Provost Guard

Potentate R. G. Kinkle who appointed Roger D. Kennon as Captain organized the Provost Guard Unit in 1950. It was given a roster strength of Captain and fifteen other members. Up until this time, the unit had functioned as the Law and Order Unit for Al Chymia.

In 1957, Potentate J. A. Connor reorganized the unit, and again Roger Kennon was appointed Captain. The unit was authorized to have up to twenty men plus the Captain.

In 1976, Potentate Harris Cole authorized the unit to be increased to one Captain, one 1st Lieutenant, three 2nd Lieutenants, and thirty-six men. The Guard has always served the Potentate and the Temple in a way to afford security and protection at any event where it was deemed advisable by the Potentate.

Like many of the other units in recent years, the men have bought new uniforms. The members of the Guard will continue to serve Al Chymia at events like ceremonials, parades, stag barbecues, social functions at the Temple, and regular meetings when so directed by the Potentate. The Provost Guard has been outstanding, winning first place several times at the S.E.S.A. and the Imperial in the unit competition. When there is a job to be done at Al Chymia Temple, you can always count on the Provost Guard Unit to help get it done.