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FROM COUNCIL No. 1

Dear Companions:

I hope you are all staying cool during this typical Sacramento Valley summer.

I believe this will reach you before we celebrate the Liberties and Freedoms we enjoy. During our picnics and other activities on the Fourth, let’s take time to reflect that even though we are in a time of disagreement and separation of “politics,” we are all Americans living in the Greatest Society of past and present history.  

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I was at Grand Sessions last May, and it was quite eventful.

Sacramento York Rite walked away with Honors:

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Sacramento Council No. 1:

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• Received a certificate of “Honors for Membership Gained.”

• Jesse Solis-Jacques was awarded “Illustrious Master of the Year.”

• Joseph Dongo was awarded the “Membership Excellence Award.”

• Phil Hardiman was installed as “Grand Recorder.”

Sacramento Commandery No. 2:

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• Was awarded “Commandery of The Year for the State.”

• Joseph Dongo was installed as “Deputy Grand Commander.”

The Legislation passed at Grand Council included resolutions:

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• Cleaning the Constitution to make it easier to read

• Raise minimum dues from $6 to $10

• Give Councils power to suspend Companions who are 6 months late with paying dues

The Legislation passed at Grand Commandery included resolutions:

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• Changing a traditional Commandery to Research

• Process of Knighting at a Festival

• Raising the Per Capita

The Legislation that stood out was :

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• The introduction of the “California Temple Ritualist Award,” which is a Jewel to be worn on the uniform of a Sir Knight who shows exceptional Proficiency in Ritual.

If you get a chance to attend Grand Sessions, try to do so. It will be an interesting experience. Next year, it will be in San Ramon, which is a drivable distance.

Our Council will meet in the next three consecutive months, on July 13th, August 10th, and September 14th. Hope to see you then.

Enjoy your Summer and vacations.

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Sincerely,

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Dave Cobb

Illustrious Master

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