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	Richard A. Martin Most Worshipful Grand Master (207)
	21986 Azalea Ct. Aurora, OR 97002
	Res. 503/678-1591 Cell 971/212-2356
	ramart1@msn.com (Janet)
Richard (Rich) was born in Copaigue, New York on December 14, 1946. Soon after graduating West Babylon High School he joined the U. S. Air Force and spent his first year of duty in Mississippi for Electronics training. Following some short assignments in the U.S. he was sent to Wakkanai, Japan for a year and a half where he monitored Russian Air and Space craft. After a short stint in Florida he returned home, and on March 15, 1969 married his High School sweetheart, Janet. For the next nine years Rich worked as a Lineman for New York Telephone Company until transferring to Pacific Northwest Bell in 1978. In December of 1997 he retired as an Outside Plant Engineer. For the next five years he worked as a Contractor building “Cell Sites” for W & H Pacific, a private engineering firm. He was a self-employed General Contractor working on residential and commercial remodels until his retirement in November of 2009. Rich and Janet raised three children - Janet Joy, Valerie Jeanne and Richard William and have three grandchild - Katrina, Devyn and Milo. Rich is a Past Master of Tigard/Orenomah Lodge No. 207 in 2002 and has served on several Grand Lodge Committees over the past eight years. He is currently Chairman of the Budget and Lodge Management Advisory Committees. He served as District Deputy in 2005 and 2006 and was appointed W. Senior Grand Deacon in 2007. He was elected as Junior Grand Warden in 2008, Senior Grand Warden in 2009 and Deputy Grand Master in 2010.

	Hunt Compton R.W. Deputy Grand Master (3)
	P.O. Box 203 McMinnville, OR 97128-0203
	Res. 503/472-3082
	hunt@comptonoaks.com (Patti)
Born: September 20, 1941 in McMinnville, Oregon. Graduated McMinnville High School 1959. Graduated Lewis & Clark College 1963 with a BS in Business Management. Joined the U.S. Naval Reserve 1963, requested immediate active duty and was assigned to the USS Pyro AE-24, an ammunition ship out of Port Chicago, California. Started his professional career at The First National Bank of McMinnville founded by his Great, Great Grandfather on December 1, 1883. Employed as an Assistant National Bank Examiner with the U.S. Treasury Department 1967 through 1969 out of Billings, Montana. Returned to the First National Bank of McMinnville 1970 through 1986 at which time the Bank was sold. Graduated Pacific Coast Banking School 1978. President McMinnville Chamber of Commerce 1980. Began employment in the Accounting Office of Linfield College 1987 through retirement in March 2007 monitoring and supervising Student Accounts. Married Patricia Ann (Patti) Harp December 29, 1967. Two adult girls Andrea and Tamara. Masonic Affiliation: Raised a Master Mason April 15, 1975. Master of Union Lodge #43 1988, Union Lodge #3 2003 and 2006; Hiram Award Recipient June 2000; District Deputy 2002-2003; Appointed SGD and Chairman of Long Range Planning Committee 2008, Elected JGW 2009. Membership: Order of the Eastern Star 1975 serving as Worthy Grand Patron 2007-08 Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite 1983 Elected Vice President/Director Oregon Masonic Charitable Foundation 2003 Order of the Amaranth 2007 Al Kader Shrine 2009 Knowles Assembly #11 Rainbow Board 1982 to present

	David H. Fryday R.W. Senior Grand Warden (4)
	3295 Crestview Drive S Salem, OR 97302
	Business 503/485-5118 Cell 503/851-3283
	frydaydave@comcast.net (Mary)
David was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1949. His parents traveled extensively when he was a child and he lived in rural Nebraska, upstate New York and the Philippines. Eventually they settled in California and David completed high school in Garden Grove, California. He moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in the late 1960s where he married Mary Walsh and they had two daughters, Sarah and Deirdre. In 1988 the family moved to Salem, Oregon, where they currently reside. David’s education includes business administration at City College of San Francisco, engineering at Foothill College and law at Peninsula University. He had four years of commercial banking experience at Wells Fargo Bank in San Francisco. For ten years he and his wife owned and operated Time Square Jewelers, in San Jose, California. Upon moving to Oregon, he started Dave Fryday Construction which focused on commercial and residential remodeling and new residential construction. For the last fifteen years he has been a commercial real estate appraiser specializing in senior’s housing valuation and consulting. David was raised as a Master Mason in Willow Glen Lodge No. 676 F & AM in California in 1987. He is a Past Master and life member of Salem Lodge No. 4, AF & AM; and member of the following organizations: Salem Chapter 162 of the Order of Eastern Star, Salem Valley of Scottish Rite, Cherry Court No. 19, Order of the Amaranth, and Al Kader Shrine. David was District Deputy of District 16 (Salem) of the Grand Lodge of Oregon from 2002 through 2006. He is a recipient of the Hiram Award and active participant in the Long Range Planning Committee of the Grand Lodge of Oregon.

	R. Michael Wick R.W. Junior Grand Warden (138)
	79846 Powerline Road Hermiston, OR 97838
	Res. 541/567-3662 Business 541/667-2030
	bmw.138@machmedia.net (Shari)
Born in 1956 and raised in Hermiston, Mike graduated from Oregon State University and returned to Hermiston where he currently is general manager of a local irrigation district. Married to wife Shari and father to twins Sam and Jadie, he is a Past Master of Hermiston Lodge and was District Deputy in 2007-08 and 2008-09. Enjoys sports, movies, and playing with the family labrador retrievers.

	Paul N. Temple R. W. Grand Secretary (207)
	2150 Masonic Way Forest Grove, OR 97116-2020
	Business 503/357-7365 FAX 503/357-1815
	PTemple@masonic-oregon.com (Crystal)
Paul was born in Los Angeles California in September of 1967. Growing up in Los Angeles, he spent much of his youth in the company of his uncle, an Al Malaikah Shriner and endeavored to emulate him. Upon graduation from High school, he went into the commercial printing industry working for different printing companies in California as well as in Oregon. Soon after relocating to Roseburg, Oregon, his aspiration to become a Shriner brought him to the doorstep of Laurel Lodge No. 13, and in August of 2000, he had the honor of being raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason by MWB John Livie, PGM 2000 at the Annual Patterson Park out-door degree held in Dixonville, Oregon. Paul immediately went about advancing through the chairs in the Lodge which placed him on a continuing quest for Masonic Light. In 2005, while serving as Worshipful Master of Laurel Lodge No. 13 Paul was appointed Assistant Grand Secretary by MWB Erin Endicott, PGM 2005. He served in this capacity under MWB Aaron W. Harvey, PGM 1999, and Past Grand Secretary, until his retirement in 2010. During the 159th Annual Communication, Paul was elected Grand Secretary where he continues to serve Oregon Freemasonry. In 2009, Paul completed a life-long goal of becoming a Shriner and joined Al Kader Shrine. When he is not serving in the capacity of Grand Secretary, he is also the Secretary of Tigard-Orenomah Lodge No. 207. When not working in a Secretarial capacity, he can be found spending time with his soul mate Crystal, barbequing for friends, bowling or with his feet up enjoying a good cigar!

	Bill Phillips R.W. Grand Chaplain (207)
	PO Box 3642 Tualatin, OR 97062
	Cell 503/317-3334
	billphillips5@comcast.net (Jeannie)
Bill is a member of Tigard-Orenomah Lodge #207 A.F. & A.M. and was raised as a Master Mason in February, 2001. He became Master of the Lodge in 2005. He and his wife, Jeannie, and her Mother are life members of Tigard-Orenomah Order of the Eastern Star #174. Bill’s Father and Grandfather were 32nd degree Scottish Rite. Bill’s career as an entrepreneur has taken him into many different business ventures from antiques and furniture to Juke Box sales and service. He has been a Real Estate Broker with over 30 years combined experience buying, selling and holding residential real estate in the Greater Portland Metro Area. Bill and Jeannie celebrated 33 years of marriage this year and are both active in their community. Jeanne’s career spans over 30 years as a Human Resource Consultant and manager; the last three years for Viasystems Corporation in Forest Grove and formerly for Tektronix. Their daughter, Amy Linn-Phillips works with Bill as Father-Daughter Realtors currently for JMA Properties. When he’s not fishing for salmon in the Pacific, Bill loves to be involved in his community. He was named the Tualatin Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year for 2004 and served on the Board of Directors as well as the President of the Tualatin Chamber in 2005. Bill is a two-time Commander of the Tualatin VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Post #3452. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Tigard Rotary Noon Group where he is the current President of the club. Bill, Jeannie and Amy are avid supporters of C.P.A.H. (Community Partners for Affordable Housing) promoting and supporting the Masonic Family Christmas Party at the Tigard Orenomah Lodge #207 for the past 9 years.

	Don Stapleton W. Senior Grand Deacon (46)
	2310 N.W. Eighth Ct. Gresham, OR 97030
	Res. 503/669-0866 Cell 971/409-6130
	cameraguy3410@msn.com (Pat)
Don is a native of Oregon and grew up in the Beaverton area, attending Beaverton High School, graduating in 1962. He was Master Councilor of Beaverton DeMolay; Met his wife Pat, Honored Queen of Bethel #62 and were married in August of 1964. He joined the Air Force in 1966 and spent four years as a motion picture photographer, having a tour in Vietnam. After returning to Portland in 1970, he worked for KATU Television, as a photojournalist for 36 years, retiring in 2006. He was raised a Master Mason in Washington Lodge #46 in 1974, serving as master in 1979 and 2003. First Served in Grand Lodge as Junior Grand Steward in MWB Vern Beito’s year and has been on various Grand Lodge committees including Masonic Information and Education. Currently a member of the Amaranth, Eastern Star and Shrine. Was District Deputy of District #5 in 2008 and 2009 and is also a board member of the Masonic Charitable Foundation. Don and his wife Pat have two children and three grand children. He Enjoys family time, camping, fly fishing, photography and playing with Al Kader’s Oriental Band.

	Richard L. Schoonover W. Junior Grand Deacon (29)
	35641 Johnstone Road Philomath, OR 97370
	Res. 541/231-8601
	ricschoonover@gmail.com (Melinda)


	Mark L. Posler W. Grand Marshal (221)
	2397 NW Kings Boulevard #226 Corvallis, OR 97330
	Res. 541/230-0707
	freemasonmark@gmail.com (Jeanette)
Mark was born and raised in the Midwest, but has called Oregon home since 1993. Mark graduated from Kansas State University and worked as a Police Officer for the Riley County Police Department in Manhattan, Kansas before moving to Oregon. He worked as a Police Officer for the Corvallis Police Department for several years, and is now employed by the Oregon Department of Justice as a forensic computer examiner, assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children task force. He and his wife, Jeanette, have two children. Mark began his Masonic career in 1996, and has served as Master of Mary’s River Lodge #221, District Deputy, Grand Lodge committee chairman, and Grand Pursuivant. He is a proud member of Al Kader Shrine. In addition to his Masonic activities, Mark enjoys spending time with his family, and is a past President of the Oregon Peace Officers Association.

	Arthur L. Borland W. Grand Orator (103)
	2090 Jasmine Medford, OR 97501
	Res. 541/944-0926
	aborland@ix.netcom.com (Dale)
Art was born in September of 1944 in San Mateo, California. He graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1962, then received an Associate of Arts Degree in Electronics from the College of San Mateo. He later graduated from Notre Dame De Namur University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business and Economics. Art designed communications systems throughout the world while working in the Telecommunications Industry. He and his family moved to Tokyo, Japan where Art became the Resident Communications Engineer for Bechtel Corporation and later traveled extensively in the United States and overseas. Art has also held the positions of International Sales & Marketing Manager for communications and computer companies dealing with sales in the Far East, Australia and the Caribbean. He learned to program computers in the mid 1960's and became proficient in Fortran IV, COBAL and BASIC languages. Prior to retirement, he was the president and founder of a communications consulting company which designed communications systems throughout the world. He headed the company for twenty years in the San Francisco Bay Area. Art served two years as a District Deputy and has served on the Long Range Planning Committee and the Resolutions Committee for our Grand Lodge as well as on several Advisory Boards for the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. He is a recipient of Rainbow’s Grand Cross of Color, the Hiram Award and the Albert Pike Award. Art is a Past Master of Medford Lodge #103 and is a member of the Scottish Rite, Hillah Shrine and Eastern Star in Medford. He and his wife, Dale have three children, Christopher, Jeanine and Erin. They also have four grandchildren, Courtney, Tyler, Kimberly and Camille.

	Steven W. McCathern W. Grand Historian (179)
	3769 N.E. 203rd Ave. Fairview, OR 97024
	Res. 503/492-1425 Business 503/227-5455
	steve@fesales.com (Kathy Henry)
Steve was born in Flint, Michigan in 1956. He joined Parkrose Lodge No. 179 in 1998 and served as Worshipful Master in 2004 and 2005. He is a life member of Parkrose Lodge No. 179 and holds dual membership in Waverly Lodge No. 174. He served the Grand Lodge as District Deputy from 2007 until 2009, and was then appointed Senior Grand Steward for 2009-2010. Steve currently serves as Grand Historian and is a member of the Long Range Planning Committee. Steve is a member of the Ancient, Accepted Scottish Rite, 32° and serves as stage manager for the Portland Valley. In 2009, he received the honor of KCCH. Additionally, he is a member of Al Kader Shriners and serves on their Master Mason Degree Team. In his spare time he is an avid hunter and fisherman.

	Norman P. Griffin W. Senior Grand Steward (45)
	3121 Schafer Lane Silverton, OR 97381
	Res. 503/873-3516
	1griffnp@gmail.com (Jeannine)
Norm was born on May 1, 1948 and spent his early childhood on a farm in Ione, Oregon. He enlisted in the Marine Corps at age 18 and spent the next two years in Vietnam. As the only son of a former POW (his father spent four years in a Japanese POW camp) he could have been excused from military service but chose to serve anyway. As a result, veterans issues have had a huge impact on his life. Following the Marine Corps, Norm went to work for Lockheed Aircraft at Los Angeles International Airport. It was there he met Diane, and they married and raised four sons, Richard, Robert, Norman and Phillip. The family later moved to Beaverton and Norm worked for Lockheed at PDX, then the US Postal Service, Marion County and finally as a National Service Officer for the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He and Diane also moved to Silverton and started a small Christmas tree farm. Norm became a Mason while working for the VFW and joined the Tigard Lodge, now Tigard-Orenomah. He has since served twice as Master of that lodge and is currently serving as Master of Silverton Lodge. He is also a member of the Marion McDaniel (aka John Wayne) Masonic Lodge in Arizona, the Portland chapter of the Scottish Rite and of the Al Kader Shrine. Masonry continues to play a huge part in his life and he has been fortunate enough to be able to combine it with his interest in veterans affairs by serving for five years as the Chairman of the Veterans Hospital Visitation Committee for the Masonic Service Association. Norm was widowed in 1972 and continued to raise his youngest son alone. In 2007 he married Jeannine and gained a stepdaughter, Colleen. He and Jeannine now share in the joys of eight grandchildren (number nine on the way) as well as their first great grandchild.

	Johnny J. Edwards W. Junior Grand Steward (64)
	P.O. Box 593 McMinnville, OR 97128
	Res. 971/237-4250
	johnny6_28_66@yahoo,com (Colleen)
Born June 1966 in Portland Oregon and grew up in Longview Washington and Vancouver Washington. After Graduation from High School joined the United States Navy and served for 11 years at which time he was Honorably Discharged. 13 years for the Department of Justice. Married for 25 years to Colleen and they have three children Kayli, Natasha, and Johnny. Past Master 2007 of Sheridan Dayton #64, District Deputy for District #3 from 2008-2011. Enjoys Genealogy, hiking and bike riding and being with family and friends.

	Thomas Cantu W. Grand Standard Bearer (106)
	3540 Myrtle St. Woodburn, OR 97071
	Res. 503/982-4118
	1stcan@gmail.com (Hope)
Tomas Cantu was born in Hamilton, Montana on April 16, 1950. In 1971 he married Hope Davila of Hargil, Texas. They have two children, Angela Yvette Cantu, born in Salem, Oregon on June 2, 1973, and Tom Jr. Cantu, also born in Salem, Oregon on June 17, 1976. Tomas and Hope have seven grandchildren whom they love dearly. Tomas enjoys reading, writing, hunting, but above all, taking long walks with his grandkids on long summer days. Raised a Master Mason in Woodburn Lodge No. 106 in 1993, Tomas is Past Master for 2005, 2006 and 2010, and was a District Deputy in 2008-2009, 2009-2010, and 2010-2011. He is the current Secretary and a Life Member of Woodburn Lodge No. 106, a member of Molalla Lodge No. 178, Silverton Lodge No. 45, Fidelity Lodge No. 54, Robert Burns Lodge No. 97, and Oregon Military Lodge No. 223, with an Honorary membership at Vista Lodge No. 215. Brother Cantu belongs to Salem Valley Scottish Rite, and is a Life Member of Woodburn Chapter No. 29 Royal Arch Masons. In construction for 30 years as a Jorneyman Mason, and 28 years in the Oregon Army National Guard, Tomas retired from both in 2004. As a Master Sergeant in Logistics (Supply) he traveled to various Army Depots throughout the United States, as well as to Belgium, in-charge of troops.

	Kenneth L. Hall W. Grand Sword Bearer (163)
	15800 SE Harold Ave. Milwaukie, OR 97267
	Res. 503/653-5676
	ken-hall@comcast.net (Judy)
Ken grew up in St. Joseph, Missouri. In 1969, he joined King Hill Lodge #376, AF&AM, in St. Joseph, where his father was a member. His father was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, and member of Moila Shrine Temple. His parents were also members of Eastern Star, where his father served as Worthy Patron. He met his wife, Judy, and they were married on May 30th, 1971. On August 11th, 1972, their son Jason was born. In 1973, Ken was offered a position in Portland, Oregon, moved his family to Portland, and retired from that position in 2011, after serving 37 years. In September, 1978, the family moved to Ken and Judy’s present home in Milwaukie. On December 3rd, 1978, their son, Justin, was born. In 1977, Ken transferred his Masonic membership to Sunnyside Lodge #163 in Portland, and served as Worshipful Master in 1983, 2000, and 2005. In 1978, he joined the Portland Valley of the Scottish Rite, became 32nd degree, and was Master of the 4th and 11th degrees, serving from 1980 to 1985 in the Rite Hand of Fellowship. In 1985, he became Chapter Advisor for Lents DeMolay in Portland, and in 1986 was awarded the Charles Graham trophy for Outstanding Dad Advisor of the Year. In 1986, he was invested into the DeMolay Legion of Honor as an Active Member, later served as Chapter Advisor of the Al Kader Priory, and Dean of the DeMolay Legion of Honor. Both of his sons, Jason and Justin, are Past Master Councilors of DeMolay, Jason is a Chevalier, and they are both Eagle Scouts. Jason is a life member of Sunnyside Lodge #163. In 1992, Ken served as District Deputy of District #8 for MWB G. William Oldham, and in 1993 for MWB Lyle C. Logan. In 2010, he was appointed District Deputy of District #5 by MWB Ed Bousquet. He is a member of Amaranth, joining Angelus Court #17, where he served two years as Royal Patron, and Grand Representative to California in 2003-2004. Angelus Court merged with Acacia Court #22, so now he belongs to Acacia Court. Ken and Judy have two sons, and four grandchildren.

	Gary L. Ball W. Grand Organist (13)
	479 E 13th Street La Center, WA 98629
	Business 503/508-0400
	gary.l.ball@netzero.net (Teresa)
Gary was born and raised in Salem and started learning the piano at an early age. By the time he got into high school, he had other interests, primarily his studies, and stopped taking piano lessons. He received his BS at the University of Oregon and MS in mathematics at the University of Illinois. While in Illinois, he started playing the guitar, and continued playing guitar in a rock and roll band after he returned to Oregon. He settled down in Roseburg and began his career with the Oregon Water Resources Department. While there, he became involved in Masonry and was raised in Laurel Lodge in 1985. He served Laurel Lodge as Worshipful Master in 1990. With their long time musician's health failing, Gary began playing piano again, as lodge musician. About the same time, he learned about the Cascade Ragtime Society in Roseburg, and became active in the Society. Gary moved back to Salem in 1997 completed his career with Oregon Water Resources and retired in 2007. After operating a water rights consulting business for about a year, he got an offer he couldn't refuse from the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and is now employed with them as their water rights expert. He was first appointed Grand Organist in 2003 by MWB Vern Beito after he heard him play at the Salem Keizer Outdoor Degree and continues to serve in that capacity.

	Mike McGuyver W. Grand Pursuivant (178)
	709 Toliver Drive Molalla, OR 97038
	Res. 503/829-3998
	m55michael@molalla.net (Debbi)
Mike was born in Dallas Texas in 1956. He has been living in Oregon since 1965, met Debbi just out of high school and they married three years later in 1977. Learning electronics and business operations from dad Lee, he formed Oregon Satellite And T.V. Inc. in 1992 with business partner Patrick Reagan. Now eighteen years in business, they provide commercial satellite services statewide. Mike served as Master of Molalla Lodge in 2008, while the new building was being built in downtown Molalla. He is also a member of the following organizations: Scottish Rite, York Rite, Order of the Eastern Star, and the Shrine. When not doing Masonry, you can find him flying his model airplanes at the MOLRCA airfield in Molalla.

	Jay Carey W. Grand Tyler (29)
	414 Edwards Road Monmouth, OR 97361
	Res. 503/838-6480
	wjaycarey@yahoo.com (Winnie)
Jay was born in San Francisco in October 1948 and shortly thereafter began his travels. He was born into a military family and spent most of his early years moving from state to state and country to country. He graduated from high school in Georgia and then attended college in Kentucky where he earned a double degree in Social Science and Secondary Education. While in college he met his college sweetheart and after graduation married Winnie in October 1970. Jay has taught public school, worked in the hospitality industry and for over 35 years been in the law enforcement field. He and Winnie have two sons (one Jay raised as a MM in his Lyon Lodge) and four grandchildren (oldest is 19 and an EA and the youngest is almost 3). Jay was honored to be raised a Master Mason in 1978 and has served lodges in New Jersey, Texas, and Oregon and has served in positions in the Grand Lodges. He is also a member of the Valley of Salem Scottish Rite, the Al Kader Shrine and the Order of The Eastern Star.

	Robert L. Fountain W. Grand Lecturer (55)
	8601 S.W. 50th Ave. Portland, OR 97219-3350
	Res. 503/452-2458 Business 503/725-5204
	bob.fountain@gmail.com
Bob is a native Texan, who moved Oregon in 1992. Since then, except for a one-year sabbatical, during which he lived and taught at a small college in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, he has resided in southwest Portland. After completing Bachelor and Master's degrees at the University of Texas at Austin, he earned a Ph.D. in Mathematics at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, and he is currently a Professor of Statistics at Portland State University. In addition to his interest in the esoteric symbolism of Freemasonry, he takes pleasure in music and foreign languages (classical Greek, Latin, and Hebrew, and modern Spanish, French, and Arabic).