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John M. Pratt, MIPGMGrand High PriestGrand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of WisconsinGeneral Grand Council Ambassador to Wisconsin When our Most Puissant General Grand Master, David Grindle asked me to write something for this publication, I told him to be careful what he asks for.  Here goes. Freemasonry is 300 years of tradition, unimpeded by

Norman LaneChairStrategic Planning Committee The purpose of this Committee is to determine where we are, where we are going and how do we get there for the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International. Strategic Planning consists of a systematic process that the organization agrees on; builds key leadership team members commitment, and focuses upon

William E. Price KCT, KYGCH, MIPGMAmbassador to California-North Companions, Recently I watched the Little League World Series and saw a very determined team from Hawai’i win over a very talented team from Korea. On the jersey from Hawai’i was a statement “WE>ME”. Out of the mouth of babes so they say comes a saying we

E.E. Buster WilliamsMost Excellent Grand High PriestGrand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of TexasSouth Central Conference Contact/Registrar Dear Companions: Please consider this your invitation to join us at the 61st Annual South-Central Regional York Rite and South-Central Department Conference to be held at the Holiday Inn Airport located at 77 NE Loop 410, San Antonio,

Bill SnyderGeneral Grand Principal Conductor of the Work Traditions and the Way Forward as True Partners As I made my way “up” the Grand Council advancing line in Missouri, I regularly attended the annual South Central Regional York Rite Conference.  Comprised of six States:  Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas, this Conference has an

Carl JonesAmbassador to Kentucky Kentucky is close to wrapping up Cryptic year 2017-2018, but we’re not done yet! As of right now, we have 35 Councils. Of those 35, 20 of these have being doing there own degree work. While we keep working for everyone to be able, we have some Companions also focusing on

Jon GonsorAmbassador to South Dakota Companions and Sir Knights all: Most Excellent Grand High Priest Roger Hanson, Most Illustrious Grand Master Steven Butterfield, and Jon Gonsor, Right Eminent Grand Commander, Knights Templar, cordially invite you and your Lady to the South Dakota Grand York Rite Sessions that will occur on September 20-22. The venue for the

Monty GloverDeputy General Grand Master Pictured above is Joseph Zito, Most Illustrious Grand Master of Cryptic Masons in Arizona 2018-19 (head table), Monty Glover, DGGM, Rod Wagoner, Grand Captain of the Guard 2018-19, and Donald Moyer, MIPGM Aloha and Fraternal Greetings Companions, I recently had the Honor and pleasure of representing the General Grand Master

John BridegroomMost Illustrious Grand MasterGrand Council of Cryptic Masons of Indiana The General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International recognizes a need to honor Veterans and their service on behalf of their country. Service above self is one of the most laudable characteristics a Companion can embody, and the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons