Charles R. Wells installed as Potentate in January 1959.
From the Minutes of March 5, 1959 - P. P. E. K. 
    Murray spoke to the Nobility about a Noble who had been a member of Afifi Temple close to fifty years and had also served the Temple in a credible manner for thirty years as Recorder and who now was closing his period of service for the Temple at the next Stated Meeting on April 2nd. P. P. Murray made a motion that a monthly stipend of $250.00 per month be paid to Floyd C. Kinnear as the retiring Recorder for the rest of his natural life. It was also moved that he be awarded the status of "Recorder Emeritus". Both motions were accepted by the Temple.

    In 1959, Past Potentate Chester A. Hogan went to Atlantic City to attend the Imperial Council Session and to run for the Office of Imperial Outer Guard. He took with him the eight piece Temple Potentate's Band who representated him in the parade by riding and playing on the Board Walk of Atlantic City in four, three wheeled chairs pushed by attendants. P. P. Hogan was elected to the office on his first attempt which was a very difficult thing to do. On his return to Tacoma the Illustrious Sir Charles R. Wells, at the next Stated Meeting, requested P. P. Rube Golliet escort the newly elected Imperial Outer Guard Chester A. Hogan to the East where he received a Masonic welcome. Noble Hogan was called upon for a few remarks at which time he explained the workings of the Imperial Council. He thanked Noble Clinton Hull, Edward Reames and P. P. Edward B. King, who nominated him, and Nobles Golliet, Shotwell, Taylor, Murray and Walrath for their help during his campaign for office.

    During Illustrious Sir Ralph L. Johnstone's year of 1960 the Temple made another visit to the Orient. Ceremonials were held in:

    In 1961 when Fred O. Weber was the Illustrious Sir, there was a Ceremonial held in Yakima at which 67 candidates were induced and another at Tacoma in December at which 50 candidates also were inducted.

    At the Stated Meeting on January 11, 1962, the new Potentate Wilfred G. Brown announced the formation of a Clown Unit with Noble William Groves as the Director.

    At the Stated Meeting on May 3, 1962 information was given to the Nobility regarding the proposed trek to Pasco for a three day weekend Ceremonial with all of the El Katif Temple Units together with the Afifi Units participating. Potentate Wilfred Brown announced that there were 1200 rooms reserved for this affair. 97 Candidates were put over the "hot sands" from Afifi Temple at Pasco.

    Past Potentate Ralph Johnstone, at the September Stated Meeting, announced the formation of a new Ritualistic Team for the Temple. He and Noble Joe Harbaugh were co-chairmen of the Team. Noble Joe stated that the forthcoming First Section in the December Ceremonial would be entirely new to Afifi Temple.

    Potentate Wilfred Brown also started the Afifi News in January of his year. The Editors who have served are:

    In 1963 the Illustrious Potentate J. Alden Woodworth had a pilgrimage to the Orient. Ceremonials were held in:

    There were also two Ceremonials held in Tacoma at which 106 Nobles were admitted to the Temple.

    Potentate Harold W. Meyer moved the regular Stated Meeting for May 7, 1964, from Tacoma to George's Broiler in Longview, after due notice was given to the membership through the Afifi News and the Tacoma News Tribune. There were well over 450 Nobles present.

    Potentate Meyer also held Ceremonials at various Cities.
        At Vancouver, Washington May 23, 1964, 58 Candidates.
        At Yakima on October 1, 1964, 7 Candidates.
        At Tacoma on December 5, 1964, 32 Candidates.

From the Feb. 4, 1965 Minutes - 
    Potentate Walter Hogan recognized Noble Dr. Philip Grenley, Director of the Medical Staff who stated that the Medical Staff was now organized as a separate unit of the Temple. At the Ceremonial in Tacoma on June 5, 1965 there were 72 Candidates. At the Ceremonial in Tacoma on Dec. 4, 1965 there were 48 Candidates. 1966 was an exceptionally busy year for Afifi Temple. Dr. Brandt Bede, from Morton, Washington, was elected Potentate. At the first Stated Meeting, P. P. Frank Young made a motion that the Afifi Temple Units be allowed to attend the forthcoming Imperial Session in San Francisco on July 3rd to 7th and that $14,750.00 be appropriated for this trek from the Activity Fund to be used at the Potentate's discretion for this purpose. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.

    III. Sir Bede reminded the Nobility that this was the year for an Orient trek and that they would leave on October 11th.

    There was a Ceremonial in Tacoma on May 28th during the PNSA at which 80 candidates were initiated.

    Many of the Afifi Units left Tacoma for the Imperial Session at San Francisco by bus on Saturday, the first of July, taking two days of fun and merriment to get there. The Temple was well represented by all of the Units. The day Parade on Tuesday, the 4th of July, started at 9:30A.M. and was completed about 7:30 P.M.

    The Orient Trek left Tacoma on October 11th to put on the Ceremonials as follows:

    This was a very successful Trek.

    Potentate Bede had a Ceremonial on Dec. 3, 1966, in Tacoma, with 32 Candidates initiated, to close a very busy year.