Sunday, October 30, 2011

Brothers. Sisters and Friends:

On the weekend of Oct 22 we attended the Union County District Convention. The Carey DeLarge District No. 3 performed both the Burial and Memorial Ceremonies.

It was an interesting convention. We wish the members and new officers of the District well.

Fraternally,

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

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Monday, October 17, 2011

National Conclave

Brothers, Sisters and Friends:

On the weekend of October 13-16, 2011 the New Jersey Delegation traveled to Beachwood, OH for the 59th Annual National Conclave. New Jersey had the largest Delegation of all the states.

The New Jersey Exalted Degree Department shined above the rest. During the joint communication all four departments conducted a joint memorial ceremony. On Saturday, Joshua Grand Commandry opened the Knights Templar flawlessly.

Our hats off to our four leaders, Ill. Aaron Burroughs GHP, Bro. Perry Rice GEC, Sis Kay Booker GRM, Sis. Ruth Suber, GMAM, as well the members who participated in these ceremonies.

Fraternally,

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

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Saturday, October 8, 2011

District No. 9

Brothers, Sisters and Friends:

Today I attended the District No. 9's Annual District Convention. This is the first District Convention for the new Masonic Calendar Year. Once again the Woodrow Ayers District Grand Lodge set the tone for the year.

The opening was great, the lectures were good and Burial Ceremony was superb. The Burial Ceremony really stole the show. The District Grand Lodge almost maxed the points in every category of the competition.

My hats off to District Master Shirden and the entire brotherhood of District No. 9. They have truly set the bar for this year.

Fraternally,

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

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