Last day of the 40th CMSB

CMSB's General Assembly official program for the last day began with the Plenary of the Grand Masters of the Confederation, event that took place ​​in the auditorium of Radisson Hotel. Were discussed social topics.

At this point simultaneously takes place the Plenary and the seminar for the Grand Secretaries on Foreign Affairs and a conference held by Brother Wilson Filomeno (Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Santa Catarina). The theme chosen for the conference is "History of Freemasonry and of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite."

As of 20:00 o'clock (in the convention center) will be held the official closing ceremony and dinner gala of the General Assembly. CMSB's next edition will take place in Rio Branco, capital of the Brazilian state of Acre.

Vanderlei Valente will coordinate the Symbolic Freemasonry of Brazil

Vanderlei Valente Freitas was elected Secretary-General of the Confederation of Symbolic Masonry of Brazil (CMSB). The election was held yesterday during the General Assembly. Brother Valente received 18 votes in favor of his election.

Valente Freitas won the electoral race with the Past Grand Master of Espirito Santo, Brother Sérgio Gianórdoli, and he will be installed during the last day of the General Assembly. "It is one of the biggest challenges of my life. I want to thank the Masonic community of Acre to its contribution to this moment of glory for the State of Acre," stated the new Secretary-General.

This function that he will handle is the most important function in the Brazilian Freemasonry. Valente Freitas will be the organizer of the Masonic movement in Brazil and the guarantor of the unity of the institution.

"I had to overcome many obstacles. One of these was the distrust of people who did not believe in our ability to manage things well. We have full confidence that we are prepared to fulfill this mission entrusted to us."

Before being elected head of the Confederation of Symbolic Masonry of Brazil, Vanderlei Valente Freitas was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Acre, already having four years experience as Deputy Secretary General of CMSB.

He has a mandate of two years and may be reelected for another term of two years. Together with the Grand Master of Acre, Brother Pedro Longo, Valente Freitas will have to organize the next General Assembly of the CMSB, an event to be held in Rio Branco.

"We will organize an event to perform to all expectations. I am certain that our Grand Master will help us to achieve this wonderful meeting."

Source: Pagina20

Plenary of CMSB's Grand Masters

The second day opened the Plenary of Grand Masters of CMSB, which began with the presentation of the agenda for committee discussion. The Grand Secretaries on Foreign Affairs took part in a seminar dedicated to them.

During the CMSB's Grand Masters Plenary was held the election of the new Secretary-General. For this function the candidates were Brother Sergio Gianordoli (Past Grand Master - Grand Lodge of Espirito Santo) and Brother Wanderley Valente.

Source: Fernando Paiva (GLEMRJ)