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High Priests Annointed

BruceVB - 2018-04-07 21:01 - ( Reads)

On April 7, 2018, the Order of High Priesthood was conferred upon Excellent Companion Robert A. Miller, Sr, High Priest of Oneonta Chapter No. 277, and Excellent Companion Russell (Rusty) Perkins, High Priest of Washington Chapter No. 29. They can now preside over chapters of Royal Arch Masons. It was conferred by three from the area who had served as Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter State of New York.

L-R: M∴E∴ James W. Hemstrought (GHP 2004), M∴E∴ David F. Stoy (GHP 2003), E∴ Robert A. Miller, Sr, E∴ Russell (Rusty) Perkins, M∴E∴ Edward S. Newsham (GHP 1998)

There were 13 Past High Priests present.

L-R: M∴E∴ James W. Hemstrought (254) , R∴E∴ Homer Burch (254), R∴E∴ Charles Dellow (29), M∴E∴ David F. Stoy (277), E∴ Richard Transue (277), E∴ Robert A. Miller, Sr, (277), R∴E∴ James Meek (254), E∴ Russell (Rusty) Perkins (29), R∴E∴ Robert N. Rogers (254) , and M∴E∴ Edward S. Newsham (277)

Also present were R∴E∴ Fred G. Hickein, R∴E∴ Steven Shearer (254), Grand Master of the 3rd Veil, and R∴E∴ Bruce L. Van Buren, DDGHP of The 8th Capitular District

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DDGHP Presented with Apron

BruceVB - 2018-04-07 20:55 - ( Reads)

R∴E∴ Bruce L. Van Buren, DDGHP of The 8th Capitular District was presented with his warrant, apron, jewel, and pin by area Grand High Priests.

L-R: M∴E∴ James W. Hemstrought (GHP 2004), M∴E∴ David F. Stoy (GHP 2003), Bruce, and M∴E∴ Edward S. Newsham (GHP 1998).

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DDGHP Visits Vallonia Chapter 80

BruceVB - 2018-04-04 14:10 - ( Reads)

After a tasty macaroni & cheese dinner, Vallonia opened for it's Stated Convocation on April 3, 2018 and conducted its business. The DDGHP and Most Excellents present retired. R∴E∴ Steven Shearer, Grand Master of the 3rd Veil, entered escorting M∴E∴ Edward S. Newsham (GHP 1998) and M∴E∴ James W. Hemstrought (GHP 2004) West of the altar forming reception lines, R∴E∴ Bruce L. Van Buren, DDGHP of The 8th Capitular District entered escorted by R∴E∴ Steven Shearer. They continued to the East and after grand honors, the DDGHP was afforded the gavel. The DDGHP presented the chapter building blocks as defined by the Grand High Priest, M∴E∴ Allen M. Bryant. He was assisted by V∴ E∴ Wilbur L. Corrington (80), AGL, who covered the Ritual building block E∴ Alexander D. Brannan (277), Charity Chairman, who covered the Charity building block
The RAC escorted Excellent Companion George Shirkey to the East where he was presented with a diamond Zerubbabel pin by R∴E∴ Steven Shearer and the DDGHP. He was afforded Grand Honors. L-R: M∴E∴ James W. Hemstrought , E∴ George Shirkey, R∴E∴ Steven Shearer.
RAC Jonathon VanBarriger, 3rd Veil E∴ George Shirkey, 2nd Veil George Lang, and 1st Veil Brian Valentine	L-R: E∴ Richard Transue (277), E∴ Alexander Brannan (277), M∴E∴ Edward S. Newsham (277) , E∴ Robert A. Miller,, Sr (High Priest 277). and M∴E∴ James W. Hemstrought (254)

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DDGHP Visits Oxford Chapter 254

BruceVB - 2018-04-04 13:54 - ( Reads)

After a savory meat loaf dinner, Oxford opened for it's Stated Convocation on April 2, 2018 and conducted its business. The DDGHP and Most Excellents present retired.

R∴E∴ Steven Shearer, Grand Master of the 3rd Veil, entered escorting M∴E∴ Edward S. Newsham (GHP 1998), M∴E∴ David F. Stoy (GHP 2003),and M∴E∴ James W. Hemstrought (GHP 2004) West of the altar forming reception lines, R∴E∴ Bruce L. Van Buren, DDGHP (Oneonta 277) entered escorted by R∴E∴ Steven Shearer. They continued to the East and after grand honors, the DDGHP was afforded the gavel.

The DDGHP presented the chapter building blocks as defined by the Grand High Priest, M∴E∴ Allen M. Bryant. He was assisted by

V∴ E∴ Wilbur L. Corrington (80), AGL, who covered the Ritual building block
R∴ E∴ Kim C. Dellow (29), Education Officer, who covered the Education building block

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8th Capitular 201802

BruceVB - 2018-02-20 13:36 - ( Reads)

After a wonderful Breakfast, Western Broome 332 opened for it's stated Convocation on Feb 17, 2018. R∴E∴ Steven Shearer, was escorted to the East and presented Zerubbabel Medals and pins to R∴E∴ Bruce Van Buren (Oneonta 277), E∴ Robert A. Miller,, Sr (Oneonta 277) and Comp Jon Loudermilk (Western Broome 332). Following the Convocation was a District meeting for the 8th Capitular District (which all Chapters of the District were represented) to discuss the District Trestleboard and to encourage support throughout the District among the Chapters. In attendance: M∴E∴ James W. Hemstrought (GHP 2004), R∴E∴ David Raymond (Grand COH), and R∴E∴ Steven Shearer (Grand Master 2nd Veil).

Pictures from the installation of Western Broome Chapter 332 On December 16, 2017.

Front Row: R∴E∴ Steven Shearer - Visiting, Comp Tim McMullin - Treas, E∴ Paul Uhlman - King, R∴E∴ Charles Hill - HP, Comp Dave Patch - Scribe, E Scott Kinne - Recorder
Back Row: E∴ Jim Meek - Visiting, Comp Bill Van Ness - Sentinel, Comp Steve Page - Cpt of Host, E Ray Sullivan - Mst 2d Veil. Submitted by Steven Shearer and Scott Kinne, Recorder, Western Broome chapter #332

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8th Capitular 201710

BruceVB - 2017-10-30 11:20 - ( Reads)

Comp F. David Patch, Western Broome Chapter #332, was presented with a Zerubbabel Medal and Ruby lapel pin for his contributions to Royal Arch Charities. This was performed at a stated convocation of the Chapter on October 21. Pictured left to right: R∴E∴ Steven Shearer; Comp. F. David Patch. Photo credit: E∴ Scott Kinne.
E∴ Richard Transue, Oneonta Chapter #277, was presented with a Zerubbabel Medal and Ruby lapel pin for his contributions to Royal Arch Charities. This was performed at a stated convocation of the Chapter on October 9, 2017. Pictured left to right: R∴E∴ Steven Shearer; E∴ Richard Transue. Photo credit: V∴ E∴ William Morley.
E∴ James Dann, Oxford Chapter #254, was presented with a 2 DIAMOND lapel pin for his $2,000 contributions to Royal Arch Charities. This was performed at a stated convocation of the Chapter on September 18, 2017. Pictured left to right: R∴E∴ Steven Shearer; E∴ James Dann; E∴ Daniel Kwasnik, High Priest. Photo credit: R∴ E∴ Robert Rogers.