Stephen A. BalkeGeneral Grand Recorder Stephen A. Balke General Grand Recorder Greetings Companions All! As we turn the New Cryptic Year, many of the ongoing projects have made great progress but are taking a longer time while we work with restricted resources. Simultaneously, however, we are launching several ideas and projects either internally or with …
By Phil Hardiman Grand Recorder, Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of California MI Bill PricePast Grand Master of the Grand Council of California In case you do not know, Most Illustrious William E. “Bill” Price, PMIPGM, KYGCH, Ambassador to California-North for the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, International, KCT, Grand Director of Ritual for …
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William R. Greenen SrAmbassador to Arizona for the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons InternationalGrand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Arizona William R. Greenen SrAmbassador to Arizona Cryptic Masonry in Arizona is alive and well. We are a small state when it comes to people and Cryptic Masons, but we have a big …
By Wayne Long, Grand Master of the Grand Council of Wyoming Super Excellent Master Degree Editor’s Note: Most Illustrious Commpanion Wayne Long is the current Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Wyoming. Their Grand Sessions will be held September 12-14, 2019 in Sheridan, WY. The 25th Great Plains Rendezvous …
Image Courtesy of Google Express and God’s Outlet The LORD said to Moses, “Make two silver trumpets; of hammered work you shall make them; and you shall use them for summoning the congregation, and for breaking camp. Numbers 10: 1-2 Companions, the silver trumpets were not just blown at early morn and eve of day …
By Stephen A. Balke, General Grand Recorder An integral part of every community is the service provided by those who choose to put themselves in harm’s way daily as their vocation: Firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics, and Law Enforcement. They preserve life and liberty to our benefit and are worthy of recognition for the life …
Cryptic Masons International: Enhancing Our Awards Presentation Stephen A. Balke, General Grand Recorder Cryptic Mason of the Year Award The Cryptic New Year started the issuance of certificates with our Cryptic Mason of the Year and Adult Youth Leadership Awards. The Trustees have been working diligently for several months to iron out how and what …
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Summary Assembly 2019: Reaffirmation of Your Masonic Lessons By Mack Sigmon, Grand Master Grand Lodge of North Carolina Mack SigmonGrand Master, Grand Lodge of North Carolina My York Rite brethren, I am honored to have the opportunity to address the 82nd annual Summer Assembly session as your 166th Grand Master of Masons in North Carolina …
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The Revitalization of Rathdrum Lodge #41 By Andrew Evenson, Worshipful Master, Rathdrum Lodge #41 Andrew EvensonWorshipful Master, Rathdrum Lodge #41 Masonic Lodges across the country are being faced with very similar challenges. Some of those challenges are declining numbers, inactive members, and older buildings in need of repair. Rathdrum Lodge #41 was no different from …
Discharge Your Duty to the Craft And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men. Colossians 3:23 Companions, we hear at every Council opening the King of Tyre exclaiming that it is his ardent desire to see the Secret Vault completed…that he may return to his country with the …