Magdalene Royal Grand Court - York Rite Session

Magdalene Royal Grand Court of Cyrene, State of Maryland and Jurisdiction, Prince Hall Affiliated, convenes its 31st Annual Grand Session on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., at 1307 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MD 21217.

Most Royal Grand Commandress: Dr. Bettye T. McLeod

Most Royal Grand Chief Engineer: Stephen B. Bush

Royal Grand Secretary: Joylyn Y. Etheridge

This is part of the 3rd Annual York Rite Family Weekend, for the Maryland York Rite PHA Annual Session, November 12-14, 2026.

Motto: Truth, Charity, and Love

Event Details

Saturday, November 14, 2026

9:00 a.m.

1307 Eutaw Place, Baltimore, MD 21217

Registration and Fees

Registration fees:

1 house: $55 advance / $75 late

2 houses: $100 advance / $125 late

3 houses: $135 advance / $155 late

Visiting jurisdiction: $25 per session

Registration deadline: October 15, 2026. No onsite registration.

Deadlines

Jurisprudence and Recommendations: to PRC Desirae Williams, desirae128@msn.com, no later than Friday, October 30, 2026

Credentials and Returns: mailed to PMRGC Shirley Singleton, 7838 Citadel Drive, Severn, MD 21144, no later than Friday, October 30, 2026

State Charity: checks written separately, submitted to PMRGC Linza Harvey, 13025 Soundings Road, Lusby, MD 20657, no later than October 30, 2026; forms may also be emailed to linza_harvey@hotmail.com

Representatives and Proxies: proxy letters to RGS Joylyn Etheridge, joye4cyrenes@gmail.com, no later than November 6, 2026

Committee reports: Grand Committee Chairpersons to provide a copy to the Grand Secretary ten (10) days prior to the Annual Session

Hotel

Garden Inn BWI Airport

1516 Aero Dr., Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

Phone: (410) 691-0500

Reservation deadline: October 21, 2026

Group block: Maryland York Rite Masons

Souvenir Journal and Vendor Space

Souvenir Journal ad: $50 full page

Vendor space: $125

Dress

All Royal Sisters in official Cyrene regalia.

All Sir Knights in official Sir Knights regalia.

Agenda

Ritualistic Opening

Reception of MRGC Dr. Bettye T. McLeod and MRGCE Stephen B. Bush

Reception of PMRGCs and PMRGCEs

Reception of visiting guest

Roll Call of Grand Officers

Roll Call of Constituent Courts

Establish Quorum

Establish Protocol

Rules of the Day

Reading of Communications

Sickness/Distress - Prayer

Treasurers' Report

Reception of Sir Knight Vincent E. Harris, Most Eminent Grand Commander, Saint Andrews Grand Commandery and his cabinet

Committee Reports: Foreign Correspondence; Constitution and By-Laws; Jurisprudence and Recommendations; Ritualistic Committee; Appeals and Grievances; Finance and Auditing; State Charity; Finance (Annual Grand Session); Community Outreach; Credentials and Returns

Special Activities: Ways/Means; Augustus Scott Scholarship; Military Outreach; MRGC Charity of Choice; Registration; Announcements

Remarks: Grand International Deputy; Royal Grand Assistant Deputy Chief Engineer; Royal Grand Magdalene; Royal Grand Deputy Chief Engineer; Royal Grand Martha; Most Royal Grand Chief Engineer; Most Eminent Grand Commander

Good of the Order

Closing Prayer

The 31st Annual Grand Session is open to all members of the Courts of Cyrene. Royal Sisters and Sir Knights, please be in attendance.