The R.W. Grand Secretary, Thomas W. Jackson, was elected Illustrious Grand Chancellor for the United Grand Imperial Council, Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine at the annual assembly held in Tulsa, OK. Bro. Jackson served in the position of Intendant General, Pennsylvania Eastern, for the past three years. Assuming the normal progression, he will be in position to be elected Most Illustrious Grand Sovereign in 2003.

During the same assembly, the R.W. Grand Treasurer, Marvin G. Speicher, was appointed by Most Illustrious Grand Sovereign James S. DeMond to replace Bro. Jackson as the Intendant General for Pennsylvania Eastern.