Grand Master’s Message
Sunday, June 19th, 2011My theme for this year is “Guardians of the Past, Leaders of the Present and Builders of the Future.”
I believe we must continue to be “Guardians of the Past” guarding those sacred treasures which are ours through our Masonic heritage, “Leaders of the Present” leading with enthusiasm, inspiration and encouragement and “Builders of the Future“, with programs that support, train and educate our Companions so that we maintain those high standards and moral precepts for future generations.
Our ritual is very important for the growth of our Councils. It is essential that we are able to perform it with dignity and competence. I feel it is important to maintain consistency when it comes to instruction. Therefore, I am re-appointing the current District Instructors (with a couple of exceptions) again this year and with the help of the new Instructor’s Manual, I know they will continue to improve the work of our Councils.
I ask that you continue to give to our charity, the Masonic Medical Research Foundation. Our contributions provide for research in cardiovascular disease which will mean improved medical care tomorrow for you and future generations. I have also chosen a special charity this year, The Cancer Research Institute. Cancer is a disease that affects everyone. While there have been strides in the chemical, radiological, and surgical treatment of the disease, cancer continues to claim the lives of millions of people each year. There is a clear and urgent need to develop new approaches to cancer treatment and prevention. The Cancer Research Institute is dedicated to finding novel ways to harness the power of our own immune systems to conquer cancer. Website: http://www.cancerresearch.org.
We will continue to promote unity this year and the three York Rite bodies will continue to work together. The Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of Florida have also committed to promote the cause of York Rite masonry and this can only be positive for the growth of our Bodies. This is where our members come from and we must do all we can to inform our non-York masons of the benefits of belonging. That is why we must continue the Lodge Representative Program and visit our Blue Lodges.
There will be no new programs this year. We must however continue to improve those programs that presently exist and continue to improve them. I have taken several steps to insure that this will happen.
Companions, COMMUNICATION is the key to success. It is important to communicate, through proper channels, any concerns that you may have, so that we can identify problems that may arise and quickly find solutions so that peace and harmony will prevail.
I am very excited about this year and ready to get to work serving the companions of the great State of Florida. I look forward to working with you this coming year for the advancement of our fraternity and this Grand Council.
M. Daniel Fullwood
Most Illustrious Grand Master

The Grand Illustrious Master’s Homecoming held on Feb 7, 2009, in Tallahassee was truly successful.






