State and International Officers
 of
 Jackson Lodge

Albert Priest Charles, P.G.M.
1884-1886

Shortly after moving into its new Temple, the Lodge added a new member, Br. Albert Priest Charles, who was to advance the stature of Freemasonry. Br. Charles, initiated in 1869, advanced rapidly in the Craft, served as Worshipful Master of Jackson Lodge #146 in 1871, 1872, 1874, 1878, and 1879; and was Grand Master of Indiana from 1884-1886. He is the only member of Jackson Lodge #146 to this point who has served Indiana Masonry as its Grand Master, reflecting great credit on Jackson Lodge #146 in his service.

Br. Charles reflected great credit on Jackson Lodge #146 in another capacity, as well. Br. Charles was an attorney whose knowledge of Masonic Law was considerable. He was consulted frequently by the Grand Lodge on matters of Masonic Jurisprudence over a ten-year period. He complied, indexed, and cataloged all of the Grand Lodge laws, rules, and decisions, which he maintained in his private library. Upon his death, in 1889, these were given to the Grand Lodge with the consent of his widow and formed the genesis for the Indiana Blue Book of Masonic Law, which has gone through several revisions and which exists today.

Russell E. Brock, P.G.H.P.
1973-1974

Brother Russell Brock, a native of Jackson County, was born on April 17, 1920. As a youth, he attended Wentworth Institute in Boston, Massachusetts. He was an engineer on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, later the CSX for 40 years, and was an active member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. During World War II he served in the U.S. Navy.

Brother Russell received his Entered Apprentice January 17, 1944, Fellow Craft March 17, 1944, and was raised to Master Mason May 5, 1944. He served as Worshipful Master of Jackson Lodge in 1959. He also served as High Priest of Seymour Chapter, No. 85 Royal Arch Masons in 1956, 1957, and 1972, Illustrious Master of Seymour Council, No. 38 Cryptic Masons in 1960, and Commander of Seymour Commandery, No. 56 Knights Templar in 1957 and 1958. Also active in Seymour Chapter No. 134 Order of the Eastern Star, he served as Worthy Patron in 1959, 1962, 1972, and 1975.

Loretta E. Riehl, P.G.M.
1985-1986

Loretta E. Riehl, Worthy Grand Matron, 1985-86, Indiana Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star.  Served with Fred Rowe as her Worthy Grand Patron.  She held workshops for the Secretaries and Treasurers to communicate instructions from the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer.  During her year as Grand Matron the Grand Officers exemplified the initiatory ritual work in various areas of the state.

Gold and Silver certificates were awarded to the subordinate chapters with all the officers present for the official visits of the Grand Matron.

The Grand Matron's project for the year was to air condition the Eastern Star Building at the Indiana Masonic Home for the residents.

In October, 1985, General Grand Chapter was held in Seattle, Washington with Brother David J. Miller, Past Grand Patron of Indiana serving as the Most Worthy Grand Patron of the General Grand Chapter, OES.  Loretta's duties during the session included opening the sessions along with the Worthy Grand Matron of the Washington Grand Chapter.

The highlight of the year was meeting / getting to know the members of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Janet Sue "Jenny" Dixon, P.G.M.
2000 - 2001

Brother Tom and Sister Jenny Dixon joined Seymour Chapter #134 on June 23rd, 1983.  Sister Jenny and Brother Tom served as Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron in 1990-91 and again in 1992-93.  Sister Jenny also served as Chaplain, and all five Star Points of Adah, Ruth, Esther, Martha and Electa.  In 1987 she was elected Associate Conductress. Sister Jenny was the first matron to be re-cycled in her chapter since 1915. She served as district chairman of the Star-Lite magazine in 1991 and state co-chairman in 1992.  

In 1993-94, Sister Jenny served as District Deputy, Angelic Messenger #4, for Sister Bonnie Allinder, Worthy Grand Matron and Brother Robert Strong, Worthy Grand Patron in the “Angels of Love” Grand Family.  In 1994 Sister Jenny was selected to serve as an assembly page at the 41st Triennial Assembly of General Grand Chapter in Memphis, Tennessee.

In 1996-97, Sister Jenny served as Grand Martha in the “Candles of Light” Grand Family for Sister Doris Howard, Worthy Grand Matron and Brother Ronald Wahl, Worthy Grand Patron.  Also, in 1997 she served as Assistant to the Most Worthy Associate Grand Conductress at the 42nd Triennial Assembly of General Grand Chapter in Orlando, Florida.   Sister Jenny was elected as Associate Grand Conductress in the “Candles of Light” Grand Chapter Session in 1997. This same year she served as President of the Fourth District Association and President of the Past Deputies Associattion of District Four.

In 1997-98  Sister Jenny served as  Associate Grand Conductress, joining the “Carousel of Love Grand Family”. In 1998 she advanced to Grand Conductress and took flight in the “Wings in Time Grand Family”. In 1999 Sister Jenny was elected Associate Grand Matron serving with Brother Howard Willis as Associate Grand Patron in the “Cherished Moments of the Heart Grand Family." 

On July 2, 2000, Sister Jenny received the "Grand Cross of Color" during the Rainbow Grand Assembly held at Vincennes, Indiana.

At the 2000 "Cherished Moments of Time" Grand Chapter session,  Sister Jenny was elected Worthy Grand Matron of the Indiana Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star with Brother Howard Willis from the Shirley Chapter #492 in District 12 as Worthy Grand Patron. 

Grand Family Name:     “Angelic Lights of 2000 Grand Family”
Theme: Prayer is the key to heaven, but faith unlocks the door.
Motto: Trust in the Lord with all thine heart.
Watchword: Faith, Love, laughter, Friendship, Sincerity
Symbols: Broken Column – Representing Faith
Heart – Representing Love
Angel- God’s Messenger
Open Holy Bible – Word of God
Emblems: Candle – Representing Light
Praying Hands – Reverence to our Heavenly Father
Cross – Representing God’s love for each of us
Lighthouse – Light for Direction
Gazebo – Representing Peace & Tranquility
Scriptures: John 3:16 and Psalm 23:6
Aim: “To let our star shine throughout our great Order”
Session Name: “Stairway to Heaven” Session held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, Indianapolis. 

Projects: “Banquet of Love” Purchased audio/visual equipment and screen, PA system and tables and chairs for a banquet facility for the Masonic Home. (A place where the residents could enjoy working on craft, family gatherings, birthday parties, as well as a place for the staff to hold training sessions.) 

Two Special Projects: “Hand of Friendship” – for the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana – collected canned goods and paper products for the families to use during their stay. Sold a pin in the shape of Indiana with the “Star” emblem – the proceeds helped the residents pay for the balance of their room charges.  “Shining Stars” Project: collected used eyeglasses for distribution to other less fortunate countries.

During her year as Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Jenny instituted the new Ramsford Indiana Masonic Home Chapter. This was the first new Chapter in the State of Indiana in several years. 

Sister Jenny had one hundred and one Inspections and had the honor and privilege to present eleven, 75 year award pins and two hundred fifty nine, 50 year award pins. She worked her schedule so she could attend all of her Deputy Daughters Receptions, starting a tradition as no one else had done this.

General Grand Chapter was held in Detroit, Michigan during her term as Grand Worthy Matron. Sister Madonna Meyerrose from Indiana was serving as Worthy Grand Electa, and Sister Jenny had the honor of nominating her for Worthy Grand Trustee.  

Sister Jenny continues to serve her Chapter with much love and care.

Alberta L. Thompson, Supreme Patriotism
2002-2004 

Alberta L. Thompson served Seymour Advisory Board from 1968-1983.  She is a member of Seymour OES Chapter No. 134 and served as Worthy Matron in 1972.  She was Mother Advisor of Seymour Assembly No. 58 in 1974, 1976-1978 and 1981-1982). She served as Grand Organizer(1975-1982), Grand Assisting Deputy in District 13 (1980-1982), Grand Deputy of District 19(1983-1988); and Grand Deputy of District 13(1989-1991).

Supreme History

8-1-1991  Appointed Supreme Deputy in IN by Edna McLaurin, Supreme Worthy Advisor Installed by Supreme   Assembly at Houston, Texas
1991-1998  Represented Indiana Rainbow throughout the and at Supreme Sessions in Baltimore, MD and Seattle WA Attended Supreme Seminars at McAlester, OK in 1995 and 1997.
 Appointed to the Supreme 75^th Anniversary Committee (1996-1998)
7-25-1998 Elected Supreme Inspector in IN and member of the House of Gold. Installed at Supreme Assembly in St. Louis, MO.
Appointed to Supreme Ritual/By-Laws/Gold Book Committee (1998-2000)
Attended Supreme Seminar in McAlester, OK in 1999
7-20-2000 Appointed Supreme Parliamentarian (in addition to Supreme Inspector in IN) Installed at Buffalo, NY
Appointed to the Supreme Jurisprudence Committee (2000-2002)
6-01-2001  Resigned as Supreme Inspector in IN, but remained as Supreme Parliamentarian.
Attended Supreme Seminar and Executive Board Meeting at McAlester, OK (2001)
Attended Executive Board Meeting at Orlando, FL ( March, 2002)
7-24-2002  Installed as Supreme Patriotism (2002-2004) at Supreme Assembly, Orlando, FL
Appointed to the Supreme Finance Committee (2002-2004)
Attended Supreme Seminar at Alexandria, VA (2003)

Mrs. Thompson is the wife of Leo A. Thompson she is grateful for his membership in Jackson Lodge No. 146, Seymour, Indiana since 4-22-1962.  He became a member of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Indianapolis on 4-14-84 and invested with the Honorary Legion of Honor, Order of DeMolay on
10-28-94.  He has been Chairman of the Indiana Rainbow Girls Foundation since June, 1990. He has also served on the Grand Masters' Youth Organization Committee, Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Indiana since 1994.

Jennifer Stogdill
1999-2000

I began my Rainbow career on November 6, 1990  when I was initiated into Seymour Assembly No. 58.  There I progressed through the line til I was elected by my fellow sisters to the position of Worthy Advisor in 1994 , and again in 1996.  I served in the Grand Choir and as a Grand Page in 1993.  I was appointed Grand Representative to North Carolina in 1994 and had the privilage of attending North Carolina's Grand Session.  It was in June of 1995 that I was appointed to my first Grand office. I had the privilege of serving as Grand Love under Amanda Bailey. The following year I was elected Grand Faith under Kaye Cotton's grand year. After that, I was elected Grand Hope and then to Grand Worthy Associate Advisor under Kristi Klepser. July 3  , 1999, I assumed the title of Grand Worthy Advisor at the 59th Annual Grand Assembly.

Country Reflections 

Colors:      Emerald Green and Gold
Symbols:       John Deere Tractors, Barns, and the Sun
Mascot:     Baby Farm Animals
Motto:     Attitudes are contagious....Is yours worth catching?
Flowers:     Yellow roses and Calla Lily
Song:     John Deere Tractor
Scripture:     I Corinthians 13: 7-8
Aim:     Onward and Upward
Watchwords:     Patience, love, and hope  

I had 2 service projects. The first being to raise money for needed repairs to the Chateau in Edinburgh. The second being close to my heart. I set out to raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital for cancer research. This was done in loving memory of my grandfather, Carl Stogdill, who lost his fight with cancer 7 years ago. Both projects were very successful 

We held 3 Schools of Instruction in 1999. We held a Christmas pageant for the residents of the Masonic home and caroled through the hospital.  

I had the pleasure of attending Sister Jenny Dixon's installation  on May 1, where she was elected Worthy Grand Matron of Indiana Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. It seemed as if the "Jennys" were taking over! It was great to see her accomplish her goal. May 15th brought me to the opening ceremonies of Grand Lodge. 

I had the pleasure of attending several Rainbow functions throughout the state, including regular meetings, installations, initiations and inspections. 

I had the great honor of serving as Acting Supreme Service at the 2000 Supreme Session held in Buffalo, New York. 

My year and my Rainbow journey ended June 30th, 2000 when I received my Majority pin at the 60th Grand Session. 

I have continued to serve Rainbow by being a  Grand Helper for District 13, serving as Mother Advisor  during 2000 and as a member of Seymour Eastern Star No. 134. 

I just want to thank Jackson Lodge once again for allowing me this wonderful opportunity. Without them, my year would not have been possible. 

Rainbow Career: 
Initiated November 6, 1990
Elected Worthy Advisor of Seymour Assembly
        2nd term 1994
        1st term 1996
Grand Representative to North Carolina 1994-1995
Grand Love 1995-1996
Grand Faith 1996-1997
Grand Hope 1997-1998
Initiated:
Grand Worthy Associate Advisor 1998-1999 
Grand Worthy Advisor 1999-2000 
Acting Supreme Service 2000
Majority Degree 2000
Grand Helper 2000-

Theme
Our Heavenly Playground
Mascot
Guardian Angel and Children of the World
Song
God Help the Outcast
Symbols
Halos and the World
Fun Symbols
Hula Hoops and Rainbows
Colors
Royal Blue, Schoolhouse Red and Silver
Watchwords
Laughter, Peace, Kindness
Bible Verse: Luke 18:16
But Jesus called the children to him and said.....
    Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them,
for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
Flowers
Wildflowers
Service Project
Aspbergers Syndrome

 Donald B. Marcum, Jr., Most Wise Master
Indianapolis Chapter of Rose Croix, 2004 - 2006
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite – Valley of Indianapolis

 Brother Don Marcum was born in Louisville, Kentucky on April 23, 1958. On July 21, 1979, he married Julie Schrougham. They have two children, Jessica and James. Don was initiated an Entered Apprentice on September 10, 1984, passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft on September 25, 1984 and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on October 8, 1984 in Jackson Lodge No. 146, F. & A.M.  In 1990, he served as Worshipful Master of Jackson Lodge.

Brother Don has been active in numerous appendant bodies of the Masonic fraternity. He served on the Advisory Boards of the Seymour DeMolay Chapter and Seymour Rainbow Assembly, No. 58 for 15 years. He was honored with the DeMolay Honorary Legion of Honor and Rainbow Cross of Color.

Brother Don served the Seymour York Rite Bodies as High Priest of Seymour Chapter, No. 85, Royal Arch Masons in 1989 & 1993, Illustrious Master of Seymour Council, No. 38, Royal and Select Masters in 1991 and as Commander of Seymour Commandery, No. 56 in 1995.  He was honored with the Knight York Cross of Honour on January 25, 1997 at Franklin, Indiana. Don is a member of Marvin Isley York Rite College, No. 129; Indiana Council, No. 15 Knight Masons; Royal Order of Scotland, and Kentucky Colonels.

Don enjoyed seventeen years of service on the Membership Development Committee for the Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis. He served as Jackson Lodge Chairman, Jackson County Chairman, District 9 Chairman, and as a Vice-Chairman of the General Membership Committee from 2001 – 2003.

In December, 1999 Brother Don was appointed to the Indianapolis Chapter of Rose Croix officer line of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite - Valley of Indianapolis by Ill. Gary G. Wyne, 33º. He was installed as Most Wise Master on May 7, 2004, and currently serves on the Executive Board of the Indianapolis Valley of the Scottish Rite.