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Mark P. LeoAmbassador to Hawaii Mark P. LeoAmbassador to Hawaii On behalf of Cryptic Masonry in Hawaii, it is my honor and privilege to update our Illustrious Companions of the progress being made in regards to Cryptic Masonry in the Hawaiian Archipelago. For over 150 years, the York Rite of Freemasonry has flourished in the

David GrindleGeneral Grand Master Hello Companions, Welcome to 2019.  Happy New Year!!! I hope everyone had a good Holiday Season!! New Worshipful Master Pin in Maryland. The last three months were quite busy.  Besides the scheduled York Rite Grand Sessions and York Rite Conferences, we attended the first meeting of a Membership Council formed by

Bill SnyderGeneral Grand Principal Conductor of the Work Bill SnyderGeneral Grand Principal Conductor of the Work Well, it has been a long time since August of 2017.  A lot of new friends within and outside of the fraternity have been gained. It has been the faith and support of the brethren and companions that has

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

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

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