Clearwater York Rite Bodies

01/28/2025

10/27/2023

We were honored to have our Right Eminent Grand Commander, Sir Knight Rusty Ludlam in attendance for his official visit at our stated meeting of Springtime Commandery No. 40 last night! Thank you Sir Knight for your visit and your wisdom!

06/02/2023

Now that the Grand York Rite Bodies of FL Convention is a little behind us, we want to publicly recognize our members who were either recipients of awards or accepted appointments / offices for this year:

Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons:
Carl Gilmore - Elected Grand Secretary for 2023-2024 and Received the Ephraim Kirby Award
Dana Oldenburg - Appointed Grand Musician for 2023-2024 and Received the Gold Key Award
Chas Jordan - Appointed Chairman of the Committee on Work and Received the Bronze Distinguished Service Medal.

Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters:
Carl Gilmore, MIPGM - Elected Grand Recorder for 2023-2024
Dana Oldenburg - Appointed Grand Musician for 2023-2024 and District Deputy Grand Master for District 3
Kirk Hinote - Appointed District Instructor for District 3

Grand Commander of Knights Templar:
Carl Gilmore, REPGC - Elected Grand Recorder for 2023-2024
Chas Jordan - Appointed Eminent Grand Junior Warden for 2023-2024 and Received Meritorious Service Award
Dana Oldenburg - Appointed Grand Musician for 2023-2024 and Received the Spirit Award
Kirk Hinote - Appointed District Deputy Grand Commander for District 3
Brian Campbell - Appointed District Instructor for District 3

Congratulations Companions and Sir Knights for continuing to support our Statewide Bodies in leadership roles!

05/22/2023

Congratulations to our High Priest Dana Oldenburg for being selected to receive the Grand Chapter Gold Key Award!!!

03/20/2023

Our bodies were proud to be a part of this years Spring Festival! Welcome Fraters!

36 brothers received the Order of the Temple at the District 3 York Rite Festival at Tampa York Rite Masonic Bodies last week. Welcome Fraters and thank you to the valiant Knights who presented the Order!!!

01/30/2023

Companions/Sir Knights, mark your calendars for the next York Rite Festival, March 4th & 11th, 2023, in Tampa. Now's the time to talk to your Blue Lodge Brothers about joining the York Rite!

01/09/2023

Photos from yesterday's installation of Springtime Commandery No. 40, Knights Templar. Congratulations to Sir Knight Gary Roane, Eminent Commander, and his officers!

01/09/2023

Photos from yesterday's installation for Clearwater Council No. 34, Royal and Select Masters. Congratulations to Illustrious Master Cory Underwood and his officers!