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Yeomen of York
Yeomen of York is a fairly new honorary body of York Rite Masonry which was begun in Merrillville, Indiana in the 1990s.
It’s purpose is to promote York Rite Masonry, including the Symbolic Lodge.
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Membership
To become a Yeomen of York, one must be invited.
Only “active” members of York Rite bodies may expect to be recommended for membership in a Preceptory of Yeomen of York.
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Organization
Yeomen of York meets in Preceptories of the Order, which is limited in membership to York Rite members recommended by an existing Yeomen of York.
Officers of a Preceptory are limited to those Masons who have received the KYCH or Knight of the York Cross of Honour.
Our Founders
The Original Founding Members
Lawrence V. Kaminsky
John H. Labounty
Dwight E. Lanman, Jr.
Hank LaHurreau
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