ANNUAL GRAND CONCLAVE
SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
Dear Sir Knights,
The 164th Grand Conclave of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar of Wisconsin will be held
on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at the Lake Masonic Center, 1235 E. Howard Avenue, Milwaukee.
ATTENDANCE: It is the duty of the Grand Officers and the Three Principal Officers of each
Constituent Commandery to attend this Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery Knights
Templar of Wisconsin. All Sir Knights are welcome and encouraged to attend.
REGISTRATION: It is the responsibility of each delegate and guest to register before midnight
on June 2, 2022. Registrations will not be accepted after this time.
It is the responsibility of all attendees to visit the Registration Desk between 7:30 am to 8:45 am
to pick-up meal tickets and documents and assign proxies. You are required to show your current
dues card to obtain your registration packet. The desk will close at 8:45 am.
CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE: Credentials offered at the time of registration will be verified
by the credentials committee. Any questions must be resolved prior to admission.PROXY CARDS: Proxy forms are available on the Grand Commandery website. Should a Dais
Officer be unable to attend, he should assign his proxy to another Sir Knight according to Grand
Commandery Statutes. Proxy forms must be signed by the granting officer with the constituent
Commandery’s seal thereto affixed and presented at the Registration Desk.
PRE-PROCEEDINGS: Pre-proceedings and other documentation will be available for download
to registered participants beginning June 6, 2022. Limited copies will be available at the
registration desk.
DRESS / ATTIRE:
Grand Officers: Full Templar Uniform with Sword.
All other Sir Knights: Full Templar Uniform less Sword, or Black Suit.
Guests: Business Suit.
Ladies: Daytime; Business casual. Banquet; Semi-formal or formal attire.
CONCLAVE SCHEDULE:
7:30 am
Registration Desk Opens (Closes at 8:45 am)
9:00 am
Devine Service
9:45 am
Grand Conclave Convenes
11:30 am
Lunch
1:00 pm
Grand Conclave Resumes
3:00 pm
Grand Conclave Recessed
3:30 pm
Photos
4:00 pm
Installation of Grand Officers
5:00 pm
Grand Banquet and Awards
DEVINE SERVICE:
A Devine Service will begin at 9:00 am.
GRAND CONCLAVE:
The 164th Grand Conclave of the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar
of Wisconsin will reconvene at 9:45 am. We will break for lunch at 11:30 am, resuming labor at
1:00 pm. Recess is scheduled for 3:00 pm.
MEAL RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: Each delegate and guest is required to make their own
meal reservations.
CARBS and COFFEE: Donuts, coffee and juice will be served from 7:45 am to 8:45 am.
LUNCH: Lunch will be served at 11:30 am. Enjoy a traditional Wisconsin Tailgate Party with
Burgers, Brats and all the ‘fixins’. Cost for lunch is $15.00.
GRAND BANQUET:
The Grand Banquet will begin at 5:00 pm. Enjoy a bountiful buffet of
seasoned chicken breasts, thick-cut roast beef, au gratin potatoes, vegetable, salad, and dessert. The cost
for the Grand Banquet is $25.00.
INSTALLATION OF GRAND OFFICERS:
The Installation of Grand Officers will commence
at 4:00 pm. Photos will be taken at 3:30 pm.
EXHIBITION DRILL:
There will not be an exhibition drill.
LADIES’ ACTIVITY:
The Ladies will ‘shucking oysters’ and looking for pearls. Cost is $10 per
lady. Reservations and payment must be made at the time of registration.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS:
Due to the limited duration of the Annual Grand Conclave, group
hotel arrangements have not been made. A list of nearby hotels may be found on the website. It is
the responsibility of all attendees to make their own hotel reservations.
If you have any questions, please contact S.K. Bradley Bingheim, Grand Conclave chairman via
email at bbingheim6@gmail.com . We look forward to greeting you at the 164th Grand Conclave of
the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Wisconsin.
The documents and other handouts for the events will be available at the following link soon prior to the event. Event documents: https://bit.ly/3JJSF28.
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