Top Ten Reasons to attend the Grand York Rite Session
1.
To Fulfill your obligation
It’s the duty of the
Dais Officers and the Secretery/Recorder of every constituent Chapter, Council,
and Commandery to attend their respective Annual Grand Session in person or by
their duly authorized representative, to take their part in deliberations. If
you are unable to do so the proper proxy form must be filled out and presented.
2.
Opportunity to learn something new
Attend one of the
Break-Out Sessions that have been planned. Royal Arch Grand Secretery Gary
Odegard will be explaining any new developments, Web Hosting and will answer
any questions no matter how complex or simple. Grand Chapter Education Officer
Tom Hendrickson will be conducting an inter-active educational session with a
surprising entertaining twist. Be present at the introduction of the exciting
and new York Rite Mentor and Advanced Studies Program. .Learn more about the
Holy Land Pilgrimage. Tom Hendrickson has recently returned and will be sharing
his experiences.
3.
Connect and Re-connect
The Session is a
gathering of York Rite Masons from across the state and beyond. It’s a great
place to re-connect with old friends and make new friends who share the
interest in the Ancient Craft.
4. Exchange
Ideas and develop New Ideas
Are you wondering how
successful Chapters, Councils and Commanderies are getting things done? You
have an opportunity to meet the state and local leaders to get personal advice
to help make your Chapter Council and Commandry better. Its also the perfect
place to share with others what successes you have experienced.
5.
Join a new Order
If you are a Past High Priest or the current High
Priest of your Royal Arch Chapter. You are eligible to join the Order of the
High Priesthood. If you’re a Past Commander of the Commandery you are eligible
to join the Past Commanders Association.
6.
Want to Honor
Masonic Youth?
Then you will want to be present at the dinner on
Thursday For the Youth Awards Presentation.
7. Looking to Escape?
This year the session is held at the St. Cloud
Courtyard Marriott. A hotel with nice rooms, good food that’s not that far
away. It’s a great place to bring the love of your life, or a good place to sit
with your brothers and smoke a cigar. Either way it’s a nice place to get away
from the stresses of life.
8. Ring in the York Rite New Year
The Grand York Rite Session reflects a new beginning
at a at a state-wide level. Come meet and greet the new leaders and hear what
plans they have in store. Get inspired and harness the enthusiasm that can last
all year.
9. Want some fun and raise money for charity?
For those with a sense of humor The Order of the
Lotus is a fun way to spend part of the evening and the money raised will go
towards the three York Rite Charites. Wives are cordially welcome to attend.
10. The Business
Even on a state-wide level we need to discuss
budgets, and pay the bills. This is your opportunity to see firsthand how your
per capita is being spent. Each of the bodies have done a very good job in
stream lining this portion of meetings. But it’s a job that must be done.
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