York Rite Class Fall Festival 2010

Festival Schedule

• Saturday, September 11, 2010, at 8:00 A.M.

  • Sanford Lodge No. 62
    212 N Park Avenue
    Sanford FL 32772-1662
    • Chapter
      • Mark Master Degree
      • Past Master Degree
      • Most Excellent Master Degree
      • Royal Arch Degree
    • Council
      • Royal Master Degree
      • Select Master Degree

• Saturday, September 25, 2010, at 8:00 A.M.

  • Eola Lodge No. 207
    3200 E Grant Street
    Orlando FL 32806-5123
    • Commandery
      • Order of The Red Cross
      • Order of Malta
      • Order of  The Temple

Harry V. Eisenberg
DDGC District 5, Festival Master

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DDGM Official Visit

The Right Illustrious Companion Dana L. Fredey DDGM will conduct an Official Visit to Orlando Council No. 5 on Thursday, October 14, 2010, at 7:30 P.M. (Orlando York Rite Bodies) and Golden Triangle Council No. 28 on Friday, October 15, 2010, at 7:30 P.M. (Eustis York Rite Bodies).

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DDGC Official Visit

Official Visit of the District Deputy Grand Commander Harry V. Eisenberg, E.D.D. was transferred to August 26th 2010 with dinner served at 6:00 pm.

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Articles Submission Deadline

Companions:

Please send your articles for the Legend until April 20th. We need at least one week to prepare, print, fold and mail them.

Thanks for your co-operation.

S&F,

Ricardo Parente

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Chief Justice Earl Warren

     According to the Knights Templar Magazine (FEB 2010, p. 25), Sir Knight Earl Warren (born March 19,1891; died July 9, 1974) joined masonry at 28 years of age.  As a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, he received his Blue Lodge degrees in Sequoah Lodge No. 349 (Los Angeles, California).  He was raised to the sublime degree as a Master Mason on November 1, 1919; and joined the Oakland Scottish Rite in Oakland, CA. in December 1919.   Ultimately he served as Master of Rose Croix and Master of the Lodge of Perfection.  Earl Warren served as Worshipful Master in 1928 (age 37).   For another 5 years (1928-1933), he served on several Grand Lodge committees; and was subsequently elected Deputy Grand Master in 1934.  He served as Grand Master for the State of California (1935-1936).   Earl Warren joined Oakland, CA. York Rite Chapter 36 (Royal Arch Masons); Council; and Commandery No. 11.  Although details were not available at this time, it is believed he followed up by joining AAONMS as a Shriner in Oakland, CA. 

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Message from a Companion

Message received from Companion Donald L. York:

I greatly enjoyed my visit on March 10th, last.  Companion Bob truly stretched his cabletow when he went out of his way to fight the traffic and give me a lift on a rainy evening.  If any of you find yourself north of Denver and up against the Rocky Mountains give me a shout as I welcome the chance to return the hospitality.

My wife, daughter and I had a wonderful time in Florida.  We spent some time at Disney, visited the Space Center, caught the sunrise over the ocean and went out on the Indian/Banana River; saw some dolphins and met a girl and her two kids from Buffalo, Wyoming.

Fraterally, in faith,

Donald L. York, Grand Sentinel
Grand Council Cryptic Masons of Wyoming
Douglas, WY  82633

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Information for the New Companions and SKs

Companions/Sir Knights:  
(Basic info below is intended for the Companions and SKs who completed the York Rite degrees and orders on 27 MAR 2010).

Orlando York Rite has 2 meetings per month--normally monthly on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays (7:30 p.m.) at Eola Lodge.   All meetings are held at EOLA Lodge.  The upcoming APRIL meetings are on 8th and 22nd.  Annual elections are held in NOV/DEC for various chair positions.  Orlando York Rite members are eligible to serve in all three bodies (CHAPTER, COUNCIL and COMMANDERY) during the same year. 

1st meeting:  Chapter and Council.  Dress code for elected/appointed officers include WHITE coat with Red bow tie (Chapter)--Purple bow tie for Council; BLACK trousers, black shoes.  If you are a sideliner, you will feel comfortable dressing as you would for Blue Lodge.  [During odd months (JAN, MAR, MAY, etc), the CHAPTER meeting starts before COUNCIL meeting at 7:30 p.m.   On even months (FEB, APR, JUN, etc., COUNCIL starts first].  Both CHPTR & COUNCIL meetings are held the same evening.  

2nd meeting:   COMMANDERY starts at 7:30 p.m.  Sideliners, dress as you would in Blue Lodge.   Elected and appointed officers dress in the military-like uniform with sword, sword belt, and chapeau.  You should not hesitate to volunteer to accept opportunities to occupy an empty chair.  

In Commandery, occasionally a used black military coat (with buttons, patches), sword, sword belt, and chapeau are available.   You are encouraged to volunteer to sit in a vacant chair if asked.   You will get more help than you can believe.  If any commandery items are available, they will be issued at minimum or no cost.  (As for black shoes, black socks, and black tie--you provide your own).   See Sir Knight Gerald FAVOR ASAP to find out if he has any items available.  

The Recorder/Secretary is the "go-to" person for ritual books.  Some chair positions have 1-2 sentences to memorize.  Memorizing parts is encouraged, but not required. 

Watch for the monthly York Rite Legend (like the Trestle Board) for added info.  It is expected to arrive early in the month.

Sam Tish, Treasurer

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