Columbian Award Nominations Now Due!Stephen A. Balke General Grand Recorder, Cryptic Masons International Columbian Award Medal Greetings Companions, May I ask for your help? The Triennial Assembly of the General Grand Council is coming quickly, and while there are many things to do, we need you to help us with this in particular. To
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From the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International Education CommitteeThe Symbolism of the SquareBy Illustrious Companion Benjamin Williams Benjamin WilliamsPhoto Credit: Grand EncampmentKnights Templar (knightstemplar.org) Illustrious Companion Benjamin Williams is a Past Master, Past Excellent High Priest, Past Grand Orator of the Grand Lodge of Colorado, and serves as the Department Commander for the Northwestern
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South Central Region HappeningsSubmitted by Steve Balke, General Grand Recorder, Cryptic Masons International John L. Logan South Central Regional Deputy General Grand Master On early January 16, a regional conference call was held wih the South CentralRegion South Grand Recorders. These calls will be mentioned in the Decryption as a way to nofify every
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An Overview of the York Rite Leadership Program By S. Lane Pierce, Program Administrator York Rite Leadership Program Logo Success is predicated on leadership. There is not a single problem in our fraternity that cannot be solved with the sound principles and skills of leadership. Membership, a favorite topic of many officer meetings, is
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CMMRF Seminar in ReviewSubmitted by Joe Rouse, MD, MIPGM in Arkansas, CMMRF Trustee Joe Rouse CMMRF Trustee My thoughts during the most recent Trustee’s meeting and Scientific Seminar for CMMRF in Albuquerque, NM were very positive. There should be great praise given to our fraternity for what has been done for all humanity! To
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Northeast South Region HappeningsSubmitted by Steve Balke, General Grand Recorder, Cryptic Masons International JB Walsh Northeast South Regional Deputy General Grand Master On early January 31, a regional conference call was held wih the Northeast Region South Grand Recorders. These calls will be mentioned in the Decryption as a way to nofify every Companion
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Spreading the word of York RiteSubmitted by Dennis Newman, Grand Recorder, Grand Council of Nebraska Dennis Newman Grand Recorder, Grand Council of Nebraska Here are some ways that you can spread the word of York Rite. Blue Lodge Installations At the installation of officers for the Blue Lodge each year, present a certificate to
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Contentment with God\’s ProvisionBy Companion Jack A. HollowayIllustrous Associate Grand Chaplain, Grand Council of Florida Architect Hiram, St. John\’s Church, Chester (1900) Photocredit: Wikipedia Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me not poverty, nor riches: feed me with food convenient for me, Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who
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From the Desk of the General Grand RecorderStephen A. Balke General Grand Recorder, Cryptic Masons International Stephen A. Balke General Grand Recorder, Cryptic Masons International Greetings Companions, As we begin February, the items that are pressing include the Annual Returns for our Constituent (read Subordinate for those who are used to the other term)
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North Central Region HappeningsSubmitted by Steve Balke, General Grand Recorder, Cryptic Masons International Anthony T. Johnson North Central Regional Deputy General Grand Master On early January 6, a regional conference call was held wih the North Central Region Grand Recorders. These calls will be mentioned in the Decryption as a way to nofify every
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