JUNE 2000      

 

GRAND COMMANDER'S MESSAGE

 

   May has been a very busy month for us.  It started April 29th with the reception for Most Excellent Dale Tynan, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of the State of New York, Royal Arch Masons, on Long Island.  We then spent a couple of days attending the Annual Convocation of the Grand Lodge of New York.  After that there were visits to the Annual Conclaves of Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, with Vermont yet to come in June.  Everywhere that we have visited we have been most graciously received.  Each visit leaves us with special memories that we will cherish forever.

   Those of you who were not able to attend the Easter Sunrise Service in Alexandria this year missed a wonderful experience.  We had sixty-five Sir Knights and Ladies in attendance at the banquet.  This was the largest number in many a year.  There were thirty-seven Sir Knights at the service on Easter Morning.  All who attended the Saturday afternoon

lunch and the tour of the Kennedy Center had a great time.  Those who attended the Grand Encampment luncheon also had a great time sharing the joy of the season with fellow Sir Knights and Ladies.  As always, the message from S.K. James Morris Ward, Most Eminent Grand Master of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the USA was warm and inspiring. S.K. William Jackson Jones, Right Eminent Deputy Grand Master and his Lady Lois joined us at our banquet Saturday evening.  He brought the greetings of the officers of the Grand Encampment.  The Sir Knights and Ladies enjoyed the opportunity to get to know our next Grand Master and his Lady Lois.

   I would like to remind you of the Triennial Conclave of the Grand Encampment to be held in Nashville, TN, August 11-16.   Details are in the April issue of the Knight Templar Magazine.  Please join  us if you can!

   You will find information on our Annual Conclave in this month's supplement.  Please accept this as a personal invitation to come to Binghamton, September 15-17, 2000.  We look forward to hosting the 187^th Annual Conclave!

   Remember, live the principles of our Order, work hard, have fun, and "Together, let's build the bridge to the next millennium!"    

                                                   Courteously,

                                                   David D. Goodwin, K.C.T.

                                                   Grand Commander

32nd KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EYE FOUNDATION VOLUNTARY CAMPAIGN

Well, Sir Knights, the word is.."THANK YOU". Thank you for caring, but most especially, thank you for participating. The Commanderies of New York reached a new plateau in this year's Voluntary Campaign. Each and every Commandery in New York State (yes, that's right...100% of the Commanderies) PARTICIPATED in this fine endeavor. One hundred percent participation in the Voluntary Campaign has been a goal of each of our Grand Commanders, and this year, that goal has been achieved. So a 'big thanks' goes out to each Zone Commander, each Grand Line Officer, and especially to each Sir Knight, for their efforts in making this year's Voluntary Campaign be the most successful one in many, many years.

S.K.Douglas Holbrook, KYCH, Chairman

THE 187th ANNUAL CONCLAVE - September 15, 16, 17, 2000
Program of Events
Friday, September 15, 2000
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration, Ballroom Lobby
9:00 a.m. Knight Commander of the Temple
10:00 a.m. Meeting of Grand Line Officers, Past Grand Commanders,
and Zone Commanders
12:00 noon Grand Line Officers Luncheon
1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 187th ANNUAL CONCLAVE CONVENES
1st Session Committee Reports and Miscellaneous business
Fatigue uniform, or business suits
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hospitality Suite Open, Southern Tier Room
4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Recorder's & Treasurer's meeting with Grand
Recorder and Grand Treasurer
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Cash Bar
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Summer in Binghamton Buffet (Casual Dress)
9:00 p.m. Order of Knight Preceptor
After Dinner Hospitality Suite Open - Southern Tier Room

Saturday, September 16, 2000
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Registration, Ballroom Lobby
7:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Breakfast on your own
8:15 a.m. Grand Line & Honor Guard Assemble
8:30 a.m. ANNUAL CONCLAVE RECONVENES
Dress, Full uniform less sword, except the Grand Officers
and Honor Guard
8:45 a.m. Reception of Distinguished Guests
Memorial Service - Ladies Invited
10:30 a.m. Ladies Entertainment Program
11:30 a.m. Election of Officers
Conclusion of Business
12:00 noon Ladies Luncheon
12:00 noon Sir Knight's Luncheon
1:15 p.m. Educational Foundation Committee Meeting
1:30 p.m. Drill Team Competition, Parking Lot (Weather Permitting)
3:00 p.m. The Empire State Commandery, No. 83, KT
4:00 p.m.  Installation of Officers. 2000-2001
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Cash Bar, before Grand Commander's Banquet
7:00 p.m. GRAND COMMANDERY BANQUET
Dress: Full Templar uniform, less swords, gloves, and chapeau
After Banquet Hospitality Suite Open - Southern Tier Room

Sunday, September 17, 2000
8:00 a.m. Divine Church Service Dress: Full Templar Uniform with swords
9:00 a.m. Farewell Breakfast

NOTE: Meeting Rooms will be specified in Ballroom Lobby for your
information.

HOTEL RESERVATION FORM
Holiday Inn Arena
2 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY
Phone 607-722-1212

Room Reservations are to be made directly with the Holiday Inn at the above number no later than August 20, 2000. Please mention the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar to secure the preferred per night rate of $77 plus tax.
DIRECTIONS: Take I-81/NY 17 to Exit 4 South. Exit 4 is just East of the I-81/NY-17 split. Exit and follow Rt. 363 South for approximately 2 miles, exit right at Washington St. Exit, go 2 blocks, the Arena will be on your right side. Turn left on Hawley st. The Holiday Inn is straight ahead.

HOTEL RESERVATION FORM

 
FUNCTION TIME REQUIRED NUMBER AMOUNT TOTAL
FRIDAY, September 15, 2000
Summer in Binghampton Buffet 7:00 p.m. _______ $24.00 ______

SATURDAY, September 16,2000
Sir Knights' Luncheon 12:00 noon _______ $15.00 ______

Ladies' Luncheon 12:00 noon _______ $15.00 ______

Banquet:
Filet Mignon Bernaise 7:00 p.m. _______ $32.00 ______

Stuffed Chicken Breast 7:00 p.m. _______ $28.00 ______
w/champagne sauce

SUNDAY, September 17,2000
Farewell Breakfast Buffet 9:00 a.m. _______ $10.00 ______

Total Amount Due ______

NOTE: Meeting Rooms will be specified in Ballroom Lobby for your
information.

Please make your check payable to Malta Commandery Conclave Fund and mail
to:
Ralph V. Scott, 14 Johnson Road, Binghamton, NY 13905-1211.
Phone: 607-723-0792 email: scottrv1@juno.com

 

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