| Indivisible Friends Commandery # 1 Meets 4th Mondays at 7:30 p.m. 39 Fairfield Avenue, Gretna, LA 70056-5120 Mail address: P.O. Box 3458, Gretna, LA 70054-3458 Greetings to all Sir Knights from your 2006 Officers: |
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| Membership dues are $20.00 for the 2004 Fraternal Year - Please send your Commandery dues to our Recorder, R.E. Bro. Marshall E. Fischer, Recorder P.O. Box 3458 - Gretna, LA 70054-3458 |
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| In loving memory of those Americans who lost their lives, those who survived, and those who protect us in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on our beloved country on September 11, 2001. Your memory and courage are in our hearts forever. |
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| The "TEMPLAR" OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER Indivisible Friends Commandery No. 1, Knights Templar April 27, 2006 Mail address: P.O. Box 3458, Gretna, LA 70054-3458 |
| We are saddened to note the passing of Sir Knight Gordon Griffin, a member of our Commandery as well as a member of Babylon Chapter # 66, Royal Arch Masons and New Orleans Council # 35, Royal and Select Masters. He was knighted into our Commandery on April 22, 1994. Sir Knight Griffin was a Past Master of Arthur M. Retif Lodge # 473, F&AM and Mount Moriah-Quitman Lodge # 59, F&AM; he was the immediate Past Master of the 18th Masonic District Lodge and the 18th District nominee for District Deputy Grand Master of the 18th Masonic District. Services for Sir Knight Griffin were held on Sunday, December 28, 2003 at Lakelawn Metairie Funeral Home. Order of the Eastern Star services were held at 2:00 p.m.; Masonic Services followed. Requiem aeternam, Sir Knight Griffin, and may the perpetual light shine upon you forever. |
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To the officers and members of Indivisible Friends Commandery No. 1, Jacques de Molay Commandery No. 2, and Ivanhoe Commandery No. 19: Our annual Ascension Observance will be held Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at Indivisible Friends Lodge No. 404, No. 39 Fairfield Avenue in Gretna. This observance is open to family, friends, and neighbors. Please wear your uniform or dark suit with Malta Cross. Fellowship and refreshments will follow the observance. **************************************************************** Indivisible Friends Commandery No 1, K.T. Celebrating the Founding of the Commandery and Respect to Past Commanders Where: Restaurant des Familles (click left for map) 7163 Barataria Boulevard, Crown Point, LA 70072 504-689-7834 North of the Intersection of LA Hwy. 45 and 3134 (Kerner/Lafitte Parkway) When: Friday Evening, 7:00 p.m., June 9, 2006 How much: Dutch treat (Prices vary) Dress: Casual A head count will be required on or before June 2, 2006. Please leave a message indicating who and how many with Wayne Ezelle (504) 341-3325. |
| Ralph W Ezelle - Commander Edward A. Reine - Generalissimo Leon T. Roberts - Capt General Charles A. Songe - Senior Warden Lloyd A. Hebert - Junior Warden Robert Tomlinson - Treasurer Marshall Fisher - Recorder Ion Lazar - Prelate Asa Dubois - Std. Bearer Kim Smith - Sword. Bearer John A. Am. Bennett - Warden Franklin D. Bianchini - Sentinel John E. Seabolt - 1stGuard Elwood Wooledge - 2nd Guard Steve Kujawa - Webmaster |
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| EVERY CHRISTIAN MASON SHOULD BE A KNIGHT TEMPLAR |
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| LOUISIANA SUPPLEMENT Richard L. James, Editor 109 Bluff Drive, West Monroe, LA 71291 E-mail: RichardRLJ@aol.com KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION CHANGES A new multi-color brochure is available promoting scholarships. This brochure was requested by our Most Eminent Grand Master, Sir Knight Kenneth B. Fischer. It is his goal and that of the Committee on Educational Foundation to have the State Divisions change their Educational Foundations from loans to scholarships. This brochure is posted at the Grand Encampment Web Page at: www.knightstemplar.org. It is the desire of our Most Eminent Grand Master, Sir Knight Kenneth B. Fischer, and that of the Committee on Educational Foundation to have as many of our State Divisions as possible change to Scholarships (instead of loans) during this triennium. IDEAS TO IMPROVE INTEREST AND ATTENDANCE (PART 2) The following is a sampling of ideas to improve interest and attendance: 17. Develop a list of men who have been raised to Master Mason in the past three years and ask the officers or volunteers in the Commandery to contact each by phone and invite him to a special meeting, a dinner, or a "Friends Night." 18. Mail remembrances to members and their wives on behalf of the Commandery on significant holidays, birthdays or anniversaries. Remember, every time a communication comes into the home from the Commandery, it raises the awareness of the member. 19. Maintain an attractive bulletin board and keep it current with member relat ed news and information. 20. Improve the quality of the photographs and graphic images you use. Find a member who may be a designer or graphic artist with computer desktop publishing experience and let him review all communications; then listen to his recommendations. 21. Assign every new Sir Knight a "Buddy". This can be the top line signer of his petition or a fellow Sir Knight about the same age who agrees to be at each stated and special meeting for at least six months. This "Buddy" keeps close personal tabs on his new charge and assists him with his assimilation. He also introduces this new member to other members at every opportunity. 22. Watch for any loss of interest of a member. If attendance starts to lag, get in touch with him immediately and determine the cause. Don't let more than a few meetings pass before contacting him. Nothing works as well with members as personal contact. Try to meet face-to-face. 23. Contact all new members who have joined over the last five years, but have been absent from the Commandery. Listen to them tell you the reasons why they have lost interest. Share the exciting new things that are happening in the Commandery. Agree to assist them with the proper signs and words if they have forgotten. 24. Identify the skills, talents and interests of each of your members, especially new members. A man joins an organization with the expectation that he will somehow be involved with the members, involved in the leadership, and involved with the community. Understand that involvement means using a man's talents. Match their involvement with their gifts and talents, 25. Reward real performance and real contributions in some meaningful way. No Negativism-And remember: Every Christian Mason should be a Knight Templar! |
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| LOUISIANA GRAND COMMANDERY, APRIL 2004 Incoming Elected Officers: Earl J. "Mickey" Durand, G.Jr.W.; Beverly Guillot, G.C.G.; Larry Ledbetter, V.E.D.G.C.; Richard James, RE.G.C.; Larry Plaisance, G.G.; Danny Thomas, G.Sr.W.; and Bowdre McDowell, Rec., RE.P.G.C. (H). |
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| The Lord has taken up our Brother and Sir Knight Hiram Knox Greer. S.K. Hiram was born in December 1923 and passed away on January 23, 2005 in New Iberia. He was knighted in Indivisible Friends Commandery # 1 in September , 1980; he served as Eminent Commander in 1982 and 1987. He was a Past Captain of the Temple Guard. S.K.Hiram was serving as Eminent Prior of Louisiana Priory No. 43, Knights of the York Cross of Honor. Our prayers are with him and his family. Requiem aeternam, Sir Knight Greer, and may the perpetual light shine upon you forever. |
| Incoming appointed officers: Ernest E. Clower, Grand Inspector General; John A. M. Benett, Grand Sentinel; Gilbert H. Morrison, Jr., Grand Warder; Timothy J. Riley, Sr., Administrative Aid; Richard L. James, RE.G.C.; Eric C. Hahn, Grand Organist; James G. Moore, Grand Standard Bearer; and Thomas P. Brown, Grand Prelate. Not pictured are: Robert E. Durham, Grand Sword Bearer, and James H. Patterson, Grand Photographer. |
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