Brothers, Companions, Sir Knights, and All,

Thank you for supporting me in the quest of the distinguished office of Most Illustrious Grand Master and demonstrating your faith in my ability to fulfill the duties associated with that office to serve Grand Council in the 2004-2005 Cryptic year.

I believe that we can have a glorious year and benefit the Craft by using the three precepts that I have adopted as the theme for my proposed year.

• PROVIDING AN INSPIRATION TO INSPIRE OTHERS
What is inspiration? How do you give it to someone?

Inspiration is the imparting of an idea, emotion or action. If we are working for the craft and are zealous in our performance of that work, it will encourage others to want to join in our endeavors. “THAT IS INSPIRATION.”

• REVITALIZING OUR PRIDE IN BEING A MASON
Are you proud to be a York Rite Mason? I AM! I want others to know it too.

When we are enthusiastic about our own attendance at meetings and include our activities in our conversations positively we show pride in what we are able to accomplish. That is what generates interest in the organization.

• TRAVELING WITH US IN THIS EXCITING YEAR
Do come often and stay long.

I am excited about this year. I plan to travel to all forty-one councils. I have my itinerary posted on the Fraternity Web Page and it is linked to our own Grand Council Web Page. I cordially invite all of you to join us as often as you are able. That is what demonstrates the strength and brotherhood of fraternity.

I am available to serve you. I ask that you send corrections, inclusions, or questions to me in some written form of communications. That way I remember to enter the data, correct the error, or answer the questions. Otherwise, ...you have probably heard of senior moments? I am getting closer.

Fraternally,
Larry A. Reynolds, Sr.