Award Presentations at the Annual Banquet
Written by GYR on April 5th, 2009
At the Grand Banquet, held on Sunday, April 5th, at the Florida Grand York Rite convention in Lake Mary, the following awards were presented:
Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Florida
- General Grand Chapter Distinguished Service Medal – In 1951, the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons established the Distinguished Service Bronze Medal to be awarded each year to a Royal Arch Mason in each Grand Chapter affiliated with the General Grand Chapter. This Medal is given in recognition of the recipient’s outstanding and meritorious service to Royal Arch Masonry other than that of holding Masonic Office as a Past Grand High Priest or as a Grand Chapter Officer. Over the years, words used to describe those awarded this honor have been such words as Passion, Integrity, and Dependability. Our recipient for 2008-2009 is Right Excellent Companion E. Randy Spradling of Everglades Chapter No. 67 in Naples, Florida.
Grand Council Royal and Select Masters of Florida
- Adult Youth Leadership Award – One medal presented annually in each Jurisdiction affiliated with General Grand Council to a nominee who shall be a leader in one of the youth organizations recognized by the General Grand Council, namely: Order of DeMolay, Order of Rainbow for Girls or Order of Job’s Daughters. The award shall be made only for exceptional and meritorious service above and beyond the call of duty. This year’s award is presented to Companion Hugh W. Prine, Jr. of Seminole Council No. 30 in Jacksonville, Florida. Dad Prine works with J. Edwin Larson Chapter, Order of DeMolay, in Tallahassee.
- Cryptic Mason of the Year – One medal each year presented to a Cryptic Mason by the General Grand Council to a man selected by each Grand Council for outstanding service to Cryptic Masonry. The award shall be made only for exceptional and meritorious service to Cryptic Masonry above and beyond the call of duty. No Past or Present Grand Master, or any advancing line officer of a Grand Council shall be eligible for this award. Right Illustrious Companion Charles R. “Bob” Cooper, of Hallmark Council No. 3 in Jacksonville, Florida is this year’s recipient.
- Lady of the Council – The General Grand council has developed an Award to recognize and honor these Ladies for outstanding dedication and support to Cryptic Masons. Lady Judy Friend, wife of Most Illustrious Companion Paul Friend of Tyrian Council No. 36 was selected for this year’s award.
Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Florida
- Knights Templar Cross of Honor – The Grand Encampment Knights Templar of the United States of America created and established a meritorious award to be known as the “Knight Templar Cross of Honor” which may be awarded by the Grand Master of the Grand Encampment Knights Templar of the United States of America, to deserving Sir Knights of Constituent and Subordinate Commanderies. The nomination for the award is made by the Commandery of which the nominee is a member of Motion adopted by the Commandery and must be submitted in writing and approved by the Grand Commandery by the respective State, outlining the nature of meritorious service that justified the nomination. The award should be made only for exceptional and meritorious service rendered to the order, far beyond the call of duty, and beyond the service usually expected of an officer or member. Sir Knight Drexel P. Caldwell of Couer de Lion Commandery in Pensacola, Florida as been selected for this most singular honor.
- Knight Commander of the Temple – Sir Knight Ideal Baldoni was invested with the rank and dignity of Knight Commander of the Temple. Lady Ida Perez was invested with the rank and diginity of Companion of the Temple.
We offer our heartiest congratulations to these Companions and Sir Knights for their Outstanding Accomplishments.
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