After a tasty macaroni & cheese dinner, Vallonia opened for it's Stated Convocation on April 3, 2018 and conducted its business. The DDGHP and Most Excellents present retired.
R∴E∴ Steven Shearer, Grand Master of the 3rd Veil, entered escorting M∴E∴ Edward S. Newsham (GHP 1998) and M∴E∴ James W. Hemstrought (GHP 2004) West of the altar forming reception lines, R∴E∴ Bruce L. Van Buren, DDGHP of The 8th Capitular District entered escorted by R∴E∴ Steven Shearer. They continued to the East and after grand honors, the DDGHP was afforded the gavel.
The DDGHP presented the chapter building blocks as defined by the Grand High Priest, M∴E∴ Allen M. Bryant. He was assisted by
V∴ E∴ Wilbur L. Corrington (80), AGL, who covered the Ritual building block
E∴ Alexander D. Brannan (277), Charity Chairman, who covered the Charity building block
The RAC escorted Excellent Companion George Shirkey to the East where he was presented with a diamond Zerubbabel pin by R∴E∴ Steven Shearer and the DDGHP. He was afforded Grand Honors.
L-R: M∴E∴ James W. Hemstrought , E∴ George Shirkey, R∴E∴ Steven Shearer.
RAC Jonathon VanBarriger, 3rd Veil E∴ George Shirkey, 2nd Veil George Lang, and 1st Veil Brian Valentine
L-R: E∴ Richard Transue (277), E∴ Alexander Brannan (277), M∴E∴ Edward S. Newsham (277) , E∴ Robert A. Miller,, Sr (High Priest 277). and M∴E∴ James W. Hemstrought (254)