NO To San Antonio, Texas Shrine Imperial 2009.

Volume XCV, No. 7
July 2009
Scottish Rite Meeting
Times
----------------------------Stated Meetings are on
1st Thursday each Month at 7:30
PM
Members only.
Dress: Business, cap and Jewel
and your 2009 Dues Card.
Dinner is served at
6:30pm.
Welcome Shriners!
Reservations requested.
To Reserve your meal call the
Office at: 210-222-0133
To San Antonio, Texas
Please make your reservation by
noon on Wednesday prior to the
Stated Meeting.
Shrine Imperial 2009.
Spouses and guests are welcome
to join us for dinner.
There will be
NO
Scottish Rite
Stated Meeting in
July
See you in August!
Do you have a Facebook Account?
If you do Join our Facebook Group for the Valley of San Antonio.
Just Follow this link:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=98305125897
It is a closed group so our posts are seen by members only.
Support the Shriners International 135th Imperial Council Session, which will be
held July 5-9, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas.
A sea of red fezzes is heading to Texas in July. To celebrate, the fraternity is hosting a variety of family-friendly events
that are free and open to the public. To cap-off the week, the fraternity is hosting a night parade, a Shriners' specialty,
to thank the host city and residents of San Antonio, Texas. We hope you'll join us.
Sunday, July 5
Public Opening
3 p.m. at Lila Cockrell Theater - located in the Henry B. Gonzalez (HBG) Convention Center 135th Imperial Council Session
kickoff with fraternity leaders, convention attendees, community leaders and members of the general public.
Monday, July 6
International Association of Shrine Motor Corps Competition
8 a.m. at Alamodome, Lot B
Display of motorcycles, mini-cars and a variety of other motorized vehicles. Shriners are judged on equipment, timing, drills
and maneuvers.
International Shrine Horse Patrol Association Competition 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at San Antonio Rose Palace, 25665 Boerne
Stage Rd.
Equestrian Shriners and their horses are judged on showmanship, drills and more.
International Shrine Clown Association Competition 8 a.m. at Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Rooms 217 A, B & D
Shriners clowns are judged on colorful costumes, face makeup, skits and props.
Shrine Drum Corps Competition 7 a.m.- noon at Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Exhibit Hall C
Association of Shrine Oriental Bands Competition at the Airport Hilton Hotel, 8am parade Competition then Fantasy
Competition, Shriner Oriental band members are judged on uniforms, performances and more.
Shrine Bagpipe Association Competition 8 a.m at Alamo Plaza.
Shrine Chanters Association of North America competition 8 a.m at Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Room 214
Shrine Concert Band Competition 7 a.m.- 5 p.m. at Lila Cockrell Theater Rehearsal Hall Room 005
Tuesday, July 7
Parade 7—10 p.m. Starting at Avenue E & 4th streets and ending at Santa Rosa & Commerce streets. The reviewing stand will
be at Main Plaza. A Fiesta-style parade featuring Shriners bands, clowns, horse patrols, bagpipers, mini-cars and motorcycles
and more!
Wednesday, July 8
9 a.m. The Shriners will pay a special tribute to the late Terry McGuire of San Antonio. McGuire, of Alzafar Shriners, was to be
the Imperial Potentate/CEO but he passed away unexpectedly in January.
Public Relations Presentation 3 p.m. at Lila Cockrell Theater
The stories of two Shriners Hospitals for Children patients will be highlighted in a newly released video featuring a child from
Amarillo.
Scottish
VIRTUS JUNXIT MORS NON SEPARABIT
Rite
Master Craftsman Course
Statistics
Total Participants - 2,060
Number completed – 700+
Every State has at least one taking
the course.
3 DeMolays are participating.
4 GM’s/ PGM’s have participated.
If there are Brother’s who would like
to take the Master Craftsman
Correspondence Course but would
prefer a group discussion. Several
of us are planning a “Brown Bag”
lunch time study group, if you
would be interested email me, at
[email protected]
Source; Blueprints of the Master Craftsman
Editions 1 & 2 2009
VIRTUS JUNXIT
MORS
NON SEPARABIT
Baker, Ray Wilson 1-21-2009
Davila, Hector Vera 2-11-2009
Jeffus, Harmon Dean 3-02-2009
Lesch, Albert S.
2-20-2009
Nelson, Klemens Martin 1-16-2009
Pittman, Luther George 1-22-2009
Thorsby, George William 2-05-2009
Wingo, Harley 1-09-2009
Crozier, Leroy Kenneth 3-29-2009
Hatcher, William Bartlett 1-29-2009
Jordan, Edward Charles 1-15-2009
McGuire, Terrance Edward 1-11-2009
Peters, Willie Frank 1-16-2009
Schultz, Charles Edwin 2-28-2009
Vivian, Lawrence Edward 1-17-2009
Scottish Rite Meetings
July
NO Stated Meeting
August
1 August – Reunion
in Corpus Christi
6 August – Stated Meeting
Dinner at 6:30pm
September
3 September Stated Meeting
LOP Feast of Tishri at 6:30pm
October
The Almoner . . .
The individual who performs the duties of the ALMONER is
elected annually, and serves in this capacity for all four
Scottish Rite Bodies. He collects alms (donations), this is
accomplished when the "Basket of Fraternal Assistance" is
passed among the Brethren at each reunion and stated
meeting. We are ask to contribute only "That amount that we
might spend unnecessarily each day". He also maintains a list
of sick and/or infirm members. The ALMONER is the sole
judge in determining the amount as well as the recipient of the
monetary assistance.
This fund is used for our needy brethren and others who have
an acute short-term crisis in their lives through which the
Almoner can provide assistance.
Brethren may contribute to this fund at any time. Your gift will
give you the opportunity to be part of our grand Tradition of
helping our fellow man.
1 October - Stated Meeting
Supper at 6:30pm
Almoner --------------------------- Elliott B. Samuels, 33º, PVM
Call the office to make your donation.
210-222-0133
24 October – Reunion
in San Antonio
Helping those in need.
November
5 November Stated
Meeting
Dinner at 6:30pm
11 November
Honors Night
Social Hour begins at 6:30pm
Words to live by:
When we’re tempted to take too much pride in ourselves,
remember this; mankind owes its very existence to a
six-inch layer of top soil and timely rains.
Have you considered making a tax deductible
donation to the Scottish Rite Library and Museum?
December
17 December Stated
Meeting
Dinner at 6:30pm
January 2010
Stated Meeting
Dinner at 6:30pm
Election of Officers
Our Beautiful Building is over 85 yrs old and needs
constant care and repairs. We need your support!
With your assistance we can keep this building in
good condition. Please consider, leaving a
bequest in your Will, Life Insurance Policy, or even
Gifts of Stocks and Securities. Contact the Office
at 210-222-0133 for information and assistance.
Keep the Rite Right!
Are you to busy to come to one of our Continuing
Masonic Education (CME) Classes?
Then why not enroll in the Master Craftsman
correspondence program?
Those Brothers who have taken it found it very rewarding.
The Scottish Rite Master Craftsman (SRMC) program is an exciting by-mail correspondence course
designed and administered by staff at the House of the Temple in Washington, D.C., under the
guidance and leadership of the Supreme Council, 33°, of the A. & A. Scottish Rite, Southern
Jurisdiction, U.S.A. Consisting of six lessons, it utilizes The Scottish Rite Ritual Monitor and Guide by
Arturo de Hoyos, 33°, and A Bridge to Light by Rex Hutchens, 33°, Grand Cross, as its textbooks, and
is available at the low price of $35, plus s/h.
For more information, or to sign up and purchase the program, click here.
* Please click here to download an informational pamphlet about the program. *
The Shutzen Society is about to have some FUN!!
We have a list of over 20 Brother Scottish Rite Masons so far.
Now, don't miss out. Our first REAL outing is soon to come.
Granny is bringing her carry gun to
practice for her CHL.
Jed is ready for some Sporting Clays,
Jethro is into rifle practice.
And isn’t
Elly May pretty.
Remember you Second Amendment Rights.
Robert C. Madison
210-698-1485
The Scottish Rite Players are a cast of actors dedicated to helping the San
Antonio Scottish Rite reach its full potential as the “University of
Freemasonry” in South Texas. As a home to aspiring Laurence Olivier’s, Jack
Nicholson’s, and Robert DeNiro’s, participation in the Players offers a
creative outlet for those who tend to watch movies and plays and
say…”Heck, I could do that!” , well, now you can! Come and join us in the
exemplifying of the non-terminal degrees in support of the CME Program.
Contact James Rodriguez [email protected] or check the following link:
Scottish Rite Players Web Page
Institute for Continuing Masonic Education
Costal Bend Scottish Rite Club
Masonic Education Classes
The Costal Bend Scottish Rite Club is
having Continuing Masonic Education
Classes (CME) on the third Wednesday
of each month.
These discussions are not lectures and
move at the pace the group sets.
The next class will be on; July 15th
at 7:00pm, Dinner at 6:30pm
Location;
The Hill Country Scottish Rite Club meets
on the 3rd Thursday of January, April, July
and October at 11:30 am for lunch.
Meetings are held at the Inn of the Hills,
1001 Junction Highway, Kerrville, Texas
The Continuing Masonic Education Classes
(CME) are held on the First Wednesday of
each month.
The next class is; 1 July, at 7:00pm.
At Kerrville Lodge.
Corpus Christi Lodge # 189
Rio Grande Valley
Scottish Rite Club
CME Classes
Classes are to be held at the
Mid-Valley Masonic
Center in Weslaco.
Meetings will start at 6:30,
With Dinner served.
The August CME Class in San Antonio.
Date: August Date TBA
Time: 7:00 pm Degree Conferral
Topic will be the
15° - Knight of the East, of the
Sword or of the Eagle
(Description on page 14)
You are invited to attend. Bring your
Passport and join in. Don’t have a
passport? We’ll get you one! Worried about
dinner? We’ll provide pizza and drinks!
The next Class will be
Wednesday 1 July 2009 .
The 15° will be conferred by the Scottish Rite
Players. Come and learn more about your
Scottish Rite education and enjoy the
company of your brethren.
There will be no meeting in July.
Replacement of our Officer Jewels and Aprons
These are just two examples of the poor condition our Officers Regalia is in. The Officers of
the Scottish Rite bodies are hoping to replace the Regalia but they will need your help.
So they are asking, if you are able to make a contribution to the Lodge of Perfection.
We will need to raise $1,400.00
Call the Office at; 210-222-0133
Thank you for you kind gift.
A beautiful lapel pin and certificate,
along with entry on "The Tree of Life", is
awarded to Million Dollar Club members.
A GREAT PROGRAM TO CREATE A LIVING MEMORIAL
With the preservation of the San Antonio Scottish Rite Library and Museum, Inc., and its magnificent Cathedral at stake, a great
program has been developed which, if adequately supported, can assure the future of this magnificent building.
THE SAN ANTONIO SCOTTISH RITE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM, INC.'S
CATHEDRAL ENDOWMENT FUND
The Cathedral Endowment Fund is a fully tax exempt means of ensuring the future of the San Antonio
Scottish Rite Cathedral. The Fund is our principal insurance against inflation, maintenance costs and
loss of membership, and is the major means by which we can save our beautiful Cathedral and our
Library and Museum for our children's children. Interest earned by the Fund is used to improve,
maintain, repair and support the Cathedral, to preserve it for the ages.
It is critical to that the Endowment Fund continues to grow, for as the Cathedral ages, the cost of
maintenance and improvement also grows. Tax Exempt contributions of any amount are most
gratefully received. Membership in the Million Dollar Club can be obtained for $1,000.00, either in
cash, pledge or by bequest through a will or insurance policy.
Each leaf on the "Tree of Life" in the Hall of Honor attests to the generosity of members and their
families.
San Antonio Lodge of Perfection
4º through 14º
Venerable Master --------------- Stuart H. Simms, 32ºKCCH
Senior Warden ----------------- Dock F. Dixon, Jr., 32º KCCH
Junior Warden -------------------Merlin O. Kruger, 32º KCCH
Orator --------------------------- Benjamin Franklin Linduff, 32º
Almoner ---------------------------- Elliott B. Samuels, 33º, PVM
Secretary -------- Gerald F. Nowotny, 33, PVM, PC, PVMK
Treasurer ----------------------------–Larry Wallis, 32º KCCH, PC
Master of Ceremonies ----------- Samuel W. Green, III, 32º
Expert ---------------------------------------------Mario Vargas, 32º
Asst. Expert -----------------------------------Neil G. Winslow, 32º
Captain of the Host -------------------------Dennis Heath, 32º
Tiler -------------------------------------------Adam Campbell, 32º
San Antonio Chapter of Rose Croix
15º through 18º
Wise Master ----------------------- W. Ray Benton, 32º KCCH
Senior Warden ----------- Charles W. Lloyd, Jr., 32º KCCH
Junior Warden-Gerald F. Nowotny, 33º, PVM, PC, PVMK
Orator -------------------------------------Daniel K. Schauer, 32º
Almoner --------------------------- Elliott B. Samuels, 33º, PVM
Secretary ------- Gerald F. Nowotny, 33, PVM, PC, PVMK
Treasurer --------------------------–Larry Wallis, 32º KCCH, PC
Master of Ceremonies ------------------------- Jerry Bible, 32º
Expert ---------------------------- Ralph A. McLeod, 32º KCCH
Assistant Expert ----------- Samuel W. Green, Jr., 33º, PVM
Standard Bearer --------------- Andrew N. Elson, 32º KCCH
Guardian of the Temple ----- Monty R. McMinn, 32º KSA
Tiler –----------------------------------------------- George Lee, 32º
San Antonio Council Knights of Kodash
San Antonio Consistory
Commander ----------------Benjamin M. Yudesis, 32º KCCH
1st Lieutenant Cmdr. ----- Samuel W. Green, Jr., 33º, PVM
2nd Lieutenant Commander - Elliott B. Samuels, 33º, PVM
Chancellor ------------------------ John H.V. Lorch, 32º KCCH
Orator ------------------------------------- Nick R. Ramos, 32º KSA
Almoner ----------------------------- Elliott B. Samuels, 33º, PVM
Secretary -------- Gerald F. Nowotny, 33, PVM, PC, PVMK
Treasurer ----------------------------–Larry Wallis, 32º KCCH, PC
Marshall of C. ------ Robert C. Madison, 32º KCCH, PVMK
Turcopilier -------------------------------------- Thomas B. Ball, 33º
Draper ------------------------------ Weylan R. Arnold, 32º, PVM
1st Deacon ---------------------------------- William D. Jones, 32º
2nd Deacon ---------------------------------------- Steven Nail, 32º
Bearer of the Beauseant –------ Dillon Vanderford, Jr., 32º
Bearer of the White Standard – James H. Higdon, Jr., 32º
KCCH
Bearer of the Black Standard –-- George H. Cheney, 32º
Lt. of the Guard –----------------------- Ernest Sessums, Jr., 32º
Sentinel ---------------------------------- Harry J. Moosegian, 33º
Venerable Master of Kadosh ------- James W. Todd, 33º
PVM, PWM
Prior -------------------------- Paul W. Adkins, 33º, PVM, PWM
Preceptor ----------------------- Daniel Lopez, Jr., 32º KCCH
Chancellar ------------------------- John R. Dunn, 32º KCCH
Minister of State ----- Robert L. Jett, 33º, PVM, PWM, PC
Almoner -------------------------- Elliott B. Samuels, 33º, PVM
Secretary ------ Gerald F. Nowotny, 33, PVM, PC, PVMK
Treasurer --------------------------–Larry Wallis, 32º KCCH, PC
Prelate ----------------------------------- Daniel K. Schauer, 32º
Master of Ceremonies –------------------- Oscar Flores, 32º
Expert ------------------------- Donald P. Garrido, 33º GCCH
PVM, PWM, PC, PVMK (Balboa Panama)
Assistant Expert ----------------------------- Russell Griffith, 32º
Captain of the Guard --------------- Thomas Leverett, 32º
Tiler --------------------------------------------- Martin Bartlett, 32º
19º through 30º
31º through 32º
Orient Personal Representative of the Sovereign Grand Inspector General
For Mentoring
Dr. James Walker Todd, 33º
Chairman, Executive Committee and
Personal Representative of the Sovereign Grand Inspector General for the Valley of San Antonio
Reese L. Harrison, Jr. 33º
1 August, is the Next Reunion!
The San Antonio Bodies of the Scottish Rite will hold a reunion on;
Saturday August 1st, in Corpus Christi,
At Corpus Christi Lodge Number 189
4114 Weber Road; Phone: (361) 853-5189
Candidates should arrive at 7am.
We are receiving petitions now, so get yours in as soon as practical.
Petitions may be forwarded to Gerald F. Nowotny, Secretary.
Degree Fees
Consider purchasing an endowed membership with your degree fees.
Candidates under age 30: Degree Fee is $100.00
Endowed Membership purchased at the time of initiation $1,200.00
Total cost when purchased together is $1,300.00
Candidates age 31 to 74, Degree Fees are $175.00
Endowment $1,200.00 When purchased together
The Total Cost of Membership is $1,300.00 (a savings of $75!)
Candidates 75 and older; Degree Fees are: $175.00
Endowment $250.00
Total Cost when purchased together $400.00 (a savings of $25.00)
*** ***** *******
Candidates should arrive at the Lodge at 7:00 AM
The Degrees will start at: 8:00 AM
The degrees should finish around 6:00 PM
Ask a Brother to join today!
If you don’t ask someone to join,
Who Will?
2009
Join a Scottish Rite Club
in your Area!
Scottish Rite Clubs are formed to help
keep the spirit of the Scottish Rite of
Freemasonry strong in outlying areas of
the Valley of San Antonio.
For information about a particular
Club, call the Secretary at the Scottish
Rite office ;
Use the toll-free number!
866-222-9293
Area Club Names
Reunion Dates for 2009
1 August in
Corpus Christi
At Corpus Christi Lodge
# 189
24 October
In San Antonio
Corpus Christi/Rockport
Coastal Bend
Rio Grande Valley
Rio Grande Valley
Beeville/Goliad
Brush Country
Laredo/Zapata
Rio Bravo
Mathis
Lakeside
Kerrville/Junction
Hill Country
Uvalde/Del Rio Uvalde
Southwest
Accept the challenge find at least
one new member in 2009.
Greenhead Flight # 5
Has taken flight.
Check the Scottish Rite web site for
membership requirements.
To see their web page click link below.
Royal Order of the Duck
Want more light?
The Institute of Continuing Masonic
Education
Meets every month at the Scottish Rite.
Next meeting: June 23rd , at 7pm
If our valley is to grow, entirely
depends on your efforts.
15° - Knight of the East, of the Sword or of the Eagle
Fidelity to obligations and perseverance of purpose under difficulties
and discouragement are the lessons of this degree. The striking
crimson velvet apron of this degree is edged with green, having a
bleeding head above two crossed swords and a triangle (top point to
the left) with three interlaced triangles inside it. The jewel is three
golden concentric triangles encompassing two crossed swords. The
duty is to rebuild the Masonic Temple of liberty, equality and fraternity
in the souls of men.
Support our Youth Groups
Masonic Lodges Who Meet in
The Cathedral
San Antonio Rainbow
Assembly.
Meets on the Second
and Fourth Mondays of
Each Month at 7:30pm
San Antonio Scottish Rite.
Albert Pike DeMolay
Chapter
Meets every Monday at
7:30pm
On June 25th 2009
The San Antonio York
Rite Council No.14
150th Anniversary.
Congratulations.
Visit their web page click
Here
Political Freedom, Religious
Tolerance, Personal Integrity;
Freemasonry;
It’s not for everyone.
San Antonio Commandery No. 7
has stated conclaves
on the third Monday, in the months of
February, May, August, October,
November and December
at 7:30 PM
Perfect Union Lodge # 10
Stated Communication
1st Tuesday at 7:30pm
Alamo Lodge # 44
Stated Communication
2nd Wednesday at 7:30pm
DeMolay Lodge # 199
Stated Communication
3rd Tuesday at 7:00pm
Meets Quarterly.
Albert Pike Lodge #1169
Stated Communication
2nd Tuesday at 7:00pm
San Antonio
Chapter No.381 and Council No.14
Meets the First Wednesday at 7:00 PM.
March, June, September and December
This is a great opportunity to be a part
of York Rite Masonry
Omala Grotto
Meets on the 2nd Friday
At 7:30 pm
When you are considering donating to a charity don’t forget our
Rite Care Clinic . Web Site Address:
Learning Center
Our Rite Care Clinic is one of our great local charities and is a
501(c)3 corporation. Make your tax deductable gift today.
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July 2009
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
No CME Class
in July
at the
San Antonio
Institute for
Continuing
Masonic
Education
The next
CME Class
will be in
August.
Hill Country SR
Club CME
Class 7:00pm
Scottish Rite
At Kerrville Lodge
Rio Grande
Valley SR Club
CME Class
6:30pm at Weslaco
Friday
3
Saturday
4
10
11
No Stated
Meeting
Masonic Center
5
12
6
7
8
Albert Pike
Chapter
No. 58 DeMolay
Perfect Union
Lodge Stated
Communication
7:30pm
Alamo Lodge
Stated
Communication
7:30pm
13
14
15
Albert Pike
Chapter
No. 58
DeMolay
Albert Pike
Lodge Stated
Communication
7:30pm
Coastal Bend SR
Club CME Class
6:30pm
At Corpus
Christi Lodge
No. 189
San Antonio
Assembly No. 3
Rainbow 7:30pm
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26
20
21
Albert Pike
Chapter
No. 58 DeMolay
Albert Pike
Priory No. 38
DeMolay
Knighthood
27
28
Albert Pike
Chapter
No. 58 DeMolay
San Antonio
Assembly No. 3
Rainbow 7:30p
9
Omala
Grotto
7:30pm
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22
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PUBLISHED PERIODICALLY BY AND FOR THE
SAN ANTONIO SCOTTISH RITE BODIES
OF THE ORIENT OF TEXAS
308 Avenue E
P. O. Box 2239
San Antonio, TX 78298-2239
(210) 222-0133
FAX (210) 222-0136
Toll Free 1 (866) 222-9293
INTERNET:
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EMAIL:
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Venerable Master,
San Antonio Lodge of Perfection
Stuart H. Simms, 32° KCCH
Wise Master,
San Antonio Chapter of Rose Croix
W. Ray Benton, 32º, KCCH
Editor: Benjamin Franklin Linduff
Email: [email protected]
Copy Editor: Clinton Murray McDonald McKenzie
Check your Dues Card.
Does it look like this one?
If it does you need to pay your 2009 dues!
Commander,
San Antonio Council of Kadosh
Benjamin M. Yudesis, 32º, KCCH
Master of Kadosh,
San Antonio Consistory
James Walker Todd, 33º, PVM, PWM
The San Antonio Scottish Rite Bodies meet
jointly on the first Thursday of each month. All
correspondence and business pertaining to
the Valley of San Antonio should be addressed
to the Secretary, San Antonio Scottish Rite
Bodies.
ALLEGIANCE
The Bodies of the Ancient and Accepted
Scottish Rite of Freemasonry sitting in the
Valley of San Antonio, Orient of Texas,
acknowledge and yield allegiance to the
Supreme Council (Mother Council of the
World) of the Inspectors General, Knights
Commander of the House of the Temple of
Solomon, of the Thirty Third and Last Degree of
the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of
Freemasonry, for the Southern Jurisdiction of
the United States of America, whose Sea is at
Charleston, in the State of South Carolina, now
sitting at Washington, D. C..
Secretary, Recorder and Registrar
GERALD F. NOWOTNY, 33°
Phone: (210) 222-0133
Treasurer
LARRY G. WALLIS, 32° KCCH
Sovereign Grand Commander
RONALD A. SEALE, 33°
Sovereign Grand Inspector General of Texas
MORGAN DOUGLAS ADKINS, 33°
Orient Personal Representative for Mentoring
DR. JAMES WALKER TODD, 33⁰
Chairman, Executive Committee and
Personal Representative of the
Sovereign Grand Inspector General
for the Valley of San Antonio
REESE L. HARRISON, JR., 33°