November 1, Fraternal Greetings,

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1 MOST WORSHIPFUL PRINCE HALL GRAND LODGE FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS ~ STATE OF ILLINOIS 809 East 42nd Place (Prince Hall Way)~ Chicago, IL PH: (773) ~ FAX: (773) Office of MW Bro. Dwayne A. Smith, Grand Master Dwayne A. Smith, #133 Grand Master, State of Illinois 7701 S. Merrill Chicago, Illinois Phone: (773) dwayne.smith@sbcglobal.net Aubrey K. Barlow, #23 Deputy Grand Master 457 Valley View Circle Bloomington, Illinois Phone: (309) shakey20@juno.com Roland G. Simon, #135 Grand Senior Warden 1928 East 173rd Place South Holland, Illinois Phone: (708) sackman53@yahoo.com Steven R. Coleman, #99 Grand Junior Warden 851 Huntley Woods Drive Crete, Illinois Phone: (773) coleman.steven@sbcglobal.net Daryl L. Andrews, #91 Grand Treasurer darylandrews357@gmail.com Michael Ramey #59 Grand Secretary 809 East 42 nd Place Chicago, Il (773) Grandsecretary809@yahoo.com Tony D. Stafford Sr., #128 Grand Lecturer Mobile: (312) TonyD.stafford@yahoo.com Grand Auditors s James R. Jones, #23 Leroy R. Berry, #98 Keith Roach, #116 Bill Harlan, #1 Grand Trustees s Cordale Brown, #14 John Bobby D Dillard Hewitt Douglass, #3 Jim Brown, #133 Grand CCFC Otis W. Cromartie Sr., #147 Past Grand Master th Place North Chicago, Illinois November 1, 2017 You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God, First, giving honor to God who is the Giver of all good things: to Right Worshipful Brother Aubrey K. Barlow Deputy Grand Master, Roland G. Simon Grand Senior Warden, Steven R. Coleman Grand Junior Warden, Past Grand Masters, All Elected and Appointed Grand Lodge Officers, Past Masters, Worshipful Masters, Wardens and Brethren Fraternal Greetings,...The solemn notes which betoken the dissolution of our earthly tabernacle has once again alarmed our outer door and another spirit has been summoned to the land where our fathers have gone before us In the month of October this Grand Lodge suffered the loss of a gentle giant, Past Grand Master Henry Short, Sr., the 37 th Grand Master of the MWPHGLIL. Please remember and imitate his spirit and keep his family in our prayers. Also I solicit prayers for Past Grand Master Angelo W. Jones for his recuperation from throat surgery, Past Grand Master Clarence W. Trotter on the death of his aunt and brother, Roland G. Simon on the murder of his cousin and all other sick and bereaved throughout the Order. Let us be reminded that our ritualistic ceremonies were never intended to be read during the performances and that each of our rites may be someone s first impression of Masonry and therefore should be executed with competency and with the emotion that the author intended. The performances of ceremonies otherwise conducted are a disservice to the original patrons of Free Masonry and the Order. I, therefore, remind you that that if you are unable to perform ceremonies with proficiency that you contact the Grand Lecturer for assistance, further that he be informed of any impending Degree work. The month of November will bring about several important dates to remember. November 11 th, we will host our Annual Veterans Day Celebration where we pay tribute to those men and women who have served in the armed services. This celebration is open to all. If you have served please come out to be honored, if you know of others please bring them along and if you have not served please come out and show your support. There will be a repast following the ceremony. November will also bring about our Annual Feed the Community Program. Please see the attached Flyer for the names and locations throughout the State; and while being mindful of the many blessings we each enjoy let us come out and lend a hand in the service of those that are less fortunate. At the end of November we will make our donations toward hurricane relief. If you have not contributed thus far please find the attached instructions and do so by the end of the month.

2 As we continue to strive to make our Grand East self-sufficient, there are monthly fundraisers being planned at the Temple. I ask that you continue to support these initiatives as we continue to maintain and beautify our Masonic Temple. Please find the attached information for fundraisers and particularly our New Year s Eve Celebration and plan to attend. Additionally, all Bodies that meet at the Grand East that are delinquent in rental fees are directed to bring your deficiencies current by December 31, 2017 or contact a Grand Trustee to make payment arrangements. Finally, the deadline for inclusion in the 150 th Anniversary Yearbook is rapidly approaching. Please see the attached criteria and submit accordingly by November 30 th. Don t miss your chance to be a part of this significant memorabilia. Yours in Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth, Dwayne A. Smith Grand Master Dates to Remember: Every Thursday at the Grand East - BINGO November 9 th Heads of Houses Calendar pm at the Grand East November 11 th, Annual Veterans Day 3:00 pm at The Grand East November 16 th, Subordinate Calendar 7:00 pm at the Grand East Attachments: Feed the Community Job Postings Yearbook New Year s Eve Celebration Hurricane Relief Let s Talk History Forum Quote of the Month Pride slays thanksgiving but a humble mind is the soil out of which thanks naturally grow. A proud man is seldom a grateful man for he never thinks he gets as much as he deserves. Henry Ward Beecher

3 MOST WORSHIPFUL PRINCE HALL GRAND LODGE FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS ~ STATE OF ILLINOIS 809 East 42 nd Place (Prince Hall Way) ~ Chicago, IL ~ ~ FAX Office of the Grand Secretary To: Dwayne A. Smith, Grand Master; Aubrey K. Barlow, Deputy Grand Master; Elected and Appointed Grand Lodge Officers; Worshipful Masters, Past Masters, Wardens and Brethren Happy Thanksgiving Greetings, November 1, 2017 It is my sincerest prayer that this communication finds everyone in the very best of health and spirits. I have received the following Lodges 1 st Quarter Taxes #1, 3, 7, 10, 17, 18, 22, 29, 42, 43, 59, 62, 65, 68, 79, 87, 90, 97, 100, 102, 103, 119, 121, 128, 131, 139, 142, 147, 151, 153, 154, 155, 156. Worshipful Masters and Secretaries look well to your duties. IMPORTANT NOTE: It was voted and passed at this 151 st Annual Grand Lodge Session that next year NO LODGE will be able to sit in Grand Lodge Session if that Lodge owes ANY indebtedness to this Grand Lodge. This will apply for EVERY MEMBER of that Lodge. 1 st District Only: Prince Hall Americanism Day was held in the month of September. If your Lodge did not pay the required fee of $25.00 per Lodge, your Lodge still owes the fee. Moving forward for year of (2018) Saints John Day, Prince Hall Americanism Day & Public Installation will cost $35.00 for each event and you will be required to pay $ for these events at (1) time on the 2 nd Quarter tax form, there will be a new line added and also this will cover all (3) events for the year of 2018, this will be the new process starting in December. Once you pay the $ you will not have to pay again until December of 2018 which will cover the events for year of (2019). If you have any questions or concerns you may contact me. The MWPHGL Printing Department is up and running. We are asking for everyone and anyone who need printing work to be done to utilize our printing department. Our prices are very reasonable compared to other printing facilities. You may contact PM Joseph (708) for your printing needs. Bingo is every Thursday morning at the Temple. If you are not doing anything come out and have some fun playing Bingo. Cost $20.00, doors open at 10:30am. Spread the word to your friends and family. Important Note: All Repast food from meetings MUST be taken out of the building after your meeting. If anyone is found leaving food in the building, there will be a $25.00 fine toward your Lodge, Chapter, etc. No Exceptions!!! All Grand Lodge Classes listed as follows: 1 st Mondays: Law Class Grand East 7:30 pm 2 nd Mondays: Ritualistic Class Grand East 7:30 pm 3 rd Thursdays: Leadership Class Grand East 7:30pm Dates to Remember: November 4: Deputies meeting Grand East 9:00am November 6: MWPHGL Law Class Grand East 7:30 pm

4 November 11: Veterans Day Program Grand East 3:00pm November 13: MWPHGL Ritualistic Class Grand East 7:30pm November 16: MWPHGL Leadership Class Grand East 7:30pm November 23: MWPHGL Feed the Community Thanksgiving Day Grand East 11:00am-2:00pm If you know of any individuals or families who might be in need of a Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day invite them to come to the Masonic Temple from 11:00am -2:00pm to get a meal. PM Albert Haynes of Plumbline Lodge # 116 an employee of Walgreens will be providing FREE FLU SHOTS during that time also. The Heads of Houses Calendar meeting will be held on November9, 2017 at the Grand East at 7:00pm. This is the time to schedule events for the year The Subordinate Calendar meeting to schedule events to go on the Grand Calendar for year of 2018 will be held on November 16, 2017 at the Grand East 7:00pm. If you have an event scheduled for next year and you would like to place it on the Calendar bring it to this meeting, once the calendar is made up I will not add your event if I do not have it at this meeting. Advance Notice: Event: Public Installation Date: December 30, 2017 Location: Third Baptist Church of Chicago 1551 W. 95 th Street (95 th Ashland Ave) Chicago, IL. Time: 3:00pm (Brothers to be installed are to arrive 1:30pm) Past Master s Degree (First Half) given at 809 East 42 nd Place, Chicago, IL at 10:00am Happy Birthday or Happy Anniversary to those who will be celebrating them during the month of November. Please feel free to contact me by either telephone at (773) (office), (773) (cell), or by at Grandsecretary809@yahoo.com. In addition, you may also contact your District s Assistant Grand Secretary for any assistance. 1 st District Assistant Grand Secretary WB Woodrow Luckett, #94 (708) nd District Assistant Grand Secretary WB Antonio Terry # 15 (630) rd District Assistant Grand Secretary WB Kenneth L. Page, #3 (217) th District Assistant Grand Secretary WB James Cotton, #142 (618) Fraternally, Michael D. Ramey, Sr. Grand Secretary

5 150 TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR BOOK History is the backbone of who we are! In honor of the 150 th year anniversary of the organization of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Illinois, the Historical Committee of the Grand Lodge is creating a historical Year Book. The Year Book will be a photo documentary of the current era and a historical documentary of the past for each body in the Illinois Prince Hall Masonic Family. Each Body is asked to participate by submitting the following information to the committee: Current photo of your Lodge, Chapter, Court, Council, etc. Individual photos of the Elected Officers of Your Specific Body A listing of all of your past leaders (optional) A brief history of your subordinate body (2 paragraph maximum) Please forward your entries to YearBook@mwphglil.com or mail them to: Masonic Year Book c/o MWPHGL of Illinois 809 East 42 nd Place Chicago, Illinois SUBMISSIONS CUTOFF IS NOVEMBER 30, Once complete, we will compile a hardcover, bound listing of the book which will be made available for purchase at a special price for the Illinois Jurisdiction. If you are in need of new photographs, the Grand Lodge Photographers are available to assist. To make the necessary arrangements, please contact the following coordinators: Bruce Owens at (312) , HomeBoyProd@Yahoo.com David Bonds at (708) , BondsPhoto@comcast.net So, all subordinate Lodges and Chapters of the Illinois Prince Hall Masonic Family, please help us to help ourselves by preserving our own history in a magnificent, historical treasure. Please forward your information as well as any questions to YearBook@mwphglil.com. Daryl L. Andrews Chairman Dwayne A. Smith Grand Master

6 October 31, 2017 The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Illinois "Charity In Action" Committee To the MWGM Bro. Dwayne A. Smith, All Elected & Appointed Grand Lodge Officers, Worshipful Brothers, and Worthy Brethren. W. Bro Timothy R. Davis Committee Chair W. Bro. David Dotson 1 st /2 nd Dist. Vice-Chair W. Bro. Marshall Coe Special Vice-Chair (Open) 3 rd Dist. Vice-Chair W. Bro. Fanoy 4 th Dist. Vice-Chair I hope this God-given day found you and your family in the best of health and in good spirits. As you might be aware this Committee is committed to conducting or assisting in multiple charitable efforts across the Jurisdiction. It should be noted that without the open and kind hearts of my Brethren of this Grand Lodge and their various associations, NOTHING would be possible. Charitable Events: We would like to thank our partner, the Community First Medical Center Volunteer Steering Ctme. (5645 W Addison, Chgo, IL) for the donation of $1,200 to the MWPHGLIL for the MWPHGLTX Houston relief effort! Also, we would like to thank W. Bro. Marshall Coe (Special Vice Chair) for his planned November trip to Houston to provide further aid. Brethren we are still taking donations for charitable relief efforts. The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Illinois Charity in Action Committee, in association with the MWPHGLIL Benevolence Committee (a 50lc3 NFPE) supports the following efforts this month: RW. Bro. Michael Ramey Secretary W. Bro. Darrin White Treasurer W. Bro Ivan Cole Member Bro. Shannon Callahan Member Bro. George Berry Member Various WMs, Brothers, & Sisters Ad-Hoc Members PWGM Sandra D. Smith Advisor W. Bro. Dwain Harris Advisor We will be going back for our 4 th Quarter visit to Pleasant Grove M.B. Church (741 S. SACRAMENTO BLVD.CHICAGO with REV. CHARLES A. HAMILTON as PASTOR (773) (P) (773) (F) on SATURDAY the 18th of November to serve food at their homeless mission. Every third Saturday of each month they feed over 250 homeless men, women and children. We will meet at 0830 and assist until about We are asking for food donations to help with their Thanksgiving meal. On November 18 th, Eternal Light #156 will be participating in the Feed the Community program in Kankakee Illinois. Brethren will participate in the Grand Lodge Thanksgiving Food Giveaway. REMEMBER to join us at the Grand Lodge on Thanksgiving Day as we serve the community at large! Please contact RWB Michael D. Ramey Sr. or me with any charitable donations that you wish to make for any of these worthwhile endeavors. It is our goal to raise $20000 in charitable funds & services this year! When we started, we hit $10K last year we nearly got to $20K. I know with prayer and your continued support we WILL get there! Lastly, as our Masonic year begins anew, again this committee would like to recognize the ongoing efforts of the various Lodges throughout the Jurisdiction of Illinois. TO THAT END, PLEASE SEND US YOUR CHARITABLE EVENT CALENDAR (BY MONTH if possible)) FOR THE MASONIC YEAR THROUGH JUNE 30 TH. This also serves to assist us with securing outside support for our work as we log the hours spent serving others. As you witnessed last year, if it was reported the work was recognized at Grand Session. Please let the Committee know if you will be available to attend any event or make a charitable donation. Fraternally submitted and in your Service, W. Bro. Timothy R. Davis Chairman & Your Charity Committee

7 MOST WORSHIPFUL PRINCE HALL GRAND LODGE FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS ~ STATE OF ILLINOIS 809 East 42nd Place (Prince Hall Way)~ Chicago, IL PH: (773) ~ FAX: (773) Open Position Dwayne A. Smith, #133 Grand Master, State of Illinois 7701 S. Merrill Chicago, Illinois Phone: (773) dwayne.smith@sbcglobal.net Aubrey K. Barlow, #23 Deputy Grand Master 457 Valley View Circle Bloomington, Illinois Phone: (309) shakey20@juno.com Roland G. Simon, #135 Grand Senior Warden 1928 East 173rd Place South Holland, Illinois Phone: (708) sackman53@yahoo.com Steven R. Coleman, #99 Grand Junior Warden 851 Huntley Woods Drive Crete, Illinois Phone: (773) coleman.steven@sbcglobal.net Daryl L. Andrews, #91 Grand Treasurer gt@mwphglil.com Michael Ramey #59 Grand Secretary 809 East 42 nd Place Chicago, Il (773) Grandsecretary809@yahoo.com Tony D. Stafford Sr., #128 Grand Lecturer Mobile: (312) TonyD.stafford@yahoo.com Grand Auditors s James R. Jones, #23 Leroy R. Berry, #98 Keith Roach, #116 Bill Harlan, #1 Open Position: Janitor (Part-Time) The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Illinois is seeking a part-time Janitor, or custodian, to take care of our building and carry out cleaning, maintenance and security duties. Responsibilities Clean and supply designated building areas (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc.) Perform and document routine inspection and maintenance activities Carry out heavy cleansing tasks and special projects Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs Make adjustments and minor repairs Stock and maintain supply rooms Cooperate with the rest of the staff Follow all health and safety regulations Requirements Proven working experience as a janitor Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies Familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets Integrity and ability to work independently High school diploma The position is a part-time position. The starting pay is $11.00 an hour. The work schedule is Thursday through Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE POSITION, PLEASE YOUR RESUME TO resume@mwphglil.com by December 1, Grand Trustees s Cordale Brown, #14 John Bobby D Dillard, #134 Hewitt Douglass, #3 Jim Brown, #133 Grand CCFC Otis W. Cromartie Sr., #147 Past Grand Master th Place North Chicago, Illinois 60064

8 MOST WORSHIPFUL PRINCE HALL GRAND LODGE FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS ~ STATE OF ILLINOIS 809 East 42nd Place (Prince Hall Ff Way)~ Chicago, IL PH: (773) ~ FAX: (773) Open Position Dwayne A. Smith, #133 Grand Master, State of Illinois 7701 S. Merrill Chicago, Illinois Phone: (773) dwayne.smith@sbcglobal.net Aubrey K. Barlow, #23 Deputy Grand Master 457 Valley View Circle Bloomington, Illinois Phone: (309) shakey20@juno.com Roland G. Simon, #135 Grand Senior Warden 1928 East 173rd Place South Holland, Illinois Phone: (708) sackman53@yahoo.com Steven R. Coleman, #99 Grand Junior Warden 851 Huntley Woods Drive Crete, Illinois Phone: (773) coleman.steven@sbcglobal.net Daryl L. Andrews, #91 Grand Treasurer gt@mwphglil.com Michael Ramey #59 Grand Secretary 809 East 42 nd Place Chicago, Il (773) Grandsecretary809@yahoo.com Tony D. Stafford Sr., #128 Grand Lecturer Mobile: (312) TonyD.stafford@yahoo.com Grand Auditors s James R. Jones, #23 Leroy R. Berry, #98 Keith Roach, #116 Bill Harlan, #1 Open Position: Associate Editors (Volunteer) The Prince Hall Masonic Journal, the Official publication of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Illinois, is seeking Associate Editors within each Masonic District to aid in the editorial process and publication of the magazine. Responsibilities Reviewing and editing the work of staff or freelance writers within designated Masonic Districts; Data verify factual statements against original source material to ensure accuracy of content; Proofreading; Writing editorial columns for the designated Masonic District; Enforcing deadlines; Overseeing production details; Reporting to and collaborating with the Editor to maintain a consistent and relevant editorial plan Requirements Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Proven working experience in an editorial capacity Integrity and ability to work independently Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) The position is a volunteer position and is opened to brothers and sisters. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE POSITION, PLEASE YOUR RESUME TO resume@mwphglil.com by December 1, Contact Daryl L. Andrews, Editor, for more information at gt@mwphglil.com. Grand Trustees s Cordale Brown, #14 John Bobby D Dillard, #134 Hewitt Douglass, #3 Jim Brown, #133 Grand CCFC Otis W. Cromartie Sr., #147 Past Grand Master th Place North Chicago, Illinois 60064

9 MOST WORSHIPFUL PRINCE HALL GRAND LODGE FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS ~ STATE OF ILLINOIS 809 East 42nd Place (Prince Hall Way)~ Chicago, IL PH: (773) ~ FAX: (773) Open Position Dwayne A. Smith, #133 Grand Master, State of Illinois 7701 S. Merrill Chicago, Illinois Phone: (773) dwayne.smith@sbcglobal.net Aubrey K. Barlow, #23 Deputy Grand Master 457 Valley View Circle Bloomington, Illinois Phone: (309) shakey20@juno.com Roland G. Simon, #135 Grand Senior Warden 1928 East 173rd Place South Holland, Illinois Phone: (708) sackman53@yahoo.com Steven R. Coleman, #99 Grand Junior Warden 851 Huntley Woods Drive Crete, Illinois Phone: (773) coleman.steven@sbcglobal.net Daryl L. Andrews, #91 Grand Treasurer gt@mwphglil.com Michael Ramey #59 Grand Secretary 809 East 42 nd Place Chicago, Il (773) Grandsecretary809@yahoo.com Tony D. Stafford Sr., #128 Grand Lecturer Mobile: (312) TonyD.stafford@yahoo.com Grand Auditors s James R. Jones, #23 Leroy R. Berry, #98 Keith Roach, #116 Bill Harlan, #1 Open Position: Layout Manager (Volunteer) The Prince Hall Masonic Journal, the Official publication of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Illinois, is seeking a Layout Manager to aid in the design of the magazine. Responsibilities Copy edit to ensure consistency and conformance with established grammar, punctuation, and spelling rules Proofreading Proof word for word against approved copy Evaluate layouts for problems with spacing, leading, kerning, type size, font, justification, and white space Proof reference list against references provided Initiate and track copyright permission requests for reuse of figures and tables Requirements Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Proven working experience in an editorial capacity Integrity and ability to work independently Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) Experience with Layout Design Software The position is a volunteer position and is opened to brothers and sisters. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE POSITION, PLEASE YOUR RESUME TO resume@mwphglil.com by December 1, Contact Daryl L. Andrews, Editor, for more information at gt@mwphglil.com. Grand Trustees s Cordale Brown, #14 John Bobby D Dillard, #134 Hewitt Douglass, #3 Jim Brown, #133 Grand CCFC Otis W. Cromartie Sr., #147 Past Grand Master th Place North Chicago, Illinois 60064

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12 The Prince Hall Masonic Journal, Abrams Chapter Phylaxis Society, and the Grand Lodge Community Involvement Committee hosts LET S TALK HISTORY SERIES #3 Relevance of Fraternities & Sororities in Today s Day and Age Sunday, December 3, :00PM Invited Guests include LEADERS from the following organizations: MASONIC TEMPLE 809 East 42 nd Place ~ Chicago, Illinois Right Worshipful Daryl L. Andrews Editor of the Prince Hall Masonic Journal Dwayne A. Smith Grand Master of Illinois Prince Hall Masons