Greetings Companions and Sir Knights,

The beginning of another month is here and the lockdown has been extended, but only for 2 weeks this time, so things are looking somewhat better. Hopefully this will be the last extension and we can then start making plans about how, and when, we’ll be able to get together in person again. Since we are traditionally Dark in June, July and August we don’t have to worry about any Stated Meetings, but hopefully we can work a Special Meeting in to vote on any Petitions, or other items that we’ve had to put off. Now would be a great time to contact any of your Brethren who have mentioned a desire in joining York Rite and assist them in getting their Petition to Secretary/Recorder Earl Cole.

One of the most anticipated upcoming events will be the completion of the Commandery Degrees that were started several months ago. There are currently over two dozen Knights of Malta who are patiently waiting for their Order of the Temple. It will probably be sometime in the Fall, which will give the two Commandery’s that are presenting it time for some rehearsals and work out any adaptations that may have to be made for Covid-19 reasons.

I hope that some of you have had a chance to participate in the weekly Virtual York Rite Discussions that the Grand Bodies have been presenting on Tuesday nights. They have been well received and are most interesting and informative, enough so that the thought is to continue them in some capacity, even after the lockdown is lifted. If you get the opportunity, definitely join in.

This past Saturday all the Grand Bodies held the second portion of their Annual Meetings along with the Installation of their Grand Officers. The lists of the Grand Officers can be found on the York Rite NH website. Congratulations to Patrick J O’Sullivan on being installed as our new ME Grand High Priest of Grand Chapter and MI Grand Master of Grand Council, and to David S Collins on his second year as RE Grand Commander of Grand Commandery. Also a Special Congratulations to our own Earl Cole who is embarking on his second year as the E Grand Generalissimo of Grand Commandery.

Until we meet again Brethren, be safe and hang in there, things will eventually get better.

Fraternally,

Dennis A Tuttle, Sr

Excellent High Priest Trinity Chapter
Illustrious Master Horace Chase Council
Eminent Commander Mt Horeb Commandery