My Fellow Companions:

Membership:

"York Rite - the best-kept secret in Masonry".

Don't keep York Rite a secret!! A One-Day Class will be held at Eola Lodge on Saturday, 19 sep 2009. Spread the word. Any Master Mason is elegible to petition for York Rite - but they won't come if you don't ask. You now have experience as a "Companion" and "Sir Knight" - think of other Blue Lodge Masons who would enjoy our activities.
Total cost to join Orlando York Rite is $180 for all three bodies, Chapter, Council and Commandery. For info, there are four different Masonic York Rite organizations in our 5th District. Orlando, Sanford, Eustis and Daytona Beach.

"New" Members of Orlando York Rite Only:

Chapter and Council bodies both start promptly at 7:30pm at Eola Lodge on the 2nd Thursday of each month. On odd months (Jan, Mar, May, etc...) the Chapter is first to meet at 7:30pm. Council meeting follows at about 8:30pm.
On eveb months (i.e., Feb, Apr, Jun...) Council meetings start at 7:30pm.
Dress code for online officers is white jacket, black trousers, black shoes and a red bow tie is worn at Chapter meetings; a purple bow tie is worn at Council meetings.

Commandery meets on the 4th Thursday. Side-liners: you will be most comfortable wearing sport coat and tie. By all means, get online ASAP. Volunteer for vacant "chairs" at any meeting. Let others know you will help.

Sam Tish, I.M.