Grand York Rite Bodies of Georgia

10/07/2026

09/22/2026

Sir Knights and families from around the world are invited to Southern California. Will you be there?

Sir Knight David J. Kussman, Grand Master of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America, and Lady Kim Kussman personally invite you to celebrate the 70th Triennial Conclave in Los Angeles, California.

From August 10–18, 2027, Knights Templar from around the world will gather for an extraordinary celebration of Templary, fellowship, family, and fraternity. This Triennial will be more than the business of the Grand Encampment: the committee is planning activities for Sir Knights, ladies, and families, offering every generation memorable experiences in Southern California. The gathering will showcase what Templars value most: fellowship, camaraderie, brotherhood, and family.

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09/10/2026

The Knights Templar Eye Foundation has renewed its support for CEF programs with $375,000 in new grants!

This investment provides $275,000 to Stop Infant Blindness in Africa, pushing total support for the program past $1M, and $100,000 to fund travel grants for emerging pediatric ophthalmologists.

Thank you, KTEF, for helping children see a brighter future! Read the full announcement: https://childrenseyefoundation.org/news/knights-templar-eye-foundation-renews-support-for-childrens-eye-foundation-with-375000-in-grants/

09/09/2026

Funeral Arrangements for Most Excellent Companion James W. Tate. May the Supreme Grand High Priest wrap his loving arms around our Companion’s Soul and bring him into eternal joy in that House not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens.

09/05/2026

Dr. Zaidi is studying whether Apolipoprotein A1 can reduce inflammation and abnormal blood vessel growth in retinopathy of prematurity. The research could point toward safer ways to protect vision in premature infants.

09/01/2026

49th Triennial of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International is being held in our Nation’s Capital. Georgia is well represented. Good day for Georgia…

Most Illustrious Clyde E. Griffin was awarded The Columbian Award, considered the most prestigious award given by General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International.

Most Illustrious James Bard was elected to as a Trustee of the Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation Board.

08/31/2026

73rd Triennial of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons International was held in our nation’s capital and Georgia was well represented.

Importantly, Most Excellent Companion C. Danny Wofford was awarded the General Grand Chapter Distinguished Service Medal in GOLD! He is only the fourth Royal Arch Mason in Georgia to receive such a prestigious honor.

Most Excellent Companion Mark A. Bradley was made an Honorary General Grand High Priest and was elected as a General Grand Trustee.

Great day for Georgia!

06/07/2026

While on a trip to Alaska, we stopped at a roadside facility that provided a recreation of a Klondike Gold Miner’s (hopeful) log cabin, and cache along the White Pass near Fraser, British Columbia. They spoke of beaver pelts (as a secondary way of making money), and why, during the 1890’s beaver pelts were so in demand…interesting as a Templar Chapeau adornment…