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DOSSIER GLSP 2013 5 Dear Brethren: I am pleased to present to you the Magazine “Memory & Wages” which is no more than a compila- tion of facts of great relevance for the History of our Symbolic Grand Lodge of Paraguay. Just as the dossier “Truth between Columns” had the expected repercussion, this material points out to events in our recent history which was built by Masons who work in Lodges within our Grand Lod- ge. “Memory & Wages” shows us another side to the “Truth between columns”, one of the silent laborer, that of prudence and intelligence, of diplomacy and above all uprightness. At the end of the day, these actions are efforts and sacrifices translated into successful works. To- day we can look back on those bitter moments we went through in 2005 after the schism. All the brethren who belong to this Grand Lodge are responsible for its achievements, it is however just the beginning of a harsh battle to establish Masonic principles in a society so empty of them. The eternal gratitude to all, to each of the brave workers who defend a cause that is common to all of Universal Freemasonry. The soundness of the Symbolic Grand Lodge of Paraguay lies in that criteria, positions, points of view can be negotiated , but never can principles be negotiated. Loyalty, goodness and Love for humanity have won the battle. Here then “Memory & Wages”… Euclides Acevedo Most Worshipful Master Symbolic Grand Lodge of Paraguay 6 Memory & Wages The institucionalist spirit of the Symbolic Grand Lodge of Paraguay that had suffered a blow in 2005 has once again triumphed and today is the reflection of the practice of Masonic principles and of allot of work. The truth has already been revealed “Between Columns”, now we shall present the wages that were earned… Although this material does not intend to be the on April 15th in Guayaquil, Ecuador. For this reason second part of the Dossier “The Truth between Co- and after the participation in May of the same year lumns” published in the year 2.011, it does not stop of the Symbolic Grand Lodge of Paraguay in the short of being a tool that complements the latter World Conference of Grand Lodges in Cartagena de publication. Memory & Wages as in “The truth bet- Indias, Colombia that this magazine reached the ne- ween Columns” illustrates with documents, which cessary relevance . were the most relevant events after the recognition Without additional words the rest of the story star- of the Inter American Masonic Conference ratified ted where it should have started… DOSSIER GLSP 2013 7 God Save the Queen In silence and with prudence on September 14th a delegation of the Symbolic Grand Lodge of Paraguay, headed by the President of the Grand Commission on Foreign Relations Bro. Raúl Pintos Grassi with Bro. José Fernandéz Zacur, Bro. Fernando Ramos and Bro. Daniel Morrison were received by the Grand Chan- cellor of the United Grand Lodge of England Bro. Alan Englefield and the members of his cabinet . In such an occasion the situation of the Symbolic Grand Lodge was presented through the dossier “The truth between columns “which was reviewed and discus- sed. After which the delegation participated of the Quarterly Communications (trimonthly Assembly at the Grand Lodge of England) which was held at the Freemasons Hall . The findings of the English research on the situation of Paraguayan Masonry concluded with the resolu- tion notified by the Grand Chancellor Englefield on December 2nd 2011 in which he stated “…” 8 Some days after, and answering to a fraternal invita- sion on Foreign Relations MWBro. Raul Pintos Grassi tion put forth by the authorities of the United Grand and the MW Bro. Oscar Pablo Monzon and several Lodge of England the Grand Master of the Symbolic other Bros. participated in the last meeting of the Grand Lodge of Paraguay, MW Bro. Euclides Aceve- year for the United Grand Lodge of England . do and Grand Past Grand Master MW Bro. Ignacio Mendoz Unzain, the President of the Grand Comis- Pro Grand Master Peter Lowndes giving the closing speech. Grand Master MW Bro. Euclides Acevedo signing the book of assistance. Lodge #39 is the Hall reserved for visiting Brethren. The Grand chancellor of the UGLE RW Bro. Alan Englefield, RW Bro. Mungo Lockart and the RW Bro. Tulio Colacciopo Jr. Grand Chancellor of Grand Lodge of Brazil. Symbolic Grand Lodge of Paraguay present in the United Grand Lodge of England. Dinner after the meeting held in Freemasons Hall, Grand Master MW Bro. Eucli- des Acevedo, Past Grand Master MW Bro. Ignacio Mendoza Unzain, RW Bro. Raul Pintos Grassi with the Grand Chancellor of the UGLE RW Bro. Alan Englefield, Pro Grand Master Peter Lowndes speaking with the Paraguayan Delegation. Mungo Lockhart, Tulio Colacciopo among others. DOSSIER GLSP 2013 9 The United States resolves not to recognize either Grand Lodge The Conference of Grand Masters of North Ameri- ca took place in Atlanta , Georgia from the 19th to the 21st of February 2012, and was attended by the Grand Master of The Symbolic Grand lodge of Para- guay RW Bro. Euclides Acevedo who was accompa- nied by Bro. José Fernandez Zacur , President of the Grand Legal commission . The final results of this Conference have been favo- rable to the Symbolic Grand Lodge of Paraguay since the Conference of Grand Masters of North America has decided not to Grant recognition to either Grand Lodge therefore in effect lifting the recognition it had for the Grand Lodge headed by RW Bro. Qui- ñonez. The commission for Information and Recog- nition has decided it should deepen its understan- ding of the conflict within Paraguayan Masonry and therefore decided best not to grant recognition to either of the Grand Lodges involved. Text of the resolution of the Commission for Infor- mation and Recognition of the Conference of Grand Masters of North America. Resolution of the Commission for Information and Recognition of the Conference of Grand Masters of North America. Grand Master MW Bro. Euclides Acevedo had an active participation in the confe- rence of Grand Masters of North America. 10 Grand Chancellor for Brazil-Tulio Coliacciopo, the Representative for Latin America for the UGLE, Mungo Lockhart, the Candidate for Grand Chancellor to the UGLE, Bro. Scott Krieger, Chairman to the Commission on information and Recognition Bro. Dereck and the Grand Master Euclides Acevedo. was decorated by the Grand Master Euclides Acevedo. Lies, the same old ways… It is regrettable that the electronic bulletin that transmits news for the Grand Orient of Paraguay headed by the Grand Master RW Bro. Carlos Quiño- nez has intentionally distorted the information sent out to Bros. saying “THE CENTENNIAL GRAND LOD- GE OF PARAGUAY DOES NOT LOSE ITS RECOGNITION however the other Grand Lodge formed in 2006 does not fill the requirements to be recognized”. It is a real pity that in modern times where Webs, emails and social networks are everyday use some might still try and make a mock out of Brethren´s intelligence. Recognition continues to be firm for the Centennial Grand Lodge of Paraguay Orient of Atlanta, Grand orient of the United States of America. Grand Master MW Bro. Carlos Alberto Quiñonez and the Grand Chancellor Bro. José Daniel Nasta of the Centennial Symbolic Grand Lodge of Paraguay made their presentation before the Commission for recognition for the Grand Lodges of United States of America on this Tuesday February 21st 2012. After which the commission decided; “THE CENTENNIAL SYMBOLIC GRAND LODGE OF PARAGUAY DOES NOT lose its recognition however the other Grand Lodge founded in 2006 does not fulfill the requirements to obtain it“ The commission still recommends the Unification of both Grand Lodges and in such respect the Grand Master MW Bro. Carlos Alberto Quiñoez has said he has placed everything forth to obtain such a longed for objective. Regrettably the Executive Secretary of the CMI, Rafael Aragon Guevara has shown bias inventing resolutions of the Executive Committee with which he has severed the desire of Paraguayan Masons. Today more than ever dialogue and a continuation of negotiations are fundamental in obtaining a strengthening of Paraguayan Masonry. We will continue working, more so knowing that the light still shines on our With lies unity can No be built –Informative Bulletin #1580 of CENTENNIAL SYMBOLIC GRAND LODGE OF PARAGUAY February 21 2012 whereby they claim to be the only recognized by the Conference of Grand Masters of North America DOSSIER GLSP 2013 11 CMI Assembly in Brasilia The most important conclusions of the XXII Assembly A very important issue, from the point of view of of the Inter American Masonic conference took place the Symbolic Grand Lodge of Paraguay has been the on Saturday April 14th. As was expected, since cus- dispute to host the next CMI assembly in 2015. In toms and regulations establish it so, the Presidency is a tight vote the Portugal/Spain duo won the right assigned to the Grand Lodge or Masonic obedience to host the assembly by 30 to 22 votes in favor of who organizes the assembly, therefore it was bes- Paraguay. However the assembly voted unanimously towed upon the Grand Orient of Brazil in the person to grant the Symbolic Grand Lodge of Paraguay the of the Grand Master RW Bro. Marcos José Da Silva organization of its Extraordinary Assembly to be hos- The position of Executive Secretary was filled from ted in the city of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, ca- among a shortlist of three candidates; the Past Grand pital of Paraguay. Master RW Bro. Hernando Osorio Rico (Grand Lod- It is no doubt, a great achievement for Paraguayan ge of Colombia from Cartagena de Indias), RW Bro.
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