Brother, Sisters and Friends:
First and foremost I would like to apologize for not updating the Blog in a few days. We have been busy handling the people's business.
We have good news for the brotherhood and hope to have some for the entire body as well this Friday.
This past week was a rough week as we lost two of our beloved brothers, Ill. Eddie Laws and Bro. John Monroe.
The Grand Joint Council also held their Annual Scholarship Gala on Friday evening.
It was a wonderful program where six High School students received scholarship awards for college.
We look forward to seeing you at our quarterly session this Friday.
Fraternally,
Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge
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Friday, July 16, 2010
Sup Conv Highlights
Brothers, Sisters and Friends:
The 60th Annual Supreme Convention was held from July 10-15, 2010 in Atlanta Georgia.
The Highlights of the Convention are as follows;
On Sunday brothers Aaron Burroughs GHP, Lewis Crawford GKS, and James Fulton were created and received the Thirty Third and Last Degree of Masonry.
The Ritual Committee presented and clarified revisions to the ritual.
GM Henry Ollie and The William V. Banks Grand Lodge of Illinois presented a very impressive Masonic Burial Ceremony.
On Monday evening, Kenyetta Jeter from Jersey City New Jersey won the youth Department Cotillion receiving a monetary award for her win.
On Tuesday evening at the Parade of Masons and Stars, Sis. Carol Clarke's grand daughter Courtney Clarke won the youth queen contest. Sis. Rose stratford's grandson and son of Sis. Shawanna Stratford Darren Perry Jr. also won the youth king contest.
On the same evening GM Raymond Smith and Job Grand Lodge won the Grand Master and Grand Lodge of the year.
Grand Matron Grace Hixon and Bethune Grand Chapter won the Stella Award for the best opening.
On Wednesday a joint memorial service was done in memory of Ill. George Mathews by 10 Grand Masters in including myself and 10 sisters from several states.
Finally, Ill. Lewis Crawford was awarded the Grand King Solomon of the Year.
The Grand Joint Council won an award for monthly reporting.
First time attendees of Job Grand Lodge were brothers;
James Pope
Lloyd Benthall
Isaac Prince
David Armstrong
William Bennett
BJ Oliver
In all, we had a great time at the 60th Annual Supreme Convention. New Jersey was well represented and walked away with several awards.
Keep up the good work, Team New Jersey!
Fraternally,
Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
The 60th Annual Supreme Convention was held from July 10-15, 2010 in Atlanta Georgia.
The Highlights of the Convention are as follows;
On Sunday brothers Aaron Burroughs GHP, Lewis Crawford GKS, and James Fulton were created and received the Thirty Third and Last Degree of Masonry.
The Ritual Committee presented and clarified revisions to the ritual.
GM Henry Ollie and The William V. Banks Grand Lodge of Illinois presented a very impressive Masonic Burial Ceremony.
On Monday evening, Kenyetta Jeter from Jersey City New Jersey won the youth Department Cotillion receiving a monetary award for her win.
On Tuesday evening at the Parade of Masons and Stars, Sis. Carol Clarke's grand daughter Courtney Clarke won the youth queen contest. Sis. Rose stratford's grandson and son of Sis. Shawanna Stratford Darren Perry Jr. also won the youth king contest.
On the same evening GM Raymond Smith and Job Grand Lodge won the Grand Master and Grand Lodge of the year.
Grand Matron Grace Hixon and Bethune Grand Chapter won the Stella Award for the best opening.
On Wednesday a joint memorial service was done in memory of Ill. George Mathews by 10 Grand Masters in including myself and 10 sisters from several states.
Finally, Ill. Lewis Crawford was awarded the Grand King Solomon of the Year.
The Grand Joint Council won an award for monthly reporting.
First time attendees of Job Grand Lodge were brothers;
James Pope
Lloyd Benthall
Isaac Prince
David Armstrong
William Bennett
BJ Oliver
In all, we had a great time at the 60th Annual Supreme Convention. New Jersey was well represented and walked away with several awards.
Keep up the good work, Team New Jersey!
Fraternally,
Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
GL of the Year
Brothers, Sisters and Friends:
July 13, 2010
Tonight at the Supreme Convention Job Grand Lodge and I received the Grand Lodge and Grand Master of the Year Award.
This is because of all the hard work done by each and every brother of Job Grand Lodge. From the bottom of my heart I would like to thank each and everyone for their effort this year.
We would also like to thank the Grand Matron and Bethune Grand Chapter for their assistance as well.
Brothers we did it together!
Fraternally,
Ill. Raymond L. Smith, 33°
M.·.W.·. Grand Master
M.·.W.·. Job Grand Lodge
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
July 13, 2010
Tonight at the Supreme Convention Job Grand Lodge and I received the Grand Lodge and Grand Master of the Year Award.
This is because of all the hard work done by each and every brother of Job Grand Lodge. From the bottom of my heart I would like to thank each and everyone for their effort this year.
We would also like to thank the Grand Matron and Bethune Grand Chapter for their assistance as well.
Brothers we did it together!
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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