GRAND REGULATIONS
OF THE GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
IN
Section 1 Jurisdiction
This Grand Commandery Knights
Templar shall have jurisdiction within the territorial limits of the State of
Section 2 Composition
The Grand Commandery shall be
composed of the following:
Grand Captain General
Grand Senior Warden
Grand Junior Warden
Grand Treasurer
Assistant Grand Treasurer
Grand Recorder
Assistant Grand Recorder
Grand Prelate(s)
Grand Standard Bearer
Grand Sword Bearer
Grand Warder
Grand Sentinel
Grand Organist(s)
b). Past Grand
Officers of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar in
Past Grand Commanders
Past
Deputy Grand Commanders
Past
Grand Generalissimos
Past Grand Captain Generals
c). Sitting Dais Officers of Constituent
Commanderies, as follows:
Commander
Generalissimo
Captain General
d). Past Commanders
of Constituent Commanderies, provided each currently holds membership in a
Constituent Commandery.
e). Past Commanders,
who have demitted from another jurisdiction and have been elected to membership
in a Constituent Commandery, provided each currently holds membership in a Constituent
Commandery.
f). Administrative
Officers appointed by the Grand Commander, which may include any/all of the
following:
Inspector General
Deputy Inspector General
Aide(s)
Section 3 Titles
a)
The title of the Grand
Commander is Right Eminent
b)
The title of the
Deputy Grand Commander is Very Eminent
c)
The title of each
remaining Grand Officer is Eminent, if he is a Past Commander; otherwise, his
title shall be Sir Knight.
d)
By unanimous vote of
this Grand Commandery, the title “EMERITUS” may be bestowed upon any Grand
Officer who has served ten years or more, and whose service has been so
exemplary as to merit this singular honor.
e)
Under the most
persuasive of circumstances and by a unanimous vote of this Grand Commandery,
the title “Honorary Past Grand Commander” may be awarded.
Section 4 Grand Officer
Qualification Requirements
a)
Each Grand Officer in
the Progressive Line (which consist of the Grand Commander, Deputy Grand
Commander, Grand Generalissimo, Grand Captain General, Grand Senior Warden, and
Grand Junior Warden) shall have served as Commander of a Constituent
Commandery.
b)
Each remaining Grand
Officer shall currently hold membership in a Constituent Commandery.
Section 5 Term of Office
Each
Grand Commandery Officer shall hold office until his successor shall have been
duly elected or appointed and installed.
Section 6 Selection of Grand Officers
a)
The following Officers
shall be elected: Grand Commander, Deputy Grand Commander, Grand Generalissimo,
Grand Captain General, Grand Senior Warden, Grand Junior Warden, Grand
Treasurer, Assistant Grand Treasurer, Grand Recorder, and Assistant Grand
Recorder.
b)
The Grand Commander
Elect shall appoint the remaining Officers.
Section 7 Installation of Grand Officers
a)
Grand Officers shall
be installed at the Annual Conclave, or as soon as possible thereafter.
b)
The Installing Officer
shall be a Past Grand Commander, or in the absence thereof a Past Commander of
a Constituent Commandery.
Section 8 Grand Conclaves
a)
The Annual Conclave
shall be held at such hour and place at the Standing Committee on Time and
Place shall determine, and shall announce at the preceding Annual
Conclave. Should any extenuating
circumstances prohibit the use of this date, the Standing Committee on Time and
Place shall provide alternate arrangements.
b)
A Special Conclave may
be called by the Grand Commander, whenever he so desires, and shall be called
upon the written request of a majority of the Constituent Commanderies. Each item of business to be transacted at a
Special Conclave shall have been enumerated in the summons.
c). This Grand Commandery shall hold an annual business meeting at such hour, place and time as
the Grand Commander may determine, between August 1st and September 15th of each year. This meeting
is for the transaction of all Grand Commandery Business, with the exception of the Grand Commander’s
Annual Report,
Jurisprudence Report, and Doings of Grand Officers Report. Amendment
Section 9 Powers and Duties of Grand Commandery
a)
Follow traditional
Masonic Rules of Order in all deliberations.
b)
Exercise exclusive power to constitute new
Commanderies within the Jurisdiction, and ordain and prescribe regulations for
their government.
c)
Adopt such regulations
as may be good for the Order.
d)
Decide matters of
concern by vote of this Grand Commandery. Each Vote shall be decided by a
simple majority of the members present, except where two-thirds is required by
these Regulations.
e)
Accomplish the
following actions at the Annual Conclave:
1.
Read the proceedings of the last Annual
Conclave, unless dispensed with by vote.
2.
Act upon the
proceedings of the last Annual Conclave.
3.
Review and act upon
the annual report of each elected Officer.
4.
Review and act upon
the Annual Return of each Constituent Commandery for the preceding year.
5.
Review and act upon
the annual report of each Committee.
6.
Examine the financial
accounts of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Recorder, determine the condition of
Grand Commandery finances, and adopt such measures in relation thereto as may
be necessary to increase, secure, and preserve the same, and also to ensure the
utmost punctuality on the part of every accounting officer in the safe keeping
and paying over the funds and property of the Grand Commandery.
7.
Examine the report of
the Grand Recorder for the preceding year.
8.
By a two-thirds
majority vote, grant a Charter for a new Commandery with or without the
recommendation of the nearest Commandery; the fee therefor shall be not less
than one hundred dollars.
9.
Revoke any existing
Charter or Dispensation as may be necessary.
10.
Allow formation of new
Commanderies with or without the consent of existing Commanderies.
11.
Approve or order the
relocation or consolidation of Constituent Commanderies.
12.
Elect Grand Commandery
Officers
13.
Establish the sum to
be paid to the Grand Commandery by each Constituent Commandery for each Knight
Templar created during the year ending July 1st, and also the amount
of Per Capita Assessment to be paid for each current member of that Commandery.
These 2 amounts shall appear in Article III (Other General Requirements),
Section 4 (Per Capita Assessments, Special Assessments, and Fees).
14.
In addition, adopt such regulations, and carry
out such matters and things as may provide for the good, well being, and
perpetuation of Templar Masonry.
a). Grand
Commander
1.
Preside at all
Conclaves of the Grand Commandery.
2.
Ensure that each
Commandery is inspected annually.
3.
Provide watchful
supervision over the Grand Commandery and Constituent Commanderies, and see
that these Regulations are duly and promptly followed.
4.
Appoint all
Officers not made elective, and fill all vacancies pro tempore which may occur in any of the elective offices until
their successors have been elected and installed
5.
Appoint all committee
members, who shall serve until the close of the next Grand Conclave, and fill
any vacancy pro tempore.
6.
During any recess
of the Grand Commandery, grant Letters of Dispensation to nine or more
petitioners residing within this jurisdiction, and possessing the
constitutional qualifications, empowering them to form and open a
Commandery. Such Dispensation shall be
in force no longer than to the next Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery.
7.
During any recess
of the Grand Commandery, suspend from the functions of his office any Officer
of the Grand Commandery, or of a Constituent Commandery, as he deems necessary.
Such action shall not affect the standing in the order of such Officer, or of
his membership in a Constituent Commandery. The Grand Commander shall report
his action in full at the next Conclave of the Grand Commandery for final
action.
8.
During any recess
of the Grand Commandery, arrest the Charter or Dispensation of a Constituent
Commandery when circumstances demand this action. He shall immediately call a Special Conclave
in regard to this matter to take final action thereon.
9.
Visit and preside
in any Commandery within this jurisdiction, and give such instructions and
directions as the good of the Order may require.
10. Receive Constituent Commandery By-Laws and any
modifications thereto, and refer the same to the Committee on Grand Regulations
and By-Laws of Constituent Commanderies.
11. After reviewing the recommendations by the Committee
on Grand Regulations and By-Laws of Constituent Commanderies, take approval
action on the By-Laws of Constituent Commanderies and/or any modifications
thereto.
12. Conform to the ritual requirements of the Grand
Encampment.
13. Issue Waivers of Jurisdiction.
14. Grant Dispensations for the good of the Order.
15. Thirty days prior to completion of his term provide a
full accounting of his activities during his term of office to the Chairman of
the Committee on Jurisprudence, with an additional copy to the Chairman of the
Committee on Doings of Grand Officers, and to the Grand Recorder for inclusion
in the Annual Proceedings.
16. Endeavor to attend all Conclaves of the Grand
Encampment.
17. Appoint the following Standing Committees (see
Appendix B):
(a)
Jurisprudence
(b)
Finance and Budget
(c)
Doings of Grand
Officers
(d)
Grand Encampment
Educational Foundation
(e)
Tactics
(f)
Membership
(g)
Public Relations and
Publicity
(h)
Patriotic Activities
(i)
Grand Encampment
Triennial
(j)
Grand Encampment Eye
Foundation
(k)
Unfinished Business
(l)
Grievances
(m)
Commanderies and
Returns
(n)
Credentials
(o)
Grand Regulations and
By-Laws of Constituent Commanderies
(p)
Time and Place
18.
Appoint the following
Special Committees (see Appendix B):
(a)
DeMolay
(b)
(c)
Easter
(d)
(e)
Such other Special
Committees as he may deem appropriate
19. Appoint a
Chairman of the Grand Encampment Eye Foundation Annual
b). Deputy
Grand Commander
1.
In the event of the
death, removal, absence from the jurisdiction, or mental or physical
incompetence of the Grand Commander, perform the duties of the Grand Commander.
At all other times perform such duties as may be assigned to him by the Grand
Commander or the Grand Commandery.
2.
Attend all Conclaves
of the Grand Commandery.
3.
Attend all Inspections
of the Constituent Commanderies.
4.
Provide a report of
his activities during his term of Office to the Chairman of the Committee on
Doings of Grand Officers, with an additional copy to the Grand Recorder for
inclusion in the Annual Proceedings.
c). Grand
Generalissimo
1.
In case of the
absence, death, removal, or disability of the Deputy Grand Commander, perform
the duties of the Deputy Grand Commander. At all other times perform such
duties as may be assigned to him by the Grand Commander or the Grand
Commandery.
2.
Attend all Conclaves
of the Grand Commandery.
3.
Attend all Inspections
of the Constituent Commanderies.
4.
Provide a report of
his activities during his term of Office to the Chairman of the Committee on
Doings of Grand Officers, with an additional copy to the Grand Recorder for
inclusion in the Annual Proceedings.
d). Grand
Captain General
1.
In case of the
absence, death, removal, or disability of the Grand Generalissimo, perform the
duties of the Grand Generalissimo. At all other times perform such duties as
may be assigned to him by the Grand Commander or the Grand Commandery.
2.
Attend all Conclaves
of the Grand Commandery.
3.
Form the lines for the
reception of distinguished guests.
4.
Attend all Inspections
of the Constituent Commanderies, and form the suite for reception of the Grand
Commander.
5.
Provide a report of
his activities during his term of office to the Chairman of the Committee on
Doings of Grand Officers, with an additional copy to the Grand Recorder for
inclusion in the Annual Proceedings.
e). Temporary Presiding Officer
1. In case of inability of all of the above Dais Officers to serve by reason of calamity or otherwise, the Temporary Presiding Officer shall be the person who held the office most recently, such as the immediate Past Grand Commander.
f). Grand
Senior Warden and Grand Junior Warden
1.
Perform such duties as
may be assigned to each by the Grand Commander or the Grand Commandery.
2.
Attend all Conclaves
of the Grand Commandery.
3.
Attend all Inspections
of the Constituent Commanderies.
4.
Provide a report of
his activities during his term of office to the Chairman of the Committee on
Doings of Grand Officers, with an additional copy to the Grand Recorder for
inclusion in the Annual Proceedings.
g). Grand
Treasurer
1.
Receive all funds of
the Grand Commandery.
2.
Manage and invest the
funds to the best interest of the Grand Commandery.
3.
Pay all financial
obligations of the Grand Commandery
4.
Report to the Annual
Conclave of Grand Commandery an itemized listing of the receipts and
expenditures, and all investments handled since the last Grand Conclave.
5.
Ensure that a surety
bond in the amount of one thousand dollars covers him.
6.
Receive for his
services the sum of $75.00 annually.
h). Assistant
Grand Treasurer
1.
Assist in the duties
of the Grand Treasurer.
2.
Perform all the duties
of the Grand Treasurer in his absence.
3.
Ensure that a surety
bond in the amount of one thousand dollars covers him.
i). Grand Recorder
1.
Issue notice to
each member of the Grand Commandery to attend the Annual and each Special
Conclave. In the notice of the each Special Conclave, identify each item of
business to be brought before the Grand Commandery.
2.
Keep correct
minutes of the transactions of the Grand Commandery and cause the same to be
printed under the direction of the Grand Commandery
3.
Collect and
receive all per capita assessments, special assessments, and fees from the
Constituent Commanderies, and pay them to the Grand Treasurer.
4.
On or before the
first day of July in each year, send a copy of the Grand Commandery Proceedings
to the Grand Master and Grand Recorder of the Grand Encampment.
5.
Ensure that a
surety bond in the amount of one thousand dollars covers him.
6.
Provide a report
of Grand Commandery Membership, funds handled by him, and administrative
expenses incurred since the last Annual Conclave.
7.
Transmit to the
Grand Commander a copy of each By-Laws modification submitted by Constituent
Commanderies for approval.
8.
Receive all
communications to the Grand Commandery, and forward each to the proper
Officer(s), Committee(s), and/or Organization(s) for action. Maintain continuing status of each action
through final resolution thereof.
9.
Maintain an
adequate supply of rituals and tactics books and dispense the same consistent
with the requirements of the Grand Encampment.
10. Receive for his services the sum of $600.00 annually.
h). Assistant Grand
Recorder
1.
Assist in the duties
of the Grand Recorder
2.
Perform all the duties
of the Grand Recorder in his absence
3.
Ensure that a surety
bond in the amount of one thousand dollars covers him.
i). Remaining
Officers
1.
Perform duties
assigned to them by the Grand Commander or the Grand, Commandery.
2.
Attend all
Conclaves of the Grand Commandery
3.
Attend all
Inspections of the Constituent Commanderies
ARTICLE II - Constituent
Commanderies
Section 1. Formation
a)
Every Commandery
shall have a Dispensation or Charter, and no Commandery shall be deemed legal
without such Dispensation or Charter.
Section 2.
Composition
a) Each Constituent Commandery shall
be composed of the following:
Commander
Generalissimo
Captain General
Senior Warden
Junior Warden
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Recorder
Assistant Recorder
Prelate
Standard Bearer
Sword Bearer
Warder
Sentinel
Three Guards
Members
Section 3 – Titles
a)
The title of the
Commander is Eminent.
b)
The title of each
remaining Officer shall be Sir Knight.
Section 4 – Qualifications Requirements
a)
Each Officer shall
currently hold membership in that Commandery.
b)
If the sitting
Commander, Generalissimo, or Captain General is elected and installed as Grand
Commander, his right and powers as a Commandery Officer shall cease. The duties of his vacated office shall
devolve upon the Commandery Officer next in rank.
Section 5 -
Term of Office
a)
Each Officer shall
hold office until his successor shall have been duly elected or appointed and
installed.
Section 6 – Election of Officers
a)
The following Officers
shall be elected: Commander, Generalissimo, Captain General, Treasurer,
Assistant Treasurer, Recorder, and Assistant Recorder.
b)
The Commander Elect
shall appoint the remaining Officers.
Section 7 – Installation of Officers
a)
Officers shall be installed
at the Annual Conclave, or as soon as possible thereafter.
b)
The Installing Officer
shall be a Past Commander.
Section 8 – Conclaves
a)
Stated Conclaves shall
be held at such time and place as specified in the By-Laws, but not less than
four Conclaves per year shall be held at reasonable intervals.
b)
Special Conclaves may
be called by the Commander, and shall be called by written request of five
members.
c)
The time and place of
each Conclave shall be specified in the summons to the membership.
d)
No business shall be
transacted at a Special Conclave, except for that specified in the summons.
e)
A Templar Funeral
Service may be conducted without the need for the Commandery to be opened.
Section 9 - Powers and Duties of Commandery
a)
To adopt such By-Laws
as may be good for the Order.
b)
Each vote of the
Commandery shall be decided by a simple majority of the members present, except
where two-thirds is required by the By-Laws or by the Grand Regulations.
c)
Examine the financial
accounts of the Treasurer and Recorder, determine the condition of Commandery
finances, and adopt such measures in relation thereto as may be necessary to
increase, secure, and preserve the same, and also to ensure the utmost
punctuality on the part of every accounting Officer in the safekeeping and paying
over the funds and property of the Commandery.
d)
Examine the report of
the Recorder for the preceding year.
e)
Elect Commandery
Officers
f)
Levy and collect such
Annual Dues and Special Assessments as may be needed to pay the expenses.
g)
Petitions for the Orders
or for Membership can be received and acted upon at the same Conclave. Balloting is not required unless requested by
a Sir Knight present when application is submitted.
h)
The Fee for conferring
the Orders of the Commandery shall be no less sum than forty dollars.
i)
Conform to the ritual
requirements of the Grand Encampment.
j)
Perform the Order of
the
Section 10 – Duties of the Commandery
Officers
a) Commander
1.
Preside at all
Conclaves of the Commandery.
2.
See that the By-Laws
of the Commandery and the Grand Regulations are duly observed
3.
Ensure that accurate
records are kept and just accounts are rendered.
4.
Ensure that regular
returns are made to the Grand Commandery annually, and that Per Capita
Assessments, Special Assessments, and Fees are promptly paid.
5.
Together with the
Generalissimo and Captain General or their proxies, attend all Conclaves of the
Grand Commandery.
c). Generalissimo and Captain General
1.
Attend all Conclaves
of the Commandery.
2.
Attend all Conclaves of
the Grand Commandery either in person or by proxy.
3.
In case of the
absence, death, removal, or disability of the Commander, the Generalissimo
shall perform the duties of the Commander; the Captain General shall perform
the duties of the Generalissimo.
4.
In case of the
absence, death, removal, or disability of both the Commander and the
Generalissimo, the Captain General shall perform the duties of the Commander.
5.
At all other times
perform such duties as may be assigned by the Commander or the Commandery.
d). Treasurer
e).
Assistant Treasurer
1.
Assist in the duties
of the Treasurer.
2.
Perform all the duties
of the Treasurer in his absence.
3.
Ensure that a surety
bond in the amount of one thousand dollars covers him.
1.
Issue notice to each
member of the Commandery to attend the Stated and each Special Conclave. In the
notice of each Special Conclave, identify each item of business to be brought
before the Commandery.
2.
Keep correct minutes
of Commandery transactions.
3.
Collect and receive
all dues or assessments and revenues of his Commandery, and promptly pay them
to the Treasurer.
4.
Have charge of the
seal of the Commandery, and affix it to all papers requiring the same.
5.
Report annually to the
Grand Recorder the roll of Officers and Members, and such other information as
may be required by the Grand Commandery and may conduce to the general good of
the Order. Include with this report payment of Per Capita Assessments, Special
Assessments, and Fees to the Grand Commandery.
6.
Transmit to the Grand
Recorder a copy of each By-Laws modification approved by the Commandery.
7.
Present his books for
examination whenever required to do so by the Commandery or by the Grand
Commandery.
8.
Ensure that a surety
bond in the amount of one thousand dollars covers him.
g). Assistant Recorder
1.
Assist in the duties
of the Treasurer
2.
Perform all the duties
of the Treasurer in his absence
3.
Ensure that a surety
bond in the amount of one thousand dollars covers him.
ARTICLE III
- Other General Requirements
Section 1 –
Orders
a). The progression for conferring the Orders
shall be as follows:
1.
Illustrious Order of
the Red Cross
2.
Order of
3.
Order of the
b)
The Orders of the
Commandery shall be conferred only upon those who have regularly received the
Degree of Royal Arch Mason in accordance with the Jurisdiction in which it was
conferred.
c)
The Order of the
Section 2 –
Membership
a)
Multiple membership is
authorized within this Jurisdiction, and/or in conjunction with other Grand
Jurisdictions whose regulations so permit.
b)
Application for
membership shall be received from any resident of this Jurisdiction. The definition of residency is broadened to
include presence in the Jurisdiction under Government assignment.
c)
When an application
for membership is received from an individual who does not meet the
requirements of (b) above, the circumstances shall be presented to the Grand
Recorder with a request for Waiver of Jurisdiction, which must be obtained
before approval action can be taken on his application.
d)
Each petition for the
Orders of the Commandery shall be in a standard format obtained from the Grand
Recorder.
Section 3 – Vacancies
a) If a vacancy shall occur in any
elective office, except where succession is prescribed in these regulations,
the Commandery shall request that the Grand Commander authorize a special
election to fill such vacancy.
b) If a vacancy shall occur in any
appointive office, the presiding Commander shall fill the vacancy by
appointment.
Section 4 – Per Capita Assessments,
Special Assessments, and Fees
a) Each Commandery shall pay annually
to the Grand Recorder, on or before the first day of July a Per Capita
Assessment in the amount of $13.00 ($10.00 for the Operating Fund and $3.00 for
the Grand Conclave Operation).
b) A one-year Special Assessment to
satisfy the needs of Grand Commandery may be levied upon approval of the Grand
Commandery.
c) A fee of $5.00 shall be paid to the Grand
Commandery with the Annual Return for each recipient of the Order of the
Section 5 – Uniform Dress Code
a) The Dress of all Sir Knights shall
be prescribed in the Tactics Book of this Jurisdiction.
b) The requirements of the Tactics
Book may be changed by a simple majority vote of the Grand Commandery.
Section 6 –
Changes to these Grand Regulations
a)
The Grand Commandery
may revise, amend, or alter these Grand Regulations upon a three-fourths vote
of the members present at the Annual Conclave, or any Special Conclave called
for that purpose. Should a change fail
to receive a three-fourths vote of the members present, it shall carry over
until the next Annual Conclave, at which time it may be accepted by a
two-thirds vote.
Section 7 –
Appendices to these Grand Regulations
a)
The following items
will be described in appropriate appendices to these Grand Regulations, which
appendices may be modified by a simple majority vote of Grand Commandery. An Appendix will be provided for each of the
following areas:
A.
Life Membership
B.
Duties of Committees
C.
Tactics Book
APPENDIX A
LIFE MEMBERSHIP
(Note: The content of this Appendix has been
previously approved)
APPENDIX B
DUTIES OF GRAND COMMANDERY COMMITTEES
PURPOSE: To
define the duties and responsibilities of the Committees established by the
Grand Regulations of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar in
GENERAL: At each Annual Conclave the following Committees shall render a report of their activities since the last Annual Conclave.
STANDING COMMITTEES
1.
Jurisprudence
a.
Consist of at least
three members.
b.
Give opinions on
Legislative, Judicial, and Executive functions of the Grand Commandery and
Constituents
c.
Consider all decisions
upon questions of Templar Law and such other matters as may be referred to it.
d.
Report conclusions to
the Grand Commandery at the Annual Conclave or a Special Conclave called for
that purpose.
2.
Finance and Budget
a.
Consist of at least
three members.
b.
Oversee the financial
aspects of Grand Commandery, and the activities of the Grand Treasurer.
c.
Annually audit the
financial records of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Recorder.
d.
Prepare an annual
budget to guide the financial affairs of Grand Commandery. The budget should reflect the best judgment
on how the funds of Grand Commandery will be received and expended during the
coming Templar Year. Ensure that the
budget allows any excess of a budgeted item to be applied to any other expense
occurred at the discretion of the Grand Treasurer.
3.
Doings of Grand Officers
a.
Consist of at least
three members.
b.
Receive, review, and
comment on activities and reports from Grand Officers.
4.
Grand Encampment Educational Foundation
a.
Consist of five
members. (one member each year for a term of five years)
b.
Follow the
requirements of the Foundation.
5.
Tactics
a.
Consist of three
members, one of whom shall be the Inspector General.
b.
Prescribe the drill
and ceremonial processions of Templar activities, consistent with the Ritual
requirements of Grand Encampment.
c.
Describes the uniform
dress requirements of Grand Commandery and Constituent Commanderies.
6.
Membership
a.
Consist of three
members.
b.
Work with Constituent
Commanderies and other York Rite Membership Committees to improve membership.
7.
Public Relations and Publicity
a.
Consist of the Editor
of the New Hampshire Supplement of the Knights Templar Magazine, the Editor of
the New Hampshire York Rite News, and at least one other member.
b.
Keep the membership
informed of Templar activities.
c.
Endeavor to promote
Templary through news media and communications among York Rite Bodies.
8.
Patriotic Activities
a.
Consist of three
members.
b.
Foster and supervise
activities of a Patriotic and Citizenship nature, whether in peacetime or in
wartime.
c.
Present
recommendations for civic responsibility by Knights Templar individually or
collectively, compatible with the patriotic principles of Templary.
9.
Grand Encampment Triennial
a.
Consist of at least six members (five of whom shall be
the Grand Commander, Deputy Grand Commander, Grand Generalissimo, Grand Captain
General, and the Grand Recorder).
b.
Ensure dissemination
of Grand Encampment publications and information relative to the next Triennial
Conclave.
c.
Support the logistics
for attendance of Grand Commandery Officers at the Triennial Conclave.
d.
Widely disseminate
information on Triennial Conclave activities to Grand Commandery membership in
a timely manner.
10.
Grand Encampment Eye Foundation
a.
Consist of at least
three members.
b.
Provide general
oversight of the practical working of the Foundation.
c.
Transmit to the Grand
Commandery matters of interests and recommendations for the administration of
the Foundation within this Jurisdiction.
11.
Unfinished Business
a.
Consist of at least
three members, one of whom should be the Grand Recorder.
b.
Examine the
Proceedings of the last Annual Conclave, and all Special conclaves held since
that last Annual Conclave, and call to the attention of the Grand Commandery
all unresolved matters requiring resolution.
12.
Grievances
a.
Consist of at least
three members.
b.
Investigate all
grievances submitted to it, and report its conclusions and recommendations to
the Grand Commandery.
13.
Commanderies and Returns
a.
Consist of at least
three members.
b.
Examine the Annual
Report of each Constituent Commandery and ensure that the statistics and
calculations are accurate.
c. Report all deficiencies or inconsistencies
to the Grand Recorder for resolution.
14.
Credentials
a.
Consist of at least
five members.
b.
Receive the
Credentials of each voting member of a Constituent Commandery or his proxy at
each Annual or Special Conclave.
c.
Register for
attendance and voting purposes all Grand Commandery Officers, Past Grand
Commanders and Past Commanders of Constituent Commanderies present at each
Annual or Special Conclave.
d.
Register each Grand
Representative present at the Annual Conclave.
15.
Grand Regulations and By-Laws of Constituent Commanderies
a.
Consist of at least
three members.
b.
Review all modifications
to the Grand Regulations, and report conclusions and recommendation to the
Grand Commandery.
c.
Review all By-Laws of
Constituent Commanderies and any modifications thereto that are referred to it
by the Grand Commander, and return to him recommendations relative to their
acceptance.
16.
Time and Place
a.
Consist of at least 5
members who shall include the Deputy Grand Commander, Grand Generalissimo,
Grand Captain General and two (2) Skilled Sir Knights in the management and
administration of special events and Masonic protocol.
b.
Determine the time and
place and management the arrangements for each Annual Conclave.
c.
Begin planning and
preparation for each Conclave at least two (2) years in advance.
d.
Exercise planning
agreements with accommodation providers to insure that the lowest rates and
best facilities are obtained.
e.
Announce the details
of the arrangements for the Annual Conclave at the preceding Annual Conclave.
f.
Should extenuating
circumstances prohibit the use of the planned arrangements provide alternate arrangements
as soon as feasible, and immediately notify the Grand Recorder of all necessary
details for dissemination.
g.
Carefully maintain
records of commitments and activities and report the same at the Annual
Conclave
SPECIAL
COMMITTEES
1.
DeMolay
a.
Consist of at least
two members.
b.
Establish and maintain
liaison with the Order of DeMolay in
c.
Assist in the
implementation of DeMolay support and development within this Jurisdiction.
d.
Report to the Annual
Conclave on the welfare of DeMolay within the Jurisdiction together with any
recommendations for improvement. Provide
a copy of this report to the Grand Recorder for transmission to the Chairman of
the Committee on DeMolay for the Grand Encampment.
2.
a.
Consist of the Grand
Commander, Deputy Grand Commander, and the immediate Past Grand Commander.
b.
Act in conjunction
with their counterparts in Grand Royal Arch Chapter of New Hampshire and the
Grand Council Cryptic Masons of New Hampshire to form the New Hampshire York
Rite Council.
3.
Easter
a.
Consist of at least
three members.
b.
Receive and
disseminate information on Grand Encampment Easter Sunrise Service.
c.
Support the logistics
for attendance of Grand Commandery Officers and members at the Grand Encampment
Easter Sunrise Service.
d.
Support local Easter
Sunrise Service arrangements and activities whenever the Grand Encampment
Easter Sunrise Service is not attended.
e.
Widely disseminate
information on Easter Sunrise Service activities wherever held.
4.
a.
Consist of at least
three members.
b.
Ensure dissemination
of Grand Encampment publications and information relative to the next Holy Land
Pilgrimage.
c. Invite nominations for participation during each upcoming Pilgrimage.
d. Review qualifications of nominees and select one (or more) individual (s) to participate during each Pilgrimage.
e. Support annual fund raising activities for future Pilgrimages.
APPENDIX C
TACTICS BOOK
(Note: The content of this Appendix are pending
approval)
Be it know to all Sir
Knights of the Grand Commandery of New Hampshire that this version of our Grand
Regulation has been updated to include all changes and is current as of this 8th
day of September in the Year of our Lord 2004.