Iowa York Rite College #37 was opened in form at 2:00 p.m. by Grand Governor Wade Sheeler in the Scottish Rite Blue Lodge Room in Des Moines with 21 knights present.

The first item of business was to vote on Theodore Boombarden's recommendation for membership. After he was accepted, Ted was initiated by Iowa #37.

After Knight Boombarden's initiation the following were proposed for membership:

	Ian Decker		Dan Tooker		James Legg		John Pieterman
	Nathan Hunt		Dion Baylor		Floyd Sauter		Scott Hull

Grand Governor Sheeler recognized the following knights:

• Grand Master of the Royal and Select Masters of Iowa, John Klaus
• Deputy Grand Commander, Jerry Wahl
• Iowa Prince Hall Scottish Rite Supreme Grand Inspector General, Osumana Cassell
• Past Grand Governor and Regent or the Sovereign College, David Dryer
• Chancellor General and Regent of the Sovereign College, Bryce Hildretn

The December minutes, which were printed out by Secretary Rick McCampbell, were accepted. There was no finance report.

Monte Harris moved to give $200.00 to the Des Moines Scottish Rite for use of the building. It passed.

The next meeting will be the first week in June at the Grand Conclave.

Newly eledted Governor Monte Harris proposed a budget which was accepted with a few changes.

Grand Governor Wade Sheeler gave an educational program on the significance of the white rose.

Chancellor General Bryce Hildreth spoke about the knights who would be able to vote at the Sovereign College Meeting.

Prior David Dryer read the report of the nominating committee. They were accepted by a vote of acclamation.

The following officers were appointed by Governor Harris:

Submitted by Secretary Rick McCampbell