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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 No. 1FEbRuARy 2008

Freemasonry in the United States of America has an unusu-al 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: 1758 - Jerusalem Chapter in Philadelphia 1769 - St. Andrew’s Chapter, Boston 1790 - Cyrus Chapter, Newburyport, Mass. 1792 - A Chapter in Charleston, SC 1793 - Harmony Chapter, Philadelphia In 1795 the first Grand Chapter was organized in Penn-sylvania, and on October 24, 1797 the first national Ameri-can 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 Mason-ic 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 1804. 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: 1810 - New York City 1815 - New Hampshire 1817 - Massachusetts, Virginia, Vermont 1818 - 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 Chap-ter, the Royal & Select Council, and the Knight Templar Commandery.

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THE CALIFORNIA ENCOMPASSER


2008 Grand York Rite Sessions April 26th to April 30th, 2008 – Bakersfield, CA

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Day Date Time Event / Meal Quan. Cost Total Sat April 26th 8:30 AM

Open to all attendees

Golf Tournament ____________________________________Preference of Others ____________________________________in your foursome: ____________________________________

$55.00

6:30 PM Welcome! “South of the Border” __ Vegetarian __ $25.00 Sun April 27th 11:30 AM Battalion & Belles Luncheon

Citrus Chicken Caesar Salad __ Vegetarian __ $21.00 Drill Team

Participant6:30 PM Grand York Rite Banquet Entree Choice:

Prime Rib __ Salmon __ Vegetarian __ $38.00 Mon April 28th 7:00 AM Grand Commandery Breakfast “English Muffin, Egg &

Bacon” Open to the Sir Knights and the Ladies $18.50 12:00 PM KT Ladies Luncheon & Fashion Show

“Boxless Luncheon” __ Vegetarian __ $21.00 12:15 PM Grand Commandery Luncheon

Rigatoni Primavera __ Vegetarian __ $21.00 Tue April 29th 7:00 AM Grand Chapter Breakfast “Ham Omelette”

Open to the Companions and the Ladies $17.50 12:00 PM RA Ladies Luncheon “Working Lunch Buffet” __

A Patriotic Affair - wear Red, White and/or Blue $22.00 12:15 PM Grand Chapter Luncheon

Citrus Chicken Sandwich __ Vegetarian __ $21.00 Wed April 30th 7:00 AM Grand Council Breakfast: “All American w/ Sausage”

Open to the Companions and the Ladies $17.50 12:00 PM CM Ladies Luncheon

“High Tea Luncheon” __ Vegetarian __ $22.00 12:15 PM Grand Council Luncheon

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Please send this form and payment to: CA-GYRS 6431 Valley Hi Dr Sacramento, CA 95823-4838Reservation forms postmarked after 3/29/08 are subject to a 25% late fee

Contact the Marriott Hotel 801 Truxtun Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93301 at (661) 323-1900for your hotel reservation before 03/29/08 Room rate: $86.00 + tax per night

Any questions? Please contact: Roy Haber Jr, General Chairman (626) 524-3553 [email protected] or: James baum, Executive Officer (760) 843-9258 [email protected]

S:WW Dave Glass (about reservations) (916) 454-5335 [email protected] refunds after April 12th, 2008 unless approved by the Grand York Rite Sessions Executive Committee More forms are available from www.ca-gyrs.org along with menus and further details.


California Grand York Rite Sessions

Day Date Time Event

Saturday Apr 26 10AM-4PM Registration open8:30 AM Golf Tournament

Sundale Country Club, 6218 Sundale AveTBA Ladies Hospitality Room is open, Mohave Room - 2nd Floor6:30 PM Welcome Dinner, Potato Room

“South of the Border” Your choice of Chicken or CheeseEnchilada and traditional Tamale smothered in melted Jackand Cheddar Cheese, served with Refried Beans and SpanishRice, Accompanied with Salsa and Tortilla Chips.

Sunday Apr 27 10AM-6PM Registration openTBA Ladies Hospitality Room is open, Mohave Room - 2nd Floor11:30 AM Battalion & Belles Luncheon, Potato Room

“Citrus Chicken Caesar Salad” Fresh Romaine LettuceTossed with Butter Garlic Croutons, Grated Parmesan Cheese,Chef’s Special Caesar Dressing, topped with CharbroiledCitrus Chicken Breast, served with Dinner Rolls and Butter.

1 PM Drill Team Competition, Ballroom4 PM Vesper Service, Potato Room6:30 PM Grand York Rite Banquet, Ballroom

Slow Roasted Prime Rib rubbed with our Special Blend ofHerbs and Spices served with Creamy Horseradish and Au Juswith Potatoes; or,Atlantic Salmon Filet with White Wine and Lemon PepperSpice topped with Lemon Caper Sauce served with MedleyRice

Monday Apr 28 7AM-10AM Registration openTBA Ladies Hospitality Room is open, Mohave Room - 2nd Floor7 AM Grand Commandery Breakfast, Beale Room

“The English Muffin: Eggs & Bacon” Grilled English Muffinfilled with Scrambled Eggs, topped with Cheddar Cheese,Ham, served with Seasoned Breakfast Potatoes and SeasonalFruit Garnish.

8 AM Grand Commandery Public Opening Session, Ballroom9 AM Grand Commandery Formal Opening andMeeting,

Ballroom12 Noon KT Ladies Luncheon & Fashion Show, Potato Room

“Boxless Lunch,” Sliced Turkey Breast and Ham, SwissCheese, Lettuce and Tomato on a French Roll, accompaniedwith Pickle Spear, Whole Fruit, Bag of Potato Chips, OreoCookies, appropriate condiments and a choice of Soft Drink orBottled Water.

12:15 PM Grand Commandery Luncheon, Beale Room“Rigatoni Primavera,” Rigatoni Pasta Cooked Al Dente,Sautéed with Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Tomatoes, BellPeppers and Zucchini, topped with Grated Parmesan Cheese,served with Dinner Rolls and Butter.

2 PM Past Commanders Association Ballroom


California Grand York Rite Sessions

Day Date Time Event

5 PM Grand Commandery Installation, BallroomTuesday Apr 29 7AM-4PM Registration open

(Chapter credentials close at 10:00 AM)TBA Ladies Hospitality Room is open, Mohave Room - 2nd Floor7 AM Grand Chapter Breakfast, Beale Room

“Ham Omelet,” Ham Omelet served with Seasoned BreakfastPotatoes and Seasonal Fruit Garnish.

8 AM Grand Chapter Opening Session, Ballroom9 AM Grand Chapter Meeting, Ballroom12 Noon RA Ladies Luncheon, Potato Room

“A Patriotic Affair” - Wear Red, White and/or Blue.Working Lunch Buffet--Assorted Gourmet Wraps and BistroSandwiches, Potato Chips, Roasted Red Bliss Potato Salad,Orzo Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pesto, MiniPastries and Tarts, Iced Tea and Coffee Service

12:15 PM Grand Chapter Luncheon, Beale Room“Citrus Chicken Sandwich” Citrus Marinated CharbroiledChicken Breast on a Grilled Garlic French Roll, served withPotato Wedges and a Lettuce, Tomato and Onion Garnish

2 PM Order of High Priesthood Degree, Ballroom5 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 Floor7 AM Grand Council Breakfast, Beale Room

“All American Breakfast,” Fluffy Scrambled Eggs with LinkSausage, served with Seasoned Breakfast Potatoes andSeasonal Fruit Garnish

8 AM Grand Council Opening Session, Ballroom9 AM Grand Council Meeting, Ballroom12 noon CM Ladies Luncheon, Potato Room

High Tea Luncheon, Items you expect at a high end teafunction: Scones, finger sandwiches, salad items, etc

12:15 PM Grand Council Luncheon, Beale Room“French Connection,” Sliced Turkey Breast and Ham, SwissCheese, 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 threeBreakfasts and the Installations are open to all attendees.



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Work Sheet


Tunzi Ranch - Comptche, CA

Saturday - June 28th, 2008Mark the Dates in Your Calendars

36th ANNUALCOMPTCHE OUTDOORROYAL ARCH DEGREES

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 �shing, 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 �at 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 707-763-0741. Reservations begin in April, look for the form at Grand Sessions.

TRADEWINDS LODGE (707) 964-4761, SURREY SUPER 8 (800) 206-9833,

HARBOR LITE LODGE (707) 964-0221, SURF MOTEL (707) 964-5361.

Vatican to Publish Documents onSuppression 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 Ar-chives.

The Knights Templar, a religious order established in Jerusalem in 1118, grew in power during the Crusades, becoming a formidable mili-tary 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.

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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 Amer-ica, assembled in the Asylum of San Francisco Command-ery, No. 1, at the City of San Francisco, on Tuesday, the 10th 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 Com-mandery, 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, Com-mander 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 Command-ery, 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 pre-sented the following report: “On the 10th of November, 1852, a dis-pensation was issued by Sir Charles W. Moore, General Grand Generalissimo of the General Grand Encampment of the United States, to Sir Gregory Yale, Grand Com-mander, 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 Char-ter was granted to it by the General Grand Encampment.” “On the twenty-third day of May, 1853 a Dispensa-tion 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, Gen-eralissimo, 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-

eral Grand Encampment.” “On the twentieth day of February, 1856, a Dispensa-tion 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. Fick-ett, 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 delibera-tions of the Convocation. By direction of the Presiding Offi-

cers, 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 (Encamp-ments) 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 Fran-cisco, was chartered by the above named (General) Grand Body; that on the sixth day of February, A. 1854, Sacramento (Encamp-ment) 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) Command-ery, 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,

Early History of theGRAND COMMANDERY OF CALIFORNIA

by Gary Miller, Deputy Grand Commander


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 conve-nience 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 establish-ment and continuance of a Grand Commandery of Knights Tem-plar for the State of California.”

### The three presiding officers of the three Commander-ies then signed the petition. It was sent from San Francisco, April 20, A.D. 1858, A.O. 740. 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 estab-lished 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 Command-ery 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 reason-able and proper, by virtue of the high powers in me vested, and in accordance with the Constitution and Rules of our Order, do here-by 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 proceed-ings 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 Command-ery, this shall be their Warrant. Given under my hand and private seal, at the City of Colum-bus, 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 sepa-rately, the blanks were filled, and the whole were unani-mously 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 Tem-plar 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 Com-mandery 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 Sen-tinel for his services during the late Convocation and the present Conclave.


Festivals and Degree Conferrals

Schools of InstructionFeb 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

Date Location Address What's Being Conferred SponsorMarch 6 Sacramento 1123 J St Mark Master Degree Sacramento Chapter #3March 8 Vallejo 101 Temple Way Chapter and Council Degrees Vallejo York RiteMarch 8 San Diego 1895 Camino del Rio S Chapter Degrees San Diego York RiteMarch 8 San Bernardino 2888 Arrowhead Ave Chapter Degrees San Bernardino York RiteMarch 12 San Bernardino 2888 Arrowhead Ave Cryptic Council Degrees San Bernardino York RiteMarch 22 Vallejo 101 Temple Way Commandery Orders Vallejo York RiteMarch 27 San Diego 1895 Camino del Rio S Cryptic Council Degrees San Diego York RiteMarch 29 Woodland 128 Palm Ave Chapter Degrees Sac/Sierra York Rite Assoc.March 29 San Bernardino 2888 Arrowhead Ave Commandery Orders San Bernardino York RiteApril 5 Van Nuys 14750 Sherman Way Commandery Orders L.A. Commandery #9June 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 AssociationOct 25 Alameda 2312 Alameda Ave Commandery Orders EB York Rite Association

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GRAND HIGH PRIEST’S SCHEDULE FOR 2008

February 20081, 2, 3 Bakersfield: Grand York Rite Conference5 Vista: Vista Lodge stated meeting6 San Diego: Scottish Rite stated meeting7 San Diego: Red Cross of Constantine12 San Diego: San Diego Commandery stated meeting14 Bellflower: GHP Reception, Triple Tau Chapter #3322 San Diego: San Diego/Imperial Valley Past Masters' Association Annual Meeting and Installation

March 20082 Monrovia: Amaranth Grand Court Sessions (represented by Grand King Sean Foran) 4 Vista: Vista Lodge stated meeting5 San Diego: Scottish Rite stated meeting6 San Diego: Red Cross of Constantine luncheon6 Escondido: Tyre Chapter stated meeting8 San Diego: SD County Royal Arch Spring Festival9 Long Beach: Knight Masons11 San Diego: San Diego Commandery stated meeting16 Fresno: Grand Assembly, Rainbow for Girls19 San Diego: Scottish Rite, Extinguishing the Lights20 Escondido: North County Scottish Rite Association, Extinguishing the Lights 23 San Diego: Scottish Rite, Relighting the Lights26 Vista: Triangle Chapter #155 stated meeting27 San Diego: SD County Cryptic Council Spring Festival29 San Bernardino: San Diego and San Bernardino County Commandery Orders Festival

April 20081 Vista: Vista Lodge stated meeting2 San Diego: Scottish Rite stated meeting3 San Diego: Red Cross of Constantine luncheon8 San Diego: San Diego Commandery stated meeting9 San Diego: Masonic Information Night hosted by Scottish Rite14 Bakersfield: GHP Official Visit, Kern Valley Chapter #7519 Vista: GHP Reception by Triangle Chapter #15527 Bakersfield: Grand York Rite Sessions29 Bakersfield: Grand Chapter Elections and Installation

MOST ILLUSTRIOUS GRAND COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIAGRAND MASTER'S ITINERARy CRyPTIC yEAR 2008

February 20081, 2, 3 Bakersfield: Grand York Rite Conference5 Rosemead: Rosemead Lodge #457 stated meeting6-10 Washington DC: AMD Masonic Week11 Pasadena: Pasadena Chapter No. 265, National Sojourners13 Rosemead: Council #25 stated assembly14 Bellflower: Chapter Reception for MEGHP Jerry Wohlfarth16 Rosemead: Meeting of Los Angeles Priory No. 27, KYCH17 Rosemead: So. California York Rite College No. 11023 Pasadena: So. California Past Masters Association27 Rosemead: San Gabriel Valley Chapter #100 stated convocation

March 20082 Los Angeles: Grand Master's Breakfast

2 Rosemead: Melrose St. John Council AMD meeting2 Monrovia: Amaranth Grand Court Sessions9 Long Beach: Brian Boru Council #38, Knight Masons16 Rosemead: San Gabriel Valley Commandery Easter Observance16 Fresno: Grand Assembly, Rainbow for Girls20-23 Washington DC: Grand Encampment Easter Observance28 Pasadena: Pasadena Scottish Rite, "Spirit of Hiram"

April 200814 Pasadena: Pasadena Chapter No. 265, National Sojourners26-30 Bakersfield: Grand York Rite Sessions

May 20082 Marysville: Grand York Rite 3-Way Reception8-10 Utah: Grand York Rite Sessions17 Riverside: Grand York Rite 3-Way Reception18 Ventura: St. Alban York Rite College No. 13026 Ventura: "Avenue of the Flags"

GRAND COMMANDER'S ITINERARy 2008

February 20081, 2, 3 Bakersfield: Grand York Rite Conference4 Van Nuys: Signet Chapter No. 57 RAM stated convocation7 Anaheim: San Gabriel York Rite Council14 Bellflower: Triple Tau Chapter No. 33, GHP Reception15 Van Nuys: San Fernando Valley Scottish Rite Club16 Rosemead: Meeting of Los Angeles Priory No. 27, KYCH16 Van Nuys: San Fernando Valley York Rite Valentine Party18 Van Nuys: Los Angeles Commandery No. 9 stated conclave

March 20082 Monrovia: Amaranth Grand Court Sessions3 Van Nuys: Signet Chapter No. 57 RAM stated convocation9 Long Beach: Brian Boru Council #38, Knight Masons10 Bakersfield: Bakersfield Commandery No. 39, Installation17 Van Nuys: Los Angeles Commandery No. 9 stated conclave22,23 Virginia: Grand Encampment Easter Observance

April 20085 Van Nuys: Los Angeles Commandery No. 9, Conferral of the Orders7 Van Nuys: Signet Chapter No. 57 RAM stated convocation13 Studio City: Grand Master's Breakfast, Sportsman's Lodge21 Van Nuys: Los Angeles Commandery No. 9 stated conclave26-30 Bakersfield: Grand York Rite Sessions

May 20082 Marysville: Grand York Rite 3-Way Reception9 Utah: Grand Sessions15 Bellflower: GC Reception, Golden West Commandery #4317 Riverside: Grand York Rite 3-Way Reception18 Rosemead: So. California York Rite College No. 11020-27 Indiana: Personal time off!

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