Brothers, Sisters and Friends:
This Masonic year was very hectic. With numerous official visits required for the final few months of the year we were unable to keep up with the Blog. That being said, we enjoyed our numerous visits, District Conventions as well as the Marshal Convention.
We are pleased with the performance of the Lodges and District Grand Lodges with their ritual performance.
We ended the year with our Annual BBQ. Our family and friends had a great time.
We thank the Grand Matron and the sisters of Bethune Grand Chapter for their support of the Grand Lodge and our endeavors.
Finally, we thank the brothers of this Great Grand Lodge for a wonderful year. Without you, there would be no success.
May God continue to bless you and this Grand Lodge.
Fraternally,
Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge
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Monday, June 11, 2012
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Visitations
Brothers, Sisters and Friends:
March 3, 2012 was a busy day on the Grand Master's Calendar. The first stop was a visit to Union County's City Council's breakfast at Applebee's.
From there an official visit was made to Sons of Moses No. 3 in Elizabeth. While at the lodge Worshipful Master Rex Orange performed the Burial Ceremony garnering the lodge additional points in the race of the Lodge of The Year Award.
The next stop was Sons of Light No. 138 in Jersey City, then Mt Hermon No. 210 in Newark and lastly Clifford Alford No. 165 also in Newark.
Finally, our last stop was the Red and Black Scholarship Ball at the Robert Treat Hotel.
Fraternally,
Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge
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March 3, 2012 was a busy day on the Grand Master's Calendar. The first stop was a visit to Union County's City Council's breakfast at Applebee's.
From there an official visit was made to Sons of Moses No. 3 in Elizabeth. While at the lodge Worshipful Master Rex Orange performed the Burial Ceremony garnering the lodge additional points in the race of the Lodge of The Year Award.
The next stop was Sons of Light No. 138 in Jersey City, then Mt Hermon No. 210 in Newark and lastly Clifford Alford No. 165 also in Newark.
Finally, our last stop was the Red and Black Scholarship Ball at the Robert Treat Hotel.
Fraternally,
Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge
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Educational Conference
Brothers, Sisters and Friends:
On February 25, 2012 we held our Annual Educational Conference for the Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter.
The Educational Directors Bro. Hillman and Sis. Williams did a wonderful job in coordinating the outside presenters. A special thanks to the NJ State Troopers for their presentation.
We would also like to thank those brothers who gave lectures during the separate session.
It was a job well done.
Fraternally,
Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
On February 25, 2012 we held our Annual Educational Conference for the Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter.
The Educational Directors Bro. Hillman and Sis. Williams did a wonderful job in coordinating the outside presenters. A special thanks to the NJ State Troopers for their presentation.
We would also like to thank those brothers who gave lectures during the separate session.
It was a job well done.
Fraternally,
Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge
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Monday, February 6, 2012
ND Eastern Jurisdiction
Brothers, Sisters and Friends:
On the weekend of February 1, thru February 4, 2012 we traveled to the National District convention where as usual, New Jersey had the most members and delegates in attendance.
The brothers did a great job with the opening of the King Solomon's Palace on Friday morning as well as performing the Memorial Ceremony. Both Brothers and Sisters performed a memorable skit during the meeting.
On Saturday morning the Brothers and Sisters performed a joint memorial ceremony for the general membership.
In the afternoon many of the brothers from NJ opened the National District Grand Lodge in due an ancient form. Bro. Ali Muslim gave a lecture in the National District Grand Lodge.
We are proud of our members who distinguished themselves during this weekend dedicated to the Past ND Grand Master Elijah Gause.
Fraternally,
Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
On the weekend of February 1, thru February 4, 2012 we traveled to the National District convention where as usual, New Jersey had the most members and delegates in attendance.
The brothers did a great job with the opening of the King Solomon's Palace on Friday morning as well as performing the Memorial Ceremony. Both Brothers and Sisters performed a memorable skit during the meeting.
On Saturday morning the Brothers and Sisters performed a joint memorial ceremony for the general membership.
In the afternoon many of the brothers from NJ opened the National District Grand Lodge in due an ancient form. Bro. Ali Muslim gave a lecture in the National District Grand Lodge.
We are proud of our members who distinguished themselves during this weekend dedicated to the Past ND Grand Master Elijah Gause.
Fraternally,
Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge
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Saturday, January 14, 2012
Jan 14, 2012
Brothers, Sisters and Friends:
Today began the Grand Master's official visits. Ironically this year began the same as last year with the first visit falling on St. James No. 37 in Newark NJ.
We had a wonderful conversation on the direction of the Grand Lodge. The lodge opened well and even performed the Burial Ceremony for two thousand points.
My hat's off to the Worshipful Master Bro. Andre Jenkinson for leading the lodge in the right direction.
Fraternally,
Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
Today began the Grand Master's official visits. Ironically this year began the same as last year with the first visit falling on St. James No. 37 in Newark NJ.
We had a wonderful conversation on the direction of the Grand Lodge. The lodge opened well and even performed the Burial Ceremony for two thousand points.
My hat's off to the Worshipful Master Bro. Andre Jenkinson for leading the lodge in the right direction.
Fraternally,
Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge
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Sunday, January 8, 2012
Dec 18, 2011
Brothers, Sisters and Friends:
On this day the Most Worshipful Job Grand Lodge celebrated our Annual St. John's Day celebration. The service was held at the New Zion Baptist Church. The brothers marched in a parade to the church. The sea of brothers was very impressive.
We would like to thank the Elizabeth Police Department for the escort, District No. 3 for hosting the ceremony, the New Zion family for welcoming us in their church, all the visitors, the sisters of Bethune Grand Chapter for their large turn out and the brothers of the Most Worshipful Job Grand Lodge for the standing room only crowd.
This was definitely a ceremony for the ages. Job well done, New Jersey!
Fraternally,
Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
On this day the Most Worshipful Job Grand Lodge celebrated our Annual St. John's Day celebration. The service was held at the New Zion Baptist Church. The brothers marched in a parade to the church. The sea of brothers was very impressive.
We would like to thank the Elizabeth Police Department for the escort, District No. 3 for hosting the ceremony, the New Zion family for welcoming us in their church, all the visitors, the sisters of Bethune Grand Chapter for their large turn out and the brothers of the Most Worshipful Job Grand Lodge for the standing room only crowd.
This was definitely a ceremony for the ages. Job well done, New Jersey!
Fraternally,
Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
Dec 1-4, 2011
Brothers, Sisters and Friends:
On this weekend a large delegation from New Jersey traveled to Troy Michigan for the Annual Marshal's Convention.
The New Jersey Marshals were standing tall and looking good. We had an excellent time in Michigan.
Fraternally,
Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
On this weekend a large delegation from New Jersey traveled to Troy Michigan for the Annual Marshal's Convention.
The New Jersey Marshals were standing tall and looking good. We had an excellent time in Michigan.
Fraternally,
Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
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