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Grand Chapter Officers Witness Prince Hall Degrees

MEGHP Joe Santisteban sits with MEGHP Melvin Crawford and DGHP Carl Richardson; a mix of officers of the two grand chapters sit behind.

Eight officers of our Grand Chapter attended the 16 January capitular festival hosted by the Prince Hall Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Illinois & Its Jurisdiction in Chicago.

The two grand chapters of Illinois have been in full communion for nearly twelve years, and each welcomes visits by companions of the other jurisdiction. Grand High Priest Melvin A. Crawford, Jr., invited our officers to see his work, having paid an official visit to La Fayette Chapter No. 2 last year to witness the conferral of the Most Excellent Master and Holy Royal Arch Mason degrees.

While the allegories are based upon the same legends, Illinois Prince Hall capitular ritual differs significantly from both our "red book" and more elaborate "Blackhawk" rituals. Seeing a different interpretation of the degrees was most enlightening and enjoyable for all.

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Forthcoming
Degree Work

The Grand Chapter, together with the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons and the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar, will hold a York Rite Festival on Saturday, 13 February, to confer the Mark Master (4°), Past Master [Virtual] (5°), Most Excellent Master (6°), Holy Royal Arch Mason (7°), Royal Master (8°), and Select Master (9°) degrees, as well as the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross and the Order of Malta. A US$10.00 fee for each candidate must be paid to the Grand Secretary. The festival will be held at Dixon Masonic Temple, located at 1409 North Galena Avenue. Send email to Companion Jim Tome, EGStew.

The Grand Chapter, together with the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons and the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar, will hold a York Rite Festival on Saturday, 13 February, to confer the Most Excellent Master (6°), Holy Royal Arch Mason (7°), Royal Master (8°), and Select Master (9°) degrees, as well as the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross and the Order of Malta. Candidates must have already received the Mark Master (4°) and Past Master [Virtual] (5°) prior to the festival, and a US$10.00 fee for each candidate must be paid to the Grand Secretary. The festival will be held at Mount Vernon Masonic Temple, located at 124 North 10th Street. Contact Companion J. Larry Martin at 618-724-7660.

West Suburban Chapter No. 207 will confer the Mark Master (4°) and Past Master [Virtual] (5°) degrees on Monday, 15 March, at Downers Grove Masonic Temple, located at 923 Curtiss Street. Contact Companion Tom Trenkler, EHP.

The Grand Chapter, together with the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons and the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar, will hold a York Rite Festival on Saturday, 10 April, to confer the Most Excellent Master (6°), Holy Royal Arch Mason (7°), Royal Master (8°), and Select Master (9°) degrees, as well as the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross and the Order of Malta. Candidates must have already received the Mark Master (4°) and Past Master [Virtual] (5°) prior to the festival, and a US$10.00 fee for each candidate must be paid to the Grand Secretary. The festival will be held at Downers Grove Masonic Temple, located at 923 Curtiss Street. Contact Companion Tom Trenkler, EHP.

The Grand Chapters of Illinois and Wisconsin will jointly host a capitular festival on Saturday, 8 May, at the Racine (Wisconsin) Masonic Temple, located at 1012 Main Street More information will be posted when published.

The Grand Chapter, together with the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons and the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar, will hold a York Rite Festival on Saturday, 14 August, to confer the Most Excellent Master (6°), Holy Royal Arch Mason (7°), Royal Master (8°), and Select Master (9°) degrees, as well as the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross and the Order of Malta. Candidates must have already received the Mark Master (4°) and Past Master [Virtual] (5°) prior to the festival, and a US$10.00 fee for each candidate must be paid to the Grand Secretary. The festival will be held at Mount Vernon Masonic Temple, located at 124 North 10th Street. Contact Companion J. Larry Martin at 618-724-7660.

Notice of Degree Work

Most Excellent Grand High Priest Joseph H. Santisteban requests chapters to please advise the Grand Webmaster, the Grand Secretary, and your District Deputy Grand High Priest whenever your chapter schedules the conferral of degrees, either as individual exemplifications, chapter day or as part of a York Rite unity day. This will allow companions be aware of the upcoming events throughout the state. It will also give them the opportunity to volunteer their services if needed, support your chapter, and be positive role models for our new candidates. This will also enable chapter secretaries to contact your chapter and arrange for their candidates to receive the degrees more promptly than they might otherwise.

Thank you.

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