1. The Grand Encampment of Knights Templar
A review of our History

3. History Origin traces back to the Crusades
Organized by Hugh de Payen in 1118
Recognized and sanctioned by Baldwin II, King of Jerusalem, and stationed on the site of King Solomon’s Temple

5. History First bankers of the world Obedience only to the Pope
Deposit accounts for later withdrawal
Obedience only to the Pope
Not subject to local civil or ecclesiastical authority
First standing army
Service pledged for life not a campaign

7. History GM Jacques DeMolay arrested Oct 13, 1307 (a Friday)
Order suppressed by Papal Bull May 6, 1312
DeMolay burned at stake March 14, 1314
Order disappeared or went underground
Many theories try to link Medieval Templars to modern day Templar Freemasons

10. Origin of Masonic Templary
August 28, 1769, The Order of the Temple conferred upon Bro. William Davis in St. Andrew’s Chapter, RAM, Boston
1780, Encampment of KT formed in Charleston, SC
1785, NYC, Templars attend St. John’s Day services
Through 1816, knighting and formation of Encampments and Grand Encampments

11. Origin of Masonic Templary
Representatives of MA/RI, NY, PA meet for 9 days June 11-19, 1816 to establish a General Grand Encampment
The meeting adjourned without any agreement

12. Origin of Masonic Templary
June 1816 Meeting
Webb reported that there were a number of differences which blocked combination
PA insisted that KT would be subordinate to the Grand Lodge
PA objected to the sequence of degrees and did not wish to recognize Mark Master or Most Excellent Master

13. Origin of Masonic Templary
June 1816 Meeting
SK Fowle of Boston reported that the biggest issue is the new Masons Hall in PA just constructed at a cost of $100,000
“they have expended their funds and assessed their lodges” About $14,000 is still needed
Grand Lodge receives $11 for each new Royal Arch Mason

14. Origin of Masonic Templary
June 1816 Meeting
Members pay Grand Lodge a $5 fee to become a Past Master
Grand Lodge was to receive a fee of $15 for each Knight Templar

15. Origin of Masonic Templary
June 20-21, 1816, The General Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the USA was organized by MA/RI and NY
This second organization meeting was in NYC
Meeting began the day after the PA meeting ended

16. Origin of Masonic Templary
PA joined April 12, 1854 (a month before Indiana)
Becoming the 10th Grand Commandery

17. Origin of Templar Masonry
Various Grand Encampments (State organizations) join with the General Grand Encampment
Names later changed to Grand Commanderies and Grand Encampment
First non-US GC was Philippines in 1963

18. Origin of Templar Masonry
Now have 59 Grand Commanderies in the US and around the world
18 Other Countries under the jurisdiction of the GE
Europe, Africa, Asia, and North and South Americas

19. Organization
Templary is unique in that it is the only recognized Masonic Organization that has a world wide governing body in existence for almost 200 years

20. Bicentennial Committee
James MacConnell
Eugene Capobianco
John Bridegroom
Chris Hodapp
Paul Page
Jim MacConnell

22. Malta Jewels Black & White Ribbons for new Sir Knights
Provided by Grand Encampment in New member package
Or on Knighting day in some cases – special classes

23. Malta Jewels Solid Black Ribbons for current Sir Knights $25 each
Where to find them

24. Bicentennial Celebration
Friday / Saturday July 22 – 23, 2016 in New York City

25. Bicentennial Celebration
Possible composition
Party
Guided / Arranged tour of city
Order of Temple in period dress
Special guests
Masonic experts / authors

26. Bicentennial Celebration
Events across the entire Grand Encampment
Department celebrations?
Use your imagination

27. The Grand Encampment of Knights Templar
Time to start the next 200 years