Awards Presented
It is always an occasion to celebrate when the Right Eminent Grand Commander presents a Commandery awards they have earned. On October 14, SK Ronald L. Ensell, REGC, presented awards from our recent Grand Con at Salem Commandery No. 42.
SK Alan Burton (far right) receives his 50-year award.
SK Rick Sekely (center) is presented the Commandery’s Meritorious Service Award.
SK Steve Ronshausen, EC (center) accepts the Commandery’s certificate from the Knights Templar Eye Foundation.
At Cuyahoga Falls No. 83’s stated Conclave on 10/28, SK Ron Ensell, REGC, (second from right) joins in the presentation of the Grand Commandery of Ohio’s Meritorious Service Award to SK Tom Griffith, JW. Also pictured are SK Mark Giannaris, EC, of No. 83 (far left) and SK Randy Porter, PC (far right), who nominated S.K. Griffith for the MSA.
On Nov. 12, Companion Harold Laughlin receives 70 year awards from Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery from MEC Bob Nilsen, GHP (left), MIC Steve Carson, MIGM and SK Ron Ensell, REGC (right). Comp. Laughlin is a member of the York Rite Bodies in Athens.
On December 13, Knights from the Northeastern Division, including SK Ron Ensell, REGC, convene for a CTA meeting at Allenby Commandery and in support of a fundraising brunch with proceeds supporting research for MS held by MEC Bob Nilsen, Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter RAM of Ohio.
SK Ron Ensell, REGC, visits Cuyahoga Falls No. 83 Annual Inspection on January 10, 2026.
SK Ron Ensell, REGC, joins Sir Knights from Forest City No. 40 and the North Central Division at Forest City’s annual inspection on January 24, 2026.
SK Ron Ensell, REGC, makes an official visitation to Eagle Commandery No. 29 on the occasion of their Annual Inspection on January 31, 2026.