by Bryan Bechler General Grand Recorder Have you ever wondered what the General Grand Recorder position entails? Although I worked with MPC Grindle for the past three years he was in this position, until you’re actually IN the position you may not have a complete understanding of what all is required. One area I would …
by Hugh M’Curdy THE VOICE OF MASONRY – 1880 To Royal and Select Masters are given the keystone in Masonry, more precious than is known by the vast workers of the quarries; and it has been truthfully proclaimed that to preserve and transmit our principles to those who succeed us, in the hour of low …
by William “Bill” Snyder General Grand Principal Conductor of the Work Greetings to my Royal and Select Companions throughout worldwide Cryptic Freemasonry! Since my election as the General Grand Principal Conductor of the Work in August 2017, I have been working with the General Grand Master and the Deputy General Grand Master and other members of …
by M. C. “Bud” Himes Cryptic Masons International 2005-2008M.P. Past General Grand Master The Ritual Committee this Triennium is making a concerted effort to correct the many mistakes that have crept into the official ritual along with some heavy-handed glaring errors placed there by well-meaning but hasty stop-gap situations, such as running out of the …
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by Barry E. Newell, KYCHIll. Grand Captain of the GuardGrand Council of Cryptic Masons of Idaho The York Rite is one of many organizations around the world that falls under the umbrella of Freemasonry. The term York Rite is a misnomer though and should more accurately be called the American Rite as this rite is …
by Monty Glover, Deputy General Grand Master Hauʻoli Makahiki Hou (Happy New Year) Companions! Welcome to a New Year with new beginnings. It’s an exciting time with exciting challenges ahead of us all in Cryptic Masonry. I would like to share what I have been up to since the Triennial session. The week following the …
by Stephen Balke, Tech We Want You! In response to both planning and the feedback given the elective officers of the General Grand Council, the Technology Committee has launched a few aggressive projects in an effort to facilitate the business of the General Grand Council, and enhance our ability to communicate. This newsletter is one …
by Jim Baum, RDGGM – Southwestern US Greetings from the Southwestern States of the US! York Rite Masonry was well represented at the last York Rite Conference, and while growth continues to be an issue, interest and investment in the Craft is thriving! Over the two days, we had good presentations and opportunities for improvement, …
Right Illustrious Grand Recorders, The current listings of the General Grand Council Life Members by Jurisdiction have posted to the website. These lists are downloadable from the website. Please keep them up to date because the Life Membership Fund needs to know how many Active Life Members exist. The file will need to be emailed …
by David Grindle, GGM Happy New Year, Companions, and welcome to the first issue of our on-line and email newsletter. This is one of several changes in communication that the General Grand council will be implementing during this Triennium. It is a method where we can bring together information from the General Grand Council elected …