Northeast
Conference
2000
September 9, 2000
RAMADA INN
Route 13
New Castle, Delaware
Your Host this year: General Grand Chapter
WELCOME
The Companions and their Ladies of the York Rite
Bodies in the Northeast Masonic Region are extended a most warm and cordial
invitation to join together in a time of education, fellowship, an enjoyable
Ladies Program, and good food.
The headquarters hotel, Ramada Inn, of New Castle, is
easily accessible from all directions and is familiar to many of the
Companions.
This year will feature something we believe will provide
a little diversity for our Companions.
Arrangements have been made with the Cryptic Masons
Degree Team of Connecticut to perform and confer the Council Degree of Super
Excellent Master.
All visiting Companions eligible for this Degree are
welcome to present themselves at 7:30 PM on Friday Evening the 8th.
Directions to the place of conferral will be available at the Ramada Inn on
Friday Afternoon.
This is a Degree not often presented and this Degree
Team wi11 provide an exceptional experience for the Companions.
For those Ladies and Companions not participating a
variety of local restaurants including one within the hotel is available for
their convenience.
Several seminars will be held on Saturday for the
instructions of the attending Companions
Saturday evening will feature a joint Banquet and
Entertainment we hope will be enjoyable to all.
LADIES PROGRAM
A ladies Program on Saturday will provide local color
and information available in the area of the Diamond State.
Tour of Old New Castle and Local Shops including Lunch. Times available
upon arrival at hotel.
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2000
Rise &
Shine: Breakfast on your own
8:00AM - 12:00
NOON Registration - Lobby
9:00AM -
9:30AM Joint Session of Companions, Sir Knights,
Welcome,
Introductions and Announcements
9:30 AM -
10:45 AM Individual (R.A.M. & Council) K.T. Sessions
10:45 AM -
11:00AM Break Time
11:00AM -
12:15PM Group Sessions Continue
12:15 PM -
1:30PM Lunch (Men’s)
1:30 PM - 2:45
PM Group Sessions Continue
2:45 PM -
3:00PM Break Time
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Sessions Resume to Conclusions
5:00PM -
6:00PM Hospitality Room Open
6:00 PM -
7:00PM Social Hour, Banquet Room, Cash Bar Available
7:00PM -
Banquet followed by Entertainment
General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons International
DEPUTY GENERAL GRAND HIGH PRIEST
NORTHEAST REGION
Sheldon L. Edwards
4 Westmeadow Lane , Newark,
Delaware 19711-2961
Phone: (302) 234-0353
General Grand Council Cryptic Masons International
DEPUTY GENERAL GRAND MASTER
NORTHEAST REGION
Gordon L. Kimball
107 Yarmouth Road , Gray, Maine 04039
Phone: (207) 657-3242
Grand Encampment Knights Templar U.S.A.
DEPARTMENT COMMANDER
NORTHEAST DEPARTMENT
David D. Goodwin
1509 Campus Drive, Vestal, New
York 13850-4036
Phone: (607) 723-8072
AIRPORT AVAILABILITY
Philadelphia International Airport, 45 minutes to
Hotel.
Many shuttle services available from airport to
hotel.
Baltimore/Washington
(BWI) Airport, 11/2 -2 hours to Hotel.
Shuttle Service Numbers:
Delaware Express
Shuttle Inc. (302) 454-7800
New Castle Shuttle & Taxi –
Toll Free 1-800-579-6003 or 326-1855
We hope to see you in September in Delaware, the home
of
TAX FREE SHOPPING.
DIRECTIONS
From North:
1.95 South to 1-295 towards the Delaware Memorial
Bridge.
Stay in left lane. Follow Rt. 13 North, Hotel is
first driveway on right, about ¼ mile.
From
New Jersey:
Take 1-295 South across Delaware Memorial Bridge.
Take exit for Rt. 13 North. Hotel is first driveway
on right, about ¼ mile oft exit ramp.
From South:
Either: Follow Rt. 13 North. Take
first right after 1-295 overpass
(You’ll see Ramada sign).
Or: Follow 1-95 North to 1-95/1-295
split.
Take 1-295 towards Delaware Memorial Bridge. stay in left lane.
Follow signs to Rt. 13 North to Wilmington, Hotel is on right, 1/4 mile off exit ramp.
REGISTRATION FORMS