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Lloyd Johnson, First Responders Award

Submitted by Will Highsmith, Editor, Decryption Comp. Craig Horton, GPCW-NC, WB Justin Eldreth, WM Raleigh 500, Bro. Lloyd Johnson, JW Raleigh Lodge 500, Comp. Will Highsmith, Decryption Editor   On Tuesday February 18, the First Responders Award was presented to Brother Lloyd Carl Johnson who is currently serving as Junior Warden. The award was presented …

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First Responder Award Presentation

The First First Responder’s Award Presentation

By Companion John Bridegroom, PMIGM INGeneral Grand Sentinel, Cryptic Masons International First Responder Award Presentation   On September 9th, Valparaiso Council No. 86 in Valparaiso, Indiana presented Lieutenant Christopher J. Gamblin with the first ever First Responders Award from the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International. Companion Gamblin serves the Lowell Fire Department and …

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Stephen J. Ponzillo III, PMIGM in Maryland, 1947-2020

Submitted by Bro. Carl Michel, Jr., Executive Assistant to the Grand Secretary, Grand Lodge of Maryland MIC Stephen J. Ponzillo III, 1947-2020 PMIGM of Maryland   Editor’s Note: Most Illustrious Companion Stephen Joseph Ponzillo III died February 17, 2020. Most Illustrious Companion Ponzillo served as Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Maryland …

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Deputy General Grand Master: Our Awards

Deputy General Grand Master: Our Awards Monty Glover, Deputy General Grand Master, Cryptic Masons International Monty GloverDeputy General Grand MasterCryptic Masons International   Aloha and Fraternal Greetings Companions! We have been working on planning for the next Triennium and one of the best strategies for improving an organization is to start with your resources – …

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Northeast North Region Happenings

Northeast North Region HappeningsSubmitted by Stephen Balke, General Grand Recorder, Cryptic Masons International Charles McCollum Northeast North Regional Deputy General Grand Master   On February 4, a regional conference call was held wih the Northeast North Region Grand Recorders. These calls will be mentioned in the Decryption as a way to nofify every Companion of …

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From the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International Education Committee

From the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International Education CommitteeIntroduction to Washington’s Rules of Civility By Illustrious Companion Adam Hathaway, Chair, Cryptic Masons International Education Committee Washington’s Rules of CivilityPhoto Credit: amazon.com   Illustrious Companion Adam L. Hathaway is a Past Grand Master of Masons in New Mexico and Grand Marshal of the Grand Council of …

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