Grand
Council of Knight Masons of America Kilkenny Council #33
Grand
Council of Knight Masons of America LOCATION:
CasaBlanca
Hotel, Mesquite, Nevada TIME: 12:00 Noon
WELCOME:
Welcome Remarks were given by Sir Knight and our Excellent Chief
Gary D. Miller.
PLEDGE:
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of our Country was given
by all.
BLESSING:
Our Priest, Sir Knight Edward E. Davis, asked for the Great Architects
Blessing on this gathering. and asked us to remember the Knights
lost from our Noble ranks:
IN MEMORIAM:
The following Brothers of our Fraternity, Cousins and Sir Knights
all, have been called to honor and peace at the right hand of
the Great Architect of the Universe:
Sir Knight Roy A. Wilson, P.G.M. 88
Sir Knight Franlkin L. Coonley, P.G.M. 92
Sir Knight Ralph E. Newman
Sir Knight Denzel C. Ralston
Sir Knight Glenn P. Richey, Jr.
TOTAL PRESENT:
There were 47 Cousins, Wives & Guests present for this gathering
of the Council.
LUNCHEON BUFFET SERVED:
An
excellent Buffet menu was served consisting of:
Choices of Salads: Choice
of Entre:
·Mixed Green & Vegi Salad W/dressings. ·Roast
Port Loin
·Potato Salad ·London
Broil w/ Mushroom Gravy
·Marinated Mushrooms and Artichoke Salad ·Salmon
w/ Herb Butter
·Melon, Fruit, & Berries
Choice of Side Dishes: Choice
of Desserts:
·Rice Pilaf ·Chocolate Lovin' Spoonful Cake
·Mashed Potatoes ·Key Lime Pie
·Fresh Vegetables ·Cherry Pie (Sugar Free)
With: Rolls, Butter, Coffee, Tea, and Soft Drinks
OFFICERS PRESENT:
Excellent Chief: Sir
Knight Gary D. Miller
Senior Knight Sir Knight L. David Love
Junior Knight Sir Knight David A. Stiles
Treasurer Sir Knight Virgil Mink
Scribe Sir Knight Ronald R. Orr, Sr.
Senior Warden Sir Knight William G. Wagoner
Junior Warden Sir Knight J. J. McDonald
Director of Ceremonies Sir
Knight J. Bob Roberson,
Priest Sir Knight Edward E. Davis
Steward Sir
Knight John E. Bower
Sentinel Sir
Knight Stephen E. Alderete
RECESS:
The Excellent Chief Thanked all in attendance for attending and
their company for the excellent Luncheon. He then called for a
short break while the Men moved into the Chapter Room for the
Annual General Meeting.
CONFERRAL OF PAST E:.C:. DEGREE:
All Past Excellent Chiefs present assembled in the Chapter room
where they conferred the Degree of "Past Excellent Chief"
for the benefit of the Candidate, L. David Love, for the position
of Excellent Chief for the ensuing Masonic Year
CHAPTER OPENING:
At 1:17 the Excellent Chief, Gary D. Miller, opened the Chapter
in due form.
PETITIONS RECEIVED:
Petition for Affiliation
One (1) Petition for Affiliation from a Brother and Cousin, Sir
Knight J. Jaques Sweeney was read and on motion, second and vote
was approved. Council # 230A,
Petitions for the Degrees:
In order for the new members to the Council to participate in
the remainder of the meeting the Excellent Chief called for an
out-or-order reading and vote on our petitions for the degrees
of Knight Masonry, resulting in the election of twenty four (24)
deserving Master and Rite Brother Masons to receive the Degrees:
Those present and upon whom the degrees were conferred, followed
by their Council Membership Number were:
NAME:
FROM: COUNCIL #:
1. Brother Stephen E. Alderete Rialto, CA #231
2. Brother Jack L. Barton Carson City, NV #232
3. Brother John T. Benson Las Vegas, NV #233
4. Brother James Greeley III Las Vegas, NV #234
5. Robert P. Kaltenbach Las Vegas, NV #236
6. Brother L. Michael Kandt Las Vegas, NV #237
7. Brother Jerry D. Lester North Las Vegas, NV #238
8. Brother James H. Mason Riverside, CA #239
` 9. Brother Charles A. Petty Riverside, CA #240
10. Brother Lewis A. Rist Carson City, NV #241
11. Brother C. Terry Robertson Las Vegas, NV #242
12. Brother Michael L Rogers Las Vegas, NV #243
13. Brother David R. Sullivan Corona, CA, #244
14. Brother Allen W. Taylor Las Vegas, NV #245
15. Brother James F. Wanderie Moreno Valley, CA #246
16. Brother Gordon C. WesterveltRiverside, CA #247
17. Brother Richard T. Wibalda Las Vegas, NV #248
18 Brother Russell M. Wilde Carson City, NV #249
19. Brother James G. Kelley Las Vegas, NV #250
Those not present to receive the degrees were:
1. Brother Donald E. Hugh Apple Valley, CA #235
2. Brother Dennis A. Moore
3. Brother Franklin Lee
4. Brother Ronald E. Shaver
One (1) Brother, Jack L. Wise, Kilkenny Council # 251, who was voted to receive the degrees and planned to attend, had recently moved to Washington. This chapter has requested that courtesy work be performed on our behalf by the chapter nearest him. .
INTRODUCTIONS:
M.W. H. Wayne Kingsley, P.G.M
M.W. Jackson S. Houston, P.G.M
M.W. Edward M. Block, P.G.M.
M.W. David J. Morgan, P.G.M. and 33° Supreme Grand Inspector
General of the Scottish Rite of Nevada.
Ill. James G. Kelley, Past Grand High Priest of the York Rite
of Nevada & R.W. Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of
Nevada.
Ill. Laurence Tucker, P.G.C. Grand Council of Texas
SICKNESS AND DISTRESS:
Sir Knight Ron Orr brought the best wishes of Cousin and Sir Knight
Edgar St John, P.E.C. and the report that he is doing better and
hopes to attend next years meeting.
SCRIBES REPORT:
MINUTES:
The E.C. called for the reading of the minutes of our last meeting
whereupon a motion was made, seconded and passed to accept the
Minutes of our last meeting as published, distributed, and corrected.
CORRESPONDENCE:
The Scribe reported on the Election and Installation of the new
Great Chief, David B. Slaton of Kincora Council #8. He received
his Knighthood here in Las Vegas in September of 1972.
The Scribe informed us that a letter had been received from Cousin
and Sir Knight Allen E. Marsh, a member in good standing, to withdraw
from the Council. A letter and Certificate of Voluntary Withdrawal/Demit
has been prepared and will be forwarded following approval. Upon
motion, second and approval this action was completed.
DUES:
SECOND Notices were sent to Forty One (41) of our members. 12
Members are currently in arrears:
1. Larry L. Larrimer BAD ADDRESS 2002 - Dropped following this
meeting.
2. Robert A. Gunnoe BAD ADDRESS 2003 - Dropped following this
meeting.
3. Mark A. Marsh Carson City 2003
- Dropped following this meeting.
4. Shayne D. Weir Reno, NV 2003 - Dropped following this meeting.
5. Royston C. Waltmeyer BAD ADDRESS 2004
6. Earnest D. Cantwell Kingman, AZ 2004
7. Reed R. Mosley Elko, NV 2004
8. Denzel C. Ralston Riverside, CA 2004
9. Winfield Rash, Jr. Las Vegas, NV 2004
10. Harvey A. Willaims Littleton,
CO 2004
11. Louis J. Carsner, Jr. Elmira,
CA. 2005
12. Millard R. Holt Riverside, CA. 2005
13. Franlkin Woodriff, Jr. Fallon, NV 2005
MEMBERSHIP:
It was reported that our membership at the:
BEGINNING OF YEAR: 120
GAINS +20
From todays degrees
AFFILLIATIONS: +1
J. Jacques Sweenney
LOSSES: -10
1. Allen E. Marsh Demitted 2005
2. Clyde R. Lippincott DECEASED 2005
3. Glenn P. Richey, Jr. DECEASED 2005
4. Roy A. Wilson DECEASED 2005
5. Ralph E. Newman DECEASED 2005
6. Franklin L. Coonley DECEASED
2005
7. Larry L. Larrimer Dropped NPD 2005
8. Robert A. Gunnoe Dropped NPD 2005
9. Mark A. Marsh Dropped NPD 2005
10. Shayne D. Weir Dropped NPD 2005
CURRENT MEMBERSHIP TOTAL: 131
ENDOWED LIFE MEMBERS:
BEGINNING OF YEAR: 63
ADDED THIS YEAR: +15
1. Glen M. Browne
2. Y. Clifford Browne
3. Donald E/ Hugh
4. W. Allen Taylor
5. Jack L Barton
6. David J. Guinan
7. James T. Greeley, III
8. James G. Kelley
9. L. Michael Kandt
10. John T. Benson
11. James F. Wandrie
12. Gary L. Smith
13. Henry F. Gilbertson
14. Michael L Rogers
15. Jerry D. Lester
CURRENT LIFE MEMBERSHIP TOTAL: 78
BAD ADDRESSES:
The Scribe reported and requested the assistance of the membership
in that a correct address have not been received for:
1. John R. Brizndine BAD ADDRESS - Sparks, NV
2. Thomas L. "Thom" Carmody BAD
ADDRESS - Kingman AZ
3. Robert A. Gunnoe BAD ADDRESS - Minden, NV
4. Larry L. Larrimer BAD ADDRESS - Las Vegas
5. Royston C. Waltmeyer BAD ADDRESS - Dayton, NV
6. Robert J. West BAD ADDRESS - Grand Terrace CA
ITEMS NEEDED:
Kilkenny Council is in need of the following items:
1. A Conductors Batton for use by the Director of Ceremonies.
2. A large Trowel for use by the Excellent Chief.
3. An Old cast iron Seal Press for the Scribes use We can order
a new seal but the old style cast-iron presses presently cost
$160.00. This item is needed for the authentication of all Official
Documents. A motion was made, seconded and approved to permit
the Scribe to acquire and/or purchase an Official Seal for Kilkenny
Council #33 in the design as displayed by the E.C.
It was requested that any Cousin having access to such items,
possibly from a lodge or body that has gone dark, Please contact
the Scribe.
TREASURERS REPORT:
The Treasurer, Virgil Mink, reported that the Council is financially
sound. His report was distributed to all members present and is
summarized as:
Checking Account Balance of: $10655.44
Life Membership Trust Fund Balance of: $5626.98
GRAND TOTAL OF: $ 16282.42
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS:
On a motions, second and vote the Scribe was ordered to warrant
the following contributions:
$100.00 for Grand Lodges Youth Group, Nevada Rainbow Girls
$100.00 for Grand Lodges Youth Group, Nevada Jobs Daughters
$100.00 for Grand Lodges Youth Group, Nevada DeMolay
$100.00 for the Grand Lodge TV Broadcasting of our Masonic Message
These checks were to be forwarded to the respective bodies.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
A motion was made by P.E.C. Mink and Seconded by J.J. McDonald,
that the slate of officers be advanced in order. All were unamously
elected by acclimation The Slate Of Elected Officers for 2006
being as installed:
ELECTED AND INSTALLED OFFICERS:
The Installing Team put all officers in their places and stations
in due form.
Installing Officer: Sir Knight and Cousin Ed Block, P:.E:.C:.
Installing Marshal: Sir Knight and Cousin Gordon F. Wessel, P:.E:.C:.
Officers Installed were:
Excellent Chief Sir Knight and Cousin L. David Love
Senior Knight: Sir Knight and Cousin David A. Stiles
Junior Knight: Sir Knight and Cousin William Wagoner
Treasurer: Sir Knight and Cousin Virgil W. Mink, P:.E:.C:.
Scribe: Sir Knight and Cousin Ronald R. Orr, Sr.
Senior Warden: Sir Knight and Cousin J.J. McDonald
Junior Warden: Sir Knight and Cousin J. Bob Roberson
Trustee #3 Sir Knight and Cousin
The Immediate Past E:.C:. announced the appointment of the Sentinel for the last year to be a new Cousin and Sir Knight Stephen E. Alderete. He then asked the Degree Directors to Introduction of the Degree Team Members. Which he followed with an expression of his appreciation for their work.
The Newly Installed E:.C:. Appointed to the following positions:
Director of Ceremonies: Sir Knight and Cousin Edward E. Davis
Priest Sir Knight and Cousin John E. Bower
Steward Sir Knight and Cousin Stephen E. Alderete
Sentinel Sir Knight and Cousin L. Michael Kandt
REMARKS:
The E:.C:. L. David Love, thanked the members for electing him
to this position and assured them that his attention would be
focused on Councils business.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The E:.C:. announced that the next meeting of the Council would
be at the Hilton, in Reno, Nevada on Saturday, 11 November 2006
Additional details will be provided by the Scribe at a later date.
PRAYER:
The newly appointed Priest, John E. Bower, gave a benediction.
CLOSING:
There being no further business, L. David Love, E:.C:. closed
the Council in brief form at 3:15 p.m.
SIGNED:
//s// Gary D. Miller
Gary D. Miller
Excellent Chief
Attest: Ronald R. Orr, Sr.
Ronald R. Orr, Sr.
Scribe
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