which was referred those portions of The Right Eminent Grand Commander’s Address relating to dispensations granted; by-laws approved; and recommendations made; have been reviewed and we recommend they be approved. It was moved and seconded that this portion of the report be approved. The motion carried. The Official acts of the Right Eminent Grand Commander, including the selection of Appointed Officers; all Standing and Special Committees where applicable; appointment of Administrative Officers are within the prerogatives of the Grand Commander and are approved. The Committee has reviewed the official acts of the other Grand Commandery Officers and recommends that the same be ratified and approved. It was moved and seconded that this portion of the report be approved. The motion carried.

The Committee commends the Right Eminent Grand Commander for his total devotion to Templary and the Grand Commandery of Colorado. His dedication and participation in all Colorado Masonic events, including the Grand Lodge of Colorado activities have promoted, by his example, York Rite Masonry throughout Colorado. The Right Eminent Grand Commander visited all but two Commanderies in the State of Colorado. The Committee, on behalf of all Sir Knights, thank the Right Eminent Grand Commander for his contribution to Masonry and the excellent work of the Right Eminent Grand Commander, not only as Grand Commander, but also for each and every office he held with distinction during his tenure in the officer line of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Colorado. It was moved and seconded that this portion of the report be approved. The motion carried.

I move the acceptance of this report as a whole and request that it be made a part of the proceedings. The motion carried. Fraternally Submitted,

s/ Michael E. Hessel, REPGC

Michael E. Hessel, Chairman

/s/ Ross A. Allen, REPGC

Ross A. Allen /

/s/ Davld L. Reynolds, REPGC

David L. Reynolds

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MOTION TO MAKE VISITING SIR KNIGHTS HONORARY MEMBERS

A motion and second was made to make all visiting Sir Knights who are not already honorary members

of the Grand Commandery, honorary members. Motion Passed

DISCHARGE OF 2016/2017 COMMITTEES

REGC Elsloo discharged the 2017 committees with his personal thanks and the thanks of the

Grand Commandery of Colorado.

GRAND ENCAMPMENT OFFICER REMARKS

Sir Knight David Joseph Kussman, the Right Eminent Grand Captain General of the Grand

Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States presented greetings from Sir Knight

Duane L. Vaught, the Most Eminent Grand Master of Knights Templar of the United States.

GRAND COMMAANDERY RECESSED

There being nothing further to come before this Grand Conclave with the exception of the

Installation of Officers for the ensuing Templar year, Right Eminent Grand Commander,

Elsloo called this Grand Commandery to recess until the installation ceremony which will take

place a 2:00 p.m.

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INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Right Eminent Sir Knight Scott Wilson, REPGC welcomed the Sir Knights and their invited

guests to this open installation of officers for the Grand Commandery of Colorado for the

2017-2018 Templar year. Right Eminent Sir Knight Scott Wilson served as installing Officer;

Right Eminent Sir Knight David L. Reynolds, REPGC, served as installing Marshall and Right

Eminent Sir Knight Jack Ward, REPGC was installing Prelate. All things being in order the

following Officers were introduced and installed:

Sir Benjamin Williams …………………………………………………...R.E. Grand Commander

Sir Knight Peter D. DuMont …...………………………………..V.E. Deputy Grand Commander

Sir Knight John Zeaphey ……………..………………………...….Eminent Grand Generalissimo

Sir Knight Jaymie Vaughn ……………………………………...Eminent Grand Captain General

Sir Knight Stephen P. Davis ………………………......…………..Eminent Grand Senior Warden

Sir Knight Ronald Birely ….……………………………………....Eminent Grand Junior Warden

Sir Knight Joe E Kier ……………………………………………………...Eminent Grand Prelate

Sir Knight Steven L. Hubbard…………………………………………...Eminent Grand Treasurer

Sir Knight Matthew A. Raia, REPGC ….……………………………….Eminent Grand Recorder

Sir Knight Robert Salazar ...………….……………………..……Eminent Grand Standard Bearer

Sir Knight Bruce Lawlor ...……………………..,,………………...Eminent Grand Sword Bearer

Sir Knight Joe Magoffin..…………………………….……………………Eminent Grand Warder

Sir Knight Lyle Wilkes... ……………………………………….………..Eminent Grand Sentinel

Sir Knight Robert C. Trezise ……………………………………………Eminent Grand Musician

Sir Knight Walter Cooley….. ………………………………………………Eminent Grand Guard

Sir Knight Jeff Cyrikas ……………………………………………………..Eminent Grand Guard

Sir Knight Ricky Haskell …………………………………………………..Eminent Grand Guard

Sir Knight Michael Brewer ………………………………………………….Eminent Grand Gard

The newly installed Right Eminent Grand Commander thanked his installing officers for a job

well done. After a few brief remarks he introduced his wife, family and guests. He then called

upon each of his newly installed officers for introductions of their invited guests. He then

declared the 142nd Annual Conclave closed.

ATTEST:

/s/ Matthew A. Raia /s/ Robert D. Elsloo

Matthew A. Raia, REPGC Robert D. Elsloo, REGC

Grand Recorder

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Report of the Colorado Grand York Rite LLC

Finance Committee

2016-2017

To the Grand Officers and members of the York Rite bodies of Colorado:

On August 7, 2017, the Colorado Grand York Rite LLC Finance Committee examined the

records of the Colorado Grand York Rite LLC office. We found the bank statements and office

records to be accurate and in good order. We commend Matt Raia for his work in maintaining

the financial records of the LLC and his consistent and clear financial procedures in the office.

Respectfully submitted by:

/s/ Ralph Newby

Ralph Newby

/s/ Don Nichols

Don Nichols

/s/ Ben Williams

Ben Williams

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REPORT OF THE GRAND YORKRITE LLC

To: The Most Excellent Grand High Priest, The Most Illustrious Grand Master, The Right Eminent Grand Commander; Your Manager submits the following report reflecting the financial status of the Grand York Rite LLC for the period July1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. VECTRA Bank Balance July 1, 2016 Checking …………………………………………………………..………...$11,901.13 Money Market ………………………………………………………..……...$ 3,537.75 TOTAL ……………………………………...……………………………………..…$15,438.88

INCOME: York Rite Support:

Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons …………………………………..…...$10,703.40 Grand Council Cryptic Masons ……………………………………..…......$10,217.50 Grand Commandery Knights Templar ………………….………….......…$11,254.55

Grand Sessions: ………………………………………………………………...…..$15,870.18 Miscellaneous………....………….………………………………………………….$ 55.00 Interest …………………………………………………………………………….….$ 1.76 TOTAL …………………………………………………………………..……..…….$48,102.39

EXPENSES: Salaries ………………………………………………………………...………....…$18,000.00 Payroll Tax …………………………………………………………………….……..$ 3,020.91 Travel /Expenses ………………………………………………………..…….…….$ 213.64 Printing ………………………………………………………………………….…....$ 2,419.21 Grand Sessions ……………………………………………………………..………$15,006.51 Office Expenses …………………………...…………………………………….......$ 681.74 Rent ……………………………………………………………………………….…..$ 840.00 Telephone ……………………………………………………………………...…….$ 1,886.64 Web Page …………………………………………………………………………….$ 300.00 Insurance ……………………………………………………………………...……..$ 475.00 Fraternal Advertising.………………………………………………………..……...$ 430.00 TOTAL ………………………………………………………………….…………....$43,273.65 VECTRA Bank Balance June 30, 2017 Checking ………………………………………………………...………......$16,728.11 Money Market …………………………………………………….……..…..$ 3,539.51 TOTAL ………………………………………………………………………..……...$20,267.62 Fraternally Submitted;

/s/ Matthew A. Raia, LLC Manager

Matthew A. Raia

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Register Balance (Checking) - July 1, 2016 $11,901.13

Register Balance (Money Market) - July 1, 2016 $3,537.75

Total Assets - June 30, 2016 $15,438.88

ITEM Bodies Percent Computed 2015-2016

2015-2016

2016-2017

2016-2017

2017-2018

Membership

Membership

Contribution Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget

LLC LLC LLC LLC LLC Receipts

Balance Brought Forward

Grand Chapter 799 34.17% $6,189.00 $11,159.8

4 $11,159.8

4 $10,703.4

0 $10,703.4

0 $10,414.0

0

Grand Council 732 31.31% $5,670.03 $10,211.5

9 $10,211.5

9 $10,217.5

0 $10,217.5

0 $9,795.03

Grand Commandery 807 34.52% $6,250.97 $10,787.5

7 $10,787.5

7 $11,254.5

5 $11,254.5

5 $10,375.9

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Interest $15.00 $6.93 $15.00 $1.76 $5.00

Grand Sessions

$18,000.00

$14,923.02

$18,000.00

$15,870.18

$16,000.00

Miscellaneous $0.00 $107.55 $0.00 $55.00 $0.00

Leadership Training $0.00 $2,105.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Total Receipts 2,338

$50,174.00

$49,301.50

$50,190.45

$48,102.39

$46,590.00

Expenditures

Salaries

$19,200.00

$19,200.00

$19,200.00

$18,000.00

$18,000.00

Travel Expenses $2,400.00 $1,095.67 $1,500.00 $213.64 $1,500.00

Payroll Taxes $2,000.00 $2,181.86 $2,200.00 $3,020.91 $1,800.00

Printing $2,500.00 $2,141.18 $2,500.00 $2,419.21 $2,500.00

Grand Sessions

$18,000.00

$15,417.45

$18,000.00

$15,006.51

$16,000.00

Office Expenses $2,200.00 $589.77 $1,750.00 $681.74 $1,000.00

Postage $400.00 $144.58 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Rent $840.00 $840.00 $840.00 $840.00 $1,140.00

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Telephone $1,850.00 $1,809.20 $1,850.00 $1,886.64 $1,900.00

Insurance $0.00 $475.00 $500.00 $475.00 $500.00

Photography $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Web Page Expense $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 $700.00

Miscellaneous $250.00 $57.55 $250.00 $0.00 $0.00

Fraternal Advertising $200.00 $125.00 $200.00 $430.00 $450.00

Computer Expense $1,100.00 $157.50 $1,100.00 $0.00 $1,100.00

Bank Fees $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Equipment Maintenance $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Leadership Training $0.00 $2,105.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Total Expenditures

$51,240.00

$46,639.76

$50,190.00

$43,273.65

$46,590.00

Register Balance (Checking) - June 30, 2017 $16,728.11

Register Balance (Money Market) - June 30, 2017 $3,539.51

Total Assets - June 30, 2017 $20,267.62

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Memorial Report to the Grand York Rite of Colorado

Deceased Name Deceased Date Chapter Council Commandery James A. Stivers 7/2/2016 Colorado Spring #6 Zabud #8 Pikes Peak #6

David A. Marshal 7/10/2016 Keystone #8 Boulder #17 Flatirons #7

William R Mitchell 7/12/0206 Denver #2 Denver #1 Denver-Colorado #1

Lester E. Jones 7/15/0216 Denver #2 Denver #1 Denver-Colorado #1

Lewis J. Moyer 7/17/2016 Henry Taylor #57 Robert C. Haas #23 J.E. Abbott #40

Paul Taylor 7/28/2016 Pueblo #3 Pueblo #6 Pueblo #3

Russell E. Walter 8/17/2016 Trinidad #8 Rocky Mountain #2 Oriental #18

Leanord G. Tulin 8/23/2016 Keystone #8 Boulder #17 Flatirons #7

Daniel R. Maas 8/26/2016 Henry Taylor #57 Robert C. Haas #23

Carl P. Enyeart Jr 9/1/2016 Leadville #10

Joseph E. Wooton 9/26/2016 Colorado Spring #6 Pueblo #6 Pueblo #3

Jack Herald 10/10/2016 Salida #17 Canon City #5 Canon City #9

Thurl Freeman 10/11/2016 Colorado #29 Denver #1

Nathan G. Davis 10/19/2016 Salida #17 Salida #20 Salida #20

Randall M. Kirk 11/7/2016 Colorado Spring #6 Zabud #8 Pikes Peak #6

Dan F. Neu 11/20/2016 Pueblo #3 Pueblo #6 Pueblo #3

Cark E. Hoff 12/1/2016 Keystone #8 Boulder #17 Flatirons #7

George B. Rice 12/7/2016 Colorado #29 Denver #1 Glenwood #20

Wallace A Techentien 12/10/2016 Cripple Creek #33 Jefferson #24 Georgetown #4

Richard O. Taylor 12/13/2016 Denver #2 Denver #1 Denver-Colorado #1

Max G. Hillenkamp 12/15/2016 Hiram #7 Greeley #13 Greeley #10

Sim S. Ashlock 12/25/2016 Gunnison #16 Telluride #10 Montrose-Ouray #16

John Korenic 12/25/2016 Denver #2 Denver #1 Denver-Colorado #1

Ronald R. Kadera 12/27/2016 Colorado Spring #6 Zabud #8 Canon City #9

Richard Hoch 12/28/2016 Akron #26

Richard C. Niebels 12/31/2016 Central City #1 Tyrian #11

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Deceased Name Deceased Date Chapter Council Commandery

Robert L. Bartholic 1/29/2017 Denver #2 Denver #1 Denver-Colorado #1

William L. Lower 2/20/2017 Triad #42

Howard V. Lowell 2/20/2017 Cache La Pouder #11 Larimer County #21 DeMolay #13

Elber F. Floyd 2/25/2017 Golden #5 Jefferson #24 Georgetown #4

Arthur C. Damon 3/1/2017 Denver #2 Denver #1 Denver-Colorado #1

John D. Martin 3/10/2017 Fremont #14 Canon City #5 Canon City #9

William J. Cullen 3/17/2017 Keystone #8 Boulder #17 Flatirons #7

John Mallery 3/21/2017 Denver #2 Denver #1 Denver-Colorado #1

John W. Tetrick 3/22/2017 Denver #2 Denver #1

George C. Rice Jr 4/6/2017 Colorado #29 Denver #1 Glenwood #20

Richard K. Price 4/14/2017 Colorado Springs #6 Zabud #8 Pikes Peak #6

Clarence O. Reynolds 6/8/2017 Golden #5 Jefferson #24 Georgetown #4

Neil C. Colin 6/8/5017 Golden #5 Jefferson #24 Georgetown #4

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APPENDIX

LIVING PAST GRAND COMMANDERS

Fahey D. Law (20) ………………….…………………………………………………...1981/82

Edward P. Singleton (31) ………...…………………………………………………….1985/86

Wilson C. Moulton (6) …………….…………………………………………………….1989/90

Harry A. Peterson (35) ………………………………………………………………….1992/93

T. Thomas McKelvie (16) ……….……………………………………………………...1994/95

George K. Lemesany (13) …………………...…………………………………………1995/96

Leon E. Sonksen (3) ……………………………...…………………………………….1996/97

Norman L. Hoff (1) ……………………………………….……………………………..1998/99

David W. Powell (31) ………………………………………….………………………..1999/00

Ross A. Allen (34) …………………………………………………….………………...2002/03

Stanley A. Gardner (3) ………………………………………………………………….2004/05

James E. Erickson (34) …………………………………………………………………2005/06

Michael E. Hessel (31) ………………………………………………………………….2007/08

Matthew A. Raia (30) …………………………………………………………………...2008/09

Steven L. Hubbard (42) ………………………………………………………………...2009/10

H. Jack Ward (16) ……………………………………………………………….………2010/11

M. Scott Wilson (34) …………………………………………………………………....2011/12

David L. Reynolds (6) ………………………………………...……………….………..2012/13

David l. Salberg (5) ……………………………………………………………………..2013/14

Joe W. Summers (4) ……...……………………………………………………….……2014/15

Burney W. Brandel (31) ………………………………………………………………...2015/16

Rebert D. Elsloo (30) ……………………………………………………………………2016/17

DECEASED PAST GRAND COMMANDERS

Henry M. Teller ...................................................................................................................... 1876 Webster D. Anthony .............................................................................................................. 1877 Irving W. Stanton.................................................................................................................... 1878 Harper M. Orahood................................................................................................................. 1879 James M. Strickler ................................................................................................................. 1880 Michael Spangler ................................................................................................................... 1881 Michael H. Fitch ..................................................................................................................... 1882 Roger W. Woodbury............................................................................................................... 1883 James P. Maxwell .................................................................................................................. 1884 Horace N. Banks ................................................................................................................... 1885 Aaron Gove....................................................................................................................... 1886/87 James Peabody................................................................................................................. 1888/89 George E. Wyman.................................................................................................................. 1890 Byron L. Carr ......................................................................................................................... 1891 Alphonse A. Burnand.............................................................................................................. 1892 Albert B. McGaffey ................................................................................................................ 1893

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William D. Todd ..................................................................................................................... 1894 William W. Rowan ................................................................................................................. 1895 Eugene P. Shove ................................................................................................................... 1896 George J. Dunbaugh.............................................................................................................. 1897 John Mills Maxwell ................................................................................................................. 1898 Harry A. Lee .......................................................................................................................... 1899 Julius B. Bissell....................................................................................................................... 1900 George W. Roe....................................................................................................................... 1901 Ed Gene Arnold ..................................................................................................................... 1902 William J. Fine........................................................................................................................ 1903 Richard W. Corwin ................................................................................................................. 1904 Arthur E. Jones....................................................................................................................... 1905 Darius A. Barton .................................................................................................................... 1906 Jethro C. Sanford .................................................................................................................. 1907 John H. Guilfoil ...................................................................................................................... 1908 Marshall H. Dean.................................................................................................................... 1909 George W. Vallery ................................................................................................................. 1910 Frank P. Tanner...................................................................................................................... 1911 Cornelius J. Hart .................................................................................................................... 1912 William D. Pierce.................................................................................................................... 1913 John W. Wingate.................................................................................................................... 1914 Benjamin . James .................................................................................................................. 1915 John E. Rinker........................................................................................................................ 1916 Will D. Grissard ...................................................................................................................... 1917 Clarence M. Kellogg............................................................................................................... 1918 George A. Reese ................................................................................................................... 1919 Stanley C. Warner.................................................................................................................. 1920 James P. Barnes ....................................................................................................................1921 H. Wadsworth Woward .......................................................................................................... 1922 Marshall H. VanFleet.............................................................................................................. 1923 Charles E. Keepers................................................................................................................ 1924 Sheridan S. Kendall ............................................................................................................... 1925 William A. Balcom................................................................................................................... 1926 Charles B. Little ..................................................................................................................... 1927 Charles McMillan ................................................................................................................... 1928 James C. Burger .................................................................................................................... 1929 Herbert S. Sands ................................................................................................................... 1930 August A. Ziska ..................................................................................................................... 1931 Karl G. Brown......................................................................................................................... 1932 Edwin H. Snyder..................................................................................................................... 1933 Harry W. Ridgeway ................................................................................................................ 1934 L.D. Crain .............................................................................................................................. 1935 Harry D. MacDonald .............................................................................................................. 1936 William E. Gragg .................................................................................................................... 1937 L. Maurice Philbrick ............................................................................................................... 1938 Carl J. Bradfield ..................................................................................................................... 1939 Robert North Wilson............................................................................................................... 1940 Earl W. Spencer .................................................................................................................... 1941 William H. Ellis ....................................................................................................................... 1942 Frank I. Olney ........................................................................................................................ 1943 John O. Andrews.................................................................................................................... 1944 J. Ernest Higson .................................................................................................................... 1945 James R. Hoffman.................................................................................................................. 1946

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Richard G. Lyttle .................................................................................................................... 1947 Frank P. Goeder .................................................................................................................... 1948 George B. Teller..................................................................................................................... 1949 Charles F. Banzhaf, Jr............................................................................................................ 1950 Clayton A. Astell .................................................................................................................... 1951 Custis R. Green ..................................................................................................................... 1952 Harold B. Nelson ................................................................................................................... 1953 George Hoenshell................................................................................................................... 1954 John Schwarz ........................................................................................................................ 1955 Elton R. Joy............................................................................................................................ 1956 George A. Newnam ............................................................................................................... 1958 James H. Thompson.............................................................................................................. 1959 Leo H. Edwards ..................................................................................................................... 1960 Jack W. Snouffer.................................................................................................................... 1961 Waldo F. VonHoldt................................................................................................................. 1962 Robert W. Smith .................................................................................................................... 1963 Carl J. Baesemann................................................................................................................. 1964 Lovilo H. Fagan ..................................................................................................................... 1965 Byron E. Thady....................................................................................................................... 1966 H. Baird Whitaker................................................................................................................... 1967 Virgil V. Viers ......................................................................................................................... 1968 Harry W. Pride ....................................................................................................................... 1969 J. Ralph Walker...................................................................................................................... 1970 John I. Williams...................................................................................................................... 1971 Robert E. Newnam................................................................................................................. 1972 Brinkley B. Brown................................................................................................................... 1973 Joe E. Kerr ............................................................................................................................. 1974 Ray H. Slaybaugh .................................................................................................................. 1975 Charles E. Wisherd, Jr. .......................................................................................................... 1977 Frank C. Tabor, Jr. ................................................................................................................ 1978 Henry R. McCoy (3) …………………………………….……………………………………….1980/81 Jon Patrick Sweet (7) ……………………………………………………………………………1982/83 George G. Field, Jr (1) ........................................................................................................... 1984 Howard R. Caldwell (4) ………………………………………………………….………………1987/88 Jack H. Jones......................................................................................................................... 1988 Myron T. Darmour.................................................................................................................. 1990 Laurence C. Way ................................................................................................................... 1991

Gerald A. Ford (31) ……………………….…………………….………………………1993/94

Darrell L. Tygart, Sr................................................................................................................ 2000

James A. Henley ........................................................................................................2001 Jess W. Gern .................................................................................................................. Honorary Clarence L. Bartholic ...................................................................................................... Honorary Gaines S. Greene .............................................................................................................Honorary

RECIPIENTS OF THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CROSS OF HONOR

Milford E. Shields (11)............................................................................................................ 1965 Howard F. Roerig (30) ........................................................................................................... 1966 R. Gordon Poole (6) .............................................................................................................. 1967 Dr. Wesley M. Shaw (1).......................................................................................................... 1968

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Richard L. Ayers (36).............................................................................................................. 1969 Gifford S. Sorenson (40) ........................................................................................................ 1970 Eugene C. Guild (3)................................................................................................................ 1971 Clarence I. Metcalf (4) ........................................................................................................... 1972 Alva F. Lyons (11) ................................................................................................................. 1973 Rev. William O. Richards (20)................................................................................................ 1974 Not Awarded .......................................................................................................................... 1975 George A. Wilson (20) ........................................................................................................... 1976 George D. Temple (31) .......................................................................................................... 1977 Earlen B. Bailey (1)................................................................................................................. 1978 William A. Kerr (8) ................................................................................................................. 1979 Norman Jones (17) ................................................................................................................ 1980 Daniel Sommers (................................................................................................................... 1981 George L. Green (23) ............................................................................................................ 1982 Richard F. Schaffer (4)........................................................................................................... 1983 Donald C. Phillips (6).............................................................................................................. 1984 Jack B. Phillips (4) ................................................................................................................. 1985 John W. Anderson (3) ............................................................................................................ 1986 Harold E. Yale (30) ................................................................................................................ 1987 Murray E. Carter (6)................................................................................................................ 1988 Jerry N. White, Jr. (3)............................................................................................................. 1989 Marvin S. Danhauer (17)........................................................................................................ 1990 Kent R. Gould (4).................................................................................................................... 1991 Robert W. Caddes (1)............................................................................................................. 1992 Albert E. Fredrickson (30)....................................................................................................... 1993 Verl A. Stuart (7)..................................................................................................................... 1994 Leo L. Wittwer (23)................................................................................................................. 1995 Paul L. Meyer (40) ................................................................................................................. 1996 W. Don Peters (2)................................................................................................................... 1997 Ernest L. Niemeyer (6)........................................................................................................... 1998 Gerald F. Baker (31)............................................................................................................... 1999 Calvin O. Lapuyade (30) ........................................................................................................ 2000 Lawrence H. Williams (18) ..................................................................................................... 2001 Grover L. Sardeson (1) .......................................................................................................... 2002 Duane W. Van Skiver (42) ..................................................................................................... 2003 R. Roger Stene (4) ................................................................................................................ 2004 Robert L. Carl (4) ................................................................................................................... 2005 George M. Locke (20) ............................................................................................................ 2006 Wesley L. Campbell (24) ....................................................................................................... 2007 John A. “Jack” McKenry III (5) ......................... ..................................................................... 2008 Jack A. Harlan (1) ............................................. ..................................................................... 2009

Alan Frost (6) ……………………………...………………………………………………………….2010

Jack White (7) ……………………………………...…………………………………………………2011

Richard N. Brown (42) …………………………………...…………………………………………..2012

Not Awarded ………………………………………………...………………………………2013

Not Awarded ………………………………………………………..……………………….2014

Roy Snyder (4) …………………………………………………………….………………..2015

Paul W. Whannel (7) ……………………………………………………………………….2016

Not Awarded ………………………………………………………………………………...2017