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Richard L. SmithGrand Master 2016-2017
One Hundred Ninety-Sixth AnnuAl
CommuniCAtion
the Grand lodge Ancient,Free and Accepted masons of
the State of missouri
September 25 and 26, 2017A.L. 6017
Holiday InnExecutive CenterColumbia, MO
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Richard L. SmithGrand Master
2016-2017
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GRAND LODGE OFFICERS2016-2017
Richard L. Smith .....................................................Grand MasterSt. Louis, MO
Ronald D. Jones ........................................Deputy Grand MasterOdessa, MO
Robert T. Thomas ..................................... Senior Grand WardenCrane, MO
Stanton T. Brown II ................................. .Junior Grand WardenIndependence, MO
H. Keith Neese ....................................................Grand TreasurerColumbia, MO
Jeffrey S. Pennington .........................................Grand SecretaryColumbia, MO
Guy D. Wheelock ................................................ Grand LecturerColumbia, MO
Barry V. Cundiff .........................................Senior Grand DeaconKirksville, MO
Dr. Ty G. Treutelaar ...................................Junior Grand DeaconSt. Louis,, MO
Richard W. Kaeser, Jr .............................. Senior Grand StewardDe Soto MO
Charles F. Wiegert ....................................Junior Grand StewardSt. Louis, MO
Kevin M. Fuller ....................................... Senior Grand MarshalLee’s Summit, MO
Joshua A. Thompson................................Junior Grand MarshalKansas City, MO
Phillip R. Cary ............................................ Grand Sword BearerWinfield, MO
James L. Lowman ............................................Grand PursuivantIndependence, MO
Stanley Oberman .............................................Grand PursuivantSt. Louis, MO
Keith M. Bail .......................................................Grand ChaplainBoonville, MO
Alan E. DeWoskin ..............................................Grand ChaplainSt. Louis, MO
Benjamin J. Oakley .............................................Grand ChaplainMonett, MO
James W. Thayne ................................................Grand ChaplainRaymore, MO
Daniel J. Ward .....................................................Grand ChaplainFarmington, MO
Troy G. Whitton ..................................................Grand Chaplain Smithville, MO
Terry Yarbrough .................................................Grand ChaplainBroseley, MO
Erick V. Kern ........................................................... Grand OratorChesterfield, MO
Richard L. Nelms .................................................... Grand OratorBallwin, MO
Samuel D. Wilk ........................................................... Grand Tiler St. Louis, MO
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LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS
Dr. James A. Noland, Jr. (1977-1978) ...................... Osage BeachEarl K. Dille (1982-1983) ................................................. St. LouisRobert J. Crede (1983-1984) ................................... Jefferson CityVern H. Schneider (1984-1985) ...................................... St. LouisThomas K. McGuire, Jr. (1987-1988) .........................SpringfieldRobert D. Jenkins (1988-1989) ..................Shawnee Mission, KSThomas C. Warden (1989-1990) ................................ OwensvilleDaniel F. Cole (1990-1991) .............................................. St. LouisDale C. Motter (1993-1994) .......................................... KirksvilleDonald E. Scott (1996-1997) ................................. IndependenceJeffrey O. Nations (1997-1998) ......................................MehlvilleSteven I. Toybes (1998-1999) .......................................... St. LouisWilfred G. Soutiea, Jr. (1999-2000) ................................ St. LouisGlenn E. Means (2001-2002) .................................... Grain ValleyJimmie D. Lee (2002-2003)..........................................RogersvilleStanley M. Thompson (2003-2004) ............................. RichmondDr. Elmer E. Revelle (2004-2005) .................................ColumbiaJohn M. Nations (2005-2006) ....................................ChesterfieldWilliam A. Martin (2005-2006, GL of Oregon) ..............NevadaM. Robert Berger (2006-2007) ..................................ChesterfieldBruce R. Austin (2007-2008) ....................................... CharlestonRocky E. Weaver (2008-2009) ..........................................BucknerLarry C. Reynolds (2009-2010) ..................................RogersvilleGail S. Turner (2010-2011) ........................................... BrookfieldJohn W. Hess (2011-2012) ..................................................LibertyDavid L. Ramsey (2012-2013) ....................................SpringfieldJon B. Broyles (2013-2014) ............................................ KirksvilleDavid W. Haywood (2014-2015) ...................................... FentonC. Brent Stewart (2015-2016) ........................................Columbia
GRAND LECTURERS EMERITUS
James E. Spencer ......................................................... GrandviewRandall J. Jones ............................................................... Fordland
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-TICKETS-
Ladies Breakfast, Ladies Luncheon and the
Monday Night All Masonic Banquet and Awards Ceremony
may be purchased at the Grand Lodge Office Tables.
Missouri Lodge of Research Breakfast may be purchased at the MO Lodge of Research table.
Quantities are limited.
Program of the Grand Lodge SessionSunday, September 24, 2017Worship Service9:00 A.M. u Windsor IV
Grand Lodge Officers Rehearsal10:00 A.M. u Hospitality Room
Registration Opens10:00 A.M. u Piccadilly’s
PGM and GLO Luncheon12:00 NOON u Parliament II
PGM and GLO Wives Luncheon12:00 NOON u Churchill’s
Tall Cedars Lebanon2:00 P.M u Parliament I OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Lodge of Research Officers3:00 P.M. u Truman
Jurisprudence3:00 P.M. u Bradley
Masonic Children’s Foundation4:00-5:00 P.M. u Parliament I
Sojourners4:00 P.M. u Parliament III
Distinguished Guests Social Hour6:00 P.M. u Windsor III & IV
Distinguished Guests Banquet7:00 P.M. u Windsor III & IV
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Lodge of Research Movie8:00 P.M. u Parliament III
Ritual Instruction6:00 P.M-9:00 P.M. u Parliament II
Monday, September 25, 2017District Deputies Appreciation Breakfast7:00 A.M. u Windsor IV • District Deputy Grand Masters (2016-2017) • District Deputy Grand Lecturers (2016-2017) • Regional Grand Lecturers (2016-2017) • Grand Lodge Officers (2016-2017)
Ladies Breakfast7:30 A.M. u Parliament I
Grand Lodge Communication u EXPO CENTER
Rules of Order as printed in Constitution & By-Laws
Rules for Voting & DiscussionTo ensure all eligible members have the opportunity to cast their individual votes, all legislation will be decided by paper ballot. Unless otherwise permitted by the Grand Master in his discretion, discussion on each proposal will be limited to three (3) proponents and three opponents with each speaker given three minutes to speak.
8:00 A.M. u Scottish Rite Brass 9:00 A.M. u Public Introductions – All Members & Guests Seated • Introduction of The Grand Lodge Officers • Introductions of Officers of other Jurisdictions,
Appendant Bodies & Adoptive Organizations
10:00 A.M. u Opening of the Grand Lodge • Address of the Grand Master • Masonic Home Report and
Nominations for Masonic Home Board of Directors
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Program of the Grand Lodge SessionLadies Luncheon11:30 A.M. u Parliament I
11:55A.M. u Call from labor General Membership - Lunch on your own
Distinguished Guests Luncheon12:00 P.M. u Parliament II & III
Masonic Home Luncheon12:00 PM u Windsor III & IV
Grand Lodge Communication u EXPO CENTER
1:00 P.M. u The Grand Lodge Resumes Labor • Election of Grand Lodge Officers • Legislation
3:00 P.M. u Call From Labor
Order of the Past Master3:00 P.M. u Parliament I
Annual Communication
of the
Missouri Lodge of Research &
Missouri Lodge of Research Foundation (immediately following)
4:15 P.M. u Windsor IV
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Monday Evening, September 25, 2017
Grand Lodge All Masonic Banquet & Awards Ceremony
(Doors open at 6:30 P.M.)
7:00 P.M. u Expo Center
Open to all Master Masons, their Wives and Friends
Tuesday Morning, September 26, 2017
Missouri Lodge of Research Breakfastand Truman Lecture Series
7:00 A.M. u Windsor III & IV
Open to all Master Masons and Their Ladies
Grand Lodge Communication u EXPO CENTER
8:30 A.M. u The Grand Lodge Resumes Labor
11:00 A.M. u Open Installation of the Grand Lodge Officers Closing of the 196th Grand Lodge Communication
Distribution of Mileage and Per Diem Checks In designated area of the Expo Center following Installation of Grand Officers
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STANDING COMMITTEES2016-2017
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDCliff R. Dobbins– Chairman James P. DitterJeff D. Henty George R. ShelleyLarry J. Dreppard
APPEALS & GRIEVANCESRocky E. Weaver, PGM-Chairman Judge Keith M. Bail Chris T. Harrelson J. Scott StaceyJack D. Olson
BUILDING SUPERVISORY BOARDDaniel F. Cole, PGM-ChairmanJon B. Broyles, PGM Steven Toybes, PGM
BY-LAWS COMMITTEEJudge John C. Spielman-Chairman Jonce B. ChidisterKenton T. Harper Daniel F. Cole, PGMHenry M. DeWoskin
CHARTERED LODGESCharles F. Wiegert-Chairman Robert J. Wheeler, Sr.Michael L. Dodd John P. Tate
CORRESPONDENCE William Snyder-Chairman Aaron ShoemakerMatthew D. Ruth
CREDENTIALS William B. Van Meter-Chairman Morris F. CobrunRonald M. Hickey Mitchell S. ParsonsRonald D. Reynolds Grant G. SmithDon L. Taylor
ENTERTAINMENT OF DISTINGUISHED GUESTSRichard L. Smith-Chairman M. Robert Berger, PGMRocky E. Weaver, PGM John BahlerTy G. Treutelaar FORMS AND CEREMONIESGail S. Turner, PGM-Chairman Stanton T. Brown, IIRick Kaeser G. David Wheelock
GEORGE WASHINGTON NAT’L MEMORIALRichard L. Smith-Chairman Ronald D. JonesRobert T. Thomas Jeffrey S. Pennington GRAND LODGE OFFICE OVERSIGHTRichard L. Smith-Chairman Ronald D. JonesRobert T. Thomas Stanton T. Brown, II Jeffrey S. Pennington
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INSURANCEDave R. Ingersoll-Chairman W. Webb EdwardsMichael L. Apple Ronald C. Burlison
INVESTMENTH. Keith Neese-Chairman Stanton T. Brown, IIRichard L. Smith Ronald D. JonesRobert T. Thomas Jeffrey S. PenningtonEmmett J. Bryson
JURISPRUDENCEJonce B. Chidister-Chairman Scott R. GardnerDouglas D. Ritterskamp Kevin L. WaldenJohn C. Caraker Philip A. Cole
LIBRARYGail S. Turner, PGM-Chairman Thomas L. TrumanDavid L. Ramsey Ty G. TreutelaarJon B. Broyles, PGM
LODGES UNDER DISPENSATIONJimmie D. Lee, PGM-Chairman Larry C. Reynolds, PGMDavid W. Haywood, PGM Rocky E. Weaver, PGM
LONG RANGE PLANNINGRichard L. Smith-Chairman Ronald D. JonesRobert T. Thomas Stanton T. Brown, IIBarry V. Cundiff Ty G. TreutelaarRichard W. Kaeser Charles F. WiegertKevin M. Fuller Christopher E. TilleyEarnie D. Wilson James E. McManigle MASONIC CHILDREN’S FOUNDATIONTy G. Treutelaar-Chairman Richard W. KaeserCharles F. Wiegert Kevin M. Fuller
MASONIC EDUCATIONDavid B. Brown-Chairman Bobbie E. WhiteMitchell S. Penn Sam L. LandByron W. DeLear Robert S. Efken MASONIC PUBLICATIONSRichard L. Smith-Chairman Ronald D. Jones Robert T. Thomas Stanton T. Brown, IIDavid W. Haywood, PGM-Editor Jeffrey S. Pennington MILEAGE AND PER DIEMJack C. DeSelms-Chairman Eric R. PetersonBobbie E. White Joseph S. RussellTerry N. Wells Mark E. HamiltonJack Kairy Lloyd G. LyonDuane Dimmitt Mitchell C. WeinstingGregory W. Yoder
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NECROLOGYElmer E. Revelle, PGM-Chairman M. Robert Berger, PGM
PUBLIC RELATIONS Emmett J. Bryson-Chairman Charles F. WiegertKurt D. Witzel Brian K. GoldmanJoshua A. Thompson Randy C. Davis PR SOCIAL MEDIARandy C. Davis-Chairman
RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGESJohn W. Hess, PGM-Chairman Glenn E. Means, PGM
RELIEF AND CHARITYRichard L. Smith-Chairman Ronald D. JonesR. Tim Thomas Jeffrey S. Pennington
RITUALG. David Wheelock-Chairman Bob R. O Dell Gregory E. Golden Glenn H. BurrowsRobert E. Lee Martin Thomas E. KuhnChristopher C. McLemore IV Randy E. JenningsRocky E. Weaver, PGM David L. Ramsey, PGM
SAMUEL SMITH STEWART TRUSTRichard L. Smith-Chairman Ronald D. JonesR. Tim Thomas John W. Siscel, IIIJimmie D. Lee, PGM Robert D. CouldryDavid L. Ramsey, PGM David W. Haywood, PGMJohn B. Broyles, PGM
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRichard L. Smith–Chairman Ronald D. JonesR. Tim Thomas Stanton T. Brown, II Barry V. Cundiff
SCHOLARSHIP SELECTIONStanton T. Brown, II–Chairman Barry V. CundiffBrian P. Maenner Lloyd LyonG. Keith Neese Emmett J. BrysonSteve D. Duncan
WAYS AND MEANSEmmett J. Bryson-Chairman Daniel J. WardJames D. Schepers Duncan D. StevenTaz A. Meyer Christopher B. JonesH. Keith Neese
YOUTH COMMITTEEMichael J. Lodholz-Chairman Gary W. DryerRandy C. Davis Jeffrey C. Kitsmiller, Jr.Wesley Pitman Lawrence S. Cameron
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SPECIAL COMMITTEES2016-2017
APPENDANT BODY RELATIONSKevin B. Sample-Chairman Mitchell C. WeinstingJeffrey C. Kitsmiller, Sr.
DIRECTED DEVELOPMENTCharles F. Wiegert-Chairman Emmett J. BrysonH. Keith Neese Terry A. YarbroughTha L. Kribbs
LODGE SECRETARIESJeffrey S. Pennington-Chairman George R. ShelleyJason L. Goran John N. MikuschMichael P. Singer, Jr. Lloyd G. Lyon
MEMBERSHIPChristopher E. Tilley-Chairman R. Michael BickelRonald D. Hauser Jason K. Denman
MENTORINGThomas E. Kuhn -Chairman Michael P. Brueckmann
TECHNOLOGYKevin Fuller-Chairman Jeffrey W. BloemkerJason L. Goran
212John B. Broyles, PGM-Chairman John W. Siscel, III
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS2016-2017
1 Timothy V. Coy ..........................................Lewistown 2 Rusty E. Anders ............................................Downing 3 William “Bill” J. King .................................. Kirksville 4 Richard G. Jones ................................................Albany 5 Leonard A. Campbell .................................Grant City 6 Harmon Mothershead ................................. Maryville 7 Emmett J. Bryson ......................................... St. Joseph 8 James E. Read .....................................................Coffey 9 Michael A. Marvin .......................................... Lathrop10 John W. Fay .......................................................Laclede11 Martin D. Lincoln, Sr .............................. Monroe City12 Jared A. Price .....................................................Mexico12 William A. Schindler ...........................................Clark13 Samuel D. Thomas, Jr .......................................Excello14 James D. Merchant.........................................Marshall15 Billy R. French ............................................. Richmond16 Jeffrey W. Bloemker .................................... Smithville 17 Christopher C. Marcum ......................................Tracy18 Cecil R. Wagers .................................... Independence19 Scott A. Filkins ...................................... Lee’s Summit20 Jeffery G. Boyce ..............................................Raymore21 Darrin J. Taylor ................................................. Clinton22 Richard W. Smith ........................................... Ashland23 J. Scott Stacey ......................................... Jefferson City24 Robert “Bob” G. Bauer .......................House Springs25 Scott A. Schultz ...........................................Wentzville26 Christopher J. Newbold ............................Wentzville27 Philip A. Cole ....................................................Arnold 28 Francis D. Jett ............................................ High Ridge29 David W. Watkins, Sr ....................................St. James30 Steven F. Eberharter ........................................Crocker31 Cleo W. Fields ......................................................Cross32 Alan R. Cummings ...................................Amsterdam33 Paul L. Daniels ..........................................Moundville34 Thomas N. Ross .........................................Springfield35 John B. Dickenson ......................................Rogersville 36 David M. Martin ........................................... Ellington37 Lawrence R. Kelly ........................................Park Hills37 C. Keith Serini ................................................. Desloge38 John G. Plunkett ........................................... Perryville39 Christopher A. Nelson ...................................Sikeston40 Tommy L. Shepard ..........................................Malden41 Jason A. Street ...............................................Patterson42 Earl W. Calhoun ........................................ West Plains43 Rick F. Hutcheson .........................................Lead Hill44 Mark S. Pry .....................................................Cassville45 Christopher M. Nickle ................................. Carthage46*47 Christopher B. Jones ...................................... St. Louis
*46th District was removed on April 22, 2017 the remaining Lodges were redistricted into the 45th Masonic District
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REGIONAL GRAND LECTURERS2016-2017
A Bob R. O’Dell ...................................................BucklinB Gregory E. Golden ................................................HoltC Glenn H. Burrows ................................... Kansas CityD Robert L. Lee Martin ......................................SullivanE Thomas E. Kuhn ............................................ St. LouisF Christopher C. McLemore IV ......................RepublicG Randy E. Jennings ............................................. Bernie
DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS2016-2017
1 2 Tom Cotton ....................................................Memphis 3 Charles L. Allen .............................................. La Plata 4 Douglas A. Linville ...............................Gravois Mills 5 L. Don Frazier ................................................. Lathrop 6 William J. Hollingsworth ........................... Maryville 7 Douglas W. Davis ...........................................Fillmore 8 Gary Caldwell .................................................Winston 9 William L. Spooner ........................................Harding10 Donald W. Allen ......................................... Brookfield11 Gary W. Rahmeyer ........................................Vandalia12 Gary A. Mc Cormack ........................................Fulton13 Michael J. Minton .......................................... Moberly14 Lloyd G. Lyon ............................................. Carrollton15 William R. Siegfried ................................Higginsville16 Anthony J. Kerns ..................................... Kansas City17 Joshua A. Thompson.................................. Gladstone18 Dennis W. Spears ..................................... Kansas City19 Frank B. Fowler .................................... Lee’s Summit 20 George Barrios ................................................ Peculiar21 Bobby D. Smith ................................................ Holden22 Matthew B. James ........................................Columbia23 William S. Inglish ........................................California24 Russell G. Humphrey, Jr .................................Londell25 Thomas L. Cahall ..........................Montgomery City26 Glenn Parker ................................................... Foristell27 John R. Harder .............................Town and Country 28 Kerry L. Davis .............................................. Belleview29 John J. Tune .........................................................Salem30 Thomas D. Shaw, II ............................................Dixon 31 David G. Turner ............................................ Pittsburg32 Alvin O. Griffin...................................................Butler33 James R. Leonard ..........................El Dorado Springs34 Robert E. Hammond .....................................Republic35 Michael F. Smith ........................................Rogersville36 Marion Eddie Williams, Jr..................................Black37 Michael D. Voyles .....................................Farmington
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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND LECTURERS—cont’d
38 Christopher J. Moser ........................ Cape Girardeau39 Ronald G. Galemore ......................................Sikeston40 Jonce B. Chidister ............................................Malden41 Mitchell S. Penn ....................................... Poplar Bluff42 Jeffrey W. Richey ........................................ Theodosia43 Tom Williams .............................................. Battlefield44 John W. Eden .....................................................Monett45 William J. Sherman ............................................ Joplin46* John V. Tsangaris ........................................Webb City47 Warren E. Dixon ...............................................Arnold
*46th District was removed on April 22, 2017 the remainingLodges were redistricted into the 45th Masonic District
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Make plans to attend The 197th Annual Communication
Of the Grand Lodge of Missouri A.F. & A.M. Next year,
Sun, Mon & Tue,September 23, 24, & 25, 2018
in Columbia, MO.