ARIZONA GRAND YORK RITE SESSIONS
The Grand Sessions this year will be held on August 20, 2008 through August 24, 2008 at the Chaparral Suites Resort 5001 N. Scottsdale Road - Scottsdale, Arizona
Those who have attended previous Sessions will recall that the facility is conveniently located, and offers amenities such as:
Complimentary full cooked-to-order breakfast each morning
Complimentary evening reception
Complimentary individual airport shuttle service
Complimentary high-speed internet in all guest rooms
GUEST ROOMS and RESERVATIONS
A block of rooms has been reserved at the rate of $85.00 for single or double-occupancy for the duration of the Sessions. For those wishing to arrive early or extend their stay, these prices are also good for three days before and three days after the Sessions. Reservations can be made by calling the Chaparral Suites toll free reservations number 1-800-528-1456. Please be sure to refer to Grand York Rite 2008 Session to secure this special group rate. The cut-off date for receipt of these reservations will be July 21, 2008. ANY RESERVATIONS REQUEST RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE WILL BE ACCEPTED ON A SPACE AVAILABILITY BASIS ONLY. Check in time is 3:00 PM. Check out time is 12:00 Noon.
Wednesday August 20, 2008
Afternoon Ish Sodi Awards
Evening Combined Vespers and Memorial Service
The 118th Annual Convocation of The Most Excellent Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons will convene on Thursday August 21st.
Session Registration open from 7 AM to 4 PM
Morning Order of the High Priesthood
Open Grand Chapter
Unified Sessions
Lunch Men's Luncheon
Ladies Luncheon
Afternoon Grand Chapter Reconvenes
Installation of 2008-09 Grand Chapter Officers
Holy Land Pilgrimage Ice Cream Social
The 87th Annual Assembly of The Most Illustrious Grand Council of Cryptic Masons will convene on Friday August 22nd
Sessions Registration open from 7 AM to 4 PM
Morning Order of the Silver Trowel
Open Grand Council
Lunch Men's & Ladies Luncheon
Afternoon Grand Council Reconvenes
Installation of 2008-09 Grand Council Officers
Evening No-Host Reception
Grand Banquet and Awards Presentation
The 115th Annual Conclave of The Grand Commandery of Knights Templar will convene on Saturday August 23rd
Sessions Registration open from 7 AM to 12 Noon
Morning Past Commander's Association
Open Grand Commandery
Introduction of Appendant Body Guests
Lunch Men's and Ladies' Luncheon
Afternoon Grand Commandery Reconvenes
Installation of 2008-09 Grand Commandery Officers
Evening No-Host Dinner honoring New Presiding Heads
SUNDAY AUGUST 24, 2008
Grand Commandery Prayer Service