September 1st will be the 49th Triennial Assembly of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International held at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C. The Leadership of General Grand Council looks forward to meeting each of you during this America 250 celebration as we meet to decide the future and elect the next set
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The Board of Trustees of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International (GGCMI) have conducted a review of the history and procedures that have been involved in the chartering of the Cryptic Rite outside of the United States of America. From that review, it is clear that proper foundations were not made for the
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DALVIN L. HOLLAWAYGeneral Grand Master1993 – 1996 General Grand Master Dalvin L. Hollaway was born in Ontario, California, on April 1,1941, the son of Dean and Virginia (Wolfe) Hollaway. He received his formal educationin the public schools of Ontario, California. On January 23, 1960, he was married toShirley M. Wylam, at Ontario, California. To
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Hello Companions, I am James Bard, candidate for re-election to the Board of Trustees of CMMRF. We need Companions on the board who understand the medical technology being researched at the Indiana Center for Vascular and Biological Medicine. Having been a Nurse Anesthetist for most of my Professional life I think I have not only
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Lifelong Oregon resident Married to Catherine J (Walker) Ridenour, 1984 Three children – Laura, Jack, Meghan University of Oregon, BA 1979 Retired from Intel as Technical Training Engineer and Master Trainer CRYPTIC MASONRY: Columbia Council No 19, 1988: Illustrious Master, 2005 Recorder/Treasurer, 2003-2024 Most Illustrious Grand Master of Oregon, 2010-2011 General Grand Council
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For generations, the Secret Vault has been described as the summit of Ancient Craft Masonry and the necessary completion of the Solomonic Degrees. We are taught that it is a place of preservation, a sacred space where the most essential truths of our Craft were deposited for safekeeping. But for too long, many of us
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Saturday August 29, 2026: 11am to 4pm: Tour of Mount Vernon #1 2pm to 7pm: Tour of Mount Vernon #2 2pm to 6pm: Registration Begins 3pm to 6pm: Special Event @ the House of the Temple or George Washington Masonic Memorial 8:30pm to 9:45pm: Legendary Origin of the Holy Royal Arch Degree Ceremony (Must Pre-Register)
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Most Illustrious Companion Billy BarbieGrand Recorder, Nevada Billy was born in Chester, Montana on August 16, 1955, the sixth of seven children, to Alvin J. and Emma Anabelle (Pettapiece) Barbie. Growing up on the family farm north of Inverness, MT, he attended Inverness Public Schools and graduated from High School in May 1973.
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A Cryptic Education Plan for our Members With the last set of amendments to our bylaws in August 2024, the establishment of a nonprofit entity affiliated with GGCCMI was authorized. Our task force has identified other successful efforts by Masonic entities to obtain 501 (c) 3 tax exempt status which will be mirrored in
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I know that many of you have sent Friend Requests on FB for my personal FB Page over several years. I am a bit slow on acting on such requests due to the overwhelming number of fantastically beautiful women who continue to send requests for me to be a friend. Of course, as most of
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