Sunday, September 26, 2010

Sept 25, 2010

Brothers, Sisters and Friends:

On this Day I visited King David No. 80 in Newark and St. James No. 201 in Jersey City.

In both meetings we discussed the Grand Lodge Trestle Board, took various questions and joked a little.

We had a wonderful time fellowshipping with each other. Personally, I wish these newly installed Worshipful Masters great success.

Fraternally,

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

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Friday, September 24, 2010

Crusade

Brothers, Sisters and Friends:

August 24, 2010

Last night we attended the Clergy Council's one night Clergy Crusade.

It was an inspirational service and it was a pleasure to be in attendance for this fellowship.

We would like to congratulate Rev. McMillan the state Clergy President, Rev Austin for a wonderful service, the Clergy Council, the Brothers and Sisters for attending.

Fraternally,

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

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Sunday, September 19, 2010

Conclave

Brothers, Sisters and Friends:

September 19, 2010

This weekend we attended our state Conclave. The GHP and GEC put on a terrific show. The meetings were very educational as well as spirited.

The winners of the different contest won gifts as well as cash prizes.

We had a wonderful time.

Fraternally,

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

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Sunday, September 12, 2010

Brothers, Sisters and Friends:

September 12, 2010

This was a very busy weekend. We started with the Grand King Solomon meeting on Saturday. I had a great time fellowshipping with the brothers in the King Solomon Department. We spoke for hours even after the meeting ended.

After the communication the Grand Matron and I popped in on the JoBeth Bowling registration in Jersey City.

From there I attended the state Marshal meeting.

On Sunday morning I attended my Royal Arch meeting in Jersey City. It was great seeing my companions from Haggai Royal Arch Chapter.

The final stop of the day was the 500 men in black program at Fellowship Missionary Church in Newark New Jersey. It was a pleasure to be invited as a speaker to such a program. I thank Ill. King and Pastor Brown for affording me this opportunity. In addition, I would like to thank all the brothers who turned out to support this program. My hats off to Rev Byrd for such an aspiring message.

Fraternally,

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

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Saturday, September 4, 2010

Brothers, Sisters and Friends:

September 4,

This weekend New Jersey hosted the Imperial Shrine Convention at the Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel in Islin.

As expected, New Jersey won the title of the number one Shriners Dept. We are very proud of Grand Potentate Noble Leroy Nevius and our Grand Commandress Noble Lady Sandra Hubbard.

Go Team New Jersey, keep up the good work!

Fraternally,

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

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