Grand Council

Ideas For Membership

By |September 16th, 2025|Categories: Grand Chapter, Grand Commandery, Grand Council, Rite Notes|

Companions and Sir Knights, We are starting our Fall festivals with a great start. Last weekend Pensacola York Right Knighted nine (9) new Knights, with five more festivals on the horizon. I congratulate all who participated from Ft Walton Beach, Crestview, Marianna, and Pensacola. Great job companions and Sir Knights. The following is a sampling of ideas that we can use to improve interest and attendance: Stress the importance of fellowship. Encourage those who attend regularly to share their ideas about improving fellowship. Give someone the job of greeting all members as they enter the asylum. Make sure that this [...]

Table Council – Hallmark Council No. 3

By |September 2nd, 2025|Categories: Council Announcements, Grand Council|

Dear Companions, Family, and Friends, Hallmark Council No. 3 invites you to join us for a York Rite Festive Table Council on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the Jacksonville York Rite Building (1237 S McDuff Ave, Jacksonville, FL 34288). Dinner and Program Start: 6:30 PM Cost: $25 per person RSVP: Please reply to Illustrious Master Stephen Meserve at stephenmmeserve@gmail.com This special evening is open to everyone—Companions, family members, friends, and prospective members interested in learning more about the York Rite are all welcome. A Festive Table is a time-honored York Rite tradition that blends fellowship, good food, and Masonic light. [...]

Super Excellent Master Degree in Tampa 2025

By |August 20th, 2025|Categories: Council Announcements, Council Degrees, Grand Council|

Tampa Council No. 8, Royal & Select Masters, is pleased to announce that the Degree of Super Excellent Master will be conferred on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, at the Tampa York Rite Center, located at 4210 W. Oklahoma Ave. Tampa, FL 33616.This special event is an important opportunity for Companions who have not yet received this degree to complete their journey through the Cryptic Rite. The Super Excellent Master degree is one of the most impressive and dramatic presentations in Freemasonry, rich with lessons of fidelity, loyalty, and integrity.Registration will be open from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, with a [...]

Tampa Festival – October 2025

By |August 18th, 2025|Categories: Festival Announcements, Grand Chapter, Grand Commandery, Grand Council|

The West Central Districtsof the York Rite in Floridainvite you to attendA Festival for the Degrees & Orders of the York Rite of Freemasonry WHEN? October 4th & 11th, 2025Tampa York Rite Masonic Center 4210 W Oklahoma AvenueTampa, FL 33616 Saturday, October 4thContinental Breakfast and Registration 7:30 amCapitular & Cryptic Degrees begin 8:00 am Saturday, October 11thContinental Breakfast and Registration 7:30 amTemplar Orders begin 8:00 am Need a petition? Ask your Recorder or visithttps://grandyorkritefl.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/10_2025-Tampa-Festival-Flyer_R01.pdf

Districts 4 and 5 Area Meeting

By |August 16th, 2025|Categories: District Announcements, Grand Chapter, Grand Commandery, Grand Council|

Districts 4 and 5 Area Meeting The Grand York Rite of Florida invites you to the Districts 4 and 5 Area Meeting.WHEN: Saturday, September 6, 2025.Lunch at 12:00 PMMeeting begins at 1:00 PMWHERE: Orange Blossom Lodge No. 80 F&AM located at:321 E Dakin Ave.Kissimmee, FL 34741Attire: Red & Purple Coats or Commandery Uniform.Come learn more about what's happening at our York Rite Bodies. We will also have Masonic Education!Click here to download the flyer

Districts 1 and 6 Area Meeting

By |August 12th, 2025|Categories: District Announcements, Grand Chapter, Grand Council|

Area Meeting Join us at our Area Meeting for Districts 1 and 6!WHEN? Saturday, August 16, 2025. Lunch at Noon. Meeting starts at 1:00 PM.WHERE? Boca-Delray Lodge No. 171 4093 NW 4th Ave. Boca Raton, FL 33431Please RSVP with your respective Bodies' secretaries so we can have a head count.Wear your respective organization's attire. (Red or Purple jackets or Templar Uniforms)Come join us and share your ideas and thoughts!

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