The Ish Sodi Award is the highest honor that can be given by a Grand Council of Cryptic Masons. In Virginia, where the Cryptic degrees fall under the authority of the Grand Chapter, this award is given to outstanding Companions and is considered the second highest honor (behind the …

The Order of Ish Sodi recognizes individual Companions for devotion and service to Cryptic Masonry. The basic qualifications for membership are: ARDOR and ZEAL for Cryptic Masonry and SERVICE to the Cryptic Craft, “beyond the call of duty”.

The elected Ish Sodi officers confer the degree in a public ceremony. This program is based on activities of the constituent Councils for the Cryptic Year. First and second places are awarded in each category. Each separate activity has a point value and the total score will determine the winner in each category.

Ish Sodi. As Cryptic Masons we are taught “ISH SODI” means “Select Man, or Man of My Choice.” The Council Award should represent Select Men. Ish Sodi Recipients. Click Here for Nomination Form. Order of the Secret Vault

Order of Ish Sodi This is an honorary title granted by the M.I.G.M. based on nominations by the councils. The order is conferred in recognition of outstanding service to Masonry in general and Cryptic Rite Masonry in particular and is limited to those …

Each qualifying Companion will be presented a Certificate of Award and Ish-Sodi Jewel at the Annual Assembly of Grand Council. B. Meritorious Ish-Sodi Award This special award is presented to EVERY Companion who is the first line signer on Twenty-five petitions for the Cryptic Degrees in his life time where the

The Council Award is called the “ISH SODI” Award – As Cryptic Masons we are taught “ISH SODI” means “Select Man, or Man of My Choice.” The Council Award should represent Select Men. (One Award per Council Per Year) Selection of nominee to be made by Awards Committee or High Priest. Please print or type. Use additional paper if necessary. Signed:

Application for the Ish Sodi Award shall be made to the Grand Council of Cryptic Masons of Arizona through the Grand Recorder's Office on the approved petition form. The Applicant MUST have his

The Ish Sodi Award shall be presented to those Companions of this Grand Jurisdiction who shall have exhibited a continuing willingness to devote their time and ability for the good of Cryptic Masonry and toward the promotion of the welfare of

Committees should be appointed for award recipients by the High Priest, Illustrious Master and Commander, of each York Rite Body no later than December 31st of each year. These Committees will serve from January 1st until a successor is appointed.