I have been the Grand Recorder/Treasurer of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Idaho since 2002, and I have made changes to bring the Grand Council into the 21st Century. I have instituted electronic reports and annual returns. I am working on a database of all of the members of the Grand Council. We have modernized the office equipment and made it usable anywhere.

My philosophy in accomplishing this job would be to act like the hub of a wheel, receiving and delivering information in a timely manner so that the leaders of the General Grand Council can make educated decisions. This information comes in many different forms, i.e. emails, letters, brochures, pamphlets, and includes ideas, reports, and suggestions for change or accomplishment of duties. This information is sent on, in a timely manner. It is the duty of a recorder to be responsive in obtaining information and disseminating it to those that need the information. I feel that it is imperative the information be kept flowing as quickly as possible. The use of electronic means assists in accomplishing this. Another important duty of the Recorder, which I currently perform, is to act as a calendar to keep the body leaders informed of the suspenses and delinquencies of required reports, recognitions of merit, certificates of appreciation, without prompting.

I also believe that if the Recorder and Treasurer are separate offices they should perform their assigned duties and not go beyond those duties. The Recorder should receive the funds from the Companions and pay out the same to the Treasurer. The Treasurer should measure and weigh out the shekels to the workmen. This is a method of checks and balances that is used throughout the Fraternity.

Thank you for your time and I would very much appreciate your vote in Indianapolis for this important office.

Fraternally,
David A. Grindle

Lodge
St. Andrews Lodge #619, Springfield, Ohio, Raised December 30, 1974, in Teikoku Lodge #19, Grand Lodge of Japan F.&A.M, as a courtesy, Endowed Member
Elmore Lodge #30, Mountain Home, Idaho, Worshipful Master 1995, Life Member
Capital City Lodge #93, Boise, Idaho, Worshipful Master 2005, Life Member
Mt. Mariah Lodge #39, Caldwell, Idaho, Member
District Deputy Grand Master, 7th Masonic District, 1997-1999, Grand Lodge of Idaho A.F.&A.M.
Credentials Committee, Chairman 1997, 1998, 2005, Information Technology Committee 2006-07 Grand Lodge of Idaho A.F.&A.M.

Chapter
Mountain Home Chapter #24, Mountain Home, Idaho, Excellent High Priest 1998, Life Member
Boise Chapter #3, Boise, Idaho, Scribe 2006
Anchorage Chapter # 3, Anchorage, Alaska, Life Member
Grand Council Order of the High Priesthood of Idaho, Life Member
Grand Master of the 1st Vail 2001-2002, Grand Secretary/Treasurer 2002 to Present Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Idaho
Ambassador to Idaho 2005-2008 for General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons, Int´l

Council
Idaho Council #1, Boise, Idaho, Illustrious Master 1999, Life Member
Anchorage Council #1, Anchorage, Alaska, Life Member
Thrice Illustrious Masters´ Council in Idaho, Thrice Illustrious Master 2005
Grand Sentinel 1999-2000, Grand Steward 2000-2001, Grand Conductor of the Council 2001-2002, Grand Recorder/Treasurer 2002-Present, Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Idaho
Most Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Council of Cryptic
Masons of Idaho 2005-2006.

Commandery
Idaho Commandery #1, Boise, Idaho, Eminent Commander 2000, Life Member
Anchorage Commandery #2, Anchorage, Alaska, Life Member
Baker Commandery #9, Ontario, Oregon, Junior Warden 2006
Idaho Chapter of Knights Preceptor, Preceptor 2006-07
Grand Sentinel 2000-01, Grand Warder 2001-02,
Grand Recorder/Treasurer 2002-Present,
Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Idaho

Other Masonic Affiliations
Eminent Viceroy, St. Michael Conclave, Red Cross of Constantine, Boise
Prior, Idaho Priory #13, KYCH
Member of Redemption Tabernacle No. XL, Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests
Deputy Governor 2006-07, Tri-Valley York Rite College #178, Governor 2004-2005
Member of St. Helens Council #348, Allied Masonic Degrees, Vancouver, Washington
Member of Puget Sound Council #5, Royal Ark Mariner,
moored to Pacific Council #30, Allied Masonic Degrees
National Sojourners, Willamette Valley #529, Member in Perpetuity
Valleys of Boise, Idaho, SJ AASR and Dayton, Ohio, NJ AASR member
Member of El Korah Shrine, Boise, ID.
Committee member for Pacific Northwest Shrine Association 2008.
Member of Columbine Order #118, Order of the Sword of Bunker Hill.
Charter member of Syringa Order, Order of the Sword of Bunker Hill.

Personal Data

Attended General Motors Institute, Flint, MI, from 1964 to 1966, studying Electrical Engineering. Graduated in 1968 from Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, with a Bachelor of Science in Education, Math Major/Physics Minor. Earned a Masters of Science in Computer Information Systems in 1980 from Boston University.
Married to Karen Gwen Schooler Frank in September 2001, three grown children and nine grandchildren.
Retired Air Force Major after 20 years with over 2100 flying hours in T-41, T-37, T-38, T/ET-29, EB-57, F-4, and EF/F-111A. Stationed mostly in the Western US, the Pacific, and Europe.
Employed as an Information Technology Systems Integration Analyst with the Idaho Department of Water Resources. Retiring in September after another 18 years of public service.
Member of Eagle, Idaho, United Methodist Church. Participate in the church choir.