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His year as Grand Master was not what was expected on many levels. Not only were the Lodges not able
to meet because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but Chris lost the love of his life a mere six months before
becoming Grand Master. Despite these problems, he is proud of what was accomplished. To paraphrase
Most Worshipful Don Munks, Masonry has learned to change. The use of virtual platforms to
communicate became common place during his year as Grand Master. He held a series of virtual Grand
Master’s forums to allow Brothers to ask questions and to make suggestions. Masonic education is
flourishing. There have been many, many men who have sought information about and, who desire to
become members of our gentle craft.

The Brothers have demonstrated they took the lessons of the Fellowcraft degree to heart and shown that
truly the greatest is Charity. Their support for Brothers who suffered because of COVID-19 and who
were severely impacted by the disastrous fire that hit Malden, and their support for Shriners’ Hospital in
Spokane and Seattle King County Health Clinic’s vision program brought tears to his eyes. He is grateful
to all of the Brethren and families of this Grand Jurisdiction who have supported both him and his family
and will always remember the Brotherly Love that they have shown throughout his year as Grand Master.

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