The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Connecticut was formed on May 17, 1798.
The Grand Chapter’s federal employer identification number (EIN) is 06-6039295. The Grand Chapter and all Constituent Chapters are 501 (c) (10) Non Profit
Organizations under Group Exemption Number (GEN)2003.
The Annual Convocation of the Grand Chapter is held on the first Saturday of June of each year in conjunction with the Annual Assembly of the Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters. In 2011, the Annual Convocation will be on 45 June commencing at 1:00 pm at the Hartford Marriott Rocky Hill, 100 Capital Avenue, Rocky Hill, Connecticut.
Monthly reports [CLICK HERE for a word.doc for downloading] are due to the Grand Secretary on the 10th day of the month following the end of the month. The Annual report is due by April 30 to the Grand Secretary, with a check payable to Grand Chapter RAM of Connecticut in the amount of the total of the following fees based on the number of Chapter members on the rolls on the preceding March 31.
Per Capita $8.50
Insurance $1.75
RAM Magazine $1.50
The Grand Chapter Statutes and Law permit certain exceptions for dual members, 50 year members, members in MHC or similar institutions, and for RAM Magazine Life Members.
The Grand Chapter of Connecticut is a member of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International, and supports its charity, Royal Arch Research Assistance (R.A.R.A.). Contributions should be made payable to Grand Chapter RAM of Connecticut and sent to the Grand Secretary.
The Grand Chapter of Connecticut also has an Educational Assistance PROGRAM program for DeMolay, Rainbow and descendants of Royal Arch Masons. Contributions should be made payable to Grand Chapter RAM of Connecticut and sent to the Grand Secretary. Application forms for scholarships are available from the Chairman of the Committee on Educational Awards. [CLICK HERE for the Application as a word.doc for downloading]
