Saturday, January 14, 2012

Jan 14, 2012

Brothers, Sisters and Friends:

Today began the Grand Master's official visits. Ironically this year began the same as last year with the first visit falling on St. James No. 37 in Newark NJ.

We had a wonderful conversation on the direction of the Grand Lodge. The lodge opened well and even performed the Burial Ceremony for two thousand points.

My hat's off to the Worshipful Master Bro. Andre Jenkinson for leading the lodge in the right direction.

Fraternally,

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

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Sunday, January 8, 2012

Dec 18, 2011

Brothers, Sisters and Friends:

On this day the Most Worshipful Job Grand Lodge celebrated our Annual St. John's Day celebration. The service was held at the New Zion Baptist Church. The brothers marched in a parade to the church. The sea of brothers was very impressive.

We would like to thank the Elizabeth Police Department for the escort, District No. 3 for hosting the ceremony, the New Zion family for welcoming us in their church, all the visitors, the sisters of Bethune Grand Chapter for their large turn out and the brothers of the Most Worshipful Job Grand Lodge for the standing room only crowd.

This was definitely a ceremony for the ages. Job well done, New Jersey!

Fraternally,

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

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Dec 1-4, 2011

Brothers, Sisters and Friends:

On this weekend a large delegation from New Jersey traveled to Troy Michigan for the Annual Marshal's Convention.

The New Jersey Marshals were standing tall and looking good. We had an excellent time in Michigan.

Fraternally,

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

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Holiday Message

Brothers, Sisters and Friends:

First and foremost we would like to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season. Second, I would like to applaud all the lodges that have performed various charities during this season.

Fraternally,

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

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