2026-2027 Committees

*** The Grand High Priest and Grand Secretary are Ex-Officio of ALL Committees ***

Committee on Bylaws
Examines the bylaws of constituent chapters and any amendments submitted to the Grand Chapter for approval.
Chairman: Morgan P. Corr
Members: Kevin L. Coy; James V. Pannett; Nicholas Mastron; Solomon S. Jackson

Committee on Grievances
Examines cases of grievances and appeals referred to it by the Grand High Priest or the Grand Chapter.
Chairman: Philip J. A. Palmer, Sr.
Members: Sam W. Chin; Bernard J. Michels

Committee on Correspondence & Recognition
Examines correspondence of the Grand Chapter and issues of the recognition of other Royal Arch grand jurisdictions.
Chairman: George S. Nicol
Members: Sylvanus J. A. Newstead; Alexander W. Morales

Committee on Work and Lectures
Maintains and develops the ritual, issues certificates of proficiency, supervises casting and rehearsal of any Grand Chapter degree teams, promotes chapter ritual memorization and independence.
Chairman: Nicholas J. Sampogna
Members: Solomon S. Jackson; Joseph P. Smith

Committee on Accounts
Examines and audits the accounts of the Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer, and Grand Trustees, reporting quarterly to the Grand High Priest.
Chairman: Craig R. Lasher
Members: Richard C. Chandler, Jr.; K. Paul Sedzro

Committee on Jurisprudence
Examines Decisions of the Grand High Priest and questions of Masonic law to ensure compliance with the Constitution and previous Decisions.
Chairman: Morgan P. Corr
Members: Kevin L. Coy; James V. Pannett; Nicholas Mastron; Solomon S. Jackson

Committee on Royal Arch Advancement
Considers problems confronting chapters; develops retention and recruiting membership and public relations campaigns.
Chairman: John L. Harris, III
Members: George E. Perez; Philip J. A. Palmer, Jr.

Committee on Awards
Recommends recipients of Grand Chapter and General Grand Chapter Awards; actively solicits input from chapters and high priests.
Chairman: Nathan Williams
Members: Elijah C. Mills; Solomon S. Jackson; Philip J. A. Palmer, Sr.; Teko A. Foly

Committee on Editing and Printing
Edits and arranges to print the Grand Chapter Proceedings and other publications.
Chairman: Elijah C. Mills, ex-officio
Members: B. Chris Ruli; Andre Vainqueur

Committee on General Grand Chapter Triennial
Plans and executes the Grand Chapter’s participation in and support of the General Grand Chapter Triennial.
Chairman: Andre Vainqueur
Members: Teko A. Foly; Michael O. Spencer

Committee on York Rite Cooperation
Representatives who jointly coordinate the annual York Rite Banquet and Sessions with Grand Council and Grand Commandery, and any joint activities or degree festivals of D. C. York Rite.
Chairman: Gerald W. Peeters, ex-officio
Members: Andre Vainqueur, ex-officio; Michael O. Spencer, ex-officio; Elijah C. Mills, ex-officio

Committee on America 250
Creates Royal Arch-oriented educational programs, activities, and outreach for the nation’s semiquincentennial in 2026.
Chairman: B. Chris Ruli, ex-officio
Members: Sam W. Chin; Morgan P. Corr; Marcel J. Desroches, Jr.; Michael C. Graver; Neilbert L. Knights; Alexander W. Morales