After a savory meat loaf dinner, Oxford opened for it's Stated Convocation on April 2, 2018 and conducted its business. The DDGHP and Most Excellents present retired.
R∴E∴ Steven Shearer, Grand Master of the 3rd Veil, entered escorting M∴E∴ Edward S. Newsham (GHP 1998), M∴E∴ David F. Stoy (GHP 2003),and M∴E∴ James W. Hemstrought (GHP 2004) West of the altar forming reception lines, R∴E∴ Bruce L. Van Buren, DDGHP (Oneonta 277) entered escorted by R∴E∴ Steven Shearer. They continued to the East and after grand honors, the DDGHP was afforded the gavel.
The DDGHP presented the chapter building blocks as defined by the Grand High Priest, M∴E∴ Allen M. Bryant. He was assisted by
V∴ E∴ Wilbur L. Corrington (80), AGL, who covered the Ritual building block
R∴ E∴ Kim C. Dellow (29), Education Officer, who covered the Education building block