Brothers, Sisters and Friends:

Saturday April 24 was another busy day.

We began the day in Trenton for District No. 8 and No. 10's Annual Convention.

Also in attendance was the Grand Matron, The Dep GM, Dep Commander-in-Chief, NGM, brothers from various cities within the state, and brothers from Delaware.

We want to thank the brothers from Delaware for making the trip to fellowship with us.

As usual, Trenton set the tone for the rest of the year. The District Lecturer, Bro. Steven Cook gave a lecture, Ill. John shipman, Grand Dep. Commander-in-Chief gave a report on Executive Council, and Bro. Troy Cain lead the Memorial Ceremony for the District.

In the District Election, Bro. Troy Cain was elected the Dep District Master.

District Master Terry, gave a fine Annual Report for District No. 10 with a great vision for next year.

My hats off to District Masters Bro. Terry and Bro. Richardson for putting together a fabulous convention.

Later that evening I made an official visit to Freestone No. 1. We discussed the success of the Grand Lodge as well as the remaining plans on the Trestle-Board prior to the convention.

We had a great time together.

Lastly, I attended my subordinate lodge's Annual Affair at the Robert Treat Hotel.
With 5 weeks to go to our Annual Convention, we have only 3 lodges left to visit.

During this period we will be placing great focus on our Fellowship BBQ and our Annual Convention.

We hope to see you all at both of them. May the Supreme Architect of the Universe continue to watch over you.

Fraternally,

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

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