Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons - Austin Council No. MISSION STATEMENT: The Lone Star Grand Commandery, Order of the Knights Templar of Texas is a non-profit organization which embodies and attractive system of morality, veiled in allegory, and illustrated by symbols. Currently is the Comptroller of M&M Industrial Services, Inc. 2011    Charles H. Terry III. This Fund became available for student loans.Through the years the fund has grown and Grants and Scholarships are available in several states. 26-A in 2017. - Texas Lodge of Research. Chairman kych52fl@gmail.com The Grand Commandery of South Dakota, Huron, September 15 - 17, 2022 Sir Knight David M. Dryer, KCT, Right Eminent Department Commander. Electronic Communications Committee, Please check back from time to time and see updates on our website. 3. 2014    William L. Free Sr. To all Grand Commanderies and Subordinate Commanderies within the Jurisdiction of, and holding Allegiance to, the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar. He served as Grand Senior Deacon in 2018 and Grand Marshal in 2022. Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm. E: jbolstad@knightstemplar.org. He was appointed District Deputy Grand High Priest of Capitular District No. Chance lives in Nederland and is a member Hillcrest Baptist Church. 2002    Thomas G. Keithly E: wfreinhold@alumni.viginia.edu. Additionally, in 2016 he was invested with the active Legion of Honor. The Knight Templar Cross of Honor is presented by the Grand Upon graduating, he was employed by the City of Beaumont as an accountant until 2018, when he went to work in the private sector. Jeffrey N. Nelson, GCT, Most Eminent Past Grand Master.         Earl E. Tweed. 2004    Aaron B. Cassity 13: Worth Commandery - Order of the Temple July 14: Palestine Commandery Visit July 16: . Commanderies may only nominate one recipient a year, and 14, Orr) Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Texas the nominee may not be a dais officer. Leadership Training Program, The Commanders Distinguished Service Medal is presented each year to the The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Texas - Home - Facebook History and transition of the Knights Templar Educational Foundation:In 1922, the Grand Encampment launched the Knights Templar Educational Foundation with the words: We feel that the Grand Encampment can build no greater monument nor inaugurate a more worthwhile movement than to establish a plan which will put into effect a plan which will provide educational advantages for the youth of our beloved country, thereby enabling them to become more useful members of society and better Citizens of the United States of America. You can find more info at the registration link! 2009    David Michael Biddler Web Site Operation & Maintenance by He attended school at Nederland ISD, and graduated from Lamar Read more, 2023Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Texas. 2017    Miles H. Sheerin He served the Grand Chapter on the Young Americans and Faith in Our Future Committees, both being associated with promoting the Masonic Youth of Texas, and also on the Picnic on the Brazos Committee. This is the only recognized Masonic Body that has religious connotations, since it is based on the Christian Religion and virtues. 2016    Malcolm L. Shaw 415, R&SM will be held on Thursday afternoon, December 8, Tarrant Co. York Rite Assn. He served as Assistant State Coordinator in 2018 and as State Coordinator in 2022. 413 in 2007. of KENTROPOLIS Nov 3, 2021. In-Memoriam CONTACTS: S.K. PO Box 454, Lakeside, Montana 59922-0454. PO Box 851, Simonton, Texas 77476-0851. In 2006, Sir Knight Chapman was invested into the Chivalric Knights of the Holy Order of the Fellow Soldiers of Jacques DeMolay Houston Priory No. These scholarships are not grants in aid, but are open to all students regardless of their financial circumstances. Deputy Grand Commander Grand Commandery of Texas . He was elected to serve as State Senior Councilor in 2005, Deputy State Master Councilor in 2006, and on July 21, 2007, Brother Chapman was elected and installed as the 78th State Master Councilor of the Texas DeMolay Association. Texas York Rite College #14 will meet on Thursday, December 8 th at 10:00 A.M. Right Eminent Grand Commander. The Lone Star Grand Commandery, Order of the Knights Templar of Texas and its Jurisdiction, and Constituent Bodies, is hereby declared to be, and is defined to be , a charitable institution that extends its charity or relief to worthy persons and its own members in accord with its own fixed adopted laws, rules and ancient customs. TEXAS FREEMASONRY - Grand Lodge of Texas Jack M. Harper, II, GCT, Right Eminent Grand Generalissimo. The Excalibur Award is presented by the Grand Commandery of Texas, upon election by a constituent Commandery, to a Sir Knight who has performed outstanding service to that . Art. Served as Commander in Chief of Central Texas Consistory #306, Killeen; AASR, Orient of Texas from 2013-2015. He also served as Excellent Grand Captain of the Host in 2015; Excellent Grand Royal Arch Captain in 2013 and 2017; and Excellent Grand Marshal in 2021. PURPOSE: The purpose of the Lone Star Grand Commandery, Order of the Knights Templar is to control and regulate the practice Knights Templar Masonry throughout its jurisdiction, in accordance with immemorial usages of this Ancient and Honorable Order, and to advance the moral and social interests of its memberships honesty, industry, and upright living; to cultivate the exercise of charity in its best and broadest sense; to feed the hungry, clothe the naked and bind the wounds of the afflicted; to assist the Widows and Orphans of its decease Sir Knights; to stimulate friendship, harmony and brotherly love and generally, to promote in its own way, the happiness of mankind. officer or a member. The Grand - The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Texas E: david@davidmdryer.com. Nominees who are Past Commanders are not eligible 1521 W. Boston Ave., Indianola, Iowa 50125-2120. In the Enchanted Realm, Prophet Chapman is a member of Cashan Grotto. 2015    W. Ben Day It measure is giving. Ken Stuczynski . These three chapters organized the Grand Chapter for Texas, by a call convention for that purpose March 14th 1883, therefore, the Grand Chapter of . Ken Stuczynski Master of the Grand Encampment of the United States of America to deserving Sir Knights Honorary Past Grand Eminent Commander, Lone Star Grand Commandery of Texas - 2020; Honorary Past Grand TIM, Most Illustrious Prince Hall Grand Counsel of Royal & Select Masters - 2019; Illustrious Companion, Central Council #5, Killeen, TX - 2018; Grand Inspector General, 33, X.L. 2. April 15, 2023The Grand Commandery of Nebraska, Kearney, Sir Knight Bobby B. Simmons, GCT, Right Eminent Grand Treasurer. (1916, p. 286, No. He was appointed to serve as Grand Representative of Panama near the Grand Commandery of Texas in 2015 and served on the Long-Range Planning Committee from 2013-2017. 73 in 2008. SK Dan Pushee, EPC MA19, KCT, KGC,NA Letter From the Editor [ ENDS MAY 1, 2023 SURVEY ] James B. Steele, KCT, Right Eminent Department Commander. Sir Knight Chapman was knighted in Port Arthur Commandery No. E: mjohnson@knightstemplar.org. The Record Since its founding the Knights Templar Educational Foundation has assisted more than 80,000 students for an aggregate monetary value of over 38 million dollars through Loans and Scholarships to deserving youth thereby exemplifying the purpose and principles for which it was created. H: 607-723-8072. C: 307-241-0581. He served as the Grand Commander of Knights Templar in Texas from 2014-2015. About - Lone Star Grand Commandery Lawrence Eugene Tucker, R.E.Grand Recorder 3 Sugar Creek Ctr Blvd Suite 410 Sugar Land, TX 77478 OFFICE/MMS: 713-349-8700 2018    Billy G. Iker Stamford Commandery #75. 2001    Clarence E. Cain The fourth, and last, of the York Rite Bodies of Masonry, Commanderies of Knights Templar serves as the crowning glory in completing the Christian Path towards Masonic Light. All rights reserved. Help the Grand Commandery raise some funds, just by. C: 910-619-6900. Chairman kych52fl@gmail.com Making Good Men Better perpetuates it foundation. AUGUSTAugust 11-12, 2023 The Grand Commandery of Arizona, Mesa,Sir Knight Jeffrey A. Bolstad, GCT, Right Eminent Deputy Grand Master.August 19, 2023 The Grand Commandery of Michigan, Bay City,Sir Knight Martin R. Trent, KCT, Right Eminent Department Commander. C: 406-431-9967. PO Box 575, Crowheart, Wyoming 82512-0575. William Howard Koon, II, GCT, Most Eminent Past Grand Master. He has served the Valley of Galveston as Degree Master of the 28th Degree and also serves on the 6th and 15th degree teams. commander of a constituent commandery which has earned the Certificate of Merit for that year Box 296Waco, TX 76703-0296, Lower Level715 Columbus AvenueWaco, Texas 76701, 2023 Texas York Rite Conferences Schedule, Grand Assembly Registration Form & Schedule, https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/manageevent/code/006A9A1C09279, 2022 Proposed Resolutions & Statements of Availability, Council-Grading-Communications-to-all-Councils, 2022 Second Report of District Deputy Grand Master, 2022 Returns to the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Texas, An Assembly of Robert Morriss Elgin Council No. In 2019 he was elected president of the Southeast Texas Masters, Wardens, and Secretaries Association. The Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, the Deputy Grand Commander of Knights Templar, the Deputy Grand High Priest, and the Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Council will bring messages for the coming year. He enjoys Houston Astros baseball, live music, and traveling with his fiance, Lisa. upon election by a constituent Commandery, to a Sir Knight who has performed outstanding 203 Williams Dr., Bonaire, Georgia 31005-3826. PDF New Sir Knight Packet - knightstemplar.org The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Texas - Home - Facebook of constituent and subordinant Commanderies upon recommendation of the Grand Commandery On July 11th of that year, he was installed as the 61st State Illustrious Knight Commander of the Texas State Priory. 7200 Slabtown Rd., Columbus Grove, OH 45830-9484. April 27, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Grand Commander Travels : July 11: Colorado Commandery Visit July. He served as President of the Mid-Jefferson County Shrine Club in 2018 and has served as Secretary since 2020. Mike Shively - Melrose Commandery No. 109 will hold its | Facebook JULYJuly 7-9, 2023 The Grand Commandery of North Dakota, Grand Forks,Sir Knight David M. Dryer, KGC, Right Eminent Department Commander.July 27, 2023 The Grand Commandery of Illinois, Springfield,Sir Knight David J. Kussman, GCT, Most Eminent Grand Master. Department Commanders - knightstemplar.org Lone Star Grand Commandery - The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand 254 talking about this. They are great op-portunities to refresh yourself on the work. SK Dan Pushee, EPC MA19, KCT, KGC,NA April 14-16, 2023The Grand Commandery of Texas, Grapevine, Sir Knight David J. Kussman, GCT, Most Eminent Grand Master. Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Texas .         John W. Rice Application forms are available from the office of the Grand Recorder of the Grand Commandery of each Division or Division Chairman. All Rights Reserved. 373 ONLY TEMPLAR JEWELS TO BE WORN ON UNIFORM. Colleges and university, which give a firm foundation for business, trade or profession. Help the Grand Commandery raise some funds, just by. Included in this General Order are the Official Representatives of the Grand Master of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar who will visit the Annual Conclaves of the Grand Commanderies during the calendar year of 2022. Mid-year Meetinga mid-year meeting of the Grand Commandery to discuss business for the Grand Sessions. C: 434-953-8644. He also served as State Coordinator in 2021 and 2023. Grand Commandery of Texas (1946, p 86 & 242, No. He was elected and installed as Thrice Illustrious Master in 2011 and received the Order of the Silver Trowel that year. Frank N. du Treil, Jr., Past Department Commandeer Knight Templar Magazine MARCH 2023 1409 Lauren Ln., Filer, Idaho 83328-4903. Who are the Knights Templar?The Knights Templar is a Christian oriented fraternal organization and is the culmination of the York Rite of Freemasonry.         Wendell P. Miller We hope that you are making plans to attend the Annual Grand Sessions this year and Most Excellent Grand High Priest F.E. If you are a member of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar, Grand Chapter > > > > > > > Member's Portal > > > > > About Us > > > > > Education Center . Companion Chapman was greeted a Royal and Select Master in Port Neches Council No.         Nikolaus K. L. Fehrenbach 5. will host a Breakfast on Saturday, December 10. C: 515-249-3695. 5319 Masonic Ter., Richmond, VA 23223-5555. Galveston: Col. M. F. Mott, grand commander of Grand Commandery of Texas, A. F. and A. M., and for many years a well known citizen of Galveston, died Sunday morning. About. Lawrence Eugene Tucker,R.E.Grand Recorder3 Sugar Creek Ctr BlvdSuite 410 Sugar Land, TX 77478OFFICE/MMS: 713-349-8700Email: larry@gektusa.org[ MMS ] S.K. We hope that you are making plans to attend the Annual Grand Sessions this year and Most Excellent Grand High Priest F.E. Webmaster Since September 2006 Bellaire, Texas 77401. O. Only Templar jewels to be worn on uniform in this order on left breast from center out. Additionally, in the Grand Encampment he serves on the Membership Committee and DeMolay Committee. Proudly powered by . Founded in Texas in 1889. E: dgoodwin@knightstemplar.org. of KENTROPOLIS Nov 3, 2021, The Grand Commandery of Alabama, Birmingham, February 25 26, 2022.         Thomas G. Keithly (Affiliated) Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Texas Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Texas Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Texas History of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Texas : (proceedings 1855-1880), (statistics 1855-1898) / compiled and printed by order of the Grand Commandery by J. C. Kidd. The mission statement is promulgated by The Lone Star Grand Commandery, Order of the Knights Templar of Texas as Its Jurisdictions and Constituent Bodies, and the subordinate Commanderies owing obedience to the same, and by its Supreme Authority. The Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, the Deputy Grand Commander of Knights Templar, the Deputy Grand High Priest, and the Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Council will bring messages for the coming year. Bobby Blackman Simmons, GCT, Right Eminent Grand Treasurer. Noble Chapman is a member of El Mina Shriners in Galveston. Built using WordPress and the Highlight Theme, Texas Chapter, Order of Knights Preceptor. 2012    Jeffrey J. Miller Right Eminent Honorary Past Grand Commanders. The Companions of Port Neches Chapter honored him with the Cornerstone Award in 2017. The award is made only for exceptional and meritorious service rendered to the Robert M. Loflin, KCT, Right Eminent Department Commander. Abilene York Rite | Abilene, TX C: 361-652-6180. Marcus Fulton Mott (1837-1906) - Find a Grave Memorial The Foundation was sustained and perpetuated by each Sir Knight paying annually the sum of $1.00 for a period of nine years beginning July 1, 1924. 1996    Earl E. Tweed Sinai Chapter #42,MEPHGCofTX,Copperas Cove, TX 1991, Associate Member of Wyatt Lodge# 21,MWPHGLofTX,Waco, TX - 1991, Raised, Charles R. William Lodge# 132, Baumholder, Germany Maryland Jurisdiction 1990, Masters in Management (MA), Concentration: Human Resources Management, Masters of Arts Education (MA), Curriculum and Instruction, Bachelors of Science Business (BS), Management of Human Resources. will host a Breakfast on Saturday, December 10. Search. He received the Cross of Honor in 2019. of Texas. Visits 2023 by Date - Grand Encampment KT USA T. Chance Chapman Tommy Chance Chapman was born on July 11, 1989, in Nederland, Texas, to Tommy and Kathy Chapman. In the Order of High Priesthood, he is currently serving as Excellent Master of Ceremonies. The assigned Representative of the Grand Master of Knights Templar is to be received last individually immediately before the introduction of the Grand Master of Masons of the Grand Lodge. Jeffrey A. Bolstad, GCT, Right Eminent Deputy Grand Master. The Grand Commanders will be informed of any known deviation from the visitation schedule as listed. He was appointed District Governor in 2017 and was elected a Deputy Member of the International Supreme Council in 2021. Concordant Bodies - The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Texas Further, he is a member of Red Cross of Constantine, HRAKTP, KYCH, National Sojourners, Heroes of '76, Operatives, Allied Masonic Degrees, Knight Masons .         William L. Berryman Help the Grand Commandery raise some funds, just by. Jeremy C Vaughn, KCT, Right Eminent Department Commander. The names and addresses of the Official Representatives in 2022 are: Order, far beyond the call of duty, and beyond the service usually expected of an It may be obtained today in 1. The Grand Master has no authority to change the uniform of a Subordinate Commandery. Grand Commander of Texas KT and 3 Past Gramd Commanders. and when certain other requirements have been met. The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS); Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society;Golden Key International Honor Society; 2018 Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand Chapter Holy Royal Arch Masons of the State of Texas. The Grand Commandery of Texas, Waco, April 07 - 10, 2022 T: 515-961-3279. A Grand Commandery has some authority to prescribe the uniform in its own Jurisdiction. 2003    David L. Anderson please answer this short survey about the Knight Templar magazine. by admin_yrtx. ONLINE CLASSES STARTED! He was honored with the Guild of the Leather Apron in 2015. Elevated to the Honorary Degree of 33, Grand . Brother Chapman was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason in Nederland Lodge No. The Excalibur Award is presented by the Grand Commandery of Texas, on February 15, 2023. Michael Burke Johnson, GCT, Most Eminent Grand Master, 1993    John Callahan At Lamar University, he was a member of the Accounting Society and Beta Alpha Psi, an Accounting Honors society. 2, Series 2022-2023. 5909 West Loop South, Suite 495, Bellaire, Texas 77401. Any Official Representative unable to attend the Annual Conclave to which he is assigned will immediately notify the Most Eminent Grand Master, with a copy to the Right Eminent Grand Recorder of the Grand Encampment, of such inability in order that the Most Eminent Grand Master may make an alternate assignment. Texas York Rite College #14 will meet on Thursday, December 8 th at 10:00 A.M. Welcome to the website for the 2022 Grand Conclave of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Texas! 1998    William L. Berryman How to apply for a grant:Application forms are available from the office of the Grand Recorder of the Grand Commandery of each Division or Division Chairman. The Lone Star Grand Commandery, Order of the Knights Templar of Texas and its Jurisdiction, and Constituent Bodies, is hereby declared to be, and is defined to be , a charitable institution that extends its charity or relief to worthy persons and its own members in accord with its own fixed adopted laws, rules and ancient customs . service to that Commandery. Help the Grand Commandery raise some funds, just by. of KENTROPOLIS Nov 3, 2021. E: johnmaple196@optonline.net. OCTOBEROctober 5-7, 2023 The Grand Commandery of Ohio, Worthington,Sir Knight David J. Kussman, GCT, Most Eminent Grand Master.October 27-28, 2023 The Grand Commandery of Maryland, Frederick,Sir Knight Jeffrey A. Bolstad, GCT, Right Eminent Deputy Grand Master.October 28, 2023 The Grand Commandery of Massachusetts & RI, Mansfield,Sir Knight David D. Goodwin, GCT, Most Eminent Past Grand Master. He is currently serving as State Coordinator in 2023 and previously served in 2013 and 2021. Brother Chapman was elevated to the 32nd Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite in Galveston in 2009. Grand Commander William H Paige. MAYMay 01, 2023 The Grand Commandery of Austria, Vienna,Sir Knight David W. Studley, GCT, Right Eminent Grand Captain General.May 4, 2023 The Grand Commandery of Kansas, Manhattan,Sir Knight Jeffrey A. Bolstad, GCT, Right Eminent Deputy Grand Master.May 04-06, 2023 The Grand Commandery of Virginia, Williamsburg,Sir Knight David J. Kussman, GCT, Most Eminent Grand Master.May 5-6, 2023 The Grand Commandery of Georgia, Macon,Sir Knight Lawrence E. Tucker, GCT, Right Eminent Grand Recorder.May 12, 2023 The Grand Commandery of Utah, Salt Lake City,Sir Knight T.J. Robertson, KCT, Right Eminent Department CommanderMay 12, 2023 The Commandery of Italy, Taormina,Sir Knight Jeffrey A. Bolstad, GCT, Right Eminent Deputy Grand Master.May 13, 2023 The Grand Commandery of New Hampshire, Concord,Sir Knight Bobby B. Simmons, GCT, Right Eminent Grand Treasurer.May 13-17, 2023 The Grand Commandery of California, Visalia,Sir Knight David J. Kussman, GCT, Most Eminent Grand Master.May 18-21, 2023 The Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania, Champion,Sir Knight Jack M. Harper, II, GCT, Right Eminent Grand Generalissimo.May 19, 2023 The Grand Commandery of Mississippi, Meridian,Sir Knight Jeffrey A. Bolstad, GCT, Right Eminent Deputy Grand Master.May 19-21, 2023 The Grand Commandery of West Virginia, Flatwoods,Sir Knight Lawrence E. Tucker, GCT, Right Eminent Grand Recorder.May 21-24, 2023 The Grand Commandery of Florida, Lake Mary,Sir Knight David J. Kussman, GCT, Most Eminent Grand Master.