St. Charles Missouri Chapter #1, RAM

Companions! Don’t forget our first Convocation of 2024! TONIGHT! We will be conferring the Mark Master and Past Master Degrees. We have 6 of our own candidates confirmed and atleast 5 coming as part of the regional effort for the Grand Masters Invitational. Dinner at 6p, Convocation opens at 7p! Join us for some warm fellowship amidst the snow.

Companions! Don’t forget this weeks upcoming Convocation on Wednesday, January 10th. We will be conferring the Mark Master and Past Master Degrees. We have 6 of our own candidates confirmed and atleast 5 coming as part of the regional effort for the Grand Masters Invitational. Dinner at 6p, Convocation opens at 7p!

Fantastic evening of fellowship at the Region 5 Holiday Party! We were honored again to host and welcome Companions from across the Region!

From the Officers and Companions of St. Charles Missouri #1, Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

The Officers of the Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery Wish All Our Companions and Sir Knights a Safe and Blessed Thanksgiving Day.

Woe and sorrow fill the Tabernacle and Temple Courts…

Passing of R.:.E.:.C.:. John S. Lambros - https://mailchi.mp/0c4dc0f30041/passing-of-rec-john-s-lambros

Woe and sorrow fill the Tabernacle and our Chapter! Our thoughts are with our departed Companions family and all those who knew him. Our Grand Chapter has been dealt a great blow….

Congratulations to Very Excellent Companion Gale B. Morrison! VEC Gale was honored tonight for 50yr of membership in the York Rite of Freemasonry. Our Companion joined the Royal Arch, Council and Commandery over a two week period back in 1973.

🔺St charles Missouri Chapter No. 1 welcomed 3️⃣ new Brethren into the ranks of Past Master, during our October Stated Convocation🔺

‼️🚨*Calling ALL Companions*🚨‼️

During our stated Convocation in November (Wednesday, November 8th), we will be elevating a class of Most Excellent Master candidates. We will be seeking assistance on this conferral and will be connecting with Royal Arch Masons from across the region and state. If you would like to participate and are available, please let us know!

Our Chapter leaders will be sending out a slate of open positions to the Chapters in the Region; if you would like to receive the open parts list, please let us know!

Additionally, Oriental-Rabboni Chapter #78 Royal Arch Masons looks to plan a Royal Arch conferral in January - “Mark” your calendars. St. Charles Missouri No. 1 Officers and Members will definitely be there!

🔺St charles Missouri Chapter No. 1 is constantly on the move - here we grow again!🔺

We are expecting to have two Mark Master and Past Master conferrals at our next stated Convocation on Wednesday, October 11.

‼️🚨*Calling ALL Companions*🚨‼️

Subsequently, at our stated Convocation in November (Wednesday, November 8th), we are anticipating a class of Most Excellent Master candidates. We will be seeking assistance on this conferral and will be connecting with Royal Arch Masons from across the region and state. If you would like to participate and are available, please let us know!

If you are a Master Mason in the St. Charles County area and are ready for the next step on your Masonic journey, please connect with us - we would love to have a conversation and help you with that decision.

St. Charles Missouri Chapter No. 1 had an excellent stated Convocation, this evening.

Two petitions for membership were read, with joining ceremonies and conferrals being scheduled.

We engaged in discussion on the importance of Energy in leadership.

Finally, the Visitstion Committee outlined plans for upcoming educational and informational presentations to lodges and appendant bodies within our region.

St. Charles Missouri RAM hit the ground running and this is only the beginning!

🚨Reminder🚨

St. Charles Missouri Chapter No. 1 Royal Arch Masons has its regular stated Convocation this Wednesday, September 13.

Complimentary meal begins at 6:00pm

Business meeting/ Convocation at 7:00pm

The education for the evening will be focused on leadership and development - Leadership through ENERGY (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VkM_YBWf7JM). Feel free to watch the video in advance and bring your perspectives.

We look forward to seeing all of our members and guests this Wednesday!

Congratulations to our Junior High Priest and all our Companions for your hard work in 2022-23! At Grand Convocation Chapter #1 was recognized as a Gold Level recipient of the Distinguished Chapter Award, and led the state with 2,600 points! Leading the nearest chapter by 500 points! We’ll done to all for your exceptional work this past term!

Stated Convocation TONIGHT! Join us for a great evening of Capitular Masonry as we kick off the second meeting of the new term! Lots to discuss and fun to be had… Dinner at 6p, Chapter opens at 7p!

Something cool coming to the last day of Grand Sessions in Springfield next month!

Information about upcoming Missouri Lodge of Research speaker series!

Lots of news & important details out from the Grand Chapter! Check it out!

May 2023 Grand Chapter Trestleboard - https://mailchi.mp/2bc6f1688ab3/may-2023-grand-chapter-trestleboard

Check it out! Register now!

On behalf of M.:.E.:.C.:. Kyle R. Palacios, Grand High Priest, M.:.I.:.C.:. Michael S. Smith, Grand Master and Sir Knight Michael C. Rohman, R.:.E.:. Grand Commander, you are cordially invited to attend the One Hundred Seventy-Sixth Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, the One Hundred Fifty-Seventh Annual Assembly of the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons, and the One Hundred Sixty-Second Annual Conclave of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the State of Missouri.

The presiding grand officers have planned an efficient business meeting schedule and several dining events for your enjoyment.

The first ladies of the Grand York Rite of Missouri have planned two days of offsite activities for your lady to enjoy.

We look forward to greeting each of you in Springfield.

Registration is now open!

https://www.moyorkrite.org

Wow! What a fantastic morning of fellowship and brotherhood as we celebrated the changing of a term and the installation of new High Priest, Excellent Companion Adam Iwanow and the chapter’s corp of officers

*INSTALLATION PROGRAM*

The Installation program for today's installation ceremony will be entirely digital.

For program and information please utilize the below digital program.

*TODAY*

St. Charles Missouri Chapter #1, RAM 2023 - 2024 Installation of Officers.

Installation of Officers - 11:00am (St. Charles Lodge - 2051 Collier Corporate Pkwy St. Charles, MO 63303)

Offsite Reception - 1:00pm (Rack House - 5065 State Rte N, Cottleville, MO 63304)

There is already a group reservation for the reception - However, all are welcome to attend subject to Rack House's seating and availability.

Updated details concerning the time and place of the reception following the Installation of Installation of Officers - St. Charles Missouri Chapter No. 1.

Installation: 11:00am
Reception: 1:00pm (Group reservation has already been made; all are welcome subject to Rack House’s seating and availability)

Come show your support for our Chapter and celebrate the outgoing and incoming leadership!

Last night marked another successful Convocation, our annual elections, and an insightful education program presented by Ex. Comp. Dr. Tom Cupples who discussed the ancient "rope stretchers" and the impact on ancient operative masonry... Even more important then all of that, we welcomed our 3 newest Royal Arch Masons- Welcome to the Oldest Chapter west of the Mississippi!

Stated Convocation & Annual Elections TONIGHT! Join us as we elect the Companions who will guide us into the next term! Chapter opens at 7pm, Dinner at 6pm. Sojourn over & we'll see you there!

Don't miss our Meeting next week! It's time for Annual Election of Officers. The Chapter meets on Wednesday March 8th! Chapter opens at 7pm, Dinner at 6pm

Great news and content from the Grand Chapter!

Grand Chapter Trestleboard March 2023 - https://mailchi.mp/ad76a75f2656/grand-chapter-trestleboard-march-2023

Our Next Stated Convocation is just a week away on February 8th! Don't Miss Past High Priests Night in the East, as well as fantastic presentation from Ex. Comp. Dr. Tom Cupples!

The February Trestleboard is out! Take a look!

Last night was a tad busy with Companions pulled in several other directions, thankfully we had a great team able to come together to help confer the Mark Master and past Master Degrees! Welcome Brothers!

CONVOCATION TONIGHT- Join us at the St. Charles Masonic Temple for a Mark Master & Past Master Conferral- Please note the joint meeting with Bellefontaine Chapter is canceled. We are meeting as normal... Chapter opens at 7, Dinner beforehand at 6

Companions- TAKE DUE NOTICE- The Join meeting scheduled for this month has been canceled. We will meet as normal! Join us on Wednesday(2/8) for Mark Master and Past Master Degree work! Chapter opens at 7p, Dinner at 6p

The May 2022 Trestleboard is out and hitting inboxes! Enjoy Companions & Friends