Wednesday evening dad and I drove to Davenport for their York Rite monthly meeting. The past year there has been some controversy and hurt feelings about their consolidation with Clinton, and the "anti consolidation" now in effect. I went to try to help them get through this and make sure they follow the Statutes of the Grand Encampment and Grand Commandery of Iowa.
After a dinner of grilled brats, all moved into the asylum to conduct their business. I am not going to write about their business, but say that it was conducted, and after discussions progress made. There were 24 men in attendance, not all Sir Knights. Seven candidates who had progress through the council degrees where there and they were re obligated in the chapter and council degrees. Then the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross and The Order of Malta were conferred in short form. After discussion the Sir Knights agreed to have an inspection and hold the Order of the Temple in their asylum. I was happy to offer any assistance they needed. The Order is scheduled for Oct. 28. I left Davenport feeling pretty good, that maybe the worst is behind them and they are making progress.
Tonight I am going to Iowa City to watch the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross. It has been awhile since I've seen the long form. If you know of degrees or orders or activities in your area, please let me know. I just might show up...
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I posted this to the Iowa York Rite Calendar. If you let me know your schedule by e-mail at JaycoleS@aol.com I will place the event on the calendar. If you think it is worthy of state wide notice I will also place it on the Iowa Masonic Events calendar.
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