Florida Grand York Rite

The files below are for the selection when choosing a ministers for the Knight Templar Holy Land Pilgrimage.

KT HLP 2014 Guidelines For Selection

KT HLP 2014 Letter

KT HLP 2014 Nomination Form

KT HLP 2014 Pilgrim Certification form 2014

Please make as many copies as you need and distribute them to your local Commanderies for their use.

Let’s have a banner year in the service of Our Lord and Savior!

Yours in Christ,

Emmett Mills, KCT, PGC, Chairman
Holy Land Pilgrimage, Inc.
Grand Encampment, Knights Templar
United States of America

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Sir Knights, Companions and Brothers,

Enclosed is a website to enable you to easily familiarize and register for the 2013 Cruise out of Cape Canaveral. It now includes a virtual tour of the ship (not the rooms), cancellation insurance costs, double occupancy and single supplement cost for each cabin category and a registration form which you can complete on site and submit by computer.

Hope to see you on board!!!

2013 Cape Canaveral Cruise

Henry A. Adams, VEDGC Dayle Schrock, DGIM John Wermann, MEGHP

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Damascus Commandery No. 2 Welcomes District Deputy Alex Constant 

On April 9, 2013, Damascus Commandery NO. 2, K. T. received Sir Knight Alexander Constant, District Deputy Grand Commander, District 7 of the Grand Commandery of Florida.  The Sir Knights enjoyed good fellowship and a fine message from Sir Knight Constant.

Pictured here were the officers and Sir Knights with Sir Knight Alexander Constant, District Deputy Grand Commander, after the Conclave.  Shown in the first row, left to right, were: Kolen Sawyer, StB; Corey D. Kosciuszko, Gen.; Jimmy A. Dorsey, Em. Commander of Damascus Commandery No. 2, K. T.; Alexander E. Constant, D.D.G.C.,District 7, Grand Commandery, K. T. of Florida; William F. Ellis, P.C.; D. J. “Gunny” Wilkerson, S.W.; Tom Olsen , C.G.; and Angel Moreno-Fergusson, Warder.

Seen in the back row, from the left, were: William H. McClean, P.C., Prelate; Eric Cole, SwB; Wilmer T. Atwell, KYCH; Charles Edward Constant, Gen., Crusader Commandery No. 44; and Corbin P. Elliott, KYCH, KCT, PDDGC.

Also present, but not pictured were: Darryl A. D’Angina, KYGCH, PMEGHP, PDDGC; Edward Parr, and Mark Balester.

Athelstan Council No. 46, R. & S. M. Receives D.D.G.I.M. 

Athelstan Council No. 46, R. & S. M. in Fernandina Beach, on April 11, 2013 received and welcomed Right Illustrious Companion Corbin P. Elliott, District Deputy Grand Illustrious Master of the 7^th Cryptic District on his official spring 2013 visit to their monthly assembly.

R. I. Companion Elliott brought the greetings and message of M. I. Grand Master Larry Gillespie.  He also expressed the appreciation of the M. I. Grand Master for the hard work and perseverance of the local Councils and all they do for the Grand Council and the York Rite.

Pictured here were the Council officers and Companions with R. I. Companion Elliott after the meeting.  Standing left to right in the first row were: Charles Edward Constant, D. M.; Alexander E. Constant, Illustrious Master of Athelstan Council No. 46, R. & S. M.; Corbin P. Elliott, KYCH, RIDDGM, Cryptic District No. 7 of the Grand Council; D. J. “Gunny” Wilkerson, I. M. of Hallmark Council No. 3, R. & S. M.; Wilbert Ray, Steward (in front of line), and Richard G. Cobb, PIM, Sentinel.

Seen in the back row, from left, were: Carl S. Amos, Treasurer; Keven R. Rentz, C.G., Donald G. Gay, PCW; William P. Goldwire, KYCH, Recorder; and Charles E. Middleton, KYCH, C.C.

Sanford Easter Sunrise service, hosted by the Christian Clergy of Sanford and Taylor Commandery No. 28 Order of Knights Templar of Florida. In attendance were members of Taylor Commandery No. 28, Knights from Olivet Commandery No. 4, the Salvation Army’s sound bus, and about 200 people in attendance. This event was well received and everyone is looking forward to next year.

Pictures of Companions from St. Petersburg York Rite Easter Observance.

Some of the companions:

MEPGHP Robert Kirkpatrick, MIPGM Donald T. Harriott, L. Edward Villaume, Harry Klaus, Dale Bieber, Steven Korda, Tony Griffon, Ralph Vaughan, Jerry Murray

Putting Life into your York Rite Body
Part 2
Let your members know what you are doing
Companions and Sir Knights

Communication in dying organizations are usually close to non-existent Open the lines of communication so you members know you are alive and active again. Even is a majority don’t come back to active status, if they know the Body is active, they will be more inclined to pay their dues each year. After all, who wants to throw money down a rat hole. If they see your organization is dead, they will probably be more inclined to quit paying their dues.

ReadMore>>>>>>>> April 2013 Rite Notes

DAMASCUS COMMANDERY SIR KNIGHTS AT EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE 

Six Damascus Commandery No. 2 Sir Knights turned out for the Easter Sunrise Service at Jacksonville Beach on March 31, 2013.  The Damascus Sir Knights and those from other Commanderies traditionally fall in early to worship and help in picking up the collection for the ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service at the band shell by the beach.

Pictured here were the Sir Knights who came and assisted this year.  Shown, from left to right, were Corey D. Kosciuszko, Generalissimo; William H. McClean, PC, Prelate; Jimmy A. Dorsey, Commander of Damascus Commandery No. 2, K. T.; Charles R. Cooper, KYCH, PGSWB, PDDGC, Recorder; Corbin P. Elliott, KYCH, KCT, PDDGC; and Gilbert H. Porter, Junior Warden.

St. Augustine Commandery No. 10, K. T. Receives District Deputy  

St. Augustine Commandery No. 10, K. T. on March 25, 2013 welcomed Sir Knight Alexander E. Constant, District Deputy Grand Commander of Chivalric District 7, to its Conclave.  A good turnout of Sir Knights gathered in the Conclave for fellowship and education.

Pictured here were a number of officers and Sir Knights in the east after the meeting.  Standing, from left to right in the first row were: Kolen Sawyer, Sw.B., Tom Olsen, G., Alexander E. Constant, DDGC, District No. 7; Glenn E. Chandler, MEPGHP, Commander of St. Augustine Commandery No. 10, K. T.; Charles R. Cooper, KYCH, PDDGC, PGSWB, C.G. of St. Augustine Commandery; William F. Ellis, P.C., Damascus Commandery No. 2; and D. J. “Gunny” Wilkerson, S.W., Damascus No. 2.

Shown, left to right, in the second row were: Richard Aeh, J. B. Hunt, KYCH, DDGHP, PDDGC, Treasurer; Arthur Holden, J.W.; and A. Eugene Yarborough, P.C.

Shown, from left to right, in the last row were: Paul James Mast, C.G. Palatka Commandery No. 5; Edward Dunn, PDDGC; Don Gay, Robert L. Owens, KYCH; John Wigger, Robert Gagnon, KYCH, Recorder; Oscar Patterson, III, S.W.; Charles Edward Constant, G., Crusader Commandery No. 44; and Lloyd Newman.

Present but not shown, were: Burt Maguire, KTCH, Past Recorder; and Corbin P. Elliott, KYCH, KCT, PDDGC, taking the picture.

Hallmark Council No. 3, R. & S. M. Visited by RIDDGM 

On March 7, 2013, Hallmark Council No. 3 R. & S. M. in Jacksonville received the R. I. District Deputy Grand Master for the 7^th Capitular District.  A nice turnout greeted the District Deputy.

Pictured here were a number of the Council officers and Companions after the meeting.  Standing in the first row, left to right, were: Angel Moreno Fergusson, Sentinel; Joseph Browning, Flag Bearer; Jimmy A. Dorsey, D.M.; Darryl A. D’Angina, KYGCH, MEPGHP, RIPDDGM; D. J. “Gunny” Wilkerson, I.M.; Corbin P. Elliott, KYCH, RIDDGM; Tom Olsen, P.C.W.; Harold H. Harder and Logan Miano.

In the second row, left to right, were: Kolen Sawyer, C.C.; Lloyd Newman, Steward; Eric Cole, Chaplain; John Block; Ed Parr (behind Tom Olsen), and Gilbert H. Porter, C.G.

Seen in the back row, were from left, Wilmer T. Atwell, KYCH, RIPDDGM, and C. Robert Cooper, KYCH, RIPDDGM, Past Grand Marshall of the Grand Council R. & S. M. of Florida.

My Companions,

A Masonic Service for SK Daniel E. Dale MEPGHP, MIPGM, KYGCH shall be held on March 30.

The service shall start at 11AM and will be at Manatee Lodge No. 31 in Bradenton, FL.

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Putting Life into your York Rite Body
Part 1

Companions and Sir Knights

This will be Part 1 of a 4 part series. Finance may be an important part of the operation of any lodge or York Rite Body, but if you don’t have someone coming to the meetings, you don’t last long. So how do you get your members to attend.

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FLORIDA PRIORY NO. 20, K.Y.C.H. MEETS; INDUCTS NEW KNIGHTS 

Florida Priory No. 20, Knights York Cross of Honor, met in Conclave on February 23, 2013 in Orlando and inducted six new Sir Knights as Knights York Cross of Honor.

New officers for the Priory were also elected and installed as follows.  Darryl A. D’Angina, KYGCH, M. E. Past Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter R. A. M. of Florida, was elected and installed as Eminent Prior.  Paul W. Friend, KYGCH, M. I. Past Grand Master of the Grand Council, R. & S. M. of Florida, E. Grand Generalissimo of the Grand Commandery, was elected and installed as Deputy Prior.  Others elected/installed were: Warren R. Shippee, Warder; Daniel E. Dale, MEPGHP, MIPGM, P. P., Registrar/Treasurer; Harry V. Eisenberg, Dep. Inspector General, District Instructor #5, Grand Commandery, Prelate; Richard A. Wolf, Ex. Grand Captain of the Host, Grand Chapter, R.A.M., Orator; Dayle L. Schrock, RIDGM, Grand Council, R. & S. M. of Florida, Lodge Lecturer; David A. Aponte, REPGC, E. Grand Prelate, Grand Commandery, Chapter Lecturer; Eric B. West, E. Grand Captain General, Grand Commandery, Council Lecturer; and Charles R. Cooper, Ex. Grand Principal Sojourner, Grand Chapter, R. A. M.,  Commandery Lecturer

The new Knights York Cross of Honor inducted were: Wilmer T. Atwell, Robert H. Bullard, Ottis B. Geiger, Jack A. Holloway, Barry Thrasher, and C. Alan Walls.

Pictured here were a number of the officers, new Knights York Cross of Honor, and others who were able to remain for a few minutes after the Conclave for a photograph.

Shown in the first row, from left to right, were: Wilmer T. Atwell, new KYCH; David A. Aponte,  Chapter Lecturer; Paul W. Friend, Deputy Prior; Darryl A. D’Angina, Eminent Prior; Warren R. Shippee, Warder; Harry V. Eisenberg, Prelate; Eric B. West, Council Lecturer; and Barry Thrasher,  new KYCH.

Seen in the second row, left to right, were: Dayle L. Schrock, Lodge Lecturer; Richard A. Wolfe, Orator; Ottis B. Geiger, New KYCH; William G. Ellis, Immediate Past Prior; Harry A. Rosenthal, Jr., Past Prior; and Charles R. Cooper, Commandery Lecturer;

Among others present, but not pictured were: Steven Q. Steele, MEPGHP, Grand Marshal, Convent General Knights York Cross of Honour; Daniel E. Dale, MEPGHP, MIPGM, P.P., Registrar/Treasurer; Robert E. Burleson, MIPGM, REPGC; Carl E. Gilmore, MIPGM, REPGC;  and new KYCH recipients Robert H. Bullard, DDGHP, District #8; Jack A. Holloway, I. Grand Chaplain, Grand Council, R. & S. M. of Florida; and C. Alan Walls, District Instructor #8, Grand Commandery, K. T. of Florida.

St. Augustine Council No. 15, District Deputy Visit 

The District Deputy of Cryptic District No. 7, Corbin P. Elliott, made a third visit of the 2012-2013 Council year to St. Augustine Council No. 15, R. & S. M., on February 15, 2013.

Shown here were the Companions pictured in the east after the meeting.  Standing in the first row, left to right, were: J. B. Hunt, KYCH, PDDGIM , DDGHP, District 7; D. J. “Gunny” Wilkerson, I. M., Hallmark Council No.3; Corbin P. Elliott, KYCH, DDGIM; Paul James Mast, PIM, I.M. of St. Augustine Council No. 15; Raymond Bryan, and Burt F. Maguire, KTCH, PDDGIM.

Seen in the second row, from the left, were: Richard Aeh, Arthur Holden, Robert Gagnon, KYCH, Recorder; LeRoy Zetrower, Edward Dunn, PIM, and Micky Finn.

Palatka Council No. 18, R. & S. M. Visit by District Deputy 

Palatka Council No. 18, R. & S. M., received a visit from the District Deputy Grand Illustrious Master of the 7^th Cryptic District on February 14, 2013.

Pictured here were the Companions at the end of the meeting.  Standing, left to right, in the first row were:  Mark Belas, Charles R. Holland, Illustrious Master of Palatka Council No. 18; Corbin P. Elliott, DDGIM , District 7; Raymond C. Bryan, and Ronald Dean White.

Shown in the second row, left to right, were Exum Bardin, Ed Krawiec, William Hicks, and LeRoy Zetrower.

Seen in the back row, from the left, were: D. J. “Gunny” Wilkerson, I.M., Hallmark Council No. 3; Kenneth E. Hinton, Paul James Mast, PIM, I.M., St. Augustine Council No. 15; Frederick L. Piasecki, REPGC, Grand Commandery K. T. of Florida; George E. Preston, KYCH, Recorder; and Christopher Lanham.

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ST. AUGUSTINE COMMANDERY NO. 10, K. T. INSTALLS 2013 OFFICERS 

St. Augustine Commandery No. 10, K. T. installed its new officers for 2013 on January 28, 2013.  The Installing Officers were Corbin P. Elliott, KYCH, KCT, PDDGC, Installing Officer; Darryl A. D’Angina, KYGCH, MEPGHP, PDDGC, Installing Marshal; and Robert E. Hendren, III, KYCH, Installing Chaplain.

Sir Knight Glenn E. Chandler, MEPGHP, I. Grand Sentinel of the Grand Council, R. & S. M. of Florida, was installed Commander of St. Augustine Commandery No. 10, K. T.

Pictured here were the new officers for 2013 with the Installing Officers and other Sir Knights, in the east after the Installation.  Standing, Left to right, in the first row were: Corbin P. Elliott, KYCH, KCT, PDDGC, Installing Officer; Burt F. Maguire, KTCH, PDDGC, Past Recorder, Darryl A. D’Angina, KYGCH, MEPGHP, PDDGC, Installing Marshal; J. B. Hunt, KYCH, DDGHP, PDDGC, Treasurer; Tom Olsen, G.; Glenn E. Chandler, MEPGHP, I. Grand Sentinel of the Grand Council, new Commander of St. Augustine Commandery No. 10; Alexander Constant, DDGC, District No. 7; C. Robert Cooper, KYCH, PDDGC, PGSWB, C. G.; William F. Ellis, PC, Damascus Commandery No. 2; Oscar Paterson, S. W.; and Raymond C. Bryan.

Shown in the second row, from left, were: Richard Aeh, Kolen Sawyer, Sw.B.; D. J. Wilkerson, S. W., Damascus Commandery No. 2; Robert E. Hendren, III, KYCH, Prelate; and A. Eugene Yarborough, retiring Commander.

Seen in the last row, from left, were: Arthur Holden, J.W.; Paul James Mast, C.G., Palatka Commandery No. 5; Edward Dunn, PDDGC; Robert Gagnon, KYCH, Recorder; and Lloyd Newman.

Palatka Commandery No. 5, K. T. Installation 

Palatka Commandery No. 5, K. T. held its installation of officers for 2013 on Thursday, January 24, 2013.  The installing officers were Sir Knights: David A. Aponte, REPGC, Grand Prelate of the Grand Commandery, K. T. of Florida, Grand Installing Officer; Frederick L. Piasecki, REPGC, Drill Master General, Installing Grand Marshal; and Ronald J. Bertie, REPGC, Inspector General, Installing Grand Prelate.  Also present was Sir Knight Henry A. Adams, Very Eminent Deputy Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery, K. T. of Florida.

Pictured here were the Installing Team, with the new officers, members and visiting Sir Knights at Palatka Commandery No. 5 after the Installation.

Standing in the first row, left to right, were: Henry A. Adams, V. E. Deputy Grand Commander; Frederick L. Piasecki, REPGC, Drill Master General, Installing Grand Marshal; David A. Aponte, REPGC, E. Grand Prelate, Grand Installing Officer; William Hicks, Generalissimo; Ronald Dean White, Commander of Palatka Commandery No. 5, K. T.; Paul James Mast, Captain General; Ronald J. Bertie, REPGC, Inspector General, Installing Grand Prelate; and William L. Buck, Jr., MEPGHP, Treasurer.

Shown in the second row, left to right, were: Kolen Sawyer, StB, Damascus Commandery No. 2; Corbin P. Elliott, PDDGC; Tom Olsen, C.G., Damascus No. 2; Leroy Zetrower, Standard Bearer; D. J. “Gunny” Wilkerson, S. W., Damascus No. 2; George E. Preston, PC, Recorder; Christopher Lanham, Warder; and Charles Ronald Holland, S. W.

Seen in the back row, center, was Exum Bardin, Sentinel.

Not pictured here, were: Kenneth E. Hinton, Prelate, and Ed Krawiec, Sword Bearer.

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Here are the New Officers for 2013 for their Local Chapters, Councils, and Commanderies.

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ST. AUGUSTINE COUNCIL NO. 15, R. & S. M. INSTALLS OFFICERS

The 2013 officers of St. Augustine Council No. 15, R. & S. M. were installed on January 15, 2013.  The Installing officers were: Corbin P. Elliott, KYCH, RIDDGM, Installing Officer; J. B. Hunt, KYCH, RIPDDGM, Installing Marshal; and Robert E. Hendren, III, KYCH, Installing Chaplain.

The new officers, Installing Officers and Companions are pictured here after the Installation.  Shown, from left to right, in the first row were: Richard Aeh, Micky Finn, Sentinel; J. B. Hunt, RIPDDGM, Installing Marshal; Paul James Mast, Illustrious Master; Corbin P. KYCH, RIDDGM, Installing Officer; LeRoy Zetrower, R. Dean White, Oscar Patterson, and Mark Bellas.

Seen in the back row, from the left, were: Charles Ronald Holland, Burt F. Maguire, PIM, Past Recorder; Arthur Holden, Robert L. Owens, KYCH; Edward Dunn, PIM; Robert E. Hendren, III, KYCH, Installing Chaplain; and Robert Gagnon, KYCH, Recorder.

ST. AUGUSTINE CHAPTER NO. 17, R.A.M., INSTALLS 2013 OFFICERS

The 2013 officers of St. Augustine Chapter No. 17, R. A. M. were installed on January 15, 2013.  The installing officers were J. B. Hunt, KYCH, REDDGHP, Grand Installing Officer; Corbin P. Elliott, KYCH, REPDDGHP, Grand Installing Marshal; and Robert E. Hendren, III, KYCH, Grand Installing Chaplain.

Pictured here were the new officers and Installing Officers after the ceremony.  Shown in the first row, from left to right, were: Edward Dunn, PHP; Corbin P. Elliott, REPDDGHP, Grand Installing Marshal; Paul James Mast, E.H.P.; J. B. Hunt, REDDGHP, Grand Installing Officer; Oscar Patterson III, Scribe; Burt F. Maguire, PHP, KTCH, Past Secretary, Principal Sojourner; and LeRoy Zetrower, Sentinel.

Seen, from left, in the back row were: Richard Aeh, M. 3^rd V.; Robert L. Owens, KYCH, C.O.T.H.; Arthur Holden, M 1^st V.; Robert E. Hendren, III, KYCH, Chaplain; and Robert R. Gagnon, KYCH, Secretary.

ATHELSTAN COUNCIL NO. 46, R. & S. M. INSTALLS 2013 OFFICERS 

Athelstan Council No. 46, Royal & Select Masters, of Fernandina Beach, installed its new officers for 2013 on January 10, 2013.

The Installing Officers were: M. I. Companion M. Daniel Fullwood, MIPGM, Grand Installing Officer; Darryl A. D’Angina, MEPGHP, Grand Installing Marshal; and Corbin P. Elliott, RIDDGM, Grand Installing Chaplain.

Pictured here were the new officers and Installing Officers after the installation. Shown from left in the first row, were: Corbin P. Elliott, RIDDGM,  Grand Installing Chaplain; Darryl A. D’Angina, MEPGHP, Grand Installing Marshal; Alexander Constant, new Illustrious Master of Athelstan Council No. 46, R. & S. M.; M. Daniel Fullwood, MIPGM. Grand Installing Officer; and Bryan Remley, PHP of Nassau Chapter No. 49.

Shown in the second row, from left were: Carl S. Amos, PIM, Treasurer; Charles Edward Constant, Deputy Master; Donald G. Gay, Principal Conductor of Work; and Richard G. Cobb, Sentinel.

Shown in the back, center, was William P. Goldwire, KYCH, Recorder.

NASSAU CHAPTER NO. 49 INSTALLS 2013 OFFICERS 

Nassau Chapter No. 49, R. A. M. of Fernandina Beach installed its new officers for 2013 on January 10, 2013.

 The Installing Team included M. Daniel Fullwood, KYGCH, MIPGM of the Grand Council, R. & S. M. of Florida, Grand Installing Officer; Darryl A. D’Angina, KYGCH, MEPGHP of the Grand Chapter, R.A.M. of Florida, Installing M. E. Grand Marshal, and Corbin P. Elliott, KYCH, PDDGHP, Installing Grand Chaplain.

Pictured after the Installation were the new officers with the Installing Team.  Standing in the first row, left to right, were Corbin P. Elliott, KYCH, PDDGHP, Installing Grand Chaplain; Darryl A. D’Angina, KYGCH, MEPGHP, Installing Grand Marshal; Richard G. Cobb, Incoming Excellent High Priest of Nassau Chapter No. 49; M. Daniel Fullwood, KYGCH, MIPGM, Grand Installing Officer; and Brian Remley, PHP, Sentinel for the ensuing year.

Shown in the second row, left to right, were:  Carl S. Amos, Treasurer; Alexander Constant, King; and Donald G. Gay, Principal Sojourner.

Seen in the back two rows, from the left, were: William P. Goldwire, KYCH, Secretary; and Charles Edward Constant, Scribe of Nassau Chapter for the new Capitular year.

Chapter Presents Caroline Porter with Sweetheart Award    

On January 3, 2013 on its Installation Night, Jacksonville Chapter No. 12, R. A. M. presented Mrs. Caroline Porter, wife of Companion Gil Porter, P. S., with the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons International Sweetheart Award.

 Caroline Porter has worked tirelessly with her husband, Gil, in repairing and updating our York Rite robes and costumes for the Jacksonville wardrobe department.  She has also made from scratch probably over 20 hats for craftsmen and other characters in the various degrees.

 Shown here at the presentation were Companion Jimmy A. Dorsey, retiring Excellent High Priest of Jacksonville Chapter No. 12, R. A. M., left; presenting Mrs. Caroline Porter with her award; and Darryl A. D’Angina, KYGCH, MEPGHP of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Florida, looking on.