“Compensated Gratuity” Policy
The respective Grand York Rite Bodies of California and the Sessions Committee will pay for those listed below to attend the California Grand York Rite Sessions (CAGYRS). PLEASE USE THE FORM BELOW TO COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH THE GRAND SECRETARY/RECORDERS AND THE GRAND SESSIONS COMMITTEE.
The Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in California or his Official Representative as communicated in writing to our Grand Secretary / Recorders – Grand Sessions Committee:
- The Grand Banquet, Breakfast and Lunch for one day. Up to Two (2) room nights.
The M. E. General Grand High Priest of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons Intl:
The M. P. General Grand Illustrious Master of the General Grand Council of Cryptic Masons:
The M. E. Grand Master of the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar:
- The Grand Banquet and the Breakfast and Luncheon for the day of his meeting. Up to Two (2) room nights.
- OR their Official Representatives as communicated in writing to our Grand Secretary / Recorders:
- The Grand Banquet and the Breakfast and Luncheon for the day of his meeting
The Southwest Regional Deputy or Department Commander:
- The Grand Banquet and the Breakfast and Luncheon for the day of his meeting. Up to One (1) room night
The M.W. Grand Master of other Jurisdictions:
The M. E. Grand High Priest of other Jurisdictions:
The M. I. Illustrious Grand Master of other Jurisdictions:
The R. E. Grand Commander of other Jurisdictions:
Or their Official Representatives as communicated in writing to our Grand Secretary / Recorders
- Breakfast and Luncheon for the day of his meeting
National or CA State Presiding Officers of Other Masonic Appendant and Concordant Bodies as well as Masonic Youth Group heads, both North and South, accompanied by an adult leader not listed above – Grand Sessions Committee:
- The Grand Banquet
(If the Companions / Sir Knights / Presiding Officer listed above are accompanied by his LADY/HUSBAND or ESCORT (1), those meals are also paid)
All VIP meal requests MUST be submitted via this website prior to the deadline posted (5/4/2024). Please use the registration form below. Once you have filled out the form, we will email you a coupon code to use during registration. If you have already paid for your meals, the CAGYRS Executive Committee will make sure you are refunded/credited with the proper amount.
Please make your own hotel reservations directly with the hotel (using this link). The GYRS Executive Committee will ensure you are credited with the entitled covered room nights.
All Gratuities governed by a CA-GYR Body are subject to the approval of the Grand Secretary, Grand Recorder, and/or the Presiding Officer of each CA-GYR Body. If there are any questions about this policy, please reach out to them directly.