GREAT SMOKIES
SUMMER ASSEMBLY
OF YORK RITE MASONS

1822-2008
THE 186th ANNIVERSARY
OF YORK RITE MASONRY
IN NORTH CAROLINA
2008 - The 71st Anniversary
of the Great Smokies Summer Assembly
of York Rite Masons

MAGGIE VALLEY, NORTH CAROLINA
JULY 13, 14, 15, 2008

Summer Assembly always starts the
Second Sunday in July

Bob Schafer, GrandRec/Sec bobghp@aol.com

      Although Summer Assembly Registration does not officially begin until Sunday, July 13th, many individuals begin arriving on Friday or Saturday. Come enjoy the hospitality of the Maggie Valley community, and get ready to witness a most rewarding experience. Theme"York Rite: Faithful to God,Family and Country"

SATURDAY
July 12, 2008
FAMILY OUTING
A Fantasy Golf "Putt-Putt" Contest
will be held at the Castlewood Motel
in Maggie Valley on Saturday July 12
Starting at 10:00 AM. The registration fee
is $5.00 per person (open to adults and children)
and there will be cash prizes and trophies

York Rite College Meeting
Saturday, July 12 at 7:30 PM
Supper at 6:30 PM
Waynesville, Masonic Temple

NOTE: All functions are casual - no coat and ties
are required (including Devine Service).

PROGRAM
Sunday July 13, 2008
2:00 PM - Divine Services
at Carolina Nights Theater Auditorium
3732 Soco Road
Maggie Valley, NC
Rev. A. Gene Cobb - Presiding
(Casual Dress-cookout follows Divine Service
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Registration and Cookout
First Baptist Church Picnic Shed
ACROSS FROM CASTLEWOOD INN,
3795 SOCO ROAD
Maggie Valley, NC

Monday July 14, 2008
Carolina Nights Theater Auditorium
8:00 AM - Registration Continues
9:00 AM - Convening of Great Smokies Assembly of
York Rite Masons

Moderator: Robert E. Burleson
SE Region Dept.Commander, PMIGM&PGC of FL

Introduction of Distinguished Guests
Allen Surratt, PMIG & Pete Cook, PGC

Keynote Address
David R. Cash
Grand Master
of the Grand Lodge, A.F.& A.M. of NC

15 Minute Recess

Addresses by Distinguished Guest Masons

William R. Miller
Past Sovereign Grand Master of Grand Council of
Allied Masonic Degrees of the USA

James E. Winzenreid
Past Governor General of
York Rite Sovereign College of North America

12:00 Noon - Adjourn
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

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A NORTH CAROLINA
MASONIC SHRINE

      The Masonic Shrine, or Marker, is located at an altitude of 4,522 feet at Black Camp Gap in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 17 miles from Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina. It can be reached by way of Highway U.S. 19 by turning on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Soco Gap and going to Wolf Laurel Gap, then following Heintooga Road. The Parkway passes within a few yards of the marker which is accessible over a paved path from the parking area. At 3:00 PM there will be a "Masonic Marker Address" by Paul W. Brown
      Past Grand Commander - NC

Monday July 13, 2008
7:00 PM - BANQUET & SHOW

      A banquet and show will begin at Carolina Nights Dinner Theater at 7:00 PM. Enjoy a delicious meal in a climate controlled and smoke free auditorium, then get ready for the most exciting evening of entertainment in Maggie Valley! The talented musicians and vocalists, comedy, state of the art lighting and sound and an evening of fun that the whole family can enjoy. You won't want to miss the banquet this year, as it's like nothing you've seen before in Maggie Valley!

Tuesday - July 15, 2008

8:00 AM - Registration continues
at Carolina Nights Theater Auditorium

9:00 AM - Summer Assembly Reconvenes

Address by Distinguished Guest Mason

Dr. Alan K. Lamm
CChairman, Dept. of History, Mount Olive Colleg

15 Minute Recess

Remarks by North Carolina
Grand Presiding Officers

AIMS AND CONCERNS OF:
General Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, International
General Grand Council, Cryptic Masons, International
Grand Encampment, Knights Templar, of the USA

Summation: Robert E. Burleson

NOON - Adjourn - Summer Assembly

JOIN US JULY 13, 14, 15, 2008
AND BRING A FRIEND!!

Summer Assembly Committee
Dallas Davis
Hugh K. Terrell
Wallace Jones
Randall Simmons
Robert A. Schafer, Grand Sec./Rec.

Bob Schafer, GrandRec/Sec bobghp@aol.com
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