South Central Region Happenings
Submitted by Steve Balke, General Grand Recorder, Cryptic Masons International

John L. Logan
South Central Regional Deputy General Grand Master
On early January 16, a regional conference call was held wih the South CentralRegion South Grand Recorders. These calls will be mentioned in the Decryption as a way to nofify every Companion of what is happening with each Region. The Jurisdictional Highlights of the call are below. Other Regional Calls will be covered in the upcoming weeks.
- General Grand Council Updates
- Michele Balke has joined the office staff
- The office has been moved to Estancia, New Mexico
- New Mailing Address: PO Box 565, Estancia, NM 87016
- New Shipping Address: 1305 B Senter Ave., Estancia, NM 87016-0365
- Michele is working on a total inventory
- Catching up on orders and invoice
- The forms changes (splitting Cryptic Mason of the Year and Adult Youth Leader are reflective of the Trustees recommendation that awards be given as appropriate – while CMY is good for Sessions, the AYLA may be better to present at a Grand Assembly (IORG), Grand Bethel (Jobs) or Grand Convention/Conclave (DeMolay).
- First Responder Award
- Lapel Pin and Certificate for anyone
- Master Mason can get the jewel and certificate. The Lapel pin is $5 extra.
- Sponsor must be a Cryptic Mason
- Could be given at Lodge Dinner
- CMMRF
- Success in scientific sharing of knowledge
- Focused fund raising
- Dr. Joe Rouse and Brian Regain to do “normal English” translations of presented information
- Starting to use Zoom updates and register the conference for CMEs (Continuing Medical Education Credits – invite local MDs, DOs, DCs and Healthcare Professionals)
- John Ritenour – Working on starting a calls in February with State Chairmen
- Triennial:
- Activities: September 22-30, 2020
- Meetings: September 28-29, 2020
- South Central Department Conference
- September 18-19, 2020 – Overland Park, KS
- Speakers or programs worth sharing – get to John Logan ASAP
- 2020 Jurisdictional Events
- Kansas Statewide Chapter and Council Festival: March 28, 2020, Newton, KS
- Kansas Great Plains Rendezvous: June 27, 2020, Hayes, KS
- Kansas Pikes Peak Inspection: September 12, 2020, Colorado Springs, CO
- Oklahoma Regional Chapter Council: February 1, 2020, Oklahoma City, OK
- Oklahoma Regional Chapter Council: February 8, 2020, Tulsa, OK
- Oklahoma Statewide Festival: June 13, 2020, Shawnee, OK
- 2020 Grand York Rite Sessions
- Arkansas: March 19-21, 2020: Little Rock, AR (March 20: Banquet and Council Day)
- Kansas: April 30 to May 2, 2020: Topeka, KS (May 1: Banquet and May 2: Council)
- Louisiana: February 28 to March 1, 2020: Alexandria, LA (February 28: Council and February 29: Banquet)
- Missouri: June 10-15, 2020: Jefferson City, MO
- Oklahoma: April 23-25, 2020: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (April 24: Council and Banquet)
- 2020 Grand Lodge Communications
- Kansas: March 20-21, 2020: Wichita, KS
- Louisiana: April 24-26, 2020: Alexandria, LA
- Oklahoma: November 13-15, 2020: Guthrie, OK