Dear Companions and Sir Knights:
The 150th Grand Convocation, 143rd Grand Assembly and 142nd Grand Conclave of these Grand York Rite Bodies of Wisconsin will be held on June 14,15,16,17th 2000 at the Holiday Inn Convention Center and Expo, 1501 North Point Dr. Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS : Each delegate and guest is requested to make their own reservations with Holiday Inn, call toll free 1-800-922-7880 or 715-341-1340. Single or double occupancy rooms including children under 18 are $76.00 + tax. When calling in reservations, mention you are attending Grand York Rite Sessions to obtain group rate. Deadline May 15, 2000 requests for rooms and group rates will not be guaranteed after this date.
MEAL RESERVATIONS: Required. Please use enclosed form, additional forms may be obtained from your York Rite Body. Complete form and return with check payable to: 2000 Grand York Rite Sessions and mail to: Robert C. Whisman, 1316 Portside Lane, Green Bay, WI 54313. Deadline for meal reservations is June 1, 2000, cancellations prior to date will get full refund.
ATTENDANCE: It is the duty of the three Principal Officers of Chapter, Council and Commandery to attend their respective Grand Session. All Companions and Sir Knights are welcome and urged to attend.
PROXY CARDS. are sent to each Constituent Body, Principal Officer unable to attend, may give his proxy to another according to By-Laws of the respective Grand Body. Proxy Card must be signed by the Presiding Officer.
CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE: each Grand Body will be on duty according to the Program Schedule. It's the responsibility of each delegate and guests to register each day of attendance with the Credentials Committee.
REGISTRATION TABLE: will have your meal tickets, programs and other information.
DRESS: Grand Officers, Distinguished Guests and Ladies of Chapter and Council, formal attire for Grand York Rite Banquet Thursday evening. Grand Commandery Officers uniform less sword, chapeau and gloves. For Distinguished Guest uniform as above or formal attire. Ladies of Grand Officers and Distinguished Guest Formal.
HONORARY DEGREES are listed in your Programs. Check times and locations daily.
Fraternally yours,
P. John Darinski
Grand High Priest
Zealously yours,
Ibeco Amador
Most Illustrious Grand Master
Courteously yours,
Paul Hersh
Grand Commander