Connecticut York Rite Opportunities

Connecticut York Rite Opportunities
Information to be included in York Rite Opportunities must be submitted by the 10th of the preceding
month to the Grand Secretary/Recorder, Charles B. Fowler, 525 Stillwater, Windsor CT 06095-3842 or
ctramrsm@gmail.com. NOTE: All dates and visitations are subject to change without notice.
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NOVEMBER 2014
Reception for Grand Worthy Advisor, Costa Azzurra Rest, Milford
Washington 01, KT, E Hartford
Keystone 27 RA, Meriden. PM & MEM degrees
Harmony 08 SM, New Haven.
Adam Sattig 35 SM, Milford. RM & SM degrees
Halleck 44 RA, Madison
Grand Lodge Ladies at Table, Hartog Center, Wallingford
Hamilton 22 SM, Meriden. Select Master deg.
Cyrene 08 KT, Middletown. Inspection OOT
Cyrus-Meridian 15, Torrington
Buel 20 SM, Torrington
Baldwin 13 RA, Stratford. Most Excellent Master deg
Palestine 06 KT, Preston, Inspection IORC
York Rite Testimonial Dinner, Marco Polo, E Hartford. 6 pm
Washington 01 KT, East Hartford. Inspection OOT
St. Elmo 09 KT, Meriden. Red Cross & Malta. Dinner 6 pm
Columbia 31 RA, Collinsville
Hamilton 05 KT, Stratford. Inspection OOT
Trinity 03 KT, Darien
New Haven 02 KT, New Haven. Inspection OOT, Din 6:15 p
Nathan Hale 78 AMD & CT College SRICF, E Hartford. 9:30 am
Mohawk 27 KM, East Hartford. 1 pm
HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!!
St Johns 11 & Palestine 06 KT, N Windham. Christmas
Observance 2:30 p, potluck
When a dinner precedes the meeting, reservations are usually
indicates attendance by the ME Grand High Priest
indicates attendance by the MP Grand Master
indicates attendance by the RE Grand Commander
COMING UP:
12.02
MP @ Adam Sattig 35 SM, Milford
12.02
RE @ Washington 01 KT, East Hartford
12.05
Columbia 31 RA, Collinsville. Inspection, Mark Master deg
12.06
Masonic Family Holiday Dance Party, New Haven, 7 pm
12.07
St Elmo 09 & Cyrene 08 KT, Meriden. Christmas Obs
12.10
MP @ Crawford 19 SM
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MP @ Rittenhouse 11 RA & Washington 06 SM, Darien
Joseph Andrews 46 RA, West Haven. Mark Master deg
Baldwin 13 RA, Stratford. Royal Arch deg
Trinity 03 KT, Darien. Christmas Obs
Hamilton 05 KT, Stratford. Cheistmas Obs
Milford 49 RA, Milford. Carol Sing. Dinner 6 pm
York Rite of East Hartford, Joint Christmas Observance. Dinner 6:30 pm
RE @ Boston 02 KT MA. Christmas Observance
New Haven 02 KT, New Haven. Christmas Observance.
YORK RITE TESTIMONIAL BANQUET
The York Rite Coordinating Committee cordially invites you and your lady to the York Rite
Testimonial Dinner on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Marco Polo Restaurant, 1250
Burnside Avenue, East Hartford. Attire: Men—Business Suit; Ladies—Cocktail / Evening Dress. Honorees
include Charles D. O'Neill, MEGHP; Charles A. McCollum, MPGM; and William A.G. Mackey, REGC.
Entrée Choices: [$35 per selection] Prime Rib of Beef; Stuffed Breast of Chicken; Broiled Salmon; Eggplant
Parmesan [Vegetarian]; Vegetarian Pasta. Reservation deadline is November 8, 2014. Please mail your
payment and dinner selection(s) to: Charles A. McCollum, 71 Eunice Parkway, Stratford, CT 06615-6647.
Make your check payable to York Rite Coordinating Committee.
INFLATION STRIKES AGAIN
At the recent Triennial Session of the General Grand Chapter, the delegates voted to raise the per
capita from $1 per member to $2 per member, effective in 2016, and another dollar in 2018. Chapters
should start collecting the extra $2 with their next dues cycle so that they don’t get caught short.
Also, at the last Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Connecticut, per capita was raised
from $21 to $25, effective in 2015. Commanderies take note.
NEW VENUE FOR GRAND CHAPTER/GRAND COUNCIL ANNUAL
After visiting and reviewing proposals from three different properties, including the Sheraton
Hartford South where we had met previously, the dais officers of the Grand Chapter and Grand Council
were unanimous in choosing to hold the Annual Sessions for the next three years at the Four Points by
Sheraton, 275 Research Parkway, Meriden. The hotel is large enough to serve our needs quite well, but
small enough that we should not have to compete with another group on the same weekend.
FROM MEGHP CHARLES D. O’NEILL
At this time of Thanksgiving, we pause to count our blessings; the freedom of this great country in
which we live; it’s opportunity for achievement; and the friendship and confidence you have shown in us.
For all of these things, we are deeply thankful. Our best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving.
FROM MPGM CHARLES A. McCOLLUM
Companions, November is the month we set aside to give thanks to the Grand Architect for the
manifold blessings he has bestowed upon us, our families, our Fraternity and our Country. I hope each
of you will reflect on these blessings and offer a heartfelt prayer of thanks, not just on Thanksgiving but
every day.
During each Grand Council officer visit, to include my own, a formal discussion of the two-year term
for Grand Council officers will be had and your input earnestly solicited. This discussion can be done
during the Assembly or after during fellowship but it is important that we as a Grand Council know your
feelings on this proposal.
FROM REGC WILLIAM A. G. MACKEY
You are invited to a "Masonic Family Holiday Dance Party" on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 7:00
p.m. at New Haven Masonic Temple. This event — which is a fundraiser for Connecticut DeMolay and
Connecticut Rainbow — is being sponsored by the Grand Commandery in partnership with all Masonic
Bodies in Connecticut. The party will feature music, dancing, fun, and food. Terry Brettman and Jim Strein
will be playing a mix of traditional, country, and popular dance music. They will also be teaching and calling
the dances. All dances will be easy to do. If you can walk to a beat, you really can enjoy some fun and
dance! Light refreshments — chips, pretzels, popcorn, cookies, cake, coffee, tea, juice, and sodas — will
be served. You are invited, if you wish, to bring an item on a potluck basis. The dance is free to active
members of Connecticut DeMolay and Connecticut Rainbow. A reservation form is published in the
November 2014 edition of Connecticut Freemasons newspaper. Please mark your calendar for this special
holiday season event!
YORK RITE WEBSITES
Grand Chapter RAM of CT:
http://yorkrite.org/gcramct/
Grand Council R&SM of CT:
http://yorkrite.org/gcrsmct/
Grand Commandery KT of CT:
www.knightstemplar.org/gckt/ct
They can be reached directly at these addresses, or through a link from the www.yorkrite.org site. Just
select CT under the Grand Chapters/Councils/Commanderies logo. For useful information common to all
three York Rite bodies, such as the petition, go directly to www.yorkrite.com/ct.