Friday, February 5, 2010

Silangan Commandery No. 93 Receives Charter


Last night [February 1, 2010], Silangan ceremoniously received its charter and shield at its Stated Conclave.

The principal guest in attendance was Sir Knight Joseph W. Lucas, KCT, Right Eminent Grand Commander, Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of  Illinois.

The charter and shield was presented by Sir Knight Jesse L. Johns, Sr. Right Eminent Past Grand Commander, Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of Illinois. Others in the entourage were the other Grand Commandery officers.

Also came to grace the occasion were the other two highest officers of the other York Right Bodies; Companion Joseph H. Santisteban, Most Excellent  High Priest of Royal Arch Masons, Grand Royal Arch Chapter of the State of  Illinois; and Companion Earl F. Wys, Most Illustrious Grand Master, The Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of the State of Illinois.

Others in attendance were the following Right Eminent Grand Commanders, Grand Commandery of Knights Templars of the State of Illinois and their years of office:

REPGC John Thomas Riedas, Sr. - 2004-2005

REPGC Pressly Alvin Laird - 2005-2006

REPGC William Howard Brown - 2006-2007

REPGC Howard Wayne Hoffman - 2007-2008

REPGC Jesse L. Johns, Sr. - 2008-2009

Also present was the Representative of the Grand Commandery of the State of Illinois to the Grand Commandery of the Philippines.

Everyone in attendance have lots of fun and enjoyed the fellowship of our senior companions and Grand Officers. Attached are the photos of the event.

SK Rolly, KT
Eminent Commander

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Brethren & all,
 
Let's all congratulate all our brethren in Silangan Commandery # 93 of the Grand Commandery of the Knights of Templar of the State of Illinois. It's another great accomplishment by our Filipino American brethren from Illinois.

MORE POWER & KEEP UP THE GOOD WORKS.

Sincerely & fraternally,

Bro.Edward Usita
Angalo # 63 Vigan City
Jose Rizal # 1172 NYC
Naomi # 87 Norfolk, VA
GS Fajardo # 383 Manila
Maynilad UD Washington DC

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