Sir Knights -
We will be presenting the National Colors and Indiana State Flag during the opening ceremonies for the Grand Master's Dedication of the Cornerstone for the new building on Sunday, May 15th 2011 at the Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin, Indiana. As announced earlier, we will assemble no later than 12:30PM in the parking lot East of the New Building. Step-off time is expected to be at 12:55PM. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 1:00PM. Sir Knights should be in full Templar uniform with Chapeau, Sword, and Gloves.
Plans are to have our Grand Standard Guard present the colors in front of the podium - the Pledge of Allegiance will be given; followed by the singing of the National Anthem by the Scottish-Rite Chorus; and the Invocation will be given by Reverend Stanley. At the conclusion of the invocation, the Grand Standard Guard will 'Post' the colors to their respective stands at the dedication site and the Grand Standard Guard will return to their stations. Very much the same as was done at the groundbreaking ceremony last year. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony.
Depending upon the number of SK's in uniform present - we will form receiving lines for the Most Worshipful Grand Master and Grand Lodge Officers - as they enter.
Your attendance and participation is greatly appreciated.
F&S In Christian Freemasonry and Templary,
SK Paul A. Cole, REGC
