Sunday, October 25, 2009

Union County

Brothers, Sisters and Friends:

On October 24, 2009

The Grand Matron and I attended the Union County Annual Workshop. The workshop had many educational presentations by both members and Elizabeth City public officials.

Included in the presentations were the Elizabeth Police Department providing safety tips, free cell phones for seniors (911 calls only), and a car club. Another presentation was made by the Health and Human Resources Agency. HHR provided information on tenant and landlord rights as well as free programs for assistance.

During the District No. 3's portion of the afternoon several lectures were given on Freemasonry. Lectures were by Bro. Richardson, Bro. Horton and Ill. Richard McMillian, etc.

In attendance was the Grand Joint Council President and Vice President, Bro. Mainor and Sis Martin, several District Masters and Matrons from other districts.

In all, it was a very educational day. Hats off to Bro. Richardson and Sis. Best of the Union County City Council and the District Master Malachi E. Morgan for an excellent day.

Keep up the good work!

Fraternally,

Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge

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Thursday, October 22, 2009

Brothers, Sisters and Friends:

On the weekend of Oct 17-19, the Grand Matron and I traveled with a large delegation from New Jersey to the National Conclave in Beachwood Ohio.

New Jersey performed several lectures as well as the Knight's Templars opening.

Fraternally,

Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge

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Sunday, October 11, 2009

Inter Fraternal Masonic Church Service

Brothers, Sisters and Friends:

October 11, 2009

This afternoon The Inter Fraternal Masonic Relation Commission held a Church Service at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Trenton N.J. All seven Grand Lodge's which make up the Commission were represented at this service.

As always, Job Grand Lodge and Bethune Grand Chapter lead the way by having the most members in attendance. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. As always continue to lead the way.

May God Bless you all.

Fraternally,

Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.•.W.•. Grand Master
M.•.W.•. Job Grand Lodge

Pyramid No. 60

Brothers, Sisters and Friends,

On Sunday October 11, 2009

This morning, I made my offical visit to Pyramid Lodge No. 60 of Newark N.J. where Bro. Earle Jackson is the Worshipful Master. I had a wonderful time fellowshiping with the members of Pyramid Lodge.

Fraternally,

Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.•.W.•. Grand Master
M.•.W.•. Job Grand Lodge

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Brothers, Sisters and Friends:



On Saturday October 3, I visited the Paterson City Council meeting. it is with great pleasure that I report that they are doing good work.



The Brothers and Sisters just completed a successful back to school supply giveaway as well as a free BBQ for the community. They are now working on a Christmas Toy giveaway as well as a shoe drive.

Paterson City Council, keep up the good work!



Fraternally,

Ill. Raymond Smith, 33°
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge
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