| Friday- September 8th, 2000 Hosted by-
Middletown Commandery #71 Officers Present:
(all Sir
Knights) James Shew- 1st VP, Billy Lucas- 2nd VP, Michael Payton- Reorder/Treas., Lloyd
Bradshaw- (PDDC) Prelate.
Past CTA Presidents Present:
Joseph Atkinson Jr., Richard Holcombe, Norman Lincoln, Michael Payton, Robert Richter,
& Robert Williams.
The meeting was opened by 1st VP James Shew, with an opening prayer by SK Lloyd
Bradshaw.
DEPUTY DIVISION COMMANDER'S REPORT:
Ther being no old business to
discuss, the mmeting moved directly into the Deputy Division Commander. SK
Robert Williams DDC, discussed the upcoming year. He reviewed several areas in both
the tactics and ritual that he felt needed special emphasis this year.
SK Williamd with the assistance of Middletown Commandery then
illustrated the "Officer's of the West". After the presentation he offered
a critique & requested questions from the various SK's present.
SK Williams then explained that each of the future CTA
meetings this year different Sir Knights will make the presentations & critiques.
Division Commander's Report:
SK Richard Holcombe, EGS, opened his report by announcing the death of Most Worshipful
Brother Ronald R. Rogers, Grand Master of Masons of Ohio, who passed away earlier in the
day. A moment of silence was observed in his memory. SK holcombe then made
several comments.
1.) ask that each commandery make sure any corrections to rituals & tactics be made
ASAP for upcoming inspections.
2.) Discussed the pre Chamber lecture. Asked how many commanderies do this lecture,
how many use the 4 ft sword and reminded SK's that there should be no speaking by other
SKs in the asylum during the pre-chamber lecture.
3.) Grand Commandery. Stated it would open at 8:45am & those SKs that would
participate in the Arch of Steel should be ready at 8:00am.
He reviewed the itinery for the Grand Commandery session & the costs for the
various meals. A brief discussion of drill team competition schedules was conducted.
He emtioned that the 3rd Div. may again be bringing home the Grand Commander's Cup
as there were 21 knightings in One commandery alone in the 3rd Div.
4.) Stated that at Grand Encampment it was mentioned that Ohio can now give three
(3) KTCH's.
New Business
SK Norman Lincoln announced the formation of a NEW commandery in Eaton, Ohio, 2nd Div.
Called Jerusalem Commandery. It's next stated Conclave would be Sept. 26.
Their 1st Inspection will be May 12, 2001.
SK James Shew 1st VP, asked what commanderies would be interested
in hosting the CTA meetings next year. He requested any commandery interested should
contact him ASAP.
Meeting update: There have been some changes to this years CTA meeting schedule.
Click here.
There bing no further business the
meeting was close with a prayer from the Prelate.
Respectfully Submitted by SK Michael Payton PC - Recorder/Treasurer
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