"Compensated Gratuity" Policy

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 (If the Companions / Sir Knights/Presiding Officer is accompanied by his LADY/HUSBAND or ESCORT (1), those meals are also paid) 

The Most Excellent Grand High Priest of Royal Arch Masons in California:

The Most Illustrious Grand Master of Cryptic Masons in California:

The Right Eminent Grand Commander of Knights Templar in California:

The Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in California: 

• The Grand Banquet, all of the Breakfasts and Lunches. Up to six (6) 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:

Or their Official Representatives as communicated in writing to our Grand Secretary / Recorders 

• The Grand Banquet and the Luncheon for the day of his meeting. Up to two (2) room nights

 The Southwest Regional Deputy or Department Commander:

•  The Grand Banquet and the Luncheon for the day of his meeting. Up to one (1) room night 

NOTE ABOUT ROOM NIGHTS:  Please make your own hotel reservations directly with the hotel. The GYRS Executive Committee will ensure you are credited with the entitled covered room nights. 

The M. E. Grand High Priest of other Jurisdictions: 

The R. I. Grand Illustrious Master of other Jurisdictions:

The R. E. Grand Commander of other Jurisdictions:

• The Grand Banquet and the 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, not listed above:

• The Grand Banquet.

to CA-GYRS 1123 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814-2809, prior to the deadline posted on that form. Beyond that date, the comp courtesies will not be available. 

Please also fill out the Dignitary Introduction form available below 

All Gratuities governed by a CA-GYR Body are subject to the approval of the Grand Secretary, Grand Recorder, and/or the Executive Officers of the CA-GYRS. If there are any questions about this policy, please reach out to them directly.