October 2021

2021 Grand Council of Indiana Ish Sodi BanquetSubmitted by Right Illustrious Companion Todd T. CarpenterIndiana CMMRF State Chairman Vice President of the Board of Trustees for CMMRF, Tom Taylor and Gary Wyne, Executive Secretary, presenting a check for $45,000 to Dr. Murphy for Stem Cell Research The Grand Council of Indiana held its Ish Sodi

2021 Tri-State Cryptic FestivalSubmitted by Right Illustrious Companion Stephen A. RubinsteinDeputy Grand Master, Grand Council of New York, and GGC Ambassador to Massachusetts 2021 Tri-State Cryptic Festival   After many fits, starts, scheduling, and re-scheduling over the past two years, the Northeast Tri-State Cryptic Festival was finally opened on October 9 in Saugerties New York.

Freemasonry During the Civil War: Acts of Treason?  Part Five Submitted by Illustrious Companion Kevin A. Wheeler, District Inspector 4th District, Grand Council of Illinois IC Kevin A. Wheeler   Integrated Literature Review/Critical Analysis In an article written by The Carolina Trader we are introduced to various acts of Masonic charity among brethren throughout the

The Glass Is Half Full!Submitted By Right Puissant Companion G. Thomas TaylorGeneral Grand Principal Conductor of the Work CMMRF Logo As I write this article, it is the Middle of October, we are half way to reaching our goals for the month and for the year. We established a goal of raising $75,000 in October

Grand Council of New York: 2021 Annual Assembly Overview Submitted by Right Puissant Companion Sandy Karstens, Regional Deputy General Grand Master – Northeast Grand Council of New York 2021-2022 Officers   It was my distinct pleasure to attend New York’s Annual Assembly this year on August 20-21 and most especially to see all the companions

Grand Council of Ohio: 192nd Annual Assembly Overview Submitted by Most Illustrious Companion Bobby G. Campbell, Grand Recorder, Grand Council of Ohio RIC Bobby G. Campbell, Grand Recorder, Grand Council of Ohio   On October 4, 2021, Adoniram Council No. 131 convened and opened a special assembly at Great Wolf Lodge in Mason, Ohio for

Freemasonry During the Civil War: Acts of Treason?  Part Four Submitted by Illustrious Companion Kevin A. Wheeler, District Inspector 4th District, Grand Council of Illinois IC Kevin A. Wheeler   Integrated Literature Review/Critical Analysis Ill. Bro. Todd E. Creason and Midnight Freemasons Contributor in his article entitled “Was a Freemason Responsible For the American Civil