W. Joseph Ryland, KYGCH
Illustrious Grand Master's Message
2007-2008

 It is indeed a great pleasure for me to represent the Grand Council during the 2007-08 year.  I consider it an honor that you have put your trust in me.  Consequently, I will do my best to uphold the decorum of such a dignified institution as the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of California.  Katie and I hope to visit with every California Council during this year.  Sometimes in our search for answers we are stumped and as much as we try, we still cannot solve all the problems that we face.  However, with God’s help we will all persevere and attempt to put the York Rite of Freemasonry and specifically the Council of Cryptic Masons in the forefront of Masonic thought by applying the principles of Friendship, Morality, and Brotherly Love. 

Lastly, the Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation is leading the way in efforts to end cardiovascular diseases which have cut many wonderful lives short.  I ask you to be as generous as your means permit when contributing to this charity.



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