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1 GRAND LODGE FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF WASHINGTON DAVID P. OWEN Grand Secretary 4970 Bridgeport Way W. University Place, WA or FAX September 2014 To the Constituent Lodges of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, F.&A.M. of Washington: Dear Brethren: The following Statements of Availability are being forwarded to each Lodge prior to October 1st for study prior to the next Annual Communication. The Washington Masonic Code, Sec B.L., requires such notification. Per the W.M.C., Sec B.L., three Brothers have filed for the office of Junior Grand Warden and one Brother has filed for the office of Grand Secretary. Per the W.M.C., Sec B.L., three Brothers have filed for the office of Trustee on the Washington Masonic Charities Board. Per the W.M.C., Sec B.L., two Brothers have filed for the office of Trustee on the Washington Masonic Grand Lodge Building Association Temple Board. Fraternally, David P. Owen Grand Secretary

2 William H. Upton Naval & Military Lodge, No. 206 (Life Member) Silverdale Lodge, No. 311 Franklin Lodge, No. 5 Grand Mound Historic Lodge, No. 3 OFFICE OF JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN JAMES H. KENDALL LODGE OFFICES HELD Worshipful Master (Charleston, No. 269/ W. H. Upton, No. 206), Senior Warden, Junior Warden (2 years), Senior Deacon, Chaplain, Secretary (7 years) GRAND LODGE APPOINTMENTS District Deputy in District No. 12, Research and Education Committee (1 year), Technology Committee (10 years - Chairman 4 years), Public Relations Committee (Chairman), Grand Chaplain Membership Development Committee, Credentials Committee OTHER MASONIC AFFILIATIONS AND PARTICIPATION Secretary-Treasurer, District No. 12 Masters and Wardens Association (2 years) Secretary District No. 12 Lodge of Past Masters - (7 years) Temple Association Board, Bremerton Masonic Temple - (10 years) Nile Temple Shrine of North America Scottish Rite Valley of Bremerton, York Rite Bodies - Bremerton Grand Lodge Senior Warden Ritual Competition (1995) - 1 st Place EDUCATION BS Electrical Engineering University of New Mexico, Course work in Master of System Management, U of So. California, Numerous Navy and Civilian training courses. COMMUNITY Life Member American Legion Life Member Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Past President, Bremerton Symphony Association (6 years on Board of Directors) Instructor The Internet and Your Child Internet Safety Program General Class Amateur Radio Operator KE7JMY American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Volunteer Examiner (VE) Better Business Bureau Arbitrator, 1994 to Present MILITARY AND PROFESSIONAL Enlisted USN 1965, Commissioned 1974, Retired 1986, Lieutenant Commander Officer in Charge, Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center, Andros Island, Bahamas AUTEC is the most active underwater test range in USN inventory, operating in support of multiple military, civilian and foreign government agencies including scientific and war fighting projects and training. Responsible for 1200 civilian and military staff in an isolated facility in a foreign country. AUTEC awarded Navy Unit Commendation for this timeframe. Submarine Strategic (Nuclear) Weapons Officer 5 Strategic Deterrent Patrols as Division Officer and Department Head, responsible for all submarine strategic and tactical weapons systems. Instructor, Tactical Team Trainer, TRITRAFAC Bangor, two tours District Office Manager 1990 Decennial Census, Responsible for Census in 7 Western-most Washington counties. Supervised more than 1200 staff members during course of the enumeration. Commended for exceptional service, meeting or exceeding all goals and project time-lines. Founding board member and Past President Washington Association of Internet Service Providers (WAISP) President and General Manager, Telebyte NW Internet Services 1994 to Present: responsible for all business decisions including payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Company provides internet and network services to large and small businesses in the medical, financial, government, and service industries, as well as to individuals for professional and personal business. Manage resources to provide required high stability critical service to the medical community. MASONIC PHILOSOPHY The Masonic Lodge is not made up of four walls, ritual, or old records, but rather consists of its members. Through our shared (and personally affirmed) obligations, we owe our first fraternal duty to our Brothers and not to a particular process or procedure. My three F s are different than VWB Vesper s. They are Faith, Family & Fraternity. These three sustained me through very difficult times, and sustain me to this day. They are the bedrock of all we have promised to each other as Fraternal Brothers. Finally, if you ain t having fun you ain t doing it right! PERSONAL Married 46 years to Alta. We have two daughters, 4 grandchildren, and (still!) have a 2010 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra, with 103 Cubic Inches of get-up-and-go!

3 OFFICE OF JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN PAUL G. WAADEVIG Columbian Lodge, Boston, MA, Mt. Hood Lodge, No. 32, 2003-Present Worshipful Master, ; Secretary, Grand Mound Historic Lodge, No. 3 GRAND LODGE APPOINTMENTS Arrangements Committee Member , Co-Chair , Member Jr. Grand Steward, Deputy of the Grand Master, District No. 19, Membership Development Committee, Present OTHER MASONIC AFFILIATIONS AND RECOGNITION Masonic Junior Achievement Award, Kelso, WA 1983 St. Andrew s Chapter RAM, Boston, MA Sr. Warden, Vancouver Valley Lodge of Perfection (Present) Scottish Rite, Vancouver Valley Master Craftsman I Diploma, AASR Southern Jurisdiction Afifi Shrine Member, Gateway Shrine Club, Vancouver Philalethes Society, Allen E. Roberts Chapter, Boston, MA ( ) MILITARY Enlisted, USAR, Combat Engineer, , Honorable Discharge (Split option with basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, between Jr./Sr. of High School) EDUCATION Mark Morris High School, Longview, WA, 1985 Lower Columbia College, Longview, WA, Associate of Arts, Business, 1987 Portland State University, Portland, OR, Bachelor of Science, Philosophy, 1991 Boston College, Carroll School of Business, Master of Business Administration, 1999 Boston College Law School, Juris Doctorate, 1999 LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Student Body President, Lower Columbia College, Longview, WA, Speech and Debate Team Captain, Lower Columbia College, Longview, WA, Young Leaders in India (sponsored by the YMCA and Gonzaga Law School), New Delhi, India, 1987 Sargent at Arms, Phi Delta Theta, Portland State U. Chapter, Reserve Sheriff s Deputy, Cowlitz County, WA, Secretary, The Federalist Society, Boston College Law School Chapter, 1997 Waadevig for Washington State House of Representatives Campaign, 2002 Waadevig for Washington State Senate Campaign, 2004 PROFESSIONAL Research Director, Unified Communications and Conferencing, Frost & Sullivan, 14 years Product Manager, Unified Communications, Biamp Systems, Present PERSONAL Wife: Vickie, Children: Hailey, Jasmine, Layla, Preslyn, and Mason.

4 OFFICE OF JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN CHARLES E. WOOD LODGE MEMBERSHIP Member of Chehalis Lodge, No. 28 Worshipful Master of Chehalis, No. 28 December 1990 Currently serving as Worshipful Master of Chehalis, No. 28 Member of Robert Morris Lodge, No. 97 GRAND LODGE APPOINTMENTS Deputy of the Grand Master District No. 17 June 2012 to June 2014 Grand Lodge Finance Committee since September 2011 Appointed as the first Treasurer of the newly formed Grand Lodge Building Association August 2013 OTHER MASONIC AFFILIATIONS & RECOGNITIONS Royal Arch Masons; Chapter No. 44 Past High Priest Sunset Chapter No. 23 Order of High Priesthood of Washington, April 21, 2014 Deputy of Grand High Priest Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Washington Council of Royal and Select Masters; Alpha Council No. 20 Appointed as Chairman of Finance and Budget Committee of the Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Washington, May 2014 Commandery Past Eminent Commander of St Helens Commandery, No. 12 Currently a member of DeMolay Commandery, No. 6 Order of Eastern Star Chehalis Chapter, No. 3, Served as Chaplain 2012 to 2014 Proficiency in Lodge Management 2012 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Cinebar Community Center, Cinebar, Washington Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 5439, Mossyrock, Washington ACADEMICS AND CAREER Education: Graduated Ingraham High, Seattle Washington 1962 Graduated Centralia Community College 1983 where I majored in accounting Graduated Saint Martins College, Lacey Washington with a BA Degree in Accounting and a minor in Business Administration Career: June 1981 retired from United States Air Force as an Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor. Controlled and scheduled maintenance on some of the worlds most technically advanced aircraft. I attended the United Stated Air Force Non-Commissioned Officers Leadership & Management Academy in Austin Texas. While serving in South East Asia, received the United States Air Forces Commendation Medal. Retired February 2014 from a public held corporation where I spent 23 plus years as West Coast Controller. Managed all accounting functions, created yearly budgets and analyzed monthly income statements results against budget. On a monthly basis, reported results to corporate office while keeping plant manager informed of our progress against monthly/yearly budget. OTHER: Family: My wife, Lorraine is my pillar of support and encouragement. We make all life changing decisions together. Lorraine is my sounding board and her feedback is invaluable. What I enjoy most in Masonry is the fellowship, being among Brothers trying to make a difference, whether it is in Masonry or in their local communities. How we as Masons meet, act and part should be a part of our daily lives with all humankind, not just with other Masons. By keeping true to our beliefs, and adhering to the three tenets and four cardinal virtues, we as Masons can succeed in making a difference within ourselves, our families and in society. LISTEN AND FACILITATE

5 OFFICE OF GRAND SECRETARY DAVID P. OWEN - Harmony Lodge, No. 18; Olympia, WA - Grays Harbor Lodge, No. 52; Hoquiam, WA - Walter F. Meier Lodge Of Research, No. 281; Seattle, WA - Hermanos del Arte, No. 314; Brewster, WA - Victoria-Columbia, Lodge, No. 1; British Columbia & Yukon - Berlin 46 Outpost Lodge, No. 895; ACGL United Grand Lodges of Germany - Grand Mound Historic Lodge No. 3; Tumwater, WA LODGE OFFICES HELD Junior Warden of Outpost Lodge, No. 895 Protem Senior Warden of Outpost Lodge, No. 895 and Harmony, Lodge No. 18 Worshipful Master of Harmony Lodge, No. 18 (1995) Secretary of Harmony Lodge, No. 18 (4 years) GRAND LODGE/MASONIC CORPORATION APPOINTMENTS Board Secretary (7 years) Children Identification Program (CHIPS) Foundation Secretary (11 years) Masonic Library & Museum Foundation Grand Representative to the United Grand Lodge of Germany (14 years) Board of Trustees, Masonic Retirement Center/Washington Masonic Charities (15 years) Internal Communications Committee (1 year) Assistant Grand Secretary (2 years) Grand Secretary (14 years) OTHER MASONIC AFFILIATIONS Goose and Grid Iron, Nest 0 Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Olympia Valley York Rite Bodies, Heidelberg, Germany York Rite College, Washington NILE, Shrine National Sojourners and Hero s of 76 DeMolay-Legion of Honor Saint Thomas of Acon, Tahoma Chapel Royal Order of Scotland First President-Conference of Grand Secretaries of North America CAREER AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Academic: Seattle Public Schools and Old Reliable University at Fort Lewis; University of Washington, Bachelor s Degree in Economics; various US Army schools; City University, Masters in Public Administration and a Masters in Business Administration. Professional: Retired (1998) U.S. Army Officer, after 25 years of service to our Great Country; Served as the State Adjutant for the American Legion, Department of Washington; Real Estate Agent. FAMILY A Great Family who is very understanding of my love for Masonry. IT IS A GREAT DAY TO BE A MASON!

6 TRUSTEE, WASHINGTON MASONIC CHARITIES LARRY D. FOLEY Sultan-Monroe, No. 160 Skykomish, No. 259 Arlington, No. 129 LODGE OFFICES HELD Sultan-Monroe, No Tyler, Jr. Deacon, Sr. Deacon x 2 Skykomish, No Jr. Steward, Marshal, Jr. Deacon Arlington, No Jr. Warden, Sr. Warden, Master GRAND LODGE APPOINTMENTS Public Schools Outreach Committee OTHER MASONIC AFFILIATIONS Monroe Temple Corporation - Treasurer Arlington Temple Corporation - Board Member Grand Lodge Sr. Warden Ritual Competition 4 th place 2014 Everett Valley Scottish Rite Chair-Public Schools/Scholarship Committee - Sultan-Monroe, No. 160 Chair-Citizenship Committee-Sultan-Monroe, No. 160 Chair-Public Schools/Scholarship Committee - Arlington, No. 129 Chair-Citizenship Committee - Arlington, No Chair-Bike for Books Committee - Arlington, No. 129 Proficiency in Lodge Management Citizenship Award Gold Award-York Rite College EDUCATION AA-Political Science-Cypress Community & Long Beach City College COMMUNITY City of Sultan-Planning Commission Sultan/Central Cascade Youth Athletic Assoc. - President Sky Valley & Monroe Chamber of Commerce - Volunteer Instructor - DOC-MCC new workers CORE Safety Advisory Committee - DOC-MCC MASONIC PHILOSOPHY Faith, Hope & Charity, the greatest of these is Charity which is taught to us, as Masons in the 1st degree. We as Masons should use these lessons not just among ourselves, but also with our interactions with the public; Making the Lodge and our Charity thereof, a corner stone in the community as they once were. Being an example to all mankind.

7 TRUSTEE, WASHINGTON MASONIC CHARITIES DEAN W. HEINEMANN STATEMENT Several years ago I stated that the time had come for me to fade from Masonic view for a time and go fly-fishing. I am not going to give up fly-fishing but now is the time for me to get back to work doing something that I love and that I can make a difference for the Fraternity. I feel that I still have something of value (Leadership, Management of Assets, Business Long-Term Planning, and Accountability) to offer to the continuing success of Washington Masonic Charities. Temple Lodge No. 42, Cheney (Life Member) (Third Generation) Grand Mound Historic Lodge No. 3 (Charter Life Member) Spokane Lodge No. 34 (Honorary Life Member) Walter F. Meier Lodge of Research No. 281 (Corresponding Member) GRAND LODGE POSITIONS Credentials Committee Deputy of the Grand Master in District No. 27 Long Range Planning Tiger Team Long Range Planning Committee (2) Grand Historian (2) Grand Marshal Chairman, Arrangements Committee Appointed to Board of Trustees of the Masonic Retirement Center Member Board of Trustees of Washington Masonic Charities , President Chairman, Grand Lodge Trial Committee 2014 to Present Elected Junior Grand Warden June th Grand Master June AWARDS Certificate of Proficiency in Lodge Management Grand Master s Achievement Award DeMolay Legion of Honor (Honorary) DeMolay Achievement Award MASONIC ACTIVITIES Valley of Spokane, Orient of Washington S.J. Scottish Rite (32 KCCH) Board of Directors RiteCare Spokane ( ) Vice President RiteCare Spokane (2006) Treasurer RiteCare Spokane ( ) CAREER AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Academic: BA in Geography & Urban Planning, Eastern Washington State College (Eastern Washington University). Professional: Retired in 2004 after 28 years with Eastern Washington University in Facilities Engineering and Risk Management/Environmental Health & Safety. Community: Planning Committee for the Cheney Community Library, Organizing Committee for the American Cancer Society Cheney Relay for Life (2). Military: 2 ½ years Active Duty in US Army. Family: Married Kerry L. Troyer in 2008: we have three sons; Jason, Andrew, Jacob.

8 TRUSTEE, WASHINGTON MASONIC CHARITIES BRUCE E. VESPER Initiated, Passed & Raised (1973), Washington Lodge, No. 240, Buffalo, NY. Washington Lodge, No. 240, Buffalo, NY (Life Member) Kennewick Lodge, No. 153, (Life Member) Euclid Lodge, No. 125, Benton Lodge, No. 277, Skykomish, No. 259 Grand Mound Lodge, No. 3 Pioneer Lodge, No. 39, Prince Hall (Honorary Member) LODGE OFFICES HELD WM, SW, JW, SD (2), JD (2), SS (and Numerous Committees) GRAND LODGE APPOINTMENT Grand Master ( ) JGW, SGW, DGM ( ) District Deputy ( ) Photography Committee Public Schools Outreach Committee Public Relations Committee Youth Committee Washington Masonic Charities ( ), President (2014) OTHER MASONIC AFFILIATIONS Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Valley of Kennewick AAONMS, El Katif and Columbia Basin Shrine Club National Sojourners: Pacific Northwest Chapter 534 (Life Member), Honolulu Chapter 9 (Past President), Past Grand Master Chapter No. 296 Order of DeMolay: Senior DeMolay, Amherst NY, Chevalier (1974), Legion of Honor (2010) DeMolay Dad, Ewa Chapter, Ewa Beach, HI, Sam Pasco Chapter, Warrington, FL, Amherst Chapter, Amherst, NY, Lower Valley Chapter, Grandview, WA, Kennewick Chapter, Kennewick, WA Order of Eastern Star: Alma Chapter, Kennewick; Offices-Past Patron, Warder, Sentinel, Treasurer (3 years) CAREER & COMMUNITY Education: BA in Biology, State University of Buffalo (1975); MS in Radiation Sciences, Colorado State University, (1984). Professional: U.S. Navy ( ) - Independent Submarine Hospital Corpsman, Medical Service Corps, Radiation Physics, Retired as Lieutenant Commander Health Physicist, Battelle, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Westinghouse Hanford, Bechtel (Environmental Restoration Contract) 1990 to 2005 Community: Church Council, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (3) Past President, Eastern WA Chapter, Academy of Cert. Hazardous. Mat. Managers Board, Secretary, Treasurer, ACHMM & Alliance of Hazardous Mat. Professionals Board of Directors, Lutheran Community Services Northwest (2009-Present) MASONIC PHILOSOPHY I believe that as Masons, we need to carry into our everyday lives those values and virtues that separate us from other men. We need to actively practice Charity, become involved in our communities and with our families. We need to strive to keep those principles that make us distinguished Masons, but be ready to make those changes that are necessary to keep our Fraternity moving into the future. We need to attend to our lodges and the buildings, ensuring that the Masonic Light that our forebearers provided to us will continue to reach succeeding generations of good men, so that they may improve themselves, and in turn, improve the world that they live in.

9 Harmony Lodge, No. 18 Offices Held: Junior Steward 2009 Junior Warden 2010 Senior Warden 2011 Master 2012 Musician 2013 Secretary 2014 Grand Mound Historical Lodge, No. 3 Offices Held: Marshal 2013 & 2014 GRAND LODGE APPOINTMENTS Research and Education Committee TRUSTEE, GRAND LODGE TEMPLE BOARD CLINTON M. BROWN JR. Washington Masonic Grand Lodge Building Association President Vice-President Grand Lodge Trial Committee OTHER MASONIC AFFILIATIONS, OFFICES HELD AND RECOGNITION Scottish Rite Valley of Olympia 32 Member Afifi Temple Tacoma, WA Thurston Mason Shrine Club President 2012 Vice President 2011 Secretary 2010 Proficiency in Lodge Management 2011 EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Speech Communications-Houston Baptist University Juris Doctorate - South Texas College of Law BACKGROUND I practiced law in Houston, Texas as a Trial Lawyer for approximately 10 years. I still hold my Texas Bar License. Upon moving to Washington, I joined Harmony Lodge and became a stay-at-home father, volunteering at my daughters school as the Auction Chairman for three years and assisting with the Annual Gala Benefit Dinner for three years. I am currently married to Dr. Jane Geraci. We have been married for 20 years and have two beautiful daughters, Anna (11) and Abigail (9). In my spare time, I enjoy camping, playing guitar, model railroading and spending time with my family. I have enjoyed the opportunity to serve my Lodge and Grand Lodge over the past years.

10 TRUSTEE, GRAND LODGE TEMPLE BOARD MATTHEW D. RUTLEDGE Steilacoom, No. 2 Fern Hill, No. 80 LODGE OFFICES HELD Senior Deacon, Steilacoom, No Senior Warden, Steilacoom, No Worshipful Master, Steilacoom, No MASONIC RECOGNITION Hiram Award (2) Proficiency in Lodge Management Certificate GRAND LODGE APPOINTMENT Masonic Medical Research Committee (Present) OTHER MASONIC AFFILIATIONS Tacoma Chapter No. 4 Royal Arch Masons Tacoma Council No. 1 Cryptic Masonry Ivanhoe Commandery No. 4 Knights Templar Scottish Rite Valley of Tacoma AFIFI Shrine Tacobat Grotto MOVPER York Right Sovereign College PERSONAL I am a family man with five kids and one more on the way. Due to the 9-11 attacks, I went to a recruiter on September, 12 th 2001 and joined the ARMY as a Cavalry Scout 19d. While stationed at Ft. Lewis, I met my lovely wife April and we have been married for ten years. We spend our time working with several charities. We teach our children to help others and be selfless in service to others always putting God first. I love our great Fraternity and have a wife who is very supportive.