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Stephen Balke, GGRWeekly Decryption Editor TWO IN TWO DAYS!! THAT’S TOO MUCH… Or is it enough? We are all working to get relevant content distributed amongst the Craft in a timely manner. Sometimes, life gets in the way, and sometimes there’s just too much going on. For this newsletter, we plan for pulling in the

Patrick ROUXAmbassador to France Twenty-five new Super Excellent Masters in France! On Saturday, November 10, 2018, a ceremony \’SUPER EXCELLENT MASTER\’ was held at the Temple of NARBONNE. 70 companions from all over France (the 7 councils were present), met for this ceremony, which allowed 25 companions to receive this degree. The Right Puissant Companion

David GrindleGeneral Grand Master Companions, Work has been completed on the 2018 Provisional Ritual and it is at the printer! We are printing the 4.25” by 5.5” pocket format.  Orders can now be sent to the office for this Ritual.  They will cost $6.00 each plus shipping and will be shipped as soon as they

Monty GloverDeputy General Grand Master Monty Glover, Deputy General Grand Master Aloha and Fraternal Greetings Companions, This Triennium it was decided that all current elected officers will announce their desire to continue to serve the General Grand Council by standing for election for the next higher office.  To that end, this is my announcement. For

Chuck HollingerGeneral Grand Treasurer Chuck Hollinger, General Grand Treasurer Duties of the General Grand Treasurer are mainly the paying of bills and keeping an eye on the Treasury funds.  In addition, there is the pleasure of meeting new Companions during Cryptic travel to the various jurisdictions.  While the duties of delivery of the General Grand

E. Jeffrey CraigGeneral Grand Chaplain E. Jeffrey Craig, General Grand Chaplain Greetings in the name of Our Lord my Companions! As I geared up my computer to write this article I read my received emails and one caught my eye.  It resonated through me and sent a series of messages that to me seem very

Stephen A. Balke, GGRWeekly Decryption Editor For two years in a row, the Trustees of the General Grand Council have gone to the Southwest Regional Conference, had a great planning session, and started implementing projects and programs based upon feedback that is discussed and a response planned. In each case, it seems like a hibernation

Pictured, left to right, top: William E. Price, James G. Baum, William S. Dann, Stephen E. Alderetebottom: Stephen A. Balke, William Snyder, David A. Grindle, Reginald V. Talbert, and Bernard Roberts, Jr.Photo by Ashley Balke Cooperative work within the Ninth Arch recently resulted in an historic moment for our Craft. Thanks to the efforts of

Monty GloverDeputy General Grand Master Monty Glover presenting the Grand Master\’s Plaque to OES Aloha and fraternal greetings companions, On September 15 I had the honor and pleasure of presenting the first General Grand Master‘s award for their donation to the Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation to the Worthy Matron Barbara Smith of Harmony Chapter

Bill SnyderGeneral Grand Principal Conductor of the Work Bill Snyder, General Grand Principal Conductor of the Work Further Adventures of the General Grand Principal Conductor of the Work Here’s an important travel tip, straight from my first trip outside North America:  Sleep during the flights whenever possible!  It is good fun to talk with passengers