OFFICERS (COUNCIL) – Grand York Rite Bodies of Florida

Grand Council Leadership

Our leadership consists of dozens of Companions who dedicate their time and effort to ensure that our organization fulfills its mission and continues to operate. Each position is filled for a period of one year that starts and ends at the Grand Assembly of the Grand Council. For more or more specific information as to the duties and prerogatives of any of the following offices, please see our Constitution and Bylaws for further clarification.

The elected positions of the Grand Council of Florida are comprised of the Most Illustrious Grand Master, Right Illustrious Deputy Grand Master, and Right Illustrious Principal Conductor of The Work. These officers have the responsibility of managing the operations and activities of the Grand Council when not in Assembly. This includes managing the services and communication with over 30 constituent Councils.

Other responsibilities include participation in charitable endeavors, degree festivals, and public relations.

The elective positions of the Right Excellent Grand Treasurer and the Right Excellent Grand Recorder provide the day to day support for the policies and direction implemented by the Grand Line. These offices directly manage the communications, financial transactions, and customer relationships between the Grand Council and constituents, vendors, and leadership. When none of the dais officers are available to attend and represent the Grand Illustrious Master at affiliate, constituent, or inter/national events, the Grand Treasurer and Secretary will be asked to represent and report to and for the Grand Line.

District Deputies and District Instructors

CMMRF Representatives

The Grand Council has many Standing and Special Committees, each with a set of designated tasks to perform in support of the activities of the Grand Council. Often, Companions serving on these committees are skilled or conversant in the areas of operation of the committee and are volunteering their time and expertise for the betterment of the Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters of Florida.

The Grand Council appoints a Grand Ambassador to each of the affiliated jurisdictions. Most have previously held Grand Line positions or are currently in a leadership position. As the main liaison to a jurisdiction, they are often the Companion who does “whatever is needed”, but specific requests include directly reporting to their MIGM or the Craft in general what is working (or not) and special events and activities that should be known or promoted, ensuring the accommodations and schedule of visiting Chapter dignitaries to their jurisdiction, and working with the Most Illustrious Grand Master and Grand Secretary to ensure that the Grand Assembly information is available for travelers.

After serving the Grand Council for an average of ten years, these Most Illustrious Companions are found in various positions continuing to support Cryptic Masonry. Aside from being “Elders” and offering assistance and the benefit of their experience, they continue to serve on Grand Council committees and often continue to work with the current leadership to follow through and support ongoing programs.

LIST OF GRAND ILLUSTRIOUS MASTERS