February 2021

CMMRF Fundraising in Challenging TimesSubmitted by Right Illustrious Companion Todd Carpenter, CMMRF State Chairman, Indiana RIC Todd CarpenterCMMRF State Chairman, Indiana   The year of 2020 has proven to be one of obstacles. Among other things, the pandemic has made it difficult for fellowship within the cryptic rite. In most cases, we were not able

South Central Region Happenings – February 17, 2021Submitted by Steve Balke, General Grand Recorder, Cryptic Masons International John L. Logan South Central Regional Deputy General Grand Master   On February 17, a regional conference call was held with the South Central Region South Grand Recorders. These calls will be mentioned in the Decryption as a

Northeast Regional Recorder\’s Meeting – February 11, 2021 Submitted by Stephen Balke, General Grand Recorder, Cryptic Masons International Cryptic Masons International Collar Photo Credit; MIC John Bridegroom   On February 10, a conference call was held with the Northeast Regional Recorders. A summary of the call is below. In attendance: Robert Maddix, Steve Rubenstein, David

CMMRF Area Coordinators By Right Puissant Companion G. Thomas \”Tom\” Taylor III General Grand Principal Conductor of the Work CMMRF Logo As has been reported, CMMRF has been given a Challenge Gift of $50,000. We need to match this amount by April 1, 2021. In addition, the CMMRF has set a goal of raising $500,000

East Central Regional Recorder\’s Meeting – February 10, 2021 Submitted by Stephen Balke, General Grand Recorder, Cryptic Masons International Cryptic Masons International Collar Photo Credit; MIC John Bridegroom   On February 10, a conference call was held with the East Central Regional Recorders. A summary of the call is below. In Attendance: David Miller, Bobby

Southeast Regional Recorder\’s Meeting – February 10, 2021 Submitted by Stephen Balke, General Grand Recorder, Cryptic Masons International Cryptic Masons International Collar Photo Credit; MIC John Bridegroom   On February 10, a conference call was held with the Southeast Regional Recorders. A summary of the call is below. In Attendance: James Bard, Kevin Wood, Buck

CMMRF Fundraisers via Facebook By Right Puissant Companion Mark MegeeGeneral Grand Conductor of the Council Mark MegeeGeneral Grand Conductor of the Council Stephen Covey, used to say “Put First Things First”, meaning what was important to you, you would make sure was on the forefront. Whether it is your relationships, health or retirement, you would

Northwest Regional Recorder\’s Meeting – February 4, 2021 Submitted by Stephen Balke, General Grand Recorder, Cryptic Masons International Cryptic Masons International Collar Photo Credit; MIC John Bridegroom   On February 4, a conference call was held with the Northwest Regional Recorders. A summary of the call is below. Alaska Virtual Meeting March 6, 2021, 0800