Randall Jay Jones was born March 15th, 1955. He was Initiated an Entered Apprentice November 25th, 1975, passed to Fellowcraft December 30th, 1975, and Raised to Master Mason January 28, 1976 in Mt. Olive Lodge #439. He was appointed Chaplain in 1977, Senior Steward in 1978, elected Junior Warden in 1979 and Worshipful Master in 1981, and in 1982, elected Secretary of the Lodge, a position he still holds to this day as well as holding a perpetual lodge membership card.

Randall was appointed D:.D:.G:.L:. of the 45th District in 1986, serving 10 years in that capacity then appointed D:.D:.G:.L:. of the 46th District serving for 3 years. From 1996 to 2000 he served on the Grand Lodge Ritual committee, from 1999 to 2001 he served on the Long Range Planning committee.

Randall was initiated in Bethel Chapter OES in March 1976 and was Worthy Patron in 1983, 1989, and 2001. He also served as Organist, Marshal, Chaplain, Warder, Sentinel and Associate Patron.

Randall joined the Scottish Rite, Valley of Joplin in May 1976 and is a perpetual member. He served as Wise Master of the Chapter of Rose Croix 2000-2001 and has worked in the 9th, 10th, 11th, 13th, 15th, 16th, 18th, 25th, 26th, and 29th Degrees and the Traitor Episode. He is a member of the Wardrobe and Ritual committees. Decorated a Knight Commander of the Court of Honour in 1991 and Coronated an Honorary 33rd Degree in 1999. Past President of the Webster County Scottish Rite Club, now a member of the Ridgerunners Scottish Rite Club and is a member of Eastern Rose Croix Funeral team.

In May of 1977 Randall advanced to Royal Arch Mason in Springfield Chapter #15. Greeted and acknowledged in Zabud Council #25 and Knighted in St. John's Commandery. High Priest in 1986, Illustrious Master in 1996 and Commander in 1997. President of York Rite Festival Committee from 1998-2000. District Deputy Grand High Priest Region 7-B 1997. Regional Deputy Grand Lecturer Region 7 from 1998-2000. Member Order of the High Priesthood, Order of the Silver Trowel, Past Commander's Association, York Rite College, Knight Masons, Sword of Bunker Hill. Recipient of the Council Lewis and Clark Award 1997. Grand Representative of Grand Commandery to Rhode Island. Knighted a Knight of York, Cross of Honor in 2000. Works in Past Master, Mark Master, Royal Arch, Royal Master and Super Excellent Master degrees. Knighted in St. Christopher Conclave Red Cross of Constantine 1987. Puissant Sovereign in 2001, Initiated in Ozark Council Allied Masonic Degrees in 1996, currently Senior Warden.

Randall was a member of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine 1977-1978. Randall is also a multiple member of Willard Lodge #620, Honorary member of Hazelwood Lodge #459 Seymour, MO., member of Past Masters Degree September 2001.

Randall resides at 4005 State Highway KK, Rogersville MO. He was united in marriage to Darlene July 18th, 1978 and to this union were born daughter Jessica and son Randall Jr. who is also a member of Mt. Olive. Jessica is married to Bro. Jason Jacques, while Bro. Randall Jr. is single. Randall and Darlene are members of Fordland United Methodist Church where he is active as a Sunday school teacher, pianist and serves on several committees.

R:.W:.B:. Randall J. Jones is second to none in his knowledge of Missouri Masonic Ritual and is responsible for inspiring many, many brethren to memorize the work and to learn it correctly. W:.B:. Rex Williams and R:.W:.B:. Pat McFarland were Randall's instrumental mentors in teaching him the importance of learning and preserving Missouri Ritual. Randall was in charge of the Casting and Direction of the Ritual Teams during the first C2A class at the Shrine Mosque in 1999, an event which was practically flawless in execution.

Randall is currently on his 9th renewal of the Sub 1, 7th renewal of the Sub II part 1, and 6th renewal on the Sub II part 2 & 3 and Sub III certificates. Randall's standard for excellence in Masonic Ritual and his Zeal for Masonry have made him a most valuable asset to Missouri Masonry. In the southwest Missouri area he is particularly favored, by incoming Masters, to be their Installing Master at Lodge Officer Installations. He attends a Masonic Lodge on an average of 3 nights per week to help with Degree work. Randall received his 25 year Masonic Pin at Mt. Olive's Installation of officers September 30th, 2001 which was presented to him by his good friend and brother W:.B:.Art Wolfe.

Grand Lecturer's Calendar of Events

January 2004 a.d.

January 31st~9:00 a.m.

School of Instruction

Butler Lodge #254

Butler

February 2004

February 4th~7:00 p.m.	School of Instruction	Buckner Lodge #254	Buckner
February 9th~7:00 p.m.	School of Instruction	Fellowship Lodge #354	Joplin
February 14th~9:00 a.m.	School of Instruction & Round Robin Tournament	Corinthian Lodge #265	Warrensburg
February 16th~7:00 p.m.	Stated Communication	Mt. Olive Lodge #439	Rogersville
February 28th~9:00 a.m.	School of Instruction & Round Robin Tournament	Mansfield Lodge #543	Mansfield

March 2004

March 3rd~7:00 p.m.	34th District School of Instruction	Gate of the Temple #422	Springfield
March 6th~9:00 a.m.	School of Instruction	Rolla Lodge #213	Rolla
March 13th~9:00 a.m.	School of Instruction	Bayou Lodge #365	Bakersfield
March 15th~7:00 p.m.	Stated Communication	Mt. Olive Lodge #439	Rogersville
March 19th~20th	Spring Reunion	Scottish Rite	Joplin
March 27th~9:00 a.m.	School of Instruction	Jefferson Lodge #43	Jefferson City

April 2004

April 19th~7:00 p.m.

Stated Communication

Mt. Olive Lodge #439

Rogersville

May 2004

May 1st~7:30 a.m.	York Rite Festival	York Rite Temple	Springfield
May 8th	One Day Reunion	Scottish Rite Cathedral	Joplin
May 17th~7:00 p.m.	Stated Communication	Mt. Olive Lodge #439	Rogersville

June 2004

June 21st~7:00 p.m.

Stated Communication

Mt. Olive Lodge #439

Rogersville

July 2004

July 19th~7:00 p.m.

Stated Communication

Mt. Olive Lodge #439

Rogersville

August 2004

August 16th~7:00 p.m.

Stated Communication

Mt. Olive Lodge #439

Rogersville

September 2004

September 11th~7:00 a.m.	One Day Reunion	Mt. Zion Lodge #327	West Plains
September 20th~7:00 p.m.	Stated Communication & Election of Officers	Mt. Olive Lodge #439	Rogersville
September 26th-28th	Grand Lodge	???	???

October 2004

October 18th~7:00 p.m.	Stated Communication	Mt. Olive Lodge #439	Rogersville
22nd~23rd	Fall Reunion	Scottish Rite Cathedral	Joplin