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

Silangan Commandery Officers Elected

We are pleased to announce that Silangan Commandery No. 93 (Knights Templar), of the Grand Commandery of the State of Illinois, have elected/appointed its first set of officers on August 17, 2009. Those elected:

SK Rolly Gange, PM - Eminent Commander

SK Gary Hernal, PM - Generalissimo

SK Ben Mendoza, PM - Captain General

SK Vicente Cabrera, PM - Senior Warden

SK Nic Sarabia, PM - Junior Warden

SK Mark Barquez - Excellent Prelate

SK Lope Hilado, PM - Treasurer

SK Bert Gazmen - Recorder

Those Appointed:

SK Dennis Alban, PM - Standard Bearer

SK Vicent Cabrera - Sword Bearer

SK Aldin Escalante - Warder

SK Ed. Bernardo - Sentinel

SK Ric Tabamo - Color Bearer

SK Dado Erandio - Armourer

SK John Jacobsen, PM - Hermit 1

SK Bassam Saba - Hermit 2

SK Chris Clemente - Hermit 3

SK Ed Velaso - Guard 1

SK Derrick Gavilan - Guard 2

SK Jim Alcantara, PM - Guard 3

Please take due notice.

Sir Knight Rolly Gange, KT
Silangan Commandery No. 93, KT
Grand Commandery of the State of Illinois
The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Illinois

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Pinoy Masons Worldwide congratulate the members and officers; both elected and appointed, of the Silangan Commandery No 93, Knights Templar, of the Grand Commandery of the State of Illinois.

Well done Sir Knights!

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Brethren and Sir Knights,

Congratulations to all the officers of Silangan Commandery No. 93!

I wish you all the best of everything for the ensuing year.

For those who have the time to do some reading, I have attached Stockton York Rite's July 2009 Newsletter.

Please take note that Stockton Commandery No. 8 will confer the Order of the Temple on 24 October 2009. This festival is normally held in either Vallejo or Sacramento, CA, and this will be the first time in 30 years that it is going to be held again in Stockton, CA. So, needless to say, this will be a big event for Stockton York Rite.

It goes without saying that Sir Knights who will be in the vicinity of San Joaquin Valley in October are most welcome to attend.

Have a great day and take care my brothers!

Fraternally,

Alex V. Mendoza
San Joaquin Lodge No. 19
Stockton, CA
Grand Lodge of California
Hometown: Malolos City, Bulacan

Silangan Commandery No 93 Charter Conferred

BRETHREN:

With much joy, I am very happy to inform you that today, August 1, 2009, Silangan Commandery No. 93 was conferred its charter during the 153rd Grand Conclave, of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of Illinois.

Silangan will be known as the first full commandery in the USA envisioned by Brothers Freemasons of Filipino descent. Those who attended the conferral for Silangan were:

Sir Knight William Howard Brown, Eminent Commander during Dispensation

Past Right Eminent Grand Commander, Grand Commandery of the State of Illinois, Sir Knight John T. Riedas, Jr.

Recorder, Oak Lawn York Rite Bodies, Past Right Eminent Grand Commander, Grand Commandery of the State of Illinois, Sir Knight Vicente Cabrera, Recorder during Dispensation

Sir Knight Toy Paclibare

Sir Knight Diosdado Erandio

Sir Knight Mark Barquez, Color Bearer during Dispensation

Sir Knight Cris Clemente

Sir Knight Jimmy Alcantara

Sir Knight Lope Hilado, Treasurer during Dispensation

Sir Knight Ben Mendoza, Warder during Dispensation

Sir Knight Rolando Gange, Generalissimo during Dispensation


Via email:

Bro. Rolly Gange