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Southeast Regional Recorder\’s Meeting – June 9, 2021 Submitted by Stephen Balke, General Grand Recorder, Cryptic Masons International Cryptic Masons International Collar Photo Credit; MIC John Bridegroom   On June 9, a conference call was held with the Southeast Regional Recorders. A summary of the call is below. Alabama Full open Festivals 43 new Sir

Triennial Assembly Session 1 Draft ScheduleSubmitted by RPC Steven Balke, General Grand Recorder Stephen A. Balke, General Grand RecorderCryptic Masons International   As you may well know, this Triennium’s meeting is going to be spread over the three years. This decision was made to accommodate the need to cover business we were unable to cover

Appointed Feasts of the Lord By Companion Jack A. Holloway Illustrious Associate Grand Chaplain, Grand Council of Florida The Last Supper (Public Domain) \”The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, \”Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, These are the appointed feasts of the LORD that you shall proclaim as holy convocations; they

Post-COVID Hotel Conventions Submitted By Most Illustrious Companion Kevin B. SampleGrand Recorder, Grand Council of Missouri MIC Kevin Sample   Companions, as we start to resume business-as-usual and even face-to-face grand sessions, I was asked to express some lessons learned from our 5-day Missouri Grand York Rite sessions last week and our relationship with our

Ego and the False Self – Video – GGC Presents June 15, 2021 Submitted By Most Illustrious Companion Reed FanningGrand Master, Grand Council of Utah Matt Parker   On June 15, the General Grand Council presented an educational presentation.  Companion Matt Parker will present an educational program entitled Ego and the False Self.  It was

We Are Still Looking By Most Illustrious Companion John D. Barnes Past Most Illustrious Grand Master and Grand Treasurer, Grand Council of New Jersey Lookout Sign (Public Domain) We\’d practice in a subway, in a lobby or a hall; crowded in a doorway, singing doo wops to the wall. And if we went to a

Northwest Regional Recorder\’s Meeting – June 3, 2021by Stephen Balke, General Grand Recorder, Cryptic Masons International Cryptic Masons International Collar Photo Credit; MIC John Bridegroom   On June 3, a conference call was held with the Northwest Regional Recorders. A summary of the call is below. Alaska Grand Lodge – Quiet for a year –

Latin America Regional Recorder\’s Meeting – May 27, 2021 Submitted by Stephen Balke, General Grand Recorder, Cryptic Masons International Cryptic Masons International Collar Photo Credit; MIC John Bridegroom   On May 27, a conference call was held with the Latin America Regional Recorders. A summary of the call is below. Sepulchra de Monarchas Working from

General Grand Council 48th Triennium Aloha Shirt Now Available General Grand Council 48th Triennium Aloha Shirt The General Grand Council\’s 48th Triennium Aloha Shirt can now be ordered from the General Grand Recorder\’s Office. Sizes up to 2XL are $60.00, and 3XL and up are $90.00. Over the left breast pocket is the GGC logo. 

So That We Are Ready By Companion Jack A. Holloway Illustrious Associate Grand Chaplain, Grand Council of Florida Granite Scripture with Square and Compasses (Public Domain) \”But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all Gentiles might hear it.\” -2 Timothy