Submitted by Bro. Carl Michel, Jr., Executive Assistant to the Grand Secretary, Grand Lodge of Maryland MIC Stephen J. Ponzillo III, 1947-2020 PMIGM of Maryland Editor\’s Note: Most Illustrious Companion Stephen Joseph Ponzillo III died February 17, 2020. Most Illustrious Companion Ponzillo served as Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Maryland
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Deputy General Grand Master: Our Awards Monty Glover, Deputy General Grand Master, Cryptic Masons International Monty GloverDeputy General Grand MasterCryptic Masons International Aloha and Fraternal Greetings Companions! We have been working on planning for the next Triennium and one of the best strategies for improving an organization is to start with your resources –
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CMMRF: Milestone Achieved in 2019 By Meranda Hillock, Office Manager, CMMRF A 30 Plus Year Tradition of Results In appreciation of our generous donors, steadfast supporters, tireless State Chairmen, and the encouragement and direction from our Board of Directors over these thirty-three (33) years; we are pleased to announce a milestone year. Through
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Northeast North Region HappeningsSubmitted by Stephen Balke, General Grand Recorder, Cryptic Masons International Charles McCollum Northeast North Regional Deputy General Grand Master On February 4, a regional conference call was held wih the Northeast North Region Grand Recorders. These calls will be mentioned in the Decryption as a way to nofify every Companion of
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From the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International Education CommitteeIntroduction to Washington’s Rules of Civility By Illustrious Companion Adam Hathaway, Chair, Cryptic Masons International Education Committee Washington\’s Rules of CivilityPhoto Credit: amazon.com Illustrious Companion Adam L. Hathaway is a Past Grand Master of Masons in New Mexico and Grand Marshal of the Grand Council of
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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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