South Central Regional Recorder\’s Meeting – April 21, 2021 – The General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International

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April 19, 2024

South Central Regional Recorder\’s Meeting – April 21, 2021
Submitted by Steve Balke, General Grand Recorder, Cryptic Masons International

$\"John$
John L. Logan
South Central Regional Deputy General Grand Master

On April 21, a conference call was held with the South Central Regional Recorders. A summary of the call is below.

Arkansas

Finished Returns – Net loss of 6
Degree work in June – likely Chapter to start off.
First month able to meet in person – YR Bodies reporting good attendance.
Honor night for MEGGHP Steven Tiner – July 31, 2021
- RARA Fundraiser
- Crowne Plaza, Little Rock, AR
- Posted on the website next week.

Kansas

Festivals scheduled
- Chapter on May 1, 2021
- Council on May 22, 2021
- Commandery on June 26, 2021
- Newton, KS
Sessions
- In Person
- July 10, 2021 – Grand Chapter – Kansas City, KS
- July 17, 2021 – Grand Council – Iola, KS
- July 24, 2021 – Grand Commandery – Baldwin City, KS
- Registration information forthcoming on the website.
Fully open for meetings – using minor adjustments and local authority.

Louisiana

Never fully closed – now restrictions lessened (food available).
Good participation at meetings
Festival this Saturday
- Local Chapters and Councils also performing degree work or scheduling.
Grand Lodge Annual Communication
- May 1, 2021
- 1 delegate per Lodge

Missouri

Grand Sessions
- June 10-12, 2021
- Grand Chapter June 10, 2021
- Grand Commandery June 11, 2021
- Grand Council June 12, 2021 – Banquet that evening.
- Some social distancing – limiting to 200
- Agenda coming out shortly
Started in March meeting in person.
Degree work allowed as of April 1, 2021
- Royal Master – Shelbina, MO – April 27, 2021 7:30 PM
- Royal Master and Select Master – May 14, 2021 Webster Groves, MO
- Festival planned within a few months.
Grand Council Officers and Regional Deputies Met
- March 27, 2021
- Ritual Proficiencies
- School of Instruction
Scheduled School of Instruction
- April 24, 2021
- Columbia, MO
- Grand Officers setting the pace and taking the Proficiencies.
Attended
- Tennessee Grand York Rite March 23, 2021
- Tennessee Grand Lodge March 24, 2021
- Nebraska Grand York Rite – April 15-17, 2021

Oklahoma

Grand Sessions
- April 24, 2021 – Abbreviated session.
- India Shrine, Oklahoma City, OK
Meeting regularly since last June
Festivals
- Local Chapters performing Mark and Past Master
- May 22, 2021 – Festival with balance of Chapter and then Council Degrees
  - Oklahoma City, OK
- Yes – Answered – Open to out of state visitors.
- Good attendance at Scottish Rite Reunions (150+ Candidates across 3 Valleys)
Grand Master’s Field Day
- September 11, 2021
- In honor of MWGM Robert Davis
- Decision No. 6 – Covid – Open up to the “pre-Covid” conditions

Texas

South Central

Recorder\’s Office

Missouri – Awards order received.
Oklahoma – Have a great Sessions.
Please check out and (and check back as we continue to improve it) “Internal” website
- https://generalgrandcouncil.org
- Has a “JOB BOARD” – new concept to attract talent.
Education continuing – from Utah Presents to General Grand Council Presents
Ties are also available – ggclrk1@gmail.com – bow ties (both self and pre-tied), and regular or extra long (63”)

CMMRF

Achieved the goals for CMMRF Day and the Matching challenge
- $50K matching challenge raised $75K by EOM March
Working toward a major capital purchase goal.

General Grand Council

Youth Advocate Award
Ambassadors – New Jewel and Lapel Pin
Back to Traveling Again
Triennial Session 1 –
- August 13, 2021
  - Grand Recorders and Treasurers
  - CMMRF
  - Aloha Dinner
- August 14, 2021
  - Session 1
    - 6 Resolutions
    - Provisional Ritual
  - Fraternal Lunch
Triennial Session 2
- 2022
- Virtual
- Budget and Finance
Triennial Session 3
- Branson MO Planned
- Working on planning and establishment.
Fireside Chat (addition)