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The Grand Encampment of Knights Templar

The Grand Encampment of Knights Templar. The 67 th Triennium 2015-2018. What to expect. 67 th Triennium. Some changes and developments. Lots of continuity. 67 th Triennium. Continuity. We operate on Long Range Plans that we believe are sound.

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The Grand Encampment of Knights Templar

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  1. The Grand Encampmentof Knights Templar

  2. The 67thTriennium2015-2018

  3. What to expect

  4. 67th Triennium Some changes and developments Lots of continuity

  5. 67th Triennium Continuity We operate on Long Range Plans that we believe are sound We communicate these plans to our members and report progress

  6. 67th Triennium Continuity Continuity is powerful. Non-continuity is disruptive, inefficient and unproductive. We will not have the my year syndrome. WE serve for the good of OUR fraternity's future.

  7. 67th Triennium Continuity We have a VISION We will strive to make Templary the most prestigious Concordant Body for which one may petition membership

  8. 67th Triennium Continuity Maintain leadership development program Improve ritual portrayal Improve Public and Masonic awareness Develop pride within our Order

  9. 67th Triennium Continuity www.knightstemplar.org Knight Templar Magazine Department Conferences Visit to Annual Conclaves Maintain effective communications

  10. 67th Triennium Continuity We are a sovereign organization not under control of anyone else. That is not the same as being uncooperative We will cooperate with all Freemasonry for the good of all Freemasonry. Masonic Unity

  11. Bicentennial 2016

  12. 67th Triennium Bicentennial 2016 Most of us were not around for 100 & not likely to be at the 300 Let’s not miss out on a once in a lifetime chance Will be discussed more later this morning

  13. 67th Triennium York Rite Information System Now available to other bodies Continue to educate users New enhancements Top line signers Multiple Browsers

  14. 67th Triennium International New additions to Europe - Austria Support development of Southern Americas – Brazil, El Salvador, Peru, Paraguay Reorganize Mexico Progress in Asia

  15. 67th Triennium International We do not have second class members All our members are equal and important

  16. 67th Triennium Educational Foundation We have $10,000,000 Managed by the states and GEKT We also have some problems

  17. 67th Triennium Educational Foundation Divisions with small funds can’t effectively invest Extensive difficulty with tax reporting Loan program ineffective

  18. 67th Triennium Future developments Educational Foundation Rules of the program are being rewritten GEKT could manage the funds and allow states total control of use. Improved income, less expense, less work and more charitable results

  19. 67th Triennium Future developments Educational Foundation This idea was discussed in the last cycle of department meetings It could be a voluntary program open to the States / Divisions A number of States have already asked how to sign up

  20. 67th Triennium Knights Templar Eye Foundation Continue support for starter grants Continue support to EyeCare America KTEF Pediatric Site on American Academy of Ophthalmology ONE Network Site

  21. 67th Triennium Future developments Knights Templar Eye Foundation New program -- Travel Grants to ARVO Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

  22. ARVO • 2015 • We allocated $60,000 (the equivalent of one starter grant) • This funded 59 researchers • They had about 300 grants total

  23. 67th Triennium Future developments Knights Templar Eye Foundation 2013-14 Our first Endowed Professor The Mayo Clinic MICHAEL C. BRODSKY, M.D. Now working on our second Endowed Professorship

  24. Holy Land Pilgrimage Mission Statement To send Ordained Christian Ministers, who would not have the opportunity to go to the Holy Land otherwise. 2016 Marks the 34rd Annual Pilgrimage 67th Triennium 25

  25. 67th Triennium • For the last three Trienniums, and now into the fourth, no withdrawals from Permanent Fund, allowing it to grow from 3.4 to 8 million dollars • Encourage Grand Commanderies to practice fiscal responsibility and for them to encourage Commanderies to do the same

  26. 67th Triennium Coordinators What should be the duties? Should we have them?

  27. 67th Triennium Coordinators 1) Promote Grand Encampment programs – Example Easter 2) Assist Department Commanders 3) Keep Department Commander informed 4) Annual written report 5) Leadership training nominations

  28. 67th Triennium Charities are great, effective management is helpful, and the Bicentennial will be fun. But is not why people join or remain.

  29. 67th Triennium We must care for our members and provide good programs Locally Templary has the highest name recognition among new members

  30. 67th Triennium We need to live up to the hopes of new members so they will stay. If you are having fun they will too

  31. The future is ours! We must seize the moment!

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