Will Highsmith

Southwest Regional Recorder\’s Meeting – November 4, 2020 Submitted by Stephen Balke, General Grand Recorder, Cryptic Masons International Cryptic Masons International Collar Photo Credit; MIC John Bridegroom   On November 4, 2020, a conference call was held with the Regional Deputies. A summary of the call is below. Attendees: Dion Newhouse, George Weil, Phil Hardiman,

One of Twelve: GGR Update: Fireside Chat, Ritual Award, TechSubmitted by RPC Stephen A. Balke, General Grand Recorder Stephen A. Balke, General Grand RecorderCryptic Masons International   Greetings Companions ALL! As we close out the first Cryptic Quarter of 2021 – we are all realizing just how fast we’re going. Already over one month has

Most Illustrious Companion John E. Bower Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of Nevada July 10, 1933 – October 20, 2020 MIC John E. Bower PMIGM of Nevada 1933-2020 It is with great sadness that I report the passing of John E. Bower. He had fallen at home a few days ago and was unconscious in

Meet the General Grand Recorder Stephen A. Balke, General Grand Recorder Stephen was Raised and has served in several Masonic bodies in New Mexico and is an Arizona Mason and Royal Arch Mason. He resides in Estancia (the literal “middle” of New Mexico) with his wife, Michele, and their five children on their mini-town-farm in

Most Illustrious Companion Joseph T. Clements Jr. Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of Arkansas February 7, 1939 – November 1, 2020 MIC Joseph T. Clements Jr. PMIGM of Arkansas 1939-2020 It is with profound sorrow that I announce the death of our beloved Most Illustrious Past Grand Master Joseph T Clements, Jr. Most Illustrious Clements

Most Illustrious Companion Ralph Van Shipton Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of North Carolina April 25, 1925 – October 26, 2020 MIC Ralph Van Shipton PMIGM of North Carolina 1925-2020 On Monday, October 26, 2020, Ralph V. Shipton, Sr. made his earthly departure and arrived safely and peacefully in the arms of our Lord Jesus

You ARE the Example By Most Illustrious Companion John D. Barnes Past Most Illustrious Grand Master and Grand Treasurer, Grand Council of New Jersey MIC John D. BarnesPast Most Illustrious Grand Master of New Jersey Be the Example My Companion: As a member of our Fraternity, no matter what your rank or title, to the

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn By Companion Jack A. Holloway Illustrous Associate Grand Chaplain, Grand Council of Florida Old Cemetery (Public Domain) \”Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.\” -Matthew 5:4 \”Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!\” -Psalm 118:1 Companions, Because death

Meet the General Grand Treasurer Chuck McCollumGeneral Grand Treasurer Charles Andrew McCollum was born on September 3, 1962, in Cheverly, Maryland to Charles J. and Evelyn (Daigle) McCollum.  At age three, his family moved to Sabetha, Kansas where they resided until Chuck was ten when they moved to Newburyport, Massachusetts.  Chuck attended Newburyport public schools,

Most Illustrious Companion Victor S. Versace Past Most Illustrious Grand Master of New York Past Most Illustrious Grand Master Pin We are sad to announce that on October 23, 2020 we had to say goodbye to R.W. Bro. Victor S. Versace, Past District Deputy Grand Master (1996 – 1997), Past M.I.G.M. of the Grand Council