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Triennial literally means “three years.” The term is generally applied to a formal assembly that occurs once every three years. Within the York Rite, several of the General Grand Bodies hold their own Triennial sessions.

The General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons International holds a Triennial Assembly, which brings together Companions from throughout its jurisdiction and around the world into one great gathering. It is held once every three years. The General Grand Council was formed in 1881 and has held triennial meetings since that date, with the exception of the year 1945 when none was held; this was adjusted by holding the meeting in 1946 and again in 1948.

The General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons International also holds a Triennial Convocation once every three years. The General Grand Chapter and General Grand Council have been holding their Triennials together at the same time and place, allowing Royal Arch and Cryptic Masons from across the world to gather for their respective General Grand Sessions during the same event. Responsibility for selecting the location alternates between the General Grand Chapter and General Grand Council from one Triennial to the next, with the General Grand High Priest selecting the location when it is the General Grand Chapter's turn and the General Grand Master selecting the location when it is the General Grand Council's turn.

The Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America likewise holds a Triennial Conclave every three years. Its Triennial is a separate gathering and is not currently held in conjunction with the Triennials of the General Grand Chapter and General Grand Council.

The term “triennial” is sometimes applied to the three-year period between these gatherings, although when used in that sense, the proper word is “triennium.” A Triennial is the session or gathering itself; a triennium is the three-year period between Triennial sessions.

For more information about the joint General Grand Chapter and General Grand Council Triennial, visit www.YRTriennial.org .

• Department Conferences

Fill out the registration form from the organizer of the Conference you want to attend. Mail/E-mail the registration form and your check/online payment for the Conference & Meals (No meals will be sold during the Conference) before the due date. The name and address for mailing is on the registration form.

The Conference organizer will provide the hotel information for that conference. To get the conference group rate, reservations must be made in advance with the conference hotel by the due date.

You are encouraged to bring potential or developing leaders to participate in the Emerging Leaders program, jointly sponsored by General Grand Chapter, General Grand Council and Grand Encampment. Participants receive the leadership workshop, materials and ideas at no cost beyond travel, lodging, meals and registration fees. To register, please email: YRL@YorkRiteLeadership.org

Website: https://yorkriteleadership.org

The York Rite Conferences are held throughout the year. Each department holds a conference in one of their respective states. The state the department chooses rotates year over year.

Attire for the conference is a sports coat and tie. This is an educational event and not a business event.

Each conference offers different meal choices on the registration form. You’re free to eat somewhere on your own if you prefer.

Each conference organizer will provide a different schedule.