Welcome to the 2012 Grand York Rite Sessions.
The deadline has passed.
All reservations from this point are subject to the 25% late fee
Kindly share this information with your
Chapters, Councils and Commanderies.
Please note that the dates are May 19th to May 23rd, 2012
5-21-2012 Monday Grand Council CM
5-22-2012 Tuesday Grand Commandery KT
5-23-2012 Wednesday Grand Chapter RA
Bakersfield Doubletree Hotel 3100 Camino Del Rio Ct.
Bakersfield
Each person attending
must fill out a reservation form.
Greetings Companions and Sir Knights,
Your
California Grand York Rite Sessions Committee extends a warm welcome for
the 2012 Sessions. We will again be at the Doubletree Hotel in
Bakersfield. There are many new items and features this year, not just
the logo. Join us starting Saturday, May 19th!
We have given the Golf Tournament a hiatus this year. The AMD
In-Gathering will be on Saturday, which includes a lunch, three AMD
degrees and a Festive Board Table Lodge Prime Rib Dinner. We may also
have a Knights Templar Ritual Competition – look for a message from the
Ritual Staff. The Golden State Royal Arch Research Chapter will also
hold their meeting during the weekend.
Sunday will feature the Drill Team Competition, Vespers and the Grand
York Rite Banquet.
Monday is Grand Council and the Thrice Illustrious Master Degree
Tuesday is Grand Commandery and the Past Commanders Association
Wednesday is Grand Chapter and the Order of High Priesthood
For our workshops during the weekdays, we are bringing back the Carlos
Gonzales Membership Growth Plan - because, who couldn’t use improvement
in membership! From feedback and requests, we are introducing a workshop
for our Secretaries / Recorders (which is also helpful for others to
understand those responsibilities) on Tuesday. New for our Ladies: Several
“Drop-in” Sessions with subjects like “Who’s Who in the York Rite Zoo”
and “What to Pack with that Apron Case”
Finally, we are setting high aspirations on the Souvenir Program
Advertisements:
-
If there is at least $15,000 in Ad
sales – there will be free coffee
served at the business meetings.
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If there is at least $20,000 in Ad
sales – every pre-registered guest will receive a
free buffet breakfast for Saturday
or Sunday (gratuity not included)
(Sadly, we
missed the goal for this year.)
Thrice
Illustrious Master, Past Commander’s Association,
and
Order of High Priesthood forms are available
now
Our vendors are back for your Masonic regalia and other items of
interest.
Please remember: Reservation forms postmarked after 04/21/12 are subject
to a 25% late fee. Forms submitted onsite will be charged a $10 onsite
processing fee. EVERY attendee must register!
Future dates for your reference:
2013: starting Saturday, May 18th
5-20-13 Monday Grand Chapter RA
5-21-13 Tuesday Grand Council CM
5-22-13 Wednesday Grand Commandery KT
2014: starting Saturday, May 17th
5-19-14 Monday Grand Commandery KT
5-20-14 Tuesday Grand Chapter RA
5-21-14 Wednesday Grand Council CM
2015: starting Saturday, May 16th
5-18-15 Monday Grand Council CM
5-19-15 Tuesday Grand Commandery KT
5-20-15 Wednesday Grand Chapter RA
2016: starting Saturday, May 21st
5-23-16 Monday Grand Chapter RA
5-24-16 Tuesday Grand Council CM
5-25-16 Wednesday Grand Commandery KT
2017: starting Saturday, May 20th
5-22-17 Monday Grand Commandery KT
5-23-17 Tuesday Grand Chapter RA
5-24-17 Wednesday Grand Council CM
