Norman DraineRegional Deputy General Grand Master European Conference 2018MPGGM David Grindle, GCC Gheorghe Vilceanu, ILGM George Vassilogeorgis, MEC GHP Constantinos Politis, MEC Ambassador for GGChapter George Biniaris My year started with a trip to Athens at the beginning of March and turned out to be somewhat of a disaster, which did not bode well for
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E. Jeffrey CraigGeneral Grand Chaplain E. Jeffrey Craig, General Grand Chaplain Greetings in the name of Our Lord my Companions! I pray that you all had a joyous and love-filled Christmas, celebrating with family and friends. Now as we look forward to another New Year with resolutions and other accomplishments ahead, I would offer the
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
