- The mainstream
Swiss Grand Lodge Alpina (SGLA) committed the Group in 1989
to writing and publishing a Guide for the young Mason. This
more than 500-page book was then printed in three volumes, one each
for the three national languages: French, German, Italian,
in the years 1998 to 2003. A total of more than 5000 books were sold
in Switzerland and foreign countries. 2003, all three volumes were
stocked on a CD-ROM including an index (search motor).
- We also decided
to publish a periodical magazine named MASONICA, meant for
Master Masons in Switzerland and abroad. To this date 26 issues have
been printed. The periodicity has varied, but we are now maintaining
a rhythm of two a year. In November 2005 we published a special issue
commemorating our 20 years of existence.
- We also inaugurated
a conference cycle now regularly held in Lausanne. Their rhythm is
also twice a year.
- May 2010 an official commemoration of a quater of a century's research work took place in the presence of distinguished guests fron Great Britain, France, Italy and Germany.
- In the year
2002, seeing that our Group was to be considered as a permanent research
tool, SGLA conferred an official status on us, as unique research
group for the country.
- SGLA committed
us to another task in 2004, that of modernizing the catechisms (with
symbolism explanations) for all three Degrees, in two languages. The
contents of the Entered Apprentice, the Fellow Craft
and the Master's booklets have been completed. They are available
at the Secretary's office.
- Several years
ago (1994) our Group twinned with Quatuor Coronati Lodge of Bayreuth.
Beyond this collaboration, we entertain regular contacts with more
than 20 research Lodges or Groups around the world. One outstanding
example is the National Research Lodge Villard de Honnecourt
(GLNF).
- The Australian
& New Zealand Masonic Research Council decided to place our Group
on its list of Associate Members.
- Our Internet
sites are www.masonica-gra.ch and www.freemasonry.ch.
- Essentially
French-speaking, our Group is presently striving to cover the rest
of the country and thus claim to be at least bilingual.
- GM and Commander
of the Scottish Rite for Switzerland are both currently active members
of our Group.
- Further information
can be gathered through our catalogue which we will gladly send you
by ordinary mail.
- Our home offices
are also at your entire disposal for any questions you may wish to
ask.
