October 2021

MIC Caruss

Passing of RPC Warren Arthur Caruss

Right Puissant Companion Warren Arthur CarussPast Regional Deputy General Grand Master, General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons InternationalPast Most Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Council of Michigan Warren Arthur CarussPast Regional Deputy General Grand MasterPast Most Illustrious Grand Master, Grand Council of Michigan Right Puissant Companion Warren Arthur Carrus passed away on October 21, 2021 at …

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2021 Grand Council of Indiana Ish Sodi Banquet

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 …

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2021 Tri-State Cryptic Festival

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. …

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Kevin Wheeler

Freemasonry During the Civil War: Acts of Treason?  Part Five

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 …

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Grand Council of New York: 2021 Annual Assembly Overview

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 …

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Grand Council of Ohio: 192nd Annual Assembly Overview

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 …

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Kevin Wheeler

Freemasonry During the Civil War: Acts of Treason?  Part Four

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 …

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General Grand Master’s Fire-Side Chat: Sunday, October 24, 2021, at 3pm MDT (GMT-6)

General Grand Master’s Fire-Side Chat: Sunday, October 24, 2021, at 3pm MDT (GMT-6) Most Puissant Companion Monty GloverGeneral Grand Master The General Grand Master’s Next Fire-Side Chat will be Sunday, October 24, 2021, at 3pm Mountain Time.  Most Illustrious Companion Jason Mitchell will be the speaker.  His topic is “Which Rite is… Right? How to …

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Grand Master of MA's First Responder Class

Grand Master of Massachusetts First Responders One Day Class

Submitted by Right Illustrious Companion Stephen A. Rubinstein Grand Master’s First Responder Class   On Saturday September 11, (9/11) the Grand Lodge, A.F.& A.M. of Massachusetts held a one day class honoring First Responders. Contact was made with the Grand Master, to see if he would allow the General Grand Council to present our First …

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