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the
Volume XXII
Issue 3
Fall 2013
Pride • Respect
Communication
magazine
Official Publication of
the Grand Lodge of Texas, A.F. & A.M.
178th Grand Communication Issue
Grand Communication December 5-7, 2013
Volume XXII • Issue 3 • Fall 2013
the
magazine
Table
of Contents
Page 1..................................................................................................................Grand Master’s Message
Page 2..................................................................................... Message from the Deputy Grand Master;
Reminders for the Grand Annual Communication
Page 3...................................................................................................................................Horses4Heroes
Page 4.......................................................... Timing of Events During Grand Lodge, Ladies Activities
Page 5......................................................................................................... Summary of 2012 Resolutions
Pages 6 through 9.............................................................................................Statements of Availability
Page 10 and 11............................................................................................. 2013 Photo Contest Winners
Page 12......................................................................................................Message from Grand Secretary
Inside Back Cover............................................................................................... 2013 Merchandise Sales
Outside Back Cover........................................................ 2013 Grand Master’s Homecoming Banquet
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On the Cover: Grand Lodge of Texas Building, Waco, Texas
GRAND MASTER’S MESSAGE
Pride • Respect • Communication
Brethren:
As I said when I went to the microphone to accept the election as Grand Junior
Warden in 2009, “I am a common man, I drive a common van and my dog ain’t
got no pedigree, what you see is what you get.”
Where has the time gone? It seems like yesterday that I sat in the Grand South
as Grand Junior Warden and now the journey is fast coming to an end.
I will always be eternally grateful to every Mason in Texas for allowing a
member of Bedias Lodge No. 651 to ascend to the Grand East (even though it is
the premiere Lodge in Texas).
When this journey began four years ago, I began to assemble a team to assist
me in accomplishing all of the plans for furthering Masonry in Texas that I had
dreamed of in the past thirty-five years. Believe me when I say, “the credit for
the total success of this Grand Lodge year goes to the team”, who planned and
implemented the total program. I thank each of them for their total dedication. Our
Photo by Jerry Smith
team constantly reminded each other that, together everyone achieves more.
To my Lady “Miss Ardith”, thank you for giving me your total support, you have sacrificed so very much to
assure the success of this Grand Lodge year. Even though you could not attend a lot of the activities, you supported
each of them. Thank you for being the First Lady of Texas Masonry, but more especially, thank you for being “my
First Lady”, I love you very much.
To my family, thank each of you for understanding what we were doing. I know we have missed some very
important events in your lives, but each of you have given us your total support and we love you very much.
To the Grand Lodge Officers, Brethren you have served this Grand Lodge admirably during this year. You have
been present when possible and performed every task assigned to you with “pride and respect”. I thank each of you
for your service and dedication.
To the District Deputy Grand Masters of the several Masonic districts, R:W: sirs and my Brethren all, “you are
the best”. You have given your total dedication and devotion to this Grand Lodge year, starting with the reception
of Grand Lodge Officers inside the Alamo in December, where forty-two of you were in attendance, to the seventeen
conferences where there were thirty to forty of you in attendance. I am sure that every Grand Master would say that
his District Deputy Grand Masters were the best, but I say the proof is in the pudding and to me, each of you are #1,
the very best.
To the Grand Secretary and all of the office staff, we will never be able to thank you for all you have done to make
this year a total success, each of you have bent over backwards to assist us and we thank you for your dedication.
I would plead with each of you to study the resolutions to be considered at Grand Lodge on December 5-7.
Remember, “You ARE Grand Lodge”. I only have one vote, as each past master has, come to your Grand Lodge aware
of what you should or should not support for the progress of Masonry in Texas. Thank each of you for your generous
support for the project of refurbishing our Grand Lodge Temple, we are well underway in accomplishing this goal.
In conclusion, I would say once more, thank you for allowing Miss Ardith and I this fabulous opportunity to
serve each of you! God Bless America, God Bless Freemasonry, and God Bless each of you.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Walter W. Rogers
Grand Master
2013 Chairman, Conference of Grand Masters in North America
The Texas Mason Magazine
www.grandlodgeoftexas.org
Fall 2013 • Page 1
A Message from the Deputy Grand Master
First Time in the History of the Grand Lodge of Texas
Brethren, there is a special treat for all attending the Grand Annual
Communication this year. I have arranged for the George Washington Inaugural Bible to be at our Grand Lodge on Thursday through Saturday of
our Annual Communication for all to see and hear about. This is the Bible
on which our Brother, George Washington, took his oath of office as the
first President of the United States of America. The exact location for the
display is not yet firmed up, but signs will be posted as to where it will be located in the building.
The Bible is the property of St. Johns Lodge No. 1, A.Y.M. of New York. Three Brothers from the
Lodge must accompany it on its travels, and keep watchful care upon it when it is on display and not
locked in a safe. These Brothers will be rotating turns standing with the Bible and sometime during
Grand Lodge when time allows, will give a brief history of the Bible to all in attendance. When you go
to see the Bible, please take the time to thank them for allowing it to come to our Grand Lodge.
On the Thursday morning before Grand Lodge opens, the Bible will be at Tennyson Middle School
for an open Assembly for the children to see and hear about the Bible. After the Grand Annual Communication is over the Bible will travel to Austin where it will be on display at the State Capitol, and
the Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library. I hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to see this priceless artifact that is not only a national treasure, but also a Masonic one. See you
at Grand Lodge.
Reminders for the Grand Annual Communication
Article 169. Avoid Moving About. Every member shall avoid moving about, except the Grand
Deacons and other officers whose duties may call them, to different parts of the room.
Article 170. Rules Governing Speakers.
A.Every member who speaks shall rise and address the Grand Master; and when two or more rise at the
same time the Grand Master shall name the one who shall speak first.
B. No member shall speak more than twice on the same subject on the same day unless to explain, or
when granted permission to speak by the Grand Master.
C.While a member is speaking no member shall interrupt him unless he is willing to yield for a question.
But if he wanders from the subject under consideration, or is personal in his remarks, the Grand
Master may call him to order, and he shall not proceed in his remarks without permission.
D.If any member shall be twice called to order for a violation of the rules, the Grand Master may order
him from the room.
NOTE: During the Friday and Saturday sessions, any Lodge that has a Civil Law question is invited to
visit with the Committee in Room No. 5 behind the Grand East.
Page 2 • Fall 2013
www.grandlodgeoftexas.orgThe Texas Mason Magazine
Horses4Heroes
by Jerry L. Martin, Deputy Grand Master
Many Masons do good deeds simply because that is part of what we do, and they ask for no recognition for
doing so. However, I believe it is good to share some of the things that they do because I think that you want to
know about them just as I want to know about them. Randy Stratton is one of those Masons, who along with
the assistance of his wife Nancy provide a great service of which all Masons can be proud. They own and operate Flying S Ranch, which is a horse ranch
north of Luling, Texas. They are a member
of “Horses4Heroes” which is a national nonprofit organization that is making the dream
of affordable horseback riding a reality for
our troops, veterans, wounded warriors and
their families.
Horses4Heroes uses horses as teaching
partners to empower, engage and inspire our
nation’s military heroes, First Responders,
and their families. The Flying S Ranch is the
only Gold Star facility for Horse4Heroes in
Texas. Every second Saturday of the month
from noon to 6 PM they host an event for some
group. They have hosted the Austin and San
Antonio Veterans Center Days, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and National Guard units.
At these outings they have horseback rides,
dominoes, cards, horseshoes, kids games,
and food. In cooler weather they have camp
fires and hay rides.
When I asked Nancy Stratton why they
do this her reply was, “This has been the most
rewarding thing we have done. The more we
give, the more we receive. It has been amazing seeing the positive impact this has had on
so many people.”
Randy Stratton is the Junior Past Master
of Hardeman Lodge No. 179, in Luling, Texas.
I had the pleasure of installing him as Master
in 2012, and his son Ryan as Master in 2013.
Timing of Events During Grand Lodge
Thursday, December 5, 2013
1:00 p.m. Prelude of Organ Music
1:30 p.m. Pre-formal Opening Ceremonies
Entrance – GL Officers/Ladies; PGM/
Ladies; Distinguished Guests.
Colors – National Sojourners; GSW &
GJW
Address of Welcome and City Certificate
– Malcom Duncan, Mayor
Memorial Service (Memorials
Committee)
Vanguard Awards – GM
Masonic Service Awards – GM
Roll Call of Grand Lodge Officers
Roll Call of Past Grand Masters
Roll Call of DDGMs
Roll Call of Representatives of Other
Grand Lodges
Presentation of Grand Lodge Awards –
GM
W.B. and Brandon Carrell
Humanitarian Award
Sam Houston Medals
William M. Beck Medal
6:30 p.m. GM Hospitality Room, Hilton
8:00 a.m.
Friday, December 6, 2013
9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:50 a.m. Noon
1:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m. Asst. Grand Tilers’ Briefing, Basement
Practice Room (Jackie Smith, as directed
by Robert Podvin with 2014 Grand Tiler
observing).
Opening of the 178th Grand Annual
Communication
Required Resolutions
GM Report
GT Report
GS Report
Report of GL Trustees, Tom Guest
Grand Librarian Report, Tom Guest
Report of Board of Directors, Library &
Museum, Tom Guest
Building Preservation Power Point
Presentation, Mike Wiggins
Ladies tour departs for Salado & returns
at 4:00 p.m. (Reservations)
Call from Labor
Sam Houston Hall of Fame Luncheon,
Lee Lockwood (Tickets)
Organ music prelude
GL is called to Labor in open session.
1:30 p.m. Grand Oration – Larry FitzPatrick (Open
Session)
2:45 p.m. GL called to Tiled session and continue
Resolutions and Committee Reports
5:15 p.m. Call GL to Refreshment
Saturday, December 7, 2013
8:00 a.m. Grand Lodge called to Labor
GL Resolutions, GM Recommendations,
and Committee Reports Continue
9:00 a.m. Coffee honoring Miss Ardith Rogers and
Betty Martin in Lower Level.
10:00 a.m. Elections
Resolutions and Reports Continue
2:00 p.m. Open Installation of Grand Lodge
Officers
4:30 p.m. Close the 178th Grand Annual
Communication
Ladies Events:
Ladies, please join us during the Grand Annual
Communication in Waco, December 5 - 7, 2013.
As you can see from the schedule below, there is
much to do and see in Waco !!
Thursday, December 5
1:30 PM
Pre-Opening Ceremonies & Grand
Lodge Awards
Friday, December 6
9:30 AM Bus Tour - WILDLY POPULAR
EXCURSION TO SALADO. Trip to
Salado for lunch at the Stage Coach
Inn & shopping ($30)
1:30 PM
Grand Oration by R: W: Larry M.
FitzPatrick, Grand Orator
Saturday, December 7
9:00 AM Coffee honoring Miss Ardith Rogers,
2013 First Lady, and Betty Martin,
2014 First Lady.
2:00 PM
Installation of Officers of the Grand
Lodge of Texas
All Activities take place at the Grand Lodge
Memorial Building, 715 Columbus Avenue. The
Ladies tour departs from the 7th Street entrance,
lower level of the Grand Lodge Building.
Transportation is available for boarding 15 – 30
minutes prior to departure. Tour registration
deadline is November 20!
2013 Grand Annual Communication
Summary of 2013 Resolutions & Recommendations
2012 Holdover Resolution No. 7: Amends Article IV,
Constitution to change the name of the Grand Organist to
Grand Musician.
2012 Tabled Resolution No. 17: Amends Masonic Form 26
and Masonic Form 28 to permit criminal background reports
be part of the investigation of applicants for the Degrees of
Freemasonry.
Resolution 1: Amend Article 417 to permit only members of
the Lodge vote. Brazoria No. 327
Resolution 2: Amend Article 318a.2 and Form 76b be
amended so the increase in purchase price shall not void
or adversely affect installment plan purchases. PM Blaine
Eiben, San Marcos Lodge No. 342.
Resolution 3: Amend Title V of the Laws of the Grand
Lodge of Texas. Rescind the current Title V and replace it
with the Title V that was in effect on December 4, 2004. PM
Roy Dean Foster, Lake Worth Lodge No. 1410
Resolution 4: Amend Article 318a.2 to require Lodge
Endowments be not less than $1,000 (10 endowment units).
PM Terry Owens, Brookshire Lodge No. 1066.
Resolution 5: Amend Sec. 2, Article IX and Art. 163 to
reallocate Annual Contributions currently provided to
the MHS to the L&M for repair and refurbishment of GL
Building. PM Michael Wiggins, Liberty Lodge No. 48.
Resolution 6: Amend Art. 163.7 reallocate Annual
Contributions currently provided to the TMCF to develop a
fund for the refurbishment and repair the GL Temple. PM
Michael Wiggins, Liberty Lodge No. 48.
Resolution 7: Amend Art. 201, paragraph 5, to define
distinguished service in the Lodge of Research. PM Michael
Wiggins, Liberty Lodge No. 48.
Resolution 8: Re-align Masonic Districts 98, 101, and 102.
Submitted by Lodges in each District.
Resolution 9: Amend Art. 318a.2 (d) to permit an endowed
member to add to his endowment in units of $100. PM Roland
G, Havens, Alamo Lodge No. 44.
Resolution 10: Add a new Article 163a (15) to restrict
the Lodge’s annual return on endowed members to be no
more than the return on the Endowed Membership Fund.
Matagorda Lodge No. 7.
Resolution 11: Require Grand Lodge to mail all
correspondence to any Lodge that requests the service. PM
Billy Sherrill, Post Island Lodge No. 181.
Resolution 12: Add Art. 32(b), Restored Charter: Amending
Name, to permit a restored Lodge to amend its name, provided
that the original chartered name is preserved by hyphenation.
PM Floyd Trammell, Prairieville Lodge No. 253.
Resolution 13: Amend Article VII, Manner of Voting in the
Grand Lodge, to restrict all voting to “Lodges and Members.”
PM Wm. Harold Collum, Sam P. Cochran Lodge No. 1335.
Resolution 14: Amend Article 142a, Degree Team
Recognition, for demonstration purposes only. Llano Grande
Lodge No. 1173.
Resolution 15: Amend Article 505-20 to prevent the use of
the cipher book or any media or technology displaying such
data when instructing the candidate. (Keeps Social media
from being used). Mount Hiram Lodge No. 595.
Resolution 16: Amend the Laws or Monitor to permit Lodges
to deliver degree lectures by using the Master’s Carpet or the
various murals within the Lodge. Brahan Lodge No. 226.
Resolution 17: Amend Article 47b. Smoking in Grand Lodge
and prohibit smoking on the grounds of the Grand Lodge of
Texas. Gus Garrison Lodge No. 1273.
Resolution 18: Amend Article 268, Temporary Vacancies
How Filled to ensure that an Entered Apprentice or Fellowcraft
shall not fill the vacancy caused by the absence of a Warden.
PM Thomas A. Little, Jr., Chambers Creek Lodge No. 499.
Grand Master’s Recommendations
Recommnedation 1: Table Lodges. Recommends a
moratorium on Table Lodges until an approved procedure
is determined at the 2014 Grand annual Communication.
Form a special Committee to prepare uniform procedures
and amend Art. 127(a) so that Lodges may conduct and
observe traditional Table Lodges in accordance with the
procedure approved by the Grand Lodge as maintained in
the Grand Secretary’s office, and none other.
Recommnedation 2: Grand Lodge of Texas Ritual.
Clarify the intent of conformity to the ritual approved
by the Grand Lodge and amend Art. 127 by adding “nor
shall paraphernalia except as listed in Article 223 of the
Lows of this Grand Lodge be used, nor shall preparation
of Candidates for the tree degrees conferred in this Grand
Lodge include other than that provided in the Monitor of the
Lodge or otherwise required by any provisions of the laws
of this Grand Lodge…”
2013
Grand Annual Communication
Statements of availability
Grand Junior Warden
JERRY NELSON
KIRBY
NASH LODGE NO.638
Raised - April 13, 1968
Endowed Member
Past Master - 1971, 1983, 1987, 1992, 1995,
& 2011
Golden Trowel - 1998
PLURAL & ENDOWED MEMBERSHIPS
Red Oak Lodge No. 461 - Past Master
2012, Endowed Member
Sweet Home Lodge No. 576 - Member
Midlothian Lodge No. 584 - Past Master
2000, Endowed Member
Blum Lodge No. 607 – Member
Tranquility Lodge No. 2000 - Member
Texas Lodge of Research - Member
GRAND LODGE OF TEXAS
Esoteric “A” Certificate - current
District Deputy Grand Master - Masonic
District No. 18- 1982
Grand Chaplain – 2011
Public Education Committee – 1995,
Chairman 1995-1999 & 2008-2013
Public Education Committee - ViceChairman - 2007
BUSINESS / PROFESSIONAL
Retired School Superintendent 43 years
FAMILY
Wife, Suzanne (46 years), 2 Children, & 6
Grandchildren.
Grand Junior Warden
Trowel Award - 2009, All-Life
Counselor - 2003-Present
Tranquility Lodge No. 2004 – Member
Masters Wardens and Secretaries
Association - President - 2000-2001
WILLIAM GERALD
HARRIS
LANDMARK LODGE NO.1168
Raised - March 28, 1977
Life Member - 1981
Past Master - 1981
Funeral Master - 1978-1991
Merged With Oak Cliff # 705
League City Lodge No. 1053 – Funeral
Master - 1995-Present, Secretary
- 2003-2005, Past Master - 2000,
Endowed Member - 2000, Golden
Esoteric “A” Certificate 1978 - Present
District Deputy Grand Master-Masonic
District-31-A – 2002
District Instructor - 2003-2009
Special Assignments - Member 2008,
Chairman - 2010, Vice-Chairman 2011
Lodge Assistance Mentor - Member- 2008
Hurricane Disaster Relief - Member 2008, 2009
PERSONAL PROFILE
BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL
Entered and Completed
Apprenticeship/ Management
role in field projects nationally and
Internationally 1973-1981
Served as Superintendent/ Special
Projects Manager /and Sales
Representative of a Major Boiler
Concern in Dallas Texas - 1981-1991
Gulf Coast Regional Manager of a
Major Boiler Concern located in
Houston - 1991-1995
General Manager / President of a
Major Boiler Manufacturer and
Service Concern located in Houston,
Texas - 1995-2013
G.M. & Sales Rep. of a Major Boiler
Concern located in Houston, TX
2013-Present
Serving the State of Texas as a member
of the “State Boiler Board”- 2009Present
COMMUNITY/ CIVIC ACTIVITY
League City United Methodist Church
- Member
Chairman of the Board of Trustees 2005-2009
2013
Grand
Annual Communication
Page 6 • Fall
2013
Grand Junior Warden
J. WELDON
CLAMPITTE
BELLAIRE LODGE NO. 1336
Raised - February 5, 1959
Life and Endowed Member
Holland Lodge No. 1 - Endowed Member
Hubert Lodge No. 67 - Active
Post Oak Lodge No.-181 - Active
Gray Lodge No. 329 - Past Master,
Endowed Member
Lone Star Lodge No. 660 - Active
Park Place Lodge No. 1172 - Active
West University Lodge No. 1292 - Active
Bellaire Lodge No. 1336 - Past Master,
Golden Trowel Award - 1994, William
Life & Endowed Member
J.W. Chandler Daylight Lodge No.1452 Endowed Member
William M. Beck Award - 2003
Grand Senior Deacon - 1983
District Deputy Grand Master- Masonic
District No. 30 E -1987
Grand Marshal - 1990
Grand Orator - 2006
Return of Lodges U.D:2006
Grand Representative to the Grand Lodge
of Oregon, 2006-present
Grievances & Appeals - Member -1991,
1992, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999
Grievance & Appeals - Chairman - 1989,
1993, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003,
2006, 2007
Grievance & Appeals - Vice-Chairman 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Regional Coordinator for the Grand
Master Workshops and Conference
Programs in 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988,
1989, 1990, 1993, 1996
Area Coordinator for the Southeast Texas
for the Grand Masters Workshops and
Conference Program (Fred Allen) in
1991
Assistant State Coordinator- 2000 (Burk),
2001 (Dibrell), and 2002 (Nanny)
Served on Grand Master’s Planning
Committee Teams: 1987 (Kelly),
1992 (Schnell), 1996, (Walker), 1997
(Regian), 1999 (Gower), 2000 (Burk),
2001 (Dibrell), 2002 (Nanny), and 2006
(Dodson).
PERSONAL PROFILE
EDUCATION
Houston Community College, Associate
of Arts Degree
UNITED STATES NAVY
Reserves – 1954-1967
BUSINESS/ PROFESSIONAL
Retired from the Houston Police
Department, Sergeant of Detective;
17 years in the Homicide Division, 6
years in the Juvenile Division, with
a total of 27 years of service retiring
in 1983
Retired from the Harris County
District Attorney’s office as a Senior
Investigator with
19 plus years as an Investigator in the
Felony Courts of Harris County,
retired in 2004.
Created the Texas Masonic Youth
Foundation - 2003: for the benefit of
DeMolay and Rainbow
Executive Officer of DeMolay - 20012013
Junior High 7th grade Police Department
football team coach for 3 years
FAMILY
Wife, Laura (29+ years) 4 Daughters, 4
grandchildren.
One son ( Deceased).
Board of Directors of the Masonic Home and School
JAMES D. NYFELER, SR.
CONCORD LODGE NO.307, VIENNA, VA
Raised - May 31, 1983
Allen Lodge #1425 - Worshipful Master, 20032004; Endowed
Eagle Lodge #41 - Worshipful Master, 2011-2012;
Endowed
Knox-Corinthian Lodge #851 - Endowed
Tranquility Lodge #2000
Texas Lodge of Research
District Deputy Grand Master - Masonic District
9A - 2006
Grand Senior Deacon - 2007
Grand Marshal - 2009
Committee on Audit - 2004
Committee on Finance - Member, 2005 to 2012;
Chairman, 2013
Sam Houston Hall of Fame - Member
Masonic Home and School of Texas - Director,
2010 to present; Strategic Planning Committee
- Chairman, 2003-2007
2013
Grand Treasurer
A.W. “ARCHIE”
SCOTT
HILL CITY LODGE NO.456
Raised - December 22, 1953
Endowed Member
Austin Lodge No. 12 - Endowed Member
Washington Lodge No. 18 - Endowed
Member
Point Isabel Lodge No. 33 - Endowed
Member
La Fayette Lodge No. 34 - Past Master,
Golden Trowel Award - 1992,
Endowed Member
Caledonia Lodge No. 68 - Past Master,
Endowed Member
Colorado Lodge No. 96 – Endowed
Member
Texana Lodge No.123 - Past Master,
Endowed Member
Lexington Lodge No. 138 - Past Master,
Endowed Member
Post Oak Island No. 181 - Past Master,
Golden Trowel Award - 2008
Lyons Lodge No. 195 - Past Master,
Golden Trowel Award - 1999, Life &
Endowed Member
Blanco Lodge No. 216 - Active
Parsons Lodge No. 222 - Endowed
Member
Round Rock Lodge No. 227 - Endowed
Member
Fayetteville Lodge No. 240 - Past
Master, Golden Trowel Award - 2013,
Endowed Member
Henry Thomas Lodge No.278 - Past
Master, Endowed Member
Moulton Lodge No.298 - Past Master,
Endowed Member
Live Oak Lodge No. 304 - Endowed
Member
San Marcos Lodge No. 342 - Endowed
Member
Eagle Lake Lodge No. 366 - Past Master,
Endowed Member
Cuero Lodge No. 409 – Endowed Member
Weimer Lodge No.423 - Past Master,
Endowed Member
Flatonia Lodge No. 436 - Endowed
Member
Buda Lodge No. 800 - Endowed Member
El Campo Lodge No. 918 - Endowed
Member
Mina Lodge No. 1456 - Active Member,
Tranquility Lodge No.2000 - Endowed
Member
Texas Lodge of Research
District Deputy Grand Master - Masonic
District No.33 - 1994
Fraternal Relations Committee -1998, 1999
District Masonic Relations Officer –
Masonic District No.33 - 1991, 1992,
1995, 1996
Masonic Graduates’ Advisory Committee
- 2002, Chairman - 2003
Grand Junior Steward - 2003
Grand Representative – United Grand
Lodge of New South Wales A.F. &
A.M. - 2006
Grand Representative - Hawaii F. & A.M.
- 2007- Present
Grand Treasurer – 2004-Present
PERSONAL PROFILE
EDUCATION
Texas Lutheran College – 1941
Georgia Tech University – 1942
University Of Texas – 1946- 1947 –
Electrical Engineering
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
WW II –1942-1946 (2 Bronze Stars, 2
Purple Hearts)
Korea – 1950-1952
BUSINESS / PROFESSIONAL
Scott Radio & T.V Repair - Owner - 19461950
Scott Garrison CO. – Partner - 1953-1956
A.W. Scott CO. – Founder & CEO - 1956Present
Tinkertronics - Founder &CEO - 19651998- CFO 1998 to Present
EEPSCO - Founder & CEO - 1998 to
Present
Developed typing teaching method used
by Junior colleges, etc. 1967
Developed cooling charging/recharging
systems for A/C units 1954
COMMUNITY / CIVIC ACTIVITY
St. Marks United Methodist Church
Founding Member 1958 and Member of
the Boards of Trustees 1958-Present
Walnut Creek Elementary School P.T.A
1965-1982, Past President - 1971
Eagle Scout (1938) and Scout Master Troop
5 (1972-1975) – First Methodist Church
Austin Junior Chamber of Commerce
1955-1959
Austin Chamber of Commerce 1960-1998
FAMILY
Wife, Edith (67 Years), 4 Children,
8 Grandchildren & 2 Great
Grandchildren.
Committee on Work
TIMOTHY KENT
ANTHONY
HARLANDALE LODGE NO.1213
Raised - July 10, 1976
Worshipful Master - 1982-1983; 1990-1991
Golden Trowel - Jan 29, 2011 – Harlandale No. 1213
Life Member - 1987
Endowed Member - 1991
25 Year Service Award
Esoteric Work - Life Certificate - Class A - 2003
Funeral Master - 1980 to Present
Rising Star Lodge No. 429
District Education Officer - Masonic District No.
39 C - 1996
District Deputy Grand Master - Masonic District39C – 1997
District Masonic Relations Officer - Masonic
District No. 39C-2002
Committee on Work - 2003 to Present; Chairman
2005, 2006 & 2013, Secretary 2004, 2007-2012
2013
Grand
Annual Communication
Page 8 • Fall
2013
Grand Treasurer
CHRIS ANDREW
MOYSEOS
JUSTICE & LIBERTY LODGE NO. 5923
(UNITED GRAND LODGE OF
ENGLAND)
Raised - March 7, 2000
Worshipful Master - 2007-2008
Austin Lodge No. 12 - Chaplain 2012-2013
Texana Lodge No. 123 - Restoration
Master 2009-2010, Worshipful Master
2009-2011, Endowed Member 2010
PERSONAL PROFILE
EDUCATION
Trinity Independent High School,
London, England - Graduate 1986
University of Greenwich, London,
England - Graduated 1989
Cass Business School (City University),
London, England - Graduated 2001
QUALIFICATIONS
B.A. (Hons) Economics - 1989
Masters of Business Administration
(Finance) - 2001
License: Series 7 - General Securities
Representative Examination - 2008
License: Series 66 - Uniform Combined
State Law Examination - 2008
License: Series 31 - Managed Futures
Funds Examination - 2012
License: Texas Department of Insurance
- 2008
Registrations (Self Regulating
Organizations):
FINRA (Financial Industry
Regulatory Authority)
NASDAQ - Stock market
NYSE MKT LLC
New York Stock Exchange
National Futures Association
State Broker Registrations:
Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois,
Michigan, Maryland, Washington, &
Colorado
BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL
2011 - Present: Morgan Stanley Wealth
Management, Austin – Financial
Advisor
2009 - Western Equity Group, Austin –
Financial Advisor
2008 - Merrill Lynch, Austin- Financial
Advisor
2001 - Squaring the Circle, Management
Consultants- Senior Consultant
in: Corporate Finance/ Balance
Sheets Restructuring, Real Estate
Finance, Advanced Credit Analysis,
Fundamental and Technical
Analysis, Anti-Money Laundering
Laws and Procedures, Fraud
Investigations/ Financial Forensics,
Risk Management, Alternative
Risk Transfer and Reinsurance,
Repurchase Agreements, SWAPS,
Geopolitical and Socioeconomic
Forecasting and Analysis, Conflict
Resolution, Advanced Negotiation
Skills
1998 - The Chubb Corporation - Senior
Surety Underwriter at Lloyds of
London
1994 - HSBC - Corporate Account
Manager/ Senior Credit Analyst
1989 - Bank of Cyprus- Senior Credit
Analyst
Freeman of the City of London Awarded in 2004
Austin Downtown Founders Lions Club
- Director
The Austin Club - Member
Mathews Elementary School, Austin,
TX - Campus Advisory Committee
Member
St. Stephen’s Church, Austin, TX Volunteer
MILITARY
British Army (Reserves) - 10th Parachute
Battalion
FAMILY
Wife, Angele & Son, Andrew
Committee on Work
W. KEITH REYNOLDS
Angelo State University, San Angelo
San Antonio College, San Antonio
DAVY CROCKETT LODGE NO.1225
Raised-August 26, 1986
Endowed Member
Worshipful Master - 1994
Life Member - 2010
BUSINESS / PROFESSION
Washington National Insurance, Life and
Disability Insurance Sales, 1982-1988
Employers Insurance of Texas Property and
Casualty Insurance Sales, 1988-1992
Gillit’s Duct Cleaning, - General Manager, 19922008, Owner, 2009-Present
PLURAL AND ENDOWED MEMBERSHIPS
Rising Star Lodge No. 429 - Active
Class “A” Certificate - 1991-Present
District Instructor - 2010-Present
PERSONAL PROFILE
FAMILY
Wife, Terri Gwen in -1979
2 Children – (W. Burt, Wife Ana) & (Michael L.,
Wife Jessica)
4 Grand Children - Jenifer Ann, Leila Marie,
Jackson Lee, W. Alexander
EDUCATION
Thomas Edison High School
2013
2013 Photo Contest Winners
Best of Show
“Becoming a DeMolay” - Photographer: Bill Fortney, Reagan Lodge #1037
Landscape Category - 1st Place
“Magnolia Plantation”
Photographer: Roger S. Bell,
Knox-Corinthian Lodge #851
Landscape Category - 2nd Place
“Sunset_Maridain2”
Photographer: Yancy Marteney,
M. Denton Stanford Lodge # 594
Portrait Category - 1st Place
“Jane & Granddaughter”
Photographer: Bob Followell,
Billie Mosse Lodge #1152
Snapshot Category - 1st Place
“Masonry around the World”
Photographer: Dan Gilbert,
Haltom City-Riverside Lodge #1331
Portrait Category - 2nd Place
“Ret. Dallas Police Detective”
Photographer: Roger S. Bell,
Knox-Corinthian Lodge #851
Snapshot Category - 2nd Place
“Degree setting”
Photographer: Scott Brosi,
Hill Crest Lodge #1318
2013 Judges:
Dick Brown, Rob Kyker, Jeff Haven,
Eric Stuyvesant, JDarrell Kirkley
Thank you to all our participants!
Visit the Grand Lodge website to view
3rd place and honorable mention photos.
Message from the Grand Secretary...
If These Microphones Could Talk
As we prepare for the 178th Grand Annual Communication (GAC), I
have reflected about my conversations during the past five years with the
Wardens Retreat classes who took the opportunity to attend the Masonic
Grand Lodge Library & Museum special tours of the Grand Lodge Building.
The classes ranged from 65 to 100 people of whom only about 30% had previously been to the facility. My station on the tour was in the Grand Lodge
Auditorium and I spoke from the Grand Master’s seat about the history of
the building, its condition, and the upcoming Grand Annual Communication. I encouraged them to be attentive to the material from their Retreat and solicited their commitment to
come to Waco in December and learn how the Grand Lodge really operated. After securing the building I often
wondered if I had made a positive impression on the next generation of leaders. A recurring thought usually
entered my mind that the ghosts of Grand Lodge could really be useful in imparting knowledge to the future
generations, if these Grand Auditorium microphones could talk.
Imagine the understanding that could be gained by hearing the thoughts and ideas of Masonic greats like
Governor Pat Neff, Texas Governor and Grand Master 1945-46; Horace Jackson, GM 1948-49; Lee Lockwood,
GM 1938-39 and others who created the magnificent edifice we now have when they started the Grand Communication in 1949. Other distinguished speakers in this Grand Auditorium added knowledge about the meaning
of Freemasonry and its influence that include Tom Connally, U.S. Senator, 1949; Burl Ives, Entertainer, 1988; Tom
Landry, Head Coach, Dallas Cowboys, 1994; Bernard Rapoport, Philanthropist, 1997; Laura Bush, Texas First
Lady, 1999; and Kay Bailey Hutchinson, U.S. Senator, 2005. Imagine the issues that have been discussed and
adopted over the past 64 years by the various speakers using these microphones.
Since microphones can’t talk, I implore you to attend the many events of the 178th GAC and continue your
education about the Grand Lodge. Registration begins on Wednesday, December 4, at noon. Masons and nonMasons will attend the pre-formal opening ceremonies at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, December 5 during which time
the Vanguard Lodge Awards and the Grand Lodge Masonic Service Awards will be presented. In addition to the
Thursday activities, ladies that attend will be given the opportunity to shop in Salado on Friday, attend a coffee
honoring Miss Ardith Rogers (2013 First Lady) and Betty Martin (2014 First Lady) at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, and
observe the installation of the Grand Officers at 2:00 p.m.
In 2013 you will find the City of Waco a very busy and interesting place. Downtown will be the site of a
“Waco Wonderland” Festival that will have special venues from November 30 until December 7. Baylor will
play their last 2013 football season game hosting the University Of Texas on December 7. The Lee Lockwood
Library & Museum (2801 W. Waco Drive) is hosting a special stained glass windows event, “In Company of
Angels” by the Historic Waco Foundation; and their “Stars Over Texas Jamboree” event will be on Thursday,
December 5, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. featuring secular Christmas songs, county, and Gospel music (tickets). In addition, we expect perhaps the largest gathering of other Out-of-State Grand Lodge attendees in the past decade.
Rooms are already scarce!
Lodges, encourage your members to attend the GAC, learn how Grand Lodge operates, meet old comrades,
and make new friends that will last a lifetime. See you in December!!
Sincerely and Fraternally,
Tom Guest
Grand Secretary
2013 MASONIC MERCHANDISE
Name: _______________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________
City/State: __________________________________ Zip: ______________
Title: ___________________________________ District: ______________
QTY
ITEM NO.
DESCRIPTION
521WR
Lapel Pin – w/Grand Master’s Logo
521WR-C
Charm – w/Grand Master’s Logo
532WR
Button Hook Tie Chain – with Charm
532WREXP
Expandable Tie Chain – with Charm
531WR
SIM/LTHR Embossed Writing Folder w/Handles
KNF-SM
4 Function Pocket Knife
KNF-BX
Commerative Knife, Boxed & Numbered
520WR
Bronze Coin
524WR
Enamel Coin
525WR
Silver Coin
526WR
Large Buckle – Enamel w/ Grand Master’s Logo
522WR
Small Buckle – Enamel w/Grand Master’s Logo
527WR
Bolo Tie – w/ Grand Master’s Logo
530WR
3” Car Emblem – w/Grand Master’s Logo
528WR
Logo Decals
529WR
Tail Light Decals (pair) – Member S&C
529WRPM
Tail Light Decals (pair) – Past Master
529WR-8
8” Window Decal – S&C
528WR
Bumper Sticker – Wear Apron
528WRC
Bumper Sticker – Binding Contract
528WRC3
Bumper Sticker – Binding Contract 3” RND
545WR
Dominoes (Set) w/Grand Master’s Logo
536WR-MSH Cap – Black - Mesh Back
536WR
Cap – Black
COST* TOTAL
$ 5.00
$ 5.00
$ 10.00
$ 25.00
$ 30.00
$ 8.00
SOLD OUT
$ 5.00
$ 10.00
SOLD OUT
$ 30.00
$ 25.00
$ 15.00
$ 15.00
$ 1.00
$ 5.00
$ 5.00
$ 10.00
$ 2.00
$ 2.00
$ 1.00
$ 30.00
$ 15.00
$ 15.00
533WRBLK
Shirt – Black/4 Button
Specify: : M : L
: XL
: XXL : XXXL
$ 30.00
533WRBLU
Shirt – Lt. Blue/4 Button
Specify: : M : L
: XL
: XXL : XXXL
$ 30.00
540WR-NV
540WR-NVZ
540WR-R
540WR-RZ
LT-HS
LT-HS-C
T-HS FAN
BAG
Tie – Navy w/Grand Master’s Logo
Tie – Navy w/Grand Master’s Logo Zipper
Tie – Red w/Grand Master’s Logo
Tie – Red w/Grand Master’s Logo Zipper
Ladies Lighthouse Pin/Pendent
Ladies Necklace Chain Gold or Nickle Tone
Collapsible Fan w/Lighthouse Logo
Ladies Black w/Red, Pink or Royal
S/H under $50.00
S/H over $50.00
526WR
532WR
531WR
545WR
KNF-SM
: Visa
Card Number __________________________________________
: MC
Exp. Date _____________________________________________
T
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528WR
T
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City/State:_______________________________ Zip:___________
Phone: _______________________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________
Mail this ENTIRE PAGE to: Grand Lodge of Texas, P.O. Box 446, Waco, TX 76703
Please reproduce this order form and retain the original for your records.
Questions? Call 254-753-7395
OU
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520WR
529WR
529WRPM
524WR
525WR
529WR-8
527WR
533WRBLK
528WRC3
533WRBLU
536WR
536WR-MSH
528WRC
528WR
530WR
T-HS FAN
Name: _______________________________________________
Address: ______________________________ Apt # __________
OU
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KNF-BX
540WR-NV
540WR-NVZ
540WR-R
540WR-RZ
TOTAL (*Sales Tax Included)
Enclosed (Make Checks payable to Grand Lodge of Texas)
522WR
532WREXP
$ 30.00
$ 35.00
$ 30.00
$ 35.00
$ 10.00
$ 5.00
$ 5.00
$ 20.00
$5.00
$10.00
: Check
521WR-C
521WR
BAG
Miss Ardith’s Lighthouse
The Lighthouse Shines It’s Rays Out Direct
Guiding The Ships With Pride And Respect
Communicating Care And Direction To All
And Just Like The Lighthouse
Texas Masons Stand Proud And Tall
All proceeds from the sale of the pins will go
toward the restoration of the Grand Lodge
Memorial Temple
Miss Ardith Rogers
First Lady 2013
LT-HS
The Grand Lodge of Texas, A.F. & A.M.
P.O. Box 446
Waco, Texas 76703
!
!
NONPROFIT ORG
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
WACO, TX
PERMIT NO. 903
!
2014 Grand Master’s
Homecoming Banquet
Saturday, January 11, 2014
TICKET ORDER FORM
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Social
hour
6:00
p.m.
Dinner
7:00
p.m.
TICKET ORDERS
MUST
BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN JANUARY 5, 2014
Social hour 6:00 p.m. • Dinner 7:00 p.m.
Embassy Suites Hotel and Name:_______________________________________________
Convention Center
Embassy Suites Hotel & Convention Center
1001 East McCarty Lane, San Marcos, TX 78666
1001 East McCarty Lane,
Address:_____________________________________________
512-392-6450
San Marcos, TX 78666
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City:________________________________________________
512-392-6450
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State:__________________________ Zip:__________________
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Directions: IH 35 Southbound take
exit #201 onto
service road to McCarty Lane and turn left under IH !
Email
address:________________________________________
open seating
tickets
orNorthbound
a reserved table for
$300
for your Lodge and/or your friends.
35 Buy
and Hotel
is one block
on for
left.$30
IH 35
[call
or email
Sharonroad
Mosmeyer
(contact
below) for reserved table availability]
take exit
# 201
onto service
to McCarty
Lane information
and
Phone:______________________________________________
Suggested
Dress:
Coat
and
Tie
for
Men
and
Sunday Dress for Ladies
turn right. Hotel is one block on left.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If ordering multiple tickets please list all additional names
Buy open seating tickets for $30 or TICKET
a reservedORDER FORM
below and/or include on a separate sheet.
table for $300TICKET
for your
LodgeMUST
and/or
ORDERS
BEyour
RECEIVED NO LATER THAN JANUARY 5, 2014
____________________________________________________
friends. [Call or email Sharon Mosmeyer for
Name:__________________________Address______________________________________________
reserved table availability]
____________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________State:__________________Zip:__________________
Suggested Dress: Coat and Tie for Men and
____________________________________________________
Email address:____________________________________Phone:______________________________
Sunday Dress for Ladies
____________________________________________________
If ordering multiple tickets please list all additional names below and/or include on a separate sheet.
Indicate your choice of meals, include a check made
Meal Choice
________________________________________
________________________________________
payable to Sharon Mosmeyer, and include a self-addressed
stamped envelope so that tickets can be mailed to you.
London Broil (Beef)
______X $30 = $ _______
________________________________________
________________________________________
Orders must be received by January 5, 2014.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mail to: Sharon Mosmeyer, 19019 Cochran Road,
Chicken Breast in Lemon Sauce ______X $30 = $ _______
Hempstead, TX 77445 phone: 281-389-3091
!
Email: [email protected]
Total $ ________________
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The Grand Lodge of Texas

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