GREAT SMOKIES
SUMMER ASSEMBLY
OF YORK RITE MASONS

1822-2009
THE 188th ANNIVERSARY
OF YORK RITE MASONRY
IN NORTH CAROLINA
2010 - The 73rd Anniversary
of the Great Smokies Summer Assembly
of York Rite Masons

MAGGIE VALLEY, NORTH CAROLINA
JULY 11, 12, 13, 2010


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 11th, 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"Strength Through God and Brotherhood"

SATURDAY
July 10, 2010
FAMILY OUTING

A Fantasy Golf "Putt-Putt" Contest
will be held at the Castlewood Motel
in Maggie Valley on Saturday July 10
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 10 at 7:30 PM
Dinner at 6:30 PM
FELLOWSHIP HALL OF THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH of MAGGIE VALLEY
THE CHURCH IS DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE CASTLEWOOD MOTEL
DRESS FOR COLLEGE MEETING
BUSINESS SUIT or TUX

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


PROGRAM
Sunday July 11, 2010
2:00 PM - Divine Services
at Carolina Nights Theater Auditorium
3732 Soco Road
Maggie Valley, NC
James Wright, Grand Prelate, 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 12, 2010
Carolina Nights Theater Auditorium
8:00 AM - Registration Continues
9:00 AM - Convening of Great Smokies Assembly of
York Rite Masons

Moderator: Sid Dorris, Grand Generalissimo,
Grand Encampment KTUSA

Introduction of Distinguished Guests
D. Allen Surratt, PMIGM

Keynote Address
William L. Dill
Grand Master
of the Grand Lodge, A.F.& A.M. of NC

15 Minute Recess

Addresses by Distinguished Guest Masons

Christopher Hodapp, Past Master
Author of: "Freemasonry for Dummies"

Dr. Rex R. Hutchens, PGM of Arizona
Author of: "Bridge of Light"

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 Berry Rigdon, Past Grand High Priest - NC


Monday July 12, 2010
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 13, 2010

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

9:00 AM - Summer Assembly Reconvenes

Address by Distinguished Guest Mason

Thomas W. Jackson, Executive Secretary
World Conference of Masonic Grand Lodges

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: Sid Dorris

NOON - Adjourn - Summer Assembly


JOIN US JULY 11, 12, 13, 2010
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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