July 2010 Commandery Article

We had a very exciting Conclave with 15 Sir Knights and 2 Visitors from Daytona Beach York Rite Bodies.  One of the visitors was none other than Sir Knight William Schuck our District Instructor from the 5th District.
     This month we will have an Official Visit by our own Sir Knight Harry Eisenberg EDDGC.  The Officers tell me that we will host a fabulous dinner prepared especially for the District Deputy Grand Commander's visit at 6:30 P.M.  You don't want to miss this dinner or visit.  Sir Knight Eisenberg's wife had back surgery and is now feel better.
     The Grand York Rite District No. 5 Meeting will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2010, at 12 Noon.  The location is at Sanford Lodge No. 62, 212 N Park Avenue, Sanford FL 32772-1662.  Lunch will be served at 12 Noon (no cost) and the Meeting begins at 1:00 P.M.  The Ladies Program will be presented at 1:00 P.M.  You must R.S.V.P. by Monday, August 30, 2010 if you plan to attend.
     The Fall Festival will be conferred on Saturday, September 11, 2010, starting at 8:00 A.M. for the Chapter and Council Degrees.  The location is at Sanford Lodge No. 62, 212 N Park Ave. Sanford FL.
     The Commandery Orders will be conferred on Saturday, September 25, 2010, starting at 8:00 A.M.  The location is at Eola Lodge No. 207, Orlando FL.
     You can start getting your petitions in to your respective bodies.  The Fall Festival will be conferred by Daytona Beach, Eustis, Sanford and Orlando York Rite Bodies.
 
Courteously,
James Dickenson PEDDGC

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March 2010 Commandery Article

We had a great time last month when Sir Knight Harry Eisenberg EDDGC came for his official visit.  We had a delicious dinner prepared by our own chief Jerry.  There were a good number of Sir Knights in attendance.

Please attend the Commandery Orders of the Temple conferred by Sanford, Daytona Beach and Orlando York Rite Bodies on Saturday, March 27, 2010, starting at 7:00 A.M.

Don't forget the Commandery Divine Services at 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 14th.  Olivet Commandery has the honor and pleasure of opening the Grand Commandery at the York Rite Convention on Saturday, April 17th at 7:45 A.M. 

Our next Conclave will be on Thursday, March 25. 2010, at 7:30 P.M.

Courteously,

Erik B. Andersen
Eminent Commander

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Commandery January 2010 Article

Sir Knights,

I would like to thank all the Sir Knights for having the confidence in me for electing me to the office of Eminent Commander of Olivet Commandery No. 4 for the year 2010. Your elected and appointed officers have committed to serve you in the best way possible.

Again I would request the Sir Knights who are not taking any active role in the Commandery to turn in any uniforms, swords or chapeaus to SK Jerry Favor, or any other of our SK's.

To all the new Sir Knights, I would like to welcome you to the Commandery and invite you to attend one of our meetings which are held on the 4th Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM at Eola Lodge. One of our goals this year is to increase the active members of our Commandery and we need your help to do so. We will outfit you with the Commandery coats, chapeaus, swords and sword belts at no expense to you. All you need is a pair of black shoes, pants and a white shirt and black tie. If you have any questions please call one of your fellow Sir Knights. We are all more than willing to assist you with any questions you may have concerning York Rite of the Commandery and to help you in your search for more light.

To all of this year's officers I look forward to working together with you to build our Commandery and to make it in the best we can. I know we have the support of all our Past Commanders and together we can make Olivet Commandery a source of learning and light.

Courteously,

Erik Andersen, Eminient Commander.

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2009 Commandery Christmas Observance

Knights Templar Christmas Observance

The Knights of Olivet Commandery extend to you and your loved ones The Seasons Greetings of Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men.

Click here to see the event pictures.

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Commandery Uniform, Sword, Chapeau, Belt, etc

Companions and Sir Knights:  

We are running out of COMMANDERY uniforms and the equipment that goes along (chapeau, belt, sword, etc.). 
Like many of us involved in Freemasonry (Shrine, Scottish Rite, Blue Lodge, OES, etc.) we have taken on more than time permits to serve in the various appendant bodies. Until you are able to see your way clear to return to the Orlando YORK RITE Commandery, we would like to be able to equip some of the newbies who have joined us at EOLA Lodge. As you know, all the expensive stuff--sword, chapeau, blue coat, belt, gloves--is needed. 
Please contact Gerald FAVOR or our Recorder, Past REGC John Fletcher to help us outfit others in attendance. 
We can arrange to pick up the paraphanalia if you are not able to drop it off at EOLA Lodge.

Sam Tish

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Commandery Artwork

This is an excellent pencil-on-paper artwork by Brother Rafael Faro, Boca Raton. I thought we could share this among the brotherhood.

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Commandery July 2009 Article

Sir Knights:

I hope this communication finds you well and prosperous. Ready for the 4th of July, God bless America!!! and we pray for all mankind to see that the whole world will be a better place to live.

July is a very busy month for us. We would like to see all Knights in attendance. We need your support and once again we try to get more brothers to join us, in our Commandery. Nothing is more discouraging than lighting an empty Lodge, we need you now. Remember that our goal is to increase our membership 10 percent and retain those we already have. I'm looking forward for your support and kindness.

For sickness and distress, pray for our sick Companions, specially for our Sir Knight R.W. Tony Stipich.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Father's Day.

In closing I would like to say to those York Rite members that used to be active but haven't been around, we are at a time when we need your support and influence. Please stop for a meeting occasionally, we would love to see you.

Miguel Arteaga, E.C.

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