Florida Grand York Rite

Florida York Rite Mason Magazine

GYR — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:05:29 +0000

The latest edition (Volume 4, Issue 1) of the Florida York Rite Mason Magazine is now available online and for download!

With this issue, we bid a very thankful farewell to our Editor for the last three years, Companion and Sir Knight David Aponte. Our new Editor is Companion and Sir Knight Louis Thomas.

Grand Secretary/Recorder’s Office

GYR — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:40:50 +0000

The Grand Secretary/Recorder’s office will be closed September 6-10.

The office will re-open on Monday, September 13th.

2010 District 8 Meeting

GYR — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:54:24 +0000

Please join with the Companions and Sir Knights of north central Florida, for the District 8 Meeting on Saturday, October 2nd.

The meeting will be held at R. T. Shafer Lodge No. 350, 2505 NE 9th Street, Gainesville (map).

Lunch – 12:00 p.m., Meeting and Ladies Program – 1:00 p.m. For more details, you may download the District Meeting Flyer.

We hope to see you there!

Grand Commandery Publications

GYR — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:44:34 +0000

The Grand Commandery has published a set of Flag and Honor Guard Tactics that can be found in the “Forms and Files” section of the web site in the “Grand Commandery” section. These new tactics have been reviewed and approved by the Right Eminent Grand Commander, and all Commanderies are encouraged to download and use these new tactics.

In addition, the “Short- and Long-Range Strategic Initiatives” that were presented at the Grand Commandery Conclave in April has been published, and is also available for download for those who wish to review the information.

2010 District 9 Meeting

GYR — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:16:43 +0000

Please join with the Companions and Sir Knights of the panhandle of Florida, for the District 9 Meeting on Saturday, September 18th.

The meeting will be held at Harmony Lodge No. 3, 3024 North Jefferson St, Marianna (map).

Lunch – 12:30 p.m. (Central Time), Meeting and Ladies Program – 1:30 p.m. (Central Time). For more details, you may download the District Meeting Flyer.

We hope to see you there!

2010 District 5 Meeting

GYR — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:26:28 +0000

Please join with the Companions and Sir Knights of the metro Orlando area of Florida, for the District 5 Meeting on Saturday, September 4th.

The meeting will be held at Sanford Lodge No. 62, 212 N Park Ave, Sanford (map).

Lunch – Noon, Meeting and Ladies Program – 1:00 p.m. For more details, you may download the District Meeting Flyer.

We hope to see you there!

August “Rite Notes” Newsletter

GYR — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 04:05:04 +0000

The August, 2010 issue of “Rite Notes,” the Membership Development newsletter for the Grand Commandery of Florida is available for download from our web site as a PDF, or, you can view it online.

Missing a back issue? Check out our archive of all the “Rite Note” issues.

2010 District 3 Meeting

GYR — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:30:38 +0000

Please join with the Companions and Sir Knights of the Tampa Bay area of Florida, for the District 10 Meeting on Saturday, August 7th.

The meeting will be held at the Tampa York Rite Center, 4210 W Oklahoma Ave, Tampa (map).

Lunch – Noon, Meeting and Ladies Program – 1:00 p.m. For more details, you may download the District Meeting Flyer.

Hotel accommodations are available at:
La Quinta
4620 W. Gandy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33611
813-835-6262
http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ277&propId=277&IATA=99020571
Reservation for Fri. Aug. 6. Deadline for reservations is Tuesday, Aug. 3.
Ask for York Rite rate of $74.99 + tax.

We hope to see you there!

July “Rite Notes” Newsletter

GYR — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:41:12 +0000

The July, 2010 issue of “Rite Notes,” the Membership Development newsletter for the Grand Commandery of Florida is available for download from our web site as a PDF, or, you can view it online.

Missing a back issue? Check out our archive of all the “Rite Note” issues.

2010 District 10 Meeting

GYR — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 11:23:11 +0000

Please join with the Companions and Sir Knights of the western panhandle of Florida, for the District 10 Meeting on Saturday, July 24th.

The meeting will be held at the Pensacola Masonic Center, 189 W. Airport Blvd, Pensacola (map).

Lunch – 11:00 a.m. CDT, Meeting and Ladies Program – Noon CDT. For more details, you may download the District Meeting Flyer.

We hope to see you there!

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flgyr — Tue, 18 May 2010 04:04:03 PDT

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Installation of the Athelstan Council IM [Flickr]

flgyr — Sun, 16 May 2010 16:09:46 PDT

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Athelstan Council No. 46 [Flickr]

flgyr — Sun, 16 May 2010 16:09:34 PDT

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The Grand Council R. & S. M. officers of Florida on Thursday, May 13, 2010 traveled to Fernandina Beach, Florida to consecrate, dedicate, and constitute the new Athelstan Council No. 46, Royal & Select Masters of Florida. Most Illustrious Companion Howard H. Gardner, Most Illustrious Grand Master, with the assistance of the Grand Officers of the Grand Council R. & S. M. of Florida instituted the new Council in full ceremonial form.

After a short break, Most Illustrious Grand Master Howard H. Gardner, with the Assistance of Most Illustrious Companion Dencil R. Smith, MIPGM, R. I. Grand Recorder; and Robert C. St. John, Ill. Grand Marshal, installed the new officers of Athelstan Council. Illustrious Companion William P. Goldwire was installed as Illustrious Master.

Pictured here were the Most Illustrious Grand Council officers with the new officers of Athelstan Council No. 46, R. & A.M. of Florida after the Installation of officers. Standing, from left to right, in the first row were: Vernon E. Adams, MIPGM; Robert C. St. John, I. Grand Marshal; Quinnie R. Williams, Sr., KYCH, Chaplain of Athelstan Council; Richard Cobb, Deputy Master; Howard H. Gardner, Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council; William P. Goldwire, Illustrious Master of Athelstan Council No. 46; Zeb Turner, III, PCW; Edward Constant, CC; Charles E. Middleton, KYCH, CG; and Alexander Constant, Recorder of Athelstan Council No. 46 R. & S. M.

Seen in the second and third rows, left to right, were: Wendell D. Harrington, MEPGHP, MIPGM; Carl S. Amos, PDDGIM, Treasurer; Donald C. Hawley, Ill Grand Chaplain; M. Daniel Fullwood, R.I. Deputy Grand Master; Larry R. Gillespie, R.I. Grand Principal Conductor of the Work; Dale L. Schrock, Ill. Grand Captain of the Guard; H. Warren Almand, Jr., MEPGHP, Ill. Grand Conductor of the Council; Benjamin L. Holland, Ill. Grand Sentinel; Joe Blanchard, Steward of Athelstan Council; Ralph J. Juarez, Sentinel; and A. Eugene Yarborough, KYCH.

Present for the ceremonies but not pictured since they had to leave immediately for a long journey home, were Richard E. Foreman, MIPGM, R.I. Grand Treasurer; and MIPGM Dencil R. Smith, MIPGM, R. I. Grand Recorder. Most Illustrious Companion Robert F. Scott, MIPGM, was also present, but did not get into the picture with other officers and M. I. Past Grand Masters.

A good number of ladies accompanied the Companions. A wonderful dinner was served, and everyone enjoyed a very memorable evening.

Presentation - Companion of the Temple [Flickr]

flgyr — Sun, 02 May 2010 15:16:05 PDT

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Lady Judith Ann Baldoni, wife of S. K. Ideal F. Baldoni, REPGC, Grand Prelate, was
presented with the coveted Companion of the Temple award during the Grand York Rite Banquet at the Florida Grand York Rite Convention on Friday, April 16, 2010, in Lake Mary.

Sir Knight Terry L. Plemons, KCT, Right Eminent Department Commander for the Southeast Department of the U. S., presented the award to Lady Judith Ann for her devotion and outstanding service to the Grand Commandery, K. T. of Florida. Sir Knight Ideal Baldoni, then R. E. Grand Commander, now R. E. Past Grand Commander, Grand Prelate, assisted in pinning the jewel on Lady Judith Ann.

Pictured here at the presentation were, from left to right: Terry L. Plemons, KCT, R. E. Southeast Department Commander; Mrs. Ideal (Judith Ann) Baldoni; and Ideal F. Baldoni, KCT, REPGC, Grand Prelate of the Grand Commandery, K. T. of Florida.

Grand Commandery KT of Florida 2010-2011 Elected Officers [Flickr]

flgyr — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 17:46:21 PDT

flgyr posted a photo:

L-R: SK Henry Adams, Eminent Grand Captain General; SK David Aponte, Very Eminent Deputy Grand Commander; SK Charles "Chic" Cicero, Right Eminent Grand Commander; SK AJ LaRose, Eminent Grand Generalissimo