Florida Grand York Rite

Dear York Rite Ladies

GYR — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:11:57 +0000

April is right around the corner and we are hoping to see most of you at Lake Mary. It’s a time when the outgoing can reflect on a job well done and the incoming can refine their plans for continuing the progress.

The ladies have tried to plan something just a little different this year. We will have the traditional hospitality room (all donations welcomed), basket (inexpensive) auction and used book sale. For odd moments we will have a game room open. Whether you like the solitary jigsaw puzzle or group games, we will have something for you. There will be prizes for some of the games. Our own Ann Ridgeway will be your charming hostess.

Don’t forget to bring your best looking pj’s. Remember how tough it is to get up and dressed for an early breakfast? We’re going to relive our youthful times. Our breakfast is a slumber party!! Slippers and curlers are welcome! We’re taking fun up a notch this year.

Please come and join our fun. We’ll be looking for you!

Sincerely,
Gail Gilmore

PS – The schedule for the Ladies Events can be found on the GYR Session page.

Room Reservations for the GYR Session

GYR — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:26:20 +0000

Companions,

At the moment there are only 75 rooms reserved for the York Rite Session in April. Be advised that the “cutoff” date for the rooms is March 15th.

If you plan to attend please make your reservations quickly.

Reservations must be made with the hotel directly. Their phone numbers are (407) 995-1100 or (800) 380-7724. The code for our session is GNDGNDA, which will obtain a rate of $88/night.

For additional session information, please see the GYR Session page on our web site.

Annual Antient Craft Table Chapter

GYR — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:26:41 +0000

Excellent High Priest Charles T. Jones is pleased to Announce and Invite all Royal Arch Masons to attend and share in the Celebration of the Craft at the next Convocation of Gainesville Chapter No. 2 R.A,M. on Tuesday, March 16th, 2010. The ceremonies of the Antient Craft Table Chapter Convocation will be held at the Gainesville Shrine Club, 8100 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Registration will begin at 6:00. The cost is $18.00 for a fine meal of steak and trimmings. Chicken is also available for special orders. The chef’s for the occasion are the Shrine Club members, our Brothers. Dispensation has been given for this special event by our Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Darryl A. D’Angina.

In addition to the well known conviviality of the special occasion in welcoming newly Exalted Royal Arch Masons; recognizing those whom have attained particular thresholds of membership and those who have otherwise distinguished themselves in Freemasonry and the community; endearing themselves to us through and within our ancient and honorable Craft; we will have the opportunity and occasion to show our appreciation.

Additionally, our guest speaker for the evening is R.W. Brother and Companion Danny Griffin of Orange Park and Jacksonville Chapter No. 12 R.A.M. You may recall that he is a candidate for the Grand South in our M.W. Grand Lodge. This occasion offers quite an opportunity to visit with him and get to know him better, investigating his ideas and proposals for our future in Freemasonry in Florida.

We expect many of the leaders both elective and appointive of several of our Grand York Rite lines (Lodge, Chapter, Council and Commandery) to be present and enjoy the festivities of the Table Chapter celebration. As a Royal Arch Mason you are invited to attend and participate with us.

In order to plan the food properly, please make advance reservations with the Secretary, Harvey Ward at 352-378-3936 ( leave a detailed message) or at WardHarveyL@Gmail.com by Friday, March 12th.

Grand Council Resolutions

GYR — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:00:03 +0000

Three resolutions that will be presented at the upcoming Grand Council Assembly are available for download from the Florida Grand York Rite web site. These resolutions are available in the “Forms & Files” page under the “2010 Convention” section.

The resolutions are:

Section 13.03 – Committee on Work – Duties of the Committee (updated 03/02/10)
Section 13.03 – Committee on Work – Silver Proficiency Card (updated 03/02/10)
Section 43.03 – Awards of Distinction – Keith W. Dean Ritual Competition Award (updated 03/02/10)

Bradentown Table Council

GYR — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:59:23 +0000

The Bradentown Council No. 9
Royal & Select Masters

Cordially, invites you, your family and friends to our Annual Festive Table Council being held at Braidentown Lodge No. 99 on Saturday May 8th, 2010 at 6:00 P.M.

Our objective is to enjoy an evening of one another’s fellowship in the tradition of Ancient Craft Masonry while enjoying a festive and delicious dinner.

Our Guest of Honor is the Most Illustrious Grand Master of Royal and Select Masters of Florida 2010-2011

Dinner Menu is Choice of,
New York Strip Steak or Chicken Breast
Includes Bake Potato, Green Beans, Salad, and Rolls with Butter & Dessert.
Cost is $25.00, Per Person in advance, RSVP with check by Friday, April 30th
Proceeds benefit MIGM’s Charity

This would be an excellent opportunity to invite our Blue Lodge brothers to join us and see York Rite Masonry in action.
(Casual dress – NO shorts, sneakers, or flip-flops)

Braidentown Lodge No. 99
520 30th Ave. West
Bradenton, FL 34206

For Information or tickets call or E-Mail:
Ill. Master Todd Meschelle at (941) 737-1978
Tamlodge99@yahoo.com

Make checks payable to: Bradentown Council No. 9 R&S Masters
PO Box 1114
Bradenton, FL 34206

(Upon receipt of payment you will receive an e-mail and/or telephone call)

2010 Southeast Region York Rite Conference

GYR — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:44:53 +0000

The 2010 Southeast Region York Rite Conference will be held June 11-12 at the Embassy Suites Hotel Resort and Conference Center in Greenville, SC (map).

There will be a sundae social on Friday evening and the conference will begin on Saturday at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at 5:00 p.m. A final closing dinner will be held from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. A special guest at the session will be Most Worshipful Brother Barry Richman, Grand Master of South Carolina who will speak at the opening Joint Session.

Reservation deadline is May 11th, for both the hotel, and the conference. A Registration Form, and a Conference Flyer are available for download and contain additional information.

We hope to see you in Greenville!

Grand Chapter Resolutions

GYR — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:32:39 +0000

Five resolutions that will be presented at the upcoming Grand Chapter Convocation are available for download from the Florida Grand York Rite web site. These resolutions are available in the “Forms & Files” page under the “2010 Convention” section.

The resolutions are:

Grand Commandery Resolution

GYR — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:24:35 +0000

One resolution that will be presented at the upcoming Grand Commandery Conclave is available for download from the Florida Grand York Rite web site. This resolution is available in the “Forms & Files” page under the “2010 Convention” section.

The resolution is:

Section 25 – Add Paragraph 25.15 – Christian Flag

Most Excellent Grand High Priest’s Homecoming

GYR — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:15:12 +0000

The Homecoming of Most Excellent Companion Darryl A. D’Angina, Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Most Excellent Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Florida, was held at the Jacksonville Marriott Hotel on Saturday, February 6, 2010. A wonderful turnout of Companions, Sir Knights, ladies and guests enjoyed a superb dinner, fellowship, and entertainment in the form of roasts, plaudits and “tall stories” regarding our M. E. Grand High Priest.

Shown here are a few pictures from the homecoming and festivities. (1) Head table with Glenn Chandler, MEPGHP, and Lady Janet; Darryl A. D’Angina, MEGHP of the Grand Chapter R.A.M. of Florida, and Lady Amy; Ideal F. Baldoni, R.E. Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery, K. T. of Florida, and Lady Judith Ann; and Charles R. Cooper, Grand Master of the 1st Veil, Grand Chapter, R.A.M. of Florida, Chairman & Master of Ceremonies for the Homecoming, and Lady Claire.

Second (2) Ideal F. Baldoni, REGC, addresses the group and congratulates Darryl D’Angina, MEGHP, on the progress and success of his Capitular year, thus far. Third (3) M. I. Companion Dencel R. Smith, M.I.P.G.M. of the Grand Council R. & S. M. of Florida, is shown with his Lady Ann at their table. Fourth (4) Grand York Rite officers observe the festivities. Fifth (5) M. E. Companion Darryl D’Angina, MEGHP, speaks to the Homecoming audience. Sixth (6) Most Excellent Companion D’Angina is presented with a celebratory straw hat as a momento of the occasion. Seventh (7) Most Excellent Companion D’Angina receives a lionesque hair-piece from Charles R. Cooper, Grand Master of the 1st Veil of the Grand Chapter, RAM, and Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Eighth (8) One of the tables for example at the Homecoming, with M.E. Past Grand High Priests Wayne E. Parks and William F. Wyllie; and Companions Corey D. Kosciuszko, Rudin J. Boatrigtht, PHP, and Clarence N. Gruber, PHP, and their ladies. A wonderful time was enjoyed by all.

(A wonderful slideshow of these pictures, in the order described are available on the Publix SnapFish web site.)

February “Rite Notes” Newsletter

GYR — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:46:14 +0000

The February, 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.