Greetings and WELCOME to
the 180th Annual Grand Communication.
It is my great pleasure to welcome each of you as we gather once again in unity, fellowship, and purpose. I truly look forward to seeing you, greeting you personally, and sharing in the strength and spirit that define our great Jurisdiction.
Thank you for your continued dedication, support, and presence. Your participation is what makes this Annual Communication meaningful and impactful.
May our time together be productive, harmonious, uplifting, and memorable as we honor our legacy and move forward together.
God Bless you and safe travels to all.
MW Darren M. Morton, Ed.D., Grand Master
This year’s event will be held on
Friday, June 5, 2026 to Saturday, June 6, 2026
at Hyatt Regency Rochester, 125 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604.
Tel: (518) 462-6611
Attendee Medical Liability Waiver & Assumption of Risk
We’re excited that you’re planning on joining us at the 180th Annual Grand Communication. This event will take place at The Hyatt Regency Rochester, 125 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604. The health and safety of our Officers, Members and guests are of the utmost importance to us. So we’ve taken steps to ensure that your experience is both safe and memorable.
Before you can register for the events and purchase tickets, it is required that you agree to the following Waiver.
Registration Deadlines
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Advance Registration 03/01 – 05/04 |
Late Registration 05/05 – 05/25 |
Late / Onsite Registration 05/26 – 06/06 |
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| Grand Lodge Members, Past Masters & Principal Officers of Lodges | $175 | $190 | $215 |
| All Master Masons who are not a Principal Officer of a Lodge | $100 | $100 | $100 |
Hotel
The Hyatt Regency
The Hotel Rate cut-off date is May 7, 2026, or when the room block sells out, whichever comes first.
You must Register BEFORE having access to book a Hotel Room.
Once you have registered, you will receive, via email, your Registration Confirmation which will include the LINK to book your Hotel Room.
Event Schedule
Thursday, June 4
Check-in: 3:00 pm
Registration Open: 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Friday, June 5
Registration Open: 7:00am to 7:00pm
Official Opening GL Session: 8:00am
Nomination of Officers
Saturday, June 6
Registration Open: 7:00am
Election of Officers
Event Committee
W.B. Parker Burton, III – Convention Chair.
P.G.W.M. Lisa D. Horton – Assistant to Chair.
R.W. Howard H. Williams – Credentials Chair.
R.W. Henry Rowlett – Vendor Chair.
R.W. Gavin M. Maxwell – Vendor Co-Chair.
P.M. Lisa A. Gibson – Tech & Website Chair.
R.W. Jason A. Curate – Tech & Website Co-Chair.