Agapé 1997-2012

Vol. I, Number 1, 1997 Vol. XIII, Number 2, 2012

ContentVol 1 #1, Nov 1997 EV "From the Grand Master: USGL history, about Agap, Mysteria Mystica Maxima Constitution, X succession" by Frater Sabazius X Announcement "From the Grand Treasurer General" by Vere Chappell, Frater Semper Lucem Quaero "OTO U.S. National Conference: A Review" by Robin, Frater E.t.m. "From the Electoral College" by Frater H.K. Vol 1 #2, Feb 1998 EV "From the Grand Master: USGL dues and finances" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Grand Secretary General" by Doug James, Frater IO Pan "The Frankist Ecstatics of the Eighteenth Century" by T Allen Greenfield "From the Initiation Secretaries" by Hunahpu & Ixel Balamke "Resolution from the Electoral College" Policy Announcement Vol 1 #3, May 1998 EV "From the Grand Master: OTO roots, Order of the Lion, Order of the Eagle" by Frater Sabazius X "Lon's Travelogue" [journal] by Lon Milo DuQuette Local Body Reports by Bubastis Lodge, Knights Templar Oasis "Important Notice to All Body Masters" "A Note From The Editor" Vol 1 #4, Aug 1998 EV "From the Grand Master: new P.O. box, trip to OTO Australia, cognitive biases, Gnostic Mass" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Grand Treasurer General" by Frater S.L.Q. "Notice" by Sr. Manibhadra "From the Grand Secretary General" by IO Pan

Vol 2 #1, Feb 1999 EV "From the Grand Master: OTO structure and history, E.G.C. function and history, miscellaneous announcements" by Frater Sabazius X "Personal Power" by Shedona Chevalier (Rynne M. Cowham), Soror M.P.B., Living Flame Camp Book Reviews: "The Shambhala Guide to Sufism," "Daily Life of the Egyptian Gods," "Comparative Mythology," Announcements Local Body Reports by Serpent In Balance Oasis, L.V.X. Lodge Vol 2 #2, May 1999 EV "From the Grand Master: electoral college, Thelemic politics" by Frater Sabazius X "My Tenure in the Electoral College" by Frater E.A.O.A. "Profile of the U.S. Electoral College" Vol 2 #3, Nov 1999 EV "From the Grand Master: Order of the Lion, Order of the Eagle, NOTOCON" by Frater Sabazius X "Tribute to a Soldier of Freedom" by Hunahpu & Ixel Balamke Announcement Book Reviews: "Paschal Beverly Randolph: A Nineteenth-Century Black American Spiritualist, Rosicrucian, and Sex Magician," "Inside a Magical Lodge: Group Ritual in the Western Tradition" Local Body Reports Vol 2 #4, Feb 2000 EV "From the Grand Master: oaths of secrecy" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Electoral College" Book Review: "Children in New Religions" "U.S.G.L. FAQ No. 1: E.G.C." "Thelemic Parenting Group"

Vol 3 #1, Nov 2000 EV "From the Grand Master: Order of the Lion, Order of the Eagle, sponsorship" by Frater Sabazius X "Report from the Electoral College" "Now for Something Completely Different" [reviews] by J.D. Lawrence Announcement Local Body Reports by Bubastis Oasis, Leaping Laughter Camp "From the Grand Tribunal" by James Nobles Vol 3 #2, Feb 2001 EV "From the Grand Master: examinations in modes of recognition, applying for a charter to initiate" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Electoral College" by Frater Solis Announcements Book Review: "Imaginary Muslims: The Uwaysi Sufis of Central Asia" Vol 3 #3, Jan 2002 EV "From the Electoral College" by Paul Hume Announcements "Veiling the Ineffable" by Frater Hrumachis Book Review: "The Templars And The Assassins: The Militia Of Heaven" Vol 4 #1, May 2002 EV "From the Grand Master: Thelema is a religion, OTO is religious, scientific religion, phallicism, The Devil tarot trump" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Electoral College" by Elizabeth McBryde

Vol 5 #1, May 2003 EV "From the Grand Master: changes in Agap, spring meetings report, website redesign" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Electoral College" by Douglas James Blake "Peter Davidson: Occultist" by T Allen Greenfield "In Memoriam: Anthony Martinez, Jennifer L. Moses, Michael Pfeiffer" "U.S. Grand Lodge Internet Updates" by Craig Berry Local Body Reports by William Blake Oasis, Psyche-Eros Chapter "Leadership Seminars" by Elizabeth McBryde "Of Wands and Words: Developing Essential and Efficient Lines of Communication with Those Who May Approach Our Sacred Order" by Fr. Hrumachis Vol 5 #2, Aug 2003 EV "From the Grand Master: NOTOCON, USGL Parliamentarian" by Frater Sabazius X "Policy Memorandums: Revision to Firearms Policy, Prohibition of Certain Categories of Ex-Members from Attending Official O.T.O. Events" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Grand Tribunal" by James Nobles "From the E.G.C. Secretary" by Bishop T Anna Rose "From the Electoral College" by Douglas James Blake "NOTOCON 2003 Report" by the Editor "Minerval on a Mission" by Sara Aronson "An Old Newbie at NOTOCON" by Craig Berry Local Body Reports by Sekhet Bast Ra Lodge, Hagia Sophia Chapter R+C "Note from the Editor" "In Memoriam: Tim Maroney"

Vol 5 #3 + #4, Oct 2003, Feb 2004 EV "From the Grand Master: centennial anniversary of Liber AL, Minerval Guide" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Grand Treasurer General" by Vere Chappell "From the Electoral College" by Douglas James Blake "From the Office of the Initiation Secretary" by XL BLMK "The Invitational Degrees: Desired Characteristics & Skills" by John Crow "Sexual Harassment: Approaches to a Repeated Problem" by Paul R. Hume & Sabazius "Hargrave Jennings, Phallicism and O.T.O. Prehistory", by T Allen Greenfield "Hypnotism" by Frater Diapason Book Review: "The Unknown God : W.T. Smith and the Thelemites" "Establish Thyself a Clerkhouse: The Kaaba Colloquium" by Soror Magdalena "In Memoriam: Sister Helen Parsons Smith, IX" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Grand Tribunal" by James Nobles VII Local Body Reports "From the Agap Archives: On Sponsorship" by Frater Sabazius X Vol 6 #1, May 2004 EV "From the Grand Master: general announcements, changes in E.G.C. policy, local body instructional standards committee" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Electoral College" by Douglas James Blake "From the Grand Tribunal" by James Nobles VII "Mentors Needed" by Elizabeth McBryde "The Pilgrimage" by Lita Luise Chappell "In Memoriam: Phyllis Evelina Seckler, IX", by Gregory Peters Local Body Report by Sr. Zephiniah Summerisle of Knights Templar Oasis "The Law of Eternal Return" by Keith Schuerholz

Vol 6 #2, Nov 2004 EV "From the Grand Master: general announcements, guilds" by Frater Sabazius X "Policy Memoranda" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Grand Treasurer General" by Vere Chappell "From the Volunteer Coordinator" by Frater Do "From the Electoral College" by Frater Dvgls Jms Blk "From the Quartermaster" by Frater V.V.N. "Passing Torches" by Frater Hrumachis Local Body Reports by Br. Rick Pearlstein of Nu Aeon Camp, Fr. Hrumachis of RPSTOVAL Camp Vol 6 #3, Feb 2005 EV "From the Grand Master: general announcements, a note on gossip" by Frater Sabazius X "Program Synopsis and Mission Statement" "Anna Mary Bonus Kingsford" by Paradoxos Alpha "From the Electoral College" by Frater Dvgls Jms Blk "NOTOCON 2005 EV" by Soror Hypatia

Vol 7 #1, May 2005 EV "From the Grand Master: new OTO offices, officer transitions, education committee formed" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Grand Tribunal" by James Nobles VII "From the International Treasurer General" by Vere Chappell "From the Electoral College" by Frater Dvgls Jms Blk "From the E.G.C. Secretary" by Tau Marie "From the Ombudsman" by Frater Hrumachis "The Vice of Kings: An Examination of Thelemic Compassion" by John L. Crow "The Path of Mediation Part 1" by Frater Hrumachis Local Body Reports by Frater Nemo of Tahuti Lodge, Soror Rosasophia of Xanadu Camp Obituaries Vol 7 #2, Aug 2005 EV "From the Grand Master: dues and finances" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Education Committee" "From the Grand Tribunal" by Brother Dathan Biberstein "From the Quartermaster" by Frater VVN "From the Electoral College" by Frater Dvgls Jms Blk "State Mandated Reporter Requirements" by Fraters Adinath Orobouros and Sabazius "The Path of Mediation Part 2" by Frater Hrumachis "The Triple Inequality" by Brother Craig Berry Local Body Reports by Knights Templar Oasis and Brother Wolfgang Agota of RPSTOVAL Camp

Vol 7 #3, Nov 2005 EV "From the Grand Master: funds and scholarships, conferences" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Education Committee" by Sister Kayla Block "From the Psychology Guild" by Brother David Shoemaker "From the Grand Tribunal Secretary" by Brother Dathan Biberstein "From the Electoral College" by Frater Dvgls Jms Blk Local Body Reports by Soror Ani of Thelesis Camp "On the Four Major Operations of the Microcosmic Star" by Aleister Crowley, transcribed by Kjetil Fjell and the Editor "The Tree" [artwork] by Sister Courie Elizabeth Bishop "And on the rulers turned I my back..." [artwork] by Brother Breck Outland "The Path of Mediation Part 3" by Frater Hrumachis "Interview with Frater Spiritus, U.K.G.L. G.S.G." by Frater Mnstr Crts Vol 7 #4, Feb 2006 EV "From the Grand Master: memorial piece for Brother Christopher J. Parker" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Education Committee" by Sister Kayla Block "From the Grand Tribunal Secretary" by Brother Dathan Biberstein "O.T.O. Women's Symposium" by Sister Kayla Block "From the Electoral College" by Frater Dvgls Jms Blk Local Body Reports by David Shoemaker of 418 Lodge, Fr. Azoth of Sekhet-Bast-Ra Oasis "The Path of Mediation Part 4" by Frater Hrumachis "On Compassion: a Reexamination" by Frater Ash "On the Nature of Service in the Order" by Frater Alandru

Vol 8 #1, May 2006 EV "From the Grand Master: USGL achievements, new standards for OTO, functions of certain OTO groups, future goals" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Grand Tribunal Secretary" by Dathan Biberstein Local Body Reports by NEMO of SET Triumphant Camp "From the Electoral College" by Frater Dvgls Jms Blk Obituaries "NOTOCON Request for Proposals" by Richard Kaczynski O.T.O. Women's Symposium Registration Information "Thresholds" [artwork] by Brother Breck Outland "Helios: or the Future Beyond Science" by 666, the Prophet of the New Aeon "The Path of Mediation Part 5" by Frater Hrumachis Vol 8 #2, Aug 2006 EV "From the Grand Master: general announcements" by Frater Sabazius X "S.G.I.G.s: Government, Service, and Management" by Frater Sabazius X "Problem Solving" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Grand Tribunal Secretary" by Dathan Biberstein "An Examination of Liber CI, Part 1" by Frater Ash "From the Electoral College" by Frater Dvgls Jms Blk Local Body Reports by Fr. Wolf of The Star & The Snake Camp, Sr. Hypatia of William Blake Oasis Obituaries Members-Only Bulletin - This section redacted for internet distribution.

Vol 8 #3, Nov 2006 EV "From the Grand Master: USGL library, general announcements" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Electoral College" by Frater Dvgls Jms Blk "From the Grand Tribunal Secretary" by Dathan Biberstein "The Revival of Tolerance" by Frater Ash "NOTOCON Update" by Soror Z. "An Examination of Liber CI, Part 2" by Frater Ash "SK 931 - An Introduction" by Soror Yalith Vol 8 #4, Feb 2007 EV "From the Grand Master: general announcements" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Secretary of the Grand Tribunal" by Dathan Biberstein "From the Electoral College" by Frater Dvgls Jms Blk "From the Education Committee" by Kayla Block "The Blood of the Sangraal" by Brother Greg Peters "Taproot" [artwork] by Brother Breck Outland "An Examination of Liber CI, Part 3" by Frater Ash Vol 9 #1, May 2007 EV "From the Grand Master: strategic planning, Man of Earth delegates, new Saint: Giordano Bruno" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Secretary of the Grand Tribunal" by Dathan Biberstein "From the Grand Treasurer General" Members-Only Bulletin - This section redacted for internet distribution. "From the Electoral College" by Frater Dvgls Jms Blk "NOTOCON Update" by Soror Z Local Body Report by Knights Templar Oasis "An Examination of Liber CI: Part 4" by Frater Ash

Vol 9 #2, August 2007 EV "From the Grand Master: general announcements, dispute resolution, local body membership, recruitment" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Secretary of the Grand Tribunal" by Dathan Biberstein "From the Treasurer General" by Frater S.L.Q. "From the Ombudsman" by Frater Harmateus Local Body Report by Frater Robin of Leaping Laughter Lodge "Kali" [artwork] by Sr. River Soma "From the Electoral College" by Frater Dvgls Jms Blk "From the Prison Ministry Corresponding Secretary" by Frater Daniel Akzinor "An Examination of Liber CI: Part 5" by Frater Ash Vol 9 #3 + #4, February 2008 EV "From the Grand Master: Kenneth Grant and the structure of the Order, Secret of the Sovereign Sanctuary, Gnostic Mass" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Grand Treasurer General" by Hank Hadeed "From the Electoral College" by Frater Dvgls Jms Blk "From the Initiator Training Coordinator" by Kim Knight "From the Education Committee" by Kayla Block "Cakes of Light and the Buzz about Beeswing" by Sister Beth Kimbell "On Hospitality" by Brother Jon Sewell Vol 10 #1, May 2008 EV "From the Grand Master: In Memoriam, general announcements" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Electoral College" by Frater Dvgls Jms Blk "Introduction to Pastoral Counseling" by David G. Shoemaker, Psy.D. "Strategic Planning for Local Bodies" by Craig Berry "The Thelemic Calendar" by Joseph Thiebes

Vol 10 #2 + #3, November 2008 EV "From the Grand Master: general announcements, expectations of Second Triad initiates" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Electoral College" by Frater Dvgls Jms Blk "From the Profess House Committee" by Soror Hypatia Local Body Report by Soror Amy of Thelesis Lodge Announcements "Thy Will Be Done: Planning Your Estate" by Frater S.L.Q. "The Wanderer" [artwork] by Breck Outland "Mystics, Mothers, and Magicians Symposium" by Anna Tsu Vol 10 #4, February 2009 EV "From the Grand Master: general announcements, International Headquarters publishing efforts, notes on promulgation" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Electoral College" by Frater Dvgls Jms Blk "From the Education Committee" by Kayla Block "NOTOCON Update" by Soror Melissa Announcements Local Body Reports by Sekhet Maat Lodge, Sekhet Bast Ra Oasis Vol 11 #1, Spring 2010 EV "From the Grand Master: general announcements, committee reports, E.G.C. policy revision" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Electoral College" by Frater Dvgls Jms Blk "NOTOCON Update" by Soror Shivani Publication Announcements "Baudelaire's Metaphysical Journey" by Bryan D. Adams Book Review: "Occult America: The Secret History of How Mysticism Shaped Our Nation" Local Body Report by Subtlety or Force Encampment Local Body Publications by Thelesis Lodge and Coph-Nia Oasis

Vol 11 #2, Summer 2010 EV "From the Grand Master: bad report and resignation, profess houses, Typhonian Order, bad report and resignation, general announcements" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Electoral College" by Dnn Bvchnn "The Wadjet" [artwork] "Representation in the Body Politic" by Brother Joseph Thiebes "NOTOCON Update" by Soror Shivani "In Consideration of Guests with Disabilities" by Soror Tara Local Body Publications by Subtlety or Force Encampment Book Reviews: "The Templars: The Dramatic History of the Knights Templar, the Most Powerful Military Order of the Crusades", "The Psychic Energy Codex: A Manual for Developing your Subtle Senses" "Agap Wants You!" by Frater Julianus Publication Announcement Vol 11 #3, Fall 2010 EV "From the Grand Master: general announcements" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Electoral College" by Dnn Bvchnn "NOTOCON Update" by Soror Shivani "A Few Words from your Editor" by Frater Julianus "To Guard the Camp" by Sister Anna Tsu "Thelema NOW! Podcast" by Sister Amy "Baby on Board" by Soror Ananyelka and Frater Julianus Book Review: "Lucid Dreaming" Publication Announcements

Vol 11 #4, Winter 2011 EV "From the Grand Master: Rites of Eleusis anniversary competition, E.G.C. bishop supervision reporting, upcoming events" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Electoral College" by Dnn Bvchnn "The Door" [artwork] "The Alchemical Wedding of Ra-Hoor-Khuit" [ritual] by Dionysos Thriambos "The Three Days of the Writing of the Book of the Law" [ritual] by Frater Julianus "A Blizzard in the Sahara" by Aleister Crowley Book Reviews: "Faith is My Armor: The Life of Swami Kriyananda," "Cooperative Communities: How to Start Them, and Why" Local Body Publication Report by Tahuti Lodge Publication Announcements Vol 12 #1, Spring 2011 EV "From the Editor" by Frater Julianus "From the Grand Master: the source of human rights, E.G.C. supervision and reporting, general announcements" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Electoral College" by Dnn Bvchnn "NOTOCON Update" by Soror Shivani "Kaaba Colloquium Update" by Sister Beth Kimbell "The Philosophy of Thelema" by IAO131 "Speech in the Silence" by Joseph Thiebes and IAO131 "Pastoral Counseling Workshop" "Ouarda Chapter Chili con Carnival" by Frater Kikhos ba-Midhbar Book Reviews: "The Plight of a Sorcerer," "666," "Crowley [also titled Chemical Wedding]" (DVD), "Dragon of Revelation" Publication Announcements

Vol 12 #2, Summer 2011 EV "From the Editor" by Frater Julianus "From the Grand Master: Rites of Eleusis anniversary competition, stategic planning, Man of Earth delegates" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Electoral College" by Dnn Bvchnn "NOTOCON Update" by Soror Shivani "Man of Earth Delegates" by IAO131 "The Great House of God" [artwork] by Richard Pence "The Principles of Promulgation" by IAO131 "TOTOCON" by Scarlet Woman Lodge "Kaaba Colloquium Report" by Beth Kimbell Book Reviews: "The Inner West: An Introduction to the Hidden Wisdom of the West," "The Mirror of Simple Souls" Publication Announcements Vol 12 #3, Fall 2011 EV "From the Editor" by Frater Julianus NOTOCON VIII Address by Frater Sabazius X "From the Electoral College" by Dnn Bvchnn Legal Guild information "Lodge Space" by the Electoral College "Manifest Thy Glory: A NOTOCON Scrapbook" by the following brethren: Frater o.d., Terry Murdock, Beth Kimbell "IAO" [poetry] by Soror ArXe "Books for Thelemic Children" compiled and introduced by Anna Tsu "A Jet-Fuelled Circus" by Frater MSNV Local Body Report: Tahuti Lodge, by Sister Katherine Palakovich Man of Earth Delegates information Publication Announcements

Vol 12 #4, Winter 2011 EV "From the Grand Master: A Brief Examination of The Comment" by Frater Sabazius X Man of Earth Delegates information "From the Electoral College" by Dnn Bvchnn "The Altar, the Chalice, and the Wand" by Frater AIShMLChMH Speech in the Silence podcast information Book Review: "The Red Book (Liber Novus)" by Carl Gustav Jung, reviewed by Dr. David Shoemaker Advanced Initiator Training information Publication Announcements Vol 13 #1, Spring 2012 EV "From the Editor" by Frater Julianus "From the Grand Master: Electoral College Transitions, First Aid / CPR Certification for Initiators, New Method of Selecting Man of Earth Delegates" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Electoral College" by Dnn Bvchnn Man of Earth Delegates contact information "Upon Burning the Book" by Terry Murdock The NOTOCON Proceedings books, ordering information "As Art Can Devise: Music for the Gnostic Mass" by Soror Freyja "The Ecstasy of Persephone" [artwork] by Sophia Vera Horodysky "Reflections on Massathon" by Frater Porphyrogenitos (Brother Sacha M.) "Visit Agap& on Facebook!" by Terry Murdock Publication Announcements

Vol 13 #2, Summer 2012 EV "From the Editor" by Frater Julianus "From the Grand Master: Annual Meetings, New Bishops, Man of Earth Delegate Selection Update, Mediation Training Modules, Prison Ministry" by Frater Sabazius X "From the Electoral College" by Dnn Bvchnn "A Note to the Clergy" by Frater FreeShadow, U.S. E.G.C. Secretary "O.T.O. Centennial and William Blake Lodge 20th Anniversary Celebration" by Brother Robert Brett Sherry "NOTOCON IX Update" by Anna Tsu, Onsite Chair "Centennial Interviews with Richard Kaczynski and James Wasserman" by Brothers Robert Brett Sherry and Terry Murdock "'Get Something Started!': An Excerpt from Forgotten Templars" by Richard Kaczynski "Book Review: James Wasserman's In the Center of the Fire" by Frater Julianus "Brother Richard Ravish, 1952-2012 EV" by Brother Robert Brett Sherry

THE OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE U.S. GRAND LODGE OF ORDO TEMPLI ORIENTIS

From the Grand MasterDo what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.

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VOLUME I, ISSUE 1 1 November, 1997e.v. 3 in 0, 4 in 0, IVv e.n.

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raternal salutations, Brothers and Sisters. It is my pleasure to present to you the first issue of Agape. When I was appointed by the Frater Superior to assume responsibility for the U.S. Grand Lodge as a corporate entity subordinate to OTO International Headquarters, I decided to drop the epithet Agape for our Grand Lodge. I did this for a number of reasons, but one of the more important ones was that I wanted to emphasize the fact that the U.S. Grand Lodge encompasses the entire country, and has no more precise physical location itself; which was, in my mind, implied by the possession of a specific name. The name Agape, though, is itself an important part of the heritage of our Grand Lodge, and this newsletter seemed the perfect opportunity to recover it. The first OTO Lodge in the US was named Agape, as was the first Lodge in North America. The first Grand Lodge in the USA was named Thelema, which has the same numeration as Agape. Agape is a Greek word meaning love. There are several other words for love in Greek: eros, philia, etc., but Agape is the word used long ago by the early Christians to mean the sort of love that is freely shared between brothers and sisters, the love which bonded them together in mystic union in the Body of Christ, to use their quaint terminology. It is the same love which is the First Matter of our Fraternity, the mortar which cements the Building Stones of the O.T.O. Temple. We hope it will prove to be an appropriate and auspicious name for our newsletter. One of the functions of this newsletter (but not the only function) will be to provide you with updates and clarifications on U.S. Grand Lodge policy matters. For reference, we recommend that you keep a copy of each issue in the binder that contains your U.S. Camp, Oasis and Lodge Masters Handbook. As most of you know, we only recently obtained Crowleys 1913 Constitution of the MMM, though we had long suspected that such a document existed. This document sheds considerable light on the constitutional development of the OTO. There are two 1906 OTO Constitutions in existence, one published in German and dated June 21, 1906, the other published in English and dated January 21, 1906. The two documents have little in common, but the English version is strikingly similar to the 1913 M M M Constitution, and appears to have used that document as a model. Based on printing style and quality, the English version would appear, in fact, to have been published considerably later than the German version, despite the earlier date. It would seem that Reuss revised the 1906 Constitution some time between 1912 and 1914, using the 1913 MMM

Constitution as a model, and back-dated it to January 1906. We do not know whether Crowley was the exclusive author of the 1913 MMM Constitution, or whether Crowley and Reuss collaborated on it. The discovery of the M MM Constitution clarified a few aspects of Liber 194 with respect to the Supreme Grand Council, the succession to the office of National Grand Master General, and a few other issues. The Bylaws of the US Grand Lodge have been revised accordingly. The most important changes are as follows: 1. The Executive and the Supreme Grand Council. Henceforth, the National Grand Master General, the Grand Treasurer General, and the Grand Secretary General compose a body called the Executive Council, or simply the Executive, which is the Board of Directors of the corporate entity. These three officers are ex officio members of the Supreme Grand Council, which consists of nine members appointed from among the Sovereign Grand Inspectors General of the VIIO by the National Grand Master General. The Supreme Grand Council governs the Lover Triad, as the Electoral College governs the Man of Earth Triad. As the closest thing we have to an episcopal synod, the Supreme Grand Council will assume the responsibility of assisting qualified E.G.C. bishops to achieve ministerial status in their State. The Grand Secretary General and Grand Treasurer General, if they are not initiate members of the VIIO , become honorary members of the VII O upon taking their oath of office. O 2. X Succession. The XO has the responsibility to designate his or her successor, which designation is subject to veto by the Frater Superior (FS). In default of such a designation, the Executive is called upon to designate a successor, again subject to veto by the FS. The Frater Superior has 31 days to approve or veto the designation upon receiving proper notice from the XO or the Executive. If the FS vetos the designation, the X O, or the Executive, have 31 days to notify the FS of an alternate successor. If a successor has not been designated by either the outgoing X O or the Executive, and approved by the FS within 93 days after the office of XO

[ Contents ]From the Grand Master ............................................... 1 Announcement ............................................................. 2 From the Grand Treasurer General ........................... 2 OTO U.S. National Conference: A Review .............. 3 From the Electoral College ....................................... 4 AgapJ ) Vol. I No. 1