Degrees

 The Degrees in the Encampment are:

  • Patriarchal Degree aims to teach the lessons of transparent honesty, domestic purity, genuine hospitality, and unfeigned righteousness.

  • Golden Rule Degree aims to teach goodwill, tolerance, and true brotherhood. It also teaches that members should unite with the virtuous and good irrespective of country, religion, or politics in the discharge of duties that all agree are paramount to universal peace and cooperation.

  • Royal Purple Degree aims to teach alertness and determination as to the basis for possible success in the journey called life.


Combined Convention 2026

The Grand Encampment of NY had their meeting on April 18, 2026 in Binghamton, NY. We did a year in review and elected new officers. We encou...