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Cryptic Triangle Award Presentation to Past Thrice Illustrious Master David Berndt - November 14, 2025

The Cryptic Triangle Award is the highest award a constituent Council can bestow upon one of their members. Recipients of this award are outstanding members of their Council who have rendered great service to their Council, promoted it and Cryptic Masonry at every opportunity, and have generously given their talents, time, and effort. A constituent Council may award one Cryptic Award per year, and the Council does not have to make the award each year.

This year, Richmond Council voted to honor Past Thrice Illustrious Master David Berndt with the Cyrptic Triangle Award, presneted on November 14, 2025.

Installation of Officers - June 27, 2025

Richmond Council installed its new set of Officers for the 2025-2026 Cryptic Year under the leadership of Thrice Illustrious Master Jason Vance.

Richmond Chapter and Council 75th Anniversary Celebration - 8 November 2024

Richmond Chapter and Council celebrated their 75th Anniversary on Friday, 8 November 2024 with several guests, including the Grand Master of the Grand Council of Texas, Aaron W. Tyksinski.

Richmond Chapter and Council Degree Festival - 28 September 2024

For the first time in its history, Richmond Chapter and Council hosted a Degree Festival, bringing 21 new Companions into the York Rite from several different Chapters and Councils around the state. Our thanks to the many Companions who helped us be successful in this endeavor, and congratulations to the 21 new Companions!

Statewide Clothing Drive

On Friday, 20 September 2024, Richmond Council delivered over 4,000 items of clothing, collected through donations over seven months, to a ThriftWise, benefitting the Fort Bend Women's Center. The Companions of Richmond Council are honored to be able to support our community in this way.

Installation of Officers for Richmond Chapter and Richmond Council - 28 June 2024

The new Officers of Richmond Chapter & Richmond Council were duly installed on Friday, 28 June 2024. Congratulation to Chris Choat, High Priest of Richmond Chapter and Thrice Illustrious Master of Richmond Council!

Installation of Officers for Richmond Chapter & Richmond Council - 13 July 2023

The new Officers of Richmond Chapter & Richmond Council were installed. Congratulations to High Priest Swinney and Thrice Illustrious Master Cockroft!

Cryptic Triangle Award - P:.T:.I:.M:. Donald C. Hernandez, Sr. - 29 June 2022

Richmond Council was honored to present Past Thrice Illustrious Master Hernandez with the Cryptic Triangle, which is the highest honor a Council can bestow upon a Companion.

Installation of Officers - 29 June 2022

The Officers of Richmond Council were installed by R:.I:. Tyksinski, Grand Principal Conductor of the Work, and Past Thrice Illustrious Master Hinote. Congratulations to Thrice Illustrious Master Berndt and his Officers!

Gulf Coast York Rite College Council Degrees - 19 February 2022

Richmond Council welcomed our newest Companion, Matt Woodard, at the Council Degrees held by the York Rite College. Three officers of Richmond Council participated in the Degrees.

Installation of Officers - 30 June 2021

Cryptic Triangle Award Presentation to R:.I:. Dr. Aaron W. Tyksinski - 2 December 2020

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