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Fall, 2015

York Rite Crusader Governor General’s Message The 58th General Assembly is now a pleasant memory. We shared the warmth of fraternizing with our friends and Companion Knights, both new and of long standing. The hospitality of Louisville and the Kentucky Companion Knights and their Ladies was outstanding. “Special Thanks!” and “Job well done!” to Kentucky Grand Governor Bill Riggs, General Chairman, his Lady Willetta, and all their committee members for the way they conveniently provided for our every need and made our time in Louisville so pleasant. Hearty congratulations to the members of the Gerald A. Ford OPC Class. A personal highlight of this Annual Assembly, for me, came in dubbing and proclaiming each of you Distinguished Brethren of the Order of the Purple Cross of York. We look forward to your leadership and to sharing with you again in Vancouver and beyond.

Assemblies. The Grand Governors are again requested to consider arranging “Regional Events.” These are great opportunities to meet and share with many Companion Knights.

My personal congratulations to the 115 Companion Knights elected to receive the Order of the Purple Cross next year at the 59th General Assembly in Vancouver. As well, we offer congratulations to those York Rite Colleges recognized in the Spencer Award reporting and those who were recognized by Regional Awards. You are known by your works.

Something we all need to think about in a quote taken from M.W.Bro. Donald A, Campbell’s Address, July 15th 2015.

As Masons we are all regularly encouraged to practice Charity. The York Rite Sovereign College of North America utilizes the “Charitable Fund U.S.A.” and the “Charitable Foundation of Canada” to manage its charitable works. These works rely solely on donations and bequests from our Companion Knights of York. Personally, as Governor General, I encourage you and every Companion Knight to make an annual donation. I challenge every member of the York Rite Colleges to become members of the Athelstan Nobility and join us in proudly wearing the distinctive jewel. Those of you who are already members, continue and renew your support. You will find information on how to participate in the Athelstan Nobility elsewhere in this issue of the Crusader. The Charitable Fund of the U.S.A. is providing a blue donation envelope for your convenience. Please use it. It is customary to focus on what is not going well and to endeavour to make it right. Masons have been doing this for over 250 years. We are no exception today. It is said that the only constant today is change. My Brethren, the fundamental tenets and principles of our masonic art are as valid, worthwhile and needed today as ever. It is up to us to live our lives as an example to others, thus demonstrating the values we hold to be true.

“The world about us is becoming increasingly uncivil. A 2013 nationwide survey found that Americans encounter various acts of incivility an average of 17 times during the course of a week.

I am sure that you join me in recognizing R.Em.Dist. Brethren David M. Dryer and J. William Riggs elected as Regents of the York Rite Sovereign College. We look forward to their contributions. Two Distinguished Brethren were elected Regents Emeriti at this 58th General Assembly. We extend appreciation and thanks for their dedication and service to our Order to R.Em.Dist.Bro. Jeffrey T. Powers, twenty-two years; and to R.Em.Dist.Bro. Thurston H. (Dick) Dickinson, ten years.

We tolerate being talked at, instead of talking with each other. Listening has become an endangered skill. We have allowed divisions to grow into an abyss so deep, that simply getting people into the same room to talk has become difficult, and at times impossible. We have allowed intolerance to evolve into self-righteousness, condemnation and, ultimately, persecution. And we all know that’s wrong.

I look forward with eager anticipation to this term’s travels and visitations as your Governor General. Meeting with the Companion Knights across our jurisdiction and representing the York Rite Sovereign College at various Masonic Grand

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difficult and complex topics. It is not just about “being nice” and keeping the dialogue on a superficial level. It does not silence those who wish to be heard. Instead, civil dialogue allows all voices to be valued, including those that may be of a perceived minority view.

The winner of the Robert Spencer Award for the Outstanding York Rite College of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America for the year 2014-2015

Let’s look at our fraternal organization. We are taught to be good citizens and to welcome the opinions of others, we have learned how to be civil and respectful, and we respect all religions and welcome all believers in The Great Architect of the Universe, in whatever form that belief may take.

Iowa York Rite College No. 37 Ames, Iowa

So if society hungers for a return to civility, and if we have the common language, tools, values and desires to create a better world, isn’t it our duty to do all that we can to breed civility back into society?” Be someone’s Masonic Hero! Live your life well and be an example for others. Strive to do what is good and great. Enjoy Freemasonry! Share the energy!

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500 Temple Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201 Tel. (313) 833-1385 * Fax (313) 833-7735 E-mail: [email protected] Website www.yrscna.org

KGCY, Governor General

Officers 2014/2016 David G. Walker.................................. Governor General James W. Patton .................... Deputy Governor General Blaine H. Simons ............................... Chancellor General Reese L. Harrison, Jr. .......................... Treasurer General D. Allen Surratt ................................... Secretary General Rev. Robert J. Cave ................................Primate General Rev. Ronald E. Wood, Jr. ...... Associate Primate General David M. Dryer .................................. Preceptor General Kevin B. Sample. ................................ Seneschal General Jeffrey N. Nelson .................................. Marshal General W. Berry Rigdon ................................... Sentinel General Robert B. Malwitz ...................... Grand Standard Bearer Tom Janes ................................................Herald General William P. Herlihy ................................. Grand Herald Jeffrey G. Burcham. .............................. Grand Herald Donald R. Pardo .................................... Grand Herald

SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS FOR 2015 - Louisville, Kentucky The York Rite Sovereign College of North America would like to congratulate the 10 Companion Knights who were nominated and received the Service Award at the 58th General Assembly in Louisville, Kentucky. Jimmie R. McGoldrick .................................................. Alaska Charles Schubert .................................................... California Kevin R. Smith ................................................................ Iowa George R. Arnold ..................................................... Kentucky James R. Overfelt .............................................. New Mexico Martin W. Leukhardt .............................................. New York Warren L. McConnell ............................................ Oklahoma Robert E. Todd .......................................................... Ontario Glenn R. Watts ............................................... South Carolina Charles M. Olson ................................................... Wisconsin 2

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WELCOME TO VANCOUVER 59th General Assembly of the York Rite Sovereign College Vancouver, British Columbia On behalf of the Companion Knights and ladies of British Columbia, I am excited to extend to you an “official” invitation to join us next year in Vancouver, British Columbia for the 59th General Assembly of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America July 2630, 2016. Our host hotel will be the Sheraton Vancouver Airport located in the heart of Richmond (a suburb of Vancouver) close to the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) which has 390 oversized guest rooms - each with its own balcony and is close not only to local shopping and many great restaurants as well as easy access to the “Canada Line” rapid transit system that goes straight to downtown Vancouver in about 20 minutes for more shopping and site seeing opportunities should you wish. Should you not wish to leave the hotel, they offer many different restaurants at various “levels” of formality for your dining pleasure. The hotel is served by a free shuttle service from the airport and has ample parking for guests who will be driving to the Assembly. Come early and enjoy the many sights shops and restaurants that Richmond and Greater Vancouver have to offer. Stay later if you wish and travel further afield. Especially – plan to join Capilano Suspension Bridge our Governor General and Grouse Mountain/Whistler others on a 7 day round trip cruise to Alaska on Celebrity Cruise Line's Infinity. Full details and booking information are available on the YRSC website and also in this issue of the Crusader. We are planning a few different bus tours of the region to take in sights such as The Capilano Suspension Bridge, (http://www.capbridge.com/); the Van Dusen Gardens, (http://vancouver.ca/parksrecreationculture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx); Grouse Mountain (https://www.grousemountain.com/); and possibly up to Whistler (http://www.whistler.com/) where the 2010 winter Olympics were held.

Van Dussen Gardens

Also in the planning is an evening dinner cruise to view a fireworks competition in the Vancouver Harbour. We will have complete details on all the tours and of course, registration information for the assembly in the 2016 Spring issue of The Crusader. Looking forward to greeting you in beautiful Vancouver - Alex Hart, Grand Governor

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YORK RITE SOVEREIGN COLLEGE HONOR COLLEGES OF 2015

York Rite Sovereign College Companion Adept of the Temple

At the 58th General Assembly held in Louisville, Kentucky, 21 Colleges attained the recognition of an “Honor College” for the 2014-2015 year. To become an Honor College, the college must score 100 points or more on the Activity Sheet, the Honor Colleges for 2015 are listed in numerical order.

The York Rite Sovereign College would like to congratulate the following 5 Brethren that have completed the five exams of our Education Program during the current year of September 2015 to present and therefore have been awarded the honorific title and certificate of a “Companion Adept of the Temple”

Detroit College No. 1 .......................................... Michigan

Richard Bilbrey ............................................................ Florida Lanier S. Dasher, Jr. ................................................... Georgia Dennis M. Lynch ............................................................. Ohio Jason D. MacKeen .......................................... Massachusetts James W. Tate ........................................................... Georgia

Illinois College No. 15 .............................................Illinois Genesee College No. 25 .................................... New York

Iowa College No. 37................................................... Iowa Rainier College No. 54 ................................... Washington

They join the already 56 holders of the Companion Adept of the Temple who have completed the program thus far. As of October 1, 2015 the York Rite Sovereign College has 660 Brethren participating in this program.

Pentagon College No. 62 ........................................ Florida Monte Sano College No. 64................................. Alabama Centennial College No. 87 .................................. Colorado

If you would like further information on this program please visit our website or contact the Detroit Office by email at [email protected] / Telephone (313) 833-1385.

Hampton Roads College No. 95 ............................ Virginia Middle Tennessee College No. 143 .................. Tennessee Knights of York College No. 150 .........................California

Newly Elected Regents Installed in Louisville, Kentucky

St. Clair River College No. 151 ............................ Michigan

Northeast Tennessee College No. 153 ............. Tennessee West Kentucky College No. 157 ......................... Kentucky

The York Rite Sovereign College would like to congratulate

Las Vegas College No. 163 ..................................... Nevada Thomas Smith Webb College No. 192 ....................... Ohio

David M. Dryer, Iowa J. William Riggs, Kentucky

Miami Valley College No. 193 ................................... Ohio Tahoma College No. 197 ............................... Washington

They were elected to the rank of Regent at the 58th General Assembly in Louisville, Kentucky

Lewis & Clark College No. 199 ................................... Iowa Middle Georgia College No. 201 .......................... Georgia W. Joe Clarke College No. 203.............................. Georgia

FUTURE GENERAL ASSEMBLIES OF THE YORK RITE SOVEREIGN COLLEGE

Newly Elected Regent Emeritus The York Rite Sovereign College would like to congratulate

July 27-31, 2016 .................. Vancouver, British Columbia TBD, 2017 ................................................................ Texas August 1-6, 2018 .................................................... Illinois

Thurston H. Dickason, Washington Jeffery T. Powers, Florida

If your Jurisdiction is interested in hosting a General Assembly please contact the Sovereign College Office at 500 Temple Ave., Detroit, MI 48201 * Tel: (313) 8331385 * Email: [email protected]

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2015 ORDER OF THE PURPLE CROSS CLASS GERALD A. FORD CLASS - LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY On August 1, 2015 the Order of the Purple Cross was conferred on a class of 146 Companion Knights. The Class was named in honor of Most Preeminently Distinguished Brother Gerald A. Ford, Past Governor General from Colorado.

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PURPLE CROSS candidates FOR 2016 Vancouver, British Columbia Alabama Alabama No. 51 Thomas G. Lott Monte Sano No. 64 Beaumont L. Shelton Alaska Anchorage No. 120 Monte R. Ervin Alberta Alberta Rose No. 52 Ernest J. Carr Terry Dale Gould Ronald C. Enerson Pompilius No. 79 Keng-Wei Chiew Diversity No. 202 Kyle D. Burns Arizona Regius No. 86 Russell R. Sayre White Rose No. 117 Robert L. Hicks Thumb Butte No. 158 Clayton J. Howard British Columbia Vancouver Island No. 48 Michael F. G. Hammell California Southern California No. 110 Thomas Derby El Camino Real No. 131 Gregg A. Hall San Diego No. 148 Richard D. Baskin Knight of York No. 150 Richard Greenwood Sacramento Valley No. 159 Robert A. Morrison Colorado Centennial No. 87 Wayne G. Arner Southern Colorado No. 109 David L. Coberly Connecticut Connecticut No. 17 Gregory K. Whitehouse Florida Pentagon No. 62 Donald J. Butler, Jr. Georgia Luther G. Palmer No. 123 Lloyd J. Leinbaugh Chattahoochee No. 166 Christopher D. Hasson

Georgia cont. Herman E. Freeman No. 186 James T. Gill

Massachusetts Mayflower No. 105 Vincent J. Faraci

Ohio Cleveland No. 13 R. Edward Trego

Wiregrass No. 189 Henry R. Lesieur

King Philip No. 160 Richard G. Bernheart

Thomas Smith Webb No. 192 William R. Eagle Gary D. Shoemaker

Michigan Detroit No. 1 David H. Riley

Miami Valley No. 193 Thomas H. Gault, Sr.

Middle Georgia No. 201 Dr. Wallace D. Mays, MD James Oren Russell W. Joe Clarke No. 203 James A. Goodman Hawaii Hawaii No. 164 Monty J. Glover Keith N. Issacson Idaho Tri-Valley No. 178 Gary A. S. LaBruyere Illinois Illinois No. 15 Alan M. Hubble Central Illinois No. 42 Jerald H. Starks East Central No. 81 Sean P. McBride Blackhawk No. 88 Claude M. Jacobs Indiana Banks of the Wabash No. 72 Michael C. Stoner Northwest Indiana No. 73 Steve A. Arlington Sagamore Valley No. 33 Ray A. Peterson Evansville No. 121 Charles R. Ellis Corydon No. 207 Terry L. Kehrer Iowa Iowa No. 37 Kenneth A. Brickman John M. Klaus Kansas Kansas No. 125 Jimmie M. Jackson Kentucky Bluegrass No. 104 Thomas E. Bustle Louisiana Louisiana No. 99 Howard F. Entwistle, Jr. Maryland Maryland No. 58 Spyridon G. Treklas Thomas M. Velvin, Jr.

Flint No. 5 William H. Boyd King Athelstan No. 47 Loren A. Winn Minnesota Minnesota No. 39 Gary A. Odegard Missouri Bruce Harmon Hunt No. 162 Gale Morrison Ray V. Denslow No. 180 Christopher C. McLemore, IV Heart of Missouri No. 188 Donald L. Trabue Montana Big Sky No. 74 Donald S. Cerovski Thomas V. Hornung Nevada Nevada No. 144 Patrick G. Tanner Las Vegas No. 163 Mark L. Mancha New Mexico New Mexico No. 145 Christopher A. Larsen, II New York New York No. 22 Michael D. Derry Genesee No. 25 Leonard W. Mason Niagara Frontier No. 77 Richard J. Kessler United No. 127 James W. Hemstrought, Jr. North Carolina North Carolina No. 69 Ludwick J. Wodka Western North Carolina No. 78 James W. Howell Joseph Montfort No. 82 Bobby J. Kitchen Smoky Mountain No. 172 Lon A. Peden

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Blackstone No. 195 Charles E. Insley Oklahoma Oklahoma No. 75 Richard C. Dunaway

Tennessee cont. Northeast Tennessee 153 Gary W. Coates Texas Texas No. 14 John Whistler West Texas No. 36 Richard D. Doss Texian No. 60 Ralph A. McLeod Southeast Texas No. 90 Steven L. Arnold Gulf Coast No. 106 Alvis L. Mabry

Ontario Paulinus No. 35 Michael G. Dennis

North Texas No. 118 Gary D. Dixon

Athelstan No. 41 Patrick Monkman

Heart of Texas No. 128 Tom D. Crowder

Quinte No. 53 Kevin S. Fudge

Lyle L. Cross No. 147 Dan W. Turner

Holy Rood No. 66 Stuart D. Crockett

Trinity No. 154 Edwin S. Malone, III

London No. 67 Donald C. Dockstader

South Texas No. 169 Dillon E. Vanderford, Jr.

Excalibur No. 101 Clive D. Stephenson Pennsylvania Pennsylvania No. 11 Kenneth R. Ruch, Jr. Golden Triangle No. George F. Morrow Conemaugh Gap No. 34 Wayne C. Faupel Tuna Valley No. 76 Glenn B. Shunk Northeastern No. 102 Gordon M. Conniff Liberty Bell No. 136 Michael A. Sienkiewicz First Capital No. 156 Richard E. Miller William Allen No. 176 Terry Minnich

Utah Camp Floyd No. 190 Preston Martineua, Jr. Lawrence R. Rodriguez Vermont Green Mountain No. 139 Jonathan P. Park Virginia Commonwealth No. 50 William F. Reinhold Washington & Lee No. 93 Jason W. Lotz Washington Rainier No. 54 Warren A. Lee Tahoma No. 197 Alan T. Spreen

Richard Monroe Bard No. 204 William E. Rabbitt

Wisconsin Wisconsin No. 21 David A. Mahoney

South Carolina Charles Towne No. 113 James L. Chubb

Western Wisconsin No. 85 Mark A. Nelson Michael D. Nelson

Tennessee West Tennessee No. 141 James W. McDaniel Middle Tennessee No. 143 Ronald C. Dougherty Randall L. Vaughan, Sr. Cherokee No. 152 Richard M. Smith

N. Central Wisconsin 112 John M. Pratt Wyoming Equality No. 92 John L. Farmer T. Mark Mickelson Governor General’s College Paul W. Johnston

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2015 LEGISLATIVE CALL PASSED AT 58TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY At the 2015 General Assembly, it was unanimously approved to change the Constitution and By-laws of the Sovereign College and the following three changes have been made. 1. To Amend Section 7, Paragraph A, page 18 to add the language that is underlined so that it reads “A. For administrative purposes, the Governor General shall appoint Grand Governors, with the approval of the Board of Directors, whose duty it shall be to supervise the affairs of the York Rite Colleges in the States or Provinces for which they are appointed. Grand Governors shall be Regents Ex Officio of the York Rite Sovereign College of North America during their continuance in office. Grand Governors at Large and Deputy Grand Governors may be appointed by the Governor General, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, in such cases as may be deemed expedient. Upon completion of a term of office as Grand Governor, past rank as "Past Grand Governor" may be designated by the Governor General, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors, for faithfully discharging the many duties and responsibilities as Grand Governor.” 2. To Amend Section 7, Paragraph B, page 19 to delete the language that is in (parenthesis) and add the underlined language so that it reads - “B. It shall be the duty of each Grand Governor to personally represent the Governor General (when visiting) and make Official Visits to the York Rite Colleges within his jurisdiction. Such visitations shall be made at least once a year, prior to May 31st, and he shall inspect the work and ceremonies of each College, including paraphernalia, and give instruction as it may appear necessary. He shall examine the records, minutes, and proceedings of the College and see that they are in proper form. He shall secure such statistical information upon said Colleges as may be needed to complete (his report) the Grand Governor Visitation Report. The Grand Governor Visitation Report is to be filed within two (2) weeks of making the Official Visit. 3. To Amend Section 7, Paragraph C, page 19 to delete the language that is in (parenthesis) and add the underlined language so that it reads - “C. Each Grand Governor shall make a (written report) Grand Governor Annual Report of said visitations to the Governor General and to the YORK RITE SOVEREIGN COLLEGE OF NORTH AMERICA before May 31st. (Such report) The Grand Governor Annual Report is to be Included in the Proceedings and shall include details of the College’s floor work, initiative, attendance, and indicate any special functions which may have been held by any particular College.” Replacement By-Law pages were mailed to all Grand Governors and constituent College Secretaries—if you would like a copy of these three pages please contact the Detroit Office.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COLLEGE NO. 110 Los Angeles, California Installation of Officers of Southern California College No. 110 Pictured left to right Front Row: Craig Flagtwet, Primate; Harold D Kennedy, Deputy Governor; Raymond D Godeke, Preeminent Governor; and David B Murr, Chancellor Back Row: Stephen E Alderete, outgoing Preeminent Governor; Lee P Whelan, Seneschal; Gary D Miller, PG, OPC, Secretary; Roy M Haber, PG, OPC, Treasurer; and Ronald W Alcorn, III, Sentinel.

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MASONIC UNITY IN GEORGIA Easter Sunrise Service - Alexandria, Virginia

In a show of Unity from the Masonic Bodies of Georgia, 84 Sir Knights and Ladies traveled to Alexandria, Virginia to take part in the Grand Encampment Easter Sunrise Service held at The George Washington Masonic Memorial. While in the Washington, DC area, a wreath was placed at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery by the presiding officers of four of the Masonic Bodies in Georgia, Right Eminent Grand Commander Terry Hensley, Most Worshipful Grand Master Douglas McDonald, Most Excellent Grand High Priest Michael Wilson and Most Illustrious Grand Master Charles Taylor. Members from all of our Georgia York Rite Colleges were invited and many participated in the trip. “We were ecstatic about getting to show the Masonic Unity that we have in Georgia. I asked the Grand Master, the Grand High Priest and the Illustrious Grand Master of Royal & Select Masters to join me in placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns On Saturday April 4th while dressed in the regalia of our respective Grand Bodies. The journey of this Easter trip has been one of the most touching and memorable of my life. As Easter Sunday was also my 57th Birthday, I will always believe that it doesn’t get any better than this.” - RESK Terry Hensley, Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Georgia “First Lady Carol and I will be forever grateful to the Grand York Rite Bodies of Georgia for the invitation to attend the Washington, DC Easter Sunrise Excursion. This experience will undoubtedly go down in our memories as one of the most important events of my service to the craft as Grand Master. The ties between the Grand Lodge of Georgia, Free & Accepted Masons, and the Grand York Rite of Georgia are magnificently strong. We are reminded by this show of unity that United we stand, divided we fall.” - MWB Douglas W. McDonald, Sr., Grand Master of Masons in Georgia Submitted by Mark Bradley, Secretary, W. Joe Clarke York Rite College No 203 8

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TERRE NEUVE COLLEGE NO. 184 St. Johns, Newfoundland

REGIUS COLLEGE NO. 86 Phoenix, Arizona

Members of the Terre Neuve York Rite College No. 184, Newfoundland and Labrador, presented the Gold Honour Award to the Mayor of Gander, Bro. Claude Elliott.

Pictured left to right Douglas Steele, Gold Honour recipient; Douglas Robertson; and William A. Gerrard, Jr., Past Grand Master and Governor of Regius College No. 86

During 9/11 the population of Gander, about 8000 people, nearly doubled as the US airspace was closed due to terrorist activity and 40 jumbo jets were forced to land at Gander Airport. The citizens of Gander and surrounding towns accommodated these stranded passengers for four or five days.

On Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Regius College No. 86 presented the York Rite Sovereign College Gold Honour Award to Douglas Steele PM of Wayfarers Lodge #50. The award was presented by Douglas Robertson and Most Worshipful William A. Gerrad, Jr., Past Grand Master of Free and Accepted Masons in Arizona and Past Governor of Regius College No. 86

Mayor Elliott exemplified grace and poise as he spoke to the world during and after this event.

Submitted by Doug Robertson

Pictured presenting the award (left to right) Comp. Kt. John Braye; Rt. Em. Comp. Kt. Job Parsons OPC; Vy. Ex.Comp. Kt. Larry Moss OPC, Pre-Em. Governor; Gander Mayor Bro. Claude Elliott; Vy. Em. Comp. Kt. Don Newell.

IOWA DELEGATION - 58th GENERAL ASSEMBLY Louisville, Kentucky

Photo by Comp. Kt. Ian Murray

The Sovereign College Congratulates The fourteenth & fifteenth recipient of the Secretary General’s Award for the Secretary of the Year

For some years now, Iowa has had a delegation at every Assembly and at each assembly a photo is taken and it then appears in the Fall Crusader - a very nice tradition to keep and for some to start!

Robert L. Clemons of West Texas College No. 36, Lubbock, Texas and

Front row L to R: Robert Smith, David Dryer (Grand Governor & Preceptor General), David Walker (Governor General), Gregory Andersen (Deputy Grand Governor), Wade Sheeler Back row L to R: Grover Sardeson, Genni Smith, Cindi Dryer, Natalie Mercer, Bryce Hildreth, Dennis Boehmer.

Greggory P. Bonham of East Texas College No. 140, Tyler, Texas

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Cruise Alaska 2016 – Join Us! July 31 – Aug 7, 2016 Alaska Inside Passage Cruise – 7 nights return Vancouver on Celebrity Cruises Infinity Your 2016 Host Committee has been working hard to secure some excellent pricing and amenities for you to enjoy post the 59th General Assembly in Vancouver. What better way to finish your trip to the West Coast than the beautiful scenery of the Inside Passage to Alaska. Along with the comfort and ease of visiting multiple destinations without packing and unpacking, cruising as a group enhances your opportunity for camaraderie. Celebrity Infinity is a midsized ship that has recently been infused with modern luxury and Celebrity’s Solstice Class amenities. Enjoy her familiar charms along with sophisticated new surroundings and even more onboard experiences to enjoy.

Don’t miss out - Your deposit is refundable Pricing available in both US and Canadian Dollars.

For more information see links on our website at: www.yrscna.org

YORK RITE SOVEREIGN COLLEGE YORK RITE CHARITABLE FUND U.S.A. Donations made for period 6/1/2014 - 5/31/2015

YORK RITE SOVEREIGN COLLEGE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION of CANADA Donations made for period 6/1/2014 - 5/31/15

Every year the Detroit Office receives requests from members in the United States regarding who the York Rite Charitable Fund U.S.A. supports from the donations received from their members.

Every year the Secretary of the Charitable Foundation of Canada receives requests from members in Canada regarding who the Charitable Foundation of Canada supports from the donations received from their members.

The Fund does not have a charity of its own, but it supports certain established Masonic Charities. Through your donations The York Rite Charitable Fund USA was able to give the following donations for the 2014-2015 year.

The Foundation does not have a charity of its own but it supports certain established Masonic Charities. Through your donations The Charitable Foundation of Canada was able to give the following donations for the 2014-2015 year.

Knight Templar Eye Foundation .................................. $2,000.00

Sov. Great Priory of Canada Charitable Found. ..........$1,000.00

International Order of Job’s Daughters ......................... 2,000.00

Grand Imp. Conclave of Canada Charitable Found .......1,000.00

General Grand Chapter, RAM (Royal Arch Research Fund) .. 2,000.00

Cryptic Rite Charitable Foundation ............................... 2,000.00

Gen Gr. Council (Cryptic Masons Med. Res Found.) ........... 2,000.00

The Canadian Museum of Fraternal Lodges .................1,000.00

George Washington National Memorial ..................... 3,500.00

For a total contribution of .......................................$5,000.00

International Order of DeMolay .................................. 2,000.00 International Order of Rainbow for Girls .................... 2,000.00 KYCH Medical Research Fund ...................................... 2,500.00 Masonic Service Relief ................................................ 1,500.00 For a total contribution of ..................................... $19,500.00 10

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YORK RITE CHARITABLE FUND USA Donations June 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015

JURISDICTION AWARDS Louisville, Kentucky

Donations listed below, were not made necessarily by the College. Many were through the members of the Colleges noted. We greatly appreciate your support of the York Rite Charitable Fund U.S.A. Through your donations we are able to support the established Masonic Charities.

Secretary General D. Allen Surratt announced at the 58th General Assembly the following winners of the Jurisdiction Awards:

Detroit College No. 1 Michigan ............................................................................ $ 250.00 Prince Edwin College No. 8, Michigan ...................................................................... 500.00 Western Michigan College No. 10, Michigan .............................................................. 10.00 Pennsylvania College No. 11, Pennsylvania .............................................................. 25.00 Cleveland College No. 13, Ohio................................................................................ 200.00 Texas College No. 14, Texas ................................................................................. 1,000.00 Illinois College No. 15, Illinois ................................................................................... 500.00 New Jersey College No. 18, New Jersey.................................................................. 275.00 Albany College No. 24, New York............................................................................. 250.00 Genesee College No. 25, New York ......................................................................... 200.00 Central New York College No. 27, New York ........................................................... 250.00 Southern Illinois College No. 33, Illinois.................................................................... 775.00 Iowa College No. 37, Iowa .......................................................................................... 75.00 Minnesota College No. 39, Minnesota ........................................................................ 50.00 Central Illinois College No. 42, Illinois....................................................................... 250.00 Pentagon College No. 62, Florida ............................................................................. 250.00 Monte Sano College No. 64, Alabama...................................................................... 250.00 Dennis F. Brawn College No. 65, Michigan ................................................................ 50.00 North Carolina College No. 69, North Carolina......................................................... 250.00 Oklahoma College No. 75, Oklahoma ...................................................................... 250.00 Tuna Valley College No. 76, Pennsylvania ............................................................... 250.00 Western North Carolina College No. 78, North Carolina .......................................... 500.00 Joseph P. LeSuer College No. 80, Florida ............................................................... 750.00 Western Wisconsin College No. 85, Wisconsin ........................................................ 500.00 Regius College No. 86, Arizona ................................................................................ 100.00 Centennial College No. 87, Colorado ....................................................................... 500.00 Equality College No. 92, Wyoming ........................................................................... 500.00 Northeastern College No. 102, Pennsylvania ........................................................... 250.00 Blue Grass College No. 104, Kentucky..................................................................... 300.00 North East Florida College No. 114, Florida ............................................................. 250.00 Frank D. Hensel College No. 115, Texas ................................................................... 50.00 North Central College No. 116, Kentucky ................................................................. 250.00 Southern Tier College No. 126, New York ................................................................ 250.00 United College No. 127, New York ............................................................................ 50.00 Highland College No. 134, Kentucky .......................................................................... 25.00 Nebraska College No. 138, Nebraska ...................................................................... 250.00 Green Mountain College No. 139, Vermont .............................................................. 150.00 East Texas College No. 140, Texas ......................................................................... 250.00 West Tennessee College No. 141, Tennessee ........................................................ 250.00 Arkansas College Nol. 142, Arkansas ...................................................................... 500.00 Middle Tennessee College No. 143, Tennessee ........................................................ 50.00 Nevada College No. 144, Nevada .............................................................................. 25.00 Lyle L. Cross College No. 147, Texas ........................................................................ 25.00 Knights of York College No. 150, California ............................................................. 250.00 St. Clair River College No. 151, Michigan ................................................................ 250.00 Cherokee College No. 152, Tennessee .................................................................... 250.00 Trinity College No. 154, Texas .................................................................................. 250.00 First Capital College No. 156, Pennsylvania ............................................................ 250.00 Thumb Butte College No. 158, Arizona .................................................................... 120.00 Valley of Virginia College No. 161, Virginia ................................................................ 30.00 Las Vegas College No. 163, Nevada ........................................................................ 250.00 Four Corners College No. 171, Colorado ................................................................. 250.00 Smoky Mountain College No. 172, North Carolina ................................................... 250.00 Martinsburg College No. 175, West Virginia ............................................................. 250.00 William Allen College No. 176, Pennsylvania ............................................................. 25.00 Tri-Valley College No. 178, Idaho ............................................................................... 50.00 Glenwood College No. 183, California ...................................................................... 100.00 Thomas Smith Webb College No. 192, Ohio .............................................................. 55.00 Miami Valley College No. 193, Ohio ......................................................................... 550.00 Blackstone College No. 195, Ohio ............................................................................ 250.00 Ohio Valley College No. 196, Ohio ............................................................................. 25.00 Provincial Grand Lodge, Royal Order of Scotland ................................................. 5,000.00

Alabama - the Joseph D. Bracken Grand Governors Award for the number one College in Alabama was awarded to Monte Sano College No. 64. Florida - the Howard P. Bennett Award for the number one College in Florida was awarded to Pentagon College No. 62. Indiana - the Indiana Grand Governor’s Award for the number one College in Indiana was awarded to Marvin L. Isley College No. 129. Michigan - the Clifford W. Jex Award for the number one College in Michigan was awarded to St. Clair River College No. 151. North Carolina - the David L. Hargett, Jr. Award for the number one College in North Carolina was awarded to Western North Carolina College No. 78. Northeast Regional - the Jeffrey T. Powers Award for the number one College of the included jurisdictions was awarded to Nova Scotia College No. 132. Northwest Regional - the Roland E. Van Luven Award for the number one College of the included jurisdictions was awarded to Tahoma College No. 197. Ontario - the Grand Governor’s Cup Award for the number one College in Ontario was awarded to Seymour College No. 185. Virginia - the Edward R. Saunders, Jr. Traveling Award for the number one College in Virginia was awarded to Hampton Roads College No. 95.

If you are interested in the Sovereign College’s new Education Program entitled Companion Adept of the Temple, please note that complete information and the enrollment form can now be found on our website at www.yrscna.org

Total Donations for year 6/14 thru 5/15 .................................................... $20,140.00

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YORK RITE CRUSADER NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 3367 Detroit, MI

YORK RITE SOVEREIGN COLLEGE 500 TEMPLE AVENUE DETROIT, MI 48201

ATHELSTAN NOBILITY JEWEL

FROM THE SOVEREIGN COLLEGE OFFICE A FEW REMINDERS FOR THE COLLEGE SECRETARIES...

It was created by the York Rite Sovereign College Charitable Fund to be presented to those Companion Knights who contribute $250.00 or more to the York Rite Sovereign College Charitable Fund U.S.A. or the Charitable Foundation of Canada.

If your college receives any type of notice from the IRS please send it directly to the Sovereign College Office. The Auditor for the York Rite Sovereign College prepares the 990 for all the Constituent Colleges - PLEASE DO NOT FILE A 990 FOR YOUR COLLEGE. When submitting an article or photo for the Crusader, this can be done through email or regular mail. Do not submit photos which have been reproduced on a copy machine or send photos via fax. The picture is distorted and will not print correctly.

Both Funds are endowment funds. All of the interest and dividends are available to be used to support the established charities of the York Rite. Your donation is tax deductible.

Orders can be sent to the Sovereign College through email, fax, or regular mail. We ask that members please contact the Secretary of your college to place an order. Please remember all our forms are on the website. You may download the forms for your use or you may order them from the Sovereign College, however postage charges will apply.

Donations can be made all at once or you may send in smaller amounts. We will register your donations and as soon as the $250.00 amount is reached we will issue your jewel.

All By-law amendments, must be submitted on the proper forms and include the signature (approval) of the Grand Governor of the Jurisdiction. If the amendment is not on the proper form and does not have the approval of the Grand Governor it will be returned to the college.

For members in the U.S.A. please send your donation to the York Rite Charitable Fund U.S.A. at 500 Temple Ave., Detroit, MI 48201.

The Detroit Office will be closed on the following days in observance of Thanksgiving - November 27 & 28, 2014; Christmas - December 24, 25 & 26, 2014; New Years Day January 1, 2015. The hours of operation are 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.

For members in Canada send your donation to the Canadian Charitable Foundation through the Secretary, David G. Walker at 5130 Elliott Sideroad, Midland, ON L4R 4K3.

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