February 2020 – The General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International

From the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International Education Committee

From the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International Education Committee Introduction to Washington’s Rules of Civility Part 2 By Illustrious Companion Adam Hathaway, Chair, Cryptic Masons International Education Committee Hawkins\’s Civility Illustrious Companion Adam L. Hathaway is a Past Grand Master of Masons in New Mexico and Grand Marshal of the Grand Council of Royal and […]

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Southwest Region Happenings

News / By Will Highsmith

Southwest Region HappeningsSubmitted by Stephen Balke, General Grand Recorder, Cryptic Masons International Jim Baum Southwest Regional Deputy General Grand Master On January 13, a regional conference call was held wih the Southwest Region Region Grand Recorders. These calls will be mentioned in the Decryption as a way to nofify every Companion of what is

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Good Things Come in Threes: Part One

News / By Will Highsmith

Good Things Come in Threes: Part One By William \”Sandy\” Karstens, General Grand Ambassador to Vermont William \”Sandy\” Karstens General Grand Ambassador to Vermont This is part one of what I hope eventually to be a three-part series on different aspects of the number three; which seems rather appropriate! This particular part grew out

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Keith W. Henry, First Resonders Award

Recognition News / By Will Highsmith

Submitted by Stephen Balke, General Grand Recorder, Cryptic Masons International Companion Harry Jenkins, SW of Hiram Lodge, Companion Stephen Balke, GGR, Trevor Wallin, WM Edgewood Lodge, Keith Henry, Amanda Henry, Sean Henry, Companion Nicholas Brittenham On Tuesday, February 18, 2020, Worshipful Master Trevor Wallin of Edgewood Lodge No. 82 called the Craft to Refreshment

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Lloyd Johnson, First Responders Award

Recognition News / By Will Highsmith

Submitted by Will Highsmith, Editor, Decryption Comp. Craig Horton, GPCW-NC, WB Justin Eldreth, WM Raleigh 500, Bro. Lloyd Johnson, JW Raleigh Lodge 500, Comp. Will Highsmith, Decryption Editor On Tuesday February 18, the First Responders Award was presented to Brother Lloyd Carl Johnson who is currently serving as Junior Warden. The award was presented

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Call for Articles: Awards Presentations

News / By Will Highsmith

Call for Articles: Awards By Will Highsmith, Editor, Decryption First Responder Award Companions! We are starting a new section in the Decryption and could use your help. If you are involved in an awards presentation, please send the information below to wd@ggccmi.org Pictures of the presentation and captions (The article will not be posted

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One Busy Evening at Lodge

Recognition News / By Will Highsmith

Submitted by Brian Raigan, DDIGM Brian Raigan and Landon Jones First Responders Award It isn\’t every day that you attend a lodge meeting to give honors and end up receiving them! On Monday, February 17, 2020, while attending Carnegie Lodge #294 in Carnegie, Oklahoma, I had the opportunity to present the Cryptic Mason First

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The First First Responder\’s Award Presentation

Recognition News / By Will Highsmith

By Companion John Bridegroom, PMIGM INGeneral Grand Sentinel, Cryptic Masons International First Responder Award Presentation On September 9th, Valparaiso Council No. 86 in Valparaiso, Indiana presented Lieutenant Christopher J. Gamblin with the first ever First Responders Award from the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International. Companion Gamblin serves the Lowell Fire Department and

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Stephen J. Ponzillo III, PMIGM in Maryland, 1947-2020

News / By Will Highsmith

Submitted by Bro. Carl Michel, Jr., Executive Assistant to the Grand Secretary, Grand Lodge of Maryland MIC Stephen J. Ponzillo III, 1947-2020 PMIGM of Maryland Editor\’s Note: Most Illustrious Companion Stephen Joseph Ponzillo III died February 17, 2020. Most Illustrious Companion Ponzillo served as Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Maryland

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Deputy General Grand Master: Our Awards

News / By Will Highsmith

Deputy General Grand Master: Our Awards Monty Glover, Deputy General Grand Master, Cryptic Masons International Monty GloverDeputy General Grand MasterCryptic Masons International Aloha and Fraternal Greetings Companions! We have been working on planning for the next Triennium and one of the best strategies for improving an organization is to start with your resources –

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