One Hundred Thirty-Sixth Annual Conclave
GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF IOWA
Series 1999-2000 Sir Knight D. Michael Bonney
General Order No. 7 Right Eminent Grand Commander
March 15, 2000 516 Forest Dr. S.E.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-4235
TO THE OFFICERS AND SIR KNIGHTS OF ALL CONSTITUENT COMMANDERIES
WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF IOWA.
Greetings:
By virtue of the power and authority in me vested as Grand Commander of Iowa, I hereby declare the One Hundred Thirty-Sixth Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa, shall be held June 1, 2, 3, 2000, at the Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel, Cedar Rapids, IA.
It is the duty of the Commander of each Constituent Commandery to see that his Commandery is represented in person or by proxy, and to assist in the transaction of business to be conducted. Mileage and per diem will be paid under the provisions of section 341 (a) and (b) of the Statutes of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Iowa.
PROXIES
ALL PROXIES must be signed by the officer represented and bear the Seal of the Commandery. The Commander, Generalissimo and Captain General of each Constituent Commandery may be represented and vote by proxy, provided that each member present, or by Proxy, shall have only one vote.
D. Michael Bonney
R. E. Grand Commander
Thursday, June 1, 2000
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Registration, Skywalk
1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Past Commanders Association Meeting, Ballroom I
1:15 p.m. Jurisprudence Committee Meeting, Seasons C 5th Floor
2:45 p.m. Drill Team Competition , Ballrooms II & III
5:00 p.m. Retreat Ceremony, Ballrooms II & III
5:30 p.m. Informal Opening –Vesper & Memorial Services, Ballroom I
6:30 p.m. Deli Buffet & Show, Ballrooms V & VI
Friday, June 2, 2000
7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Registration, Skywalk
8:00 a.m. Convene the Grand Commandery, Ballroom I
Reception of Distinguished Visitors; Past Grand Commanders;
Instructors; Grand Representatives;
Veterans of United States Wars;
Commanders, Generalissimos,
Captains General, and Recorders of Constituent Commanderies.
The Grand Commander’s Address.
Preliminary Report of the Jurispurdence Committee.
10:00 a.m. Adjourn.
10:15 a.m. Photographing of Dist. Visitors and Past Grand Commanders., Ballroom I
Dais Officers of Grand Commandery meet with the
Dais Officers of Constituent Commanderies., Ballroom I
Constituent Recorders meet with Grand Recorder., Seasons C 5th Floor
11:45 a.m. Lunch Ballrooms II & III
1:15 p.m. Reconvene the Grand Commandery.,Ballroom I
Address of S.K. Kenneth B. Fischer, Right Eminent Grand Generalissimo,
Grand Encampment, Knights Templar of the United States of America.
Appointment of Tellers.
Final report of the Credentials Committee.
Election of Grand Officers.
3:00 p.m. Adjourn
3:15 p.m. H.R.A.K.T.P. (Members only) Seasons C 5th Floor
3:30 p.m. K.Y.C.H. (Members only) Seasons C 5th Floor
3:45 p.m. York Rite College (Members only) Seasons C 5th Floor
6:30 p.m. GRAND COMMANDER’S BANQUET Ballrooms II, III, IV & V
Saturday, June 3, 2000
6:45 a.m. Red Cross of Constantine Breakfast (Members Only)
Monarch Room 3rd Floor
8:00 a.m. Reconvene the Grand Commandery. Ballroom I
Final Report of the Jurisprudence Committee;
Completion of remaining business;
Adjourn.
11:00 a.m. Public Installation of 2000-2001 Grand Officers Ballroom I
Thursday, June 1, 2000
1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Registration Skywalk
1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Ladies Hospitality Room Open Room 1220
2:45 p.m. Drill Team Competition Ballrooms II & III
5:00 p.m. Retreat Ceremony Ballrooms II & III
5:30 p.m. Informal Opening-Vesper & Memorial Service Ballroom I
6:30 p.m. Deli Buffet & Show Ballrooms V & VI
Friday, June 2, 2000
7:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Registration Skywalk
9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Ladies Hospitality Room Open Room 1220
9:30 a.m. Tour of Brucemore Transportation Provided By Cedar Rapids Trolley
12:00 Noon LADIES LUNCHEON Ballrooms IV & V
2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Ladies Hospitality Room Open Room 1220
6:30 p.m. GRAND COMMANDER’S BANQUET Ballrooms II, III, IV & V
Motel Reservations are to be made directly to the Crowne Plaza Five Season Hotel, 350 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, by mailing the enclosed reservation sheet, or by Telephone 1-319-363-8161 or Toll Free at 1-888-363-3550. You must identify your self as a member of the Grand Commandery to obtain the group room rate. Deadline for room reservations is May 11, 2000.
Meal Reservations are to be made with the enclosed card to S.K. Fred J. Madison Sr., 426 6th St. SW,
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (319) 360-1203. Deadline for meal reservations is May 26, 2000.
Please make checks payable to the Grand Commandery K. T. of Iowa.
Deli Buffet & Show $15.00 each
Men’s Lunch $13.00 each
Ladies Luncheon $13.00 each
Grand Commander’s Banquet $22.00 each
Saturday, June 3, 2000
8:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Ladies Hospitality Room Open, Room 1220
11:00 a.m. Public Installation of 2000-2001 Grand Officers, Ballroom I