Florida Grand York Rite

The July, 2009 issue of "The Temple of Solomon," the Templar Education newsletter for the Grand Commandery of Florida is available for download from the Grand York Rite web site, or, you may read it online.

The June, 2009 issue of "Rite Notes," the Membership Development newsletter for the Grand Commandery of Florida is available for download from our web site as a PDF, or, you can view it online.

This year marks the 72nd Anniversary of the Great Smokies Summer Assembly of York Rite Masons which will be held in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, on July 12, 13, 14, 2009.

Although Summer Assembly Registration does not officially begin until Sunday, July 12th, many individuals begin arriving on Friday or Saturday. Come enjoy the hospitality of the Maggie Valley community, and get ready to witness a most rewarding experience. This year's theme is, "Noble and Glorious Purposes." (On Saturday, July 11th, Companion Knights from the several York Rite Colleges across Florida will be conferring the Order Knight of York in Waynesville.)

This year's speakers include Most Worshipful Brother Dan C. Rice, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of NC; Illustrious Brother S. Brent Morris, 33°, G:.C:., Managing Editor, Scottish Rite Journal; and Illustrious Brother James D. Cole, 33°, S:.G:.I:.G:. of Virginia.

For more information, registration, and local hotel information please see: http://www.yorkrite.com/nc/GSSAprogram.htm, or, you may download an informational flyer from our web site.

Sir Knight Ideal Baldoni, Right Eminent Grand Commander, and Lady Judith Ann, are sponsoring a 7-day Charity Cruise on Norwegian Cruise Lines Norwegian Pearl which will depart from the Port of Miami on October 10th.

Ports of call include: Samanas Bay, Tortola, St. Thomas, and Great Stirrup Cay.

Prices range from $745/person for an inside cabin, to $995/person for a balcony cabin. This includes all taxes and fees, an onboard private party, round-trip bus transportation, and a $150/cabin donation to the Knights Templar Eye Foundation.

A $250/person deposit it required, and space is limited. Remember, passports are now required for all travel outside of the US. For more information, you can contact The Travel Authority in Homasassa by calling 800-334-8838.

You may also download a flyer from our web site.