Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons in Virginia
Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons in Virginia
      Same Location, New Address:       500 Masonic Lane, Suite C, Henrico, Virginia 23223-4916






Committees 2011-2012


EDUCATION AND SERVICE

It shall be the duty of this Committee to prepare and disseminate Masonic educational material, including an updated High Priest's Help Manual each year; to administer the Grand Chapter’s Program for Progress; to prepare records and reports as required by the Grand High Priest. All expenditures are to be approved by the Grand High Priest.

James A. Fields, Jr., Chairman (540) 943-1521
20 St. Drive, Fishersville, VA 22939

Gordon H. Sprigg, Jr. (804) 966-8441
11010 Cross Court, Providence Forge, VA 23140

Malcolm R. Holley, Jr. (804) 360-1647
3212 Sweet Creek Court Henrico, VA 23233-7711

Clyde M. Perry (757) 496-0488
2857 Majestic Oak Court, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-2540

Donald L. McAndrews (703) 582-5408
12045 Kahns Road, Manassas, VA 20112

James M. Scearce, Jr. (540) 774-2020
1125A South Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA 24016

Daniel H. Surface (276) 783-2992
P.O. Box 1127, Marion, VA 24354-1127

Joe Broce (540) 552-8018
4720 Straley Valley, Blacksburg, VA 24060

Floyd Byron Goodwin (757) 539-5540
1821 Kings Fork Road, Suffolk, VA 23434

Thomas K. Staples, Sr. (540) 650-9358 (cell)
20 Little Street Fredericksburg, VA 22405

FINANCE

It shall be the duty of the Committee on Finance to audit and examine the books and accounts of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasure; to make suitable investments of all funds of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons in Virginia in the name of the Grand Chapter Trustees; and to report its actions at each Grand Annual Convocation. During the recess of the Grand Chapter, the Committee may, with the approval of the Grand High Priest, authorize each expenditure by the Grand Treasure as it shall deem necessary and proper. The Committee shall prepare and present to the Grand Royal Arch Chapter at the first session of each annual Grand Convocation a tentative budget of the estimated receipts and expenditures from all sources and all expenditures for the current capitular year, provided that a copy thereof shall be presented to the Grand Annual Convocation in each year. Nothing herein shall be interpreted as infringing upon the prerogative of the Grand High Priest to control the funds of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons in Virginia.

Albert A. Dranoff, Chairman (804) 262-7358
3001 Avenue, Richmond, VA 23229

Dr. Taliaferro C. Dickerson, III (434) 589-1517
19 Wisteria Way, Palmyra, VA 22963

George Edward Talbot, Jr. (757) 483-4349
4418 Point West Dr., Portsmouth, VA 23703

Frederick R. Dixon (757) 480-4955
8805 Pinedale St., Norfolk, VA 23503

FRATERNAL RELATIONS

It shall be the duty of this Committee on Fraternal Relations to peruse the Proceedings of other Grand Royal Arch Chapters and Grand Councils in correspondence with the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons in Virginia and, at each Annual Grand Convocation, to report a review of such proceedings. It shall carry on correspondence with other Grand Jurisdictions with the purpose of recognizing Fraternal Relations, exchanging Grand Royal Arch Chapter representatives, and making recommendations to the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons in Virginia and the Grand High Priest. If a Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters is in fraternal relations with any Grand Royal Arch Chapter recognized by the Grand Royal Arch Masons in Virginia then, on application by that Grand Council, recognition is automatically extended. All Grand Representatives are encouraged to make every effort possible to be in contact with the counterparts. Any and all information that they deem pertinent to the Craft should be forwarded to the Chairman of the Committee by August.

Samuel L. Cochran, Chairman (304) 724-6445
719 Mission Road, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425

Howard F. Coleman (540) 775-7728
10364 Cedar Hill Lane, King George, VA 22485-2754

W.B. HUBARD MEMORIAL FUND

It shall be the duty of this Committee to administer the W.B. Hubard Memorial Fund and make an annual report to the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons in Virginia. A copy of the report should be forwarded to the Grand High Priest and Grand Secretary by October 10 prior to the Grand Annual Convocation.

Edwin C. Whitlock, Chairman (757)410-0586
1510 Hawick Terrace, Chesapeake, VA 23322

Wayne S. Flora (757) 650-6721
2609 North Landing Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456

Edgar W. Ford (804) 789-1434
6479 Midday Lane, Mechaniesville, VA 23111-6446

JURISPRUDENCE

It shall be the duty of this Committee to implement Section 34 of the Digest, reviewing all resolutions and propositions, preparing them, in collaboration with their proposers, to insure proper form, text and purposes, and to submit its findings to the Grand Secretary for presentation in printed form to the Grand Royal Arch Chapter for consideration. It shall be the duty of the Committee to further study the Digest, recommending revisions when necessary, and to update for publication in the Digest such annotations, decisions, recommendations, and laws as have previously been approved by the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons in Virginia.
In order for the Grand Secretary to forward a copy of proposed legislation to the individual Royal Arch Chapters for their review and perusal, it is strongly recommended that all resolutions be forwarded to the Grand Secretary by August 15th, on month prior to the prescribed time noted in Section 34 of the Digest. The intent is to give all the Chapters adequate time to review with their Companions the proposed resolutions that will appear before the Committee of the Whole Grand Chapter at the Grand Annual Communication.

Stewart W. Miner, Chairman (703) 451-4423
7408 Spring Village Drive, Apt. 21, Springfield, VA 22150-4495

Jeffrey G. Burcham (304) 263-6675
439 Faulkner Avenue, Martinsburg, WV 25401-2619

Meredith C. Hutto (757) 547-4713
616 Raven woods Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322-2754

Edmund Cohen (703) 556-6536
1442 Creekside Court, Vienna, VA 22181-1701

MERITORIOUS SERVICE

It shall be the duty of this Committee to review nominations for the John Dove Meritorious Service Award submitted by the Companions; selecting and recommending one of the Nominees to receive the Award.

Howard F. Coleman, Chairman (540) 775-7728 (Sue)
10364 Cedar Hill Lane, King George, VA 22485-2754

Steven K. Cook (276) 498-4057
1012 Twisty River Road, Oakwood, VA 24631

Garnet R. Bailey (703)591-6311 (703) 946-3306 (C) (Rita)
10507 Providence Way, Fairfax, VA 22030-3105

Daniel S. Kidd Sr., (540) 362-2805
342 Club House Dr. N. East, Roanoke, VA 24019

STEWARDS AND ARRANGEMENTS

This Committee shall direct and control the Grand Steward in the discharge of all the duties of his office during the Convocations of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons in Virginia. This Committee shall assist the Grand High Priest in preparing for all meetings, banquets and fellowship times at the Grand Convocation. Special attention shall be given to assure proper audio equipment is available for all meetings, and that adequate time is allowed for the hotel to arrange the facilities for the next designated meeting.

Joel D. Ratliff, Sr., Chairman   (540) 635-6127   (540) 622-3498 (Cell)
757 Point Road, Bentonville, VA 22610

Harless Thomas Dobbins, Jr.   (540) 890-4945 (Cell)
105 Walkers Cove Drive, Colonial Heights, VA 23834

COMMITTEE ON WORK

Randall W. Johnson, Grand Lecturer (757) 547-0478 (Donna)
145 Wilson Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322-5219

Thomas K. Staples, Sr., Associate Grand Lecturer (540)371-4037
20 Little Street Fredericksburg, VA 22405

CREDENTIALS

Rodney F. Ayers, Chairman (540) 829-9183 (Virginia)
13403 Lost Walnut Lane, Culpeper, VA 22701

Danny Wayne Bentley (276) 762-7480 C (276)701-4385 (Anita)
267 Rogers Circle, Castlewood, VA 24224

Larry J Lloyd (540) 672-2415
188 Marshall St., Orange, VA 22960

Harold Leo Powell (H) (703) 680-4562 (Cell) (703) 209-8904
16011 Macedonia Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22191

W.J. HUBARD SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Jay L. Cotner, Chairman (434) 978-3809 (Ellen)
3031 Colonial Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911

Joseph P. Westfall Jr., (804)731-7730 (Alexa)
P.O. Box 665, Colonial Hts., VA 23834

MULTI-STATE FESTIVAL

Howard F. Coleman, Chairman (540) 775-7728
10364 Cedar Hill Lane, King George, VA 22485-4539

Randall W. Johnson (757) 547-0478
145 Wilson Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322-5219

Thomas K. Staples (540) 371-4037
20 Little Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22405

PHILANTHROPIC

Charles E. Cave (Brenda) (423) 782-7319 (Cell)
301 Spruce Street, Mount Carmel, TN 37645

James E. Daugherty 540-731-0908 (H)
3055 Pepper Ferry Road, Radford, VA 24141

Andrew Jack Spradlin (JoAnn) 540-674-6015 (H)
P.O. Box 396, Dublin, VA 24084

Torben Pederson (540) 460-2767 (H)
812 Falling Spring Road, Glasgow, VA 24555

ROBERT CLAIBORNE WILSON AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

John W. Bullach, Jr. (703) 534-3109
6819 Williamsburg Blvd, Arlington, VA 22213

Paul E. Cook (276) 964-9037 (276) 971-3030 (Bonnie)
601 Suffolk Avenue, Richlands, VA 24641

Larry W. Cave (540) 843-0669
402 9th Ave. Apt.2, Luray, VA 22835

Richard Thomas (757)393-4706 cell: (757)675-8598 (JoAnn)
30 Algonquin Street, Portsmouth, VA 23707-1031

GRAND CHAPTER TRUSTEES

E. Clifton Whitlock, Chairman (0 Years) (757) 410-0586
1510 Hawick Terrace, Chesapeake, VA 23322

Wayne S. Flora (1 Year) (757) 427-1822
2609 North Landing Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456

Douglas L. Jordan (2 Years) (703) 378-5993
12101 Moss Ranch Lane, Fairfax, VA 22033-3525

GRAND CHAPTER PERPETUAL MEMBERSHIP TRUSTEES

Meredith C. Hutto, Chairman (2 Years) (757) 547-4713 (Elaine)
616 Ravenwood Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322-2754

James A. Fields Jr., (3 Years) (540) 943-1521 (H) (540) 649-2059 (C) (Helen)
20 St. Ives Drive, Fishersville, VA 22939

Eugene F. Moorefield, Jr., (0 Years) (434) 822-0163 (H) (434)770-0584 (Mary)
1601 Westover Drive, Danville, VA 24541-5042

Malcolm R. Holley (1 Year) (804) 360-1647 (H) (804)370-8222 (C) (Pam)
3212 Sweet Creek Court, Henrico, VA 23233-7711

YORK RITE BUILDING

Gordon H. Sprigg, Jr., Chairman (804) 222-9120 (O) (757) 209-1766 (C) (Susan)
11010 Cross Club Court, Providence Forge, VA 23140

Daniel Lee Rose (804) 744-3024 (Pam)
33215 Oakmeadow Lane, Midlothian, VA 23112-3528

YOUTH

Michael E. Williams, Chairman (804) 754-2727 (Ann)
8907 Michaux Lane, Richmond, VA 23229-6339

John R. Goodwin (757) 393-2189 (H) (757) 581-2031(C) (Kay)
425 Riverside Drive, Portsmouth, VA 23707

Jackie L. Harrison (757) 486-3169 (Anne)
3025 Bowling Green Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23452-6541


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