M.E. PRINCE HALL GRAND CHAPTER HOLY ROYAL ARCH MASONS For The State of Louisiana and Jurisdiction www.mephgchramla.org MELVIN D. LaCOUR V.E.D.G.H.P. KEVIN D. MILO R.E.G. King PATRICK HUNT R.E.G. Scribe JEFFREY N. BEASLEY R.E.G. Treasurer A.Y. WILLIAMS, JR. R.E.G. Secretary P.O. Box 5343 Thibodaux, LA 70302 BILLY MEZIERE Grand CCFC Harold W. Jett Most Excellent Grand High Priest mephgchramla@gmail.com November 1, 2014 A.D. 2544 A.I CALL for 70 th Annual Grand Convocation To The Most Excellent High Priests, P.M.E.H.P.s, Kings, Scribes, Companions and Heads of Concordant Bodies. Greetings in the name of the Great I AM: Whereas, The Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand Chapter Holy Royal Arch Masons for the State of Louisiana and Jurisdictions wishes to announce its 70 th Annual Grand Convocation for the year 2015. The City of Alexandria, LA has been chosen for the Annual Convocation. Therefore, I, Harold W. Jett, Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the M.E. Prince Hall Grand Chapter Holy Royal Arch Masons for the State of Louisiana, by the power vested in me, I hereby notify you that the Grand Chapter will assemble at the Best Western Hotel, Friday July 17 19, 2015, for the purpose of transacting such business as may legally come before it. The Best Western Hotel, Inn & Suites and Conference Center is located at 2720 North MacArthur Drive, Alexandria, LA 71303. (318) 445-5530. The hotel rate is $99.00. We are asking you to make your hotel reservation under our Group Code of PRINCE15, so we can be afforded the amenities of utilizing our Group rates. (PLEASE MAKE RESERVATION UNDER OUR GROUP CODE.) The Agenda and Advance Registration are attached to this communication. The following funds must be remitted: $100.00 - Hospitality Room. (Per District) Souvenir Journal Advertisement (Per Chapter and Grand Officer) [This is our History] Dress Friday ~ Business Casual (or Red Shirt and Khaki pants) Friday Night (HOJ Queen s Pageant) ~ Any Semi-Formal Combination of Red and White. Saturday ~White coats, red trousers, white shirts and white shoes, red bow ties and red socks Sunday ~ Memorial Dress We will be part of the 1 st York Rite Weekend including our 3 York Rite Grand Bodies. Our registration is slightly different. The fee schedule is below: 1 York Rite(YR) Body - $80.00 by June 1, $100.00 by July 1, & $120.00 by July 15 ( Lunch included) 2 YR Bodies - $135.00 by June 1, $155.00 by July 1, and $175.00 by July 15 (2 Lunches included) 3 YR Bodies - $175.00 by June 1, $195.00 by July 1, and $205.00 by July 15 (3 Lunches included) This done and signed under the seal of the Grand Chapter this 1 st day of November 2015 Yours in 3 X 3, AY Williams, Jr. Attest: AY Williams, Jr. R.E. Grand Secretary Harold W. Jett Harold W. Jett M. E. G. H. P.
Louisiana York Rite Bodies, PHA Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand Chapter, HRAM Illustrious Pelican Grand Council, RSM Pelican Grand Commandery, KT P.O. Box 404 ~ Zwolle, Louisiana 71486 la.yorkrite.pha@gmail.com (Please Read and Give a Copy to All Companions, Illustrious Companions, and Sir Knights on your respective rolls.) 1 st November Anno Inventionis 2544 Anno Depositionis 3014 Anno Ordinis 896 Anno Domini 2014 TO: Companions, Illustrious Companions, and Sir Knights: Greetings, As We 3 Did Agree: We would like to extend our heartfelt welcome to our 2015 York Rite Weekend to convene on July 15 19, 2015 at the Best Western Inn & Suites and Conference Center, 2720 North MacArthur Drive, Alexandria, LA 71303. (318) 445-5530. The hotel rate is $99.00. We are asking you the make your hotel reservation under our Group Code of PRINCE15, so we can be afforded the amenities of utilizing our Group rates. (PLEASE MAKE RESERVATION UNDER OUR GROUP CODE.) The York Rite Male Bodies of Louisiana are combining their respective Mid-Year meetings. We will be part of the 1 st York Rite Mid-Year Session. Our registration will be slightly different. The fee schedule is below: 1 York Rite(YR) Body - $80.00 by June 1, $100.00 by July 1, and $120.00 by July 15 2 YR Bodies - $135.00 by June 1, $155.00 by July 1, and $175.00 by July 15 3 YR Bodies - $175.00 by June 1, $195.00 by July 1, and $205.00 by July 15 Lunch with 1 - YR Body 2 Lunches with 2 YR Bodies 3 Lunches with 3 YR Bodies The Agendas for each body and Advance Registration are attached to this communication. Please complete the Body (s) that you will be attending with the appropriate fees. Yours 3 X 3, Yours 3 X 9, Yours Under the Cross, Harold W. Jett Roderick L. Johnson, Sr. Clarence J. Gillard, Jr. Most Excellent Grand High Priest Grand Thrice Illustrious Master Right Eminent Grand Commander
2015 Louisiana York Rite Weekend ~ July 15 19, 2015, Alexandria, LA Advance Registration Form (Please check and complete the bodies that you will be attending.) Royal and Select Masters YES Name: Council Name and Number Address Phone Number Position Email Address Knight Templar YES NO Name: Commandery Name and Number Address Phone Number Position Email Address NO Date Completed Holy Royal Arch Masons YES NO Name: Chapter Name and Number Address Phone Number Position Email Address PLEASE INDICATE YOUR CHOICES 1 York Rite Body 2 York Rite Bodies 3 York Rite Bodies June 1 $80.00 $135.00 $175.00 After June 1 $100.00 $155.00 $175.00 After July 1 and On Site $120.00 $175.00 $205.00 Scholarship Donation (Your Choice) TOTALS: HOTEL INFORMATION Best Western Inn & Suites and Conference Center 2540 N. MacArthur, Alexandria, LA 70508 (318) 445-5530 Rate $99.00 (Kings or Double). Hotel Code: PRINCE15 Cut-Off Date for Hotel Reservations is July 1, 2015 Please mail the entire form and funds to: J.N. Beasley ~ P.O. Box 1334 ~ Zwolle, Louisiana 71486 Make all checks or money orders payable to: Louisiana York Rite PHA Or use link from website, www.pelicangrandcommandery.org or www.mephgchramla.org For Refunds, must notify in writing by July 5, 2015 PLEASE READ THE CHECKLIST (on the back) THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION and COOPERATION!!!
Reservation Checklist for Louisiana York Rite Sessions Make reservations early Guarantee with a Credit/Debit Card if possible Request special needs if available Write the Date, Time, and Person that you spoke to for reservations Have a copy of Confirmation Number Ask for reservation confirmation number to be emailed and print a copy or mailed to you Be aware of check in time (usually 4 p.m.) (Do not expect early check in) YOU WILL NEED A CREDIT/DEBIT CARD TO CHECK IN. The card is for incidentals. The hotel will authorize or place a hold on the card for a minimum fee. You can pay with cash at time of checkout, but you must have a credit/debit card to check in for incidentals. Please notify us in writing of any special dietary needs, such as vegetarian. Do not have open containers. Place in approve containers (we are representing an honorable institution) All attendees must be registered to participate in any activity including hospitality. Please document any incidents and report to Convention Coordinators Bring all medications. Medication can be refrigerated by hotel, but there will be limited refrigerators for rooms. Refer hotel matters to Convention Coordinators.
MOST EXCELLENT PRINCE HALL GRAND CHAPTER, HOLY ROYAL ARCH MASONS for LOUISIANA JURISDICTION, P.H.A. CONVENTION OF PAST HIGH PRIESTS Most Excellent Joseph R. Jett ~ Most Excellent President 5733 Goodland Trace ~ Alexandria, LA 71301 November 1, 2014 A.D. 3927 A.B. CALL for 2015 Convention of Past High Priests To All Anointed Past High Priests and Newly Elected Most Excellent High Priests: I would like to send warm greetings as Most Excellent President of our Grand Convention of Past High Priests. I would like to Call a Grand Convention of Past High Priests of the Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand Chapter of Holy Royal Arch Masons for the State of Louisiana to meet Friday, July 17, 2015 at 5:45 pm at the Best Western Hotel, Inn & Suites and Conference Center is located at 2720 North MacArthur Drive, Alexandria, LA 71303. (318) 445-5530. Our registration will be $30.00. This fee includes your yearly dues and dinner. If there are any Past High Priests or Newly Elected High Priests in your chapter who needs the Anointing Ceremony, please send their names along with a $150.00 fee to cover the following: robe, stole, cap, ritual, dues for one year, and jewel necklace; not later than June 1, 2015. We will also need your height and weight for your robe size. Please adhere to the Advance Registration form for sending in your Advance Registration. Meeting Agenda Opening Reading and Approval of Minutes Qualifications and Selection of Honorary Past High Priests By-Laws Discussions Credentials for the Grand Chapter Election of Officers Anointing Ceremony Closing Feast of Seven Tables We would like to thank you in advance for your cooperation in these matters. Yours in 4 and 5, Joseph R. Jett Companion Joseph R. Jett, Most Excellent President Attachment: Advance Registration Form P.S. Please send a list to me of all Anointed Past High Priest in your respective Chapter by December 27, 2014
M.E. Prince Hall Grand Chapter of Holy Royal Arch Masons of Louisiana Convention of Past High Priest s Advance Registration Form July 17, 2015 ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA Please Print or Type: Name: Chapter Name and Number Address Phone Number Email Address Registration (1 Year s Dues and Feast of Seven Tables [Dinner]) $30.00 Initiation Fee for newly Elected High Priests (Includes Ritual, Stole, Robe, Cover, Jewel $150.00 Rope, and Lunch) (Due by June 1, 2015) For New M.E.H.P. for your Robe Please Write In Your Height & Weight Dues Only (If not in attendance. Card will be mailed) $10.00 Ritual Only $5.00 Robe Only, for your Robe Please Write In Your Height & Weight $25.00 Stole Only $35.00 Jewel Only $15.00 Diploma Only. Please Provide Date of Anointing $5.00 Total: *** Past High Priests, UTILIZE Advance Registration. The process keeps our Costs Down. *** Companions, please mail the entire form and funds to: Jeff Beasley ~ P.O. Box 1334 ~ Zwolle, Louisiana 71486 If you have any questions, please contact us. Online is Available at www.mephgchramla.org (Transaction Fee will be added) Please Make all checks or money orders payable to: M.E. Prince Hall Grand Chapter THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION and COOPERATION!!!
Louisiana York Rite Bodies, PHA Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand Chapter, HRAM Illustrious Pelican Grand Council, RSM Pelican Grand Commandery, KT P.O. Box 404 ~ Zwolle, Louisiana 71486 la.yorkrite.pha@gmail.com 1 st YORK RITE WEEKEND JULY 15 19, 2015 A.D. 2545 A.I. 3015 A.I.
4 th Annual Grand Assembly - Schedule of Activities 1 st York Rite Weekend Best Western Inn & Suites and Conference Center, Alexandria, LA Wednesday, July 15, 2015 6:00 pm Registration (Conference Center) 7:00 pm Grand Officers Meeting (Rattan) 8:00 pm Opening of Occasional Council Robert Buffington #2 (Conference Center) Thursday, July 16, 2015 7:00 am Registration (Conference Center) 7:00 am Greeting (Conference Center) 9:00 am Super-Excellent Master Degree 9:30 am Reception of Right Illustrious Grand Deputy Master Processional of Grand Officers, Receiving of Grand Thrice Illustrious Master and Past Grand Thrice Illustrious Masters Reading of The Call By Grand Recorder Roll Call of Councils and Grand Council Officers Appointment of Credential Committee Report of Credential Committee Reading of Proceedings From 3 rd Annual Grand Assembly Committee Appointments Report of Right Grand Illustrious Recorder Report of Right Grand Illustrious Treasurer Account of Stewardship of Grand Thrice Illustrious Master Roderick Johnson, Sr. Committee Reports Report of District Deputies 12:00 pm Lunch and Committee Meetings 1:30 pm Afternoon Session Reconvene Committee Reports Audit Committee Report Lectures: Consecration of Jewel, Crowns Election of Grand Council Officers and Installation of Grand Council Officers 3:00 pm 4 th Grand Assembly Closes Friday, July 17, 2015 7:00 am York Rite Charity: Central Louisiana Food Bank Saturday, July 18, 2015 9:00 pm Linen Dance (Any Color) {Conference Center} Sunday, July 19, 2015 9:00 am York Rite Memorial Service: Royal and Select (Conference Center)
55 th Annual Grand Conclave - Schedule of Activities 1 st York Rite Weekend Best Western Inn & Suites and Conference Center, Alexandria, LA Thursday, July 16, 2015 4:15 pm Registration 4:15 pm Committee meeting starts (Breakout Rooms) 5:30 pm Ritualistic Opening ~ Samuel L. Beasley, Sr. Commandery #22 6:45 pm Practice for Grand Conclave 7:15 pm Grand Commandery Officer Meeting (if needed) 8:00 pm Grand Chapter Officers Meeting - HRAM 9:00 pm Queen s Pageant & King s Contest and Black & White Ball Friday, July 17, 2015 7:00 am York Rite Charity: Central Louisiana Food Bank 11:00 am Dedication of Asylum Eminent Grand Prelate Bishop Rodney McFarland, Sr. 11:15 am Reception of Very Eminent Deputy Grand Commander Processional of Grand Officers~ Grand Marshall Processional of Right Eminent Grand Commander, & guests with Banners, and Flags Reading of The Call By Grand Recorder Roll Call of Commanderies (Posting of Beausants) and Grand Commandery Officers Report of Credential Committee Opening of Grand Commandery Approval of Proceedings From Previous Annual Grand Conclave Committee Appointments Audit Committee Report 12:15 pm Lunch and Committee Meetings 1:05 pm Afternoon Session Reconvene Committee Reports Report of Right Grand Eminent Recorder Report of Right Grand Eminent Treasurer and Grand Treasury Committee Reports Report of District Deputies Annual Address of Very Eminent Deputy Grand Commander Account of Stewardship of Right Eminent Grand Commander Election of Grand Commandery Installation of Grand Commandery Officers Visit to Pelican Grand Court Of Cyrene 4:00 pm Annual Grand Conclave Close 4:05 pm Elected Officers Post Meeting 9:00 pm Susan R. Brunswick Queen and King Coronation (HOJ) Saturday, July 18, 2015 9:00 pm Linen Dance (Any Color){Conference Center} Sunday, July 19, 2015 9:00 am York Rite Joint Memorial Service
70 th Annual Grand Convocation (York Rite Weekend) Schedule of Activities Best Western Inn & Suites and Conference Center, Alexandria, LA Thursday, July 16, 2015 8:00 PM Executive Officers Meeting Friday, July 17, 2015 7:00 AM York Rite Charity: Central Louisiana Food Bank 11:00 AM Registration 4:30 PM Deputies Meeting 5:45 PM Convention of the Order of High Priesthood (Conference Center) 7:00 PM Feast of Seven Tables for Order of High Priesthood 9:00 PM Susan R. Brunswick King/Queen Pageant, Heroines of Jericho (Conference Center) Saturday, July 18, 2015 6:00 AM Exaltation (Conference Center) 8:00 AM Registration (Conference Center) 9:00 AM Devotion ~ Grand Chaplain Bishop Rodney McFarland, Sr. 9:30 AM Opening Ceremony Grand Chapter Officers 10:00 AM Reception of Most Excellent Grand High Priest and Dignitaries Roll Call of Chapters and Grand Chapter Officers Reading of The Call By Grand Secretary Report of Credential Committee Approval of Minutes From Previous Annual Grand Convocation Committee Appointments Lecture: Report of Right Excellent Grand Secretary Report of Right Excellent Grand Treasurer and Grand Treasury Annual Address of Most Excellent Grand High Priest Committee Reports Election (May be held after lunch according to time) 12:30 PM Lunch 1:45 PM Afternoon Session Reconvene Committee Reports Visit to Grand Court of Heroines of Jericho 4:00 PM 6:00 P.M. Tailgate and Hospitality 9:00 PM 1:00 A.M. Linen Dance (Any Color){Conference Center} Sunday, July 19, 2015 9:00 AM York Rite Memorial Service 12:00 PM Wrap-Up meeting Executive Board (Boardroom)
Louisiana York Rite Bodies, PHA Most Excellent Prince Hall Grand Chapter, HRAM Illustrious Pelican Grand Council, RSM Pelican Grand Commandery, KT P.O. Box 404 ~ Zwolle, Louisiana 71486 la.yorkrite.pha@gmail.com 1 st November Anno Inventionis 2544 Anno Depositionis 3014 Anno Ordinis 896 Anno Domini 2014 To: All the Bodies of the Prince Hall Family, Churches, businesses, patrons, and friends. Subject: York Rite Weekend Souvenir Journal 2015 Greetings, As We 3 Did Agree: We would like for you to participate in the 1 st York Rite Weekend Souvenir Journal. Our 2015 York Rite Weekend will be on July 15 19, 2015 at the Best Western Inn & Suites and Conference Center, Alexandria, LA 71303. We would like for you to publish Congratulatory messages from your Lodges, Chapters, Councils, Courts, Commanderies, businesses, patrons, and etc. The cost for the advertisements in the Journal is as follows: COLOR OR BLACK & WHITE Full Page $100.00 Half Page $60.00 Quarter Page $35.00 Eighth Page $20.00 Deadline for all Ads is June 1, 2015 We would like to thank you for your participation and cooperation in these matters in advance. Yours 3 X 3, Yours 3 X 9, Yours Under the Cross, Harold W. Jett Roderick L. Johnson, Sr. Clarence J. Gillard, Jr. Most Excellent Grand High Priest Grand Thrice Illustrious Master Right Eminent Grand Commander
Louisiana York Rite Weekend 2015 Souvenir Journal Advertisement Request Form (Contract) Name: (Last) (First) (Middle) Fraternal Title or Order Address: Contact Number: Email Address: Please fill out properly. Color or Black & White Full Page $100.00 Half Page $60.00 Quarter Page (No Group Pictures) $35.00 Eighth Page (No Picture $20.00 Total Deadline is June 1, 2015 Please Print or Type your Advertisement on a separate sheet of paper, so that we do not misspell any of your information. Any question, our contact number is 318-518-2767. Please make all payments payable to: Louisiana York Rite PHA Please submit quality glossy color pictures. We do take advertisements via email to la.yorkrite.pha@gmail.com. Please contact us if needed. You can also pay online via our website with PayPal www.mephgchramla.org or www.pelicangrandcommandery.org Please write your name and information on the back of the pictures. The pictures will be ready for pick up at the Session. Please mail contract to: J.N. Beasley P.O. Box 1334 Zwolle, LA 71486
DATE NAME Male Female Street Address APPLICATION George A. Shannon Memorial Financial Assistance M. E. PRINCE HALL GRAND CHAPTER HOLY ROYAL ARCH MASONS FOR THE STATE OF LOUISIANA JURISDICTION CITY STATE Zip Code: Telephone Number Date of Birth AGE Name of Father Royal Arch Mason? Yes No Occupation Name of Mother Occupation Number in Family Academic Score ACT Score Name of High School School Address Name of Principal Telephone Number of High School Anticipated College or University of Matriculation: Name of Church Membership: List Church Auxiliaries and Other Activities: Page 1
APPLICATION George A. Shannon Memorial Financial Assistance M. E. PRINCE HALL GRAND CHAPTER HOLY ROYAL ARCH MASONS FOR THE STATE OF LOUISIANA JURISDICTION (continued) DATE NAME List School Organizations In Which You Hold Membership List Other Organizations In Which You Hold Membership, If Any List Any Outstanding Achievements or Honors Awarded To You During High School: List Any Special Skills or Talents (e.g.. Singing, playing musical instruments, debating, public speaking, etc.) Submitted By: Page 2