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This past weekend Lubbock Commandery No. 60 welcomed a new Sir Knight into our membership. The order was conferred by E. C. Johnny Davis and his officers with Right Eminent Past Grand Commander David Melear serving as Prelate. We welcome
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Lubbock Chapter No. 248 and Council No. 183 installed their newly elected officer line for the 2026-2027 capitular and cryptic year. The ceremony was conducted by Right Excellent Grand King Ric Jernigan, Right Excellent Grand Scribe Aaron W. Tyksinski and
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This get’s to be my last post as Thrice Illustrious Master of Council, and I am happy to step aside knowing we had a great year. We labored, we learned, and we earned all we shall receive. It is my
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Sir Knights, I hope this finds you well. I cannot believe that the year is already more than half over. July got here in a hurry. This July is special, because it is the 250th birthday of the United States of
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Companions, This marks my final message to you as your Thrice Illustrious Master. It has been a year of profound labor, and I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together. We have been faithful stewards of our building
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Lubbock Council No. 183 recognized and awarded T.I.M. James A. Clark with the Cryptic Triangle Award this year for his dedication to education, working our degrees, and his leadership. Companion Clark was also recognized for his efforts and contributions in
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Companions, In my last message, I spoke about the “unseen work”—the necessary, often tedious labor of strengthening our Council’s administrative and financial foundations. I am grateful for the steady progress we have made in that “secret vault.” However, we must
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Companions, As we move further into this year, I find myself reflecting not just on what we are doing—but how we are doing it. There is a quiet but powerful shift taking place within our Council, and it is something worth recognizing.
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Companions, I want to begin by reflecting on our previous meeting, which was an absolute pleasure to preside over. It was highly efficient, we opened well, and the decorum was excellent—striking that perfect balance of being fun, yet appropriately serious.
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Sir Knights, I cannot believe we are already approaching the end of the first quarter of the year. This year is flying by. We find ourselves in the middle of the Lenten season, as Easter is slated for April 5th
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Sir Knights, I hope this message finds you well. True to the theme of our lives, January has passed in the blink of an eye. I pray that each of you was able to stay warm through the recent cold
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Companions, I would like to begin by offering my sincere thanks to each of you who attended our last Convocation. It was truly a pleasure to see the seats filled and to enjoy the fellowship of Companions laboring together in
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