Chapter  •  Council  •  Commandery

 

FROM COMMANDERY No. 2

 

Sir Knights:

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As the summer comes to an end. I pray, that the fires and pandemics also find an end to their hold on the world.  

 

Sacramento is so beautiful in the fall.  With leaves behind to change indicating the beginning of fall is to come very soon.  

 

Meeting for breakfast with fellow York Rite knights reminds me of a passage we often hear: "How good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. It is like the dew of Hermon that descended upon the mountains of Zion." 

 

And since we spend so much time together in Masonry, we form a bond. We call it brotherly love.  And when someone from our Commandery passes, it impacts us all.  This was the case with our Past Commander Sir Knight Ron Charles Sr. May he Rest In Peace knowing that his good work is done.

 

During our Stated Conclave on 09/11/2021, we decided to absorb an $11.00 increase in initiation fees - meaning: new petitioners will not need to pay the increased dollar amount for initiation fees imposed by the Grand Commandery. Our initiation fees will remain with a frozen dollar amount until future deliberations and approvals.

 

We also joined a Parking Validation Program. The Sacramento Masonic Temple has obtained a deal with Premier Parking, the company that manages the parking lot adjacent to our building, which ultimately grants all Freemasons the ability to park for free. Their organizations (Blue Lodges and York Rite Bodies) will pay $2.00 per usage.

 

The Commandery will co-pay $1.00 per parking on the Saturdays we meet, together with either Chapter or Council, who will also co-pay $1.00 per parking. Our members will pay nothing.

 

You must use your smartphone to scan a QR code available at the Masonic Temple in order to have your parking validated in this program. The parking company has removed their machine from the lot, so there is no longer an option to pay with cash or credit card, unfortunately. 

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Important: The QR Code for YORK RITE BODIES is valid for the second Saturday of the month only - or upon request for special events.

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If you do not use a smartphone, please visit the page below to find alternate parking locations:

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https://www.sacmt.org/guide

 

Lastly, we have been talking about Sacramento Commandery No. 2 having a Drill Team. If you are still interested, please contact Sir Knight Joseph Dongo and let him know prior to our next meeting on 10/09/2021.  We want to start meeting for drill practices and make a plan for the team in the future. 

 

These are exciting times in our Commandery and every knight is needed for our noble order.  And every little bit helps.  Thank you in advance for all your hard work and dedication.   

 

Reminders

 

Volunteers are needed for the joint charity event with Washington Lodge 20 on Saturday, Sept 18th.  This will also help our Commandery earn points for the Cross and Crown program.  Please contact Sir Knight Joseph Dongo. 

 

Three-way reception in Sacramento. Volunteers needed. 

 

Humbly yours,

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Luis J. Montero

Commander

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