August 2026
Message From the Chairman
Companions, Sir Knights, and Grand York Rite Masons, please see the attachment below as proper notice of the Colorado River Fall Festival that is to be held on the dates of: October 18, 19, and 20th . This is the 35th Anniversary of the festival, and Nevada participants should arrive with a large presence. Let’s get prepared to rally up our degree teams, and advance our local Blue Lodge Masons, and Companions that may need to finish their journey.
Note: Nevada is responsible for conferring the Royal and Select Master Degrees at 1:30pm on October 19, 2026. It is tradition that our Constitutions are used for all bodies when work is being done, and it’s our hosted regional event, so let’s approach this with favor! If you have performed in the Royal and Select Degrees in the past, please inform me if you plan to, and can keep your current role. We do have some Companions and Sir Knights that have stepped up to fill roles, but due to work and life schedules, it may not be best for them to attend. We plan to go with a Nevada team!
Fraternally,
Bedford Jackson
Most Excellent Grand High Priest
Companions,
The following Official Visits of the Grand High Priest have been scheduled. Your attendance and support are encouraged.
- Reno Chapter No. 7, Reno
September 17
Dinner at 6:00 PM • Convocation at 7:00 PM - Boulder Chapter No. 14, Henderson
September 24 - St. John’s Chapter No. 5, Winnemucca
October 17 - Keystone Chapter No. 6, Las Vegas
November 18 - Lewis Chapter No. 1, Carson City
December 2
Please mark your calendars and join us as we welcome the Grand High Priest during his official visits throughout the state
Fraternally,
Thom Collins
Most Excellent Grand High Priest
Royal Arch Masons of Nevada
Most Illustrious Grand Master
Companions,
The following tentative Official Visits of the Illustrious Grand Master have been scheduled. Please mark your calendars and make every effort to attend these important occasions.
- L.M. Sanford Council
September 19, 2026
3rd Saturday - Capital Council No. 7
February 3, 2027
1st Wednesday - Reno Council No. 4
April 15, 2027
3rd Thursday - Zabud Council No. 10
May 19, 2027
3rd Wednesday - Hiram Council No. 5
May 27, 2027
4th Thursday
We look forward to visiting with the Companions throughout Nevada and sharing in the fellowship and work of our Cryptic Rite.
Fraternally,
Christopher
Most Illustrious Grand Master
Cryptic Masons of Nevada
Right Eminent Grand Commander
Sir Knights,
As of now, the Grand Commander’s Official Visit Schedule is as follows. Please note that these dates are tentative and subject to change.
- EC Peterson Commandery
February 3 - DeWitt Clinton Commandery
February 18 - Lahonton Commandery
February 20 - Melta Commandery
February 25 - Malta Commandery
March 17
We encourage all Sir Knights to attend and support these Official Visits as we strengthen the bonds of our Order through fellowship and service.
Courteously,
Bruce
Right Eminent Grand Commander
Knights Templar of Nevada
New Website is Live
Companions and Sir Knights,
I am pleased to announce that the new Grand York Rite of Nevada website is now live at:
The new website has been designed to provide a central location for York Rite news, event information, leadership contacts, forms, calendars, and resources for our Chapters, Councils, and Commanderies throughout Nevada.
We are also excited to share that a Members Portal is coming soon, which will provide enhanced access to member resources, documents, communications, and additional features designed to better serve our York Rite membership.
We invite you to visit the new site, explore its features, and check back often as new content and functionality are added.
Calling All Ritualists
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