Reminder - S.R. Masonic Leadership Conference

Companions and Sir Nights,

Just a reminder - this Friday and Saturday (July 22nd and 23rd) is the S.R. Masonic Leadership Conference. If you haven't signed up yet, then please contact the Orient Membership Chairman ASAP!

Hope to see you this Friday at the Conference!

ABQ York Rite Office Closure

Companions and Sir Knights,

The Albuquerque York Rite Office will be closed from Monday, July 11 to Monday, July 18th. If you have a matter of immediate importance during that time and need to reach the Secretary, then please email him at abqyorkrite@yahoo.com

He will be checking his emails daily.

Thank You.

Independence Day!

Did you know?

Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is the annual celebration of nationhood. It commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.

The Congress had voted in favor of independence from Great Britain on July 2 but did not actually complete the process of revising the Declaration of Independence, originally drafted by Thomas Jefferson in consultation with fellow committee members John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman and William Livingston, until two days later. The celebration was initially modeled on that of the king's birthday, which had been marked annually by bell ringing, bonfires, solemn processions and oratory. Such festivals had long played a significant role in the Anglo-American political tradition. Especially in the 17th and 18th centuries, when dynastic and religious controversies racked the British Empire (and much of the rest of Europe), the choice of which anniversaries of historic events were celebrated and which were lamented had clear political meanings.

The ritual of toasting the king and other patriot-heroes—or of criticizing them—became an informal kind of political speech, further formalized in mid-18th century when the toasts given at taverns and banquets began to be reprinted in newspapers.

Reference: http://www.history.com/topics/july-4th

ABQ York Rite Bodies - Dark Months

Companions and Sir Nights,

Just a reminder to all members - the ABQ York Rite Bodies will be Dark for the months of July and August, returning for our next regular meeting on Monday, September 19th, 2011 (Pilgram #3 - KT).

Please be sure to visit the ABQ York Rite Blog regularly for news and updates on all things York Rite prior to our next meeting!

Have a good summer break!

S.R. Masonic Leadership Conference

Companions and Sir Knights,

The Scottish Rite Bodies of New Mexico are sponsoring a Masonic Leadership Conference and Workshop in the month of July entitled "If It's Going To Be, It's Up To Me", a look into Masonic Leadership and how we can affect positive leadership to help grow Freemasonry in New Mexico. We are proud to have Ill. Brother Robert Hannon (SGIG - Orient of AZ) as a the Program Moderator for this conference / workshop. Ill. Bro. Hannon is a renowned motivational speaker and he is a welcome part of this conference, providing us with his insight and experience for affecting positive leadership that will help foster growth of Masonry in New Mexico.

If you would like to attend this conference - then please RSVP with the Orient Membership Chairperson (Norm Ribble, 33° IGH) as soon as possible.

Conference specifics are listed below:

CONFERENCE DATES
July 22nd and 23rd, 2011 (Friday and Saturday)

LOCATION
Ballut Abyad Shrine Center
6600 Zuni Road SE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 (Map)

SCHEDULE
Fri. - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm / Dinner at 6:00 pm
Sat. - 7:30 am to 4:00 pm / Lunch at 12:00 pm

CONFERENCE LEADERS
- Ill. Robert Hannon, 33°, SGIG, Orient of Arizona
- Ill. Tom E. Payne, 33°, SGIG, Orient of New Mexico
- MWB Bobby Arther, Grand Master of Masons in NM

INTENDED AUDIENCE
- Elected Officers of the NM Grand Lodge
- Ballut Abyad Shrine Elected Divan
- Scottish Rite Advisers and Ambassadors
- Grand York Rite Officers
- Grand Lodge Officers (PHA)
- Lodge Masters and Wardens
- Grand Chapter Officers (OES)

LODGING
Sleep Inn (Albuquerque Airport)
2300 International Avenue SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 (Map)
(505) 244-3325
Rate: $50.00 plus tax (King) / $55.00 (Double Beds)
Code: S.R. Leadership Conference

RV'S / TRAILERS
The Shrine has (5) Five 50 amp hook-ups available for use, and there is space for (25) twenty-five additional rigs for dry campers

Hope to see you at the S.R. Masonic Leadership Conference in July!

2011 Membership Dues Notice!

Companions and Sir Nights,

Please check your dues cards, if you have not paid for your 2011 membership by Thursday, June 30th, you will be subject to suspension.

If you still haven't done so - you have (9) nine days from today to pay your 2011 dues to avoid possible suspension from the ABQ York Rite Bodies and York Rite Freemasonry.

The Albuquerque York Rite Office is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am - 3pm. Please call (505-884-2737) or email the Secretary today!

ABQ York Rite Meeting Tonight!

Companions and Sir Nights,

The Albuquerque York Rite June Meeting (Hiram # 1 - R&SM) will be held tonight at Temple 6 (Map).

SCHEDULE

5:30 p.m. - Board Meeting
6:00 p.m. - Dinner
7:00 p.m. - ABQ York Rite Meeting

Guest Speaker: Gerard Kaye
Topic: Ancient Cryptic Masonry

Hope to see you tonight!