On the 13th February 2010, the Grand Recorder, Ill.Kt.Pt. John Stephen Priestley, P.G.V.P., attended the Annual Masonic “In-Gathering” in Washington D.C., U.S.A.
The Grand Recorder was present at the invitation of the Grand College of Americia of Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests, as the Personal Representative of the Most Illustrious Grand High Priest, who, unfortunately, was unable to attend.
The Grand Recorder was well-received in a most hospitable and generous manner and, during his stay, was appointed a Grand Cross, Knight Grand Commander of the Grand College of America.
The Grand Recorder was supported by the following Knight Priests of Grand College (England) who were also in attendance and at their own expense:
R.Em.Kt.Pt. Jorge B. Pessoa, Grand Superintednent of District No.47 (Brazil);
V.Ill.Kt.Pt. John G. Rice, K.H.W., P.G.VII.P., Ill.Kt.Pt. Simon E. Polkinghorne, P.G.II.P., and V.Em.Kt.Pt. Christopher Hatton, H.P., all of Pride of Surrey Tabernacle No.184;
Ill.Kt.Pt. John A. Loat, P.G.III.P. of Cliffe Castle Tabernacle No.201;
Kt.Pt. Daniel C. Turner, of Surrey Tabernacle No.27;
and Kt.Pt. Rodney J. Barker of St. Clement Tabernacle No.70.
The Grand Recorder would like to express his particular thanks and gratitude to William Koon, Past Grand Preceptor, Jerry Ford, Past Grand Preceptor, and Joe Manning, Grand Preceptor, of the Grand College of America of Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests.
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