Brothers, Sisters and Friends:
On February 27, 2010 we held our Annual Educational Conference at the Double tree Hotel.
We had several great presentations by guest speakers as well as brothers.
Bro. Hillman did a wonderful job setting up this program.
Fraternally,
Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge
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Sunday, February 28, 2010
28th Annual Breakfast
Brothers, Sisters and Friends:
On Sunday February 21, 2010 Job Grand Lodge held their 28 Annual Fellowship Breakfast at the Robert Treat Hotel.
At this year's Breakfast we honored Past Grand Master Ill. Clifford Alford, 33° for his leadership, dedication and support of The M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge for over 50 years of Square Work.
In addition, we honored former judge and State Prosecutor Clifford Minor for his commitment and selfless service to New Jersey and especially the City of Newark for over 40 years.
We would like to thank everyone who attended this special occasion. On behalf of The M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge, I would like to give a special thank you to our keynote speaker The Hon. Shelia Y. Oliver, Speaker of the New Jersey Assembly.
Speaker Oliver gave an inspiring speech capitalizing on the Theme of the Grand Lodge, "Brother, We Will Never Forget You," and centered around our motto of, "Team New Jersey." Speaker Oliver explained what politicians and more especially the residents of NJ needed to do in order to accomplish the goals of uplifting New Jersey. She stressed working together, the power of your vote and the U.S. Census.
We would also like to thank Assemblyman Charles Mainor for being the Master of Ceremonies. Assemblyman Mainor did a terrific job. We are unaware of his physical being as his opening joke may have cost him a limb when he returned home. We will pray for him :-).
Senator Ronald Rice and Freeholder Rufus I. Johnson presented the NDEJ Grand Master and Matron Resolutions from the New Jersey State Senate.
We would also like to thank every public official who supported this historical affair.
Mayor Wayne Smith (Irvington)
Mayor Eldridge Hawkins (Orange)
Councilman Terrance Love (Paterson)
President James Harris (State NAACP)
Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs (Plainfield)
Orange Council President Edward Marabel, Jr.
Orange Council VP Elroy Corbit
Councilwoman Tency Eason (Orange)
Assemblyman Thomas Giblin (34th District)
Rahaman Muhammad (President of SEIU Local 617)
Jon Gerow (President of CASA Local 20)
Melvin Warren (President of the Warren/Sussex branch of the NAACP)
Finally, we would like to thank every attendee of the Fellowship Breakfast.
May God Bless You and may He forever Bless The M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge.
Fraternally,
Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge
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Saturday, February 20, 2010
Brothers, Sisters and Friends:
Feburary 20, was another busy day.
It began with a visit to the Grand King Solomon communication. The Grand Palace had an inspirational meeting.
As I attempted to depart the Grand Lodge Roosevelt James No. 241 arrived for their regularly scheduled communication. In addition Doric No. 6 also arrived to take possession of the Traveling Gavel. This caused me to sit in on the communication to see if Doric could take possession of the Gavel. Roosevelt James retained the Gavel beating Doric by 2 brothers.
We are glad to see the motivation of the brotherhood to win the Gavel. Continue to keep the spirit of fellowship alive.
The next stop was Trenton NJ for the Annual Interfraternal Masonic Relations Commission's Black History Program.
Following the program I made an official visit to Unity No. 195. The visit went well and there was a large number of brothers in attendance.
Fraternally,
Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge
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Feburary 20, was another busy day.
It began with a visit to the Grand King Solomon communication. The Grand Palace had an inspirational meeting.
As I attempted to depart the Grand Lodge Roosevelt James No. 241 arrived for their regularly scheduled communication. In addition Doric No. 6 also arrived to take possession of the Traveling Gavel. This caused me to sit in on the communication to see if Doric could take possession of the Gavel. Roosevelt James retained the Gavel beating Doric by 2 brothers.
We are glad to see the motivation of the brotherhood to win the Gavel. Continue to keep the spirit of fellowship alive.
The next stop was Trenton NJ for the Annual Interfraternal Masonic Relations Commission's Black History Program.
Following the program I made an official visit to Unity No. 195. The visit went well and there was a large number of brothers in attendance.
Fraternally,
Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge
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Monday, February 8, 2010
Brothers, Sisters and Friends:
This weekend NJ hosted the National District Eastern Jurisdiction Convention. The convention had great attendance from the 5 states that make up the National District.
On Friday the King Solomon and Queen of the South meeting was very nice.
During the Joint Session the guest speaker was very inspirational.
For the NDGL brothers from NY and NJ performed the entire lecture of the Second Degree. Bro. Navarez (NY) SD, Bro. Whitted (Sec), Bro. Moseley (NJ) SW, Bro. Orange (NJ)JD, Bro. Benthall (NJ) JW, Bro. Overston (NJ) Candidate, and I.
Ill. Edward Walker, 33° NYS GM did a lecture on the First Degree.
Our very own Ill. Leonard Best, 33°also gave a lecture.
The SGM provided information regarding the organization. The NGM handled the reports for the convention.
Fraternally,
Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
This weekend NJ hosted the National District Eastern Jurisdiction Convention. The convention had great attendance from the 5 states that make up the National District.
On Friday the King Solomon and Queen of the South meeting was very nice.
During the Joint Session the guest speaker was very inspirational.
For the NDGL brothers from NY and NJ performed the entire lecture of the Second Degree. Bro. Navarez (NY) SD, Bro. Whitted (Sec), Bro. Moseley (NJ) SW, Bro. Orange (NJ)JD, Bro. Benthall (NJ) JW, Bro. Overston (NJ) Candidate, and I.
Ill. Edward Walker, 33° NYS GM did a lecture on the First Degree.
Our very own Ill. Leonard Best, 33°also gave a lecture.
The SGM provided information regarding the organization. The NGM handled the reports for the convention.
Fraternally,
Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge
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Monday, February 1, 2010
Brothers, Sisters and Friends:
On Friday January 29, 2010 we held our Quarterly Grand Lodge Communication.
The Graduates of last year's Leadership Course were presented their certificates.
Ill. William King, Grand Commander-In-Cheif was also presented a certificate for becoming a Twenty Year member.
The Grand Lodge presented Freestone No. 1 the Traveling Gavel. Let's see how long they can hold onto it.
In addition, we presented the fiscal plans drawn on the Trestle Board for the future of Job Grand Lodge.
On Saturday January 30, 2010, I visited the Grand Exalted Degree communication in Trenton New Jersey.
Fraternally,
Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge
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On Friday January 29, 2010 we held our Quarterly Grand Lodge Communication.
The Graduates of last year's Leadership Course were presented their certificates.
Ill. William King, Grand Commander-In-Cheif was also presented a certificate for becoming a Twenty Year member.
The Grand Lodge presented Freestone No. 1 the Traveling Gavel. Let's see how long they can hold onto it.
In addition, we presented the fiscal plans drawn on the Trestle Board for the future of Job Grand Lodge.
On Saturday January 30, 2010, I visited the Grand Exalted Degree communication in Trenton New Jersey.
Fraternally,
Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge
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