Worth Commandery #19 held its 2016 Officer Installation on 12 December 2015 followed by the Holiday luncheon.  Sir Knight Ray Lewis was installed as the Eminent Commander for the year 2016.

Eminent Commander Jerry Taylor presented Past Commander Joe Pearson with his restored Commanders sword at Worth Commandery #19 Stated Conclave held on 1 October 2015.

The 2015 Recipient of Worth Commandery's Excalibur Award was given to Sir Knight Hal Ray on the 3rd September 2015.  The Eminent Commander Jerry Taylor presented the award.

was hosted by Worth Commandery #19 on Saturday 9th of August, 2014 at the Fort Worth Masonic Temple, Library &  Museum.  As Host Commandery, Worth Commandery provided coffee, and sweets during the registration and fellowship time, as well as a lunch beginning about 12:00 noon.  Breakfast which consisted of some delicious glazed doughnuts and coffee was served starting at 08:30 a.m.  A really tasty Mexican food lunch consisting of Chicken Enchiladas and spicy cheese enchiladas and rice and beans and chips with all the fixings was served.  Those Sir Knights who did not attend missed out.

In attendance were between 25-50 Sir Knights from around five to eight Commanderies from the North and Central Texas region.  We were honored to have in attendance The Right Eminent Grand Commander of Texas Robert M. Loflin, as well as The Eminent Grand Senior Warden Richard D. Doss, who also serves as one of the Grand Commandery of Texas Instructors.  The Schools of Instruction focus on improving our understanding and practice of our Tactics as Sir Knights of The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Texas.

Grand Instructor Sir Knight Richard D. Doss covered the newly adopted modified opening that was recently approved at the 161st Annual Grand Conclave earlier this year in Houston.  If there is a School of Instruction in your area, I encourage other Sir Knights to attend as well.  However, the host Commandery needs to  ensure that each one of their officers does, in fact, attends the School or another School of Instruction.

At Keller Masonic Lodge # 1084, on 26th of June 2014 at the installation of the 2014-1015 Masonic Year Officers.  Presenting the colors were Emminent Commander - Joe Pearson; Generalissimo Jerry Taylor; and Warder John G. Hrisco.  In a moving ceremony Generalissimo Jerry Taylor recited "Ode to the Flag".  There were many compliments and accolades from the brethren of Keller Masonic Lodge on the performance of the Sir Knights from Worth Commandery #19.  The lodge plans to make this an annual request for Worth Commandery #19 to perform the Flag Ceremony, going forward.

The 2014 Recipient of Worth Commandery's Excalibur Award was given to Sir Knight Charles Steve Wolfe on the 5th of June, 2014.  The Eminent Commander Joe Pearson presented the award.

Steve Wolf currently serves as the Right Excellent Deputy Grand High Priest in The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas.  He has distinguished himself with many years of service to the many appendant bodies of Freemasonry here in Tarrant County and the State of Texas, including Worth Commandery #19, often times going above and beyond the normal call of his duties. 

The Excalibur Award was created in 1991 at the 138th Grand Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Texas. The purpose of the Excalibur Award is to honor and recognize a Sir Knight for his outstanding service to Templary or elsewhere in Freemasonry. If you know of anyone who is missing please contact the recorder to have them add him to the system.

Some recent recipients of the Excalibur Award in the last few years included:

• Richard Jernigan     2013
• Jimmy Henley          2012
• Michie M. Brous      2010  (deceased)
• Don Cowley              2009  (deceased)

Michie Brous was born in Fort Worth in June of 1932.  After graduating from high school, he attended Texas Christien University. After college he was called up for active duty in the Air Force. He spent two years as the Special Services officer at Carswell Air Force Base. In the meantime, he married his college sweetheart, Nancy Johnston on June 6, 1957. They raised 3 children and now have ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Michie has long enjoyed collecting stamps and has served as past president of the Panther City Philatelic Society. He has also been active in the American Philatelic Society, the Texas Philatelist and the Masonic Stamp Club of New York.

After completing his time in the Air Force, he moved his family to Snyder, Texas where he served as Executive Director of the Scurry County Boys Club. Four and a half years later, he moved back to Fort Worth and spent twenty-seven years as the Executive Director of the Panther Boys Club. During his tenure, he received many awards, including “Bronze Keystone Award”, the “Silver Haired Man and Boy Award” and the Regional Professional of the Year award.

The first time he knelt at the altar was when he joined DeMolay. He served as Master Councilor in 1950. He has received the “Representative Award” and the degree of Chevalier. He has always enjoyed the DeMolay and continued to work for and with them after reaching majority. As an adult volunteer he was elected an Honorary Member of the Supreme Council, appointed “Governor Emeritus”, received the “DeMolay Cross of Honor”, the “Guild of the Leather Apron” and for twenty-five years he served as Dean of the Fort Worth Preceptory of the DeMolay Legion of Honor. He continues to be involved with the DeMolay to this day.

His Masonic Career is as impressive as his DeMolay career. He was raised a Master Mason in January 1954 in Panther City Lodge #1183. From January 0f 1957 until May of 1990, he was working at nights, which curtailed his involvement withMasonry. He is a Past Master of Panther City Lodge #1183 (1990-1991). He is the recipient of the Golden Trowel Award. He also served as District Deputy Grand Master, Regional Coordinator and three terms as District Masonic Relations Officer and on various committees of Grand Lodge. He is an Endowed member of Panther City Lodge and a full member of the Sam Houston Hall of Fame. He also served five terms as the Grand Organist of Grand Lodge. He is a plural member of Sweet HomeLodge #576, Southside Lodge #1114, Sunrise / Daylight Lodge #1433 and Tranquility Lodge # 2000.

He is a Past High Priest of Texas Chapter #362 and has received the “Order of the High Priesthood” as well as the “Cornerstone Award”. He is also a Past Thrice Illustrious Master of Texas Council #321 and has received the “Cryptic Triangle Award”, and the “Order of the Silver Trowel”. In addition, he has received the Super Excellent Master degree.

He also had a distinguished career as the Grand Organist of Grand Chapter and Grand Council for 15 years.

He is also a Past Commander of Worth Commandery #19 and earned the Excalibur Award. He is a member of the “Knights of York” Priory #23 and a member of the Sovereign Order of Knights Preceptor.

He is a Past Chairman of the Masonic Temple Library and Museum. He has also served as Pre-Eminent Governor of Trinity York Rite College #154 and has received the “Order of The Purple Cross” as well as the “Gold Honors” award. In addition, he is a Past Puissant Sovereign of Saint Timothy Conclave of the Red Cross of Constantine. Also, he is the Past Sovereign of Tejas Council #282 “Allied Masonic Degrees”. He was the recipient of the “Knight of the Red Branch of Eri” as well as several other degrees. In 2004, he served as President of this Tarrant County York Rite Association.

He is a Past President of William J. Worth #463 of the National Sojourners and a member of Cowpens Camp and Heroes of ’76. He is a Past Monarch and Zone Chairman of El Texa Grotto. In addition, he is a member of Moslah Shrine, ScottishRite 32° KCCH and the Royal Order of Scotland.

Michie Brous has received a great deal of recognition for all the achievements he has accomplished in an illustrious career. He has served as a model mason and has been a mentor to countless masons over the years.

The 2013 Recipient of Worth Commandery's Excalibur Award was given to Sir Knight Richard Jernigan.  Recorder and Honorary Past Commander Jerry Taylor presented the award.    
Rick currently serves as the Eminent Grand Warder of The Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Texas.  He  has distinguished himself with many years of service to the many appendant bodies of Freemasonry here in Tarrant County and the State of Texas, especially Worth Commandery #19, often times going above and beyond the normal call of his duties.  

He is a past Commander of Worth Commandery #19, he also serves as the Drill Instructor, and is involved with Southside Commandery as well.  He is on track to become the Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Texas in about ten years, at which time the Annual Grand Conclave of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Texas will be held right here in the city of cowboys and culture, "Cowtown", otherwise, known as the City of Fort Worth.

The Excalibur Award was created in 1991 at the 138th Grand Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Texas. The purpose of the Excalibur Award is to honor and recognize a Sir Knight for his outstanding service to Templary or elsewhere in Freemasonry. If you know of anyone who is missing please contact the recorder to have them add him to the system. 

Some recent recipients of the Excalibur Award in the last few years included: 
Jimmy Henley          2012
Michie M. Brous      2010  (deceased)
Don Cowley              2009  (deceased)