The 11th Masonic District of New Jersey

The Grand Lodge of the Ancient Society of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New Jersey

215th ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, APRIL 24 & 25, 2002

 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2002 - 8.30 A.M.
Call to Order - Brother Rick Knox, 
Presentation of Colors - Masonic Kilties of New Jersey 
Reception of M.W. David A. Chase, Grand Master, Grand Lodge Officers, & Past Grand Masters
Opening of 215th Annual Communication of Grand Lodge and 73nd Annual Meeting of the Masonic Charity Foundation of New Jersey
Prayer - R.W. Jeremiah Hawkins, Grand Chaplain
Pledge of Allegiance - Assembly
Roll Call of Lodges
Reading of Minutes of 214th Annual Communication
Necrology Report & Memorial Service -M.W. Raymond P. Bellini, PGM, Grand Secretary
Musical Selection -R.W. Tom Thornton, Grand Organst accompanied by Bro. Russell James
 
Report of Grand Secretary
Report of Grand Treasurer
Report of Trustees of Grand Lodge, R.W. Harry C. Bingenheimer, Sr;
  Address of M.W. David A. Chase, Grand Master
Response for Worshipful Masters- R.W. John R. Myer, W.M. of Musconetcong Lodge #151
Response for District Deputy Grand Masters R.W. John S. Ryan, DDGM, of the 8th Masonic District
 Introduction of Past Grand Masters & Distinguished Guests
 
 
   
 
Committee Reports
Acacia Lumberton Manor, Inc. New Jersey Freemason
Budget & Finance Masonic Unity 
Fraternal Relations Youth
Grand Historian
   
12:00 O'clock Noon - Nominations Closed
 
Commence Balloting for Election of Grand Lodge Officers & Masonic Charity Foundation Trustees
Prayer - R.W. George Mackanin, Grand Chaplain
Call Off
 
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2001 - 1:45 P.M.
 
Call On
Prayer - R.W. Charles Secallus, Grand Chaplain
Response for Past Grand Masters - M.W. Edgar N. Peppler, PGM
Response for Distinguished Guests - M.W. Robert P. Conley, Grand Master, G.L. of Michigan
Report of Committee on Grand Masters Address 
 
Committee Reports - To be published in Annual Proceedings

Advisory                                                                        Masonic Sports
Appeals & Grievances                                                    Photography & Video
Arrangements                                                                 Public Relations & Awareness
Audit                                                                              Renewal
Balloting                                                                         Ritual
Computer                                                                       State of The Craft
Constitution & By-Laws                                                 Strategic Planning
Dispensations & Warrants                                              Substance Abuse
Education & Service                                                       Tax Advisory
Grand Lodge Library & Museum                                    Temple & Lodge Finance
Insurance                                                                        Trial of Charges
Legal Counsel                                                                 Wheelchair Track & Field
Masonic Awards                                                             Widows
Masonic Jurisprudence

 
72nd Annual Meeting, Masonic Charity Foundation, M.W. Ferris O. Tryon, Chairman and Grand Master, presiding.
Prayer - Paul S. Jennings, Grand Chaplain
Approval of Minutes of 71st Annual Meeting
Introduction of MCF Board of Trustees
Report of: Foundation Trustees, R.W. Richard Cadmus, President
Masonic Home Administrator - Bro. T. Frederick Small
Director of Development - Bro. Daniel F. Sargent
  
Resume Grand Lodge Business
Report of Legislation to be acted upon, Thursday, April 26, 2001
Prayer - R.W. Howard C. Housel, Grand Chaplain
Call Off 
 
THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2001 - 9:00 A.M.
Call On
Presentation of Colors - Grand Commandry Knights Templar
Prayer - R.W. Robert W. Estell, Grand Chaplain
Pledge of Allegiance - Assembly
Presentation Battleship USS New Jersey - Senator John J. Matheussen and Rear Admiral Thomas Seigenthaler
 
Report of Blood Bank Committee
Report on DeMolay
Report on George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Action on Legislation
Report of Balloting Committee
Miscellaneous Business
 
Musical Selection - R.W. Raymond E. Foose, Grand Soloist, accompanied by R.W.Clarence E. Brunner, Grand Organist
Closing of 214th Annual Communication
Prayer - R.W. Willian D. Steer, Grand Chaplain