My Fellow Companions,

Congratulations to all the newly installed officers of the Orlando York Rite Bodies, and to the new Blue Lodge Officers in our area.

I know that everyone is gearing up for a big year in 2010. It just doesn't sound right. Seems like yesterday was the year 2000 and many people thought it would be the endo of time.

Installation time is always a big time for thank you's and I sure could mention a lot of them. The really important thank you's are to those Companions who have worked hard to keep our York Rite Bodies together and going strong. Thanks to the Master and members of Eola Lodge for allowing us to continue to meet in this beautiful facility.

We have a lot of work to do this year. The number one priority is the reestablishing of our degree work in the three bodies.

Companions, it is imperative that we do this as quickly as possible. I'll be addressing this in the near future.

Wishing everyone a happy and successful 2010.

Wayne Parks, Illustrious Master.