Sword and Trowel. Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of California

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1 rd 2014 Sword and Trowel Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of California Most Illustrious Companion Richard W. Williamson, KYGCH 153 rd Grand Master Cryptic Masons May 2014 Volume 1 No. 5 Grand Council Cryptic Masons 2 Sentiments: MIGM Williamson 2 Constitution Fact of the Month 2 Parliamentary Hint of the Month 2 Proposed Appointment 3 Cinco de Mayo 3 Medical Research Foundation 4 Illustrious Grand Master Itinerary 6 Council Day at the Races 6 Charter Requested 7 Super Excellent Master Degree 8 Encompasser 8 Contact Information 8 Illustrious Grand Master Cryptic Masons 8 Grand Secretary 8 Editor 8 Website 8 Officers: Grand Council Cryptic Masons 9 Grand York Rite Sessions Form 10 Leadership Seminar 12 Page 1 of 12

2 Grand Council Cryptic Masons Sentiments from Richard W. Williamson, Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Illustrious Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of California My year as Illustrious Grand Master comes to an end this month when I will turn over the Grand Council of California to the very capable Deputy Illustrious Grand Master David Chesebro. Such transition is a part of our Masonic way of life. I hope I am leaving the grand officers a better Grand Council, as should be the goal of all Illustrious Masters. Is the Council stronger & better because I served? Have I served well by knowing my work & how to run the assemblies? Running a meeting is not easy & does not come automatically for me. It takes preparation, advice from others, & help from the Secretary. I trust that the Illustrious Masters of the 36 Councils in the Grand Council of California are coming into their assemblies well prepared to take care of business matters. Are your committees doing their work? Do you have something of special interest for the members to talk about, to listen to & to learn? Right now, I am feeling like the overanxious parent, what more could I have done? Enough of my parting angst: For me, with my wife Judy at my side, this year has been a wonderful adventure, meeting so many of you & knowing that the Companions of the Councils, for the most part, work hard & diligently at making their Council a success. I urge you not to forget that candidates for the degrees & a warm greeting to those men are essential for the continuation of York Rite. Note to Illustrious Masters: I took on a little survey early in April. I sent an to each IM. Four s were returned because the address was wrong. Nine answers to the survey were received. The nine who answered were all intending to be present at the Grand York Rite Sessions May Several said they had not received any of the previous four issues of Sword & Trowel. I have not yet followed up with the rest of you. Constitution Fact of the Month Did you know? Section It is the duty of a Council, when one of its members or any Cryptic Mason in good standing dies in its vicinity, to see that he has proper burial & to pay or assist in the expenses of a member who dies in financial circumstances requiring it. Parliamentary Hint of the Month: Remember that every motion, & amendment, must be made by a person who arises, addresses the chair, & is recognized. Then the motion must be seconded. The seconder need not rise, he merely says I second the motion. Don t forget that you, as Illustrious Master, must state (restate) every motion. The reason is that all will hear it alike & officially, & also to make sure that it is what was intended by the one who offered it. Then it can be discussed & amended. From the Officers Guide, Sec. 11,b. page 25 / read more about how to handle amendments. Sincerely and Fraternally, Most Illustrious Companion Richard Williamson, KYGCH, Grand Master Cryptic Masons Page 2 of 12

3 Proposed Appointment Companions: This is the last Sword & Trowel issue before our Grand Session on May 21 st. It is appropriate to inform you of the proposed appointment of our incoming Grand Sentinel. If I am elected to serve as Grand Master for the upcoming Grand Cryptic Year, it will be my pleasure to appoint Right Illustrious Companion Eduardo Estrada to the office of Grand Sentinel, the first office in the progressive Grand Line of Grand Council of California. Eduardo has served his country in the U.S. Army. He is a graduate of U.C. Irvine & holds a Masters in Public Administration from U.S.C. He has had a long career in telecommunication industry with AT&T. His assignments include leadership roles in the operational, engineering, design, & marketing functions of that company. He has served our fraternity in a number of leadership roles. He has presided over all four of our York Rite bodies in the San Fernando Valley area. He also served in leadership roles in the San Fernando Valley Scottish Rite & holds the distinction of being a Knight Commander Court of Honor in that order. He has served as a Grand Officer in the Grand Chapter RAM of California & is currently serving as the Grand Marshal of the South of the Grand Council. Eduardo lives in Calabasas, California with his lovely wife Natasha. They have been married for 30 years & have raised two beautiful & successful daughters. As you can see, Eduardo has a long history of service to his Country, family, company, & fraternity. If you know Eduardo, or see him in your travels, please greet him & congratulate him on his upcoming appointment. Sincerely & Fraternally, David L. Chesebro, Deputy Grand Master Cryptic Masons Cinco de Mayo While you are enjoying your margaritas, tacos, nachos, & flan, I would like to share with you a little bit of history regarding the celebration of Cinco de Mayo & its Masonic connection. First of all, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day, as many believe. Mexican Independence was declared on September 16, The observance of Cinco de Mayo actually commemorates an historic battle, which occurred in Puebla, Mexico on May 5, 1862, between the forces of Napoleon III, of France who, by the way, detested the United States, & the newly inaugurated government of Mexico, under President Benito Juarez, Mexico s first indigenous president, & who was also a prominent Freemason. The French had landed in Mexico five months earlier with the intent of overthrowing the newly elected democratic government headed by Juarez, & establishing a French empire in Mexico as a response to the growing power of the United States, & concerns about its Monroe Doctrine America for the Americans. Napoleon III truly believed that if the U.S. was allowed to prosper, it would eventually become a super power-[where did he get that idea?] Although Abraham Lincoln was sympathetic to Mexico s cause, he was already embroiled in the American Civil War. The French landed in Veracruz with 8000 soldiers, fully equipped with the latest technological weaponry, & marched toward Mexico City. They subsequently encountered a relatively ill equipped group of indigenous resistance fighters, armed only with machetes, along with some regular Mexican soldiers led by General Zaragoza, approximately 4500 in all, at various forts in Puebla. The brightly dressed French dragoons led the enemy columns. [The Mexican resistance was much Page 3 of 12

4 less stylish.] At the end of the day, the freedom fighters were able the stop & defeat the French troops, Unfortunately, the victory was short lived. Upon hearing the bad news, Napoleon III, sent 30,000 more troops to Mexico & soon had Juarez & his forces on the run. Napoleon III, installed a prince of the Hapsburg s: Ferdinand Maximilian, who was also a prominent Free Mason from Austria, to rule as Emperor of Mexico. He was a Scottish Rite Mason, & Juarez was a York Rite Mason. On the one hand the French invasion force was supported by the Mexican aristocracy, many of which who were Royalists & Scottish Rite masons. The resistance was made up of Republicans who favored a democratic government, which included the separation of Church & State; a government similar to what they perceived was being enjoyed in the U.S. Many of the leaders of the Republicans were York Rite Masons. Fortunately, Maximilian s empire, from 1864 to 1867, was also short lived. With the American Civil War now over, the U.S. began to provide more political & military assistance to Mexico to help expel the French. Maximilian & his forces were subsequently defeated, & he was executed by firing squad, along with his generals. Today, Cinco de Mayo honors the bravery & victory of General Zaragoza s outnumbered militia at the Battle of Puebla in Although it has traditionally been a regional holiday in Mexico, it has become increasingly popular along the U.S.-Mexican border. In these areas, the holiday is a celebration of Mexican culture, of food music beverage & customs unique to Mexico. As usual, commercial interests have had a hand in promoting this holiday. In many areas, parades & concerts are held during the week leading up to May 5, so that Cinco de Mayo has become a bigger holiday north of the border than it is to the south. Only in America. Eduardo Estrada Grand Marshal (South) Medical Research Foundation Late 2012 December NAME CREDIT FOR COUNCIL DONATION Richard W. Williamson King Solomon's Council #29 $ King Solomon's Council #29 King Solomon's Council #29 $ King Solomon's Council #29 King Solomon's Council #29 $ Hattie Givens Testamentary Trust Credit goes to Yosemite Lodge #99 F. & A. M. $3, William J Cuddy/Mary Jean Shirk & Susanna L. Pinney Foot Hill Council #42 $25.00 California Council #2 California Council #2 $ Harvey B. Lyman Omega Council #11 $25.00 Omega Council #11 Omega Council #11 $ Fred & Donna Potter in memory of Eddy Barr Ventura Council #15 $ December 2012 Total: $4, Jan-13 L.E. Piper Oakland Council #12 $25.00 In Memory of David Wolfe & Wynette Trovato from Dick Williamson Page 4 of 12 King Soloman's Council #29 $ January Total: $ February Charles J. Andrade SanDiego Council #23 $50.00 J.F. Clokon, Jr SanDiego Council #23 $11.00 Lusisito D. Fernando SanDiego Council #23 $10.00 David C. Howewell SanDiego Council #23 $ Philip A. Johnson SanDiego Council #23 $10.00 Neal N. Lwonard SanDiego Council #23 $20.00 Robert L. Norris III SanDiego Council #23 $8.00 Bert W. Randlett SanDiego Council #23 $10.00 George A. Ridley SanDiego Council #23 $10.00 Sidney M. Shaw SanDiego Council #23 $10.00 Milton M. Small SanDiego Council #23 $20.00 William R. Wilson SanDiego Council #23 $5.00 Howard E. Antie SanDiego Council #23 $70.00 Steve Balla SanDiego Council #23 $20.00 James T. Bonner SanDiego Council #23 $10.00 Gil G. Azul SanDiego Council #23 $20.00 Ronald Detzer SanDiego Council #23 $10.00 Harlin C. May SanDiego Council #23 $25.00 Oscar J. Armond SanDiego Council #23 $5.00 Duane E. Bergstrom SanDiego Council #23 $20.00 Daniel F. Macaraeg SanDiego Council #23 $5.50 Nathaniel M. Torres SanDiego Council #23 $0.50 Members SanDiego Council #23 $5.00 Total: SanDiego Council #23 $ February Total: $ No Funds in March End of 1st Quarter Total: $5, April NAME CREDIT FOR COUNCIL DONATION

5 John A Williams SantaCruz Council #17 $40.00 D. Margaret Studley Sonora Council # 5 $ April Total: $ May Ladies Hospitality Room at Grand York Rite Sessions Ladies of CA. Grand York Rite $ Most Illustrious Grand Master Ray Godeke in Memory of H. Eddy Barr Orange County #14 $1, May Total: $1, June 0.00 End of 2nd Quarter Total: $2, July $0.00 August edwood Empire Council #46 Redwood Empire Council #46 $85.00 Donald A. Journey Alhambra Council #25 $5.00 Steven D. Klein Alhambra Council #25 $10.00 H. Herb Wilkins Alhambra Council #25 $10.00 Saleh Hasbun Alhambra Council #25 $20.00 Harry Sprague Alhambra Council #25 $5.00 Harwood L. Wright Alhambra Council #25 $20.00 Larry C. Geschwqin Alhambra Council #25 $10.00 Jose A. Fiss Alhambra Council #25 $30.00 Total: Alhambra Council #25 $ Butte Council #50 Butte Council #50 $ August Total: $ September San Jose Council #20 San Jose Council #20 $ M. David MacCallum, Jr. Shekinah Council #35 $ September Total: $ End of 3rd Quarter Total: $ October George L. Masson California Council #2 $50.00 Joe Davidson California Council #2 $10.00 Jim Shoemaker California Council #2 $25.00 Mike Petierssen California Council #2 $50.00 William S. Calvert California Council #2 $49.00 Efren Prado California Council #2 $2.50 Bill & Janet Price California Council #2 $ Members of California Council #2 California Council #2 $ Total: California Council #2 $ Ladies Hospitality Room share for Grand Council Ladies of CA. Grand York Rite $ San Jose Council #20 San Jose Council #20 $ J. William "Bill" Allen Helix Council #58 $ October Total: $1, November Ray Godeke Orange County Council #14 $ Bruce E Hudson Alhambra Council #25 $5.00 Members Alhambra Council #25 $5.00 Alhambra Council #25 $10.00 Bruce E Hudson Alpha Council #39 $ Brownie BBQ Crew Ventura Council #15 $2, November Total: $2, December Omega Council #11 Omega Council #11 $80.00 Omega Council #11 Omega Council #11 $ Hattie Givens Testamentary Trust Yosemite Lodge #99 $3, Judy Genz Smith Gifts from CA Councils $1, Richard W. Williamson Gifts from CA Councils $1, Efren Prado California Council #2 $2.50 Rodrigo L. Callo Ventura Council #15 $30.00 Richard Marquez Ventura Council #15 $20.00 Ray Godeke Orange County #14 $ D. Margaret Studley Sonora Council # 5 $ Sacramento Council # 1 Sacramento Council # 1 $ John A. Williams Santa Cruz Council #17 $50.00 William G. March Butte Council #50 $ L. E. Piper Oakland Council #12 $25.00 December Total: $7, End of 4th Quarter Total: $11, For Year Total: $20, Individual $ General Grand Master's Triangle Award for 2013 Individual Name Council Number Amount Raymond D. Godeke Orange County #14 $1,500 Gold Pin with 4 diamonds Richard W. Williams King Solomon's Council $4,000 #29 $ The General Grand Master's Award for Extended Bar Council/Lodge Council Name Amount Number California Council #2 California Council #2 $1, Sonora Council #5 Sonora Council #6 $1, Omega Council #11 Omega Council #11 $1, Orange County Orange County $1, Council #14 Council #14 Ventura Council #11 Ventura Council #11 $1, Alhambra Council #25 Alhambra Council #25 $1, King Solomon s King Solomon s $1, Council #29 Council #29 Butte Council #50 Butte Council #50 $1, Brownie BBQ Crew Ventura Council # 15 $1, Yosemite Lodge #98 Hattie Givens Trust $3, Respectfully submitted Fred J. Potter (15) Chairman Robert C, Hansen (12) Donald C. Podratz (17) David E. Higton (43) Dennis L Ward (27) William E. Long (38) Jon D. Humphreys (1) Page 5 of 12

6 Illustrious Grand Master Itinerary May 8 th, 9 th, 10 th, 11 th Grand York Rite Utah May 18 th, 19 th, 20 th, & 21 st, Grand York Rite of California Sessions at Bakersfield For the latest schedule details: Council Day at the Races Oakland Council Daily Double Event of - Our Maiden Royal Master Degree Conferral and 2014 Day at the Races, at Golden Gate Fields Racetrack in Berkeley/Albany. IM Carl Brickner and his officers were faced with a dilemma. Oakland Council members wanted to host this year s Day at the Races event, which would be most extraordinary, as our Most Illustrious Grand Master Dick Williamson wanted to attend. We also had to attract a good attendance, which required offering a value packed day s entertainment for our Cryptic Council members and their families in the SF Bay Area. How were we to accomplish this? The answer came: Oakland Council would confer the Royal Master degree in the Bay View Lounge at GGF. The problem: we were used to conferring the Select Master degree, but not the Royal Master. No problem, IM Carl formed an Oakland Council Royal Master Degree Team, from scratch. IM Carl Brickner, IC Mark Harris, IC Jason Martinez, IC Cleveland Valrey, IC Loren Piper, and I joined on to complete the team, in January Team members had two practices and spent long hours in study getting the ritual memorized. We were finally ready for the event planned on March 29. I advertised the event widely to Masonic bodies across the Bay Area, and we expected about 47 attendees. The Bay View Lounge was set up by IC Mike Roberts, IM Carl Brickner, IC Mark Harris, and me the day prior. The room was sealed off from the public with curtains, panels, and window coverings and two doors were closed and locked. The area looked and felt like a Masonic Lodge room, with a vista view of the Golden Gate Bridge and SF Bay. We were ready. We had told everyone to be at GGF by 8:00 am. At 8:00 am the rain poured down from a gusty storm. Great. Now the question was how many would brave the weather and show up at so early an hour. MIGM Dick arrived, then all but one cast member. IC Mike Roberts was commandeered to fill the role of Hiram King of Tyre, at 8:15 am, and did a good job. More companions came and we had six Cherubim. Grand Captain of the Guard Hank Clayton was commandeered to be Prompter and Chaplain thanks Hank! We opened in Ample Form, thanks MIGM Dick! The degree for Companions Jose Larin, Marion Rogers, and Chan Eason began. Our maiden performance was close to perfect, and each team member excelled. IC Mark Harris gave an emotional performance as Hiram Abif. IM Carl Brickner looked out on the rainy but beautiful vista in front of him, and the words flowed as if from his heart. IC Jason Martinez led the companions around a small Page 6 of 12

7 altar area with ease as Conductor of the Council. I did well at the Captain of the Guard. This was a truly beautiful performance, because everyone was prepared and motivated by the new environment. Eventually nearly all 47 attendees showed up, and the day got better when the rain paused. We were dry for our huge Winner s Circle photo after Race 2, with 17 in the picture! The Buffet Luncheon, the best in the area, was delicious and filling, as usual. I crave their soup, yum. My barn tour of my racehorse trainer Ellen Jackson s barn in the backlot was attended by all the kids and their parents, as well as some companions. We saw and stroked two of the thoroughbreds that had raced that day. The kids also liked the barn cats and goat, Barney. That was a day they will remember. IM Carl Brickner stated One of the most memorable moments for me occurred during the conferral of the Royal Master degree when I rose from my station in the East to head down to the altar. Seeing our three candidates in due form about to take their solemn obligation as Royal Masters and gazing out over the view of the Bay in the background behind them - the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges and San Francisco off in the distance. It was a truly awe inspiring sight. Meeting my fellow companions assembled around the altar, the sense of fraternity, genuine friendship, there at that moment. It was absolutely wonderful. I had a great time and feel an immense amount of pride in our Council's degree work that day. Bud Warder Recorder, Oakland Council #12 Charter Requested Companions A formation of Sword & Trowel Mystic Council of Cryptic Masons U.D. is underway & a request for a Charter is being requested from the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of California. The last request for a Charter for the formation of a new Council happened in 1997, prior to that request 1979, 1951 through 1961 saw some activity; 1926 through 1927 was the last period of activities for formation of new councils. A request for a Charter for a New Council of Cryptic Masons in the Masonic Center at Union City is being requested from the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons. Sword & Trowel Mystic Council of Cryptic Masons, U.D., has the following objectives: 4 Stated Assemblies on the 3rd Tuesday in March (Research Paper), June (Research Paper), Sept (Research Paper) & December Election of Officers & Installation 4 Special Assemblies for degree conferrals. two in Spring (April/May) & two in Autumn (October/November). Sword & Trowel Mystic Council objective is to participate in the conferral of degrees of SELECT & ROYAL MASTER. Sword & Trowel Mystic Council will aim to fill the gap by having a Research element into aspects of CRYPTIC MASONRY Candidates will receive the degrees in ISH SODI Council as far as is possible & will be encouraged to participate in a discussion on the symbolism of the degrees Venue: Siminoff Masonic building at Mission Blvd., Union City, CA Day & time: 3rd Thursday at 6.30 p.m. Festive Board after the Assembly Festive Board (Light repast) after 3 rd Stated Assembly when a Paper on some aspect of Cryptic Masonry will be delivered. Installation & Festive Board Banquet at the December Stated Assembly. AIM to have 2 candidates per year to receive the degrees in the Council. Membership should be considered a privilege & highly prized. Quality not quantity! If we have 20 who are prepared to participate fully while we may have others who are members in a supportive role only. Dues: Charter fee is $25.00 & membership fee is $ AIM: To provide a qualitative experience for all members in a formal setting with a defined format & with Research content. Page 7 of 12

8 Donation of Regalia & paraphernalia would be gratefully accepted!!! As a new Council we are in desperate need of paraphernalia for the Royal Master Degree. Some of the items needed are: 3 three branch candelabras, 1 seven branch candelabra, Hour glass, 3 gavels or trowels for Officers in the East, Robes, 1 gavel or trowel for H.A., & the council has the rest or can produce substitutes. If any Council has a surplus & would donate it to Masonic Home for this Council, as Illustrious Master Designate, I will arrange collection & you will have my gratitude & thanks. Fraternal Regards, Edgar W. Fentum, KYGCH Illustrious Master Designate Super Excellent Master Degree Oakland Council No. 12 is hosting the Super Excellent Master Degree on Monday November 10, 2014 at Oakland Scottish Rite. Dinner will begin at 6:00pm with the Degree beginning at 7:00pm. Mark your calendars, sign up info to follow. Fraternally and Sincerely K. Mark Harris, Grand Soloist Encompasser Do you read & know about the Encompasser a quarterly publication of the Grand York Rite of California. It had been available by subscription which covered mailing, but is now available on line. Go to York Rite of California: and on the left of the home page, click ENCOMPASSER. Then click the big green ENCOMPASSER PUBLICATIONS. You now can read present and past issues. Check out the new format available you can now read the Encompasser online! No need to even print it out. Many thanks to our webmaster, Excellent Companion Richard Thornton, for his efforts in applying this technology to our needs! Contact Information Illustrious Grand Master Cryptic Masons: Companion Richard W. Williamson, KYGCH Most Illustrious Grand Master Cryptic Masons of California 1555 E. Tabor Avenue, Fairfield CA Arty3@comcast.net 707/ Grand Secretary: Ken Hope E. Artesia Blvd, #13 Artesia, CA (562) (W) (562) (C) ca.yorkrite@verizon.net Editor: Richard E. Thornton (209) (C) sj19secretary@att.net Website: Page 8 of 12

9 Officers: Grand Council Cryptic Masons We, officers of Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, are here to assist you, Please call upon us. 153rd MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND MASTER Richard W. Williamson (29) Judy (707) cell (707) East Tabor Ave, Fairfield DEPUTY GRAND MASTER David L. Chesebro (38) Sarah GRAND PRINCIPAL CONDUCTOR OF THE WORK Brett A. MacDonald (35) Donna GRAND TREASURER Frederick J. Tiny Potter MIPGM (15) Donna GRAND RECORDER Kenneth G. Hope, HMIPGM (35) Sonny GRAND DIRECTOR OF RITUAL Kenneth G. Nagel (20) Kathy GRAND MARSHAL (South) Eduardo Estrada (11) Natasha GRAND SOLOIST K. Mark Harris (12) GRAND MUSICIAN Mark H. Rose (46) GRAND BIBLE BEARER John E. Trauner (62) Dana GRAND STANDARD BEARER Harold D. Leister (17) Have you gone to our Grand Council website lately? Do you know that there you can find rosters of officers, forms that you need, and a complete copy of the Officers Guide. The Officers guide helps you plan and know what is expected you. GRAND CHAPLAIN (North) Leland G. Routt (10) Leslie lroutt66@att.net GRAND CHAPLAIN (South) Charles A. Rodey II (15) Margaret carodey@live.com GRAND CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD Henry Clayton Jr. (29) Maxine GRAND CONDUCTOR OF THE COUNCIL William E. Price (2) Janet nc46billprice@aol.com GRAND STEWARD Lee P. Whelan (59) Teresa whelanelectric@hotmail.com GRAND SENTINEL William S. Dann (37) Anne bdann@nrmcorp.com GRAND ORATOR Geoffrey P. Holbrook (60) Courtney geoff.holbrook@gmail.com GRAND MARSHAL (North) Guy M. Chalmers (46) Jeanne jmc329@aol.com A line of Jackets for our York Rite bodies continues to be available: MP.ENTERPRISES. The price for red and blue is great -- $75.00 plus tax and shipping, for sizes 34 to 49 in short, regular and tall; and $87.00 plus tax and shipping for sizes 50 to 60, also in short, regular, and tall. Purple Jackets are little more expensive at $95.00 for the smaller and $ for the larger. Also available are Men s and ladies vests, tuxedos and shirts, pins, patches, and flags, and OES T-Shirts. Contact Max Luy at (510) ; or at his website: or directly to his at maxluy@hotmail.com. Page 9 of 12

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11 2014 Grand York Rite Sessions May 17th to May 21st, 2014 Bakersfield, CA Please send page 1 of this form and payment to: CA-GYRS 6431 Valley Hi Dr. Sacramento, CA Reservation forms postmarked after 04/18/14 are subject to a 25% late fee Forms submitted onsite will be charged a $10 onsite processing fee Contact Bakersfield Doubletree Hotel 3100 Camino Del Rio Ct Bakersfield, (800) 222-TREE(8733) tell the agent that you are in the Grand York Rite Group for your hotel reservation before 04/15/14 Room rate: $93.00 for balcony rooms ($10 more per night if you requested a courtyard/pool facing room) + taxes There is also a link on to make your hotel reservation online Questions General Chairman: Gregg Hall (408) chairman@ca-gyrs.org Please contact: Executive Officer: James Baum, (760) executiveofficer@ca-gyrs.org Meal/Event reservations: Dave Glass (916) reservations@ca-gyrs.org No refunds after May 05th, 2014 unless approved by the Grand York Rite Sessions Executive Committee. More forms (including the Order of High Priesthood, Thrice Illustrious Master & Past Commanders Association), menus and schedule are available from A few words about Reservation Only events: Although there is no charge for these events, please enter in a numerical value for the events you want to attend. This provides a headcount for the preparation of the event. Also, if the event is cancelled or changed you can be notified. Saturday shuttle to the Casino: A local casino is providing free shuttle service for our Ladies and others who are not attending the AMD In-Gathering. The times are subject to change based on reservations and you will need to co-ordinate with the shuttle driver for your return time. Sunday Vesper services: Vespers is our gathering to honor our departed Companions and Sir Knights. All are encouraged to attend. The Ladies Masonic Information Sessions are designed as an informal gathering in the Lake Rooms for our Ladies during the Business Meetings. The subjects of the Sessions will be available on the web site. Members of the Royal Arch Research Chapter (and those that want to join) will be gathering on Monday afternoon in the Lake Rooms. Learn about what the York Rite College does at the Meet and Greet on Tuesday afternoon in the Lake Rooms. Fun Degrees Order of Zanzibar Degree is for the Companions; enter in a 1 in the field to register as a candidate. You will receive a certificate after receiving the degree. Those that have received the degree and sit on the sidelines, do not need to make the reservation. Royal Arch Widows Degree is for our Ladies enter in a 1 in the field to register as a candidate. You will receive a certificate and a pin after receiving the degree. Those that have received the degree and the Companions who wish to sit on the sidelines, do not need to make the reservation. Page 11 of 12

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