Early York Rite in the United States

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1 THE CALIFORNIA ENCOMPASSER IS THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GRAND YORK RITE BODIES OF CALIFORNIA AND IS PUBLISHED QUARTERLY FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE MEMBERSHIP. THE ENCOMPASSER IS TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE MEMBERSHIP AT ALL CONVOCATIONS, ASSEMBLiES AND CONCLAVES OF THE YORK RITE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Vol. 23 February 2008 No. 1 Early York Rite in the United States Freemasonry in the United States of America has an unusual early history. Imported from Europe - England, Ireland, Scotland, France, and Germany - it quickly became one of the most important colonial organizations. It remained an exclusive organization through the revolution, and began expanding its membership base into the middle class. Masonic historians have safely set 1730 as the date of the beginning of American Masonry. Whatever Masonic meetings may have been held before 1730 they were not recorded. Although activity after 1730 rapidly increased and is documented. Traveling British military Lodges spread Masonry through much of North America as they initiated civilians in towns where they were stationed. Royal Arch The first high degree to appear in America was the Royal Arch Degree first recorded in December 1753 at Fredericksburg Lodge in Virginia. The degree began to spread through the colonies. The earliest Chapters were: Jerusalem Chapter in Philadelphia St. Andrew s Chapter, Boston Cyrus Chapter, Newburyport, Mass A Chapter in Charleston, SC Harmony Chapter, Philadelphia In 1795 the first Grand Chapter was organized in Pennsylvania, and on October 24, 1797 the first national American organization was created in the General Grand Chapter of the New England States, which is today the General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons International. Cryptic Council The Degrees of Royal & Select Master seem to have originated as side degrees available from itinerant Masonic lecturers. They are known collectively as the Cryptic Degrees, or the Cryptic Rite. The Secret Master Degree was conferred at Charleston, SC, in 1783, and the Royal Master Degree in New York City in In 1810 the degrees became permanently associated together with the formation of Columbia Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters in NYC - even though Grand is in the name, the body was only local. The earliest Councils were: New York City New Hampshire Massachusetts, Virginia, Vermont Rhode Island, Connecticut By 1830 there were Grand Councils in 10 states. Under the influence of the well known ritualist Jeremy Ladd Cross s Chart and other monitors, the Select Master s Degree came to be viewed as the culmination of American Craft Masonry, even if Councils were found in only a few metropolitan areas and their degrees available to only a few. The General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International was organized on August 23, 1890 and is the ruling body. It all started in 1730 and the later growth of the Royal Arch and then eventually Cryptic Degrees was probably what lead to the superstructure of the American York Rite system consisting of the Craft Lodge, the Royal Arch Chapter, the Royal & Select Council, and the Knight Templar Commandery.

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3 THE CALIFORNIA ENCOMPASSER Page Grand York Rite Sessions April 26 th to April 30 th, 2008 Bakersfield, CA Name: Lady / Guest: Title(s): Lady / Guest Title(s): (Please print your name and title as you would like it printed on your badge) Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: ( ) RAM # CM # KT # Arrival Date / Time: Departure Date / Time: Shuttle Requested? Arriving Via: Driving Bus Train Flight Departure Via: Driving Bus Train Flight Yes No No Meals Requested or PLEASE MAKE SuRE TO MARK THE AMOuNT IN THE ENTRÉE CHOICES Day Date Time Event / Meal Quan. Cost Total Sat April 26 th 8:30 AM Golf Tournament Open to all Preference of Others attendees in your foursome: $ :30 PM Welcome! South of the Border Vegetarian $25.00 Sun April 27 th 11:30 AM Battalion & Belles Luncheon Citrus Chicken Caesar Salad Vegetarian $21.00 Drill Team Participant 6:30 PM Grand York Rite Banquet Entree Choice: Prime Rib Salmon Vegetarian $38.00 Mon April 28 th 7:00 AM Grand Commandery Breakfast English Muffin, Egg & Bacon Open to the Sir Knights and the Ladies $ :00 PM KT Ladies Luncheon & Fashion Show Boxless Luncheon Vegetarian $ :15 PM Grand Commandery Luncheon Rigatoni Primavera Vegetarian $21.00 Tue April 29 th 7:00 AM Grand Chapter Breakfast Ham Omelette Open to the Companions and the Ladies $ :00 PM RA Ladies Luncheon Working Lunch Buffet A Patriotic Affair - wear Red, White and/or Blue $ :15 PM Grand Chapter Luncheon Citrus Chicken Sandwich Vegetarian $21.00 Wed April 30 th 7:00 AM Grand Council Breakfast: All American w/ Sausage Open to the Companions and the Ladies $ :00 PM CM Ladies Luncheon High Tea Luncheon Vegetarian $ :15 PM Grand Council Luncheon French Connection Vegetarian $21.00 Check# payable to Grand york Rite of CA Signature: TOTAL: or Visa / MC: Exp / If your credit card billing address is different than the address above, please provide the billing address on the back of this form Do you prefer your meals confirmation: none phone call (latest time to call ) Please send this form and payment to: CA-GYRS 6431 Valley Hi Dr Sacramento, CA Reservation forms postmarked after 3/29/08 are subject to a 25% late fee Contact the Marriott Hotel 801 Truxtun Ave. Bakersfield, CA at (661) for your hotel reservation before 03/29/08 Room rate: $ tax per night Any questions? Please contact: Roy Haber Jr, General Chairman (626) chairman@ca-gyrs.org or: James baum, Executive Officer (760) executiveofficer@ca-gyrs.org S:WW Dave Glass (about reservations) (916) reservations@ca-gyrs.org No refunds after April 12 th, 2008 unless approved by the Grand York Rite Sessions Executive Committee More forms are available from along with menus and further details.

4 Page 4 THE CALIFORNIA ENCOMPASSER California Grand York Rite Sessions Day Date Time Event Saturday Sunday Monday Apr 26 10AM-4PM Registration open 8:30 AM Golf Tournament Sundale Country Club, 6218 Sundale Ave TBA Ladies Hospitality Room is open, Mohave Room - 2nd Floor 6:30 PM Welcome Dinner, Potato Room South of the Border Your choice of Chicken or Cheese Enchilada and traditional Tamale smothered in melted Jack and Cheddar Cheese, served with Refried Beans and Spanish Rice, Accompanied with Salsa and Tortilla Chips. Apr 27 10AM-6PM Registration open TBA Ladies Hospitality Room is open, Mohave Room - 2nd Floor 11:30 AM Battalion & Belles Luncheon, Potato Room Citrus Chicken Caesar Salad Fresh Romaine Lettuce Tossed with Butter Garlic Croutons, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Chef s Special Caesar Dressing, topped with Charbroiled Citrus Chicken Breast, served with Dinner Rolls and Butter. 1 PM Drill Team Competition, Ballroom 4 PM Vesper Service, Potato Room 6:30 PM Grand York Rite Banquet, Ballroom Slow Roasted Prime Rib rubbed with our Special Blend of Herbs and Spices served with Creamy Horseradish and Au Jus with Potatoes; or, Atlantic Salmon Filet with White Wine and Lemon Pepper Spice topped with Lemon Caper Sauce served with Medley Rice Apr 28 7AM-10AM Registration open TBA Ladies Hospitality Room is open, Mohave Room - 2nd Floor 7 AM Grand Commandery Breakfast, Beale Room The English Muffin: Eggs & Bacon Grilled English Muffin filled with Scrambled Eggs, topped with Cheddar Cheese, Ham, served with Seasoned Breakfast Potatoes and Seasonal Fruit Garnish. 8 AM Grand Commandery Public Opening Session, Ballroom 9 AM Grand Commandery Formal Opening andmeeting, Ballroom 12 Noon KT Ladies Luncheon & Fashion Show, Potato Room Boxless Lunch, Sliced Turkey Breast and Ham, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce and Tomato on a French Roll, accompanied with Pickle Spear, Whole Fruit, Bag of Potato Chips, Oreo Cookies, appropriate condiments and a choice of Soft Drink or Bottled Water. 12:15 PM Grand Commandery Luncheon, Beale Room Rigatoni Primavera, Rigatoni Pasta Cooked Al Dente, Sautéed with Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Tomatoes, Bell Peppers and Zucchini, topped with Grated Parmesan Cheese, served with Dinner Rolls and Butter. 2 PM Past Commanders Association Ballroom

5 Day Date Time Event THE CALIFORNIA ENCOMPASSER Page 5 California Grand York Rite Sessions 5 PM Grand Commandery Installation, Ballroom Tuesday Apr 29 7AM-4PM Registration open (Chapter credentials close at 10:00 AM) TBA Ladies Hospitality Room is open, Mohave Room - 2nd Floor 7 AM Grand Chapter Breakfast, Beale Room Ham Omelet, Ham Omelet served with Seasoned Breakfast Potatoes and Seasonal Fruit Garnish. 8 AM Grand Chapter Opening Session, Ballroom 9 AM Grand Chapter Meeting, Ballroom 12 Noon RA Ladies Luncheon, Potato Room A Patriotic Affair - Wear Red, White and/or Blue. Working Lunch Buffet--Assorted Gourmet Wraps and Bistro Sandwiches, Potato Chips, Roasted Red Bliss Potato Salad, Orzo Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pesto, Mini Pastries and Tarts, Iced Tea and Coffee Service 12:15 PM Grand Chapter Luncheon, Beale Room Citrus Chicken Sandwich Citrus Marinated Charbroiled Chicken Breast on a Grilled Garlic French Roll, served with Potato Wedges and a Lettuce, Tomato and Onion Garnish 2 PM Order of High Priesthood Degree, Ballroom 5 PM Grand Chapter Installation, Ballroom Wednesday Apr 30 7AM-4PM Registration open (Council credentials close at 10:00 AM) TBA Ladies Hospitality Room is open, Mohave Room - 2nd Floor 7 AM Grand Council Breakfast, Beale Room All American Breakfast, Fluffy Scrambled Eggs with Link Sausage, served with Seasoned Breakfast Potatoes and Seasonal Fruit Garnish 8 AM Grand Council Opening Session, Ballroom 9 AM Grand Council Meeting, Ballroom 12 noon CM Ladies Luncheon, Potato Room High Tea Luncheon, Items you expect at a high end tea function: Scones, finger sandwiches, salad items, etc 12:15 PM Grand Council Luncheon, Beale Room French Connection, Sliced Turkey Breast and Ham, Swiss Cheese, Tomato and Green Leaf Lettuce on a Fresh Croissant, served with Pasta Salad & Potato Chips. 2 PM Thrice Illustrious Master Degree, Ballroom 5 PM Grand Council Installation, Ballroom The Golf Tournament, Vesper Service, observing the Drill Team Competition, all three Breakfasts and the Installations are open to all attendees.

6 Page 6 THE CALIFORNIA ENCOMPASSER Please Type or Print 2008 Grand york Rite Sessions Company and/or Organization Address: Mailing City State Zip Contact Name Phone Number Ad Size What Do you Want your Ad to Say? Camera ready ad material is preferred. We can assist you in creating your ad, however. List below or on a separate page, the exact wording of your ad. Submit logos, pictures (original only no scanned pics ) or business cards that are to be used in the ad. Payment must accompany Ad request, payable to: "Grand york Rite of CA" DEADLINE FOR ACCEPTING AD REQUESTS: March 10, 2008 Send ad and payment to: Gary Miller Jackson Heights Dr. El Cajon, CA Phone (619) Work Sheet Ad Costs Full Page Half Page Quarter Page Eighth Page Business Card Name on Name Page $ $85.00 $45.00 $25.00 $25.00 $5.00

7 THE CALIFORNIA ENCOMPASSER Page 7 36 th ANNUAL COMPTCHE OUTDOOR ROYAL ARCH DEGREES Tunzi Ranch - Comptche, CA Saturday - June 28 th, 2008 Mark the Dates in Your Calendars All four degrees will be conferred on Saturday, the Prologue begins at 9:00 a.m. Climate & Misc.: There s plenty to do so come a couple of days early. The coastal climate is either foggy and cold, or hot; Think layers. Dress attire is always casual. This is a cattle and timber ranch so watch your step. Your dogs must be leashed at times. In the town of Mendocino, 10 miles away, you can visit historical landmarks, go salmon fishing, or just enjoy the senic coastline. Ft. Bragg, 8 miles north of Mendocino, also is historical and an interesting and less expensive place to visit. Accommodations: You could make a vacation around this event. Self-contained RVs and tent campers are welcome to set up in the flat areas. There are no 120v hookups. Restrooms at the degree site have a hot water shower. Motels are available at the coast, 30 minutes from the RAM site. Call as soon as possible for your reservations, it s a popular tourist area. Reservations and prepayment are required. The remote location, price of gasoline, and the cost of food make this necessary. For more information, you can call Guy Chalmers at Reservations begin in April, look for the form at Grand Sessions. TRADEWINDS LODGE (707) , SURREY SUPER 8 (800) , HARBOR LITE LODGE (707) , SURF MOTEL (707) Vatican to Publish Documents on Suppression of Knights Templar The Vatican is planning publication of a book on the suppression of the Knights Templar, based on material from the Vatican Secet Archives. The Knights Templar, a religious order established in Jerusalem in 1118, grew in power during the Crusades, becoming a formidable military and political force in Europe in the 12th and 13th century. In the early 14th century, under pressure from the French monarchy, Pope Clement V forcibly suppressed the order. However, rumors about the secrets of the military order have been circulated for centuries. Knights Templar has figured in a number of recent fictional works. The new work to be published by the Vatican Archives is unlikely to stem the curiosity of conspiracy theorists. On October 25, 2007 the Vatican office of the Secret Archives will unveil the book, Processus contra Templarios, containing "a previously unpublished and exclusive edition of the complete acts of the original hearing against the Knights Templar," the Vatican has announced. Containing reproductions of the original parchment documents, the book is "the most elaborate and important publication yet undertaken" by the Archives, the Vatican states. The book will be a special collector's edition, with only 799 copiesproduced.

8 Page 8 THE CALIFORNIA ENCOMPASSER Early History of the GRAND COMMANDERY OF CALIFORNIA Pursuant to previous agreement, the representatives of the three Commanderies of Knights Templar and the Appendant Orders existing in the State of California under Charters from the Grand Encampment of the United States of America, assembled in the Asylum of San Francisco Commandery, No. 1, at the City of San Francisco, on Tuesday, the 10 th day of August, A.D. 1858, A.O. 740, at twelve o clock, M., for the purpose of organizing a Grand Commandery of Knights Templar and the Appendant Orders for the State of California. Sir Alex G. Abell, Commander of San Francisco Commandery, No. 1, stated the object of the Convocation; upon his motion Sir Isaac Davis, Commander of Sacramento Commandery, No. 2, was invited to preside during the deliberations. On motion of Sir John S. Graham, Commander of Pacific Commandery, No. 3, Sir Alex G. Abell was appointed Recorder of the Convocation. On motion by Sir Leander Ransom, Past Commander of San Francisco Commandery, No. 1, it was ordered that a committee of three be appointed to examine the credentials of those claiming seats in this convocation. After a brief recess, that committee presented the following report: On the 10 th of November, 1852, a dispensation was issued by Sir Charles W. Moore, General Grand Generalissimo of the General Grand Encampment of the United States, to Sir Gregory Yale, Grand Commander, Sir William B. Wakeman, Generalissimo, Sir Abram Barton, Captain General, and other Knights therein named, authorizing them to open and hold an Encampment of Knights Templar and the Appendant Orders in the City of San Francisco, to be known and designated San Francisco Encampment, No.1. That body held its first assembly and was duly organized on the twenty-second day of December of the year; and on the first day of November, 1853, a Charter was granted to it by the General Grand Encampment. On the twenty-third day of May, 1853 a Dispensation was issued by Sir William B. Hubbard, General Grand Master of the General Grand Encampment aforesaid, to Sir Isaac Davis, Grand Commander, Sir Jesse Morrill, Generalissimo, Sir Townsend A. Thomas, Captain General, and other Knights therein named, authorizing them to open and hold a like Encampment in the City of Sacramento, to be known and designated as Sacramento Encampment No. 2. That body held its first assembly and was duly organized on the fifth day of July, of the same year; and on the sixth day of February, 1854, a Charter was granted to it by the Gen- by Gary Miller, Deputy Grand Commander eral Grand Encampment. On the twentieth day of February, 1856, a Dispensation was issued by Sir William B. Hubbard, General Grand Master of the General Grand Encampment aforesaid, to Sir John S. Graham, Grand Commander, Sir Stillman H. Fickett, Generalissimo, Sir James W. Marshall, Captain General, and other Knights therein named, authorizing them to open and hold a like Encampment in the City of Columbia to be known and designated as Pacific Encampment, No. 3. That body held it first assembly and was duly organized on the twenty-seventh day of May next ensuing; and on the tenth day of September of the same year, a Charter was granted to it by the General Grand Encampment." All these bodies, now known as Commanderies, appear to have held their elections regularly since the receipt of their several Charters; to have had their officers duly installed; to have been uninterruptedly engaged in the performance of the duties for which they were instituted; and they are now properly represented in this Convocation as follows: there were listed 4 knights from San Francisco No.1, 3 knights from Sacramento No.2, and 3 knights from Pacific No. 3. On motion by Sir Alex G. Abell, all Knights Templar in good standing were invited to be present during the deliberations of the Convocation. By direction of the Presiding Officers, a copy of a petition transmitted to the Grand Master of the Order was read by the Recorder as follows: ### To the Most Eminent Wm. G. Hubbard, Grand Master of Knights Templar in the United States: The petition of the undersigned, officers of the three (Encampments) Commanderies of Knights Templar now existing in the State of California, under Charter from the (General) Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America, respectfully sheweth: That on the first day of November, A.D. 1853, San Francisco (Encampment) Commandery, No.1, held in the City of San Francisco, was chartered by the above named (General) Grand Body; that on the sixth day of February, A. 1854, Sacramento (Encampment) Commandery, No. 2, held in the city of Sacramento, was chartered by the same (General) Grand body; that on the tenth day of September, A.D. 1856, Pacific (Encampment) Commandery, No. 3, held in the city of Columbia was chartered by the Same Supreme Body; and that since the reception of those several charter, the three (Encampments) Commanderies above named, Contiued on Page 9

9 THE CALIFORNIA ENCOMPASSER Page 9 having had their officers duly installed, have been regularly and constantly at work under the said authority, and have endeavored in all things to comply with the Constitution and Regulations of the (General) Grand Encampment of the United States, and to promote the interests and further the proper extension of Christian chivalry within their respective jurisdictions. The petition of the undersigned further sheweth: That it is believed that the good of the Order in this State, and the convenience of its members, will be greatly consulted and promoted by the establishment of a Grand Commandery; and, as each of the Commanderies before named have, at different times since the reception of their several charters, adopted resolutions expressive of their ardent desire for the formation of such a Grand Body, the undersigned, the regularly elected and installed officers of these bodies, promising obedience to the Grand Master and the Grand Encampment, in all things appertaining to the Order, respectfully request that you will issue your warrant, authorizing the establishment and continuance of a Grand Commandery of Knights Templar for the State of California. ### The three presiding officers of the three Commanderies then signed the petition. It was sent from San Francisco, April 20, A.D. 1858, A.O The Recorder also read the Warrant received from the Most Eminent Grand Master in response to the foregoing, as follows: ### Office of the Grand Master of Knights Templar Of the United States of America To all True and Courteous Knights of our Order: Know Ye, That whereas there are now established and existing three Commanderies in the State of California, holding their authority from the Grand Encampment of the United States, and working under its jurisdiction, to wit: San Francisco Commandery No. 1, Sacramento Commandery, No. 2, and Pacific Commandery, No. 3; and whereas, on behalf of those several Commanderies, it has been duly certified unto me that they are desirous to form, hold, and maintain a Grand Commandery in and for the said Stated of California, subordinate to the Grand Encampment of the United States of America; therefore, I, W.B. Hubbard, Grand Master as aforesaid, being satisfied that such request is reasonable and proper, by virtue of the high powers in me vested, and in accordance with the Constitution and Rules of our Order, do hereby authorize and empower the aforesaid Commanderies, Nos. 1, 2, and 3, in due order, to meet at such time and place as they may agree upon, and form a State Grand Commandery in and for the said State of California, subordinated to our Grand Encampment. Such State Grand Commandery, when so formed, making due return and report to me of all of their official doings and proceedings in the premises, and making a like return to or V.E. Grand Recorder. And for all of their doings, in accordance with the rules and usages of our Order, in forming such State Grand Commandery, this shall be their Warrant. Given under my hand and private seal, at the City of Columbus, this sixteenth day of May, A.D. 1858, A.O. 740: W. B. Hubbard, G.M. ### The proceedings were adjourned until 3 o clock P.M. The Convocation was assembled at 3 o clock pursuant to adjournment, Sir Isaac Davis presiding. The Statutes having been taken up and considered separately, the blanks were filled, and the whole were unanimously adopted. The officers of the Grand Commandery were then elected: as Grand Commander Sir Isaac Davis; as Deputy Grand Commander Sir Leander Ransom; and as Grand Generalissimo Sir John S. Graham. The Convocation was then adjourned until 8 o clock, P.M. It was again assembled at 8 o clock pursuant to adjournment, Sir Isaac Davis presiding. The election was resumed and the remaining officers were chosen and so listed. The officers were then installed and the Grand Commandery adjourned after it was resolved that the Grand Commandery of the State of California be opened at 10 o clock, A.M. tomorrow, after the reading and approval of the minutes of this day s proceedings. The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar and the Appendant Orders of the State of California commenced its First Conclave at the Asylum in the City of San Francisco, on Wednesday, the eleventh day of August, A.D. 1858, Anno Ordinis 740, at 10 o clock, A.M. Petitions were received from Orville, El Dorado and Marysville, and dispensations were granted. A committee was formed to design a Seal for the Grand Commandery. A petition was presented to change the name of San Francisco Commandery, No.1, and that it hereafter be known as California Commandery, No.1. It was adopted during the afternoon proceedings. Rules of Order for the government of the Grand Commandery in Conclave were unanimously adopted. The By-laws for the subordinate Commanderies were approved and adopted. The sum of $25.00 was ordered paid to the Grand Sentinel for his services during the late Convocation and the present Conclave.

10 Page 10 THE CALIFORNIA ENCOMPASSER Festivals and Degree Conferrals Date Location Address What's Being Conferred Sponsor March 6 Sacramento 1123 J St Mark Master Degree Sacramento Chapter #3 March 8 Vallejo 101 Temple Way Chapter and Council Degrees Vallejo York Rite March 8 San Diego 1895 Camino del Rio S Chapter Degrees San Diego York Rite March 8 San Bernardino 2888 Arrowhead Ave Chapter Degrees San Bernardino York Rite March 12 San Bernardino 2888 Arrowhead Ave Cryptic Council Degrees San Bernardino York Rite March 22 Vallejo 101 Temple Way Commandery Orders Vallejo York Rite March 27 San Diego 1895 Camino del Rio S Cryptic Council Degrees San Diego York Rite March 29 Woodland 128 Palm Ave Chapter Degrees Sac/Sierra York Rite Assoc. March 29 San Bernardino 2888 Arrowhead Ave Commandery Orders San Bernardino York Rite April 5 Van Nuys Sherman Way Commandery Orders L.A. Commandery #9 June 28 Comptche Tunzi Ranch Chapter Degrees Comptche Degree Assoc. Sept 20 Escondido 1331 S Escondido Blvd Royal Arch Degrees North County YR Assoc. Sept 25 Escondido 1331 S Escondido Blvd Cryptic Council Degrees North County YR Assoc. Oct 18 Alameda 2312 Alameda Ave Chapter and Council Degrees EB York Rite Association Oct 25 Alameda 2312 Alameda Ave Commandery Orders EB York Rite Association Schools of Instruction Feb 16 Palo Alto 461 Florence St. Commandery School of Instruction Palo Alto Commandery #47 March 1 Sacramento 1123 J St Commandery School of Instruction Host: SK Miles Scandrett Secret Squirrel's Forum Does your Chapter, Council, Commandery or York Rite Association have a Degree or Festival planned? School of Instruction? Don't keep it a secret! This whole page is reserved for your input. L Reach Secret Squirrel by at secret.squirrel@yorkriteofcalifornia.com Send those dates off to Secret Squirrel NOW for the April Encompasser

11 THE CALIFORNIA ENCOMPASSER Page 11 GRAND HIGH PRIEST S SCHEDULE FOR 2008 February , 2, 3 Bakersfield: Grand York Rite Conference 5 Vista: Vista Lodge stated meeting 6 San Diego: Scottish Rite stated meeting 7 San Diego: Red Cross of Constantine 12 San Diego: San Diego Commandery stated meeting 14 Bellflower: GHP Reception, Triple Tau Chapter #33 22 San Diego: San Diego/Imperial Valley Past Masters' Association Annual Meeting and Installation March Monrovia: Amaranth Grand Court Sessions (represented by Grand King Sean Foran) 4 Vista: Vista Lodge stated meeting 5 San Diego: Scottish Rite stated meeting 6 San Diego: Red Cross of Constantine luncheon 6 Escondido: Tyre Chapter stated meeting 8 San Diego: SD County Royal Arch Spring Festival 9 Long Beach: Knight Masons 11 San Diego: San Diego Commandery stated meeting 16 Fresno: Grand Assembly, Rainbow for Girls 19 San Diego: Scottish Rite, Extinguishing the Lights 20 Escondido: North County Scottish Rite Association, Extinguishing the Lights 23 San Diego: Scottish Rite, Relighting the Lights 26 Vista: Triangle Chapter #155 stated meeting 27 San Diego: SD County Cryptic Council Spring Festival 29 San Bernardino: San Diego and San Bernardino County Commandery Orders Festival April Vista: Vista Lodge stated meeting 2 San Diego: Scottish Rite stated meeting 3 San Diego: Red Cross of Constantine luncheon 8 San Diego: San Diego Commandery stated meeting 9 San Diego: Masonic Information Night hosted by Scottish Rite 14 Bakersfield: GHP Official Visit, Kern Valley Chapter #75 19 Vista: GHP Reception by Triangle Chapter # Bakersfield: Grand York Rite Sessions 29 Bakersfield: Grand Chapter Elections and Installation Most Illustrious Grand Council of CaliforniA Grand Master's Itinerary Cryptic Year 2008 February , 2, 3 Bakersfield: Grand York Rite Conference 5 Rosemead: Rosemead Lodge #457 stated meeting 6-10 Washington DC: AMD Masonic Week 11 Pasadena: Pasadena Chapter No. 265, National Sojourners 13 Rosemead: Council #25 stated assembly 14 Bellflower: Chapter Reception for MEGHP Jerry Wohlfarth 16 Rosemead: Meeting of Los Angeles Priory No. 27, KYCH 17 Rosemead: So. California York Rite College No Pasadena: So. California Past Masters Association 27 Rosemead: San Gabriel Valley Chapter #100 stated convocation March Los Angeles: Grand Master's Breakfast 2 Rosemead: Melrose St. John Council AMD meeting 2 Monrovia: Amaranth Grand Court Sessions 9 Long Beach: Brian Boru Council #38, Knight Masons 16 Rosemead: San Gabriel Valley Commandery Easter Observance 16 Fresno: Grand Assembly, Rainbow for Girls Washington DC: Grand Encampment Easter Observance 28 Pasadena: Pasadena Scottish Rite, "Spirit of Hiram" April Pasadena: Pasadena Chapter No. 265, National Sojourners Bakersfield: Grand York Rite Sessions May Marysville: Grand York Rite 3-Way Reception 8-10 Utah: Grand York Rite Sessions 17 Riverside: Grand York Rite 3-Way Reception 18 Ventura: St. Alban York Rite College No Ventura: "Avenue of the Flags" GRAND COMMANDER'S ITINERARY 2008 February , 2, 3 Bakersfield: Grand York Rite Conference 4 Van Nuys: Signet Chapter No. 57 RAM stated convocation 7 Anaheim: San Gabriel York Rite Council 14 Bellflower: Triple Tau Chapter No. 33, GHP Reception 15 Van Nuys: San Fernando Valley Scottish Rite Club 16 Rosemead: Meeting of Los Angeles Priory No. 27, KYCH 16 Van Nuys: San Fernando Valley York Rite Valentine Party 18 Van Nuys: Los Angeles Commandery No. 9 stated conclave March Monrovia: Amaranth Grand Court Sessions 3 Van Nuys: Signet Chapter No. 57 RAM stated convocation 9 Long Beach: Brian Boru Council #38, Knight Masons 10 Bakersfield: Bakersfield Commandery No. 39, Installation 17 Van Nuys: Los Angeles Commandery No. 9 stated conclave 22,23 Virginia: Grand Encampment Easter Observance April Van Nuys: Los Angeles Commandery No. 9, Conferral of the Orders 7 Van Nuys: Signet Chapter No. 57 RAM stated convocation 13 Studio City: Grand Master's Breakfast, Sportsman's Lodge 21 Van Nuys: Los Angeles Commandery No. 9 stated conclave Bakersfield: Grand York Rite Sessions May Marysville: Grand York Rite 3-Way Reception 9 Utah: Grand Sessions 15 Bellflower: GC Reception, Golden West Commandery #43 17 Riverside: Grand York Rite 3-Way Reception 18 Rosemead: So. California York Rite College No Indiana: Personal time off! Contributions are solicited for this Calendar Page, and for the entire publication. Please forward all contributions to the Grand Secretary or Tom Krummell, 903 Santa Rosa Ct, Roseville CA Phone (916) tomcat5@tomsvw.com. Copy deadlines are March 1 (2008 only), May 1, August 1 and November 1. Publication schedule: April 1 (2008 only), June 1, September 1 and December 1.

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