Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Colorado P.H.A.

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1 Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Colorado P.H.A. 1 June, 2014 Volume 1, Issue 3 GRAND MASTER REMARKS Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. PSALM 19 VS 14 Greetings, May the blessings from above shower you as we head into the summer months. The month of May was a busy one! I would like to thank our presenters at the First Masonic Workshop held in Castle Rock May 3rd, MWPGM Sauls, MWPGM Cummings, MWPGM De Los Reyes, MWPGM Gray, PGWP Phillips, PGWM Neal and RWGL Thomas. GWM Favors and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and expertise; to all the Brothers and Sister that attended thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to learn more about our craft. I attended the Denver Commanders of the Rite Annual Banquet and congratulations to the new inductees GIG James English and the FIRST female inductee Freddie C. Whitney, Past Loyal Lady Ruler; it was a wonderful affair. Thank you to WMs Groce #7 and Davis #26 for the wonderful repass during my official visitation, we had a good attendance and great fellowship took place! Congrats to Centennial Lodge #4 for hosting our first annual Table Lodge, see pictures. I attended the Conference of Grand Masters, Grand Matrons & Patrons in Jackson Mississippi, with MWPGM J. Sauls, MWPGM F. Blue, MWPGM S. Smith, and MWPGM TC. Neal, DDGM U. Cooper, GWM L. Favors, PGWM A. Harris, PGWM MJ. Neal and GAM F. Cooper. The Most Worshipful Stringer Grand Lodge and host MWGM Maurice F. Lucas, Sr. rolled out the red carpet and welcomed us to the hospitality state. Key Items from the conference: 1) a Prince Hall directory will be published listing all the Grand Lodges and Grand Chapters and their subordinate bodies. 2) A universal demit process is not feasible, but each Jurisdiction will send to the conference secretary their demit process to be published. 3) New officers were elected: President-MWPGM John Bettis from New Jersey, Vice President-MWGM Toby Finch North Carolina and the Secretary & Treasurer retained their office. The United Supreme Council Northern Jurisdiction (USC) 133 rd Annual Session was held in Cincinnati, Ohio I received a very warm welcome by the host MW Grand Master Darryl R. Smith; I personally thanked our Sovereign Grand Commander (SGC) Dr. Solomon Wallace for the hospitality and amenities he provided to Minnie Rae Hunter and her family on behalf of Samuel C. Hunter Jr. Deputy Hunter had been the senior Deputy of the USC for close to a decade if not longer and it was appropriate to have a class named in his honor The Samuel C. Hunter Jr. Class of 2014 and thanks to GIG Loran Smith for his presentation and tee shirts he provided to the class. I felt this was a very special session for Colorado jurisdiction two of our own earned and were bestowed the purple crown; our new Deputy of the Orient SGIG Lionell Cummings and Overseer SGIG Van Harvey, Congratulations! We also have the only two widows of the USC Northern Jurisdiction; Marie Greenwood (she turned 101 last week) and Minnie Rae Hunter. INSIDE THIS ISSUE MWGM Terence Jackson MWGM Terence Jackson (Cont.) Announcements Sick and Distress Deaths News Article Photos Calendar Grand Worthy Matron Lillian Favors SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST The registration form of the 138th Grand Lodge and 92 nd Grand Chapter Annual Session August 10 12, 2014 at the Colorado Springs Marriott 5580 Tech Cent Drive is available on the website.

2 FROM THE DESK OF THE MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER TERENCE JACKSON (CONT.) Brothers thank you for supporting our Sisters during their annual Queen Esther day service. Congratulations to Deion Hardy, graduate from the USAFA; and to PM Foster Western Star Lodge #6 turned 90 May 29 th. Thank you to WM Wright #1 for hosting the Grand Master s Class, WM s Davis #26, Mays #4, Bryant #5, Groce #7 and Wright #27 for the outstanding degree work performance. We brought 15 new Master Mason into our fraternity, under the name of Sylvester Smith Class of After the class I attended El Jebel Potentate Ball with DOD Cummings and his wife Rita, IP Wiley Kadesia #135 and his wife Dawn and IP Weston Syrian #49 & IC Walker Syrian Court #49. We were received on the red carpet by IP Phil Hause and his lady Christin. After the introductions and formality everyone enjoyed a night of dancing music was provided by Tony Davis & Wildefire they were really good! The jurisdiction mourns the loss of PM/PGWP Jay Douglas Vaughn Harris - please keep his family in prayer. I invite you to join me during my open door Jun 13, 2014 at 6:30pm at the Grand Lodge Building 2801 Columbine St. Denver CO. The registration form of the 138th Grand Lodge and 92 nd Grand Chapter Annual Session August 10 12, 2014 at the Colorado Springs Marriott 5580 Tech Cent Drive is available on the website. Rooms are $99.00 a night + taxes reservation can be made by calling the hotel at (719) under group name Prince Hall Grand Lodge; deadline with the hotel is July 10, 2014; registration for the session will be $ This month we have an article from Josephine F. Brown Court No. 1. Here is the schedule I would like to see articles: Jul RW Junior Grand Warden Edward J.A. Moore & WM Jeffery Bryant Pikes Peak Lodge #5 Aug RW Grand Lecturer Gary Thomas & WM Ivan Groce Mount Evans Lodge # 7 If your lodge or chapter have a web site please send us your link, we would like to connect with you; reminder if you would like to submit article, pictures and information for the newsletter they are due the 20 th of each month. Terence Jackson Most Worshipful Grand Master ANNOUNCEMENTS Fact Sheet for MWPHGL & Grand Chapter of Colorado, Wyoming & Utah Life Insurance Gifting Program Establishes a permanent life insurance policy for members and a life insurance benefit to the member's family and loved ones. Helps solidify the membership and improve member retention. Guaranteed issued non-medical for Initial Enrollees Only and new members to the organization who join after the initial enrollment period ends. Two bands of coverage: those under 70 years of age and those over 70. Under age 70 face amount $35,000 and premium of $400 annually; $30,000 to beneficiary, $4,000 to local Lodge or Chapter and $1,000 to Grand Lodge or Grand Chapter. Age 70 and older face amount $7,000 and premium of $400 annually (or lower depending on how many of our members participate. the more...the lesser the premium!); $5,000 to beneficiary, $1,000 to local Lodge or Chapter and $1,000 to Grand Lodge or Grand Chapter. Benefits members with pre-existing medical conditions greatly. Benefits usually paid within 8-10 weeks after submission of claim forms. Provides relief by eliminating the burden of paying funeral expenses of deceased members. All proceeds payable on tax-free basis. Three Squares and A Star Management Group, LLC handles all operational and fiduciary responsibilities on behalf of the organization. Information collected kept on a secure network and database management system in accordance with all HIPPA, privacy and state insurance laws. All insurance programs offered through Malcolm Douglas and Associates, Inc. We need 240 members from our order (Masons & OES) to sign up to participate in this program, please send only your age, sex and birthdate at this time to jamessauls59@comcast.net or (719)

3 ANNOUNCEMENTS Here is the information for our official visit to Utah & Wyoming. You may find reasonable flights through Southwest and Frontier Airlines, if you plan to drive we will be in Ogden Utah this year 511 miles from Denver and 581 miles from Colorado Springs. Below is the agenda and hotel accommodations, please RSVP to RWDGM Charlie Flowers (303) or if you plan to attend. Friday June 27, 2014 Visitation: Mount Ogden #20/High Marine Lodge #12 Lodge Meeting -- Opening 1900 hrs. Inspection of Lodge Stations and Books Comments by Grand Master Closing Refreshments following Lodge Meeting Saturday June 28, 2014 Breakfast Opening of Lodge hrs. Preparation for Grand Master's Class Break hrs. Refreshments Continuation of the Grand Master's Class Closing of Class Dinner Sunday Breakfast Church Service -- Calvary Baptist Church, Salt Lake City, Utah Departure Rooms at the Hampton Inn & Suites in downtown Ogden. The rate is $89.00 per night plus taxes for two queen-sized beds per room with complimentary breakfast from 6 am-10 am. Call to make room reservations. Since there are several events happening June 27-29, you will need to make the reservations immediately. The hotel is located at 2401 Washington Blvd., Ogden, Utah. The website address is Rooms in Salt Lake City Courtyard SLC Layton Springhill Suites SLC airport 1803 Woodland Park Drive Layton 4955 Wiley Post Way $79/night $ King and sofabed each room 2 queen and sofa bed each room Radisson SLC Airport Fairfield Inn & Suites SLC Airport 2177 West North Temple North Admiral Byrd rd $60.00/night ($67.56 tax) employee rate $74.00/night 3 rooms 1 king or 1 queen each room 2 queen each room Official visit to Cheyenne, WY will be Aug 2, 2014 starting at 11:00am visit, repass at 12:30pm and town hall meeting 1:30pm. Building Strong Men (BSM) We are in need of mentors, the number of mentees are increasing and as you may know the number young men needing male figures living in single family households with no fathers are on the raise. The purpose of our organization is to try to assist these young men in developing into responsible, productive citizens and avoiding the criminal system. If this something you would like to participate in, we would like to hear from you. The Colorado Springs court system is referring these men to our organization. We need your help. Please call me if you need additional information will be sending out a flyer next week. R. C. Management, LLC Entertainment Company & Recording Studio

4 ANNOUNCEMENTS Boeing is announcing Fall Internships that will take place in Charleston, South Carolina. The jobs were posted on April 15th and will accept applications until May 15th. The requirement is that you must be enrolled in college with a minimum GPA of 3.0. The internships will start in the August/September timeframe and will last for 12 weeks. The flyer provides all of the information that is needed to learn more about the position and to apply for it. Please share this with students who s major or degree concentration in an Information Technology (IT) related field. (Example - IT related fields include: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Information Security, Management and Information Systems, Security and Risk Analysis)

5 ANNOUNCEMENTS The following Information Technology Internships and entry-level positions are now available for undergraduate and graduate students. Fall Internship Requisition: Preferred Majors Information systems and technology Computer engineering and science Information Security Informatics Electrical engineering with software experience Software engineering Human-centered interaction and design Other engineering disciplines with programming experience Be specific on your resume about the qualifications you have that match the above IT-related majors. Include specific examples when appropriate to ensure that your skills and qualifications are clearly communicated to the selection team. For more information, desired attributes, and employment schedules, please visit boeing.com/careers U.S. Person status is required for these opportunities. SICK AND DISTRESS PM Janet Taylor of Electa Chapter #16 had hip surgery on 5/21/14. The surgery went well and she may be discharged from the hospital today. Cards and well wishes can be sent to: PM Janet Taylor, 3033 Leyden St. Denver, CO PM Turner s wife Cheryl, grandmother passed away on Saturday and she will be traveling back home to Ohio for the funeral services. Also his Brother-in-law Jason Dudney has been diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor. Please keep her and her family in your prayers. DEATHS Brother Tony Jefferson Pikes Peak Lodge #5 wife (Battling Cancer) was laid to rest on May 8th. Please reach out to him. PM Jay Douglas Vaughn Harris passed away on May 25, Services were held on the 29 th and he was laid to rest on 30 May 2014 in Denver, CO. PGM Claude Gray loss his nephew. Mr. Marcus Christian. Cards can be sent to the family at: Mr. Michael Christian, 1676 Princess St., Hampton, VA

6 NEWS ARTICLES Electa Chapter #16 OES PHA has been committed to service and providing for families in need. On May 10 th, members of Electa donated over 35 gifts to the children of the Refugee Outreach Program, sponsored by the Denver Rescue Mission. The gifts were donated so the children could surprise their mothers on Mother s Day! Several members were present to include: Sister Tami Benifield, PM Diana Waddles, Sister Deanna Gill, Sister Valerie Nesbitt, Sister Robin Bruce and PM Michelle R. Crawford. Returning Home to Missouri s Jurisdiction Companion William C. Hardy Jr., Heroine Tami L. Benifield-Mampoya and Earline L. Hardy returned to Missouri Jurisdiction after 15 years. Missouri Holy Royal Arch Masons and Grand Court Heroines of Jericho Prince Hall Affiliate hosted their 40 th Annual Joint Grand Convocation May 15 th May 17 th, 2014 under the leadership of Most Excellent Grand High Priest Lawrence E. Tolliver and Most Ancient Grand Matron Johananda L. Richardson. Companion Hardy Grand Excellent King represented the Most Excellent Grand High Priest Stefon Atmore and Heroine Benifield- Mampoya represented Most Ancient Matron Verona Lyons-Reddic of Josephine F. Brown Court No. 1 of Colorado s Jurisdiction. Colorado Court Josephine F. Brown No. 21 was established March 21 st, 1981 under the jurisdiction of Missouri; District No. 10. Most Excellent Grand High Priest Charles E. Jones Jr., released Josephine F. Brown Court No. 21 to Colorado s Holy Royal Arch Masons in Josephine F. Brown Court No. 21 than became Josephine F. Brown Court No. 1. During our visit to Missouri Jurisdiction several highlights took place; one of the highlights was the Consecration Service on May 16 th at 8:00 a.m. This service is done every year during Grand Court Convocation to bless the meeting rooms and the working tools of the day. Another exceptional highlight was the Red and White Banquet hosted on May 16 th at 6:30p.m. During the Banquet Grand Excellent King Dr. Lee Hill and several colleagues of his dentistry practice were introduced. The provide reconstructive surgery to battered woman in the St. Louis, Missouri area at no charge. The recipient for this year was selected and the Holy Royal Arch Masons of Missouri was credited for a job well done. The most astounding highlight of the Convocation was when Colorado Jurisdiction made history on May 17 th, Companion William C. Hardy Jr., Grand Excellent King, Tami L. Benifield-Mampoya Vice Ancient Matron and Earline L. Hardy Past Most Ancient Matron of Colorado Jurisdiction were initiated as Honorary Members of Missouri jurisdiction. This was the first time in 140 years that Heroines were made Honorary Members, by the powers and prerogative of the Most Excellent Grand High Priest

7 NEWS ARTICLES Missouri s Grand Chapter & Grand Court 40 th Joint Convocation 2014 PHOTOS Pictured Left to Right Most Excellent Grand High Priest Lawrence E. Tolliver (Missouri) - Vice Ancient Matron Dr. Tami L. Benifield-Mampoya (Denver) - Most Ancient Grand Matron Johnanda Richardson (Missouri) Grand Excellent King William C. Hardy Jr.,(Denver) Past Most Ancient Matron Rev. Dr. Earline L. Hardy (Denver) and Past Grand Worthy Joshua Dr. Charles Joseph Adams (Missouri). In the Bonds of the Scarlet Line, Heroine Tami L. Benifield-Mampoya PhD Josephine F. Brown Court No. 1 Prince Hall Affiliate Vice Ancient Matron Denver, Colorado

8 CALENDAR June 3, 2014 Western Star #6 Elections / Town Hall meeting Cheyenne, WY Masonic Dress June 4-7, 2014 Nevada Grand Lodge Session Las Vegas, NV Masonic June 14, 2014 Syrian Temple / Court Joint Ball Denver Shrine Formal June 21-24, 2014 New Mexico Grand Lodge Session Albuquerque, New Mexico Masonic Dress June 23, 2014 St. John the Baptist Day Jurisdiction Masonic Dress June 27-29, 2014 Grand Master Visit #12 & #20 (GM class) Town Hall meeting Ogden, UT Masonic Dress Jun /Jul Youth Camp TDB Casual July 26, 2014 Grand Master Visit #6 (GM class) Cheyenne, WY Masonic Dress July 19, 2014 Trustee Meeting Colorado Springs Casual August 9, 2014 Grand Lodge Joint Raising Colorado Springs Masonic Dress August 10-12, th Grand Lodge/ 92nd Grand Chapter Session Marriott Hotel 5580 Tech Center Dr. Colorado Springs, CO Masonic Dress / Formal August 17-22, 2014 Imperial Council Session Tampa, FL Business

9 From the Desk of the Grand Worthy Matron Columbine Grand Chapter mourns the loss of two Past Matrons, PM Esliva Hilton Gilbert of Evergreen Chapter No. 3, and PM Carolyn Bass of Queen Esther Chapter No. 2. They had both served several appointed positions within Columbine Grand Chapter, and they both loved to participate in the Queen Contest. I travelled to Jackson, Mississippi on May 14, 2014 to attend the Conference of Grand Matrons. I was accompanied by the Grand Associate Matron Freddie Cooper, PWGM Annette Harris, PGWM Mary Jane Neal, PM Alton Smith and PP Torrence Neal. The Jurisdiction of Mississippi rolled out the red carpet, and their hospitality was outstanding, we were treated to chocolate covered strawberries, peanuts, and sparkling grape juice. We were transported by bus and van to their lodge for the Jurisdiction hospitality, where they served over 500 sisters and brothers that were seated at their lodge. The Grand Worthy Matron of Mississippi treated all Past Grand Worthy Matrons and Past Grand Worthy Patrons to breakfast on Saturday morning. Thanks to all the Sisters and Brothers that have shown so much love and concern for PGWP J. Douglas Vaughn- Harris. Special thanks to PM Linda Green-Haywood for all the support she has given to the Bass Family, and also special thanks to WM Antoinette and WP Ed Dow for all the assistance they provided to the family of PM Esliva Hilton Gilbert. M.W.P.H.G.L. of Colorado 5165 Water Dipper Road Colorado Springs, CO Phone: mwgmco@gmail.com YOUR LOGO HERE