Excellent High Priest Charles T. Jones is pleased to Announce and Invite all Royal Arch Masons to attend and share in the Celebration of the Craft at the next Convocation of Gainesville Chapter No. 2 R.A,M. on Tuesday, March 16th, 2010. The ceremonies of the Antient Craft Table Chapter Convocation will be held at the Gainesville Shrine Club, 8100 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Registration will begin at 6:00. The cost is $18.00 for a fine meal of steak and trimmings. Chicken is also available for special orders. The chef’s for the occasion are the Shrine Club members, our Brothers. Dispensation has been given for this special event by our Most Excellent Grand High Priest, Darryl A. D’Angina.
In addition to the well known conviviality of the special occasion in welcoming newly Exalted Royal Arch Masons; recognizing those whom have attained particular thresholds of membership and those who have otherwise distinguished themselves in Freemasonry and the community; endearing themselves to us through and within our ancient and honorable Craft; we will have the opportunity and occasion to show our appreciation.
Additionally, our guest speaker for the evening is R.W. Brother and Companion Danny Griffin of Orange Park and Jacksonville Chapter No. 12 R.A.M. You may recall that he is a candidate for the Grand South in our M.W. Grand Lodge. This occasion offers quite an opportunity to visit with him and get to know him better, investigating his ideas and proposals for our future in Freemasonry in Florida.
We expect many of the leaders both elective and appointive of several of our Grand York Rite lines (Lodge, Chapter, Council and Commandery) to be present and enjoy the festivities of the Table Chapter celebration. As a Royal Arch Mason you are invited to attend and participate with us.
In order to plan the food properly, please make advance reservations with the Secretary, Harvey Ward at 352-378-3936 ( leave a detailed message) or at WardHarveyL@Gmail.com by Friday, March 12th.
Five resolutions that will be presented at the upcoming Grand Chapter Convocation are available for download from the Florida Grand York Rite web site. These resolutions are available in the “Forms & Files” page under the “2010 Convention” section.
The Homecoming of Most Excellent Companion Darryl A. D’Angina, Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Most Excellent Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Florida, was held at the Jacksonville Marriott Hotel on Saturday, February 6, 2010. A wonderful turnout of Companions, Sir Knights, ladies and guests enjoyed a superb dinner, fellowship, and entertainment in the form of roasts, plaudits and “tall stories” regarding our M. E. Grand High Priest.
Shown here are a few pictures from the homecoming and festivities. (1) Head table with Glenn Chandler, MEPGHP, and Lady Janet; Darryl A. D’Angina, MEGHP of the Grand Chapter R.A.M. of Florida, and Lady Amy; Ideal F. Baldoni, R.E. Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery, K. T. of Florida, and Lady Judith Ann; and Charles R. Cooper, Grand Master of the 1st Veil, Grand Chapter, R.A.M. of Florida, Chairman & Master of Ceremonies for the Homecoming, and Lady Claire.
Second (2) Ideal F. Baldoni, REGC, addresses the group and congratulates Darryl D’Angina, MEGHP, on the progress and success of his Capitular year, thus far. Third (3) M. I. Companion Dencel R. Smith, M.I.P.G.M. of the Grand Council R. & S. M. of Florida, is shown with his Lady Ann at their table. Fourth (4) Grand York Rite officers observe the festivities. Fifth (5) M. E. Companion Darryl D’Angina, MEGHP, speaks to the Homecoming audience. Sixth (6) Most Excellent Companion D’Angina is presented with a celebratory straw hat as a momento of the occasion. Seventh (7) Most Excellent Companion D’Angina receives a lionesque hair-piece from Charles R. Cooper, Grand Master of the 1st Veil of the Grand Chapter, RAM, and Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Eighth (8) One of the tables for example at the Homecoming, with M.E. Past Grand High Priests Wayne E. Parks and William F. Wyllie; and Companions Corey D. Kosciuszko, Rudin J. Boatrigtht, PHP, and Clarence N. Gruber, PHP, and their ladies. A wonderful time was enjoyed by all.
(A wonderful slideshow of these pictures, in the order described are available on the Publix SnapFish web site.)
In keeping with the Traditions of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Florida it is my order that each Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in Florida hold a Religious Affirmation Ceremony during the month of October 2009. This ceremony may be held at a Church, Masonic Lodge or any other suitable place that may be available for your use.
It shall be the duty of the Excellent High Priest to complete the required form and mail it to R.E. Robert G. Kirkpatrick, R.E. Grand Scribe no later than the 30th of November 2009.
ORDERED at Jacksonville, Florida this 3rd day of August 2009 by:
Most Excellent Companion Darryl A. D’Angina
Grand High Priest
Jacksonville Chapter No. 12, Royal Arch Masons, cordially invites you to join our Companions at an Antient Craft Table Chapter to be held on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at the Jacksonville York Rite Temple. The Table Chapter will be opened at 6:30 p.m.
Our Featured Speaker for the evening will be our own M. E. Companion Darryl D’Angina, Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter, R.A.M. of Florida.
The Table Chapter will be held at the Jacksonville York Rite Temple at 1237 S. McDuff Avenue, Jacksonville (map).
Cost for the dinner is $15.00/person, and your reservations are needed by August 7th. Please contact C. Robert Cooper for reservations either by email: jaxyork@yahoo.com or phone: +1.904.742.0471
Registration starting at 6:00PM, the Gavel will rap at 7:00PM
Our guest speaker will be Most Excellent Companion Darryl D’Angina, Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Masons of Florida.
The meal is $18.00 per person and covers a hardy steak, potato, salad, dessert, beverages and facilities
You can pay the evening of the dinner or send a check to the address below payable to “Gainesville York Rite”
Gainesville Chapter No. 2, RAM
PO Box 972
Gainesville, FL 32602
To ensure enough food will be prepared, PLEASE RSVP as soon as possible to the Secretary, Companion Kevin Hanson at: e-mail kshanson@phhp.ufl.edu or by phone at 352-331-1677.
Please come and enjoy the friendship and fellowship that are the hallmarks of the Table Chapter.
Details on the upcoming meeting for the Grand Chapter and Grand Commandery in District 4 on Tuesday June 9th in Lakeland, can be found on the District Meeting page.
The Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Florida installed their officers for 2009-2010 on Wednesday, April 8th.
Most Excellent Companion Darryl A. D’Angina was elected and installed as Grand High Priest, Right Excellent Companion Anthony J. Marotta, Jr. was elected and installed as Grand King, and Right Excellent Companion Robert G. Kirkpatrick was elected and installed Grand Scribe. Right Excellent Companion Richard Foreman and Most Excellent Companion Steve Steele were elected to succeed themselves as Grand Treasurer and Secretary, respectfully.
Which is located at 8100 S.W. Archer Road (S.R. 24) (I-75 exit 384) (map)
Gainesville, FL 32608
The fellowship will be even more special this time … it’s St. Patrick’s Day!!!!
Registration starting at 6:00PM, the Gavel will rap at 7:00PM
The meal is $18.00 per person and covers food, beverages and facilities. You can pay the evening of the dinner or send a check to the address below payable to: “Gainesville York Rite,” and mail them to:
Gainesville Chapter No. 2, RAM
PO Box 972
Gainesville, FL 32602
To ensure enough food will be prepared, PLEASE RSVP as soon as possible to the Secretary, Companion Kevin Hanson at: kshanson@phhp.ufl.edu or by phone at 352-331-1677.
Our guest speaker will be Jorge L. Alandro, Candidate for the office of Junior Grand Warden.
Please come and enjoy the friendship and fellowship that are the hallmarks of the Table Chapter.
The Grand High Priest, Jim Rudman, has provided his 2008-2009 program for use at Chapter visitations, or any companion interested in helping their chapters to become more active and vibrant in their local Masonic community.
When: Saturday, February 6, 2010 Where: Jacksonville Marriott Hotel
4670 Salisbury Road (E. of I-95, S. of J. T. Butler, FL 202)
Jacksonville, FL 32256 (map)
(904) 296-2222, or (800) 962-9786
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM Registration – 7:00 PM Dinner Dress: Men – Business Suits (Red Coat optional) – Ladies – Dressy Cost: $30.00 per person Dinner – Your choice of: Savory Pork Loin, or Chicken Marsala.
Come celebrate with us in fellowship and fun!
(All York Rite Companions, Sir Knights, friends and relatives are invited.)
Reservations with Remittance, please.
R.S.V.P. on or before Monday, January 25, 2010.
Make dinner checks payable to: “Jax York Rite Bodies” Send to: C. R. (Bob) Cooper
Jacksonville York Rite Bodies
1237 S. McDuff Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32205-8050
Phone: (904) 742-0471, Email: Cooperhouse1@yahoo.com
(Please indicate your choice of dinner meal when making your reservations)
Room Accommodations: Jacksonville Marriott Hotel
4670 Salisbury Road
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(*Please make your own room reservations directly with the hotel.)
Call the Hotel at (904) 296-2222 & ask for the “Jax York Rite Homecoming” rate of $79.00/night +tax
WHEREAS: In accordance with the Constitution, of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Florida, Appendix A, Uniform Code of Bylaws, Article XIII, many companions are suspended for nonpayment of dues each year, and
WHEREAS: It is beneficial to the Particular Chapters and the Grand Chapter of Florida that these Companions be encouraged to again become an active member of Royal Arch Masonry, and
WHEREAS: Membership is one of our important goals.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, James P. Rudman, M.E. Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Florida, do hereby order and declare:
1. That during the period from April 28, 2008 until April 8, 2009, a period of amnesty is declared for all Royal Arch Masons suspended from their respective Chapter or Chapters for non-payment of dues. Any particular Chapter in our Grand Jurisdiction that desires to reinstate a suspended Companion without payment of past dues, may do so by adopting the attached Resolution, which adopted Resolution must be returned to the Grand Secretary’s office over the Seal of the Chapter, in order to be effective. And, if adopted, I hereby waive the p rovisions of Article XIII concerning the payment of past Per Capita Tax. Provided that each such Companion shall make application for reinstatement to the Chapter which suspended him and, at the time of such application, shall pay the dues (not prorated) in that Chapter for the current year. He may likewise renew membership in any other Chapter or Chapters to which he belonged at the time of his suspension, by notifying such other Chapter or Chapters of his reinstatement under the provisions of this Executive Order and by paying his dues in such Chapter or Chapters for the current year. If he chooses to be reinstated only in the Chapter which suspended him, he may do so, and shall notify the other Chapter or Chapters from which he was likewise suspended of his reinstatement and decision not to renew his membership in such other Chapter or Chapters.
2. That an application for reinstatement to the Chapter which suspended him shall be presented at a Stated Convocation, and follow the usual course. The Secretary shall report the action of the Chapter in the Chapter’s monthly report and to all other Chapters in the District.
3. That each High Priest will see that a list of all members of his Chapter, suspended for non-payment of dues during the past five (5) years, is sent to the Grand Secretary’s Office. The Grand Secretary will then send a blank application for reinstatement, together with a copy of this Executive Order, to each affected member.
4. That every Chapter shall use its best efforts to contact all companions entitled to reinstatement under the terms of this Executive Order and to impress upon them the advantages of this opportunity to return to good standing.
5. That insofar as any provision of the Constitution is inconsistent with the terms of this Executive Order, the same is hereby set aside for the duration of the period of amnesty as aforesaid.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND and the Seal of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons in Florida, this 29th day of April, A.I. 2538, A.D. 2008.
JAMES P. RUDMAN
Grand High Priest
Attest: Steven Q. Steele
Grand Secretary
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, IN THE SPIRIT OF Masonic Brotherhood, it is the desire of ___________________ Chapter No. _______ R.A.M., to reinstate those Companions who have been suspended for non-payment of dues, and,
WHEREAS, M:.E:. JAMES P. RUDMAN, Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Masons of Florida, has issued Executive Order No. 1, waiving the Grand Chapter per capita tax for the years of suspension for a Companion who is restored to membership by paying his 2008 dues, and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Chapter to waive past dues and reinstatement fees for a Companion who is reinstated under this Executive Order,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that until rescinded by this Chapter or until April 8, 2009, whichever occurs earlier, a Companion of this Chapter who has been su spended for Non-Payment of Dues may be restored to membership by applying for reinstatement and being elected according to the provisions of Appendix A, Uniform Code of Bylaws, Article XIII of the Constitution of the Grand Chapter of the State of Florida, and this Chapter agrees to waive past dues and reinstatement fees, and any By-Law Provisions in conflict are hereby set aside until the above mentioned date.
Adopted by action of Chapter on the _______ day of __________________ 2008
The Grand Secretary/Recorder has prepared new forms for the Monthly Membership Reports for both the Chapter and the Council, and you will find these new documents in the “Forms and Files” section of the web site.
The forms can be downloaded, completed on your local computer, and then emailed back to the Grand Secretary/Recorder at gyr@flgyr.org, saving on postage, and allowing the information to be updated more quickly. This is the first step towards more automation for the local York Rite Bodies and the Grand York Rite.
For more information, contact Steve Steele: gyr@flgyr.org.
Please join us on Saturday, September 20th at the Inverness Golf & Country Club for the homecoming for our Grand High Priest.
Registration will begin at 6:00 p.m. and a Cheese and Fruit Platter will be served with a Cash Bar until 7:00 p.m. Dinner will begin at 7:00, with dancing to follow.
The menu for the evening features:
Stuffed Shrimp and London Broil
Vegetable Medley
Twice Baked Potato
Spring Salad with Raspberry Dressing
Chocolate Mousse in Chocolate Cup
Refreshments: Coffee, Tea (Hot or Cold) & Sodas
Dress for the evening Chapter Officers: Black Tux with red accouterments, others: Coat & Tie
Reservations are a must, and need to be submitted no later than Wednesday, September 17th to David Aponte Phone (352) 503-3030 or by e-mail: oyrb@tampabay.rr.com. The cost is $30.00/person.
Grand York Rite Office Grand Secretary/Recorder Steven Q. Steele PO Box 2740 Lake Placid, FL 33862-2740 Phone (863) 465-0301 Fax (866) 248-5129 gyr@flgyr.org
The Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Florida installed their officers for 2009-2010 on Wednesday, April 8th.
