News from the 9th Arch

Passing of MIC James “Jim” G. Cox, 1943-2023
MIC James “Jim” G. CoxPast Most Illustrious Grand MasterGrand Council of Idaho MIC Cox served as the Most Illustrious Grand Master of Idaho in 2004.

The Trowel, Part Two
Article courtesy of: The Masonic Trowel Website.http://www.themasonictrowel.com/masonic_talk/stb/stbs/60-10.htm Trowel Masonic brotherly love is not merely a breezy, cheerful “glad hand”, which manifests itself in a bubbling

Hosting a York Rite Informational Table
Submitted by Illustrious Companion Will Highsmith, Cryptic Masons International Technology Committee North Carolina Grand York Rite Table at Grand LodgePhoto Credit: Genesis Group Photography This

The Trowel, Part One
Article courtesy of: The Masonic Trowel Website.http://www.themasonictrowel.com/masonic_talk/stb/stbs/60-10.htm Trowel Operative reasons use trowels to spread the cement or mortar which unites the bricks or stones of

Passing of MIC Leo Lariviere, 1947-2023
MIC Leo LarivierePast Most Illustrious Grand MasterGrand Council of Maine Leopold “Leo” R. Lariviere Jr.,75, of Scarborough, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at The

2023 Columbian Award Recipients
Columbian Award The following Companions received the Columbian Award at the 2023 General Grand Council Triennial meeting: Africa – Lin Mumbo – TogoAsia Pacific –

Passing of MIC Richard Rankin, 1932-2023
Past Most Illustrious Grand Master Pin It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Rankin (Dillon, Montana), born in Mingo, Iowa,

Georgia Companion Honored for Lifetime CMMRF Donations
Submitted by RPC Jim Bard, Southeast Regional Deputy General Grand Master The Companions with Dr. Mays. L to r Jim Bard, MIPGM and CMMRF Trustee,

Peter Bard – Ronald L. Thomas Ritual Award
Submitted by RPC Jim Bard, Southeast Regional Deputy General Grand Master MIPGM James Bard looks on proudly as his son Peter Bard receives the Ronald